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Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience
Dr. Caroline Buzanko
221 episodes
3 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...
Parenting
Kids & Family
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222. Why do kids react before they think?
Overpowering Emotions: Tools for Child & Teen Anxiety and Resilience
28 minutes 25 seconds
6 days ago
222. Why do kids react before they think?

Many kids struggle with impulse control, and adults are often left wondering why strategies don’t stick. This episode breaks down the foundations of impulsive behaviour and why so many kids react without thinking — especially when emotions are high.


Dr. Caroline explains the building blocks kids need long before self-control can happen: emotional safety, a developing prefrontal cortex, attention regulation, and the four types of impulsivity that influence behavior. You’ll learn how urgency, acting too fast, difficulty sticking with tasks, and sensation seeking show up in everyday life.


This episode helps parents, educators, and mental health professionals finally understand the why behind big reactions — and sets the groundwork for change.

 

Homework Ideas


Track patterns (simple, daily).

Write down:

  • When impulsivity happened
  • What emotion was present
  • What urge the child felt
  • What behaviour followed

This reveals triggers and themes.


Build “urge awareness.”

Ask your child:

  • “When you feel angry, what does your body want to do first?”
  • “When you're excited, what do you want to do right away?”

This grows self-observation before action.


Watch your own impulse moments.

Kids mirror adults.

Choose one moment this week to pause before reacting.



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Follow Dr. Caroline

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzanko

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/

Website: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/

Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/resources/articles-child-resilience-well-being-psychology/

Business inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/


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.