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Apr 2025
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Episode #14: Simple Shifts That Make a B...

Carly Tulloch and Katie Sterbenz
About this episode

Today we’re joined by Erin Morrison—also known as The Conscious Mom on Instagram—for a conversation that feels like a deep breath. Erin is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach with two master’s degrees in psychological counseling from Columbia University. She’s also a mom of two, and brings a grounded, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach to her work with parents.

In this episode, we talk about how to stay regulated during toddler meltdowns, how to bring more mindfulness into your day (even when life feels full), and why small, simple shifts can make a big difference in how you feel as a parent.

Erin also shares the heart behind her new book, why she chose a bite-sized format, and a few of her favorite things she’s loving right now.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Erin’s go-to strategy for when you’re feeling overwhelmed

  • Easy ways to add mindfulness to your daily routines

  • Trusting yourself in motherhood

  • The writing process behind Erin’s new book—and why she kept it simple

  • What she wished she knew when she was a new mom

  • A few fun things Erin’s loving right now

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Connect with Erin:
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Learn more → theconsciousmom.com

 

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