This Way Up
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This Way Up podcast brings inspiring personal stories and informative conversations to you.
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Recent Episodes
Supporting Mental Health Through Puberty
We all remember those awkward puberty moments—the breakouts, the “We must, we must, we must increase our bust” chant, and maybe a few emotional roller coasters. But puberty is more than just acne and awkwardness; it’s a natur...
Is College the Only Path? Rethinking Success After High School
Did you know that nearly 40% of college students don’t complete their degree within six years, or that the transition to college is a peak time for mental health struggles? In this thought-provoking episode of This Way Up , h...
The Promise of TMS, A New Path for Mental Health Recovery
What happens when conventional mental health treatments don’t work? For Tag Frothingham, the answer came in the form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—a groundbreaking, non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic fields ...
Exploring OCD vs Anxiety
In this insightful episode of This Way Up , I’m joined by Natasha Daniels, a leading anxiety & OCD therapist with over 20 years of experience. Natasha combines her clinical expertise with her personal journey of raising three...
The Power of Hypnosis
Send us a text Did you know the average person experiences a state of hypnosis twice a day? (Center for Integral Health) So why is it such a mystery? In this episode, clinical hypnotherapist, Craig Meriwether explores the oft...
Anxiety Unpacked
Send us a text Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults every year? Yet, many are left managing symptoms rather than truly healing. In this ey...
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Recent Blog Posts
Puberty, The Brain and Mental Health
Puberty is a critical developmental stage marked by significant physical, emotional, and neurological changes. During this period, the brain undergoes substantial restructuring, particularly in regions responsible for higher cognitive functions, rea…
Approaching Puberty with Empathy
I don’t know about you, but puberty was a tough time in my life—one I honestly wish I could just bury. I have a very vivid memory of screaming at my mom that I hated her. To put this in …
The College Decision Stress: A Parent’s Perspective
Watching my two kids navigate the college decision process was both eye-opening and emotionally exhausting. As a mother of two college-age students, I saw firsthand how the pressure of applications, deadlines, and the fear of making the “perfe…