Episode 02.01 - Parent's Version - Be Weird. Be You

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🌟 Capes & Conversations is the official podcast of Grundy Eunoia Wellness Center, where we unlock the hero within! Hosted by Adam Kotowski and Megan Rose McMullen, MS, this podcast is a space for parents and kids to explore mental health, personal growth, and the power of storytelling.

Each episode delves into topics like resilience, emotional well-being, and the lessons we can learn from our favorite heroes in movies, books, and games. Whether you're a parent looking for insight or a listener discovering the strength within, Capes & Conversations is here to guide you on your journey.

🎭 Be Weird. Be You.
Episode Length:
46 minutes 08 seconds

Has your child ever been called weird? Have you felt the pressure to fit in, or worried that embracing uniqueness would lead to isolation?

In this episode of Capes & Conversations, we explore:
✨ Why being weird is just another way of saying uniquely you.
✨ The societal shift post-COVID that helped normalize self-expression.
✨ How embracing your individuality leads to stronger community and belonging.
✨ The difference between rebellion with a cause vs. pushing people away.
✨ The 100th Monkey Effect—how one person’s courage to be themselves can inspire the world.

💡 Key Takeaway:
When you or your child embrace personal expression in alignment with who you truly are, you don’t repel people—you attract the right community. The key is intentional expression, knowing that the hand that gives, gathers.

🚀 Parent Reflection Questions:

  • How do you model self-expression for your child?
  • When was a time you felt like you didn’t fit in? What helped?
  • How can you create an environment that nurtures your child’s uniqueness?

📩 Have a topic or question?
We’d love to feature your thoughts on the show! Send us your stories, questions, or reflections—anonymously if you prefer—and we may discuss them in a future episode.

🔗 Support Our Mission:
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GEWC ensures that every child can receive mental health care, mentoring, and coaching—regardless of financial status. If you’d like to sponsor a child’s therapy sessions, donation links are in the show notes, website, and social media pages.

🔗 Listen now & subscribe:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NVFJCbzPdiq5P6ZSMqYFW

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../capes.../id1798464566

Our Website: https://grundyeunoiawellnesscenter.com/community/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrundyEunoiaWellnessCenter

#BeYourself #EmbraceYourWeird #CapesAndConversations #UnlockTheHeroWithin

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🌟 Capes & Conversations is the official podcast of Grundy Eunoia Wellness Center, where we unlock the hero within! Hosted by Adam Kotowski and Megan Rose McMullen, MS, this podcast is a space for parents and kids to explore mental health, personal growth, and the power of storytelling.

Each episode delves into topics like resilience, emotional well-being, and the lessons we can learn from our favorite heroes in movies, books, and games. Whether you're a parent looking for insight or a listener discovering the strength within, Capes & Conversations is here to guide you on your journey.

🎭 Be Weird. Be You.
Episode Length:
46 minutes 08 seconds

Has your child ever been called weird? Have you felt the pressure to fit in, or worried that embracing uniqueness would lead to isolation?

In this episode of Capes & Conversations, we explore:
✨ Why being weird is just another way of saying uniquely you.
✨ The societal shift post-COVID that helped normalize self-expression.
✨ How embracing your individuality leads to stronger community and belonging.
✨ The difference between rebellion with a cause vs. pushing people away.
✨ The 100th Monkey Effect—how one person’s courage to be themselves can inspire the world.

💡 Key Takeaway:
When you or your child embrace personal expression in alignment with who you truly are, you don’t repel people—you attract the right community. The key is intentional expression, knowing that the hand that gives, gathers.

🚀 Parent Reflection Questions:

  • How do you model self-expression for your child?
  • When was a time you felt like you didn’t fit in? What helped?
  • How can you create an environment that nurtures your child’s uniqueness?

📩 Have a topic or question?
We’d love to feature your thoughts on the show! Send us your stories, questions, or reflections—anonymously if you prefer—and we may discuss them in a future episode.

🔗 Support Our Mission:
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GEWC ensures that every child can receive mental health care, mentoring, and coaching—regardless of financial status. If you’d like to sponsor a child’s therapy sessions, donation links are in the show notes, website, and social media pages.

🔗 Listen now & subscribe:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NVFJCbzPdiq5P6ZSMqYFW

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../capes.../id1798464566

Our Website: https://grundyeunoiawellnesscenter.com/community/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrundyEunoiaWellnessCenter

#BeYourself #EmbraceYourWeird #CapesAndConversations #UnlockTheHeroWithin

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