Less Drama More Mama

This episode was inspired by several factors that all seemed to converge at once: the Fourth of July, the Roe v Wade decision last week, and a session with one of my newest clients. All had themes of freedom, independence, and choice. And those three things make a huge impact on your relationship with your kids. Tune into today's episode to learn more about the importance of encouraging your child...

Today we're wrapping up my greatest hits series of guest interviews with four amazing women. Claire Lerner offers help for parents of young children, Amy Kelly supports parents and teachers of middle school kids, Stephanie Haynes guides parents and kids through options after high school, and Alison Cady coaches women who want to lose weight and stop emotional eating. Don't forget to leave a review...

We’re almost halfway through the year and halfway through the greatest hits guest edition of the Less Drama More Mama podcast. Each week in June I’m rounding up some of the best clips from my guest interviews over the last 200 episodes. Today, you'll hear from several Master Life Coaches, including Erin Aquin, Krista St.-Germain, and Aimée Gianni about relationships, grief, and the mind-body conn...

In case you missed it, I’m dedicating the whole month of June on the Less Drama More Mama podcast to greatest hits from my guest interviews. And, to say thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast, two lucky listeners will win a book of their choice written by one of my guests. All you have to do to enter is leave a review of the podcast during the month of June. This week, you'll hear f...

I’ve decided to do something really special to celebrate the 200th episode of the Less Drama More Mama podcast. The entire month of June, I’m sharing the greatest hits from guest speakers I’ve had on the show. And, when you leave a review of the podcast during the month of June, you’ll be entered to win a book of your choice written by one of my guests. It’s my way of saying thank you to my guests...

I can't believe it's been four years since I started the Less Drama More Mama podcast. It's one of my favorite ways to connect with you, and I appreciate your support so much. I'm really proud of the fact that I haven't missed a single Tuesday episode since I started. So, it's only fitting that the 199th episode is all about parenting with consistency. Tune in to learn why this is an important top...

From small transitions, like waking up in the morning, to bigger ones like going back and forth between two parents' homes, kids deal with lots of changes every day. While change can be difficult for adults, it can be even more stressful for kids because they haven't yet developed the cognitive, emotional, and executive functioning skills required to handle it. Even though we often resist it, chan...

It's still Mental Health Awareness month and this week, we're getting a little more personal about how mental health affects the way you parent. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my own mental health journey, and why my mental well-being is my top priority as a mom. If you’ve ever struggled (or are currently struggling) with your mental health, please know you’re not alone. There's no shame in...

Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? I think it’s great that we have an entire month dedicated to mental health, but it seems like most of the conversations focus on mental illness. And while that's definitely a crucial part of the conversation, it’s not the whole picture. No one really talks about what good mental health means or how to cultivate it. Good mental health isn’t simply...

Last week I had five coaching sessions back to back, and in four of those sessions, the moms all cried and expressed the same sentiment: This is hard. One mom said she felt defeated. Another said she felt judged. Another felt guilty, like she was doing everything wrong because she often got pushback on her boundaries. Maybe you’ve been there, too. With Mother’s Day around the corner here in the U....

Do you resist emotions like grief and sadness for fear that you might be unable to function for days? Does simply thinking about being embarrassed or rejected make you sweat? Do you shield yourself from being too happy now to avoid disappointment later? Well, I've got great news for you. Emotions are temporary (probably more so than you think). And when you understand how they work, you can actual...

Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of witnessing one of my clients transform herself and her relationships. When Lindsey reached out to me for support, she had hit her "rock bottom." She was yelling at everyone in her family, finding reasons to be angry with them, and not liking herself as a result. I'm thrilled to report that everything has changed for Lindsey since we started workin...

One thing I often hear from parents who want to start coaching with me and feel like it could change everything for their family is, “I don’t think my spouse will go for this.” Usually, it's the wife who finds me through the podcast and she's had me in her ear for a while. She feels a pull inside her to reach out to me, but her spouse, who has never heard the podcast and doesn’t understand the con...

Have you ever wondered how two kids growing up under the same roof (even twins) could be so different? Or why you seem to connect well with one child and are "triggered" by another? Do you sometimes feel like no matter what you say or how you say it, you can't seem to communicate effectively with your child? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Tune into this e...

My guest on today's show is Amy Kelly. She's the creator and host of the In the Middle of It podcast where she provides fresh ideas, strategies and resources for middle school teachers and parents. Amy is a Mom, a writer, a former 8th grade teacher, and a voracious reader dedicated to supporting those on the front lines with teens. When she’s not working on her podcast, you can find her listening...

Does hearing "But Mommy! I waaaaaaaaaant it!" send shivers down your spine? Many people associate wanting more with selfishness, entitlement, and ingratitude. In today's episode, I share how wanting more is actually healthy and even necessary to living a fuller, more meaningful life. Tune in to hear how to give your kids (and yourself) permission to want more. www.lessdramamoremama.com/189 The pos...

Just before the pandemic hit, Susan started her own event planning business. So, when no one was traveling or planning events anymore, she found herself stuck in a victim mentality and no longer feeling good about herself and her life. When she reached out to me, she was feeling angry, resentful, out of control, and powerless. She hesitantly, but bravely made the decision to invest in herself and...

Katie reached out to me last summer, right before returning to her job as a Kindergarten teacher. She was in the middle of a divorce after 16 years of marriage, had 3 young kids, and felt completely stuck when it came to rebuilding her life as a single mom. Katie started referring to herself as "Katie 2.0" about three months into our coaching because her transformation was so striking. Tune into t...

This episode is a bit more personal than most. I share about two experiences of mine when I've had what I refer to as "Mama Meltdowns." My hope in sharing these experiences with you is that you'll feel less alone/ashamed/defeated, you'll stop judging yourself so harshly, and you'll have ideas for how to move on after a Mama Meltdown of your own. www.lessdramamoremama.com/186 The post How to Move O...

A strong connection is the foundation of a great parent-child relationship. So, how do you stay connected when you sense your kids emotionally distancing themselves from you? When they physically move away from you? What do you do when they show little to no interest in spending time with you because they'd rather be with their friends or on their devices? In this episode, I share about my own eff...

As moms, we’re very familiar with the importance of physical safety for our kids. Even before they’re born, we make sure to buy the safest car seats, high chairs, and cribs we can afford, we baby proof our homes as soon as they’re able to crawl, and we attend to every scrape, rash, and fever vigilantly. But what about emotional safety? There’s far too little information and training for parents wh...

If you’re anything like me, connecting with your kids feels effortless when things are going well – when your kids are following your expectations, everyone’s in a good mood, and everyone wants to be together. It’s all those other times in the day or week when connection can feel challenging: when they don’t cooperate, when they talk back, when you’re trying to get that project for work finished b...

You might think of unconditional love as a gift you give your kids. But in reality, it's a gift you give yourself. When you choose to feel unconditional love, you're the one who benefits. Your kids don't feel your love, only you do. But when you show up in a loving way, they'll be more likely to experience love, too. Tune into today's episode to learn more about loving your child unconditionally....

You’ve probably heard the advice to make family dinners a priority. In my experience, moms either run themselves ragged living up to a perfectionist standard, or they feel guilty and defeated when they don’t. Tune in to today's episode to get practical advice and lots of resources to help you make family mealtimes easier and more enjoyable for everyone. www.lessdramamoremama.com/181 The post Famil...

Are you an emotional eater? Do you use food to numb out so you don't have to deal with feelings of stress, overwhelm, boredom, or frustration? My guest on today's episode lost 85 pounds, but she did it through shaming herself and restricting her diet. Through life coaching, Alison Cady learned how maintain her goal weight without beating herself up, cutting out her favorite foods, or following a s...