Episode 31: What I’d Tell a Mom in the Middle of a Meltdown (From a Mom of Six)
Release Date: 02/17/2026
Episode 31: What I’d Tell a Mom in the Middle of a Meltdown (From a Mom of Six)
Emotions With Ease
If you’ve ever tried to explain your way out of a meltdown and watched it spiral… you’re not alone. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I’m joined by Sherrie Williams for a grounded, hope-filled conversation about what’s really happening during meltdowns—and what actually helps. We talk about reframing “disrespect,” regulating yourself first (even when you’re triggered), and how calm—not logic—is what brings kids back online. 3 Key Takeaways Meltdowns are communication, not a personal attack. Behavior is often a signal of an overwhelmed nervous system. Regulation...
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Episode 30: What to Say When You’re Stuck in the Same Fight
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Valentine’s week doesn’t need more romance pressure—it needs better words. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, Jami shares simple, real-life scripts couples can use when arguments get stuck on repeat. These aren’t magical fixes—they’re guardrails that protect connection when emotions run hot. 3 Key Takeaways Most couples don’t argue because they don’t care—they argue because they don’t have the words. Scripts help your nervous system stay online so conflict doesn’t turn into damage. One small language shift can change the entire “dance” of an argument. One...
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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...
info_outlineIf you’ve ever tried to explain your way out of a meltdown and watched it spiral… you’re not alone. In this episode of Emotions with Ease, I’m joined by Sherrie Williams for a grounded, hope-filled conversation about what’s really happening during meltdowns—and what actually helps.
We talk about reframing “disrespect,” regulating yourself first (even when you’re triggered), and how calm—not logic—is what brings kids back online.
3 Key Takeaways
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Meltdowns are communication, not a personal attack.
Behavior is often a signal of an overwhelmed nervous system.
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Regulation comes before teaching.
Kids can’t access logic when their thinking brain is offline.
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Assume “can’t,” not “won’t.”
Compassion and connection help kids recover faster.
One Simple Script to Try
“We’ll talk when your thinking brain is back. I’m right here.”
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