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Avoid the #1 Thought That Keeps Moms Up at Night

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Have you ever been lying in bed thinking,
“Why do I always mess up?” or “Why can’t I be more patient?”

That heavy feeling of guilt and shame doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’re trying really hard to be perfect while your brain is just doing what it’s built to do.

Here’s the truth:
Your brain is wired to notice the bad stuff more than the good. That’s called negativity bias. So even if you were calm 10 times, your brain will focus on the 1 time you yelled. It’s not because you’re a bad mom; it’s because your brain is trying to keep you safe. But now, instead of helping, it’s making you feel worse.

And on top of that, most of us were taught that being a “good mom” means always putting others first and never needing help. So we’ll spend money on our kids’ sports or fixing the house, but when it comes to our mental health? We put it last.

Here’s the good news:
You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to be present.

Coaching gives your mind a place to slow down.
It helps you notice your thoughts before they turn into yelling.
It helps you respond instead of react.

When you learn how to calm your mind, everything feels easier—
• Less fighting in the house
• Closer connection with your kids
• More peace after a tough day

And best of all; your kids get to see what real strength looks like. Not perfection. But calm, kind leadership—even on the messy days.

Want to stop yelling and start feeling better about how you parent?
Join our free workshop and learn how to parent in a way that feels good for you, too.

Send us a text

Support the show

A UNIQUE APPROACH TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE YELLING.
Are you struggling with yelling at your kids? Do you keep falling back into yelling?
I use a unique approach the addresses the underlying cause of yelling so that you break the yelling habit for good.
https://masteryourownwellbeing.com/tfd

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome to Motherhood from the Brain (00:00:00)

2. "Why Am I Like This?" Self-Doubt (00:03:30)

3. Your Brain's Negativity Bias Explained (00:07:15)

4. Breaking Free from Unconscious Programming (00:08:55)

5. Coaching as a Gym for Your Mind (00:10:21)

6. Building a Strong Foundation for Your Family (00:13:03)

7. The Yell-less Formula Workshop Introduction (00:16:25)

57 episodes

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Have you ever been lying in bed thinking,
“Why do I always mess up?” or “Why can’t I be more patient?”

That heavy feeling of guilt and shame doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’re trying really hard to be perfect while your brain is just doing what it’s built to do.

Here’s the truth:
Your brain is wired to notice the bad stuff more than the good. That’s called negativity bias. So even if you were calm 10 times, your brain will focus on the 1 time you yelled. It’s not because you’re a bad mom; it’s because your brain is trying to keep you safe. But now, instead of helping, it’s making you feel worse.

And on top of that, most of us were taught that being a “good mom” means always putting others first and never needing help. So we’ll spend money on our kids’ sports or fixing the house, but when it comes to our mental health? We put it last.

Here’s the good news:
You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to be present.

Coaching gives your mind a place to slow down.
It helps you notice your thoughts before they turn into yelling.
It helps you respond instead of react.

When you learn how to calm your mind, everything feels easier—
• Less fighting in the house
• Closer connection with your kids
• More peace after a tough day

And best of all; your kids get to see what real strength looks like. Not perfection. But calm, kind leadership—even on the messy days.

Want to stop yelling and start feeling better about how you parent?
Join our free workshop and learn how to parent in a way that feels good for you, too.

Send us a text

Support the show

A UNIQUE APPROACH TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE YELLING.
Are you struggling with yelling at your kids? Do you keep falling back into yelling?
I use a unique approach the addresses the underlying cause of yelling so that you break the yelling habit for good.
https://masteryourownwellbeing.com/tfd

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome to Motherhood from the Brain (00:00:00)

2. "Why Am I Like This?" Self-Doubt (00:03:30)

3. Your Brain's Negativity Bias Explained (00:07:15)

4. Breaking Free from Unconscious Programming (00:08:55)

5. Coaching as a Gym for Your Mind (00:10:21)

6. Building a Strong Foundation for Your Family (00:13:03)

7. The Yell-less Formula Workshop Introduction (00:16:25)

57 episodes

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