Less Drama More Mama

This week, I’m hosting Christine Bongiovanni, a love and relationship coach with 30+ years of experience guiding women to loving relationships with themselves and their lives. After considering a divorce from her second husband, Christine discovered a process that allowed her to turn her marriage around, which she now uses to help other couples (and individuals) go from co-existence to interactive...

Are you on Team Structure or Team Spontaneity when it comes to summer schedules? In today's episode, I'm discussing the benefits of both, so you can find the perfect balance for you and your family. Tune in to soak up some ideas and ensure yours is a summer to remember (for all the right reasons)! Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/251 The post Summer Schedules: Struc...

Do you feel stressed at this time of year? The last weeks of school can involve many activities, including class parties, recitals, assemblies, proms, graduations, and final exams. Summer is very close, mama, so hang tight and check out this episode for a few moments of inspiration and sanity. Get full show notes and information at www.lessdramamoremama.com/250 The post Conquering End-of-School St...

I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day this past Sunday! If not, you're not alone...and this is the episode for you. Maybe you didn't get the things you wanted, everyone completely forgot, there was conflict, or it didn't feel as special as you would have liked it to feel. Tune into this episode to hear how to handle when celebrations are a letdown. You can also come back and listen to this episo...

Today’s episode was inspired by a friend of mine who wanted to know how to navigate Mother’s Day when she doesn’t feel loving towards her mother-in-law. Perhaps you can relate when it comes to celebrating your own mother or mother-in-law. While these relationships can feel challenging at times, it's possible to start feeling better about them and change your future interactions with them, starting...

If you had to pick ONE word to describe parenting, what would it be? I recently saw this question on Facebook, and while there were many positive words in the comments (rewarding, humbling, blessed, to name a few), the most common answer was challenging. Ain't it the truth? Parenting can be SO challenging! But sometimes we can make it harder on ourselves than it needs to be. So, on today’s episode...

With nearly 250 episodes of the podcast, it's unlikely that you’ve heard or remember them all. That's why I've taken clips about different parenting tools I’ve discussed and compiled them into one episode for you today. I'd love it if you'd let me know which tools you've utilized and what your experience was like. You can email me at pam@lessdramamoremama.com or DM me on Instagram @lessdramamama....

For a reason you’ll hear about in this episode, I decided to go to my barre class last week without a T-shirt. It was a nerve-wracking experience, to say the least. And it’s tied directly to this week’s podcast episode all about self-confidence. Tune in to find out exactly what happened and how to generate more self-confidence as a mom. For full show notes and information, visit www.lessdramamorem...

The way I write in my journal has evolved over time, but one thing remains the same: journaling is one of the simplest, most effective practices in my life for understanding my feelings, manifesting what I want, and building stronger relationships. In this episode, I'm sharing some ways you can start feeling better and growing closer to your kids just by making a habit of writing every day. If you...

One of the keys to  creating a good relationship with your kids is taking care of the other important relationships in your life - like the one with your spouse. And since it’s Spring – the season of love – I've rounded up my best tips and advice about handling marital issues from previous episodes and put them into a new one to help you create the loving and peaceful home you dream about. Even if...

For 16 years, my mom drove the same car until it literally wouldn't drive anymore. Despite knowing it was time to get a new one, she just kept putting it on hold. And when her car finally did go kaput, she ended up spending a lot of money on a car she didn’t really love. We often think that taking action early will be MORE costly than waiting it out. But that's rarely ever true. In today’s episode...

This week, I'm chatting with three incredible moms who are wrapping up the inaugural round of Damn Good Mama. First you'll meet Katie, who sometimes felt discouraged about the dynamics in her home with three kids, and wanted to be more intentional about the way she parented them. Next, you'll meet Amanda, who dreaded going home after work in the evenings. With two teenage daughters, she knew there...

In January, I committed to going to Barre classes three times a week and hip hop every Thursday night. Then I got COVID, and two weeks went by without me going to any classes. When I started to feel better, I had to decide: do I keep my commitment to myself to exercise four times a week? Or do I continue resting and relaxing? In this episode, I share my perspective on commitment and what I chose t...

We're more than halfway through my group coaching program, Damn Good Mama, and two of our moms recently shared that they felt things were getting worse in their homes...not better. While that might sound frustrating, it's actually a very common occurrence. And surprisingly, it means they're doing something right. In this week's episode of the podcast, I’m sharing why you might feel like things get...

Your imagination is a very powerful tool that you can use to create your ideal relationships. In today's podcast episode, I’m revealing how you can become the mom you want to be just by “acting as if” you're already her now. This is truly one of the simplest and most effective tools you can use to start seeing changes in your family. I can't wait to share it with you! Get full show notes and infor...

Relationships don't happen by accident. And that is really good news. Even if you don’t love your relationships with your kids right now or wish your interactions with them were different – it’s good news because those things can change. This week on the podcast, I’m sharing a concept that has the power to transform your relationships into the beautiful, loving, and joyful ones they can be. And it...

Recently, I had an experience with my daughter where my initial reaction was to get scared and then so angry I wanted to yell at her. But I didn't. In today’s episode, I'm sharing exactly what I did to stay calm, connected, and confident in my parenting, and how you can learn to do the same in three really simple steps. This works at EVERY age and stage of parenting, so if your first reactions are...

Have you ever noticed how quick people are to assume the worst in others? Maybe you’ve even recognized this tendency in yourself. When we assume the worst in others, it negatively impacts our experience of life, our mood, and especially our relationships. How often are you assuming the worst intentions from your own kids? This episode is full of examples that every mom can relate to – from kids no...

Today's guest is my friend and colleague, Jamie Berman. She's a Master Certified Coach with a background in Spiritual Psychology, and specializes in all things money, mindset, and manifestation! Jamie helps her clients go from underearning to making 6-figures and beyond in their businesses without overworking or hustling. In this interview, Jamie shares how her views on money have changed over tim...

I'm a big believer in the power of affirmations. Not only have they made a huge difference in my own life, but my clients use them all the time to achieve results. This week on the podcast, I’m sharing all about affirmations – what they are, how to use them, and how they can specifically help you achieve your parenting and relationship goals. If you’re looking for a really simple way to start gett...

Today’s episode is about changing your state; not in the sense of shifting where you physically live, but where you mentally live. Your "state" refers to your dominant way of being in the world and consists of your attitudes, perceptions, assumptions, beliefs, feelings, and actions. If you don't like the results you're creating in your life, it may be time to change your state. Tune into this epis...

When presented with an opportunity to make a change for the better or go after a goal, many moms don’t take it. They choose to stay stuck. But why? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my thoughts about what stops us from doing the things we KNOW will benefit us and move us forward in life, and how to get unstuck. Full show notes and information can be found at www.lessdramamoremama.com/231 The post Wh...

Happy New Year, mama! I hope you're having an amazing start to 2023. Did you set a resolution or goal yet? I recently read that 54% of American parents make New Year’s resolutions, and while I think setting goals is amazing, why we set them and how we think about them ultimately determines whether or not we will attain them. Most of the time, I see parents set goals with the idea that they’ll be h...

This week's episode is a twist on self-care that you probably haven't heard. When they think about self-care, many moms imagine bubble baths, a few minutes of quiet time (locked in the bathroom), or a warm cup of coffee before a hectic day begins. Today I'm sharing a strategy that's been a huge mood-lifter for me, and I know it can do the same for you. Plus, it’s not a run-of-the-mill idea you’d f...

We've already talked about the first two pillars of the More Mama Method – Control and Connection, and this week we're talking about Competence. Do you know what to do when your kids have totally different temperaments and don't respond to the same parenting approach? Or what to do when kids are uncooperative? Or when you feel totally overwhelmed by life? This episode addresses all those things fr...