Warrior Mom Rising: How to Advocate for Your Teen’s Mental Health Without Losing Yourself

When your child is hurting, you’d do anything to fix it—but mental health isn’t a quick bandage. In this heartfelt conversation, nurse practitioner, coach, and Warrior Mom Rising author Jenn Robb joins Nicole to talk about her family’s multi-year journey through her daughter’s anxiety, depression, self-harm, and trauma—and the practical ways moms can advocate fiercely for their kids without losing themselves in the process.

You’ll hear honest stories, faith-grounded encouragement, and step-by-step strategies for boundaries, self-care that actually fits real life, and navigating therapists, psychiatrists, schools, and systems that often feel impossible.

In this episode, we cover:

• The reality of the teen mental health crisis—and why moms feel so alone

• What “advocacy” looks like in the real world (asking hard questions, changing providers, and trusting your gut)

• How to vet therapists and why EMDR and CBT can help after trauma

• Creating calm at home: simple self-care, sleep hygiene, and phone boundaries that move the needle

• The difference between carrying your child’s burden vs. being their support

• Faith, surrender, and finding peace when you’re not in control

• Protecting your energy: boundaries with well-meaning family and friends

• Hope on the other side: Chloe’s update and what thriving can look like

  
  

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Warrior Mom Rising by Jenn Robb — available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

• Website: warriormomcoach.net

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