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In this impactful yet lighthearted episode of Quiet Connection, Chelsea sits down with Jen Ginty, a single mom of two, living with complex PTSD and major depressive disorder. 

Jen shares her journey from surviving childhood trauma to raising a child with complex needs, all while navigating mental health, motherhood, and massive life transitions. 

We talk about: 

• The challenges of pregnancy with CPTSD
• Parenting a child with early behavioral red flags and an evolving diagnosis
• The stigma of inpatient mental health care
• The emotional rollercoaster of co-parenting, identity loss, and rebuilding
• And how one moment in group therapy led to the creation of Moody Monster—a therapeutic plush doll that’s now helping kids (and adults) process big emotions safely.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to wait to heal, for parents feeling overwhelmed and under-supported, and for those searching for tools to help themselves and their families thrive.
 
🧸 Learn more about Moody Monster and Jen’s mission:
🌐 Website: www.mymoodymonster.com
📺 YouTube: My Moody Monster
📷 Instagram: @mymoodymonster
📘 Facebook: @mymoodymonster
📱 TikTok: @mymoodymonster
 
💛 Support the mission: Donate a Moody to kids in crisis through the website.

Sound Bites
"It's okay to have big feelings."
"All emotions are valid."
"Stop catastrophizing."

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Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection

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