Ripples of Resilience
This podcast provides parents and educators with practical tools and insights to support children’s mental health, emotional resilience, and well-being. Each episode covers strategies for fostering open communication, building resilience, and creating safe, nurturing environments where young minds can thrive. Join host Marisa Vicere, president and founder of Jana Marie Foundation, along with Dr. Peter Montminy, clinical child psychologist and mindfulness teacher from A Mindful Village, as they dive into meaningful conversations on resilience—what it looks like, how to build it, and why it matters in everyday life.
Fresh episodes every Wednesday for three weeks straight—then we pause, recharge, and come back stronger. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss a beat!
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This podcast is brought to you by Jana Marie Foundation and A Mindful Village.
Jana Marie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in State College, Pennsylvania which harnesses the power of creative expression and dialogue to spark conversations build connections, and promote mental health and wellbeing among young people and their communities. Learn more at Jana Marie Foundation.
A Mindful Village is Dr. Peter Montminy’s private consulting practice dedicated to improving the mental health of kids and their caregivers. Learn more at A Mindful Village | Holistic Mental Health Care for Kids.
Music created by Ken Baxter.
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This podcast was developed in part under a grant number SM090046 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA, HHS or the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.This podcast was developed in part under a grant number SM090046 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA, HHS or the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.