Calm Connection Parenting | Meltdowns, Neurodivergence, Emotional Regulation, DMDD, Autism, SPD, Defiance, Angry Behaviors
Ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally! Tired of walking on eggshells… dreading the next meltdown? Exhausted by big emotions. defiance, and disobediance? Wondering why “traditional" parenting advice backfires with your strong-willed child?
I’m glad you’re here. This podcast helps you understand what’s behind your child's behavior, so you can respond with calm, stop second-guessing yourself, and build real connection with your neurodivergent or uniquely wired child.
Hi, I’m Jami… a mom of seven, professional counselor turned parenting coach, speaker, and author. And yes, even with training, I found myself stuck in the same cycle so many parents live in: meltdown… reaction… guilt… repeat. I was doing all the things that were “supposed” to work… but they didn’t.
Everything changed when I stopped treating behavior like the problem and started looking underneath it. When I learned to understand my child’s unique wiring (personality, sensory processing, executive functioning, and emotional needs), I finally had a roadmap. I didn’t need more tips… I needed clarity and a plan. And that clarity changed things.
If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and stop parenting in survival mode, you’re in the right place. We’ll talk meltdowns, emotional dysregulation, defiance, ADHD, DMDD, anxiety, and more… along with practical steps that help your family move from chaos to calm… one episode at a time.
So grab your coffee, find your quiet spot (if you have one), and let’s jump in.
Start here: Take the FREE Emotional Forecast Quiz at CalmConnectionParenting.org and find your next best step.
Calm Connection Parenting | Meltdowns, Neurodivergence, Emotional Regulation, DMDD, Autism, SPD, Defiance, Angry Behaviors
84. Parenting Burnout, Anxiety, and PTSD: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Get Out of Survival Mode with Lori Owens
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in survival mode as a parent?
If you’re parenting a child with big emotions, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, or neurodivergent needs, it can feel like you’re constantly holding everything together on the outside… while quietly running on empty inside.
In this episode of the Calm Connection Parenting Podcast, we’re having an honest and hope-filled conversation about parenting burnout, anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, and nervous system regulation—and how to begin moving out of survival mode.
You’ll hear from Lori Owens, host of the Practical Solutions for PTSD podcast, who shares practical, faith-rooted tools to help parents calm their nervous system, reduce anxiety, and rebuild a sense of clarity, purpose, and emotional resilience.
If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, weighed down by guilt, or unsure how to care for yourself while caring for your child… this episode is for you.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why so many parents struggle with anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion without even realizing it
• How setting boundaries can reduce stress, calm anxiety, and prevent overwhelm
• How to release mom guilt while still showing up with intention and accountability
• What it means to use your strengths and personality as a parenting “superpower”
• Why mental health struggles are NOT “just in your head”—and why that belief can be harmful
• A simple, practical step to begin calming your nervous system this week
💛 If you’ve been feeling…
• constantly overwhelmed or on edge
• emotionally drained or exhausted
• stuck in survival mode
• unsure how to care for yourself while caring for your child
You are not alone… and there is a path forward.
🌿 Ready for deeper support?
Join us inside: Bold Emotions Big Hearts: Understanding and Advocating for Your Uniquely Wired Child---Workshop this Thursday at 10am MST
Register today at CalmConnectionParent.com/workshop
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*Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for individual support.
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