Sessions With Bob & Lena

In this episode, Bob and Lena are joined by Dr. Eleanor Mackey, a pediatric psychologist at Children's National Hospital in Washington DC. Dr. Mackey describes the numerous mental health challenges children have experienced and continue to experience since the pandemic begain in 2020. Dr. Mackey offers thoughtful and compassionate advice to parents who are struggling with how they can help their children manage anxiety, trauma, relationships, and more.

In this episode, Bob and Lena are joined by ordained minister and clinical mental health counselor, Ciara Simonson. February not only marks the beginning of a new year, but also the observance of Black History Month, and this discussion centers around how one can create a new narrative, create a more positive vision, and transform that into the life they want to live. Beyond new narratives for our individual lives, Bob, Lena, and Ciara talk about how important it is to hear, and acknowledge Black narratives, and how we need to collectively move beyond acknowledgment and education of Black history and culture, and mobilize that into action in order to courageously create the change we want for a new narrative of racial justice, healing, and equality. For more ways to take action during Black History Month and beyond, check out the resources at Movement 4 Black Lives (M4BL) here: https://m4bl.org/

Bob and Lena are joined by licensed psychotherapist, Hayley Hoffman, who is also a Polyvagal Informed Therapist (among many other things). Hayley explains what polyvagal theory is, and how people can use it calm their nervous system, deepen connections with others, and transform their lives.