Episodes 252
Avg. Duration 53m
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Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Tune in to Pediatric Meltdown and listen to experts provide insights and strategies on a wide variety of behavioral health and mental topics anytime and anywhere that fits your busy schedule. Guests include published researches, primary care colleagues, therapists, educators, parents and even patients. Caring for children and teens with major meltdowns, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, school struggles to name a few along with a myriad long list of behavioral and mental health concerns is daunting and most of us did not receive formal training in residency to prepare us to meet this need. Access to child psychiatry nationally is limited and in some regions just not available at all and as a result we must often provide what can only be called psychiatric care for our pediatric patients. In an effort to increase our understanding of behavioral and mental health assessment and treatment, we attend conferences, read articles, and participate in webinars. You can now add Pediatric Meltdown; the podcast dedicated to children's emotional well-being. Providing behavioral health care at its best is collaborative and connecting with others across disciplines enriches and enhances the care we provide. In the words of Maya Angelou "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Let's do better together!

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250. Hand in Hand Parenting

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249. The Pediatric Meltdown Podcast: Behind the Scenes

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248. Conversation with My Daughter: Soft Body Baddie

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How do we help kids and teens when social media is fueling a resurgence of body image issues and eating disorders? In this special conversation, Lia’s daughter, Julia Parzyck shares her personal and…

247. Human Trafficking: What Pediatric Clinicians Must Know

May 21, 2025 1h

Have you ever considered that victims of human trafficking might be walking into your clinic, hidden in plain sight, longing for someone to notice their silent signals? In this episode of Pediatric…

246. Pediatric Psychopharmacology: Tips for Prescribers

May 15, 2025 1h 1m

Can medication truly transform the landscape of pediatric mental health, or are we oversimplifying the complexities of growing minds? In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino welcomes …

245. When Sadness Looks Like Anger: Rethinking Pediatric Depression and Behavioral Activation

May 07, 2025 1h 14m

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244. Taming Pediatric Anxiety with Brain-Body-Behavior Strategies

Apr 30, 2025 53m

Have you ever wondered why anxiety in children can look and feel so physical—and what we as pediatricians, parents, or caregivers can do about it? We’re visiting a fan favorite from Episode #26  of…

243. The Child Mental Health Podcast: Expert Insights from Child Psychiatry

Apr 23, 2025 46m

Are pediatricians prepared for the mental health crisis that’s impacting so many of our children today?In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, host Dr. Lia Gaggino sits down with nationally recognized…

242. Making Sense of a Mess: My Giant To-Do List

Apr 16, 2025 21m

Can one person truly make a difference in the complex world of pediatric healthcare?In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, host Dr. Lia Gaggino explores how primary care pediatricians can step up…

241. Fighting Untruths and Chaos: The Power of the Pen and A Little Therapy

Apr 09, 2025 46m

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the world's chaos and seeking hope amidst uncertainty? In this moving episode of Pediatric Meltdown, host Dr. Lia welcomes Dr. Robert Saul to discuss the powerful…

240. Independent Pediatric Practice: Can It Survive?

Apr 02, 2025 1h 20m

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239. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Parent Navigation Through the Teen Years

Mar 26, 2025 1h 3m

What does it really take to guide a teenager toward independence in an ever-changing world? From managing IEPs and beginning transition planning at 14 to fostering self-awareness and skills for adult…

238. Dr. Gaggino Goes to Washington: Advocacy for Kids

Mar 19, 2025 18m

Have you ever wondered what happens when children's healthcare programs like Medicaid and CHIP face cuts? In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino emphasizes the urgent need to stand up…

237. Physician Wellness: Needed Now More Than Ever

Mar 12, 2025 1h 2m

Could coaching be the key to overcoming burnout and moral injury that plagues the medical profession? In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino welcomes back Dr. Adrienne Mann and Dr.…

236. Mental Health Advocacy: The Youth Power Project

Mar 05, 2025 1h 1m

Are today's youth the missing voice in mental health advocacy?In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, host Dr. Lia Gaggino invites passionate mental health advocate Ria Babaria to talk about the…

235. Managing Chronic Pain: Creative Healing for Youth in Pain

Feb 26, 2025 1h 1m

Have you ever wondered what to do when traditional treatments for chronic pain in children don’t seem to help? In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino chats with Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer and…

234. Chronic Pain in Kids: An Innovative Approach

Feb 19, 2025 1h

Did you know that nearly twenty-five percent of adolescents suffer from chronic pain, and for some, it’s severe enough to impact daily life? In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, Dr. Lia Gaggino and…

233. Tackling Child Poverty: The Rx Kids Initiative

Feb 12, 2025 53m

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232. And to My Pediatric Friends

Feb 05, 2025 16m

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231. Raising Good Citizens Through Conscious Parenting

Jan 29, 2025 46m

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