The Power of Healing Through Play: Carron Montgomery's Wisdom on Parenting Success

Healing often begins with awareness—the quiet moment you choose to look within and face what's beneath the surface. In this conversation, Carron Montgomery, author, counselor, and trauma specialist, shares how her work through The Invisible Riptide and upcoming graphic novel The Real Truth About Lena helps others navigate anxiety, grief, and emotional growth with compassion. Drawing from her experience as a mother, therapist, and advocate for mental health, Carron reminds us that true healing isn't about avoiding the waves but learning to move through them with grace, empathy, and community.  Key Takeaways:   Awareness is the starting point for healing—it allows us to name what we feel and begin to release it.  Children and adults alike need tools to understand their emotions, not hide from them.  Empathy and compassion can transform pain into connection and restore our sense of belonging.  Community and open conversations about mental health help break the stigma and foster hope.  Healing becomes powerful when we use our experiences to guide and uplift others.  Join us for the Kindness Campaign and help create a ripple of compassion in your community! Sign up today at SmallChangesBigShifts.com/Kindness to receive daily acts of kindness and inspiration.    We're also inviting sponsorship partners to help us expand this movement and touch even more lives. If your organization would like to be part of spreading kindness across communities, explore the opportunities here: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/download/9926/?tmstv=1757105005    About Carron Montgomery:  An author, ADHD specialist, Licensed professional counselor, Life Coach, certified in the Safe & Sound Protocol, and Level II-trained EMDR trauma specialist. Carron is a proud mother of three who values the power of family and community. Over a decade ago, she founded a private practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, and loss.   Her passion for mental health shines through her award-winning book, The Invisible Riptide, and her upcoming graphic novel The Real Truth About Lena on social media and technology for young readers, set to be released in 2025. Carron recently joined the Just Like You Films board, furthering her mission to spread hope and kindness.  Connect with Carron Montgomery at:  https://www.theinvisibleriptide.com/  https://www.satiamapublishing.com   https://www.linkedin.com/in/carron-montgomery-78815453/  https://www.instagram.com/carronmontgomeryofficial/  Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:  https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  [email protected]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast  If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review  Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.