Raising Families with Dr. Jerry Weichman is the podcast for proactive parents on the go which drills deep into mental health, parenting, and the overall well-being of the entire family system. With insights accumulated from over 25 years and working with over 6,000 families, this podcast cuts through the noise and empty rhetoric of ineffective parenting and mental health advice, providing direct, actionable tools and systems easily applicable for busy parents.
Regardless of whether you're a parent of an elementary, middle, or high schooler, a coach, an educator or even a mental health provider, this podcast will equip you with what is needed to elevate the mental health of and bring stability to, any family system.
Navigating children through life is challenging but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming and it is THE most important job you’ll ever have.
Tune in for no-fluff, real-world guidance on raising resilient and competent young adults.
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Continuing our conversation on the education system, Joel Rose joins us to lend his expertise. As a seasoned educator and the founder of New Classrooms, Joel brings a unique perspective to the discussion on education. Joel is an advocate for individualized learning, and he explains how his program Teach to One helps kids stay on track throughout their education. Joel also offers essential insights for parents looking to help their kids navigate the school system, and how they can make sure their kids get them help they need.
Learn more about Teach to One here.
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The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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Keeping Your Child Ahead in Today's Educational System
Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 17:39
Navigating the current US education system can feel like a daunting task. Luckily, Dr. Weichman is breaking down practical ways to support your child’s education in today’s episode. Personalized learning is so important, and resources like tutoring or school assessments can go a long way to help keep your child ahead of the academic curve. Dr. Weichman also encourages parents to remember that fostering resilience and curiosity in our children is the most important way to help their academic success. When our kids are curious and want to learn, they will thrive in the classroom.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show as our discussion on the subject has only just begun. Later this week we will be joined by Joel Rose and of course our wonderful co-host Christina to continue the discussion.
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Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com
Website: drjerryweichman.com
Instagram: @drjerryweichman
YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW
TikTok: @drjerryweichman
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d
Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman
Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com
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The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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When Making Friends Is Hard: Helping Kids Build Social Skills with Brock Tropea
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 43:49
Brock Tropea is here today to continue the all-important conversation on social skills. As an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist, Brock has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to develop our kids’ social skills. Brock emphasizes the “skill” in social skills and encourages parents to remember that socializing is a skill that all kids can build on. He also reminds parents to remember their kids’ personalities and work with them, not against them. Whether your child is introverted or extroverted, social skills are invaluable and Brock is here to help.
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Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com
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Instagram: @drjerryweichman
YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW
TikTok: @drjerryweichman
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d
Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman
Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com
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IG: @reddrockmusic
www.reddrockmusic.com
The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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The Social Skills Playbook: Raising Kids Who Connect
Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 22:25
As our kids grow, social skills are and essential skill we can teach them as parents. Today, Dr. Jerry Weichman walks us through the top social skills kids need to know, and how to teach them to our kids. From maintaining eye contact to knowing how to carry on a conversation, it’s important to make sure adolescents and teens aren’t left behind when learning social skills. Luckily, it’s never too late to start instilling stronger social skills in your child.
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Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com
Website: drjerryweichman.com
Instagram: @drjerryweichman
YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW
TikTok: @drjerryweichman
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d
Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman
Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com
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The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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Beyond Me: The Secret to Raising Happy, Purpose-Driven Kids
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Duration 32:03
Dr. Jerry and Christina sit down to continue the discussion on the importance of looking beyond yourself. When we foster a sense of community for ourselves and our kids, everyone benefits. They explore our society’s shift toward individualism and how smartphones and social media can leave us feeling isolated. In this world, small acts of kindness go a long way toward helping others and teaching our kids how to be empathetic to others. Whether you’ve been doing it for years to just starting now, Dr. Jerry and Christina encourage listeners to model looking beyond ourselves for our kids.
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YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW
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Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com
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Raising Kids Who Care: The Power of Living Beyond Yourself
Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 17:09
Looking beyond ourselves is key to engaging with others and living a fulfilled life. As we grapple with technology, the lingering effects of COVID era restrictions, many people have become self-absorbed, disconnected from others and cold. Today, Dr. Jerry Weichman walks through how and why putting our energy into others allows is the key to deriving daily purpose and meaning in our daily lives and why we find more by thinking less about ourselves.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show as our discussion on the subject has only just begun. Later this week we will be having a one on one with our wonderful co-host Christina to continue the discussion.
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Instagram: @drjerryweichman
YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW
TikTok: @drjerryweichman
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d
Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman
Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com
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IG: @reddrockmusic
www.reddrockmusic.com
The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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Building Confidence from the Inside Out with Prerna Rao
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 40:28
As we continue our discussion on self-esteem, Prerna Rao joins us to walk parents through the core building blocks of self-esteem. Prerna explores how childhood shapes our self-image, and how we can make sure our kids have a strong foundation before they go out into the real world. Prerna has great actionable steps to take to help build out kids’ self-esteem like open conversation and little adjustments to routine. Even if you start today, it’s never too late to start building up your child’s self-esteem.
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TikTok: @drjerryweichman
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d
Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman
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This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast
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The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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How to Effectively Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 27:25
Having good self-esteem is essential for anyone, but it’s especially important to foster in our teens and adolescents. Today, we explore the common issues surrounding self-esteem, the factors contributing to low self-worth, and practical strategies for parents to help their children build confidence. Helping our kids build a positive self-image in a supportive environment is one of the best gifts we can give them as parents. When our kids are instilled with a quiet, grounded confidence, they gain the ability to navigate all of life’s ups and downs without taking a hit to their self worth.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show as our discussion on the subject has only just begun. Later this week we will be joined by Prerna Rao and of course our wonderful co-host Christina to continue the discussion.
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Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com
Website: drjerryweichman.com
Instagram: @drjerryweichman
YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW
TikTok: @drjerryweichman
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d
Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman
Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com
This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast
IG: @reddrockmusic
www.reddrockmusic.com
The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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Raising Athletes Without Losing the Child
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 46:21
As we continue our conversation on Athletics, Elise Garcia joins us to talk through the challenges and benefits of today’s world of sports. As a NCAA champion, clinical therapist, and sports psychologist, Elise is uniquely poised to tackle all of the highs and lows of athletics. Today, Elise shares some of her experience as a Division I athlete and the mental health struggles she faced during her athletic career. She has great, firsthand insights on the importance of mental skills and resilience in sports. She reminds parents that not every kid is going to go pro in their sport, but there is so much for them to learn from athletics when approached in a healthy, mindful way.
More from Dr. Jerry Weichman
Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com
Website: drjerryweichman.com
Instagram: @drjerryweichman
YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW
TikTok: @drjerryweichman
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d
Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman
Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com
This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast
IG: @reddrockmusic
www.reddrockmusic.com
The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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Navigating the Pressure Cooker of Youth Sports
Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 48:05
Navigating today’s sports world comes with a whole host of challenges that didn’t exist when we were kids. Today, we explore how to support our young athletes mental and physical health. It’s important to help our kids have a balanced childhood that celebrates effort over outcomes. One way we can do this is by providing tools to help them manage stress and anxiety in sports. When managed correctly, athletics and be a great experience for our kids. Tune in to learn how to keep the focus on enjoyment, rather than performance in youth athletics.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the show as our discussion on the subject has only just begun. Later this week we will be joined by Anna Laboon and of course our wonderful co-host Christina to continue the discussion.
More from Dr. Jerry Weichman
Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com
Website: drjerryweichman.com
Instagram: @drjerryweichman
YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW
TikTok: @drjerryweichman
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d
Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman
Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com
This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast
IG: @reddrockmusic
www.reddrockmusic.com
The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments. If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/
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