Parenting while living with mental illness

Emerging Minds Families

Jun 15 2026 | 00:32:41

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Show Notes

In this episode host Nadia Rossi talks with parent of two, Nicki, about her experience of parenting with a mental illness. Nicki shares how she navigates parenting, how she communicates with her children when feeling low, and when and how she reaches out for support.

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