Episode 129: Chaos & control reflection

About this episode

The episode explores the balance between chaos and control in family life, particularly in the context of anxiety and neurodivergence.

Well this was a big one diving deeply into chaos and control. We go deep into the balance between chaos and control in family life, especially when anxiety, neurodivergence, and survival mode are in the mix. Through honest listener stories, questions and practical insights, we explore why control can feel safe, how to loosen it without everything falling apart, and how real balance comes from safety, flexibility, and gently learning how we go let go of some of the feelings, beliefs and behaviours that are holding us back from a healthier and happier time with our kids.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Billy Garvey, Nick McCormack

Topics covered

• chaos
• control
• family life
• anxiety
• neurodivergence
• listener stories
• balance

Keywords

• chaos
• control
• family
• anxiety
• neurodivergence
• listener stories
• balance
• parenting
• flexibility
• safety

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