Breaking the Cycle of Yelling w/ Becky Jennings

Mama Knows

Cloud10

Parenting, Kids & Family

5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 March 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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In this conversation, Nina and Becky discuss the complexities of yelling as a parenting strategy, exploring its roots in personal experiences and childhood conditioning. They delve into the psychological mechanisms behind why yelling seems effective, the challenges of breaking the cycle of learned behaviors, and the importance of self-regulation for parents. The discussion highlights the emotional turmoil that can arise during extreme meltdowns and offers practical strategies for parents to manage their own responses while supporting their children. In this conversation, Nina and Becky Jennings explore the complexities of parenting, particularly focusing on the impact of yelling and the importance of emotional regulation. They discuss different types of yelling, the psychological effects on children, and strategies for parents to unlearn yelling behaviors. The conversation emphasizes the significance of repairing relationships after conflicts and how to communicate effectively with children. Becky shares practical tips for parents to visualize their responses and practice skills in calm moments, fostering a supportive environment for both parents and children. 00:00: The Yelling Journey: A Personal Reflection 05:01: Understanding the Mechanism of Yelling 10:09: The Challenge of Breaking Patterns 15:09: Navigating Extreme Meltdowns 20:00: Regulating Ourselves as Parents 25:54: Understanding Yelling: Types and Effects 39:03: Unlearning Yelling: Strategies for Parents 47:03: The Importance of Repairing Relationships 53:02: Connecting with Becky: Resources and Community Becky Jennings, is the mom of 3 boys: 2 of which she has the privilege of raising and 1 who she lost in labor and delivery - her son Jackson was the catalyst to her entire healing journey and why she is here today. She is a mom to an ADHD child, parent coach, founder of ResponseABLE Parenting, where she helps parents understand their triggers so they can go from reacting to the chaos of parenting to responding with aligned intention. She lives in Los Angeles, loves cooking but hates meal planning, loves reading but mostly listens on Audible, she is both a pragmatist and very woo woo, driven by her passion to connect with others and to support her children in ways she could have only dreamed of as a kid. Episode Sponsor: Eat smart with Factor. Get started at factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping on your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:06.6	If you follow me on social media, specifically Instagram, that's where I spend most of my time.
1:12.1	I am very open about my yelling journey.
1:16.5	I am a yeller.
1:18.2	And I would say I'm a recovering yeller because I have worked really, really hard in therapy and just on myself in the last few years specifically to find different ways to
1:30.0	express my big feelings in my body. So I do still yell at my kids occasional. You know,
1:37.5	honestly, Becky, I think I want you to give us the definition of what yelling is, but we'll get
1:41.8	to that. But I feel like there's like the put it down and then there's a, you know, like there's
1:48.1	different versions of yelling.
1:50.3	Yeah.
1:50.7	But anyways, I yelling is such, it's a hard thing to navigate because it feels like it's
1:57.9	your life as a mom coming from a mom who's a yeller and from someone who was yelled at my
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