Beyond the stories #5 With Dr Anna Huang

Send us Fan MailWhen Mom Goes Out — Parenting Guilt, Big Feelings, and Raising Emotionally Aware KidsWhat happens to a family's emotional world when mom isn't there? And why does leaving — even for an hour — trigger such a loud alarm in so many parents?In this episode of Beyond the Stories, Rita sits down with Dr. Anna Huang — licensed therapist, Chinese-American mom, and founder of The Mindful Peach — to explore the emotional landscape of modern parenting, from the science of parental guilt to the books she wrote because the ones she needed simply didn't exist.Dr. Anna brings both clinical expertise and her own lived experience as a new mom to a conversation that is honest, grounding, and full of warmth.What you'll hear in this episode:— Why parental guilt is a biological alarm — not a sign you're doing it wrong— The "24/7 available parent" myth and why it's harming families— How dads can build their own irreplaceable bond with their kids— Why children need parents to have their own special roles — not identical ones— How The Mindful Peach came to life — and the gap in children's literature it was built to fill— What the Eden's Big Feelings bilingual book series is, and who it's for— Why emotional literacy in toddlers starts with colorful, joyful books — not definitionsThis episode pairs beautifully with the story episode featuring "When Mom Goes Out." Listen to both — the conversation and the story work together.Dr. Anna Huang is a licensed therapist in private practice and the founder of The Mindful Peach, a family wellness brand dedicated to helping families become more emotionally aware. She is the author of the Eden's Big Feelings bilingual children's book series — covering the six primary emotions for toddlers ages 2–6, available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and more. She lives with her husband and daughter and launched The Mindful Peach two years ago.🎧 New episodes every other Tuesday ✍️ Author or professional? Reach out — we want to feature you.💬 Parents & caregivers — drop your thoughts. We want to hear from you!📍 Instagram: @themindfulpeach.co🌐 Website: https://www.mindfulpeach.co/📚 Books: Available at themindfulpeach.co and AmazonYou can explore Gooshi's ecosystem here:https://linktr.ee/gooshi_world