Podcasts about Calm Down

A former Anthropic employee claimed AI would lead to the end of humanity, and soon. In the weeks since, the “whistleblower” has done a full press tour, with even Anthropic and OpenAI themselves seeming to cosign this claim. As a result, hysteria has ensued—and that's exactly what these AI companies want. On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Better Offline host and #1 AI Hater Ed Zitron to debunk the doomsdayers, and explain why, exactly, these companies are so interested in the end of the world. This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former Anthropic employee claimed AI would lead to the end of humanity, and soon. In the weeks since, the “whistleblower” has done a full press tour, with even Anthropic and OpenAI themselves seeming to cosign this claim. As a result, hysteria has ensued—and that's exactly what these AI companies want. On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Better Offline host and #1 AI Hater Ed Zitron to debunk the doomsdayers, and explain why, exactly, these companies are so interested in the end of the world. This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children often worry about exams, friendships, social situations, expectations and disappointing their parents. But when does normal worry become something more?In this episode of TALRadio, Dr. Ashwati Nair, practicing psychologist, life coach and founder of Vedas Mind Health, explores the psychology behind childhood anxiety and the “worry loop” that can make small concerns feel overwhelming.She explains why telling an anxious child to “calm down” may not always help and shares practical strategies parents can use, including naming emotions, the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique and creating a dedicated “worry time.”The episode also explores the importance of emotional safety, healthy routines and modelling healthy coping skills at home.Because an anxious child does not need a perfect parent. They need a calm, compassionate and understanding one.Host: Dr Aswathi Nair https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aswathi-r-s-nair-63904233/https://vedhashub.com/

Brittany's Child has discovered Airbud. Lena Dunam is a Mom, Chris Harrison has a new reality that is trying to be what the Bachelor has claimed to be and we all know who Olivia Munn and Shailene Woodley where bonding over at the Emmys. We go Wayback to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Blue's Clues. Does Kristin Cavallari really think she is an actress and Kim Kardashian is so rich she doesn't sue for the money. Tyra Banks needs to go ahead and calm down she actually looked fine in the documentary earlier this year and Secret Lives of Moron Wives shake up as at least one of them are standing by their word. Could you direct your Husband in a movie to make out with another woman and we hear from MyTalkers on what they think Project Down and Dirty 16 will be!It's also Hot To Go with some Emmy Blind Item speculation and how much is a Lightning McQueen costume? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tenderoni Hotline #44: Hello, my love. If you've ever been told to “calm down” and felt your anger spike instead of settle, or found yourself feeling anxious, nauseous, or completely overwhelmed at the thought of making a simple phone call, you are so not alone.In this episode, we gently unpack what is really happening in your body in those moments. We explore why “calm down” can feel so deeply invalidating, especially for those of us who were taught to shrink, soften, or second guess our emotions, and we look at why something as ordinary as a phone call can activate a full stress response, leaving your body feeling anything but okay.This is not about fixing yourself. It is about understanding yourself with more compassion. Because your reactions are not random. They are protective. They are intelligent. And they make sense. So take a breath, settle in, and let's get curious together. You are safe. You are held. You are allowed to feel what you feel.Got a question for the Tenderoni Hotline? Send it to me at: podcast@beatrizalbina.com Learn more about my courses and apply here: https://www.beatrizalbina.com/courses Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=en

Send us Fan MailWe break down fear as a brain-based survival response and explain why kids can look irrational when their bodies feel unsafe. We share practical ways to help children move from panic back to calm using co-regulation and Dr Bruce Perry's “regulate, relate, reason” sequence. • personal stories of overcoming fears and what changed • fear as a survival tool that prepares the body to act • when a fear becomes a concern because it disrupts daily life • how experience and development shape what kids fear • state dependent functioning and why regulation changes access to thinking • using co-regulation, tone, posture, and pacing to reduce alarm • why reasoning first often backfires, especially with teens • how wisdom and brain development affect decision-making Contact:podcasts@calfarley.org To Donate: https://secure.calfarley.org/site/Donation2?3358.donation=form1&df_id=3358&mfc_pref=TTo Apply:https://apply.workable.com/cal-farleys-boys-ranch/j/25E1226091/For More Information about Cal Farley's Boys Ranch:https://www.calfarley.org/Music:"Shine" -NewsboysCCS License No. 9402

Hour 1 - Why are so many Patriots fans panicking about Maye? Hour 2 - What do the Pats doing without A.J. Brown? They Said It! Hour 3 - The News with Coco | Nick Kostos joins the show! Hour 4 - Greg revisits 9/11 while he was working on the air | Christian Ellis joins the show!

What happens when you're trained to tell everyone else's story but never given the space to process what those stories are doing to you?Before becoming the CEO of Healium, Sarah Hill spent years working in television news. She covered homicides, domestic violence, grieving parents, court cases and some of the worst days of people's lives. Like many journalists, there wasn't always an opportunity to stop and process what she had witnessed before moving on to the next story. Eventually, Sarah realized those experiences had accumulated.On this episode of Groove with Portia, Sarah and I have a conversation that hits close to home for both of us as former television journalists. We talk about the stories journalists carry long after the cameras turn off, career transitions, resilience and why our paths don't always have to be linear.We also explore the technology Sarah went on to build. Healium uses virtual reality with biofeedback and neurofeedback to allow users to visualize changes in things like heart rate and brain patterns while experiencing immersive environments. Sarah describes it as “media as medicine”—using storytelling and immersive media as tools for self-awareness and self-regulation.But one of the most important parts of our conversation is what Healium isn't. Sarah emphasizes that the technology is not a diagnostic tool and isn't intended to replace medication or professional counseling. Instead, she sees it as another tool that can work alongside human care.Because no matter how sophisticated our technology becomes, sometimes what a person needs most is another human being willing to see them.And perhaps Sarah's biggest reminder is that finding your groove doesn't require following a straight path. Sometimes the unexpected turns give us exactly what we need for whatever we're meant to build next.Connect with Sarah Hill and learn more about Healium:https://tryhealium.com/

I Need to Calm Down — A 10-Minute Meditation for Anxiety & Panic | Extended Exhale Breathing If you've just thought the words "I need to calm down" — stop. Don't do anything else yet. Just stay right here for a second. Your heart might be racing, your chest might feel tight, your mind might be moving too fast to catch — and for the next ten minutes, none of that needs fixing straight away.If you need this again later, Anchored's Instant Calm session is there any time, no waiting: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, today's session uses a gentle, longer-exhale breathing pattern before reframing anxious sensations through the idea of an alarm system: loud, real, and impossible to ignore — but a signal, not a verdict. It's a short reminder that a racing heart or tight chest means you're uncomfortable, not in danger, and that those aren't the same thing. ⏱️ Time Chapters* 00:00 – Cold open: if you've just thought "I need to calm down"* 00:40 – Channel open & Anchored Instant Calm* 01:03 – Breathing: the longer exhale* 02:04 – Your alarm system: a signal, not a verdict* 03:32 – Stepping out of the loop* 03:51 – Grounding: you are here* 04:17 – Today's Gentle Affirmations* 06:22 – Affirmations, second pass* 08:03 – Three Daily Caring Tips* 08:47 – Coming back, stretch and open your eyes* 09:26 – Outro & be kind 

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore why telling an anxious child to "just relax" often does not work and what parents can do instead. They discuss how stress affects the developing brain and how the Eight Great Smarts can help parents respond more personally. Parents will be encouraged to approach anxious kids with compassion and be a steady presence who points them toward the security and peace found in God.

Le « featuring », collaboration musicale entre artistes, s'est imposé sur les deux tiers des 120 000 titres qui sortent quotidiennement dans le monde sur les plateformes. Pour les artistes africains, c'est une stratégie à part entière pour s'implanter dans leur pays et gagner des auditeurs au-delà des frontières. En 2018, la star du coupé-décalé DJ Arafat invite Gims, vedette en France, à poser sa voix sur son titre « Hommage à Jonathan ». Le remix va faire décoller la carrière de l'Ivoirien. Les « featuring » avec les artistes de la diaspora permettent aux artistes africains de gagner en auditoire, et cela a particulièrement réussi au Congolais Fally Ipupa. « Fally Ipupa, qui est un artiste de Bandal, du fin fond de Kinshasa, a mis en place une stratégie d'internationalisation avec Warner, son label, qui était de faire des featurings avec des artistes français comme Booba, comme Naza, rappelle Abel Nazer Ndoua, éditeur musical et directeur artistique chez Orchard Sony France. Aujourd'hui, c'est ce qui lui permet de remplir un Stade de France ! » De Bandal au Stade de France S'étendre à une aire linguistique différente est un autre pari, réussi par la Nigériane Ayra Starr avec un « featuring » sur « Hypé » de la Française Aya Nakamura. « Les répercussions étaient doubles. Aya Nakamura s'est fait connaître un peu plus au Nigeria et dans les pays anglophones, et Ayra Starr a gagné les cœurs des fans d'Aya Nakamura en France. De temps en temps, elle discute en français avec ses fans sur Twitter... » Avant de rapporter, le « featuring » a un coût. Dans les pays anglophones, les artistes invités se font payer un cachet. Le système est un peu différent en France et dans les pays francophones. « Dans les pays francophones, on ne paye pas les "featuring", souligne Abel Nazer Ndoua. En revanche, les artistes très connus comme Gims ou Aya Nakamura ne vont pas demander un cachet, mais vont demander plutôt des pourcentages en plus sur les revenus en royalties ou en droits d'auteur. » Cachets ou royalties Le « featuring » est utilisé tout simplement pour sortir du lot dans son propre pays, avec l'aide des stars locales. Au Gabon, L'Oiseau rare a couvé des nouveaux venus comme Le Petit Mandela ou Démentos en participant à son titre « C pas mm chose ». Au Congo-Brazzaville, Mariusca la slameuse décloisonne slam et non slam avec Nestelia Forest dans No Gwani. « Le but est de pouvoir profiter à la fois de la visibilité de l'autre et de pouvoir gagner aussi un nouveau marché, reconnaît-elle. Qui dit plus de visibilité dit plus de sollicitations et qui dit plus de sollicitations, bien évidemment, dit plus d'entrées financières. » Plus gros « featuring » africain à ce jour : « Calm Down », en 2022. Là, c'est la chanteuse américaine Selena Gomez qui est allée chercher l'artiste nigérian de l'afrobeats Rema. Six fois platine aux États-Unis, le titre cumule 2,16 milliards d'écoutes sur les plateformes. À lire aussiAyra Starr, la voix bénino-nigériane qui bouscule l'afropop avec «Starrgirl»

This week, we review the new Evanescence album, highlighting  Amy Lee's continued artistic expression, new band mates, and aspects of what we're considering a modern protest album. Today's root beer is XXX Root Beer. Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5.Send us Fan Mail

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Why do you keep procrastinating on the life you say you want? In this episode of Alignment Academy, Kristen shares the real reason most people never reach their goals — and it isn't talent or laziness. It's fear, and your capacity to hold stress in your body.She breaks down why building a business (or chasing any big dream) triggers every inner child wound you have — fear of being seen, rejection, judgment — and why awareness alone never creates change. Then she gets raw with the full story of losing $7,000 on a retreat house days before her Bali retreat, and exactly how she regulated through the panic instead of folding.If you're tired of self-sabotaging and half-starting, this one shows you how to actually keep taking action.

This week on Friends Like Us, Host Marina Franklin talks with Chanel Ali and Sarah Cooper about Chanel's Solo Show-Relative Stranger, Sarah's Work on Survival Of The Thickest, and hot topics! Sarah Cooper is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer. As a comedian, she shares observational takes on the news, relationships, identity, technology and the corporate world. Her books include 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings (2016), How to Be Successful without Hurting Men's Feelings (2018), and her debut memoir Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination and Humiliation (2023). Cooper went viral in 2020 with her Trump lip-sync videos, leading to Netflix special Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine, and appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The View and the New York Times Best Performers list. She's appeared in Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut Unfrosted: The Pop-tart Story (2024). She currently appears as Sydney in Netflix's Survival of the Thickest. Chanel Ali You know Chanel Ali from Netflix's Dash and Lily or her time on MTV's Girl Code. Originally from Philly, her storyteller-like style and commanding stage presence allowed her to conquer the NYC comedy scene as a crowd favorite. She boasts two Comedy Central specials, an album, and the fact that she drinks way more than you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

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On Monday's Drivetime with DeRusha... 3pm Hour: Jason talks about Saturday night's "eScooter takeover" in downtown Minneapolis and the outrage that followed - do people need to lighten up a little? Then he gets a preview of tomorrow's MN primary election with Democrat strategist Abou Amara & GOP strategist Amy Frederiksen 4pm Hour: Jason talks about a pair of former NBA players - including a MN Senate candidate - "declaring" for the WNBA draft. It might be a clownish move, but has the WNBA created their own problem? Then he talks with Ordway CEO Chris Harrington about the debut of Dirty Dancing, the musical. Does it have a shot at making Broadway? 5pm Hour: Jason talks more about the "eScooter takeover" in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend. Some folks are so mad they want new laws passed. Really?! Then Dave Schwartz (who's not on a scooter) talks Twins, Lynx and Major League Volleyball

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What if you were never actually supposed to calm yourself down alone?Dr. Arielle Schwartz breaks down why self-soothing on your own rarely works and why real calm actually depends on co-regulation with another person. This conversation goes beyond standard nervous system advice into the difference between empathy and compassion, and why too much of the wrong one leaves you just as burned out as before. It's the conversation you need if you've ever wondered why willpower alone never seems to be enough.What you'll learn:Why your nervous system can't calm down without another personThe real difference between empathy and compassionWhy what looks like burnout is often unprocessed traumaDr. Arielle Schwartz is a clinical psychologist who has spent thirty years treating complex trauma using a nervous-system-informed, non-pathologizing approach. She combines EMDR, somatic therapy, and parts work into a model she calls Resilience-Informed Therapy, and has written eight books on trauma recovery. Her work reframes trauma symptoms as adaptive responses rather than pathology, which shapes everything in this conversation.Find Arielle's work and all links at: mindlove.com/465Want real support instead of trying to calm yourself down completely on your own? Join the free Mind Love Collective for real accountability and a community that actually gets it. mindlove.com/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I think we can turn off the alarms and stand down the cavalry. The changes to enrolment for this year's election have not turned out to be the cataclysmic disaster the misery merchants claimed it was going to be. There are a number of rule changes passed late last year. The most significant one is when you enrol. Previously you could enrol on the day. That now is changed to 12 days before election day – in this year's vote that's October 25th. It's important to point out enrolling on the day has not been a thing forever, or anywhere close. Not that you would realise that from the gnashing of teeth when the current Government looked to change it. In really simple terms it was a half decent idea. But we couldn't cope with it, results got delayed and the machinery got overwhelmed. Sort of like the tech, where once we thought we might be voting with our phones, it's never seemed further away. So as of the end of June is there a vast catchment of New Zealanders who have missed out and will no longer be part of our democratic process? No, and it's not even close. 89% of us are enrolled. Is that good? Yes, it is. It's higher than at this time in any of the past three elections. The message got through, we made the effort, so job done. And not just that, but as I said, we still have until October 25th, which is eons away even if you haven't thought about it or quite got around to it. It's a very good example of the predilection in this country to make a mountain out of a molehill or to paint the worst possible scenario for any change at all. The argument was, and still is, that there is no shortage of time to get yourself sorted. Elections are not a surprise. There is no scandal. No one is missing out. I would also argue that even with all the advertising and promotion and the huge gap between election days, if you are in fact one of the very few who doesn't quite get around to it, you know what? Tough luck. The real test of democracy is, can you vote? And what value do you place on that right? A lot of it is in your hands and no one is stopping you. So not really a problem after all, is it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This has been the strangest week in pinball. What is going on? Everyone is angry, accusing each other of leaking this, or trashing that. We got 3 new pinball releases this week and we all need some time to process.No one is making you buy anything. Let's just breathe and play some games. There's bigger issues out there than this.It's an appeal to sanity everybody! Myself included.

The “Big Show” is here on this latest episode of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson. They check in from their summer break to share why Taylor Swift and Travis Kecle’s wedding was a dream come true. Erin shares her latest “Larry David-ism” involving an incident at the gym that is hard to believe. Charissa expresses her anger at self-checkout lines and why she walked out of a business on principle after being denied the help of a human. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you know you could look at your child's behavior differently... but you don't want to. You're angry. You're resentful. And part of you feels like letting go of those feelings would mean ignoring something that isn't okay. When that happens, trying to force yourself to calm down or change your thoughts may be skipping something important. In this episode, I'll explain why recurring anger and resentment can be signals and what you may need to understand before those feelings can loosen their grip. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why part of you may resist letting go of anger, even when you know it isn't helping • What your frustration or resentment may be trying to tell you • What to do before trying to change your thoughts so you can respond more calmly, without relying on willpower -- FREE RESOURCE: Does your child have a narrow zone of tolerance? Get support from Rachel  

A brand new “Pregame” edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is here! The ladies return to answer your questions: Summer scaries: As a teacher how do I get ready to go back to school when I’m not ready for summer to be over? Wedding drama: Fallout with a bridesmaid, do I crop her out of my wedding photos? Workplace drama: Coworker smells bad and it’s impacting the customer, what do I say? Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-14:52) Did Jackson play this because it was Hilary Clinton's campaign song? Is Stevie Wonder really blind? Audio of Charles Barkley on Shane Bacon's podcast talking about if he still plays basketball. Cam dominating a co-ed rec league hockey game. Cam and Biz. Steve Ott.(15:00-22:04) Country guys sing to Cam. Garth Brooks. STL is becoming a country town. Hilary Duff is a dual threat.(22:14-26:42) And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli asking Fairfield County residents to try and adopt a more measured, reasonable approach on the future of some controversial surveillance technology (00:24). Former State Senate GOP Leader John McKinney dropped by with his weekly report as well (14:25)

SummaryHave you ever felt like losing weight means saying no to everything you enjoy?Maybe you avoid social events, spend all week waiting for a cheat meal, or feel like one meal can ruin all your progress. You may be able to follow a strict plan for a few days or weeks, but it starts to fall apart as soon as life gets busy.In this episode, Chase and Chris explain why you should not have to put your entire life on hold to lose weight.The problem may not be that you need more discipline. Your plan may simply not fit your real life.Chase and Chris talk about the difference between following a temporary diet and building a lifestyle you can maintain. A diet often gives you strict rules to follow. A lifestyle helps you learn how to make choices during busy weeks, weekends, vacations, stressful days, and social events.That does not mean you never have to make sacrifices. You may need to drink less at some events, choose a different meal, skip an appetizer, plan ahead, or say no sometimes. But you should not feel like you have to be perfect or avoid everything you enjoy.They also explain why your sleep, stress, schedule, boundaries, routines, and relationships can affect your progress just as much as your food and workouts.The goal is not to get better at suffering through another diet. The goal is to create healthy habits that feel like a normal part of your life.Want to join us for the All or Nothing Masterclass on Monday July 20th, 2026 at 8pm? Text 'MASTERCLASS' to +1 (517) 948-5178 and we'll register you and send over all the details to join for free!Chapters(00:00) You Shouldn't Have to Put Your Life on Hold(02:03) Signs You Are Just Surviving Your Diet(04:04) Why Strict Plans Work for Only a Short Time(05:03) Stop Treating Weight Loss Like It Has an End Date(06:54) How Diets Create an All-or-Nothing Mindset(07:51) Why You Keep Restarting Every Monday(09:39) Your Results Depend on More Than Food and Workouts(11:24) Making Healthy Habits Work During Busy Weekends(12:42) Why Lifestyle Changes Can Feel Harder Than Dieting(15:02) The Trade-Offs That Come With Reaching Your Goals(17:43) How to Enjoy Social Events Without Losing Progress(19:13) You May Not Need More Discipline(21:34) Following a Plan Versus Making It Part of Your Life(22:44) Stop Waiting for Life to Calm Down(24:26) Why Taking Time for Yourself Matters(25:20) Learning to Plan Ahead, Say No, and Set Boundaries(28:23) Your Schedule Has to Change if You Want Different Results(31:17) Start Keeping the Promises You Make to Yourself(33:56) Are You Truly Committed or Just Trying to Get Through the Week?(36:01) Build a Lifestyle You Do Not Need to Escape FromSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective

From Niagara-On-The-Lake, Rob Bebenek outlines his health goals: lose-weight-gain-weight-get-hernia and repeat. And from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Larke Miller shares some stories about some of her more alarming dates!

When another person is upset or angry, our instinct can be to help them lower their emotional temperature by saying something like, "Just calm down," or, "Relax," or, "Take a breath," or, "Look at the facts." However, saying those things when the other person is in the heat of the moment can have the reverse effect from what we were hoping for.The reason is simple: People who do not feel heard are not ready to hear solutions.In this episode, we explore the communication strategy of valence matching, why it works at both a psychological and neurological level, and how it can transform interactions with patients, colleagues, consultants, and loved ones. Finally, we show how a few seconds of emotional attunement can save minutes, or even hours, of unnecessary conflict.

Y'all, we gotta give a little warning with this one, it may get a little spicy. To prep for this episode, we turned to the internet to see what advice pet parents are likely to find, and boy, oh, boy… We don't even know how to end this sentence. In this episode, Emily and Tiffany are getting into why the things that come up when you search “How to calm down a hyper dog” aren't bad, just… You know, overly simplistic, prescriptive management techniques that aren't actually addressing the issue. We're breaking down the small kernels of truth we can take away from this advice, why it isn't working for you, and what it actually means to teach a lifelong skill, not shift the blame onto pet parents for not being “chill” enough. Calm isn't a personality trait. It's not breed destiny. It's a skill that can be built through repetition, in the right conditions, with the right feedback. We promise, and if you don't believe us, you can ask our clients. TLDL (too long, didn't listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Down-regulation is a skill – Skills can be taught through repetition, in the right conditions, with the right feedback.2️⃣ Rest and relaxation aren't the same thing – A dog can rest while totally wound up, and be completely relaxed while wide awake. Conflating the two sends us chasing the wrong metric. 3️⃣ It's not wrong, just incomplete – There's a kernel of truth in the common advice, but there's also a lot missing. If it hasn't worked, it doesn't mean it won't; it means we need to tweak.For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here.Amazon Affiliate StorefrontFind products we recommend at the Pet Harmony Amazon Storefront.As an Amazon Associate, Pet Harmony earns from qualifying purchases.More from Pet HarmonyPet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips

Today's guest is someone who writes straight from the trenches of parenting young kids where big feelings, bedtime battles, and those wildly beautiful, messy moments of connection all collide. I'm Flora McCormick, licensed therapist and parenting coach, and I'm joined by author Julia Shaw, whose children's book The Grumpy Wumpus was born straight out of real-life bedtime battles, public blowups, and those painfully relatable moments when a sweet toddler seems to morph into someone else.Julia tells the story of her oldest flipping from easygoing to furious around the toddler years and how the standard emotional regulation advice didn't land. From that frustration came a playful, powerful idea: externalizing big emotions by naming them. “The Grumpy Wumpus” creates a little space between a child and their behavior, helping kids understand “I'm having big feelings” without absorbing “I am bad.” We also connect the dots to clinical concepts therapists use with adults and kids, including how stress chemistry can hijack the brain and why connection often works better than correction in the heat of the moment.We go deeper into the hard parts too, including Julia's experience with postpartum depression and waves of rage that made her realize why some coping strategies feel useless mid-storm. Our shared takeaway is simple and freeing: big feelings don't always need fixing. Sometimes the most sustainable move is to ride the wave, keep everyone safe, and trust that the peak will pass.If you want practical support for toddler tantrums, emotional outbursts, and the messy middle between overly gentle parenting and overly harsh discipline, press play. Subscribe, share this with a tired parent friend, and leave a review so more families can find the show.✨Want more?  ✨JOIN me in the SUMMER of support:  

The Calm Down Tree is a gentle, guided meditation designed to help you calm your nervous system, release worry, and drift into deep, restful sleep. Through three soothing visualizations—a quiet beach at sunset, a peaceful forest path, and a joyful dragon adventure—you'll explore feelings of relaxation, calm, and joy, and remember your inner power to create safety and comfort within. This practice is ideal for: Bedtime and deep sleep Anxiety relief and emotional overwhelm Nervous system regulation after a stressful day Gentle self-soothing for sensitive hearts and busy minds

The Calm Down Tree is a gentle, guided meditation designed to help you calm your nervous system, release worry, and drift into deep, restful sleep. Through three soothing visualizations—a quiet beach at sunset, a peaceful forest path, and a joyful dragon adventure—you'll explore feelings of relaxation, calm, and joy, and remember your inner power to create safety and comfort within. This practice is ideal for: Bedtime and deep sleep Anxiety relief and emotional overwhelm Nervous system regulation after a stressful day Gentle self-soothing for sensitive hearts and busy minds

This week on Truth Be Told Sports Podcast, King Hulie and Hollowpoint cut through the noise surrounding Caitlin Clark/Alyssa Thomas controversy. Then we shift to the latest NBA trades and free agency, World Cup Knockout Round drama, and the fall out from WWE's Night of Champions. Hard fouls, superstar movement, international pressure and championship moments - this episode has everything.

When someone comes to you frustrated or overwhelmed, it's easy to jump into fixing the problem. Today's episode offers a different approach: pause first and ask yourself, Does this person need a solution right now, or do they just need someone to listen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dasha sits down with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki for a wide-ranging conversation on NATO, Russia's war in Ukraine, Iran and the future of America's relationships with allies around the world.  Stubb, who has developed an unusually close personal relationship with Donald Trump, discusses how he approaches the president behind closed doors, why he believes Ukraine has the upper hand in the war against Russia and how he remains confident in NATO's future. Have thoughts for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536.

Dasha sits down with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki for a wide-ranging conversation on NATO, Russia's war in Ukraine, Iran and the future of America's relationships with allies around the world.  Stubb, who has developed an unusually close personal relationship with Donald Trump, discusses how he approaches the president behind closed doors, why he believes Ukraine has the upper hand in the war against Russia and how he remains confident in NATO's future. Have thoughts for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at 202-643-1536. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The “Big Show” edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is BACK and PACKED! The ladies get you all caught up on everything that’s been happening since they’ve been away. First, the ladies connect on being overwhelmed by endless bedtime beauty routines that go on forever. They also share stories from their time attending the premier of Toy Story 5 with Erin’s son Mack and a special performance from Taylor Swift that cap off an incredible evening. Erin tells Charissa all about Off Campus and why it’s her new favorite show she can’t stop watching. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy dives into the world of data centers, Supreme Court decisions, and the future of Colorado. From the impact of data centers on the local community to the latest Supreme Court rulings, this episode covers it all. Mandy is joined by Ross Smith, who shares his expertise on data centers and sets the record straight on the misinformation surrounding this topic. You'll also hear about the Supreme Court's decisions on asylum seekers, gun laws, and words/phrases that drive us CRAZY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An all-new Pregame edition of Calm Down with Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson is here! Erin and Charissa tackle your toughest questions on wedding planning, relationships and everything in between. They warn against having a wedding on a Sunday in the fall. How to create a relationship with your challenging mother-in-law. Finding a partner who supports you and your career. Send in your Pregame questions to @calmdownpodcast on Instagram or write us an email thecalmdownpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Season 2, Episode 2 of the "Calm Down, It's Fine" podcast, the guys discuss the excitement around the World Cup and the NBA Finals. Plus what all the visiting countries for the World Cup are saying about the USA! The guys end it out by having some fun with an appetizer draft to pick our favorite snacks for game day! Join us for a laid-back conversation filled with laughs and good vibes!

If you've been asking, “Is My Child's Behavior Normal?” you're not alone. Knowing when to wait and when to act can feel overwhelming—but it starts with understanding patterns. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, expert in Regulation First Parenting™, helps you decode dysregulation with clarity and confidence.Worried and constantly Googling, “Is My Child's Behavior Normal?” You're not alone. When big reactions, meltdowns, or mood swings keep showing up, it's hard to know what's a phase—and what needs support.Here's how to read the signs and respond with confidence.Is My Child's Behavior Normal or a Sign of Something More?If you're asking this, it's not coming from curiosity—it's coming from concern. You're seeing patterns: big emotions, tough recoveries, or ups and downs that don't quite sit right.Here's the shift: Stop asking if it's “normal” and start asking what the behavior is telling you about your child's nervous system. Behavior is communication.All kids have big feelings—that's developmentPatterns tell the real story, not one-off momentsYou're not overreacting—you're noticing something importantHow Often Is Too Often for Meltdowns?Frequency matters more than labels.A meltdown once in a while? That's part of growing up. But when struggles happen daily or constantly, it's a sign the nervous system is overloaded.Occasional = expectedFrequent = a signal something needs supportLook for patterns over time, not isolated eventsOne parent shared her child melted down every night after school—it wasn't “bad behavior,” it was overwhelm spilling out.Why Does My Child Overreact to Small Things?If your child explodes over something minor, it's not about the moment—it's about capacity.Big reactions to small triggers = a stressed nervous system.Does the reaction match the situation?Are emotions escalating quickly?Does it feel bigger than it should?When the brain is dysregulated, even tiny stressors feel huge.Want to stay calm when your child pushes every button? Become a Dysregulation Insider VIP and get the FREE Regulation Rescue Kit—your step-by-step guide to stop oppositional behaviors without yelling or giving in. Go to www.drroseann.com/newsletter and grab your kit today.Why Does It Take My Child So Long to Calm Down?Recovery is the piece most parents miss.Some kids bounce back in minutes. Others take hours—or even days. That's not defiance. That's limited regulation capacity.Long recovery = full stress cupKids can't “snap out of it” when overwhelmedRegulation skills are built—not forcedThink of it like this: if the cup is overflowing, adding one drop causes a flood.Why Is My Child Fine at School but Falls Apart at Home?This is more common than you think—and deeply misunderstood.Kids often hold it together in structured environments and release it where they feel safest—you.It's called after-school restraint collapseNot manipulation—it's nervous system depletionSafe environments = emotional releaseExample: Josh looked “fine” at school, but had daily meltdowns at home. His brain used all its energy holding it together—and had nothing left.When Should I Worry About My Child's Behavior?Here's your guide. Look at four key patterns:Frequency – Is it constant?Intensity – Does it feel extreme?Recovery – How long to bounce back?Impact – Is it affecting daily life?If you see increasing intensity, longer recovery, and growing impact, it's time to lean in—not wait it out.

On this Best of the Calm Down podcast, listen as Erin and Charissa talk to Dr. Cythia Pfeiffer, Ken Jeong and their "Plus Ones". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Knick’s star Jalen Brunson has asked Swifties to calm down as they rally to the pop star’s defense after a New York’s Knicks reporter got caught on a hot mic saying Taylor Swift wasn’t a Knicks fan and to “get out of here, girl” when she saw Swift courtside at Game 4. Jalen Brunson saying to the Swifts that “she’s a really good one, cut her some slack.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Knick’s star Jalen Brunson has asked Swifties to calm down as they rally to the pop star’s defense after a New York’s Knicks reporter got caught on a hot mic saying Taylor Swift wasn’t a Knicks fan and to “get out of here, girl” when she saw Swift courtside at Game 4. Jalen Brunson saying to the Swifts that “she’s a really good one, cut her some slack.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Knick’s star Jalen Brunson has asked Swifties to calm down as they rally to the pop star’s defense after a New York’s Knicks reporter got caught on a hot mic saying Taylor Swift wasn’t a Knicks fan and to “get out of here, girl” when she saw Swift courtside at Game 4. Jalen Brunson saying to the Swifts that “she’s a really good one, cut her some slack.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When everything feels chaotic and out of control, this visualization gives you one powerful tool: become the calm in the storm. The more frenzied things get around you, the more centered you can become. Use it in the moment, or practice it here so it's ready when you need it most.[Remastered 2026. Originally released 2016.]Send us Fan MailFor more relaxing resources, free guides, and private sessions, visit chelhamilton.com

Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson welcome a very special guest to the Calm Down podcast; The Great One Wayne Gretzky! The ladies talk to Wayne about his transition into broadcasting and why he chooses positivity when covering the game he loves. He shares incredible stories from his historic career and why pushups don’t lead to goals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for skincare tips that are ACTUALLY going to improve your skin... look no further! James & Robert have you sorted on this episode of The Double Cleanse. After opening with Robert's mysterious allergy situation (is it the salad? The lettuce? Who knows?), the twins dive into another wild fact or fiction story about a fashion influencer who allegedly scammed followers out of hundreds of dollars with a mystery clothing bundle scheme... Our main topic this episode is James & Robert's most valuable skincare wisdom - the products, tips and techniques that are going to help you achieve that highly sought after glow. James delivers his most important skincare tip: CALM DOWN with exfoliation, he explains the "little and often" technique and encourages the use of gentler alternatives for your skin. The key message? You don't need to win a race with your skincare – slow, steady, and gentle wins every time. Don't forget to subscribe and catch new episodes of The Double Cleanse every Monday! *Product Recommendations* GLOW Peach Peptide Repair Lip Balm Lisa Eldridge Velatura Balm Follow The Double Cleanse Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thedoublecleansepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thedoublecleanse⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thedoublecleanse⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On short-circuiting anxiety, breaking thought loops, and learning how to talk to yourself. In this live Q&A, Dan covers: Why action is the best antidote to AI anxiety — and what's actually in your control How to use your meditation practice inside an MRI (and when it's okay to just get sedated) Joseph Goldstein's "dead end" technique for breaking out of repetitive thought loops Why certainty is not an indicator of truth — and how open-mindedness works in a polarized world The Buddhist take on alcohol, and Dan's surprisingly candid answer about his own relationship with substances How to stop feeding the need for external approval — without toxic positivity Why mindfulness in Pali literally means "remembering" — and why you'll always need to hear this stuff again Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris