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Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk's approach is refreshin ...
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A podcast that guides moms who are successful at work, and struggle with raising their preteen daughters. We use brain based methods, to navigate motherhood challenges; improve our emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.
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Become a Calm Mama is a parenting podcast where you learn practical parenting tools and strategies so you can stop yelling, feel more calm, and show up as the mom you want to be. Darlynn is the top parenting coach for moms who want to know exactly how to handle misbehavior and create a peaceful home. Darlynn is known for her practical strategies and a down to earth understanding of what it’s really like to be a mom raising kids in the 21st century. Over the past 14 years, Darlynn has dedicat ...
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Raising Healthy Kid Brains helps moms and teachers understand how children’s brains work and what they can do to set them up for success. Discover the critical elements of supporting a child’s healthy brain development, psychological factors that influence emotional development, and simple suggestions to encourage the creativity and curiosity of life-long learners. Join your host, Amy Nielson, Founder of Planning Playtime, a provider of game-changing educational programs and resources to mom ...
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Parenting is the hardest job ever – and parenting a highly sensitive child who’s struggling can feel downright impossible. If you’re suffering through endless meltdowns, walking on eggshells to avoid your child’s huge emotions, and losing sleep worrying that you’re failing your child, you’ve landed in the right place. I’m Dr. Hilary Mandzik – clinical psychologist, parenting specialist, and mom of 3. And I’m here to help you feel GOOD about parenting your highly sensitive child. Join me each ...
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I'm not a supermom. But I always wanted to be one and have it all: family, career/business that I love, AND the time for myself. But that ambition without proper stress resistance and resilience killed my mom (cancer at 48) and drove me to the edge of burnout twice. Only when I saw the disastrous effects of my anger, stress, and resentment on my little daughter, I knew I had to change... Since then, not only have I healed but I also helped thousands of other women all around the world throug ...
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Hey, I'm Corey. I'm here to share what's helped me go from feeling stuck in my maternity clothes to losing the baby weight and keeping it off for over five years. Listen to hear practical ways to change your relationship with food and yourself. No calorie counting, diets, or meal prep is necessary. The diet industry has failed you, not the other way around. You are not the problem. Listen to understand what makes it all so hard while gaining real solutions. Let's get you on the road to bette ...
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The Go-To Podcast for Christian moms battling anxiety! **Top 5% Globally-Ranked Podcast** Are you constantly triggered by the chaos of motherhood? Do you wonder if the constant overstimulation will ever stop? Are you ready to stop feeling like a “bad mom” and believe you’re actually a great one? I am so excited you're here! This podcast will help you learn to heal your nervous system so you can stop the angry outbursts, find calm amidst the chaos, and finally feel like the amazing mama you a ...
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The Go-To Podcast for Christians Who Want To Rewrite the Story of Their Family’s legacy! Have you ever wondered why you parent the way you do? Do you find yourself feeling helpless and hopeless because no matter how hard you try, you continue to parent the way you were parented? No matter how many parenting books you’ve read, you still find yourself losing your patience, yelling, giving ultimatums instead of healthy consequences, reacting instead of responding, lecturing instead of teaching, ...
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Mom On Purpose with Natalie Bacon is a podcast that provides wellness tools to help you become your best self as a high achieving mom. You'll hear topics on motherhood, marriage, parenting, mindset, anxiety, worry, mom guilt, mom rage, perfectionism, comparison trap, confidence, time management, work life balance, goal setting, fulfillment, and more. Have a question that you want answered? Call the Podcast Hotline here: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628). Visit momonpurpose.com for more resources o ...
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In the 25+ years that Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffled addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of Janet's respectful parenting philosophy, consistently offering a perspective shift that ultimately frees parents of the need for scripts, strategies, tricks, and tactics. Janet is a parenting author and consultant whose website (JanetLansbury.com) is visited by millions of readers an ...
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Yelling at your kids feels awful, which causes us to want something to help us feel better. Often, this something is food. I want to help you get to the root of the problem today. When we focus on why we are yelling in the first place, we can really get traction around stopping. Listen to hear easy, practical ways to stop yelling at your kids so yo…
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We’ve all had those days when we’re pulled in every direction, leaving little time to connect with our kids. In this week’s episode, I share a personal win: the story of my 3.5-year-old’s meltdown after a day spent mostly apart from me. Between school, work, and conversations with others, I barely had a moment with her—until her emotions came pouri…
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Send us a text This Zen Supermom Podcast episode is for those who keep looking for a fast solution to make their kids listen so that they don't have to yell. - Why is it that nothing you tried so far worked fully, completely, always? - How can you stop wasting time scrolling through socials, looking for proven parenting tips/scripts to make your ki…
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Today on the podcast, registered psychotherapist, art therapist and author Amelia Knott is helping us discover the art of thriving online and sharing ways to reconnect with yourself, your thoughts and your sense of wellbeing. You’ll Learn: Common challenges that result from the online space and being constantly connected How to reconcile the good a…
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Sick of feeling overstimulated in motherhood? Sometimes simple shifts can make a huge difference in how much input you're allowing into your brain. Kyann Molina from the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast is here to share her top 5 tips for reducing your anxiety and overstimulation with some simple routines. It's easy for your life as an anxious …
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ADHD & ND Kids: 25 Ways To Help Do you have a child who struggles with focus, inattention, executive function, sitting still, impulse control, blurting out, time management? A child who is disorganized, easily distracted, has anxiety and sensory needs? Kirk provides 25 different tools to help these kids while addressing nutrition, exercise, medicat…
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Ever feel like you’re saying all the right things, but your sensitive child still seems upset? Sometimes, without realizing it, our words or actions can bring up feelings of shame. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways we might be shaming our kids without meaning to—and why it’s more common than we think. We’ll explore the subtle phrases and habits t…
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Have you ever had your spouse come home stressed and before you know it you're feeling stressed, too? This is mirroring, and it's what happens automatically because of mirror neurons. But just because it's automatic doesn't mean it's the only way. In fact, there's a much better way of approaching your spouse and your marriage when your partner is f…
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m joined by my sister, Colleen McCoy, for an unscripted conversation that dives into our shared journey of healing, redemption, and breaking generational cycles. Growing up in the midst of trauma, dysfunction, abuse, and perfectionism, we each faced overwhelming pain and coped in very different ways—m…
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Send us a text I'm very excited to bring you a sharing of this brave mom. Because her story proves that it's never too late to start healing your childhood, no matter how dark it was. And that your healing does NOT have to take years... If only you get the right tools and start applying them. Ready to hear more? Come with me to meet "V", a healed, …
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Criticism from family can hurt, especially when it’s about how you parent. But what if you could turn those hurtful comments into a chance to grow and be kinder to yourself? In this episode, I talk about the emotional struggles moms face when family members are critical. I show you how to separate the truth from what you think is true and reflect o…
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Are You Giving In...Or Just Using Wisdom? There are times when you are clear with your expectations and your child doesn't comply. Do you ever wonder, "Should I follow through right now...or would it be smarter to just let it go?" These gray areas of parenting are tough! Kirk walks you through three scenarios in which you may feel like you're "givi…
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"My diet starts tomorrow!" Such a common phrase we all have thought, especially during the holidays. It's so easy to put off our goals to enjoy ourselves and all the food that comes with this time of year. Today's episode will give you three simple changes to help you avoid weight gain and even lose weight! If you're tired of the same old story abo…
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Sometimes, it feels like we need to spend hours playing with our kids to fill their "connection cup"—especially when they're having a tough time. But what if there was another way? In this episode, I'm talking all about "micro connections"—those small but meaningful moments throughout the day that can make a big difference for your highly sensitive…
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Send us a text If you grew up being bullied at school or then got into some toxic/abusive relationship later on, and you're scared that your kids have low confidence, are not good at making friends, and could be an easy target for bullies, then this podcast episode is for you. Word of caution: it is going to be intense. This episode is not for the …
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Just like the rest of the body, your brain needs times of attention, focus and activity as well as times of rest. Today, I’m talking about two different networks within the brain and how to toggle between them. It will help you understand how to get your brain to do more and rest better so you can feel more focused and less overwhelmed. You’ll Lear…
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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ali Navidi, a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology. He specializes in innovative treatments for GI disorders using clinical hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy. With his expertise, we dive deep into the brain-gut connection and explore why so many children experience stomach discomf…
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What would it feel like to be able to set an example for your kids on how to regulate their emotions? For your everyday example to teach them the emotional skills they need to show up powerfully in the world? Where they would step into school armed with the skills they need to create strong friendships, stand up to peer pressure, and stand strong i…
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“I Don’t Want Your Help!” When Kids Won’t Listen to You. You try to help your kids do something they are struggling with. But they won’t listen to you, even though it would be so much easier if they did! And it turns into a huge fight, sometimes with big emotions and bad words. Kirk gives you an exact script and action steps to help your kids chang…
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We've all been there: trying to help our highly sensitive kids use coping skills, only to realize they’re still overwhelmed. In this episode, I’m sharing why coping skills don’t always work for sensitive kids—and how you might be using them wrong without even knowing it. It’s easy to fall into the habit of asking your child to use a coping skill to…
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As a Type-A mom who used to struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, comparison trap, and negative thinking, I never would've thought it was possible to be as calm, patient, and feminine as I am now. And if you would've told me that transformation was due to mindset, I never would've believed you! But that is the truth—I transformed my Type-A,…
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Are you feeling disconnected from your child or longing to build a deeper, more meaningful relationship? In this episode, The Happy Family Coach Danielle Alvarez Gree shares practical, proven strategies for restoring trust, creating emotional safety, and fostering life-giving connections with your kids—no matter their age or stage. 💛 You'll learn: …
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Have you ever felt frustrated by how your partner parents? I have. Join me, as I dive into the emotional rollercoaster that happens when parents disagree, especially when it comes to decisions about preteens. I’ll share my own stories and honest thoughts, like when I argued with my partner about letting our kids have sugary drinks. This episode wil…
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The Day I Finally Changed Myself Instead of My Son My son was yelling and refusing to go to hockey practice. I reacted and escalated the situation. Then I decided to do something I’d never done: humble myself. But in reality, it was humiliating. Why was I, as the authority figure “worthy of respect,” the one changing here instead of the kid? I seco…
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Hey, mama! Are you feeling stuck in a mental and physical funk on your weight loss journey? You’re not alone, and today’s episode of Bounce Back After Baby is all about helping you break free from that low-energy, low-motivation rut. We’ll discuss why these funks happen, how to identify them, and, most importantly, practical steps you can take to r…
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Let's talk about the challenges of overscheduling, especially when it comes to highly sensitive kids. Sensitive children need more downtime to unwind and regulate, and without it, they can quickly feel overwhelmed. But how do you find the right balance? I’ll share my own journey with my now 10-year-old son, who, after years of trial and error, has …
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Send us a text This is a podcast anniversary episode for Zen Supermom fans and friends! Happy 2nd birthday to you too! :) If you believe that healing your past pain is the biggest gift you can ever give to yourself and your loved ones, then this podcast episode is for you. I'm going to give you a sneak peek behind the scenes and reveal a bit of wha…
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In this episode I'm talking about what I call the screentime dilemma - basically the overwhelm and frustration you feel around figuring out screens. I’m helping you understand why it feels so hard and why it actually falls outside of your wheelhouse as a parent. You’ll Learn: Why figuring out screentime is so confusing How screentime is following i…
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Kids Who Lie, Steal, Sneak Things At Night Do you have a child who lies, sometimes repeatedly and reflexively? What do you do when your child predictably sneaks food or their iPad or phone late at night? How do you handle a teen or tween who “liberates” your credit card to buy some gaming apps without your knowledge? What would you do if your child…
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Transitions can be challenging for all of us, but for highly sensitive kids, they can feel overwhelming and intense. In this episode, we dive into why transitions are so tough for sensitive children and how their emotions are magnified during even the smallest changes. It’s more than just shifting from one activity to another—it’s a full emotional …
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As a high-achieving mom, you're constantly balancing work life with home life, in addition to your personal life. The real game-changer to doing this well (at least that has worked so well for me!) is having a helpful mindset, proven tools, and sustainable habits to lead you to thriving in motherhood and life. In this episode, I share my personal t…
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In this episode, I dive deep into the emotional dynamics that can fracture parent-child relationships—and how we can break free from these patterns through practical steps and faith-based healing. Whether you're a parent longing to reconnect with your child or an adult struggling with unresolved hurt from your upbringing, this conversation offers r…
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10 Ways To Stop Power Struggles & Get Kids To Do Stuff Do you find yourself getting into power struggles with strong-willed kids over things you never thought you’d have to fight about? Even simple things like putting your shoes on, eating your food, going to school, doing homework, getting ready for bed, going to an activity your child actually en…
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3 Ways to Motivate Strong-Willed Teens & Tweens This episode is jam-packed with insights and strategies to connect with and motivate your teens and tweens. I was featured on the Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast and we had an amazing conversation. Dr. Cam is an awesome human! If you want immediate help with your teen or tween, get the No B.S. Pr…
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Becoming a first-time mom is hard enough, but when you’re parenting a highly sensitive child, it’s a whole different ballgame. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 biggest mistakes I made as a new mom to my highly sensitive child – and trust me, I’ve learned a lot from them! From trying to fix every meltdown to worrying too much about every little th…
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Send us a text Scared of looking at where your uncontrollable anger comes from, and why you have trouble managing your big emotions? It's completely normal, especially if you did already some talk therapy and all it did was remind you of all that past pain, making you feel like sh#t, without giving you any tools actually to stop it and feel good en…
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One of my kids has pretty severe ADHD. When he was younger, it showed up a lot in the form of hyperactivity and impulse control. The challenges have evolved as he’s gotten older. Today, I’m talking about my experience of parenting a kid with ADHD and sharing what I’ve learned along the way. You’ll Learn: Why ADHD is about way more than behaviors Wh…
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Dr. Simone Alicia noticed that many of the children and adults she worked with struggled with self-esteem issues. She realized that there was a need for a new approach to help people feel good about themselves from the inside out. By combining her background in education, modeling, and later studying neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and divinity, …
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Stop Punishing Kids For Having A Busy Brain You have a child who struggles with things like blurting out in class, not completing work, difficulty writing, having emotional outbursts. How can you help build your child’s confidence instead of breeding anger, frustration, and shame?! Does your child need to see a therapist? Kirk answers these tough q…
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