From Survival to Thriving: Parenting, Purpose and Emotional Health with Helen Hicks

In this episode of True North Alignment, Keith sits down with licensed professional clinical counselor Helen Hicks to explore what it really means to know yourself. Together they unpack the difference between living from who you truly are and living through roles, expectations and conditioning that were never really yours to begin with. The conversation explores the relationship between emotions, intuition and self-awareness, why so many people become disconnected from their internal compass, and how learning to understand our emotional experience can become a pathway back to alignment. Helen shares her perspective on emotional regulation, trauma responses, values-driven living and the role purpose plays in creating a meaningful life and career. The conversation then turns to parenting, where Helen explains why consistency, emotional safety and presence are fundamental to helping children move beyond survival and into thriving. Topics include: • Knowing yourself beyond labels and roles • The connection between emotions and self-awareness • Trauma, emotional responses and the present moment • Living in alignment with your values • Purpose and whether it evolves throughout life • Raising emotionally healthy and resilient children • Why consistency creates safety and growth • The difference between surviving and thriving If you've ever questioned who you are beneath expectations, wondered how emotions shape your decisions, or wanted to create healthier foundations for yourself or your family, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical wisdom. Connect with Helen Hicks LinkedIn: Search for Helen Hicks on LinkedIn Courses: Helen Hicks on Udemy Connect with Keith Hodge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithphodge/ Website: IntuityInternational.com