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Healing Hearts: Parenting with Purpose-Support for Resilient Families, Support for Parents, Childhood Trauma Advocacy

Parents Speak Up for Kids

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

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15:46

Understand Teen Depression Part 1 – How To Support...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text “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 story of transforming his own grief into an invigorating missi...

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14:46

Understand Teen Depression Part 2 – How To Support...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text “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 story of transforming his own grief into an invigorating missi...

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28:57

High Conflict At-Home Dynamic? Navigating Behavioral...

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2025/03/04

Send us a text “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-conflict family dynamics and how we can address difficult be...

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16:01

Having Difficulties Parenting Special Needs Children?...

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2025/02/18

Send us a text “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 Up Therapy, LLC. He shares his deep, inspiring story of grow...

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9:17

Heart to Heart: Parenting Strategies for Children...

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2025/02/04

Send us a text “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 Lisa, Tom, and their children Jacob and Emily. As parents try...

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31:25

Beyond Picky Eating: Understanding Pediatric Feeding...

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2025/01/21

Send us a textJoin 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 support for navigating feeding challenges.💬Get In Touch:Send Us A

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24:15

Is Crisis Management Not Your Forte? Mental Health...

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2025/01/07

Send us a textIn 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 your family through the power of MHFA and Speak Up For

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34:02

Finding Strength in Struggle: A Journey Through...

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2024/11/26

Send us a textIn this episode, Sofia Scher speaks with Sasha Saidman, a children’s book author, mom, and mental health advocate. Sasha’s journey through dyslexia, therapy, and substance abuse counseling has shaped her passion for helping others. Saidman did DBT and CBT therapy as well as went to school for substance-abuse counseling and did internships with at rescue. Listen in to learn more in this multifaceted conversation!GUEST INFORMATION LINKS:Facebook: Sasha Saidman BooksInstagram: Sash...

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5:54

Heart to Heart: Defining Vulnerable and At-Risk

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2024/11/12

Send us a textIn 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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35:05

Empowering Parents Through Educational Advocacy:...

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2024/10/29

Send us a textIn this episode, Sofia Scher speaks to Pamela Brooks, a career social worker of 25 years with a strong background in child welfare, mental health, dual-diagnosed. Pamela is also a certified Educational Surrogate in Palm Beach County and a Masters of Social Work student at Florida Atlantic University. They discuss the practical strategies for addressing educational needs and provide insight on guiding youth who are curious about their biological families and building brighte...

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33:21

Modeling Authenticity: Living True in a World of...

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2024/10/15

Send us a textIn this episode, Sophia Mills talks with Carli Dansky, a passionate speaker, writer, and coach. She started her company, btrue&well, because she believes that being true to ourselves plays a crucial role in how we feel every day! Based on her experiences, Carli understands that making authentic choices is key to living a life of fulfillment, joy, and purpose. The truth is, when we aren’t true to ourselves life can become very stressful, and Carli knows this firsthand. ...

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6:24

Heart to Heart: Understand Your Child's Anger

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2024/10/01

Send us a textIn this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story about her friend Ericka and how she reacted when her 10-year old son Jamie came in the house and slammed the door. Join in to learn about the power of leading by example and how to guide your children through the rough seas of emotion in order to find calmer waters together.

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36:03

From Struggle to Strength: Parenting At-Risk Kids...

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2024/09/17

Send us a textIn this episode, Sofia Scher talks with Tiffany White, an author, speaker, writing coach, podcast host, and mother to a teenager. Her purpose in life is to awaken and uncover the purpose within others so that they can walk boldly in it and thrive in life - "When we become better, our families become better."Tiffany began mentoring youth in the inner-city or high risk areas when she was a teenager. Her life wasn't perfect and it started off with turbulence when she was kidnapped ...

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9:03

Heart to Heart: Have You Hugged Your Child Today?

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2024/09/03

Send us a textIn this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story of a family who is learning the importance of hugging. Join in to understand the impact of daily hugging on your child's emotional well-being.

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26:30

Creating Connections: How Pets and Therapy Help...

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2024/08/20

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Sophia Mills talks with Karlonty Wallace, the Owner of Pawsative Partnerships LLC. They help women who have experienced trauma, heal by using dogs and fur babies, as healing tools to walk into destiny and purpose. Wallace's work extends to children, and she brings a wealth of experience from working in various care settings, further honing her ability to understand children's unique personalities and needs. GUEST INFORMATION/LINKS:https://www.pawsp...

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43:21

Family Life by Design: Empowering Parents and...

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2024/07/30

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Rylie Heck speaks with Andrea Mancuso about parental well-being and how that can connect to their children's mental health. Andrea was a School Psychologist for the New York City Public Schools for over 14 years. She served the NYC school system and supported thousands of children and their families during that time. Much of Andrea's work emphasizes awareness and acceptance, proactive self-care and effective communication between parent and child. Throu...

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25:02

Guiding Kids to Greatness: Building Resilience and...

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2024/07/09

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Sophia Mills talks to Brandin Bryant, NFL player and children’s book author. Born in Nebraska, Brandin is not only an accomplished NFL professional with an impressive 8-year career on the field but also a passionate advocate for mental performance. Brandin has recently added "author" to his resume with his debut book, where he shares his wisdom on the transformative power of a growth mindset and the crucial role of education in an athlete’s life. His de...

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7:37

Heart to Heart: Building Self-Esteem

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2024/06/25

Send us a Text Message.In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story of a child who is struggling with self image issues and peer pressure and how their family worked through these challenges. Join in to understand the impact of struggling self-esteem for your child and learn some ways to navigate scenarios like this one.

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40:15

Parenting Without Borders: Raising and Educating...

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2024/06/11

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Sophia Mills talks to Karen M. Ricks, a Christian wife, Worldschooling mom, nomadic chef, and a certified yoga instructor. Teaching for over 25 years, she has been a Montessorian since her own preschool days. She holds Montessori teaching certifications for guiding children from infancy through elementary. She has cooked professionally, in restaurants, commercial kitchens, and private homes on four different continents over the last decade and a h...

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6:05

Heart to Heart: Navigating Academic Pressures

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2024/05/30

Send us a Text Message.In this Heart to Heart episode, Tonya Cajuste tells a story of a child who is overwhelmed with academics and how her family worked through these challenges. Join in to understand the impact of academic pressures and learn some ways to navigate scenarios like this one.

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