In this solo episode, I want to talk to everyone about the ideas of stress and feeling like there’s never enough time. Part of what prompted this topic is the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, just issued an advisory on parents’ mental health and well-being, citing that many parents feel overwhelmed to the point of not being able to function throughout t ... Show More
Sep 23
The Parenting Reframe with Albiona Rakipi - Why Threats Stop Working (And What to Do Instead)
If the only thing that gets your child to cooperate is a threat, this episode is for you. Albiona breaks down why threats feel effective in the moment, why they stop working over time, and what to put in place instead so you’re not scrambling for leverage every time your kid push ... Show More
23m 2s
May 2025
Reducing the Stress of Parenting with Dr Vivek Murthy
Too many parents feel “exhausted, burned out, and perpetually behind” according to the former US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy. He says more needs to be done to protect parental mental health. Vivek talks to Dr Laurie about his experience as a dad and the loneliness, guilt and ... Show More
34m 38s
Oct 2025
2758: 5 Secrets of a Stress-Free Parent by Jen of This Time of Mine on Practical Tips for Everyday Parenting Peace
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 2758: Jen shares five practical habits that help parents reduce stress and rediscover joy in raising kids. From carving out ... Show More
9m 19s
Feb 2020
Ep 106 - Parenting Struggle: How to Start Having a Less Stressful Relationship with Your Child
<p>Parenting, while it is a beautiful gift, can test the limits of ourselves. If we don't know how to manage the stress that our child's behavior can bring, we can create some serious short and long-term relationships with ourself and our child. Yes....it needs to be addres ... Show More
16m 10s
Mar 2024
Mom On Purpose Foundations: The Pressure To Do It All
Do you constantly feel like you're overwhelmed, don't have enough time, and have too much on your plate? This is what it's like on autopilot in motherhood and it can lead to feeling like you're a victim of your own life, even if you have the exact life you always dreamed of as a ... Show More
31m 53s
Jan 2021
052: Mindfulness for Mommy Rage with Psychiatrist Dr. Diana Korevaar
As a parent, we are stretched and transformed in ways that we never expected. Think about all the ways we are pushed beyond our capacity in ways that we never could have imagined. It’s important for us, as parents, to gain new skills to help us during this demanding time. If we l ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2024
How Stress Affects Children - 237
Did you know parental stress can negatively affect your child? Today, I'm discussing the powerful connection between stress and how it impacts our children. When life gets chaotic-- whether from work, personal struggles, or outside circumstances- our kids often feed off our emoti ... Show More
20m 42s
Nov 2023
How to Look After Your Mental Health as a Parent w/Tammy & Tania Ep #54
<p>In this podcast, Tania and Tammy discussed parental wellness. Together they discuss how the concept of self-care needs to be explored from a new perspective with parents focusing on regulating their stress response, cultivating healthy relationships, and then infusing energy i ... Show More
31m 36s