Raising Resilient Kids

About Raising Resilient Kids

Looking for ideas and strategies to help kids and teens build their resilience and achieve their potential in a healthy, fulfilling way? Then this is the podcast for you! It takes a village to raise a healthy, resilient child and this podcast will give you, whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, school social worker, administrator, or anyone who works with youth, the tools to do exactly this.

Publisher

Tom and Jeannie Klisiewicz

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Sept 2023

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Breath, Movement, Belong: Simple Everyday Rituals for Resilient Kids with Lisa Danahy

   In this episode, Tom and Jeannie sit down with Lisa Danehy — educator, yoga therapist, and founder of the nonprofit Create Calm — to talk about bringing calm and connection into schools and homes. Lisa, who has over 30 years of experience as a school administrator and SEL curriculum developer, shares practical rituals and routines teachers can use to build safety and stability into the school day, from grounding themselves before entering the classroom to using consistent breathing and movement cues during transitions. She dives into the concept of co-regulation — how a teacher's or parent's own nervous system state influences the kids around them. Lisa also lead us through a hands-on breathing and movement exercise listeners can try at home or in the classroom as well as a short guided exercise you can use to reconnect with what brings you joy. Lisa Dahahy Bio Lisa Danahy is an educator, yoga therapist, and the founder of Create Calm, a non-profit that has brought specialized yoga and mindfulness programming to hundreds of schools and community organizations across the country. Lisa holds a Master's in Yoga Therapy and a BA in Psychology, and brings over 30 years of experience as a school administrator and SEL curriculum developer. She specializes in helping neurodiverse, disabled, and underserved children and young adults — and in training educators, parents, and caregivers in practical tools for self-care and resilience. She's also a Hay House featured author and has been a guest on dozens of podcasts and national conference stages. For more information on Lisa and her programs please visit - www.CreateCalm.org (http://www.createcalm.org) Thank you Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast! We are siblings on a mission to help kids become their strongest selves. Each episode, we share proven strategies with parents, teachers, and all who work with youth and teens to build resilient, confident kids who can tackle life's challenges and thrive. For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at – https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast (https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast). Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Mind of a Champion  (https://smart-hwp.teachable.com/a/aff_9pt0kd23/external?affcode=246901_xpbs0um0) The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere) The Resilient Youth Certification Program (https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers) -

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Ten Minutes a Week to a Calmer Classroom with Justin Wharrie

   In this episode of the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast, Tom and Jeannie sit down with Justin Wharrie, a high school PE, health, and driver's ed teacher and coach, to talk about how he's built a simple, consistent mental fitness practice into his classroom using free videos on YouTube — just ten minutes a week, starting on day one of the school year. Listeners will walk away with a real, classroom-tested blueprint for introducing SEL and mental fitness techniques to kids, handling pushback from skeptical students, and helping young people build the kind of resilience that carries them well beyond the classroom. Justin Wharrie Bio Justin is a teacher at Gardner-South Wilmington High School in Coal City, Illinois, where he teaches Driver's Education, Physical Education, and Lifetime Fitness. He also coaches basketball and baseball at the school.  Justin came to teaching later in life — after more than 20 years working in road construction — and is now in his fourth year of teaching. He attended Illinois Valley Community College and graduated from Chicago State University, where he played college baseball at both schools. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, swimming, and spending time with his six-year-old daughter. Justin's Favorite Mental Fitness Techniques Hot Air Balloon Visualization - https://youtu.be/ijClLmCogHE (https://youtu.be/ijClLmCogHE) Concentration Grid - https://youtu.be/1Y3i8LFy3cA (https://youtu.be/1Y3i8LFy3cA) Full Mental Fitness Technique of the Week Playlist (100+ Videos) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5c7undf17cZO735JOBCrwhTcvgldLX5 (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5c7undf17cZO735JOBCrwhTcvgldLX5) THANK YOU! Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast! We are siblings on a mission to help kids become their strongest selves. Each episode, we share proven strategies with parents, teachers, and all who work with youth and teens to build resilient, confident kids who can tackle life's challenges and thrive. For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at – https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Mind of a Champion (https://smart-hwp.teachable.com/a/aff_9pt0kd23/external?affcode=246901_xpbs0um0) The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere) The Resilient Youth Certification Program (https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers)

3. 

   1 May 2026

   Bored Is Beautiful: Nicole Briggs on Screen Limits, Stress Tools, and the Power of Slowing Down

   Are your kids glued to their screens, and you're not sure how to set limits without starting a battle? Wellness coach Nicole Briggs breaks down her screen time guidelines by age and explains why boredom isn't something to fix, but something to protect. Nicole also reveals the two techniques that resonate most with the kids she coaches — minis and positive self-talk — and how she gets even the most resistant kids to buy in. Finally, Nicole shares her favorite practical tool — the Energy Audit — a simple exercise that can help you identify what drains you and what fills you up, so you can show up as your best self for the kids in your life. Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach or anyone who works with kids and teens, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom you can use today. About Nicole Nicole Briggs has been in the wellness industry for over 25 years and has had the privilege of helping more than 10,000 people — from teens to veterans — find relief from stress and reconnect with their health and well-being. Her journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and a deep curiosity about the human mind and body. That curiosity led her to train at Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind Body Medicine Program as a Positivity and Resilience Trainer. She is also a certified Life Coach. Today, at Bella Viva Wellness, Nicole helps clients heal from the inside out — teaching them how to relax, unwind the effects of stress, and create real, lasting change. She is passionate about helping her clients learn how to manage stress, because when they do, something powerful happens — they rediscover joy, resilience, and better health. Learn more at: https://www.bellavivacapecod.com/ (https://www.bellavivacapecod.com/) Thank You Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast! We are siblings on a mission to help kids become their strongest selves. Each episode, we share proven strategies with parents, teachers, and all who work with youth and teens to build resilient, confident kids who can tackle life's challenges and thrive. For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at – https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast (https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast). Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Mind of a Champion https://smart-hwp.teachable.com/a/aff_9pt0kd23/external?affcode=246901_xpbs0um0 (https://smart-hwp.teachable.com/a/aff_9pt0kd23/external?affcode=246901_xpbs0um0) The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere (https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere) The Resilient Youth Certification Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/resilient-youth-certification (https://www.smarthwp.com/resilient-youth-certification)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

524,162

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

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Quality

35

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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