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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation
Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! 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 spi ...
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Intimacy After Infidelity | Rebuild Connection, Emotional Healing, Forgiveness for Adultery, Avoid Divorce
Kristina Joy | Affair Recovery Coach, Spiritual Healing, Shed Your Shame
The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Heal Their Heart to Shed Their Shame! *RANKED TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY* Do you wish someone would stop and see you, instead of looking through you or past you? Are you Googling ways to communicate and connect with your husband, but you’re still not feeling heard? Do you lay awake at night wondering if your marriage can survive infidelity or what’s the first step to file for divorce? Your vows are broken, and you’re so full of shame that you’re sure ...
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Calm Connection Parenting- Meltdowns, Emotional Dysregulation, Neurodivergent, ADHD, AUDHD, DMDD, ODD, PDA, SPD, Defiant
Jami Kirkbride LPC, Parenting Coach, ADHD, DMDD, Emotional Regulation, Sensory Processing, Executive Functioning
Calm Connection Parenting is ranked top 5% of podcasts globally! Want to stop walking on eggshells? Scared of the next meltdown, holding your breath, wondering how to even understand or help your child with emotional regulation? Wish you could feel confident doing things as a family? And tired of feeling like a failure... I’m so excited you’re here! This podcast will help you reclaim peace in your home, restore confidence in your parenting approach, and rebuild connection with your neurodive ...
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96 | Resetting Rhythms for a New Year After Ending An Affair
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15:22📣 The Group Coaching Experience is open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join the sisterhood today! Happy New Year, my friend 🤍 If you’re stepping into 2026 feeling tender, unsure, or quietly hopeful, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m sharing why healing after an affair doesn’t require pressure, resolu…
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24 | Seeing More Meltdowns & Defiant Behavior? Post-Holiday Encouragement for the Weary Mama
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3:51Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Are you noticing more meltdowns, defiant moments, or tears since the holidays ended? Does your home feel a little “off” like everyone’s trying to find their rhythm again? Do you ever wonder if you’ve lost the progress you were making with your strong-willed or neurodive…
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Parenting Emotional Dysregulation: Why Your Word for the Year Matters More Than Another Resolution
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23:41As the year comes to a close, many parents find themselves exhausted by resolutions that promise change but add more pressure. If you’re parenting emotional dysregulation or big emotions, this episode offers a different way forward. In this final episode of the year, we reflect honestly on the year behind us, walk through a gentle RESET framework, …
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95 | Holiday Loneliness, Temptation, and the Pull to Text Him
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13:55📣 The Group Coaching Experience is open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join the sisterhood today! The holidays can intensify loneliness, dysregulation, and the urge to reach out to an affair partner, especially when family gatherings feel overwhelming or unsafe. In this episode, I gently unpack why the craving f…
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23 | Encouragement for the Holidays: Why Presence Matters More Than Meltdowns
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5:01Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Do Any of These Sound Like You? Do the holidays leave you feeling emotionally drained instead of peaceful? Does the pressure to “keep everyone happy” make you lose sight of what matters most? Wish you could stay calm when meltdowns happen and actually enjoy your child i…
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When Life Doesn’t Give You What You Expected: Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary
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27:37What if the very first Christmas didn’t look anything like the peaceful, picture-perfect scene we often imagine? In this special Christmas episode, I reflect on the birth of Jesus through Mary’s eyes… a young mother whose journey into motherhood unfolded in ways she never could have planned or predicted. If your holidays feel different than you ima…
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Parenting A Neurodivergent Child Through the Holidays When Families Don’t Understand
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32:28The holidays can bring extra pressure when you’re parenting a child with big emotions, intense reactions, or unique needs… especially when extended family doesn’t understand what your child is facing. If you’ve ever walked into a family gathering feeling judged, misunderstood, or on edge about how things might unfold, this episode is for you. In th…
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22 | 4 Ways to Protect Your Peace When Family Doesn’t Understand Your Neurodivergent Child
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18:14Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide. Mama, Have you ever walked into a family gathering already bracing for judgment about your child’s behavior? Do you find yourself explaining your parenting decisions again and again only to feel misunderstood or dismissed? Wish you could protect your peace when others gossip,…
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59. When the Holidays Feel Heavy: Parenting Emotional Dysregulation Without Losing Your Peace
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24:11The holidays can feel especially heavy when you’re parenting a child with emotional dysregulation. Love runs deep, but so does exhaustion, anticipation, and the pressure to hold everything together. In this episode, we gently discuss the emotions many parents carry quietly and create space to release what steals peace during the holiday season. Thi…
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94 | Staying Regulated When the Holidays Trigger Everything
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12:32📣 The Group Coaching Experience is now open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join the sisterhood today! In this episode, I share honestly about how the holidays used to dysregulate me and how I've learned to stay grounded, present, and connected to God without numbing or escaping. This is a compassionate guide for…
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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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10:03Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3 % of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, • Do the holidays leave you feeling more exhausted than joyful? • Wish you could stay calm when your strong-willed or neurodivergent child feels overwhelmed by the chaos? • Find yourself trying to keep everyone happy while ignoring what you and your child really need? …
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58. Parenting an Emotionally Dysregulated Child During the Holidays: Simple Ways to Reduce Meltdowns and Increase Peace
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24:47Parenting an emotionally dysregulated child during the holidays can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and anything but peaceful. In this episode, we’re unpacking simple, practical ways to reduce meltdowns, create calmer moments, and shape a Christmas that truly fits your child’s needs — and your family’s heart. Whether your child gets overstimulated b…
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93 | The Truth About Closure And Why You Don’t Need His Words to Heal
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19:08📣 The Group Coaching Experience is now open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join the sisterhood today! Today, I’m keeping it real and sharing honestly about my own journey of longing for closure with my affair partner. I’m also opening up about the powerful moment I realized I didn’t need his words to heal. So if…
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20 | For the Mama Rung Out by Life: Emotional Regulation for Hard Days
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13:47Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood by someone who doesn’t truly know your heart or your child’s? Do comments from others ever leave you questioning your worth as a mama, even when you know you’re trying your best? Are you carrying emotional weight from people’s opinio…
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57. Refusal and Emotional Dysregulation During Holidays: How to Get the MOST Out of the Season With A Neurodivergent Child
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35:34Holiday events can bring excitement, but also overwhelm, refusal, and emotional dysregulation for many neurodivergent and emotionally intense children. In this episode, we answer a heartfelt listener question and unpack a simple, memorable framework to help you protect peace, support your child, and get the M-O-S-T out of the holiday season. If you…
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92 | The Power of Community in Healing
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12:09📣 The Group Coaching Experience is now open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join the sisterhood today! You were never meant to heal alone. In this episode, I share some personal stories behind my own breakthrough moments, from the first time I admitted I couldn’t cut contact, to the retreat where I experienced sa…
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19 | Holiday Emotional Regulation: You Don’t Have to Please Everyone to Have Peace
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4:57Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do any of these sound familiar? Do you feel pressure to make the holidays look “perfect” for everyone else even when you’re running on empty? Have you ever felt torn between keeping the peace and protecting your child’s peace? Do you long to just enjoy the day without walking…
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91 | Becoming Her: Acting Like The Healed Version Of You
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12:49📣 Join the community before Dec. 1! My personal mentor will be joining the Rooted in Joy coaching community as an expert guest speaker. You don't want to miss this! The Group Coaching Experience is now open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join the sisterhood today! If you’ve ever wondered how to become the healed…
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56. Sibling Conflict and Emotional Dysregulation: Finding Peace in a Hard Holiday Season
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32:22Holidays can bring out both the magic and the meltdowns, especially when you’re raising an emotionally intense child. And while we often focus on surviving the big emotions, the siblings in the family feel these moments deeply too. Hurt feelings, frustration, confusion, and walking on eggshells can quietly shape their holiday experience. In today’s…
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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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12:17Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever… • Feel torn between keeping family happy and doing what’s best for your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? • Worry about how others will react to your child’s behavior at family gatherings? • Feel that quiet nudge from the Holy Spirit but doubt your strength …
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90 | If The Affair Is Wrong, Why Does It Feel Right?
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15:23Our bi-weekly Group Coaching + Embodied Bible Study is now open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join the sisterhood today! If you’ve ever asked, “Why are affairs so wrong if they feel so good?” this episode will help you see the longing underneath the behavior and the good design underneath the distortion. We’ll …
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55. How to Find Gratitude While Parenting A Child With Emotional Dysregulation (Even in the Hard Seasons)
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23:17When you’re raising an emotionally intense or dysregulated child, gratitude can feel like the last thing on your mind. Between meltdowns, misunderstandings, and moments that leave you feeling worn thin (at best), it’s easy to lose sight of what’s good. In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, Jami shares what it looks like to find gratitude right…
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17 | How to Build Connection After Emotional Regulation Takes a Backseat to Meltdowns
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9:49Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Ever replayed a moment after your child’s meltdown and thought, “Why did I do that again?” Do you wish you could respond with peace instead of guilt after losing your cool? Wonder how to rebuild connection when emotions run high for both you and your child? Episode Highlights…
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54. Holiday Overwhelm and Emotional Dysregulation: How to Create Calm for Your Child (and You!)
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21:20The holidays can bring joy, laughter, and… total overwhelm, especially when you’re parenting a child who struggles with emotional dysregulation. If family gatherings, travel, or changes in routine often lead to meltdowns and stress, this episode is for you. Join me as I share one of our hardest holiday moments and what it taught me about preparing …
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89 | Seek First the Kingdom And God Will Provide Everything You Need
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20:24NEW: Our bi-weekly Group Coaching + Embodied Bible Study is open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join today. If you’ve ever wondered why the wrong thing could feel so right, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my real-time 🔥 Holy Spirit revelations 🔥 from a church sermon, unpacking how the enemy distorts truth t…
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16 | Meltdowns + Emotional Regulation: Becoming the Hero in Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child’s Story
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14:26Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same cycle — your child melts down, you react, and afterward you think, “Why did I do that again?” If so, this episode will speak straight to your heart. We’re diving into a powerful concept called the Hero, Victim, and Villain lens an…
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53. Why “Fun Days” Aren't Fun for Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: Understanding Holiday Triggers, Meltdowns, and Sensory Overload
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24:10For many kids, class parties, school spirit days, and holiday activities mean excitement and fun—but for emotionally dysregulated or neurodivergent children, they can mean stress, overwhelm, and meltdowns. In this episode, we’ll unpack why these “fun” days can be so tough and how to help your child stay calm, connected, and confident through it all…
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88 | Hold Your Emotions Without Letting Them Hijack You
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19:32NEW: Our bi-weekly Group Coaching + bi-weekly Bible Study is open! DM GROUP on Instagram or email [email protected] to join today. Sister, you’re not “too emotional” and you’re not a robot. God designed your body, brain, and heart to work together. In this episode, I teach a simple Christian & somatic approach to feeling your feeling…
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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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15:16Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever feel like you’re living in constant reaction mode just trying to survive one meltdown, defiant moment, or emotional storm after another? In this episode, we’re diving into The Creation Cycle — the #1 tool that will help you renew your mind, regulate your emotions,…
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52. Sensory Processing and Emotionally Dysregulated Kids: It’s Not Just in Their Heads | Sensory Processing Awareness
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35:36Have you ever looked at your child’s meltdown and thought, “Why does this keep happening?” What if those big emotions weren’t just about behavior, but about the way your child’s brain and body process the world around them? In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of sensory processing...what it really means, how it connects to emot…
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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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14:58Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, what if your actions could tell you everything you need to know about your thoughts, your feelings, and even your true identity in Messiah? In today’s episode, we’re talking about the choices we make—the ones that keep us stuck and the ones that move us forward—so you c…
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51. 5 ADHD Myths That Commonly Hurt Children And The Truth That Offers Hope--ADHD Awareness Month
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34:42Bad parenting. Laziness. Can’t focus. Overdiagnosed. Medication is dangerous. You’ve probably heard at least one of these myths before...maybe even all five. But here’s the truth: every single one is a myth that can weigh families down with guilt, confusion, and shame. In this episode, Jami bursts the biggest misconceptions about ADHD and replaces …
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87 | Who Am I Without Him? Reclaiming Your Identity After the Affair
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13:59NEW Community Group Coaching! Reach out on Instagram for more information and to join us today! When the affair ends, the silence can feel unbearable. Not just because he’s gone, but because you don’t recognize yourself anymore. In this episode, I share my own story of identity loss after infidelity and walk you through the process of rediscovering…
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13 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Every Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent Kids Part 3
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14:54Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! If you have a child strong-willed or neurodivergent child with ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA you are in the right place! Mama, have you ever felt like you’re carrying emotional weight that never seems to go away? Like no matter how much you pray or think positive thoughts, it still s…
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50. Real Parent Questions: Family Doesn’t Understand Meltdowns & When to Seek Help
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29:11What do you do when your family just doesn’t understand your child’s meltdowns? Or when you start wondering if it’s time to seek professional help? In this powerful Season 2 kickoff of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, Jami answers two real questions from parents walking through emotional intensity, family tension, and the uncertainty of what’…
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86 | Still Thinking About the Affair Partner? Practical Tools to Break Free
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23:37NEW Community Group Coaching starting Monday October 20! Reach out on Instagram for more information. You’re not crazy for still thinking about him, and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this episode I explain the neuroscience behind intrusive thoughts, help you name what you’re really missing, and teach practical, faith-filled tools to interrupt ol…
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12 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Ever Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent Kids Part 2
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8:28Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Ever feel like your emotions take over the moment your child melts down? You try to push them away, but they only come back stronger. In this episode, Amanda Calfee, Christian life coach and creator of The Anchored Mama Approach, teaches you how to allow emotions without being…
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49. After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Child Holds It Together at School and Falls Apart at Home
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24:42Ever wonder why your child can hold it together all day at school, then completely unravel the moment they get home? You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll unpack the real reason behind those after-school meltdowns (hint: it’s not bad behavior!) and what you can do to bring calm and connection back to your afternoons and eve…
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85 | Guilt vs Responsibility: Stop Punishing Yourself & Start Healing
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17:44Oleh Kristina Joy | Affair Recovery Coach, Spiritual Healing, Shed Your Shame
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11 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Every Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent Kids Part 1
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8:43Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Does it ever feel like your child’s meltdowns hijack your whole mood? One moment you’re calm, the next you’re snapping, and then comes the guilt. You’re not alone, mama — and you’re not broken. In this first part of our two-episode series, we’re unpacking the first step to emo…
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48. From Chaos to Calm: Celebrate 1 Year of Parenting Tips, Top Episodes, and Milestones
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29:02Can you believe it? The Calm Connection Parenting Podcast is officially ONE year old! 🎉 Over 5,000 downloads, listeners in 59 countries, and 50 episodes filled with hope, encouragement, and real-life parenting strategies. In this special anniversary episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to celebrate what we’ve built together, and to share some …
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84 | Will I Ever Feel Loved Again After Infidelity?
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9:36💌 Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Kristina! (and ask about the NEW GROUP forming!) Have you ever asked yourself, “Will I ever feel fully loved again after what happened?” In this episode, I share my raw journey of what it felt like to stay in a marriage after betrayal: the fear, the constriction, the loneliness. I’ll also walk you through the turning…
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10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer Meltdowns
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13:04Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Have you ever felt like your thoughts are hijacking your parenting leaving you overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck in survival mode? In this episode, we’re diving into three powerful anchors for your thought life that will help you take your thoughts captive, so you can show up c…
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47. Suicide Prevention: Parenting Tips to Help Kids Through Emotional Dysregulation and Suicidal Thoughts with Safety and Support
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32:56Hearing your child say words like, “I wish I were dead” can be the most terrifying moment of parenting. In this episode, we’re talking openly about suicidal ideation in children—why it happens, how to respond, and how to create safety and hope in your home. September is Suicide Prevention Month, but this is a conversation we must keep alive all yea…
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83 | Religion vs. Relationship: What Salvation Actually Means After An Affair
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15:53💌 Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Kristina! Do you know for sure if you’re saved? Not if you’ve been religious, gone to church, or tried to be a good person, but if you have truly received salvation through Jesus Christ? In this episode, I share my personal story of coming to know Jesus, from a childhood prayer, to wrestling with doubt, to experienci…
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9 | What if First Time Obedience Creates Defiant Kids Who Meltdown Instead of Build Connection?
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14:48Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! What comes to mind when you hear the word obedience? For many mamas, it feels tied to pressure, rules, and the belief that if our child doesn’t obey instantly, we must be failing. But what if that way of thinking is actually breaking connection with your strong-willed or neuro…
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46. First Steps After Your Child’s DMDD, ADHD, or Mental Health Diagnosis: Find Calm, Clarity, and Hope
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25:36Finding out your child has a diagnosis like DMDD, ADHD, anxiety, or other mental health diagnosis can feel overwhelming. One moment you’re standing on steady ground, and the next it feels like the floor dropped out from under you. In this episode, I’m sharing the very first steps you can take to steady yourself, find hope, and begin building a plan…
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82 | How to Set Boundaries That Actually Protect Your Peace After an Affair
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17:36💌 Book a 1:1 Coaching Call with Kristina! After an affair, the word boundaries can feel heavy, like walls, restrictions, or even punishments. But what if boundaries weren’t about fear, but about love? In this episode, I unpack what boundaries really are (and what they’re not) and show you the three essential types of boundaries every woman needs af…
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8 | Strong-Willed or Something More? Why Regulation and Connection Matter More Than a Label
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15:33Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Mama, Is your child just strong-willed, or could something deeper be going on... In this episode, we’ll unpack the difference between a strong-willed child and a neurodivergent child, and why the distinction matters—but not in the way you might think. Because at the end of the…
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45. Explaining ADHD, DMDD, and Emotional Dysregulation So Kids Can Understand: The Race Car Brain Analogy
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22:29Ever feel like your child’s emotions or impulses go from zero to 200 in seconds...and there’s no stopping it? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share one of my favorite tools for helping kids understand their unique wiring: the Race Car Brain analogy. It’s a simple, memorable picture you can use to explain ADHD, DMDD, or emotional intensity in a…
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