I help parents who want to parent peacefully with connection but find it VERY challenging at times.
Find Your Balance & Inner Calm
Pause & Regroup
Your 4-Step Reset When You’re About to Lose It
Every parent has those moments—your child pushes, your chest tightens, and you can feel the yelling rising before you can stop it.
That’s where the Pause & Regroup (a.k.a. Rage Break) comes in.
In this free guide, I’ll walk you through 4 simple, guided steps to:
Pause before the yelling takes over
Move your body to release built-up tension
Shift your thoughts out of shame and frustration
Practice self-compassion—the antidote to guilt and shame—so you can return with calm and balance
You don’t need perfection—you need a reset you can actually use in the heat of the moment.
Get your free Pause & Regroup now
Let's be real, parenting is way harder than any of us were expecting.
The kids are in bed. When you finally lay your head down you cannot sleep. Your body is both bone-tired and restless. Your mind is filled with racing thoughts of what did not get done or still needs to be addressed. You are both exhausted from all you did that day and still worried you are not doing enough.
“I lost my temper too many times. I tried so hard to be patient with the kids but I was on edge all day.” Mom of 3
Feel familiar? If you can relate, you are not alone. In parenting you give and give until you are exhausted and have nothing left but still worry it's not enough.
Here you will find:
Strategies to reclaim your calm and clarity of mind so you can parent peacefully
A game plan to shift from yelling or shutting down to connecting with your children keeping your relationship intact
How to pause so you can respond rather than react in your toughest parenting moments
Tools to find relief from parent guilt
A deep sense in your core you are not alone and you are a good parent
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Michelle Puster for the past four years, and I’m continually inspired by her passion for supporting mothers through burnout and overwhelm. Michelle brings a rare blend of professional expertise and personal authenticity to her work—she speaks openly and humbly about her own journey as a mom, which creates a sense of deep trust and connection. Her warmth, insight, and unwavering compassion make her an incredible resource for any mother navigating the demands of modern motherhood.
Michelle Cantrell
EFT THERAPIST, MOTHER OF 2 ADULT CHILDREN
Michelle is one of the most amazing mums I know. She’s incredibly thoughtful, insightful and strong.
Having 3 children close together has given her a unique understanding of how hard parenting young children is, especially in a conscious and connected way.
She has such empathy for mums, especially around overwhelm, rage, depression and guilt, as well as how to deal with everyday life with kids.
I love her warmth, humor, honesty and insights. I’m continually inspired by her and grateful to have her in my life.
Helena Mooney
HAND IN HAND PARENTING COACH, FOUNDER OF PARENTING WITH PLAY PODCAST
Hi! I'm Michelle (she/her)
I'm a Mom of three, Licensed Therapist, and a Certified Emotionally Focused Family Therapist Supervisor.
I have been using Hand In Hand and Emotionally Focused parenting in my own family for over 10 years.
It has not always been easy though. I quickly slipped into parent burnout after I had my third child was born. I experienced painful depression and anxiety for several years before I found a path out of burnout.
I created Compassionate Heart Mindful Life to share what I learned with busy parents who care deeply, are trying so hard, and need support with the ever increasing guilt, self blame, and feeling like you're failing. You are not failing and you are not alone!
You already have everything you need to have the deep connected parent child relationships you desire.
What Has Michelle Been Up To Lately?
Have you ever found yourself trying not to lose it getting your kids ready for school, listening to their big emotions, sibling fighting in the car, dinner chaos, teeth brushing meltdowns, and on and on?
4 Step Guided Pause & Regroup
Feeling the tension and anger rising inside?
Try a Pause & Regroup.
In this free guided audio, Michelle walks you through 4 simple steps to:
Pause mid-escalation
Release the tension in your body
Shift your thoughts from the angry loop
Self-compassion—the antidote to shame—
so you can return to your family grounded and balanced
Parenting has tough moments, but you can break the yelling cycle.
Download your free Pause & Regroup guide here
WEEK
1
Understand Your Stress to Tame the Impact
Identifying stressors and impact of stress so it is less likely to hijack our brains and interactions with our kiddo(s).
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5
Strengthening Your Relationship with Your Child
Get in touch with your longings for your child(ren) and your relationship with your child(ren) using the powerful tool of compassion.
WEEK
2
Stress Response
Understanding your window of tolerance & the impact of fight or flight.
Identify positive proactive actions to complete the stress response cycle - giving you more control over your stress.
WEEK
6
Avoid the Shame Spiral
Learn how to step out of painful patterns of shame and guilt in parenting.
Learn tools to repair with your child (when you do get hijacked by anger).
WEEK
3
Know Your Triggers
We will create a proactive action plan to avoid yelling or step out of anger and frustration in the toughest parenting moments.
WEEK
7
Compassion for Yourself and Your Child
Strengthen your relationship with your kiddo(s) through proactive interactions such as play with younger children and being playful with older teen and preteen children.
WEEK
4
Catch Yourself Before You Yell
Dig deeper into what is happening before you yell and during (thoughts, fears, bodily response).
You will be empowered with strategies to break out of negative cycle between self and child(ren).
WEEK
1
Understand Your Stress to Tame the Impact
Identifying stressors and impact of stress so it is less likely to hijack our brains and interactions with our kiddo(s).
WEEK
5
Strengthening Your Relationship with Your Child
Get in touch with your longings for your child(ren) and your relationship with your child(ren) using the powerful tool of compassion.
WEEK
2
Stress Response
Understanding your window of tolerance & the impact of fight or flight.
Identify positive proactive actions to complete the stress response cycle - giving you more control over your stress.
WEEK
6
Avoid the Shame Spiral
Learn how to step out of painful patterns of shame and guilt in parenting.
Learn tools to repair with your child (when you do get hijacked by anger).
WEEK
3
Know Your Triggers
We will create a proactive action plan to avoid yelling or step out of anger and frustration in the toughest parenting moments.
WEEK
7
Compassion for Yourself and Your Child
Strengthen your relationship with your kiddo(s) through proactive interactions such as play with younger children and being playful with older teen and preteen children.
What People Are Saying...
Real Life, Real Compassion
As a mom to 3 highly sensitive and strong-willed kids, my life is never easy going.
Read (or listen) to how I use mindfulness and self-compassion in day-to-day challenges to stay sane and ward off burnout. I’ll show you how to do the same.
As a mom, you need regular reminders that you aren’t alone and are not crazy. You aren’t the only one struggling or who feels parenting is not at all what you expected.
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