Overpowering Emotions Podcast: Helping Children and Teens Manage Big Feels
Welcome to Overpowering Emotions with Dr. Caroline Buzanko, the podcast that empowers you to help children and teens master anxiety and other overwhelming emotions and boost their resilience. Driven by a passion to help children and teens become masters over their anxiety and other overwhelming emotions, Dr. Caroline is here to guide you on a journey of strengthening courage and resilience. In each episode, she dives into insightful conversations, practical strategies, and expert interviews to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to help children and teens navigate their big feelings and develop emotional mastery. This podcast is your go-to resource. It's time to strengthen our collective ability to empower the younger generation. A focus on developing skills for long-term well-being is at the heart of each podcast episode. About Dr. Caroline Dr. Caroline is a psychologist, mother, public speaker, and the Yoda of anxiety. With over 25 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to supporting children, teens, and their families in enhancing their lives by strengthening confidence and resilience. Her expertise is also sought after by professionals and educators looking for effective training and approaches to optimally support the children they work with. As an Assistant Professor at Athabasca University, Dr. Caroline expertly integrates evidence-based research with practical, actionable strategies. This unique approach ensures that her teachings are grounded in scientific evidence while remaining accessible and applicable to everyday situations. Through this blend of theory and practice, Dr. Caroline empowers her audience to apply these insights effectively in both clinical settings and daily interactions, significantly enhancing the outcomes for children and teens.
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Today on Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline chats with Justyna Bronski, a life coach and former high school math teacher, to explore the emotional challenges teens face today. From identity struggles to social media pressures, Justyna shares how parents and educators can create an environment where teens feel truly h
Love isn’t just about grand gestures—it’s in the little everyday moments that build connection, trust, and self-worth. In this special Valentine’s episode of Overpowering Emotions, I discuss how to strengthen relationships with kindness, compassion, and understanding. 💖 What you’ll hear in this episode: ✔️ The key to
Are stress and reactivity running the show? Today on Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline chats with parenting expert Linda Clement to uncover how survival brains hijack our emotions and what we can do to bring calm and connection back into focus. Linda shares simple, science-backed strategies to quiet the stress respon
Today on Overpowering Emotions, we’re talking about what happens after kids learn to name their emotions. Understanding feelings is just the start—helping children manage those emotions is where the magic happens. Discover how emotions influence perception, behaviour, and decision-making, and learn simple, effective st
Today on Overpowering Emotions I discuss how to guide kids in recognizing, accepting, and channeling their feelings to make better decisions and develop stronger emotional intelligence. I provide lots of practical strategies and actionable tools for emotional check-ins so you leave with concrete steps to create calm, c
Anxiety in kids and teens doesn’t always look like panic attacks or overt distress. Often, it hides behind stomach aches, perfectionism, or school avoidance. In this episode, I chat with anxiety coach Monica Crnogorac about recognizing the subtle signs of anxiety in teens and understanding how it can manifest. We also
