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In this episode of the Leadership Parenting Podcast, I’m talking about something almost every mom experiences but rarely feels safe admitting: moments when your emotions feel so big that you wonder, “What is wrong with me?”

I explain why this happens from a nervous system perspective, how chronic stress and emotional load shrink our ability to regulate, and why big emotions are not a sign of weakness — they are actually your body’s stress signature calling for care, safety, and compassion.

Then I guide you through a simple, science-backed 3-step reset you can use anywhere — in your kitchen, your car, your bathroom, or your bed — to bring yourself out of emotional overwhelm and back into calm, grounded presence.

This episode is for any mom who feels like she’s carrying too much, feeling too much, and trying too hard to “hold it together.” You are not broken. You are overloaded. And this episode will show you how to meet yourself with gentleness instead of judgment

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In this episode, I’m talking about the kind of fresh start we actually need as moms—not a giant life overhaul, but a few small, intentional habits that truly support the mom we want to be. Instead of calling our patterns “bad habits” and shaming ourselves, I walk you through a gentler, brain-based way to work with your habits so they align with your body, your heart, and your relationships in this new year.

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In this episode, I share a gentle message for the night before anything important—a wedding, a holiday, a celebration, or any meaningful day we’ve worked so hard to create. I walk you through how our nervous system reacts before big moments, why things feel so intense, and how anchoring yourself in the deeper meaning shifts everything. I share the story of my daughter’s wedding crisis, the science of cognitive appraisal and positive emotion, and simple practices to help you enjoy tomorrow with presence, calm, and connection.

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This episode is for any mom who lies in bed overthinking, worrying, planning, replaying, or feeling unable to “turn off.” We talk about why racing thoughts happen, especially for moms, and why this doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It’s actually your brain trying to protect the people and responsibilities you love most. I share the science behind nighttime overthinking and how stress and sleep affect each other. You are not broken—you’re overwhelmed, and today I give you a compassionate path back to calm.

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Today we're talking about something so many of us need during the holidays: permission to let go of perfection and choose peace instead. I walk you through the hidden pressures that turn this season into an emotional marathon, the “should” thinking that steals our joy, and why judgment makes stress so much heavier. Then I share three simple steps to help you create a peaceful, meaningful holiday—asking what matters most, building in real rest, and practicing gentle, guilt-free boundaries. If you’re craving more presence, more connection, and a calmer season for yourself and your family, this episode will help you reset your expectations and protect what truly matters.

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In this episode, I’m talking about something many moms quietly worry about during the holidays: “Am I raising a selfish child?” I walk you through what’s really happening inside your child’s developing brain — the loud wanting and the quieter, growing capacity for generosity — and why both are normal and healthy. You’ll hear the science behind children’s big emotions, their self-centeredness, and their surprising natural ability to give. And then I’ll show you how to grow generosity in a warm, connected, shame-free way through simple practices you can begin right now. This is a hopeful, grounding conversation that I think every mom needs this season.

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Words don’t just describe your life — they shape your experience of it. In this episode, we explore how the language running through your mind can either activate your threat response or support your steadiness. You’ll learn the three types of Resilient Language — words that open instead of close, words that honor truth and protect hope, and words that give your brain direction instead of letting it spiral. You’ll walk away with a powerful, practical practice you can use daily to shift anxious or overwhelmed thoughts into grounded clarity. This is a gentle reset for your mind, your body, and the way you speak to yourself.

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Holiday gatherings don’t have to come with a knot in your stomach. In this episode, we dive into a practical, compassionate roadmap for navigating difficult people while staying grounded, clear, and calm. I walk through the exact steps I use with clients: making a real choice about where you spend time, running physical and emotional safety checks, and separating clean boundaries from hidden scripts that hand your happiness to someone else. If you’re ready to step into the holidays with confidence and warmth, this conversation offers a steady hand and real tools you can use at the very next holiday gathering.

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