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Podcast: The Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast
Episode: E152: Validating Kids Emotions with Dr. Ariam Diaz Mathusek, Pediatrician & Obesity Medicine
Description: Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by pediatrician and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Ariam Diaz Mathusek, founder of Brightside Care in Mebane, North Carolina. In this episode, we talk about how to validate your child’s emotions without condoning bad behavior. Dr. Mathusek explains what emotional validation really means, why it matters so much for teens, and how to balance empathy with clear boundaries and consequences. We also share practical scripts parents can use in real-life situations—like breakups, curfew battles, and “you don’t understand me” moments. Tune in to...