Episodes

  • Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Stop Shutting Down Their Feelings

    Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Stop Shutting Down Their Feelings
    Jan 30 2026
    Boys often get labeled “too much” or “difficult” when what they really need is emotional understanding.

    Host Lisa Urbanski talks with psychologist Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst (nearly 50 years of experience) about why boys may show a broader emotional range, how parents and culture unintentionally shut that down.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    ✅ Why “stop crying” teaches boys it’s not safe to feel

    ✅ How over-scheduling + screens reduce social-emotional growth

    ✅ What healthy emotional development in boys actually looks like

    ✅ How to support men’s emotions without fixing, defending, or shutting them down

    ✅ 5 practical parenting shifts to raise boys who can connect, communicate, and thrive

    Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst
    Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/

    Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst

    Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7

    Substack: https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst

    Seeking secure, virtual therapy in Maryland or Washington, D.C.? Learn more and request a telehealth session on her website!
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    42 mins
  • Is Traditional Masculinity Harming Your Son's Emotional Health?

    Is Traditional Masculinity Harming Your Son's Emotional Health?
    Nov 25 2025
    If you’re still telling boys to “man up,” you’re training them to shut down... and it’s costing them in school, friendships, and future relationships.

    Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with psychologist Gloria K. Vanderhorst to break the “tough guy” myth and show families how to raise emotionally strong, deeply connected boys.

    You’ll learn:
    ⚡ How to spot the difference between “typical boy” behavior and a real cry for help
    🧠 The early experiences at home and school that wire boys for emotional health (or shutdown)
    🗣️ Simple scripts to coach boys through big feelings without shame or shutdown
    👊 Better ways to handle conflict, school struggles, and screen time without blowups or withdrawal
    ❤️ Five concrete actions you can take this week to better support the boy you love











    Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst
    Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/

    Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvanderhorst

    Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7

    Substack: https://gloriavanderhorstphd.substack.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst

    Seeking secure, virtual therapy in Maryland or Washington, D.C.? Learn more and request a telehealth session on her website!
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    45 mins