Raising Godly Girls - Ep. 258 — How to Help Your Daughter Open Up Emotionally

Is your daughter shutting down emotionally—retreating behind “I’m fine” and silence when life feels too big? In a world that often confuses resilience with repression, many girls grow up without the tools or trust to process their emotions in a healthy, God-honoring way. This episode is here to help change that. 

Join co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden as they explore how to build emotional bridges with your daughter, not barriers. From personal stories of girlhood to faith-rooted wisdom, this episode will equip you with simple, practical ways to create a safe space for vulnerability—while still pointing your girl toward Christ. 

You’ll learn: 

• Why girls often repress emotions—and how to respond with grace 

• How to model emotional openness without oversharing 

• Conversation strategies that draw her out instead of shutting her down 

• What Scripture teaches about emotional honesty and trust 

You’ll also hear from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay on why emotional intelligence is vital to true resilience—and how the Bible affirms the value of naming our emotions, not burying them. 

This is a conversation for every parent who longs to connect with their daughter’s heart—and guide her toward the God who understands and cares for her completely. 

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