Why You Snap Before You Even Realize It with Cassidy Freitas

Ever snap at your kid and then wonder where that even came from? Dr. Cassidy Freitas, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Mom Needs a Moment, joins JoAnn to break down what’s actually happening in your nervous system in the seconds before you react.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to catch a “ping,” the body, thought, feeling, and behavior signals that show up right before you react
• Why calm can actually feel unsafe to your nervous system, and what to do about it
• How the “little t” traumas from your own childhood are still shaping your triggers today
• A simple phrase to use with your kids that creates space without shutting them out
• Why protecting your margin, not optimizing every moment, is what actually calms your nervous system

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Dr. Cassidy Freitas’s website
• Mom Needs a Moment by Dr. Cassidy Freitas
• Dr. Cassidy on Instagram
• The Happy Mom Reset, a free class

Ready to stop reacting and start responding? Sign up for The Happy Mom Reset, a free class, and get started today.

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