Ever wonder why it’s so easy to start something — and so hard to stick with it once the excitement fades?

In this episode of The Mom-entum Podcast, we’re talking about the one emotion that makes the biggest difference between quitting and following through — even on the hard days.

You’ll learn how to:

If you’ve ever felt like you “just can’t stick with it,” this episode will show you what’s been missing — and how to get it back.

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👉 Click here to get started and tell me what you’re struggling with — I’ll personally reply with insight, encouragement, and tools to help you move forward.

For resources mentioned in today's episode, visit the show notes page here.

Do you ever feel stuck in the same patterns—whether it’s losing your patience with your kids, struggling to stick to healthy habits, or overthinking every decision? In this episode of The Mom-entum Podcast, I’m sharing one of the most powerful coaching tools I use with myself and my clients: The Model.

This simple but transformative framework is a concrete way for you to see how your thoughts create your feelings, driving your actions, and ultimately shaping your results. Once you see this clearly, you’ll understand how to stop spinning in frustration and start creating the life (and peace of mind) you really want.

You’ll learn:

The difference between how your thoughts and reactions run on autopilot (without you even realizing it) and how you can start choosing them on purpose — so you feel calmer, more in control, and better equipped to handle whatever mom life throws your way.

How to use The Model to handle everyday challenges—from parenting struggles and emotional eating to social anxiety and tough conversations.

Why awareness is always the first step to change, and how to shift into new thoughts that actually serve you.

Whether you’re trying to yell less at your kids, lose weight, stop procrastinating, or just feel calmer day-to-day, this episode will give you a repeatable tool you can come back to anytime.

Want help applying this powerful tool in your life?  Schedule a FREE 30 minute coaching call with me, and I'll help guide you through it!

For resources and links mentioned in today's episode visit the show notes page here.

I'd love to hear if you start applying this tool in your life and the changes you notice! If it resonates with you, I would be so grateful if you would leave a rating and share your experience in a review!  

Do you ever feel like you’re talking to your kids and it’s going in one ear and out the other? You’re not alone — and here’s the good news: their “not listening” might not actually be the real problem.

In this episode of the Mom-entum Podcast, we go beyond the surface frustration of kids ignoring directions and help you uncover what’s really going on — both for your child and for you. You’ll learn why everyday struggles are actually practice runs that build your child’s resilience, how your own thoughts shape your reactions, and why choosing curiosity over frustration can completely change the dynamic in your home.

We’ll also dive into a common trap parents fall into — making our child’s behavior mean something negative about us — and how to shift your perspective so you can show up calm, connected, and confident, even in the middle of a homework battle.

And stay tuned — in the next episode, I will be teaching The Model, a powerful coaching tool you can use to help solve any problem (Episode 92 if you’re reading this later!).

Whether you’re navigating sibling fights, homework struggles, or simply want to yell less and connect more, this episode will help you see your child’s “not listening” in a whole new light.

For resources mentioned in today's episode visit the show notes page here.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with another mom who might need the reminder. And if you’re ready to go deeper, book a free coaching call with me here!

Do you ever feel like every day is a blur — mornings are rushed, the to-do list never ends, and you’re just trying to keep up while running on fumes?

You’re not alone.

In this episode of The Mom-entum Podcast, I’m sharing 6 simple steps to creating routines that actually work — even when life feels messy.

Routines aren’t about perfection or rigid schedules. They’re about reducing decision fatigue, bringing more calm into your home, and giving you the mental space to show up as the mom you want to be.

You’ll hear practical strategies for:

✨ Creating smoother mornings so you get out the door on time (without meltdowns)

If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or like you’ve lost yourself in the chaos of motherhood, this episode will help you reset with small, sustainable routines that make life feel lighter.

You don’t have to do it all — just start small, give yourself grace, and let these routines work for you.

For links to resources mentioned in today's episode click here.

One way to guarantee you stick with a routine is with a simple tool like a habit tracker.  It acts as a great visual aid to help you see your progress and is a great motivator when you want to keep up your streak!  Get my FREE habit tracker here!

Summer’s over… but what if that’s actually a good thing? ☀️➡️🍂 In this episode of the Mom-entum Podcast, Tanya Valentine shares a fresh reframe to help you trade the back-to-school blues for a sense of balance, space, and new possibilities. Plus, hear the wild story of how losing the diamond in her wedding ring turned into an unexpected life lesson you need to hear.

Access resources and links from today's episode on the show notes page here.

What if the key to lasting weight loss isn’t another diet… but rewiring your brain?

In this re-aired fan-favorite episode, we dive deep into the real reasons you struggle with overeating—and spoiler alert: it’s not just about food.

Whether you’ve already listened or are brand new here, I invite you to hit play with a fresh perspective and an open mind. This conversation is all about healing your relationship with food, your body, and your mind—so you can feel confident, energized, and in control again.

You’ll learn:

Why being overweight is a symptom, not the root issue

The connection between your emotions, thoughts, and eating habits

How to stop the guilt-shame-overeat-repeat cycle

Why loving your body now is the secret to real, lasting transformation

The simple but powerful mindset shift that makes weight loss feel natural

This isn’t about restriction. It’s about identity transformation—and becoming the version of you who effortlessly makes choices that align with how you want to feel.

✨ Grab your free worksheet and tools from the episode:

🎁 Ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control in just 5 minutes a day?

Are your supplements really working—or just expensive placebos? 🤔

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Cassy Velazquez, biologist-turned-nutritionist, mom of two, and founder of Fussy Mom, a clean supplement brand built by a woman who’s seen everything behind the scenes of the wellness industry.

After helping launch brands like Metagenics, Arbonne, and Herbalife, Cassy faced her own fertility struggles and discovered she had the MTHFR gene mutation—which meant she couldn’t properly absorb the folic acid found in most prenatal vitamins. That moment changed everything.

In this episode, we dive into:

Her top 3 supplements for moms: prenatal, hair growth, and mood support

How to decode supplement labels (and what red flags to watch for)

The mental load of modern motherhood and why “doing it all” is a myth

Whether you're TTC, pregnant, postpartum, or just trying to make smarter wellness choices, this episode will help you navigate supplements with clarity, confidence, and science on your side.

🎧 Listen now for tips, truth bombs, and an inside look at an industry most of us don’t question nearly enough.

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📌 Show Notes & Resources:

✨ Ready to calm your nervous system in just 5 minutes?

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Today I’m re-releasing the very first episode of this podcast—the one where it all began. In it, I share the deeply personal, life-changing events that cracked me open and led me down an unexpected path of healing, spiritual growth, podcasting, and eventually, life coaching.

Whether you’re brand new here or you’ve been with me from the start, I invite you to listen with an open mind and an open heart. Because who we are today often hears things in a whole new way.

At the end of the episode, I share a powerful update on the story I told back in October 2023—about a painful loss, addiction, and the complex emotions I’ve been navigating ever since. I’m also opening up about the spiritual lessons I’ve been learning from The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav, and how it's helping me shift from judgment to compassion—even when it’s hard.

This summer, I’m taking a break from recording new episodes to be fully present with my family and finish creating my Time Management Course (coming this fall!). But I’ll be bringing you one encore episode each week—some of the most downloaded, meaningful conversations from the podcast so far.

And if you haven’t joined Mom Camp: Your Summer Survival Guide, it’s not too late! You’ll get weekly tips, soulful support, and virtual meetups with moms who get it. Click here to join!

For resources mentioned in the show, head on over to the show notes here!

🎧 Press play to hear where this journey started—and where it’s going next.

When Lyndsay Lang noticed subtle signs that something wasn’t right with her daughter, she had no idea it would lead them down the difficult path of battling an eating disorder.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Lyndsay—mural artist, former healthcare worker, and mom of two—opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of supporting her child through this harrowing experience.

From the early warning signs to the roadblocks in finding help, to the breakthroughs that brought healing, Lyndsay shares her journey with raw honesty, insight, and hope.

Whether you’re a mom facing something similar, or you just want to feel less alone in the hard parts of parenting, this episode will remind you of the strength we carry and the importance of showing up—even when we’re scared.

In this episode, we talk about:

✨ Summer Update:

This summer, I’m taking a little break from recording new episodes so I can soak up time with my kids and put the finishing touches on my Time Management Course for Moms—launching this fall! But don’t worry—I’ll still be showing up in your feed each week with the most loved and downloaded episodes from the archives.

And if you’re craving support and sanity this summer, come join me and Katie Fenske in 👉 Mom Camp: Your Summer Survival Guide

Here’s what you’ll get:

💌 A weekly newsletter packed with tips, tools, and real-life encouragement to help you handle the chaos,

🍿 Ideas for screen time, snacks, boredom busters, and sibling squabbles,

💬 Access to our zero-pressure weekly virtual meetups where you can show up exactly as you are (yes, even with screaming kids in the background!)

You don’t have to survive summer alone. Let’s do it together—with more joy and way less stress.

Click here to join Mom Camp » https://mailchi.mp/burntpancakes/mom-camp

For resources mentioned in today's episode, click here for the show notes.

School’s out and the chaos has officially begun.

If you’re already hearing “I’m bored” on repeat and wondering how you’re going to make it through the next couple of months without losing your mind—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by my hilarious and honest friend (and fellow mom/podcaster) Katie Fenske, and we’re keeping it real about what summer break actually looks like in our homes.

We’re talking snacks, screen time, mom guilt, and why we’re done trying to be cruise directors for our kids every day.

We’re also sharing the little mindset shifts that are helping us lower the bar in the best way—and why it’s okay if your big summer plan is just “keep everyone alive and fed.”

✨PLUS—we have a fun new announcement! We’ve created something called Mom Camp: Your Summer Survival Guide—and you’re invited!

It’s totally free, and it’s our way of helping you feel more supported, less alone, and way more sane this summer.

In this episode:

📩 Want in on Mom Camp?

Join us for a weekly newsletter full of encouragement, practical tips, and the kind of honesty you only get from fellow moms in the trenches.

Bonus: you’ll get an invite to our live virtual hangouts every Thursday.

👉 Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/burntpancakes/mom-camp

Show Notes: tanyavalentinecoaching.com/post/_ep84

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/25uR032rDFA

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