Episodes 152
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Tell Me It Will Be OK is the conversation for parents of anxious kids who have read all the books, listened to all the experts, and still feel like something is missing. Host Dawn Friedman, MSEd, has spent over thirty years in the trenches with families as an educator, family case manager, and clinical counselor. She knows that in a world of climate crisis, political upheaval, and digital noise, there is no such thing as a "quick-fix" script or a one-size-fits-all solution. Parenting bright, sensitive, and anxious children requires more than just a new technique—it requires a paradigm shift. Each week, Dawn moves beyond the "how-to" to dig into the "why" and the "what now?" through: --Deep-Dive Interviews: Conversations with researchers, activists, authors, and practitioners who look at the big picture of raising children today. --Practical Wisdom: Evidence-based clinical insights (including SPACE and infant-toddler mental health) applied to the messy reality of daily life. --The "No-Need-To-Be-Perfect" Philosophy: Shifting away from anxious perfectionism and toward the inner wisdom that helps us connect with our kids when things are hard. To learn more about Dawn and the work that she does, you can check out her site, Open Book Parenting.

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S1E151 Selective Mutism: How to Spot It, Support Your Child, and Find Evidence-Based Help (with Dr. Melissa Giglio)

Jun 01, 2026 41m

Dawn Friedman welcomes Dr. Melissa Giglio, a CBT therapist and director of Central Health Partners Child Development in Hong Kong, to discuss selective mutism (SM). Giglio explains SM as an anxiety…

S1E150 How to Move on After a Mama Meltdown: Guest Podcast with Pam Howard

May 23, 2026 16m

Dawn Friedman introduces the final May Mental Health Awareness Month guest episode of Tell Me It Will Be OK, featuring Pam Howard of Less Drama More Mama, a licensed clinical social worker, master…

S1E149 Parenting Older Kids Without Overfunctioning: Guest Podcast with Leah Davidson

May 15, 2026 20m

In this Mental Health Awareness Month crossover, the Tell Me It Will Be Okay podcast features Leah Davidson—speech language pathologist, nervous system resilience coach, host of Building Resilience,…

S1E148 Overcoming Avoidance: Choose Your Path to Success: Guest Podcast with Cynthia Coufal

May 08, 2026 31m

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Tell Me It Will Be Okay Podcast shares its platform with Cynthia Coffel’s Teen Anxiety Maze for an episode titled “Overcoming Avoidance: Choose…

S1E147 How to Find a Therapist for Your Anxious Child (and Why It’s So Hard)

May 01, 2026 35m

Dawn Friedman introduces the Tell Me It Will Be Okay podcast and, for Mental Health Awareness Month and Child Mental Health Awareness Week (beginning May 3), announces that each Friday in May will…

S1E146 Growing as Parents with Dr. Michael Schwartzman

Apr 15, 2026 1h 4m

The episode of the Tell Me It Will Be Okay podcast features an interview with New York–licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Michael Schwartzman about his book The Anxious Parent: Freeing…

S1E145 How to Talk with Kids About Death and Other Hard Topics (with Dr. Elena Lister)

Apr 01, 2026 1h 8m

Dawn Friedman hosts the Tell Me It Will Be Okay podcast and interviews therapist and adult and child psychiatrist Dr. Elena Lister about her book Giving Hope: Conversations with Children about…

S1E144 The Power of Giving Up (Judiciously)

Mar 15, 2026 26m

Letting Go to Focus on What Matters in ParentingDawn Friedman introduces her podcast and explains “judicious giving up,” a practice of letting go of solving a parenting problem immediately so…

S1E143 Cultivating a Culture of Empathy and Kindness with Brandy Jemczura

Mar 01, 2026 51m

In this episode of Tell Me It Will Be Okay, I interview Brandy Jemczura of Columbus, Ohio, founder of Seeds of Caring, a nonprofit that connects children ages 2–12 (and some middle schoolers) with…

S1E142 Activism, Hope and Parenting: Talking with Frida Berrigan

Feb 15, 2026 58m Transcript

In a timely episode (hey, I planned it that way!) I'm sharing my conversation with Frida Berrigan, a peace activist and author, who shares her experiences growing up with activist parents, navigating…

S1E141 The Connection Between Child Anxiety and Depression

Feb 01, 2026 17m

n this episode of the Tell Me It Will Be OK podcast, we delve into the relationship between anxiety and depression, especially in children. Drawing from my personal experiences growing up with…

S1E140 Catastrophizing: Assuming Worst Case Scenarios in Child Anxiety

Jan 15, 2026 26m

Welcome to the very first episode of the TELL ME IT WILL BE OK podcast, which used to be the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast. In this episode, we explain the shift in focus from a Q&A format to a more…

S1E139 Should I tell my child that they have anxiety?

Dec 01, 2025 14m

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, I address a common concern from parents: whether to tell their children they have anxiety. I explain the importance of giving children the language…

S1E138 How is perfectionism related to child anxiety?

Nov 15, 2025 13m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast!. In this episode, I address a listener's query about the relationship between perfectionism and child anxiety. Highlighting real-life examples and the…

S1E137 Should I step in to calm down my anxious child?

Nov 01, 2025 12m

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, Dawn Friedman addresses a listener's question about whether to step in and help a child calm down or focus on teaching distress tolerance. Dawn…

S1E136 Taking Care in Troubled Times

Oct 01, 2025 23m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, who has over three decades of experience working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the widespread anxiety…

S1E135 What should I do if my anxious child backslides?

Sep 15, 2025 13m

In this episode of the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, we've got a listener's question about handling backsliding in anxious children. I emphasize that backsliding is a natural part of managing anxiety,…

S1E134 How can I help my anxious child build distress tolerance skills?

Sep 01, 2025 16m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, an expert with over 30 years of experience in working with children and families. In this episode, Dawn addresses the question, 'How…

S1E133 Podcast Update and Summer Plans

Jul 15, 2025 17m

Taking a Summer Break and Future PlansHi everyone and welcome to the Child Anxiety Fact Podcast. My name is Dawn Friedman, and I've spent over three decades working with children and families in…

S1E132 What do I do if I can't make my anxious child feel better?

Jul 01, 2025 12m

Welcome to the Child Anxiety FAQ Podcast, hosted by Dawn Friedman, a seasoned expert in child and family support with over 30 years of experience. In this episode, Dawn addresses a common concern…

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How many episodes does TELL ME IT WILL BE OK have?

TELL ME IT WILL BE OK has published 152 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.

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TELL ME IT WILL BE OK is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 12m.

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