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

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

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Feeling overwhelmed as a mom? Tired of doing everything for your kids and wish… just wish… someone would step in to help you out? Welcome to the No Guilt Mom parenting podcast hosted by author, teacher & parenting coach JoAnn Crohn, M.Ed and co-host parenting coach & educator, Brie Tucker. Every Tuesday & Thursday, we give you practical advice for moms and positive parenting tips - all without the shame and guilt. 

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So you’ve been listening to our podcast for awhile now. It’s actually been so long that you’re afraid to ask… what the heck IS Mom guilt?! It’s that pit in your stomach you get when you’re headed for a weekend away with your girlfriends and feel like you need to meal prep for your entire family so they don’t starve to death while you’re gone (that’s not going to happen - fyi). Or the constant messaging from the world to be grateful for every spill, sniffle, and blowout because - you’ve got children so be thankful dang it! How about the pressure to minimize the mistakes you make, because motherhood - at least according to social media - is about getting it right the FIRST time. Mom. Guilt. CENTRAL! Today, we’re breaking down exactly what Mom guilt is, what causes it, and how to ditch it so you can live a happier life. Trust us when we say #MomGuilt is everywhere and we are SO not here for it. Let’s ditch Mom Guilt together, enjoy!! Resources We Shared: Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! 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 us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom 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 fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oh that precious moment when you welcome your daughter into the world. It’s full of so many emotions: joy, love, and excitement about all the bows you can put in her hair (if that’s your thing). But then there’s the inevitable and uninvited comment from a family member or sometimes the random stranger in the grocery store: “What a sweet little bundle! But just WAIT until she’s a teenager!” Insert. Eyeroll. Here. We’re done defaulting to difficult mother-daughter relationships in the teenage years and ready to empower our daughters to use ALL the potential they naturally have. Lucky for us we’ve got THE expert on the topic on the show today to help us out! Chelsey Goodan is the author of the USA Today national bestseller, UNDERESTIMATED: The Power and Wisdom of Teenage Girls. Chelsey has been a mentor and empowerment coach to teenage girls for 16 years and speaks regularly to audiences about gender justice. She serves as the mentorship director of DemocraShe, which supports and guides girls from underserved communities into leadership positions where her work focuses communication strategies that make everyone feel valued and celebrated, creating psychological safety for everyone from teenage girls to CEOs. She is also a board member for A Call to Men, a national gender-based violence prevention nonprofit that educates men and boys about healthy masculinity. Featured in TIME Magazine, Oprah Daily, and NBC News, Chelsey’s passion to explore humanity’s potential for authenticity, liberation, and empowerment permeates all her work. Girl Moms - this episode is for you! Resources We Shared: Get Chesley’s book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls HERE! Follow Chelsey on Instagram 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! Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unpopular opinion: Sometimes, the gifts we get on Mother’s Day are more work than they’re worth. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. That’s right people - gear up for breakfast in bed and the crumbs/spilled orange juice you’ll probably have to clean up for yourself after you eat it. Sometimes the gifts we get are well intentioned but… miss the mark. A massage is ah-mazing, but who is going to watch the kids or pick them up from school? A night out with your partner? Incredible, but are you in charge of booking a sitter and planning the kids’ dinner? And what about the very soft, but not very necessary robe you received AGAIN this year? As Moms we feel SO MUCH pressure to love every gift our family gives us. Today, we’re saying what we’re all afraid to say: sometimes the planning and additional mental load that accompany these gifts make them more of a burden. Hit play and learn how to get what you really want for Mother’s Day this year, not string attached! 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! 2024 No Guilt Mom Virtual Retreat– Happening LIVE on April 26th-April 28th, 2024! Connect with other moms, from your couch, and discover what makes you…YOU again! All while never leaving your house! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom 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 fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anyone else feel like they’re drowning in stuff?! If you’re constantly tripping over toys and books and wondering “Why do I have so many rubber spatulas?” we are with you. Today we have the decluttering expert, Deanna Yates, on the show and she’s giving us all the tips on how to live with less so we can live our lives MORE. Deanna is the founder of Wannabe Clutter Free, host of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, and creator of the Chaos to Calm Summit series. She helps families ditch the clutter weighing them down so they can stop spending all their time managing their home and more time enjoying it with the people who live there. Settle in for a podcast full of tips and tricks for reducing your stress when it comes to getting rid of stuff and doing it just a little at a time - enjoy! Resources We Shared: 2024 No Guilt Mom Retreat– Happening LIVE on April 26th-April 28th, 2024! Connect with other moms, have fun and discover what makes you…YOU again! Follow Deanna on Instagram! Listen to the Wannabe Clutter-free Podcast HERE! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom 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 and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let’s hear it for apple sauce pouches and a side of… guilt? We’re sure we don’t have to tell you that social media is PACKED with videos of Moms making some seriously deluxe meals for their kids from scratch, on the daily. Don’t even get us started on the Bentgo lunch box videos. While impressive, these videos can create a LOT of stress, worry, and guilt for those of us who don’t find joy in making meals or just enjoy handing our kids a store bought granola bar. It’s important to know where your priorities are as a Mom and where you want to put your energy - if that’s not food prep (and eventual consumption) for your kids - that is OKAY! We’re talking all about how to let go of the need to feed today and why making homemade everything for your kids isn’t worth it if it’s going to make you more stressed out. It’s like they say when your baby is an infant - fed is BEST and we believe that whole heartedly. Grab your favorite (pre-packaged) snack and take a listen! 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 us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom 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 fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Picture this: You go to the gym in your free time (LOL) and see a very athletic human maxing out because it’s #LegDay. They’ve got a CRAZY amount of weight on their squat bar and yet they ask for more because, well, they think they can handle it. Now, imagine if all of that weight was to do lists, errands to run, events to get to, things to sign up for, after school activities, and more. That, my friends, is the mental load of motherhood. Today we’ve got a guest who is NOT all about maxing out when it comes to squatting your mental load as a mom but rather sharing that weight with your partner. Paige Connell is a working mom of 4 and content creator who brings awareness to the mental load of motherhood and advocates for equitable marriages. As if that isn’t enough, she’s also advocating for affordable childcare (preach!). She has been featured in Scary Mommy, The Today Show, Bloomberg and more! Paige helps mothers put words to their lived experiences so that they can strive for more equitable and happy relationships. The perfect pairing with #LegDay or everyday, this episode is one that speaks straight to the heart. 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 Paige on Instagram here! On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 211: How Showing Yourself a Little Self-Compassion Will Benefit Your Entire Family (especially your kids) with Dr. Kristin Neff Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s become the most dreaded question at your child's annual checkup: how much screentime does your child get in a day? If you’re like us, you may have lied about it in the past to feel like you’re “not a bad Mom”. We’re here to tell you: not only are you not a bad Mom, but the pressures surrounding screentime for kids are RIDICULOUS. That’s right, unpopular opinion today - we are OVER IT! Although a relatively new term in the world of parenting, screentime has suddenly (but not surprisingly) become just one more thing that Moms are in charge of worrying about, managing, and solving. And to be honest… this worry isn’t worth the stress on your mental load. There are all kinds of strategies and quick fixes out there to help you police this behavior with your kids but at the end of the day, we think they end up being a lot of effort, tons of energy, and little reward. Stop fighting the rough fight and relax. Hit play on your screen and let’s do this! Resources We Shared: Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! 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 us on Instagram HERE! Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B Cialdini PhD Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World by Devorah Heitner, PhD No Guilt Mom Podcast Ep. 149: How to Tackle Screentime This School Year with Devorah Heitner No Guilt Mom Podcast Ep. 202: Overcoming Digital Parenting Dilemmas with Devorah Heitner Visit No Guilt Mom 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 fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raise your hand if you’ve got six kids! First, if you’ve got your hand in the air, give yourself a little high five…and even if you don’t have six kids, give yourself a high five because, MOMS! Secondly, you’ve got something in common with our guest today: Julie Cole. Not only is Julie the Mom of six kids ages 14 - 23, she’s also the co-founder of Mabel's Labels Inc, award-winning author of “Like a Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies, and a Life Beyond Labels”, and entrepreneur, media personality. As an accomplished businesswoman herself, Julie knows all too well the pressure and guilt that comes with working as a Mom. Sometimes the questions our kids have for us - like “Mom, why are you always working” - just cut straight to the heart. She’ll be sharing her tips for managing her busy schedule while staying focused on her work AND family and finding balance with your partner. If you’re a working Mom, Mom of six, or somewhere in between, this episode is for all of us. 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! Learn more about Julie and Mabel’s Labels here! Like a Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies, and a Life Beyond Labels by Julie Cole Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Once upon a time we got a one-star review. It was about our Happy Mom Summit and we don’t want to talk about it…Except we do. No, we really, REALLY do. And here’s why: That one-star review unearthed a whole truckload of content to talk about with our therapists (and listeners). We’re talking all about our reaction to criticism and how being people pleasers by nature makes this a difficult thing to manage. Many of us put ourselves out there in one way or another each day - at work, on social media, with our family - and sometimes we get responses that aren’t the most uplifting. But hold the phone! In a world where there is a lot of positive - why do we choose to see the negative? As women, we should be building each other up. If you’re feeling this in a big way, this episode will be enlightening. People pleasers, we see you getting uncomfortable (we’re uncomfortable too) but we’re so glad you’re here. Hit play, take a listen, and let’s talk about how to be people pleasers for OURSELVES! In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn: Common struggles People Pleasers face including how to deal with criticism The importance of understanding your own tendencies when it comes to handling criticism or negative feedback The role self care plays in helping us manage our emotions (hello getting enough sleep!!) How to set healthy boundaries that will help you cultivate your confidence in whatever you’re doing 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! Read our 1 Star Review on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom 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 fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some people say that running a home with children is like running a Fortune 100 Company… and those people are Moms. Too often the distribution of responsibilities at home falls primarily to Mom, regardless of if she stays home, works part-time, or works full-time. One thing is certain: when Mom handles all the things at home, she’s always working OVERTIME. Enter our guest today: Zach Watson! He’s a self-proclaimed “recovering manchild” dedicated to teaching men about the invisible labor going on in their homes and how to redistribute the domestic workload. We’re talking things like help with cleaning, making those grocery lists, meal planning, and basically everything else. Hit play and buckle up for a seriously awesome episode this week! Resources We Shared: Follow Zach on Instagram HERE! 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! Sign up for Zach's FREE Mental Load 101 download HERE! Get everything worth knowing about mental load and having those tough conversations that you need to have! Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let’s get serious! Well, we are always serious on this podcast, but we do love to throw in some fun and humor along the way! In this episode, we're diving into some weighty topics that often come up in our balance coaching program. These are the lies we tell ourselves, the lies that make us miserable. You know, the ones that say we can't do something because we lack experience or resources, the ones that make us feel like we don't deserve happiness or that there's no time for us to pursue our dreams. Then there's the lie that says no one will like us if we take a risk and step out of our comfort zone. And finally, the lie that something is too overwhelming and beyond our control.  We're here to help you recognize and overcome these lies so you can live a more fulfilled life and be a positive role model for your kids! So let's kick those lies to the curb and step into who we are meant to be!  Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan on what you can cut back on. Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Perfect Mom… LOL!!!! There is a LOT of pressure on Moms today. From the Insta-perfect stay at home Moms who make raising their seven children and making their sourdough loaf look easy breezy to the working Mamas who are hustling at all hours, we’ve had a whole lot of expectations added to our already full plates since the housewife days of the 1950s. Our guest, Erica Djossa, is here today to talk about the mental load of motherhood and the importance of maternal mental health. She’s the founder and CEO of Momwell, host of the Momwell podcast, and author of Releasing the Mother Load. She helps support mothers in their transition to parenthood and her new book will be released on April 9th. Hit that play button if you’re ready to be seen while we’re heard and engage in a little self reflection too! In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn: Why prioritizing maternal mental health, especially as you transition into all stages of parenthood, is so important How to reclaim joy in your role as a Mom The role gender norms and expectations of the past can play in how tasks are delegated in families and how to even it out - for everyone’s health! That being a good Mom takes a lot of different forms - you’re doing amazing! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan on what you can cut back on.  Check out the Momwell Instagram HERE. Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More by Erica Djossa Claim your pre-order bonuses for Erica’s new book HERE. Visit No Guilt Mom 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! Read the transcripts here Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MYTH BUSTERS! Mom Edition. Today, we’re tackling a particularly harmful Mom Myth: That the future success of your children depends on how much one-on-one time you, as a Mom, spend with them. Newsflash: THAT IS NOT TRUE. Yes, one-on-one time with your kids is amazing, don’t get us wrong, but sometimes, it’s literally not possible. Here’s what IS possible AND beneficial to your children: spending authentic, quality time together, making space to play (especially for Mamas with little ones), and encouraging spending with both parents. To us, this feels a lot more doable than carving out a forced 10 minutes of fun each week with your kids. The name of the game is quality over quantity and we are so onboard. Head over to the episode to take a listen and learn all about the misconceptions and pressures surrounding your child’s future success and start to truly enjoy your time together. In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn: Common misconceptions about spending one-on-one time with all your kids Ways you can spend meaningful time with your kids that will create a positive relationship and memorable experiences How to set boundaries with your time spent with kids to take care of yourself, get the rest you need to be the best parent you can be, and model healthy behavior for your kids How to ditch the guilt of not spending enough time with each of your kids Resources We Shared: Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. 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 Mom 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 and codes from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life moves FAST, especially with kids. Someone is always in need of a snack, a signature, homework help, and more snacks. It’s easy to get in a tizzy when you feel like you’re always going, going, going. But have you ever wondered what would happen if you just chilled the heck out? We’ve got Tami Hackbarth on the show today. She is a Life+Work Coach, Fair Play Facilitator, speaker, host of the 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care podcast, author of the book The Essential Guide to 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care, and creator of the group coaching experience Deferred Maintenance. She helps women get their time and energy back so they can create the world they want to live in. She provides practical tips for calming down, focusing on YOU, and tapping into self-care in order to chill out and live your best life - as a Mom and a woman. Honestly, we’re OBSESSED with this episode and all the positivity it brings - we hope you’ll love it as much as we do! 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 more about Tami HERE! Listen to JoAnn on the 100% Guilt-Free Self Care Podcast HERE Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. 2024 No Guilt Mom Retreat- Connect with other moms, have fun and discover what make you…YOU again! Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams by Gabrielle Bernstein Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
You’ve heard about ‘first world problems’, but what about Modern Mom problems?  Today, we’ve got Tara Clark joining us on the podcast. She’s the founder of Modern Mom Probs, host of the Modern Mom Probs podcast and author of the book by the same name. She helps moms find solutions for their modern mom problems, and is a speaker at our 2024 Happy Mom Summit next week as well as Alt Summit and Mom 2.0 this spring. We are pumped that she’s sharing her expertise with us today! If you’re still not sure what a Modern Mom problem is, here’s the low down: The guilt we feel from spending too much time on our phones (even if it’s doing work emails or making a grocery list) around our kids? Modern Mom problem. The struggle to talk about infertility and postpartum mental health? Modern Mom problem. And how about the constant feeling of stress created by social media because our kids’ Bentgo lunch box just doesn’t have enough *cool* fruit cutouts? Also a Modern Mom problem. Modern Mom problems are hiding everywhere, just like the monsters under your kids’ bed, but these problems are very real. We’re digging in today and covering a lot of ground so tune in! Resources We Shared: Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers by Tara Clark Connect with Tara and Modern Mom Probs HERE! Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. 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 Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Usher once said “Gotta let it burn”. Normally, we support Usher all the way, but when it comes to motherhood, letting it burn is a TERRIBLE idea. Understanding what burnout is, how to spot it, and what to do about it is our jam today. We’ll be discussing burnout in every realm and how the mental load of parenting, expectations placed on Moms, and life in general contributes to burnout. We’re also digging deep and sharing our own experiences with burnout, what we do to manage symptoms of burnout, and what you can do to prioritize your own health without needing to check into a hotel in a remote area of the country for some recharge time… although that’s fine too. Come along for a seriously real and relatable episode today! Resources We Shared: Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. 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 Episode 10: Mommy Burnout with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Power to the kids! Unlock your child's potential by embracing the power of unschooling and nurturing autonomy from an early age! This week, we are chatting with Iris Chen about giving kids more power and the transformative journey from authoritarian parenting to unschooling. Iris shares her personal journey from tiger parenting to embracing unschooling, emphasizing the importance of respecting children's autonomy and fostering power-sharing relationships. Iris explains how unschooling allows children to pursue their interests freely, leading to a more enriching learning experience. She highlights the shift from controlling to supporting children, encouraging parents to trust their children's ability to learn and grow. Iris also discusses the challenges and rewards of unschooling, offering valuable insights into creating a nurturing environment where both parents and children thrive. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on redefining parenting paradigms and empowering children to lead fulfilling lives. Resources We Shared: Learn more about Iris and her work here Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan on what you can cut back on.  Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tackle the Toxic! If you're tired of being told to smile through the chaos, join us on the No Guilt Mom Podcast for a refreshing take on toxic gratefulness that'll speak directly to your heart. In this episode, we are unpacking the taboo of Toxic Gratefulness in Motherhood. Join us as we explore the societal pressures placed on mothers to be constantly grateful, even in the face of overwhelming challenges. Drawing from our personal experiences and cultural observations, we dismantle the myth that mothers should suppress negative emotions and instead promote the importance of acknowledging and processing them. From dissecting the patriarchy's role in perpetuating these expectations to discussing practical strategies for practicing genuine gratitude, we offer an empowering perspective on embracing authenticity in motherhood. Tune in for insightful discussions, relatable anecdotes, and a reminder that it's okay not to be okay all the time. Remember, the best mom is a happy mom, so take care of yourself and join the conversation! Resources We Shared: Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan on what you can cut back on.  Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams by Gabrielle Bernstein Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Food is LIFE. Literally.   Today we’ve got Dana Kay on the show. ​​She’s a board-certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, two-time International best-selling author, and the CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute. She helps families find freedom from ADHD symptoms by using FOOD so that their children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life. We’re also proud to share that Dana is one of the Happy Mom Summit Speakers! If you’ve ever felt like your child with ADHD is always being prescribed a pill to stop their symptoms, you are going to love this episode. You’ll hear Dana’s personal story and how her son’s ADHD led her to learn about holistic approaches to treating his symptoms. Tap that play button to learn more about the connection between the food we eat and the way we feel! Resources We Shared: Learn more about Dana HERE! Thriving with ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child by Dana Kay Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. 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 Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
The world is made up of three people: those who are always early, those who are usually on time, and those who are chronically late. If you feel like you’re constantly telling your kids (or yourself) to HURRY UP! This episode is going to speak to your soul. We’re not here to tell you to buy a watch or set up reminders in your phone to help get your kids get a hustle on - we’re giving you practical tips for changing behaviors that your teen and preteen kids need to learn ASAP. We’ll also dive into the importance of understanding your child’s late-making behaviors; have a kid who is ALWAYS late to wake up? Maybe their morning exhaustion is due to poor sleep cause by worry about something you had no idea was causing them stress. No matter what kind of person you are, we’re here to talk about it and get into the complicated world of being on time. Let’s go! 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. Happy Mom Summit A FREE online virtual event that brings you expert-led sessions, and a thriving community of like-minded moms ready to kick the guilt while raising respectful and responsible kids. The summit will be held live from March 4th to March 8th, 2024. Visit No Guilt Mom 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Marlo McDonald

I love JoAnn's personality and how friendly she is while making her content understandable, relatable, and doable. I enjoyed this interview with Bethany, with whom I was not familiar previously. Their conversational instruction is a breath of fresh air, as I have often viewed setting boundaries as difficult. I don't want to disappoint people, but I realize I am able to give more when my well-considered boundaries are in place first. Also, they don't have to be rigid and once-for-all, simply effective in this season. Thank you for this episode!

Dec 5th
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Elizabeth Hirst

No Guilt Mom is my favorite podcast! JoAnn and Brie are so delightful to listen to. They always sound like they are having so much fun. I love the guest speakers. Both JoAnn and Brie are experts and always provide sound and practical advice.

Dec 5th
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Katie Littlefield

Loved the info in this!!

Sep 23rd
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