{"podcast":{"title":"Calm Parenting Podcast","slug":"calm-parenting-podcast-559481","podcast_index_feed_id":559481,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/calm-parenting","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/calm-parenting","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/6f/91/dd/e9/6f91dde9-9bab-4001-93b0-aac6ce238202/7c88aeeda2da7af397fb2ddc972f189c96fca11026e013f23d0895d155ae21950e2de6a426d0fa9c21790fd9afab2fd463b22d198d1d6d2c38dc33fc5a747762.jpeg","author":"Kirk Martin","episode_count":639,"summary":"Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk's approach is refreshingly practical, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny! Questions? Visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com or email us directly at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com","last_synced_at":"2026-09-09T16:23:13.612412+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481"},"episode":{"title":"The Meltdown That Changed Me Forever (And 2 Phrases You Must Use To Teach Instead of Punish). #617","slug":"the-meltdown-that-changed-me-forever-and-2-phrases-you-must-use-to-teach-instead-of-punish-617","published_at":"2026-07-29T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/the-meltdown-that-changed-me-forever-and-2-phrases-you-must-use-to-teach-instead-of-punish-617","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/96465f50-c839-4ad8-bc8c-9436427811a7.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/96465f50-c839-4ad8-bc8c-9436427811a7.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"This is the day I realized I was so consumed with how my son’s attitude made  me  feel, that I wasn’t actually helping  him . I needed him to behave... so I could behave. In this episode, I provide a step-by-step guide for navigating those combustible situations you face daily—including the two phrases that work 99% of the time to de-escalate and allow you to teach instead of punish. PS: This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Get the lowest prices of the year NOW!  Visit  https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/  to learn more and to change your family. Email  casey@celebratecalm.com  with any questions. 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 and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"This is the day I realized I was so consumed with how my son’s attitude made me feel, that I wasn’t actually helping him . I needed him…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1612,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/the-meltdown-that-changed-me-forever-and-2-phrases-you-must-use-to-teach-instead-of-punish-617/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/the-meltdown-that-changed-me-forever-and-2-phrases-you-must-use-to-teach-instead-of-punish-617.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}