Episode 13.01 - Parent's Version - We make the Best Choices Available to Us at the Time

Capes & Conversations

🌟 Capes & Conversations – 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 dives into lessons on emotional resilience, confidence, and how to become the hero of your own story—featuring characters from your favorite movies, shows, and games. No matter what challenge you're facing, Capes & Conversations is here to remind you: you are not alone.

🎙️ We Make the Best Choices Available to Us at the Time
🕒 Episode Length: 35 minutes and 32 seconds

Have you ever replayed a moment from your past and thought, “I should’ve known better”? Or carried shame for a decision that no longer reflects who you are? You’re not alone—and in this episode of Capes & Conversations, we talk about the difference between shame and growth, and how healing often starts with grace.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ Why internalized shame keeps us stuck in the past
✨ The difference between reflection and rumination
✨ How your past decisions were the best you could do with what you had
✨ What accountability really means (and what it doesn’t)
✨ Why “you can’t beat yourself into someone you love”
✨ Lessons from Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Maya Angelou, and Roger Bannister

💡 Key Takeaway:
You did the best you could with the tools, insight, and circumstances you had at the time. Growth doesn’t come from shame—it comes from grace, reflection, and redirecting with love.

🚀 Parent Reflection Questions:
🤔 When you reflect on past decisions, do you extend yourself compassion—or criticism?
🤔 How do you model self-forgiveness for your child?
🤔 Are you confusing accountability with self-blame?
🤔 What story from your past are you ready to reframe with grace?

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