Beneath Behaviour with Jackie Hall

A podcast for when you’re tired of reacting and ready to understand what’s really going on underneath it all.

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What’s really going on Beneath the Behaviour?

This isn’t a podcast about managing behaviour. It’s about understanding the emotional world behind it — in you, your child, and the people you care about.

Every reaction has a story. So does every outburst, shutdown, eye roll, or tantrum, whether it’s yours or someone else’s.

Beneath Behaviour is where we slow down and make sense of what’s really happening underneath those moments that feel chaotic, confusing, or just plain hard.

We look at patterns in parenting, in partnerships, in daily family dynamics that wear us thin. We talk about nervous system responses, emotional loops, and the beliefs that shape how we interpret what’s going on around (and within) us.

This is a space for anyone trying to better understand how humans work, especially when it comes to kids. Whether your child is neurodivergent, sensitive, strong-willed, or simply struggling… whether you are, too…

Whether you're navigating your own stress, your child’s big emotions, or a family dynamic that feels stuck, this podcast offers language and insight to help you make sense of it.

We explore emotional patterns that are part of being human - no diagnosis required. But we also speak openly about raising autistic children, understanding neurodivergence, and supporting kids who process the world differently. Because the more we understand what’s going on internally, in the brain, the mind, and the nervous system, the more clearly we can see what’s really going on in the moment.

Because when we soften our gaze and shift the story we’ve been telling, we start to meet ourselves and each other with more clarity, connection, and compassion.

And from there, we can begin to respond differently. Not to fix, but to move forward. To find what helps for you, your child, and your relationships in a way that actually makes sense for your life.

“Behaviour always makes sense if we know how to look at it.”

Hi, I’m Jackie Hall...and I’ve lived what we talk about here.

I’m a counsellor, educator, and founder of the Parental Stress Centre, but long before that, I was a mum in the middle of her own meltdown, unsure how to hold it all together.

That moment became the beginning of a deeper journey into emotional awareness, nervous system work, and creating tools that actually meet families in real life.

For over 15 years, I’ve supported thousands of parents, many raising autistic or neurodivergent kids, through stress, self-doubt, and complex behaviour. My work blends lived experience with trauma-informed practice, nervous system science, and compassion-first education.

Beneath Behaviour is where it all comes together — personal, professional, and everything in between.

“This podcast isn’t about getting it right. It’s about understanding what’s really going on so we can move through it with more clarity and care.”

Featured Episodes

Real conversations. Practical insight.
A softer way to understand what’s really going on.

Ep. 1 — The Story Behind Beneath Behaviour

Where this all began and why it matters.

In this deeply personal first episode, Jackie shares the origin story of Beneath Behaviour and how her own overwhelm, parenting breakdown, and healing journey became the foundation for helping others. Come hear the heart behind the podcast.

Ep. 2 — The Parenting Lens You Didn’t Know You Were Using

What if it’s not your child but the story you’re seeing them through?

We explore four unconscious lenses that shape how we interpret behaviour and why shifting your lens can completely change the way you respond to your child (and yourself). A foundational episode for every parent who wants to react less and understand more.

Ep. 5 — Parenting Through the Mud

Finding meaning in the hard moments.

Some seasons of parenting feel like survival mode, like everything’s off track and you’re stuck in the mess. In this episode, we unpack why that mud matters, how to change the narrative you’re telling yourself, and how even your hardest days can become turning points.

Ep. 7 — The Silent Signs of Depression

You don’t have to fall apart to be falling apart.

In this gentle but powerful episode, we explore how depression can hide in plain sight — behind overachieving, numbing, or emotional shutdown. You’ll learn the subtle signs to look for in yourself and others, and how to meet them with understanding instead of judgment.

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Real words from real people who feel just like you.

This podcast isn’t just a resource.
It’s a place where people feel seen — sometimes for the first time.
Here’s what listeners have shared after tuning in:

“I didn’t need another parenting strategy. I needed to understand myself. This podcast gave me both.”

“Jackie says the things I’ve felt for years but never had words for. It’s like someone finally turned the light on.”

“The way she talks about autism and behaviour — it’s not clinical, it’s human. I’ve cried, I’ve laughed, I’ve healed.”

“This podcast doesn’t tell me what to do. It helps me understand why it feels so hard, and what to do with that.”

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