Ep 1 - The story behind Beneath Behaviour: Where it all began
In this deeply personal first episode, Jackie Hall opens up about the moment that changed everything — a breaking point that would eventually lead to the work she’s known for today.
Joined by long-time friend and colleague Kristy, Jacqui shares the raw, emotional beginnings of her parenting journey, the spiral of stress, guilt and anger she found herself in, and the powerful shift that helped her take back control. Together, they reflect on the early days of this work, how the Parental Stress Centre was born, and the values that continue to shape Beneath Behaviour.
This episode is honest, vulnerable and real — the perfect introduction to why this podcast exists and how it can help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface of your own parenting experience.
Because when behaviour makes sense, everything starts to change.
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Ep 2 - The Parenting Lens you didn't know you were using
What if your parenting stress is coming from the lenses you’re looking through?
Ever found yourself snapping, spiralling or stuck in guilt — and not really sure why? It might not be about what’s happening, but how your mind is seeing what’s happening.
In this episode, we unpack the four hidden thought lenses that shape how you experience parenting — the ones quietly fuelling your reactions, your stress, and the story you tell yourself when things don’t go to plan. These lenses are deeply ingrained, often running in the background, distorting how you see your child’s behaviour… and your own.
But once you can see them, you can start to shift them.
You’ll walk away with a new awareness of what’s really happening beneath the surface — and the first steps to changing the way you think, feel and show up as a parent.
Because when behaviour starts to make sense, so does everything else.
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Ep 3 - Snapping, Guilt & the Parenting Rollercoaster: What’s Really Going On
You promise yourself you’ll stay calm. You’ll be patient. You won’t yell this time. But then something sets you off. The chaos, the resistance, the backtalk. And before you know it, you’ve snapped again. The guilt creeps in. The shame follows. And you’re left wondering why it feels impossible to break the cycle.
In this episode, we take a deeper look at what’s really going on beneath those intense emotional reactions. You’ll learn how your thought patterns and emotional habits have been wired over time, and why your reactions are not just about willpower. We explore how stress builds through specific thought lenses, how your body and brain are reinforcing those reactions, and what it actually takes to shift them.
This is about understanding, not judging. It’s about compassion over criticism. And it’s about giving yourself the tools to step off the emotional rollercoaster and respond with more calm, clarity and control, even in the chaos.
Listen now to begin changing the way you experience parenting from the inside out.
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Ep 4 - Rebuilding a difficult relationship with your child
In this heartfelt episode, Jackie sits down with Emma, a mum who’s navigating the emotional distance in her relationship with her 21-year-old daughter. Over the years, their connection has become strained, and Emma is searching for a way to repair the rupture and rebuild trust.
Together, they explore the layers that often sit beneath relationship breakdowns — the stories we tell ourselves, the guilt we carry, and the need to feel heard. This is a raw and compassionate conversation about taking ownership, listening without defence, and showing up differently, even when it feels hard.
If you’ve ever wondered how to reconnect after conflict, whether it's with your adult child, teenager or younger child, or how to be seen for the parent you are now, not who you used to be, this one will speak to you. Because healing is possible, and it starts with understanding what’s really going on beneath behaviour.
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About the Beneath Behaviour Podcast
A quick two minute video highlighting what the beneath behaviour podcast is about.
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