
Getting to The Root of Rage: What is Fueling Your Reactions
Rage doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. It has roots.
And until you know where yours is coming from, you’ll stay stuck in the same cycle—trying harder, feeling guilty, and wondering why you can’t just “control yourself.”
The truth is, rage isn’t about being a bad parent. It’s about your nervous system doing exactly what it was wired to do. And when you understand the root, you can finally interrupt the cycle and build new patterns.
That’s why we created the Rage Personality Quiz. Thousands of parents have taken it and discovered that their rage comes from one of three primary roots:
1. Rage Rooted in Impulsivity & Loss of Control
One second you’re fine, the next you’re yelling before you even realize what’s happening.
This isn’t because you lack willpower. It’s because your nervous system fires into fight mode so quickly that your logic never gets a chance to catch up.
If emotions weren’t openly discussed in your home—or if losing control was normalized—you may have never learned how to slow down in heated moments.
So now, your nervous system reacts for you.
The cost?
You lose the ability to pause and parent intentionally.
Your confidence plummets with each outburst.
Your child feels unstable, unsure of how you’ll respond next time.
The path forward?
Rewiring your brain to pause before rage takes over.
2. Rage Rooted in Unresolved Wounds & Past Experiences
Sometimes your reaction feels way bigger than the situation. That’s because it is.
When your child’s behavior touches on your own unresolved wounds—like feeling dismissed, shamed, or controlled as a child—your nervous system reacts to old pain, not the moment in front of you.
The cost?
You stop seeing your child for who they really are.
Parenting feels like a replay of your past instead of a fresh start.
Your child begins to internalize your reactions as their fault.
The path forward?
Separating the past from the present—so you can finally respond to your child, not your childhood.
3. Rage Rooted in Overwhelm & Sensory Overload
You don’t rage because you’re “angry all the time.”
You rage because you’re depleted. Exhausted. Overstimulated.
Noise, constant demands, lack of sleep, and the invisible weight of parenting keep your nervous system in survival mode. Rage isn’t about bad behavior—it’s about burnout.
The cost?
Parenting feels like surviving, not enjoying.
Patience and calm feel impossible to access.
Your child feels disconnected, even when you’re right there.
The path forward?
Restoring your nervous system so you can parent from regulation, not depletion.
Why Finding the Root Matters
Rage isn’t random. It’s a signal pointing to something deeper—whether that’s nervous system wiring, unresolved pain, or sheer exhaustion.
When you know your root, you can actually interrupt the cycle instead of blaming yourself. You can create space to pause, choose a new response, and give your child the safe, connected parent they need.
Take the Quiz (If You Haven’t Yet)
Not sure which one is yours? The Rage Personality Quiz will show you your specific root and how it’s playing out in your parenting.
The Next Step: Resetting the Cycle
But awareness alone isn’t enough—you need tools to rewire your brain, regulate your nervous system, and end the cycle of rage and regret for good.
That’s why I created the Rage Reset Mini-Course.
Inside, you’ll learn:
Why rage isn’t your fault—but is your responsibility.
How to interrupt your triggers before they take over.
The exact steps to rewire your nervous system so calm feels possible, not forced.
If you’re ready to stop feeling like rage controls you, this is where you start.