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

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

By: Parents Speak Up for Kids
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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.

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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.

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Episodes
  • The 5 Key Things Kids Need from Their Parents During Emotional Breakdowns: Transformative Parenting with Todd Sarner, Part 2

    The 5 Key Things Kids Need from Their Parents During Emotional Breakdowns: Transformative Parenting with Todd Sarner, Part 2
    Dec 23 2025

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    “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 from Todd Sarner, who explained to us that parenting is not about perfection, but presence. Today, we hear the rest of Sophia Mills and Amina Elsamahy’s conversation with Todd, psychotherapist, parenting coach, and founder of Transformative Parenting. He dives deeper into what it means to be an emotional anchor, and gives practical tips and advice for helping children through emotional breakdowns, dysregulation, and trauma. Todd’s insight will help you see patterns and the importance of structure in emotional recovery, understand how to build emotional safety, and support emotional growth over time. If you missed part one of our conversation, tune into that first! Otherwise, press play to continue your journey to becoming an emotional anchor.

    This was the last Healing Hearts episode of 2025. If you enjoyed the show this year, we’d greatly appreciate a review! Want to help us grow and improve going into 2025? Please fill out our feedback form!

    📋Feedback Form:

    • Please fill out our feedback form to help us improve!

    💬Get In Touch:

    • Send Us A Text
    • parents@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 Todd Sarner:

    👉 Website: www.transformativeparenting.com

    👉 Socials: Instagram: @tparenting

    Facebook: Transformative Parenting

    LinkedIn: Todd Sarner

    YouTube: Transformative Parenting

    🎙️Want To Be Featured?

    👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org

    #HealingHeartsPodcast #TransformativeParenting #CoRegulation #EmotionalResilience #AttachmentParenting #TraumaRecovery #ParentingSupport #AnxiousKids #CalmParenting #FosterCareSupport #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids
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    18 mins
  • Parenting Isn’t About Perfection, It’s About Presence: Transformative Parenting with Todd Sarner, Part 1

    Parenting Isn’t About Perfection, It’s About Presence: Transformative Parenting with Todd Sarner, Part 1
    Dec 9 2025

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    “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 wrong. Behavior can be difficult to understand, especially in kids with trauma. Today, Sophia Mills and Amina Elsamahy sit down with psychotherapist, parenting coach, and founder of Transformative Parenting: Todd Sarner. Todd shares why traditional discipline systems tend to fail, the impact stress has on children, and the importance of connection to form a firm foundation for emotional growth. He explains that as parents, we don’t need to be perfect; we need to be present. “Your job,” he assures us, “is to be a good guide.”


    Tune in today to hear practical tips, learn about trauma-informed parenting, and understand more about your child’s behavior. In Part 2, we’ll dive deeper into what it means to be a child’s anchor and learn applicable strategies to build a transformative relationship with our children.

    💬Get In Touch:

    • Send Us A Text
    • parents@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 Todd Sarner:

    👉 Website: www.transformativeparenting.com

    👉 Socials: Instagram: @tparenting

    Facebook: Transformative Parenting

    LinkedIn: Todd Sarner

    YouTube: Transformative Parenting

    🎙️Want To Be Featured?

    👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org

    #HealingHeartsPodcast #TransformativeParenting #ChildBehavior #TraumaInformedParenting #AttachmentParenting #ChildDysregulation #BigEmotions #ParentingTools #CaregiverSupport #FosterCareSupport #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare @parentsspeakupforkids
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    27 mins
  • Second Chances, Healing from Trauma, and Family Support — Rebuilding After Incarceration with William Freeman

    Second Chances, Healing from Trauma, and Family Support — Rebuilding After Incarceration with William Freeman
    Nov 25 2025

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    “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 Juvenile Justice custody?” — When a child is in DJJ custody, they’re locked up, isolated, and scared. They aren’t just going through legal trouble, they’re carrying trauma and shame. It takes resilience, hope, support, and love to break free of the trauma they’ve faced. That’s why today Sophia Mills sits down with William Freeman, Founder and CEO of People of Purpose, an organization seeking to guide families as their loved ones come home from incarceration. He shares his experience going through the same thing and how he healed; as well as tips and strategies to help your child through the transition back into normality. Whether you or your child are going through this, know someone who is, or are recovering from any kind of trauma, William’s powerful testimony and advice can help you on your journey. As William told us, “Sometimes it’s not the trauma you expect. It’s abandonment, it’s silence, it’s love not shown the way a child needs to feel it.”

    💬Get In Touch:

    • Send Us A Text
    • parents@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 William Freeman:

    👉 Website: www.peopleofpurposefl.org

    👉 Socials: Instagram: @peopleofpurposefl

    Facebook: People Of Purpose

    🎙️Want To Be Featured?

    👉 Email Us: parents@speakupforkidspbc.org

    #HealingHeartsPodcast #SpeakUpForKids #SpeakUp #fostercare #ParentsSpeakUpForKids #traumainformed #reentrysupport #familyhealing #breakingthecycle #purposeoverpain #secondchances #parentingwithhope #healingfromtrauma #addictionrecovery #traumaawareness #mentorshipmatters #communityhealing #resilientfamilies
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    25 mins
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