If you’ve ever worried about traumatizing your kids or wondered if they’ll still want to talk to you when they’re grown up, then you’ll enjoy this week’s episode of It’s a Lot. I talked to Dr. Kenya Malcolm, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Early Childhood Initiatives at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry, about how parents are on a journey of growth alongside their kids, what to do when you’re worried about your child’s mental health (or your own), how she wishes the U.S. was more proactive in addressing mental health issues, and more.

In the second half of the show, we have a fun discussion about why her adult daughters still talk to her, what she’s looking forward to about being a grandma, and what books she’s enjoyed lately.

I’m still thinking about lots of different parts of our conversation. I hope it gives you some good food for thought too!

Download the episode now, and in the meantime, check out these quotes and memes inspired by our discussion.