09 - Labels, Masking and Mental Health - A Whole-Brain Approach to Parenting
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In this deeply compassionate episode, we’re joined by the incredible Ruth Tarr - a therapist whose experience spans biology, teaching, energy medicine, psychotherapy, functional medicine and more. Ruth brings a rare blend of clinical knowledge and lived experience to her work with children, parents and carers.
Together, we explore:
- Why so many parents feel unheard and isolated
- The pressure to follow “expert” advice and the cost of disconnecting from instinct
- What happens when a child doesn’t fit into the box - and why that box often needs rethinking
- The impact of masking, labels and diagnosis in a system hungry for definitions
- How to navigate SEN challenges and emotional burnout
- Simple, powerful practices for reconnecting to joy and resilience
- The vital role of connection, curiosity and hope in the therapeutic process
This episode is a lifeline for parents, carers and professionals supporting young people who are struggling - and for anyone ready to trust their inner wisdom again.
✨ Resources mentioned:
- Books: The Better Brain, Parenting from the Heart by Jack Pransky
- Support: Not Fine In School, The Carers Trust
- Ruth’s email: [email protected]
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Edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real
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