# Q&A With Casey #1: Mistaking Intensity for Unhappiness, Feeling Like A Bad Kid & More #623 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/q-a-with-casey-1-mistaking-intensity-for-unhappiness-feeling-like-a-bad-kid-more-623 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/q-a-with-casey-1-mistaking-intensity-for-unhappiness-feeling-like-a-bad-kid-more-623.md Podcast: [Calm Parenting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481) Published: 2026-08-12T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/d24be0a7-bd85-4cb2-8e9a-13e3eea8e51d.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Audio file: https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/d24be0a7-bd85-4cb2-8e9a-13e3eea8e51d.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/q-a-with-casey-1-mistaking-intensity-for-unhappiness-feeling-like-a-bad-kid-more-623 Duration seconds: 1710 ## Resource What is it like to grow up as an intense, strong-willed child—and how does that intensity follow you into adulthood and marriage? In this special Q&A episode with my son, Casey reveals what he’d tell his 8-year-old self and what “Don’t assume my intensity means I’m not happy” means. The unscripted moments are gold: when you had bad moments, were you internalizing anger at me for being overbearing or just thinking you were a bad kid who didn’t fit in? I think you will find his raw, honest insight very helpful.  P.S. LET YOUR KIDS LISTEN to the Calm Parenting Bundle. Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at  https://celebratecalm.com/products/  and download your roadmap to peace today. Share the programs with your child's teachers. Casey can recommend specific programs for them. Email  Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or financial assistance. COZY EARTH Head to  https://cozyearth.com  and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at  https://IXL.com/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go to  https://Hungryroot.com/Calm  and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to  https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit  https://curehydration.com/CALM  and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to  https:// Wayfair.com  right now to shop all things home an… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/q-a-with-casey-1-mistaking-intensity-for-unhappiness-feeling-like-a-bad-kid-more-623/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/q-a-with-casey-1-mistaking-intensity-for-unhappiness-feeling-like-a-bad-kid-more-623.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.