Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD, ODD, PDA, Defiant, Build Connection, Emotional Regulation, Dysregulated
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything — consequences, parenting books, well meaning parenting advice, crying out to God — 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 c...
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Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
52 | Why You Still React During Meltdowns: The Missing Piece Between Knowing and Lasting Change 09.07.2026 12:17
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever wonder why you still react during parenting meltdowns, even though you know what to do? Have you read the books, listened to the podcasts, and prayed about it, yet still find yourself feeling dysregulated in the hardest moments? Wish you could move beyond simply knowing better and begin responding with greater...
51 | Emotional Regulation for Summer: Why Your Reactions Are Not Random 02.07.2026 14:11
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever find yourself wondering why you keep reacting the same way during your child's meltdowns? Wish you could respond with more peace instead of feeling overwhelmed or guilty afterward? Have you ever wondered if your reactions are revealing something deeper beneath the surface? Longing to stop surviving summer and...
50 | Emotional Regulation for Summer: How to Process Emotions Instead of Carrying Them 25.06.2026 15:59
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you ever feel like you're carrying emotional weight that never seems to go away? Have you ever wondered why one hard moment seems to affect the rest of your day? Do you feel like you're carrying frustration, guilt, or disappointment long after the moment has passed? Wish you could stop reacting from yesterday's emotions...
49 | Emotional Regulation for Summer: Why Allowing Your Emotions Matters More Than You Think 18.06.2026 14:19
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Do you find yourself pushing your emotions aside until they eventually spill out in frustration, tears, or overwhelm? Have you ever wondered why the same feelings keep showing up no matter how hard you try to move past them? Do you struggle to stay present with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child because your mind i...
48 | Emotional Regulation for Summer: Why Acknowledging Your Emotions Changes Everything 11.06.2026 13:50
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 your stress, frustration, and emotional exhaustion? Wonder why you're reacting so quickly even when you're trying so hard to stay calm? Feel like you're carrying something heavy but can't quite put your f...
47 | Seeing More Meltdowns and Dysregulation This Summer? The Power of Taking Your Thoughts Captive 04.06.2026 13:09
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 more easily, or losing patience with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? Wonder why small things suddenly feel so much bigger than they should? Wish you could stay calmer during hard moments inste...
46 | The Hidden Cost of Parenting in Survival Mode: What I Realized Watching My Son Graduate 28.05.2026 15:28
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 too? Feel emotionally exhausted from constantly bracing for the next hard thing with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? Wonder if survival mode is quietly stealing your peace, connection, and a...
45 | Feeling Pressure to Make Summer Magical? What Your Strong-Willed Child Actually Needs 21.05.2026 13:52
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 of everyone being home all day? Wonder if you’re doing enough to create meaningful memories for your kids? Wish summer parenting felt more peaceful and less emotionally exhausting? In this episode, we’...
44 | How to Reconnect With Your Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child After a Hard Day 14.05.2026 7:50
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 conflict? Wish you knew how to rebuild connection after everyone calms down? Do hard parenting moments leave you feeling guilty, dysregulated, or questioning yourself as a mama? Wonder if emotional regulation and...
43 | Mother’s Day Encouragement for Moms Navigating Meltdowns and Dysregulation 10.05.2026 10:42
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 meltdowns, dysregulation, or emotional exhaustion ever made you feel unseen as a mama? Do you ever wonder if anyone truly understands how hard parenting can feel some days? Wish you could hold onto peace...
42 | End of School Year Meltdowns? What’s Really Going On (And How to Respond) 07.05.2026 8:03
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 strong-willed or neurodivergent child seems more overwhelmed lately? Do you find yourself reacting faster and wishing you could stay calm and connected in those moments? Praying for peace but feeling like ever...
41 | Struggling With Emotional Regulation During Meltdowns? What If Coaching Could Help You Feel More Steady 30.04.2026 8:20
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 react? Wondered why emotional regulation feels so hard, even when you’re trying your best? Felt stuck in cycles of dysregulation with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? Quietly wished you didn’t have to...
40 | Why Emotional Regulation Feels So Hard During Meltdowns (What If You’re Not Meant to Do It Alone?) 23.04.2026 6:51
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 for patience, but still feel dysregulated in the moment? Do you wonder why emotional regulation feels so hard when your child is struggling? Have you ever questioned if you should be able to do this on y...
39 | Quick Reminder: Your Child’s Meltdowns & Dysregulation Are Not a Report Card on Your Parenting 16.04.2026 8:27
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 neurodivergent child is dysregulated, does it feel personal? Have you ever tied your sense of peace to how your child is behaving that day? Do you secretly wonder if the hard moments mean you’re faili...
38 | The Hidden Reason Your Child’s Dysregulation Feels So Triggering 09.04.2026 5:58
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 you find yourself reacting in ways you wish you could change, even when you truly want to stay calm? Have you wondered why your child’s dysregulation feels so triggering…and what that means about you a...
37 | Feeling Overwhelmed by Meltdowns? You Don’t Have to Get It Right Every Time 02.04.2026 4:11
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 for just one peaceful moment in your day? Do you feel pressure to stay calm… but inside you feel anything but? Wonder if it’s even possible to rebuild connection when you feel this exhausted? In this...
36 | Emotional Regulation in Parenting: Why Your “Easy” Child May Be Struggling Too 26.03.2026 13:17
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 you noticed one child getting quieter… or maybe even starting to act out in ways that don’t make sense? Do you ever assume your “easy” child is fine… just because they’re not the one having meltdowns?...
35 | When Your Child’s Defiant Behavior Feels Personal (What’s Really Going On) 19.03.2026 19:37
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 child’s during meltdowns? Have you ever walked away from a hard moment feeling like you failed? Do you wonder why your child’s behavior feels so triggering… even when you don’t want it to? In this epi...
34 | Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child Refusing Everything? Why Power Struggles Happen 12.03.2026 17:17
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 child refuses even the simplest things like getting dressed or starting schoolwork? Feel discouraged when your child’s behavior seems defiant or dysregulated no matter how calm you try to stay? Wish you...
33 | Present Parenting: Showing Up as the Mama You Want to Be During Meltdowns 05.03.2026 27:55
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 to stay calm and emotionally steady when your strong-willed or neurodivergent child becomes dysregulated? Do you sometimes feel caught between the way you were parented and the kind of present parent yo...
32 | Mama, Meltdowns and Defiant Behavior Do Not Define You 26.02.2026 7:16
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 yourself? Have you wondered if parenting your strong-willed or neurodivergent child means you’re somehow behind? Do you love your child deeply but still feel stretched by their behavior. Wish you could stay anchor...
31 | What Holding Space Looks Like in Moments of Dysregulation 19.02.2026 18:06
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 your strong-willed or neurodivergent child is dysregulated, do you feel your own emotions rising just as fast? Do you find yourself trying to fix, control, or shut down the moment and then feeling guilt...
30 | When Your Neurodivergent Child Regresses: A Coaching Call for Discouraged Moms 12.02.2026 31:22
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 or neurodivergent child struggles? When your child seems dysregulated, do your thoughts spiral into self-blame? Wish you could respond with peace instead of pressure during meltdowns? In this episode,...
29 | What If a Pause Is the Missing Piece in Parenting Meltdowns 05.02.2026 8:17
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 fast your emotions rise when parenting feels overwhelming or defiant? Do you long to stay connected to your strong-willed or neurodivergent child, even when things feel tense or dysregulated? Have you pra...
28 | Defiant Behavior or Dysregulated Hearts? Why Emotional Regulation Comes Before Connection 29.01.2026 11:45
Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Podcasts Worldwide! Mama, • Do you ever walk away from your child thinking, “I made it worse,” and wonder why connection feels so hard? • Have you tried everything discipline charts, calm voices, new routines only to find your strong-willed or neurodivergent child still melting down? • Does your child’s defiant behavior leave you questioning...
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