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Dr. Sarah, the Brain Gal is a pediatric neuropsychologist and mom of two who translates brain science into everyday life. Kevin is Sarah’s partner in crime, bourbon aficionado, discusser of all things, and father of two.

We started this podcast because we saw a big gap between research and practice, especially when you have a unique family structure like ours! We wanted to share what we have learned and hopefully what we continue to learn about navigating our lives through the lens of brain science with a big old helping of reality mixed in.

We know there are lots of families that look like ours, or kinda like ours, or look nothing like ours, which makes finding a single source of guidance and advice so hard, but we’re gonna try to help you.

So join us as we try to figure out what’s happening here.]]>enParentingCopyright Dr. Sarah & Kevinhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b6c5b91d88996ebfeb9cc37287a9291e.jpghttp://brainbehaviorbridge.comWed, 29 May 2024 10:15:50 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinDr. Sarah & Kevindrallen@brainbehaviorbridge.comThis is a podcast for finding the perfect imbalance of being a parent, a partner, and a person without losing the things that matter most to you in the process, like your sanity Dr. Sarah, the Brain Gal is a pediatric neuropsychologist and mom of two...
Dr. Sarah, the Brain Gal is a pediatric neuropsychologist and mom of two who translates brain science into everyday life. Kevin is Sarah’s partner in crime, bourbon aficionado, discusser of all things, and father of two.

We started this podcast because we saw a big gap between research and practice, especially when you have a unique family structure like ours! We wanted to share what we have learned and hopefully what we continue to learn about navigating our lives through the lens of brain science with a big old helping of reality mixed in.

We know there are lots of families that look like ours, or kinda like ours, or look nothing like ours, which makes finding a single source of guidance and advice so hard, but we’re gonna try to help you.

So join us as we try to figure out what’s happening here.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-episode-8-raising-different-brains--60002698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60002698Wed, 29 May 2024 10:15:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinListen to us talk about raising different types of brains - the good, the bad, and the ugly...1669false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-episode-7-observations-from-our-schools-they-need-our-help--60002696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60002696Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinHaving spent quite a bit of time in schools, there is a pattern emerging and it's not a good one. In this episode we discuss our perspectives on what's going on in schools today and how we as parents can help address some of the issues faced by...1591false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-episode-6-there-s-more-to-sports-than-just-the-game--59745821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59745821Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinThere’s no crying in softball…but there’s yelling! Juliana and her teammates and their Amy G's are having a tough time with their coaches. When you have a punitive coaching style and lack positive reinforcement, the girls are going to lose interest....2144false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-episode-5-it-s-sarah-this-time--59623869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59623869Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:04 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinWe’re married now, so Mr. B.G. has settled into his routine, Amy G. is nice and stable…mostly, and Fronnie can pivot wherever she needs to go. So what happened when Kev started talking about…living together?!” The truth is that change--even good...1631false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-episode-4-i-don-t-want-no-consequence-consequence-consequence--59496433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59496433Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:04 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinAhhh, consequences...one of the tricky areas of parenting. It can be challenging to force yourself to let your kids learn from their own actions. Why is it so hard?!  In this episode, we delve into some recent examples of how we've navigated these...2044false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-episode-3-earmuff-warning-exposure-to-explicit-topics-how-to-help-your-kids-navigate-it--59380352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59380352Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinKids pushing the envelope? Naaa, not our kids!  Ok, actually they do it all the time and all kinds of ways. Take a listen as we ATTEMPT to navigate these situations. Maybe we can help you avoid some of the mistakes we've made.  We'll give you a...1391true33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-episode-2-so-what-i-m-hearing-is-i-m-your-travis-kelce--59263991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59263991Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinAnyone's Amy G can make an appearance at anytime...sometimes Fronnie just isn't around to help out. But that doesn't mean it's the end of the world. Building strong foundations in your relationships makes moments when Amy G appears out of nowhere a...1643false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-episode-1-marriage-has-changed-everything-and-nothing--59189744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59189744Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:06 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinWhat did you do this summer?  Well, we got hitched! In our first episdoe of Season 3 we get dig into how everything has changed while at the same time nothing has changed since our wedding. It was a bit of a whirlwind of a day, and we were only able...1424false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-13-the-cat-is-out-of-the-bag--54098921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54098921Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinThis is it, the grand finale of our 2nd season! In this episode we recap our engagement weekend and reflect on how in the hell we got here!1838false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-12-rules-schmules--54098913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54098913Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinRules are meant to be followed or broken, kinda depends. For instance, who says we have to edit out when we say the wrong episode? Turns out we don't! You guys are smart enough to figure it out, kinda like when you decide when to follow the rules. Or...870false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-11-this-is-40-according-to-sarah--54048395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54048395Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinSomeone celebrated a milestone birthday and in this episode we talk about new mystery aches and pains and what we’ve learned as we’ve grown older. This includes, but is not limited to, what Sarah’s mother was right about and why a certain older...1480false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-10-what-happens-when-a-grumpy-monkey-slings-bananas--53973380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53973380Wed, 24 May 2023 11:55:01 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinIn our last episode we talked about grumpy monkeys and how it’s OK to be grumpy, to sit in those feelings. In this episode, we talk about the impact of this on those around the grumpy monkey and share some advice on how to avoid getting hit in the...1389false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-9-it-s-ok-to-be-a-grumpy-monkey--53892474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53892474Wed, 17 May 2023 11:45:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinYou know how your little brains can sometimes, well most of time, forget that there are other people in the world? In this episode we talk about how to cope with this infuriating characteristic of these brains can be and how sometimes it’sOK to be a...1536false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-8-all-about-that-base--53807852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53807852Wed, 10 May 2023 16:08:24 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinAdult friendships are so important to maintaining your sanity but they take effort to build. In this episode we talk about how building the base of those friendships can and will payoff as it is the foundation on which your friendships will stand for...1710false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-7-it-s-not-reality-it-s-perception--53707441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53707441Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinHow many times have you been talking to someone about something and you realize the two of you are looking at the same thing from two completely different perspectives? Probably happens a lot, especially with your kids. Well, there's a reason for that...1858false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-6-it-s-us-hi-we-re-the-problem-it-s-us--53604202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53604202Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:04 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinTaylor is right, we're the problem when it comes to what's wrong with our kids. We don't let them fail in life and we're keeping them from learning those important life lessons. Why do we let them fail in sports, but not in school or social...1822false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-5-whatever-you-do-don-t-cross-the-street--53558682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53558682Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinIn this episode we find out Sarah's line is the fear of a kid getting hit by a car, so there's that. Listen as we recount an experience we can only hope made an impression on our kids and taught them how important it is to ensure people feel heard....1382false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-4-diy-project-reframe-your-perspective--53492077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53492077Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinIn this episode, we hear how Sarah believes reframing your perspective gives you control over your emotions...as usual Kevin is skeptical. He's not sure that's a DIY project he wants to tackle.1721false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-3-living-apart-together-it-s-a-thing-trust-us--53392126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53392126Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinApparently there is a new trend of marri....er, committed couples living separately. Look at us, being trendsetters!! In this episode we dive into how this has worked for us and why we think it's the secret to our success....so far.1595false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-2-turns-out-being-happy-ain-t-that-simple--53356246
Check out the TedTalk we reference here! https://youtu.be/G7Pf2Xb5PdA]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53356246Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinEver wonder what makes you happy, like really happy? In this episode we break down the "Happiness Formula" proposed by Dr. Arthur Brooks from Harvard. Well, we try once Kevin figured out what it all meant. It took a few times before he got it. Turns...
Check out the TedTalk we reference here! https://youtu.be/G7Pf2Xb5PdA]]>1495false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-1-unwind-your-mind--53264875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53264875Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:55:37 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinAfter a "brief" hiatus we're back to share more of what we've learned during our recent therapy sessions, especially regarding how important unwinding yourself from your past is to having the future you deserve.1298false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-lucky-13-wrapping-up-season-1--50092993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50092993Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinIn this episode we wrap up Season 1 by sharing some of what we learned along the way...pay attention, there may be a quiz!1704false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-so-what-s-the-plan--49813087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49813087Wed, 25 May 2022 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinTurns out knowing the plan helps our brains anticipate and work faster. In this episode we talk about how sharing the plan with our kids can help reduce anxiety and improve familial coordination...and who doesn't love some good familial coordination?...1226false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-we-like-bonuses--49795938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49795938Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinSo turns out our unique family sitch isn't so unique...which means what we cover in this episode may be useful to more people than we originally thought! Listen in as we discuss what the term "bonus" means to us and how we apply it....except if you...1559false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-you-gotta-be-your-own-source-of-dopamine--49648562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49648562Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinIf there's one thing we've learned it's that you have to put that happiness mask on first before you can help anyone else with theirs. Confused? That's OK, we'll explain it all in this episode when we plead for you to become responsible for your own...1421false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-this-is-the-insight-you-ve-been-looking-for--49648244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49648244Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinInsight is invaluable, just ask her bonus sisters hindsight and foresight. In this episode we talk about the benefits that can be gained by going through the process despite how scary it can be.1425false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-can-i-get-some-change-to-go-along-with-this-conflict--49472931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49472931Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinDo you need some change to go along with your conflict? Yeah, us too! On this episode we talk about how conflict can breed change, but sometimes a timeout isn't a bad thing.1285false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-uh-fronnie-you-re-needed-at-the-rink-amy-g-has-made-a-mess--49472930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49472930Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinOn this episode we dive into a recent event in our lives that involved kids sports, teenage brains, champagne, the amygdala, and Spiderman...how's that for range?1569false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-let-s-talk-relationships--49417928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49417928Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:00:04 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinRelationships are tricky and unique in how they work for each person involved. In this episode we explore the different relationships that make up our family unit and how trying to balance each one is important to health of the all of them. Even with...1215false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-try-to-harness-that-passion-will-ya--49323261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49323261Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:00:02 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinPassion is a strong emotion and one that can have both positive and negative connotations. On this episode we talk about being passionate, some of the benefits....ahem...and the rather unfortunate side effects. We also get into how Fronnie can help us...1587false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-i-really-want-to-talk-about-emotions--49247663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49247663Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:03 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinDo you "wear your emotions on your sleeve?" Does gender matter? Is anyone really in control of emotions? So many questions to find out what's happening here!1231brainscience,coparenting,parenting,raisingbrains,relationshipsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-interrupting-cow-who--49140355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49140355Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:48:31 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinCommunication, a fundamental building block for a strong relationships, takes a lot of practice. In this episode we tackle how important it is and how we’ve handled it in our relationships.1498false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-sometimes-we-re-the-fire--49140352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49140352Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:48:21 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinJoin us as we share a little bit about how we got here and some of the things that have impacted our lives to date!2011false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-how-to-ride-the-see-saw-of-life--49009072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49009072Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:48:54 +0000Dr. Sarah & KevinCheers to us as we kick off our first episode where we introduce ourselves and the wild band we call our family and give some insights into how to ride the see-saw of life! Hint: It's always going to be out of balance!1203false1full