BACK-TO-SCHOOL SOCIAL SKILLS SERIES

EP71 (Ask Dr. E): Behavioral challenges, family SM patterns, school separation anxiety, whispering strategies & more

2026-08-18T13:43:02-04:00April 10th, 2026|

Episode 71 features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum answer real questions from our Unspoken Words listeners about selective mutism across different ages and settings. 

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EP70: Detecting Selective Mutism Early w/ Cara Tyrell

2026-08-18T13:43:58-04:00April 10th, 2026|

Episode 70 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed., early childhood educator, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting, exploring how young children experience and process anxiety — and why parents' instinct to "fix" often backfires.

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EP69: Raising Neurodivergent Kids w/ Deborah Reber

2026-08-18T13:46:08-04:00April 10th, 2026|

Episode 69 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Debbie Reber, a parenting activist, bestselling author, and founder of Tilt Parenting, on raising neurodivergent children and the critical connection between neurodivergence and selective mutism.

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EP67: Adulting with Autism w/ April Ratchford

2026-08-18T13:47:02-04:00April 10th, 2026|

EP67 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and April Ratchford, a licensed occupational therapist and creator of the popular Adulting with Autism podcast, on the intersection of autism spectrum disorder and selective mutism, specifically in adulthood.

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EP66: How Shining Star, Leo, Overcame Selective Mutism

2026-08-18T13:47:56-04:00December 2nd, 2025|

EP66 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. In this episode, we meet former SMart Center patient Leo.

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EP65: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Selective Mutism w/ Dr. Jami Furr

2026-08-18T13:48:59-04:00November 21st, 2025|

EP65 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Jamie Furr, on the critical role parents play in their child's Selective Mutism treatment.

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EP64 (Ask Dr. E): Shyness vs SM, Key Indicators, Diagnosis & more

2026-08-18T13:50:05-04:00November 6th, 2025|

EP64 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners. In this episode, we answer five essential questions about Selective Mutism

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EP63: Halloween Tips & Tricks w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2026-08-18T13:50:57-04:00October 22nd, 2025|

EP63 features a discussion between Dr E and Dr. Jenna Blum, a lead Clinical Psychologist at the SMart Center and the Director of the SMart Center’s growing general mental health department, Counseling & Assessments. In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss the upcoming Halloween holiday.

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EP62: Empowering Independence in Selectively Mute Teens w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2026-08-18T13:51:55-04:00October 8th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss how to encourage decision making, the importance of fostering self-help skills, developing your child’s problem-solving skills and more.

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EP61: How Shining Star, Josiah, Became “Full Volume Everywhere”

2026-08-18T13:53:05-04:00September 26th, 2025|

In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. D’Angelo discuss Josiah’s unique but relatable experience with Selective Mutism, breakthrough strategies and surprise moments, going from isolated to “full volume everyone”, and much, much more.

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