Mom Brain Is Real! Why It Happens and How to Thrive with Judi Pasos
Release Date: 03/19/2025
Mindset Over Motivation: How I Stay Grounded as a Mom & Entrepreneur
The Happy Moms Project
Let’s get real, confidence, success, balance… they don’t just happen. In today’s episode,I’m answering a listener’s question about how I stay grounded in a “reach for the stars” mentality while raising a baby, running a business, and working on myself. We’re talking about: Why mindset is a choice, not a mood The power of discipline, self-awareness, and therapy My go-to habits for staying focused, fueled, and flexible as a mom And why success is built in the small, daily decisions—not the big moments This episode is your reminder that you don’t have to...
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Anchored in Faith: Finding Joy After Loss
The Happy Moms Project
In this deeply moving episode of our Moms Who Inspire series, I’m joined by my friend, entrepreneur and mama Shanut Anaut, @shanutxo, who opens up about losing her mother just one month before her son’s first birthday. We talk about navigating grief, holding on to joy in the middle of pain, and how faith can anchor us when life doesn’t go as planned. This conversation isn’t just for those experiencing loss, it’s for anyone who wants to live more intentionally, love more deeply, and trust that God’s plan, even when painful, is filled with purpose. If you’ve ever felt like you were...
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Not All Advice Is for You: Filtering Through Your Seasons
The Happy Moms Project
Ever feel like you're drowning in advice—from podcasts, social media, books, friends, even strangers online? You're not alone. In this episode, I share a heartfelt reminder that not all advice is meant for every season—especially in motherhood. Learn how to filter out the noise, release the guilt, and adjust tips to fit your real life. This is your permission to stop striving for perfection and start honoring your version of thriving. You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You’re doing what works for you, and that’s more than enough.
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Wired for Motherhood: How Your Personality Type Shapes Your Parenting
The Happy Moms Project
Ever wonder why certain parts of motherhood feel harder for you than they do for other moms? Spoiler: it’s not about effort—it’s about wiring. In this eye-opening episode of The Happy Moms Project, we explore the A, B, C, D personality framework and how your unique type shapes the way you parent, love, and live. We’ll unpack: - Why your personality affects your triggers, rhythms, and strengths - What to do if your child (or partner) operates differently - How to stop comparing, start understanding, and show up grounded - Why self-awareness is the most underrated mom superpower You...
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A Raft of Dreams: How Jenisbel Acevedo Turned Pain into Purpose
The Happy Moms Project
In this powerful and emotional kickoff to our Moms That Inspire series, I sit down with Jenisbel Acevedo @jenisbelacevedo —author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and above all, mother. Jenisbel shares her incredible journey from immigrating to the U.S. as a young girl on a boat and being lost at sea for 5 days to building, alongside her family, one of the most powerful businesses in South Florida. She is the author of A Raft of Dreams—a beautiful story rooted in resilience, legacy, and hope. We dive into what it means to rise above your circumstances, rewrite your story, and choose purpose...
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Healing You, Empowering Them: How Your Past Impacts Your Parenting
The Happy Moms Project
In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by licensed mental health counselor Ryan Landau for a raw and meaningful conversation about how our unhealed traumas can show up in our parenting — whether we realize it or not. We dive into how the past shapes the present, the importance of self-awareness and humility, and why our willingness to confront our own wounds gives our children the best chance to grow up emotionally healthy and safe. This episode is an invitation — not to be perfect, but to be honest. Because healing ourselves isn’t just for us... it’s for them, too. You can follow...
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Can’t. Baby Said No.
The Happy Moms Project
In this episode we’re diving into one of the most powerful skills you can learn as a mom: how to say no, without guilt. From social invites that feel more like obligations to the all-too-common suggestion to “just bring the baby,” I’m sharing real-life moments and hard-won lessons about setting boundaries in this new season of motherhood. You’ll hear how I’m learning to protect my peace, honor my energy, and say yes to what truly matters, being fully present with my little one. If you’ve been struggling with saying no or feeling pressure to do it all, this episode will...
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Healing from BII: My Story and Dr. Lampert’s Mission to Help Moms
The Happy Moms Project
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Dr. Josh Lampert, the incredible plastic surgeon who helped me navigate my journey with breast implant illness and ultimately transformed my health by removing my implants. We dive into what breast implant illness really is, why it’s so often misunderstood, and what options are available to moms who might be struggling with similar issues. Plus, we tackle the topic of breastfeeding after breast surgery—what you need to know and what to consider. But that’s not all—Dr. Lampert also shares the heart behind his inspiring...
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Mom Brain Is Real! Why It Happens and How to Thrive with Judi Pasos
The Happy Moms Project
Judi Pasos, @bewellandrise, is back on The Happy Moms Project, and this time, we’re talking about something every mom experiences but few truly understand—mom brain. It’s more than just forgetfulness; it’s a full-on neurological shift that affects focus, emotions, and even how we process the world around us. Judi dives into the science behind it, why it happens, and—most importantly—how to work with it instead of against it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, foggy, or just different since becoming a mom, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how to ride the wave of mom brain...
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More Societal Pressures New Moms Face
The Happy Moms Project
We’re back with Part 2 of Societal Pressures New Moms Face, and I just know you are going to relate! If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to meet impossible expectations (while also keeping a tiny human alive), you’re not alone! In this episode, we’re calling out more of the unspoken and spoken (but honestly, kinda ridiculous) pressures moms deal with daily. So grab your coffee, your laundry pile, or whatever you multitask with, and let’s chat.
info_outlineJudi Pasos, @bewellandrise, is back on The Happy Moms Project, and this time, we’re talking about something every mom experiences but few truly understand—mom brain.
It’s more than just forgetfulness; it’s a full-on neurological shift that affects focus, emotions, and even how we process the world around us. Judi dives into the science behind it, why it happens, and—most importantly—how to work with it instead of against it.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, foggy, or just different since becoming a mom, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how to ride the wave of mom brain with confidence!