Once Upon a Feeling
Once Upon A Feeling is a storytelling and parenting podcast that honors children’s emotions and the complexity of caregiving. Through thoughtful conversations and developmentally informed insights, it helps parents create emotional space—so guidance comes from presence, not pressure.
Once Upon a Feeling
Beyond the stories #1 With Rita Ho Bezzola and Guest Paige Howard
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Welcome to Beyond the Stories.
Beyond the Stories is the companion podcast to Once Upon a Feeling, where the stories open the door — and the conversations go deeper.
Hosted by Rita Bezzola — a mother, community builder, musician, and creator — the podcast brings together thoughtful experts to gently untangle the questions surrounding children’s emotional well-being and development.
New listeners are encouraged to begin with the corresponding story episode in Once Upon a Feeling, as listening to the story first adds meaningful depth and context to each conversation.
In the inaugural episode of Beyond the Stories, Rita sits down with family therapist Paige Howard to explore the emotional and social challenges children face today. Together, they discuss Paige’s journey into therapy, what resilience truly means, and how parents can support their children’s emotional growth without overpowering it.
Each episode offers practical, compassionate strategies to help children articulate their feelings, navigate social dynamics, and feel more deeply understood.
00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Story
01:23 Meet Paige Howard: A Family Therapist's Journey
04:06 Childhood Experiences and Their Impact
07:12 Understanding and Navigating Children's Social Dynamics
10:38 Strategies for Parents: Communication and Intervention
19:29 Building Resilience in Children
26:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
https://gooshi.world/
https://linktr.ee/gooshi_world
Paige Howard's contact info and qualification
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 148453)
Registered Play Therapist ™ (RPT6934).
Populations: kids (ages 3-11), teens, parents
Qualifications: Child-Centered Play Therapy Specialty (Registered Play Therapist Certification)
Email: paige@paigehowardtherapy.com
Phone: 626-214-5874
Playhouse Collective
https://www.playhousetherapy.co/meetus
https://www.instagram.com/playhousetherapy.co/?hl=es
Psychology Today profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/paige-howard-pasadena-ca/1177590