American mothers are struggling. “Obviously!” you may be saying, but there are some clear reasons for this and some reasons that go back into our history. Learn why American motherhood is unsustainable what we can do about it with Jessica Grose, author of Screaming On The Inside.
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Mar 10
[Parenting Challenging Kids Series] How To Solve Behavior Problems - Dr. Ross Greene
Why do kids show challenging behavior—and what actually helps? In this episode, Dr. Ross Greene shares a powerful mindset shift: behavior isn’t about motivation, it’s about skills and unmet expectations. When we view behavior as communication, we can move from reacting to problem ... Show More
47m 48s
Mar 3
[Parenting Challenging Kids Series] Parenting Your "Spicy" Kid - Mary Van Geffen
In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, I talk with Mary Van Geffen, parenting coach and mom, about what it means to parent a “Spicy One” — children who are strong-willed, deeply feeling, and emotionally intense. Mary shares practical strategies for staying calm, kind, and f ... Show More
49m 20s
Feb 24
Understanding Burnout and Human Giver Syndrome - Amelia Nagoski
Many parents carry the weight of giving too much—often without realizing it. In this episode, Amelia Nagoski dives into Human Giver Syndrome and its impact on mental health, stress, and burnout. We talk about the importance of sleep, connection, and joy in completing the stress r ... Show More
48m 25s
Jan 2024
375 SelfWork: Knowing You're 'Mom Enough": A Conversation with Author Rachel Marie Martin
When I heard the name of the book my SelfWork guest - Rachel Marie Martin - has written, I knew I wanted her on the show. What's the title? Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for theWonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood (Dexterity, September 26, 2023). In it you ... Show More
40m 6s
Feb 2023
The State of American Motherhood
“I thought I had already failed at motherhood, and I did not even have a child yet,” says Jessica Grose, New York Times opinion writer and author of Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood. Today, the parenting columnist joins Erica Chidi to share wha ... Show More
42m 8s
Feb 2023
131. Living with ADHD & Hashimoto's and Helping Women Uncover Real Healing & Growth with Kaitlin Soule, LMFT
Kaitlin Soule is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of A Little Less of a Hot Mess: The Modern Mom's Guide to Growth and Evolution. She specializes in women's mental health, anxiety, and modern parenting, empowering modern women to take agency over their life and ... Show More
41m 53s
Jun 2023
#260 - Peaceful Parenting Tips for the Overwhelmed Parent with Sarah Rosensweet
Sarah Rosensweet is a certified peaceful parenting coach, speaker, and educator. She lives in Toronto with her husband and her 16 and 19 year old kids. Her 22 year old son has launched. Peaceful parenting is a non-punitive, connection-based approach that uses firm limits with lot ... Show More
52m 29s
Apr 2024
2542: Four Vital Things to Realize When You’re Fighting About 'The Kids' by Dr. Margaret Rutherford
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Episode 2542:
Discover the vital insights Dr. Margaret Rutherford offers on resolving parenting conflicts in a constructive manner. ... Show More
10 m
Jul 2023
138. The Impact of Mom Influencer Culture on Maternal Mental Health, Representation, and Marketing with Sara Petersen, Author of Momfluenced
Sara Petersen is a mom of 3 and author of the new book, Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture. Sara has written about motherhood and feminism for The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, The Washington Post, and elsewhere. She also write ... Show More
39m 4s