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

The presents, the holiday concerts, the magical memories… welcome to December! It’s the most wonderful time of year… because of Mom’s hard work. Who's with us?!We’ve got guest Bethany Braun-Silva on our podcast today talking all about the B word… BOUNDARIES! As a parenting, lifestyle, and entertainment expert, author, AND podcast host Bethany is an absolute pro at setting boundaries and is here to share her tips and tricks with us.Setting boundaries is key - during the holiday season and any other time of the year. Why? Because it allows you to slow down, show yourself some compassion, and prioritize some self-care. We’re giving tips and tricks to Moms with kids of all ages and stages, so tune in today and see how you can make December truly a wonderful time of year, for everyone in your family!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 all about Bethany here!Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love by Bethany Braun-SilvaWatch & Listen to The Breakdown With Bethany 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 sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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

Ever find yourself thinking “Why don’t my kids want to hang out with me anymore?!”. Trust us, we feel ya. Today we’re talking about navigating these changes and how to still have a thriving relationship with your kids as they get older.Teens and preteens are searching for independence and want to spend more time away from their parents. This is totally normal behavior - but it doesn’t make it any less difficult as a parent. We go from not being able to go to the bathroom alone when we’ve got toddler kiddos to… crickets. We’ll tackle ways to approach spending more time with your “getting older” kiddos, how to accept this new stage of life, and the importance of all of this for teen development. PLUS, we will talk about things to avoid when it comes to spending more quality time with your teens too. If this sounds like exactly what you need today - hit play and listen along! In this Episode of No Guilt Mom Podcast You Will Learn: The struggle of being a parent that is in high demand and then not being needed (or wanted) as much as your kids get older and ways to cope with The importance of understanding strategies that are effective, and ineffective, for communicating with your kids What is normal in teen development and why they are so in need of their own space during this time How to get more quality time with your kids! 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.No Guilt Mom Podcast #68: What You Need to Know About Your Teen and How To Handle Family Crisis with Dr. Lisa BravoRate & 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!Read the episode transcripts here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are sitting down with Andrea Davis. She's the founder of Better Screen Time and the author of Creating a Tech Healthy Family, which you can find on Amazon! She helps parents worry less about tech and connect more with their kids, which we are all about here at No Guilt Mom. It’s so refreshing to hear somebody talk about how screen time can be used for good as well as being aware of the dangers and educating kids about it. Resources We Shared:Creating a Tech-Healthy Family: Ten Must-Have Conversations to Help You Worry Less and Connect More With Your Kids by Andrea DavisBetterScreenTime.comJoin 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!Download the transcripts HERECheck out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raise your hands in the car if you feel like everything rests on your shoulders! Well, you're not alone! Today, we're tackling the reasons behind this and providing practical tips to lift that burden. In this insightful conversation, we dive deep into delegating tasks within your family and the *amazing* impact it can have on Mom’s well-being… and everyone else’s well-being too! Not only does delegation allow your kids to take ownership of their own actions and their own space and build important life skills, it opens the door for expressing gratitude.As Moms, we know our kids need gratitude to fill up their self-esteem banks. What better way than building it into the things they need to accomplish each day anyway?!And, bonus for Moms, delegating tasks gives you a hot second to just breathe. Join us as we unravel the importance of self-care, delegation strategies, and the key to being a happy mom – a topic that we’re pretty sure resonates with every mother out there. Take a moment for yourself today and take a listen!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 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!Read the transcripts hereCheck out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raise your hand if you’re a mom who is tired!! Maybe you are even experiencing exhaustion or a chronic illness. In this insightful conversation, we connect with Michelle Grosser, a certified master life coach and nervous system expert, and delve into her journey of navigating the complexities of motherhood. Michelle, the host of the Calm Mom Podcast, shares her personal experiences with chronic fatigue and postpartum challenges, leading her to explore the profound impact of nervous system regulation. Together, we explore practical tools and daily practices that not only enhance a mother's capacity to handle life's demands but also promote overall well-being. Join us as Michelle offers invaluable insights into fostering resilience and finding peace in the present moment! In This Episode of The No Guilt Mom Podcast You Will Learn: The profound impact of nervous system regulation on well-being, particularly in the context of chronic fatigue and postpartum challenges. Valuable advice and wisdom on balancing the demands of parenting while prioritizing self-care, mental health, and overall well-being. Practical tools and daily practices that enhance a mother's capacity to handle life's demands and promote resilience.  The importance of community and connection for mothers, exploring how shared experiences and support networks contribute to overall well-being. 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 all about Michelle here!Listen to the Calm Mom PodcastNo Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #147: Why You Need Healthy Anxiety vs. Unhealthy Anxiety with Lisa Damour, PhDNo Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #101: How to Talk with Your Kids to Build MotivationRate & 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

If you’ve been neglecting your own self-care lately, this one is for you! For many of us, especially as busy moms, taking care of ourselves gets thrown to the back burner waaay too often. It doesn’t help that society tells us taking care of ourselves is a luxury that we sometimes can’t even afford! Add that to the fact that we as women tend to carry the emotional burdens of everyone around us. There’s pretty much no more room for taking care of you. But it doesn’t have to be this way!! Together, let’s challenge this idea that self-care isn’t important for moms, and navigate how we can create a better balance! This episode is full of real-life stories, practical tips, and the encouragement we all need as women. This is your time to take care of you. Let’s jump in! In this Episode of No Guilt Mom, You Will Learn: The importance of setting boundaries and saying no to unnecessary commitments to avoid rushing through daily tasks and triggering stress. How emotional labor, often placed on women, can be managed by setting aside dedicated personal time and not taking on the emotional well-being of everyone in the family. Real-life examples of how addressing and communicating feelings of resentment can lead to healthier relationships. The impact of not practicing self-care, including emotional exhaustion and decreased patience with loved ones.  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.Critical Accountability by Gary PetersonRate & 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 HERECheck out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re all guilty of it, especially as women. Speaking negatively to ourselves about ourselves sometimes just comes too easy! In this episode, we are sitting down with the renowned Dr. Kristen Neff to dive deep into the world of self-compassion. Dr. Kristin Neff is a researcher who founded the field of self-compassion study and has written several books on it, including Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself & Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. We chat about the two faces of self-compassion, the tender side of treating yourself with kindness and understanding, and the fierce side that empowers you to stand up for your well-being. Plus, we explore how self-compassion isn't just a personal journey; it can have a huge impact on your parenting style, helping your kids grow up with better emotional resilience. Dr. Neff shares some awesome insights on how to make this work for you, and we get real about how self-compassion has changed our lives and those of our kids. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their life and parenting journey!In This Episode of No Guilt Mom You Will Learn:  The fundamental concept of self-compassion, including its two key aspects, tender self-compassion, and fierce self-compassion. How to openly practice self-compassion in front of your children can help them understand the importance of self-kindness and self-care. How to treat yourself with the same gentleness and care you would offer to a dear friend, especially during challenging times.  Personal stories and insights from Dr. Kristen Neff that illustrate the practical application of self-compassion in daily life and parenting. Resources We Shared:Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Dr. Kristin NeffSelf-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin NeffLearn more about the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion HERELearn more about Dr. Kristin Neff 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 from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time to talk about budgeting, baby! Meet our newest friend Allison, the founder of Inspired Budget and the author of the book "Money Made Easy." If you want to break free from living paycheck to paycheck, this episode is for you! It is so important that we understand when our income comes in, and when our expenses go out. Allison breaks down the importance of understanding when your income comes in and when your expenses go out. She also gives us some practical tips for managing unexpected expenses and discusses the mindset shift from seeing a budget as a punishment to embracing it as a tool for financial control and peace of mind. She also highlights the value of creating a buffer in your budget and using mini-budgets to regain a sense of control when unexpected expenses arise. Join us for a candid and insightful conversation on managing money and taking charge of your financial future! In This Episode of No Guilt Mom You Will Learn:  How to shift your mindset from viewing a budget as a punishment to seeing it as a valuable tool for financial control and peace of mind. Insight into creating a financial cushion by saving for future needs and long-term goals. The idea of aligning your financial goals with your values and priorities, making budgeting more meaningful and sustainable. How to involve your family and loved ones in the budgeting process and build financial harmony in your household. Resources We Shared:Allison’s free budget class: https://inspiredbudget.com/classMoney Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money by Allison BaggerlyThe Inspired Budget PodcastVisit 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 sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome Tosha Shore, a parent coach and the founder of Parenting Boys Peacefully, where she’s on a mission to create a more peaceful world, one sweet boy at a time. I am also co-author of “Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges,” which has been translated into five languages! Together we dive into a lively discussion of the differences we’ve experienced parenting boys vs. girls, how societal expectations lead boys down a different emotional path than girls, how we can best support our boys to be emotionally resilient, and how to connect with them when connection seems lost.Resources We Shared:Learn all about Tosha’s program: Parenting Boys Peacefully here.Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting ChallengesVisit 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 sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices