Hey friend— This one’s tender. Because even though I’m not naturally a yeller, I’ve had seasons where the pressure, the noise, the responsibilities… it all just spilled over. And I’d snap. But the shame that followed always hurt worse than the yelling itself.

In today’s episode, I’m opening up about those moments and what they taught me. We’ll walk through the difference between external behavior and internal signals—why yelling is usually a red flag that something deeper needs care. I’ll show you simple, practical tools that help you regulate your emotions, guide your kids with gentleness, and create calm even in a loud, high-demand season.

If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “This isn’t the mom I want to be…”—this one’s for you.

We’ll also talk about the biblical roots of gentleness, how family government reduced the friction in my home, and why yelling is often your body’s cry for support—not a sign you’re failing.

💛 Katie

P.S. If this episode blesses you, listen next to Episode #16 (my conversation with Rosemary Clark on boundaries and love), and check out the Family Government series in Episodes #196–#200 for more on creating peace and structure at home.

 

 

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📌 Episode #16 – Raising Godly Kids with Love & Boundaries (Interview with Rosemary Clark)
A foundational talk about balancing love and boundaries in Christian parenting.

📌 Episode #196 – What is Family Government? A Biblical Way to Reduce Friction
Learn how family government can reduce chaos and clarify your household expectations.

📌 Episode #197 – Family Government: What It Looks Like in Daily Life
Get practical examples for setting up peaceful systems at home.

📌 Episode #198 – Family Government: How to Start Without Overwhelm
A grace-filled guide to implementing gentle structure in your home.

📌 Episode #199 – Family Government: FAQs and Encouragement
I answer common questions and encourage you in the journey.

📌 Episode #200 – Family Government: How It Changed My Home for Good
A heartfelt testimony about how these tools created peace and clarity in my family life.

 

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