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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 24 MIN

Season 3: Ep 6 - When Your Kids Trigger You: Why It Happens and What Helps

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

Do you ever feel triggered by your kids and then feel ashamed about how you reacted? You’re not alone.In this episode, parenting educator and author Rachel Russell explores why parenting can feel so triggering, what’s actually happening in your nervous system, and how exhaustion, old patterns and constant demands play a role.You’ll learn how to recognise triggers without shame, understand why small moments create big reactions, and walk away with practical tools you can use today to regulate yourself and repair after tough moments.This episode is for parents who want to stop yelling, feel calmer, and build stronger, safer relationships with their kids.To purchase Raising R.A.D. Kids or to leave a review, please head over to:https://books.by/rachel-russellhttps://bit.ly/RaisingRADKidshttps://inhousebookstore.com.au/collections/new-releases/products/raising-rad-kids

Do you ever feel triggered by your kids and then feel ashamed about how you reacted? You’re not alone.In this episode, parenting educator and author Rachel Russell explores why parenting can feel so triggering, what’s actually happening in your nervous system, and how exhaustion, old patterns and constant demands play a role.You’ll learn how to recognise triggers without shame, understand why small moments create big reactions, and walk away with practical tools you can use today to regulate yourself and repair after tough moments.This episode is for parents who want to stop yelling, feel calmer, and build stronger, safer relationships with their kids.To purchase Raising R.A.D. Kids or to leave a review, please head over to:https://books.by/rachel-russellhttps://bit.ly/RaisingRADKidshttps://inhousebookstore.com.au/collections/new-releases/products/raising-rad-kids

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