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Growing Forward with the SALTy Psychs

Growing Forward with the SALTy Psychs

By: Sheeba Abraham and Laura Tracey
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We're the SALTy Psychs—Sheeba Abraham and Laura Tracey—and yes, SALTy is both our initials but also what we stand for: Support, Advocacy, Learning, and Teamwork. As school psychologists with over 2 decades of experience, we've worked with countless kids, families, and educators navigating everything from learning differences to mental health challenges to the everyday chaos of growing up. But we're also a little salty—and we own it. We keep it real, we don't sugarcoat the hard parts, and we're not afraid to challenge the status quo when kids need something different. Whether we're doing evaluations, running groups, consulting with parents, or hosting our podcast 'Growing Forward with the SALTy Psychs,' our approach is the same: honest, relatable, thoughtful, and always centered on what's best for kids. No jargon, no pretending we have all the answers—just real talk from two professionals who genuinely care and aren't afraid to add a little spice to the conversation.


2025 Sheeba Abraham and Laura Tracey Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Let's Talk About Food Allergies

    Let's Talk About Food Allergies
    Jun 22 2026

    The podcast episode begins with an introduction to 'Growing Forward with the Salty Psychs' and the hosts' mission. They welcome Lauren Wukovitz, a special guest, and share their growing forward moments. The conversation then delves into the topic of food allergies in kids and adults, exploring the challenges and experiences of managing food allergies in daily life. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating food allergies, advocating for food allergy safety, and addressing the complexities of school environments. It emphasizes the importance of allergy action plans and the significance of building community and inclusion for children with food allergies.

    Takeaways

    • Growing forward moments reflect personal growth and resilience.
    • Food allergies impact daily life and require vigilance and support. Navigating food allergies requires vigilance and proactive measures.
    • Advocating for food allergy safety involves educating and empowering children to be their own advocates.
    • Schools play a crucial role in creating a safe and inclusive environment for children with food allergies.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Growing Forward with the Salty Psychs
    • 17:24 Food Allergies in Kids and Adults
    • 40:52 Navigating Food Allergies
    • 50:57 Advocating for Food Allergy Safety
    • 01:10:06 The Importance of Allergy Action Plans
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    57 mins
  • Raising Dependent

    Raising Dependent
    Jun 1 2026

    The podcast 'Growing Forward with the Salty Psyches' discusses the importance of teaching kids ownership, responsibility, and independence. It emphasizes the value of independent thinking and decision-making, encouraging parents to empower their children to make choices and solve problems on their own.

    Takeaways

    • Teaching kids ownership and responsibility
    • Empowering children to make choices and solve problems independently

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Growing Forward with the Salty Psyches
    • 19:18 Empowering Children to Make Choices
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    36 mins
  • The Many Faces of Anxiety

    The Many Faces of Anxiety
    May 11 2026

    The podcast episode begins with an introduction to the concept of 'Growing Forward' and the philosophy of embracing imperfection and growth. The hosts then delve into a discussion about anxiety, exploring the characteristics of normal anxiety and differentiating it from problematic anxiety. The conversation further explores various types of anxiety disorders, providing insights into their symptoms and manifestations. The conversation delves into the understanding and addressing of anxiety, highlighting the impact of fear and anxiety on individuals. It also explores the role of parents in modeling behavior and providing support to children dealing with anxiety. Strategies for managing anxiety and the influence of environmental factors are discussed, emphasizing the importance of parental modeling and addressing anxiety in children.

    Takeaways

    • Growing Forward is about constantly moving forward in life, embracing imperfection, and growing with families and children.
    • Anxiety is a natural response to imminent threats and is characterized by physiological and psychological symptoms. Understanding and addressing anxiety
    • Parental modeling of behavior

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Differentiating Normal and Problematic Anxiety
    • 30:52 Understanding Anxiety and Fear
    • 37:24 Social Anxiety and Parental Response
    • 44:26 Strategies for Managing Anxiety
    • 53:01 Modeling Behavior and Environmental Factors
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    41 mins
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