In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo summaries a helpful book by KC Davis LPC- "How to Keep House while Drowning." Tune in as she shares some key points and take aways from this book which has helped her to get started in decluttering her home and mind. Some insights include reframing thoughts include: having a " messy home" vs having a " functional home, " and that messy does not have inherent meaning or morality. This quick primer will help give you a head start to turn your space into caring functional place.

I do not get royalties from this book- but it is TOTALLY worth a read.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo reflects on the several roles we all play, and with them the multitude of responsiblities. Dr. Naidoo shares strategies to organize and prioritize these tasks to take baby steps forward to make the most of your Q3/Q4. Dr. Naidoo also shares how the phrase " effort is evidence" can be helpful when feeling overwhelemed by the tasks at hand. Tune in and learn how to identify what you can do today to help the rest of your year run smoothly.

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo chats with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal- an OBGYN, Mom and Coach who is on a mission to help professional overachieving women to meet their health and wellness goals through shifting mindset. Dr. Priyanka has dedicated her life to helping women reclaim their lives by reminding their mind that they CAN CHOOSE their thoughts. This conversation is so important for moms who feel overwhelmed and undervalued. Moms making changes in their lives can have a ripple effect on their whole family. Listen in as she shares her pearls and tips on how to burn stress, lose weight and reclaim our brain.

Tune into Dr. Priyanka's incredible Podcast here!

https://burnstressloseweight.com/podcast/

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In this episode of TTDN Dr. Naidoo shares forms of Subjective Units of Distress- also known as SUDS. Psychologists often use SUDS to help patients learn how to track and communicate their own mental health care symptoms with health care providers. Dr. Naidoo adapts this tool and shares about using numbers, emotional thermometers and even Emojis to help improve effective communication between young patients and their parents/guardians, as well as health care providers. Tune in to learn more about how you can use this tool to advocate for the best mental health care possible.

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In this episode of TTDN - Dr. Naidoo shares a frequent occurance in her experience working with teens- Teens stopping meds on their own without telling anyone. Dr. Naidoo shares how her own response as a child psychiatrist has changed as a young attending to now a mid career attending, and having her own expereince as a patient taking and stopping medications. Dr. Naidoo shares ways for teens to advocate for themselves with their guardians and doctors. The core reflection is developing an honesty with yourself, over the 3-6 month course of trying out different medciations and to weight the potential positives and negatives that you may be experiencing. Remember- BEFORE stopping any medication to please consult your medical team and alert them so that they can monitor you safly and appropriately.

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In this Episode of TTDN- This coming weekend Dr. Naidoo is speaking at the Pediatrics in the Red Rocks Conference in Sedona [PIRR]. As a tribute to the value of a good pediatrician- this episode shares how a good outpatient pediatrician can help with mental health diagnosis. Dr. Naidoo shares why it is so important to have a physician monitor your child's growth, changes and patterns over time. If your child does not have a pediatrician please find one and attend your annual physical visit! If your child does- please appreciate them at your next visit. Props to all the Pediatricians!!

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo shares coping strategies that any youth can access and keep in the palm of their hand. Dr. Naidoo uses her fingers to recount 5 coping strategies to help you or your child when they are experiencing unwanted thoughts or emotional dysregulation. Remember practice is perfect- and you need to practice a coping strategy in order to see if it will work for you. Dr. Naidoo suggests practicing coping strategies at least 3 times to help you figure out if the strategies work for you. Listen in and try one or all of these coping strategies today!

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In this Episode of TTDN- Dr. Naidoo discusses less commonly known programs that may be accessible in your state. These are treatment options that are helpful for considering while transitioning between Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalizations, Outpatient Clinics and Emergency rooms. Listen in as Dr. Naidoo speaks about Partial Psychiatric Hospitalizations, Intensive Outpatient Programs and Residential Treatment Centers. Dr. Naidoo also shares some considerations between virtual and in person options in these levels of care.

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For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com