Parent & Teen Talk: Navigating Violence, Trust, and Wellness in Today’s World with my son Ayden Scott

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with my 17 year-old son, Ayden, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about witnessing the Charlie Kirk assassination together. We talk about what it feels like to grow up in a world shaped by school shootings, the impact of peer perspectives, and whether today’s crisis is more about guns or mental health. Ayden opens up about his own feelings, and we explore the importance of finding trusted spaces and people to process heavy events. Together, we reflect on wellness, connection, and navigating an uncertain world side by side. This is a truthful interview from a teenager’s perspective—and one I believe you’ll find deeply enlightening.