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Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience
Dr. Caroline Buzanko
215 episodes
2 days ago
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 settings

If 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 Buzanko
Dr. 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.
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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 settings

If 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 Buzanko
Dr. 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.
Show more...
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Kids & Family
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200. What if boredom is the emotional reset your child actually needs?
Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience
20 minutes 10 seconds
4 months ago
200. What if boredom is the emotional reset your child actually needs?

Is boredom a problem—or a powerful emotional signal? 


In this episode of #Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline challenges the modern urge to “fix” boredom and shares why it’s actually essential for emotion regulation, creativity, and executive function. 


Learn how boredom acts as a reset for the brain, encourages self-reflection, and builds resilience in kids and adults alike. 


Discover why sitting in stillness matters more than ever—and how doing nothing may be exactly what growing minds need.


Homework Ideas

 

  • Schedule daily "do-nothing" breaks: 3–5 minutes of intentional stillness—no phones, music, or multitasking. Just breathe, notice, and pause.


  • Model boredom tolerance: Say “I’m bored too—let’s sit with it together” (even if you aren’t). Normalize the emotion without rushing to fix it. Who knows what spark might happen!


  • Reframe the language: Instead of “I’m bored,” try “I’m resetting” or “I’m giving my brain a break.” Teach this shift to your kids.


  • Observe your own reaction to kids’ boredom: Are you rushing to solve it? Sit with that discomfort too.


  • Create a boredom menu: Use the resource below as a proactive list of creative activities kids can reference before they feel bored. Designed to spark curiosity after rest—not replace it.


Resource:

  • 119 ideas: https://korulearninginstitute.kit.com/119activities


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Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience
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 settings

If 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 Buzanko
Dr. 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.