The PAWsitive Choices Podcast

By Lindsey Kealey: Social & Emotional Learning Specialist

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Episodes: 37

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Are you looking for ways to help children make positive choices, solve problems, learn from mistakes, and regulate strong feelings? Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone who loves to learn about relationships, this podcast is for you! In each episode, we explore the latest neuroscience and discuss what it means for how we live, parent, and teach. We give you practical and effective ways to use brain-based strategies to promote resilience in children and strengthen your own relationships with others. Your host, Lindsey Kealey, is a family coach, educational consultant, keynote speaker, university instructor of education, and the creator of PAWsitive Choices Social and Emotional Learning. Join us every Tuesday for new episodes of The PAWsitive Choices Podcast. 


Episode Date
Transform Meltdowns into Connection: Connect, Calm, and Collaborate
Apr 23, 2026
Q-TIP: Why Their Behavior Isn't About You (And How to Protect Your Peace)
Mar 08, 2026
You Aren't Failing, Your Brain is Just Full (The Pom-Pom Jar)
Feb 26, 2026
The Heart of Resilience: Trauma-Responsive Lessons from Paper Tigers with Jim Sporleder
Jan 01, 2026
The Power of Love: How to Truly Hear What Your Child is Telling You with Dr. Hokehe Eko
Dec 21, 2025
PAWsitive Choices Update: Our Journey of Loss, Leukemia, and Resilience — Introducing The Brain it On! Podcast
Dec 11, 2025
Embracing Joy and Uncertainty: How to Lean Into Gratitude When Experiencing Joy Feels Vulnerable
Oct 19, 2022
Clear Is Kind: How to Effectively Ask for What You Need
Oct 12, 2022
Reality Checking Our Stories: How to Identify Unhelpful Thoughts and Shift to Healthier Patterns of Thinking
Oct 04, 2022
We’re All Rough Drafts: How Our Assumption of Others’ Intent Influences Our Capacity for Connection and Our Quality of Life
Sep 29, 2022
How Are You Empathizing? Understanding the Role of Cognitive and Affective Empathy in Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Sep 20, 2022
Becoming a Compassionate Coach: How to Treat Ourselves and Others With Kindness When We Make Mistakes
Sep 12, 2022
Building the Courage to Learn New Things: How to Approach Stressful Transitions in New Seasons
Sep 06, 2022
Pediatrician and Brain Health Coach Dr. Hokehe Eko Talks About ADHD, Trauma & Ways to Love Your Brain
Dec 29, 2021
Choosing Curiosity Over Perfectionism- How to Approach Performance Tasks as Opportunities to Learn
Dec 16, 2021
Reframing Stress- How to Rethink Stressful Events to Cultivate Calm
Dec 08, 2021
Reinterpreting Pain- How to Help Your Brain Cope With Discomfort
Dec 01, 2021
Embracing Emotions- How to Hold Space for All Feelings and Withhold Judgments
Nov 23, 2021
The Power of Gratitude
Jun 22, 2021
It's Quitting Time- Why We Overwork and How to Set Boundaries With Our Time
Jun 16, 2021
Taco Tuesdays & Family Walks- How to Prioritize Connection & Why It’s Vital to Your Health
Jun 08, 2021
We're in This Together- Expanding Our Understanding of Self-Regulation
Jun 01, 2021
Turn Towards Each Other- How to Honor the Need for Space While Maintaining Connection
May 25, 2021
Phones, Masks & The Need for Connection- How Connecting With Kids Is Needed Now More Than Ever
May 18, 2021
The Power of Social Stories Part 2: Egocentrism & Empathy
May 11, 2021
The Power of Social Stories Part 1: Create Curiosity
Apr 20, 2021
Problem Solving in Adulthood Part 2: Using Common Language
Apr 13, 2021
Problem Solving in Adulthood Part 1: Curiosity and Generosity
Apr 06, 2021
How to Productively Solve Problems With Children
Mar 31, 2021
The Power of Positive Self-Talk
Mar 09, 2021
Shame, Guilt, and Empathy
Mar 03, 2021
Defining Effective Discipline and Exploring Parenting Styles
Feb 23, 2021
How to Build Positive Relationships Through Collaboration & Executive Function Skills
Feb 16, 2021
How to Build Positive Relationships Through Calming Practices & Emotional Intelligence
Feb 09, 2021
How to Build Positive Relationships Through Connection
Feb 02, 2021
What Is PAWsitive Choices and Why Is Social and Emotional Learning Essential?
Jan 26, 2021
The PAWsitive Choices Podcast Trailer
Jan 20, 2021