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

This is a bonus episode of the No Guilt Mom Podcast where JoAnn and Brie share their thoughts on the recent change in the Democratic presidential nominee, welcoming Kamala Harris to the center stage.Resources We Shared:Text MOTHER to 26797 to get voter registration info and a guide to the ballot items that matter most to moms in your area so you can Vote Like a Mother® this year.Our Instagram post on Sunday, July 21st regarding President Biden withdrawing and Kamala Harris putting her name inFollow Chamber of Mothers on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered how to navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that parenting throws at you? 🙋‍♀️ Well, buckle up, because we’re taking a deep dive into the world of emotional intelligence today. We’re joined today by multi-award-winning Emotional Intelligence coach and international speaker, Stephanie Pinto, who is the author of the best-selling book From Chaos to Connection, founder of Let's Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids, and host of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting podcast. For anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed by parental pressures, Stephanie sheds light on setting boundaries, finding your voice, and why it's totally okay to screw up sometimes (phew!). Plus, don't miss her fascinating discussion on how to handle kids' criticisms of parental approaches—this is gold! Whether you're a parent, an emotionally exhausted human, or just someone curious about emotional intelligence, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away equipped with the tools to enhance your emotional savvy and maybe even inspire a family meeting or two!Tune in, laugh a lot, and transform the way you connect with your kids. Your family’s emotional intelligence journey starts here!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 groupListen to the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast with StephanieFollow Stephanie on Instagram HERE!Learn all about the Chaos to Connection Parent Conference HEREVisit No Guilt MomRate & 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

Have you ever felt like there’s a big flashing neon sign that says, “I don’t really know how to do this”? Well, you’re in the right place! In today's episode, we dive deep into our own little secret stash of skills that we shamefully admit we don’t possess... yet! We all have them—those secret skills that you wish you had, but you don’t. Sometimes you try to hide it from others, or you do Jedi mind tricks to convince people that you actually know how to do it. From not knowing how to change a tire to the mysteries behind loading a dishwasher “correctly” (according to our significant others), we uncover it all. And yes, we're challenging both ourselves and you to confront these gaps with a grin (and maybe Google by your side).So buckle up (or should we say jack up that car?), as we navigate through our shortcomings with humor, discuss how boosting our confidence is sometimes all we need, and maybe, just maybe, make you feel a little less alone in your quest to master the basics.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!Learn all about Balance VIP HERE!Visit No Guilt MomRate & 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

Are you feeling the burn... of burnout, that is? 🥵 If you’ve ever felt like you’re running from metaphorical tigers all day, every day, this chat is going to light up some light bulbs for you – we promise!In this episode, we chat with Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A., the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle and the Burnout workbook. She dives into the juicy details behind the stress cycle—yeah, that adrenaline rush you feel when escaping imaginary tigers (or just tackling a mountain of emails)! She shares some fascinating insights on how physical responses to stress evolved and why understanding this can totally transform how we handle our modern-day stressors. We also got into some deep discussions about how societal expectations shape our stress and, most importantly, how to find real, tangible ways to complete our stress cycles in today’s world (hint: it might involve more Zumba or a heartfelt chat with your barista). Don’t miss this one—it’s packed with stories, science, and strategies that might just make you feel a bit more at peace in this wild world. Tune in, unwind, and maybe learn a thing or two about kicking stress to the curb. Catch you in the 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!Check out Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking the Stress Cycle and all the books our podcast guests have written HERE!Join the Burnout Book Group on Instagram.Visit No Guilt MomRate & 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!#parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare #burnout #mommyburnout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Moms, we like to view ourselves as seasoned vets of life - we’ve birthed and/or are raising children and we’ve seen a LOT. Someone throws a tantrum at the grocery store? No sweat. You’ve got poop on your jeans and it’s not your own? Unphased, stain remover can work wonders. But there’s a moment with our kids that always stops us in our tracks no matter HOW many times we experience it: The child that wants advice but doesn’t actually WANT your advice.It’s a bit of a mind F, if you don’t mind us saying so, because our sweet children come to us carrying the weight of the world and asking the hard-hitting questions: “Mom, why don’t I have an A in math? It feels like I never have time to study for our tests”. In your head, you’re screaming WELL YEAH!! You spend an hour every night watching YouTube, what did you expect?! But we all know you can’t say that to your child - because it’s too practical and your name is Mom. Instead, you choose to bite your tongue. But that is WAY easier said than done. Today we’re talking about how to manage these situations with your children in a way that helps them solve problems on their own, recognizes their struggle (no matter how small or easily solvable it seems to us) so they feel seen and heard, and how not lose your own dang mind in the process. We hope you enjoy this 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 our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group!Follow us on Instagram HERE!No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 274: What No One Told You (and You Needed to Know) Before Becoming a Mom with Amanda Tice Visit No Guilt MomRate & 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

We're doing a REWIND BONUS today by re-airing one of our fan favorites! In this episode we're tackling mom's mental load!Ever feel like each time you check something off your daily “to-do” list two more things appear? SAME!The mental load of being a Mom is no joke. From managing EVERYONE’S schedules to taking care of your kids’ (and sometimes, partner’s) well-being, keeping up with yourself can feel… well, overwhelming. We’re going to be talking all about identifying feeling burnt out and mentally overloaded and HOW to start making some changes to help you feel better. And the best part? This is just in time for the most stressful - er, wonderful - time of year! The holidays are in full swing people, let’s talk about how to make it a season to remember for you and your family!In This Episode of No Guilt Mom Podcast You Will Learn: Common causes of feeling mentally overloaded and how to address them The importance of identifying ALL the things you’re already doing for your family and letting go of feeling like “I should be doing more” How to ask for help from your partner 5 ways to shift your mindset to alleviate some mental load and feel better every day! 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 our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group!Follow us on Instagram HERE!Visit No Guilt MomRate & 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

We’ve all been there: we’re trying to leave the park on what feels like the hottest day of the year and our 5-year-old has loudly declared that the only way they are leaving is by kicking and screaming. You’ve tried everything from bribes to your Angry Voice and nothing is working. Other park parents are shooting you empathetic looks and you’re sweating a LOT - and not from the heat. You’ve got a strong-willed kid on your hands!If you’re tuning in to this podcast chances are you’re the kind of Mom who is 1) super tired but 2) wants to raise your kids in a way that recognizes and highlights all their best, natural abilities - even if they’re super challenging to deal with as parents. When it comes to raising strong-willed kids, our guest today has ALL the insight. Danielle Bettmann is the founder of Parenting Wholeheartedly, a Positive Discipline certified parenting Coach for families of strong-willed kids, and host of the Failing Motherhood podcast. She helps defeated parents find validation and support and uses proven techniques to parent their strong-willed kids with composure, connection, confidence, and cooperation. If you’re feeling a bit at your wits end and not totally sure how you’re going to make it through this summer, hit play - we’ve got you covered!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 group!Learn more about Danielle and Parenting Wholeheartedly HEREVisit No Guilt MomRate & 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

Here’s the scenario: You’re browsing Amazon for some cute, affordable summer maxi dresses because it is H-O-T on this earth. You find a few you love and add them to your cart only to hit that “Save for Later” button for all of them… why? Because that money should be spent on things your kids need this summer like sunblock, swimming diapers, new swimsuits, and UPF hats. Right? WRONG.Yes, your kids probably need a whole bunch of new things to get through the summer because they’re growing, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without. Now we’re not saying throw caution and along with it, budgeting, out the window, but we ARE saying you deserve nice things TOO. This episode digs into why we as Moms feel like we should be last on the list to get new things and the way that approach creates stress on us every single day. Think about the last time you bought yourself new underwear; it’s probably been a minute, right? If you’re like most Moms out there you’re buying things for your kids before you even think about yourself and we’re about to shake up your summer and proclaim: BUY THE UNDERWEAR!!! 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!No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 274: What No One Told You (and You Needed to Know) Before Becoming a Mom with Amanda Tice Visit No Guilt MomRate & 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

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 MomRate & 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 MomRate & 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