No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms

Talk about a power couple! Today our guests are the wife and husband duo Sara and Kyle Wester. They’re both Licensed Professional Counselors and founders of the Art of Raising Humans Podcast and Private Practice. They work with families all over the world through training and one-on-one coaching to help support and equip them to raise children who are self-controlled, respectful, and kind. And did we mention they are also the proud parents to 3 kids: Abby 14, Brennan 1, and Ellie 8?! Like we said, power couple! We will be digging into real experiences they’ve had as parents and discussing the way our kids can challenge us at every age and stage of their lives. Sara and Kyle will also be sharing their expertise for approaching these challenging conversations - whether it’s difficult subject matter or just hard to reason with a three-year-old - in a way that respects your child and helps them develop into a big person who has control of their emotions (and we all KNOW the world needs more of that). If you work with kids, are raising them, or somewhere in between this episode is going to be FULL of practical information you can start using right away! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow Kyle and Sara on Instagram HERE! Check out the Art of Raising Humans Podcast HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Schooooooool’s out for the Summer!”! 🎵Anyone else hear those lyrics blasting and think “S*#%!!”? Same sister. Gone are the easy breezy days of summer when all we had to worry about was how awesome our tan was getting or what kind of bottom-line profit we were pulling in on our corner lemonade stand because - MOTHERHOOD. In fact, as a Mom, summer can be all kinds of exciting and anxiety-inducing because we want it to be awesome. Truth be told, we WANT our kids to have a summer filled with memory-making and fun, but at what cost to our own mental health? Today we are digging into the madness of summer and talking all about practical things you can do to stress less. From running the kids to every activity under the scorching sun to setting boundaries with the lovely but ever-present neighbor children and laying the hammer down (nicely) when it comes to getting a system down for keeping the house clean this episode will be the breath of fresh summer air you’ve been looking for. Grab your favorite summer sip and snacks and enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Shop stylish staples that are anything but basic with Honeylove! Get 20% your order by visiting Honeylove.com/NGM #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there anything worse than feeling sleep-deprived? In the grand scheme of things - yes, but when it comes to motherhood - NO. I’m sure you don’t need us to tell you that waking up multiple times a night (or maybe just waking up and never falling back asleep) makes parenting during the waking hours so. much. harder. It’s like being hungover but without the beverages or social interaction, and we’re not here for it. That’s where our hero guest today, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, comes in. She is the founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby and the host of No One Told Us Podcast! She helps parents navigate infant and child sleep in a way that feels good for them to get the whole family more sleep and feel more well-rested. And did we mention she's the busy mama to three, ages 6.5, 4, and 18 months?! Our chat with her is truly insightful, even if you’ve passed the infant sleep stage with your own kiddos. Find a comfy seat - but not too comfy because we don’t want you falling asleep - and learn how you and your whole family can start enjoying better sleep all the time. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn more about Rachael and Hey Sleepy Baby HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Shop stylish staples that are anything but basic with Honeylove! Get 20% your order by visiting Honeylove.com/NGM #honeylovepod Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Just relax!” Two words that are both practical and condescending as heck at the same time. When it comes to being a woman, and especially a mom, in 2024 you would think we would have fewer societal expectations about productivity but guess what? We don’t. And THAT is the heart and soul of our episode today. We’re going to be talking about the difficulties of relaxing as a Mom and a woman and WHY this pressure feels so intense sometimes. We’re tapping into the fear of being judged for literally EVERYTHING we do (Did we pack enough snacks? Did we manage that tantrum correctly? Did we drink our coffee in the right way?! The list is ENDLESS) and the deeply ingrained messaging that down time is wasted time. We’ll also be covering the role expected gender norms and competitiveness play in putting our nerves on a ragged edge. Grab your lavender essential oils, your most soothing tea (or something stronger!), and take a little time to listen, relax, and NOTHING ELSE. Multi-tasking is not invited to this party! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know The Joys of Motherhood was a potential name for this podcast? Not really, but if you’re here you know we love a healthy dose of sarcasm and you can see how it would work for us. No matter what we named our show we wanted it to be a treasure trove of information for Moms and Moms-to-be in all stages of motherhood and today we’ve got Amanda Tice on the show. Amanda is a Ford curve model and the author of The New Mom Code: Shatter Expectations and Crush It at Motherhood. She helps moms tap into their inner wisdom and uncover hidden truths about motherhood to thrive postpartum and beyond. She’s going to be chatting with us about all the things that NO ONE TOLD US before we became Moms and to be honest - we needed to know them. We’re digging into the science behind Mom Brain, the many moments postpartum when you’re wondering “What the HELL happened to my body?!” and “Is this normal?”, and the importance of having a community to tap into when things get tough… and they’re going to - because you’re a Mom. This episode will make you feel seen, Mamas, so hit play and enjoy, or share with a friend and have a listening party! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! The New Mom Code: Shatter Expectations and Crush It at Motherhood by Amanda Tice Follow Amanda on Instagram! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast group! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re a woman who has left her house in the last 20 years you know when it comes to your appearance, your family, your lifestyle, heck even your HEIGHT, people have a lot of HOT TAKES that they’re just dying to share with you. From fielding questions like “Who’s watching your kids?” when you’re out with friends for an evening to “How tall ARE you? Did you play basketball?” we’re breaking down why people feel the need to speak to women and particularly, Moms as if they’ve lost all understanding of social norms and politeness. This communication can be particularly harmful not only to us - because who needs some random guy at the grocery store commenting on the size of your family - but also for our children when they see it. The internalized message of “Moms should always smile” or “Moms are the ones responsible for caring for the kids… always” creates a cycle that we want to change. We’ve got a serious lineup on our list of silly comments so let’s break it down and break the cycle, hit play, and enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mom Guilt. We’ve lived it, we’ve defined it, and we feel so passionately about fighting back against it that we made this podcast. Hence the name, No Guilt Mom! Today, our guest Renee Reina is totally on board with our mission. As the host/creator of The Mom Room Podcast, she is changing the narrative around what it means to be a mom. Renee is also the mom to a 5-year-old son. With her PhD in psychology (!!!) Renee provides incredible insight into why Mom guilt is so damaging and what it is doing to us as parents. From the way we perceive our physical appearance to the business of our minds and the importance of showing ourselves self-compassion we are covering all the things when it comes to being a guilty Mom and we’ve to got to say - we’re here for it! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved recording it! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Listen to The Mom Room Podcast Follow Renee on Instagram Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Picture this: You drop your kids off with their Grandparents while you and your partner go out for a much-needed date night. When you pick the kids up they are wide awake and bouncing off the walls. You know the culprit: sugar. Because, according to your mother “Grandparents are SUPPOSED to give their grandkids treats!”. Now - before you get twisted we’re going to ask you to hit a hard PAUSE on your stress spiral and serve you some realness: sugar doesn’t make kids hyper. That’s right people - it’s a MYTH. And one we’ve believed for way too long. On today’s episode, we’re digging into the origins of three myths that are commonly upheld and perpetuated in parenting circles and finding the truth. That bouncing-off-the-walls energy after a treat-filled visit to the grandparents’ house? It’s probably just a high your kid is riding from being with people who aren’t their parents and doing activities that are different from the daily norm… aka excitement. From sugar and hyperactivity to ADHD this one hits close to home because…. well, it’s happening in our homes! If you’ve ever wondered why we think a Jolly Rancher has the power to keep a child up all night or help them run a marathon in circles around the backyard, we’ve got the answers for you. We’re so excited to share a whole ton of information with you today and make you the Mom in the Know on your Mom text message chain. Grab your favorite sugary treat and relax!! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Busting the Sugar-Hyperactivity Myth Signs Your Child Is Exhausted: Spotting Sleepiness, From Babies to Teens How to Tell if Your Daughter Has ADHD Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our kids challenge us. Whether it’s dishing up what we served when we were their age (um… hi!) or a whole new beast to manage, our children are just like us: individuals who are living their truth, their identity, their lives. So how do we parent in a way that recognizes that? Keep reading to find out. Now we’re not saying let your home and your teenager just be a rogue society because… LOL that is not going to work and we all know it. Luckily there are some parenting experts in the world today who are telling us exactly what to do and how to do it when it comes to fostering a strong, positive and supportive relationship with our kids. Today’s guest, Michelle Kenney M.Ed., is the founder and CEO of Peace and Parenting, author of Unpunished, host of the Peace and Parenting Podcast and mom to two teenage girls. She helps parents move away from punishments and into a more connected way to parent all the while using limits and boundaries instead of punishments and consequences to form deep bonded and long lasting relationships. This episode is the secret sauce we’ve all been searching for! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join the No Guilt Mom Podcast Group! Follow Michelle on Instagram HERE. Listen to the Peace and Parenting Podcast! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey listeners and welcome to the Yes Woman’s support group. It’s where we go to commiserate and try not to lose our da*n minds when it feels like we’re planning and handling EVERYTHING for our families. **record scratch** Wait a minute - is this really the best way for us to live our lives? By packing our schedules, saying yes to everything, and trying to keep up the (impossible) image of being Super Mom?! NO. When it comes to being a Mom, planning comes with the job. But why does planning the events always have to be Mom’s job? Because the world tells us that good Moms do it all, and they do it with grace. If you’ve ever been stuck planning a graduation party or a birthday party and have a running list of things in your head that only you could possibly ever know - you get what we’re saying. This episode is all about why planning is such a miserable experience when done alone and how to get the heck out by assembling a team of people to help. Enjoy this live episode and start sharing the responsibilities! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever felt like all your stuff is just closing in on you? Do you find yourself questioning “Do I actually NEED 3 different sizes of rubber spatulas?” or “Why DO my kids have 6 pairs of shoes each?”. We’re living in Attack of the Homes. We live in a time where there is just a lot of things… and we’re not market experts or anything, but we don’t see it getting any better. Enter: Katy Wells. Katy Wells is a Declutter Expert and Podcast Host of The Maximized Minimalist. She helps families create homes that are easy to maintain and joyful to live in. Katy is the proud mom of two boys, 7 and 9 years old. We’re getting real and talking about life priorities, the true necessities of life, and reminding you that your home does NOT need to be perfect - it needs to work for you and your family. If you’re feeling like your home is basically attacking you with all the things the moment you walk in the door - this is your cue to go lay down somewhere, close your eyes (because - we don’t want you looking at all that stuff and getting anxious) and take a listen! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Visit No Guilt Mom Follow Katy on Instagram HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook Group! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s episode is getting personal. Sometimes life is like a living case study - and that is totally the case for our host, Brie Tucker. Today she’s sharing her experience navigating different parenting styles as she co-parents with her ex and how these different approaches to parenting impact her children. We’re diving into the authoritarian vs. authoritative parenting and detailing the differences between the two. We’ll be breaking down the way these parenting style impact parent/child relationships as well as your child’s perception of self, willingness to advocate for themselves, and communication style while at home. At No Guilt Mom we know being a Mom is simultaneously the most difficult, challenging, and rewarding job out there. We hope today’s episode will give you insight into the difficulties so many Moms face with parenting and the tools to parent in a way that feels authentic to you. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s talk about the p-word today, shall we? That’s right people, we’re talking about PERFECTIONISM and the crushing pressure that comes along with it. If you’ve ever struggled with your self confidence, felt like whatever you do isn’t good enough, or make decisions based on what others will think about you - you might be living as a perfectionist. Living like this is not only a fast track to chronic unhappiness, it’s a burden you don’t need to take on. But that is WAY easier said than done. That’s why we are SO PUMPED to chat with our guest, Bianca Hughes. Bianca is the owner of Authentically Be You Counseling & Wellness Studio, a mental health therapist, and a speaker - she recently spoke at our MOMignited and Happy Mom Summit! She guides women to let go of perfectionism and give themselves permission to connect to their true selves and live authentically. You need to take a listen to the episode Mama so grab some water or wine (or your beverage of choice), a good snack, and enjoy. And don’t forget, you’re perfect just as you are. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Visit No Guilt Mom Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents of teenagers - this episode is for YOU!! It’s time to be honest - fill in the blank: “I wish my teen would just _______________”. If you said something along the lines of ‘care’ or ‘stop playing video games’ or ‘get off their phone’ - you are not alone! Being the parent of a teenager can be a baffling, confusing, and unchartered experience; so many teens seem unmotivated! But why? Well, that question is more than a little complicated but we’re unpacking it today. We’re going to be covering how to approach an unmotivated teen and why it’s so important. Building trust with your teen during an unmotivated stretch will help them feel loved, safe, and get their motivation back. And in turn, you as a parent will be able to ditch the stress and frustration associated with trying to constantly motivate your teen to just. do. SOMETHING productive. If you’re feeling frustrated with your teen, raising preteens and preparing for the days ahead, or just needing some practical advice take a listen and let’s go! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Check out the Left Unheard Reel on Instagram Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a bonus episode of the No Guilt Mom Podcast where JoAnn and Brie share their thoughts on the recent commencement speech made by Harrison Butker at Benedictine College. See JoAnn's response on Instagram Join the No Guilt Mom Podcast Group on Facebook Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We just launched our first No Guilt Mom Podcast Group! And to celebrate, we're celebrating the No Guilt Mom Podcast all week with LIVE streaming of our podcast recordings with JoAnn, Brie and our expert guests, opening a our new Facebook community to connect our podcast audience, and hosting a HUGE giveaway with a grand prize worth over $6,000! You won't want to miss a minute of it! To get in on all the fun & enter the giveaway, simply join our No Guilt Mom Podcast group HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you didn’t know, the “one size fits all” approach to life is BS. Here’s what we mean: being productive, living minimally, embracing motherhood, and everything else we’re trying to do 24/7/365 looks different for everyone! Today, our podcast guest is talking all about finding ways to be successful in your life - ESPECIALLY at the start of the day - in a way that works for YOU. Desirae Endres is the host of the top-ranked podcast, Minimal-ish, where she talks about all things realistic minimalism, motherhood, and intentional living each week. In 2018, Desirae and her husband set out to live with less clutter in their home. Soon she found that the journey to less was about so much more than a clutter-free home. Five years later, she has learned to embrace a messy, realistic version of minimalism, and she teaches others how to fit minimalism into their unique life, family, personality, and season. She’s sharing her tips for starting your day off in a way that will help you face whatever the day has in store for you. Enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn more about Desirae HERE! Listen to the Minimal-ish Podcast HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 90s were sick… like literally, sick. Here’s what we mean: the popular body type of the day was being Kate Moss skinny. If you missed the 90s or just weren’t old enough to remember Kate splashed across all the magazines, trust us, it was an unattainable look. While it’s easy to fall into feeling like we’ve come a long way since those days we want to face the truth: that the way women’s bodies are treated, the messages we receive, and sometimes even the messages we SEND are still perpetuating the idea that being thin means being beautiful. This episode is alllllll about flipping the script (and perspective) surrounding our bodies and saying goodbye FOREVER to the word fat. This episode is for the struggling, the body conscious, the body positive, and the Moms who want to empower their daughters to view their bodies in a loving light. Gear up Mamas, this episode is going to go deep and we are here for it - we hope you are too! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #22: Let's Talk About Positive Body Image The "B" Word with Carly Anderson of Lipgloss and Crayons Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Ameila & Emily Nagoski On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen Ashley Graham on Instagram Jamila Jamil on Instagram Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Mysteries About True Histories (affectionately known as M.A.T.H.) is a weekly show full of time travel, puzzles, hidden equations, history, and lots of laughs. M.A.T.H. is geared towards kids 6+, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. Episodes drop every Thursday and are about 15 minutes, perfect length for car rides; meal times; break times; and bed time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember the end of the movie Freaky Friday when Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan both have a better understanding of each other because they have literally walked in each other’s shoes? Or how about the movie Brave when Merida’s Mom finally GETS her daughter because she’s been able to parent differently? Shifting parent-child relationships are all around us. Today, we’re giving you all the ingredients to embrace the chaotic lifestyle of motherhood and strengthen your relationship with your kids – without doing a body swap or turning into a giant Scottish bear. Our guest, Marielle Melling is the founder of Lovin' Life with Littles, author of Peace Amidst the Mayhem, and her upcoming new book The BUT Book (releasing June 3, 2024). She helps parents simplify the hard stuff of motherhood, so they have more calm, stronger relationships with their kids, and more joy. Oh and did we mention she’s the busy mom to five kids ages 5-16, so when she talks about chaos, she KNOWS her stuff. We are so excited for this episode and hope you love it too! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn more about Marielle and Lovin’ Life with Littles HERE! Pre-Order The BUT Book HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 253: The Mom Food Fight: We Don’t Do Homemade and Neither Should You! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Mysteries About True Histories (affectionately known as M.A.T.H.) is a weekly show full of time travel, puzzles, hidden equations, history, and lots of laughs. M.A.T.H. is geared towards kids 6+, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. Episodes drop every Thursday and are about 15 minutes, perfect length for car rides; meal times; break times; and bed time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I. D. K. The three most dreaded letters in the alphabet for Moms everywhere. There’s nothing more conversation halting than the “I don’t know” response when you ask your kids what they learned, how their day was, what they want to eat… anything. We’re not sure if it’s some kind of kid code or what, but we know it’s definitely not helping us have open and honest conversations that give us insight into their lives and potential struggles. Today we’re breaking down that IDK and talking about how to get your kids to open up - especially when you feel like I don’t know actually means “I’m panicking inside and have feelings I can’t quite explain”. We can’t promise you’ll leave this episode a parent/child relationship expert, but we can say you’ll learn a bit about communication and how it can help you and your child grow together and as individuals. We hope you love this one as much as we do! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 78: The Secret to Raising Capable Kids with Vicki Hoefle No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #147: Why You Need Healthy Anxiety vs. Unhealthy Anxiety with Lisa Damour, PhD No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #57: 3 Things You Must Stop Doing to Get Your Kids to Behave Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s why we love the 40 hour work week: Everything you do while you’re on (or off) the clock for work is financially rewarded… right? Laughing. Out. Loud!! No matter if you’re currently working full time or the last ”official” job you held was in high school (SAHMs we see you!!) we know that the effort you put forth at work each day is not always rewarded financially or at all (again, SAHMs, we see you!). If that’s the reality of the world we live in, why do we use that approach with our kids when it comes to school and grades? Today we’re doing a little call back to a past episode where we shared that we DON'T financially reward our kids for good grades and let us tell you - this was a hot topic! We’re breaking down why we - and the research - believe that giving your kids money for “good” grades can be harmful, not only in their learning, but to their overall perception of worth at such a formative age. We’ll cover how to approach good grades and broach the not so good ones too. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode as we head into report card season! Resources We Shared: Should You Reward Kids for Good Grades? Parents Article Does Paying Kids for Good Grades Pay Off? Positive Parenting Solutions Article Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a thousand times, being a Mom is like living life in a pressure cooker. Okay, we’ve never actually said that but we’re saying it today, and we mean it! Being a Mom comes with a lot of joy and happiness… and stress and worry and self-doubt and pressure and… the list goes on and on. If you feel like you’re in a funk lately (or ever) - like you just can't do anything right or enjoy things that normally bring you joy, you might be grappling with pressure from your own values. Values play a major role in the way we live and EXPERIENCE our lives; it impacts our happiness and even perceived effectiveness in the many roles we hold in our daily lives. Today we’re talking all about WHY our value system is so closely connected to our peace of mind, HOW to identify what truly matters to us (instead of society), and how to live life feeling confident in ourselves. This episode is going to be full of insight, take a listen and enjoy!! Resources We Shared: Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Check out the 3 in 30 podcast HERE! Get the Live Your Values Deck on Amazon HERE! Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s YOUR number one priority? If you’ve listed off your top five and you still haven’t mentioned yourself… welcome to motherhood. We get it - with the constantly revolving door of activities, social engagements, food making, errand running, and just existing, it is EASY to prioritize everyone and everyTHING else before yourself. And we’re here today, with the help of our incredible guest Nithya Karia, to tell you to stop that! Nithya Karia is a speaker, author, and coach who helps women consistently prioritize their well-being without guilt so they can live their life and feel good. Her High Vibe Habits help them live without the stress that blocks them from experiencing the life they want. A happy Mom is the best kind of Mom, and we are all about that lifestyle. Like the Partridge Family said, Come on Get Happy (and hit play on our podcast episode)!! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Join Nithya's Happy On Purpose Group Coaching Program HERE Get Nithya's FREE Quick-start Checklist HERE Learn more about Nithya HERE Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So you’ve been listening to our podcast for awhile now. It’s actually been so long that you’re afraid to ask… what the heck IS Mom guilt?! It’s that pit in your stomach you get when you’re headed for a weekend away with your girlfriends and feel like you need to meal prep for your entire family so they don’t starve to death while you’re gone (that’s not going to happen - fyi). Or the constant messaging from the world to be grateful for every spill, sniffle, and blowout because - you’ve got children so be thankful dang it! How about the pressure to minimize the mistakes you make, because motherhood - at least according to social media - is about getting it right the FIRST time. Mom. Guilt. CENTRAL! Today, we’re breaking down exactly what Mom guilt is, what causes it, and how to ditch it so you can live a happier life. Trust us when we say #MomGuilt is everywhere and we are SO not here for it. Let’s ditch Mom Guilt together, enjoy!! Resources We Shared: Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh that precious moment when you welcome your daughter into the world. It’s full of so many emotions: joy, love, and excitement about all the bows you can put in her hair (if that’s your thing). But then there’s the inevitable and uninvited comment from a family member or sometimes the random stranger in the grocery store: “What a sweet little bundle! But just WAIT until she’s a teenager!” Insert. Eyeroll. Here. We’re done defaulting to difficult mother-daughter relationships in the teenage years and ready to empower our daughters to use ALL the potential they naturally have. Lucky for us we’ve got THE expert on the topic on the show today to help us out! Chelsey Goodan is the author of the USA Today national bestseller, UNDERESTIMATED: The Power and Wisdom of Teenage Girls. Chelsey has been a mentor and empowerment coach to teenage girls for 16 years and speaks regularly to audiences about gender justice. She serves as the mentorship director of DemocraShe, which supports and guides girls from underserved communities into leadership positions where her work focuses communication strategies that make everyone feel valued and celebrated, creating psychological safety for everyone from teenage girls to CEOs. She is also a board member for A Call to Men, a national gender-based violence prevention nonprofit that educates men and boys about healthy masculinity. Featured in TIME Magazine, Oprah Daily, and NBC News, Chelsey’s passion to explore humanity’s potential for authenticity, liberation, and empowerment permeates all her work. Girl Moms - this episode is for you! Resources We Shared: Get Chesley’s book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls HERE! Follow Chelsey on Instagram Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unpopular opinion: Sometimes, the gifts we get on Mother’s Day are more work than they’re worth. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. That’s right people - gear up for breakfast in bed and the crumbs/spilled orange juice you’ll probably have to clean up for yourself after you eat it. Sometimes the gifts we get are well intentioned but… miss the mark. A massage is ah-mazing, but who is going to watch the kids or pick them up from school? A night out with your partner? Incredible, but are you in charge of booking a sitter and planning the kids’ dinner? And what about the very soft, but not very necessary robe you received AGAIN this year? As Moms we feel SO MUCH pressure to love every gift our family gives us. Today, we’re saying what we’re all afraid to say: sometimes the planning and additional mental load that accompany these gifts make them more of a burden. Hit play and learn how to get what you really want for Mother’s Day this year, not string attached! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! 2024 No Guilt Mom Virtual Retreat– Happening LIVE on April 26th-April 28th, 2024! Connect with other moms, from your couch, and discover what makes you…YOU again! All while never leaving your house! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anyone else feel like they’re drowning in stuff?! If you’re constantly tripping over toys and books and wondering “Why do I have so many rubber spatulas?” we are with you. Today we have the decluttering expert, Deanna Yates, on the show and she’s giving us all the tips on how to live with less so we can live our lives MORE. Deanna is the founder of Wannabe Clutter Free, host of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, and creator of the Chaos to Calm Summit series. She helps families ditch the clutter weighing them down so they can stop spending all their time managing their home and more time enjoying it with the people who live there. Settle in for a podcast full of tips and tricks for reducing your stress when it comes to getting rid of stuff and doing it just a little at a time - enjoy! Resources We Shared: 2024 No Guilt Mom Retreat– Happening LIVE on April 26th-April 28th, 2024! Connect with other moms, have fun and discover what makes you…YOU again! Follow Deanna on Instagram! Listen to the Wannabe Clutter-free Podcast HERE! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s hear it for apple sauce pouches and a side of… guilt? We’re sure we don’t have to tell you that social media is PACKED with videos of Moms making some seriously deluxe meals for their kids from scratch, on the daily. Don’t even get us started on the Bentgo lunch box videos. While impressive, these videos can create a LOT of stress, worry, and guilt for those of us who don’t find joy in making meals or just enjoy handing our kids a store bought granola bar. It’s important to know where your priorities are as a Mom and where you want to put your energy - if that’s not food prep (and eventual consumption) for your kids - that is OKAY! We’re talking all about how to let go of the need to feed today and why making homemade everything for your kids isn’t worth it if it’s going to make you more stressed out. It’s like they say when your baby is an infant - fed is BEST and we believe that whole heartedly. Grab your favorite (pre-packaged) snack and take a listen! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Picture this: You go to the gym in your free time (LOL) and see a very athletic human maxing out because it’s #LegDay. They’ve got a CRAZY amount of weight on their squat bar and yet they ask for more because, well, they think they can handle it. Now, imagine if all of that weight was to do lists, errands to run, events to get to, things to sign up for, after school activities, and more. That, my friends, is the mental load of motherhood. Today we’ve got a guest who is NOT all about maxing out when it comes to squatting your mental load as a mom but rather sharing that weight with your partner. Paige Connell is a working mom of 4 and content creator who brings awareness to the mental load of motherhood and advocates for equitable marriages. As if that isn’t enough, she’s also advocating for affordable childcare (preach!). She has been featured in Scary Mommy, The Today Show, Bloomberg and more! Paige helps mothers put words to their lived experiences so that they can strive for more equitable and happy relationships. The perfect pairing with #LegDay or everyday, this episode is one that speaks straight to the heart. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow Paige on Instagram here! On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 211: How Showing Yourself a Little Self-Compassion Will Benefit Your Entire Family (especially your kids) with Dr. Kristin Neff Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s become the most dreaded question at your child's annual checkup: how much screentime does your child get in a day? If you’re like us, you may have lied about it in the past to feel like you’re “not a bad Mom”. We’re here to tell you: not only are you not a bad Mom, but the pressures surrounding screentime for kids are RIDICULOUS. That’s right, unpopular opinion today - we are OVER IT! Although a relatively new term in the world of parenting, screentime has suddenly (but not surprisingly) become just one more thing that Moms are in charge of worrying about, managing, and solving. And to be honest… this worry isn’t worth the stress on your mental load. There are all kinds of strategies and quick fixes out there to help you police this behavior with your kids but at the end of the day, we think they end up being a lot of effort, tons of energy, and little reward. Stop fighting the rough fight and relax. Hit play on your screen and let’s do this! Resources We Shared: Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B Cialdini PhD Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World by Devorah Heitner, PhD No Guilt Mom Podcast Ep. 149: How to Tackle Screentime This School Year with Devorah Heitner No Guilt Mom Podcast Ep. 202: Overcoming Digital Parenting Dilemmas with Devorah Heitner Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raise your hand if you’ve got six kids! First, if you’ve got your hand in the air, give yourself a little high five…and even if you don’t have six kids, give yourself a high five because, MOMS! Secondly, you’ve got something in common with our guest today: Julie Cole. Not only is Julie the Mom of six kids ages 14 - 23, she’s also the co-founder of Mabel's Labels Inc, award-winning author of “Like a Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies, and a Life Beyond Labels”, and entrepreneur, media personality. As an accomplished businesswoman herself, Julie knows all too well the pressure and guilt that comes with working as a Mom. Sometimes the questions our kids have for us - like “Mom, why are you always working” - just cut straight to the heart. She’ll be sharing her tips for managing her busy schedule while staying focused on her work AND family and finding balance with your partner. If you’re a working Mom, Mom of six, or somewhere in between, this episode is for all of us. Hit play and enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn more about Julie and Mabel’s Labels here! Like a Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies, and a Life Beyond Labels by Julie Cole Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once upon a time we got a one-star review. It was about our Happy Mom Summit and we don’t want to talk about it…Except we do. No, we really, REALLY do. And here’s why: That one-star review unearthed a whole truckload of content to talk about with our therapists (and listeners). We’re talking all about our reaction to criticism and how being people pleasers by nature makes this a difficult thing to manage. Many of us put ourselves out there in one way or another each day - at work, on social media, with our family - and sometimes we get responses that aren’t the most uplifting. But hold the phone! In a world where there is a lot of positive - why do we choose to see the negative? As women, we should be building each other up. If you’re feeling this in a big way, this episode will be enlightening. People pleasers, we see you getting uncomfortable (we’re uncomfortable too) but we’re so glad you’re here. Hit play, take a listen, and let’s talk about how to be people pleasers for OURSELVES! In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn: Common struggles People Pleasers face including how to deal with criticism The importance of understanding your own tendencies when it comes to handling criticism or negative feedback The role self care plays in helping us manage our emotions (hello getting enough sleep!!) How to set healthy boundaries that will help you cultivate your confidence in whatever you’re doing Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Read our 1 Star Review on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some people say that running a home with children is like running a Fortune 100 Company… and those people are Moms. Too often the distribution of responsibilities at home falls primarily to Mom, regardless of if she stays home, works part-time, or works full-time. One thing is certain: when Mom handles all the things at home, she’s always working OVERTIME. Enter our guest today: Zach Watson! He’s a self-proclaimed “recovering manchild” dedicated to teaching men about the invisible labor going on in their homes and how to redistribute the domestic workload. We’re talking things like help with cleaning, making those grocery lists, meal planning, and basically everything else. Hit play and buckle up for a seriously awesome episode this week! Resources We Shared: Follow Zach on Instagram HERE! Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Sign up for Zach's FREE Mental Load 101 download HERE! Get everything worth knowing about mental load and having those tough conversations that you need to have! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s get serious! Well, we are always serious on this podcast, but we do love to throw in some fun and humor along the way! In this episode, we're diving into some weighty topics that often come up in our balance coaching program. These are the lies we tell ourselves, the lies that make us miserable. You know, the ones that say we can't do something because we lack experience or resources, the ones that make us feel like we don't deserve happiness or that there's no time for us to pursue our dreams. Then there's the lie that says no one will like us if we take a risk and step out of our comfort zone. And finally, the lie that something is too overwhelming and beyond our control. We're here to help you recognize and overcome these lies so you can live a more fulfilled life and be a positive role model for your kids! So let's kick those lies to the curb and step into who we are meant to be! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan on what you can cut back on. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Perfect Mom… LOL!!!! There is a LOT of pressure on Moms today. From the Insta-perfect stay at home Moms who make raising their seven children and making their sourdough loaf look easy breezy to the working Mamas who are hustling at all hours, we’ve had a whole lot of expectations added to our already full plates since the housewife days of the 1950s. Our guest, Erica Djossa, is here today to talk about the mental load of motherhood and the importance of maternal mental health. She’s the founder and CEO of Momwell, host of the Momwell podcast, and author of Releasing the Mother Load. She helps support mothers in their transition to parenthood and her new book will be released on April 9th. Hit that play button if you’re ready to be seen while we’re heard and engage in a little self reflection too! In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn: Why prioritizing maternal mental health, especially as you transition into all stages of parenthood, is so important How to reclaim joy in your role as a Mom The role gender norms and expectations of the past can play in how tasks are delegated in families and how to even it out - for everyone’s health! That being a good Mom takes a lot of different forms - you’re doing amazing! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan on what you can cut back on. Check out the Momwell Instagram HERE. Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More by Erica Djossa Claim your pre-order bonuses for Erica’s new book HERE. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Read the transcripts here Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MYTH BUSTERS! Mom Edition. Today, we’re tackling a particularly harmful Mom Myth: That the future success of your children depends on how much one-on-one time you, as a Mom, spend with them. Newsflash: THAT IS NOT TRUE. Yes, one-on-one time with your kids is amazing, don’t get us wrong, but sometimes, it’s literally not possible. Here’s what IS possible AND beneficial to your children: spending authentic, quality time together, making space to play (especially for Mamas with little ones), and encouraging spending with both parents. To us, this feels a lot more doable than carving out a forced 10 minutes of fun each week with your kids. The name of the game is quality over quantity and we are so onboard. Head over to the episode to take a listen and learn all about the misconceptions and pressures surrounding your child’s future success and start to truly enjoy your time together. In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn: Common misconceptions about spending one-on-one time with all your kids Ways you can spend meaningful time with your kids that will create a positive relationship and memorable experiences How to set boundaries with your time spent with kids to take care of yourself, get the rest you need to be the best parent you can be, and model healthy behavior for your kids How to ditch the guilt of not spending enough time with each of your kids Resources We Shared: Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and codes from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life moves FAST, especially with kids. Someone is always in need of a snack, a signature, homework help, and more snacks. It’s easy to get in a tizzy when you feel like you’re always going, going, going. But have you ever wondered what would happen if you just chilled the heck out? We’ve got Tami Hackbarth on the show today. She is a Life+Work Coach, Fair Play Facilitator, speaker, host of the 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care podcast, author of the book The Essential Guide to 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care, and creator of the group coaching experience Deferred Maintenance. She helps women get their time and energy back so they can create the world they want to live in. She provides practical tips for calming down, focusing on YOU, and tapping into self-care in order to chill out and live your best life - as a Mom and a woman. Honestly, we’re OBSESSED with this episode and all the positivity it brings - we hope you’ll love it as much as we do! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Learn more about Tami HERE! Listen to JoAnn on the 100% Guilt-Free Self Care Podcast HERE Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. 2024 No Guilt Mom Retreat- Connect with other moms, have fun and discover what make you…YOU again! Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams by Gabrielle Bernstein Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’ve heard about ‘first world problems’, but what about Modern Mom problems? Today, we’ve got Tara Clark joining us on the podcast. She’s the founder of Modern Mom Probs, host of the Modern Mom Probs podcast and author of the book by the same name. She helps moms find solutions for their modern mom problems, and is a speaker at our 2024 Happy Mom Summit next week as well as Alt Summit and Mom 2.0 this spring. We are pumped that she’s sharing her expertise with us today! If you’re still not sure what a Modern Mom problem is, here’s the low down: The guilt we feel from spending too much time on our phones (even if it’s doing work emails or making a grocery list) around our kids? Modern Mom problem. The struggle to talk about infertility and postpartum mental health? Modern Mom problem. And how about the constant feeling of stress created by social media because our kids’ Bentgo lunch box just doesn’t have enough *cool* fruit cutouts? Also a Modern Mom problem. Modern Mom problems are hiding everywhere, just like the monsters under your kids’ bed, but these problems are very real. We’re digging in today and covering a lot of ground so tune in! Resources We Shared: Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers by Tara Clark Connect with Tara and Modern Mom Probs HERE! Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Usher once said “Gotta let it burn”. Normally, we support Usher all the way, but when it comes to motherhood, letting it burn is a TERRIBLE idea. Understanding what burnout is, how to spot it, and what to do about it is our jam today. We’ll be discussing burnout in every realm and how the mental load of parenting, expectations placed on Moms, and life in general contributes to burnout. We’re also digging deep and sharing our own experiences with burnout, what we do to manage symptoms of burnout, and what you can do to prioritize your own health without needing to check into a hotel in a remote area of the country for some recharge time… although that’s fine too. Come along for a seriously real and relatable episode today! Resources We Shared: Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 10: Mommy Burnout with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Power to the kids! Unlock your child's potential by embracing the power of unschooling and nurturing autonomy from an early age! This week, we are chatting with Iris Chen about giving kids more power and the transformative journey from authoritarian parenting to unschooling. Iris shares her personal journey from tiger parenting to embracing unschooling, emphasizing the importance of respecting children's autonomy and fostering power-sharing relationships. Iris explains how unschooling allows children to pursue their interests freely, leading to a more enriching learning experience. She highlights the shift from controlling to supporting children, encouraging parents to trust their children's ability to learn and grow. Iris also discusses the challenges and rewards of unschooling, offering valuable insights into creating a nurturing environment where both parents and children thrive. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on redefining parenting paradigms and empowering children to lead fulfilling lives. Resources We Shared: Learn more about Iris and her work here Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan on what you can cut back on. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tackle the Toxic! If you're tired of being told to smile through the chaos, join us on the No Guilt Mom Podcast for a refreshing take on toxic gratefulness that'll speak directly to your heart. In this episode, we are unpacking the taboo of Toxic Gratefulness in Motherhood. Join us as we explore the societal pressures placed on mothers to be constantly grateful, even in the face of overwhelming challenges. Drawing from our personal experiences and cultural observations, we dismantle the myth that mothers should suppress negative emotions and instead promote the importance of acknowledging and processing them. From dissecting the patriarchy's role in perpetuating these expectations to discussing practical strategies for practicing genuine gratitude, we offer an empowering perspective on embracing authenticity in motherhood. Tune in for insightful discussions, relatable anecdotes, and a reminder that it's okay not to be okay all the time. Remember, the best mom is a happy mom, so take care of yourself and join the conversation! Resources We Shared: Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan on what you can cut back on. Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams by Gabrielle Bernstein Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Food is LIFE. Literally. Today we’ve got Dana Kay on the show. ​​She’s a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, two-time International best-selling author, and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. She helps families find freedom from ADHD symptoms by using FOOD so that their children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life. We’re also proud to share that Dana is one of the Happy Mom Summit Speakers! If you’ve ever felt like your child with ADHD is always being prescribed a pill to stop their symptoms, you are going to love this episode. You’ll hear Dana’s personal story and how her son’s ADHD led her to learn about holistic approaches to treating his symptoms. Tap that play button to learn more about the connection between the food we eat and the way we feel! Resources We Shared: Learn more about Dana HERE! Thriving with ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child by Dana Kay Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world is made up of three people: those who are always early, those who are usually on time, and those who are chronically late. If you feel like you’re constantly telling your kids (or yourself) to HURRY UP! This episode is going to speak to your soul. We’re not here to tell you to buy a watch or set up reminders in your phone to help get your kids get a hustle on - we’re giving you practical tips for changing behaviors that your teen and preteen kids need to learn ASAP. We’ll also dive into the importance of understanding your child’s late-making behaviors; have a kid who is ALWAYS late to wake up? Maybe their morning exhaustion is due to poor sleep cause by worry about something you had no idea was causing them stress. No matter what kind of person you are, we’re here to talk about it and get into the complicated world of being on time. Let’s go! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To say we’re fired up for our guest on today’s episode is an UNDERSTATEMENT. Best known for her work as a musician and comedian, Farideh writes and performs comedic songs about motherhood and the mental load we all carry. From her viral hit “You’re Such a Good Dad” to songs like “Make a List” her work is SO relatable. We’ll be covering double standards for Moms and Dads in parenting, societal pressures and expectations that are definitely not helping our stress, and the expectation that Mom is a living and breathing calendar keeper for the entire family. For any Mom who has found herself rolling her eyes when a Dad gets a big pat on the back for taking time out of his schedule to “watch” his children, this one’s for you! Resources We Shared: Follow Farideh on Instagram! Learn all about Farideh and her music Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heck yes we did! Today we are SO excited for our incredible guest - Gwenna Laithland from Momma Cusses. She’ll be bringing the realness (and the humor) and sharing all things pragmatic parenting. Gwenna is the genius behind Momma Cusses, CEO of Pleasant Peasant Media, host of the Childproof Podcast from Betches Media, & author of Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not To Be the Reason Your Kids Need Therapy, which drops March 3rd, 2024. You can find her on TikTok & Instagram on her popular channel @mommacusses. Her work focuses on parenting strategies that help your kids grow up to be successful while breaking cycles of generational trauma. If you’re the Mom who has been known to drop a swear word or four when things get messy (so every day) Gwenna is going to be your Fairy Momma Mother. Prepare to laugh! Resources We Shared: Pre-Order Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy by Gwenna Laithland @Mommacusses on TikTok Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wear. Wash. Repeat. Ever feel like you’re stuck on the spin cycle of doing your family’s laundry? Doing laundry is an inevitable part of living - unless you can afford to buy new clothes every day (in which case, we’re jealous). But you know what’s not inevitable? That MOMS are the ones that have to do the laundry. Today we’re getting down and dirty. We’ll be talking about WHY this chore falls to Moms so often and how to to break the cycle - literally - by teaching your kids to do their own laundry (toddlers and infants not included). If just the thought of giving your teenager stain remover and license to wash gives you the nervous sweats, you need this episode in your life! Hit the play button today while you’re folding clothes today and get prepared to say an emotional goodbye to this never ending task we love to hate! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Worry Wart. The Anxious Annie. The Nervous Nellie. Anyone else find themselves using these lighthearted nicknames to refer to their kids when they get worked up or worry about something that just seems like not that big of a deal? Parenting an anxious child can be challenging to say the least. Our guest on the show today, Regine Galanti, is going to be sharing her best tips for navigating this difficult task while parenting your child with expert compassion. Dr. Galanti is the founder of Long Island Behavioral Psychology and author of several books including her latest, Parenting Anxious Kids. She specializes in helping kids, teens, and parents manage anxiety through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and specifically giving them tools to help them face their fears. This episode is a valuable listen for not only Moms but anyone who works with kids - hit play and enjoy! In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn: What to do (and not to do) when raising a child with anxiety Methods for helping both you and your child manage their anxiety in stressful situations The importance of maintaining calm when your child with anxiety starts to escalate their behavior and how to help them How to parent your anxious child with compassion while helping them overcome their feelings of anxiety Resources We Shared: Parenting Anxious Kids: Understanding Anxiety in Children by Age and Stage by Regine Galanti, PhD Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve all heard it before: “this generation of young people is just SO entitled”. There’s no question about it - entitled behaviors are on the rise. But have we ever stopped to think about the way parenting plays a role in this? Today we are getting REAL and talking about the top entitlement-enabling parenting practices and how to banish entitlement from your home. We’ll take a look into the way our interactions and expectations for our kids can create a sense of entitlement OR help them learn healthy life skills that will help them be more successful and, quite frankly, make them more enjoyable to be around. The best part? These parenting tips involve your kids getting more involved at home and helping with day to day tasks that often fall to Mom. It’s a win-win! No matter where you are on your parenting journey this episode deserves a listen. Hit play and enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever find yourself thinking “My kid’s definitely going to be talking about THAT interaction with a therapist in about 12 years”? SAME. I think we’ve all been there, and to be honest, it doesn’t feel great and at the same time - it feels unavoidable. Enter our parenting super hero and incredible guest on today’s episode: Dr. Aliza Pressman. Dr. Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the healthcare providers who care for them. She is the host of the award-winning podcast, Raising Good Humans, and now she adds “author” to her list of accomplishments with her new book, The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans. We’ll be learning along with you as Aliza shares all her best tips for how to NOT screw up your kids and reminding you that it’s okay if you’re not perfect. We hope you love this episode as much as we do! Resources We Shared: The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans by Dr. Aliza Pressman Raising Good Humans Podcast Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Co-parenting Moms, UNITE! Today we’ve got an incredible guest on our show who is bringing the realness when it comes to co-parenting successfully for you, your co-parenter, and most importantly - your kids. Aurisha Smolarski is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in working with couples, co-parents, and individuals. She is also a co-parenting coach and mediator. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s also the author of the new book, Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes and a co-parenting herself. This is a refreshing look into the communication dynamics necessary for a positive co-parenting relationship. If you’re at the start of your co-parenting journey or a seasoned vet, this is a valuable listen for everyone. Enjoy! In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn: The importance of a positive relationship between co-parents for the success of the child(ren) Successful communication strategies for co-parents to implement into their relationship The role attachment type plays in the relationship and communication dynamics of everyone in the family How to avoid feeling like you have to do it all as a Mom and let co-parenting partners share the load Resources We Shared: Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes by Aurisha Smolarski, MA LMFT Follow Aurisha on IG HERE! Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices