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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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Better Relationships NOW!

Susie Miller, MA, MDiv

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How to improve your relationships in 30 days or less! You don't have to settle for mediocre relationships full of tension, stress. and lack of communication -at work or at home. Tune in for proven strategies, real life storiess and tips to Thrive in your Relationships! Plus insider info to help you NOT to bankrupt your marriage & family relationships while pursing profits and success.
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All Things Wood Floor, created by Wood Floor Business magazine, talks to interesting wood flooring pros to share knowledge, stories and tips on everything to do with wood flooring, from installation, sanding and finishing to business management.
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THE PODCAST PARENTS NEED Being a parent can be the greatest and the hardest thing you’ll ever do. In Navigating Parenthood, brought to you by HCF, parents and experts share their stories – the joys and stress, the advice and the insight. In the first 3 seasons of our podcast series, we explore the most challenging periods of any parent’s life: from taking those first baby steps in season 1, Baby Steps, to staying in step with our teens in season 2, Talking to Teens, to the juggles and strugg ...
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Hi! I’m Patrick, a psychotherapist, and I created this podcast with both the practitioner, the consumer and just plain curious in mind. Here you will find a range of resources and information around mental health, practical advice, resources, tools and their application to improve your quality of life. The skills discussed in this show will help you better manage anxiety, depression, relationships and productivity. It is my hope that through this platform you will find more effective ways to ...
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Colossyan brings you live recordings of learning and development leaders from the biggest and best conferences and events around the globe. Catch up on what people are talking about, the latest trends, and what you should be considering in your activies.
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Welcome to the Faith & Work Show, the premier podcast of Needle’s Eye Ministries, where we aim to grow in Christ, discover purpose, and transform our workplaces. We believe your work has value, both to the world around you and to God; but we also know that it’s not always easy to see just how meaningful our work can really be. In each episode, we will discover together how people around Richmond, VA, are finding purpose in their work and hear stories of what it really looks like to live out ...
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Sierra works as the Community Prevention Manager for Johnson County Mental Health. But that’s not why she is on the podcast. Sierra shares an incredible story of her lived experience very candidly. Sierra struggled with postpartum depression, major insomnia, hallucinations, and psychosis after the birth of her first child. In this episode, Sierra s…
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This episode of The Just A Mom podcast features Tracey Yokas, author of the book Bloodlines: A Memoir of Harm and Healing (https://www.amazon.com/Bloodlines-Memoir-Self-Harm-Healing-Generational-ebook/dp/B09CD4F614). In the book, Tracey explores her relationship with her own mother as well as the family dynamics of a child with mental illness. Trac…
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Brandon Saho was a successful sportscaster in Cincinnati. He was living his professional dream, but away from his job there was an unseen story. Brandon struggled with depression and suicidal ideation as well as alcoholism. On this unique episode of The Just A Mom podcast, Brandon and his mom, Debbie, share about Brandon’s journey with mental illne…
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In Part 2 of this episode, João and Susy Dias of Fino Oficio continue their conversation with Stephen Diggins and explain why they only hire people with no experience in the wood flooring industry, how they manage to charge so much more money than other wood flooring companies, how they work together as husband and wife, how they handle client rela…
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In Part 1 of this episode, listeners will discover the origin story of how couple João and Susy Dias of Fino Oficio in Lisbon, Portugal, went from no experience in wood flooring to being one of the best-known wood flooring contracting companies in the world, why they are always willing to help other wood flooring pros, what it has been like to part…
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EP. 113 ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO 📝 SHOW NOTES ⏺️ Check Out STREAMYARD: What I use for recording my Podcasts, Livesteams, Videos 🎥 Susie's Bio: Susie is an author and trauma recovery coach specializing in narcissistic abuse. She works with people who have been affected by narcissistic abuse - both in relationships and at the hands of a parent. Susie is a …
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This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Kristina Miller, mom of former Ohio State University football player Harry Miller. In this episode, Kristina recounts some of the fears and challenges of parenting an adult son with mental health issues. Make sure to check out the Don’t Make It Weird Foundation (https://dmiw.org/ (https://dmiw.…
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If you haven't heard my conversation with Kristina, you don't want to miss this re-air. In the first of two episodes, Kristina talks about the beginnings of Harry's mental illness at a young age and all the things she did to help him. We discuss the tremendous pressure on student-athletes, particularly high-profile ones. Kristina also shares about …
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Occupational therapist Jennifer Hale spends all day every day helping people do their jobs without pain, and in this episode, she's concentrating on hardworking wood flooring pros. Jennifer and host Stephen Diggins talk about how pros are really "industrial athletes," and how they need to train just like any other athlete to perform their jobs with…
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*Trigger warning - this episode contains explicit talk about suicide and methodology This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Coach Dowling. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, please go back and listen to it. Coach Dowling is honest, raw, and real about his brother's death by suicide and his own mental health struggles.…
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*Trigger warning- this episode contains explicit talk about suicide and methodology This episode is the first in a two-part series that you don't want to miss if you didn't hear it the first time. Coach Dowling is very open and vulnerable about losing his brother to suicide as well as his own battle with depression and suicidal ideation. He shares …
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When Adam Bissey was a wood flooring contractor, he saw how so many retailers were missing opportunities, and so he made the leap to open a retail location of his own—one that is now a thriving staple on the Jersey Shore. In this wide-ranging conversation, host Stephen Diggins and Adam discuss the challenges of starting as a retailer; how Floors by…
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Ep. 112 Tired of Stress? Discover the Power of Reflexology with Wendy "Z" Lewis! Join us as we chat with Wendy "Z" Lewis, a nationally board certified reflexologist with over 20 years of experience! Wendy is a master of her craft, certified by the American Reflexology Certification Board - the highest level of credentialing in the US. In this episo…
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I decided to re-air this incredibly powerful episode of The Just A Mom podcast because of the meteoric rise in fentanyl addiction and deaths related to fentanyl use. Ronda’s son survived a fentanyl addiction. My conversation with Ronda is a no-holds-barred one. Her son battled an eating disorder and undiagnosed depression in high school. He found a…
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My incredibly brave and strong friend Suzanne talks about losing her son, Nic, to suicide in 2017. She started noticing signs of anxiety and depression before people were really talking openly about mental health. Suzanne shares deeply intimate details about losing her son her grieving process, and how losing a child to suicide can happen to anyone…
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EP. 111 Clutter isn't just about messy spaces—it can be a symptom of underlying mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and decision fatigue. In this video, we dive deep into the connection between clutter and mental well-being with decluttering expert Holly Allison of Modest and Manageable Living. @ManageableLiving ▶️ WATCH THE INTERVIE…
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When I first started The Just A Mom podcast, I was only focused on interviewing parents of children who have struggled with mental health issues. That changed when I met with Trevor, and he shared the story of the last few years with me. Trevor is an adult who suffers from depression and suicidal ideation. Trevor was a middle school teacher and coa…
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Kari was the first person (outside of my family) that I interviewed for The Just A Mom podcast. 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…
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Lifelong wood flooring pro David Ford of Stauf USA is back to talk with Stephen about some important issues in the wood flooring industry, including reverence for the previous generations of pros and the importance of training and work ethic. They also discuss ideas for other value-added things wood flooring pros can do to increase margins on every…
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Ep. 110 Parenting a chronically ill child can be an emotional rollercoaster. This week on The Mental Health Toolbox, pediatrician, author, and experienced parent Dr. Maureen Michele Peterson joins us for a candid conversation on navigating the ups and downs. ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO 📝 SHOW NOTES Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the importance of resili…
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This week we are re-airing the episode featuring Kristen. 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 marathon than a sprint. Kristen and her husband have gone to great lengths to help their son with his mental illness. While Kristen’s son’s ba…
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The Just A Mom podcast will be re-airing some of the earliest episodes of the podcast the next few weeks. The first re-air is the very first episode of The Just A Mom podcast with my son, Will. This 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 w…
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Ep. 109 Join us for a powerful conversation on The Mental Health Toolbox as we explore the world of holistic health with Amalia, a certified health coach, yoga instructor, and actress. Amalia shares her personal experience overcoming Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, depression, and anxiety, highlighting the importance of listening to your body and finding …
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Katja Schipperheijn and Kerry Richardson joined me the day after Learning Technologies to discuss what we each came across at the event, what was missing, and what it all means for the L&D industry. We discuss AI, human behaviour, technologies role in enhancing human connection, the lack of focus on accessibility and answer questions from the live …
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Olga Anishenkova, Learning Design Specialist at Atlas CopCo, joined me early on day one of Learning Technologies to discuss what she was looking forward to at the event. We discussed how perhaps there hasn't been as much real change in the last year as we think and that we have a long way to go in terms of delivering value to our organisations. We …
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Ross Garner, Head of Content and Custom Solutions at Mindtools, joined me for a chat on The Learning Network's stand during the Learning Technologies expo. We discussed the gap between what L&D vendors are talking about regarding AI and what customers are talking about. Then, we covered the growth of face-to-face training in an increasingly hybrid …
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Mike Pryke, Director of Revenue at Guider stopped to chat on the exhibition floor of Learning Technologies 2024. We discussed the many attendees' AI fatigue and the importance of using AI to solve real problems, not just add an exciting new tool to the toolbox. Finally, Mike shared his view on the importance of human connection being at the centre …
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Gemma Nunn, Head of Learning Design at Mint took some time during the expo at Learning Technologies to discuss her passion for accessibility. We discussed the incoming EU legislation that will establish some minimum standards for workplace learning accessibility, as well as the need to progress from an AI-dominated narrative to one in which all our…
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Toby Harris, Chief Customer Officer from Filtered, joined me in the Learning Technologies exhibition hall to discus the state of the AI conversation in L&D. He highlights the importance of maturing the conversation within our industry and embracing the opportunities around linking skills and content data through AI to deliver an effective workplace…
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Susi Miller, founder and director at eLaHub, joined me on day one of Learning Technologies 2024 to discuss the state of accessibility in the industry and at the event. We discuss what is changing, improving and what we still need to do. Susi shares her own observations on the areas of accessibility we need to focus on and what she hopes to see deve…
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Thomas Bergen, CEO of getAbstract, sat down with me at Learning Technologies 2024 to discuss the event. We explored what getAbstract has been focusing on and the big topics of the event, including the rise of AI content generation. We also discussed recent changes in the industry and what Thomas hopes to see change moving forward. We finished with …
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Paula Hughes, Vice-Chair of The Learning Network sat down with us in the Learning Technologies Exhibition to discuss what she was hearing at the event, the changes she had seen in the last 12-months, and what she hopes to see in the next 12-months. AI was a big topic, but Paula also stresses the continued importance of human connection and selectin…
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When Kent Rogerson and Jamie Lambert of South Carolina’s Low Country Flooring got their first wood flooring job, they had never even seen the tools required to do the trade. But they learned quickly and grew the business—and then realized they had to down-size the company as they pursued their obsession with quality. In this episode, they detail th…
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Ep. 108 🙌 Check Out Streamyard: What I use for recording my Podcasts, Livesteams, Videos 🎥 🙋🏻‍♂️ For More Tools To Thrive: Follow @TheMentalHealthToolbox ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO 📝 SHOW NOTES ♦️ In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Monica Blied to embark on a journey of understanding and empowerment for neurodivergent individuals. Dr. Blied…
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Ep. 107 🙌 Check Out Streamyard: What I use for recording my Podcasts, Livesteams, Videos 🎥 ▶️ WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW 📝 SHOW NOTES ==== Unveiling Serial Killer Minds: Dr. Mike Caparelli on "Monster Mirror" with David Berkowitz 🙌 Want To Create Live Streams Like This? Check Out Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=mht https://thementalhealthtoo…
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In this episode of the Just A Mom podcast, Susie converses with Kyle about his journey as a parent raising a child grappling with mental health issues. Kyle delves into the hurdles he encountered in identifying early indicators and the opportunities for intervention. He sheds light on the struggles of securing suitable treatment and the toll it too…
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Meagan Miller is my guest today. In the middle of a job transition, Meagan is navigating the realities of balancing life with working from home. Boundaries have always been important to her, and they are crucial in helping her keep her identity rooted in Christ — not in her career. Meagan has laid claim to the fullness of who she is, and who God ha…
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This is the second in a two part series with Ryan LeFevbre, Kansas City Royals Announcer. Ryan continues his story by sharing more about his mental health journey and his road to healing. We discuss Ryan’s book, The Shame of Me: One Man’s Journey to Depression and Back (https://www.amazon.com/Shame-Mans-Journey-Depression-Back/dp/0984113029). Don’t…
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Podcast Episode Show Notes: "Ryan Lefebvre" In this episode of the Just A Mom podcast, Susie engages in a conversation with Ryan Lefebvre, the baseball announcer for the Kansas City Royals. Together, they delve into Ryan's profound journey through depression and his subsequent recovery. Ryan candidly shares his upbringing in a fractured family, she…
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Ep. 105 In this episode, we have a special guest, Katrina Brees, who is here to talk about a powerful new tool in the fight against suicide: Donna's Law. Sadly, gun suicides are a major public health concern in the United States. Donna's Law offers a unique approach that empowers individuals and mental health professionals. We'll be diving deep int…
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Ep. 104 Do you feel anxious going outside, in public spaces, or around friends? Don't ignore it! This video explores the dangers of social isolation due to anxiety and how it can lead to agoraphobia. Learn how to recognize early warning signs and the importance of seeking help from a therapist. We discuss Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and habi…
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Susie Fife sits down with me today. Susie owns RedOrange Studio, a creative and branding agency in Richmond Va. Never quite feeling like she truly “belonged” anywhere, Susie has learned how to lean into her weaknesses and turn them into strengths. A tall, lanky girl from Iowa with just enough athleticism to play basketball at the collegiate level, …
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Podcast Episode Show Notes: "Carron Montgomery, Licenced Professional Counselor and Award-Winning Author Part 2" Introduction: Welcome back to the Just a Mom podcast! In this highly anticipated episode, Susie is joined once again by Carron Montgomery. Carron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, delving into topics ranging from n…
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Ep. 103 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE 📝 SHOW NOTES Ready to unlock the secrets of scaling your group therapy practice to a million dollars? Dive into this insightful interview with Soribel Martinez, a seasoned therapist and business strategist who's cracked the code to exponential growth. In this Episode, you'll discover: Proven strategies for scaling your pr…
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Podcast Episode Show Notes: "Carron Montgomery, Licenced Professional Counselor and Award-Winning Author" Introduction: In this episode of the Just a Mom podcast, Susie introduces Carron Montgomery, a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, level two trained EMDR, and trauma specialist. Carron shares her wealth of knowledge and …
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Today, we’re joined by Tony Wilson. Tony has been retired for 10 years now from a career in Sales & Marketing. Looking back over his career and his life in retirement, Tony feels like God is closer now than ever before. In retirement, Tony has found new ways to explore his relationship with Christ and understands now more than ever just how much he…
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On the latest episode of the Just a Mom Podcast, Susie brings in Pat Aussem, Vice President for Consumer Clinical Content Development at the Partnership to End Addiction. They delve into a conversation exploring the Partnership's goals and services, the intricate link between mental health and substance abuse, and the consequences of marijuana lega…
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Ep. 102 🎥 WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtube.com/live/znIqu1gbu7E?feature=share Are you struggling to stay productive while managing ADHD symptoms? Join Dr. Diana Mercado-Marmarosh, a leading expert in ADHD coaching for physicians, as she shares invaluable insights and practical strategies on how to thrive and maintain productivity with ADHD. In this…
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Steve James transitioned from a career at General Motors to the lumber industry when he became CEO of Frank Miller Lumber in Indiana, transforming the company culture there to create a motivated long-term workforce. James and host Stephen Diggins discuss the challenges of a lumber business focused on quartersawn lumber, as well as James’ insights a…
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