☀️ BEST of Summer Series
This episode is part of our BEST of Summer Series, where I'm revisiting some of the most impactful, most downloaded, and most shared episodes from the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast.
Originally released as Episode 234, Stop Chasing Calm: The Truth About Regulation continues to be one of the conversations that resonates most with moms raising autistic children.
Whether you're listening for the first time or coming back for a refresher, I hope it gives you exactly what you need today.
In this episode, Shannon breaks down why “just stay calm” is one of the most misleading pieces of advice parents of autistic children hear—and what to focus on instead. Calm and regulation are not the same thing, and confusing them can leave you feeling like you’re failing.
Shannon explains how kids pick up instantly when your words and your body don’t match, why chasing calm can backfire, and how your regulation—not your calm—becomes the anchor your child needs. You’ll learn co-regulation strategies and discover simple tools to create space before reacting. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t keep it together during meltdowns, this episode will help you shift your focus from perfection to connection, and from chasing calm to building true regulation.
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☀️ BEST of Summer Series Note:
Throughout the summer, I'll be revisiting some of the most impactful episodes from the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast. Some BEST of Summer episodes were originally recorded before the podcast moved to video format and may be available only on audio podcast platforms.
