Episode 119: Raising Kids So They Don’t Need Therapy with Sadie Ackerman

Episode 119 of Healthy As A Mother takes a deep dive into generational healing, emotional regulation, and how to raise emotionally resilient children by doing the inner work ourselves. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Leah Gordon interviews Sadie Ackerman, a mental health consultant and her own sister, who specializes in integrative psychology and emotional well-being for highly sensitive women.

Together, they explore one of the most important questions of modern motherhood:
How do we raise kids who don’t need therapy later on?

Healing Ourselves to Heal Our Children

Sadie shares her unique approach to emotional healing by helping people work with the many parts of themselves—those inner voices, protectors, and patterns that are often formed in childhood or through trauma. This integrative, compassionate approach gives women the tools to become more grounded, present, and responsive—especially in parenting moments when our "stuff" tends to surface.

As Dr. Leah puts it, this is the kind of healing work that’s changed everything for her—through fertility challenges, the ups and downs of motherhood, and everyday life.

Parenting as a Mirror

One of the most heart-opening moments in the episode is when Sadie walks Leah through a recent experience with her daughter. Rather than reacting from an old trigger, Leah practiced a new way of showing up—guided by Sadie's coaching—which helped both mother and daughter regulate emotionally.

This is the essence of the episode’s message:

To raise kids who feel safe, whole, and emotionally supported, we must do the work to show up from our regulated, healed place.

 

This Episode Is For You If:

• You’re a sensitive or overwhelmed mom trying to break generational cycles

• You want to feel more emotionally grounded and less reactive

• You’re healing from trauma, anxiety, or past wounds

• You’re preparing for motherhood, parenting young kids, or navigating tough seasons

• You believe inner healing is the foundation of empowered parenting

A Message That Resonates

Whether you're working through trauma, preparing to conceive, or in the thick of parenting, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to raise emotionally resilient kids—and experience more peace and presence in the process.

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