Let’s talk about the thing that nobody wants to admit — the yelling.
You know what I’m talking about. The kind where your voice hits that sharp, desperate pitch and the kids freeze like you’ve just turned into an angry velociraptor. And the worst part? That avalanche of shame that follows. You didn’t mean to yell. You promised yourself you’d stay calm this time. But then someone dumped applesauce on the dog, and someone else was naked, again, and it all got too much.
Hi. My name is probably a lot like yours. I had a dream life. Three kids. A loving partner. A career as a therapist. I had everything I thought I wanted. But inside, I was drowning in parent burnout.
This isn’t a story about being perfect. This is a story about breaking, rebuilding, and coming back with a toolkit so strong, I had to share it. That’s where my online course “Yelling to Connecting” and my Guided Audio Pause & Regroup session come in — because sometimes, the only way out is through… with support, science, and a whole lot of self-compassion.
Let’s Rewind: How the Dream Turned into a Dumpster Fire
I was the kind of person who always wanted to be a mom. Like, embarrassingly excited about diaper bags and alphabet pasta. I imagined crafts, cozy snuggles, and Instagram-worthy birthday parties. What I didn’t picture was sobbing on the bathroom floor while my toddler army waged crayon war in the next room.
My twins were three. My third baby was one. My partner worked long hours. And I was trying to hold it all together, one therapy session and laundry load at a time. From the outside, it looked like I was nailing it. Inside, I was unraveling.
I thought if I just tried harder — stayed more grateful, got more organized, read another parenting book — I could fix it. But I was pouring from an empty cup. And spoiler: you can’t yoga-pants your way out of burnout.
I started snapping. Getting short. Yelling. Then came the guilt. The spiral of shame. I didn’t recognize myself anymore.
Enter: My Therapist Brain (and a Whole Lot of Research)
The upside of being a therapist? I knew the tools. The downside? I knew just enough to realize how far gone I was. I dove into every resource I could get my hands on: attachment theory, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, shame resilience, nervous system regulation. I read The Body Keeps the Score. I cried. I read Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. I cried more.
Somewhere in the fog, I began to get curious about my own reactions. Why did I go from zero to yell in two seconds flat? Why did some days feel like I could parent with grace, and others like I needed a referee, a vacation, and a margarita at 9 a.m.?
The Turning Point: Getting Support (and Getting Real)
Everything shifted when I got support. I started working with a Hand in Hand Parenting coach. For the first time, I wasn’t trying to be a superhero in isolation. I began to see how unreasonable my expectations had been. I let go of the lie that I had to be grateful and calm and competent 24/7.
Meditation became my anchor. I found calm in the chaos — sometimes for just five minutes, but it counted. Yoga helped me reconnect with my body, not as a machine for multitasking but as a source of strength. I started moving more, breathing more, judging myself less.
And then, I did something wild: I created a guided audio that would’ve helped me when I was in the thick of it. It’s called Pause & Regroup, and it’s not a magic wand — it’s a lifeline. It’s five minutes of deep breath, grounding, and “you’re not failing” energy when you feel like throwing everyone (including yourself) in time-out.
“Pause & Regroup” — A Mini Mental Spa for Moms on the Verge
Let’s talk about this audio for a second, because I made it with a specific person in mind — me, circa 2017, crying over Cheerios and convinced I was ruining my kids.
Pause & Regroup is like a reset button you can hit in the middle of chaos. You don’t need silence. You don’t need incense. You need one headphone and the courage to step away for a hot minute. It’s part guided meditation, part emotional CPR, part “you’ve got this” pep talk.
Whether your toddler just smeared peanut butter in the DVD player or your preteen rolled their eyes so hard you saw their brain, this is for that moment. That deep sigh. That first tiny shift back into regulation.
It’s short. It’s portable. And it works.
The Course I Wish I Had: “Yelling to Connecting”
Once I started to feel stronger, I knew I had to create something bigger. Not a parenting manual — we’ve got enough of those collecting dust on the shelf. I needed something personal. Practical. Transformational.
So, I made Yelling to Connecting, a course for parents who want to yell less, connect more, and actually feel good doing it.
This isn’t a “just stay calm” course. This is “let’s figure out why it’s so hard to stay calm” and then give you the tools to shift the cycle.
Here’s what it includes:
Most importantly, it’s not just information — it’s transformation. It’s built on the belief that you are already a good parent. You just need support to feel like one again.
This Isn’t About Never Yelling Again
Let me say this louder for the people in the back: the goal isn’t perfection. I still get overwhelmed. I still snap sometimes. But I come back faster. I apologize. I breathe. I regulate.
Parenting isn’t about never messing up. It’s about showing our kids how to recover, how to repair, how to grow. It’s about turning hard moments into opportunities for connection, not just control.
And that’s what Yelling to Connecting gives you: the roadmap out of the spiral, and the confidence to lead your family with calm and clarity — even when things get loud.
The Bigger Why: You’re Not Broken (and You’re Not Alone)
I built Compassionate Heart Mindful Life because I knew I couldn’t be the only one. And I wasn’t.
Every day, I hear from parents — tired, ashamed, desperate for peace — who whisper some version of: “I didn’t think it would be this hard.”
They are not weak. They are not failing. They are doing sacred, sweaty, soul-stretching work — usually without enough sleep, support, or snacks.
I want every one of them to know: you’re not alone. There are tools. There is help. And yes, there is a way back to calm, connection, and confidence.
The Real Tools for Real Parents
If you’re in the trenches right now, here’s what I want you to know:
So, the next time you find yourself spiraling, maybe pause. Regroup. Breathe. And remember: there’s nothing wrong with you. You’re a human raising other humans.
And that? That is heroic.
Want to dive deeper? Check out the Pause & Regroup guided audio when you need an in-the-moment rescue. And if you’re ready to change your whole parenting dynamic from the inside out, the Yelling to Connecting course is your next best step.
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — but now, it comes with a podcast, a pause button, and a powerful course from someone who’s been there and came back with a backpack full of tools and a heart full of hope.
See you on the journey.
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