This Way Up

Welcome to "This Way Up," the podcast dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers navigating the complex world of mental health. Each episode, we dive deep into conversations that matter—exploring the challenges, triumphs, and transformative journeys of those facing mental health struggles within their families. Whether you’re here for expert advice, inspiring stories, or just a little boost to get you through the day, we’ve got you covered. So grab a cup of coffee, kick back, and join us as we find the bright spots in the mental health journey—because we're all climbing our way up together!

This Way Up is a health podcast hosted by Andrea, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Andrea hosts This Way Up, a health show with 68 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Presence is Self Care

  Feb 3, 20266 minS3

  <p><b>Being present can be one of the most powerful forms of self-care for caregivers.</b><br/> In this short episode I reflect on caring for a loved one’s mental health, navigating a heavy season, and why treating everyday moments like they matter is a gift—for them and for you.</p><p>This season of This Way Up has looked a little different for me.</p><p>My mom is going through cancer treatment, and over the past several months I’ve been spending more time traveling back to be with my family. It’s meaningful time—but it’s a...

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  Episode #8

  Emotions in the Body: How to Sit With Hard Feelings

  Jan 15, 202650 minS3

  <p><b>Explore felt emotion and somatic techniques with Dr. Jen Rapkin to notice, endure, and move through anxiety, anger, and other challenging emotions.</b></p><p><b>Summary </b></p><p><b>Dive into the essence of 'felt emotion' with author Jen, as she gives an in-depth exploration of her book 'The Feeling Muscle: How Felt Emotion Can Help You Sit With and Outlast Hard Feelings.' Jen and Andrea discuss the concept of felt emotion—our body's physical experience of emotions such as anxiety, rage, and contentment. The conversation delves into how recognizing and sitting with these emotions, rat...

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  Episode #7

  Alcoholism, Motherhood & Sobriety: Breaking Generational Cycles

  Jan 1, 202654 minS3

  <p><b>Being a parent doesn’t stop addiction—but it can be a reason to fight for recovery.</b></p><p><b>In this raw and  powerful episode, Emily Redondo, author of </b><b>Wife Mother Drunk</b><b>, shares her journey with alcoholism, recovery, and breaking cycles of generational trauma. Having been in rehab and psychiatric institutions over 20 times, Emily opens up about what it’s like to navigate life as a parent while struggling with alcohol, and how addiction isn’t about being a “good” or “bad” person—it’s about what’s happening in the brain.</b></p><p><b>Emily also...

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  Episode #6

  Beyond Medication: Exploring TMS for Depression, Anxiety and More

  Dec 11, 202545 minS3

  <p><b>Imagine a treatment that wakes up the parts of the brain that have been dimmed by depression, anxiety, or trauma—without medication or downtime.<br/> That’s exactly what Andrea explores in this episode with Dr. Suzanne Kerns, a leading expert in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), one of the most exciting advancements in mental health care today.</b></p><p><b>TMS uses gentle, targeted magnetic pulses to activate and strengthen mood-related networks in the brain—essentially giving those underactive areas a nudge back into gear. It’s non-invasive, has minimal side effects, and requires zero anesthesia. It’s FDA-appro...

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  Episode #5

  Understanding the Power of the Neurodivergent Brain

  Nov 13, 202555 minS3

  <p><b>So many neurodivergent kids grow up thinking they’re the problem, when in reality they’re carrying ADHD, anxiety, or bipolar symptoms no one ever recognized. This conversation digs into what that actually feels like through Arthur Williams’ story—growing up undiagnosed, masking to survive, and constantly being praised for traits instead of effort, which only widened the gap between who he was and who he thought he should be.</b></p><p><b>Arthur opens up about the pivotal moments that helped him finally understand his own mind, the difference between parental standards and rigid expectations, and why grac...

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