{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fefe7ce41-8289-4150-96e9-43408f3300d3","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Children\u2019s Mental Health: Teaching Resilience Through Feelings with Richard Tierney","description":"In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast with host Sana, Richard Tierney sheds light on the vital but often overlooked connection between childhood experiences and lifelong mental health. The discussion explores why children\u2019s natural feelings\u2014fear, anger, anxiety, sadness\u2014are not disorders, but instincts to be trusted and understood. Richard shares simple, practical exercises that parents, teachers, and caregivers can use to guide children in handling emotions through fight, flight, freeze, and acceptance responses. The conversation emphasizes nurturing environments, spiritual grounding, and teaching children to see emotions as part of healthy growth rather than labeling them as lifelong illnesses.\nThis episode is essential listening for parents, educators, and anyone concerned with the rising rates of childhood anxiety and depression worldwide.\nAbout the Guest:\nRichard Tierney is the author of How to Live Stress and Anxiety-Free 24 Hours a Day and the founder of Trauma Recovery Anonymous. With decades of work helping children and adults release emotional burdens, Richard has developed straightforward approaches that empower families to reclaim mental and spiritual well-being. His mission is to remind the world that feelings are not flaws but guides toward resilience.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nChildren\u2019s mental health challenges often stem from environment and early experiences, not from being \u201cbroken.\u201d\n\n\nFight, flight, freeze, and acceptance are natural responses\u2014not pathologies\u2014and children must be taught how to use them safely.\n\n\nSimple family exercises, like role-playing responses to anxiety, writing letters to God, or using imagination as safe space, help children manage emotions.\n\n\nParents play a crucial role in affirming children\u2019s worth and teaching that emotions are temporary, not permanent disorders.\n\n\nTeaching children that anxiety, anger, and sadness are natural feelings fosters resilience instead of dependency on external labels or treatments.\n\n\nA nurturing environment with presence, spiritual grounding, and emotional safety can help children grow into confident, balanced adults.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest:\nEmail: richard@traumarecoveryanonymous.comBook: How to Live Stress and Anxiety-Free 24 Hours a Day (available in print and digital formats worldwide)\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\nDisclaimer\nThis video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nAbout Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHE","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}