51: Parenting Differently: From Triggered to Trusting with Debbie Simmons

Part 2 of Breaking the Cycle: Generational Trauma & Emotional InheritanceWhat if your child’s meltdown was actually a mirror? What if every outburst, every triggered reaction, was pointing you back to your own healing?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Debbie Simmons—a mother to nine adopted children, founder of Anchor Point, and a woman who has turned unthinkable pain into a powerful legacy. From infertility and the heartbreaking loss of her quadruplets to parenting children from trauma backgrounds, Debbie’s story is a testimony to faith, fierce love, and deep generational healing.We talk about:The real reason our kids' behavior triggers us—and how to stop reacting from our woundsWhy providing a safe emotional space is more important than any “perfect” parenting techniqueHow to name and tame your nervous system in real-timeThe power of using your words, not your wounds, to connect with your childrenHer faith in God—as a platform for healing, wholeness, and leadershipWhat it means to truly break generational patterns (and how to start today—even if it’s messy)If you’re a woman who’s tired of repeating the patterns you swore you’d never pass on… this episode will challenge you, move you, and empower you to lead your family differently. Because legacy isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. And healing is not just possible—it’s generational.Debbie Simmons:https://anchorpoint.us/https://thedebbiesimmons.com/Darla RidillaLadies, book your Pattern Breakthrough Session here: https://calendly.com/highvaluewoman7/pattern-breakthrough-sessionConnect with Darla Ridilla: 🌐 Learn more about podcast mentoring and my 30-day podcast launch program: https://www.highvaluewoman.info/shareyourvoiceFree Course - You Have Something to Say: The 3 Shifts That Help You Stop Overthinking and Start Your Podcast - https://youtu.be/IcXzJDGDUtkWebsite: https://www.highvaluewoman.infoSign up for mailing list: https://www.highvaluewoman.info/connectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550835718631Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluewoman7/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighValueWoman-m7wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darla-ridilla-3179b110/Send me an email: [email protected]