Sometimes the thing holding you back isn’t your kids, your schedule, or even your past. It’s a belief you learned long ago that still feels true.

Beliefs like:

• “I have to do everything perfectly or I’ve failed.”
• “It’s selfish to take time for myself.”
• “If I ask for help, I’ll look weak.”

These thoughts can quietly shape how you show up as a mom—how patient you are, how much pressure you put on yourself, and how willing you are to reach out for support.

In this week’s episode, I share what elephants (yes, elephants) can teach you about breaking free from the beliefs that keep you stuck, so you can parent with more calm, confidence, and self-compassion.

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As moms, we can carry so much guilt.

Every time we lose our patience, yell, or withdraw, it’s easy to carry those moments around and let them weigh on us.

But what if those moments weren’t proof you’re a bad mom, but signals from your nervous system?

In this week’s episode, I share how self-forgiveness isn’t just about being kind to yourself, but about understanding what’s happening in your body.

When you recognize your reactivity as nervous system information, you can stop fighting yourself and start working with your biology.

Forgiving yourself with this deeper awareness doesn’t just break your own cycle of self-criticism. It also shows your kids that mistakes are human and that repair is always possible.

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Today is the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana. Even if you don’t celebrate it like I do, this time of year has so much wisdom to offer us as moms.

Rosh Hashana is about reflection, renewal, and intention—three practices that can completely transform the way you parent.

In today's episode, I invite you to pause, look honestly at your parenting, and decide how you want to show up for your kids in the year ahead.

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