
The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller
Mindfulness and stress management for families raising kids with big goals, big feelings, and everything in between.
Hosted by mindfulness coach Lindsay Miller, The Stress Nanny is full of practical strategies for calming anxious kids, supporting high-achievers, and teaching emotional regulation in everyday moments. Each episode offers easy-to-use mindfulness practices, stress management tips, and confidence-building tools that empower kids (and parents!) to navigate challenges with ease. Whether you’re raising a child who struggles with big feelings, a high-performing student-athlete, or simply want a calmer home, The Stress Nanny will give you the resources and encouragement you need.
Episodes
186 episodes
Ep 186 What If We Could Raise a Generation of Emotionally Intelligent Children?
Ever watched your child navigate a challenging moment with unexpected grace? In this illuminating conversation with Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, we explore how ancient yoga wisdom offers modern solutions for our children's mo...
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Season 10
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Episode 186
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55:14

Ep 185 Mind Body Check-In: Is Your Body a Warehouse or a Temple?
Have you ever considered that your body's pain might actually be stress looking for a way out? That the mysterious aches, tension, and discomfort could be your body's increasingly desperate attempt to communicate something important?Nat...
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Season 10
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Episode 185
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39:06

Ep 184 Three Minutes to Calm: The Morning Practice That Changes Everything
Ever wondered why stress seems hardwired into our daily experience? Stanford professor and pediatric intensive care physician Dr. Greg Hammer returns to The Stress Nanny podcast to unpack this question and share his revolutionary GAIN method fo...
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Season 10
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Episode 184
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35:21

Ep 183 The Hidden Secrets Behind Why Your Relationships Keep Failing (And How to Fix Them)
Ever wonder why you keep finding yourself in the same toxic relationships despite your best efforts to choose better partners or friends? The answer might surprise you.Revolutionary recovery expert TJ Woodward joins Lindsay Miller to re...
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Season 10
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Episode 183
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46:16

Ep 182 Your Joy Is Not Optional: Finding Pleasure in Daily Life
We're often told to prioritize self-care, but what if simply meeting basic needs isn't enough? What if we deserve not just sustainability, but actual joy and pleasure in our daily lives? In this soul-nourishing conversation, intuitive guide Jul...
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Season 10
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Episode 182
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39:57

Ep 181 How Simple Movement Tricks Your Brain Into Feeling Happy Again
Kelly Hale, a 25-year veteran occupational therapist and nervous system regulation specialist, shares powerful yet simple movement techniques to help families shift from survival mode to a state of regulated calm. Through her Gutsy Brain Moveme...
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Season 10
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Episode 181
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48:33

Ep 180 Four Mindful Back to School Strategies with Lasting Impact
Motivation naturally ebbs and flows throughout our lives - especially during the school year. What if you could harness those high-motivation moments to make the inevitable low-energy times easier? That's exactly what mindful motivation allows ...
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Season 9
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Episode 180
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19:29

Ep 179 What if Discouragement is Just a Feeling, Not an Identity?
Have you ever cringed when your child declared "I'm the worst!" during a challenging homework session? That moment of self-defeating language offers a powerful opportunity for transformation—if you know how to respond.The latest episode...
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Season 9
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Episode 179
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13:19

Ep 178 Summer Skills Series: Master the Art of Active Listening
Ever noticed how family conflicts spiral when everyone's talking but nobody's listening? Welcome to the Summer Skills Series on the Stress Nanny Podcast, where today we're diving into the transformative power of active listening.Most of...
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Season 9
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Episode 178
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10:55

Ep 177 Can a Re-do help during reactive moments? Yes!
Ever find yourself instantly regretting how you responded to your kids? Discover a simple yet effective tool to transform those reactive moments into opportunities for connection and understanding.Chapter Summary:00:20 Welc...
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Season 9
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Episode 177
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Ep 176 The Perfect Acronym to Help you Practice Patience with Yourself
Show Notes: Stress Nanny PodcastEpisode Theme: Embracing Mindfulness and Self-CompassionHost Update: Lindsay Miller shares more about the spacing of podcast episodes to prioritize client work and personal...
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Season 9
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Episode 176
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Ep 175 Turn Family Pain into Power: Unleashing Your Emotional DNA for a Bright Future
Main Theme:The episode delves into the concept of emotional DNA, as presented in Judy’s book “The Power of Your DNA,” which is part of the Genealogy 3.0 framework. This approach examines how inherited emotional patterns from signific...
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Season 9
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Episode 175
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40:50

Ep 174 Uncertainty is scary, here's how to help kids through it!
In this solo episode, I share one of our family's favorite mindfulness tools: The Green Zone. This simple tool can be used at home, at school, for homework, and during new experiences. Anytime our kids are uncomfortable, understanding the green...
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Season 9
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Episode 174
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17:21

Ep 173 There's Hope! Creative Ways to Cover the High Cost of College.
In this second episode of a two-part series with college planning expert Brad Baldridge, we talk through these important college planning topics:How to determine the actual cost of college based on your family income.What u...
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Season 9
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Episode 173
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33:58

Ep 172 Tackling the stages of college planning one step at a time
In this first episode of a two-part series, I talk with college planning expert, Brad Baldridge. We cover:Early stage planning including savings considerations and communication skills you can build to make the college planning proc...
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Season 9
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Episode 172
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45:32

Ep 171 Discover the Sneaky Thought Saboteurs That Are Holding You Back
In this episode, guest Jessica Conoley walks us through all the ways that "Positive Intelligence" helped her get back on her feet after the loss of her mom. Using images like the judge, the hyper vigilant, the victim and more, the concepts from...
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Season 9
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Episode 171
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49:14

Ep 170 Five Senses Meditation: A Tool for All Ages
Join me on this "listen together" episode of the Stress Nanny Podcast as we explore:Why learning multiple mindfulness tools is important.How young kids can practice the five senses meditation in a fun way.H...
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Season 9
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Episode 170
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Take Charge of Your Life: Harness the Power of Emotional Support
In this episode, we get a glimpse into the heart and mind of Dr. Mahsa Hojat Koshniak, a clinical social worker renowned for her expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Mahsa opens up about her rich personal and professional experiences,...
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Season 9
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Episode 169
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51:57

Find Authentic Self-Acceptance by Shattering Old Fitness Stereotypes
Welcome to an empowering episode where we dive deep into reshaping the fitness industry’s landscape with the inspiring founder of WeShape, Katie Bramlett and your host Lindsay Miller. This conversation is not just about fitness; it’s a call to ...
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Season 9
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Episode 168
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49:34

Crafting Connection in a Disconnected World: Unveiling the Secrets to Building Your Village
In this thought-provoking episode, Lindsay sits down with Florence Ann Romano, author of “Build Your Village,” to delve into the urgent need for supportive communities amidst concerning teen well-being statistics and the toll of social media on...
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Season 9
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Episode 167
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43:01

The Art of Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Children
Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, we delve into the complexities and critical nature of nurturing emotional intelligence in our children. Lindsay guides us through the often challenging journey parents embark on to teach their...
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Season 9
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Episode 166
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27:14
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Feast without Fret: A Guide to Healthy Holiday Eats
As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. But fear not! Our guest today is here to guide us through a stress-less journey of healthy holiday eating. Lynne Bowman is known for creating healthy and tas...
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Season 9
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Episode 165
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39:50

Add calm to your child's classroom with one quick email
Welcome to this episode of the Stress Nanny podcast where child development expert Lindsay Miller shares fun, research-backed ways to teach kids mindfulness and emotional regulation. In today's episode, Lindsay talks with educator and ent...
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Season 9
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Episode 164
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43:56

3 Reasons Self-Awareness is Crucial When Talking With Kids About Tragedy
In today's episode, Lindsay shares ideas and practices to help you bring self-awareness into your conversations. At the time of recording there are many parents having tough conversations this week as they explain world events. The goal with th...
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Season 9
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Episode 163
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18:23

Expert tips for helping kids calm down when they're feeling anxious
In this episode of The Stress Nanny Podcast, after sharing what you can expect from the podcast moving forward, I share conversation-starters that will help you support your anxious child. While it can be challenging to sit with an anxious chil...
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Season 9
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Episode 162
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16:15
