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Parenting With Understanding™ Podcast

Parenting With Understanding™ Podcast

Marcela Collier 202 Episodes Mar 31, 2026

A cycle breaker podcast hosted by Marcela Collier, releasing new episodes every Tuesday. It offers community support from other cycle breakers in a private Facebook group, free parenting material, and access to exclusive sales and new releases.

Episodes

How to Feel Calmer When Your Child Doesn't Do it Right
How to Feel Calmer When Your Child Doesn't Do it Right Mar 31, 2026 1505 In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier explains how the childhood wound of injustice can shape parenting patterns and trigger reactivity. She describes how growing up in rigid, high-pressure environments can lead parents to become overly rule-oriented, inflexible, and reactive when their children struggle to meet expectations. Marcela shares how this
Transforming Shame into Conscious Parenting
Transforming Shame into Conscious Parenting Mar 17, 2026 2248 In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier explores the childhood wound of humiliation and how shame-based experiences from childhood can quietly shape the way parents react to their children today. She explains how this wound is created, how it shows up in parenting through embarrassment, harsh correction, and defensiveness, and how parents can begin cha
It's Not Your Child, It's Your Abandonment Trauma
It's Not Your Child, It's Your Abandonment Trauma Mar 4, 2026 2248 In this episode, Marcela Collier explores the childhood wound of humiliation and how it silently shapes your parenting reactions. She explains how shame, embarrassment, and defensiveness often stem from old wounds — and how awareness and new skills can help you stop passing it on to your children. DM “peace 25” on Instagram to access the free class and learn how to become a secure parent.
Calm Down Your Child’s Triggers With the P.E.A.C.E. Process
Calm Down Your Child’s Triggers With the P.E.A.C.E. Process Feb 3, 2026 2163 In this episode, Marcela Collier introduces the B-E-A-C-E process, a practical framework to help parents calm triggers and manage their children’s emotional responses in a respectful way. Whether you're dealing with reactions during tantrums or stressors caused by trauma, these tools are essential for fostering emotional regulation and security. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reac
How to Calm Down BIG Emotions in Your Child.
How to Calm Down BIG Emotions in Your Child. Jan 20, 2026 1517 In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses how to calm children's big emotions without resorting to yelling or punishment. She introduces the concept of behavior levels, explaining how understanding these can help prevent meltdowns. Marcela emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of anxiety and defensiveness in children and offers
How This Father Ended the Cycle of Reactivity. Marco's Story
How This Father Ended the Cycle of Reactivity. Marco's Story Jan 6, 2026 2334 In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier interviews Marco Hansell, a client who transformed his parenting approach from reactive to secure. They discuss the challenges Marco faced, including feeling disconnected from his son and struggling with co-parenting dynamics. Through HIC Parenting, Marco learned emotional regulation, mind sight, and positive dis
How to Repair With Your Child After Yelling
How to Repair With Your Child After Yelling Dec 23, 2025 1468 In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the importance of repairing relationships with children after moments of reactivity, such as yelling. She emphasizes that meaningful repair can prevent damage to the parent-child relationship and enhance children's self-esteem. Marcela shares insights on how to repair from a place of self-compassion ra
Tools For Instant Calm Every Parent Needs to Know.
Tools For Instant Calm Every Parent Needs to Know. Dec 16, 2025 1666 Marcela Collier shares tools for instant calm in parenting, focusing on understanding reactivity as an inner world issue. She introduces the Anchor method, emphasizing body awareness, naming emotions, and connecting to sensory tools. The episode highlights the importance of nervous system regulation and offers practical steps for parents to regain calm and presence. If you’re ready to sto
Why You Yell Even if You Don't Want to.
Why You Yell Even if You Don't Want to. Dec 9, 2025 1406 In this episode, Marcela Collier, head coach of HIC Parenting Education Agency and host of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, explores the root causes of parental yelling and reactivity. She discusses the "fire alarm" and "pressure cooker" reactive cycles, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's relationship with anger. Marcela introduces a four-step system to break free
The Path of Becoming a Secure Calm Parent With Your Kids.
The Path of Becoming a Secure Calm Parent With Your Kids. Dec 2, 2025 1187 In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the challenges and paths to becoming a secure, emotionally regulated parent. She emphasizes that every stage of parenting is difficult and requires choosing the hard path of developing emotional regulation, mindset, and positive discipline skills. Marcela shares a story of a single mom who transformed
How to Let Go of Control Parenting Your Child
How to Let Go of Control Parenting Your Child Nov 25, 2025 1172 In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the importance of letting go of control in parenting and embracing trust. She shares insights from Dr. Delany, a psychologist and relationship coach, on how trust can lead to a more peaceful parenting experience. Marcela emphasizes the need to trust in our training, our children, their process, and the
The Most Powerful Parenting Decision That You Will Ever Make.
The Most Powerful Parenting Decision That You Will Ever Make. Nov 18, 2025 1405 In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the transformative power of choosing healing in parenting. She shares personal stories and insights on how unresolved childhood trauma can affect parenting styles and emphasizes the importance of awareness, emotional regulation, and seeking support. Marcela introduces a simple system to help parents bre

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