Sissers

About Sissers

Come join Sissers Taylor and Brittany as they discuss all things mental health from their unique blend of perspectives as licensed therapist and a mother of two kids.

Publisher

Taylor & Brittany

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2023

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

92 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   BRAVE Halloween Hacks: I Teach You to Breathe, Rate, and Nab That Full‑Size Candy Bar

   We lean hard into one core idea right off the bat: the trick to Halloween with anxious kids is measured, intentional exposure — not hiding them away like vampire hermits and not shoving them down a chainsaw-lined driveway either. We walk you through why EXRP (exposure and response prevention) is the science-y superhero behind building tolerance for scary stuff, and I tell embarrassing stories about walking past Lowe’s creepy aisle while Britney recounts the Caesar-salad cafeteria meltdown that turned into a brave comeback. We give practical, age-aware tips — prep your kid, let them choose, tweak costumes, hold the flashlight, or ghost-hot-dog the dinner so sugar crashes don’t derail everything — and we’re big on supports: go with them, don’t leave them to fend for their bravery. We teach a silly-but-useful acronym, BRAVE: Breathe & name it, Rate it, Approach a tiny piece, Voice it through, Encore — rinse and repeat until anxiety shrinks. We celebrate the small wins (yes, that full-size candy bar counts) and remind you that the goal is to help kids choose whether a spooky thing is worth it, not to have the environment boss them around. So grab your pumpkins and your common sense: we’ll help you make Halloween doable, even for kids whose amygdalas love drama. Takeaways: We remind parents that exposure is basically a spooky feelings gym: gentle, graded practice builds tolerance not trauma, so pick your moments and don’t shove your kid down 'saw alley'. I love the BRAVE trick as our go-to: Breathe and name it, Rate it, Approach a tiny piece, Voice through, Encore — a playful roadmap to help kids feel capable, not cornered. We emphasise agency — ask your kid if they want to engage or avoid, let them choose and give them supports so the environment isn’t always deciding for them. We suggest practical Halloween hacks like amending itchy costumes, carrying a flashlight, walking with friends, or even doing a 'Christmas-on-Halloween' house to bridge fear and fun. I warn about the sugar chaos and recommend prepping dinner, naps, and expectations ahead of time so the candy-fueled mayhem doesn’t hijack bedtime and emotions. We celebrate every tiny win — loudly cheer that brave step (yes, even for the full-size candy bar), reinforce pride, and let those successes shrink fear for next year.

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   ADHD life & Marriage

   ADHD isn't laziness — it's a different neurodevelopmental wiring that changes how we process info, regulate emotions, and do executive functions, and we hammer that home right away so nobody blames a lack of discipline. I'm Taylor (licensed counselor with ADHD) and I'm Brittany (slightly eccentric mom), and we riff about what ADHD actually looks like — from hyperfocus and time blindness to the dopamine quirks that make routine feel like a snooze and novelty feel like dessert — plus why girls often fly under the diagnostic radar. We unpack the real risks (higher rates of addictive behaviors, health issues, relationship stress) while also reminding you this wiring brings strengths — creativity, multitasking spark, and the occasional midnight paint job — even if it also brings the infamous “burrito mode.” Most importantly, we give very practical life-hacks so you don’t just survive but thrive: BRAIN — Bins at point-of-use, Routines that are visual and meaningful, Alarms that actually pop and nag, If-it’s-not-written-it-doesn’t-exist (write it down, people), and No-shame-restarts when systems fail. We also talk about how to navigate relationships and parenting when one partner is neurotypical, how anxiety often comorbidly cranks everything up, and why consistency (grudgingly or lovingly embraced) can be the secret sauce to less spiral and more sparkle. Takeaways: We explain ADHD as a different neurodevelopmental wiring — think Mac versus Microsoft brains — affecting attention, working memory, impulse control, and emotion regulation, not laziness. I talk about 'burrito mode' and hyperfocus: sometimes I lock in like a laser, other times attention evaporates, and pressure or time limits often don't help. We call out the internet trend of casually saying "I'm so ADHD" — real ADHD doubles or triples risk for addictive behaviors, health problems, and serious life impairment, so it’s not a cute personality quirk. Our BRAIN system (Bins at the point of use, Routines that are visual, Alarms to remember, If it’s not written it doesn’t exist, No shame restarts) is a practical, low-shame toolkit to actually make daily life and parenting manageable. As parents and partners we've learned consistency helps more than we like to admit, and visual cues, calendars, and written reminders literally light up multiple brain circuits to improve follow-through. We dig into nuance: ADHD often involves prefrontal cortex differences, dopamine regulation issues, frequent comorbidity with anxiety, and why girls are often underdiagnosed because socialization masks symptoms. We remind neurotypical partners that patience, shared systems, timers or accountability check-ins, and being willing to restart without shame make relationships work — and yes, sometimes we bring the sparkle and sometimes six cartons of ice cream.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Navigating Different Parenting Styles

   When you and your partner parent differently — which we promise is basically inevitable — we get real about why it happens and hand you six actually useful tools to survive and thrive. I’m Taylor and I’m Mattson, and we trade war stories (like Banks eyeing castle ramparts in Sintra and my fantasy-football distracted bench moment at the farmers’ market) to show how personality, upbringing, and plain old nerves shape parenting choices. We walk through practical stuff: the private-sideline rule (no public takedowns), a 24-hour debrief to process heated moments, picking true non-negotiables, reframing “undermining” as different-but-valid approaches, modeling repair in front of the kids, and knowing when to bring in outside help. Along the way we talk about real tensions — travel enthusiasm vs. cautious comfort, toy-buying differences, and the mama-guilt around taking time for yourself — and how small rituals and clear communication keep us on the same team. Expect a blend of warmth, real-life troubleshooting, and a few sarcastic jabs (mostly from me, Mattson), plus a reminder that mismatched styles can actually be a superpower if you learn to combine them. We keep it messy, human, and fixable — and if nothing else, you’ll leave with at least one thing to try tonight. Takeaways: We argue that travel literally builds kids' neuroplasticity and curiosity — I want their bodies and brains to remember, even if their tiny memories blur later. I confess I'm more laid‑back in public while Matson is on vigilant duty, so we agreed to private sideline rules to avoid public undermining and drama. We actually use a toolbox: private sideline conversations, 24‑hour debriefs, pick your non‑negotiables, reframe differences, repair visibly for kids, and ask for help when needed. I buy too many toys and Matson rolls his eyes — we negotiate budgets, celebrate small moments, and sometimes let a silly toilet toy slide. We model repair in front of the kids deliberately: apologize, reconnect, and show them conflict's closure so they learn emotional regulation rather than secret shutdowns. I argue passionately that guilt about self‑care is counterproductive — I need rest to be a patient parent, and Matson's permission helps me reclaim little pockets of sanity. We recommend picking clear non‑negotiables like respect for self, others, and environment — those guardrails make different parenting styles playable teammates instead of opponents. When conflicts repeat, cause division, or erode trust, I say bring in outside help; therapy is team training, not a loss, and it actually saves relationships.

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YouTube views

18,680

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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81

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

71

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