In this episode, we chat with Dr. Alison Escalante, pediatrician and author, about her powerful concept of the "shouldstorm"—the relentless culture of criticism and pressure that overwhelms today's parents. Dr. Escalante walks us through her 3-step method—"Sigh, See, Start"—which helps parents overcome stress and embrace a calmer, more joyful approach to parenting. We discuss how this method fosters self-compassion and trust, the dangers of striving for perfection, and the societal forces driving modern parenting anxiety. Dr. Escalante also shares insights on co-regulation and how parents can discern evidence-based advice from unsupported claims in a world full of "parenting experts." Don’t miss this enlightening and empowering conversation!

Alison Escalante, MD is a Pediatrician, author of the upcoming book Sigh, See, Start: How to Be the parent your child needs in a world that won’t stop pushing, Writer and Woman on a Mission to ease the epidemic of anxiety that has convinced us we are always failing and is stealing our joy. She has developed a 3 step method to help parents raise their kids mindfully, skillfully AND enjoy doing it. She is a contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today and is a TEDx speaker. Her website is SighSeeStart.com or  alisonescalante.com.