The Cyclical Doula Podcast Feature

Hi there!

Mitra appeared as a guest on The Cyclical Doula with host Emma Goff. In this episode, we discuss how to go from Overwhelm to Regulation with practical parenting tools. Parenting can feel like living in survival mode… and if you’re not careful, “I’m surviving” starts to sound like who you are, not just what you’re in.

Mitra shares how she supports overwhelmed parents—especially postpartum families and neurodiverse households—in building more regulation, clearer communication, and steadier family rhythms. We talk about:

• Why survival mode can become an identity (and how to shift it back into a season)

• A simple gratitude ritual that works even with toddlers (“what made your heart happy today?”)

• The difference between being an emotion vs feeling an emotion (and why it matters for kids)

• “Scaffolding” skills: how to meet your child where they are and build the next step

• Why parenting is a feedback loop (and you’re allowed to adjust, always)

• Co-regulation, modeling repair, and letting other caregivers learn their own way with your child

• How overwhelm can show up mentally, emotionally, physically, and energetically—and what to do with that

Give it a listen on Spotify, Apple, & Youtube. Be sure to scroll through and check out other episodes on their podcast. Like what you hear? Please take a moment to leave a review and share with your community!

Thanks for tuning in,

Dr. Chase & Mitra Cummins

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