Episode 23: Helping Teens Thrive: Parenting, Connection & SchoolPulse with Iuri Melo

In this episode of The FOCUS Podcast, Taralee welcomes Iuri Melo—licensed therapist, bestselling author, and co-founder of SchoolPulse, the nation's only proactive, text-based mental health support system for students. Iuri shares his journey from therapist and author to building a platform that now reaches thousands of teens with encouragement, psychology tools, and live professional support right on their phones. Together, Taralee and Iuri discuss the current challenges teens face, strategies parents can use to build stronger connections, and how technology can be used for good in supporting student wellness. If you've ever wondered how to better understand your teen or how schools are responding to the rising need for mental health support, this episode offers both hope and practical tools you can start using today. ✨ Explore Iuri's resources: 2-Minute SchoolPulse Overview Video SchoolPulse Video Library Comprehensive Mental Health Resource Page Books by Iuri Melo: Know Thy Selfie | Mind Over Grey Matter 🌿 Learn more about Taralee's coaching and resources: Peaceful Heart Journey Free Parent Resource: The Peaceful Parent Plan