ALL IN Mountain Brook Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/all-in-mountain-brook-podcast ALL IN Mountain Brook strives to provide families with factual information in the areas of personal safety, mental health, and overall wellness. We invite you to learn more about potential issues affecting our community while also feeling equipped with practical tips/resources and knowing you are not alone. Please visit allinmountainbrook.org for more information and ways to donate. © 2026 ALL IN Mountain Brook 837340d4-b36c-5731-b121-bee555c24047 yes en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:05:44 -0500 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:06:27 -0500 https://www.allinmountainbrook.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/15Ajw9mf2JALjUN7T16BkngZ7OFPfGUI7pnJ582RlxY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNzZj/ZjUzYTBjMTdjZGQw/NzIzYzE2MGUzOGQ0/Mjg4NS5wbmc.jpg ALL IN Mountain Brook Podcast https://www.allinmountainbrook.org/ episodic ALL IN Mountain Brook ALL IN Mountain Brook strives to provide families with factual information in the areas of personal safety, mental health, and overall wellness. We invite you to learn more about potential issues affecting our community while also feeling equipped with practical tips/resources and knowing you are not alone. Please visit allinmountainbrook.org for more information and ways to donate. ALL IN Mountain Brook strives to provide families with factual information in the areas of personal safety, mental health, and overall wellness. family, mental health, technology, education, wellness, youth ALL IN Mountain Brook No No Parenting the Teenage Driver: Part 1 7 7 Parenting the Teenage Driver: Part 1 full 276c2df7-25fa-487c-b3cc-3d354b715711 https://share.transistor.fm/s/212a4566 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…. Parenting the Teenage Driver: Part 1. In this episode, Dr. Dale Wisely and Gabe Rodriguez share practical advice and important perspectives for parents navigating the journey toward teen driving. 


Dr. Dale Wisely, a licensed psychologist and one of the founders of ALL IN Mountain Brook, reminds teens and parents of the gravity and responsibility that come with driving, and why readiness and safety, rather than simply a birthday, should guide the decision to drive. 


Gabe Rodriguez, a certified drivers education instructor at Mountain Brook High School, encourages parents to stay calm throughout the learning process and offers practical tips for teaching, supporting, and communicating with their teen drivers. He also explains the Golden Ticket process and what parents should know along the way. 


The conversation is moderated by Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools. 


Additional Resources:

Teen Driving Contract: https://site.parentingteendrivers.com/our-contract/ 


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming and digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 


]]> Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…. Parenting the Teenage Driver: Part 1. In this episode, Dr. Dale Wisely and Gabe Rodriguez share practical advice and important perspectives for parents navigating the journey toward teen driving. 


Dr. Dale Wisely, a licensed psychologist and one of the founders of ALL IN Mountain Brook, reminds teens and parents of the gravity and responsibility that come with driving, and why readiness and safety, rather than simply a birthday, should guide the decision to drive. 


Gabe Rodriguez, a certified drivers education instructor at Mountain Brook High School, encourages parents to stay calm throughout the learning process and offers practical tips for teaching, supporting, and communicating with their teen drivers. He also explains the Golden Ticket process and what parents should know along the way. 


The conversation is moderated by Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools. 


Additional Resources:

Teen Driving Contract: https://site.parentingteendrivers.com/our-contract/ 


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming and digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 


]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:05:32 -0500 ALL IN Mountain Brook ALL IN Mountain Brook 1818 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…. Parenting the Teenage Driver: Part 1. In this episode, Dr. Dale Wisely and Gabe Rodriguez share practical advice and important perspectives for parents navigating the journey toward teen driving. 


Dr. Dale Wisely, a licensed psychologist and one of the founders of ALL IN Mountain Brook, reminds teens and parents of the gravity and responsibility that come with driving, and why readiness and safety, rather than simply a birthday, should guide the decision to drive. 


Gabe Rodriguez, a certified drivers education instructor at Mountain Brook High School, encourages parents to stay calm throughout the learning process and offers practical tips for teaching, supporting, and communicating with their teen drivers. He also explains the Golden Ticket process and what parents should know along the way. 


The conversation is moderated by Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools. 


Additional Resources:

Teen Driving Contract: https://site.parentingteendrivers.com/our-contract/ 


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming and digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 


]]> teenagers, teen driving, safety, family No When Wellness Goes Too Far: Disrupting Eating Disorders 6 6 When Wellness Goes Too Far: Disrupting Eating Disorders full 8d13b72a-d6df-4e64-8c85-60cb341a44c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88f23fbb Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…. When Wellness Goes Too Far: Disrupting Eating Disorders. In this episode, McCall Dempsey discusses why eating disorders know no bounds and can affect anyone. She shares important red flags for parents to watch for, explores when a focus on wellness may become unhealthy, and offers practical guidance and helpful resources for families. 


McCall Dempsey works with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and is the director and founder of Southern Smash. This episode is moderated by Amanda Hood, an ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools. 


Additional resources: 

National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com


Treatment Center and Practitioner Directory: https://www.findedhelp.com


Free Support Groups: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/


Resource Library: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/resource-library/


McCall Dempsey’s Email Address: mdempsey@allianceforeatingdisorders.com


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming and digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…. When Wellness Goes Too Far: Disrupting Eating Disorders. In this episode, McCall Dempsey discusses why eating disorders know no bounds and can affect anyone. She shares important red flags for parents to watch for, explores when a focus on wellness may become unhealthy, and offers practical guidance and helpful resources for families. 


McCall Dempsey works with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and is the director and founder of Southern Smash. This episode is moderated by Amanda Hood, an ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools. 


Additional resources: 

National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com


Treatment Center and Practitioner Directory: https://www.findedhelp.com


Free Support Groups: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/


Resource Library: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/resource-library/


McCall Dempsey’s Email Address: mdempsey@allianceforeatingdisorders.com


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming and digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:35:17 -0500 ALL IN Mountain Brook ALL IN Mountain Brook 1608 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…. When Wellness Goes Too Far: Disrupting Eating Disorders. In this episode, McCall Dempsey discusses why eating disorders know no bounds and can affect anyone. She shares important red flags for parents to watch for, explores when a focus on wellness may become unhealthy, and offers practical guidance and helpful resources for families. 


McCall Dempsey works with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and is the director and founder of Southern Smash. This episode is moderated by Amanda Hood, an ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools. 


Additional resources: 

National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com


Treatment Center and Practitioner Directory: https://www.findedhelp.com


Free Support Groups: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/


Resource Library: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/resource-library/


McCall Dempsey’s Email Address: mdempsey@allianceforeatingdisorders.com


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming and digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> family, youth, eating disorders, disordered eating, wellness No Establishing Routines that Support Success 5 5 Establishing Routines that Support Success full 0358c6e4-01aa-48f9-8058-d23c412ade35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3153cd97 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…Establishing Routines that Support Success. In this episode, Alexis Sapp, LPC-S, discusses the power of establishing routines. She shares why consistent daily routines are essential for children’s emotional well-being, behavior, and independence, while offering practical, actionable tips to help set both you and your child up for success.


Alexis Sapp is a Licensed Professional Supervising Counselor. She is the owner and operator of Alabama Child & Adolescent Counseling (ACA Counseling) in Hoover, AL. This episode is moderated by Stacy White, ALL IN board member.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…Establishing Routines that Support Success. In this episode, Alexis Sapp, LPC-S, discusses the power of establishing routines. She shares why consistent daily routines are essential for children’s emotional well-being, behavior, and independence, while offering practical, actionable tips to help set both you and your child up for success.


Alexis Sapp is a Licensed Professional Supervising Counselor. She is the owner and operator of Alabama Child & Adolescent Counseling (ACA Counseling) in Hoover, AL. This episode is moderated by Stacy White, ALL IN board member.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:48:32 -0500 ALL IN Mountain Brook ALL IN Mountain Brook 1282 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…Establishing Routines that Support Success. In this episode, Alexis Sapp, LPC-S, discusses the power of establishing routines. She shares why consistent daily routines are essential for children’s emotional well-being, behavior, and independence, while offering practical, actionable tips to help set both you and your child up for success.


Alexis Sapp is a Licensed Professional Supervising Counselor. She is the owner and operator of Alabama Child & Adolescent Counseling (ACA Counseling) in Hoover, AL. This episode is moderated by Stacy White, ALL IN board member.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> family, routines, children No Appreciating the Journey 4 4 Appreciating the Journey full 74e3fd54-eff8-4fc4-94a9-1fdd84a2f421 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83a71929 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…Appreciating the Journey. In this episode, Chris Biggins shares his powerful story of resilience, determination, and purpose through the lens of life, sports, and disability. This conversation explores the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that come from overcoming obstacles, redefining limitations, and pursuing goals with courage and perseverance. This episode reminds us that our greatest victories are often found not in the outcome, but in the journey itself. 


Chris Biggins serves as the Director of Player Development at the Country Club of Birmingham. This episode is moderated by Stacy White, ALL IN board member.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…Appreciating the Journey. In this episode, Chris Biggins shares his powerful story of resilience, determination, and purpose through the lens of life, sports, and disability. This conversation explores the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that come from overcoming obstacles, redefining limitations, and pursuing goals with courage and perseverance. This episode reminds us that our greatest victories are often found not in the outcome, but in the journey itself. 


Chris Biggins serves as the Director of Player Development at the Country Club of Birmingham. This episode is moderated by Stacy White, ALL IN board member.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:02:05 -0500 ALL IN Mountain Brook ALL IN Mountain Brook 887 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…Appreciating the Journey. In this episode, Chris Biggins shares his powerful story of resilience, determination, and purpose through the lens of life, sports, and disability. This conversation explores the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that come from overcoming obstacles, redefining limitations, and pursuing goals with courage and perseverance. This episode reminds us that our greatest victories are often found not in the outcome, but in the journey itself. 


Chris Biggins serves as the Director of Player Development at the Country Club of Birmingham. This episode is moderated by Stacy White, ALL IN board member.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> family, sports, kids, youth, resilience No The Power of Raising Mediocre, Well-Adjusted Kids 3 3 The Power of Raising Mediocre, Well-Adjusted Kids full 3881e0da-07c1-4cfc-a890-4b0d34fc9e6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdc8f213 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…The Power of Raising Mediocre, Well-Adjusted Kids. Parents today feel incredible pressure to raise superstars, but what if that’s not the goal? In this session from the 2026 ALL IN Parent Conference, Cameron Cole discusses shifting the focus away from perfection in academics and extracurriculars and toward raising healthy, well-adjusted kids.


Founder of Rooted Ministry, Cameron also serves as the Director of Adult and Nextgen Discipleship at St. Peter’s Anglican Church.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…The Power of Raising Mediocre, Well-Adjusted Kids. Parents today feel incredible pressure to raise superstars, but what if that’s not the goal? In this session from the 2026 ALL IN Parent Conference, Cameron Cole discusses shifting the focus away from perfection in academics and extracurriculars and toward raising healthy, well-adjusted kids.


Founder of Rooted Ministry, Cameron also serves as the Director of Adult and Nextgen Discipleship at St. Peter’s Anglican Church.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:15:39 -0600 ALL IN Mountain Brook ALL IN Mountain Brook 1883 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…The Power of Raising Mediocre, Well-Adjusted Kids. Parents today feel incredible pressure to raise superstars, but what if that’s not the goal? In this session from the 2026 ALL IN Parent Conference, Cameron Cole discusses shifting the focus away from perfection in academics and extracurriculars and toward raising healthy, well-adjusted kids.


Founder of Rooted Ministry, Cameron also serves as the Director of Adult and Nextgen Discipleship at St. Peter’s Anglican Church.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> family, kids, youth No One Step Fix 2 2 One Step Fix full 1db7b6a1-694b-44b1-b041-904fe904cda0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/423c541d Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…One Step Fix. In this episode, Dr. Dicky Barlow reveals a simple, powerful step to boost academic performance, expand vocabulary, build self-esteem and resilience, and reduce anxiety and depression.


Dr. Barlow serves as Superintendent of Mountain Brook Schools. This episode is moderated by Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…One Step Fix. In this episode, Dr. Dicky Barlow reveals a simple, powerful step to boost academic performance, expand vocabulary, build self-esteem and resilience, and reduce anxiety and depression.


Dr. Barlow serves as Superintendent of Mountain Brook Schools. This episode is moderated by Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:30:05 -0600 ALL IN Mountain Brook ALL IN Mountain Brook 1640 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast…One Step Fix. In this episode, Dr. Dicky Barlow reveals a simple, powerful step to boost academic performance, expand vocabulary, build self-esteem and resilience, and reduce anxiety and depression.


Dr. Barlow serves as Superintendent of Mountain Brook Schools. This episode is moderated by Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools.


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> family, dinner conversations, youth ,kids No Behind the Cloud: The Truth about Vapes 1 1 Behind the Cloud: The Truth about Vapes full 16dffe4e-5505-43c6-81c8-ad6105e7be35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22806db0 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast...Behind the Cloud: The Truth about Vapes. In this episode Dr. Brett Turner, shares vital insights on the impact of vaping, educates listeners on current trends in vaping, and provides valuable resources for students and families working to prioritize their family’s health. 


Dr. Brett Turner is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at UAB Heersink School of Medicine and Children’s of Alabama. The moderator of this podcast is Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools.


Additional resources:

American Lung Association: Fact Sheet, Parent Training, Conversation Guide

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/talk-about-vaping


Truth Initiative: Text DITCHVAPE to 88709

https://truthinitiative.org/


Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids:

https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast...Behind the Cloud: The Truth about Vapes. In this episode Dr. Brett Turner, shares vital insights on the impact of vaping, educates listeners on current trends in vaping, and provides valuable resources for students and families working to prioritize their family’s health. 


Dr. Brett Turner is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at UAB Heersink School of Medicine and Children’s of Alabama. The moderator of this podcast is Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools.


Additional resources:

American Lung Association: Fact Sheet, Parent Training, Conversation Guide

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/talk-about-vaping


Truth Initiative: Text DITCHVAPE to 88709

https://truthinitiative.org/


Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids:

https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:04:56 -0500 ALL IN Mountain Brook ALL IN Mountain Brook 916 Welcome to the ALL IN Mountain Brook podcast...Behind the Cloud: The Truth about Vapes. In this episode Dr. Brett Turner, shares vital insights on the impact of vaping, educates listeners on current trends in vaping, and provides valuable resources for students and families working to prioritize their family’s health. 


Dr. Brett Turner is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at UAB Heersink School of Medicine and Children’s of Alabama. The moderator of this podcast is Amanda Hood, ALL IN board member and Director of Student Services for Mountain Brook Schools.


Additional resources:

American Lung Association: Fact Sheet, Parent Training, Conversation Guide

https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/helping-teens-quit/talk-about-vaping


Truth Initiative: Text DITCHVAPE to 88709

https://truthinitiative.org/


Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids:

https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/


To support ALL IN Mountain Brook, please visit allinmountainbrook.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation.   


To see a full listing of ALL IN’s upcoming programming sessions as well as our digital resources, please visit allinmountainbrook.org. 

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