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

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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.  CONNECT:  👉BE OUR GUEST:  If you are interested in being a guest on this show, please email us at parents@speakupforkidspbc.org👉SAW IT ON THE SHOW:  To find the resources and links to something you heard on the show go here to our Parents Speak Up for Kids (https://speakupforkidspbc.org/parents-speak-up-for-kids).👉STUDENTS:Check out our STUDENTS website at: https//www.studentsspeakupforkidspbc.org).  We always love to have student volunteers (even to help with the podcast) to help with projects going on behind the scenes.  Many of our students work remotely -- all are welcome.  We have creative ways to get community service hours.👉Our organization as a whole exists to help children and youth in various challenging situations.  Check out the amazing work at Speak Up for Kids PBC at https://www.SpeakUpForKidsPBC.org.  Show your love and support.  👉SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook:  Speak Up for Kids https://www.facebook.com/SpeakUpForKidsofPBCInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/speakupforkidspbc/X:  https://twitter.com/SpeakUp4KidsPBCYouTube:  @speakupforkidspbc2586 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXEW0Jq_M6GHwWlNo9aZDzw/featuredLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-up-for-kids-of-palm-beach-county-inc- 

  1. 5D AGO

    Healing requires consistency, not perfection: Overcoming trauma in parenting with Marcia Earhart (Part 2)

    Send us Fan Mail “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, Benoit Harpey and Brooke Lowry dive deeper in their conversation with Marcia, a trauma coach and mother, as they discuss how to practically parent through trauma to foster healing. Parenting through trauma, grief, and behavioral challenges can feel overwhelming, stagnant, and like a lost cause, but Marcia explains why it isn’t. Marcia expands on the truth of trauma being something that happened, not who a child is; highlights the importance of consistency and routine in a child’s life; and explains the importance of the right support system (and where to find it). She tells us that we will feel tired, overwhelmed, and hopeless, but that progress will come—we just have to keep on moving. If you’re stretched, discouraged, or unsure how to help your child heal from trauma, this episode is for you. Healing is still possible, no matter how hopeless it seems. Take the first step by tuning in today. 💬Get In Touch: Send Us A Textparents@speakupforkidspbc.org🚨Need More Resources? 👉Visit Our Website 👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids 👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page! 👉Need More? Our Programs 🧑Connect With Marcia Earhart: 👉 Website: www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us  👉 Book: Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief 👉 Social Media: Facebook: The Sterling Rose Sanctuary                                Instagram: @thesterlingrosesanctuary                                YouTube: @marciaearhart6328                                LinkedIn: Marcia Earhart 🎙️Want To Be Featured? 👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org #parenting #traumahealing #fostercare #adoption #parentingtips #mentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #healingjourney #traumainformed #parentingpodcast #radawareness #familyhealing #overwhelmedparents #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids

    25 min

  2. MAR 31

    You’re not what happened to you: How to overcome trauma in parenting with Marcia Earhart (Part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail “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 what remains is an identity forged through the trials. Today, Benoit Harpey and Brooke Lowry sit down with Marcia Earhart, a grief-counselor, a trauma coach, and co-founder of the Sterling Rose Sanctuary—but most importantly, a mother. While her story is full of challenges and pain, her blue sky remains. So does yours. Marcia now serves others, helping them overcome trauma in their own families. In this episode, she tells her story of conquering trauma in her family; explains what Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is, and how it affects people; shares practical strategies for building trust and connection despite trauma; and reminds us that no matter how hard it gets, we will get through it. Trauma is not the end of the story for you, and you will overcome it. This episode could be your first step towards healing, and we’d love to be by your side on this journey. Tune in for practical advice, lived experience, and a heart postured in love towards you and your family. This is part one of our conversation with Marcia. In part two, we’ll dive deeper into trauma and the strategies for overcoming it. We’ll also continue exploring the idea of identity through trauma, and how your struggles don’t define you. 💬Get In Touch: Send Us A Textparents@speakupforkidspbc.org🚨Need More Resources? 👉Visit Our Website 👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids 👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page! 👉Need More? Our Programs 🧑Connect With Marcia Earhart: 👉 Website: www.thesterlingrosesanctuary.us  👉 Book: Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief 👉 Social Media: Facebook: The Sterling Rose Sanctuary                                Instagram: @thesterlingrosesanctuary                                YouTube: @marciaearhart6328                                LinkedIn: Marcia Earhart 🎙️Want To Be Featured? 👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org #parenting #traumahealing #fostercare #adoption #parentingtips #mentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #healingjourney #traumainformed #parentingpodcast #griefsupport #radawareness #familyhealing #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids

    22 min

  3. MAR 17

    How to create a safe and supportive home environment: Breaking the cycle of trauma with Eddie Acosta (Part 2)

    Send us Fan Mail “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 abused foster kid to an advocate for breaking the cycle of trauma in families. Today, we hear the rest of Benoit Harpey and Amina Elsamahy’s interview with Eddie, in which he gives us practical advice to break the cycle of trauma. He shares tips for building a safe emotional environment, modeling accountability, and encouraging kids who feel hopeless; shares the importance of vulnerability and investing in children; and explains why patience, consistency, and openness is crucial to avoiding shutdown. It is possible to break the cycle of trauma in your life and in your family, like Eddie did, but it takes dedication, vulnerability, and care. Hit play on this episode and take the first step to erasing the trauma in your family. You’ll hear real stories, practical advice, applicable tips, and strategies that work. 💬Get In Touch: Send Us A Textparents@speakupforkidspbc.org🚨Need More Resources?     👉Visit Our Website     👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids     👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page!     👉Need More? Our Programs 🧑Connect With Eddie Acosta:     👉 Website: speechesbyeddie.com      👉 Book: Eddie In The Rough: Becoming a Diamond 🎙️Want To Be Featured?     👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids #HealingHeartsPodcast #TraumaInformedCare #SafeParenting #EmotionalSafety #BreakingTheCycle #ParentingWithPurpose #FosterParentSupport #HealingAfterTrauma #TrustBuilding

    27 min

  4. MAR 3

    How to break the cycle of trauma: Eddie Acosta’s powerful story going from abused to advocate (Part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail “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 people who experienced trauma in their childhood reflect it onto their children, creating a cycle of trauma. But we aren’t defined by our trauma, and generational trauma is avoidable. In fact, today Benoit Harpey and Amina Elsamahy sit down with Eddie Acosta, who is a child abuse and neglect survivor, speaker on trauma-informed parenting, youth professional, author, and advocate for breaking the cycle of trauma. In part one of this conversation, Eddie tells his story from being an abused foster kid to a father who broke the cycle of trauma in his family, explains why trauma is often repeated, and tells us what it takes to build a trauma-free home. This isn’t out of reach—Eddie did it, and so can you. Hit play to hear meaningful insights, gain practical advice, and to start breaking the cycle of trauma in your family today. 💬Get In Touch: Send Us A Textparents@speakupforkidspbc.org🚨Need More Resources? 👉Visit Our Website 👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids 👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page! 👉Need More? Our Programs 🧑Connect With Eddie Acosta: 👉 Website: speechesbyeddie.com  👉 Book: Eddie In The Rough: Becoming a Diamond 🎙️Want To Be Featured? 👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids #HealingHeartsPodcast #BreakingTheCycle #GenerationalTrauma #TraumaInformedParenting #FosterCareJourney #ChildAbuseRecovery #ResilientParenting #ParentingAfterTrauma #ACEsAwareness #TraumaSurvivor #HopeAfterTrauma #CycleBreaker #HealingFamilies #ParentSupport

    32 min

  5. FEB 17

    You’re on Fire, It’s Fine: the unknown keys to parenting teens with self-destructive behaviors with Katie K. May

    Send us Fan Mail “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 self harm is real. This behavior, though, isn’t manipulative or defiant; it’s survival. Today, Kayla Richerson sits down with Katie K. May, a therapist, speaker, and the bestselling author of You’re on Fire, It’s Fine. Katie explains to us that when our teens express big emotions or behave irrationally, it’s because they feel like they’re on fire, and they’re trying to extinguish it. She tells us that the way to extinguish the fire isn’t always hospitalization; it’s often validation, understanding, and self-regulation. If you struggle with your teen’s behavior, or fear that one day you will, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear valuable insights from lived experience, practical advice, and applicable strategies. 💬Get In Touch: Send Us A Textparents@speakupforkidspbc.org🚨Need More Resources?     👉Visit Our Website     👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids     👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page!     👉Need More Support? Our Programs 🧑Connect With Katie K. May:     👉 The Book: youreonfireitsfine.com      👉 Social Media: Facebook: Creative Healing Philly                                   Instagram: @katiekmay                                  TikTok: @teensupportcenter                                  LinkedIn: Katie K May 🎙️Want To Be Featured?     👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org #HealingHeartsPodcast #teenmentalhealth #parentingteens #selfharmrecovery #traumainformedparenting #mentalhealthawareness #parentingsupport #fostercare #fosterparenting #attachmentmatters #emotionalhealing #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids

    20 min

  6. FEB 3

    The missing piece — It’s crucial that we talk about trauma: Benjamin Perks Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail “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, and we started discussing the taboo that lies around trauma. As we finish Benoit Harpey’s interview with him, we hear how important it is that we talk about trauma and why parenting support needs to be universally available. Trauma’s impact extends far beyond what many believe, and we need to learn to talk about it and to advocate for change. Benjamin Perks brings forth applicable strategies for removing the taboos around trauma, shares true stories of the impact of talking about trauma, and explains how we can apply trauma-informed parenting to our own lives. Tune in and replace trauma with confidence. 💬Get In Touch: Send Us A Textparents@speakupforkidspbc.org🚨Need More Resources?     👉Visit Our Website     👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids     👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page!     👉Need More? Our Programs 🧑Connect With Benjamin Perks:     👉 Website: www.benjaminperks.com      👉 Book: Trauma Proof 🎙️Want To Be Featured?     👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org #HealingHeartsPodcast #traumainformedparenting #childhoodtrauma #ACEs #attachmentmatters #breakingcycles #fostercare #fosterparenting #parentingsupport #mentalhealthawareness #raisingkidswithtrauma #emotionalhealing #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids

    23 min

  7. JAN 20

    You aren’t doing it wrong — The importance of connection in trauma-informed parenting with Benjamin Perks (Part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail “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 heal. Today, Benoit Harpey sits down with Benjamin Perks, who’s dedicated his life to removing that taboo. A father himself, Benjamin is a UNICEF Global Advocate for ending child maltreatment and healing trauma. What most people don’t understand, he explains, is that trauma is healed through connection and love, not just therapy. Benjamin shares his years of expertise, explains the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the reciprocity of healing, and emphasizes the value of investing in support as parents. Listen in for incredibly valuable tips, advice, and practical strategies that will change the way you parent and change your life. 💬Get In Touch: Send Us A Textparents@speakupforkidspbc.org🚨Need More Resources?     👉Visit Our Website     👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids     👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page!     👉Need More? Our Programs 🧑Connect With Benjamin Perks:     👉 Website: www.benjaminperks.com      👉 Book: Trauma Proof 🎙️Want To Be Featured?     👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org #HealingHeartsPodcast #traumainformedparenting #attachmentmatters #childhoodtrauma #fostercare #fosterparenting #parentmentalhealth #raisingkidswithtrauma #parentingsupport #emotionalregulation #connectedparenting #adversechildhoodexperiences #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids

    23 min

  8. JAN 6

    7 College Planning Tips That Every Parent Should Know with Shellee Howard

    Send us Fan Mail “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 change their future. What’s the right college, what’s the right major, what’s the right career? And the nagging question: how will we pay for college? But this process isn’t actually daunting. Rather, it can be fun, if approached correctly. Today, Benoit Harpey and Amina Elsamahy sit down with Shellee Howard, mother of four, certified college strategist and founder of College Ready Plan. Shellee tells us how she was able to help her kids discover themselves and their paths, find the right college, and graduate debt free. Spoiler alert: it’s not as hard as you might think. Tune in and see how you can take the first step now; even if your kid is still in middle school. 💬Get In Touch: Send Us A Textparents@speakupforkidspbc.org🚨Need More Resources?     👉Visit Our Website     👉Check Out Our Socials: @speakupforkids     👉Are You Local To Palm Beach? See Our Events Page!     👉Need More Support? Our Programs 🧑Connect With Shellee Howard:     👉 Website: www.collegereadyplan.com      👉 Social Media: Facebook: College Ready Plan                                   Instagram: @collegereadyplan                                  YouTube: @collegereadyplan                                 LinkedIn: Shellee Howard 🎙️Want To Be Featured?     👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org #HealingHeartsPodcast #parentingteens #collegeplanning #collegeadmissions #payingforcollege #studentdebtfree #parentingstress #raisingteens #financialliteracyforfamilies #educationplanning #collegebound #parentingtips #traumainformedparenting #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids

    29 min
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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.  CONNECT:  👉BE OUR GUEST:  If you are interested in being a guest on this show, please email us at parents@speakupforkidspbc.org👉SAW IT ON THE SHOW:  To find the resources and links to something you heard on the show go here to our Parents Speak Up for Kids (https://speakupforkidspbc.org/parents-speak-up-for-kids).👉STUDENTS:Check out our STUDENTS website at: https//www.studentsspeakupforkidspbc.org).  We always love to have student volunteers (even to help with the podcast) to help with projects going on behind the scenes.  Many of our students work remotely -- all are welcome.  We have creative ways to get community service hours.👉Our organization as a whole exists to help children and youth in various challenging situations.  Check out the amazing work at Speak Up for Kids PBC at https://www.SpeakUpForKidsPBC.org.  Show your love and support.  👉SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook:  Speak Up for Kids https://www.facebook.com/SpeakUpForKidsofPBCInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/speakupforkidspbc/X:  https://twitter.com/SpeakUp4KidsPBCYouTube:  @speakupforkidspbc2586 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXEW0Jq_M6GHwWlNo9aZDzw/featuredLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-up-for-kids-of-palm-beach-county-inc- 

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