Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you are exhausted, triggered and trying not to yell.

In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala, a Certified Sleep Specialist & Conscious Parenting Coach sits down with Dominique Fletcher (@heldbydominique) a nurturing coach that supports women with overwhelmed souls, to help them explore how nervous system regulation changes everything in parenting.

If you have ever:

• Felt rage bubbling under the surface

• Tried to “fix” everything for your child

• Felt guilty after losing it

• Been stuck in people pleasing or perfectionism

• Wondered why your child triggers you so deeply

This conversation will shift your perspective.

⏱️ Chapter Stamps

00:00 Meet Dominique Fletcher

00:56 Why Nervous System Matters

02:35 Stress and Parenting Regulation

03:31 Dom Joins the Podcast

04:59 Perfectionism and Compassion

08:52 Rest Before Fixing

11:09 Tools Need Consistency

16:00 Body Memory and Triggers

20:58 Modeling Over Fixing

22:19 Giving Kids Space

24:41 Fear of Losing the Bond

25:19 Building a Parenting Circle

25:40 Regulation Tools in Crisis

27:28 Pause and Name the Trigger

28:59 Discharging Anger Safely

31:43 Grounding and Movement Resets

33:25 Somatics and Body Wisdom

35:41 Rupture Repair and Ownership

38:07 Sharing Your Story with Kids

41:49 Offerings and How to Work Together

43:41 Kindness Joy and Closing

This isn’t about being a perfect parent.

It’s about becoming a regulated one.

When you learn to calm your nervous system, you stop parenting from survival mode and start parenting with awareness, connection and compassion.

Follow Dominique Fletcher:

Website: https://dominique-fletcher.mykajabi.com/workwithdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominique.beddard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heldbydominique

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@heldbydominique

Regulate to Rise: Personalised Pathway Call: https://calendly.com/heldbydominique/regulate-to-rise-connection-call?month=2026-03

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Much Love 💞

Donna Moala
Parenting Collective

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