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From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
This podcast is designed to help overcommitted women, physicians, and
professionals move from being reactionary—often feeling anger and
resentment—to becoming more intentional and responsive. The goal is to
help you enjoy life while still getting everything that needs to be done,
done.
In this show, we’ll dive deep into how to shift from reacting to responding
when it comes to anger, while recognizing that the first step to making a change is building our awareness. I’ll also share practical tips on how to say "yes" only to what truly matters to you and create a calendaring system that works—one that honors your commitments to both yourself and others.
As a retired pediatrician, the co-founder of Virginia iSpine Physicians, and
a trauma informed certified mindset coach I have navigated multiple career transitions in life and am still evolving as I apply these concepts in other areas with grace and vulnerability. I want to share what I have learned over the years so that you can start to create more peace in your day to day life,
as you begin to shift from reaction to response.
From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
Ep 18: Cultivating Connections: Raising Kids Who Enjoy Being with YOU
Today, we’re diving into something every parent can relate to: managing those waves of anger and frustration in our interactions with our kids. Let’s be real—those moments are hard. But when we pause to look inward, we often realize that the most important work in parenting isn’t about fixing our kids—it’s about working on ourselves.
In this episode, I’m sharing five practical, heart-centered strategies to help you navigate those tough moments with more calm and intention. These tips will not only help you connect more deeply with your kids but also empower them to grow into emotionally resilient and healthy individuals.
Parenting has a way of stretching us in all the best and most challenging ways. But here’s the thing: every tricky moment is an opportunity to grow alongside our kids. The work you’re doing inside yourself doesn’t just make you better—it ripples out to your whole family.
For me, this journey was about repairing the bond with my children and creating a relationship where they actually wanted to spend time with us—even when they didn’t have to. And let me tell you, seeing that play out is a win I’m endlessly grateful for. Let’s talk about how you can get there too.
What You'll Learn:
- Understand how responding to your child’s words, not their tone, can transform the energy of your interactions.
- Explore ways to help your kids navigate life’s ups and downs, building their resilience.
- Reflect on how your own childhood experiences shape your parenting approach.
- Learn the distinction between acceptance and condoning—fostering calm, thoughtful responses without endorsing negative behaviors.
Featured:
- Take the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Survey.
- Find more parenting tips from Bev Aron.
- Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.
