Episode 9: Tiny Humans & Emotional Damage (Part 2)

Nobody is a perfect parent, despite what social media might have us believe.

In Part 2 of Tiny Humans & Emotional Damage, Chris and Mari continue their honest conversation about the realities of parenting, co-parenting, mental health, and the emotional weight that comes with raising children in today's world.

We explore parenting guilt, separation and divorce, breaking generational cycles, childhood trauma, and the pressure many parents feel to get everything right. From custody arrangements and co-parenting challenges to the constant mental load carried by mums and dads, this episode shines a light on the struggles that often happen behind closed doors.

Mari shares her experiences of mental health, therapy, and learning to parent differently from previous generations, while Chris discusses the challenges of co-parenting, navigating judgement, and staying focused on what matters most: your child's wellbeing.

We also talk about self-care, emotional resilience, and why looking after yourself isn't selfish—it's one of the most important things you can do for your children.

Whether you're a parent, step-parent, grandparent, co-parent, or simply someone trying to break unhealthy patterns from the past, this episode is a reminder that struggling doesn't make you a bad parent. It makes you human.

Topics discussed:
• Parenting and mental health
• Co-parenting after separation
• Divorce and family life
• Parenting guilt
• Single parenthood
• Breaking generational trauma
• Childhood experiences and parenting styles
• Self-care for parents
• Emotional resilience
• Raising happy, healthy children