99. The Leader Your Family Needs: Parenting Through the Lens of Trauma, Perfectionism & Presence
Sat Feb 07 2026
In this powerful and compassionate conversation, Angie is joined by Cassandra Quick, a Holistic Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Somatic EMDR-Informed Leadership Coach. Together, they explore the role of true leadership in parenting—especially when raising kids in a world filled with social media, pressure to be perfect, and the ripple effects of unhealed trauma.
They unpack how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional dysregulation often show up in our parenting—not because we're "bad parents," but because we've never been taught to do it differently. From exploring fawning responses and nervous system triggers to rethinking social media use and shifting how we set boundaries, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt like they're falling short... but still wants to lead with love, empathy, and strength.
🔍 In This Episode, We Explore: Why perfectionism is often a trauma response, not a personality trait
How our nervous system impacts our parenting (and our leadership)
What it means to be a "leader" in your home—and why most of us didn't sign up for it
The deep connection between people-pleasing and performance-based worth
How social media distorts parenting expectations (and what to do about it)
The difference between compliance and true connection
How Human Design helps you see your child's real needs
Why feedback from your kids might be your most powerful parenting tool
Practical ways to open communication, set boundaries with compassion, and lead with curiosity
The "yes parenting" approach that changes the energy of how we say no
👩🏫 About Cassandra Quick: Cassandra is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Somatic EMDR-Informed Leadership Coach with over 25 years in the mental health field. She bridges clinical trauma treatment with transformational coaching, helping women rewire perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and people-pleasing at the nervous system level. She's also the creator of the Nervous System Leadership Lab on Skool—a free coaching community for women who are ready to lead from a grounded, embodied place.
🌐 Learn more: embodiedriseinstitute.com
Workshop Link: Regulate to Lead Workshop
🧭 Ready to Parent from Peace, Not Panic? You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be present. If you're ready to explore how your own stories, nervous system, or Human Design may be impacting your parenting...
👉 Book a free Connection Clarity Call with Angie
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In this powerful and compassionate conversation, Angie is joined by Cassandra Quick, a Holistic Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Somatic EMDR-Informed Leadership Coach. Together, they explore the role of true leadership in parenting—especially when raising kids in a world filled with social media, pressure to be perfect, and the ripple effects of unhealed trauma. They unpack how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional dysregulation often show up in our parenting—not because we're "bad parents," but because we've never been taught to do it differently. From exploring fawning responses and nervous system triggers to rethinking social media use and shifting how we set boundaries, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt like they're falling short... but still wants to lead with love, empathy, and strength. 🔍 In This Episode, We Explore: Why perfectionism is often a trauma response, not a personality trait How our nervous system impacts our parenting (and our leadership) What it means to be a "leader" in your home—and why most of us didn't sign up for it The deep connection between people-pleasing and performance-based worth How social media distorts parenting expectations (and what to do about it) The difference between compliance and true connection How Human Design helps you see your child's real needs Why feedback from your kids might be your most powerful parenting tool Practical ways to open communication, set boundaries with compassion, and lead with curiosity The "yes parenting" approach that changes the energy of how we say no 👩🏫 About Cassandra Quick: Cassandra is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Somatic EMDR-Informed Leadership Coach with over 25 years in the mental health field. She bridges clinical trauma treatment with transformational coaching, helping women rewire perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and people-pleasing at the nervous system level. She's also the creator of the Nervous System Leadership Lab on Skool—a free coaching community for women who are ready to lead from a grounded, embodied place. 🌐 Learn more: embodiedriseinstitute.com Workshop Link: Regulate to Lead Workshop 🧭 Ready to Parent from Peace, Not Panic? You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be present. If you're ready to explore how your own stories, nervous system, or Human Design may be impacting your parenting... 👉 Book a free Connection Clarity Call with Angie