293: Your Nervous System is Running the Show
Podcast: Oh Crap with JamiePublished On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: Join my February Strength and Mobility ClassThis episode is me saying the quiet part out loud.If you are overwhelmed, overstimulated, exhausted, reactive, or feel like you’re constantly one second away from losing your shit — this is not a discipline problem, a strategy problem, or a “try harder” problem.It’s a nervous system problem.And it’s everything.In this episode, I explain plainly what I’ve been circling around for a long time:I can’t give you parenting advice if your nervous system is fried. None of it will stick.We talk about:Why your kids borrow your nervous system (and what that actually means)Why co-regulation isn’t a buzzword — it’s biologyHow phones and social media are the most dysregulating force in modern parentingWhy scrolling feels relaxing but actually makes things worseThe myth that regulation is a “look” or a calm voiceWhy fake calm backfires with kidsOverstimulation, clinginess, and “up your ass” behaviorWhy boredom, slowing down, and doing less actually helpsWhat happens when parents refuse to change anything but still want reliefThe difference between gentle parenting and permissive parentingWhy this all depends — and why there is no universal solutionThis isn’t about being zen.You’re still going to lose your patience.You’re still going to yell sometimes.You’re still human.This is about stripping away what’s frying your system so you can show up grounded enough to handle the chaos.You are the expert on your child.I’m just offering a buffet.Take what works. Leave what doesn’t.As always — rock on, put your phone down, and have a beautiful day.👉 Sign up for my newsletterJamie's InstagramOh Crap! Cafe Parenting CommunityOh Crap! Potty TrainingOh Crap! I Have a ToddlerPaleovalley Protein SticksTherapeeBrick for Phones(Save 10%)
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