Episode 76 Different From the Other Kids

Apr 28

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“Doctors are doing their very best, but they are not all-knowing and they certainly are only beginning to scratch the surface of mental health.”— Angela Tsounis

What do you do when your family’s lives are turned upside down by a surprise medical diagnosis… and you can’t seem to find any real help?

This episode of the Living Jewishly Podcasts is an episode of What’s in Your Toolbox?, a podcast about mental health and the tools we use to heal.

In this episode, Bobby K speaks to Angela Tsounis, podcast host, holistic lifestyle coach, and author of Different From the Other Kids: A Book of Interviews for Parents of Challenging Children. After Angela’s daughter was diagnosed with a major mood disorder, Angela struggled to make sense of her new situation and create space for herself and her daughter to find peace and healing going forward.

Tune in to discover how Angela uncovered her own resources… and created a source of information and reassurance for others in her situation.

“Stay open. Listen to all the people who have come before you who have worked this out for themselves… success leaves clues.”— Angela Tsounis

This‌ ‌episode discusses:‌ ‌

The challenging diagnosis and journey of discovery that led Angela to write Different From the Other Kids
The tools and support team that help Angela overcome and move past her challenges and struggles
Angela’s top two pieces of advice for people who are struggling with (or have loved ones who are struggling with) mental health challenges

Highlights:‌ ‌

00:52 Intro

02:24 Meet Angela Tsounis

04:24 Different From The Other Kids

06:29 What’s in a name?

07:45 No Magic Bullet

08:17 What’s in Angela’s toolbox?

24:38 Angela’s support team

26:17 Angela’s words of advice

27:43 Angela’s upcoming anxiety program

28:36 Reach out

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