Ever been up at 3AM wondering if your toddler will ever sleep through the night again?

You’re not alone.In this honest and unscripted episode of Trauma, Drama & Life, Ben and Kayla reflect on a family trip to the water park, navigating Bella’s wild leap (literally), chaotic Florida weather, toddler sleep regressions, and the evolving challenges of parenting two kids under 6. From middle-of-the-night wakeups to trust-building in marriage and raising emotionally intelligent children, this episode dives deep into the real-life joys and struggles of modern parenthood.

Topics Covered:

• Water park chaos and parenting close calls

• What toddler “leaps” really mean (Wonder Weeks explained)

• Navigating sleep regressions at 10 months

• Learning to accept help in marriage

• Gentle parenting vs. old-school generational beliefs

• Real talk on tone, guilt, and growth as parents

Struggling with sleepless nights and toddler tantrums? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to do it all by yourself.

Follow us on Social Media:

Kayla

⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

Ben

⁠⁠⁠Socials⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

In this real, raw episode of Trauma, Drama & Life, we dive into the honest chaos of parenting — the tantrums, the triggers, and the transformation. From screaming meltdowns to calm-down corner strategies, we unpack what it means to parent while healing from our own childhood wounds. We share stories of navigating overstimulation, repairing communication breakdowns, and dealing with everything from Easter water parks to mid-meal meltdowns.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed as a parent, struggled to stay calm, or found yourself triggered by your child’s behavior — this one is for you.

Topics covered:

• Parenting through childhood trauma

• Handling tantrums and emotional dysregulation

• Gentle parenting with structure

• Real-life chaos of parenting toddlers

• Marriage + communication breakdowns

• Finding peace in overstimulation

• Encouraging growth & grace in your home

Follow us on Social Media:

Kayla

⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

Ben

⁠⁠⁠Socials⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

In this episode of Trauma, Drama & Life, we dive deep into emotional vulnerability—what it looks like, why it’s so hard to access, and how it’s transforming our connection and marriage. From navigating fear of loss to unpacking intimacy and grace, this is one of our rawest episodes yet. Plus… the dog runs away (again), our 5-year-old acts like a sassy teenager, and we question why parenting always feels like survival mode.

If you’ve ever struggled to open up, hold space for someone else’s emotions, or wondered how past trauma shows up in your day-to-day—this one’s for you.

Topics We Cover:

The emotional hangover from healing intensives

Why it’s scary to love deeply

Grace after years of damage

Parenting a “five-nager” with a full emotional toolkit

How emotional openness impacts intimacy

Laugh-out-loud chaos that makes life real

Whether you’re in a relationship, healing from trauma, or just trying to survive your toddler’s mood swings—this episode will make you feel seen and laugh in the same breath.

Follow us on Social Media:

Kayla

⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Ben

⁠⁠Socials⁠⁠

⁠⁠Website⁠