Shared decision making is more than offering choices — it’s about trust, partnership, and seeing families as the experts of their own lives. In this heartfelt conversation, two mothers and family partners, Sarah Farmer and Amy Rachel, share what it looks like when care feels supportive… and what happens when it doesn’t. Their stories highlight how trauma exposure, communication, and respect shape every moment of care.

Together, we explore:

• How to build trust long before a crisis occurs
• The role of strength-based conversations in mental health care
• Why asking “What’s strong?” can be more powerful than asking “What’s wrong?”
• How pediatricians and families can work as a team, even in emotionally charged moments

This episode is a reminder that compassion isn’t extra — it’s essential. And that the most transformative care begins not with instructions, but with listening.