Mindfullness, Parenting, and Emotional Intelligence (ft. Catherine Galea)

Can mindfulness and emotional intelligence transform not only our children—but the future of our families and communities? In this powerful episode of INsights & Straight Talk, Rodd Duff sits down with award-winning mindfulness teacher and parent educator Catherine Galea to explore why emotional intelligence has become one of the most important life skills of the modern era. Hosted by Rodd Duff and Producer Barbie, INsights & Straight Talk continues its mission of Empowering the Great Middle Class, One Conversation at a Time through authentic, long-form conversations that challenge assumptions and build practical wisdom. In Episode 596, Catherine Galea shares her remarkable journey from surviving a life-threatening eating disorder to becoming an internationally recognized mindfulness teacher, NLP Practitioner, EFT Practitioner, author, and coach dedicated to helping parents raise emotionally resilient children. Together, they explore why confidence begins with self-awareness, why connection always comes before correction, and why healthy families create healthy communities. From mindfulness and emotional regulation to co-regulation, resilience, parenting, communication, curiosity, and leadership, this conversation offers practical tools that anyone can begin using today. Whether you're a parent, educator, grandparent, coach, or simply someone committed to personal growth, this episode delivers meaningful insights that extend far beyond parenting and into every aspect of life.