Episodes

Oct. 13, 2020

7: Investing in Natural Consequences

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 conseque…
Oct. 6, 2020

6: Turning Judgment Day into Empowerment Day

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…
Sept. 29, 2020

5: Building Mental Endurance

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 …
Sept. 22, 2020

4: Embrace the Uncertainty

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 …
Sept. 1, 2020

1: Why Your Kids' Happiness Starts with YOUR Happiness

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 i…
Sept. 1, 2020

2: The Power of Permission

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 g…
Sept. 1, 2020

3: How To Have A Great Day When Your Kids Have A Terrible Day

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 wor…
Aug. 25, 2020

47: Very Happy Stories Preview

Parents and caregivers of children with complex conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, neurodiversity, and Lyme Disease can feel alone and overwhelmed. In this trailer, Liza Blas introduces the Very Happy Stories po…