Wellness to Greatness: Anxiety Support for Moms

Wellness to Greatness: Anxiety Support for Moms

By Janelle PlamondonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Wellness to Greatness: Anxiety Support for Moms episodes

  • When Anger Becomes Your Fuel: Finding Joy in the Present Moment

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    Is anger quietly fueling your life… while happiness always feels just out of reach?


    In this episode, I share a powerful perspective from a 91-year-old client that completely shifted how I view joy, anger, and what it really means to live a full life. We explore how many of us unknowingly use anger as motivation—and what happens when we finally let it go.


    If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of chasing happiness instead of experiencing it, this conversation will help you reconnect with the present moment and rediscover a more sustainable, peaceful way to move forward.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    • How anger can disguise itself as passion—and keep you stuck
    • Why chasing happiness often pulls you further away from it
    • The difference between external motivation vs. internal alignment
    • How to shift from “proving yourself” to living with intention
    • A simple way to reconnect with joy in the middle of everyday chaos
    • The power of defining your why and your who

    Key Takeaway:

    Happiness isn’t something you arrive at—it’s something you notice in this present moment.

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    Find Janelle:

    Instagram: @wellnesstogreatness

    Youtube: @WellnessToGreatness

    www.wellnesstogreatness.ca



    15 min
  • When Coping with Anxiety Becomes a Pattern: Understanding Addiction Differently

    What if the patterns you keep repeating… aren’t random?


    In this episode, we explore a different lens on addiction and emotional patterns—one that looks at how unmet needs in the body can drive behaviors like control, avoidance, overgiving, or emotional shutdown.


    Through the perspective of the body’s energy centers, you’ll start to understand how disconnection from self-worth, expression, connection, and meaning may be influencing your patterns more than you realize.


    This isn’t about labeling or diagnosing.
    It’s about building awareness—so you can start working with your body, instead of against it.


    In This Episode, We Explore:

    • How emotional patterns can form as a response to unmet internal needs
    • The connection between addiction and self-worth (Solar Plexus)
    • Why suppressed emotions impact the Throat Chakra (expression)
    • How the Heart Chakra (connection) can influence emotional dependency
    • The role of the Crown Chakra (meaning & purpose) in feelings of emptiness
    • A new way to shift from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What do I need?”

    Your patterns aren’t the problem—they’re signals.

    When you begin to understand what your body is trying to regulate or communicate, you create space for real, lasting change.

    If this episode resonated with you, make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next.


    And if you know someone who’s been stuck in similar patterns, share this episode with them—sometimes awareness is the first step toward change.

    Find Janelle:

    Instagram: @wellnesstogreatness

    Youtube: @WellnessToGreatness

    www.wellnesstogreatness.ca

    13 min
  • Emotional Burnout & Compassion Fatigue: Why Helping Others Drains You

    Feeling emotionally drained from constantly supporting others? This episode breaks down compassion fatigue, emotional burnout, and why helping others can leave you feeling depleted.


    If you’ve ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or even resentful when trying to support someone you love—this episode will help you understand why.

    Inside, we explore:

    • What vulnerability fatigue (compassion fatigue) really is
    • Why change can feel lonely—even with support
    • The “gray zone” that keeps people stuck
    • Why loved ones can’t always help (and what to do instead)
    • A simple boundary-setting script to protect your energy

    This is for the woman who deeply cares—but is starting to feel exhausted from carrying it all.


    Are you looking for simple tools to help you reduce anxiety and overwhelm in under 5-minutes? Download my free eBook here to get immediate access.

    17 min
  • Why You Still Feel Stuck in Anxiety (And What You Actually Need)

    If you feel stuck in anxiety patterns despite being self-aware, this episode will help you understand why—and what’s actually missing.


    For women navigating overwhelm, emotional load, and constant pressure, this is a deeper look at what true support and safety really mean.


    You’re not lacking tools.
    You’re not doing it wrong.
    And you’re definitely not broken.


    So why does anxiety still feel like something you can’t fully move through?

    In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal—and a piece of the book I’m currently writing.

    This isn’t about adding more strategies to your plate.
    It’s about understanding the patterns underneath your anxiety… and what your nervous system actually needs to feel safe enough to shift.

    You’ll hear:

    • Why self-awareness alone isn’t enough to create change
    • How anxiety is connected to patterns, conditioning, and relationships
    • The concept of “your elephants” and why support matters more than you think
    • A personal story about boundaries, safety, and healing within relationships
    • A powerful reframe on forgiveness and what it actually requires

    This episode is an invitation to look at your experience differently—and to remind you that you were never meant to do this alone.


    Survey:

    I’m currently writing a book to support women navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and the invisible mental load—and I want to create it with you.


    If you’re open to it, I created a short 2-minute anonymous survey to better understand your experience.


    Your answers will directly shape what I create next.

    👉 2 minute Survey Here (Thank you!)


    Find Janelle:

    Instagram: @wellnesstogreatness

    Youtube: @WellnessToGreatness

    www.wellnesstogreatness.ca

    13 min
  • Anxiety, Pain & Growth: Why You Feel Stuck Right Before a Breakthrough

    Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in emotional pain? This episode will help you understand why that discomfort may actually be the beginning of your next transformation.


    In this episode of Wellness to Greatness, we explore the caterpillar-to-butterfly analogy as a powerful reminder that growth often requires stillness, surrender, and trust. What feels like breakdown may actually be the process of becoming.


    If you're navigating anxiety, uncertainty, or a season of deep change, this conversation will help you reframe your experience—and see it as a sign you're evolving, not failing.

    ✨ In this episode, we explore:

    • Why feeling stuck is often a sign of transformation

    • How emotional pain builds resilience

    • The importance of stillness in seasons of change

    • Why growth can feel lonely—and how to move through it

    • How others may resist your evolution (and what to do)

    • Learning to trust your intuition during uncertain times

    Key takeaway: You are not stuck. You are in the middle of becoming.

    Download your FREE eBook on 5-Minutes Rest Guide for Overwhelmed Moms | Women HERE.

    10 min
  • Anxiety & Gut Health in Kids: Raising Resilient Children Naturally

    Anxiety in children doesn’t start in the mind — it often begins in the body. In this episode, we explore how gut health, physical development, and nervous system signals influence resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing in kids.


    In this special episode, I’m bringing together two powerful conversations with experts who support families in understanding the body-mind connection in children’s health.


    In the first half, chiropractor Dr. Jennifer Teasdale shares how structural imbalances and fascial restrictions can affect babies and children — from digestion and constipation to movement challenges and confidence in their bodies.


    In the second half, registered nurse Ninu Lammens explains how gut health shapes children’s emotional regulation, anxiety levels, and overall wellbeing from infancy through the teenage years.


    Together, we explore how parents can better understand the signals coming from their child’s body, and support them in building a strong foundation for lifelong resilience.


    In this episode we discuss:

    • Why babies sometimes struggle with constipation and what may be happening structurally
    • How fascia and physical limitations can affect a child’s confidence
    • The connection between gut health and anxiety in children
    • What parents should know about leaky gut and gluten sensitivity
    • Simple ways moms can support their children’s physical and emotional resilience


    This episode will help you see your child’s symptoms through a different lens — not as problems to fix, but as signals guiding us toward deeper understanding and healing.


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    Find Dr. Jennifer Teasdale:


    https://www.drjenniferteasdale.ca/

    Instagram Here.


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    Find Ninu Lammens:


    https://www.womenshighvibehealth.com/

    Instagram HERE.

    $100 OFF "Happy Gut Program" with Promo Code: JANELLE


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    Find Janelle Plamondon:


    www.wellnesstogreatness.ca

    Instagram HERE.

    56 min
  • How to Get Unstuck in Difficult Situations: Shift Anxiety, Overwhelm & Limiting Beliefs

    Feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in anxious thought patterns? This episode will help you shift your mindset, release limiting beliefs, and build emotional resilience so you can move forward with clarity and calm.


    If you’re navigating a difficult season—whether in motherhood, relationships, or personal growth—you’re not alone. Feeling stuck often comes from unconscious beliefs and small commitments we’ve made to ourselves over time.


    In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

    • Recognize the hidden beliefs keeping you stuck

    • Shift from anxiety and overwhelm into clarity

    • Use simple visualization to handle difficult situations with confidence

    • Reframe challenges so they support your growth, not define you

    This is your reminder: you are not stuck—you’re in the process of becoming a stronger, more resilient version of yourself.


    Download the 5-Minute Reset eBook Guide for Overwhelmed Moms & Women: HERE


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    Find Janelle:


    Instagram: @wellnesstogreatness

    Youtube: @WellnessToGreatness

    www.wellnesstogreatness.ca

    11 min
  • START HERE: Anxiety, Resilience & Stress Signals | Inside Wellness to Greatness

    This intro episode shares what we explore — anxiety, resilience, stress signals, and more — to support your journey toward thriving.


    Here’s what you’ll discover across our episodes:

    • How to understand anxiety as a signal (not a flaw)

    • Gentle ways to build resilience that lasts

    • Decoding stress signals from your body before they build

    • Shifting coping patterns that no longer serve you

    • Nervous system regulation for everyday calm


    Created for driven women, caregivers, and busy moms navigating overwhelm. Welcome — there’s space here for your awareness to grow.


    Find your FREE Resource here on 5-minutes Reset for Overwhelmed Moms / Women.

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    Find Janelle:


    Instagram: @wellnesstogreatness

    Youtube: @WellnessToGreatness

    www.wellnesstogreatness.ca


    8 min
  • Postpartum Anxiety & Depression: When You Feel Like a Bad Mom & How to Move Through This Emotional Pain

    Postpartum anxiety and depression can feel invisible — but they are not rare, and they are not a reflection of your worth as a mother.


    In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my experience with postpartum depression after my second child, the intrusive thoughts I struggled with, and the emotional “glass wall” that left me feeling stuck, unseen, and alone.


    If you’ve ever felt like:

    • “I’m a bad mom.”

    • “My kids deserve better.”

    • You’re trapped behind anxiety, stress, or emotional numbness
      This conversation is for you.

    We discuss:

    • The difference between antepartum and postpartum depression

    • Why anxiety and intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re dangerous or broken

    • The hidden shame so many mothers carry

    Support is not weakness. It is resilience.

    If this episode resonates, please share it with another mom who may need to hear that she is not alone.


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    If you are experiencing emotional distress and need immediate support, please contact a local crisis service in your area or speak with a healthcare provider right away.


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    Find Janelle:


    Instagram: @wellnesstogreatness

    Youtube: @WellnessToGreatness

    www.wellnesstogreatness.ca

    20 min
  • When Anxiety and Overwhelm Make It Hard to Slow Down: A Mom-to-Mom Conversation

    2 Moms + 1 Microphone


    Many moms live in a constant state of busyness, chasing productivity and wondering why rest feels so hard. In this episode of Real Life Mom Chat, we explore how ADHD — diagnosed or not — can shape the way we cope, seek dopamine, and move through motherhood.


    Lindsay Miller shares how staying busy once felt like a strength, until the long-term effects caught up with her and forced a powerful perspective shift. We talk about how ADHD can be a hidden superpower when understood, and how dopamine chasing can quietly lead to burnout, illness, and disconnection.


    This conversation is an invitation to reflect, not label — and to consider what changes when we work with our nervous system instead of against it.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • ADHD in motherhood (with or without a diagnosis)

    • Dopamine chasing and the pressure to stay busy

    • When productivity becomes a coping mechanism

    • Burnout, forced rest, and perspective shifts

    • Turning ADHD into a sustainable superpower


    👉 Share this episode with a mom who might feel seen, and subscribe to Real Life Mom Chat for more honest conversations about motherhood and mental health.


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    Find Lindsay:

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    Find Janelle:


    Instagram: @wellnesstogreatness

    Youtube: @WellnessToGreatness

    www.wellnesstogreatness.ca

    53 min

About Wellness to Greatness: Anxiety Support for Moms

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For driven, intuitive, self-aware women navigating anxiety, burnout, and the invisible mental load—this podcast helps you reduce stress and build emotional resilience.