#48 When My Child’s Dysregulation - Dysregulated ME (And What Finally Helped)

#48 When My Child’s Dysregulation - Dysregulated ME (And What Finally Helped)

From Awesome Autism Tools by Sheridan Ripley

February 17, 2026 · 12 min · Season 1 · Episode 48

About this episode

Sheridan Ripley shares a transformative experience with her son Devon that reshaped her parenting approach and highlighted the importance of addressing trauma for healing.

I share a pivotal moment with my son Devon, when he was around 10 years old, that changed my approach to parenting and healing. From stressful experiences of family walks marred by tantrums to discovering the profound impact of birth trauma on both our nervous systems, I share how energy work transformed our lives. Join me as I discuss the importance of addressing trauma in both parent and child for lasting peace and healing. 00:00 A Family Walk Gone Wrong 00:52 The Struggle with Devon's Dysregulation 02:58 Seeking Solutions and Finding Trauma 04:25 A Breakthrough in Understanding 06:59 The Path to Healing 10:06 An Invitation to Support and Healing Sign up for my Very Awesome Friends Newsletter so you don’t miss new podcast episodes, the private podcast feed, free classes, and other helpful tools I share along the way. If something in this episode resonated with you and you are curious whether energy work could help, you can sign up for a free call with me. We’ll talk about what you or your child are experiencing and see if an energy work session would be supportive for your situation. Follow me on Instagram @awesomenonspeakers

People in this episode

Host: Sheridan Ripley

Topics covered

  • dysregulation
  • parenting
  • trauma
  • energy work
  • healing

Keywords

  • dysregulation
  • parenting
  • birth trauma
  • energy work
  • healing

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