Do you love the Pixar movies Inside Out and Inside Out 2? Have you found reassurance in the growing mainstream conversations about mental health? Maybe our parents didn’t discuss emotional wellness growing up, but we are changing patterns – and know that how we treat our inner selves is connected to how we shape the world around us.Join host Omar Marquez on a special edition of the ChangeWire podcast ‘And How Are The Children?’ as he explores the world of restorative practices. Restorative practices improve emotional regulation and reduce shame’s negative impacts. These approaches can lead to better mental health outcomes and improved interpersonal relationships. In this episode, Omar sits down with Dr. Nikki Chamblee and Clara Elliott, two educators from Ft. Worth, Texas, to discuss how these approaches transform how we guide young people -and- help adults heal our own inner children.As we navigate election season, a time of change, it’s crucial that we consider being more intentional about the voices shaping our self-worth and actions. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on emotional intelligence and inner health in today’s society.This episode is part of ChangeWire.org’s cohort project exploring the Connectivity of the Care Economy.