Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto 107: Self-Regulation BEFORE Co-Regulation?! (I Was Shocked Too): Nervous System Parenting with Justin Sunseri
Most people believe that parenting is all about managing your child’s behaviour. But the truth is BOTH your child’s outbursts AND your own reactions are driven by your nervous systems. And no-one knows this stuff!
In this powerful and validating conversation, I sit down with Justin Sunseri (LMFT and host of the Stuck Not Broken podcast) to explore how the Polyvagal Theory completely shifts the way you understand both your children’s behaviour AND your own emotional patterns.
We unpack:
- Why your child isn’t “bad”, they’re dysregulated
- Why you keep snapping, yelling, or shutting down, even when you don’t want to
- The difference between compliance and true regulation
- How to co-regulate with your child when you’re feeling triggered too
- Why emotionally intelligent parenting starts with nervous system awareness, not just strategy
- How to begin creating a home that feels truly safe, for everyone
If you’ve ever felt stuck in reactive loops, overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions, or ashamed of your own responses, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and truly practical tools.
If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on YouTube.
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