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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We’ve spent the last several weeks on the podcast exploring fight, flight, freeze, and fawn — all the ways your nervous system jumps in to protect you.

Today, in the final episode of the From Protection to Connection series, I’m talking about what happens when your nervous system actually feels safe.

Discover what nervous system regulation really looks like in parenting, why co-regulation matters, and how your regulation sets the tone in your home.

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In this episode of Less Drama More Mama, I’m unpacking one of the most misunderstood nervous system survival responses: fawn.

From the outside, fawning looks like kindness, helpfulness, or flexibility.

But underneath, it’s really your nervous system trying to keep you safe through people-pleasing and self-sacrifice.

I share personal and client examples, as well as practical ways you can start showing up authentically while still maintaining love and connection with your kids.

If this resonates with you, don’t miss my free workshop, It Ends With Me, happening this week. You’ll discover your unique survival patterns, how they’re impacting your parenting, and what to do about them. Sign up at lessdramamoremama.com/free-workshop

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You’re running on empty…and can never seem to refill your tank.

You stare at your to-do list…but can’t make yourself move.

You go quiet when your kids need you most…and then beat yourself up for shutting down.

This is the freeze response — your nervous system’s way of protecting you when life feels too big or too much.

In today's episode, I’m breaking down what the freeze response is, how it shows up in your parenting, and what to do about it.

If you ever feel stuck, numb, or overwhelmed, this episode will help you understand what’s happening inside you and how to take small steps toward calm, connection, and confidence.

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What if the reason you're so busy all the time isn't actually because you have a lot to do?

What if it's your body's way of avoiding the uncomfortable emotions you'd rather not feel?

In today's episode, I'm diving into the flight response -- your nervous system's way of saying, "this feels unsafe, so let's escape."

You'll learn why you feel compelled to stay busy with household tasks instead of slowing down to connect, and why you suddenly remember an "urgent" task every time you think about having a hard conversation with your teen.

Listen now to learn how to get grounded when your flight response kicks in, so you can finally be present for the moments that matter most.

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If you’ve ever raised your voice and instantly regretted it, felt your whole body tense when your child ignored your request, or snapped at your child for something seemingly small, chances are you've felt the fight response in action.

Those moments can leave you questioning yourself as a mom, when in reality, your nervous system is simply trying to protect you.

Building on last week’s overview of the nervous system, part two of my From Protection to Connection series dives into what the fight response actually looks like in parenting. Spoiler: it’s not just the big blow-ups.

By the end, you’ll be able to recognize fight patterns for what they are – automatic responses in your body, not a personal failing.

That awareness alone can give you the space to respond with more calm and connection in the future.

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