Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated

Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos

Episodes 49
Avg. Duration 11m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
91%
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feed.podbean.com

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About This Podcast

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! 

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything  consequences, parenting books, well meaning parenting advice, crying out to the Father and still feel like you’re failing?

Are you walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger your child’s next meltdown or shutdown?

Have you felt dismissed or judged by church culture when your child didn’t behave the way they “should”?

Do you find yourself yelling, shutting down, or spiraling with guilt praying that tomorrow will be different?

I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help you regulate your emotions, reconnect with your child, and rebuild your confidence as a Christian mom without losing control, feeling ashamed, or fixing everything.

You’ll learn how to show up with peace and presence, so you can parent without guilt and finally feel like yourself again.

Hey, I’m Amanda  a certified Christian life coach, mom of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos, as well as a former fix-it-all parenting researcher.

For years, I chased every method that promised quick change. I believed if I just found the right consequence, parenting strategy, or routine, I could turn things around. But the more I tried to control, the more disconnected we became.

Everything changed when I stopped parenting from fear and started anchoring in faith, emotional regulation, and connection. I let go of the pressure to fix behavior and began trusting God’s process not just for my child, but for myself, too.

Now I help moms like you shift from survival mode into a grounded, grace-led way of being that transforms everything without changing your child.

If you’re ready to parent beyond meltdowns with tools that are rooted in faith, emotional stability, and connection this podcast is for you.

If you’re tired of parenting advice that shames you or strategies that backfire with your neurodivergent child… you’re not alone.

Whether you’re raising a strong-willed kiddo, navigating sensory challenges, or questioning the parenting approach you were raised with… welcome.

Grab your favorite beverage, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this road together one calm, connected step at a time.

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Recent Episodes

48 | Emotional Regulation for Summer: Why Acknowledging Your Emotions Changes Everything

Jun 11, 2026 13m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you find yourself snapping at your child and wondering where that reaction came from? Feel like summer has amplified…

47 | Seeing More Meltdowns and Dysregulation This Summer? The Power of Taking Your Thoughts Captive

Jun 04, 2026 13m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Seeing more meltdowns and dysregulation now that summer is here? Feel like you're reacting faster, getting frustrated…

46 | The Hidden Cost of Parenting in Survival Mode: What I Realized Watching My Son Graduate

May 28, 2026 15m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever feel like you’re so focused on meltdowns, dysregulation, or bad behavior that you’re missing the good moments…

45 | Feeling Pressure to Make Summer Magical? What Your Strong-Willed Child Actually Needs

May 21, 2026 13m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Feeling pressure to make summer magical for your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? Already overwhelmed by the thought…

44 | How to Reconnect With Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child After a Hard Day

May 14, 2026 7m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever end the day feeling disconnected from your strong-willed or neurodivergent child after meltdowns or…

43 | Mother’s Day Encouragement for Moms Navigating Meltdowns and Dysregulation

May 10, 2026 10m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Does Mother’s Day sometimes feel heavier than joyful when you’re raising a strong-willed or neurodivergent child? Have…

42 | End of School Year Meltdowns? What’s Really Going On (And How to Respond)

May 07, 2026 8m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Are you seeing more meltdowns, defiance, or dysregulation as the school year comes to an end? Wondering why your…

41 | Struggling With Emotional Regulation During Meltdowns? What If Coaching Could Help You Feel More Steady

Apr 30, 2026 8m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Mama, have you ever… Felt like you know how you want to respond… but in the middle of meltdowns, you still…

40 | Why Emotional Regulation Feels So Hard During Meltdowns (What If You’re Not Meant to Do It Alone?)

Apr 23, 2026 6m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Do you ever feel like you know what to do… but still find yourself reacting during your child’s meltdowns? Do you pray…

39 | Quick Reminder: Your Child’s Meltdowns & Dysregulation Are Not a Report Card on Your Parenting

Apr 16, 2026 8m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Do your child’s meltdowns ever make you question if you’re doing this parenting thing right? When your strong-willed or…

38 | The Hidden Reason Your Child’s Dysregulation Feels So Triggering

Apr 09, 2026 5m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Do you ever feel like your child’s meltdowns instantly shift something inside you…before you even have time to think? Do…

37 | Feeling Overwhelmed by Meltdowns? You Don’t Have to Get It Right Every Time

Apr 02, 2026 4m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your child’s meltdowns and wonder if you’re getting it all wrong? Find yourself praying…

36 | Emotional Regulation in Parenting: Why Your “Easy” Child May Be Struggling Too

Mar 26, 2026 13m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Do you ever feel stretched between your kids, like one needs so much from you… and another is quietly getting less? Have…

35 | When Your Child’s Defiant Behavior Feels Personal (What’s Really Going On)

Mar 19, 2026 19m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Do you ever feel like your child’s meltdown is somehow about you? Do you find your emotions rising just as fast as your…

34 | Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child Refusing Everything? Why Power Struggles Happen

Mar 12, 2026 17m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Do you ever feel like every request you make turns into a power struggle with your strong-willed child? Wonder why your…

33 | Present Parenting: Showing Up as the Mama You Want to Be During Meltdowns

Mar 05, 2026 27m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever walk away from a meltdown feeling like you didn’t show up as the mama you wanted to be? Have you wondered how…

32 | Mama, Meltdowns and Defiant Behavior Do Not Define You

Feb 26, 2026 7m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do These Questions Sound Like You? Do relentless meltdowns and defiant behavior ever make you quietly question…

31 | What Holding Space Looks Like in Moments of Dysregulation

Feb 19, 2026 18m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide!   Do you ever feel torn between walking away during a meltdown and staying present and wonder which one is “right”? When…

30 | When Your Neurodivergent Child Regresses: A Coaching Call for Discouraged Moms

Feb 12, 2026 31m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% 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…

29 | What If a Pause Is the Missing Piece in Parenting Meltdowns

Feb 05, 2026 8m

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% 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…

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