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Building Pathways to Healthy Minds: A ChildBuilders Podcast

Welcome to the Building Pathways to Healthy Minds Podcast where we share real world strategies to nurture children as they grow. This is a space to share insights, stories, and practical tools to help parents, educators, and caregivers nurture and empower the children in their lives. Join us for episodes on parenting with empathy and connection, keeping our kids safe in classrooms and at home, building resilience in kids, parenting with mindfulness and not anxiety, neurodivergent learning, and many

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All Episodes

00:33:48

Supporting Children Through Grief and Trauma

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2025/11/14

In this episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, our host Priscilla Bagley sits down with Dr. Julie Kaplow, an expert in childhood trauma and grief. They talk about how families and communities can support children through loss. Dr. Kaplow shares insights from her work with children affected by personal loss, natural disasters, and school tragedies, highlighting the power of connection, honesty, and compassion in healing. She reminds us that grief isn’t something to fix—it’s something we

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00:36:59

Belonging for Every Child

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2025/10/31

In Season 2, episode 5 of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, host Priscilla talks with Mary Jane Williams, Executive Director of Family to Family Network, about empowering families of children with disabilities. Together, they explore how inclusion, advocacy, and community support can transform fear into hope. Mary Jane shares her personal journey as a parent, her vision for creating truly belonging-centered schools and communities, and practical ways families can navigate the “system fog” with

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00:40:46

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

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2025/10/17

In this episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, host Priscilla Bagley sits down with Dr. Natalie Fikac — an educator, counselor, and wellness consultant with more than 30 years of experience in teaching and school mental health. Dr. Fikac shares her inspiring journey from the classroom to her current work with the University of Texas and the Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health.Together, Priscilla and Dr. Fikac dive into the heart of emotional intelligence—exploring how parents,

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00:31:14

Protecting Children from Victimization & Trafficking

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2025/10/03

In Season 2, episode 3 of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, host Priscilla Bagley speaks with Missie Hills—engineer, mom of two, ChildBuilders Board Member, and leader with RedM, a global, volunteer-led movement fighting human trafficking.Missie shares how her professional skills and personal experiences fuel her advocacy for children and families. Together, she and Priscilla explore how parents can protect kids from trafficking by teaching assertiveness, reinforcing body autonomy, and fostering

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00:37:28

Being MORE Mindful in a Fast-Paced World

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2025/09/19

In this episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, host Priscilla Bagley welcomes mindfulness expert Dr. Ann Friedman to explore the theme of being with uncertainty. Together, they discuss how our brains are wired to protect us by overthinking and worrying, but this often fuels anxiety.Dr. Friedman shares strategies to calm the mind and body, including mindfulness meditation, breathing techniques, exercise, and self-compassion practices. She explains how learning to sit with uncertainty—rather

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00:19:30

Parenting Beyond the Textbook with Jay Woodward

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2025/09/05

In this episode, Priscilla sits down with Dr. Jay Woodward, professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, to explore what really makes families strong. Together, they discuss family systems theory, the stages families move through, and the real-life challenges that shape family life.From communication and commitment to crisis management and traditions, Dr. Woodward shares how theory and practice intersect—and why no single approach works for every child. He

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00:49:37

Parenting Beyond the Norm

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2025/06/27

Have you ever felt like you or your child learns differently, sees the world differently or reacts to situations differently? In this episode I sit down with Natalie Henderson, a longtime friend who found herself asking herself these questions eight years ago, and that started a beautiful journey of discovering more about herself, her son and parenting. Our conversation is on the topic of neurodiversity and twice exceptionality and how in parenting we are constantly assessing, reassessing, learning

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00:27:32

Parenting Highlight: Before parenthood starts, how do...

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2025/06/13

In this episode, we sit down with expectant mother, Tamra Wilkerson, for an open-hearted conversation about the journey into motherhood. As she prepares for the arrival of her baby, she reflects on the emotional, mental, and relational shifts that come with pregnancy. Our discussion touches on the importance of community, small moments of connection, and the value of feeling supported through uncertain times. We will delve into hopes and dreams for our children and practical ways we can make those

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00:22:38

Supporting Children Through Anxiety and Learning...

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2025/05/30

This episode we talk to Licensed Professional Counselor Rachael Frasier, as she reflects on her work with both children and adults and shares wisdom from her time supporting students in schools and beyond. She encourages parents and educators to slow down, be present, and practice listening to what kids are saying and noticing what makes them tick. From grounding exercises to planning ahead with our kids, she gives practical strategies for walking through anxiety and learning differences. Rachael

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00:42:36

Raising Awe-Seekers

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2025/05/16

In this heartwarming and eye-opening episode, we dive into the magic of childhood wonder with the author of Raising Awe Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive. From slowing down time (yes, it is possible!) to embracing curiosity like it’s your kid’s job, we explore the four powerful tenets that reframe how we parent and educate.With tangible tools, real-world examples, and a whole lot of soul, this conversation reminds us that raising thriving kids doesn’t require grand

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00:23:22

Parenting Highlight: How do we do it all- work,...

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2025/05/02

In this episode, we chat with Liz — entrepreneur, mom, and ChildBuilders board member — about the powerful parenting skills she brings from the workplace to her home. From leading with empathy to building resilience through real-life challenges, Liz shares how treating kids like part of the team can make all the difference. Tune in for relatable stories, smart strategies, and a few laughs along the way!

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00:36:49

Being Mindful in a Fast-Paced World

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2025/04/18

ChildBuilders newest podcast "Being Mindful in a Fast-Paced World" explores the power of mindfulness and self-acceptance in a world that constantly pushes us to compare, perform, and conform. Join us as we dive into the importance of living in the present moment, engaging the five senses, and recognizing the beauty in our everyday surroundings. We learn mindfulness practices like cultivating compassion, gratitude, and being present as we shift our inner dialogue to embrace who we are, not

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00:30:37

Overcoming Anxiety in Parenting

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2025/04/04

Anxiety is one of the biggest "enemies of empathy". We have all been there- something happens with our kids, and instead of responding with empathy, we respond out of our own anxiety. How can we recognize and overcome that? This episode gives stories and strategies for doing just that and ways to stop the cycle from affecting our children and their futures. We also talk about how prevention and talking to our children about their anxiety from a young age is key, how we can't always fix

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00:32:03

Raising Resilient Kids Part 2

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2025/03/21

In this episode, Gretchen and Priscilla explore key aspects of building resilience in children, particularly focusing on self-regulation, coping, stress management, and the development of agency. The conversation also delves into how children’s choices and actions have a meaningful impact on the world around them, and how instilling this understanding in kids can help them navigate challenges and persistence, which can lead to new opportunities and growth. Another strategy for building resilience is

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00:30:07

Raising Resilient Kids Part 1

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2025/03/07

As parents and educators, we hear the word "resilient" a lot and how important it is to raise resilient kids. But what IS resilience? How do we cultivate it? In this episode, we interview Gretchen Lash, educator and creative mind behind a lot of ChildBuilders' curricula. We share stories and practical strategies for instilling and talking about resilience in our everyday lives. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we dive into what resilience is and how managing stress and cultivating agency are all

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00:41:44

Keeping Kids Safe

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2025/02/21

As parents and caregivers, we all want our children to feel safe, confident, and empowered—but how do we teach them the skills to protect themselves? In this episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, host Priscilla sits down with Becky Zech-Stephenson, a passionate educator and counselor with over 38 years of experience, to dive into real-world strategies for keeping kids safe—physically, emotionally, and mentally.Together, they explore the Stand Strong • Stay Safe curriculum, which helps

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00:39:48

Nurturing Homes for Children of All Ages - Part 2

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2025/02/07

Ever wondered how to cultivate a nurturing home? What does that even look like? What are the enemies of empathy and why do we parents sometimes struggle to react how we want to? And in the midst of it all, how do we care for ourselves while caring for our families? Our panel of experts and just genuinely nice people will answer those questions. In this 2 part series, we talk about parenting with empathy, connection and keeping communication open throughout childhood into adulthood. If you want to

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00:36:18

Nurturing Homes for Children of All Ages - Part 1

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2025/01/24

Ever wondered how to cultivate a nurturing home? What does that even look like? What are the enemies of empathy and why do we parents sometimes struggle to react how we want to? And in the midst of it all, how do we care for ourselves while caring for our families? Our panel of experts and just genuinely nice people will answer those questions. In this 2 part series, we talk about parenting with empathy, connection and keeping communication open throughout childhood into adulthood. If you want to

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