College Prep (Episode 28)

02/20/24 • 35 min

🎧 Think you know everything about college prep? Think again! Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly, Executive Function Coach and Community College Professor, reveals the hidden challenges of college life that your guidance counselor probably never mentioned.

In this eye-opening episode, we go beyond the usual "study hard and join clubs" advice to explore the real skills that make or break college success. Dr. Kerr-Heraly shares insider knowledge about college readiness that most students don't discover until it's too late.

Uncover crucial insights about:

Executive function skills you need but nobody talks about
Hidden challenges of managing college independence
Professor-approved secrets for academic success
Mental preparation strategies beyond academic readiness
Life skills that matter more than your GPA
Real talk about community college advantages

Perfect for: College-bound teens, current high school students, anyone feeling anxious about higher education, and parents wanting to better support their teens' college journey.

Features expert advice from someone who sees both sides - helping struggling college students while preparing high schoolers for success.

To learn more about Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly, please visit the links below:
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Uncover crucial insights about:

Executive function skills you need but nobody talks about
Hidden challenges of managing college independence
Professor-approved secrets for academic success
Mental preparation strategies beyond academic readiness
Life skills that matter more than your GPA
Real talk about community college advantages

Perfect for: College-bound teens, current high school students, anyone feeling anxious about higher education, and parents wanting to better support their teens' college journey.

Features expert advice from someone who sees both sides - helping struggling college students while preparing high schoolers for success.

To learn more about Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly, please visit the links below:
https://www.alteringcourse.com/
https://www.instagram.com/altering.course/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurankerrheraly/

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Phobias (Episode 27)

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🎧 What's the difference between fear and a true phobia? In this revealing episode, Dr. Kimberly Boynton delves deep beyond typical "face your fears" advice into the fascinating world of phobias. Through candid conversation, we uncover surprising truths about these intense fears that affect so many teens - yet few want to discuss.

What starts as an expert breakdown of phobia basics transforms into a powerful exploration of how our deepest fears connect to our mental health, relationships, and daily lives. Dr. Boynton shares insights that will change how you think about your own fears - and those of others.

This compelling episode explores:

How to know if it's really a phobia or just a strong fear
The surprising science behind why phobias develop
Hidden ways phobias affect your daily life
Why some traditional "cures" might do more harm than good
The unexpected connections between phobias and other emotions

Perfect for: Teens dealing with intense fears, anyone supporting someone with a phobia, mental health advocates, and those curious about the psychology behind our deepest anxieties.

Features expert insights that go far beyond simple solutions, offering deeper understanding of our minds and emotions.

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Mental Suicide (Episode 29B - Part2)

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🎧 In this crucial second part of our series with former SWAT Negotiator Terry Tucker, we dive deep into real-life crisis intervention techniques that could help you save someone's life. Get ready to learn professional strategies that work - whether you're worried about a friend, family member, or just want to be prepared to help someone in need.

Through compelling stories from his time with the Cincinnati Police Department, Terry shares the exact methods he used to help people step back from the edge during their darkest moments. What you learn in this episode could completely change how you approach and help someone in crisis.

This powerful episode covers:

The unexpected techniques that actually work in crisis situations (and what to avoid)
How to recognize when someone needs immediate intervention
The exact words and phrases that help build trust in critical moments
Why your natural instincts might be working against you when trying to help
Professional strategies for staying calm while helping someone else
Essential steps to take before, during, and after a crisis conversation

Perfect for: Teens who want to help friends going through tough times, anyone with loved ones struggling with mental health, those interested in crisis intervention, and anyone who wants to be prepared to help someone in need.

Important: Please listen to Part 1 first for essential context.

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MindShift Power Podcast - College Prep (Episode 28)

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Welcome to Mindshift Power podcast, a show for teenagers and the adults who work with them, where we have raw and honest conversations. I'm your host, Fatima Bey, the mind shifter. And welcome. Today, we're gonna talk about college prep. And we have with us today, our guest today is doctor Lauren Kerhulley.
Kerhulley. You got it. She's an executive function coach and a community college professor out of Texas. She is also the founder and CEO of Altering Course. How are you doing today?
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