Calm Parenting Podcast
Hosted by Calm Parenting
A solo podcast offering practical, script-based advice for parents of strong-willed and neurodivergent children, hosted by a parenting coach.
This is a solo-host monologue where Kirk Martin offers parents specific, actionable scripts and mindset shifts for dealing with defiant or neurodivergent kids (ADHD, ODD, PDA, etc.). He uses personal anecdotes about his own journey with his son, Casey, to illustrate his core philosophy: that a parent's self-regulation is the key to changing household dynamics. The podcast serves as a content marketing funnel for his paid "Calm Parenting Bundle" and coaching programs.
“Unlike many parenting shows, this one is almost entirely focused on the parent's behavior, not the child's. Martin's central thesis is that parental self-control is the only variable they can truly manage, and he provides concrete, often counter-intuitive, steps for parents to change their own reactions in moments of conflict.”
Who hosts this show
Kirk Martin is the founder of Celebrate Calm, a parenting program focused on helping parents of strong-willed children. Drawing from his experience of inviting 1,500 challenging kids into his home over a decade, he provides strategies to de-escalate conflict and build connection. His approach, which stems from his own transformation from an "angry dad" to a calm one, emphasizes that parents must first control their own reactions to change their child's behavior.
Credentials & credits
- Founder of Celebrate Calm
- Worked with 1,500+ strong-willed children in his home
- B.A. in International Business and Marketing, Towson University
- Workshop leader for over 1,000 school districts, churches, and foster care agencies
Other ventures
- Celebrate Calm (Parenting workshops and coaching)
- The PDA Parent Podcast
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 013 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Confidently Overcome Their Weaknesses #606Jun 26, 2026 · 30 min
- 02What You Can & Should Never Try to Fix About Your Kids #605Jun 24, 2026 · 32 min
- 03How I Changed from Triggered Dad to Calm Guy: 10 Practical, Doable Ideas #604Jun 21, 2026 · 32 min
- 04Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Meltdowns: 10 Quick Ideas #603Jun 19, 2026 · 29 min
- 05"I Wish I Had An Easier Kid." #602Jun 14, 2026 · 28 min
- 06My Best Podcast Ever: Defiance & Reconciling With My Son #601Jun 10, 2026 · 38 min
Notable episodes
- 01How I Changed from Triggered Dad to Calm Guy: 10 Practical, Doable Ideas #604
This episode encapsulates the entire premise of the podcast: the host's personal journey and the actionable steps he took, which form the basis of his teaching.
- 02What You Can & Should Never Try to Fix About Your Kids #605
Highlights the show's core philosophy of reframing perceived weaknesses (especially related to neurodivergence) into strengths, using specific analogies to make the point.
- 03My Best Podcast Ever: Defiance & Reconciling With My Son #601
A raw and emotional episode that connects the host's parenting struggles with his own childhood, demonstrating the deep personal narrative that drives the show.
What you'll be asked on this show
Kirk Martin hosts solo in a direct-to-listener, coaching style. Episodes are structured as practical, list-based guides (e.g., '10 Quick Ideas,' '3 Ways to Teach'). He speaks from personal experience, frequently referencing his own past as a 'triggered dad' and his relationship with his son, Casey, to build rapport and credibility.
Questions Calm Parenting keeps coming back to
- “How do you talk to your child about his or her diagnosis?”
- “If our family were a basketball team, who would play each position?”
- “If we were going to start a family business, who would do the marketing?”
- “Have you ever noticed that this is harder for you?”
- “When do you notice that?”
- “What tasks are easier for you?”
- “Why do you think when you're playing [a specific activity] you can focus so well?”
Signature segments
- · Referring to his son, Casey
- · Promoting the CelebrateCalm.com website and products
- · Offering specific scripts for parents to use
- · Telling his personal story of changing from a 'triggered dad'
- · Using analogies like a 'family business' or 'basketball team'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
This is a solo podcast; there are no interview guests. The host frequently mentions his son, Casey, who co-founded Celebrate Calm with him, and occasionally references stories from parents who use his programs.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast features a consistent rotation of direct-to-consumer brands like Cozy Earth, Skylight Calendar, and IXL. The primary business model appears to be driving listeners to purchase the host's own digital product, the "Calm Parenting Bundle," which is heavily promoted with discount codes in nearly every episode.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Kirk Martin.
- What is the podcast about?
- It provides practical strategies and scripts for parents of strong-willed or neurodivergent children to stop yelling, defiance, and power struggles by focusing on parental self-control.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it publishes new episodes multiple times per week.
- What is Celebrate Calm?
- Celebrate Calm is the company founded by Kirk Martin that offers parenting workshops, coaching, and digital products based on his methods.
- Does the podcast have guests?
- No, it is a solo-host format where Kirk Martin speaks directly to the listener. His son, Casey, is frequently mentioned as part of the backstory.
- What other podcasts does the host have?
- Kirk Martin also hosts "The PDA Parent Podcast," which focuses specifically on Pathological Demand Avoidance.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Celebrate Calm Official Websitecelebratecalm.com
- [02]The PDA Parent Podcastcelebratecalm.com
- [03]Kirk Martin: Calm Parenting and Emotional Regulation - Tom Rowland Podcasttomrowlandpodcast.com
- [04]Kirk Martin - ADDitude Magazine Bioadditudemag.com
- [05]A FATHER TRADES ANGER FOR CALM - The Washington Postwashingtonpost.com
- [06]The Calm Instead Of The Storm: Innovative Strategies For Strong-Willed Children - Forbesforbes.com
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