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You Only Know What You Know is a parenting and mental health podcast for caregivers navigating the messy, meaningful realities of raising kids and teens. Hosted by Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale, the show blends clinical expertise with lived experience to explore topics like child and teen anxiety, OCD, digital overwhelm, and family stress—without panic, perfectionism, or shame. Produced by Compass Health Center.
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When a child or teen is struggling with their mental health, school is wrapped up in nearly every decision. In this episode of You Only Know What You Know, hosts Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale are joined by Sarah Pritz Shields, M.ED., Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Compass Health Center, and Dr. Toni Boos, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Child Programs at Compass Health Center – Northbrook. Together, they talk about how families, schools, and mental health providers can work as a team before, during, and after treatment. Sarah and Toni offer expert advice on when to loop in your child’s school and how much to share, what 504 plans and IEPs mean, how schoolwork works in a PHP or IOP, and what a school re-entry meeting looks like. They also discuss how to handle tricky social questions when a child returns, and what to say to parents who worry about taking their child out of school for treatment. Download the Parent Resource Guide Here
Kids and teens are figuring out who they are while juggling friendships, school, social media, and family expectations. In this episode, hosts Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale are joined by John Casey, LCSW, Senior Primary Adolescent Therapist at Compass Health Center – Chicago, to talk about how identity and self-concept develop from childhood through adolescence, and how parents can support that process without having all the answers. They cover the difference between identity and self-concept, how labels help or hurt a child’s confidence, social media’s role in connection and comparison, and how to stay supportive when a child’s identity doesn’t match what a parent expected. John also shares what to do when caregivers don’t agree, and what he wishes more parents understood about a process that’s rarely linear. Download the Parent Resource Here
Suicide can be one of the hardest topics for families to talk about, but avoiding it doesn't make anyone safer. That's the idea behind the newest episode of You Only Know What You Know, where hosts Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale continue their two-part conversation on suicide, prevention, and loss. In Part One, Britt opened up about losing her sister to suicide and the grief that followed. This episode widens the lens: they're joined by Tina Maltese Gio, LCSW, Senior Director of Child and Adolescent Programs at Compass Health Center, Northbrook, for a broader conversation on what suicide prevention looks like for children, teens, and families. In this episode, they cover: How to recognize when a child or teen may be struggling How to have a direct, caring conversation about suicide How families can support one another through crisis and recovery How to support a loved one grieving a suicide loss If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If there is an immediate danger or medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Parent Resource Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04xgXqC0
Suicide loss brings a grief that is rarely spoken about openly. It changes families, relationships, and the way we interact with the world. This June marked ten years since host Britt Teasdale's eldest sister, Kat, died by suicide. In this episode, Britt shares a personal reflection on that loss, and sits down with co-host Beth Hope, LCSW, to talk about grief, memory, and what it means to hold space for someone's whole life, not just the way it ended. In this episode, they discuss:What it's like to carry grief from suicide loss, and how that grief can shift over timeWhat helped and what didn't help Britt cope after her sister's deathHow families can talk with children about suicide lossWays to honor and remember someone whose life was so much more than how they diedThis episode includes conversations about suicide, suicidal thoughts, and suicide loss. Please take care of yourself as you listen, and feel free to pause or step away if you need to. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
For many parents, one of the most difficult questions in their child's mental health journey is whether medication should be part of the treatment plan. It's a decision that often brings up important questions: Is medication truly necessary? Will my child need it for a long time? Will it change who they are? In this episode of You Only Know What You Know, hosts Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale are joined by Dr. Alex Timchak, Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist, and Regional Medical Director, to discuss how medication decisions are made, when psychiatric care may be appropriate, and how medication can work alongside therapy and other mental health supports. They also explore common concerns about side effects, dependency, and long-term use, while explaining how progress is monitored throughout treatment. If you've been wondering how medication fits into your child's treatment, this episode offers an honest look at how psychiatrists approach these decisions and what families can expect along the way. Download the Parent Guide Here
Change is a constant part of childhood and adolescence. Some transitions are expected, like starting school or moving up a grade, while others arrive suddenly or carry real emotional weight, like a family move, a divorce, or the loss of a loved one. In this episode, Beth, Britt, and their guest Ann Bystedt, LCSW, explore how these transitions affect children and teens emotionally, behaviorally, and developmentally, including why even "positive" changes can create stress and how kids express adjustment differently across ages.Download the Resource Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04nMHr40
Parenting has never been easy, but today’s parents are carrying more than ever before—and the weight is palpable. In this episode of You Only Know What You Know, hosts Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale sit down with Principal Family Therapist Heather Katz, LCSW, to discuss the difference between feeling overwhelmed and experiencing true parental burnout. From the invisible mental load of managing a household to the pressure of work, finances, and social expectations, they unpack why so many parents are running on empty—and why it’s not a personal failure. Beth, Britt, and Heather break down how parental burnout differs from anxiety or depression, including the early emotional, physical, and relational signs to watch for. They also tackle unequal household responsibilities, boundary-setting in a culture that demands more from parents than ever, and how patterns like accommodation can keep family stress cycles going—along with practical strategies to help parents protect their energy and make changes that actually stick. Meet the Guest: Heather Katz, LCSW Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. She supports individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. Heather has developed deep expertise in trauma, PTSD, and relationship-based harm — including teen dating violence and intimate partner abuse. Her work has also included facilitating support groups for both survivors and perpetrators of abuse, working with military service members and their families, and leading trainings on domestic violence and family maltreatment.
To many people, the word "accommodation" can sound clinical, but it actually describes something deeply human—like a parent watching their child suffer and doing whatever it takes to make that pain stop. Rearranging the house, answering the same question for the fourteenth time, waiting at the door until the lock has been checked one more time:. That overarching instinct is love. But that sort of accommodation can sometimes make OCD symptoms stronger — and that's not cause for guilt. It's something crucial to your child’s health: it’s information. In this episode, Beth and Britt sit down with Katie Torres, LCSW, to explore what OCD looks like inside a family system — from the child experiencing it to the siblings who witness it and the parents trying to navigate it all. Katie brings sixteen years of clinical expertise and the grounded perspective of a mom of three to this essential conversation.
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You Only Know What You Know is a parenting and mental health podcast for caregivers navigating the messy, meaningful realities of raising kids and teens. Hosted by Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale, the show blends clinical expertise with lived experience to explore topics like child and teen anxiety, OCD, digital overwhelm, and family stress—without panic, perfectionism, or shame. Produced by Compass Health Center.
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