Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk's approach is refreshin ...
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Parenting today can feel like an uncharted path, full of new unexpected twists and turns. This podcast is a space to exhale, to join a loving space where we bring the wholeness of our human experience to our parenting. This podcast is two experienced moms with a background in health and wellness having authentic, candid, and lively conversations about all that informs our parenting– science, spirituality, emotions, intuition, somatics. We are growing and learning together alongside our kids. ...
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Hello and welcome to Calm Connection Parenting! I’m your host, Jami Kirkbride—mom of seven, parenting coach, professional counselor, and wrangler of big emotions. If you’re raising a highly sensitive child with intense emotions, challenging behaviors, or a "spicy" personality, and wondering if you’ll make it through without losing your mind, you’re not alone! Around here, we’re all about real-life parenting, sprinkled with a little humor and a whole lot of patience. So, grab your coffee (tru ...
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Take control of your family dynamics with your Calm Parenting Toolbox podcast. Join Heather Lindsay, parenting coach from Blissed Out Mums, and explore how positive parenting strategies combined with emotional coaching techniques can help you get the best out of your kids, and yourself. Each week let her insights and learnings gained from working with mums all over Australia, current scientific parenting research and her experience as a single mum to her three children, help you and your family.
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Emotionally Healthy Legacy- Anger management for Christian moms, Christian motherhood, mom rage, mom stress, parenting triggers, mom guilt, controlling anger, calm mom
Elizabeth | Anger coach for Christian Moms, Christian Life Coach for angry moms
This podcast for Christian moms who want to control their mom anger and respond with patience and calm. If you are a mom who struggles with burnout, unmanaged stress, constant yelling and explosive mom rage, you are in the right place. In this podcast you will learn how to partner with God and be in control of your intense emotions, overcome mom guilt and shame, manage your stress well while setting a positive example for your kids. Website: emotionallyhealthyleg ...
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The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance
Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis
Are you ready to find balance and break free from burnout as a high-achieving mom? Do you feel like you're always on edge and can't quiet your racing mind? Are you looking for mind & body solutions for your anxiety and overwhelm? Do you feel pressure to do it all, but don’t see how your daily routine is sustainable Whether you struggle with overwhelm, anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, burnout, or perfectionism - it’s time to break through whatever is holding you back. It’s time to get un ...
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Have you ever looked at a child who just couldn’t sit still or focus and thought, ‘They must have ADHD’? What if I told you that’s only part of the story? ADHD is one of the most misunderstood conditions out there. For years, I believed the myths—until my own family’s journey showed me the truth. ADHD isn’t just about kids bouncing off the walls—it…
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How to Avoid Embarrassing Meltdowns in Public & With Family Your kids are more emotional, particular, and little things set them off. Their meltdowns and related defiance are not always predictable. What works with other kids backfires with your kids. And our kids are prone to melting down in public…and around family, which is embarrassing. So how …
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and struggling to balance the demands of family life? In this episode, we’re diving into the root causes of stress and resentment in the household—and how to tackle them head-on. Think about the last time you felt truly present with your kids or deeply connected with your partner. If that moment feels to…
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Does the holiday hustle make you feel more ‘bah humbug’ than ‘ho, ho, ho’? If so, you’re not alone! Holidays can be as full of emotions as they are with festive lights. So, if you’re looking for a holiday season that balances joy and the real feels, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about how to navigate holiday gatherings, embrace your own pac…
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Text me. I would love to connect. Does it feel like you are failing left and right? Failing as a mom, wife, homemaker.... Maybe it seems like everyone else has it together but you. In this episode you will learn: My story with feeling like a failure in motherhood and the changes I made 2 types of moms when it comes feeling like a failure What chang…
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How Chicken Nuggets Build Confidence & Stop Misbehavior (Part 2) Kirk shares his favorite idea for building your child's confidence, gives you a script for addressing a lack of motivation, and shares how chicken nuggets (and a larger purpose) can change your child. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ to purchase the Get Everything Package…
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Did you know that one powerful nerve in your body could be the key to managing stress, boosting your mood, and supporting overall well-being? In this episode, we’re diving into the vagus nerve—an often-overlooked part of the body that plays a central role in health. We’ll explore what the vagus nerve is, five ways to activate it, and how to weave t…
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8 Ways to Build Confidence & Stop Misbehavior (Sibling Fights, Lying, & More) Part 1 Do you have kids who pick on siblings, lie, make excuses, won’t admit when they do something wrong? Who cheat or quit at games, act silly in class? All of these behaviors have the same root cause. Kirk gives you 8 practical, concrete strategies to build your child'…
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Help For Homeschoolers Part I: 10 Secrets to Success If you are homeschooling a strong-willed child, you ARE going to experience constant pushback and resistance. How can you keep from being resentful and worn out while giving your kids tools to complete their schoolwork more quickly? Kirk provides almost 25 different tips in this two-part series t…
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301 - How to Edit Your Life for More Clarity, Growth, & Joy with Author & TedX speaker Elisabeth Sharp McKetta
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What if you could intentionally edit out the parts of your life that feel overwhelming? In today’s episode, we explore how the process of “editing your life” can transform your daily experience, helping you connect more deeply with yourself and those around you. Elisabeth McKetta is an expert on creating space for what matters most. Through her “3 …
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Is your family caught in a dreadful cycle of grumbles and entitlement? Creating a family-wide attitude of gratitude can seem daunting, especially in the midst of big emotions and challenging behaviors. But it's entirely possible! Ready to take that step? Let's explore practical strategies to nurture gratitude within your family, so you can transfor…
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Screens Q&A: No Drama Screen Safety & Success from Toddlers to Teens What do you do when your kids melt down when you tell them to turn off their screens, work around parental controls, or won’t comply with your rules? How can we compete against that dopamine hit from screens? What if our child is kind of addicted to screen usage? How do we keep ou…
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235. Single mom struggling with yelling, reacting and burnout to breaking reactive patterns and having tools to respond well// Lara Ingram
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Text me. I would love to connect. If you feel hopeless and stuck in your angry reactions- todays episode is for you. Lara recently finished Calm Christian Mom program and is here to share her story. In this episode you will learn: What led Lara to seek help for her anger struggle What fears she experienced when she joined the program What was her e…
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Do you have goals you’re chasing or things you’d like to change in your life, but you struggle with staying consistent? As we celebrate 300 episodes of The Calm Mom (woah!), today’s episode is all about practical habits and mindset shifts to help you build resilience, stay on track, and reach your milestones. In this episode, you’ll learn: The powe…
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10 Ways To Help Kids with Big Emotions Part 2 What do you do when kids get volatile emotionally and even physically? When punching pillows or breathing exercises don't work? Kirk shares creative, practical ways to calm your kids in this more emotional episode. Early Access To Our Black Friday Sale Begins TODAY! Get practical strategies that really …
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Are you out of touch with your inner child? Think about a moment when you’ve seen your kids light up over the smallest thing—a rainbow, a funny face, a new idea—and you realize it’s been way too long since you felt that kind of awe & wonder. When we’re carrying unhealed trauma, it’s like a filter over our life that blocks us from experiencing that …
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Have you ever muttered…“I don’t have what it takes." "It’s never going to be better." Sound familiar? You’re not alone! This week, join me and life coach Amy Wadlington as we dive into the limiting beliefs that hold many parents back—and discover how faith, connection, and community can change it all. Ready for a fresh perspective and some heartfel…
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10 Ways To Help Kids with Big Emotions Part 1 Do you have a child with BIG EMOTIONS, who gets extremely upset and even destructive, sometimes over little things going wrong? Do you or your spouse have big emotions? Kirk shares 10 practical, creative ways to calm intense kids (and parents!) in this two-episode series. Take advantage of our Black Fri…
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234. How to adjust your mindset 'in the moment' when your expectations are unmet in motherhood
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Text me. I would love to connect. What do you do when you envision your day going a certain way...and then it doesn't? How to do you handle yourself when your kids or spouse do not meet your expectations? In this episode you will learn: My personal story about recent unmet expectations with a toddler How I shifted my thoughts 'in the moment' How yo…
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In honor of Dr. Gladys McGarey and the joy she embodied, this new episode illuminates the transformative power of laughter in our lives. Drawing on material in the Edgar Cayce readings that explains what happens physically, emotionally, and spiritually when we laugh, Corinne Cayce and Dr. Arlene Dijamco weave together life lessons passed on from Dr…
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Let’s be real - when you're frustrated, annoyed, or sad, are you more likely to scroll, snack, or try to snap out of it rather than feel the feels? In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really means to numb and suppress emotions—and why it’s holding you back more than you think. We’ll explore why emotional hygiene matters, t…
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Triggered By Sibling Fights, Noise, Messes & More? Do you get triggered by tantrums, kids pushing your buttons and ruining your agenda, leaving messes everywhere, or fighting with each other? Of course you do! But when you react, you make power struggles worse, behavior never changes, and relationships become strained. Kirk shows you exactly how to…
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Is it possible to be driven and ambitious while still being gentle with ourselves? Today’s guest is Dr. Danielle De La Mare, a former tenured professor who found herself stuck in a cycle of burnout and overwork. She was confused, frustrated, and burned out about the future of her career: her imposter feelings--including shame and fear--drove her to…
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ADHD & ND Kids: 25 Ways To Help Do you have a child who struggles with focus, inattention, executive function, sitting still, impulse control, blurting out, time management? A child who is disorganized, easily distracted, has anxiety and sensory needs? Kirk provides 25 different tools to help these kids while addressing nutrition, exercise, medicat…
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233. Behind the scenes: Toddler skipping naps, big emotions, going to comedy show, mold testing, dealing with strep
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Text me. I would love to connect. Welcome to behind the scenes fall edition. This is a little peek into my life and what goes on behind the mic on a regular basis. In this episode I share about: Dealing with a toddler who does not nap anymore Big toddler meltdowns Going to comedy show with a friend Finding mold in my house + what I plan to do Treat…
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Are you so used to chronic stress that the daily grind feels normal? Many of us don’t recognize the early warning signs of burnout until we’re in pretty deep. In this episode, we’ll explore what burnout actually is, how it differs from regular tiredness, and how it affects your body. Plus, we’ll unpack four warning signs that you may be headed towa…
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Are You Giving In...Or Just Using Wisdom? There are times when you are clear with your expectations and your child doesn't comply. Do you ever wonder, "Should I follow through right now...or would it be smarter to just let it go?" These gray areas of parenting are tough! Kirk walks you through three scenarios in which you may feel like you're "givi…
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No matter how long you’ve been married, you’ve probably had those moments where frustration creeps in. Maybe it feels like everything you do for your family goes unnoticed, or maybe you’re not getting the help you need, and the resentment starts to build. Today, I’m sitting down with Julia Barbaro, a Certified Life, Marriage & High-Performance Coac…
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Text me. I would love to connect. At what point does anger become sinful? Is it wrong to feel angry toward your children? Why is it hard to stop yourself when you feel rage? In this episode you will learn: What normal anger looks like How rage is different from anger At what point anger becomes sinful Ways to decrease explosive anger God created yo…
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Ever feel like parenting is like solving a Rubik’s cube? Your child’s personality might just be the missing piece that puts it all in place! This week on Calm Connection, we’re unlocking the secrets to your child’s behavior by diving into their personality strengths, struggles, and emotional needs—and trust me, it’s a game changer. Whether your kid…
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“I Don’t Want Your Help!” When Kids Won’t Listen to You. You try to help your kids do something they are struggling with. But they won’t listen to you, even though it would be so much easier if they did! And it turns into a huge fight, sometimes with big emotions and bad words. Kirk gives you an exact script and action steps to help your kids chang…
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Do you feel like you’re doing all the right things to keep your anxiety at bay, but like a pesky houseguest that never leaves, it keeps showing up? You’re meditating, practicing mindfulness, managing your time better, even cutting back on caffeine—yet that familiar feeling of anxiety always seems to return. Here’s the thing: anxiety isn’t just some…
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The Day I Finally Changed Myself Instead of My Son My son was yelling and refusing to go to hockey practice. I reacted and escalated the situation. Then I decided to do something I’d never done: humble myself. But in reality, it was humiliating. Why was I, as the authority figure “worthy of respect,” the one changing here instead of the kid? I seco…
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293 - Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension with Hesha Abrams
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Have you ever said to yourself “I wish I could get a do-over”? Especially when it comes to how you handled conflict or snapped at your kids? Enter Hesha Abrams - a fellow attorney, mediator and expert in high-stakes conflict. In discussing her new book Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension, Hesha teaches us how to …
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Get your copy of The You Zoo Personality Cheat Sheet ! In this enlightening episode of Calm Connection Parenting, we explore the powerful connection between a child's personality and their emotional responses. Discover why understanding personality types is essential for fostering deeper connections and effectively managing big emotions. We’ll dive…
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Kids Who Lie, Steal, Sneak Things At Night Do you have a child who lies, sometimes repeatedly and reflexively? What do you do when your child predictably sneaks food or their iPad or phone late at night? How do you handle a teen or tween who “liberates” your credit card to buy some gaming apps without your knowledge? What would you do if your child…
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Facing big life transitions? Feeling overwhelmed? Riding changing hormones? Trying to figure out how to be your true self with pressures from all directions? Seeking deeper answers to life’s questions? We all grapple with these core life issues, and we have so much to learn about how to parent teens holistically through these waters. Edgar Cayce ga…
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