The Truth About Parenting and Kids’ Mental Health: Why It Starts at Home with Nicole Runyon

The Truth About Parenting and Kids’ Mental Health: Why It Starts at Home with Nicole Runyon
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Is it really fair to say that mental health starts at home? Nicole Runyon says yes—and more importantly, she says it’s where healing begins.
In this episode, Nicole and I unpack one of the most debated truths in parenting: the home is where kids learn safety, love, and self-worth. But in a world that often outsources mental health to schools, professionals, and systems, Nicole challenges us to reclaim leadership in our own families—with love, boundaries, and accountability.

If you’re a parent worried about your child’s emotional health, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical insight for how to lead with compassion while doing your own inner work.

In this episode, you will learn:
• Why mental health begins with the parent-child relationship
• The backlash against saying “mental health starts at home”
• Why schools and therapy can’t replace healing within the home
• The power of doing your own healing as a parent
• How love and boundaries work together in leadership
• What it looks like to reclaim your role as a parent
• Why responsibility does not mean blame—it means opportunity

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
01:12 – Why Mental Health Starts at Home
04:35 – Healing Ourselves to Lead Our Children
07:20 – The Danger of Outsourcing Parenting
11:10 – What Kids Need More Than Therapy
14:40 – Boundaries, Leadership, and Love
17:25 – Breaking Generational Patterns
21:00 – The Truth About Responsibility (Without Blame)
25:45 – Nicole’s Personal Story as a Mom
28:10 – How to Rebuild Connection at Home
31:00 – Final Reflections and Hope for Parents

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You can find Nicole at:
https://nicolerunyon.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igenerationmentalhealth/

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