Podcast
Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry
Parenting isn't easy, and it's normal to worry. Lynn Lyons, therapist, author, and speaker is one of the world's experts on helping parents, kids, and teens manage anxiety. She talks with co-hosts sister-in-law Robin Hutson and brother Ed Gerwig in a weekly podcast full of laughs, and practical advice without the psychobabble. Since 2020, they've been talking about anxiety and worry, their love for Mr. Rogers, and the crazy things the mental health field gets WRONG about anxiety.
Anxiety Expert Lynn Lyons has been a therapist for over 35 years. She's an author of 3 books with a new one coming out in October and has traveled around the US and Canada training hundreds of audiences teachers, school nurses, counselors and parents about managing anxiety.
Flusterclux represents that feeling of overwhelm. Each episode is filled with practical advice for parents how to better manage their worry and big feelings like anger and sadness so that they are modeling healthy emotional awareness.
Lynn answers listener questions and gives parents concrete strategies for developing the traits that are their kids' best defenses against anxiety and depression later in life: flexibility, resilience, autonomy, and problem solving. New episodes every Friday at 5AM EST.
Find us at flusterclux.com https://www.facebook.com/flusterclux https://www.instagram.com/flusterclux/
- Parenting chart
- #47
- Episodes
- 376
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 35 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 16 hours ago
Episodes
376 episodes, newest first
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38 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: The Placebo Effect is EVERYWHERE
Show notes
The Placebo Effect is one of the most powerful examples of what our brains can control. If your brain thinks something will have an impact, odds are it will. Whether that something is a cocktail of drugs or a simple sugar pill. But Placebo goes beyond the common examples. Evidence shows that even when told they are under a Placebo (or could be) that the effect is not lessened on subjects. Anxiety, depression, illness, even surgical operations can be treated with the Placebo Effect. Join Lynn and Brackett as they dive down the rabbit hole of suggestion and credibility and their power over our brains.
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30 min
Happier Family Travel: Managing Anxiety Around Packing, Planning, and Flying
Season 9, Episode 11
Show notes
A listener asks about “packing anxiety,” frustrated that dread of packing makes her dread the actual trip. Robin has all sorts of packing tips, but of course traveling is another opportunity to bolster the preventative skills families need.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
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35 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: Maxing Too Much - What the Pursuit of Being the Best Actually Gets You
Show notes
We live in a culture hyper focused on maximization. From profit to facial profile the internet has turbocharged the mantra of more. Now, even once casual hobbies are turning into obsessions for everyday people with social media feeds filled with advice on how to be The Best. But what does the pursuit of the best actually get you? What do we lose when we try and have it all? Join Lynn and Brackett as they discuss the pitfalls of Optimization Culture.
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36 min
Cornell Takeaway: Teaching Our Kids To Stand Up To Social Pressure, Not Stand By
Season 9, Episode 9
Show notes
Based on recent current events, Lynn and Robin talk directly about the skills we can teach to raise children who stand up instead of stand by, the scary social forces we need to address, and our frustration with what hasn’t changed.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
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36 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: Bed Rotting is Worse Than You Think
Show notes
Bed Rotting is something more than a quarter of Gen Z do on a regular basis. Lounging for hours on end with nothing but screens and takeout for company. This habit is a modern twist on the lazy day and is the most destructive yet. Hear from Lynn as she explains why Rotting is so bad and why we need its anecdotes antidote more than ever.
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38 min
The Most Important Skills You Teach Your Kids When You Aren’t Even Trying
Season 9, Episode 7
Show notes
You are still your kid’s most influential teacher by how you model your emotions. What are your kids learning about blame, frustration, accountability, and sadness from you? And how can you do better with the emotions that are the toughest for you?
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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40 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: You Don't Have a Hormonal Imbalance
Show notes
Today’s guest is Dr. Emily Lyons! Emily is here to help dispel the myths around buzzwords like Hormonal and Chemical Imbalance, Nervous System Deregulation, Testosterone levels, and more! Plus Emily doles out advice for any twentysomething struggling to find their footing in the confusing world of healthcare.
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33 min
How to Spot OCD In Your Child: Pay Attention to These Early Signs
Season 9, Episode 5
Show notes
OCD frequently shows up in childhood, especially in families where OCD already exists. Lynn and Robin talk specifically about how to spot the warnings, the difference between toddler routines and OCD rituals, and the steps to take when the signs are there. (Hint: get input from an OCD specialist.)
Resources discussed on today's show:
https://www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/overcoming-ocd/
https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-treatment-guide/space/
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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46 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: What Gen Z's Curiosity Crisis is Costing Them
Show notes
We have a guest! Join Lynn and Brackett as they talk with author, professor, and good friend Karen Shepard about Creativity, Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Culture, and more!
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28 min
Is Your Kid's School Making Their Anxiety Worse?
Season 9, Episode 3
Show notes
A listener has reason to feel proud about how well she and her husband have managed their son’s anxiety at home. But the well-meaning teachers at school have historically continued to support avoidance. The parents want to partner with the school and make sure the approach to the anxiety this year is consistent. Unlimited “calm down breaks” and removal of challenges? Nope. So how can they get everyone on board?
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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32 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: Why Venting Gets You Nowhere
Show notes
Venting can feel great. Sometimes you just have to get something out of your system, right? Wrong. Much like scratching the itchy mosquito bite, venting can actually make things worse in the long term and become a habit that’s hard to kick.
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54 min
Couples Therapist Michele Weiner-Davis Warns About the Trend of Family Estrangement
Show notes
Family estrangement has become a hot topic, so on this episode we are joined again by therapist extraordinaire Michele Weiner-Davis. Michele’s take on this tough subject combines 50 years of clinical expertise and her own family’s painful experience with estrangement. This one is not to be missed.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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34 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: The Jelly Bean Theory
Show notes
Have you ever felt like you were giving too much of your time and energy to a person that just wasn’t worth it? Or that you were drained just from talking to someone? In this episode Lynn walks us through her Jelly Bean Theory of relationships and how it can help us better allocate our time, energy, and affections.
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36 min
When Your Child Says BIG Things That Freak You Out
Season 8, Episode 76
Show notes
How do we respond to our children when they say things that can upset us or take us by surprise? Lynn shares how saying less and staying calm in the face of emotional declarations form our kids can help them (and us) remain calm and learn an important skill.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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40 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: Are Gen Z Bad Workers?
Show notes
Generation Z are getting their footing in the workforce, but do they want to work? In this episode Lynn asks Brackett about the attributes that employers are looking for versus the things that his generation values more than their boss’s opinions.
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40 min
Managing Your Kid's Legit Worries (Not Monsters Under the Bed)
Season 8, Episode 74
Show notes
A listener had a question: how do I help my six year old son be less afraid of bears at night when bears have been invading our neighbors’ houses? At first this seems like a unique question, but when we step back from the bears, a more common question (and answer) bubbles up: How do we help our children problem solve when dealing with something scary AND possible?
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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38 min
Flusterclux Quarterlife: How Anxiety Works and How to Stop It
Show notes
This episode is all about Anxiety! Lynn is one of the leading experts on Anxiety in the United States and in this episode she explains what the condition is, why it occurs, and how to STOP it!
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35 min
Can We Handle Other Emotions Like We Handle Worry?
Season 8, Episode 72
Show notes
A mom who has been successfully using Lynn’s skills with her anxious daughter wants to know if she can use the same externalizing and naming approach with other big emotions and reactions, like frustration or rejection. The answer is YES and Lynn will walk us through it.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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39 min
Is "Sensory Overload" a Thing? Do Nervous Systems Get Overstimulated?
Show notes
Have you ever felt overstimulated? So much so that you’ve had to stop what you were doing or leave the space? Do you feel like you’re often experiencing sensory overload? In this episode Lynn breaks down why we feel this way and how to build up our tolerances and become more robust individuals.
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33 min
Teaching Kids How to Ask For & Receive Help
Season 8, Episode 70
Show notes
How do your kids ask for help? How do you treat those that are helping you? We all find ourselves in the positions of both needing and offering help, often in times of heightened emotion. In this episode, Lynn (ironically without any help) lays out the ways we can teach our kids to ask and receive help, and how to best offer our assistance to develop confidence rather than dependence.
WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
Here is our first:
For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy.
Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection.
We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you!
FOLLOW US
Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids.
Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram.
Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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