Healing Hearts: Parenting with Purpose-Support for Resilient Families, Support for Parents, Childhood Trauma Advocacy
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 areas of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), childhood trauma, and the spectrum of developmental, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Our conversations are designed to arm parents with the encouragement they need to persevere. We offer essential and actionable mental health strategies and supporting resources for your journey.
In alignment with the core values of Speak Up for Kids in Palm Beach County, our podcast is more than a platform for discussion—it's a movement where every voice is heard, and each challenge is met with understanding and support, advocating for the well-being and thriving of every child and youth.
This podcast is a result of a student project done through STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids. Our student leaders are ambassadors for change and make a rippling impact in breaking the cycles of abuse, violence, and crime one child at a time.
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Episodes
81 episodes
The benefits and unintended impacts of youth sports: The Goal of the Game with Harvey Araton (Part 1)
“How to reduce pressure on young athletes?” “How can I support my kids in youth sports?” “How do sports shape character in kids?” — Kids worldwide engage in team sports, and for years it has brought joy to the players. Recently, though...
From surviving to thriving: The power of expression for children healing from trauma with Tiffany Tyler
“How to help my child heal from trauma?” “What are some trauma-informed parenting techniques?” “What are ways to help children cope with trauma?” — The toll that trauma takes on a child extends far beneath the surface. Trauma impacts p...
Healing requires consistency, not perfection: Overcoming trauma in parenting with Marcia Earhart (Part 2)
“Why does it feel like we aren’t healing?” “What actually works for healing trauma?” “Is my child’s trauma un-solvable?” — Two weeks ago, we heard Marcia Earhart’s story through adoption, parenting, loss, and healing from trauma. Today...
You’re not what happened to you: How to overcome trauma in parenting with Marcia Earhart (Part 1)
“What is RAD?” “How does trauma affect my children?” “What can I do to best support my family without getting burnt out?” — Even in the darkest of storms, the blue sky remains behind the clouds. Traumatic experiences come and go, but w...
How to create a safe and supportive home environment: Breaking the cycle of trauma with Eddie Acosta (Part 2)
“How do I build trust with a kid who has gone through trauma?” “What can I do to help my child open up to me?” “Why does it feel like my child isn’t healing from trauma?” — Two weeks ago, we heard Eddie Acosta’s story going from an abu...
How to break the cycle of trauma: Eddie Acosta’s powerful story going from abused to advocate (Part 1)
“How can I break cycles of generational trauma?” “How can I stop my Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) from reflecting onto my kids?” — Almost everyone experiences trauma in their lives, and it weighs heavily on each of us. 33% of pe...
You’re on Fire, It’s Fine: the unknown keys to parenting teens with self-destructive behaviors with Katie K. May
“How can I help my teen get through self-harm and suicidal behavior?” “Am I harming my teen when I’m trying to help?” “Is healing actually possible?” — The pain, fear, and hopelessness you feel when your teens act out, shut down, or se...
The missing piece — It’s crucial that we talk about trauma: Benjamin Perks Part 2
“Why does no one talk about trauma?” “What are the real effects of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?” “How can we recover?” — Two weeks ago, Benjamin Perks told us how important love and connection is in healing trauma, ...
You aren’t doing it wrong — The importance of connection in trauma-informed parenting with Benjamin Perks (Part 1)
“Why does my kid have disproportionally big responses to things that happen?” “How can I help my child heal from trauma?” — There’s a taboo around trauma that cannot seem to be lifted, but it is crucial that we lift it so that we can h...
7 College Planning Tips That Every Parent Should Know with Shellee Howard
“How can I help my kid find the right path?” “How can I pay for college while avoiding student debt?” “What is the right college for my kids?” — The college admissions process seems daunting; your baby is making decisions that will cha...
The 5 Key Things Kids Need from Their Parents During Emotional Breakdowns: Transformative Parenting with Todd Sarner, Part 2
“How can I stay calm when my child is having a breakdown?” “What does it mean for me to be an emotional anchor for my kid?” — Most parents struggle with their children's emotional regulation; you are not alone. Last episode, we heard f...
Parenting Isn’t About Perfection, It’s About Presence: Transformative Parenting with Todd Sarner, Part 1
“Why don’t discipline or behavior systems work for my child?” “Why does my child shut down so easily?” “What is trauma-informed parenting, and how can I apply it?” — Parenting is tough, and sometimes it feels like we’re doing it all wr...
Second Chances, Healing from Trauma, and Family Support — Rebuilding After Incarceration with William Freeman
“My foster child’s biological parents are incarcerated; how can I guide them through this difficult time?” “My child’s guard is up after trauma, how can I help take the walls down?” “How can I help a child transition out of Department of Ju...
Dr. Amanda Trovato, PsyD Part 2: Routines, Compassion, and Collaboration to Build Confidence
“How do I stop feeling like I’m failing when my child has a hard day?” “How can I balance seeking professional help with trusting my own instincts as a parent?” — We’ve already heard from Dr. Amanda Trovato, who told us about communica...
Dr. Amanda Trovato, PsyD Part 1: Cultivating Growth and Supporting Mental Health in Children
“How can I help my child with emotional regulation?” “Is my child’s behavior a sign of something more?” “Who can help me as I parent a child with developmental differences?” — As parents, our children’s behavior can be frustrating and ...
Josie Mae Wells Part 2: Being Who Kids Need, Building Support Systems, and Going One Step Back To Go Two Steps Forward
“I’m struggling as I parent my foster kids, I feel at a loss and overwhelmed.” “I feel all alone, how can I build a support system?” “Am I being the parent my kid needs me to be?” — We heard from Josie Mae Wells in part one of this ser...
Josie Mae Wells Part 1: Unexpected Support Through the Struggles of Raising Foster Children
“How can I support my child who has developmental delays?” “What role does community play in foster care success?” “How can I find support for my family as we foster children?” — There are hundreds of challenges that parents, especiall...
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup — Mindset, Resilience, and Self-Care in Parenting with Debi Borger
“I feel overwhelmed and unsupported as a parent.” “Is prioritizing me time selfish?” “How can I break the cycles of trauma and pain in my family?” — As parents, we can often feel torn between caring for our children and caring for ours...
Good Lifestyle, Consistent Structure, and Positive Words: Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids with Randall Strain
“Is there a secret to curing ADHD?” “How can we better support our children through their challenges?” “What am I doing wrong, why isn’t my kid listening?” — ADHD, OCD, ADD. They’re all terms used to define your children as neurodiverg...
Balancing Parenting and Family Time with Career Growth with Evan Sophir
“My family and my career are both growing, and I’m having trouble balancing the two.” “Am I messing up my kid’s life by working too much?” “How can I regain time with my family, despite the amount of time I need to spend working?” — Wo...
Empowering the Lives of Youth Beyond the System with Michael Williams, SMART DREAMS CEO
“How do I build trust with a child who’s learned not to trust adults?” “What is my child’s behavior trying to communicate?” “Am I seeing my child’s pain and fear, or just their actions?” — Parenting is hard, parenting foster youth is e...
Heart To Heart: Work-Life Balance—Being Present For Your Children While Managing Your Evolving Career
“I feel torn between my job and my family every day.” “Guilt eats at me when I miss school events or family time.” “Even when I’m home, I’m not truly present.” — Sometimes, it feels like a work-life balance as a parent who’s working a ...
Mindfulness, Energy, and Healing Part 2: Emotional Growth From the Inside Out with Veronica Moya
“How can I help my children with their trauma, anxiety, and emotional struggles?” “Why do my children struggle so much with self-love, and how can I help them through it?” “How can I help regulate my child’s anxiety?” — Emotions are pe...
Mindfulness, Energy, and Healing Part 1: Emotional Growth From the Inside Out with Veronica Moya
“How can I help my children with their trauma, anxiety, and emotional struggles?” “Why do my children struggle so much with self-love, and how can I help them through it?” “How can I help regulate my child’s anxiety?” — Emotions are pe...
Justice For The Voiceless Part 2 – Legal Advocacy and Resilience with Paul McBride
“How can I tell if a child needs legal help?” “Who speaks up for children who can’t speak for themselves?” “What happens when the system fails a child?” – Sadly, the foster care and legal systems are imperfect. Both have countless faul...