You WANT to start a business. You WANT financial independence. You WANT to break free from the 9-to-5.

But every time you sit down to actually DO it — you suddenly need to clean the kitchen. You scroll for three hours. You convince yourself it's not the right time.

And you think that's laziness. Or lack of discipline.

But it's not.

Your nervous system thinks building a business will literally kill you.

And I'm not being dramatic. I'm talking about actual neuroscience here. Brain chemistry. Hormones. Your gut communicating with your brain.

In this deep-dive science episode, I'm breaking down EXACTLY what's happening in your brain and body when you try to step outside the herd:

THE NEUROSCIENCE OF BELONGING (why you're addicted to fitting in):

• When you're part of a group, your brain releases OXYTOCIN (the bonding hormone that makes you feel safe and calm)
• When you conform and get validation, your brain releases DOPAMINE (the reward chemical that makes you feel accomplished)
• Your brain becomes ADDICTED to these chemicals — and the easiest way to get them is to DO WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING
• When you DON'T fit in, your brain interprets it as REJECTION — which activates the SAME pain centers in your brain as PHYSICAL INJURY (fMRI studies prove this)
• Posting on Instagram with no engagement? Your brain literally thinks you broke your arm. Sending an email and nobody buys? Your brain thinks you're being rejected and in DANGER.

THE VAGUS NERVE + CO-REGULATION:

• Your vagus nerve runs from your brainstem through your heart, lungs, and gut — and it's responsible for co-regulation
• When you're around calm people, your nervous system calms down. When you're around anxious people, you get anxious too.
• When you're part of a group, your vagus nerve helps regulate you — you literally feel SAFER
• When you step outside the group? Your vagus nerve freaks out. You feel anxious, dysregulated, like something's wrong. Not because something IS wrong — but because your biology is designed to keep you WITH the herd.

HOW THE SYSTEM WEAPONIZES YOUR BIOLOGY: This is where I get PISSED. Because the system KNOWS all of this. And they use it against you.

Corporate culture uses "team player" language to keep you conforming. If you question a stupid policy? You're labeled "difficult" or "not a culture fit." Your nervous system registers that as REJECTION = PAIN, so you learn to just do what you're told.

Government messaging during crises always says: "Trust the experts. Don't do your own research. If you question us, you're dangerous." And anyone who questions gets labeled a conspiracy theorist. Your nervous system hears that and thinks: DANGER. Don't step outside the group.

The education system is where they START the conditioning — when you're FIVE YEARS OLD. Sit in your desk. Be quiet. Do what the teacher says. Don't question. Obedience = gold star. Questioning = punishment. You learn to trust authority over your own gut from CHILDHOOD.

YOUR GUT INSTINCT IS REAL NEUROSCIENCE (not woo-woo): You have an enteric nervous system — your SECOND BRAIN in your gut. It has over 100 MILLION neurons (more than your spinal cord). It constantly sends signals to your brain via the vagus nerve, telling you: "This feels wrong. This doesn't align."

That's what gut instinct is. And studies show it's RIGHT more often than rational thought in certain situations.

But the system has spent your ENTIRE LIFE teaching you to IGNORE IT. "Don't trust your gut. Trust the teacher. Trust your boss. Trust the government."

And when you DO trust your gut? You're made to feel crazy. Paranoid. Overreacting.

And that's how they win. Because a woman who trusts her gut? Who questions authority? She's DANGEROUS. She doesn't stay in bad marriages or toxic jobs. She builds something different. And the system can't have that.

WHY YOU CAN'T BUILD FROM A DYSREGULATED NERVOUS SYSTEM: When your nervous system is dysregulated (chronic stress, anxiety, overwhelm), your prefrontal cortex (the part of your brain responsible for planning, decision-making, creativity, problem-solving) SHUTS DOWN.

All your energy goes to your amygdala — your threat detection system.

From THAT state, you can't make clear decisions, think strategically, stay consistent, or believe in yourself. You're just in panic mode. Reacting. Scrambling. Burning out.

And this is why so many women START businesses but never finish them. They're trying to build from a dysregulated state.

THE "I'M JUST ONE PERSON" LIE: That voice in your head that says "I'm just one person, what can I do?" — that's not YOUR voice. That's the system's conditioning.

Because they NEED you to believe you're powerless. That individual action doesn't matter.

But here's the truth: Every single movement in history started with ONE PERSON. Rosa Parks. Greta Thunberg. The mom who starts the Facebook group that becomes a national movement.

You're not "just one person." You're the FIRST person. The one who steps out and shows other women it's possible.

HOW TO REGULATE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM (science, not woo-woo):

1. Teach your nervous system that building is SAFE through repetition and experience
2. Regulate your body BEFORE taking action (deep breathing with longer exhales, movement, grounding techniques)
3. Reprogram your subconscious beliefs (question old programming, replace with new beliefs through repetition)
4. Get support from someone who understands BOTH business strategy AND nervous system regulation

This episode is for you if:

• You keep self-sabotaging every time you try to start something
• You feel paralyzed when you try to take action on your business
• You think you're lazy or lack discipline (you're NOT — your nervous system is running the show)
• You feel anxious posting on social media or sending emails
• You've been conditioned to ignore your gut and trust authority
• You want to understand the SCIENCE of why stepping outside the herd feels terrifying
• You're ready to regulate your nervous system and build anyway

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• Instagram: @laurentroutRN_coach AND @wealthymamamethod
• Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org
• DM me if you need 1:1 coaching support to build your business while regulating your nervous system

Your brain is wired to keep you small. But you can rewire it. Regulate first. Build second. Prove your nervous system wrong.

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Corporate America is NOT set up for women to succeed. It's not set up for you to raise a family AND have financial freedom. It's not set up for you to leave a marriage if you need to.

It's set up to keep you exhausted. Distracted. Dependent. So you keep working. So you keep showing up. So you keep being a good little cog in the wheel.

And they've convinced you that this is just how it is.

But here's what they don't want you to know: There's another way.

In this powerful manifesto episode, I'm getting brutally honest about how the system traps women — and why financial independence isn't just nice to have, it's SURVIVAL.

I share the story that shaped everything for me: I was in elementary school when my dad left. And he didn't just leave — he took every cent. My mom was a stay-at-home mom of FIVE kids with no income, no savings, no career to fall back on. Overnight, we went from comfortable to not being able to afford dinner. My grandparents had to step in and save us.

I watched my mom beg for help. I watched her realize she had no options. No way out. No safety net.

And I made myself a promise that day: I will NEVER be that woman. And I will do everything in my power to make sure other women aren't trapped either.

This episode breaks down exactly how the system keeps you dependent:

• Childcare costs more than most women make (the math that forces you to stay home OR work for nearly nothing)
• The U.S. has NO federal paid maternity leave (you're punished for having children)
• You can't survive on one income anymore (both parents HAVE to work just to scrape by)
• If you're financially dependent on your spouse, you can't leave even if you need to (and the system is fine with that)

But here's the secret they don't want you to know: Women are finding another way.

They're building digital product businesses. Online coaching. Courses. Things that sell while they sleep. They're working 10-20 hours per week and making MORE than they did working 40+ hours for someone else. They're home when their kids get off the bus. They're not choosing between career and family. They have BOTH.

And most importantly? They have OPTIONS.

If they want to stay in their marriage — they're choosing it, not surviving it. If they want to leave — they can, because they have their own money. If their spouse dies suddenly — they're not left destitute.

That is POWER. Real power. Financial independence. The ability to say, "I don't need you. I CHOOSE you." Or, "I don't choose you. And I'm going to be fine."

And the system HATES that. Because women with options don't tolerate bullshit.

This episode is for you if:

• You're in a marriage because you can't afford to leave (not because you're choosing to stay)
• You're working a job you hate because you need the paycheck
• You're exhausted from trying to do it all and wondering if this is all there is
• You feel financially trapped and don't know how to get out
• You want options — real options — in your marriage, your career, and your life
• You're ready to build something that gives you time, money, and FREEDOM

What we cover:

• The story of my dad leaving and taking everything (and why I'll never let that be your story)
• How childcare costs trap women (the average cost is $14-18K per year PER CHILD while women's average salary is $50K)
• Why the U.S. is one of the only developed countries with NO paid maternity leave
• How you can't survive on one income anymore (and why both parents working still leaves you broke)
• Why leaving a toxic or abusive marriage is nearly impossible when you're financially dependent
• The secret they don't want you to know: digital products, online coaching, and income while you sleep
• Why women with financial independence have POWER — real power
• How to start building something that's YOURS (even if you have no special skills, no time, no money)

The truth: You don't have to choose between your family and your freedom. You don't have to sacrifice yourself to keep everyone else afloat. You don't have to stay trapped.

You can build something. Something that's YOURS. Something that gives you income, time, and options.

Ready to start? I have a free guide on how to build digital products from scratch — no huge investment, no special skills required. Just you, your story, and the determination to build something different.

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And I'm done pretending those two things can't both be true at the same time.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I'm getting honest about what it really feels like to be drowning in motherhood. The exhaustion. The depletion. The feeling like your kids are little vampires sucking the soul out of you — even though you love them with everything you have.

I talk about why the system is set up to keep us exhausted, stuck, and too busy to pay attention. Why we're trained from childhood to sit at a desk, take orders, trade time for money, and never question if there's another way.

I also get real about why your kids trigger you — and spoiler alert: it's not because you're a bad mom. It's because they're mirrors of the unhealed parts of yourself. My oldest daughter shows me everything I haven't healed yet. And learning to parent her while re-parenting myself? That's the work.

And here's what nobody talks about: you can't do this work if you're completely depleted. You need something that's YOURS. Not bubble baths. Not scrolling on your phone. But something real — an identity outside of "mom" that fills you up instead of draining you.

This episode is about breaking cycles. Not just for you. But for your kids. Because they're watching. And what you model for them — shrinking yourself or betting on yourself — that's what they'll learn is possible.

Listen if you:

1. Feel like you're drowning in motherhood even though you love your kids
2. Are exhausted, depleted, and touched out by the end of every day
3. Get triggered by your children and wonder why
4. Feel guilty for wanting something outside of being a mom
5. Are tired of the 9-to-5 grind and want to build something that's yours
6. Want to break generational cycles but don't know where to start
7. Need permission to say motherhood is hard without feeling like a bad mom

What we cover:

1. Why motherhood is both the best and hardest thing (and why both are true)
2. The lie that if you're struggling, something's wrong with you
3. How the system keeps us exhausted, depleted, and stuck
4. Why your kids trigger you: they're mirrors of your unhealed self
5. The story of my oldest daughter and why she shows me everything I haven't healed
6. Re-parenting yourself while parenting your kids
7. Why you can't do this work if you're completely depleted
8. Why you need something that's YOURS (not just self-care — real identity work)
9. How building a business/podcast gave me back my power
10. Why your kids are watching — and what you're teaching them about what's possible
11. Breaking cycles not just for you, but for your children and their children

Resources mentioned:

1. Therapy and inner work
2. Deep breathing exercises (whale breaths with my 7-year-old!)
3. Building something that's yours: coaching, podcasting, business.

If you're drowning in the 9-to-5 grind and ready to build a life where you have TIME, SPACE, and ENERGY to do the inner work — check out my Stan Store for resources, templates, and ways to work with me. You don't need to have it figured out to start. You just need to be willing.

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Not because she hurt my feelings. But because I saw myself. I saw my father. I saw every person who ever yelled at me when I was a kid and made me feel small and terrified.

And I swore — I SWORE — I would never do that to my kids.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I'm getting brutally honest about what it's really like to try to break generational trauma while you're still healing from it. About getting triggered by your own children. About the crushing mom guilt that comes when you repeat the exact patterns you promised yourself you'd never pass down.

I talk about growing up in a verbally and physically abusive home where staying small kept me safe. About having a stalker for 20 years and living in constant hypervigilance. About how those survival strategies followed me into motherhood — and how they show up even now, decades later, when my daughter is angry.

This episode doesn't have a neat bow. I don't give you five steps to never get triggered again. Because I don't have it figured out.

What I DO give you is permission. Permission to be human. Permission to mess up. Permission to yell at your kid and then go back and repair. Permission to be doing the work even when it's messy and hard and you keep fucking up.

Because that's what breaking generational trauma actually looks like. Not perfection. Repair.

Listen if you:

1. Yelled at your kids today and can't stop feeling guilty about it
2. Are trying to break generational trauma but keep repeating the same patterns
3. Get triggered by your children's big emotions
4. Grew up in an abusive or dysfunctional home and don't want your kids to have the same experience
5. Feel like you're failing at motherhood even though you're doing everything "right"
6. Wonder if you're passing down trauma to your children
7. Need permission to be imperfect and still be a good mom

What we cover:

1. What happened this morning with my 12-year-old daughter (the real, unedited story)
2. Why I get triggered when my daughter is angry — and what that has to do with my childhood
3. How growing up in an abusive home wired my nervous system to see anger as danger
4. The 20-year stalker experience and how hypervigilance became my default setting
5. Why healing isn't linear — and why you can do all the therapy and still fuck up
6. The difference between me and the people who raised me: I go back and repair
7. What breaking generational trauma actually looks like (spoiler: it's not perfection)
8. The 3 things I'm practicing: Awareness, Repair, Compassion
9. Why the fact that you feel guilty means you're already breaking the cycle

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Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Stan Store:https://stan.store/laurenTrout— Resources for moms ready to build businesses and create lives where they have TIME and SPACE to do the inner work

If you're a mom who's tired of the 9-5 grind and ready to build something that's YOURS — check out my Stan Store for free resources, digital product templates, and coaching programs. You don't need to be healed to start. You just need to be willing.

In this raw, honest episode, Lauren gets vulnerable about the loneliness of being the only one doing the inner work in her marriage. She talks about the gap that's created when one person is evolving and the other is staying the same, and asks the question that keeps her up at night: How do I know when I'm doing the work I need to do versus when I'm just making excuses for him not showing up?

This episode doesn't have a neat bow. There are no easy answers. Just the real, messy truth about what it's like to navigate marriage when you're changing and your partner isn't.

Listen if you:

1. Feel lonely in your own marriage
2. Are doing all the therapy while your partner does none
3. Wonder if you're asking too much or if he's just not doing enough
4. Struggle to know when you've hit your limit
5. Are tired of being the only one doing the emotional labor

Topics covered:

1. The loneliness of being on a growth journey when your partner isn't
2. How to know when you're doing your work vs making excuses for him
3. The trap of being "too good" at taking accountability
4. When "doing the work" becomes doing ALL the work
5. Navigating the gap between who you're becoming and who he still is

If you're a mom ready to build something that's YOURS — check out Lauren's Stan Store for resources on creating digital products, starting a coaching business, and leaving the 9-5 grind behind.

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Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

In this raw, real conversation, Lauren and co-host Emily get vulnerable about what it's really like to be changing, growing, and building a business while their partners stay exactly the same.

If you've ever felt disconnected from your spouse because you're evolving and they're not — if you've caught yourself thinking "do we even want the same things anymore?" or "am I still attracted to him?" — this episode is your permission slip to keep growing anyway.

Today we're unpacking:

1. Why seeking external validation from your partner keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)
2. The fear that if you keep growing, you'll lose love
3. How to manage expectations in marriage when you're on different paths
4. Why lowering your state to meet your partner where they are will backfire
5. The "let them" theory — and why taking the lead actually makes them follow
6. How to stop punishing yourself and start taking messy action
7. Why change isn't the enemy (even though we're conditioned to believe it is)

Plus:

1. Emily shares how she almost went back to her "old self" because she was afraid Kevin would leave
2. Lauren gets honest about seeking validation from Rob (and the moment she realized she has to give that to herself)
3. The powerful reframe: life is happening FOR you, not TO you
4. Why the top of one mountain is just the bottom of the next (and how to enjoy the climb)

This isn't about fixing your marriage. This is about fixing your relationship with yourself first — and trusting that everything else will either rise to meet you or fall away to make room for what's meant for you.

Listen if:

1. You're growing and your partner isn't
2. You feel guilty for wanting more than motherhood
3. You're seeking external validation and don't know how to stop
4. You've been afraid to change because you might lose love
5. You're a mom building a business and your husband doesn't get it
6. You need permission to keep evolving even if it makes people uncomfortable

This episode is messy, honest, and exactly what you need to hear today.

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Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Lauren shares the story she's been avoiding — growing up in an abusive household, surviving 20+ years with a stalker, and learning that staying small and invisible was the only way to stay safe. And then deciding to build a business anyway.

If you've ever thought "I'm too broken to do this" or "visibility feels dangerous" or "wanting more means I'll lose everything I have" — this episode will crack you wide open.

This isn't a rah-rah business pep talk. This is about what it actually takes to bet on yourself when your nervous system has been trained to believe that being seen equals danger.

You'll learn:

1. Why survival strategies don't turn off just because the threat is over
2. How to rewire your nervous system to believe that visibility ≠ danger
3. The exact fear-naming practice that helps you take action anyway
4. Why your mess is actually your message (and your greatest business asset)
5. What "outdated fear" is and how to recognize when you're operating from old programming

Listen if:

1. You've been sitting on a dream because you're afraid to be visible
2. You grew up learning to stay small and now you're teaching yourself to take up space
3. You think your trauma disqualifies you from building something
4. You want to start a business but every step forward feels terrifying
5. You're a mom who's ready to bet on herself but doesn't know where to start

This one's heavy. This one's real. And this one might be exactly what you need to finally take the first step.

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If you've lost yourself in motherhood and don't know how to find your way back, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about maternal identity crisis, matrescence (the transformation into motherhood), and why wanting more doesn't make you a bad mom — it makes you human.

Lauren gets brutally honest about her own journey from invisible, people-pleasing survival mode to finally asking the question: who am I when I'm not taking care of everyone else?

This is the conversation about motherhood identity loss that nobody's having — but every mom needs to hear.

Listen if you:

1. Feel like you've disappeared into the role of "mom"
2. Struggle to name a single thing you do just for yourself
3. Resent your life even though you "should" be grateful
4. Wonder if this is really all there is
5. Want permission to want more

Work with Lauren: If you're ready to stop disappearing and start building a life that feels like YOURS — come find Lauren on Instagram and DM the word "MORE" to learn about 1:1 coaching and digital product creation for moms who are done with the 9-5 grind

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In this raw, unfiltered episode, Lauren shares the story she's never told in one place — from growing up in a volatile, abusive household, to being kicked out at 17 and living out of her car, to putting herself through nursing school, climbing to Director of Nursing, and still feeling like she was failing at everything.

The moment everything changed? Her 10-year-old son Jack looked up at her with tears streaming down his face and said "Mommy, my least favorite part of my day is coming home."

That was the wake up call.

In this episode Lauren covers:

1. How childhood trauma shaped her people-pleasing, identity-shifting patterns
2. Why tying your entire worth to nursing leads to burnout — fast
3. What it felt like to become Director of Nursing and still feel like a fraud
4. Why she left her job and started this podcast
5. Where Mind Your Mama is headed — and why burnt out nurses are sitting on a gold mine
6. How identity work, nervous system regulation, and digital products can change everything

This podcast is for the nurse who is exhausted, invisible at home, and knows deep down there is something more for her. You are not just a nurse. And Lauren is here to prove it.

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This is the raw, real talk that most people are thinking but nobody's saying out loud — and it just might change the way you look at your relationship.

📌 What We Cover in This Episode

1. The "Sleep Divorce" trend — what it is, why couples are doing it, and why it might actually save your marriage (not end it)
2. Why nighttime is the worst time for sex (for most moms) — and why that's completely valid
3. Scheduled sex: game-changer or romance killer? The surprising truth about why planned intimacy works
4. How movies, Bridgerton, and spicy romance books create unrealistic expectations about what sex should look like
5. The "roommate" problem — how couples slide from passionate partners to disconnected co-parents, and what actually pulls them back
6. Setting boundaries around intimacy without your partner feeling rejected
7. Using sex as a source of self-worth — Lauren gets vulnerable about her younger years and why she's determined her daughters won't make the same mistake
8. The 3-part journaling method Emily uses daily to build self-worth and feel "enough"
9. Do-overs in parenting — why repairing after you lose your cool matters more than getting it right every time
10. Why women collaborating is unstoppable — and a possible co-hosting announcement 👀

Key Takeaways

1. Sleep divorce is not a relationship failure — for many couples, better sleep means better moods, less resentment, and more desire
2. Set boundaries around when you're available for sex — and communicate them clearly, not reactively
3. Scheduling sex removes the guesswork and lets both partners show up intentionally rather than one person always feeling rejected or the other always feeling pestered
4. Media — from Bridgerton to romance novels to porn — sets unrealistic standards for what intimacy looks like, and comparing your sex life to those standards will always make you feel like you're failing
5. Self-worth is not determined by your frequency of sex, your partner's desire for you, or any external metric
6. Communication is the foundation — most couples slide into roommate territory not because they fell out of love, but because nobody taught them how to talk about what they actually want
7. You always get do-overs as a parent. The repair matters just as much as getting it right

If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share — it's the single best way to help other mamas find this community. And remember: you're not alone, you can't fuck it up, and there is zero judgment here.

Tag us if you share: Use #MindYourMama and let us know your biggest takeaway!

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Go to school.

Get good grades.

Climb the ladder.

Get married.

Buy the house.

Be grateful.

Don’t complain.

And if you do it all… you win.

But what do you actually win?

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Lauren pulls back the curtain on the “dream” so many high-achieving women were taught to chase — and what it cost her to finally admit it wasn’t hers.

From becoming Director of Nursing to feeling like a fraud…

From checking every box to feeling like a ghost in her own life…

From being needed to realizing she just wanted to be loved.

This episode is about:

• Performance-based identity

• Tying worth to usefulness

• The exhaustion of being the “strong one”

• Motherhood and soul-level burnout

• Approval addiction

• And what happens when you wake up

If you’ve ever laid in bed thinking, “Is this really it?”

This one will hit.

You don’t have to burn your life down.

But you do have to stop worshipping a dream that was never custom-built for you.

Ready to Stop Performing?

If this episode cracked something open for you, that’s not a breakdown — that’s awareness.

Inside my 1:1 coaching, we untangle the identity you inherited and help you build one that’s actually yours.

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I’m sharing a personal story about how I tied my worth to being the one people came to — and what happened when someone close to me didn’t.

This episode will challenge you to ask:

1. Who did you learn you had to be to be loved?
2. What part of you feels unsafe letting go of that role?
3. If this identity disappeared tomorrow… who would you still be?

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

1. Why your identity might be protecting you
2. How people-pleasing becomes an unconscious survival strategy
3. What real self-worth actually feels like
4. How to stop tying your value to being needed

Work With Me

If this episode hit you in the chest, it’s not random.

Book a Spark Session or apply for 1:1 coaching:

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Emily shares her perspective on why overwhelm is often a learned response, how saying yes to everything keeps women stuck, and how boundaries, connection, and nervous system awareness can begin to shift everything. Together they discuss motherhood, burnout, shame resilience, health and fitness habits, and the deep conditioning that tells women they must always put themselves last.

This episode feels like sitting with two friends who get it and who want you to feel lighter, safer, calmer, and more empowered in your daily life.

Questions answered in this episode:

• What does overwhelm actually mean and why do so many moms live in it?
• How do boundaries reduce overwhelm and create more space for the things you care about?
• Why do women feel guilty for taking time for themselves?
• How does your nervous system respond when you are constantly rushing or people pleasing?
• Why is connection with other moms essential for healing overwhelm?
• How can you start creating sustainable health and fitness habits without adding stress?
• What role do shame and societal expectations play in burnout?
• How can you model healthier patterns for your kids?

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You’ll learn why your nervous system reacts the way it does, how resentment builds when your purpose is suppressed, and how to begin rewiring your subconscious so that expansion feels safe instead of scary. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel called to something deeper, or felt guilty for that calling, this episode will feel like a breath of truth.

Questions answered in this episode:

• Why does wanting more not make you selfish at all?
• How does ignoring your purpose create burnout and resentment?
• What happens in your nervous system when your desires are suppressed?
• How can you reframe the guilt around wanting a bigger life?
• What practical steps help you step into alignment and take action?

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Instagram: @mind.yourmama

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

This episode dives into that feeling, why it shows up, and why it is not selfish or ungrateful to listen to it. Lauren breaks down the guilt, fear and conditioning that keep women shrinking, and she walks you through what it actually looks like to rise into the next version of yourself with confidence and clarity.

If you’ve been craving something deeper, feeling restless inside your own life, or wondering whether it is “wrong” to want more than routines and responsibilities, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Questions answered in this episode:

• What does it really mean when you feel “meant for more”?
• Why do so many moms feel guilty for wanting an identity beyond motherhood?
• How does fear show up when you try to step into your purpose?
• What is alignment, and how do you know if you’re living out of it?
• How can you start becoming the next version of yourself even when you don’t feel ready?

Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @mind.yourmama

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

In this episode of The Mind Your Mama podcast, Lauren breaks down the emotional, physical and spiritual layers of burnout that so many moms carry without realizing why. She shares the honest, raw story that became her wake up call, the science behind nervous system overload, and the life changing shift that happens when you stop abandoning yourself and start living in your purpose again.

If you’ve been feeling drained, resentful, stuck or disconnected from the woman underneath motherhood, this episode will hit home in the most healing way.

Questions answered in this episode:

• What does burnout really mean when you’re a mom who feels constantly overwhelmed?
• How does living out of alignment create stress, resentment and physical symptoms?
• Why do so many moms feel stuck between purpose, safety and guilt?
• What signs is your nervous system giving you when you’re suppressing your true purpose?
• How can small aligned actions help you reconnect with who you really are?

If this episode speaks to you or you know another mama who needs this reminder, share it with her so she doesn’t feel alone for one more day.

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To work with Lauren one-to-one or learn more about healing burnout and finding your purpose:

Instagram: @mind.yourmama

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

She shares how guilt isn’t just a mindset. It’s a nervous system response that drains your energy, disrupts your sleep, and keeps you from showing up as your best self. You’ll walk away with simple tools, faith-filled reminders, and boundary-building habits to help you reclaim your time, your confidence, and your joy.

Because you can be a great mom and build a business that lights you up. You can grow without guilt, rest without shame, and thrive without burnout.

Questions Answered in This Episode:

• How does guilt show up physically in your body and nervous system?
• Why do moms feel so conflicted when chasing their dreams?
• How can you balance business, motherhood, and rest without burning out?
• What are “micro boundaries,” and how do they change everything?
• How can faith, affirmations, and daily rituals help you stay grounded while you grow?

Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @mind.yourmama

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Questions answered in this episode:

• What is “mom rage,” and how is it different from normal anger?
• How does nervous system dysregulation trigger emotional outbursts?
• Why do childhood trauma and stress make mom rage worse?
• What practical tools can help you calm your body in the moment?
• How can repair and regulation rebuild connection with your kids after you lose it?

Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Emily shares her journey from burnout and constant hustle to creating a business model built around family, faith, and freedom. Together, she and Lauren unpack what it really looks like to grow a business with boundaries, find balance in motherhood, and redefine success on your own terms.

Questions Answered in This Episode:

• How do you build a business that truly fits your lifestyle as a mom?
• What does balance look like when you’re growing both a family and a business?
• How can you let go of hustle culture and lead from alignment instead?
• What mindset shifts help you grow without burning out?
• Why is faith such an important part of entrepreneurship and motherhood?

Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Connect with Emily:

Instagram: @ems_empowerment_coaching

Questions answered in this episode:

• What does chronic money stress do to the nervous system and cortisol?
• How can I make calmer business decisions when I feel overwhelmed?
• What breathing routine can quickly shift me from stress to calm?
• How do journaling prompts and mindset reframes build self-worth?
• How do faith and visualization help me take action even when I’m scared?

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you’ll learn:

• What adrenal fatigue really is (mom-life stress, cortisol, nervous system dysregulation)
• How chronic stress shows up: energy crashes, sugar cravings, mood swings, poor sleep, brain fog
• Why EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) helps calm your body’s stress response
• A step-by-step tapping routine you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed
• Simple, supportive habits to pair with tapping (protein, water, intentional rest)

Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

In this episode of Mind Your Mama, Lauren gets real about resentment, overwhelm, and why putting yourself first is not selfish—it’s smart, sustainable motherhood. She unpacks the cultural pressure cooker (from 1950s “perfect housewife” to today’s Instagram mom), then shows you how boundaries, nervous system care, and a simple “no” can change your whole home vibe.

Questions answered in this episode:

• Why does loving yourself first make you a better mom (not a selfish one)?
• How do you set clear boundaries with kids and your partner without feeling guilty?
• What’s the “fawning” people-pleasing response—and how is it wrecking your health?
• How do you say no confidently (including the exact script Lauren uses)?
• What quick daily practices reset your nervous system fast (EFT tapping + a 2-minute movement reset)?

Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Through honest storytelling and tangible shifts, this episode reminds every mama that rest is not weakness, and slowing down is not giving up...it’s obedience, healing, and strength.

Questions Answered in This Episode:

• What does it really mean to “soften” without giving up?
• How can burnout and adrenal fatigue show up in your body?
• Why does God call us to rest instead of constant striving?
• How can slowing down actually make you a better mom and leader?
• What simple habits can help you reconnect with peace, joy, and your purpose?

Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

We discuss:

• The emotional and physical toll of infertility and IVF
• How relationships are impacted during fertility struggles
• Navigating mom life after infertility
• The hidden challenges of secondary infertility
• Asking for help postpartum (and why we need to get better at it)
• Letting yourself feel your feelings—without guilt

If you’ve ever felt alone in your fertility journey or overwhelmed in new motherhood, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and reminded that you’re not alone.

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Allie opens up about her unexpected journey from managing toddler bedtime battles to writing a sweet and relatable story for families. We talk about overcoming limiting beliefs, juggling motherhood and business, and following the nudge toward what truly lights you up, even if it’s scary. Plus, Allie shares behind-the-scenes details of the self-publishing process, the heart behind her book’s storyline, and how her own toddler helped bring the characters to life.

Whether you’re chasing your own creative dream or just need encouragement to believe in yourself again, this episode is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to follow your passion...even with little kids, a full-time job, and a laundry list of reasons not to.

What We Cover:

• Allie’s transition from sleep coaching babies to working primarily with toddlers
• The real-life bedtime struggle that sparked her book idea
• How a long-lost fortune cookie and a childhood dream came full circle
• The empowering message behind Bedtime Hearts
• Juggling mom life, full-time work, and creative dreams
• Why self-publishing gave her the freedom to stay true to her vision
• Encouragement for moms to “do it scared” and follow what lights them up

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What You’ll Hear About:

• What it’s really like raising kids in competitive sports
• Must-haves for game day survival (snacks, blankets, Diet Coke, and crossbody bags
• How sports shaped Erin’s kids—and her identity as a mom
• The emotional rollercoaster of senior nights, final games, and letting go
• Erin’s proudest sports mom moments (and one she cringes at)
• Handling burnout, overwhelm, and the pressure to “do it all”
• Boundaries, comparison traps, and toxic team dynamics
• Powerful life lessons that go way beyond the scoreboard

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What You’ll Learn:

• The nervous system changes every mother goes through—especially postpartum
• How the lesser-known “fawn” trauma response shows up in motherhood
• Signs you’re stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and how to come back to yourself
• Why chronic tension, anxiety, and people-pleasing are often rooted in nervous system dysregulation
• The difference between your body and your soma (your lived, felt experience)
• How somatic practices, boundaries, and ritualized self-care can help you heal
• What to do when you feel “touched out,” unseen, or like you’ve lost yourself
• Why self-care isn’t selfish—and how to reclaim it as a sacred nervous system reset

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you’ll learn:

• What “Fawn Mode” is and how it’s different from fight, flight, or freeze
• How people-pleasing can be a trauma response rooted in childhood survival
• Signs you might be stuck in Fawn Mode (and why it’s not your fault)
• How Fawn Mode affects your parenting and leads to burnout and resentment
• Real-life examples of what happens when boundaries are blurred
• How to begin resetting your nervous system using somatic tools like tapping
• A guided Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping sequence for healing
• The connection between the vagus nerve, emotional regulation, and parenting
• How modeling healthy boundaries empowers your kids to do the same
• Why healing yourself is the first step to breaking generational cycles

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

You’ll learn:

• What overstimulation feels like in motherhood (and why it’s so common)
• How sensory overload impacts your nervous system and reactions
• Simple ways to regulate your body when your kids need you and you’re maxed out
• The power of pausing before you speak or respond
• Lauren’s favorite tools to reset after a sensory storm
• How to name your emotions without shame
• Why being touched out doesn’t mean you’re not a good mom
• Encouragement for when you want to connect but feel overstimulated
• Small rituals that help Lauren feel like herself again
• A gentle affirmation to carry with you: “I am a good mom having a hard moment.”

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you’ll learn:

• Why trauma is your body’s response, not just the event itself
• What nervous system dysregulation is and how it affects your daily life
• How trauma can manifest physically (think: gut issues, pain, insomnia, anxiety)
• The truth about mom rage and why it’s often a trauma response
• How to start rebuilding the mind-body connection
• Why deep breathing activates healing (and how to do it right)
• Tools to stop living in survival mode and begin thriving again
• The problem with “Big T vs. Little T” trauma language
• How to stop generational trauma in its tracks
• The simple habit that can transform your nervous system health

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

You’ll learn:

• What tapping is and how it actually works in your brain and body
• How the nervous system affects your ability to parent and cope with stress
• Why traditional self-talk isn’t enough without acknowledging your real feelings first
• How to tap on specific meridian points for calm, clarity, and emotional reset
• The nine key tapping points and what each one supports emotionally
• How Lauren uses tapping to support her daughter through anxiety spirals
• A full guided EFT tapping sequence to use whenever you’re overwhelmed
• Why you’re not failing—and how to rewire your beliefs in real-time

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

You’ll learn:

• What grief really looks and feels like after losing a child
• How Rachel began healing and the powerful role of reading, therapy, and spiritual work
• The concept of soul contracts and how it helped Rachel find peace
• How human design can transform the way you parent, work, and live
• How to recognize when you’re out of alignment and what to do about it
• The power of subconscious healing and energy work to release old patterns
• What Rachel wants every grieving mom to know
• How to support your own healing journey, one step at a time
• What it means to live a full, joyful life after unthinkable loss

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

You’ll learn:

• What a 6-year-old really wants from her mama
• Simple ideas for bonding with your kids (even on sick days)
• Heart-melting gift ideas straight from Emma herself
• The one book Emma thinks every kid should have
• Why presence matters more than perfection in motherhood
• How self-care can be simple and sustainable
• The importance of asking for help and building your support system
• Lauren’s touching reflections on motherhood and the early years
• Why Emma thinks being kind is the key to everything
• A hilarious “big chicken” story you won’t want to miss

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you’ll learn:

• What Superwoman Syndrome really is and why so many moms experience it
• Why burnout isn’t just about being busy but about invisible emotional weight
• How guilt, shame, and fear manifest physically in your body
• What it really means to treat the root cause—not just the symptoms
• Why bubble baths aren’t a cure for chronic overwhelm
• How to stop hustling for your worth and start honoring your needs
• Simple, sustainable self-care that doesn’t require a babysitter
• How to rewrite the negative narratives you tell yourself
• Why you should stop apologizing for taking up space
• A challenge to reclaim your time, mindset, and worth—starting today

Questions answered in this episode:

• Why are moms so burnt out even when they “have it all”?
• What’s causing the emotional and physical exhaustion I can’t shake?
• How do I stop feeling like I’m failing all the time?
• Is self-care even possible when everything falls on me?
• How do I know if I’m stuck in Superwoman Syndrome?
• What does real healing look like beyond massages and face masks?
• Can I really say no without feeling guilty?
• How do I stop apologizing for my needs?
• How can I rewire the way I speak to myself?
• Where do I even begin if I want to feel better?

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @mind.yourmama

What you’ll learn:

• Why libido doesn’t disappear forever during perimenopause and menopause
• How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone shift—and what that means
• What causes the “rage” phase and how to manage it
• How to track and support hormone changes without over-relying on testing
• The best forms of exercise to help balance hormones naturally
• Why building muscle is essential for hormone health and vitality
• Why pelvic floor health matters beyond Kegels
• How to perform diaphragmatic breathing for pelvic floor support
• How orgasms support pelvic floor function and libido
• Supplements, moisturizers, and mindset shifts to spice things up again

Questions answered in this episode:

• Does libido go away forever during menopause?
• What are the phases of perimenopause and how do they impact emotions and energy?
• How can I support my libido when I don’t feel in the mood?
• Are Kegels enough? Or is there something better for pelvic floor strength?
• How can women reconnect with their bodies during perimenopause?
• Do orgasms actually benefit your health?
• Should I get a vibrator if I’m in menopause?
• What’s the difference between a lubricant and a vaginal moisturizer?
• What are the best books or tools for spicing things up again?
• Why do women have a harder time getting in the mood than men?

Connect with Jesse Glaze:

• Website: reclaimyourlifept.com
• Instagram: @reclaimyourlifept

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you’ll learn:

• Why marriage feels harder after kids—and how to turn things around
• The key differences between therapy and coaching
• How to stop repeating the same arguments
• How to set boundaries that honor you (without guilt)
• A new definition of self-care that actually works
• How to have hard conversations without nagging
• What to do when you feel like the emotional manager of your household
• The importance of building a shared vision for your marriage
• The role of gender conditioning in household dynamics
• How to model healthy love and communication for your kids

Questions answered in this episode:

• What’s the difference between marriage coaching and therapy?
• How can I reconnect with my spouse when we feel like roommates?
• Why do we keep having the same fight over and over?
• How do I ask my husband to help more without sounding like I’m nagging?
• What does true self-care look like for moms?
• How can we fight in a way that strengthens rather than harms our marriage?
• When should a couple consider separating—and how does coaching help?
• How can I get my partner to take emotional labor seriously?
• Why do women struggle to set boundaries and ask for help?
• What’s one small step couples can take today that creates lasting impact?

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram: @michellepurtacoaching

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you'll learn:

• Why joy isn’t something you chase—it’s something you create
• How to shift from autopilot survival mode to intentional living
• What it really means to find your purpose as a mom and a woman
• The hard truths and healing practices behind real self-love
• How to start setting boundaries that protect your peace
• Why micro-joys can be your lifeline in chaos
• Simple, actionable self-care practices that don’t involve spa days
• How your purpose can evolve over time—and that’s OK
• Why saying “no” is a radical act of self-respect
• A weekly challenge to help fill your cup and reclaim joy

Questions answered in this episode:

• How can I find joy when motherhood feels overwhelming?
• Is it normal to feel like I’ve lost myself in this season?
• What does self-love actually look like in real life?
• How do I start discovering my purpose beyond being a mom?
• Why is setting boundaries so hard—and how can I get better at it?
• What’s one simple thing I can do daily to feel more fulfilled?

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What You’ll Learn:

• How Isabella discovered manifestation and mindfulness practices in her 20s and how they transformed her life
• The impact of mindfulness on reducing stress and improving efficiency in both personal and professional life
• How to teach kids emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques
• The connection between identifying emotions and resolving conflicts in a healthy way
• The importance of living authentically and finding work that aligns with your true self
• Isabella’s journey toward finding her purpose and how she guides others in doing the same

Connect With Izabela:

Instagram: @isabella.oquendo

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you'll learn:

• What a somatic sex coach does and how it differs from therapy
• How safety and stress impact a woman’s ability to feel pleasure
• Why redefining sex and pleasure can transform your experience
• How to begin cultivating pleasure in small, accessible ways
• The science behind the clitoris and its role in sexual wellness
• How your menstrual and life cycles affect arousal and libido
• The link between your voice and your vulva (yep, really!)
• Tips for reawakening desire and sensuality after kids or in perimenopause
• The importance of communication and self-exploration
• How stress, shame, and fake orgasms disrupt your body’s trust

Questions answered:

• What is somatic sex coaching?
• How can moms reconnect with pleasure after burnout?
• Why does sex feel like a chore sometimes—and how can that shift?
• Does the size of the clitoris actually matter?
• Is porn helpful or harmful to sex lives?
• What’s a pleasure starter pack and how can I build mine?

Connect with Penny Van der Sluys:

• Website: pennyvandersluys.com
• Instagram: @pennyvandersluys
• Podcast: Turned On: Wild, Free and Sexy in Your Midlife
• Free resource: “10 Tips to Turn On” (available via her website)
• Join her free challenge: Bringing Sexy Back

Mentioned in this episode:

• OMGyes.com (education on women's pleasure)
• Book: Honest Sex by Shana James
• Ted Talk by Shana James

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Lisa shares how her grief evolved over time, what helped her survive those early days, and how she supports other grieving mothers through her counseling work, book, and The Angel Moms Podcast. From personal stories to practical tools, this conversation offers hope and community for moms facing the darkest of valleys.

Whether you're walking through grief yourself, supporting a loved one who is, or simply want to understand how to show up for others with compassion—this episode will meet you right where you are.

What You’ll Learn:

• What grief really looks like for mothers after child loss
• How Lisa’s family survived the trauma and learned to live again
• The difference between anticipatory grief and sudden loss
• How to support your surviving children while grieving
• Why “time heals all wounds” is one of the biggest myths
• Simple but powerful ways to honor a loved one’s memory

Questions Answered In This Episode:

• What does parenting through grief look like?
• How can you support a grieving child or teen?
• What are helpful (and harmful) things to say to grieving moms?
• How do you give yourself permission to live again?
• What’s the truth behind the “five stages of grief”?

Connect with Lisa:

• Website & resources: griefsupportformoms.com
• Podcast: The Angel Moms Podcast (available on Apple, Spotify & more)
• Instagram: @lisaboehm_griefsupport

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

• Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you’ll learn:

• The challenges of living with autoimmune disease while raising young children
• How shifting your mindset can have a profound impact on your physical and emotional health
• The importance of gut health in managing mood, energy, and overall well-being
• How Robin implemented holistic practices like diet changes, supplements, and energy healing to improve her health
• The value of finding natural, non-medication-based solutions to support your body
• How Robin is teaching her kids about the power of mindset and natural wellness practices

Connect with Robyn:

Instagram: @im.robyn.gilbert

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Amber opens up about her struggles with self-image, loneliness, and the overwhelming feeling of being just a mom. She talks about the importance of finding something that brings you joy—whether it's writing, painting, or any creative outlet—and how it can truly change the game. If you've ever felt like you're losing yourself in the hustle of motherhood, this episode will make you feel seen, heard, and understood.

What you’ll learn:

• The emotional toll of feeling invisible and isolated as a mom
• How Amber found joy and purpose through writing and self-expression
• The importance of taking care of yourself, even when everything else feels like a priority
• How to reclaim your identity outside of being just a mom and find fulfillment in something just for you
• The struggles and realness of postpartum depression, isolation, and finding your way back to yourself
• Why it's crucial to share your struggles and normalize the tough parts of motherhood
• How embracing your story and authenticity can lead to personal empowerment and growth

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Kori journey is one of self-discovery, empathy, and determination, and her insights into parenting, emotional regulation, and balancing family life with entrepreneurship will resonate with any mama trying to find her way. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges of motherhood, raising a neurodiverse child, or building your own business, this episode is for you!

• How Kori navigated the unique challenges of raising a non-speaking autistic daughter
• The journey of self-diagnosing and receiving an ADHD diagnosis and how it shifted her perspective on parenting
• Tips for balancing executive dysfunction and emotional regulation while parenting children with special needs
• Insights into creating a guilt-free, supportive environment for neurodivergent children
• How Kori made the shift from blogging to coaching, and how she uses her experiences to empower other moms
• Practical advice on managing ADHD and autism in both children and adults
• The importance of breaking generational cycles and providing better emotional support for the next generation

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you'll learn:

• How to manage the chaos of motherhood without feeling overwhelmed
• The impact of mom guilt and how to approach it with grace
• Tips for finding balance between family life and personal/business goals
• The benefits of creating multiple streams of income as a mom
• How to leverage digital marketing and affiliate programs to generate income
• The importance of asking the right questions and being open to new opportunities
• Alyssa’s personal journey from being a nurse to building her own business
• How to use pockets of time throughout the day to work towards your goals
• Practical advice on setting boundaries with family and work-life balance
• Inspiration to pursue personal goals and embrace unconventional ways to make money while raising kids

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you'll learn:

• How Jahanvi's personal parenting struggles led her to become a parenting coach
• The power of self-awareness in transforming your parenting approach
• Why it’s essential to understand your child’s brain development for better communication
• How practicing emotional regulation can improve family dynamics
• Practical tools for moms to reduce overwhelm and connect with their children
• How to start shifting generational parenting patterns
• The importance of being heard and having a safe space to process your feelings

Connect with Jahanvi:

• Email: jahanv@authenticallyparenting.com
• Instagram: @AuthenticallyParenting
• Facebook Group: Conscious Parenting for Moms
• Website: AuthenticallyParenting.com

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you'll learn:

• How chronic illness can change the trajectory of life and career
• The importance of self-compassion and kindness during tough times
• Why finding joy in small wins is crucial for mental well-being
• How creative outlets can offer healing and hope
• The role of family support in overcoming challenges
• The power of asking for help and not taking on everything alone
• The lessons in resilience and kindness that can be taught through children's books

Connect with Ryann:

• Instagram: @ryannesiddiq_author
• Website: www.TWUpublishing.com

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you'll learn:

• How to eliminate mom guilt and focus on self-care
• The importance of prenatal wellness for both mom and baby
• Practical tips for balancing personal health and motherhood
• Strategies to manage stress and overwhelm during pregnancy
• How to shift your mindset and embrace a more peaceful motherhood journey

Connect with Liz:

• Instagram: @lizkentwellness
• Website: www.lizkentwellness.com

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

You'll learn:

• How to create effective sleep routines for children
• The importance of consistency in sleep habits
• Strategies for sleep training and getting babies to sleep independently
• How to manage sleep struggles with toddlers, including nap resistance
• How to handle sleepwalking in older children
• The value of balancing cuddles with healthy sleep habits
• How to support personal sleep health while managing children's sleep
• The importance of asking for help with sleep challenges
• The benefits of using tools like the “Okay to Wake” clock for toddlers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

• The power of play can make reading fun and help children stay engaged in learning
• Breaking reading into smaller parts, highlighting key points, and discussing the content can improve comprehension
• Celebrating small reading successes helps build confidence and encourages children to keep going
• Simple materials like index cards can be used to create fun and engaging reading games
• Working at a child's pace and using flexible approaches is essential for supporting struggling readers

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What the listener will learn:

• How ADHD affects women and moms differently, and how it shows up in everyday life
• The difference between ADHD and "mom brain" and when it might be time to seek a diagnosis
• Practical strategies for creating ADHD-friendly routines and tackling tasks more effectively
• How ADHD impacts relationships, especially in marriage, and how open communication can help
• Tips for managing mom guilt and embracing your unique brain
• The value of support systems and community for ADHD moms

Connect with Dr. Anna Burns:

Website: https://annaburnswellness.com/

Instagram: @annaburnswellness

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

You'll hear how:

• Parenting doesn’t need to be perfect; love and time with your kids are what matter most.
• Simplifying your home and routines can reduce stress and overwhelm.
• Involving kids in decluttering and setting up systems for organization can make things easier.
• Embracing imperfections and relinquishing control can lead to more peace and joy in family life.
• Jenna’s book and coaching aim to help parents focus on what’s essential and let go of unnecessary pressure.

Connect with Jenna:

IG: @purposeful_parenting

Website: www.yourpurposefulparenting.com

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What we discuss in this episode:

• How to balance motherhood, work, and entrepreneurship by utilizing pockets of time throughout the day
• The benefits of creating alternative streams of income, such as network marketing, digital products, and affiliate marketing
• How to identify and build multiple streams of income that align with your passions and interests
• Ways to overcome mom guilt when pursuing business ventures, and how to give yourself grace
• Practical strategies for being intentional with your time and finding balance between personal goals and family life

Connect with Alyssa:

Instagram: @strivingforproverbs31

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

What you'll learn:

• How to recognize and manage feelings of anger and frustration in parenting
• The importance of normalizing rage and addressing it without shame
• Practical strategies to stop yelling and maintain a calm, connected home
• The CARES approach to parenting: how to catch, assess, and engage with your emotions and your kids
• How to set healthy boundaries for yourself and your family to avoid burnout
• Tips for breaking generational trauma and creating healthier parenting patterns
• Ways to engage with your kids outside of conflict to improve communication and strengthen relationships

Connect with Claire:

Website: https://www.ccparentcoach.com/

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

This podcast aims to create a supportive community where moms can feel seen, heard, and validated, while offering real-life insights on parenting, self-care, and growth! I hope you'll join me and subscribe to the show to get notified when new episodes are available!

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

Lauren has decided to show off the true rock stars, and they’re called “Mom”. Every mom has a story and it’s time for our voices to be heard. So enjoy the real, raw, funny and honest podcast where Lauren supports moms and offer them a safe place and judgment free zone where we are all supported.

There is a heavy emphasis on how badass we are and finding your joy is just as important as raising your kids. So grab your reheated cup of coffee, or wine (judgment free!) and enjoy this podcast!

Connect with Lauren:

Instagram: @laurentroutrn_coach

Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org