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117. How To Handle Meltdowns, Mood Swings, And Stress — In Anyone
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When emotions run high, it’s so easy to get swept into the storm—especially when it’s your child, your teen, or even your partner who’s upset. In this episode, I talk about how to stay grounded and calm when the people around you aren’t. I’ll walk you through how co-regulation really works, how to respond instead of react, and why your calm body is one of the most powerful tools you have to teach emotional safety.
These ideas don’t just apply to parenting—they work in every relationship, because emotional regulation isn’t just a skill for kids, it’s a human skill. I also created a free companion resource, The Calm Connection Sheet, to help you put this into practice. You can grab it through the link in the show notes and learn how to decode emotions, find the right words, and calm both yourself and others when feelings get big.
If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, head to:
https://leighgermann.com
Chapters
1. Why Calm Beats Meltdowns (00:00:00)
2. The Science Of Co‑Regulation (00:01:04)
3. What Calm Looks Like In Practice (00:03:02)
4. When Your Own Emotions Spike (00:04:29)
5. Grounding Sequence For Self‑Regulation (00:05:21)
6. Safety Over Control (00:07:00)
7. Modeling Emotional Intelligence (00:08:15)
8. Peacemaker Energy In All Relationships (00:09:35)
9. The Calm Connection Sheet Walkthrough (00:10:33)
10. Decoder, Phrases, And Menu (00:12:17)
11. Weekly Practice And Mindset (00:14:41)
12. Coaching Invite And Closing Notes (00:16:18)
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