You’ve heard me say it before: regulation starts with you.

But what does that really mean when your child is melting down in front of you, your body tightens, your pulse spikes, and your mind goes straight to “make it stop”?

This is not a mindset issue. It’s biology. Your nervous system is wired to mirror your child’s. When they escalate, your body reacts. You feel it. And that’s why prevention and control, as much as we rely on them, only take us so far.

You can plan every detail, anticipate every trigger, and still find yourself in the middle of a storm, running on adrenaline. Because in that moment, what matters most isn’t what you do, it’s how you are.

In Episode 184 of The Autism Mom Coach Podcast, I talk about what it really means that regulation starts with you. I share what happens when you meet your child’s distress with your own, how your energy shapes the room before you say a word, and how to steady yourself when everything feels like it’s coming apart.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between reacting and regulating

• How your body’s signals matter more than your words

• Simple ways to bring yourself back to baseline

Regulation is awareness. It’s catching yourself sooner, breathing before you speak, and becoming the steady presence your child can lean on.

🎧 Listen to Episode 184: Why Regulation Starts With You — because your energy teaches your child how to find theirs.

Being the Calmest Nervous System in the Room: It’s one of the hardest parts of parenting an autistic child. But this isn’t about being zen or unbothered. It’s about learning how your body reacts, spotting it sooner, and choosing steadiness over reactivity.

That’s why working 1:1 with a seasoned autism mom and experienced coach is a game changer!

If you’ve been craving support + skills to do tomorrow better, schedule a consult HERE.