THE
PARENT PODCAST
Helping and Healing Kids
Through Their Darkest Days
with Morgan Dierickx
Show Notes
Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised.
In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, pediatric nurse Morgan Dierickx shares her powerful journey into nursing and the emotional realities of working with children in crisis. She offers insight into the rising mental health challenges facing youth today and how adults can show up with compassion and courage. Listeners will also learn how caregivers can protect their own well-being while supporting others.
Becoming a Nurse: Compassion Over Comfort
Morgan Dierickx shares her journey into nursing and what drew her to pediatric care. She reflects on building connections with patients and navigating the emotional highs and lows of hospital life. Morgan’s passion for helping kids shines through as she talks about showing up with heart, even when the work is hard.
Mental Health in Pediatrics
The conversation turns to the growing mental health crisis among youth. Morgan talks about supporting children with anxiety, trauma, and suicidal thoughts, and how crucial it is to ask direct questions and offer a safe space. The hosts highlight resources like the 988 Lifeline and The Trevor Project, encouraging adults to stay alert and involved.
Caring for the Caregiver
Morgan opens up about caregiver burnout and how she manages stress through journaling, nature, and a strong support system. This segment focuses on the importance of emotional self-care, setting boundaries, and finding moments to recharge in order to keep showing up for others.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
THE
PARENT PODCAST
Helping and Healing Kids Through Their Darkest Days
with Morgan Dierickx
Show Notes
Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised.
In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, pediatric nurse Morgan Dierickx shares her powerful journey into nursing and the emotional realities of working with children in crisis. She offers insight into the rising mental health challenges facing youth today and how adults can show up with compassion and courage. Listeners will also learn how caregivers can protect their own well-being while supporting others.
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - Becoming a Nurse: Compassion Over Comfort
10:17 - Mental Health in Pediatrics
21:18 - Caring for the Caregiver
Becoming a Nurse: Compassion Over Comfort
Morgan Dierickx shares her journey into nursing and what drew her to pediatric care. She reflects on building connections with patients and navigating the emotional highs and lows of hospital life. Morgan’s passion for helping kids shines through as she talks about showing up with heart, even when the work is hard.
Mental Health in Pediatrics
The conversation turns to the growing mental health crisis among youth. Morgan talks about supporting children with anxiety, trauma, and suicidal thoughts, and how crucial it is to ask direct questions and offer a safe space. The hosts highlight resources like the 988 Lifeline and The Trevor Project, encouraging adults to stay alert and involved.
Caring for the Caregiver
Morgan opens up about caregiver burnout and how she manages stress through journaling, nature, and a strong support system. This segment focuses on the importance of emotional self-care, setting boundaries, and finding moments to recharge in order to keep showing up for others.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
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We're on a mission to educate, inspire and transform lives, ages 4-104 using basic scientifically proven methods and tools to decrease stress, anxiety and to increase resiliency and overall well-being.
2882 Prospect Park Dr. Suite 100,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 340-5252
© 2019 Cour Experience Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Non-Profit 501c3 EIN: 84-3383699