Podcast Episodes

How to Tell if a School Threat is Real: FBI Expert Explains

Season 2 Episode 8

In this critical episode, hosts Dr. Christopher Villarreal and Dr. Deb Anderson sit down with FBI Supervisory Special Agent Brian LeBlanc to decode s…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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What Happens During a School Shooting: A First-Hand Account

Season 2 Episode 7

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of school violence that may be sensitive for some listeners

What really happens when a school goes i…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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Parental Controls for Devices: Where to Start and What to Watch For

Season 2 Episode 6

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by device settings or wondered what your kid's school Chromebook is actually filtering, this one's for you. PLCS Dire…

3 months ago

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Stop Fighting About Food: Expert Tips for Picky Eaters

Season 2 Episode 5

Ever wonder why your child loved blueberries yesterday but refuses them today? Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat in Color joins us to solve the "bluebe…

3 months, 1 week ago

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Do School Cell Phone Policies Actually Work? Principal Shares Results

Season 2 Episode 4

The kids themselves are saying it: "Thank you for putting in a cell phone policy." In this revealing episode of Mindshift, hosts Dr. Christopher Vill…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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What Are the Real Dangers of Vaping? Medical Expert Explains

Season 2 Episode 3

One in ten eighth graders has tried vaping in the last 30 days. In this eye-opening solo episode, host Dr. Christopher Villarreal sits down with pedi…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

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When Your Kid Struggles: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support

Season 2 Episode 2

When teens withdraw to their rooms or kids say "I'm fine" through tears, how do you know when to worry? In this crucial episode of Mindshift, mental …

4 months ago

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Why Your Kid Says 'I Don't Want to Go to School' (And What to Do About It)

Season 2 Episode 1

Remember when getting your kid to school was as simple as "because I said so"? Yeah, those days are GONE. In our season premiere, we're diving into t…

4 months, 1 week ago

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Shifting the Perspective on Expectations

Season 1 Episode 20

Are we pushing our kids too hard—or not hard enough? In this thought-provoking finale to Season 1 of Mindshift, hosts Christopher and Deb explore the…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Shifting the Perspective on Summer Learning

Season 1 Episode 19

Is your child's brain melting this summer? It doesn't have to! In this eye-opening episode of Mindshift, we dive into the world of summer learning wi…

8 months ago

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