When "Not Yet" Becomes "Right Now"
When "Not Yet" Becomes "Right Now"
A Mental Health Podcast About the Moments That Spark Change Jen is a childhood abuse survivor living with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. Throughout her life she has learned many skills to cope with hersymptoms and developed a therapeutic doll, My Moody Monster, to help children better cope with their frustrations. Jen's YouTube channel features "Moody Talks" - each month she features an emotion and discuss how we experience that feeling along with coping skills using DBT. After being featured on multiple mental health and parenting podcasts, she had a powerful realization: her story of pushing away the hard work of facing my 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.
Dec. 17, 2025

Staying Present with Our Children with Jacintha Field

Staying Present with Our Children with Jacintha Field
When "Not Yet" Becomes "Right Now"
Staying Present with Our Children with Jacintha Field

Send us a text Jen and Jacintha discuss the transformative moments in life, focusing on Jacintha's journey from overcoming personal struggles to creating a purpose-driven initiative for children. They explore the importance of emotional literacy, connection and communication in parenting, as well as the role of intuition and self-care. Jacintha shares her experiences as a mother and counselor, emphasizing the need for parents to trust themselves and create supportive environments for their ch...

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Jen and Jacintha discuss the transformative moments in life, focusing on Jacintha's journey from overcoming personal struggles to creating a purpose-driven initiative for children. They explore the importance of emotional literacy, connection and communication in parenting, as well as the role of intuition and self-care. Jacintha shares her experiences as a mother and counselor, emphasizing the need for parents to trust themselves and create supportive environments for their children. The conversation also highlights the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships and the significance of technology in parenting.

Key Takeaways:

  • Motherhood can be a catalyst for personal growth and healing.
  • Childhood experiences significantly impact adult relationships.
  • Emotional literacy is crucial for children's development.
  • Connection and communication are key in parenting.
  • Trusting one's intuition is essential.
  • Creating supportive environments for children is vital.
  • Technology can be a tool for connection in parenting.
  • Self-care is not selfish; it's 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:

https://www.happysoulskids.com/

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