Rae Barker: Helping Young Minds Feel Safe in a Loud World
What does it really mean to feel safe - in your body, your mind and your relationships?In this episode, I sit down with Rae, a psychologist who specialises in working with children, teens, and neurodivergent young people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation. Rae brings a rare mix of clinical insight and deep humanity to this conversation. We explore the complexities of growing up neurodivergent in a world that often misunderstands you, and how that experience can shape everything from identity to self-worth.We dive into the impact of early childhood trauma, what healthy emotional validation looks like, and why so many young people today are emotionally overwhelmed but under-supported. Rae also shares practical tools for parents, teachers and caregivers trying to create safer emotional environments for kids and we connect those ideas to some recurring themes from past guests who’ve spoken about their own inner child work, school struggles and misdiagnoses.This is a deeply compassionate and eye-opening episode about healing, understanding and giving young people what they actually need - not what we think they need.Don’t miss out — hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media!This episode is brought to you by True Protein. Use the code MINDYOURHEAD at checkout to get $25 off orders over $100 — SHOP NOW!* Offer valid for new customers only.Don’t miss out — hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with our latest episodes! If you found value in this episode, please leave a review, share it with your friends, and tag us on social media!Instagram: @mindyourhead.podcastYouTube: @mindyourhead.podcastFacebook: @mindyourhead.pod
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