Episode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff

Published: Aug. 17, 2023, 8:15 a.m.

b"I am thrilled to be back this week, diving into an incredible conversation with beloved therapist, Sissy Goff! We're tackling the topic of anxiety and its ripple effect on our kids and on our parenting styles. \\n\\nWith 30 years of experience guiding kids and parents, Sissy brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Plus, she's sharing tips from her latest book, The Worry Free Parent. We cover so much in this episode, including:\\n\\n1. A parent\\u2019s most important job\\n\\n2. Why we are seeing more anxiety in kids & parents\\n\\n3. 5 parenting traps\\n\\n4. Your parenting superpower\\n\\n5. Sissy\\u2019s moment of hope in the Covenant School shooting aftermath\\n\\nConnect with Sissy on Instagram or at raisingboysandgirls.com\\n\\nPre-order The Worry Free Parent by Sissy Goff and get a free bonus chapter\\n\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\n\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\n\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\n\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\n\\nHead to GreenPan.us and use promo code BESTOFYOU and you\\u2019ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99.\\n\\nGo to Reliefband.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping.\\n\\nVisit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.\\n\\nGet 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout. \\n\\nRelated Episodes:\\n\\nEpisode 6: Do I Really Have an Inner Child? What It Means to Reparent Yourself\\n\\nEpisode 54: Can I Pray My Anxiety Away? A Surprising Approach to the Anxiety Pandemic & How to Walk Yourself & Your Kids Through It\\n\\nEpisode 39: Boundaries for Your Soul\\u2014How to Navigate Your Overwhelming Thoughts & Feelings\\n\\nEpisode 40: 5 Steps to Healing Painful Emotions & Why Parts of Us Get Stuck in the Past\\n\\nEpisode 41: Boundaries With Fear And Anxiety\\u2014How to Calm the Chaos Within and the Joy of Internal Boundaries\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"