In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Kim McCabe, founder of Rights for Girls, an organization focused on empowering young girls through community support and education. Kim shared her personal experiences of navigating a challenging teenage life and the lessons she learned along the way.

We discussed the importance of creating safe spaces for girls, especially during puberty, a time filled with emotional and physical changes. Kim emphasized how vital it is for girls to have a supportive network where they can express themselves authentically, particularly in the face of social media pressures that can negatively impact body image and mental health.

Kim also provided practical strategies for parents and caregivers to foster open communication with their daughters. From encouraging participation in community groups to creating opportunities for one-on-one bonding, her insights are both heartfelt and actionable.

This episode is essential for anyone looking to understand the challenges young girls face and how we can contribute to their empowerment and well-being. Join us as we explore this important conversation about nurturing the next generation of strong, confident women.

Key Topics

Puberty & Body Changes

• How to talk about periods, hormones, and body image without shame
• Practical ways to help kids understand what’s happening in their bodies

Fostering Father-Daughter Bonds

• Why dads play a crucial role when girls hit puberty
• Tips for keeping channels of communication open

Self-Care for Parents

• Recognizing signs of stress or burnout
• Strategies for recharging so you can be more present for your kids

Screen Time & Boundaries

• Ideas to help teens use devices responsibly
• Modeling healthy online behavior for the whole family

Neurodiversity & Early Puberty

• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, or other conditions
• Managing sensory overload and emotional regulation

Whether you’re new to parenting teens or simply looking for fresh ideas to support a girl in your life, Kim’s perspective is both practical and reassuring. With an emphasis on compassion and prevention, she shares how creating modern “rites of passage” can set young people up for happier, more confident futures.

About Kim McCabe

Kim McCabe is a child psychologist, author of From Daughter to Woman, and founder of Rites for Girls. Through group programs, online mentoring, and in-person workshops, she helps girls and their parents navigate the challenges of adolescence with confidence, empathy, and connection.

Helpful Links

• Rites for Girls: www.ritesforgirls.com
• Chatty-AF: www.chatty-af.com

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Disclaimers: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. The experiences and opinions expressed by the guest are personal and should not be taken as general advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional support for similar issues. The producers and host are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this episode.

Trigger Warning: Child Suicide

In this incredibly powerful episode, host Rosie Gill-Moss talks about the death of a child with Stuart Falconer.

Morgan was just 15 when he died from suicide, leaving friends and family reeling.

This is something that we all fear, and often don’t want to think about, but staying silent isn’t helping, young people are dying and we have to talk about it.

This episode is, of course, a difficult listen but ultimately a very important one. Sadly sometimes unimaginably terrible things happen, and this is one man’s story of how he fought back.

We discuss the complexities of grief, the importance of support networks, and the role of The OLLIE Foundation, which Stuart co-founded to raise awareness and provide training for those working with young people.

Resources

1. The OLLIE Foundation: Information about the charity co-founded by Stuart Falconer, which focuses on suicide awareness and support for young people.

• Website: https://theolliefoundation.org/

2. SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide): A support group for individuals who have lost someone to suicide, providing resources and community support.

• Website: https://www.uk-sobs.org.uk

3. Mental Health Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: [0800 587 0800 (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org)
• Samaritans: [116 123](https://www.samaritans.org)

4. Books on Grief and Emotional Intelligence: Recommendations for further reading on grief, emotional intelligence, and mental health.

• "Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman
• "The Grief Recovery Handbook" by John W. James and Russell Friedman

5. Therapy and Counselling Resources: Information on finding therapists or counsellor’s specialising in grief and trauma.

• Counselling-Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk

6. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Resources and information about DBT, which Stuart mentioned as a helpful therapeutic approach.

• DBT Resources: [Behavioural Tech](https://behavioraltech.org)

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Disclaimers: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. The experiences and opinions expressed by the guest are personal and should not be taken as general advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional support for similar issues. The producers and host are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided in this episode.