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The Goodbye Boy | Teresa talks to Grace Wong Folliet

The View From A Broad

The View From A Broad
The Goodbye Boy | Teresa talks to Grace Wong Folliet
Jul 15, 2025 Season 1 Episode 19
Teresa Norton

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This episode's column looks back on Teresa's six year old son's heartbreak at having his best friend move to another country.

Teresa and her guest, independent communications consultant Grace Wong-Folliet, explore the importance of encouraging emotional expression in boys, the lessons learned about parenting through talking with other mothers, and the current emphasis on young people's mental health, post-Covid.. 

Though they talk about grief and loss, the focus is on finding ways to celebrate what joy, growth and learning is gained as a result of the relationships that have ended. Grace and Teresa discuss how to navigate emotional challenges, the evolution of communication in the digital age, and the significance of maintaining emotional connectivity in a world dominated by technology. 

Grace shares about Inspirelle, a non-profit media platform for international women in France which she co-founded. 

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