Building Resilience Together, Supporting Parents Through Their Own Anxiety

Robyn talks with fellow therapist Joanna Hardis, LISW-S about how parents can work through their own anxiety to better support their children’s growth and independence.

In this episode, therapist and mom Robyn Isman is joined by fellow therapist Joanna Hardis for an honest conversation about what it really means to support anxious kids when you’re an anxious parent yourself. Together, they explore the emotional tug-of-war that happens when parents want to help but feel overwhelmed by their own worries.

Robyn and Joanna discuss how a parent’s anxiety can shape family dynamics, impact communication, and even influence a child’s ability to cope. They share how self-awareness, small shifts in behavior, and compassionate boundaries can make an enormous difference at home. Their discussion reminds parents that taking care of themselves isn’t selfish—it’s foundational to helping their children feel safe and capable.

By the end of this episode, parents will feel encouraged to view their own anxiety as part of the process, not a flaw to hide. You’ll learn practical ways to model regulation, connect through honesty, and build resilience together as a family.

Shared Resources:

• Joanna Hardis’s Website
• Follow Joanna on Instagram @joannahardis
• Find Joanna’s Books HERE
• Follow Robyn on Instagram @parentingtheanxiouschild
• Parenting the Anxious Child Membership
• Sign up for Robyn’s Newsletter and find additional resources