I See Glass Children

Alicia Meneses Maples

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MENTAL HEALTH
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Advocating for Glass Children Around the World

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Healing Childhood Trauma Through Self-Compassion with Cynthia L. Phelps, PhD

How does Self-Compassion impact mental health? Especially in Glass Children? Today I am interviewing Dr. Cynthia Phelps, one of the world’s leading experts in self-compassion. Dr. Phelps is a Stanford Ambassador of Compassion, International Speaker, Certified Mindfulness Instructor, and Founder of InnerAlly, a trauma-Informed company building tools, courses, and mobile apps to improve mental wellness rooted in the science of self-compassion. She has extensive experience in learning and behavior change and has been developing mental health technologies since 2009. Her expertise is in helping people to use their inner voice to be kind and support to transform their life. Her background in pharmacology and neuroscience helps her create programs for effective health behavior change. You may reach Dr. Phelps at https://cynthiaphelps.com Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. What You’ll Hear Why glass children often grow into adults with a harsh inner critic The connection between childhood trauma and perfectionism How low self-compassion is linked to anxiety, depression, and burnout Why being compassionate toward others is not the same as being compassionate toward yourself What mindfulness actually means and why it is not “woo-woo” How trauma lives in the body Why self-compassion feels uncomfortable at first How to begin rewiring your brain through practice The role of “inner allies” and core emotional needs What to say to yourself when the inner critic gets loud Connect & Engage Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and tell them, “You have to hear this.” Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to Behind the Glass for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children. Spread the Word: Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring—and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental-health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples, and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post Healing Childhood Trauma Through Self-Compassion with Cynthia L. Phelps, PhD appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

45 min
JAN 11

Alicia: Real & Raw

What happens to creators when they decide to dive into the dark and tell the hard stories about childhood trauma and mental health? In today’s episode, Alicia shares the deeply personal impact of creating this podcast and the ramifications it has had on her emotional well being, relationships, and mindset. She reveals the surprising feedback she has received, both positive and controversial, and gives us a glimpse of what is still to come in upcoming episodes. Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and tell them, “You have to hear this.” Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to Behind the Glass for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children. Spread the Word: Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring—and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental-health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples, and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post Alicia: Real & Raw appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

25 min
12/20/2025

What Every Parent of a Special Needs Child Needs to Hear

In this episode, we do something different and very important. This conversation is for parents. Three adult glass children come together in-studio to read and reflect on a list of do’s and don’ts for parents of children with special needs and disabilities. Their answers and reactions are not theories. These are lived experiences from adults who grew up alongside siblings with serious mental illness, cancer, intellectual disabilities. This episode is not about blaming parents. It is not about shaming families. It is about helping parents understand long term impact of growing up in a high needs household and what can be done differently. If you are a parent of a child with disabilities, a mom of a special needs child, or a caregiver navigating constant medical, behavioral, or emotional demands, this episode offers honest guidance from the people who lived it. Many parents have never heard the term: glass children. Glass children are siblings who often appear capable, responsible, and fine while quietly carrying fear, responsibility, and emotional neglect. This episode introduces that concept gently and translates it into practical advice parents can use right now. Content note: This episode includes discussion of sibling violence, safety concerns, emotional neglect, parentification, trauma, and long term caregiving fears. Please listen with care. Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. What You’ll Hear Advice for parents of children with disabilities from adult siblings who grew up in high needs homes Why there is no such thing as normal and how unrealistic expectations harm siblings The impact of safety not being prioritized in high needs households Why separating living arrangements can sometimes protect everyone involved How chaos and sibling violence affect a child well into adulthood How family dynamics shape whether siblings choose to have children later in life Why all children need support, not only the child with the most visible needs Why children who look fine are often not fine The role of therapy in childhood vs. time with parents How emotional parentification happens and why it is damaging Why parents need to address THEIR trauma How infantilizing and enabling prevent growth and create resentment Why forcing siblings to always get along causes long term relational harm What adult glass children wish parents understood while there is still time to change course Connect & Engage Ready to learn more about supporting all children in high needs families? Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts. Share this episode with another parent, caregiver, therapist, teacher, or medical professional Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to Behind the Glass for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children. Spread the Word: Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring—and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental-health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples, and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post What Every Parent of a Special Needs Child Needs to Hear appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

35 min
11/15/2025

The Hidden Cost of Childhood Emotional Neglect with Emily Wyler

Our interview with Emily Wyler, a 30-something adult glass child from the United States marks a turning point in Season 1. Emily gets raw and real about the cost of being the “good one.” At 4 years old her teachers turned against her instead of understanding the trauma or nearly losing her baby sister to multiple surgeries and how her parents punished her. As a teen you’ll hear how she finally found a safe haven, only to have it ripped from her by her parents. You’ll hear how her childhood trauma followed her into adulthood: perfectionism, dating people who mirrored chaos, a crushing fear of becoming a parent and the lifelong grief of never having been asked, “Emily, how are you?” A gentle trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of medical trauma, childhood emotional neglect, physical punishment, bullying, perfectionism, grief, complex family loyalty, and fear about lifelong caregiving responsibility. Please listen with care and seek support if needed. This is Emily’s story—and it’s a mirror for every glass child who was expected to be grateful, responsible, and fine while silently falling apart. Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. What You’ll Hear Emily’s early childhood as a “waiting room child” while her sister endured multiple surgeries and hospitalizations How her anger and acting out in preschool were punished instead of understood as trauma The pain of being known only as “the sick kid’s sister” and never as her own person How constant praise for being “fine,” “mature,” and “self-sufficient” trained her to become a perfectionist caregiver instead of a cared-for child The camp story: the one place Emily felt free, and how a single decision tied to her sister cost her the dream she’d held since childhood How this “training” shaped her adult life: gravitating toward unhealthy relationships struggling to receive care fear of having children of her own terror about what happens when her parents die and her sister still needs full-time care Why she still wrestles with guilt—feeling she “could have been a better sister”—and Alicia’s on-air truth-telling: “You were a child.” A clear message to parents of high-needs kids: See your other children Ask how they are Protect their dreams, not just their sibling’s survival Make intentional 1:1 time and listen when they’re brave enough to say what they need A message to adult glass children: You are not selfish for having limits You are not obligated to destroy your life to prove your love Healing begins when you start taking care of yourself on purpose Connect & Engage Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and tell them, “You have to hear this.” Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to Behind the Glass for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children. Spread the Word: Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring—and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental-health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples, and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post The Hidden Cost of Childhood Emotional Neglect with Emily Wyler appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

52 min
11/02/2025

Glass Child Relationships Explained: Attachment After Childhood Trauma — with Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC

Part 2: In today’s episode, we welcome back Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC — Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Path to Joy Counseling in Corpus Christi, Texas — to go one level deeper. In Part 1, Megan helped us understand emotional invalidation and how it can lead to Complex PTSD. In this episode, we talk about what happens next: how those early experiences shape the way we attach, love, trust, and set boundaries in adulthood. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I always pick people who don’t choose me back?” or “Why do I work so hard in relationships?” or “Why do I freak out when someone is mad at me?” — this conversation will make so much sense. Megan explains attachment in simple language, then walks us through secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles — and how glass children often end up stuck in people-pleasing, over-functioning, and emotional hypervigilance because that’s what kept them safe growing up. A gentle trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood emotional neglect, boundary violations, people-pleasing, and relational trauma. Please listen with care and seek support if needed. This is for every adult glass child who learned to manage everyone else’s emotions to stay safe — and is now ready to learn how to choose themselves. Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. What You’ll Hear How childhood emotional neglect and chronic trauma lead to insecure attachment in adulthood The two survival patterns glass children often adopt: “it’s all about me” vs. “it’s all about you” Why people-pleasing, overachieving, and “being the easy kid” are actually attachment strategies What a parent’s real role is: to teach worth, safety, and that love doesn’t have to be earned The 4 attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized) described in plain language How hyper-vigilance shows up in glass children — constantly scanning the room to manage everyone’s emotions Alicia’s “I minimized my husband’s emotions just like mine were minimized” story — and how awareness changed her marriage A simple 3-step roadmap to start healing: Identify your feelings (feelings wheel, journaling, apps) Identify your needs Set and hold boundaries — even as a Christian Why it’s biblical and healthy to say “no” Practical tips for finding a trauma-informed or attachment-based therapist Connect with Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC Path to Joy Counseling, Corpus Christi, TX 361-500-3465 meganrodriguez@pathtojoycounseling.onmicrosoft.com Headway Profile Connect & Engage Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and tell them, “You have to hear this.” Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to Behind the Glass for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children. Spread the Word: Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring—and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental-health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples, and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post Glass Child Relationships Explained: Attachment After Childhood Trauma — with Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

42 min
10/25/2025

How Emotional Invalidation Shapes Who We Become – with Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC

Part 1 – Today’s episode is all about the glass child’s mental health; understanding how and why the glass child experience is so deeply impactful. We sit down with Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC, a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Path to Joy Counseling in Corpus Christi, Texas. Megan specializes in helping children, adults, and families heal from trauma and rediscover their sense of self-worth. Together, in Part 1 of this 2-part interview, we explore the unseen impact of emotional invalidation and unpack what Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) really is—how it develops, how it manifests, and how it affects the relationships and identities of those who experienced chronic emotional neglect in childhood. This episode lays the foundation for Part 2, where Megan returns to discuss attachment and how early relational wounds shape the way glass children connect in adulthood. A gentle trigger warning: This conversation includes discussions of emotional neglect, invalidation, family trauma, and the long-term effects of chronic stress. Please listen with care and seek support if needed. This is the beginning of understanding why so many adult glass children struggle with identity, trust, and belonging, and it’s the start of learning how to heal. Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. What You’ll Hear • What Complex PTSD really means—and why it isn’t officially recognized in the U.S. DSM • The difference between PTSD and C-PTSD, and three key symptoms • How repeated emotional invalidation cracks a child’s trust in their caregivers • Why neglecting a child’s emotions can be just as damaging as overt abuse • Two common maladaptive coping patterns glass children develop: “It’s all about me” vs “It’s not at all about me” • How these childhood adaptations shape identity, empathy, and relationships in adulthood • Why emotional expression—crying, naming, and processing feelings—is a vital part of healing Connect with Megan Rodriguez Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC Path to Joy Counseling, Corpus Christi, TX 361-500-3465 meganrodriguez@pathtojoycounseling.onmicrosoft.com Headway Profile Connect & Engage Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and tell them, “You have to hear this.” Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to Behind the Glass for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children. Spread the Word: Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring—and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental-health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples, and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post How Emotional Invalidation Shapes Who We Become – with Megan Rodriguez, MS, LPC, NCC appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

31 min
10/11/2025

Breaking The Glass Child Cycle

Meet Abigail Williams, a 43-year-old woman who grew up as the younger sibling to a brother with Down syndrome. From a young age, Abigail learned to make herself small. To not be a problem. To take care of everyone around her (especially her brother). To be perfect. She learned to tamp down her emotions. But what her family didn’t see…what no one saw, was that beneath the surface of the “good little girl,” Abigail was navigating a silent crisis: trying to figure out who she was as a person and what her worth was in the world. A gentle trigger warning: In this conversation, Abigail shares a challenging time in her life where she contemplated the value of her life. This episode and podcast series contains discussions of childhood trauma, emotional invalidation, and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care and seek support if needed. This is Abigail’s story of survival, transformation, and the profound moment when she recognized the same danger signs in her own 18-year-old daughter and refused to accept “I’m fine” as an answer. Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. What You’ll Hear A pivotal moment when Abigail first realized she needed to protect her brother when neighborhood kids made fun of him The silent teenage crisis no one knew about How emotional invalidation taught her that her feelings weren’t important enough to share The gift of recognizing the glass child cycle in her own daughter and how she refused to accept ‘I’m fine’ Abigail’s advice to parents: give your glass children permission to be fallible, messy, imperfect human beings who are loved no matter what Connect & Engage Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: 1. Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts 2. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and tell them, “You have to hear this.” 3. Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to “Behind the Glass” for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children. 4. Spread the Word: Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post Breaking The Glass Child Cycle appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

43 min
10/04/2025

Feeling Seen: Mae’s Journey From Invisible to Validated

In today’s episode, you are going to hear the young voice of a 20-year old twin named Mae. (NOTE: She requested anonymity. Her name and her voice have been changed to protect her privacy.) Mae grew up in the Philippines and her story is one of emotional erosion—how her older sister’s illness and the way she was raised slowly chipped away at her sense of self, her safety, and her ability to cope. She was not only invisible to her family, but she started to become invisible to herself. Why? A gentle trigger warning: In this conversation, Mae shares about the unnamed pain that led her to suicidal ideation and the beginning of her healing journey. This is Mae’s story. Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. (Content Note: This episode and podcast series contains discussions of childhood trauma, neglect, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Please listen with care and seek support if needed) What You’ll Hear • The pain of growing up without the ability to play outside or celebrate scholastic accomplishments • How Mae’s older sister told her she was suicidal when Mae was 9 • Mae’s determination to help her sister feel like she was not a burden • The surprising real story behind why Mae sought help Connect & Engage Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: 1. Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts 2. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and tell them, “You have to hear this.” 3. Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to “Behind the Glass” for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children Spread the Word Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post Feeling Seen: Mae’s Journey From Invisible to Validated appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

38 min
09/24/2025

The Quiet Force: ‘Nope’ and the World’s Largest Online Glass Child Community

In today’s episode, we meet someone who’s become a quiet force in the movement to recognize and support glass children. She goes by the name Nope—not her real name, but the one she uses online to protect her privacy. And under that name, she created something remarkable. Nope is an adult glass child—and she’s the founder of the Glass Children SubReddit, the largest online community in the world dedicated to the glass child experience. https://www.reddit.com/r/GlassChildren Nope grew up in Belgium, is highly educated, and by all outward appearances, she’s successful. But behind that success is a childhood marked by silence, emotional invisibility, and trauma. A gentle trigger warning: In this conversation, Nope shares deeply personal truths—about the pain that led her to self-harm, her battle with Complex PTSD, and the long road she’s walked toward healing. But you’ll also hear about the strength and compassion that led her to build a safe space for others who grew up unseen. This is her story. And this is the legacy she’s building—one post, one comment, one glass child at a time. Welcome to the I See Glass Children podcast. (Content Note: This episode and podcast series contains discussions of childhood trauma, neglect, self-harm,, suicidal ideation, and family violence. Please listen with care and seek support if needed) What You’ll Hear • The pain of growing up with a sister who didn’t sleep and constantly screamed, hidden behind a calm, matter of fact voice • Nope’s first crisis with dissociation • What led Nope to seek professional help • The things have helped Nope cope with childhood trauma and neglect • Why Nope decided to create a the Glass Children SubReddit Connect & Engage Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: 1. Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts 2. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and tell them, “You have to hear this.” 3. Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to “Behind the Glass” for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children Spread the Word Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, friends. Sharing is caring and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples and I see you. Produced by: Brewing.Media Dedicated to: My Daddy. I love you with all my heart forevers. Special thanks to: BlueHair The post The Quiet Force: ‘Nope’ and the World’s Largest Online Glass Child Community appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

50 min
09/16/2025

The Glass Child Experience – Breaking The Silence

“They call us glass children. We look fine on the outside. We perform, we excel, we behave. We look like we have no problems, but inside we’re cracking. We’re carrying trauma that no one ever thought to measure.” – Alicia Meneses Maples, Glass Child Advocate & Host Welcome to the I See Glass Children Podcast, where we illuminate the invisible siblings who grew up in high-needs families. Hosted by Alicia Meneses Maples, glass child advocate, speaker, and educator. This groundbreaking series gives voice to a hidden population that has been overlooked by families, professionals, and society for far too long. In this inaugural episode, Alicia courageously shares her personal story and introduces listeners to the concept of glass children: Siblings who grew up “invisible” while their families focused on a brother or sister with high-needs. You’ll discover what it truly means to be a glass child, why this experience is so universal across cultures and generations, and how a 2010 TEDx talk became a viral sensation 13 years later, sparking global conversations about this overlooked population. (Content Note: This episode and podcast series contains discussions of childhood trauma, neglect, depression, suicidal ideation, and family violence. Please listen with care and seek support if needed) What You’ll Hear The raw, honest accounts of growing up unseen in a high-needs family Teaser clips from upcoming interviews with adult glass children revealing eerily similar experiences A compassionate message for parents navigating a complex and difficult situation Encouragement for mental health professionals to learn more and serve this overlooked population An overview of what listeners can expect to hear in the first season of the podcast Connect & Engage Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children: Subscribe to the I See Glass Children Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it Visit https://iseeglasschildren.com and subscribe to “Behind the Glass” for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and a special PDF with tips for helping glass children Spread the Word Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, your parents. Sharing is caring and hearing is healing. REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental health professional. You do not have to do this alone. Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples and I see you. The post The Glass Child Experience – Breaking The Silence appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

19 min
09/09/2025

I See Glass Children Podcast Trailer

The I See Glass Children podcast illuminates the glass child experience so the world will see them, understand their story, and give them the life-changing help they need. Meet the Glass Children Founder and I See Glass Children Podcast Host Alicia Meneses Maples – Glass Child Advocate, Speaker, and EducatorAlicia is an adult glass child who grew up in a high-needs family. Her TEDx talk set a global viral trend about glass children and brought worldwide attention to what has been called “the most devastating, unmet mental health crisis of our time.” You’ve seen Alicia on NBC, CNN, and in countless online articles. She is an empowered advocate helping other glass children heal and claim their value. Who This Podcast Is For Adult glass children seeking validation and healing Mental health professionals working with high-needs families will find resources and connections Families, communities, and churches supporting children and families in crisis What You’ll Discover On this podcast, we tell the truth with boldness, own our stories without shame, pursue healing, and claim our value independent of others’ thoughts, feelings, or expectations. Whether you’re a glass child, a professional working with high-needs families, or someone who wants to understand this hidden crisis and make a real difference in a glass child’s life, this podcast is for you. “Glass children, your story matters. Your healing matters. You Matter. I see you!” – Alicia Meneses Maples, Connect and Subscribe to Know More Don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe and follow I See Glass Children on your favorite podcast platform: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | or wherever you get your podcasts Website: www.ISeeGlassChildren.com The post I See Glass Children Podcast Trailer appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.

3 min

11 Episodes

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Advocating for Glass Children Around the World

Creator

Alicia Meneses Maples
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
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