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The Just A Mom Podcast

My name is Susie. I have three children, the youngest of whom struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. I never thought this could happen to me, and I missed the signs. Being a parent is really hard, and I"m here to help! I"m talking to parents and experts to help you with the issues your kids may face. I want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope.

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Season 2 Episode 3: Danna Dahl, Licensed Clinical...

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2023/01/24

I learned so many things during the interviews for season one. Almost every parent to date that I’ve interviewed has told me they didn’t know what to do and they didn’t know who to call when their child needed mental health treatment. I’m excited to bring more resources to parents in season two.In this episode, Danna Dahl, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, shares invaluable information about how to find help, what kind of help your

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Season 2 Episode 2: Trevor

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2023/01/17

This is a different episode and one that is a must-listen. Trevor is an adult who suffers from depression and suicidal ideation. Trevor was a middle school teacher and coach for my two oldest kids and went on to be a middle school principal. I can tell you from personal experience that Trevor was the teacher all the kids wanted for social studies—he was young, fun, cool, and energetic. But over the years the darkness started creeping in. Trevor helps us understand that even though a

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49:27

Season 2 Episode 1: Kristen

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2023/01/10

I’m not sure how I hadn’t met Kristen before starting the podcast. My oldest two kids went to the same high school, and we have many mutual friends and acquaintances. My husband, Dan, is the one who introduced us. He knew Kristen would be willing to share their family’s story and that it would have a tremendous impact on those who hear it. Kristen’s story is one of fear, patience, endurance, love, and hope. It’s also another example of how the mental health battle is a journey—more of a

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Special Episode: Will and Kayli

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/12/26

I am so excited to bring you this special edition of the Just A Mom podcast. “The Brightest It’s Ever Been” is a play written by Kayli Slayden about living with anxiety. It is based on Kayli’s personal experience with anxiety and is being directed and produced by my son, Will. Like the Just A Mom podcast, Kayli hopes that by sharing her story through the medium of a play people will know that they are not alone and there is hope. The play is also a great way for those who have not

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Episode 13: Shana Part 2

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/11/22

This is the second time I’ve interviewed Shana. Yes, this is the same Shana from episode 12, but in this episode, she shares from a personal perspective as the mom of a child with Tourette Syndrome.Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder (https://tourette.org/), but often those with Tourette also battle mental illness. Shana talks about the challenges of raising her son with Tourette syndrome and his accompanying mental health struggles.

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Episode 12: Shana Part 1

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/11/15

Shana Burgess serves as the Director of Prevention and Community Relations for Johnson County Mental Health (https://www.jocogov.org/department/mental-health) in Johnson County, Kansas, which is a suburb of Kansas City and the largest county in the state of Kansas.Shana shares several valuable nuggets in this episode, my favorite of which is “You don’t have to wait until it’s crisis enough” to call 988. 988 is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and wants people to know that if you

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Episode 11: Jamie

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/11/08

Jamie and I were connected by a mutual friend five years ago when Jamie’s son entered an inpatient mental health hospital. Jamie was quickly trying to figure out next steps after his release. I’ve kept in touch with Jamie over the years and am glad to report her son is doing well and managing his mental illness successfully.In this episode, Jamie references her son’s call to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) and how it saved his life. If you or anyone you know needs help,

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Episode 10: Carrie

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/11/01

Once again, #Zeroreasonswhy(www.zeroreasonswhy.org) is part of this podcast and this episode. They connected Carrie and me, and Carrie was excited to share her insights as an about-to-be therapist (now a fully licensed practicing therapist—https://www.theporchswingkc.com/).Carrie shares her own journey and how it propelled her to become a therapist. She also gives valuable insight and information for parents and caregivers on tween and teen mental health. You don’t want to miss this

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Episode 9: Melanie

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/10/25

I met Melanie five years ago at the first You Matter Festival. She was there representing her son’s organization as part of the resource fair. There is always an immediate bond when two moms who have fought similar battles meet. And that was Melanie and me.Melanie was one of the first people I reached out to interview when I started the Just A Mom podcast. And she was more than willing to share their ongoing parenting journey. I know you will find this episode poignant, raw, real and

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Episode 8: Denise

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/10/18

I’ve known Denise for several years. But we were typical women who would be social with each other, neither revealing anything other than “everyone is doing well” about our kids.A little over a year ago Denise and I were on a trip together. We started talking more deeply about our kids, and I learned for the first time that, like me, Denise had a child who struggles with clinical depression.Please listen as Denise shares some amazing insights and vulnerabilities on parenting a child with

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Episode 7: Alice

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/10/11

When my mother passed away recently, an acquaintance asked my husband if her name was Alice. That’s because Alice is my surrogate mom. I’ve known, loved, and been loved by Alice for 15 years. Ironically, I met Alice when 4-year-old Will went to her house (next door to ours) when we were moving in because he was bored. I knew some of her story as a mom of a struggling child but I learned a lot more when we sat down to talk about it.

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Episode 6: Kari

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/10/04

I’ve known Kari for many years. She is the wife of my oldest son’s high school football coach. My son was very close to him, and his tragic and early death in 2017 rocked our community.Kari is one of the many parents who have called me over the past few years because her daughter was suicidal. Kari was also an early encourager of the Just A Mom podcast. Kari has chosen to use her pain and experience as a young widow to help others as a professional grief coach (https://karidriskell.com/)

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Episode 5: Dr. Shayla Sullivant

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/09/27

I first encountered Dr. Shayla Sullivant, child and adolescent psychiatrist, four years ago. My husband and I attended a mental health event in our area, and Dr. Sullivant was there presenting her research on safe storage as well as the prepped and ready program. And then COVID happened. But like it was for some things, COVID was a blessing in disguise for Prepped and Ready. Dr. Sullivant took this opportunity to tap into many experts to create an amazing video series for parents. You can

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Episode 4: Stacy

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/09/20

I first met Stacy in august of 2021 when her daughter, Isabel, sang and spoke at the You Matter Festival (https://youmatterfestival.net/). We immediately bonded over the common experience of parenting a child with mental health issues.Stacy and Isabel have been wonderfully candid about Isabel’s battle with Anorexia and Bulimia. They shared Isabel’s struggle on a Kansas City new station

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Episode 1: Will

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/09/13

The first show is the whole reason I became a mental health advocate and, ultimately, started the Just A Mom Podcast. Will is my youngest son, and he struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. When Will was in the worst of his battle, I felt alone and hopeless. There were basically no resources that I could find other than one book to help support me as a parent of a child with mental illness. And then Will started the You Matter Festival (www.youmatterfestial.net) and

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Episode 3: Dan Part 2

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/09/13

This episode is a continuation of Episode 2 with my husband, Dan. We talk about the You Matter Festival (www.youmatterfestival.net) that our son, Will, started, and how a little video I did for #ZeroReasonsWhy (www.zeroreasonswhy.org) was the impetus to the Just A Mom podcast. And, to be clear, our journey as parents of a child with mental illness isn’t over. Will has a chronic disease that needs continual monitoring and treatment. Make sure you check out the Just A Mom podcast website

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Episode 2: Dan Part 1

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/09/13

I felt like this episode was important to tell our story from my husband and my perspective. We talk about feeling like failures as parents, the isolation, challenges to our marriage and lots of other hard things. We share things we’ve learned along the way and how we managed the hardest, darkest days. This is the first of two episodes with Dan.During those hardest, darkest days I felt very alone. That is one of the reasons I started the Just A Mom podcast. I want you to know that you

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Just A Mom Trailer

The Just A Mom Podcast ·

2022/09/07

My name is Susie. I have three children, the youngest of whom struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. I never thought this could happen to me, and I missed the signs. Being a parent is really hard, and I'm here to help! I'm talking to parents and experts to help you with the issues your kids may face. I want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope. Check out more about the Just A Mom Podcast at www.thejustamompodcast.com and make sure you follow

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