Parenting Through Connection with Megan
Welcome to “Parenting Through Connection” with Megan Lachance, a podcast where we dive into the real struggles and complexities of parenting with honesty, hope, and practical strategies. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of raising kids while juggling life’s demands, you're not alone.
Each episode explores both sides of the parenting journey: managing stress and societal expectations, and building strong, meaningful relationships with your children. We’ll talk about the tough stuff; the things people don’t want to talk about or try to hide yet everyone experiences, the moments of feeling stuck and the times when parenting doesn’t feel like the dream you imagined…the ‘hidden’ parts of parenting that results in yelling, anger & sometimes even rage. Through relatable stories, mini coaching sessions, and actionable tips, Megan will help you break through the barriers that keep you feeling stuck, offering support and encouragement to help you find balance.
Parenting doesn’t have to be a daily struggle. Let’s normalize the challenges, let go of shame, and discover ways to enjoy the journey while strengthening your connection with your kids. So tune into “Parenting Through Connection” for a dose of hope, real talk, and the support you need to thrive as a parent.
Parenting Through Connection with Megan
Episode 21: The Three Types of Stress and Why They Matter
Stress is not a personal failure, it’s a human experience. Unfortunately, the message many of us are absorbing is that if we’re stressed, we must be doing something wrong. Today, I’m breaking down how stress actually works in the nervous system, why some stress helps us grow, why some stress starts to wear us down, and how the presence or absence of support is often the real difference between coping and burning out, especially in parenting.
In this episode, I explore:
- Why stress itself isn’t the problem and how the belief that it should be eliminated keeps parents stuck in shame
- Positive stress and why it’s essential for resilience, confidence, and growth
- How tolerable stress shows up in parenting seasons and why support, not strength, is what keeps it manageable
- The factors that turn stress toxic and why so many parents are living there without realizing it
- Why being “regulated” doesn’t mean calm, and what capacity really looks like in real life with kids
I hope this conversation helps you soften any self-blame. The next time you feel stressed, ask yourself: what does my system need right now? If you know a fellow parent who may need this reminder, send this episode their way. For additional support in your parenting journey, visit parentingthroughconnection.ca to access a library of resources as well as 1:1 coaching support. You don’t have to do this alone.
Connect with Megan:
Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan
Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle
1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching
