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Wait, Am I Saving the World? | Conversations on Childhood
Conversations for the people that care about childhood well-being.
Wait, Am I Saving the World? is a podcast about exploring childhood, wellbeing, and the everyday ways adults can support healthier, happier childhoods.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, director, social worker, caregiver, or child-focused professional, this show offers honest conversations, reflection, and practical ideas to help you navigate childhood and the grown-up work of caring for kids without losing yourself in the process.
Hosted by Carrie Speed, social worker and founder of PlayMotion Kids, a movement, music, and mindfulness enrichment program for early childhood centers, each episode explores what it truly takes to show up for kids today.
We explore topics like behavior, resilience, emotional well-being, trauma-informed care, sensory needs, play-based learning, mindfulness, movement, whole-child wellness, and the everyday science of connection.
Carrie also certifies and licenses instructors who want to bring movement, mindfulness, and whole-child learning to their own communities.
Because when more adults are supported, equipped, and encouraged, the impact for kids grows.
If you care about kids, you belong here.
Together, we’re exploring what it truly takes to support the next generation—one conversation at a time.
Wait, Am I Saving the World? | Conversations on Childhood
08-Season 1 | Burnout to Balance: Mental Health Insights for Women in Helping Professions with Bethany Jenkins
[Season 1] This episode is from our original season, where we explored broader themes around burnout, purpose, and meaningful work.
In this episode pf Wait, Am I Saving the World, Carrie of Joyful Rising is joined by Bethany Jenkins, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the creator of the Psych Screen Podcast. Bethany brings her expertise as a Supervisor for School-Based Clinicians in Virginia, where she helps children and adolescents navigate mental health challenges. Together, we unpack the unique mental health struggles faced by women in social services and nonprofits, including burnout, secondary trauma, and the guilt associated with self-care. Bethany shares practical strategies for emotional resilience, setting boundaries, and finding joy in both work and personal life.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply looking for tools to support your well-being, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration to help you thrive in your meaningful work.
You can find Bethany on the following platforms:
Social handles: Psych Screen Podcast (Facebook and Instagram)
Podcast: Psych Screen
Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421007?
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