Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness Podcast
Ep 170: She Was a Neuroscientist… and Still Yelling at Her 3-Year-Old: Mona’s Breakthrough Story
12 Dec 2025
Send us a textShe had a degree in neuroscience.She understood the amygdala, stress responses, emotional regulation…And yet she was still yelling at her 3-year-old daughter, over and over again.Yoga didn’t help.Mindfulness didn’t help.Positive affirmations didn’t help.And despite having loving parents and a “good childhood,” Mona found herself stuck in a cycle she couldn’t think her way out of.In this powerful episode, Mona shares:Why knowledge alone can’t stop your nervous system from explodingHow “good girl conditioning” turns into people-pleasing and avoidant parentingWhy she believed her low self-confidence was her personality (when it wasn’t)How her inner child and generational patterns were running her reactionsThe exact moment she realized: “This goes much deeper than tools.”The transformation she experienced inside the Zen Supermom ProgramHow her daughter’s behavior and their connection changedHow healing her patterns helped her at work, in her marriage, and even with phone callsIf you’ve ever thought:“I know the theory, so why can’t I DO better?”“I had a happy childhood… so why am I reacting like this?”“Maybe this is just who I am…”... you need to hear this. Listen to Mona’s real, raw, and inspiring healing journey.Free Mommy Tantrum Training: https://zensupermom.easywebinar.live/mommy-tantrum-training-registrationBook a Free Assessment Call: email [email protected]#zenSupermom #gentleparenting #generationaltrauma #momanger #traumahealingforparentsSupport the showPrefer watching this podcast on video? Find us on YouTube!Zen Supermom YouTube Channel About the Author:Hi, I’m Alena, also known as the Mommy Tantrum Specialist and founder of the Zen Supermom program. Once upon a time, I was the mom yelling at her daughter before breakfast and crying behind a closed door before lunch. Now I help overwhelmed moms uncover and heal the hidden roots of their yelling, so they can lead their families with peace and clarity. 🎁 Free training – Mommy Tantrum Training Learn why you really lose it (and what to do about it) in my free on-demand class: 👉 MOMMY TANTRUM TRAINING 📞 Book an assessment call Want my eyes on your specific situation? Apply for a free assessment call here: 👉 email [email protected] 📚 My book – I Yelled, I Cried, I Healed Get the Zen Supermom book here: 👉 I YELLED, I CRI...
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