Parent From Love Podcast

In this episode, Jerrod explains why kids—from toddlers to teens—often act irrationally, what’s really happening in their developing brains, and how validation and nervous system–based parenting can turn power struggles into connection.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why your child’s brain often operates like a “tiny caveman” under stressThe difference between the upstairs (thinking) brain and downstairs (emotional) brainWhy logic and lectures don’t work during tantrums or emotional meltdownsHow validation and co-regulation help kids calm faster and feel safePractical phrases to use when your child says things like “You ruined my life” or “...

Duration: 01:03:31

In this first episode, we explore what love really is, how it lives in the body and nervous system, and how parenting from love (instead of control) creates more calm, connection, and clarity for both you and your child.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why love is something we feel and embody, not just something we say or doHow the nervous system and polyvagal theory shape behavior—for you and your childWhat a General Theory of Love teaches us about safety, connection, and regulationHow love activates the prefrontal cortex for better decision-making and empathyThe impact of y...

Duration: 00:52:25

I’m Jerrod Zertuche—parent, behavior nerd, emotions expert, and active imagination enthusiast—here to give you the edge in parenting. In this show, we explore the “Parent From Love” feeling—the warm, open, connected space inside you that helps you make confident decisions on the fly, even when chaos surrounds you.

Each episode is designed to help you:

Stay grounded when your loved ones push your buttonsBreak generational cycles in your familyBuild confidence, self-love, and insightNavigate parenting challenges without losing yourself

Kick back, take a deep breath, and smile—you are unconditionally loved. Listening may...

Duration: 00:01:09