THE
PARENT PODCAST
Raising Confident, Resilient Kids:
Parenting Lessons from the Military and the Stage
with Shaun Murphy
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
10:17 - The Power of Creativity and Confidence
21:18 - Building Emotional Strength and Family Connection
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with Shaun Murphy about raising resilient and confident kids through lessons learned from both the military and the stage. Shaun shares how leadership, creativity, and emotional awareness can empower families to thrive under pressure. Listeners will gain practical tools for fostering confidence, communication, and connection at home.
Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
In this inspiring episode, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with Shaun Murphy, a veteran and performer, to explore how lessons from the military and the stage can shape resilient, confident kids. Shaun shares how discipline, teamwork, and adaptability—core values from his military experience—translate into powerful parenting principles. He emphasizes that leadership begins at home and that modeling calm under pressure teaches children how to manage their emotions and rise to challenges.
The Power of Creativity and Confidence
Shaun discusses how his journey in performance arts helped him discover the importance of creativity and self-expression in building confidence. He explains that allowing children to explore creative outlets—whether through music, acting, or storytelling—helps them develop courage and authenticity. Marci and Debbie connect these insights to everyday parenting moments, highlighting how laughter, play, and openness can strengthen the parent-child bond.
Building Emotional Strength and Family Connection
The conversation concludes with practical advice on helping kids navigate stress and setbacks with emotional intelligence. Shaun reminds parents that resilience isn’t about perfection but about persistence, self-awareness, and compassion. Together, they explore how family rituals, honest communication, and unconditional support can help children feel secure, capable, and ready to take on the world.
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
Raising Confident, Resilient Kids: Parenting Lessons from the Military and the Stage
with Shaun Murphy
Show Notes
In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with Shaun Murphy about raising resilient and confident kids through lessons learned from both the military and the stage. Shaun shares how leadership, creativity, and emotional awareness can empower families to thrive under pressure. Listeners will gain practical tools for fostering confidence, communication, and connection at home.
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
10:17 - The Power of Creativity and Confidence
21:18 - Building Emotional Strength and Family Connection
Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
In this inspiring episode, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with Shaun Murphy, a veteran and performer, to explore how lessons from the military and the stage can shape resilient, confident kids. Shaun shares how discipline, teamwork, and adaptability—core values from his military experience—translate into powerful parenting principles. He emphasizes that leadership begins at home and that modeling calm under pressure teaches children how to manage their emotions and rise to challenges.
The Power of Creativity and Confidence
Shaun discusses how his journey in performance arts helped him discover the importance of creativity and self-expression in building confidence. He explains that allowing children to explore creative outlets—whether through music, acting, or storytelling—helps them develop courage and authenticity. Marci and Debbie connect these insights to everyday parenting moments, highlighting how laughter, play, and openness can strengthen the parent-child bond.
Building Emotional Strength and Family Connection
The conversation concludes with practical advice on helping kids navigate stress and setbacks with emotional intelligence. Shaun reminds parents that resilience isn’t about perfection but about persistence, self-awareness, and compassion. Together, they explore how family rituals, honest communication, and unconditional support can help children feel secure, capable, and ready to take on the world.
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