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Do you feel like you’ve tried everything consequences, parenting books, well meaning parenting advice, crying out to the Father and still feel like you’re failing?
Are you walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger your child’s next meltdown or shutdown?
Have you felt dismissed or judged by church culture when your child didn’t behave the way they “should”?
Do you find yourself yelling, shutting down, or spiraling with guilt praying that tomorrow will be different?
I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help you regulate your emotions, reconnect with your child, and rebuild your confidence as a Christian mom without losing control, feeling ashamed, or fixing everything.
You’ll learn how to show up with peace and presence, so you can parent without guilt and finally feel like yourself again.
Hey, I’m Amanda a certified Christian life coach, mom of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos, as well as a former fix-it-all parenting researcher.
For years, I chased every method that promised quick change. I believed if I just found the right consequence, parenting strategy, or routine, I could turn things around. But the more I tried to control, the more disconnected we became.
Everything changed when I stopped parenting from fear and started anchoring in faith, emotional regulation, and connection. I let go of the pressure to fix behavior and began trusting God’s process not just for my child, but for myself, too.
Now I help moms like you shift from survival mode into a grounded, grace-led way of being that transforms everything without changing your child.
If you’re ready to parent beyond meltdowns with tools that are rooted in faith, emotional stability, and connection this podcast is for you.
If you’re tired of parenting advice that shames you or strategies that backfire with your neurodivergent child… you’re not alone.
Whether you’re raising a strong-willed kiddo, navigating sensory challenges, or questioning the parenting approach you were raised with… welcome.
Grab your favorite beverage, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this road together one calm, connected step at a time.
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41 | Struggling With Emotional Regulation During Meltdowns? What If Coaching Could Help You Feel More Steady
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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40 | Why Emotional Regulation Feels So Hard During Meltdowns (What If You’re Not Meant to Do It Alone?)
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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39 | Quick Reminder: Your Child’s Meltdowns & Dysregulation Are Not a Report Card on Your Parenting
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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38 | The Hidden Reason Your Child’s Dysregulation Feels So Triggering
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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37 | Feeling Overwhelmed by Meltdowns? You Don’t Have to Get It Right Every Time
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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36 | Emotional Regulation in Parenting: Why Your “Easy” Child May Be Struggling Too
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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35 | When Your Child’s Defiant Behavior Feels Personal (What’s Really Going On)
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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34 | Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child Refusing Everything? Why Power Struggles Happen
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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33 | Present Parenting: Showing Up as the Mama You Want to Be During Meltdowns
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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32 | Mama, Meltdowns and Defiant Behavior Do Not Define You
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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31 | What Holding Space Looks Like in Moments of Dysregulation
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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30 | When Your Neurodivergent Child Regresses: A Coaching Call for Discouraged Moms
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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29 | What If a Pause Is the Missing Piece in Parenting Meltdowns
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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28 | Defiant Behavior or Dysregulated Hearts? Why Emotional Regulation Comes Before Connection
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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27 | Parenting Through Dysregulation: Why Willpower Alone Won’t Bring Peace
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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26 | Finding Peace in the Chaos: What’s Really Going On Beneath the Meltdowns & Dysregulation
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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25 | Experiencing Post Holiday Defiance and Meltdowns? Here Are 5 Ways to Restore Peace
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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24 | Seeing More Meltdowns & Defiant Behavior? Post-Holiday Encouragement for the Weary Mama
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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23 | Encouragement for the Holidays: Why Presence Matters More Than Meltdowns
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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22 | 4 Ways to Protect Your Peace When Family Doesn’t Understand Your Neurodivergent Child
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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21 | 6 Emotional Regulation Tips to Bring More Peace to the Holidays with Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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20 | For the Mama Rung Out by Life: Emotional Regulation for Hard Days
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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19 | Holiday Emotional Regulation: You Don’t Have to Please Everyone to Have Peace
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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18 | Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Emotional Regulation: Building Connection and Protecting Your Peace with Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Kids
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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17 | How to Build Connection After Emotional Regulation Takes a Backseat to Meltdowns
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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16 | Meltdowns + Emotional Regulation: Becoming the Hero in Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child’s Story
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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15 | The #1 Tool for Parenting Beyond Meltdowns with Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kids: Building Connection Through Emotional Regulation
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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14 | Turning Thoughts and Feelings into Faith-Filled Action: Emotional Regulation for Moms of Strong-Willed & Neurodivergent Kids
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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13 | Defiant or Dysregulated? How Processing Emotions Builds Connection and Calm in Parenting
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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12 | Feeling Dysregulated? Why Allowing Your Emotions Brings Peace in Parenting
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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11 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Every Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent Kids
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer Meltdowns
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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9 | What if First Time Obedience Creates Defiant Kids Who Meltdown Instead of Build Connection?
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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8 | Strong-Willed or Something More? Why Regulation and Connection Matter More Than a Label
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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7 | Not a Mistake: Why You’re the Exact Mom Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child Needs
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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6 | Have Your Fears Become Reality? Why Moms of Strong-willed and Neurodivergent Need Kids Need Emotional Regulation
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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5 | Building Connection with the Father: The Foundation for Parenting Beyond Meltdowns
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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4 | How to Build Connection When Your Neurodivergent Child's Defiant Behavior is Out of Control
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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3 | You Are Not a Bad Mom - Even When Your Child Has Meltdowns
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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2 | Feeling Stuck? 3 Questions to Help Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Find Peace
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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1 | When Traditional Parenting Fails Your Neurodivergent Child: My Story
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Welcome to Parenting Beyond Meltdowns
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Jul 30, 2025 |