Why does parenting feel harder today? In this episode, Christin Frederick explains how nervous system stress and digital life are impacting families and how to feel calmer and more present at home.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why parenting feels harder today and what’s really going on beneath the surface
- The difference between anxiety and nervous system stress and why it matters
- How “wired and tired” is a signal, not a flaw
- Why presence with yourself changes how you show up with your family
- How digital life is shaping connection at home and what you can do about it
- A simple shift from fear to awareness that can transform your parenting
👉 Christin’s realization that she wasn’t anxious, her nervous system was stuck in survival mode.
Resources Mentioned
The PDF on nervous system resetting.
- Information on survival of the nurtured linked here.
- The book Christin referenced is Scattered Minds by Gabor Mate.
- And Christin referenced Peter Levine as an inspiration, linked here.
Featured Guest: Christin Frederick
Christin Frederick is a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Joya Sagrada Family Therapy who helps parents and families move from overwhelm to grounded connection. Her work blends nervous system awareness, relational therapy, and lived experience.
Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen
Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.
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