Regulating Emotions As A Parent
Mom Essentials
Big feelings aren’t just for kids, parents have them too. But when we don’t know how to regulate our own emotions, it makes it harder to show up the way we want to for our families. In this powerful episode, psychotherapist and author Jennifer Elmberg shares how we can become more emotionally aware, respond rather than react, and help our kids do the same. From her children’s book Mari’s Magical Mind Garden to her clinical insights from the therapy room, Jennifer offers practical tools and relatable stories that make emotional wellness feel doable. Whether you're in the middle of a...
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Conversations You Didn't Know Your Family Needed
Mom Essentials
How often do you feel like you’re running a household, but missing out on actually connecting with your family? In this solo episode of Mom Essentials, I’m opening up about how a few small changes made a big difference in the way we communicate in our home. You'll find out why communication is as much about listening as it is about talking with some new approaches to conversations! Also, I share what inspired the creation of the The C.A.L.M. Family Planner, why 15 minutes a week can change your family dynamic, and how to move away from feeling like the family “cruise director”...
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Helping Teens Discover Strengths
Mom Essentials
What if your teen didn’t just guess their way into college or a career path, but actually knew what they were good at and where they thrive? In this episode of Mom Essentials, I’m joined by Anna Nelson, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and founder of Strengths Before Strategy. Anna works with teens to help them identify their natural strengths, so they can build real confidence, make empowered choices, and move into their future with clarity. We talk about why strengths-based coaching is a game-changer for teenagers, how parents can shift the conversation away from pressure and comparison,...
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Ending Financial Stress for Good
Mom Essentials
Let’s be honest, financial stress can feel like a constant hum in the background of motherhood. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode of Mom Essentials, I sit down with Bobbie Harris, financial wealth coach and founder of the Wealth Builder Profit Power Hour, to talk about how to end the money stress for good. Bobbie shares how she and her family went from living paycheck to paycheck to becoming millionaires and how it started with simple mindset shifts and consistent action. We cover everything from budgeting (without guilt), building an emergency fund, teaching your kids...
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Breaking Mental Health Silence
Mom Essentials
So many of us are silently struggling- navigating parenting, trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm while pretending we’re fine. But silence doesn’t heal. In this episode of Mom Essentials, I’m joined by Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, founder of Make Mental Health Matter, to talk about breaking the silence surrounding mental health, grief, and the emotional burdens we carry as parents. Kelli shares her personal journey through trauma, the loss of her sister to suicide, and the moment she realized that talking about it could save lives. We explore the difference between survival and thriving,...
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Navigating ADHD Without Guilt
Mom Essentials
When parenting a child with ADHD or anxiety, the emotional rollercoaster can feel unrelenting and the mom guilt? Overwhelming! In this episode, I'm joined by Dana Baker, ADHD and anxiety parenting coach, speaker, and mom who's lived this journey firsthand. Dana opens up about her own parenting story, how she learned to trust her instincts, and what finally helped her advocate for her daughter in a world that said, “She’s fine.” We talk about how to recognize your child’s triggers, why adjusting expectations is essential, and how validation, not perfection, is key to connection. Dana...
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Things We Don’t Talk About
Mom Essentials
There are so many parts of motherhood we’re told to celebrate, but what about the things we don’t talk about? In this episode, I talk with Ivy Brooks, a digital marketing strategist, homeschooling mom, and former tokophobia sufferer. Ivy opens up about her emotional journey through pregnancy, birth trauma, and the early days of motherhood and how healing didn’t come from pretending it was perfect, but from being honest about what she felt. We talk about the pressures to bond instantly, the fear of getting it wrong, and the life-changing moment she discovered tools and community that...
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Running a Business with Kids
Mom Essentials
Running a business is tough. Raising kids is even tougher. Doing both at the same time? That takes intention, boundaries, and a whole lot of grace. In this episode, I chat with Holly Stomberg, realtor, business owner, and mom of two, about what it’s really like to juggle motherhood and entrepreneurship. Holly shares her honest experience of working with her spouse, setting boundaries around family time, and learning how to adapt to the different seasons of parenting and business growth. We talk about navigating burnout, finding your rhythm, and how to stop chasing perfect balance and instead...
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The Root of Learning Issues
Mom Essentials
Not all kids learn the same way, but many parents are left feeling confused, guilty, or overwhelmed when their child struggles in school. What if the real issue isn’t behavior or motivation but something deeper? In this episode, I sit down with Rich Frieder, owner of LearningRx, a brain training center that helps kids and adults improve the cognitive skills that impact how they learn, read, and process information. Rich shares his personal story of navigating his own daughter’s learning challenges, why standard interventions like IEPs or tutoring often miss the mark, and how cognitive...
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Outsourcing Home Stress
Mom Essentials
Have you ever wished you could just clone yourself to get it all done? Between the mental load, never-ending tasks, and the weight of invisible labor, it’s no wonder so many moms are feeling burned out. But what if there was a better way to manage your household—and your energy? In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Morgan, entrepreneur, mom of three, and founder of Heron House Management—the first-ever virtual house management service. Hannah shares how her company is revolutionizing the way families handle daily logistics, projects, and mental overload by providing dedicated house...
info_outlineHow often do you feel like you’re running a household, but missing out on actually connecting with your family?
In this solo episode of Mom Essentials, I’m opening up about how a few small changes made a big difference in the way we communicate in our home. You'll find out why communication is as much about listening as it is about talking with some new approaches to conversations!
Also, I share what inspired the creation of the The C.A.L.M. Family Planner, why 15 minutes a week can change your family dynamic, and how to move away from feeling like the family “cruise director” and toward a home where everyone shares the load.
We’ll talk about miscommunication, small mindset shifts, and how to start having meaningful conversations- even if your family is busy, distracted, or not exactly on board (yet).
If you’ve been craving more connection, collaboration, and calm in your home, this one’s for you.
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The C.A.L.M. Family Planner