Ep. 156: Raising Superheroes: Megan Gilmore on Mental Health & Well‑Being for Kids

In this episode of The Mental Middle Podcast, Coach Matt Thomann sits down with Megan Gilmore—founder and executive director of Larksong, certified coach, and author—to talk about how early we should be building mental health and well‑being skills in kids. (Spoiler: much earlier than most people think.)We cover:Why well‑being and “mental health” for kids should start as early as physical healthHow a single caring adult can radically buffer a child from adversity (ACEs vs. PACEs)The science showing that well‑being education boosts grades, graduation rates, and resilienceMegan’s children’s book that turns brain parts into fun characters kids can understand“Mind Bandits” (kids’ version of limiting beliefs) and how to help children name and tame themLarksong’s Superhero Camp: a five‑day experience that teaches kids real tools for stress, emotions, and self‑talkWhy parents and teachers don’t have to be experts to start this work—they just have to startIf you’ve ever wondered:“How young is too young for mindset and mental skills?”or“Am I going to mess my kid up if I try this and don’t know what I’m doing?”…this conversation will give you both the why and some concrete how.🔗 Learn more about Larksong & Superhero CampWebsite & Superhero Camp info: www.larkssong.com/superherocamp(Volunteering, sponsoring, and donating options are all there.)📚 Megan’s Children’s BookAmy Dala and the AnswerAmy Dala and the Answer: 9781087933382: Amazon.com: BooksResilent Parent's Playbook by Mental Mettle Coaching.resilientparentsplaybook.comContact Coach [email protected]