Today’s episode of A Superwoman Handbook is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Helen Meurs—educator, author, and self-described "puppetologist"—who has spent over 30 years using puppets in the most surprising and powerful way: not for performance, but for healing. Helen shares how she went from being a teacher trying to reach withdrawn students, to discovering that a simple puppet could become a trusted friend, an “enlightened witness,” and a bridge to unlock the stories children are often too afraid to tell adults. We talk about how trust, not technique, is the secret sauce, and how building a relationship—puppet to child—creates space for empathy, truth, and growth.