Episode 93: Why Your Child's Behavior Triggers You (And What to Do About It) with Lisa Watson

In this powerful and insightful episode, transformational coach and children’s book author Lisa Watson joins the show to discuss how healing our inner child is essential to raising emotionally resilient children. Drawing from her own journey of overcoming childhood trauma and toxic relationships, Lisa shares how she developed the "reparent yourself" method to break generational cycles of emotional pain. Listeners will learn why our early childhood experiences shape our belief systems, how unresolved emotional wounds affect the way we parent, and why self-awareness is the first step toward change. Lisa explains how children form core beliefs based on how they are treated and why nurturing environments are critical to healthy emotional development. The conversation explores practical strategies for recognizing personal triggers, responding with compassion, and choosing conscious parenting over reactive habits. Lisa also emphasizes the importance of validating children's emotions, fostering emotional safety, and modeling healthy self-regulation. Special attention is given to the challenges parents of neurodivergent children face, and how to remain supportive and connected even when behavior doesn’t fit traditional expectations. Lisa also shares her passion project: the Awaken the One children's book series, including upcoming titles like Courage Finds His Calm, which teach emotional regulation and mindfulness through storytelling. With a Kickstarter campaign launching to support the next books, Lisa offers resources and hope for parents who want to raise children in emotionally nurturing homes. If you're seeking to parent with purpose, break harmful cycles, and raise a generation that doesn’t need to heal from their upbringing—this episode is a must-listen. Follow me on: Instagram: @leannetranpsychology Facebook: @Leanne Tran Linked In: @leannetranpsychology Email me: [email protected] Visit my website: www.leannetran.com.au