Sometimes Love Isn’t Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast
Sometimes Love Isn’t Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast - A practical yet heartfelt podcast for parents who are overwhelmed by unique challenges in parenting. Join Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist – as she leads you on a journey to rebuild a relationship with your child – you know – the one who you promised to love unconditionally, but who keeps pushing you away and displaying such unsettling behaviors, and now you find you are so easily triggered by all their behaviors and can’t seem to find joy in your relationship? Yeah, that relationship. I know right where you are because I’ve been th...
69. 🎙️ Summer Guest Series: Redefining Self + Healing (with Criss Madrigal)
In this episode, I’m joined by the radiant Criss Madrigal—author, life alchemist, and a powerful voice for women ready to return to themselves.
Together, we explore:
· Why alignment is your natural state, not a destination
· The connection between creativity, nervous system regulation, and self-trust
· The difference between doing healing and living healed
· What reclaiming yourself looks like as a parent, leader, and cycle-breaker
This conversation is like a deep exhale—real, nourishing, and soul-stirring.
Connect with Criss and her work here: @crissmadrigal
Tune in to reconne...
68.🎙️ Summer Guest Series Kickoff: Regulate to Liberate (with Mital Patel)
We're kicking off the Summer Guest Series with a powerful convo on healing, nervous system regulation, and what it really means to break free from generational cycles—starting within.
In this episode, I’m joined by Mital Patel—somatic coach, energy healer, and founder of Rise with Mital—for a raw and restorative conversation on:
How your nervous system shapes your parenting
Why “doing the work” doesn’t have to feel like hard labor
The power of presence, embodiment, and unapologetic rest
Releasing the pressure to fix and learning to feel
...67. When Your Peace Depends on Their Behavior
It’s easy to hope our kids will “get it” faster, react less, or magically mature out of hard behaviors—but what if we’re the ones being invited to grow?
In this episode, I unpack:
Why it’s not your child’s job to be easier to love
How your own nervous system and conditioning impact your expectations
What changes when you shift—and how it transforms everything
💥 If you’ve been waiting for your kid to change so you can finally breathe... it might be time to flip the script.
...66. The Frequency You're Parenting From
It’s not just what you say to your kids—it’s the energy behind it.
In this episode, I talk about how the frequency you're operating from shapes your parenting (and your peace). Because if you're trying to connect while stuck in stress, guilt, or fear? That frequency speaks louder than your words.
We explore:
Why your energy matters more than any script or strategy
How your nervous system sets the tone in your home
What it means to parent from alignment—not anxiety
💥 Want to stop the cy...
65. Why My Design Helps You Break the Cycle
Ever wonder how I got into this work of helping parents shift generational patterns and actually connect with their kids?
In this episode, I pull back the curtain and share:
How my Human Design (2/5 Generator) shapes the way I coach
Why my energy is wired to spot dysfunctional patterns and help rewrite them
The gifts I bring that help you stop reacting and start healing
This isn’t just about my story—it’s about showing you how aligned energy makes healing feel natural, not forced.
✨ If you’re s...
64. When Compliance Replaces Connection
We all want peace in our homes—but somewhere along the line, many of us started confusing obedience with connection.
In this episode, I get honest about:
The silent pressure we put on our kids to just “fall in line”
Why chasing compliance can quietly sabotage the relationship
What it really looks like to hold boundaries and build trust
This isn’t about permissive parenting. It’s about seeing beyond the behavior and reconnecting with what matters most.
💥 If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t they just listen?”—this...
63. I Wouldn’t Lose My Sh*t If My Kid Would Just Behave
Let’s talk truth: If you've ever thought, “I wouldn’t be yelling if my kid would just stop acting out,” you’re not alone—and you're not a bad parent.
In this episode, I dig into:
Why your child’s behavior isn’t the real problem
The hidden patterns underneath the chaos (yep, even yours)
Why fixing your kid isn’t the answer—and what actually works
This isn’t about blame. It’s about reclaiming your power, your peace, and your connection.
💥 If you're stuck in the loop of frustration →...
62. Why Human Design Profiles Matter (Especially for Parents)
Think Human Design is just about Type and Strategy? Nope—your Profile might be the missing key to understanding why you connect easily with some people… and constantly clash with others.
In this episode, I break down:
What the 6 Human Design profile lines really mean (in real life—not textbook jargon)
How your profile shapes how you parent, partner, and show up in the world
Why knowing your kid’s profile might just save your sanity
Whether you're a 2/5 like me, or you're raising a sassy 3/6, this is the kind of...
61. How to love a Generator (and the other types too!)
We all just want to feel loved. It's a basic human need to feel that we are loved for who we are, and that we can also give love in a way that helps the most important people in our life feel loved.
Yet each human design type has some really specific needs to help those with that type feel loved.
In this episode, I'm going to be going through some practical tips to help each energetic type really feel loved. I encourage you to listen, take notes and look at yourself and your loved on...
60. Let's chat about Human Design TYPES!
In this episode - I'll be sharing a brief overview of the 5 Human Design types, with the goal of helping you understand your needs, and that of your child, just a bit better!
Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the page!!)
About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Quantum Alignment System certified, Certified Family & Relationship Coach & an early intervention spe...
59. How I fell in love with a tool
I don't know about you, but I feel like I have a TON of tools in my parenting tool box. I also have a ton of self-care, relationship, mindset, and self-improvement tools.
Yet why is it so hard to make change? Why is it so hard to get unstuck?
In this episode, I'll share why the science of differentiation, and the art of deconditioning together are the keys to unlocking you... and your potential to create impact in your life, your relationships, perhaps even on a much bigger scale. This one is a must-listen!!
58. Mealtime is a reflection of your self worth.
Mealtime isn't just about food. It's a reflection of how much we value ourself. Join me to hear why, and some key things you can consider adding to your routines today.
Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the page!!)
About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Quantum Alignment System certified, Certified Family & Relationship Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with...
57. I don't want to parent like I was parented
Can you relate to this statement: "I don't want a parent like I was parented"?
We often feel that our parent was too lenient, so we tend to be stricter, or a parent was too strict, so we tend to be more lenient. Or perhaps your parent was so involved that you feel the need to be super involved or vice versa.
During this episode, we'll talk about what leads to these different parenting types and the power that you have to really choose to parent in an intentional way that helps you feel more a...
56. The first step to tackling behaviors - in all relationships
Last week, I gave a brief overview of the 4 mistaken motivations that are the underlying cause of most, if not all, of our human behaviors. Our behaviors come from 5 core needs, and when we understand these 5 core needs and then look at behaviors through the lens of mistaken motivation, we show up totally differently.
But there's a catch. There's a really key component that we must do first before we really can step in to using this Mistaken Motivation strategy. In this episode, I'll outline exactly what that 1 thing is that we must do if we want t...
55. What's really leading to behaviors...
Do you feel like you've tried every behavior management strategy under the sun, and nothing seems to work for your child?
I've been there. I tried positive behavior strategies, reward systems, consequences, therapy, medication, accupuncture, EMDR, time-ins, time-outs, giving rewards, taking away privileges - you name it, we tried it!
And yet nothing seemed to work.
In fact, in my home, the behaviors just kept getting worse and worse and worse. I was so desperate to try to fix the behaviors that I didn't know what else I could possibly do. I was...
54. Is my child a narcissist?
When our kids are really struggling, their behaviors can look scary, leaving us to question their future. As a parent, these feelings can be so hard. Join me for this personal story, and what's likely at the core of narcissistic behaviors.
Grab your personalized Human Design Chart here: https://www.angiegrandt.com/ (just scroll to the bottom of the page!!)
About your host, Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Quantum Alignment System cert...
53. I don't want to mess my kid up
Making the decision to be a parent is a huge decision - that comes with many fears - not wanting to break them, hurt them, insufficiently meet their needs. We fear making mistakes our parents made. And most of all - we fear that we will mess them up. Let's chat about this!
About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in...
52. Willing vs Committed
In a recent episode, we discussed the most important relationship in your life. Whatever conclusion you came to - now it's time to take action.
Once you've made a clear decision - now we need powerful tools to start taking action towards that goal!
About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on...
51. The most important relationship in your life
If you ask any parent, who would they say is their most important relationship? Many would say their kids, some would say their significant other, a few might even say themselves.
But do our actions match our words? Are we taking action that aligns with this thought?
In this episode, let's explore the actions we take to support this thought!
About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coa...
50. The future
The future you see is not a FACT.
Your current situation is a fact - a fact that you created a story about. We assume the future is also a fact… based on our fears, our previous experiences, based on what we see today. And some of us are DESIGNED to worry about the future! But that doesn't have to be the end of our story.
About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human Desig...
49. Are you sick of feeling burned out & stuck?
Do you feel stuck? Like stuck in a hamster wheel, with no way out? You just wake up, go through the days routine - whether or not you like what's happening? If so - you're not alone. Most live this way, not taking a step back to see possibility.
Let's explore what would happen if you took that step back, and saw the bigger picture!
In this episode, I refer to work by Dr. Karen Curry Parker and Quantum Human Design
About your host, Angie Grandt – Parenting Alchemist
Angie Grandt is a p...
48. Trying isn't doing
"Do or do not, there is no trying" ~Yoda.
In Human Design, gate 34 teaches us that force is not the way to achieve your goals. We achieve what we want through taking consistent, aligned action. As parents, we "try so hard" to change our child's behaviors... but what if there's a better way?
Join me in this episode to dig deeper!
About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Cer...
47. If I could change 1 thing…
I used to feel a ton of regret - regret and resent. Regret for decision I'd made, regret for the way things had turned out in various parts of life.
In this episode, let's talk about flipping regret upside down, and the one and only thing I would do different if I did it all over again!
About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention sp...
46. Reinforcing lovability = regulation
I know we've talked a lot about regulation lately - and for good reason. Dysregulation is so common, and it's impacting our relationships, our work, our progress towards goals.
In this episode, we'll touch on the connection between regulation and lovability, it's impact on our body, and a few steps you can take to make the change you seek.
About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an ear...
45. Regulation in real life
In the last episode, we discussed some practical tips to help regulate our kids.
In this episode, we discuss 3 key steps to go from regulation to actually helping our kids move forward and make change!
In this episode I reference work by Dr. Bruce Perry
About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and...
44. Regulation
What in the world is regulation, and why is it necessary before we try to teach our kids right from wrong? Join me as we discuss what regulation is, why it's an issue for many of our kids, and what we can do about it!
About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on...
43. Consequences
Why do we feel so obligated to give consequences to our kids? In this episode, I'll be sharing a unique perspective on behaviors that may cause you to second-guess how you react to behaviors.
About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, and que...
42. New Year, New Goals
If last year felt like an uphill battle - more stress, more behaviors, no end in sight - then you won't want to miss this episode! We'll be discussing powerful, proven steps to break the cycle you're stuck in!
About your host, Angie Grandt – Transformational Parent Coach
Angie Grandt is a parent coach, on a mission to break cycles of trauma. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who...
41. My child wants to be a victim???
Does this sound familiar - your child "accidentally" gets hurt by others often, and runs to you or other caregivers for comfort or reassurance. Or they tell stories about not being fed, not having clothes, not experiencing what others have - all in a seeming attempt to gain sympathy? Or perhaps they put themself in danger's way, in hopes of a rescue?
These behaviors can drive us parents CRAZY, and they can create a lot of fear in us that the authorities may step in and make everything worse.
Let's discuss the REAL root of...
40. A Generator parenting a Projector
If I only knew then what I know now…
Our energy matters. It matters more than you can imagine - it impacts our children's sense of self worth, their view of their right place in the world, and their ability to contribute.
In this episode, I'll share my experience as a generator raising a projector, and provide key tips to love a projector in your life!
If you don't know, or understand you or your children's types - book a Quantum Human Design Reading! Info below!
About your host, Angie Grandt - The...
39. Food, family, & festivities
Holidays can be filled with joy, excitement, family, delicious food, and even gifts. For our kids, they may also include chaos, unpredictability, sensory overload, emotional overload, overwhelming expectations, trauma triggers.
In this episode, let's discuss practical ways to enjoy the holidays!
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed...
38. When our kids act like they can't
Maybe my child isn't smart or capable enough?
Have you ever wondered this about your kiddo? I know I did… to the point of neuropsychological testing to help me better understand why he couldn't follow simple instructions. I "knew" he was bright, yet things didn't match up.
Let's chat about the reason behind this, and the solution!
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and e...
37. Regulation to address trauma
When we, and our children, are dysregulated, it is impossible to make logical, effective choices. When we are dysregulated, our brain's capacity to problem-solve, communicate, and make sound decisions is significantly impacted.
In this episode, we'll discuss why, and how, to regulate ourselves and our kids.
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to h...
36. Ask better questions
When people, including our kids, misbehave, it's easy to ask, "What's wrong with you" or "Why did you do that?" What if we approached people, especially our kids, with more compassionate questioning that gets at the root of the behaviors?
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning...
35. Alphabet soup of diagnosis
When our children are experiencing behaviors, we want to understand why. A diagnosis can help us better understand, right?
In this episode, we'll discuss the seemingly relentless pursuit of diagnoses, and the likely root of the behaviors as a whole.
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is on a mission to help parents who are overwhelmed, frustrated, a...
34. What is trauma anyway?
What is trauma? Is it an event, or a series of events? Does it include neglect, or abuse? How can 2 children experience the same event, and have very different responses, both short- and long-term about that same event?
In this episode, we'll discuss research, and my perspective on trauma. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, a...
33. Responsibility
What does it really mean to take full responsibility, especially when raising children with significant behaviors? Are we responsible for their actions, their choices?
Listen to this episode to learn how to take full responsibility for everything in your life, no matter what! I can't wait to hear your thoughts!
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist, Certified Family Coach & an early intervention speech therapist with extensive training and experience in trauma, attachment, and autism. Angie is...
32. Your child knows the truth about your feelings
So many times, I'd feel frustrated, annoyed, even angry - but I'd put on a happy face for my son and pretend that all was well. He saw right through me every time. Somehow he knew how I was feeling, even when I thought I was doing such a good job of faking it.
In this episode, we'll discuss the intuitive power of kids, and why it fades over time.
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM Specialist...
31. My child hates me
Many parents go through the "I hate you" phase. When raising a child with attachment difficulties, this can be tenfold. I often hear from adoptive & foster parents words like "I hate you," "you're not my mother," "just take me back to foster care/adoption agency," or "I want a new family." Although we may develop thick skin, it's not easy.
In this episode, let's discuss the reason behind the words, the walls we build as parents, and some strategies to build a connection, no matter what your child says.
About your host, Angie Grandt - Th...
30. Resiliency
When we're raising children from a tricky past, we often have much work to do to help raise happy, confident children. The more resilient we are, the more resilient we can help our kids to be - to move forward and create the futures we want.
In this powerful episode, we'll be discussing some key factors to resiliency - I can't wait to hear how you build resiliency in your home!
About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach
Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is also a Quantum Human DesignTM...
