We’ve all had moments where a messy room or a missed assignment feels like the end of the world—and we explode. But is it really about that sock on the floor... or something deeper?
In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa explore the moments when we, as parents, “flip our lids” over something small—only to realize it was connected to big fears, old baggage, or past patterns. Sam shares her powerful Sky Mind metaphor as a way to get grounded and stay present, even in the chaos.
🎙 What you’ll hear:
- Why we lose it over the little things—and what’s really going on beneath the surface
- How past regret and future fear hijack our nervous system
- A simple but powerful metaphor: Sky Mind vs. Storm Mind
- Eckhart Tolle’s three states of intentional action: acceptance, enjoyment, and enthusiasm
- How to pause and reconnect before reacting
- Why asking “What does this moment need from me?” can change everything
💡 Resources:
- 🎧 Episode 14: The Power of Mindful Parenting
- 🎧 Episode 29: Trauma Doesn't Have to Define Your Parenting
- 🎧 Episode 30: Trauma Is Real, Healing Is Possible: Understanding ACEs and Resilience with Laura Reagan
- 📘 A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle → Buy on Amazon
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