Tam Taouss — Why Parents of Complex Kids Need to Heal Too

In this deeply calming and emotional conversation, Michelle sits down with meditation and breathwork teacher Tam Taouss to talk about something so many parents of complex kids desperately need… nervous system regulation.Tam shares her personal journey parenting her autistic daughter through intense daily meltdowns, anxiety, exhaustion, and survival mode—and how meditation and breathwork completely changed the way she showed up as a mother.Tam shares:• What it feels like to live in constant fight-or-flight as a parent• How chronic stress impacts both parents and children• Why regulated parents help create regulated kids• The difference between meditation and simply “trying to relax”• How breathwork can calm your nervous system in the middle of a meltdown• Why many parents struggle with meditation—and why it’s not their fault• The powerful concept behind Vedic meditation and mantras• How even 20 minutes of meditation can create deep restorative rest• Why healing yourself is part of helping your child healOne of the most powerful moments in the episode:“I realized that in order to help my child, I needed to heal myself.”If you are exhausted, overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, or constantly operating in survival mode while raising a complex child… this conversation will make you feel seen.👤 About Tam TaoussTam is a Vedic meditation teacher and breathwork facilitator based in Australia who helps parents and individuals regulate their nervous systems, reduce stress, and reconnect to calm through meditation and breathwork practices.🔗 Connect with TamWebsite: https://www.tamtaouss.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tam-taouss-711a4110b/#ComplexKidsSimpleSolutions #NeurodivergentParenting #AutismParenting #SpecialNeedsParenting #MeditationForMoms #Breathwork #ParentBurnout #NervousSystemHealing #ComplexKids