Post-Covid Mental Health Tips For Families: With Wellness Mentor Linda Gee Hesketh

Entrepreneurial Elevation

This is such a powerful and important episode in my opinion! Today we talk to Linda about the impact on families mental health after Covid, and how parents, children, and people are struggling to cope. If you yourself, anyone in your family, or your children struggle with anxiety, and mental health tune in!

Linda is excellent on not just sharing what to do to support a healthier you and family, yet she breaks down WHY her guidance is so impactful, and the best part is everyone can implement these tips, tools, and habits starting today.

Linda is a multi faceted businesswoman in her 60's who has had a lifelong journey of health and wellness. She is an expert at merging scientific studies and knowledge with practical everyday living. Her career spans various sectors, including ergonomics, fitness, and health industries across Canada, the USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Beijing. She is also a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, and a leader within her community.

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Transcript

[00:00:00 - 00:02:00]

Linda opens the conversation by explaining the profound effects of the pandemic on mental health, emphasizing the lasting impact on families and individuals. She highlights how lockdowns rewired our behaviors, leading to increased stress and anxiety.

[00:02:01 - 00:05:00]

Kelley introduces Linda as a health and wellness expert with a career spanning decades and global locations. They discuss her insights on post-pandemic struggles in parenting, education, and family dynamics.

[00:05:01 - 00:08:30]

Linda explores how screen time and sedentary habits during the pandemic have negatively impacted children’s physical and mental health. She discusses behavioral changes stemming from these habits.

[00:08:31 - 00:12:00]

She highlights challenges faced by parents trying to balance their own mental health while supporting their children’s. Linda emphasizes the importance of leading by example and setting boundaries.

[00:12:01 - 00:15:30]

Linda stresses the role of quality sleep in managing stress and improving overall health. She provides actionable tips, such as maintaining consistent sleep schedules and avoiding heavy meals before bed.

[00:15:31 - 00:20:00]

She delves into the importance of hydration for mental clarity and emotional regulation, recommending practical tips like adding electrolytes to water and reducing caffeine intake.

[00:20:01 - 00:25:00]

Linda shares mindfulness practices, including deep nostril breathing and body scanning, as effective tools for calming anxiety. She explains how parents can teach these methods to children.

[00:25:01 - 00:30:00]

The conversation shifts to grounding techniques, such as walking barefoot outdoors, to reduce stress and improve emotional stability. Linda explains the benefits of connecting with nature for mental health.

[00:30:01 - 00:38:00]

Linda discusses how exposure to natural light helps reset circadian rhythms, improving sleep and energy levels. She advises reducing evening blue light exposure from screens.

[00:38:01 - 00:45:00]

She provides practical ways to foster family connection, including shared meals, gratitude practices, and regular communication. Linda emphasizes the importance of small, consistent habits to build emotional resilience.

[00:45:01 - 00:52:00]

As the episode concludes, Linda encourages listeners to start with simple, manageable changes in their daily routines to improve mental and physical health. She reiterates the importance of connection—with oneself, family, and nature—for a healthier, more balanced life.