After having my second baby at the beginning of August, I realized something that didn’t sit right with me: most of my interactions with my daughter had become task-focused. I was constantly telling her what needed to get done, instead of simply being with her. Once I recognized this and started making intentional space for connection, everything shifted, and our relationship now feels lighter, closer, and more joyful.

In this episode, I share my personal experience and some gentle, practical ways that you can bring more presence into your relationship with your child, even in the midst of busy motherhood.

What you’ll hear about in this episode:

• The common trap of slipping into “manager mode” as a mom.

• How task-focused interactions can impact your connection with your child.

• The small daily shift I made that created a big change.

• Simple activity ideas to use during intentional connection time.

• The reminder that you don’t need to be “on” all day to be a good mom.

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In this first episode since welcoming my baby boy, I’m sharing real and raw reflections on life as a mom of two— running on very little sleep and a whole lot of love. Between newborn nights and my 3-year-old’s bedtime struggles, I’ve noticed how exhaustion stirs up old negative thoughts, shortens my patience, and makes me more reactive than I’d like to be.

If you’ve ever snapped at your child after a rough night, thought “I’m failing,” or felt like a shell of yourself when you’re running on empty, you are not alone. In this episode, I talk about:

• The sneaky thoughts that show up when we’re overtired

• Why it’s not about being a “bad mom” but about being a human mom

• Practical ways to give yourself grace and reset in the middle of the chaos

• How leaning on support systems can shift the weight we carry

This season of motherhood is stretching and exhausting, but it won’t last forever. Tune in for some honest encouragement and gentle reminders that you’re doing better than you think.

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Welcome to episode 5 of Rewriting the Script: Shifting Your Thoughts & Reclaiming Your Calm! This is a 5-episode podcast mini-course for moms who are ready to quiet the mental spirals, interrupt unhelpful thoughts, and reconnect with their calm. Each episode combines mindset work with gentle nervous system support so you can stop spiraling and start feeling more grounded in motherhood. Through real talk, guided reflections, and somatic tools, you'll learn to rewrite the stories that keep you stuck and come back to yourself, one breath at a time.

In this episode:

Growth isn’t linear, and that’s okay! In the final episode of this mini-course, you’ll explore what to do when old patterns resurface and how to meet yourself with kindness instead of criticism. This is a gentle reminder that healing takes time and compassion.

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Welcome to episode 4 of Rewriting the Script: Shifting Your Thoughts & Reclaiming Your Calm! This is a 5-episode podcast mini-course for moms who are ready to quiet the mental spirals, interrupt unhelpful thoughts, and reconnect with their calm. Each episode combines mindset work with gentle nervous system support so you can stop spiraling and start feeling more grounded in motherhood. Through real talk, guided reflections, and somatic tools, you'll learn to rewrite the stories that keep you stuck and come back to yourself, one breath at a time.

In this episode:

You’ve noticed the thought, paused the spiral—now what? In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift toward more compassionate, believable thoughts using “bridge thoughts” that feel supportive and realistic.

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Welcome to episode 3 of Rewriting the Script: Shifting Your Thoughts & Reclaiming Your Calm! This is a 5-episode podcast mini-course for moms who are ready to quiet the mental spirals, interrupt unhelpful thoughts, and reconnect with their calm. Each episode combines mindset work with gentle nervous system support so you can stop spiraling and start feeling more grounded in motherhood. Through real talk, guided reflections, and somatic tools, you'll learn to rewrite the stories that keep you stuck and come back to yourself, one breath at a time.

In this episode:

When you feel overwhelmed, it’s easy to spiral fast. This episode teaches you how to gently disrupt that cycle with real-time tools like breathwork, movement, and sensory resets so you can ground yourself when it matters most.

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Welcome to episode 2 of Rewriting the Script: Shifting Your Thoughts & Reclaiming Your Calm! This is a 5-episode podcast mini-course for moms who are ready to quiet the mental spirals, interrupt unhelpful thoughts, and reconnect with their calm. Each episode combines mindset work with gentle nervous system support so you can stop spiraling and start feeling more grounded in motherhood. Through real talk, guided reflections, and somatic tools, you'll learn to rewrite the stories that keep you stuck and come back to yourself, one breath at a time.

In this episode:

Your body listens to your thoughts and often responds with stress. In this episode, we explore how your nervous system is impacted by your inner dialogue and practice a simple grounding technique to help you return to calm.

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Welcome to episode 1 of Rewriting the Script: Shifting Your Thoughts & Reclaiming Your Calm! This is a 5-episode podcast mini-course for moms who are ready to quiet the mental spirals, interrupt unhelpful thoughts, and reconnect with their calm. Each episode combines mindset work with gentle nervous system support so you can stop spiraling and start feeling more grounded in motherhood. Through real talk, guided reflections, and somatic tools, you'll learn to rewrite the stories that keep you stuck and come back to yourself, one breath at a time.

In this episode:

Learn how the unkind thoughts running through your mind aren’t facts, they’re stories you’ve picked up over time. This episode helps you identify the narratives keeping you stuck and begin shifting toward more supportive self-talk.

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In this episode, Lauren shares a personal story about stepping away from her daughter’s bedtime routine for the first time in almost three years, and why, even though it felt strange, it was also a healthy and important shift.

She talks about the complex emotions that come with letting go of certain roles in motherhood, how we can hold both love and relief at the same time, and why evolving as a mom is not only okay, but necessary. If you’ve ever felt torn between being everything for your child and needing space for yourself (haven't we all?), this episode is for you.Learn more about 1:1 mentorship, group mentorship, and mom community

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Feeling overwhelmed in motherhood?

This guided meditation is a calming self-care practice designed for moms who need a moment to breathe, reconnect with themselves, and release stress.
Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums or simply craving quiet, this is your space to slow down, feel grounded, and come back to your center.

Perfect for daily self-care, emotional regulation, and finding calm in the chaos of motherhood.

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In today's episode, Lauren talks about a recent "mom emergency" when her daughter got hurt and what we can do for ourselves and our kids in those types of situations.

Lauren talks about:

• the initial gut feeling
• balancing emotion & action
• the mental spiral
• letting go of "perfection" in parenting

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(This episode was cross-posted from The Highly Sensitive Podcast; original air date 4/12/2025.)