Episode Thirteen // I became a parent when I was twenty years old. I had no idea what the fuck I was doing, I had zero mental awareness, and, honestly, I was very much still a child myself. I’ve grown up a lot since those first few days of parenthood 13 years ago and, while I haven’t always been the best example for mental health, I like to think I’m better now than I was before… and that’s good enough for me.

On Episode 13 of IWP my kids, Sebastien, Kami, & Evie, joined me in the closet for a discussion about mental health. Now, we aren’t experts, but my kids had some really important things to say about this week's subject, so you’re gonna want to listen up. Especially, if you’re someone who isn’t quite sure about how to talk to about mental health. We all have mental health and it’s good for all of us when we can share openly.

This week, let my kids guide you.

As always, you can wear whatever you want, but we’re wearing pajamas.

If you are in need of mental health support, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.

Episode Mentions:
We mention a game on the episode and we call it the wrong name. The game is actually called Mixed Emojis.