#60: Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (with guest Victor Marx)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious mental health problem, and it can happen to anyone. It doesn\u2019t mean that you are weak or that you will deal with the symptoms the rest of your life. PTSD can even affect children. Knowing what symptoms to look for in you, your spouse, or your children is why Dr. Meeker talked with Victor Marx about how he overcame his traumatic upbringing that caused him to deal with PTSD. Victor is an expert martial artist, former U.S. Marine, filmmaker and a sought after speaker. Victor is the founding director of the non-profit organization, All Things Possible, which works on a global scale to free children from abuse and the effects of its trauma. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder to begin using right away and answers a question from a mom about her husband wanting to leave her and their unborn son and from another mother about her three-year-old son holding back stools when not wearing a diaper. Do you have a question for Dr. Meg? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.comand she could answer your question in an upcoming episode!\n \xa0\n 0:00 \u2013 AD \u2013 MATTRESS FIRM\n How much sleep did you get last night? Getting enough sleep and waking up on time aren\u2019t easy, but with the right mattress it can be! The sleep experts at Mattress Firm can help. They have the widest selection of America\u2019s best-selling brands, and they have mattresses at every budget! Go to MattressFirm.com/podcastand save 10% with the code \u201cPODCAST10\u201d. If online shopping isn\u2019t for you, there\u2019s a Mattress Firm store around the corner in your neighborhood.\n \xa0\n 0:49 \u2013 AD \u2013 KIND\n When it comes to packing your kid\u2019s lunchbox in the morning, the struggle is real. You might not have time to cut fruit in star shapes, but you can still be a hero with KIND Kids Bars. KIND Kids Bars have 25% less sugar than the leading kids\u2019 granola bar and come in flavors kids love. To get 20% off your order of KIND Kids Bars, go to KindSnacks.com/megand enter code \u201cMEG\u201d at checkout. Complete offer details are available at: kindsnacks.com/kidsoffer\n \xa0\n 2:09 \u2013 WELCOME\n Dr. Meg introduces the topic \u201cDealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder\u201d. She also teases her conversation with Victor Marx, her points to ponder, and listener questions from a mom about her husband wanting to leave her and their unborn son and from another mother about her three-year-old son holding back stools when not wearing a diaper.\n \xa0\n 3:46 \u2013 PARENTING RESOURCES\n Do you ever feel like you have weights on your shoulders and you just don\u2019t enjoy parenting? The truth is, this is most likely due to your kids\u2019 behavior. Check out the new, revised, and improved course Discipline with Courage and Kindness at go.meekerparenting.com/discipline-course. Dr. Meg\u2019s goal with the course is to help you lighten your load, love parenting again, and feel less stressed. Check it out today!\n \xa0\n 4:36 \u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\n Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder!\n \xa0\n 7:43 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH VICTOR MARX (PART 1)\n Dr. Meg sits down with Victor Marx, the founding director of the non-profit organization, All Things Possible, which works on a global scale to free children from abuse and the effects of its trauma.She talks with him about how he overcame his traumatic upbringing and how he is using that journey to help others overcome their struggles with PTSD.\n \xa0\n 23:47 \u2013 AD \u2013 CDC MILESTONES TRACKER APP\n Moms and dads, no one knows your kids like you do. 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For 15% off your first order, go to Kneipp.comand use the promo code \u201cPARENTING\u201d.\n \xa0\n 26:48 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH VICTOR MARX (PART 2)\n Dr. Meg sits down with Victor Marx, the founding director of the non-profit organization, All Things Possible, which works on a global scale to free children from abuse and the effects of its trauma.She talks with him about how he overcame his traumatic upbringing and how he is using that journey to help others overcome their struggles with PTSD.\n \xa0\n 34:40 \u2013 LET\u2019S GET SOCIAL\n Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comor tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. In this segment, Dr. Meg answers a question from Martina about her husband wanting to leave her and their unborn son and from Marie about her three-year-old son holding back stools when not wearing a diaper\n \xa0\n 41:05 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n \xa0\n 41:40 \u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\n Thanks for listening to Episode 60, Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and for helping Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than TWO MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!\n \xa0\n Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD\n \xa0\n Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comand she could answer your question during the show or you can let us know what you\u2019d like to hear about in a future episode!\n \xa0\n Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.comand click on \u201cParenting Resources\u201d. 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