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Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast99. The Leader Your Family Needs: Parenting Through the Lens of Trauma, Perfectionism & PresenceIn this powerful and compassionate conversation, Angie is joined by Cassandra Quick, a Holistic Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Somatic EMDR-Informed Leadership Coach. Together, they explore the role of true leadership in parenting—especially when raising kids in a world filled with social media, pressure to be perfect, and the ripple effects of unhealed trauma. They unpack how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional dysregulation often show up in our parenting—not because we're "bad parents," but because we've never been taught to do it differently. From exploring fawning responses and nervous system triggers to rethinking social media use and...
2026-02-0757 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast98. When the Sh*t Hit the FanLet's be real—sometimes the wheels fall off. You're doing your best to hold it together, but between meltdowns, messes, and moments that make you question your sanity… you wonder how much longer you can keep going. In this raw and honest episode, Angie pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to parent through the chaos—and how to find solid ground when it all feels like too much. You'll learn how to: Recognize the signs of being in nervous system overload Shift your perspective when everything feels like a crisis
2026-01-3123 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast97. What If the Struggle Isn't the Problem?Ever feel like you're drowning in the day-to-day chaos—juggling behaviors, bills, broken systems, and just trying to keep it together? In this heartfelt episode, Angie pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest lies we've internalized as parents: that struggle means we're doing something wrong. But what if… the struggle is actually a signal? What if you're not stuck, but standing at the edge of your old life, just afraid to step into something new? 💡 In this episode, Angie dives into: Why the discomfort you feel might mean you're outgrowing your current...
2026-01-2412 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast96. A friend's storyIn this episode, I share my perspective on the unexpected evolution of a friend. I was asked to record an advanced Human Desing reading for my mentor's program, so I offered her a free Human Design reading. It's not my first time doing a reading... it's part of my coaching practice, and I regularly share insights with others about what I see in their chart. But this time was different. She was ready. She was on the cusp of outgrowing her old story, and perhaps terrified of the unknown of the next story. But she wa...
2026-01-1711 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast95. The Pressure to Be Perfect: Dismantling Perfectionism in ParentingIn this raw and relatable episode, Angie dives into one of the sneakiest stressors in parenting: perfectionism. Whether it's trying to be the "calm parent" 24/7, handle every meltdown with grace, or meet invisible standards set by social media, perfectionism keeps so many of us stuck—and disconnected from our kids and ourselves. Angie shares her own experience with perfectionism (hello, Line 5 pressure and culture gate 62) and how it showed up in both subtle and obvious ways. From the impossible expectations we place on ourselves to the shame spiral that follows when we "mess up," this conversation unpacks wh...
2026-01-1019 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast94. Rewrite the Story, Achieve Your Big GoalsSo, you created the vision. You felt the pull of your future memory. You even wrote the goal that felt big, bold… maybe even impossible. Now what? In this week's episode, I'm walking you through what actually bridges the gap between inspiration and real transformation—and spoiler: it's not more planning. It's rewriting the narrative you're living inside. We explore: Why most goals fall flat—even if they're aligned The sneaky stories that keep you looping in old patterns How to consciously choose a new story...
2026-01-0326 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast93. Dare to Dream Big: Creating "Impossible" Goals with Human Design as Your CompassIn this powerful New Year episode, Angie invites you to ditch the typical resolutions and dream way bigger—like wild, soul-stirring, "I-have-no-idea-how-this-could-happen" kind of goals. Because sometimes, the life you're meant to create is the one you've been too scared to name. Drawing from the visionary energy of Gate 11—the gate of ideas and possibility—Angie shares how to use your Human Design chart to anchor those dreams in your actual energetic wiring, so you're not just chasing change… you're building it from alignment. You'll hear how "impossible" goals have transformed Angie's own life, why most par...
2025-12-2717 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast92. I used to hate the holidaysHolidays can be stressful for many of us - traveling, weather, cooking, in-laws, extended family, expectations, trauma, and so much more. For me, I let fear dictate my holidays for years... and it shifted how I showed up for my kids. Join me for this powerfully personal episode. About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Quantum Alignment System certified, Certified Family & Relationship Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive train...
2025-12-2019 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast91. Gratitude When It's Hard: A New Lens for Parenting Through the MessGratitude is easy when life is flowing. But what about when it's not? When your kid is melting down (again). When your co-parent drops the ball (again). When your nervous system is fried, your coffee is cold, and you're questioning everything? In this honest episode, Angie peels back the curtain on what it really looks like to find gratitude when things feel hard—without bypassing the mess, sugar-coating the struggle, or pretending everything is fine when it's not. You'll learn how true gratitude isn't about ignoring pain—it's about holding it with...
2025-12-1318 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast90. When Silence Hurts: The Hidden Impact of Withholding in ParentingSometimes, the loudest wounds come from what's not said. In this episode of Sometimes Love Isn't Enough, Angie shares a deeply personal reflection on her own go-to parenting pattern: silence. If you grew up learning to keep the peace or "freeze out" conflict, you may recognize yourself here. Angie unpacks the energetic imprint of going silent on your child—not as punishment, but as self-protection. And she reveals how this well-worn path shaped her relationship with her son, despite her best intentions. This isn't just about yelling vs. not yelling. It's about energetic withdrawal. Emotional di...
2025-12-0620 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast89. Conscious Discipline, Real-Life Parenting, and Raising Emotionally Safe Kids with Katie JonesIn this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Angie sits down with Katie Jones—longtime childcare provider, Conscious Discipline–trained parent educator, and the creator behind Katie's Kids Childcare in Oregon, WI and BU Daily Tools for Transformation. Katie shares her deeply personal journey from burnout and "rock bottom" to becoming the grounded, emotionally present caregiver and parent she is today. Her story of awakening, self‑reflection, and reparenting herself is not only inspiring—it's a masterclass in what conscious, connected parenting really looks like in practice. In This Episode, We Explore: Katie's spiritual and personal awakening that sta...
2025-11-2957 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast88. Trauma, parenting, and resilience - with Guest Dina LoboOur personal experiences have such a powerful impact on the parent we are being with our own kids. If we want to really break the cycles that have caused us to be someone we're not, then we MUST heal us first. Join me for this powerful interview with Dina Lobo Lewis as we dig into how our stories about ourselves dance with our parenting, and the choices we get to make to break the cycles. About Dina Lobo Lewis: Empowering leaders to be SEEN, HEARD, and AMPLIFIED in the Era of Individualism. Dina...
2025-11-2247 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast87. 12 Reasons to Ditch Punishment for GoodIn this passionate and perspective-shifting solo episode, Angie pulls back the curtain on one of parenting's biggest misunderstandings: the belief that punishment changes behavior. With deep insight from her experience in behavior management and emotional healing, she walks listeners through 12 powerful reasons to rethink spanking, yelling, and punitive discipline altogether. This isn't just a list—it's a wake-up call for every parent who's trying to do the right thing but feels stuck in reactive patterns. Angie shares how these strategies affect a child's self-worth, nervous system, and sense of identity, and what it means to truly steward a...
2025-11-1525 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast86. You Don't Need More Parenting Hacks—You Need ThisIn this refreshingly honest episode, Angie Grandt breaks down a pattern so many parents fall into: the endless search for more parenting strategies, hacks, and expert advice. Sound familiar? But what if the real breakthrough doesn't come from learning more… but from shifting how we feel and what we believe? Angie pulls back the curtain on what's really keeping parents stuck—even when they know all the "right" things to do—and shares why mindset, energy, and emotional regulation matter far more than another sticker chart or consequence plan. Whether you're navigating tantrums, teen a...
2025-11-0817 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast85. Co-Parenting Without Losing Your MindHost: Angie Grandt Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode, Angie shares her personal journey and hard-earned wisdom around the messy, beautiful, and often frustrating world of co-parenting. Drawing from her own experience navigating divorce, blended family dynamics, and emotional healing, she offers parents a grounded, compassionate lens to reframe their co-parenting challenges. You'll hear how prioritizing your child's sense of safety and emotional security—rather than trying to "win" at parenting—can shift everything. Angie breaks down the trap of blaming the other parent and instead invites you to take radical responsibility for your...
2025-11-0132 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast84. A Brother's Journey: Understanding the Shadows After LossSuicide trigger warning in this episode This episode is deeply personal. Angie opens her heart and shares her journey of trying to understand her brother after losing him to suicide — and how that loss became a doorway into psychology, self-awareness, and the human shadows we all carry. Through reflection and compassion, Angie explores how two siblings — shaped by the same family, yet carrying very different energies — processed pain, divorce, and life's challenges in completely different ways. What she discovered along the way wasn't just about him… it was about all of us. ✨ In this episo...
2025-10-2526 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast83. The Cost of Yelling: What It's Really Doing to Our Kids (and Us)We've all been there—yelling out of frustration, exhaustion, or overwhelm. But have we ever stopped to ask: What is this really doing to our kids? In this episode of Sometimes Love Isn't Enough, Angie peels back the curtain on the lasting impact yelling can have on our children's sense of worth, safety, and connection. This isn't about shame or blame—this is about awareness, healing, and reclaiming peace in your home. Angie shares the deeper emotional toll yelling takes on kids (and us as parents), and what actually changes the pattern: not more discipline, but more comp...
2025-10-1824 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast82. What if your story isn't true?There's a voice in your head that says: "I'm failing." "My kid doesn't respect me." "They'll never change." But… what if that story isn't actually true? In this solo episode, I dig into: How subconscious stories shape how we see our kids—and ourselves Why we default to narratives of shame, blame, or hopelessness How to gently question the script you've been living by What becomes possible when you stop reacting to the story—and start rewriting it This one's short, honest, and powerful—a nudge to...
2025-10-1115 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast81. What do I do when my kid misbehaves?If you've ever found yourself thinking "I don't even know what to do anymore…" in the heat of a behavior meltdown—you're not alone. In this episode, I unpack: Why our instinct is to "correct" misbehavior—and why that often backfires What your child's behavior is actually trying to communicate The real difference between reacting and responding (and how to catch yourself in the moment) The first steps to take when everything feels triggering, loud, or just too much This isn't a checklist for perfect parenting—it's a perspe...
2025-10-0433 min
Rebrand Your LifeEpisode 31 | Intuitive Parenting: Understanding Your Child's Energetic Needs through Human Design with Angie GrandtAre you using generational or cookie-cutter parenting techniques, but feel they don't intuitively feel right? I had the beautiful honor of interviewing Angie Grandt, a Generational Healing Specialist, who has spent over two decades working with children in the field of behavioral health. Angie opens up and shares her experience of becoming an adoptive mom, only to realize that her expertise and unconditional love for her child weren't enough to meet his needs. After her traumatized son was removed from her home, that became the moment she knew she had to parent her son d...
2025-09-2946 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast80. Guest Series: Stories That Heal (with Kathy Bailey)In this rich and reflective conversation, I'm joined by Kathy Bailey—a writer, mother, emotional wellness advocate, and fierce believer in the healing power of storytelling. With decades of lived experience in parenting, self-awareness, and relationship repair, Kathy brings her deep understanding of human behavior and healing into every word she writes—and shares. We explore: How storytelling becomes a tool for emotional wellness and generational healing The raw, unpolished reality of rebuilding relationships after rupture Why lived experience can sometimes offer more wisdom than formal training The...
2025-09-2744 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast79. Guest Series: Rewiring Beliefs + Regulating Emotions (with Lisa Manzo)In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Lisa Manzo—emotional intelligence strategist, trauma-informed mindset coach, and founder of The Phoenix Mind. With deep expertise spanning neuroscience, trauma, education, and subconscious programming, Lisa brings a grounded yet transformative energy to the world of personal growth and parenting. We explore: How unresolved trauma and limiting beliefs sneak into our parenting The biology behind emotional reactivity—and how to interrupt it What emotional regulation actually looks like (and why it's not suppression) The role of subconscious rewiring in generational healing Tool...
2025-09-2029 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast78. How do you want your kids to remember you?In this episode, I dive into the trap so many parents fall into—trying to fix what's not actually broken. We explore: Why your child's behavior might be an invitation, not a red flag The difference between reacting to discomfort vs. responding with awareness What shifts when you stop trying to control the moment—and start listening to it ✨ This one's for the parent who's tired of treating every moment like a crisis, and ready to see it as a clue. 🎧 Tune in and explore the magic that happ...
2025-09-1314 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast77.🎙️Summer Guest Series: Healing in the Helping Role (with Dr. Ashley Rodriguez)In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ashley Rodriguez—licensed psychologist, perinatal mental health specialist, and founder of PathBreak Coaching and Consulting. Ashley brings deep wisdom and lived experience to the conversation around parenting, healing, and showing up for others without abandoning yourself in the process. We explore: Why helping professionals often carry invisible worthiness wounds The intersection of personal healing and professional impact The emotional weight of breaking generational patterns as a parent and practitioner How burnout, imposter syndrome, and legacy trauma show up—and what to do a...
2025-09-0644 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast76.🎙️ Summer Guest Series: Permission to Do It Your Way (with Christina Slaback)In this refreshing and grounded episode, I'm joined by Christina Slaback—a business-woman, radical permission-giver, and conscious parent who has learned to navigate parenting, identity, and healing in a way that's fully her own. We talk about: What it looks like to drop the guilt and honor your own needs as a parent The decision to leave a traditional path and follow what actually feels good Redefining success and healing through intuition, rest, and personal truth Why doing things "your way" isn't selfish—it's sacred Christina shares her...
2025-08-3041 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast75.🎙️Summer Guest Series: When Healing Finds You (with Michelle L)In this deeply human conversation, I sit down with Michelle Lamansky—a mother, teacher, and heart-led healer who shares her raw and powerful journey of healing, not because she planned it... but because life demanded it. We explore: What it's like to wake up inside the patterns you once thought were normal The moment Michelle realized "something had to change"—and how she answered that call Navigating the pull between doing the work and still showing up for family, career, and life Why healing doesn't have to be polished to b...
2025-08-2343 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast74.🎙️Summer Guest Series: Rewiring Your Parenting Story (with Amber Plant)In this heart-centered conversation, I'm joined by Amber Plant—educator, coach, and fellow cycle-breaker—who brings compassion and clarity to the often invisible work of shifting the way we parent, think, and show up. We talk about: The deep-rooted programming that shows up in our parenting How Amber's journey with reparenting herself changed the way she parents her kids Why it's not about being the perfect parent—it's about being present and willing to grow Tools and truths to help you shift your narrative without shame Amber's story...
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Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast72.🎙️Summer Guest Series: Returning to Yourself (with Melanie Carolyn)In this tender, truth-filled episode, I'm joined by Melanie Carolyn—a guide, healer, and teacher devoted to helping others return to themselves through compassion, embodiment, and soul work. We talk about: What it really means to come home to yourself after years of disconnection Why slowing down and softening is essential for healing old patterns The quiet courage it takes to listen to your body and spirit How parenting, partnership, and personal peace are all tied to self-reclamation Melanie brings a presence that is both grounding and in...
2025-08-0242 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast71. 🎙️ Summer Guest Series: Healing from the Inside Out (with Chris Wasko)In this soulful episode, I'm joined by Chris Wasko—Energy Healer, Spiritual Counselor, and Psychic Medium with a deep devotion to trauma recovery and soul reconnection. We explore: What it means to truly come back to yourself after trauma How healing narcissistic abuse isn't just about survival—it's about sovereignty The power of energy work and intuitive healing in restoring trust in your own body Why parenting, partnership, and peace all begin within Chris brings grounded wisdom, deep compassion, and a sacred lens to what it means to b...
2025-07-2623 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast70. 🎙️Summer Guest Series: Rethinking Parenting Norms (with James Hughes)In this episode, I'm joined by James Hughes—a thoughtful, grounded parent & trauma-focused professional who's rewriting the story of what it means to show up with intention, presence, and curiosity. We explore: How the way we were parented shapes how we react under stress What it looks like to pause and parent with awareness instead of autopilot The unlearning that's required to parent differently—without shame Why presence and reflection are more powerful than perfection This conversation is full of honesty, humility, and real-life reflections that any pare...
2025-07-1935 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast69. 🎙️ Summer Guest Series: Redefining Self + Healing (with Criss Madrigal)In this episode, I'm joined by the radiant Criss Madrigal—author, life alchemist, and a powerful voice for women ready to return to themselves. Together, we explore: · Why alignment is your natural state, not a destination · The connection between creativity, nervous system regulation, and self-trust · The difference between doing healing and living healed · What reclaiming yourself looks like as a parent, leader, and cycle-breaker This conversation is like a deep exhale—real, nourishing, and soul-stirring. Connect with Criss and her work here: @crissmadrigal Tune in...
2025-07-1235 min
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast68.🎙️ Summer Guest Series Kickoff: Regulate to Liberate (with Mital Patel)We're kicking off the Summer Guest Series with a powerful convo on healing, nervous system regulation, and what it really means to break free from generational cycles—starting within. In this episode, I'm joined by Mital Patel—somatic coach, energy healer, and founder of Rise with Mital—for a raw and restorative conversation on: How your nervous system shapes your parenting Why "doing the work" doesn't have to feel like hard labor The power of presence, embodiment, and unapologetic rest Releasing the pressure to fix and learning to feel
2025-07-0532 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast67. When Your Peace Depends on Their BehaviorIt's easy to hope our kids will "get it" faster, react less, or magically mature out of hard behaviors—but what if we're the ones being invited to grow? In this episode, I unpack: Why it's not your child's job to be easier to love How your own nervous system and conditioning impact your expectations What changes when you shift—and how it transforms everything 💥 If you've been waiting for your kid to change so you can finally breathe... it might be time to flip the script. 🔗 Book your...
2025-06-2822 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast65. Why My Design Helps You Break the CycleEver wonder how I got into this work of helping parents shift generational patterns and actually connect with their kids? In this episode, I pull back the curtain and share: How my Human Design (2/5 Generator) shapes the way I coach Why my energy is wired to spot dysfunctional patterns and help rewrite them The gifts I bring that help you stop reacting and start healing This isn't just about my story—it's about showing you how aligned energy makes healing feel natural, not forced. ✨ If you're stuck in c...
2025-06-1434 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast64. When Compliance Replaces ConnectionWe all want peace in our homes—but somewhere along the line, many of us started confusing obedience with connection. In this episode, I get honest about: The silent pressure we put on our kids to just "fall in line" Why chasing compliance can quietly sabotage the relationship What it really looks like to hold boundaries and build trust This isn't about permissive parenting. It's about seeing beyond the behavior and reconnecting with what matters most. 💥 If you've ever thought, "Why can't they just listen?"—this one's for you...
2025-06-0723 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast63. I Wouldn't Lose My Sh*t If My Kid Would Just BehaveLet's talk truth: If you've ever thought, "I wouldn't be yelling if my kid would just stop acting out," you're not alone—and you're not a bad parent. In this episode, I dig into: Why your child's behavior isn't the real problem The hidden patterns underneath the chaos (yep, even yours) Why fixing your kid isn't the answer—and what actually works This isn't about blame. It's about reclaiming your power, your peace, and your connection. 💥 If you're stuck in the loop of frustration → guilt → rinse → repeat... this one's fo...
2025-05-3120 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast62. Why Human Design Profiles Matter (Especially for Parents)Think Human Design is just about Type and Strategy? Nope—your Profile might be the missing key to understanding why you connect easily with some people… and constantly clash with others. In this episode, I break down: What the 6 Human Design profile lines really mean (in real life—not textbook jargon) How your profile shapes how you parent, partner, and show up in the world Why knowing your kid's profile might just save your sanity Whether you're a 2/5 like me, or you're raising a sassy 3/6, this is the kind of ins...
2025-05-2433 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast61. How to love a Generator (and the other types too!)We all just want to feel loved. It's a basic human need to feel that we are loved for who we are, and that we can also give love in a way that helps the most important people in our life feel loved. Yet each human design type has some really specific needs to help those with that type feel loved. In this episode, I'm going to be going through some practical tips to help each energetic type really feel loved. I encourage you to listen, take notes and look at yourself and your loved on...
2025-05-1729 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast60. Let's chat about Human Design TYPES!In this episode - I'll be sharing a brief overview of the 5 Human Design types, with the goal of helping you understand your needs, and that of your child, just a bit better! Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the page!!) About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Quantum Alignment System certified, Certified Family & Relationship Coach & an early intervention spe...
2025-05-1059 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast59. How I fell in love with a toolI don't know about you, but I feel like I have a TON of tools in my parenting tool box. I also have a ton of self-care, relationship, mindset, and self-improvement tools. Yet why is it so hard to make change? Why is it so hard to get unstuck? In this episode, I'll share why the science of differentiation, and the art of deconditioning together are the keys to unlocking you... and your potential to create impact in your life, your relationships, perhaps even on a much bigger scale. This one is a must-listen!!
2025-05-0329 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast58. Mealtime is a reflection of your self worth.Mealtime isn't just about food. It's a reflection of how much we value ourself. Join me to hear why, and some key things you can consider adding to your routines today. Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the page!!) About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Quantum Alignment System certified, Certified Family & Relationship Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with...
2025-04-2616 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast57. I don't want to parent like I was parentedCan you relate to this statement: "I don't want a parent like I was parented"? We often feel that our parent was too lenient, so we tend to be stricter, or a parent was too strict, so we tend to be more lenient. Or perhaps your parent was so involved that you feel the need to be super involved or vice versa. During this episode, we'll talk about what leads to these different parenting types and the power that you have to really choose to parent in an intentional way that helps you feel more a...
2025-04-1924 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast56. The first step to tackling behaviors - in all relationshipsLast week, I gave a brief overview of the 4 mistaken motivations that are the underlying cause of most, if not all, of our human behaviors. Our behaviors come from 5 core needs, and when we understand these 5 core needs and then look at behaviors through the lens of mistaken motivation, we show up totally differently. But there's a catch. There's a really key component that we must do first before we really can step in to using this Mistaken Motivation strategy. In this episode, I'll outline exactly what that 1 thing is that we must do if we want t...
2025-04-1223 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast55. What's really leading to behaviors...Do you feel like you've tried every behavior management strategy under the sun, and nothing seems to work for your child? I've been there. I tried positive behavior strategies, reward systems, consequences, therapy, medication, accupuncture, EMDR, time-ins, time-outs, giving rewards, taking away privileges - you name it, we tried it! And yet nothing seemed to work. In fact, in my home, the behaviors just kept getting worse and worse and worse. I was so desperate to try to fix the behaviors that I didn't know what else I could possibly do. I was...
2025-04-0535 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast54. Is my child a narcissist?When our kids are really struggling, their behaviors can look scary, leaving us to question their future. As a parent, these feelings can be so hard. Join me for this personal story, and what's likely at the core of narcissistic behaviors. Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the page!!) About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Quantum Alignment System cert...
2025-03-2925 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast53. I don't want to mess my kid upMaking the decision to be a parent is a huge decision - that comes with many fears - not wanting to break them, hurt them, insufficiently meet their needs. We fear making mistakes our parents made. And most of all - we fear that we will mess them up. Let's chat about this! About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in...
2025-03-2216 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast52. Willing vs CommittedIn a recent episode, we discussed the most important relationship in your life. Whatever conclusion you came to - now it's time to take action. Once you've made a clear decision - now we need powerful tools to start taking action towards that goal! About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on...
2025-03-1512 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast51. The most important relationship in your lifeIf you ask any parent, who would they say is their most important relationship? Many would say their kids, some would say their significant other, a few might even say themselves. But do our actions match our words? Are we taking action that aligns with this thought? In this episode, let's explore the actions we take to support this thought! About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coa...
2025-03-0822 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast50. The futureThe future you see is not a FACT. Your current situation is a fact - a fact that you created a story about. We assume the future is also a fact… based on our fears, our previous experiences, based on what we see today. And some of us are DESIGNED to worry about the future! But that doesn't have to be the end of our story. About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human Desig...
2025-03-0125 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast49. Are you sick of feeling burned out & stuck?Do you feel stuck? Like stuck in a hamster wheel, with no way out? You just wake up, go through the days routine - whether or not you like what's happening? If so - you're not alone. Most live this way, not taking a step back to see possibility. Let's explore what would happen if you took that step back, and saw the bigger picture! In this episode, I refer to work by Dr. Karen Curry Parker and Quantum Human Design About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist Angie Grandt is a p...
2025-02-2232 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast48. Trying isn't doing"Do or do not, there is no trying" ~Yoda. In Human Design, gate 34 teaches us that force is not the way to achieve your goals. We achieve what we want through taking consistent, aligned action. As parents, we "try so hard" to change our child's behaviors... but what if there's a better way? Join me in this episode to dig deeper! About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Cer...
2025-02-1512 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast47. If I could change 1 thing…I used to feel a ton of regret - regret and resent. Regret for decision I'd made, regret for the way things had turned out in various parts of life. In this episode, let's talk about flipping regret upside down, and the one and only thing I would do different if I did it all over again! About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention sp...
2025-02-0816 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast46. Reinforcing lovability = regulationI know we've talked a lot about regulation lately - and for good reason. Dysregulation is so common, and it's impacting our relationships, our work, our progress towards goals. In this episode, we'll touch on the connection between regulation and lovability, it's impact on our body, and a few steps you can take to make the change you seek. About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an ear...
2025-02-0122 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast45. Regulation in real lifeIn the last episode, we discussed some practical tips to help regulate our kids. In this episode, we discuss 3 key steps to go from regulation to actually helping our kids move forward and make change! In this episode I reference work by Dr. Bruce Perry About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and...
2025-01-2521 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast44. RegulationWhat in the world is regulation, and why is it necessary before we try to teach our kids right from wrong? Join me as we discuss what regulation is, why it's an issue for many of our kids, and what we can do about it! About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on...
2025-01-1827 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast43. ConsequencesWhy do we feel so obligated to give consequences to our kids? In this episode, I'll be sharing a unique perspective on behaviors that may cause you to second-guess how you react to behaviors. About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, and que...
2025-01-1124 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast42. New Year, New GoalsIf last year felt like an uphill battle - more stress, more behaviors, no end in sight - then you won't want to miss this episode! We'll be discussing powerful, proven steps to break the cycle you're stuck in! About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who...
2025-01-0437 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast41. My child wants to be a victim???Does this sound familiar - your child "accidentally" gets hurt by others often, and runs to you or other caregivers for comfort or reassurance. Or they tell stories about not being fed, not having clothes, not experiencing what others have - all in a seeming attempt to gain sympathy? Or perhaps they put themself in danger's way, in hopes of a rescue? These behaviors can drive us parents CRAZY, and they can create a lot of fear in us that the authorities may step in and make everything worse. Let's discuss the REAL root of...
2024-12-2815 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast40. A Generator parenting a ProjectorIf I only knew then what I know now… Our energy matters. It matters more than you can imagine - it impacts our children's sense of self worth, their view of their right place in the world, and their ability to contribute. In this episode, I'll share my experience as a generator raising a projector, and provide key tips to love a projector in your life! If you don't know, or understand you or your children's types - book a Quantum Human Design Reading! Info below! About your host, Angie Grandt - The...
2024-12-2134 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast39. Food, family, & festivitiesHolidays can be filled with joy, excitement, family, delicious food, and even gifts. For our kids, they may also include chaos, unpredictability, sensory overload, emotional overload, overwhelming expectations, trauma triggers. In this episode, let's discuss practical ways to enjoy the holidays! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed...
2024-12-1419 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast38. When our kids act like they can'tMaybe my child isn't smart or capable enough? Have you ever wondered this about your kiddo? I know I did… to the point of neuropsychological testing to help me better understand why he couldn't follow simple instructions. I "knew" he was bright, yet things didn't match up. Let's chat about the reason behind this, and the solution! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and e...
2024-12-0719 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast37. Regulation to address traumaWhen we, and our children, are dysregulated, it is impossible to make logical, effective choices. When we are dysregulated, our brain's capacity to problem-solve, communicate, and make sound decisions is significantly impacted. In this episode, we'll discuss why, and how, to regulate ourselves and our kids. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to h...
2024-11-3022 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast36. Ask better questionsWhen people, including our kids, misbehave, it's easy to ask, "What's wrong with you" or "Why did you do that?" What if we approached people, especially our kids, with more compassionate questioning that gets at the root of the behaviors? About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning...
2024-11-2316 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast35. Alphabet soup of diagnosisWhen our children are experiencing behaviors, we want to understand why. A diagnosis can help us better understand, right? In this episode, we'll discuss the seemingly relentless pursuit of diagnoses, and the likely root of the behaviors as a whole. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, a...
2024-11-1621 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast34. What is trauma anyway?What is trauma? Is it an event, or a series of events? Does it include neglect, or abuse? How can 2 children experience the same event, and have very different responses, both short- and long-term about that same event? In this episode, we'll discuss research, and my perspective on trauma. I'd love to hear your thoughts! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, a...
2024-11-0917 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast33. ResponsibilityWhat does it really mean to take full responsibility, especially when raising children with significant behaviors? Are we responsible for their actions, their choices? Listen to this episode to learn how to take full responsibility for everything in your life, no matter what! I can't wait to hear your thoughts! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is...
2024-11-0219 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast32. Your child knows the truth about your feelingsSo many times, I'd feel frustrated, annoyed, even angry - but I'd put on a happy face for my son and pretend that all was well. He saw right through me every time. Somehow he knew how I was feeling, even when I thought I was doing such a good job of faking it. In this episode, we'll discuss the intuitive power of kids, and why it fades over time. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist...
2024-10-2617 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast31. My child hates meMany parents go through the "I hate you" phase. When raising a child with attachment difficulties, this can be tenfold. I often hear from adoptive & foster parents words like "I hate you," "you're not my mother," "just take me back to foster care/adoption agency," or "I want a new family." Although we may develop thick skin, it's not easy. In this episode, let's discuss the reason behind the words, the walls we build as parents, and some strategies to build a connection, no matter what your child says. About your host, Angie Grandt - Th...
2024-10-1924 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast30. ResiliencyWhen we're raising children from a tricky past, we often have much work to do to help raise happy, confident children. The more resilient we are, the more resilient we can help our kids to be - to move forward and create the futures we want. In this powerful episode, we'll be discussing some key factors to resiliency - I can't wait to hear how you build resiliency in your home! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM...
2024-10-1221 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast29. Breaking the Praise HabitPraise is a good thing, right? Perhaps not quite what we once thought - certainly not what I was trained to think! In this episode, we'll talk about how we inadvertently discourage children. Then we'll dissect praise, it's purpose, and why it might not always be the best option. Plus I'll share a few tips on how to break the praise habit! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist wi...
2024-10-0538 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast27. More on Power StrugglesDo you feel like you are in a constant battle with your toddler, or your teen? You are not alone. Power struggles are developmentally EXPECTED - yes - it's a normal part of your child's development, at 2 different developmental stages. In this powerful episode we'll go over the stages, the reason, and some key strategies to help minimize the struggle! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist...
2024-09-2117 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast26. Did you know kids really DO come with an instruction manual?!Raising a child is terrifying! We are expected to feed, love, clothe, bathe, and nurture our child's well-being to support their development. While there are tons of "experts" out there to help us better understand what to feed them, how to toilet train, developmental milestones, and so on - there is no "expert" to tell you exactly what YOUR child needs! In this episode, we'll discuss how Human Desing really is YOUR child's unique manual. It can show you what your child needs in regards to communication, love, and so much more! I'd lo...
2024-09-1418 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast25. I don't like my childLet's get real, I hear this more often than you'd think. As parents we love our kids, but behaviors are relentless, our kids repeatedly tell us how much they hate us, and we are exhausted from trying strategy after strategy, it makes sense to feel resent towards our kids. In this episode, we'll discuss things that really come up for us as parents, and then some real practical solutions to help us get back to creating the feelings we want to have for our kids. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach ...
2024-09-0713 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast24. Are you parenting with Fear or Love?Do you parent with fear, or with love? I think if we're being really honest about how we handle challenging behaviors in our home, we may have a realization that a shift in how we respond to behaviors could have a huge impact on our connection with our child. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Level 2 & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to h...
2024-08-3113 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast23. Does praise create People Pleasers?Praise has it's place in life…. But have you every really thought about it's impact on the giver and the receiver? In this short but powerful episode, let's dig into praise, people pleasers, and ways we can shift how we respond to our children! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Level 2 & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, fr...
2024-08-2415 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast22. LovabilityHave you ever thought about what LOVABILITY really means? This one is short and sweet- so listen on repeat to really let this one sink in! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Level 2 & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning their ability to parent their most challenging child. She helps parents with practical tools to c...
2024-08-1714 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast21. Attachment difficulties?Attachment difficulties are at the core of what we're discussing here. This week, we'll discuss what leads to attachment difficulties, what behaviors you might notice, and some key strategies to start building connection! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Level 2 & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning their ability to parent their most challenging child...
2024-08-1022 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast20. Victim vs VictorWhen we're experiencing a challenge, a crisis, or a trauma - it's natural to feel like a victim. In fact, we're designed with defense mechanisms in our brain to create a fear response and help us avoid similar awful situations in the future. I know as a parent dealing with unsettling, overwhelming, scary behaviors in my home - I certainly felt like a victim. I couldn't see my situation from any other angle. In this episode we'll discuss how to tell a different story - your brain doesn't know the difference! About your host, Angie...
2024-08-0320 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast19. Be authentically you (and help your child to do the same)How often do you make decisions, and worry how others will respond? Or how often do you make decisions that are true to what you want (and not what you've been conditioned to think is best)? In this episode, we are diving in to 1) conditioning, 2) your authentic self, and 3) how to help our kids do the same! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Level 2 & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in...
2024-07-2723 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast18. Is your child good or bad?When you look back on your childhood - were you a "good" child or a "bad" child? How do you know? Was this a fact, or a story? In this episode, we'll discuss the truth about "good" and "bad" kids, and what we can do to help our kids be who they are truly meant to be. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Level 2 & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and...
2024-07-2016 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast17. Unmet needs create behaviors?We all know the obvious needs our children have - hunger, comfort, sleep, health - which when left unmet create all kids of behaviors. But what about the "less obvious" needs? Listen to this episode for 3 key unmet needs to look for when our kids are misbehaving, and some tips to help you meet those needs! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Level 2 & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, a...
2024-07-1317 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast16. Shifting your mood IN THE MOMENTOften when we're learning new tools - we feel so pumped up to change the way we approach our child's behaviors… but then in the moment, we go right back to our habitual way of reacting. In this episode, we'll discuss how to actually shift your responding in the moment! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Level 2 & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to...
2024-07-0615 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast15. You are not brokenWhen our kids are struggling - we are often struggling. We look outside our home and see other parents having fun, enjoying their kids. We see other parents raising kids who aren't defiant, disrespectful, destructive, or disconnected. When we're struggling like this, we often only see 2 possible causes - 1) either our kids are "bad kids," or 2) we are "bad parents" - there really can't be any other cause for this relentlessly frustrating life, right? In this episode, we'll talk about how our conditioning plays a key role in our frustration as parents - PLUS where t...
2024-06-2923 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast14. Trauma and the brainWhen a child experiences early trauma, various changes can happen to the brain. As parents, we see the effects - in behaviors, learning difficulties, developmental delays. Let's discuss key changes to the brain common in children who've experienced trauma. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning their ability to parent their most challenging c...
2024-06-2220 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast13. Human Design and My RelationshipsHave you ever wondered why you connect with some people better than others? This can be especially true with our kids - and can cause us parents so much distress, as we interpret this as "liking" one of our kids better than the others. Or have you ever wondered why things can be going so well with one person (or child) and then a 3rd or 4th person joins the mix - and everything seems to be thrown off before words are even spoken? In this powerful episode, we'll introduce Human Design, what it means, and how...
2024-06-1522 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast12. I'll be happy when...When I meet parents who are stressed, overwhelmed, or even at the end of their rope, I often hear a common theme: "I'll be happy when my child stops (you can fill in the blank here)," or "I'll stop feeling frustrated when my child does (fill in the blank)." This is a common human reaction. We all do it to some degree - it's our default way of thinking. My coach calls it DO-HAVE-BE: for instance "what do I/my child need to DO so we can HAVE a peaceful home so we can finally BE happy?" ...
2024-06-0820 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast11. Experts vs IntuitionWhen facing a new challenge, where do you turn first for answers? In the past couple of decades, many of us would say the experts (or Google, lol!). We feel frustrated, overwhelmed, uncertain - and we turn to the experts. Don't get me wrong - there is value in knowledge, expertise, and specialized skills. However - you are the expert in your child. You are the expert in their needs, their wants, their triggers. It's true - if you ask 10 different experts for advice, you'll get 10 different pieces of advice. Which is right? I...
2024-06-0117 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast10. Connection vs spending time togetherThe parents I serve, the parents I connect with, the parent I was... would all say something along this line: "I am giving all of my time, my attention, my energy, my (you can probably add more here!) to my one child - they are exhausting me!" But is giving your time, your attention, your energy, etc. the same as connecting with your child? Our kids need connection - and especially our kids who've experience disrupted attachment and early trauma need connection more than anything - more than trips, ice cream. They need connection more...
2024-05-2530 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast9: Fix your faceAt a recent in-person workshop I held for adoptive parents, we discussed how perceptive and intuitive our kids can be! When our face shows frustration, overwhelm, or unhappiness. Some of us even hear "why are you mad mom?" Let's chat about some strategies to actually have your face match your goal - the goal to create a peaceful, happy home where you are intentionally creating positive memories! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience i...
2024-05-1816 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast8: Enjoy Mother's Day?As Mother's Day approaches, how are you feeling? For so many of us, it can come with more disappointment than joy, more frustration than fun, more sadness than flowers. When raising children with intense emotions or behaviors, we may be in a position to just hope that nobody gets hurt, there aren't too many tears, or that we can survive the day. And for those of us raising children from disrupted placement and trauma, we can also carry the worry of what our children are experiencing on this "day to celebrate mom." My go...
2024-05-1112 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast7: But I adopted my child is a tiny infantSo often I hear parents describe their adoption experience, and share that their early adoption means that attachment difficulties are unlikely. I'm here to challenge that, to help you see things differently for the sake of your child. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning their ability to parent their most challenging child. Sh...
2024-05-0411 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast6: Creating a vision for your familyYou're in the thick of it - daily, overwhelming behaviors. You spend your "free" time worrying about when the next blow-up, aggression, destruction, self-mutilation, or worse will happen. You see family vacations, nice dinners with family or friends, or even a trip to the zoo as impossible - something that only the lucky parents get to enjoy. What if I told you that creating a vision, and not necessarily more intervention, is a necessary step to get your family out of the funk? About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie G...
2024-04-2720 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast5: If I'm so smart, why can't I connect with my child?If I'm so (fill in the blank - smart, experienced, resourceful, patient, etc.), why can't I connect with my child? We can feel so accomplished in so many areas of life… yet when it comes to our most challenging relationship, we can feel like such a failure. Let's discuss why, and WHAT to do about it! About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mi...
2024-04-2015 min
Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing with Alysia LyonsS6 E42: Empowering Adoptive Families: Mindset and Attachment Strategies with Angie GrandtIn this episode, Angie Grandt, known as the Adoption Coach, sheds light on the often overlooked challenges adoptive families face post-adoption. Angie dives into her unique role in assisting families not with the adoption process, but with the complex emotional and behavioral adjustments that follow. Drawing from her own experiences as an adoptive parent and her extensive training in trauma and attachment, Angie discusses how mindset coaching can revolutionize the way adoptive parents connect with their children. Tune in to explore the misconceptions about adoption, learn about the impacts of trauma, and discover practical tools and mindset shifts that...
2024-04-1533 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast4: What does my child need from me right now?When we are facing constant behaviors - we tend to become quick to react. We might react with consequences, with "teaching," with reminders of "the rules." But what if our children's behaviors are driven by their tricky past, coming from a place of trauma? Would you respond the same as you are now? If you child was crying, saying "I'm sad and scared," would respond with reminding them to "not cry." As parents -that's what we tend to do when our children act out - because the behaviors don't look like a reflection of trauma. But what i...
2024-04-1318 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast2: Trauma & AttachmentI know some don't want to hear this… but adoption is a traumatic event. If we as adoptive parents pretend like it's a beautiful gift that we give or child - we are fooling ourselves, and creating an environment that may give our kids the impression that they should not grieve, they should be grateful or happy. The truth is, adoption is a huge loss for our kids. In this powerful episode, let's scratch the surface of trauma and attachment, and how as parents we can go from feeling confident, to feeling victim in our own home. Be sure to c...
2024-04-0615 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast3: The catalyst to my changeAs my daughter was growing up, I felt pretty confident in my skills. I didn't second-guess myself that often, and I trusted my inner authority to do what was best for her. I would've referred to myself as a good mom. Once my son joined the picture - this all changed. I stopped seeing myself as a good mom, and instead felt like such a failure. I was trying everything I could imagine to try to help him, and build a bond, and it wasn't working. In this episode I'll share this journey, and what shifted in...
2024-04-0623 minSometimes Love Isn't Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast1: Intro - Sometimes Love isn't EnoughOur stories are such a powerful way to help others. I created this podcast to help you to not only shift your most important relationships, but also to help you see that you are not alone! Join me on this journey as I discuss how I went from feeling like a confident, successful parent to feeling like a failure of a mom, not able to connect and perhaps making things so much worse for my son and our relationship. It wasn't until I took full responsibility for my thoughts and feelings that I was able to shift things back...
2024-03-2314 min
That's Good Parenting: Expert Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress070 Are You Ready for Adoption? Exploring Honest Truths and Transformational Insights with Angie GrandtSend us a textListen to this episode, "Are You Ready for Adoption? Exploring Honest Truths and Transformational Insights with Angie Grandt"as The Adoption Coach, Angie Grandt joins Dori Durbin.Is adoption right for your family? What unique challenges might you encounter with an adopted child? This week’s expert guest Angie Grandt, adoptive and bio mom plus former foster parent, explains why all adopted kids experience some form of disruption and trauma—even newborns. Learn how to interpret children’s behaviors, support biological kids' feelings, and transform your own sense of overwh...
2023-12-0535 min
Parenting the Intensity022 - Intensity and Attachement in Adoptive and Foster Families - With Angie GrandtWelcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!"November is adoption month and this week on the podcast we are welcoming Angie Grandt. Angie is not only a dedicated bio and adoptive mom but also an adoption coach, speech therapist, and former foster mom who has worked in the autism field. Together, they dive deep into the emotional journey of parenting intense children, particularly those who have experienced trauma and disrupted attachment. Angie shares her own personal experiences and offers valuable insights and strategies for creating a safe and supportive environment for these unique children. Join us as we...
2023-11-2846 min