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Oct 28, 2026 40 min

What Happens When Parents Stop Facing It Alone?

from Who’s Even Listening ? Hosted by Andrew Dufendach

Send us Fan Mail In Season 3, Episode 11 of Who’s Even Listening ?, Barbara Messick Broughton joins us for an honest conversation about parenting, advocacy, mental health, and the power of finally being heard. Barbara is a mother of three and the founding executive director of Champions for Children’s Mental Health. She shares what life looked like before advocacy: feeling isolated, being judged, struggling to get help, and trying to explain needs that were not always visible in a short appointment. We talk about family peer support, finding the right provider, school systems, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and why there is no shame in asking for help. Barbara also reflects on believing people generally want to do good and celebrates 10 years of Champions for Children’s Mental Health serving families with lived experience. If you are a parent, caregiver, family member, or someone looking for support, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone. 💚 Champions for Children’s Mental Health: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championsforcmh/ Parent-Child Interaction Therapy resources in Delaware: https://www.delawareguidance.org/pcit/ https://delaware211.org/iresource/division-of-prevention-behavioral-health-services-parent-child-interaction-therapy-kent-county/ Mental Medicine: https://www.mental-medicine.com/ ELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚 Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail In Season 3, Episode 11 of Who’s Even Listening ?, Barbara Messick Broughton joins us for an honest conversation about parenting, advocacy, mental health, and the power of finally being heard. Barbara is a mother of three and the founding executive director of Champions for Children’s Mental Health. She shares what life looked like before advocacy: feeling isolated, being judged, struggling to get help, and trying to explain needs that were not always visible in a short appoi...

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