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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 32 MIN

Season 3: Ep 3 - The Magic of Oxytocin - What every parent needs to know

from The Parent Pod · host Rachel Russell from Quite Frankly Coaching

Oxytocin is the kingpin of brain chemistry and hormones.It helps dial down stress, reduces feelings of anxiety and overwhelm, and creates the internal conditions for calm, safety, and regulation. When oxytocin is flowing, it becomes the gateway to deeper connection, love, and a sense of belonging.In this episode, Rachel explores what oxytocin actually is, why it matters so much for emotional regulation and connection, how parents can intentionally cultivate it at home, and how we can empower children to activate their own oxytocin — even when connection with others isn’t immediately available.If you’d like to go deeper into the neuroscience of regulation, autonomy, and daring, Raising R.A.D. Kids is available here:https://amzn.asia/d/52r3PxJ Stay rad.

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