Parenting With Understanding™ Podcast

Marcela Collier

-Cycle breaker podcast episode every Tuesday hosted by Marcela Collier -Community support from other cycle breakers in our private Facebook Group -Free Parenting Material -Access to exclusive sales and new releases

  1. It's Not Your Child, It's Your Abandonment Trauma

    6D AGO

    It's Not Your Child, It's Your Abandonment Trauma

    In this episode, Marcela Collier explores the childhood wound of humiliation and how it silently shapes your parenting reactions. She explains how shame, embarrassment, and defensiveness often stem from old wounds — and how awareness and new skills can help you stop passing it on to your children. DM “peace 25” on Instagram to access the free class and learn how to become a secure parent.

    37 min
  2. Calm Down Your Child’s Triggers With the P.E.A.C.E. Process

    FEB 3

    Calm Down Your Child’s Triggers With the P.E.A.C.E. Process

    In this episode, Marcela Collier introduces the B-E-A-C-E process, a practical framework to help parents calm triggers and manage their children’s emotional responses in a respectful way. Whether you're dealing with reactions during tantrums or stressors caused by trauma, these tools are essential for fostering emotional regulation and security. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

    36 min
  3. How to Calm Down BIG Emotions in Your Child.

    JAN 20

    How to Calm Down BIG Emotions in Your Child.

    In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses how to calm children's big emotions without resorting to yelling or punishment. She introduces the concept of behavior levels, explaining how understanding these can help prevent meltdowns. Marcela emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of anxiety and defensiveness in children and offers practical strategies for parents to address these behaviors effectively. The episode is part of a five-part series aimed at helping parents raise emotionally secure children. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

    25 min
  4. How This Father Ended the Cycle of Reactivity. Marco's Story

    JAN 6

    How This Father Ended the Cycle of Reactivity. Marco's Story

    In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier interviews Marco Hansell, a client who transformed his parenting approach from reactive to secure. They discuss the challenges Marco faced, including feeling disconnected from his son and struggling with co-parenting dynamics. Through HIC Parenting, Marco learned emotional regulation, mind sight, and positive discipline, which helped him create a more peaceful family environment. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and seeking support to improve parenting skills. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

    39 min
  5. How to Repair With Your Child After Yelling

    12/23/2025

    How to Repair With Your Child After Yelling

    In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the importance of repairing relationships with children after moments of reactivity, such as yelling. She emphasizes that meaningful repair can prevent damage to the parent-child relationship and enhance children's self-esteem. Marcela shares insights on how to repair from a place of self-compassion rather than shame, offering practical steps and scripts for parents to reconnect with their children. She also highlights the role of storytelling and role play in helping young children understand and process these moments. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

    24 min
  6. Tools For Instant Calm Every Parent Needs to Know.

    12/16/2025

    Tools For Instant Calm Every Parent Needs to Know.

    Marcela Collier shares tools for instant calm in parenting, focusing on understanding reactivity as an inner world issue. She introduces the Anchor method, emphasizing body awareness, naming emotions, and connecting to sensory tools. The episode highlights the importance of nervous system regulation and offers practical steps for parents to regain calm and presence. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

    28 min
  7. Why You Yell Even if You Don't Want to.

    12/09/2025

    Why You Yell Even if You Don't Want to.

    In this episode, Marcela Collier, head coach of HIC Parenting Education Agency and host of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, explores the root causes of parental yelling and reactivity. She discusses the "fire alarm" and "pressure cooker" reactive cycles, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's relationship with anger. Marcela introduces a four-step system to break free from reactivity and highlights the significance of a secure relationship with anger, where parents acknowledge, listen to, and constructively mobilize their anger. The episode encourages reflection on personal anger patterns and offers resources for further learning. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

    23 min
  8. The Path of Becoming a Secure Calm Parent With Your Kids.

    12/02/2025

    The Path of Becoming a Secure Calm Parent With Your Kids.

    In this episode of the Parenting with Understanding podcast, Marcela Collier discusses the challenges and paths to becoming a secure, emotionally regulated parent. She emphasizes that every stage of parenting is difficult and requires choosing the hard path of developing emotional regulation, mindset, and positive discipline skills. Marcela shares a story of a single mom who transformed her parenting approach by mastering these skills, leading to a more peaceful family environment. The episode encourages parents to break away from reactive patterns and offers a free class to help them develop necessary skills. If you’re ready to stop yelling, stop reacting in anger, and finally feel calm and confident when your child has a meltdown… this is for you. Your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem.That's the message. And once you learn to see it that way, you’ll stop fighting your child… and start healing your relationship with them. So don’t wait. DM me “peace 25” on Instagram right now and get started with the free class.@highimpactclub@hicparenting Because your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.They need a safe one. And that parent can be you.

    20 min
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-Cycle breaker podcast episode every Tuesday hosted by Marcela Collier -Community support from other cycle breakers in our private Facebook Group -Free Parenting Material -Access to exclusive sales and new releases

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