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Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience

Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience

Dr. Caroline Buzanko · Caroline Buzanko

255 episodesEN

Show overview

Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 255 episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 35 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 35 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Caroline Buzanko.

Episodes
255
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
28 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Practical, science-based strategies to help kids and teens manage anxiety, navigate big feelings, and build resilience. Overpowering Emotions is the #1 resource for adults who want to confidently support children and teens through emotional challenges.Children and teens today are struggling with more anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional intensity than ever before—and adults are desperate for tools that actually work. This podcast is here to change that.Dr. Caroline gives you the knowledge and tools you need to support children and teens through anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and everyday challenges. Whether you’re a parent, educator, clinician, or caregiver, you’ll learn exactly what to do (and what not to do) right away to help young people feel calmer, braver, and more capable.Each episode delivers:• Clear, practical steps you can use immediately• Expert interviews with leading psychologists and researchers• Real-life examples that make complex concepts easy to understand• Tools for emotional regulation, anxiety mastery, confidence-building, and resilience• Effective approaches for home, school, and clinical settingsIf you’ve ever wished for a trusted guide to help you navigate child and teen anxiety, emotional outbursts, and overwhelming emotions, you’ve just found it.Subscribe now and join the movement to help the next generation thrive.About Dr. Caroline BuzankoDr. Caroline is a psychologist, researcher, speaker, and internationally recognized expert in child and teen anxiety. With more than 25 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families, she is known for her ability to translate cutting-edge research into practical, compassionate strategies that make a meaningful impact.In 2024, Dr. Caroline was honoured as Alberta’s Psychologist of the Year, a recognition that reflects her significant contributions to advancing child and youth mental health practices. Often called the “Yoda of anxiety,” she blends scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and real-world tools to help young people build confidence, emotional regulation, and lifelong resilience.

Latest Episodes

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256. What Should You Say When Your Child Says, “I’m Not Doing It”?

Sep 1, 202635 min

255. How to Help Anxious Kids Face Hard Things Without Reinforcing Avoidance

Aug 25, 202631 min

254. Why Does Back to School Anxiety Keep Getting Worse Instead of Better?

Aug 18, 202620 min

253. Is your child afraid of school or stuck in the anxiety cycle?

Aug 11, 202624 min

252. Why Doesn't Punishment Work When Kids Are Overwhelmed?

Aug 4, 202638 min

251. Why Isn't Emotional Regulation Just About Feelings?

Jul 28, 202620 min

250. When every emotion feels bigger than the situation, mindfulness can change what happens next

Jul 21, 202614 min

249. Could Better Sleep and More Movement Be the Missing Piece in Your Child's Emotional Regulation?

Jul 14, 202628 min

248. Why Your Child Falls Apart Over Small Things | The Missing Piece of Emotional Regulation

Jul 7, 202625 min

247. Why do breathing and mindfulness work if polyvagal theory has problems?

Jun 30, 202612 min

Is Polyvagal Theory Misleading Us About Anxiety?

Jun 23, 202630 min

Are Hungry Kids Being “Difficult” or Dysregulated?

Jun 12, 202619 min

244. What is your child’s nervous system trying to say?

Jun 9, 202611 min

243. Could Oxytocin Be the Missing Piece in Emotional Regulation?

Jun 2, 202614 min

242. Are Calming Strategies Making Anxiety Worse?

May 26, 202621 min

241. Is Reassurance Making Anxiety Worse?

May 19, 202611 min

240. How Do Kids Build Confidence If They Never Face Fear?

May 12, 202616 min

239. Why does trying to fix negative thoughts make them stronger?

May 5, 202613 min

238 Are You Solving Too Much for Your Kids?

Apr 27, 202613 min

Are We Accidentally Raising Kids Who Are Afraid to Fail?

Apr 21, 202621 min
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