Motherhood, Healing and Raising Emotionally Literate Children with Jacintha Field
In this powerful episode, Jen sits down with Jacintha to explore the moments in life that quietly and sometimes painfully transform us. What unfolds is an honest conversation about motherhood as a catalyst for healing, the deep impact of childhood experiences and what it truly means to raise emotionally supported children in a rapidly changing world.
Jacintha shares her personal journey of moving through her own struggles and how becoming a mother opened the door to self-reflection, growth and purpose. That journey ultimately led her to create a heart-centered initiative designed to support children in building emotional literacy and connection from a young age. Her story is a reminder that healing does not require perfection, only willingness.
Throughout the episode, Jen and Jacintha explore how early emotional experiences shape adult relationships. They discuss how unspoken feelings, unmet needs and generational patterns can follow us into adulthood if they are not acknowledged. At the same time, the conversation offers hope. With awareness, compassion and intentional communication, parents can interrupt cycles and create something new.
A central theme of the episode is emotional literacy. Jacintha emphasizes how giving children the language to name and express their emotions helps them feel safe, understood and empowered. When parents slow down enough to listen rather than fix, children learn that their feelings matter. Connection, not control, becomes the foundation of parenting.
Intuition also plays a key role in this conversation. Jacintha encourages parents to trust themselves and their inner knowing even when outside voices are loud. Parenting does not come with a manual and learning to listen inward can be one of the most grounding tools available. Alongside this, she speaks openly about self-care, reframing it not as indulgence but as a necessity. When parents are regulated and supported, they are better able to show up for their children.
The episode also touches on the role of technology in parenting. Rather than framing it as the enemy, Jen and Jacintha explore how technology can be used intentionally as a bridge for connection and communication when guided with awareness and boundaries.
This conversation is a gentle yet powerful invitation for parents to reflect on their own stories, trust their instincts and create environments where children feel emotionally safe and seen. Healing is not linear and parenting is not about getting it right every time. It is about presence, curiosity and choosing connection again and again.
Key Takeaways
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Motherhood can be a catalyst for personal growth and healing
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Childhood experiences significantly impact adult relationships
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Emotional literacy is crucial for children's development
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Connection and communication are key in parenting
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Trusting one's intuition is essential
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Creating supportive environments for children is vital
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Technology can be a tool for connection in parenting
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Self-care is not selfish; it is necessary for effective parenting
Episode Highlights
00:00 – Jacintha's Journey: From Struggles to Healing
11:17 – The Power of Emotional Literacy in Parenting
21:02 – Building Connections: The Importance of Listening to Children
31:09 – Trusting Intuition: A Path to Empowerment
37:52 – Breaking Generational Trauma
44:59 – Connecting with Children Through Technology
57:06 – Creating Safe Spaces for Honest Communication
Resources Mentioned:
Jacintha’s Website https://www.happysoulskids.com/
Connect:
https://www.instagram.com/jacinthafield
https://www.facebook.com/jacintha.field
Podcast Host/Founder of My Moody Monster
Jennifer is a single mom and entrepreneur who lives with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder from childhood trauma. Throughout her life, Jen has learned valuable coping skills and has made it her mission to help others to better understand their own emotions.
Jen has faced obstacles in her healing journey - from becoming a mother without a healthy parental model of her own to overcoming her inner saboteur while coping with the symptoms of CPTSD and Depression. She has spent the last 4 years developing My Moody Monster - a pull apart plush toy that has helped children to get out their frustrations in a safe way and giving families a tool to talk about emotions and communication.
Jen believes by sharing her own story she can help others to know they are not alone. Her YouTube channel features her Moody Talks focusing on an emotion each month and teaching coping skills that have helped her with her own mental health.
After being featured on multiple mental health and parenting podcasts, Jen had a powerful realization: her story of pushing away the hard work of facing her trauma was just one journey, and there are countless other journeys out there—each just as important and impactful. This is what inspired her to create "When Not Yet Becomes Right Now", a space for exploring the many different paths we take in life.
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