Parental Self-Care - Brad Moser Registered Psychologist Inc.

Borrowing Your Calm: Helping Kids Regulate Big Emotions, with guest Angela Jans

Brad Moser — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:13:53 +0000

I’m honored to chat with my long-time colleague, Angela Jans, Registered Psychologist from Lethbridge. Join us for a discussion about emotional regulation; what it looks like, how it affects kids ‘development, and what parents can do to help their kids learn how to self-regulate.

Angela Jans:

Owner of Angela Jans Counselling Services in Lethbridge Alberta:

⁠https://www.angelajanscounselling.com/⁠

Angela’s YouTube Channel:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@angelajanscounsellingservi2198⁠

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Daniel Siegel Hand model of the brain

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFTljLo1bK8⁠

Daniel Siegel Name it to tame it

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xBcrxt_0qA⁠

Daniel Siegel, The Whole Brain Child (book)

https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/

Becky Kennedy (TED Talk)

⁠https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategy⁠

Sensory SLP – Jessie Ginsburg

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1323454545569825

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When Everything Feels Like Too Much: Anxiety and Today’s Youth, with guest Leanna Santangelo

Brad Moser — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:48:10 +0000

My guest is Leanna Santangelo, Registered Psychologist from Lethbridge. In this episode, we discuss the anxiety that teens and young adults face, with a special look at young athletes. We also talk about what parents can to do help their kids cope with anxiety.

Leanna Santangelo:

Owner of Fill Your Cup Counselling in Lethbridge Alberta:

⁠https://leannasantangelo.wixsite.com/fillyourcup⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fill_your_cup_counselling/⁠

Psychology Today: ⁠https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/leanna-santangelo-lethbridge-ab/454911⁠

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Anxious Generation: ⁠https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book⁠

Flow: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi/dp/0061339202⁠

Finding Flow: ⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-Flow-Psychology-Engagement-Everyday/dp/0465024114⁠

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Diapers, Dishes, and Dignity: The Power of At-Home Fatherhood. With guest, Gerard Gousman

Brad Moser — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:30:47 +0000

My guest is Gerard Gousman from Seattle Washington. Gerard is a member of the National At-Home Dad Network^TM.

In this episode, we discuss:

-The benefits of being an at-home dad

-The struggles of being an at-home dad and how to work through them

Links:

National At-Home Dad Network^TM: https://athomedad.org/

New York Times article that features Gerard and his experiences:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/17/style/stay-at-home-dad-stigma.html

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Dad, Don’t Forget Yourself: Coping, Compassion, and Holiday Healing. With guest, Bethany Ashley Smith

Brad Moser — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:50:22 +0000

My guest is Bethany Ashley Smith from the UK. In this episode, we discuss:

-healing during the holidays for parents

-helping kids cope with complex trauma

-coping with feelings of loneliness

-practicing self-compassion

Bethany Ashley Smith’s Website: https://www.bethanyashleysmith.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-ashley-smith-15851b215/?originalSubdomain=uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethany_ashley_smith/?hl=en

Ashely’s titles, experience, and credentials:

-Registered Nurse and Psychotherapist

-Areas of Practice: ADHD, EMDR, Sexology

-Dad Champion

In her practice, Beth facilitates a weekly complex trauma group in addition to 1:1 therapy.

On her website, she has published great articles on mental health, particularly therapy, ADHD, relationships, grief and loss, and addiction recovery:

https://www.bethanyashleysmith.co.uk/articles

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Holding Space for you and your kids: The Importance of Emotional Health. With guest, Dr. Tara Quinn.

Brad Moser — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:17:56 +0000

My guest is Dr. Tara Quinn from Sussex, UK. In this episode, we discuss:

-holding space: what it is and how parents can hold space for themselves and their kids

-how parents can address and promote the emotional and mental health of their kids

Dr. Quinn’s Website: https://drtara.co.uk/about-dr-tara-quinn-cirillo/

Dr. Quinn’s titles, experience, and credentials:

HCPC Registered Psychologist (Health & Care Professions Council) and Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society

Over 20 years clinical experience in mental health & disability

Author:

Mental Health Micro Gains: 50 small actions that Will Make a Difference to Your Wellbeing

Talking Heads: Your Guide to Finding a Qualified Therapist in the UK

Podcast Host: The Adversity Psychological Podcast:

https://drtara.co.uk/category/adversity-psychologist-podcast-espisodes/

Founder and Director of The Conversation Starter Project and The Human Animal Welfare Alliance.

Broadcaster, Presenter, Media Expert

broadcaster, presenter, podcaster, and author of Mental Health Micro Gains: 50 Small Actions that Will Make a Difference to your Wellbeing.

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Unpacking the Pressure: Parenting Without Perfection

Brad Moser — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:48:08 +0000

My guest is Alannah Frank-Wilson, Registered Provisional Psychologist.

Alannah works at Lethbridge Counselling Servies and has 10 years experience working with at-risk youth and families.

In this episode, we discuss the various pressures put on parents nowadays and what they can do to deal with these pressures.

Allanah’s Social Media/Links:

Alannah’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/alannahfwatlcs/

Alannah’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/alannah.frank.wilson

Lethbridge Counselling Services: Alannah’s bio https://counsellinglethbridge.ca/our-team

Alannah’s Appearance on other Podcasts:

Authentically Ashlyn Podcast: Parenting with Purpose: Managing Your Anxiety & Raising Resilient Kids (also available on Spotify): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/authentically-ashlyn/id1619128321?i=1000661763057

The Relationships Psychologists Podcast: Raising Kids in a Digital World: A Conversation with Kaylee Low: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8kUszz4n3w

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Wait, Who’s Raising My Kid? How parents can maintain influence in today’s world, with guest Michael Gurian.

Brad Moser — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 22:29:08 +0000

My guest is Dr. Michael Gurian. Michael is the New York Times Bestselling Author of 32 books published in 33 languages, including:

–Boys, A Rescue Plan (2025)

–The Wonder of Girls (2002)

–Saving Our Sons (2017)

Michael s also co-founder of the Gurian Institute, which conducts international research, launches pilot programs, and trains professionals.

Dr. Gurian is a Marriage and Family Counsellor and is co-host of the podcast: The Wonder of Parenting.

In this episode, we discuss how parents can foster meaning, significance and direction in their children’s lives, especially when they are being influenced by outside factors, including screens, social media, and video games.

https://www.michaelgurian.com/

https://gurianinstitute.com/wonder-of-parenting/

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Super Daddio: The Power-Ups of Fatherhood and Mario

Brad Moser — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:08:15 +0000

Father’s Day Special.

Me and my youngest boy: Rhett.

Super Daddio: The Power-Ups of Fatherhood and Mario.

Mario has Power-Ups: mushrooms make him bigger; fire flowers make him shoot fire balls; feathers make him fly; stars make him invincible.

Dads have Power-Ups too. What makes us feel bigger, stronger, smarter? What makes us feel more confident, empowered, and fulfilled?

Join us for a discussion about life, love, and Mario.

A great show for dads, moms, and Nintendo fans.

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Game On: Healthy Minds and Spines for Kids, with guest Dr. Brett Hill

Brad Moser — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:03:10 +0000

My guest is Dr. Brett Hill, Chiropractor from Calgary. In this episode, we discuss the effects of modern gaming on children’s development, and what parents can do to promote healthy use of gaming and brain/spinal cord development for their kids.

Dr. Brett Hill

Chiropractor
Owner, Xperience Life Chiropractic
New online program – Your Posture Program: https://www.yourpostureprogram.com/

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Maintaining Balance During Times of Uncertainty, with Doctors Richard Marshall and Berney Wilkinson

Brad Moser — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:57:04 +0000

My guests are Doctors Richard Marshall and Berney Wilkinson from Florida.

The current political and economic climates within North America are taking a toil on many people. Join us for a discussion on the psychological effects that this is having on parents, children, teachers, and families on both sides of the border, along with what parents and teachers can do to maintain balance.

Richard and Berney:

Authors: Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child (2012)
Hosts, Podcast: The Mental Breakdown
Psychological Associates of Central Florida

Richard Marshall:

Licensed School Psychologist (Specializes: Pediatric Psychology, Child, Adolescent, and Adult Neuropsychology, Child and Family Studies)
Co-author: The Middle School Mind: Growing Pains in Adolescent Brains

Berney Wilkinson:

Licensed Psychologist (Specializes: Pediatric Psychology, Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology)

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