Peaceful Parenting Podcast

Episode 12: Digital Distress – The Impact of Social Media

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Episode 11: Fitting In vs. Being Real

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pisode 5: Family Matters – The Home Impact on Teen Anger

Episode 6: Emotional Baggage – How Past Experiences Shape Anger

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Ever feel like you have to fake it just to fit in?

What if your anger today is really about yesterday?

Tune in now and start healing what you didn’t know was hurting you. (hit subscribe for more episodes)

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Episode 8 – Home Isn’t Always a Haven

Join host John, expert guest Susan, and teen voice Brayden as they discuss real-life scenarios and offer practical, compassionate strategies for turning household tension into connection. Discover how tools like family check-ins, emotional validation, and simple “I feel” statements can make a powerful difference.

If your home life feels overwhelming, or if you're looking for ways to communicate better and feel more understood, this episode is for you.

Inspired by Anger Management for Teens: Mad to Calm by Agnes Blake.

Episode 7: Family Pressure or Family Peace

Ever feel like your parents just don’t listen or that the rules at home don’t make sense? In this episode, John, Susan, and Brayden unpack how different parenting styles—especially the strict, no-discussion kind—can lead to frustration, emotional shutdowns, and blowups.

You’ll hear:

The difference between authoritative and authoritarian parenting

How to use “I feel” statements instead of silent anger

Why family power struggles happen—and how to handle them better

Brayden’s personal take on feeling unheard (and what he’s doing about it)

Plus, there’s a free worksheet to help you reflect on how your home environment affects your emotions—and how to speak up without blowing up.

This episode is all about finding your voice, even when the rules feel unfair.

Ever feel like your emotions are all over the place—for no clear reason? Welcome to the world of teen hormones. In this episode, John, Susan, and Brayden break down what’s really going on inside your body and brain during puberty—and how it affects your mood, energy, and reactions.

You’ll learn:

How hormones like testosterone and estrogen impact emotions

Why you might go from laughing to yelling in 60 seconds

How to manage mood swings with sleep, nutrition, exercise, and honest conversations

A case study that shows how tracking patterns can change everything

Susan shares powerful tips for staying steady in the emotional storm, and Brayden keeps it real with what these changes actually feel like from a teen’s point of view.

Don’t forget to grab the free worksheet, Hormonal Journal Prompts, to reflect, track patterns, and take back control of your mood.

🌊 Your emotions may feel like a wave—but you get to choose how to ride it.

Episode 3: Trigger Tracking — What Sets You Off?

Have you ever gone from calm to furious in a flash and thought, “What just happened?” In this episode, we explore emotional triggers—those specific moments or situations that spark big reactions, often before you even realize it.

John is joined by Susan, our expert in emotional wellness, and Brayden, our teen guest who shares what anger looks and feels like in real life. Together, they dive into:

What emotional triggers are and why they matter

How your body and brain react when you're stressed or angry

A real-life case study about discovering patterns and making change

Tools for recognizing your triggers before they take control

Plus, you’ll get access to a free worksheet, Trigger Tracking, to help you reflect on your own emotional responses and start building calm-from-the-inside-out.

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space…”