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In this solo episode of Holding Space, I’m diving into one of the most common and quietly painful questions I hear from parents (and ask myself too):
Why am I so reactive?
If you’ve ever found yourself snapping before you even realized what was happening, crying over something small, or wondering, what is wrong with me? This episode is for you. You're not broken. You're carrying a lot. And reactivity is often your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you.
In this episode, I explore the deeper layers beneath reactivity and offer practical ways to create just enough margin to respond instead of react.
I talk about:
Want to go deeper?
Come hang out with me on Substack! This post includes every reflection, tool, and prompt from the episode...plus a few extras.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
→ Dr. Haver’s provider directory: https://thepauselife.com/pages/recommended-physicians
→ Substack: A Little Space, Please: https://drcassidy.substack.com/
→ Other related episodes:
136: How to Carry Less While Enjoying Motherhood More
127: How to Rest (Realistically) as a Modern Day Parent
103: The Default Parent
94: The Depleted, Distracted, Grumpy, Guilty Parenting Cycle
Download my free triggers guide here!
Learn more about our therapy services for California and New York parents here: https://www.drcassidymft.com/
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In this solo episode of Holding Space, I’m diving into one of the most common and quietly painful questions I hear from parents (and ask myself too):
Why am I so reactive?
If you’ve ever found yourself snapping before you even realized what was happening, crying over something small, or wondering, what is wrong with me? This episode is for you. You're not broken. You're carrying a lot. And reactivity is often your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you.
In this episode, I explore the deeper layers beneath reactivity and offer practical ways to create just enough margin to respond instead of react.
I talk about:
Want to go deeper?
Come hang out with me on Substack! This post includes every reflection, tool, and prompt from the episode...plus a few extras.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
→ Dr. Haver’s provider directory: https://thepauselife.com/pages/recommended-physicians
→ Substack: A Little Space, Please: https://drcassidy.substack.com/
→ Other related episodes:
136: How to Carry Less While Enjoying Motherhood More
127: How to Rest (Realistically) as a Modern Day Parent
103: The Default Parent
94: The Depleted, Distracted, Grumpy, Guilty Parenting Cycle
Download my free triggers guide here!
Learn more about our therapy services for California and New York parents here: https://www.drcassidymft.com/
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