Healing Hearts: Parenting with Purpose-Support for Resilient Families, Support for Parents, Childhood Trauma Advocacy
Healing Hearts is a podcast aimed to help others parent with purpose. We offer support for resilient families as a beacon of hope and understanding for parents of vulnerable youth. Our commitment is to serve as an empathetic yet empowering guide for parents through the complex journey of raising children who face emotional, developmental, or behavioral divergence. We create dialogues that inspire, providing practical solutions and unwavering support for parents seeking strength and compassion in the areas of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), childhood trauma, and the spectrum of developmental, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Our conversations are designed to arm parents with the encouragement they need to persevere. We offer essential and actionable mental health strategies and supporting resources for your journey. In alignment with the core values of Speak Up for Kids in Palm Beach County, our podcast is more than a platform for discussion—it's a movement where every voice is heard, and each challenge is met with understanding and support, advocating for the well-being and thriving of every child and youth. This podcast is a result of a student project done through STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids. Our student leaders are ambassadors for change and make a rippling impact in breaking the cycles of abuse, violence, and crime one child at a time. CONNECT: 👉BE OUR GUEST: If you are interested in being a guest on this show, please email us at parents@speakupforkidspbc.org 👉SAW IT ON THE SHOW: To find the resources and links to something you heard on the show go here to our Parents Speak Up for Kids (https://speakupforkidspbc.org/parents-speak-up-for-kids). 👉STUDENTS: Check out our STUDENTS website at: https//www.studentsspeakupforkidspbc.org). We always love to have student volunteers (even to help with the podcast) to help with projects going on behind the scenes. Many of our students work remotely -- all are welcome. We have creative ways to get community service hours. 👉Our organization as a whole exists to help children and youth in various challenging situations. Check out the amazing work at Speak Up for Kids PBC at https://www.SpeakUpForKidsPBC.org. Show your love and support. 👉SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: Speak Up for Kids https://www.facebook.com/SpeakUpForKidsofPBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupforkidspbc/ X: https://twitter.com/SpeakUp4KidsPBC YouTube: @speakupforkidspbc2586 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXEW0Jq_M6GHwWlNo9aZDzw/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-up-for-kids-of-palm-beach-county-inc-
Episodes
“My family and my career are both growing, and I’m having trouble balancing the two.” “Am I messing up my kid’s life by working too much?” “How can I regain time with my family, despite the amount of time I need to spend working?” — Work-life balance. A true struggle, especially when you’ve recently become a parent, and you need to reassess your priorities. You’re not alone in your struggles; in fact, today Sophia Mil...
“How do I build trust with a child who’s learned not to trust adults?” “What is my child’s behavior trying to communicate?” “Am I seeing my child’s pain and fear, or just their actions?” — Parenting is hard, parenting foster youth is even harder. Sometimes it feels like they just won’t trust you, that they block you out and don’t listen to what you say. Sometimes they’re even creating roadblocks for themselves. So, as...
“I feel torn between my job and my family every day.” “Guilt eats at me when I miss school events or family time.” “Even when I’m home, I’m not truly present.” — Sometimes, it feels like a work-life balance as a parent who’s working a full-time job is out of reach. It feels as if you’re trying to provide for your children, to give them a great life, and in turn you have to sacrifice family time. If that’s you, don’t w...
“How can I help my children with their trauma, anxiety, and emotional struggles?” “Why do my children struggle so much with self-love, and how can I help them through it?” “How can I help regulate my child’s anxiety?” — Emotions are perhaps some of the most powerful things in the world. To thrive emotionally, you must learn how to control your emotions and use them to help you get through anything life throws at you. ...
“How can I help my children with their trauma, anxiety, and emotional struggles?” “Why do my children struggle so much with self-love, and how can I help them through it?” “How can I help regulate my child’s anxiety?” — Emotions are perhaps some of the most powerful things in the world. To thrive emotionally, you must learn how to control your emotions and use them to help you get through anything life throws at you. ...
“How can I tell if a child needs legal help?” “Who speaks up for children who can’t speak for themselves?” “What happens when the system fails a child?” – Sadly, the foster care and legal systems are imperfect. Both have countless faults and could be improved a million times over, and yet the kids who are unwillingly thrown around and abused in all of it often cannot speak up for themselves. Thankfully, today Rylie He...
“How can I tell if a child needs legal help?” “Who speaks up for children who can’t speak for themselves?” “What happens when the system fails a child?” – Sadly, the foster care and legal systems are imperfect. Both have countless faults and could be improved a million times over, and yet the kids who are unwillingly thrown around and abused in all of it often cannot speak up for themselves. Thankfully, today Rylie He...
“Is my teen using drugs?” “How can I talk to my teen about drugs and alcohol without facing a wall?” “Is there a secret to protecting my teen from peer pressure?” — Do you feel helpless watching your teens make choices that could have lasting consequences? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. In our Heart to Heart today, Tonya tells us how we can address risky behaviors such as substance abuse and sexual activity in our tee...
“Can music help my children heal from trauma?” “Are there any good alternatives to talk therapy?” “We’ve tried so much, but nothing seems to stick. What’s next?” — When a child’s behavior and tendencies of crossing the line keep escalating, what are you supposed to do? Many parents must decide the next step to take to reconnect and end their child’s bad behavior, which can oftentimes feel overwhelming. The wrong choic...
“Can music help my children heal from trauma?” “Are there any good alternatives to talk therapy?” “We’ve tried so much, but nothing seems to stick. What’s next?” — When a child’s behavior and tendencies of crossing the line keep escalating, what are you supposed to do? Many parents must decide the next step to take to reconnect and end their child’s bad behavior, which can oftentimes feel overwhelming. The wrong choic...
“How do I protect my child from online hate and cyberbullying?” “My child seems different lately—how do I know if they’re being bullied?” “Our family feels helpless—how do we support each other through this?” - In this modern age, bullying isn’t just in school anymore. We often bring it home with us on our phones; through social media and the internet. Today, Tonya tells the story of Ava, a talented young artist, whos...
“How can I tell if my teenager is depressed?” “Is my teen just moody, or is it something worse?” “I feel helpless, what do I do?” “How can I find help?” – In modern society, mental health is unfortunately a pressing issue. Suicide is the leading cause of death in teenagers, but it can all be prevented.
Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Elliot Kallen, President and Co-Founder of A Brighter Day, who tells his stor...
“How can I tell if my teenager is depressed?” “Is my teen just moody, or is it something worse?” “I feel helpless, what do I do?” “How can I find help?” – In modern society, mental health is unfortunately a pressing issue. Suicide is the leading cause of death in teenagers, but it can all be prevented.
Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Elliot Kallen, President and Co-Founder of A Brighter Day, who tells his stor...
“Am I a horrible parent?” “Why does my child have constant meltdowns?” “How can I rebuild my relationship with my child?” – Everyday, parents worldwide ask themselves these questions as they struggle to navigate their childrens’ behavioral challenges. Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Lisa Chan, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and parent coach. Ms. Chan shares invaluable expertise on sailing the rough seas of high...
“Am I giving enough attention to all my children?” “Where do I start when advocating for my child’s education, therapy, and resources?” “How can I support other children who may feel overlooked or burdened?” – Every parent fears that they are not parenting their children the right way, it’s not just you. Today, Sophia Mills sits down with Christian E. Sanon II, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and co-founder of Look...
“Why are my children so defiant?” “What can I do to stop the constant arguments, tantrums, and fights?” “What am I doing wrong?” – We all have our struggles, the days when we feel down and maybe get a little snappy, but for some people, some parents, the struggle is constant. Children with behavioral challenges present new obstacles for parenting, but there is hope. In today’s Heart to Heart, Tonya tells the story of ...
Join us as Sophia Mills speaks with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, to explore the complications of Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). Learn how to see the difference between PFD and typical picky eating, discover valuable resources for your family, and gain insights into how you can help advocate for better care. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this episode offers hope and...
In this episode, Courtney Marx, Program Director of Mental Health First Aid at Alpert Jewish Family Services, tells Sophia Mills and all you valuable parents how MHFA advocates for compassionate responses to mental health challenges. Courtney explains the 5-step action plan, breaking down disgrace, and how these tools make a very large difference in moments of crisis. Join us to learn how you can support yourself and ...
In this heartwarming episode with Sofia Scher, Sasha Saidman—children’s book author, mental health advocate, and mom—shares her journey with raising children through dyslexia, therapy, and the extremely tough demands of parenting. Learn about how Sasha’s experiences have shaped her unique perspective on mental health, self-compassion, and the power of motherly intuition. Tune in for insights, resources, and a dose of ...
In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste helps to clarify the terms that you might hear thrown around: vulnerable and at-risk children. We believe this is important in order to better understand how we can help support our youth.
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