Episode 353: Parents, Nothing Sticks Until the Nervous System Is Regulated First with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

In this episode, host Erin Kerry sits down with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, licensed therapist, certified school psychologist, and bestselling author of the upcoming book The Dysregulated Kid, to unpack why regulating the nervous system has to come before behavior change, therapy, or medication can actually work. Together, they discuss why the DSM-5 checklist approach often misses the real root cause, the difference between an overstimulated and understimulated nervous system, how chronic stress builds up in what Dr. Roseann calls a “stress cup,” the risk of misdiagnosing OCD as ADHD, why breathwork is one of the fastest ways to shift from a stressed to a calm state, the concept of co-regulation and why a parent's nervous system state transfers to their child, device and screen time boundaries, and the “love pause” technique for responding instead of reacting. You'll also learn why so many women who've already tried therapy, supplements, and functional labs still feel like something's missing, how small moments of regulation throughout the day work like compound interest for your nervous system, and why being “eighty percent regulated” is a more realistic parenting goal than perfection. Whether you're a parent trying to understand a child's big emotional reactions, someone who has done “all the right things” and still doesn't feel like themselves, a woman navigating the hormonal shifts of postpartum or perimenopause, or someone who grew up in a dysregulated household and wants to break the pattern, this conversation offers a clear, practical starting point: regulate first, then everything else has a chance to work. Links Mentioned: Dr. Roseann's website: drroseann.com The Dysregulated Kid (pre-order for exclusive bonuses): dysregulatedkid.com Erin's email list: https://erinbkerry.mykajabi.com/email-list