Have you ever lost your temper with your child and felt that crushing wave of guilt hit you right after? Maybe you yelled, said something you didn't mean, or completely lost control, and now you are wondering if you have done lasting damage to your relationship?

This week on the Building Resilience Podcast, we are sharing an episode from Pam Howard's podcast, Less Drama More Mama, as part of our May Mental Health Awareness Month podcast swap series. Pam gets radically honest about two of her own parenting meltdowns spanning 13 years apart, and more importantly, what she did differently the second time around.

This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not about being perfect. It is about learning how to move through rupture with self-compassion, accountability, and the courage to reconnect.

We will explore:

• Why parenting meltdowns happen even to the most trained and experienced professionals
• How shame keeps you isolated, disconnected, and more likely to repeat the cycle
• The difference between staying stuck in guilt versus getting curious about your behavior
• Living in "the gap vs. the gain" and how it reshapes how you see yourself as a parent
• What a genuine repair looks like after a moment of lost control
• Why self-forgiveness after a meltdown is not optional, it is essential

About Pam Howard

Pam Howard is a licensed clinical social worker, master certified life coach, somatic relational practitioner, bestselling author, and host of the Less Drama More Mama podcast. She helps moms trade overwhelm and reactivity for calm, connection, and confidence. Find her at lessdramamoremama.com or follow her on Instagram at @lessdramamama.

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