The concept of the Big Feelings Club came to me on a regular night while taking my son to gymnastics. Moments of quiet to actually think are rare these days, but when they do come, my mind floods with business ideas that excite me. On this particular evening, I found myself reflecting on something I see all too often: our practice phone ringing nonstop with parents desperately looking for therapists for their children—and the heartbreaking reality that there just isn’t enough availability out there to meet the need.

I couldn’t stop thinking about that familiar infomercial line: “There’s got to be a better way.”

That’s when the idea clicked. I started imagining a space that brings together the social connection and structure of extracurricular activities—like sports or dance—with the vital mental health education and emotional coping skills kids so badly need. A space where children could feel a sense of community while learning how to understand and manage their big feelings—tools they can carry with them for life.