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.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel lighter, more confident, and equipped with simple steps to anchor yourself in truth on the hard days.

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Have you ever felt like your child is the problem?

Thinking if they would just behave, listen, or stop melting down, everything would be better? In this episode, we’re digging into a hard truth that can also set you free: your child isn’t the problem—and neither are you.

I’ll share what I learned about the role my own emotions and nervous system were playing in my child’s behavior, and why emotional regulation is one of the most powerful tools we have as moms. You’ll walk away with simple, practical steps you can use to calm yourself in the middle of those hard moments so you can respond instead of react.

If you’ve been stuck in constant power struggles and feel like nothing is working, this conversation will give you hope and help you start breaking the cycle.

Make sure you’ve joined the Insiders List so you can get more encouragement and tools like the ones I share in this episode.

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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 prayer is that you’ll leave this conversation feeling a little less alone and with a glimmer of hope that peace and connection are possible, even in the middle of the meltdowns.

I’ll also share what you can expect from the podcast going forward and why I believe the way you show up to your child matters more than any parenting strategy. My heart is for you to begin seeing that the answer isn’t about “fixing” your child—it starts with how you anchor yourself.

If you’re ready to parent from a place of peace instead of survival mode, make sure you’ve joined the Insiders List. You’ll get encouragement and practical tools delivered straight to your inbox to help you keep moving forward.

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Easy...By, Mercy Culture Worship

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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 safe space to lay it all down.

Welcome!