Welcome to another episode of Positively Healthy Mom! I'm your host, Laura Ollinger—teen and parent well-being coach—and today I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Becky Whetstone, PhD, a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping couples through some of the hardest seasons of life.

In this episode, Dr. Becky shares her personal journey, insights into managing a marriage in crisis, how infidelity should really be handled, and why stepfamily dynamics can make or break a second marriage. Whether you’re navigating a rough patch or want to avoid common missteps, this conversation is full of practical, compassionate guidance.

📘 About Dr. Becky Whetstone
Becky Whetstone, PhD, is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach based in Arkansas. She developed the Managed Separation (MS) method, a structured approach to navigating separation with clarity, purpose, and timelines. Inspired by her own experience with marital crisis, she created tools to help couples reduce chaos and foster healthy reconnection—or transition with grace.
Her new book, I (Think) I Want Out: What To Do When One Of You Wants To End Your Marriage, releases February 4, 2025.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Becky
🌐 Website: marriagecrisismanager.com [https://marriagecrisismanager.com/]
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/relationshipcrisismanager [https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrisismanager/]
📸 Instagram: @doctorbecky [https://www.instagram.com/doctorbecky/]
📹 YouTube: @doctorbeckywhetstone3829 [https://www.youtube.com/@doctorbeckywhetstone3829/videos]
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/becky-whetstone-ph-d-33866211 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-whetstone-ph-d-33866211/]

💬 Topics in This Episode
• Marriage is hard—but stepfamily marriage is 10x harder
• What sabotages most stepfamilies
• The truth about infidelity and reconnection
• What not to do when separation feels inevitable
• How to support your kids through big transitions
• Why step-parenting needs its own rulebook

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Marriage Crisis Management | Positively Healthy Mom with Dr. Becky Whetstone

Navigating College Admissions | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast

Welcome back, Positively Healthy Moms! In this episode, host Laura Ollinger sits down with Jenna Schebell, founder of The College Navigators, to demystify today’s college-admissions landscape and equip families with the clarity and confidence they need.

What you’ll learn

 * How to stop overwhelm by focusing on what you can control in the application process
 * Why colleges care more about context than raw GPA or test scores
 * Depth over breadth: building a meaningful activities list that truly stands out
 * The real purpose of the personal essay and how to keep it authentic
 * Understanding institutional priorities, enrollment trends, and why acceptance rates keep shifting
 * Practical tips for crafting a balanced college list that fits academic, financial, and personal goals
 * When working with a college consultant makes sense—and plenty of free resources if it doesn’t

Key moments

00:02 Introduction and Jenna’s dual perspective (admissions + high-school counseling)

08:45 GPA vs. SAT and why context matters

14:30 Building a list you’ll love—even if every “reach” says no

22:05 Post-COVID shifts: why Southern and SEC schools exploded in popularity

29:50 “Big fish, small pond?” How campus culture shapes success

36:40 Writing essays that sound like you (and no one else)

45:55 Services Jenna offers: 1-on-1 advising, group coaching, and application reviews

52:10 Final takeaways for parents and teens



Connect with Jenna Schebell

Instagram: @thecollegenavigators



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Navigating College Admissions | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Jenna Schebell

Welcome back to another nourishing episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast!

In this powerful conversation, your host Laura Ollinger is joined once again by Marquelle Brown—functional medicine nutritionist and betrayal trauma coach—for a deep dive into how food, energy, and emotion are connected.

Marquelle shares:
✅ How the 7 energy systems (chakras) relate to specific foods
✅ The impact of trauma on brain health, mood, and digestion
✅ Simple tools to help regulate the nervous system (like Havening and orienting)
✅ How color, creativity, and intention can support emotional healing
✅ Why small, consistent shifts in your diet and mindset really do matter

Whether you're healing from emotional wounds or just trying to feel more grounded and nourished as a mom, this episode is full of soul-fueling insights that meet you right where you are.

👉 If this conversation spoke to you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs a little extra nourishment today.

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Chakra Nutrition Healing | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Marquelle Brown

Welcome back to another nourishing episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast!

In this empowering conversation, your host Laura Olinger sits down with Coach Eric Stenlake—Teen & Parent Coach and part of the Positively Healthy Coaching team—to redefine what confidence truly means for teens and parents.

Eric shares:
✅ Why confidence isn’t about perfection but self-acceptance
✅ How to help teens shift their inner dialogue and challenge self-criticism
✅ The difference between parents being a provider, protector, or pathway
✅ How parents can model healthy confidence through vulnerability and accountability
✅ Practical tools to slow down, ask better questions, and build confidence one small win at a time

Whether you're raising a teen who struggles with self-esteem, or you're working on your own parenting confidence, this episode is filled with real stories, simple strategies, and powerful mindset shifts to support your family.

🎧 Watch the full episode now: Redefining Confidence with Coach Eric Stenlake

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Redefining Confidence for Teens | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Eric Stenlake

Welcome back to another nourishing episode of The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast!
In this heartfelt conversation, your host Laura Olinger is joined by Carrie Lingenfelter—speech therapist, mindful parenting advocate, and host of the Heart to Heart Parents Podcast—as they explore what it really takes to raise kids with presence and compassion, while staying connected to yourself as a parent.

Carrie shares:
✅ Her personal journey from perfectionism to presence in motherhood
✅ How childhood wounds and generational patterns show up in everyday parenting
✅ The concept of the “capacities bucket” and how to protect your energy
✅ How to shift from control to connection with your kids
✅ Simple practices like meditation, active self-care, and letting go of outside opinions

Whether you're raising toddlers, tweens, or teens, this episode is packed with powerful reflections and practical tools to support your parenting journey with more calm, confidence, and care.

🎧 Listen to Carrie’s podcast: Heart to Heart Parents
🌐 Learn more: hearttoheartlife.com [https://hearttoheartlife.com/]

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Self-Reflective Parenting | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Carrie Lingenfelter

🎙️ Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! 🌟

In this episode, your host, Laura Olinger, is joined by Sophia Torrini, a certified clinical EFT practitioner and NCS trainer with Dr. Joe Dispenza, to explore the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or tapping) for busy moms.

✨ In This Episode:

Sophia dives into how clinical EFT and Neurochange Solutions (NCS) can support moms in their journey to emotional well-being.

We discuss:

 1. How EFT can quickly release feelings of overwhelm and stress.
 2. The connection between emotions and limiting beliefs.
 3. Simple tapping techniques for immediate relief.
 4. Breaking free from generational emotional patterns.
 5. Creating a calmer, more present state for both yourself and your family.

If you’re a mom feeling the weight of daily responsibilities, this episode is packed with practical tools and insights to help you manage stress and feel more centered.

🎧 Tune in for actionable steps to bring more peace into your life today!

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Tap Away Stress | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Sophia Torrini

🎙️ Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! 🌟

In this episode, Laura Olinger chats with Dr. Matt Bernstein, a leading psychiatrist, about the powerful connection between food, metabolism, and mental health.      

✨ In This Episode:  Dr. Bernstein shares his personal story of his sons' health challenges and how it changed his approach to psychiatry.     

We explore the surprising impact of food and metabolic treatments on severe mental illness. Insights into autoimmune conditions, PANDAS, and the importance of pursuing alternative explanations for health issues.     

Practical advice for parents on recognizing signs and advocating for their children's health.
🎧 Tune in to discover a new perspective on mental health and healing!

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Metabolic Psychiatry | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Dr. Matthew Bernstein

🎙 Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! 🌟

In this episode, Laura Olinger chats with Renaye Thornborrow, founder of Adventures in Wisdom, about empowering kids with mindset skills through story-based life coaching.

✨ In This Episode:

How life coaching builds kids' confidence, resilience & self-esteem

Simple ways parents can use coaching at home

Inspiring success stories from real families

The difference between therapy and coaching

Why live connection matters in today’s tech-driven world

🎧 Tune in and grab your free story at adventuresinwisdom.com!

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Coaching Elementary Kids | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Renaye Thornborrow

Welcome to another insightful episode of the “The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast” Today, your host Laura Ollinger sits down with Elaine Taylor-Klaus, CEO and co-founder of ImpactParents.com, to explore the Parenting Executive Function—a powerful approach to guiding teens, especially those with complex needs, toward independence and success.  Elaine shares her journey as a mom of three "complex kids" and how discovering the coach approach to parentingtransformed her family dynamic.

Learn how to: 
Shift from directing to collaborating with your teen
Set effective boundaries and limits without power struggles 
Foster independence and resilience through empowered problem-solving 
Create a positive, strength-based parenting environment  Whether you’re raising a teen with ADHD, anxiety, or other challenges—or simply looking to strengthen your parenting skills—this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss!  
Learn more about Elaine’s work & resources: impactparents.com/podcast [http://impactparents.com/podcast]

 If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with fellow parents!  Follow us on social media: Facebook: Positively Healthy Coaching

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Parenting Executive Function | The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast with Laura Ollinger ft. Elaine Taylor-Klaus

Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast! I’m your host, Laura Olinger, and today, I’m thrilled to introduce Dana Kay, ADHD expert, board-certified health and nutrition practitioner, and CEO of the ADHD Thrive Institute. Dana is passionate about helping families with ADHD thrive naturally, and she’s here to share her inspiring journey and practical tips. 🌟

Dana’s personal story began when her son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 4. After struggling with medication and its side effects, she discovered the power of nutrition and the gut-brain connection. Through diet changes, her son went from struggling to thriving—medication-free! 💡

In this episode, Dana explains how simple dietary changes can reduce ADHD symptoms, why a “food-first” approach is essential, and how whole, nutritious foods can create a strong foundation for kids to succeed. She also shares actionable advice for busy parents and emphasizes that healing doesn’t have to be perfect to be effective. 🥗✨

Dana has worked with over 1,300 families, helping them find peace and balance while reducing ADHD symptoms naturally. Whether you’re looking for guidance or hope, this episode is packed with wisdom and empowerment. 🎧💬

Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us for this transformative conversation with Dana Kay! 🧡

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Thrive with ADHD

Welcome to The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast, your go-to spot for real talk and heartfelt guidance  on raising confident, motivated, and emotionally intelligent teens and tweens. Hosted by Teen & Parent Well-Being Coach Laura Ollinger, this show is all about helping you level up your confidence, deepen your connection, and master your emotions—both as a mom and as a woman. Get ready for inspiring stories, transformative tools (like breathwork and EFT), and candid conversations on everything from ADHD and co-parenting to boundaries and sex education. Each episode equips you with the mindset and skills to tackle challenges head-on while honoring your own health and wellness. Tune in and discover how to show up authentically for yourself and your family—one conversation at a time.


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Laura Ollinger is a Teen & Parent Well-Being Coach dedicated to helping moms of teens and tweens thrive. She holds a Master’s in Health and Wellness Education, is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and maintains multiple certifications—including Elite Certified Neuroencoding Specialist, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, Dr. Amen Brain Health Trainer, and certification from the HeartMath Institute in Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Regulation.

As a mom of four (two boys and two girls aged 12–16) and the founder of Positively Healthy Coaching, Laura understands firsthand the challenges and rewards of parenting during the teen and tween years. Through her coaching programs and The Positively Healthy Mom Podcast, she equips parents with the mindset, skillset, and self-awareness needed to cultivate confidence, connection, and emotional mastery.

Learn more at www.thepositivelyhealthymom.com [http://www.thepositivelyhealthymom.com/].

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