Less Drama More Mama

Back in episode 79 , I talked about four of the main psychological defense mechanisms I see in my work with moms. In today's show, I'm diving deeper into one of those defense mechanisms: projection. Tune in to learn what parental projection is, how it impacts you and your kids, and what you can do about it. https://lessdramamoremama.com/155

When you know your child misses you and feels sad or scared, you might feel guilty or anxious about being apart. In today's episode, I share a recent personal story in which I was able to quickly turn my guilt-inducing thoughts into ones that caused me to feel calm and confident instead. Join me as I share this experience with you and offer some useful ways to think about when your kids want their...

It may sound like a bunch of self-help "fluff," but today's episode is anything but. The relationship you have with yourself is at the root of all of your successes and all of your problems. When you understand this, and take an honest look at yourself, you start to see where you can strengthen that relationship and develop a deeper connection with yourself. Tune in to hear how you can incorporate...

In last week's episode, I shared five faulty thought patterns that keep moms stuck feeling anxious, guilty, disappointed, and discouraged. This week, I'm sharing another five thought patterns that, if unchecked, can lead to feelings of shame, inadequacy, anger, and depression. Tune in to find out what these patterns are, how they impact you, and how to break them. https://lessdramamoremama.com/152

Identifying our own thought patterns isn't easy. Most of the time, we don't even recognize that our thoughts are thoughts at all...we just believe they're facts! To help you figure out why you might be feeling stuck when it comes to a situation in your life, today's episode reveals five common unhelpful thought patterns, how they impact moms, and how to begin changing them. https://lessdramamorema...

Physical pain is a part of life. Often, the way we think about our physical pain compounds our suffering by adding emotional pain on top of it. In this information-packed episode, I interview Marriage and Family Therapist and Master Coach Instructor, Aimée Gianni, about the mind-body connection and how life coaching not only helps with emotional pain, but can reduce symptoms of physical pain as we...

Do you and your child's father parent differently? If so, you're in the same boat as most of the moms I know. In honor of Father's Day, I'm addressing the issue of parents "getting on the same page." https://lessdramamoremama.com/149

One of the main things the moms in the Chill Out Challenge are saying is that they don't have enough time to devote to self-care. In today's episode, I'll share a time-saving strategy used by the most productive and successful people in the world. There's also a free download to go along with the episode to help you figure out how to make time for the things that truly matter to you. https://lessd...

In this special bonus episode, I invite you to sign up for this year's Chill Out Challenge for Moms. Ditch your excuses for putting yourself last Conquer the chaos at home and get more organized Carve out time each day just for YOU Focus on your own self-care and emotional well-being Meet other amazing moms Practice the 3 R's: relax, recharge, and reflect Participate to win prizes that will help y...

Do you have a network of supportive relationships in your life? Having a strong support system in place before you actually need it can help you feel more confident about handling life's ups and downs. Tune in to this episode to learn about the different kinds of support you may need and how to start creating your own support system. https://lessdramamoremama.com/147

How much do you trust yourself? Trust is one of the most fundamental aspects of any relationship. You want to be able to trust your partner, kids, parents, friends, and coworkers. You want to be able to rely on them and know that they'll do what they say they'll do. Without that foundation of trust, it can be hard to have a good relationship. And so it's even more important to have that kind of re...

Do you feel frustrated when your kids disobey your limits? Do you feel guilty because you often give in to avoid a meltdown or a power struggle? Do you feel confused and powerless about how to follow through on consequences? If you answered "yes" to any of these, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn about the importance of setting limits with your kids and how to think about them in a way tha...

Before I was a mom, I worked as a clinician at an adolescent day treatment facility near Boston. Time and time again, I witnessed teens enter the program with symptoms of major mental illness and leave thriving emotionally and socially. So, what was so special about the program?  I've identified seven key elements that the program provided to help kids and their families go from hopeless to optimi...

Do you sometimes find it difficult to let yourself feel good? Often when we think about the emotions we don't want to feel, we think of the negative ones. But I've noticed a number of my clients resisting their positive emotions, too. Tune in for this episode where I talk about giving yourself permission to feel good any time you want. https://lessdramamoremama.com/143

Do you struggle to have fun now that you're a mom? Do you feel like your partner is the "fun" one and you're not? Do you feel resentful that those around you seem to be having more fun than you? Join me for this episode to learn how you can start creating more fun in your life today! https://lessdramamoremama.com/142

Calling all people pleasers! This is especially for you. The majority of my clients self-identify as people pleasers. And while they seem to recognize on some level that it's a problem, they don't seem to understand exactly why. After all, isn't pleasing people a good thing? Tune into this episode to learn what people pleasing really is, why so many moms do it, why it's a problem, and most importa...

Krista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom, and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast . In 2016, when Krista was 40, her life was completely flipped upside down when her husband died unexpectedly. While it would have been easy to believe her best days were behind her, thankfully Krista discovered life coaching and was able to move forward and create an exciting future e...

Sometimes when I ask a client to tell me how she feels, she'll say, "I feel like a failure." But failure isn't a feeling. In fact, failure doesn't cause any feelings at all until you have a thought about it. If you've ever "felt" like a failure, be sure to join me for this episode, where I share what failure really is, why it's necessary, and how to think about it in a way that serves you in your...

Do you get frustrated when your kids fight with each other? Do you feel like a failure when they don't get along? Are you confused or overwhelmed about how to help them solve problems peacefully? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, this episode is for you. Join me as I share what to do when the kids are fighting, so you can feel better and show up as the mom you most want to be. https...

Many moms are either too embarrassed or too ashamed to admit that they feel trapped in motherhood because they think it means there's something wrong with them. They don't realize that thinking this way only reinforces the idea that they need to escape. In this episode, I'll show you why feeling trapped doesn't have to be a problem and how you can free yourself whenever you choose. https://lessdra...

There's been a significant rise in the number of kids and teens struggling with things like social isolation, grief, anxiety, and depression over the past year. As I've shared in many of my episodes, these emotions are part of the human experience and not problems in and of themselves. So how do you determine when your child needs therapy? In this episode, I share some of the signs and symptoms to...

If we looked at all of the thoughts inside your mind right now, what do you suppose we would we find in there? Are they thoughts that cause you to feel energized and confident or overwhelmed and exhausted? Tune in to this episode to learn how to start clearing your mental clutter and creating the feelings and life you want. https://lessdramamoremama.com/135

The act of validating your child's emotions can be a powerful parenting tool. Since every action begins with a thought, this episode explores different thoughts that can lead to validating and invalidating kids' feelings. I also discuss the importance of learning to allow and validate your own emotions so you feel better about yourself and show up as the mom you most want to be. https://lessdramam...

Do you want to know the #1 complaint I hear from moms? "My child doesn't listen." Fortunately, good listening is a skill that can be learned. In today's episode, I share some tips on how to feel better about your child's behavior, how to model good listening yourself, and how to teach your child listening skills. Remember, building these skills takes time and practice. The best thing you can do is...

Do you love yourself? Why or why not? According to Brené Brown, we can only love others as much as we love ourselves. So it stands to reason that loving yourself benefits everyone around you. In today's episode, I discuss what keeps people from loving themselves and steps to increasing your own self-love. https://lessdramamoremama.com/132