What if technology could actually help our children regulate, connect, and feel safe in their bodies?

In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Sovereign Shift, Chelsea sits down with Jacintha Field—family and child counselor, art therapist, and founder of Happy Souls Kids, a global mental health platform on a mission to help children aged 5–12 navigate big emotions through storytelling, gamified tools, and the voices of real-life heroes.

After walking through the fire of domestic violence, single motherhood, and burnout, Jacintha turned survival into service—retraining in counseling, play therapy, and somatic healing to support her son through anxiety and dysregulation. When traditional systems failed, she built something the world needed: a safe digital space for emotional education.

Together, Chelsea and Jacintha explore: ✨ The intersection of motherhood, trauma, and tech ✨ What emotional regulation really looks like for kids (and their parents) ✨ Why tech isn’t the enemy—but unawareness is ✨ How children mirror our own unhealed patterns ✨ Building resilience, safety, and sovereignty in a fast-moving world ✨ The deeper purpose behind the Happy Souls Kids app—and how you can be part of it

This conversation is equal parts honest and hopeful. Whether you’re a mom, teacher, or someone reparenting your own inner child, it will remind you that healing doesn’t mean perfection—it means presence.

Segment Markers:

00:00 Introduction to The Sovereign Shift

02:45 Welcome to The Sovereign Shift Podcast

03:52 Chelsea and Jacinta's Initial Conversation

05:58 Jacintha's Personal Journey and Challenges

09:51 Motherhood and Overcoming Alcohol Dependency

18:03 Navigating Technology and Parenting

19:14 The Importance of Educating Children About Technology

21:34 Balancing Tech Use and Real-World Interactions

24:22 Concerns About Social Media and Child Safety

27:00 Balancing Motherhood and Technology

28:13 The Unregulated World of Social Media

30:01 Introducing a Gamified Meditation App for Kids

33:36 The Importance of Emotional Regulation

41:50 Challenges of Co-Parenting

45:22 Self-Care and Finding Joy

47:41 Future Plans for Happy Souls Kids

51:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Parents

🪶 About Jacinta Field

Jacintha Field is a Family and Child Counselor, Art Therapist, and Founder of Happy Souls Kids, a global mental health platform helping children regulate their emotions through storytelling and gamified tools featuring athletes and positive role models. Based in Australia, Jacintha’s mission is to reach 100,000 children by 2027, creating safe digital spaces for emotional education and healing.

Connect with Jacintha: 🌏 https://www.happysoulskids.com/ 📧 hello@happysoulskids.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happysoulskids/

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