Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness Podcast
I'm not a supermom. But I always wanted to be one and have it all: family, career/business that I love, AND the time for myself. But that ambition without proper stress resistance and resilience killed my mom (cancer at 48) and drove me to the edge of burnout twice. Only when I saw the disastrous effects of my anger, stress, and resentment on my little daughter, I knew I had to change... Since then, not only have I healed but I also helped thousands of other women all around the world through trauma-informed therapy and mental fitness training. And I decided to share the most vulnerable and valuable pieces of my and their journey here. Because if we got out of that dark, stuck place of feeling like a terrible mom, YOU CAN DO IT TOO. So choose the episode that speaks to you and tune in!
Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness Podcast
How to deal with a strong-willed child without yelling
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Do you feel like you're constantly stuck between being too nice and suddenly exploding at your strong-willed child?
You're not alone.
In this episode, Alena shares a recent situation with her own daughter and explains why the real challenge wasn't the child's behavior - it was what that behaviour triggered inside her own nervous system.
Together, we'll explore why so many loving parents struggle with power struggles, why parenting techniques often disappear under pressure, and why the answer isn't becoming stricter or more permissive.
Instead, we'll look at the generational patterns that shape the way we react when we feel ignored, disrespected, or out of control.
In this episode:
- Why strong-willed children trigger us so deeply
- The hidden reason parenting scripts stop working
- Why healthy authority starts with your nervous system
- The difference between boundaries and control
- How generational patterns create power struggles
- The first step towards becoming a calm, predictable leader
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