Ep 5 - Parenting Through the Mud: Finding Meaning in the Hard Moments

Beneath Behaviour - A podcast by Jackie Hall - Founder of The Parental Stress Centre

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What do you do when life doesn’t go to plan—when parenting feels overwhelming, messy, or like you’re just not measuring up? In this heartfelt episode, Jackie Hall gently unpacks how we can shift our mindset in those hard moments—not by pretending they’re easy, but by learning how to meet them differently. With warmth, humor, and real-life examples, Jackie introduces the “upgrades”—simple but powerful mindset shifts that help you move from self-criticism to self-compassion, from frustration to clarity. You’ll walk away with practical language you can use in your own mind (and with your kids), and a gentle reminder that even in the mud, there’s meaning. This episode is for any parent—or any human—who’s ever wondered, “What now?” after life throws them off course. There’s no pressure here, just perspective... and maybe even peace.