What happens when a TV producer becomes a therapist? You get Cindy Ransom, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Volume Up Coaching, a new program created for millennial parents who are doing the deep work while raising little humans.
In this episode, we talk about the messy magic of reparenting yourself while also trying to break generational patterns, keep your cool, and still show up as a full human being. Cindy shares how our upbringing shapes the way we parent, why making mistakes is part of the process, and how community and emotional wellness are not just nice to have, but essential.
We also spiral (with purpose, of course) into the role music plays in emotional identity and healing, because sometimes the song understands what you are feeling before you do.
If you are a parent, a cycle-breaker, or someone trying to figure out how to raise yourself while raising others, this one is for you.
What We Talk About in This Episode:
✨ Parenting is one giant “first time” after another. Nobody knows what they’re doing, and that’s kind of the point.
✨ You’re supposed to mess up. That’s how you grow, learn, and actually connect.
✨ Reparenting yourself is brave and necessary, and also really freaking hard.
✨ When you’re triggered, it usually isn’t about just the moment. It’s about what’s bubbling underneath, frustration, exhaustion, feeling unseen.
✨ Yelling isn’t a failure. It’s a sign that your nervous system is maxed out, not that you’re a bad parent.
✨ Music isn’t just background noise. It can help you process emotions and reconnect with who you are.
✨ Keeping promises to yourself—even tiny ones—builds self-trust and quiet confidence.
✨ Emotional wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about checking in with yourself, setting boundaries, and giving yourself permission to be.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cindy Ransom and Her Work
03:14 The Launch of Volume Up Coaching
06:02 The Impact of Upbringing on Parenting
08:28 The Importance of Making Mistakes
11:16 Reparenting and Its Challenges
14:29 Understanding Emotional Triggers
17:09 The Role of Music in Life and Parenting
20:04 Emotional Wellness for Overwhelmed Women
22:43 The Power of Self-Ownership
25:30 The Importance of Community and Support
28:25 Self-Regulation and Yelling as a Symptom
31:15 Finding Your Rhythm in Life
34:09 The Transformative Power of Music
37:00 Conclusion and Call to Action
FOLLOW CINDY!
IG: @mybestselftherapy @volumeupcoaching
Drop the Beat, Not the Ball: A 4-week, music-inspired program designed to help modern parents turn down the chaos, turn up their self-care, and actually enjoy time with their families again.
www.volumeupcoaching.com