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Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach
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Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
32 | Mama, Meltdowns and Defiant Behavior Do Not Define You
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do These Questions Sound Like You? Do relentless meltdowns and defiant behavior ever make you quietly question yourself? Have you wondered if parenting your strong-willed or neurodivergent child means you’re somehow behind? Do you love your child deeply but still feel stretched by their behavior. Wish you could stay anchored in peace instead of spiraling in doubt after a hard day? Mama, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’...
2026-02-26
07 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
31 | What Holding Space Looks Like in Moments of Dysregulation
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever feel torn between walking away during a meltdown and staying present and wonder which one is “right”? When your strong-willed or neurodivergent child is dysregulated, do you feel your own emotions rising just as fast? Do you find yourself trying to fix, control, or shut down the moment and then feeling guilt afterward? Have you prayed, “Lord, help me stay steady,” but still feel overwhelmed in the chaos? In this episode, we’re unpacking wh...
2026-02-19
18 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
30 | Is It Really Your Fault? Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Through Regression and Uncertainty
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Have you ever wondered if your child’s regression is somehow your fault? Do you feel guilt when your strong-willed or neurodivergent child struggles? When your child seems dysregulated, do your thoughts spiral into self-blame? Wish you could respond with peace instead of pressure during meltdowns? In this episode, you get to be a quiet fly on the wall during a real coaching session with a Christian mama raising a neurodivergent child with ASD...
2026-02-12
31 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
What if I Told You Building Connection Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated?
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Hey sweet friend, if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin and you just want something simple, doable, and real this is for you. Let’s be honest most of us don’t have hours to pour into parenting programs or books that leave us feeling like we’re doing it all wrong. That’s why I created Rebuild Connection with Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child a one-hour, live workshop happening Tuesday, February 10th at 7pm Central. It’s designed to fit your r...
2026-02-09
02 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
29 | What If a Pause Is the Missing Piece in Parenting Meltdowns
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever wish you could pause before reacting when your child’s meltdown catches you off guard? Have you noticed how fast your emotions rise when parenting feels overwhelming or defiant? Do you long to stay connected to your strong-willed or neurodivergent child, even when things feel tense or dysregulated? Have you prayed for peace in the moment but struggled to find it when emotions run high? In this episode, we’re talking about the pause and why i...
2026-02-05
08 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
28 | Defiant Behavior or Dysregulated Hearts? Why Emotional Regulation Comes Before Connection
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, • Do you ever walk away from your child thinking, “I made it worse,” and wonder why connection feels so hard? • Have you tried everything discipline charts, calm voices, new routines only to find your strong-willed or neurodivergent child still melting down? • Does your child’s defiant behavior leave you questioning your parenting, your patience, and sometimes even your faith? • Wish you could stay calm in the chaos instead of feeling dysregulated right alongside them? In this ep...
2026-01-29
11 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
Meltdowns Have You Weary? You Don't Have to Have it All Figured Out
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the top 3% of podcasts worldwide! Have the meltdowns, tension, dysregulation and constant pushback left you weary, mama? If you’re parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child maybe navigating ADHD, ODD, PDA, or ASD it can feel like no matter how hard you try, peace keeps slipping through your fingers. If you’ve been craving calm in your home but connection with your child feels out of reach. This heartfelt message is for you, Amanda shares a personal invitation to her free live workshop Rebuild Connection with...
2026-01-27
02 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
27 | Parenting Through Dysregulation: Why Willpower Alone Won’t Bring Peace
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try to stay calm, you still end the day feeling exhausted and defeated? Are you tired of feeling like your strong-willed or neurodivergent child’s behavior determines your peace? Do you catch yourself snapping, shutting down, or overexplaining even when you know what you “should” do? Wonder why faith alone doesn’t seem to calm your reactions in the moment? Episode Highlights / Overview In this episode, we’re uncover...
2026-01-22
09 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
26 | Finding Peace in the Chaos: What’s Really Going On Beneath the Meltdowns & Dysregulation
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells bracing for the next meltdown or moment of defiance? Wonder why you react so quickly, even when you promised yourself you’d stay calm? Feel like no matter how hard you pray or try, peace still feels out of reach? Wish you could understand what’s really happening inside of you when you feel completely dysregulated? In this episode, Finding Peace in the C...
2026-01-15
08 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
25 | Experiencing Post Holiday Defiance and Meltdowns? Here Are 5 Ways to Restore Peace
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, Are you seeing more meltdowns or defiant behavior since as winter break wraps up? Does getting your strong-willed or neurodivergent child back into routine feel harder than you expected? Do you feel torn between wanting structure and needing rest for both of you? Are you wondering how to rebuild emotional regulation and connection when everything feels off track? In this episode, we’re talking about what happens after the holidays when routines are off, emotions are high, an...
2026-01-08
08 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
24 | Seeing More Meltdowns & Defiant Behavior? Post-Holiday Encouragement for the Weary Mama
Parenting 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 neurodivergent child? Wish you could believe that nothing’s gone wrong that this messy, dysregulated season is completely normal? Episode Highlights In this episode, Amanda offers gentle encoura...
2026-01-01
03 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
23 | Encouragement for the Holidays: Why Presence Matters More Than Meltdowns
Parenting 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 in the moment? Long for the reminder that your presence, not perfection, is what truly brings peace into your home? Episode Highlights In this heartfelt holiday episode, Amanda shares gentle encouragement for the mama...
2025-12-25
05 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
22 | 4 Ways to Protect Your Peace When Family Doesn’t Understand Your Neurodivergent Child
Parenting 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, criticize, or just don’t “get” your neurodivergent or strong-willed child? Are you praying for strength to forgive, move forward, and not let their opinions define your worth? Episode Highlights In thi...
2025-12-18
18 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
21 | 6 Emotional Regulation Tips to Bring More Peace to the Holidays with Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child
Parenting 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? • Long to protect your peace without disappointing your family or breaking traditions? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to prepare for peace during a season that can feel anything but peaceful.
2025-12-11
10 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
20 | For the Mama Rung Out by Life: Emotional Regulation for Hard Days
Parenting 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 opinions, assumptions, or labels that don’t reflect who you really are? Have you ever prayed, “Lord, help me release what others are placing on me,” because the pressure feels...
2025-12-04
13 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
19 | Holiday Emotional Regulation: You Don’t Have to Please Everyone to Have Peace
Parenting 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 on eggshells, explaining your parenting, or managing everyone’s emotions? Wish you could show up calm, grounded, and anchored in who you are in the Father instead of trying to perform...
2025-11-27
04 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
18 | Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Emotional Regulation: Building Connection and Protecting Your Peace with Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Kids
Parenting 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 to follow it when others push back? • Wish you could walk into the holidays grounded, confident, and at peace no matter what others say or expect? Episode Highlights In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks li...
2025-11-20
12 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
17 | How to Build Connection After Emotional Regulation Takes a Backseat to Meltdowns
Parenting 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 In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most healing, hope-filled parts of parenting strong-willed and neurodivergent kids — repair. No matter how much you work on emotional regulation...
2025-11-13
09 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
16 | Meltdowns + Emotional Regulation: Becoming the Hero in Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child’s Story
Parenting 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 and how it can completely change the way you approach parenting your strong-willed or neurodivergent child. When meltdowns happen, it’s easy to slip into old patterns: feeling powerless (the Victim...
2025-11-06
14 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
15 | The #1 Tool for Parenting Beyond Meltdowns with Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kids: Building Connection Through Emotional Regulation
Parenting 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, and rebuild connection with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ASD, ADHD,ODD, PDA, Autism). You’ll learn how your thoughts, feelings, and actions work together and how shifting your thoughts can change the atmosphere of your enti...
2025-10-30
15 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
14 | Turning Thoughts and Feelings into Faith-Filled Action: Emotional Regulation for Moms of Strong-Willed & Neurodivergent Kids
Parenting 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 can step fully into being the mama the Father created you to be. In This Episode This week, we’re exploring the action part of the Creation Cycle—how your dail...
2025-10-23
14 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
13 | Defiant or Dysregulated? How Processing Emotions Builds Connection and Calm in Parenting
Parenting 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 sits heavy in your chest? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to process your emotions all the way through, so they stop living rent-free in your body—and you can finally breathe again...
2025-10-16
14 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
12 | Feeling Dysregulated? Why Allowing Your Emotions Brings Peace in Parenting
Parenting 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 part 2 of a 3 part series, Amanda Calfee, Christian life coach and creator of The Anchored Mama Approach, teaches you how to allow emotions without being ruled by them so you can stay calm, connected, and confident—even when chaos hits. You’ll learn how: ✨ Your thoughts create your feelings (and how to recognize repeati...
2025-10-09
08 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
11 | 3 Emotional Regulation Secrets Every Mom Needs for Parenting Strong-Willed and Neurodivergent Kids
Parenting 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 3 part series, we’re unpacking the first step to emotional resilience as a Christian mom: awareness. You’ll learn how to recognize the repetitive thoughts you carry and the emotions they create, so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start walking in peac...
2025-10-02
08 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
10 | Have a Defiant, Strong-Willed, or Neurodivergent Child? Taking Your Captive Thoughts = Calmer Meltdowns
Parenting 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 calmer and more connected with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (whether ADHD, ASD, ODD, or PDA). You’ll learn how your thoughts shape your feelings, your actions, and ultimately the atmosphere in your home...
2025-09-25
13 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
9 | What if First Time Obedience Creates Defiant Kids Who Meltdown Instead of Build Connection?
Parenting 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 neurodivergent child? In this episode, I’m rethinking obedience through a biblical lens — and exploring how connection, trust, and the Holy Spirit reshape the way we show up as moms, especially when raising kids wit...
2025-09-18
14 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
8 | Strong-Willed or Something More? Why Regulation and Connection Matter More Than a Label
Parenting 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 day, your child’s identity isn’t found in a label. And yours isn’t defined by their meltdowns. 💜 We’ll talk about: The difference between strong-willed traits and neurodivergent challenges. Why regulation a...
2025-09-11
15 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
7 | Not a Mistake: Why You’re the Exact Mom Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child Needs
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Have you ever wondered if maybe God gave your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ASD, ADHD, ODD, or PDA) the wrong mom? That you’re not enough, not equipped, or too overwhelmed to handle what they need? Mama, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—convinced I was failing, carrying guilt and shame, and believing the enemy’s lies. But here’s the truth: God doesn’t make mistakes. He didn’t just randomly place you in your child’s life. He chose you on purpose...
2025-09-04
09 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
6 | Have Your Fears Become Reality? Why Moms of Strong-willed and Neurodivergent Need Kids Need Emotional Regulation
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! As a mama of an ASD, ADHD, ODD, or PDA child have you ever caught yourself speaking your fears out loud—only to watch them unfold in your child’s life? I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story of how my own unregulated emotions and words began shaping mine and my child’s reality—and why regulating ourselves as moms matters so much. You’ll hear: Why your fears don’t have to become your child’s identity
2025-08-28
12 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
5 | Building Connection with the Father: The Foundation for Parenting Beyond Meltdowns
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! When you’re raising a child with ADHD, Autism, ODD, or PDA, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. So often, we run to books, podcasts, or parenting strategies before we turn to God. But what if true peace and wisdom are found first in His presence? In this episode of Parenting Beyond Meltdowns, we explore four simple but powerful ways to deepen your connection with God: Scripture, prayer, worship, and surrender. You’ll discover how these rhythms can help yo...
2025-08-21
13 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
4 | How to Build Connection When Your Neurodivergent Child's Defiant Behavior is Out of Control
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! If you’ve tried being the “nice mom” and the “strict mom” and neither has worked, you’re not alone. I used to think connection came after compliance—that once my child listened, obeyed, or calmed down, then we could connect. But I’ve learned the hard way that connection isn’t the reward…it’s the foundation. And without it, everything else falls apart. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey of realizing that my son’s defiance wasn’t actually defiance—it was dy...
2025-08-14
13 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
3 | You Are Not a Bad Mom - Even When Your Child Has Meltdowns
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! If you’ve ever thought, “I’m a bad mom,” this episode is for you. I’m sharing why your child’s struggles don’t define you and how to break free from the shame and guilt that so many of us carry. I’ll give you practical ways to stand firm in your God given identity and remind you of the truth about who God says you are as a mom. Because you are not a bad mom—you are a growing mom.
2025-08-06
05 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
2 | Feeling Stuck? 3 Questions to Help Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Find Peace
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts globally! Have you ever felt like your child is the problem? Like if they would just listen, stop melting down, or follow directions, everything would finally be better? Mama, you’re not alone. Those thoughts don’t make you a bad mom—they make you human. In this episode, we’ll explore a gentle shift that can bring more peace into your home. I share how I began to notice the role my own emotions were playing in my child’s behavior, and how learnin...
2025-08-06
06 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
1 | When Traditional Parenting Fails Your Neurodivergent Child: My Story
Welcome to the very first episode of Parenting Beyond Meltdowns! I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode, I’m sharing my story and what led me to start this podcast for Christian moms raising neurodivergent or strong-willed kids. I’ll take you back to my rock-bottom season as a mom and the powerful way God began to show me a new way forward—starting with me. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in daily chaos, wondering if you’re failing your child or doing this all wrong, this episode is for you. My p...
2025-08-06
09 min
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
Welcome to Parenting Beyond Meltdowns
Mama, are you tired of meltdowns stealing the peace in your home? Welcome to Parenting Beyond Meltdowns. I’m Amanda, a Christian life coach and mom of a strong-willed neurospicy teen. If you’ve tried everything... consequences, parenting books, crying out to the Father and still feel like you’re failing, you’re not alone. Inside this podcast, we’ll explore how faith, emotional regulation, and connection work together so you can parent from peace, even in the hardest moments. You don’t have to hold it all together here… This is a saf...
2025-07-31
00 min