A Father-Daughter Conversation on Mental Health & Parenting (ft. Crosby Melendi) | Disruptive Dialogue Ep. 12

An honest, intergenerational conversation about anxiety, parenting, and growing up in a world shaped by 24/7 news and screens.In this deeply personal episode, Chuck Melendi is joined by his 27 year old daughter Crosby for a revealing dialogue about mental health. They unpack Crosby’s journey with anxiety and depression—from early teenage struggles to breakthroughs in therapy—to explore how parenting, social media, and generational disconnects all shape the way we experience and talk about emotional wellness.If you're a parent trying to understand your kids, a young adult navigating pressure and comparison, or simply someone looking to heal from the past and communicate better in the present—this conversation is for you.This is not a clinical breakdown or challenge to the system—it’s a raw look at how mental health shapes families - and what healing can look like when you create a culture of open communication. About CrosbyCrosby is a 27 year old content creator for YouTube and Instagram, @CrosbyGraceTravels, where she shares the highs and lows of full time travel and life as a digital nomad. She graduated magna cum laude from Elon University in 2020.Book MentionYes Your Teen is Crazy by Dr. Michael Bradley is considered the gold standard of teen parenting books and reframed Chuck’sparenting strategy. Learn more about it at https://docmikebradley.com/dr-michael-bradley-booksTake Action!Subscribe, rate, and review Disruptive Dialogue with Chuck Melendi wherever you listen. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Visit disruptivedialogue.org for episode resources, to share your story, & for ways to get involved in reforming healthcare.