Motherhood can be all-consuming—and in the process of caring for everyone else, many women lose sight of who they are. In this powerful episode, we explore how reconnecting with your core values can become your inner compass, helping you feel more grounded, confident, and alive in the life you’re already living. You’ll discover practical ways to excavate your deepest values, integrate them into your rhythms and routines, and parent from a place of alignment rather than exhaustion. This episode is a heart-opening guide for every mom ready to move from surviving to thriving—by leading from her truth.

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Ever feel like you're about to completely lose it as a mom? You're not alone, and you're not broken. In this episode, we dive deep into what emotional overwhelm really looks like for mothers and why traditional advice like "just take deep breaths" doesn't work when you're already in meltdown mode. I'll walk you through the science behind why we get so triggered, share my proven SAFE framework for emotional regulation, and give you emergency tools you can use the very next time you feel that volcano rising inside. This isn't about becoming a perfect, zen mother—it's about having real strategies that work in real moments with real kids who are having real meltdowns.

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Far from being just a buzzword, self-awareness is the first step to feeling more grounded, making calmer choices, and modeling emotional regulation for your kids. You’ll learn why it matters, how it shows up in your daily life, and simple, actionable steps to start practicing today—even in the middle of chaos. If you’ve ever felt reactive, disconnected, or overwhelmed, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself and lead your family with greater intention and compassion.

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Big changes—like moving, starting a new job, or shifting family plans—can feel overwhelming for kids, especially when they had no say in the decision. In this episode of Leadership Parenting, we dive into a powerful listener question: “What do I do when my kids are upset about a move we decided to make?” If you’ve ever had to make a necessary decision your child didn’t like, you’re not alone. This episode will walk you through how to stay strong in your leadership role and emotionally connected to your child. You’ll learn the key tools that help kids cope, how to validate their big feelings without backpedaling, and how to foster resilience—even when your decision brings discomfort.

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That constant inner dialogue running through your mind all day? It's shaping your entire parenting experience more than any external circumstance ever could. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of self-talk—exploring how to recognize when your inner voice has become your harshest critic and how to gently transform it into your most compassionate ally. You'll learn the 5 most common types of negative self-talk that keep parents stuck, discover a simple 3-question framework to evaluate and reframe unhelpful thoughts, and see real examples of transforming criticism into kindness. This isn't about toxic positivity—it's about speaking to yourself with the same grace you'd offer your children, because the way you treat yourself becomes the model for how they learn to treat themselves. When you change your inner voice, you change everything.

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Have you ever felt that quiet ache of disconnection from your child? Like you’re speaking two different languages, or like nothing you do is really landing?

In this episode, we’re diving into three simple but powerful tools every parent has: Time, Talk, and Touch.
These aren’t just nice ideas—they’re practical ways to soothe stress, strengthen connection, and help your child feel truly seen and safe.

If you’ve been longing to reconnect or just want a fresh way to show up for your child—this episode is for you. Let’s get into it.

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As we wrap up our focus on Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to turn our attention to something foundational—something that often gets missed in mental health conversations, but is absolutely essential to our emotional well-being: the nervous system.

The more I work with women and mothers, the more I see how understanding and caring for the nervous system changes everything. It shifts how we experience stress, how we respond to our children, and how we show up in the world. So today, we’re going to take a deep dive into why your nervous system needs a break—and how you can begin to give it the care it deserves.

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Today, we’re diving into the invisible but exhausting reality of the mental load—the constant thinking, planning, and remembering that so many moms carry daily. You’ll learn what the mental load really is, why it feels so heavy, and how to begin lightening it through six practical, mindset-shifting steps. From redefining your household standards to sharing responsibilities more effectively and reclaiming your recovery time, this episode offers a powerful reset for any mom who feels like she’s always on. You don’t have to carry it all—and this is your starting point for feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace.

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