E14: I swear a lot!

Confession: I swear a lot.  Well, maybe not a lot, but I definitely swear.  Some believe that it’s healthy for you to get it out, but, like all things, only in moderation.  Also included: stories from my childhood, more about the How We Feel app, the 5 lies depression tells you, and funny stories about swearing! Oh, and how the Let Them Theory is helping me reclaim my peace.

Included in this episode:

*a funny story from my childhood

*How We Feel app helps me check in with my feelings several times a day

*the 4 quadrants of emotions and a few of my favorites from each

*reports and tools on the app

*the 5 lies depression tells you

*my first curse word as a toddler and my mother's response

*my favorite gifts from friends include swear words

SHOW NOTES:

How We Feel

5 Lies Depression Tells You By Emma McAdam

Parents Under Pressure: Struggling to Raise Children in an Unequal America By Karen Zilberstein

The Let Them Theory on Mel Robbins Podcast

The Let Them Theory book by Mel Robbins

Mel Robbins with Oprah podcast

Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting Strategies and Solutions by Sarah Naish

Resources on suicide prevention:

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

- Call or text 988
- Chat at 988lifeline.org

Connect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.

Visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for more information at 988lifeline.org