Best HSPP Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE! If you have listened to NO OTHER day but this one, THIS IS THE ONE TO HEAR! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 17 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:49

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Send us a text Have a new (or more special) Christmas Eve tradition Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 16 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:17

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Send us a text Crafting doesn't have to be complicated. Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 19 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:30

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Send us a text One more time. :) Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 20 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:27

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Send us a text Ornaments for the year! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 18 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:20

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Send us a text Think. Deeply. Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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One More Victory and We are Lost! 1:08:16

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The Kingpin's back and he's better than ever! For Christmas this year, The Kingpin's here! Hess Trucks, am I right? The Kingpin's been hijacking the minds of some of New York City's most powerful men in this instant classic. Spidey would be there to stop him, but he's got his own problems, namely the Stacy family, specifically George's cane! While …

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Day 13 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:42

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Send us a text I can't wait to hear what y'all think of this one!! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 14 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:24

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Send us a text Getting ready for that last day of school before break! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 15 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 2:12

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Send us a text Create a special treat today! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 12 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:10

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Send us a text I know you might not want to hear this one. :) Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 11 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:03

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Send us a text Kids and music will always go together! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 7 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:02

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Send us a text Who doesn't love a good holiday sing-off?!? Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 10 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:49

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Send us a text Spending intentional time together is the best! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 8 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:00

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Send us a text Holiday cheer is always the best. Find a creative way this year! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 9 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 2:18

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Send us a text Day 9 - The holidays promise warmth and wonder, yet so many of us carry quiet tension into Christmas morning. We want connection, rest, and meaning—then collide with crowded calendars, early wake-ups, and vague plans that no one has actually agreed to. This episode offers a practical, five-minute way to close that gap: write your hop…

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Day 6 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 2:00

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Send us a text Sprinkles. That's all. :) Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 3 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:21

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Send us a text Day 3 includes a bit of crafting. Again - pick this one up if it feels right. And don't if it makes you feel like you wanna pull your hair out. :) Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 1 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:28

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Send us a text Hey there friend. I am re-posting this year for a few tips - but rather than one at a time, I am posting 5 today and then 5 each day between now and Christmas Eve. Take what feels right. Leave what doesn't. It's all about what matters most for you and your family this season. :) Enjoy Day 1. Support the show www.bethtrammell.com…

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Day 4 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 2:15

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Send us a text Day 4 - The quiet leap from “wish” to “promise” can turn a cheerful list into a Christmas morning flashpoint. We explore how kids interpret lists as expectations, why that creates friction, and the simple language you can use to keep the joy high and the drama low. Drawing from real family moments, we break down a short pre-holiday c…

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Day 5 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 1:36

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Send us a text Some of you will love this one. Some will still need a bit more nudging. :) Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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Day 2 - 25 days, 25 ways to a better Christmas morning 0:58

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Send us a text Day 2 is all about counting down. And even though we are just a few days away, your kids might still need this one! Support the show www.bethtrammell.comBy Beth Trammell PhD, HSPP

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A birthday miracle: How letting people in led to relief and renewal 22:14

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Send us a text Hey friends. This holiday season, I am grateful to share a story that is quite vulnerable for me. My hope in sharing is that someone needs this encouragement today - like I have needed in so many moments over the last decade. Thank you for loving me well and following along the podcast! The story starts with a single itchy spot and u…

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Ep 148: Depression In Kids, Decoded 10:02

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Send us a text Sharing another one of my favorite episodes from Kids These Days... Depression in kids doesn’t always look like sadness. Often it shows up as irritability, anger, “I don’t care,” and a slow fade from hobbies, friends, and motivation. In this candid, practical conversation, Dr. Beth Tremell walks through the clearest signs of youth de…

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Ep 137: How To Respond When Your Teen’s Anxiety Feels Big 12:06

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Send us a text Sharing some of my favorite throwback episodes from Kids These Days... What if the first second of your response could change how your teen handles anxiety? We unpack a practical, compassionate approach to big feelings that begins with a steady face and ends with stronger connection. No jargon, no lectures—just a clear framework you …

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Ep 147: 3 Unhelpful Things We Say to Kids 12:06

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Send us a text Sharing some of my favorite episodes from Kids These Days... Ever find yourself locked in a standoff with a kid and wondering why your go‑to lines aren’t working? We dig into three everyday phrases that seem efficient but quietly sabotage trust and cooperation, then share simple replacements that calm the room and still get things do…

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Ep 146: Raising Trustworthy Kids Through Predictable Parenting 12:39

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Send us a text Joined by my friend from Core Essential Values, Leslie Bolser, we dig in to TRUST!! Trust doesn’t arrive with a grand gesture; it’s built in the tiny moments we repeat. We dive into what makes a parent truly dependable and why predictability—not perfection—is the foundation kids need to feel safe, open up, and keep coming back to us …

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Ep 145: Halloween Expectations Made Easy 5:42

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Send us a text Throwback episode! Costumes and candy get all the attention, but the real magic of Halloween starts with a short conversation before you hit the sidewalk. We dive into the simple, practical steps that turn a sugar‑charged night into a calm, safe, and joyful memory: clear candy rules, repeatable safety cues, and manners that make neig…

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Season 3 Bonus Episode 10 Preview - "The Crucible of Want" 8:07

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Here's a preview of "The Crucible of Want," our 9th Bonus Episode of Season III, covering Image Comics' "Eight Billion Genies" #4, The First Eight Weeks. How many sociological ideas can we cram into one bonus episode? Sign up and find out! Sign up here!By Donuts & Dimes Productions

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Ep 144: ADHD Myths, Facts, And Next Steps 12:23

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Send us a text Think focus is just willpower? We challenge that idea with a clear, evidence-based guide to ADHD that bridges home, school, and the doctor’s office. I walk through what changed from ADD to ADHD, why girls and adults are often missed, and how interest-driven attention can make games feel easy while homework feels impossible. You’ll he…

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Dear Journal, It’s Me Again, Bruce... 49:06

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In this Season I Bonus Episode, Batman's found love again and an ally in his war on crime, but something's off, and the worst thing a Batman can do in a city like Gotham is trust. Oh, well, at least he still has his journal.By Donuts & Dimes Productions

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The Feet First Fiasco! 52:35

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Spidey likes the nightlife, Spidey likes to boogie, Spidey likes to lay hands on any gangster spoiling the fun for his Silver Spoon Gang! We've got MJ shaking a tailfeather! We've got Pete and Aunt May reunited! We've got Gwen and Pete finally admitting their feelings for each other, and love is in the air! But on the flipside? We've got the Brainw…

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Ep 143: Maternal Rage: The Message Behind the Meltdown with Nicole McNelis 40:41

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Send us a text What if your most explosive moments as a mother aren't failures, but crucial messages your mind and body are sending? Licensed Professional Counselor Nicole McNelis returns to unpack the powerful truth behind maternal rage - that overwhelming anger isn't a character flaw but a rational response to impossible expectations and unmet ne…

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Ep 142: Hormone Havoc and Honey, We Need to Talk with Brooke Bralove 41:06

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Send us a text The silence around menopause and sexuality in midlife is finally breaking. Sex therapist Brooke Bralove returns to the podcast for a candid, informative conversation about what women really experience during perimenopause and menopause—and why suffering should never be the default option. Brooke reveals that even as medical understan…

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Ep 141: Are You Okay Enough Now? with Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler 39:47

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Send us a text What if the most powerful therapy happens not in "safe spaces," but in "brave spaces"? This game-changing conversation with Barbara Sheehan-Zeidler, a licensed professional counselor from Colorado, challenges our fundamental understanding of the therapeutic relationship. Barbara introduces us to the profound concept of brave space th…

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Ep 140: The Double-Edged Sword of Mental Health Labels in the Age of Social Media with Dr. Tim Hess 28:41

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Send us a text Have you ever watched a TikTok about ADHD symptoms and thought, "That's totally me!" or found yourself wondering if your social discomfort might actually be diagnosable anxiety? You're not alone. In this thought-provoking conversation with returning guest Dr. Tim Hess, we dive into the increasingly common phenomenon of mental health …

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The Golden Liability: The Mechanoid is the Message 47:13

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Spider-Man vs. Spider Slayer 2.0! Smythe vs. J. Jonah Jameson! Aunt May vs. the pressed linen sheets of her hospital bed! Harry Osborn vs. Male Pattern Baldness at such a young age! All that and more as we dive deeper into the power the media wields and what happens when that power is subverted. Sign up @patreon.com/hspp for all our bonus content!…

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Ep 139: Breaking the Silence: How Modern Men Navigate Emotional Challenges with Dr. Tim Hess 37:55

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Send us a text What happens when traditional masculinity meets modern mental health needs? Dr. Tim Hess, licensed psychologist and Associate Director for Clinical Services at Ball State University's Counseling Center, joins Dr. Beth Trammell to unpack the complex world of men's mental health in this thought-provoking conversation. From the moment D…

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Ep 138: Are we playing enough? The critical role of play across childhood with Kim Feeney 43:27

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Send us a text The secret to effective child therapy isn't just what happens in the therapist's office – it's who's in the room. Kim Feeney, an Adlerian play therapist, makes a compelling case for why parental involvement isn't optional when healing children's emotional wounds. "Parents are the experts on their child," Kim emphasizes, explaining ho…

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Finding Your Own Path: What Schools Want Students to Know 23:01

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Send us a text THROWBACK episode! As I re-listened to this episode from my other podcast, I knew I needed to share it again here! As we approach the new school year, there are some really great reminders in this episode. Enjoy! What do teachers and school administrators really want students to know? In this revealing conversation, Dr. Beth Trammell…

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Rumble in The Concrete Jungle II: Nature v. Normless 59:22

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Spider-Man vs. Ka-Zar! What is anomie? What makes a person deviant? Who has the authority to control, correct, and police this deviance? Who controls what's perceived as deviance? With Spidey still running around as an amnesiac, we explore all these questions while Ka-Zar, with a little help from his sabretooth tiger, Zabu, does his best to take do…

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Ep 137: Birds, Bees, and Awkward Conversations: A Parent's Guide with Sierra Dator 43:22

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Send us a text Have you been putting off "the talk" with your child or teenager? You're not alone—and the consequences of that avoidance might be more significant than you realize. This eye-opening conversation between Dr. Beth Trammell and therapist Sierra Dator tackles the challenging but crucial topic of discussing sex, intimacy, and consent wit…

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Ep 136: Voice Matters: Turning Your Passion into a Podcast with Phil Quinn 51:37

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Send us a text Ever caught yourself saying, "I should start a podcast"? You're not alone. But between technical hurdles and fears of speaking into the void, many never take that first step. That's why we've brought in podcast editor extraordinaire Phil Quinn to demystify the entire process. Phil peels back the curtain on what truly matters when lau…

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Ep 135: Mom Guilt? More Like Mom Truth! with Megan MacCutcheon 38:12

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Send us a text What if you could love your children deeply while admitting you don't always love the phase of parenting you're currently experiencing? This refreshingly honest conversation between Dr. Beth Trammell and maternal mental health specialist Megan MacCutcheon dismantles one of the most pervasive myths of motherhood: that we must cherish …

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With Friends Like These Who Needs Anemones?! 54:26

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Spider-Man and Dr. Octopus vs. The US Military? What a wonky world we're living in when nullifiers erase memories and foes turn friends turn foes again! We've got John Jameson, Spidey stealing *checks notes* air, the first appearance of a one Captain Stacey, and more infighting than The Temptations on a David Ruffin Ego Trip! "Ain't nobody comin' t…

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Hot, Hungry, and Away from Home: The Party and Vacation Survival Guide 23:32

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Send us a text Playback episode!! I've shared this episode on Kids These Days, but it seems like so perfect to include it again this week! The perfect family vacation often exists only in our minds. As one friend wisely told me, "Vacation with kids isn't really a vacation—it's just life somewhere else." This distinction forms the foundation of our …