Breaking Out of Survival Mode: A Conversation for Parents Who Do It All - Miyoki Chan

Breaking Out of Survival Mode — practical tools for parents who do it all Parenting a child with learning or attention challenges can feel like nonstop logistics, advocacy, and emotions. In this candid conversation, Jill Stowell and coach/author Miyoki Chan unpack what’s really underneath chronic stress—and how small, doable shifts help you move from just getting through the day to living and parenting with intention, clarity, and peace. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to recognize when you’re stuck in survival mode (and why “I’m fine” is often a mask) ✅ Simple “micro-activities” to reset your nervous system in real time—no big plans required ✅ A compassionate framework: Safety → Validation → Empowerment → Community ✅ Ways to rewrite unhelpful narratives and align your choices with your values ✅ Repairing after blow-ups: modeling self-awareness, accountability, and connection ✅ Supporting tweens/teens: balancing prevention with opportunities to build resilience ✅ Why strengthening underlying learning/processing skills reduces family stress long-term WHO IT'S FOR Parents, caregivers, and educators supporting kids with dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges, auditory/visual processing differences, or anxiety—and anyone who’s been carrying everything and needs a grounded path out of overwhelm. MIYOKI CHAN Miyoki Chan is a certified high-performance and parenting coach and author of the forthcoming book Breaking Through Survival Mode. She helps parents and professionals shift from burnout to purposeful, values-aligned living. Website: https://plentifulearning.com Facebook:   / plentifulearning   Instagram:   / plentifulearning   LinkedIn:   / miyoki-chan   Book (Pre-Sale Starts Oct 6, 2025): "Breaking Through Survival Mode" STOWELL LEARNING CENTER At Stowell Learning Centers, we help children and adults break free from the constant struggles associated with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Despite what you might have been told, your child doesn't have to “just live with it” and every day doesn't have to feel like a battle for them or for you. When you're ready for real, lasting change, give us a call: 877-774-0444 👉 Click https://stowellcenter.com to schedule a call, or to find information and free resources