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The Hidden Cost of Yelling; And How to Stop It

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Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not going to yell today,” but then lost your cool before breakfast even ended? You’re not broken. Your brain is just doing what it thinks is best.

Your brain is built to keep you safe. It tries to avoid hard stuff, find comfort, and save energy. That’s great when you’re in real danger; but not so helpful when your kids are whining, fighting, or not listening. In those moments, your brain thinks, “This is too much!” and reacts by yelling, snapping, or shutting down. It’s not because you’re failing; it’s because your brain is trying to protect you.

The real change doesn’t come from quick parenting tricks. It comes from knowing why you want to stay calm in the first place. Maybe it’s because you want a strong bond with your kids when they’re older. Maybe you want to be different than how you were raised. Or maybe it’s because you see the look on your child’s face after you yell and it hurts. That “why” helps you stay steady when things feel hard.

The truth is, becoming the calm mom you want to be happens one moment at a time. Every time you pause, breathe, or choose not to react, that’s progress. You can do this on your own. But coaching gives you extra support, tools to use in the heat of the moment, and someone to remind you to keep going when your brain says “just give up.” Coaching is a way of saying: my peace matters, my growth matters, and my family matters.

Send us a text

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👉 The 60-second Yell Less Reset quiz is your first step toward change.

“I never wanted to be the mom who yells…”
But here you are, raising your voice, snapping over small things, saying things you wish you could take back.

You love your kids more than anything.

And you know they don’t deserve a mom who yells.

You just don’t know how to stop; especially when they won’t listen, talk back, or push every single boundary.

👉 The 60-second Yell Less Reset quiz is your first step toward change.

Already taken by many moms who wanted to break the yelling cycle.

Based on the science of how your brain responds to stress, this quiz goes beyond surface-level tips.

It helps you pause, uncover what’s really fueling those outbursts, and start shifting the pattern before it spirals again.

You’ll discover:


Your personal Reset; so you can get your kids to listen without needing to yell, threaten, or give in

✅ It’s not just their behavior; it’s the moment you feel like nothing you say matters

✅A clear next step to help you stay calm and in charge; even when your kids are testing every boundary

Take the quiz. Start your reset now.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome and Disclaimer (00:00:00)

2. The Challenge of Staying Calm (00:01:09)

3. How Your Protective Brain Works (00:02:14)

4. The Power of Your "Why" (00:04:08)

5. Investing in Your Future Self (00:06:38)

6. Coaching Offer and Closing Remarks (00:10:40)

64 episodes

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Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not going to yell today,” but then lost your cool before breakfast even ended? You’re not broken. Your brain is just doing what it thinks is best.

Your brain is built to keep you safe. It tries to avoid hard stuff, find comfort, and save energy. That’s great when you’re in real danger; but not so helpful when your kids are whining, fighting, or not listening. In those moments, your brain thinks, “This is too much!” and reacts by yelling, snapping, or shutting down. It’s not because you’re failing; it’s because your brain is trying to protect you.

The real change doesn’t come from quick parenting tricks. It comes from knowing why you want to stay calm in the first place. Maybe it’s because you want a strong bond with your kids when they’re older. Maybe you want to be different than how you were raised. Or maybe it’s because you see the look on your child’s face after you yell and it hurts. That “why” helps you stay steady when things feel hard.

The truth is, becoming the calm mom you want to be happens one moment at a time. Every time you pause, breathe, or choose not to react, that’s progress. You can do this on your own. But coaching gives you extra support, tools to use in the heat of the moment, and someone to remind you to keep going when your brain says “just give up.” Coaching is a way of saying: my peace matters, my growth matters, and my family matters.

Send us a text

Support the show

👉 The 60-second Yell Less Reset quiz is your first step toward change.

“I never wanted to be the mom who yells…”
But here you are, raising your voice, snapping over small things, saying things you wish you could take back.

You love your kids more than anything.

And you know they don’t deserve a mom who yells.

You just don’t know how to stop; especially when they won’t listen, talk back, or push every single boundary.

👉 The 60-second Yell Less Reset quiz is your first step toward change.

Already taken by many moms who wanted to break the yelling cycle.

Based on the science of how your brain responds to stress, this quiz goes beyond surface-level tips.

It helps you pause, uncover what’s really fueling those outbursts, and start shifting the pattern before it spirals again.

You’ll discover:


Your personal Reset; so you can get your kids to listen without needing to yell, threaten, or give in

✅ It’s not just their behavior; it’s the moment you feel like nothing you say matters

✅A clear next step to help you stay calm and in charge; even when your kids are testing every boundary

Take the quiz. Start your reset now.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome and Disclaimer (00:00:00)

2. The Challenge of Staying Calm (00:01:09)

3. How Your Protective Brain Works (00:02:14)

4. The Power of Your "Why" (00:04:08)

5. Investing in Your Future Self (00:06:38)

6. Coaching Offer and Closing Remarks (00:10:40)

64 episodes

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