The 5 Minute Mama - A Mom Podcast for Busy Moms: Friendships, Parenting, Real Talk

Being a mom is hard. Being a working mom? Even harder. In this episode, we dive deep into the myth of "having it all" and the overwhelming pressure society places on moms to be everything to everyone—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. We get real about mom guilt , the constant juggling act, and the emotional toll it takes. Can we ever find true balance, or is that just another unrealisti...

One of the hardest questions a working mom can ask herself is, "Is daycare raising my child?" The anxiety and guilt that come with dropping off your little one every morning can be overwhelming. Are they spending more time with their daycare provider than with you? Will they still see you as their primary caregiver? Are you missing out on important milestones? In this episode, we have a real, hone...

Is screen time bad for young kids? How much screen time is too much for toddlers and preschoolers? As a busy mom, you've probably wondered: Am I letting my child watch too much TV? Should I be worried about iPads and smartphones? How do I manage screen time without guilt? In this episode of The Five Minute Mama , we tackle the great screen time debate, breaking down expert advice, real-life strugg...

In less than 5 minutes I talk about the fact that you WILL lose yourself in motherhood. Is there a way to stop this from happening? NO. But ultimately, you need to find out who your new self is. Listen as I go through rediscovering myself after motherhood.

Just know that the moms you see on social media are highlighting their best moments and it's a HIGHLIGHT REEL. Ever feel like no matter what you do it's never enough? Let's talk about Mom Guilt in 5 minutes or less today on the 5 minute Mama. Hi, I'm Elyssa your host and mom of 2, here to real talk with fellow mamas. Why does mom guilt happen? Immense pressures from society, cultural expectations...

Are you an anxious mom who is worried about their kids getting sick? Do you find yourself developing anxiety as a mom? Let's be real and chat about what it's like to develop anxiety as a mom and how I've been able to cope...in under 5 minutes! Subscribe now for more mom content under 5 minutes!

Are you going back to work from maternity leave? Let me tell you it was the hardest thing I have ever done postpartum (besides all the things including breastfeeding OMG). That said, I have found on month 4 it has gotten easier. I've uncovered 3 hacks I want to share with you that has made my life easier (not always fun) but managable as well. The 5 minute Mama is a Podcast made for moms on the go...

I will be the first to admit that pregnancy changed my perfect little sleep world. 15 months postpartum with my second baby and I'm now in a better place but still I am easily awaken and stirred at night. I want to talk about how common it is for sleep to be disrupted during the postpartum phase and I don't think I'll ever go back to normal. Let's normalize abnormal sleep. Do you feel the same?

As we move into 2025, it is imperative that mamas think about themselves for the year to come. This doesn't mean neglecting your family rather incorporating them into how you want your year to go. As long as we tend to neglect ourselves in this year is going to be different.