The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}

Ep 210: Sabotage and Being Set Up

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Feb 25, 2025
Many parents feel like their kids are intentionally sabotaging situations, but there's a deeper neuroscience at play. Understanding these baffling behaviors offers hope rather than frustration. The podcast delves into how sensitive children may not be manipulative but are instead seeking emotional support. It emphasizes the importance of co-regulation and emotional healing, encouraging parents to respond in ways that can positively influence their child's development.
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INSIGHT

Brain's Predictive Function

  • The brain's main job is to predict the future to keep us alive.
  • It constantly anticipates what will happen next and behaves accordingly.
ANECDOTE

Airport Miscommunication

  • Robyn Gobbel shares a story about misinterpreting a conversation at the Denver airport.
  • Her brain predicted a common farewell, leading to a humorous misunderstanding.
INSIGHT

Impact of Past Experiences

  • Past experiences shape our interpretations and expectations in relationships.
  • If we expect criticism, we are more likely to perceive and evoke critical responses.
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