Episode 29: After-School Meltdowns - How to Help Kids Regulate From Pickup to Dinner time
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If weeknights feel like one long meltdown—from the car ride home to bedtime—you’re not alone. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn sits down with Kristin Harrington, occupational therapist and mom of two, to talk through practical, body-based tools to help kids regulate after school—without shame, power struggles, or unrealistic expectations. 👉 New here? Grab my ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome + why after-school regulation matters 3:00 – Why kids fall apart after school 6:30 – What to do right at pickup (car tools that help) 10:45 –...
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Episode 28: Why Logic Doesn't Work During Meltdowns (and what to do instead)
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If you’ve ever tried to explain your way out of a meltdown and watched it get worse… this episode is for you. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn explains why logic doesn’t land during meltdowns, what’s actually happening in your child’s brain and body, and how to bring calm back online using one simple tool, one tip, and one script you can use right away. 👉 New here? Grab my . ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome + what this episode covers 2:30 – Why explaining makes meltdowns worse 5:45 – What’s happening in the brain during a...
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Episode 27: The Wise Owl Brain and Your Child: Tools for Calmer Days and Fewer Power Struggles
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If your child seems more regulated everywhere except at home, this episode is for you. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn explains what the Wise Owl Brain is, why it goes offline so easily, and how to support it in everyday parenting moments—without lectures or power struggles. 👉 New here? Grab my ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome + why this topic matters 2:15 – Why kids fall apart at home 5:40 – What the Wise Owl Brain is 9:30 – Why logic doesn’t work during meltdowns 12:10 – The Wise Owl Check (parent tool) 16:45 – Building...
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Episode 26: January Reset for Moms- Regulating Before Reacting
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🎙 Episode 26: The January Reset for Moms — Regulating Before You React January is supposed to feel like a fresh start—but for most moms, it actually feels exhausting. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, emotional wellness coach Jami Glenn shares a gentler way to reset: by regulating your nervous system before you react. No life overhaul. No added routines. Just small, doable moments that create more calm and connection at home. You’ll hear: Why “calm kids” actually starts with a regulated mom A 20-second reset you can use in the moment to slow reactivity Simple January...
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Episode 25: What Actually Helps Kids Move Through Big Emotions (According to a Real Kid)
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In this episode of Emotions with Ease, Jami Glenn invites listeners into a real, honest conversation with her daughter about big emotions—especially anger—and what truly helps kids move through them. No expert jargon. No perfectly polished parenting moments. Just a child’s perspective on what feels supportive (and what doesn’t) when emotions run high. Jami’s daughter shares that when anger shows up, she often goes to her room—but she doesn’t want to be alone. What helps most is when her parents come into the room, sit with her, and simply listen. Not fixing. Not rushing. Just...
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Episode 24: A Simple Family Gratitude Practice That Actually Works (And Why We’re Bringing It Back in 2026)
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As the new year approaches, many families start asking the same questions: What do we want more of? What do we want less of? And how do we actually make that happen without adding one more thing to our already-full plates? In today’s short and practical episode, Jami shares one simple gratitude practice her family is intentionally adding back into their emotional wellness toolbox in 2026—and why this version of gratitude actually works. (And no, this is not the “be thankful and stop crying” kind of gratitude. We don’t do emotional bypassing around here.) You’ll hear how to build...
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Episode 23: Emotional Regulation Tools for Kids (When You’re Stuck Inside)
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Christmas break is magical… and also a lot. Cold weather, packed schedules, sibling conflict, and nowhere to burn off energy can turn emotions big fast. In this short, cozy episode of Emotions with Ease, I’m joined by a very special guest — our daughter— to share real, kid-approved tools for emotional regulation when going outside isn’t an option. These are simple, practical strategies we actually use in our home to help kids move through big feelings and return to calm — without yelling, screens as the only solution, or pretending emotions don’t exist. Resources...
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Episode 22 Spiritual Formation for Families (Without the Guilt): Helping Kids Grow in Faith During the Christmas Chaos
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Christmas is supposed to be meaningful… But sometimes it just feels loud, fast, and one school party away from tears (yours or theirs). In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I’m joined by my dear friend, mentor, and spiritual formation expert Jennifer Freeman to talk about what spiritual formation for families actually looks like in real life—beyond church attendance, Bible reading plans, or adding one more thing to your plate. We talk about integration over perfection, how emotional wellness and faith overlap, and simple, practical ways to help kids experience God as safe, present, and...
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Episode 21: How to Find Mom Community: Building Real Friendships & Support in Motherhood
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Motherhood can feel so isolating… even when you technically “have friends.” In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I sit down with my friend Christina Carpenter—coach, conference host, community-builder, and all-around connector of women—to talk about what real, life-giving mom community actually looks like (and how to find it without adding more guilt to your plate). We talk about: Why some friendships still feel lonely How to define what you want from community What to do if your “well feels dry” and you’re starting from empty How to show up for struggling friends in...
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Episode 20: Create Family Values to Keep the Peace at Home
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If you’re tired of feeling out of sync—different expectations, different discipline styles, different priorities—this is your moment. Join us for the , our last workshop of the year. ✨ Grab the free for calm mornings and confident kids! Come hang out with me on Instagram for more tools like this! Ever look up and think, “How did we get here?” That, my friend, is called missional drift—and every family experiences it when life gets busy, schedules get wild, and you’re parenting on autopilot. In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of...
info_outlineWhen Divorce Hits Home: How to Support Your Kids (with Therapist Lindsey Racz, LPC)
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Episode Introduction
Divorce is one of those topics that can stir big feelings for both the grown-ups and the kiddos. And if you’re in the thick of it, you already know — it can feel like trying to parent while your insides are on fire.
In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I sat down with one of my favorite humans: Lindsey Racz, Licensed Professional Counselor, supervisor, women’s mental health expert, co-owner of Truth & Counsel, and mom of four. Lindsey brings a rare mix of wisdom, warmth, brain science, and “here’s what to actually DO” advice.
We talk:
✔️ How to help kids feel secure during divorce
✔️ What emotionally sturdy parenting looks like
✔️ The four S’s kids need (and how to give them)
✔️ When to get extra support
✔️ How to know if you need to do some emotional work
✔️ Why self-compassion is a brain-changing superpower
✔️ And the rituals, routines, and practical tools every parent can use
If you’re navigating a hard season or love someone who is — this episode is packed with validation, hope, and tools you can use today.
⏱️ Timestamp Breakdown & Highlights
0:15 – Welcome + Meet Lindsey Race
- Why you’re going to love her (hint: this woman knows her stuff).
- Lindsey’s background in psychology, nutrition, CBT through Oxford, epigenetics & neurobiology.
3:18 – What Kids Actually Need During Divorce
- The “TDC”: tough, direct conversations
- Why honest, safe conversations matter
- The four S’s from attachment theory: Seen, Soothed, Safe, Secure
4:33 – How to Show Kids You’re Still Their Safe Place
- Why words matter less than your presence
- Nonverbal communication that builds safety
- The power of age-appropriate vulnerability
6:10 – What Emotionally Sturdy Parenting Looks Like
- Why doing your emotional work matters
- Lindsey shares her personal divorce story as both a kid and adult
- Therapy, social support, movement, nutrition, and “crying in the bathtub” moments
8:19 – Red Flags That You’re Not the Sturdy Parent Right Now
- Bad-mouthing the co-parent
- Quick anger, agitation, or “micro-cumulative” explosions
- Depression signs that often get missed
- The quiet internal voice saying, “I’m not okay”
11:24 – How to Keep Kids Grounded Between Two Homes
- Don’t put scheduling on kids (ever).
- Why communication should always be parent-to-parent, never kid-to-parent.
- Personality differences in kids + how moves affect them
- The magic of simple, consistent routines (like “ice cream + Uno” nights)
16:47 – What If I Need a Moderator?
- Who to call
- Where to start
- Why professionals and advocates are key
18:00 – For the Parent Feeling Guilt or Shame
- The sticky nature of shame
- The tool Lindsey believes matters most: self-compassion
- Why perfection is impossible (and not even good for your kids)
20:44 – The Brain Science Behind Self-Compassion
- How self-talk rewires your brain
- What the research says
- The example of the “mom ball-drop moment”
- Caroline Leaf’s “little dead trees” concept
28:29 – Lindsey’s Personal Answer: What Emotion She’s Getting Stuck In
- Emotional parenting: when your mood rides your kids’ moods
- The messy beauty of raising teens
- The three-word mantra she leans on: Good Enough Parenting
31:15 – Where to Find Lindsey + Her Team
- TruthandCounsel.com
- @truthandcounsel on IG & Facebook
🌱 Key Takeaways
1. Kids don’t need perfect — they need presence.
Your tone, body language, and consistency speak louder than any “right words.”
2. Handle the communication (your kids shouldn’t).
They didn’t choose this situation, so removing the emotional burden is crucial.
3. Traditions anchor kids in uncertain seasons.
It doesn’t have to be fancy. Consistency > Pinterest-worthy.
4. If you can’t not speak negatively about the co-parent, it’s time for deeper work.
No shame — just data for your emotional dashboard.
5. Your emotional health directly impacts your kids’ emotional safety.
Therapy, rest, movement, nourishment, connection… they matter.
6. Self-compassion isn’t fluffy — it’s neuroscience.
It literally rewires your brain and softens shame.
7. “Good Enough Parenting” is the goal.
Not perfection. Not 100%. Not superhuman.
Just good enough, most of the time, with repair when needed
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Resources Mentioned- the brain benefits of journaling https://kindredmind.app/scientific-research-on-journaling/
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