Ep 6 - Clip 1 - From Chaos to Calm: Recognizing Survival Mode in Your Family Dynamics

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Ep 6 - Clip 1 - Description:

In this eye-opening episode of Parenting Neurodivergent Teens & Young Adults, Dr. Ed Callahan and parent co-host Amy J. dive into the hidden cycle of “survival mode” that so many families live in without realizing it.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells, constantly avoiding conflict, or stuck between holding boundaries and keeping the peace — this episode is for you.
Dr. Callahan breaks down the Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn responses, explaining how they show up in both neurodivergent teens and their parents. You’ll learn:
How chronic stress keeps families in “downstairs brain” mode

Why survival mode feels normal (and how to recognize it early)

The difference between the sympathetic (survival) and parasympathetic (calm) systems

Why even small daily stressors can trigger trauma responses

How to begin shifting your family dynamic toward calm, confidence, and connection

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