Nice To Meet You....
I’m Jade Gooding, a mum to a strong-willed teenage daughter and the founder of No Mum Is An Island, Resilient Rebels, and The Compass Project.
While I’m not wild about labels, the ones we’ve been given, ADHD, PDA, RSD, ARFID, have helped us navigate the tough stuff with more understanding and compassion. We use the insights those labels offer to support where we can, but it’s the personal work behind the scenes that has truly made the difference.
Over the years, I’ve had to master my own emotions, learning not to get swept up in my daughter’s storms. Parenting tools helped, but it was the inner work, the mindset shifts, self-awareness, and regulation, that transformed everything.
But it wasn’t always like this:
As a teenager, I struggled deeply. I was lost, caught up in drugs, eventually expelled from school, and by 17, I’d attempted suicide. I didn’t have the tools to cope, let alone to thrive. It took years to learn the skills I desperately needed back then, skills I now wish had been taught earlier: emotional regulation, resilience, self-leadership, and purpose. From being a single mum to recovering from a brain injury and chronic fatigue, every challenge has shaped who I am and deepened my passion for helping others, especially young people, build the life skills I once lacked.
About Me:
With a deep understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Human Behaviour, I now dedicate my life to empowering parents and their 11- 16 year olds. My goal is to give them the tools they need to handle life’s challenges, helping them thrive emotionally, mentally, and socially.
The Work I Do Today
With a deep foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Human Behaviour, I now dedicate my life to empowering parents and their 11–16-year-olds to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, calm, and confidence.
My work bridges neuroscience, Positive Discipline, and values-based education, helping parents understand what’s really happening beneath their child’s behaviour, in both their brain and their own.
I also teach teens essential life skills in self-leadership, emotional regulation, and resilience, empowering them to thrive in a world that often demands more than it teaches.
Drawing on Dr. John Demartini’s values framework, my approach centres on authenticity, alignment, and emotional awareness, helping families rediscover balance, rebuild trust, and create homes where calm isn’t just a goal, but a way of being.
My Philosophy
Parenting is a journey of growth, for both the child and the parent. When we model resilience, self-mastery, and emotional intelligence, we show our children what’s possible for them.
But you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m here to guide your family on this path, to give you and your teen the tools to meet life’s challenges with grace, confidence, and strength.
Whether you’re raising a neurodivergent child, healing your own past, or simply feeling stretched thin by life’s demands, my mission is the same: to help you and your child find calm, connection, and courage in the chaos.
Together, we can build the next generation of resilient, emotionally intelligent young people, and restore peace and purpose to your home.
I believe that parenting is a journey of growth, for both the child and the parent. When we model resilience, self-mastery, and emotional intelligence, we show our children what’s possible for them. But you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to guide your child on this path, giving them the tools they need to navigate life with confidence and clarity.
We all face challenges, whether it’s raising a neurodivergent child, dealing with our own trauma, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands. My mission is to help teens and families rise above those challenges, creating an environment where both parents and children can thrive.
Through my program, I focus on resilience, growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and well-being, all the tools I wish I had when I was younger. Together, we can help the next generation handle life’s toughest moments with grace and strength.
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