What does it really take to raise mentally healthy kids in today’s world? In this insightful episode, Bobby and Meg welcome Dr. Jessica Peck, a trusted nurse practitioner, author, and mom of four, for a powerful conversation on parenting with purpose, empathy, and intention.
Together, they explore the real mental and emotional challenges kids face today, shaped by generational gaps and cultural pressures. Dr. Peck unpacks the difference between “little t” trauma and “big T” Trauma, and offers practical tools to help parents lead with empathy, resilience, and courage. You’ll also learn how your everyday choices can influence your family’s mental and physical health for generations — and why your own healing journey is essential to prevent your hurt from becoming your child’s.
You’ll leave this episode with renewed hope and practical strategies to strengthen your connection with your kids and raise them with confidence, compassion, and mental wellness at the core.
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About Dr. Jessica Peck:
Dr. Jessica Peck is a pediatric nurse practitioner, professor, and nationally recognized nursing leader with over 20 years of experience equipping families to raise holistically healthy kids. A passionate advocate for mental health and underserved children, she helps parents navigate tough moments with grace, hope, and courage. Dr. Peck is a clinical professor at Baylor University and former president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She’s also an award-winning author, speaker, and mom of four, dedicated to empowering parents to build strong, healthy homes. Find out more about Dr. Peck at https://www.drnursemama.com/resources
About Empowered Homes
Who we are? The primary purpose of Empowered Homes is to connect church and home by equipping families, leaders and ministries to grow in the areas of marriage, parenting, personal growth. discipleship strategy, family ministry, and leadership development. We value the family as the first institution designed by God for spiritual formation, relationships, and reflecting His image. We seek to ensure that every element of church life supports and equips that essential role.
What we do? Empowered Homes Ministry provides practical, gospel-based resources to connect church and home. The majority of our resources are offered online through our website empoweredhomes.org. We also partner with churches and ministries to provide conferences, equipping events & ministry coaching.
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