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The Power of Repair

August 04, 20251 min read

🎧 In This Episode:

What happens when everything goes wrong — and how do we come back?

Whether it was your child’s meltdown or your own quiet spiral, this episode explores what it really means to return after rupture. Because even when we don’t explode, the feelings we carry — fear, shame, doubt — can leave us wondering if we’re slowly breaking something precious.

You’ll hear:

  • Why rupture is inevitable — and not a sign of failure

  • What’s happening inside your child when they fall apart

  • How your own upbringing and emotional load collide with your parenting

  • The moment when your child starts to feel like the enemy — and what that really means

  • Why shame doesn’t help you repair — but self-compassion does

This is not a performance of repair — it’s an honest, emotional unpacking of the real mess, the quiet guilt, and the powerful act of coming back.


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💬 Reflection invitation:

Have you ever had a moment where you weren’t sure how to return?
What helped you come back — or what do you wish someone had said?

You’re welcome to share your story — this is a shame-free zone.

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Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

Emma Reed

Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

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