# Overcorrecting in Parenting: Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, and Finding the Middle Ground

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Podcast: [Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-4151257)
Published: 2026-02-07T14:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://whereparentstalk.stagingserver.cloud/podcasts/navigating-parenting-in-a-digital-age-balancing-discipline-and-independence
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## Resource

Why do so many parents feel like they’re failing — even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino is joined by Manu Brune, postpartum specialist, parent coach, mother of 3 and author of Overcorrecting: Parenting in the Middle While the World Shouts in Extremes . They unpack a timely issue facing parents today: overcorrection. Brune explains how many parents are unconsciously parenting in reaction to their own childhood experiences, swinging between extremes in an effort to “break generational cycles.” The result? Chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, parental burnout, and growing self-doubt. This episode explores: How nervous system regulation shapes parent-child relationships Why perfectionism and hyper-vigilance are exhausting parents The long-term impact of reactive parenting on children’s mental health What co-regulation means and how children “borrow calm” from adults How to parent with consistency without rigidity Why the space between parenting decisions matters more than the decisions themselves This podcast is for parents, guardians, teachers and caregivers to learn proven strategies and trusted tips on raising kids, teens and young adults based on science, evidenced and lived experience. You’ll learn the latest on topics like managing bullying, consent, fostering healthy relationships, and the interconnectedness of mental, emotional and physical health. Links referenced in this episode: whereparentstalk.com

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