Words of Wisdom: Reflecting on 4 Seasons of Where You Are

With four seasons of the podcast under their belts, our hosts reflect on episodes that have resonated with them. Bryn, Char and special guest Michelle Horn look back at topics including sleep, feeding and eating, concurrent disorders, when parenting gets tough, and more. Together, they discuss some of the gems shared by our many amazing guests including:

How to focus on your child's strengths to help them build skills to manage difficulties in life
Things parents and caregivers can do when their child is struggling with mental health challenges
Connection and the power of showing up
And much more!

You can read the transcript for the full episode here.

You can also find and download the episode on your preferred streaming service here.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Kelty Webpage: Parents & Caregivers
Book: The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson (2020)
Parent Peer Support for Families at the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

Guest bios

Bryn Askwith

Project Manager, Health Promotion & Health Literacy

Bryn Askwith, MSc, is a Project Manager with the BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, is our lead producer on this very Where You Are Podcast, manages Mental Health Promotion & Health Literacy initiatives tailored to children and youth across B.C., and is a loving mom of 2 energetic kids who continue to be her greatest teachers.

Michelle Horn

Manager, Knowledge Centre for Innovation

Michelle obtained her Masters of Public Health from the University of Alberta. Michelle is an innovator who sees the value of Health Promotion and the positive effects it can have on the lives of families in BC. Michelle works at BC Children's Hospital managing the Knowledge Centre for Innovation and its many health literacy initiatives. Outside of work, Michelle is a parent of two young children who keep her curious and on the go.

Char Black

Senior Project Manager, Health Promotion & Projects

Char, is a beloved co-host on Where You Are. She obtained her Masters of Public Health from the University of Alberta, and from there went on to become passionate leader in Health Promotion. Currently, Char works at BC Children's Hospital as part of the Health Promotion & Health Literacy team. When she's not challenging the many myths, stereotypes, and stigmas that surround mental health, you can find Char playing with her energetic young children and trying to squeeze in many moments of self-care that allow her to show up as her best self, every day.

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Words of Wisdom: Reflecting on 4 Seasons of Where You Are

Our hosts come together to reflect on episodes that have resonated with them. They discuss some of the gems that our guests have shared on the topics of sleep, feeding and eating, self-harm, anxiety, concurrent disorders, and more.

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Supporting Your Child Who Has Experienced Trauma

Our hosts Bryn and Char speak with Lynne Godfrey (parent and grandparent) and Dr. Linda Uyeda to explore trauma, understand its impact on mental health and wellbeing, and share strategies parents and caregivers can use to support their child who has experienced trauma.

Where You Are | S4 EE9 | May 3, 2023

Re-Release (ICYMI) - Eating Disorders: How Parents Can Play an Active Role in Recovery

In this episode Michelle and Bryn are joined by Kelly, a parent of a youth diagnosed with an eating disorder, and Dr. Jennifer Coelho, Psychologist at BC Children’s Hospital’s Provincial Specialized Eating Disorder Program, to answer questions we often hear from families about supporting a youth with an eating disorder.

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No Shortage of Questions: Helping Kids Cope with Big Life Changes

In this minisode, we bring questions from BC families to a leading BC Children's Hospital child psychiatrist and family therapist on how to support kids through big life events and changes such as starting a new school, moving, etc. Listen for strategies that you can share with your child to help them cope with changes that come with big life events.

Where You Are | S4 EE7 | March 22, 2023

No Shortage of Questions: Supporting Your Child During Separation and Divorce

In this minisode, we bring questions on separation and divorce from BC families to a leading BC Children's Hospital child psychiatrist and family therapist. Hear tips to support both you and your child's well-being and strategies to cope during these hard times.

Where You Are | S4 EE6 | March 1, 2023

No Shortage of Questions: Talking With Your Child About Scary News and World Events

Our hosts bring questions from BC families who are looking to better understand how they can talk with their kids about scary news to Dr. Ashley Miller. Hear tips for starting conversations without inciting fear and strategies you can share with your child to help them cope with scary news.

Where You Are | S4 EE5 | February 8, 2023