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What if the moment your life wobbled was the invitation you’ve been postponing? That’s where Jennifer Ginty found herself — after years of “not yet,” the closure of her beloved boutique pushed her to say “right now” to healing complex PTSD and major depressive disorder. We sit down with Jen to unpack how she built a care team, returned to hospitalization to map helpful modalities, and rediscovered group therapy as a powerful, validating community rather than a public reckoning.

Jen also shares the origin story of My Moody Monster, a rugged, Velcro-limbed plush designed to channel anger and anxiety into safe, physical release for kids and adults. We walk through real-life scenarios: a sibling clash, an overwhelmed parent, a tense work call, veteran or LEO with post-traumatic stress. The monster becomes a cue for co-regulation, a bridge to conversation, and a tool for repair — rip to discharge, rebuild to reconnect, reflect to plan next time. New Normal Big Life (NNBL) listeners listeners get 15% off their entire order on http://www.mymoodymonster.com

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For families searching for practical emotional regulation, this is both inventive and accessible. Along the way, we talk trauma science, why big feelings change body chemistry, and how consistent, body-first strategies often work better than lectures. If this conversation helped you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick star rating & review — it’s the best way to support our work and help more people find practical healing tools.

Chapters

19:00

How Kids And Adults Use Moody

22:45

Coaching A Child Through Big Feelings

27:10

Moody As Everyday Regulation Tool

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