The Summit Emotional Health Podcast Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2539283 en-us © 2026 The Summit Emotional Health Podcast no 4099fcd9-92fe-57a1-9a87-3fadcf1359bf Matt Bitsko episodic false Welcome to the Summit Emotional Health Podcast with Dr. Matt Bitsko, a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and CEO of Summit Emotional Health. In each episode, he sits down with experienced clinicians to explore the theories, concepts, and interventions that have made a meaningful impact in their lives and therapeutic work. We hope that each conversation offers thoughtful insights and practical tools to support your own journey toward well-being. 

Our website: https://www.summit-eh.com/


Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified provider with any questions regarding a medical or mental health condition. The views shared are those of the hosts and guests and do not reflect affiliated organizations. Listening does not create a doctor-patient or therapist-client relationship.

If you're in crisis, please seek help from a licensed professional or call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.).

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Matt Bitsko https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8q4ncsdy7xhec8d3ogyzbzofptn2?.jpg The Summit Emotional Health Podcast Summer Series with Teresa Vossen: Balancing Play, Rest, Growth, and Connection Summer Series with Teresa Vossen: Balancing Play, Rest, Growth, and Connection Dr. Matt Bitsko welcomes back Teresa Vossen for the second episode of our Summer Series! Throughout this series, we’ll explore how to make the most of summer vacations, camps, and activities while moving through the seasonal transition with our kiddos in a way that feels smooth and manageable. In addition to exploring play, rest, growth, and connection, Teresa offers valuable insights on parent regulation. She reminds us that when parents refill their own cup, they are better equipped to handle challenges, stay connected, and support their children’s self-regulation.

]]> Dr. Matt Bitsko welcomes back Teresa Vossen for the second episode of our Summer Series! Throughout this series, we’ll explore how to make the most of summer vacations, camps, and activities while moving through the seasonal transition with our kiddos in a way that feels smooth and manageable. In addition to exploring play, rest, growth, and connection, Teresa offers valuable insights on parent regulation. She reminds us that when parents refill their own cup, they are better equipped to handle challenges, stay connected, and support their children’s self-regulation.

]]> Buzzsprout-19294839 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1984 full false Summer Series with Ashley Morck: Balancing Play, Rest, Growth, and Connection Summer Series with Ashley Morck: Balancing Play, Rest, Growth, and Connection Dr. Matt Bitsko welcomes back Ashley Morck to kick off the first episode of our Summer Series! Throughout the series, we’ll explore how to make the most of summer vacations, camps, and activities while navigating the seasonal transition with our kiddos in a way that feels smooth and manageable. In this episode, Ashley shares tips and activities to create a meaningful summer for your family and encourages parents to embrace a rhythm that works for them — balancing play, rest, growth, and connection without the pressure of perfection. 

]]> Dr. Matt Bitsko welcomes back Ashley Morck to kick off the first episode of our Summer Series! Throughout the series, we’ll explore how to make the most of summer vacations, camps, and activities while navigating the seasonal transition with our kiddos in a way that feels smooth and manageable. In this episode, Ashley shares tips and activities to create a meaningful summer for your family and encourages parents to embrace a rhythm that works for them — balancing play, rest, growth, and connection without the pressure of perfection. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19249620 Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1537 full false Relationship Boundaries with Bruce Hammond Relationship Boundaries with Bruce Hammond In this week’s episode, Matt speaks with licensed clinical social worker Bruce Hammond to explore how boundaries shape our relationships. Bruce explains why boundaries matter, how developing them can bring greater balance both in your relationships and within yourself, and how they contribute to a deeper sense of emotional ease in everyday life. 

]]> In this week’s episode, Matt speaks with licensed clinical social worker Bruce Hammond to explore how boundaries shape our relationships. Bruce explains why boundaries matter, how developing them can bring greater balance both in your relationships and within yourself, and how they contribute to a deeper sense of emotional ease in everyday life. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19085701 Fri, 01 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400 1569 full false Executive Functioning with Ashley Morck Executive Functioning with Ashley Morck In this episode, Matt speaks with educational therapist and consultant Ashley Morck, who shares insights into the field of educational therapy and her focus on executive functioning supports for families and students. These skills can help children plan, stay organized, and follow through on tasks.

Ashley emphasizes a strengths-based approach, supporting each child in ways that build independence and confidence across a variety of environments. She also shares simple, practical tools that parents can use at home to better support their child’s social-emotional growth.

]]> In this episode, Matt speaks with educational therapist and consultant Ashley Morck, who shares insights into the field of educational therapy and her focus on executive functioning supports for families and students. These skills can help children plan, stay organized, and follow through on tasks.

Ashley emphasizes a strengths-based approach, supporting each child in ways that build independence and confidence across a variety of environments. She also shares simple, practical tools that parents can use at home to better support their child’s social-emotional growth.

]]> Matt Bitsko Buzzsprout-18895296 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1772 full false One-on-One Time Between Children and Caregivers with Sarah Harvey One-on-One Time Between Children and Caregivers with Sarah Harvey This episode, Matt sits down with licensed professional counselor Sarah Harvey to talk about the importance of one-on-one time with children and their caregivers. Sarah explains how giving kids focused, positive attention can strengthen relationships, build trust, and improve behavior. She also shares practical strategies and everyday examples parents can use to intentionally connect with their children and build healthier family dynamics.


Resources Mentioned: 

NPR Article

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/13/1128737199/the-5-minute-daily-playtime-ritual-that-can-get-your-kids-to-listen-better

Seattle Children's Hospital FAST Parenting Workbooks

For Children Ages 5-12:

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/globalassets/documents/healthcare-professionals/pal/fast/fast-b-caregiver-workbook.pdf

For Teens:

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/globalassets/documents/healthcare-professionals/pal/fast/fast-parenting-teens-workbook.pdf


]]> This episode, Matt sits down with licensed professional counselor Sarah Harvey to talk about the importance of one-on-one time with children and their caregivers. Sarah explains how giving kids focused, positive attention can strengthen relationships, build trust, and improve behavior. She also shares practical strategies and everyday examples parents can use to intentionally connect with their children and build healthier family dynamics.


Resources Mentioned: 

NPR Article

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/13/1128737199/the-5-minute-daily-playtime-ritual-that-can-get-your-kids-to-listen-better

Seattle Children's Hospital FAST Parenting Workbooks

For Children Ages 5-12:

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/globalassets/documents/healthcare-professionals/pal/fast/fast-b-caregiver-workbook.pdf

For Teens:

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/globalassets/documents/healthcare-professionals/pal/fast/fast-parenting-teens-workbook.pdf


]]> Buzzsprout-18840920 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1341 full false Positive Psychology with Michele Primavera Positive Psychology with Michele Primavera In this episode, Matt is joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Michele Primavera to dive into one of her favorite areas of study—positive psychology. She discusses how recognizing and applying your natural strengths can strengthen resilience and help create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Through practices like mindfulness, gratitude, and acts of service, Michele explains how small intentional habits can boost emotional well-being, encourage greater balance, and spark lasting positive change over time.


]]> In this episode, Matt is joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Michele Primavera to dive into one of her favorite areas of study—positive psychology. She discusses how recognizing and applying your natural strengths can strengthen resilience and help create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Through practices like mindfulness, gratitude, and acts of service, Michele explains how small intentional habits can boost emotional well-being, encourage greater balance, and spark lasting positive change over time.


]]> Buzzsprout-18694702 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 2082 full false Parent Co-Regulation with Bryn Moore Parent Co-Regulation with Bryn Moore In this episode, Matt talks with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Bryn Moore to explore parent co-regulation and its role in supporting emotional well-being for both parents and children. Bryn shares why it’s important for parents to be aware of their own emotional responses and how that awareness helps them support their children through emotional challenges. She also offers practical strategies for times when children have a hard time self-regulating. 

]]> In this episode, Matt talks with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Bryn Moore to explore parent co-regulation and its role in supporting emotional well-being for both parents and children. Bryn shares why it’s important for parents to be aware of their own emotional responses and how that awareness helps them support their children through emotional challenges. She also offers practical strategies for times when children have a hard time self-regulating. 

]]> Matt Bitsko Buzzsprout-18657571 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1924 full false Doorway to the Present Moment with Alex Peavey Doorway to the Present Moment with Alex Peavey In this episode, Matt sits down with mindfulness leader Alex Peavey, who brings a path shaped by teaching, coaching, and mentorship into this conversation to explore what applying mindfulness can look like in everyday life. Alex shares his personal journey with the practice and discusses the importance of self-awareness and how it helps us to tune into the physical and emotional responses that surface during stress or outside events. He also introduces one of his favorite approaches that creates space for awareness and choice before moving into the next moment.

To learn more about The Peavey Project, visit:
https://thepeaveyproject.org/

]]> In this episode, Matt sits down with mindfulness leader Alex Peavey, who brings a path shaped by teaching, coaching, and mentorship into this conversation to explore what applying mindfulness can look like in everyday life. Alex shares his personal journey with the practice and discusses the importance of self-awareness and how it helps us to tune into the physical and emotional responses that surface during stress or outside events. He also introduces one of his favorite approaches that creates space for awareness and choice before moving into the next moment.

To learn more about The Peavey Project, visit:
https://thepeaveyproject.org/

]]> Buzzsprout-18494044 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500 1939 full false Anthropology of Men with John Lynch Anthropology of Men with John Lynch Matt welcomes licensed clinical psychologist Dr. John Lynch to explore the anthropology of men. John discusses how male roles have evolved, two key relationship patterns identified by anthropologists, and practical ways that men can show up more authentically in their relationships.

]]> Matt welcomes licensed clinical psychologist Dr. John Lynch to explore the anthropology of men. John discusses how male roles have evolved, two key relationship patterns identified by anthropologists, and practical ways that men can show up more authentically in their relationships.

]]> Buzzsprout-18379507 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 1596 full false Reframing Your Thoughts Through Socratic Questioning with Gillian Regan Reframing Your Thoughts Through Socratic Questioning with Gillian Regan In this episode, Matt sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Gillian Regan, as she shares one of her favorite frameworks for reshaping your thoughts. Through Socratic questioning and an understanding of cognitive distortions, Gillian explains how this can help you to recognize thinking patterns and gain a clearer perspective.

]]> In this episode, Matt sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Gillian Regan, as she shares one of her favorite frameworks for reshaping your thoughts. Through Socratic questioning and an understanding of cognitive distortions, Gillian explains how this can help you to recognize thinking patterns and gain a clearer perspective.

]]> Matt Bitsko Buzzsprout-18303194 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500 1537 full false Understanding Anxiety with Nani Moskal Understanding Anxiety with Nani Moskal In this episode, Matt speaks with licensed clinical social worker Nani Moskal. Nani guides us through what the body experiences in response to anxiety and shares effective tips on grounding and returning to the present moment. 

]]> In this episode, Matt speaks with licensed clinical social worker Nani Moskal. Nani guides us through what the body experiences in response to anxiety and shares effective tips on grounding and returning to the present moment. 

]]> Matt Bitsko Buzzsprout-18185278 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0500 1543 full false Self Determination Theory with Teresa Vossen Self Determination Theory with Teresa Vossen Join Matt for a conversation with licensed clinical social worker Teresa Vossen as she shares one of her favorite frameworks, the Self Determination Theory. Teresa breaks down how autonomy, competence, and connection influence our motivation and well-being. 

]]> Join Matt for a conversation with licensed clinical social worker Teresa Vossen as she shares one of her favorite frameworks, the Self Determination Theory. Teresa breaks down how autonomy, competence, and connection influence our motivation and well-being. 

]]> Matt Bitsko Buzzsprout-18097401 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0500 1392 full false Why Adolescent Sleep Matters with Elizabeth Robinson Why Adolescent Sleep Matters with Elizabeth Robinson In this episode, Matt talks with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Robinson, as she explores why sleep is especially important for adolescents. Elizabeth explains how rest affects learning and development, and offers practical tips for helping you or your child build healthier sleep habits. 

]]> In this episode, Matt talks with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Robinson, as she explores why sleep is especially important for adolescents. Elizabeth explains how rest affects learning and development, and offers practical tips for helping you or your child build healthier sleep habits. 

]]> Matt Bitsko Buzzsprout-18050368 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:00:00 -0400 1907 full false Mindful Parenting with Jake McDonald Mindful Parenting with Jake McDonald Welcome to Summit Emotional Health's very first podcast episode! We're excited to kick things off with mindfulness coach Jake McDonald, as he shares what mindful parenting is and how to integrate it into your everyday life. 

]]> Welcome to Summit Emotional Health's very first podcast episode! We're excited to kick things off with mindfulness coach Jake McDonald, as he shares what mindful parenting is and how to integrate it into your everyday life. 

]]> Matt Bitsko Buzzsprout-17990429 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1841 full false