This Way Up
Join us as we dive into the world of caregiving, parenting and mental wellness.
This Way Up podcast brings inspiring personal stories and informative conversations to you.
We learn from each other and even laugh together, creating a supportive community and valuable mental health resources.
Recent Episodes
Breaking Cycles: Supporting Parents in Recovery and Their Babies
Every year, thousands of babies are born into the chaos of opioid addiction—fragile, frightened, and in need of care. Tara Sundem, founder and executive director of Hushabye Nursery, has dedicated her life to giving these bab...
Why Our Words Matter & Supporting Mental Health
Chris Segrin from the University of Arizona opens up about the messy, complicated reality of supporting someone you love who’s struggling with mental health. Instead of handing out quick fixes, Chris invites us to lean into e...
The Future of Support Groups: Online, AI and Mental Happy
In this episode of This Way Up , Tamar Blue, CEO of MentalHappy, shares how technology can be a force for good in the mental health space. The conversation dives into the unique value of virtual support groups, how they diffe...
When Strep Triggers OCD, Rage, and Tics
For 1 in 200 kids, a simple strep throat infection can trigger PANDAS —a devastating autoimmune condition that causes sudden-onset OCD, tics, rage, and anxiety. In this episode, Ethan shares his deeply personal journey: from ...
Beyond Fear- The Energetic Shift for Relationships and Parenting
Ever notice how the energy you bring into a room can shift everything—good or bad—without saying a word? In this episode, Annmarie Chereso invites us to rethink how we show up in our most important relationships—whether that’...
Planning for Their Future: Special Needs Trusts
Who will make sure your child with special needs or mental health challenges — even as an adult — is cared for when you no longer can? In this episode of This Way Up, Andrea sits down with Sara Ecklein, a fiduciary specializing in special needs trusts, to tackle this critical question. They unpack …
Recent Blog Posts
Breaking Cycles: The Profound Importance of Recovery for Mother and C…
Addiction is a disease of isolation, often leaving a path of broken trust and fractured relationships. While recovery is a deeply personal journey, for a mother, it is one of profound relational significance, impacting not only her own health and fu…
The Importance of Communication in Caregiving for Mental Health
Caring for someone who is struggling with mental health challenges can be one of the most rewarding — and also one of the most difficult — roles we take on. Whether you’re a parent, partner, friend, or professional, the way we comm…
When Strep Throat Turned Our Lives Upside Down: Understanding PANDAS …
Ten years ago, our family’s world was turned completely upside down. My son was just 11 years old when he came down with what seemed like a routine case of strep throat. But within a week, he began showing signs of obsessive-compulsive disord…