Parenthood surprised me in countless ways, but the biggest one was how angry my kids could make me. In this episode, Emily Hamblin shares her personal journey as a mom who unexpectedly faced struggles with anger and how it affected her and her family. She discusses the biological and mental aspects of emotional regulation, offering practical advice for managing anger and understanding its root causes. From identifying personal triggers and maintaining a 'body budget,' to using self-compassion and tailored coping strategies, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and ways to take action. Tune in to learn how to navigate the challenges of parenthood with empathy, understanding, and realistic tools to become the parent you aspire to be. Sign up as a Supporter to get access to our private, premium, ad-free podcast, More Personal. Episodes air each Friday! Emily's Podcast, Website Regulation episode 541 Access exclusive supporter benefits Free DSL Training Sticky Habit Intensive Full Show Notes This episode is brought to you by Lolavie, Get 15% off LolaVie with the code PROGRESS at https://www.lolavie.com/PROGRESS #lolaviepod and Aquatru, use code 'MONICA' for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices