Mental Health Awareness Episodes

Episode 42 is all about fundamental LGBTQ concepts, and ways we can support our kids and others who may be on their own journey, discovering who they are. Elaine Farris joins host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu and shares: What the definitions are for assigned sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation How these terms relate to one another Why acceptance is not the goal The importance of using pronouns How to support your child while being careful not to push them ...

In Episode 41 of Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them, Cai Graham chats with host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu about connecting with our tweens and teens, and coping. Some highlights: The importance of being vulnerable in front of their kids Why we shouldn’t beat ourselves up for the challenges we feel when raising tweens & teens 3 questions to ask your tweens & teens every day Healthy ways to cope Guest Bio: Cai Graham is a Parenting & Teen Mentor, Podcaster, International Speaker and Am...

Self-Harm and kids. What parent isn’t struck with anxiety when they think of their child contemplating self harm? What leads to self-harm becoming an option? (Warning: this episode discusses self-harm from an educational perspective. There are no personal stories or graphic experiences, but we do discuss what self-harm can look like. For some, this might be difficult or you may choose not to listen to this around young children. I encourage everyone to assess their situations, take care of th...

If you’re like me, you believe on some gut level that burying and ignoring your emotions isn’t healthy - and the research continues to back that. A study from the University of Texas found that when we avoid our emotions, we’re actually making them stronger — which can create serious implications for your body and mind, including depression, aggression, low self-esteem, and physical problems like headaches, insomnia, heart disease, intestinal problems. Another thing to consider, is that op...