183. Why Every Mom Needs a Coach Now with Meg Kuhnle

As a coach, do you realize often enough just how valuable your work is?! In an AI-centric world where it appears that computers can solve everything, it can be easy to forget the power of human connection. When you as a coach can be present with your client, hearing them, empowering them, and guiding them to enhance their life… wow. That cannot be replaced. 

In this episode, we’re going to explore why coaching for moms specifically is so important. Moms are handed a pretty big job right away- keeping a small human being alive! And yet, that is only the beginning. The emotional care and support that is needed to help kids develop in the best possible way is a task that requires care, conscious decisions, and plenty of support surrounding us.

Something few moms know (and even few coaches understand) is that children rely on their caregivers to help them co-regulate. As a mom, your own level of emotional stability and wellness has a direct impact on your kids. (Now listen, no pressure or worry, okay?!  We are all human. We are a work in progress). Having said this, too many moms are overwhelmed, exhausted and reactive. I truly believe that every mom should have a coach. Guidance and help from the right coach means more moms can learn to feel more in control of their own emotions and truly give their kids what they need. 

Let’s face it, parenting is hard. Every single kid is different, and there is no manual to follow. That’s why I’m thrilled to have one of my Master Certified Coaches Meg Kuhnle share the work she does using a holistic approach to help moms connect to themselves so they can show up better as parents. Even women (and men) who are not moms will have important takeaways. There is so much good here and everyone will be able to learn something to help you become a more highly skilled coach and better serve your clients who are parents or not. 

With so many moms being in a “self-sacrificing” mindset, most would think they “can’t justify” a personal coach until later in life.  This could not be more backwards (and yet I too have fallen prey to this type of thinking).  Let’s talk about why every mom needs a coach now. Starting and continuing personal growth as a woman raising kids means avoiding some of the worst mom traps and ultimately being the best possible parent. 

We’re going to go through strategies for how to cultivate energy and understand yourself more so that even during the tough moments where emotions are high, you can still be that person that you're proud of at the end of the day–and help your clients do the same.

Regulate your nervous system for a calmer home

Highly skilled coaches know how important a holistic approach is for our clients, and it’s no different when we're coaching for moms. In the Master Coach Training program, we focus so much on the nervous system because, whether we're aware of it or not, our nervous system is always “taking the temperature” of what's happening around us. As moms, we are keenly aware of what each kid is dealing with and what's going on with our partner too. This means heightened emotions and it challenges our ability to stay grounded in a significant way. Doesn't it make sense that as moms, we need a coach who understands that? We need a coach who understands how to support each of us in self-regulation so that we can show up in the way we need to for our kids in the ever-moving, ever-changing landscape of family life. 

Why connecting to yourself is beneficial for you and your kids

When coaching a mom, the goal is to help them get a better handle on how they are managing everything, gain confidence as a mom, and show up in the way they want. A core piece of this is helping them connect to themselves–so how can we guide them to do this? 

There are so many ways to uncover that true self that's in you, but connecting to yourself is where you have to start. If you are working on this with a coach, help them understand you. Help them understand your beliefs, your values, your vision, and your dreams of what you want. Look deep into what you love, what you believe your gifts are, and your strengths. Connecting to yourself is about leaning into those things. Your coach can help you understand yourself more and create that vision for how you truly want to be. As a coach, you can do the same for your clients by using a holistic approach to help your clients connect more deeply to themselves. 

The true value of coaching for moms: Investing in yourself is investing in your kids

If you are a mom, I hope this episode helps you understand why connecting to yourself is so crucial for you and your kids, and that a coach is such a valuable resource to help you do this. Even if you are not a parent, there is so much wisdom here about cultivating energy and regulating self for you to apply to your life and your work as a coach. I want you to think about how what we have talked about today will help you better serve your clients–when you pay attention to the nervous system and emotions using a holistic approach, you can help your client, who is a mom, support herself in a way that is going to benefit her kids as well. Every mom needs a coach. You want to make sure you are equipped with the skills to truly help in her transformation when she comes to you for coaching.

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About Meg Kuhnle

As the Capable Mom Coach, Meg Kuhnle helps moms transform their relationships—with their kids and themselves. With a Bachelor's in Exercise Science, 14 years of experience raising three kids close in age, and certifications as a Life Coach (The Life Coach School), Health & Wellness Coach (WellCoaches), Holistic Master Coach (The Masterful Coach Collective), and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Meg understands the challenges of parenting and self-care firsthand. She’s been in the trenches—navigating communication breakdowns, balancing personal identity with motherhood, and facing the uncertainties of parenting. Meg is passionate about helping moms move past overwhelm with practical tools and proven strategies. She specializes in strengthening communication, reducing stress, and building confidence—whether your child is developing typically or has unique challenges. Through her Strong Moms, Strong Families philosophy, Meg has helped countless moms find clarity, confidence, and joy in parenting. Imagine raising your kids with more ease, more connection, and more confidence—you don’t have to do it alone!

Website: https://www.megathrivecoaching.com/ 

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Workshops: https://www.megathrivecoaching.com/workshops 

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