Liza Blas is a storyteller who is raising two unique kids, both struggling with severe mental illness and Lyme disease. While her life stories are rooted in challenging topics, Liza brings light out of darkness, providing empathy, validation, and inspiration to parents with similar struggles.
Trusting your gut is so important when you have to make important decisions regarding the lives of your kids. Being the decision-maker is easier when you are able to run on instinct. In this episode, Liza shares her personal story of how her gut…
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Could a conscious or unconscious state of denial or fear be draining your much-needed energy? Liza’s initial rejection of suggestions that her son needs medication led her to discover that she needed to actively participate in acceptance to find…
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As primary caregivers, we often feel alone in our struggles. When Liza feels frustrated, she finds new insight by considering other people’s perspectives. In episode eight, Liza introduces her first podcast guest: her husband, Steve. As Liza and…
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Most of us invest a great deal of time and energy preventing pain and discomfort for our children. Just like us, Liza spent years trying to engineer positive results for her children. And then she discovered natural consequences. The results? Children…
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Feeling judged sends most of us on a tailspin of shame, embarrassment, and defensiveness. After years of feeling judged, Liza created a checklist to help her move from the judgment hot seat to the empowerment seat. Would you like to free yourself of…
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Most of us relate endurance to our physical health: it’s just as important to our mental health. Liza’s mental endurance helped her to stay positive while guiding her daughter through struggles with hallucinations. How does mental endurance help…
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It seems to be the theme of 2020: embrace the uncertainty. And giving the unexpected a great big, grateful hug is exactly what Liza does in her 4th episode of the Very Happy Stories podcast. Along with a special VHS podcast announcement, the story of…
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Trigger Warning: This episode deals with content that might be sensitive to some listeners, including the topic of suicidal ideation. How does perfectionism affect our children? What happens when the need to be perfect and intrusive thoughts drive a…
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Trigger Warning: This episode deals with content that might be sensitive to some listeners, including the topic of suicidal ideation. Do you feel empowered to follow your instincts when advocating for your children? Do you give yourself permission to…
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Does your child’s mood determine your mood for the day? In this episode, Liza tells the story of how one particular day seemed destined to be a terrible day when her daughter’s OCD and eating disorder took a turn for the worse. Yet, while enjoying…
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