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Mental Health: Behind Closed Doors

Karla Phipps Bliss 1 Episodes Oct 5, 2026

Mental Health: Behind Closed Doors is a podcast for parents and caregivers supporting children, teens, and young adults with mental health conditions, neurodivergence, and other unique needs. It offers a safe space to discuss the realities of caregiving, including loneliness, exhaustion, and the emotional weight of advocating for a loved one. Through honest conversations and practical encouragement, the show aims to validate the caregiver experience and remind listeners that their sacrifices are seen. The podcast emphasizes that no one has to walk this journey alone.

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What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do Oct 5, 2026 1697 Send us Fan MailThis episode, titled "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do," explores the overwhelming moments in supporting loved ones through their most challenging moments, with the uncertainty of not knowing the best thing to do.The episode explores the emotional toll and uncertainty that arise when supporting someone you care about becomes a back-and-forth mental battle: &

Somebody's Child Sep 20, 2026 1511 Send us Fan MailIn this follow-up to Episode 2, we continue the conversation on Mental Health: Behind Closed Doors by diving deeper into how stigma and labels shape our perceptions of people living with mental health conditions. From quick judgments about people on the street to the assumptions we carry every day, we examine how easy it is to draw the wrong conclusions when we look only at what is

When People Think You're the Problem Sep 7, 2026 1140 Send us Fan MailLearn what happens when outsiders point the finger at your parenting style and blame you for your son or daughter's diagnosis.In this episode of Mental Health: Behind Closed Doors, we explore the multi-layered experience of being labeled “the problem” in personal relationships.We break down the emotional weight of blame and offer practical insights on how to handle external cr

Maybe It's Not Just Bad Behavior Aug 30, 2026 1445 Send us Fan MailWhen a child acts out, shuts down, or seems constantly defiant, our immediate instinct is often to address it as a behavioral issue. But what if there is more happening beneath the surface?In this episode of Mental Health: Behind Closed Doors, we take a compassionate, ground-level look at the fine line between typical misbehavior and the underlying symptoms of undiagnosed condition

When Family and Friends Don't Understand Aug 2, 2026 988 Send us Fan MailWhen family and friends don't understand what challenges you face, the isolation can feel heavier than the caregiving role itself.In this debut episode of Mental Health: Behind Closed Doors, we explore the unique heartbreak that occurs when those closest to us offer criticism instead of compassion, quick fixes instead of listening, and judgment instead of support.Whether you a

Mental Health: Behind Closed Doors

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