The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.

05 // What if Meltdowns are Messages?

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Hey Momma,

Have you ever thought:

Why is this happening? What am I doing wrong? Why can’t I figure this out?

Or maybe the question that’s hardest to say out loud:

Is there something wrong with my child… or with me?

You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing this wrong.

 What We’re Chatting About Today:

This episode is straight from my OT playbook—and my mama heart. I’m sharing the process I use with new clients to decode meltdowns, reframe behavior, and help parents finally feel like they have a map.

Inside this one, we’ll talk about:

  • Why most “behavior problems” are actually sensory system messages

  • How traditional approaches often miss the mark—and what to do instead

  • What it really means to “observe with compassion”

  • The difference between Seekers, Avoiders, Sensors, and Bystanders

  • One powerful question to guide your next 24 hours

    • This isn’t about fixing. It’s about understanding—and giving yourself permission to slow down and see what’s really going on.

    Key Moments:
    • (01:00) The moment I realized we were approaching behavior upside down

    • (05:00) The truth about what your child’s “difficult” behavior might be saying

    • (09:00) The four sensory processing styles (and why they matter)

    • (13:00) Your micro shift: observe with curiosity, not control

    • (16:00) You’re not behind—you’re just beginning

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      👉 The Clarity Lab: A 10-minute reset to help you decode meltdowns and see your child through a sensory lens


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      • Website → theedisoncollective.com

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      • Email → [email protected]

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          • https://edisoncollective.thrivecart.com/the-clarity-lab/
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          The Sensory Savvy Momma Podcast | Nervous system-first strategies for moms raising sensory kids—with more calm, confidence, and connection.By Victoria Johnson | Neurodivergent Parenting Coach