Jennifer Ginty: The Moody Monster and the Journey to Emotional Healing

About Jennifer Ginty: Jennifer Ginty is a single mother, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate living with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder stemming from childhood trauma. She is the founder of My Moody Monster, a therapeutic tool helping children express emotions safely and fostering family communication. Through her podcast, When Not Yet Becomes Right Now, and her YouTube series, Jennifer shares her healing journey and practical coping strategies to inspire and support others. Her work emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and prioritizing emotional well-being.

In this episode, Brian and Jennifer Ginty discuss: 

• The lifelong impacts of unresolved childhood trauma
• Tools and strategies for emotional regulation and healing
• The challenges of balancing personal well-being with caregiving responsibilities
• Support systems and innovative solutions for mental health and emotional struggles 

Key Takeaways:

• Childhood trauma often continues to affect individuals long after they leave the abusive environment, with children frequently facing disbelief and inadequate emotional support, leaving them stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain.
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) offers effective techniques for managing PTSD and emotional regulation, focusing on skills like mindfulness and "checking the facts" to help individuals process emotions more constructively.
• Jennifer shared how her creation, the Moody Monster, has become a powerful tool for children and adults to safely express and manage their emotions, particularly benefiting non-verbal children and those with autism.
• Caregivers must prioritize their own emotional health and self-care to avoid burnout and provide better support to those who depend on them, especially when balancing overwhelming responsibilities and stress. 

 "When you practice being able to live with your emotions in that moment, you start to develop coping skills that can help you work through that moment." — Jennifer Ginty

 

Connect with Jennifer Ginty: 

Website: https://mymoodymonster.com/

Show: When "Not Yet" Becomes "Right Now": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-not-yet-becomes-right-now/id1767481477

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