Failing Motherhood
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -If you're riddled with mom guilt, your temper scares you, you're terrified you're screwing up your kids and are afraid to admit any of those things out loud....this podcast is for you. Hosted by Danielle Bettmann, parenting coach for families with 1-7-year-old strong-willed kids, each episode is a storytelling interview about one mom's raw and honest experience of growth that leads to new perspectives and practical strategies. Each week we will normalize the struggle, share vulnerably about our insecurities, and rally around small wins and truths. We hope to convince you you're not alone and YOU are the mom your kids need. Interviews with experts that have brilliant insight to share will be sprinkled among interviews with moms just like you. We hope you see yourself, hear your story, and find hope and healing. Welcome to Failing Motherhood. You belong here!
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When to Seek Help: What to Measure + How to Track Progress
May 02, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBEvery kid has meltdowns. Every parent yells. How do you know if you're on the right track? Especially when you feel like your child's behavior might be *normal*, it's hard to know when to reach out without feeling like you're overreacting. And if you've already done a lot of work on your parenting, how can you know when something needs to change? IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... When to come to conclusions (and when not to) Questions to ask yourself to gain perspective The most important...
Sleep Training without Shame: Industry Myths, Research and the Need to Consider Temperament with Macall Gordon, M.A.
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB"I'm afraid I'm causing bad habits!" - Every mom filled with guilt + concern over their child's sleep. With over 20 years in the research field studying sleep and infant mental health (and a mom to 2 twenty-somethings), Macall Gordon, M.A. is here to make you feel a whole lot better about how you’ve handled things - no matter how you’ve handled them! Macall has conducted and presented research on temperament, sleep, and parenting advice at conferences around the world. She is also a certi...
What NOT to Say to your Strong-Willed Child
April 18, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBWe're not talking about the obvious things here, but the innocuous ones. The well-intentioned instincts or reactions that roll off your tongue when you're desperate for cooperation. Whether you're too kind, or too firm... after days and months of pushback, resistance, power struggles, or stand-offs... it's understandable you start to believe your child only listens when you yell. I invite you to question this belief by sharing insight into what DOES work instead. IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...
Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Mom with Emily McDermott
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHave you discovered that you are sensitive to visual clutter, touch, overstimulation, caffeine, loud noise, and more? You might be a Highly Sensitive Person! My guest today, Emily McDermott is an Air Force wife, a mom of 2 young boys, and the host of the "Moms Overcoming Overwhelm" podcast. Emily's journey through motherhood led her to discover her own highly sensitive nature. Through her work as a decluttering coach, Emily empowers moms to simplify their lives, reduce stress, and creat...
#100: 10 Lessons in 10 Years of Parenting
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBCelebrate with us! It's the 100th episode of Failing Motherhood! As her oldest just turned 10, Danielle compiled 10 BIG universal lessons she wished she'd known sooner. Don't let it take you 10 years to learn them as well! Send this episode to a new or expecting mom - she'll be SO lucky! DON'T MISS: How comparative suffering is like working out with different weights What truly makes the biggest difference in becoming a "Zen Mama Queen" Why love isn't enough to keep our kids around /...
[TRAINING MODULE from Wholeheartedly CALM]
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBI don't have an episode for you today - you get a glimpse into my program! For the bad days / bad mornings / bad nights when things are just OFF... Here's an acronym to help you remember 3 ways you can hit RESET. When in doubt... BMW. B - BREATHE M - MUSIC W - WATER // Resources referenced in the training // Free Meditation app - Insight Timer Breathwork podcast on Spotify - The Breathwork Club Spotify Premium - Family Big Life Kids Podcast Story Pirates Audiobooks - Libby App - log i...
Finding Answers + Figuring Out My Child with Amanda Rausch
March 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBKeep. Asking. Questions. I'm so lucky to be joined for this episode by my client, friend and hairstylist, Amanda Rausch. She's celebrating a recent diagnosis for her oldest that finally makes so much sense, but it's really a culmination of years and years of advocating for him that started in pregnancy. Her story is a really down-to-earth, inspirational example of trusting your gut, finding answers, and then finding more answers when the first ones just don't fit. Even if a provider is...
13 Daily Struggles when Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBStrong-willed kids come with a million positive attributes, like a HUGE heart, loving BIG and being super helpful (when they want to be). They can also be really hard to parent sometimes (understatement). I've compiled a list of 13 common struggles that come up on a daily basis for families parenting strong-willed kids. I guarantee you thought you were the only family to experience at least one of these things! #themoreyouknow IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... Trademark indicators of paren...
Bipolar + PTSD: Finding Hope + Healing as a Mom with Mental Illness with Amelia Zachry
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBShe was told not to become a mother; that her mental illness would render her insufficient, and she said, "I will do whatever it takes to be a mom. A GOOD mom." How inspiring is that?! Amelia Zachry just published her debut memoir, Enough: A Memoir of Mistakes, Mania, and Motherhood. She might be one of the wisest moms I've interviewed. Without getting into her past, Amelia shared an up close and personal look at the journey of healing she’s undergone to meet her own needs without shame...
The Cure for Mom Guilt
February 28, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBMom guilt is a universal experience. What you do with it is what matters! Let's explore together the purpose of the guilt - why it's there, what it's trying to say, and how to manage it in a way that moves you forward. IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... 10 examples of problems to solve at the root of your guilt How to bring curiosity into your internal dialogue Two ways to treat your guilt going forward DON'T MISS: How your inner voice is like your strong-willed child! // CONNECT WITH DANI...
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Nursing a Toddler with Erin Harris
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBHas your relationship with nursing ever led you to feel guilt, shame, confusion, sadness, love, and even grief? This episode is for you. My guest today, Erin Harris, is a mom of two, founder of Nursing Mamas, and a lactation consultant who specifically equips parents nursing toddlers past one year. Nursing toddlers is a whole new world compared to nursing a newborn, due to the shift from nursing on demand, to a toddler demanding to nurse. Erin shares so much insight into the emotional ...
The KEY to COOPERATION with a strong-willed child
February 14, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBI've talked a lot about what DOESN'T work for strong-willed kids, and today we're talking all about what DOES! SKIP this episode if you do not have a strong-willed child. Not sure? I break it down at the beginning! IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... How you know FOR SURE if you're the parent of a strong-willed child Why you haven't been able to implement the tips you've learned other places The METHOD to my MADNESS! DON'T MISS: Valuable insight we can learn from hostage negotiators! REA...
The Right Kind of Tough with Donovan + Rosemary
February 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBDonovan + Rosemary are phenomenal parents doing their very best to raise 3 girls in Louisiana. They're working to parent differently than they were parented, in the South, with a strong-willed child. They joined me in this episode to share an honest look at the struggles and fears they've experienced over the past few years; some unique, most universal. Rosemary shares vulnerably about being so hard on herself, especially as an OT working with kids, struggling with her own child. Donov...
10 Things I've Learned to be True about Parents of Strong-Willed Kids
January 31, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBOver the last almost 4 years of working with hundreds of families, I've learned a thing or two about parents of strong-willed kids. (It takes one to know one!) Consider this episode a Buzzfeed quiz of sorts, and report back with your answer of how many of these qualities you exhibit out of 10! IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... Often overlooked insight that applies to both parent AND child The permission and reassurance you might be looking for Why it MAKES SENSE if you're feeling the way y...
Intrusive Thoughts + Body Image with Dr. Alli Delozier
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBAre you hoping to break the cycle of diet culture in your family? Whether you struggled with your own body image, self-esteem or dieting in the past and don't want to pass that on to your kids, you are noticing your child struggling with their relationship with food or their body and need more insight, or simply want to prevent your child from struggling in that way, know that it's never too late for you to make impactful shifts! How do I now raise children who feel empowered in their bodi...
IT. GETS. BETTER.
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIf you are IN IT right now, may this episode be your guiding light. This is your pep talk, inspiration, and roadmap for the next few years. Take this moment to zoom out, realize the worth of your work, and how much the compound interest of each decision in the short term reaps the rewards of a long-term payoff. IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... What's possible for you in just a few years as the parent of a strong-willed child (with this morning with mine as evidence!) How working to stop gen...
Cook with Confidence with Laney Schwartz
January 10, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBAnyone else feel like they're failing their family in the kitchen? Thankfully, Laney is here to take the weight off our shoulders! Laney Schwartz is an everyday mom, founder, and creator behind the food blog Life Is But A Dish. She is on a mission to help busy home cooks across the world gain confidence in the kitchen, create simple and delicious meals, and cook without being tied to a recipe. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED... Why you're not alone if you feel overwhelmed or inadequate in ...
The #1 Belief Holding You Back [mini-series part 5 of 5]
January 03, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBEver felt judged, misunderstood, let down or alone... even WITH some supportive friends or family? To sum up this mini-series, I'm diving into the most damaging, self-sabotaging misconception Worrying Warriors believe that holds them back from having the relationships + home they truly desire! This week, I share what the belief is, why you might feel like there's no other option, and what to do if you relate! IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... The 4 unintended consequences that occur when you h...
The #1 Belief Holding You Back [mini-series part 4 of 5]
January 03, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBEver felt judged, misunderstood, let down or alone... even WITH some supportive friends or family? To sum up this mini-series, I'm diving into the most damaging, self-sabotaging misconception Worrying Warriors believe that holds them back from having the relationships + home they truly desire! This week, I share what the belief is, why you might feel like there's no other option, and what to do if you relate! IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... The 4 unintended consequences that occur when you h...
My child needs HELP! [mini series part 4 of 5]
December 27, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBHas your child's fits of rage ever sent you late-night Googling everything from therapy, medication, and a sensory swing? What do they need? How do you help?! Each week in December I'm sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire! This week, I share what to do if you think your child is neurodivergent in some way, needs more coping skills, and don't know where to start. IN THIS EPISODE, I SHAR...
Consistency - Does it matter? [mini-series part 3 of 5]
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBEver blamed your child's behavior on your own inconsistency? Totally understandable! Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire! This week, I share when consistency is critical, when it's not, and why it's not the cure-all you might think it is! IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... How you can tell if your consistency is at fault The outcomes consistency creates...
Consistency - Does it matter? [mini-series part 3 of 5]
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBEver blamed your child's behavior on your own inconsistency? Totally understandable! Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire! This week, I share when consistency is critical, when it's not, and why it's not the cure-all you might think it is! IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... How you can tell if your consistency is at fault The outcomes consistency creates...
Why Punishments + Rewards don't work for Strong-Willed Kids [mini-series part 2 of 5]
December 13, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBEver wondered why it seems like no matter what you do, it doesn't change your child's mind in the moment? Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that sabotage your success and hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire! This week, I share critical insight into whether finding the *right* consequence is where you should be spending your energy. IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE... Reasons why a particular cons...
Let's Get Re-Acquainted! [mini-series part 1 of 5]
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIntroducing the UNAPOLOGETIC PARENT mini-series! Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that sabotage your success and hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire! For those new to the podcast, in this episode, I re-introduce myself and share lots of tidbits about me you never asked for, including my new obsession with high heels and how I got fired from my last job before this one! If you have a stron...
Wanna Be Clutter Free with Deanna Yates
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBAs we approach the holidays, I have the perfect guest here to share all things intentional living and minimalism! Deanna Yates is the founder and CEO of Wannabe Clutter Free and the host of the popular podcast, the Wannabe Minimalist Show, where she helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can enjoy more time together, stop spending their weekends cleaning house, and wake up excited for the day ahead. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED... Deanna's journey to...
Embracing Delegation with Yoky Matsuoka
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBOur current reality is impossible, my friends. Among many things, moms spend as much as 97 hours a week on household and parenting tasks. It's especially hard during the holiday season, and a quarter of moms say they have zero time for themselves. The village we used to be able to rely on is gone. And my guest today has set out to rebuild it! She has been described as a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, bioengineer, robotics expert and computer scientist all in one. Yoky Matsuoka is the...
The Birds + the Bees with Amy Lang
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBAmy Lang, MA had been a sex educator for over 16 years when she freaked out about talking to her young son about her favorite topic. Amy went on to combine her expertise in adult education and her love of sexual health and started Birds & Bees & Kids in 2006. Her mission is to help parents feel comfortable and confident when they have these important conversations. She shares such practical insight and tips, including ways to talk about absolutely everything, especially with a 9-12-year-ol...
REALLY wanted + REALLY hard with Kayla Kohl
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBKayla Kohl has been BEEN THROUGH IT - from endometriosis + infertility to hyperemesis + pre-eclampsia, from weighted feedings + PPA, to deployments + a pandemic... This episode is one of those where the guest's journey + experience into motherhood is so unique, yet so incredibly universal. Kayla Kohl is a full-spectrum doula and owner of The Birth Chronicles. She became a mom through open embryo donation after years of infertility and loss and documents her journey into motherhood on her...
Executive Function + ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIt feels like kids are getting diagnosed with ADHD at alarming rates lately! Have you ever worried about things you've noticed in your child, wondering if they need to be evaluated? This episode is going to give you worlds of insight! Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, is here to share everything we need to know about executive functioning skills - the part of the brain responsible for social-emotional soft skills like task initiation + completion, organization, regulation,...
Executive Function + ADHD
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIt feels like kids are getting diagnosed with ADHD at alarming rates lately! Have you ever worried about things you've noticed in your child, wondering if they need to be evaluated? This episode is going to give you worlds of insight! Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, is here to share everything we need to know about executive functioning skills - the part of the brain responsible for social-emotional soft skills like task initiation + completion, organization, regulation,...
Untigering + Unschooling with Iris Chen
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIris Chen is a recovering Tiger mother and founder of the Untigering movement. In her book Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent, she shares her journey and reflections on shifting away from parenting rooted in power to parenting grounded in partnership. She's an American-Born Chinese who ended up with kids who are Chinese-born Americans. She's a peaceful parenting advocate, intersectional unschooler, anti-oppression activist, and deconstructing Tiger Mom. In...
Picky Eating Help with Jennifer Anderson
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBJennifer Anderson is a registered dietician that has a Master's of Science in Public Health. In 2017 she founded Kids Eat In Color (@kids.eat.in.color) a HUGE resource that helps children and families have better nutrition and mental health. You will find her harm reduction lens with a focus on a parent's mental health and heavy dose of reality and humanity REFRESHING. In this episode, we cover common misconceptions around food that she is working to debunk that make us feel like we're f...
Picky Eating Help with Jennifer Anderson (@kids.eat.in.color)
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBJennifer Anderson is a registered dietician that has a Master's of Science in Public Health. In 2017 she founded Kids Eat In Color (@kids.eat.in.color) a HUGE resource that helps children and families have better nutrition and mental health. You will find her harm reduction lens with a focus on a parent's mental health and heavy dose of reality and humanity REFRESHING. In this episode, we cover common misconceptions around food that she is working to debunk that make us feel like we're f...
"Big Kid Bed" Sleep Struggles with Jessica Berk
August 16, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBEveryone talks about how you'll never sleep when you have a baby. But no one was talking about the sleep struggles that happened when the kids get bigger... ...enter Jessica Berk, certified child sleep consultant for kids out of a crib! After Jessica's daughter moved up to a "big kid bed" she felt like she had a newborn all over again! She knew she couldn't survive, so she decided to get certified as a child sleep coach through the Family Sleep Institute and spent the last 7 years perfec...
Embrace your Expanded Identity with Casey James
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThere was so much about motherhood that they did not warn us about in that book What to Expect When You're Expecting. Many of us believed the myth or the expectation that a new baby or kids will fall into our life. On today's episode, I'm interviewing Casey James, who shares her journey with postpartum depletion, her path of discovering her new identity through matrescence and redefining self-care. Casey James is the founder of Thrive, a community driven resource for modern women and moth...
Detaching Your Journey From Your Child's with Ann Kaplan
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBToday on Failing Motherhood, Ann Kaplan is here to share a truly vulnerable story. When her teen son dove head first down a path of substance abuse and depression, eventually requiring residential treatment, she felt like she had failed her son as a terrible mother, failed her other kids during that time, and failed professionally as a parenting coach to have a son in this position. Over the past few years she's gone through a lot of growth, moved away from codependency and truly realized ...
*NO JUDGEMENT* Guide to Screen Time: Part 2
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBYou don't need more reasons to feel guilty for using screens. You need insight so you feel confident that when you do use them, it's WITHOUT guilt. In 2022, technology is a TOOL to use while parenting. I am here to help you make confident decisions about what's best for your kids and your family! If screen time is affecting your relationship with your strong-willed child, take the action I recommend in this series to reduce the power struggles for good. In Part 2 of this 2 part screen ti...
Nutrition, Fitness + Hormones in Motherhood with Brooke Rozzie
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBToday on Failing Motherhood, Brooke Rozzie is here to share how as a nutrition + fitness expert, equipping herself with more understanding of her hormones unlocked new levels of energy, clarity and patience in her motherhood. Brooke Rozzie is a functional nutritionist and owns a women-based coaching company focusing on supporting women in feeling the best in their skin so they can show up their best in their life by aligning hormonal health prioritizing nutrition, movement, and lifestyle fa...
*NO JUDGEMENT* Guide to Screen Time: Part 1
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBYou don't need more reasons to feel guilty for using screens. You need insight so you feel confident that when you do use them, it's WITHOUT guilt. In 2022, technology is a TOOL to use while parenting. I am here to help you make confident decisions about what's best for your kids and your family! If screen time is affecting your relationship with your strong-willed child, take the action I recommend in this series to reduce the power struggles for good. In Part 1 of this 2 part screen ti...
Raising Good Humans with Erin Hodgson
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBErin Hodgson is a non-bio mom to her two boys with her wife, living in New Zealand. This episode felt like we recorded several episodes in one! After a quick geography lesson on New Zealand, we dive into her plans of world-schooling in 2023. I'm so glad I asked her how she met her wife, because you won't believe her story! After sharing her experience inducing lactation to nurse her second son, as well as what it's like to be a family of two moms raising two boys, she shares what it m...
Managing Social Media Use with Bryce Reddy
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBBryce Reddy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in motherhood and parenting and a mom of 3 living in New England. She supports mothers and families on social media under the handle @mombrain.therapist. Bryce's story includes infertility, postpartum depression, IVF, miscarriages and most recently, an unexpected 3rd child at 38. Right away we dive into the highs and lows of what social media has offered parents in the last 5-10 years - a community, validation, advice and also ...
Smashing the Internal Patriarchy with Dr. Manuela Powell
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBDr. Manuela Powell is a breast cancer surgeon turned mindset coach, working to liberate her clients to have the audacity to live a full life. She fiercely believes the day all women realize how powerful they are will be the day the world completely changes for the better. After having her first child at 42, Dr. Manuela felt herself transition from an audacious, full-spirited powerhouse to June Cleaver, giving everything to everyone else. She shares her journey to discovering life coachi...
Thank You, Mama with Ana Tajder
May 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBAna Tajder is an award-winning author, journalist and the host of “Thank You, Mama," where she interviews women from around the world about the most important lessons they have learned from their mothers. In this Mother's Day episode, Ana shares the insight + wisdom gleaned from all of these interviews and shares the things daughters appreciated most about their relationships with their moms, and the things they wished they had gotten from their moms. Ana's story herself includes growing...
3 Years In: Reflections on being a Solopreneur
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWholeheartedly is THREE!!! Starting a business is very much like becoming a parent. It's 100,000X harder than you thought it'd be. But there are so many moments that make it all worth it! This episode is NOT about parenting- it's about the journey behind the scenes. In this episode, I share the things I wish I knew when I started Wholeheartedly. Whether you have a biz, are curious about starting one, or are just a fan... tune in to hear... How I Got Started All the small tasks I accomp...
Understanding Triggers, Stress + Emotions with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBDr. Lynyetta Willis is a psychologist, speaker, family coach, and author. In this episode, I pick her brain about these pesky things that trip us up as parents: triggers, stress, and emotions. She breaks down a detailed description of how you can tell the difference between a stressor and a trigger, and how that informs how you handle them long-term. (You'll love (and relate) to the story she dives into to illustrate this point.) We talk about what she recommends if you're looking to heal ...
Why it's SO Hard to Stay Calm
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOF COURSE you snap! OF COURSE you lose your mind! IT MAKES SENSE. If you wish you had even a smidge more patience than you do... ...get ready for some truth bombs. In this episode, I paint the picture of what's really going on in these moments - situationally, emotionally, in your mind... and why it's not only NORMAL but EXPECTED to have a short fuse. The question is... are you ready to change it? Apply for Wholeheartedly CALM - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/apply I believe in you & I...
The Mental Load + Being a "Fun" Mom with Libby (The Honest Mom)
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBLibby was a perfectionist with a typical baby. Once her second arrived... everything came crumbling down. While battling PPD (the rage kind) she was forced to lose her perfectionism and find grace for herself. She also found overstimulation, resentment, and cycles to break for her kids. In this episode, Libby shares how she grew to embrace lowering her standards, the things you might be taking for granted, and how to create safety within your 4 walls. //TRANSCRIPT// https://www.parenti...
How to Get on the Same Page
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBNew to gentle parenting and your partner is not on board? Argue about parenting often? Maybe one (or both) of you have a temper? You're not alone! This episode is for you. I'm breaking down 3 reasons you're not aligned + parenting as a TEAM, and 3 things you can do to change this dynamic ASAP! I believe in you & I'm cheering you on. Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend! Support the Show. *FREE* MASTERCLASS:...
Consent Parenting with Rosalia Rivera
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBRosalia Rivera, consent educator and child sexual abuse prevention specialist, joins me to share incredibly important insight every parent needs to know. Keeping your child in your sight at all times for 18 years is not an option. We need to know how to equip ourselves so we can equip our kids with *uncomfortable* conversations. Conversations like body autonomy, anatomically correct names for private parts, secrets vs. surprises, safe vs. tricky people, online safety and much more. Conv...
Breaking the Cycle with Christie Lazo
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBA real-life "Luisa Madrigal (Encanto)", Christie Lazo is a Peruvian-Canadian eldest daughter in an immigrant family living in a multigenerational home with her dad after her mom died. After diving into her guilt/struggle with continuing to work full time, Christie speaks to her journey of healing her past and choosing to parent differently than she was parented. Among many topics, she invites us into her story of reclaiming her indigenous roots, Catholicism, consent culture, acceptance and...