Ever wonder why you can stay calm leading a team at work… but lose your cool when your 7-year-old won’t put her dish in the dishwasher?

In this thought-provoking and heart-opening episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith sits down with Shawna Samuel, host of The Mental Offload, to explore the powerful parallels between leadership in the workplace and leadership at home.

Together, they unpack why your child’s developing brain reacts differently than your colleagues’, why “getting curious, not furious” changes everything, and how to bring your most grounded, confident leadership self into your parenting — without sliding into command and control.

This episode will challenge what you think leadership looks like at home, and leave you with a new vision for peaceful, powerful parenting.

What You'll Learn:

• Why strong leadership at home starts with regulation, not control
• How your child’s developing brain and auditory system affect listening, focus, and compliance
• The difference between dominant, permissive, and peaceful parenting — and how to find the balance
• How to use your power to come alongside your child instead of over or under them
• Simple leadership habits that strengthen connection, including the 5-minute after-work reset
• Why connection is your 401k for parenting — and how small moments of presence pay off for years