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Welcome to “Parenting Through Connection” with Megan Lachance, a podcast where we dive into the real struggles and complexities of parenting with honesty, hope, and practical strategies. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of raising kids while juggling life’s demands, you're not alone. Each episode explores both sides of the parenting journey: managing stress and societal expectations, and building strong, meaningful relationships with your children. We’ll talk about the tough stuff; the things people don’t want to talk about or try to hide yet everyone experiences, the moments of feeling stuck and the times when parenting doesn’t feel like the dream you imagined…the ‘hidden’ parts of parenting that results in yelling, anger & sometimes even rage. Through relatable stories, mini coaching sessions, and actionable tips, Megan will help you break through the barriers that keep you feeling stuck, offering support and encouragement to help you find balance. Parenting doesn’t have to be a daily struggle. Let’s normalize the challenges, let go of shame, and discover ways to enjoy the journey while strengthening your connection with your kids. So tune into “Parenting Through Connection” for a dose of hope, real talk, and the support you need to thrive as a parent.

  1. 11H AGO

    How to Parent from Values Instead of Fear

    Fear is inevitable, but it doesn't have to run your life or dictate your parenting style. In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, I explore how fear quietly slips into our reactions and how we can shift out of survival mode into something steadier, more grounded, and aligned with the parent we truly want to be. This conversation is about noticing our fear with compassion and choosing connection instead. Keep listening as I discuss: How fear pushes us toward control, urgency, and quick fixes instead of connectionWhy fear-based parenting may create obedience in the short term but does not build internal skills like regulation, accountability, or trustHow parenting from fear erodes our confidence and leads us through a cycle of second guessing ourselves and outsourcing our instinctsIdentifying our top parenting values so we can respond with consistency and emotional safety rather than reactivityPractical ways to pause in hard moments, recognize fear as a signal, and intentionally choose alignmentIf this conversation resonated, I invite you to share it with another parent who may be stuck between fear and connection, and explore the resources linked below to help you define your parenting values and build deeper self-trust. You don't have to do this alone. Access my FREE parenting resource: How to Parent From Values Not Fear Support the show Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle 1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching

    11 min

  2. FEB 17

    Episode 22: What is the Vagus Nerve and Why it Matters with Parenting

    Today on Parenting Through Connection, we're diving into the vagus nerve, a game-changer in understanding how we handle stress, connect with our kids, and regulate our emotions. This might seem like a fancy term, but it’s really quite simple. Maybe you try to stay calm under stress, but your body takes over. This is a very common occurrence, especially for parents, and it’s not something to be ashamed of. In this episode, I’ll be going over why understanding the vagus nerve is integral for healthy emotional regulation and some practical tips you can incorporate today in order to stay regulated.  What you’ll learn in this episode: Why the vagus nerve is like your body’s stress switch, connecting your brain to your body and triggering either fight-or-flight or calm and connection Why your stress response, and your child's, can feel automatic and how you can break free from this cycleSmall daily practices to help you tone your vagus nerve and become a more present, patient, and empathetic parent Let's keep building our capacity to respond, not react, in the most challenging moments. This journey isn’t about avoiding stress, but learning how to navigate stressful situations with greater compassion and connection.  If you’re ready to go deeper in this work, check out my Understanding Your Nervous System Guide.  If you’re in need of 1:1 support, book a Nervous System Deep Dive Session with me here. Support the show Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle 1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching

    12 min

  3. JAN 13

    Episode 21: The Three Types of Stress and Why They Matter

    Stress is not a personal failure, it’s a human experience. Unfortunately, the message many of us are absorbing is that if we’re stressed, we must be doing something wrong. Today, I’m breaking down how stress actually works in the nervous system, why some stress helps us grow, why some stress starts to wear us down, and how the presence or absence of support is often the real difference between coping and burning out, especially in parenting. In this episode, I explore: Why stress itself isn’t the problem and how the belief that it should be eliminated keeps parents stuck in shamePositive stress and why it’s essential for resilience, confidence, and growthHow tolerable stress shows up in parenting seasons and why support, not strength, is what keeps it manageableThe factors that turn stress toxic and why so many parents are living there without realizing itWhy being “regulated” doesn’t mean calm, and what capacity really looks like in real life with kidsI hope this conversation helps you soften any self-blame. The next time you feel stressed, ask yourself: what does my system need right now? If you know a fellow parent who may need this reminder, send this episode their way. For additional support in your parenting journey, visit parentingthroughconnection.ca to access a library of resources as well as 1:1 coaching support. You don’t have to do this alone.  Support the show Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle 1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching

    13 min

  4. 11/25/2025

    Episode 20: Navigating Boundaries This Holiday Season

    As we move into a season that’s meant to feel magical, so many of us secretly feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, and unsure how to manage all the expectations. In this episode of Parenting Through Connection, I open up about navigating the holidays with compassion for both ourselves and our kids, and how boundaries can help us stay grounded, present, and connected to what truly matters. Keep listening as I explore: Why the holidays feel so intense and how to notice the signs your capacity is maxed outWhat boundaries really are, and why they are not selfish, rude, or a punishmentHow to identify what truly matters to you this season, when making energy protecting choicesWhat to do when guilt kicks in or others react emotionally to your decisionsA practical mindset shift to help you stop carrying other people’s feelings as your ownThe holidays don’t have to mean putting yourself last. When you honour your limits, you create space for the memories that really matter. If communicating boundaries feels especially hard, check out my Communication and Conflict Resolution Guide. Thanks for tuning in! Support the show Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle 1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching

    17 min

  5. 11/11/2025

    Episode 19: Why Kids Hit, Yell and Throw Things And How to Help

    Aggression from our kids can feel like one of the most triggering parts of parenting. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a new way of seeing those explosive moments of hitting, biting, yelling, and throwing: not as signs of disrespect or failure, but as signals from a nervous system that’s overwhelmed and asking for safety. When we shift our approach from control to understanding, we can respond with steadiness instead of fear, leading our children by example to healthy regulation.   Tune in to learn more about: What hitting, biting, yelling, or throwing are actually signs of What is happening in a child’s brain and body during aggressive episodes, and why your logic, lectures, and reasoning can’t work in those momentsHow to regulate yourself so you can co-regulate your child What to say and do to set boundaries and release the built-up fight energy How repair after everyone is calm becomes the place where real learning and trust formRemember that what matters most is returning to connection. Please share this episode with another parent who could use this reminder. If you would like deeper support on your parenting journey, visit parentingthroughconnection.ca for access to resources and 1:1 support. Anger & Healthy Aggression Guide link: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/offers/cXyPgJt6/checkout Support the show Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle 1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching

    14 min

  6. 10/28/2025

    Episode 18: How Using Repair Over Rupture Helps Prevent Childhood Trauma

    No matter how intentional we are, we all have moments where we snap, shut down, or react in ways we wish we hadn’t. Today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection is about what we do after a rupture occurs. Instead of letting those moments become shame spirals or disconnection, I share how repair brings us back to relationship, safety, and trust, for both us and our children.  Here’s what we get into:  What’s happening in your nervous system when you “lose it” and why rupture is inevitable in every human relationshipWhat repair sounds like in real life with simple approaches you can use todayThe importance of using repair to instill emotional resilience and secure attachmentThe truth that it’s never too late to restore connection Remember, connection isn’t built in perfection; it’s built in how we come back to one another after rupture. If you’re ready to go deeper into understanding your nervous system and building secure connection with your kids, check out my main parenting program, Rooted In the Middle. Thanks for listening and I’ll see you next time!  Support the show Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle 1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching

    14 min

  7. 10/14/2025

    Episode 17: When Gentle Parenting Isn't Working

    What do you do when gentle parenting just isn’t working? Maybe you’ve read the books, followed the accounts, and tried your best to stay calm, but you still end up overwhelmed, with your child still having meltdowns. On today’s episode of Parenting Through Connection, we’ll be unpacking why this style of parenting can feel so hard in the moment, and why the work you’re doing matters more than you realize. Here’s what we explore together: The importance of building connection and trust over time, rather than receiving immediate resultsHow your nervous system and your child’s play a central role in your reactions and theirsThe difference between boundaries that create safety and fear-based discipline that creates complianceSimple tools that shift your body back toward regulationHow repair after rupture matters more than perfectionParenting in this way is a long game built on trust, safety, and love. Remember that every moment you choose connection over control is shaping the foundation your child will stand on. If you would like guided support on your parenting journey, my parenting program, Rooted in the Middle was designed for you. Thank you for showing up, for trying again, and for choosing connection.  Support the show Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle 1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching

    17 min

  8. 09/23/2025

    Episode 16: Why Emotions Aren't the Enemy

    It’s not easy to be angry, sad, frustrated, or confused. “Negative” emotions get a bad reputation, but what if they weren’t just there to ruin your day? What if our shifts in energy are actually invitations to connect more deeply with ourselves and our kids? Today on Parenting Through Connection I’m talking you through the hidden messages of our feelings and why your greatest strength lies in your ability to feel. Growing up, many of us were taught to push emotions away. If you’ve ever caught yourself trying to control, push down, or “overcome” the way you feel, this episode will teach you how to welcome and process your emotional state so that you and your kids can embrace safety, trust, and real connection.  Listen for more on: How childhood phrases like “stop crying” or “calm down” shaped our own discomfort with emotionsMy personal story of bottling up anger and how that pattern showed up again in motherhoodWhy teaching kids to suppress feelings leads to disconnection, lying, and shame The simple, but powerful pause that creates space between feeling and reactingHow my own kids became better at moving through big feelings When we stop treating emotions as enemies and start welcoming them as messengers, everything changes. Are you ready to start this work in your own home? My Making Sense of Emotions Guide is full of practical tools to help you start reframing emotions today and how to process them effectively. No parent should feel like they’re doing this alone. Please share this episode with someone in your world who could use a little encouragement today. I’ll see you next time!  Support the show Connect with Megan: Website: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithmegan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentingwithmegan Rooted in the Middle program: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/rooted-in-the-middle 1:1 Coaching: https://www.parentingthroughconnection.ca/coaching

    11 min
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Welcome to “Parenting Through Connection” with Megan Lachance, a podcast where we dive into the real struggles and complexities of parenting with honesty, hope, and practical strategies. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of raising kids while juggling life’s demands, you're not alone. Each episode explores both sides of the parenting journey: managing stress and societal expectations, and building strong, meaningful relationships with your children. We’ll talk about the tough stuff; the things people don’t want to talk about or try to hide yet everyone experiences, the moments of feeling stuck and the times when parenting doesn’t feel like the dream you imagined…the ‘hidden’ parts of parenting that results in yelling, anger & sometimes even rage. Through relatable stories, mini coaching sessions, and actionable tips, Megan will help you break through the barriers that keep you feeling stuck, offering support and encouragement to help you find balance. Parenting doesn’t have to be a daily struggle. Let’s normalize the challenges, let go of shame, and discover ways to enjoy the journey while strengthening your connection with your kids. So tune into “Parenting Through Connection” for a dose of hope, real talk, and the support you need to thrive as a parent.

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