High Capacity – Nervous System Regulation, Stress Management, Burnout Recovery, Somatic Tools, Anxiety, Boundaries, Overwhelm

Think back to the last argument you had with someone where you felt like you were just trying to express yourself or a need you have. It probably didn’t go so well because unfortunately, we’re programmed to communicate in a way that leads to defensiveness and justification.  Today we’re talking about one of my favorite communication tools - Non-Violent Communication! This formula was created by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg and has the power to transform how you’re communicating in every relationship you have.  I’m going to teach you a new language that simplifies communication to make people feel seen, heard, and valued. In this episode, you’ll learn the 4 steps to Non-Violent Communication, and I’ll share my tips for using it most effectively.  This one’s a game changer, friends!  MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Non-Violent Communication - Ep. 19 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

Cultivating empathy for others is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. Empathy develops from self-awareness, so in this episode we talk about 4 ways we can help our kids become aware of the needs of those around them.  And while awareness is a great first step, we also explore how our children can take that awareness further and stand up for those in need. Listen in to hear why it’s so important for us to regularly discuss feelings with our children and to help them self-regulate so they can access empathy (spoiler - they literally can’t think about how others are feeling in the midst of a conflict!).  I also explain the power of noticing and encouraging their empathetic behavior and certain things we can model as parents to teach our kids empathy.  MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Empathy - Ep. 18 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

Forgiveness is an inside job!  For forgiveness to truly have power in our lives, it can’t just be words we speak.  If we try to forgive before we’ve allowed our bodies to feel and release the emotions tied to the event, it’s like trying to trick ourselves into thinking that everything’s good and we’re moving on, but our body knows better.  Our nervous system knows better.  And there are no shortcuts! Join us for this guided meditation to experience first-hand what it’s like to truly embody forgiveness.  I believe this process of forgiveness is going to be a power tool in helping you heal and move through blocks you’re experiencing in your life. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Forgiveness Meditation - Ep. 17 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

Forgiveness is such a power move! When we can teach our children that forgiveness is a gift that they give to themselves, we can help them let go of judgment, resentment, and misunderstanding. However, forgiveness is so much more than just saying the words “I forgive you.” In order for forgiveness to be effective, we must teach and allow our children to be able to embody it and feel compassion.   This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered if you should force your kids to forgive. We’ll discuss why it’s so important that kids forgive only when they’re ready, and I’ll help you navigate how that conversation can sound. We’ll explore how we can teach our kids that forgiveness is not about accepting, agreeing with, or condoning what happened. And finally, we’ll talk about why it’s so important for us to model forgiveness for our children.   MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Forgiveness - Ep. 16 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

You don’t want to miss this interview with my husband, Jeff Grosser!  I could rave about Jeff for days, but in all seriousness, the wisdom he drops in this episode is sure to challenge and encourage you. Jeff shares beautiful insight into his roles as father and husband and gives us ideas for truly partnering with our spouses, raising our children as unique individuals, and exploring the price we pay for intimacy with our partners.  This is an episode where moms and dads, men and women, will learn and be encouraged to continue to grow in their parenting and relationships.   MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Father's Day - Ep. 15 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

Imagination is so important to child development because it expands our kids’ knowledge and understanding of their life experiences. Imaginations are the precursor to creativity, and it’s through our children's creativity that they’ll navigate life and their contributions to the world. In this episode, I’m going to give you three ways to encourage your family’s imaginations this summer. Summer is short, so we’re here to be present and make some memories while our imaginations run wild! MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Imagination - Ep. 14 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

It’s that constant chatter in our mind - am I doing a good enough job raising my kids? Are they watching too much TV?  Am I spending enough time with them? Am I feeding them too much pizza or mac & cheese?! If any of these thoughts have crossed your mind, you’re not alone. In this week’s episode, we look at the two types of guilt - purposeful and productive guilt, and punishing and unproductive guilt.  Then I outline five simple steps we can work through to resolve our mom guilt, and a quick question we can ask ourselves to try to prevent mom guilt before it starts! MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Mom Guilt - Ep. 13 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

It can feel really hard to explain to our kids what’s going on in the world these days. With what’s happened in Texas and other events in the news recently, we can find ourselves caught between wanting our children to be aware of what’s going on in the world around them, but at the same time wanting to protect them. In this week’s Motherhood Monday, we’ll discuss the importance of taking care of our own mental and emotional health, and then I’ll teach you some ideas for navigating difficult conversations with your children.  This episode is for you if you’re wondering whether your kids are ready to have hard conversations and how to go about supporting them in healthy coping strategies as they learn how to process tough news. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Peace - Ep. 12 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

We’re so much more than “just” moms, right? When you became a mother, you did not stop being YOU; the you that grew up wanting to make beautiful things, or be a boss, or dreamed of changing the world.  Becoming a mom is incredible, and it can often feel like everyone and everything comes before you, your needs and your interests. In this conversation, you’ll learn about the importance of having your own adult friendships, why you should engage in hobbies, work toward personal goals, and why connecting with your partner beyond co-parenting is paramount.  This episode is for you if you’re ready to take back your identity and show up as your whole self.  Whomever you were before you were their mom, she still matters! MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Identity - Ep. 11 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

Humor is one of the most underrated parenting tools!  It’s so effective because it cuts through the nagging, breaks a tense moment, encourages cooperation, and fosters meaningful connection with our kids. This episode is for you if you’re ready to lighten things up a bit and have a few laughs with your family.  This week we’re covering ideas for using humor in your parenting no matter what age your kids are. We’ll also touch on how humor can even be a powerful disciplinary tactic. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Humor - Ep. 10 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz