Sam Jockel is a social entrepreneur, author, and passionate advocate for emotional resilience, drawing on her experiences founding parent-focused communities like ParentTV and School Mum.
In this deeply moving conversation, Sam and I dive into something every parent feels but few of us talk about openly — the emotional weight we carry into parenthood.
We explore how our own childhood experiences, especially the hard and often hidden parts, shape the way we show up for our kids today. Sam opens up about her personal journey through trauma, healing, and self-discovery, and how that process has completely transformed the way she parents.
This isn’t a chat about quick parenting hacks. It’s about long-game thinking. It’s about showing up, even when it’s hard. And it’s about building the kind of emotional resilience that helps our children thrive — not by being perfect, but by being present.
If you enjoy this episode, you have to watch SEEN, the film that Sam has recently launched. It’s beautifully filmed and a poignant reminder that healing ourselves is possibly one of the greatest gifts we can give our children.
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Rich
Here are some useful links from the episode:
SEEN The Film
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