When parents finally get a break, it’s easy to reach for a phone and scroll. But is it actually helping us feel calmer?
Trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapist and mother of two Arielle Kempler explains the difference between escaping what we’re feeling and actually soothing ourselves.
We talk about how stress and emotions show up in the body, why parents can lose touch with what they need, and how taking just 15 seconds to notice what’s happening inside us can make a difference.
What You’ll Hear:
-How emotions show up physically in our bodies
-What nervous system regulation can look like in everyday life
-The difference between self-soothing and escaping
-Why scrolling may actually add to feelings of overwhelm
-A simple 15-second practice to check in with yourself
-How parents can regulate alongside their children
-Why accepting difficult feelings can make them easier to move through
-The pressure parents feel to get everything right
-Why asking for help is not a sign that you can’t handle things
-What Arielle’s own difficult experiences taught her about who she is today
Arielle’s Now You’re Talking Moment:
Arielle’s turning point was realizing that being capable doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Asking for support, paying attention to what she needs and letting go of the pressure to appear as though she has it all together have changed how she shows up as both a mother and a therapist.
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About Arielle Kempler
Arielle Kempler is a trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapist who works with parents and caregivers navigating burnout, emotional overwhelm and the constant pressure to hold it all together.
Her work is deeply rooted in nervous system regulation and helping adults show up in hard moments without guilt or perfectionism. She brings both clinical depth and a grounded, human presence to conversations.
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