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Your teenager says, “I’m fine,” but you’ve noticed something feels different. How do you open the conversation without making them feel judged, pressured, or misunderstood?
In this episode of The Mommy Pod, Shanta’ Robinson sits down with Michelle, a Mental Health First Aid national trainer, homeschooling mom of three, and founder of Washington Wellness with Michelle.
Together, they explore why talking about mental health can feel difficult for parents, how to begin with “I’ve noticed,” and the difference between listening and jumping straight into advice. Michelle also shares her experience living with social anxiety and how it has shaped her work.
We discuss:
• Changes in behavior that may prompt a conversation.
• Creating space for teens to talk about their feelings.
• Offering reassurance and options.
• Knowing when to connect with professional support.
• Parenting without expecting yourself to have every answer.
For single parents and anyone raising teens, this conversation offers a starting point for more thoughtful check-ins.
Find Michelle and information about her Mental Health First Aid classes on Facebook at Washington Wellness with Michelle.
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Because we bend—we do not break.
Content note: This episode discusses mental health challenges and suicide.
Direct listeners to:
Washington Wellness with Michele
https://wawellnessmichele.wixsite.com/westernwashingtonwel
Facebook: Washington Wellness with Michele
https://www.facebook.com/wawellnesswmichele
And encourage listeners to explore Mental Health First Aid training and additional mental-health education.
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