Less Drama More Mama

Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." Who are those people in your life? Do they lift you up and inspire you to become the best version of yourself? Today on the podcast, I interview the members of the Unstoppable Six Mastermind: the five people I know I can turn to in any situation. Tune in to hear them share about how our Mastermind has benefited t...

The novel Coronavirus doesn't feel so novel anymore. Being quarantined at home no longer feels new or different. And now that you've gotten used to homeschooling the kids, wearing a mask when you go outside, and attending virtual birthday parties via Zoom, you might be left feeling a bit...bored. Join me for today's episode, where I talk about feeling bored and what you can do about it. https://le...

There's no problem that coaching can't solve. If you believed this (like I do), you'd be crazy not to have a life coach of your own. In part two of Real Client Stories, Cici talks about how coaching improved her relationships with her husband, her two adult children, and herself. She also gives you the low-down on what's it's really like to work with me as a coach. You don't want to miss this one!...

If there was ever a time to hire a Life Coach, this is it. With so much happening in the world right now, and so many heightened emotions, life coaching not only helps you GO through your challenges but GROW through them, too. My former client, Jacki, joins me on today's episode to share about how coaching transformed her experience as a mother and a wife. If you need support right now to help you...

With the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the United States surpassing China and Italy last week, more and more families are being told to shelter in place. But what are you supposed to do with all of your time now that everyone's at home? Tune into this episode, where I share my thoughts about how to structure your days so that everyone can get their needs met during this time of social d...

The reality of Coronavirus is sinking in. And while it's normal to feel sad, scared, and stressed at a time like this, you also have an amazing opportunity before you. Now, more than ever is the perfect time to become more conscious and intentional about the way you think, feel, and act. Imagine being able to say that this moment in history was the turning point for your mental and emotional healt...

It always bothers me when people refer to kids as "bad." When kids believe they're bad, they act in ways to prove their belief true. Tune in to this episode as I explain why there's no such thing as a "bad" kid and how to help kids break out of their self-fulfilling prophecies. https://lessdramamoremama.com/084

I'm excited to bring you this special edition of the Less Drama More Mama podcast. Due to the widespread panic over COVID-19, there's no better time to get a handle on your emotional and mental health. Just because other people around you may be in a panic doesn't mean you need to be. You get to decide exactly how you want to think and feel about Coronavirus and how you want to show up as a mom no...

How many times do you answer the question, "How's it going?" with "I'm having a really bad day." You think you're just sharing the news, when in fact, "bad days" don't actually exist. If you're wondering, "What the heck is Pam even talking about?" tune in to today's episode to find out. https://lessdramamoremama.com/083

Did you know that you're supposed to experience negative emotions? Most likely, you were raised to believe that negative emotions are to be avoided at all costs. Join me for this episode as I explain why this is untrue, and discuss the importance of negative emotions for you and your child. https://lessdramamoremama.com/082

This week, I'm doing something different. I'm sharing the questions and answers from my recent webinars, so everyone can benefit from them. If you have a question I didn't answer on this episode, send it to me at pam@lessdramamoremama.com. And don't forget to sign up for your free mini-session with me at www.lessdramamoremama.com/mini to discover how coaching can change your life forever. https://...

My guest today is Shira Gura, a well-being coach who's on a mission to create an emotionally healthy world. She talks about her first client -- herself -- and how she learned to recognize when she was "stuck." Eventually, her awareness and consistent daily journal practice led her to create a tool to help her get unstuck . Shira walks us through examples from her own life and how she's used her un...

Your brain is designed to protect you from painful thoughts and emotions by keeping them out of your conscious awareness. Sigmund Freud first identified nine psychological defense mechanisms, also called ego defenses, and many psychoanalysts have added more over time. Tune in to today's episode, where I talk about four common defense mechanisms that can impact your relationships, how to become mor...

If you're wondering what Life Coaching can do for you or how it works, you're in the right place. Every mom could benefit from working with a Life Coach to help her reach her fullest potential. Join me for today's episode, where I share what life coaching is, how it's different from therapy, and why it's so valuable for moms. https://lessdramamoremama.com/078

Do you ever wonder how much more joy you'd experience if you just got out of your own way? As humans, we're actually wired to self-sabotage. But when we learn to recognize the signs, we have the ability to change our patterns. Tune in to today's episode to learn 3 common ways moms self-sabotage. https://lessdramamoremama.com/077

If I asked you to choose the top three emotions you'd want to feel on a daily basis, what would they be? Happiness? Patience? Excitement? I'd like to suggest Curiosity. Curiosity is open and inviting. It doesn't judge or evaluate. It just notices what is. When you're curious, you have a genuine interest in the who, what, when, where, why, and how of things. And being curious often leads to other e...

Do you have a favorite child? According to research, nearly 75% of moms do. Whether you think you do or don't have a favorite, join me for this episode as I explore the concepts of favoritism and fairness, as well as the importance of examining your thoughts about your kids. https://lessdramamoremama.com/075

You've tried changing your habits and behavior many times, but the changes never seem to stick. You reason that there must be something wrong with you or that change is just impossible. But neither of those conclusions is true. Change is hard, and requires you to reinvent yourself from the inside out. Join me for today's episode, where I talk about practical steps to help you do that, as well as a...

If you've ever looked at your child and thought, "I love you, but I don't like you," you're not alone. Thoughts like this are common, and yet no one ever talks about them. Join me for today's episode to learn how to feel better about yourself and your child when these types of thoughts appear. https://lessdramamoremama.com/073

Is your life full of drama? Do you sometimes feel like you could be on reality TV? Join me for today's episode, where I talk about what drama is, why you have it, and how to have less of it. https://lessdramamoremama.com/072

How many times have you thought, "My kids really know how to push my buttons" or "My kids always trigger me? In today's episode, I share why believing those lies will always make you feel powerless as a mom. I'll also discuss 5 steps to taking your power back and disabling your "buttons." https://lessdramamoremama.com/071

You want your kids to be good students. You want them to be good friends. But at the end of the day, you just want them to be good humans. My guest on today's podcast is Hunter Clarke-Fields, aka The Mindful Mama Mentor. Join us as we talk about her new book, Raising Good Humans , and what it takes to do it. https://lessdramamoremama.com/070

Is there someone in your family you consider to be difficult? If so, this episode is a must. Family can bring out the worst in people, but with these tips, you can be at your very best. https://lessdramamoremama.com/069

We can train our kids to say "thank you" and act grateful. But what we really want is for them to feel grateful, so their expression of gratitude is authentic. Join me for this episode as I share some of the ways I cultivate gratitude in my own family, and offer suggestions for how to do it in yours. https://lessdramamoremama.com/068

No one loves your kids as much as you do. And you want to shout from the rooftops how special and amazing they are. You want them to feel good about themselves and proud of their accomplishments. But too much praise can actually cause problems you might not have considered. Tune in to today's episode to better understand the problems with praise and how to avoid them. https://lessdramamoremama.com...