Amanda Calfee - Christian Life Coach, Mama of Strong-willed & Neurodivergent Kiddos
25 episodes
2 days ago
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything — consequences, parenting books, well meaning parenting advice, crying out to God — and still feel like you’re failing?
Are you walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger your child’s next meltdown or shutdown?
Have you felt dismissed or judged by church culture when your child didn’t behave the way they “should”?
Do you find yourself yelling, shutting down, or spiraling with guilt — praying that tomorrow will be different?
I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help you regulate your emotions, reconnect with your child, and rebuild your confidence as a Christian mom — without losing control, feeling ashamed, or fixing everything.
You’ll learn how to show up with peace and presence, so you can parent without guilt and finally feel like yourself again.
Hey, I’m Amanda — a certified Christian life coach, mom of two neurodivergent kiddos, and former fix-it-all parenting researcher.
For years, I chased every method that promised quick change. I believed if I just found the right consequence, parenting strategy, or routine, I could turn things around. But the more I tried to control, the more disconnected we became.
Everything changed when I stopped parenting from fear and started anchoring in faith, emotional regulation, and connection. I let go of the pressure to fix behavior and began trusting God’s process — not just for my child, but for myself, too.
Now I help moms like you shift from survival mode into a grounded, grace-led way of being that transforms everything — without changing your child.
If you’re ready to parent beyond meltdowns — with tools that are rooted in faith, emotional stability, and connection — this podcast is for you.
If you’re tired of parenting advice that shames you or strategies that backfire with your neurodivergent child… you’re not alone.
Whether you’re raising a strong-willed kiddo, navigating sensory challenges, or questioning the parenting approach you were raised with… welcome.
Grab your favorite beverage, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this road together — one calm, connected step at a time.
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Do you feel like you’ve tried everything — consequences, parenting books, well meaning parenting advice, crying out to God — and still feel like you’re failing?
Are you walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger your child’s next meltdown or shutdown?
Have you felt dismissed or judged by church culture when your child didn’t behave the way they “should”?
Do you find yourself yelling, shutting down, or spiraling with guilt — praying that tomorrow will be different?
I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help you regulate your emotions, reconnect with your child, and rebuild your confidence as a Christian mom — without losing control, feeling ashamed, or fixing everything.
You’ll learn how to show up with peace and presence, so you can parent without guilt and finally feel like yourself again.
Hey, I’m Amanda — a certified Christian life coach, mom of two neurodivergent kiddos, and former fix-it-all parenting researcher.
For years, I chased every method that promised quick change. I believed if I just found the right consequence, parenting strategy, or routine, I could turn things around. But the more I tried to control, the more disconnected we became.
Everything changed when I stopped parenting from fear and started anchoring in faith, emotional regulation, and connection. I let go of the pressure to fix behavior and began trusting God’s process — not just for my child, but for myself, too.
Now I help moms like you shift from survival mode into a grounded, grace-led way of being that transforms everything — without changing your child.
If you’re ready to parent beyond meltdowns — with tools that are rooted in faith, emotional stability, and connection — this podcast is for you.
If you’re tired of parenting advice that shames you or strategies that backfire with your neurodivergent child… you’re not alone.
Whether you’re raising a strong-willed kiddo, navigating sensory challenges, or questioning the parenting approach you were raised with… welcome.
Grab your favorite beverage, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this road together — one calm, connected step at a time.
20 | For the Mama Rung Out by Life: Emotional Regulation for Hard Days
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Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood by someone who doesn’t truly know your heart or your child’s?
Do comments from others ever leave you questioning your worth as a mama, even when you know you’re trying your best?
Are you carrying emotional weight from people’s opinions, assumptions, or labels that don’t reflect who you really are?
Have you ever prayed, “Lord, help me release what others are placing on me,” because the pressure feels heavy?
In this episode, I’m coming to you from a very real, very tender place. This wasn’t the episode I planned to record today but after a long, emotionally heavy day filled with unexpected challenges and hurtful words, I felt led to show up exactly as I was. Not polished. Not prepared. Just honest. Because sometimes, life hits hard in ways that have nothing to do with meltdowns, defiance, or the strong-willed or neurodivergent child you’re raising and everything to do with circumstances completely outside your home.
In this raw and vulnerable conversation, I share the kind of encouragement I needed myself: grounding truth, emotional regulation reminders, and a faith-centered reset for the moments when someone else’s words shake you more than you expected. You’ll be reminded that other people’s judgments do not define who you are as a mama or your strong-willed or neurodivergent child (ADHD, ODD, PDA, ASD).
In this episode, you’ll find a soft place to land a moment to breathe, release the emotional weight you’ve been carrying, and remember that the Holy Spirit meets you right in the middle of your worn-out, overwhelmed places.
My hope is that you walk away feeling seen, steadied, and anchored in truth on the days when life feels heavier than your heart knows how to hold.
Challenge of the Week:
Grab a journal and ask the Father to tell you who He says you are.Write down every truth He speaks to your heart.
Then, on another page, release the words or judgments that others have placed on you and ask Him to rewrite them with His truth.
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Do you feel like you’ve tried everything — consequences, parenting books, well meaning parenting advice, crying out to God — and still feel like you’re failing?
Are you walking on eggshells, never knowing what will trigger your child’s next meltdown or shutdown?
Have you felt dismissed or judged by church culture when your child didn’t behave the way they “should”?
Do you find yourself yelling, shutting down, or spiraling with guilt — praying that tomorrow will be different?
I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help you regulate your emotions, reconnect with your child, and rebuild your confidence as a Christian mom — without losing control, feeling ashamed, or fixing everything.
You’ll learn how to show up with peace and presence, so you can parent without guilt and finally feel like yourself again.
Hey, I’m Amanda — a certified Christian life coach, mom of two neurodivergent kiddos, and former fix-it-all parenting researcher.
For years, I chased every method that promised quick change. I believed if I just found the right consequence, parenting strategy, or routine, I could turn things around. But the more I tried to control, the more disconnected we became.
Everything changed when I stopped parenting from fear and started anchoring in faith, emotional regulation, and connection. I let go of the pressure to fix behavior and began trusting God’s process — not just for my child, but for myself, too.
Now I help moms like you shift from survival mode into a grounded, grace-led way of being that transforms everything — without changing your child.
If you’re ready to parent beyond meltdowns — with tools that are rooted in faith, emotional stability, and connection — this podcast is for you.
If you’re tired of parenting advice that shames you or strategies that backfire with your neurodivergent child… you’re not alone.
Whether you’re raising a strong-willed kiddo, navigating sensory challenges, or questioning the parenting approach you were raised with… welcome.
Grab your favorite beverage, take a deep breath, and let’s walk this road together — one calm, connected step at a time.
