If we can understand the science behind why we’re experiencing anger, and what our anger is telling us, we can approach it not from a place of shame but from a place of productive problem-solving. Today, I’m joined by NYT bestselling author Dr. Dan Siegel, to discuss the science behind losing our cool and evidence-based anger management for parents. Show Not ... Show More
Jun 2025
268: How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Author Mara Glatzel
Today, we’re revisiting a popular episode from the vault–How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Mara Glatzel, author of Needy. As moms, we’re often socialized to be selfless—to put everyone else’s needs above our own, leaving us on the backburner. But when we deplete ourselv ... Show More
53m 19s
Apr 2025
267: Building Self-Awareness and Conscious Parenting With Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT
Breaking cycles isn’t always easy. But conscious parenting, tuning into yourself, your emotions, your needs, and your childhood, can help. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of Parent Yourself First to discuss how conscious pare ... Show More
50m 5s
Jan 2025
Conversation with Anger Professor Dr. Ryan Martin — The Science of Anger
Dr. Ryan Martin, an anger expert, psychology professor, and author of How to Deal with Angry People, and Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change, joins Scott to discuss why we get mad, how to deal with anger in a better way, and how to model healthy emotional ha ... Show More
45m 4s
Oct 2025
Face to Face With An Angry, Frustrated, Anxious Child #527
You are going to come face to face with a child who feels angry, frustrated, anxious…and ultimately helpless. I used to feel helpless as a parent and react just like my son. Until I finally learned how to connect and diffuse these situations...and respond the way I wish my Dad ha ... Show More
23m 31s
Mar 2025
How To Help Your Angry Child
<p>Scott and Jess explore anger in children (and adults), breaking down why children get angry, how anger is often masked by other emotions, and the role of genetics and environment in shaping behaviour. The episode provides hope for parents struggling with intergenerational ange ... Show More
54m 47s
May 2022
How to Get Your Anger Under Control
When you look back on the moments you regret most in your life, a fair number of them likely involved you being angry. And if these cringe-inducing, life- and relationship-damaging moments happen more often than you'd like, then it's time to start thinking about how to get a hand ... Show More
45m 33s
Jan 2024
2029: Angry? Don't Lose it. Use It! by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Emotional Regulation & Trigger Management
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2029: Dr. Laura Markham's article, "Angry? Don't Lose it. Use It!" from Aha Parenting.com, emphasizes the importance of man ... Show More
10m 8s