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A dysregulated parent trying to calm a dysregulated child is just two alarm systems trying to quiet each other. Welcome to The Adoption Parenting Playbook Podcast.
If you are a foster or adoptive parent feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or confused because standard parenting strategies are not working, you are in the right place. Traditional advice focuses on behavior and compliance, but trauma-impacted brains operate on threat and regulation.
This show is your weekly, nervous system guide to calming meltdowns, understanding sideways grief, and building deep, lasting connection in your home.
Together, we break down Polyvagal Theory, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, somatic tools, and practical advocacy strategies into bite-sized, actionable guidance you can use today.
Episodes one, two, and three are available right now. Hit the subscribe button, dive into the launch episodes, and take your first step toward shifting your home from survival to felt safety. Ground your nerv