This week on Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with Dr. Emily Gordon—a psychologist who specializes in adolescent mental health and eating disorders—to explore the powerful connection between parenting, self-awareness, and teen well-being. As a mother of three young adults and a passionate advocate for proactive parenting, Dr. Gordon shares her personal and professional insights on how families can break harmful cycles and build healthier relationships.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Breaking Generational Patterns Around Food: How parents and even grandparents unknowingly pass down harmful beliefs and habits—and what we can do to change that narrative.
• What Proactive Parenting Really Looks Like: Real-world insights into the daily actions and attitudes that help teens feel seen, supported, and safe.
• Recognizing Our Own Patterns: Why self-reflection is essential for effective parenting, especially when it comes to modeling healthy behavior and communication.
• Tuning into What Really Matters: How to strengthen the ability to listen to your own voice—and help your teen do the same—amid all the external noise.

This compassionate and practical conversation offers hope, clarity, and actionable tools for any parent navigating the complexities of raising teens today.

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In this enlightening episode of Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with Keri Cooper, a holistic therapist turned sleep coach, to uncover the deep connection between rest, mental wellness, and the stories we tell ourselves. Keri shares why sleep is the missing puzzle piece for many struggling with anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm—and how true healing can begin in our most restful state. If you've ever found yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, exhaustion, or emotional reactivity, this conversation will help you discover how sleep could be the breakthrough you didn't know you needed.

🔹 Discover why Keri transitioned from therapy to sleep coaching—and how both practices work together to support healing 🔹 Explore the most common sleep issues she sees and how they impact your mood, focus, and emotional regulation 🔹 Learn how lack of rest can distort the way we hear and interpret conversations, reinforcing limiting beliefs 🔹 Walk away with simple, effective strategies to improve your sleep—even when you're battling anxiety or stress

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Tune in and let this be your reminder: sometimes the most radical act of self-care is simply going to bed.

This week on Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with the powerful and inspiring Jessica Summers—a mother, wife, fashion designer, speaker, coach, and author—whose story of survival and transformation will deeply move you. Jessica opens up about the unraveling of her life through addiction, illness, and homelessness—and the slow, intentional climb back toward healing and purpose. Her story is proof that rock bottom can be the start of a remarkable rise.

🔑 In this episode, we explore:

• The moment everything changed: how illness led to addiction, separation, and homelessness—and the first step Jessica took to rebuild.
• Why selective hearing keeps us stuck in judgment—and how shifting to deep listening transforms relationships.
• The meaning behind her mantra, “We are not supposed to be turning off someone else’s lights,” and how that mindset fuels her coaching work today.
• The intersection of pain and purpose—how personal struggle gave birth to a new mission, creative vision, and deeper empathy.

Whether you’re navigating loss, trying to find yourself again, or simply seeking a reminder that your past does not define your future, this conversation is for you.

👉 Tune in now and share this episode with someone who could use a dose of real talk and hope.

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