Do you find yourself being the overfunctioner in your relationship? Overfunctioning happens when you take on more than your fair share of the parenting tasks in an attempt to control or fix a situation that triggers your anxiety. It often leads to unhealthy relationship and parenting patterns, and ends up increasing the invisible load moms are carrying.
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Jun 11
268: How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Author Mara Glatzel
Today, we’re revisiting a popular episode from the vault–How to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom with Mara Glatzel, author of Needy. As moms, we’re often socialized to be selfless—to put everyone else’s needs above our own, leaving us on the backburner. But when we deplete ourselv ... Show More
59m 44s
Apr 30
267: Building Self-Awareness and Conscious Parenting With Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT
Breaking cycles isn’t always easy. But conscious parenting, tuning into yourself, your emotions, your needs, and your childhood, can help. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, author of Parent Yourself First to discuss how conscious pare ... Show More
55 m
May 2021
#11: Got Mommy Issues? Healing the 'Mother Wound'
You didn't get the "Mother's love" that you longed for, and now you're an adult with self-esteem or relationship issues. In light of Mother's Day, today we're talking about healing the "Mother" wound (as a part 2 to our 'Daddy Issues' episode), ... Show More
21m 27s
Jan 2019
180: Caring For Ageing Parents And The Affects On Your Relationship
You can choose your friends but not your family....so the saying goes. For some of us, family is fun and a joy to be around. For others, not so much. In either case, relationship dynamics with our parents and extended families can create pressure and stress on our marriage or rel ... Show More
49m 5s
Sep 2022
56 - The Mother Wound / Mommy Issues ft. Stephanie Therapy
Mothers define our childhood, so it only makes sense that they might define our adulthood too, right? In today’s episode, Louise is joined viral TikTok Therapist, LMFT and EMDR/TRM trained therapist and the powerful pair discuss all things Mummy issues and look at the complex rel ... Show More
40m 50s
Apr 2024
2542: Four Vital Things to Realize When You’re Fighting About 'The Kids' by Dr. Margaret Rutherford
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2542:Discover the vital insights Dr. Margaret Rutherford offers on resolving parenting conflicts in a constructive manner. T ... Show More
10 m
Aug 2022
TAP 478 - Justine Carino on Dysfunctional Families, Workaholics and Why Our Brains Resist Change
Summary: In this episode, I interview Justine Carino who's a licensed anxiety treatment expert with a private practice in New York. We discuss dysfunctional families, workaholics, perfectionism and more. Links: https://www.carinocounseling.com/ Support the show: https://www.buyme ... Show More
50m 59s
Oct 2023
Partner resentment in motherhood and how to overcome
On this show, you will find guidance on all things parenting, health, and development for our kids AND important conversations surrounding parental mental health and communication. Part of this conversation is around resentment that may happen with partners after having children. ... Show More
18m 59s
Sep 2022
How To Transform Triggers - Dr. Lynyetta Willis [366]
Kids do and say things all the time that trigger intense feelings in us parents. Then we’re often yelling, shaming, or blaming. Where do these intergenerational dramas come from? How can we transform these triggers? In this episode, I talk to psychologist Dr. Lynyetta Willis abou ... Show More
56m 10s
Jun 2023
1799: How to Improve the Relationship With Your Mother by Dr. Mariette Jansen on Better Relationships With Parents
Mariette Jansen of Dr. Destress helps you improve your relationship with your motherEpisode 1799: How to Improve the Relationship With Your Mother by Dr. Mariette Jansen on Better Relationships With ParentsMariette Jansen, Ph.D., started a successful international corporate caree ... Show More
9m 15s