Less Drama More Mama

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 protectin...

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...

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.

Back-to-school season is here, and for many moms, that means more stress, more rushing, and more moments that push you to your limit.

Maybe you’ve found yourself yelling, shutting down, or saying yes when you really wanted to say no and then thinking, "Why do I keep doing this? I know better!" 

These reactions aren’t personal failings. More often than not, they’re your nervous system slipping into survival mode without you even rea...

"Mothering is messy and interrupted and loving."

"Motherhood is about making mistakes and repairing them. And that's how we learn."

"As moms, we do our best. We make it up as we go along and we muddle through."

Those are some of the things Dr. Margo Lowy wishe...

As my summer hiatus comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on how I spent my time during the past two months and the insights I gained.

I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with you and how it can help you show up as a more grounded, present mom.

In today’s episode, I’m giving you a recap of my summer, including the lessons that can support you in your parenting and emotional well-being as you head into the new school year.

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Recently, I found myself crying over things that normally wouldn’t faze me, running on broken sleep, dragging through the day, and binge-watching TV more than I’d like to admit. Everything seemed heavier than usual.

I realized I was in a funk.

I know I’m not the only mom going through this right now, especially as the slo...

Have you ever heard one of your kids say, “You love them more than me”?

It’s easy to dismiss, but sometimes those comments open the door to a deeper reflection: Is there a pattern here I haven’t noticed?

This week on the podcast, I’m bringing back an episode that explores the uncomfortable (but important) question: Do I h...

Last week while venting to a friend about her day, my mom caught herself telling a negative, victimy story.

When she realized this, she switched to talking about what went well that day instead, and completely shifted her mood.

This reminded me about how the stories we tell ourselves matter. They shape how we feel and how...

Wondering how to handle it when your kid curses for the first (or next) time?

Swearing can stir up a lot of emotions for moms, including shame, anger, worry, and embarrassment.

Whether it’s your 6-year-old testing limits or your teen trying to sound cool, how you respond matters more than the fact that they used a four-letter word.

In this episode, I talk about why kids swear, how to stay calm when it happens, and what kinds of con...

Have you ever felt like silence is a luxury you can’t have? Or when you finally get it, it feels uncomfortable?

If quietness feels unsettling instead of relaxing for you, you're not alone. When the noise stops, your brain scrambles to fill the gap, and your body can tense up or feel restless.

The good news is, quiet time is one of the simplest ways to lower stress and feel calmer, and you don’t need a silent house or hours of medit...

This year, Dalia went straight from school to camp with no break, and the stress of that transition came out in some pretty big emotions.

Two nights before she left, she came into my room crying, saying how much she was going to miss me and didn’t want to go.

Hearing he...

If you’ve ever thought that fully allowing a big emotion like anger, fear, or grief might swallow you whole…

...or that if you let yourself really go there, you’d lose control, fall apart, or not be able to come back…

...this episode will offer a fresh perspective.

In this week’s summer playback, I’m sharing a practical and powerful tool I teach moms to help them manage their emotions in a healthy way: the 90-second rule.

When you ...

What if every emotion—anxiety, anger, overwhelm—was like an unexpected guest knocking at your front door?

You could pretend you’re not home and hope it goes away (that’s avoiding).
You could yank the door open and yell at it to leave (that’s reacting).
Or you could open the door just a crack and try to hold it shut while the guest pushes to get in (that’s resisting).

But there’s another option that most moms were never taught.

You ...

You’ve done the thought work. You’ve challenged old beliefs. You know your child isn’t trying to make your life harder, but you still lose it, shut down, and spiral into guilt.

This week’s podcast episode explains why that happens, and what you can do when mindset work isn’t enough on its own.

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Summer often means more sibling fights, which can mean more stress for you.

With school out and everyone under the same roof, it’s easy to get pulled into constant squabbles and feel like you’re always playing referee.

There’s a pattern I see every year around this time.

Kids feel stressed about the upcoming shift from school to summer, but they don’t always say they’re stressed. Instead, they act it out. The clinginess, meltdowns, and defiance are signs that their nervous systems are trying to manage a big internal shift.

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