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EP77: How to Read the Subtle Messages From Your Child

2026-06-03T13:33:16-04:00June 3rd, 2026|

Episode 77 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, introducing one of the most transformative frameworks in selective mutism treatment: Look, Listen, Learn.

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EP76: When Silence Feels Big — Understanding Difficult Behaviors in Children with SM

2026-05-20T12:41:42-04:00May 20th, 2026|

Episode 76 features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum tackling one of the most misunderstood realities of Selective Mutism — the meltdowns, shutdowns, avoidance, and controlling moments that leave families exhausted.

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EP75: Why Your Child Talks at Home But Goes Silent Around Peers w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2026-05-13T09:13:36-04:00May 13th, 2026|

Episode 75 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center’s Counseling and Assessments department, covering peer engagement, school transitions, and a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: grief.

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EP74: Is It Selective Mutism, Autism, or Both? w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2026-04-13T14:25:57-04:00April 13th, 2026|

Episode 74 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum, Director and lead clinical psychologist at the SMart Center’s Counseling & Assessments department, tackling one of the most frequently asked questions in the selective mutism community: Is it Selective Mutism, autism, or both?

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EP70: Detecting Selective Mutism Early w/ Cara Tyrell

2026-04-30T10:30:55-04:00April 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

2026-04-10T10:38:15-04:00April 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

2026-04-10T10:27:36-04:00April 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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EP65: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Selective Mutism w/ Dr. Jami Furr

2025-11-21T09:20:34-05:00November 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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EP63: Halloween Tips & Tricks w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

2025-10-23T10:22:40-04:00October 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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EP60: Helping Kids with Selective Mutism Bounce Back from Setbacks w/ Dr. Natalie Weder

2025-09-10T10:32:31-04:00September 10th, 2025|

EP60 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and psychiatrist, Dr. Natalie Weder, on how to help young children bounce back from social and emotional setbacks. In the episode, Dr. Elisa-Shipon-Blum and Dr. Natalie Weder discuss resilience, reframing, recognizing micro-moments of success and more.

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