🌟 Capes & Conversations is the official podcast of Grundy Eunoia Wellness Center, where we unlock the hero within!

Hosted by Adam Kotowski and Megan Rose McMullen, MS, this podcast is a space for parents and kids to explore mental health, personal growth, and the power of storytelling. Each episode delves into topics like resilience, emotional well-being, and the lessons we can learn from our favorite heroes in movies, books, and games. Whether you're a parent looking for insight or a listener discovering the strength within, Capes & Conversations is here to guide you on your journey.

🚢 The Ship Only Sinks if You Let Water In – Parent’s Version

🕒 Episode Length: 42 minutes 18 seconds

Do your child’s struggles feel overwhelming? Are you trying to protect their self-worth while guiding them through life’s tough moments?

This episode of Capes & Conversations dives into one of our favorite analogies: the ship only sinks if you let water in. Together, we explore how resilience, emotional boundaries, and consistent modeling from parents help kids navigate pressure, bullying, comparison, and setbacks—without losing themselves.

In this empowering episode, we talk about:
✨ Why your child’s inner world is like a ship—and how to keep it watertight.
✨ The link between emotional boundaries, self-worth, and consistency.
✨ How to teach resilience by modeling it, not preaching it.
✨ When to help vs. when to let your child struggle to grow.
✨ How to redirect pain, failure, or criticism into motivation.
✨ Practical strategies to protect your family’s mental space.

💡 Key Takeaway:
You can’t stop the world from throwing storms at your child—but you can help them build a stronger ship. The goal isn’t avoiding hard things—it’s learning how to move through them, one wave at a time.

🧭 Parent Reflection Questions:
🤔 When my child faces setbacks, do I step in or step back?
🤔 Am I modeling resilience—or just expecting it?
🤔 How do I respond when I feel overwhelmed?
🤔 What does self-worth look like in action in my home?

💌 Have a topic or question?
We’d love to hear from you! Submit a topic anonymously via our website or reach out through our social media pages.

🔗 Support Our Mission:
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Grundy Eunoia Wellness Center ensures every child has access to mental health services, mentoring, and guidance—regardless of financial status. Want to sponsor a child’s journey? Donation links are in the show notes, website, and on our social media pages.

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🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../capes.../id1798464566
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