Coffee Unlimited with J&D

They're Not Giving You a Hard Time

Janelle Aaker and Danielle Mika Nagel Season 2 Episode 14

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In this honest and deeply relatable Mother’s Day episode, Janelle and Danielle unpack the messy reality of parenting—complete with meltdowns, eye rolls, and moments they’re not proud of.

Janelle shares a raw story from the very morning of her “Calm in the Chaos” presentation, where she completely lost it with her kids—only to spend the rest of the day reflecting on what really happened beneath the surface. That reflection leads to a powerful reframe: our kids aren’t giving us a hard time… they’re having a hard time.

Danielle meets her with an equally candid story of her own, reminding us that no parent is immune to losing it—and that repair, not perfection, is what truly matters.

Together, they explore:

  •  Why perfection is an impossible (and unnecessary) standard in parenting 
  •  The importance of regulating your own nervous system before trying to manage everything else 
  •  How curiosity and compassion can shift even the most frustrating moments 
  •  The power of a “redo” and modeling repair for your kids 

This episode is a refreshing reminder that your kids don’t need a perfect parent—they need a present, regulated one. And every moment gives you a chance to begin again.