# Episode 129: Chaos & control reflection

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Podcast: [Pop Culture Parenting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pop-culture-parenting-4658728)
Published: 2026-04-26T21:05:18+00:00
Episode link: https://pop-culture-parenting.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-129-chaos-control-reflection-On2GnSfC
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## Resource

Well this was a big one diving deeply into chaos and control. We go deep into the balance between chaos and control in family life, especially when anxiety, neurodivergence, and survival mode are in the mix. Through honest listener stories, questions and practical insights, we explore why control can feel safe, how to loosen it without everything falling apart, and how real balance comes from safety, flexibility, and gently learning how we go let go of some of the feelings, beliefs and behaviours that are holding us back from a healthier and happier time with our kids.

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