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

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

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

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All Episodes

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40 | Why Emotional Regulation Feels So Hard During...

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2026/04/23

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 your own? In this episode, we’re talking about why emotional regulation feels so hard during meltdowns

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8:27

39 | Quick Reminder: Your Child’s Meltdowns &...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/04/16

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 failing as a mama? In this episode, we’re talking about something many mamas quietly carry...the belief

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5:58

38 | The Hidden Reason Your Child’s Dysregulation...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/04/09

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 as a mama? In this episode, we’re diving into the hidden reason your child’s dysregulation feels so

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37 | Feeling Overwhelmed by Meltdowns? You Don’t Have...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/04/02

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 episode, we’re slowing everything down and taking a breath together. If you’re parenting a

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36 | Emotional Regulation in Parenting: Why Your...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/03/26

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? In this episode, we’re diving into emotional regulation in parenting and how it impacts the entire

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19:37

35 | When Your Child’s Defiant Behavior Feels...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/03/19

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 episode, we’re diving into why your child’s meltdowns can feel so personal and what’s really happening

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17:17

34 | Strong-Willed or Neurodivergent Child Refusing...

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2026/03/12

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% 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 knew how to build connection instead of battling constant meltdowns? In this episode, we’re talking

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27:55

33 | Present Parenting: Showing Up as the Mama You...

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2026/03/05

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% 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 you want to become? Wish you could respond with peace instead of reacting in the heat of the moment? In this

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32 | Mama, Meltdowns and Defiant Behavior Do Not...

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2026/02/26

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% 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 anchored in peace instead of spiraling in doubt after a hard day? Mama, this episode is for you. In this

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31 | What Holding Space Looks Like in Moments of...

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2026/02/19

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% 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 afterward? Have you prayed, “Lord, help me stay steady,” but still feel overwhelmed in the chaos? In

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30 | Is It Really Your Fault? Parenting a...

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2026/02/12

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% 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, you get to be a quiet fly on the wall during a real coaching session with a Christian mama raising a

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8:17

29 | What If a Pause Is the Missing Piece in...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/02/05

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% 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 prayed for peace in the moment but struggled to find it when emotions run high? In this episode, we’re

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11:45

28 | Defiant Behavior or Dysregulated Hearts? Why...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/01/29

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% 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 your parenting, your patience, and sometimes even your faith? • Wish you could stay calm in the chaos

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Meltdowns Have You Weary? You Don't Have to Have it...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/01/26

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is ranked in the top 3% of podcasts worldwide!Have the meltdowns, tension, dysregulation and constant pushback left you weary, mama? If you’re parenting a strong-willed or neurodivergent child maybe navigating ADHD, ODD, PDA, or ASD it can feel like no matter how hard you try, peace keeps slipping through your fingers. If you’ve been craving calm in your home but connection with your child feels out of reach. This heartfelt message is for you, Amanda shares a personal

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27 | Parenting Through Dysregulation: Why Willpower...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/01/22

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!Mama, Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try to stay calm, you still end the day feeling exhausted and defeated? Are you tired of feeling like your strong-willed or neurodivergent child’s behavior determines your peace? Do you catch yourself snapping, shutting down, or overexplaining even when you know what you “should” do? Wonder why faith alone doesn’t seem to calm your reactions in the moment? Episode

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8:59

26 | Finding Peace in the Chaos: What’s Really Going...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/01/15

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!Mama, Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells bracing for the next meltdown or moment of defiance? Wonder why you react so quickly, even when you promised yourself you’d stay calm? Feel like no matter how hard you pray or try, peace still feels out of reach? Wish you could understand what’s really happening inside of you when you feel completely dysregulated? In this episode, Finding Peace in the Chaos: What’s

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8:43

25 | Experiencing Post Holiday Defiance and...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/01/08

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!Mama, Are you seeing more meltdowns or defiant behavior since as winter break wraps up? Does getting your strong-willed or neurodivergent child back into routine feel harder than you expected? Do you feel torn between wanting structure and needing rest for both of you? Are you wondering how to rebuild emotional regulation and connection when everything feels off track? In this episode, we’re talking about what happens after

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3:51

24 | Seeing More Meltdowns & Defiant Behavior?...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2026/01/01

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!Mama, Are you noticing more meltdowns, defiant moments, or tears since the holidays ended? Does your home feel a little “off” like everyone’s trying to find their rhythm again? Do you ever wonder if you’ve lost the progress you were making with your strong-willed or neurodivergent child? Wish you could believe that nothing’s gone wrong that this messy, dysregulated season is completely normal? Episode Highlights In this

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23 | Encouragement for the Holidays: Why Presence...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2025/12/25

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide!Mama, Do Any of These Sound Like You? Do the holidays leave you feeling emotionally drained instead of peaceful? Does the pressure to “keep everyone happy” make you lose sight of what matters most? Wish you could stay calm when meltdowns happen and actually enjoy your child in the moment? Long for the reminder that your presence, not perfection, is what truly brings peace into your home? Episode Highlights In this

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22 | 4 Ways to Protect Your Peace When Family Doesn’t...

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns | Neurodivergent, ADHD,... ·

2025/12/18

Parenting Beyond Meltdowns is Ranked in the Top 3% of Podcasts Worldwide. Mama, Have you ever walked into a family gathering already bracing for judgment about your child’s behavior? Do you find yourself explaining your parenting decisions again and again only to feel misunderstood or dismissed? Wish you could protect your peace when others gossip, criticize, or just don’t “get” your neurodivergent or strong-willed child? Are you praying for strength to forgive, move forward, and not let their

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