About this episode

Zoe Blaskey discusses the reasons behind parental anger and offers insights and tools for emotional regulation and self-compassion.

Have you ever shouted at your child and been instantly overwhelmed with guilt? If you've ever wondered, "Why did I react like that?" or worried that losing your temper means you're a bad mum, this Moment is for you. In this honest Moment episode, Zoe shares a parenting moment she's not proud of and the powerful insight that completely changed how she understands motherhood anger. She explains why snapping at our children is rarely about the moment itself, what the "drip, drip, drip effect" teaches us about stress and emotional overload, and why your nervous system, not your parenting, is often driving your reaction. You'll also discover simple, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system throughout the day, understand what your anger might be trying to tell you, and replace guilt with greater self-compassion. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally reactive or stuck in a cycle of snapping at your children and then feeling guilty afterwards, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not failing. You're human, and there is another way. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why snapping at your children is rarely about the moment itself The "drip, drip, drip…

People in this episode

Host: Zoe Blaskey

Topics covered

• parenting
• emotional regulation
• anger management
• nervous system
• self-compassion
• stress
• guilt

Keywords

• snapping at kids
• parenting guilt
• emotional overload
• drip drip drip effect
• nervous system regulation
• unmet needs
• window of tolerance

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