EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In Crisis

Conversation with Vivienne Li

This conversation with Vivienne Li explores why knowing yourself as a parent - your values, strengths, and emotional triggers - is key to building stronger connections with your young person. Vivienne shares practical, compassionate insights to help parents understand their inner world, respond with intention, and navigate challenges with greater confidence.
To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC Website at https://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/epic-conversations-podcast/vivienne-li 
To learn more or connect with Vivianne, go to Together Parent Support — or  Together Parent Coaching
 

Conversation with Nicky Hammond

In this relaxed conversation, Madeleine chats with Nicky Hammond, a certified master life coach, breathwork practitioner, and long‑time friend of EPIC. Nicky shares how combining mindset work with somatic practices like breathwork can help parents regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with what truly matters, and make grounded decisions even in moments of overwhelm.
 
To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC Website at https://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/epic-conversations-podcast/nicky-hammond
 
To learn more or connect with Nicky Hammond, visit her website here - https://www.nickyhammond.com/

Stages of Change

In this episode of EPIC Conversations, Madeleine introduces the Six Stages of Change and explores how this model can help parents better understand behaviour, readiness, and resistance to change.
With a focus on connection, safety, and trust, this episode offers practical insights for parents supporting young people through mental health challenges, risky behaviours, and moments of crisis — reminding us that change is not linear, and pushing too hard can often push change away.
To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC website athttps://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/epic-conversations-podcast/stages-of-change 
 

Conversation with Jason Blyth

In this powerful episode, Madeleine talks with key note speaker and youth advocate Jason Blyth, who opens up about his extraordinary journey from trauma to purpose. Through raw honesty and unforgettable metaphors, he shares how pain can shape us, how hope can return, and why every young person deserves to hold their own pen. A moving conversation for any parent seeking reassurance and inspiration.
 
To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC Website at https://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/epic-conversations-podcast/jason-blyth 

Understanding School Can't

Madeleine chats with Tiffany Westphal from School Can’t Australia about what happens when a young person finds it too hard to attend school. Tiffany shares her lived experience as a parent, the common challenges families face, and how peer support can make all the difference. Together, they explore advocacy, self-care, and the importance of understanding that parents are not alone in this journey.To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC Website at https://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/epic-conversations-podcast/understanding-school-cant 

"Tell me more about that" with Dr Anthony Rigney

In this insightful conversation, Madeleine speaks with Dr. Anthony Rigney about the power of connection, curiosity, and emotional regulation in parenting. Anthony shares practical strategies for building epistemic trust— a young person’s openness to receiving guidance — through everyday acts of understanding and kindness.
To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC Website at https://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/epic-conversations-podcast/tell-me-more-about-that
 

Heart-Centred Listening with Peter Coyle

In this episode, Peter Coyle shares his journey from corporate life to becoming a psychotherapist and introduces the concept of heart-centred listening. Peter explains how listening with empathy, awareness of your own nervous system, and understanding the Polyvagal response can help parents and carers create safe, meaningful connections with their young people.
 
To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC Website at https://www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/epic-conversations-podcast/heart-centred-listening
 
 
 

Neurodiversity with Josh Dunn

In this episode, Josh Dunn shares his late-diagnosis journey with neurodiversity and the challenges of masking through school and early adulthood. He offers powerful insights for parents, encouraging them to slow down, step back, and view their child’s behaviour through a logical, not emotional lens.
 
 

Youth Engagement Project

Conversation with Skye from the Youth Engagement Project about strategies and mindset to engage with young people.To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC Website at www.empoweringparentsincrisis.com/epic-conversations-podcast/youth-engagement-project
 
To learn more about the Youth Engagement Project visit their website at www.youthengagementproject.com 
 
 

Depression & Anxiety Panel Discussion

Episode eight of EPIC Conversations is a panel discussion relating to depression and anxiety in young people and strategies for parents to understand and support them.  Led by Siba from EPIC, we gain insight from Ryan Usher from Headspace, Anthony Rigney from KYDS and Sarah from The Northern Centre.  This episode is the second in a series of 4 podcasts created from the Parent Support Online Expo webinar held in November last year (2023).
Organisations present for the expo were:
The Northern Centre
Mission Australia
KYDS Youth Services
SDECC - Sydney Drug Education Counselling Centre
Headspace Chatswood
Streetwork
Youth Up Front  
School Wellbeing Representative - B2B parenting
Ted Noffs PALM
EPIC - Empowering Parents In Crisis
To view the webinar and see the full transcript, please visit the EPIC Conversations web page here
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact EPIC via email on contact@empoweringparentsincrisis.com