Raising Resilient Kids Starts with Us: The Science of Letting Go with Dr Jessica Borelli (Part 2)

About this episode

Dr. Jodi Richardson and Dr. Jessica Borelli discuss the importance of letting go in parenting to foster resilience and confidence in children.

In this heartwarming and deeply practical follow-up episode, host Dr. Jodi Richardson continues her insightful conversation with Dr. Jessica Borelli , clinical psychologist, professor, and parenting researcher. Together, they explore how letting go, stepping back, and allowing our kids to make mistakes can actually build their confidence, resilience, and sense of self. Jessica shares fascinating research and real-life stories about reflective functioning (or mentalising )—understanding what’s behind your child’s behaviour - and how stress, sensitivity, and our own anxieties can influence the way we parent. Plus, Dr. Jodi opens up about her own “helping instinct” as a mum and what she’s learning about presence, trust, and connection. Whether you’re raising little ones or teens, this episode will leave you feeling supported, inspired, and more confident in your parenting journey. 🎧 Listen now and don’t miss Part 1 of this rich two-part conversation if you haven’t already! Learn more about Dr. Jessica Borelli’s work, research, and books at www.jessicaborelli.com Visit www.drjodirichardson.com for resources, speaking…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Jodi Richardson

Guest: Dr Jessica Borelli

Topics covered

• parenting
• resilience
• mental health
• letting go
• confidence
• reflective functioning

Keywords

• parenting
• resilience
• letting go
• confidence
• mental health
• reflective functioning
• anxiety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: www.jessicaborelli.com, www.drjodirichardson.com

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