Why You Snap Before You Even Realize It with Cassidy Freitas

Ever snap at your kid and then wonder where that even came from? Dr. Cassidy Freitas, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Mom Needs a Moment, joins JoAnn to break down what's actually happening in your nervous system in the seconds before you react.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to catch a "ping," the body, thought, feeling, and behavior signals that show up right before you react

Why calm can actually feel unsafe to your nervous system, and what to do about it

How the "little t" traumas from your own childhood are still shaping your triggers today

A simple phrase to use with your kids that creates space without shutting them out

Why protecting your margin, not optimizing every moment, is what actually calms your nervous system

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Cassidy Freitas's website

Mom Needs a Moment by Dr. Cassidy Freitas

Dr. Cassidy on Instagram

The Happy Mom Reset, a free class