EPISODE 54: In this episode, Dayna Abraham chats with Gwenna Laithland, the hilarious and insightful author of Momma Cusses and TikTok sensation. Gwenna shares her personal journey from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated to becoming a responsive parenting advocate. They discuss the realities of parenting, the importance of handling big emotions, and practical strategies to improve parent-child relationships—all while keeping your sense of humor.

Key Takeaways:

• Gwenna's Turning Point (00:00:00): Gwenna shares a powerful and relatable story about a moment of realization that led her to change her parenting approach. She discusses her transformative moment and the search for relatable resources that helped her along the way.
• Navigating Early Parenting and Survival Mode (00:02:00): Gwenna discusses her initial years as a parent, dealing with survival mode, and the challenges of having a newborn, highlighting how she managed those early struggles.
• Mindset Shifts (00:12:00): The importance of moving past labels like "gentle parenting" and embracing a style that fits your family's unique needs, and how these mindset shifts can transform your parenting approach.
• Handling Big Emotions (00:18:00): Gwenna explains the Big Feels Loop De Loop, a method for recognizing, regulating, and reasoning through big emotions. She provides practical tips for handling these big emotions effectively.
• Co-Regulation and Personal Strategies (00:22:00): Various co-regulation techniques and personal stories that illustrate practical applications, demonstrating how to help children manage their emotions through co-regulation.
• Critiquing Traditional Advice (00:29:00): Gwenna addresses common criticisms and misconceptions about modern parenting techniques with her trademark humor, offering a fresh perspective on traditional advice.
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✨Gwenna Laithland on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @MommaCusses

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Episode #53: In this heartfelt episode, Dayna sits down with Joann, the founder of No Guilt Mom, to delve into the pervasive issue of mom guilt. Together, they explore where this guilt comes from, why it affects so many mothers, and most importantly, how to overcome it.

Joann shares her personal journey from feeling overwhelmed and guilt-ridden to finding balance and joy in motherhood. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you release guilt and step into your power as a mom.

"When we're able to release the mom guilt, we can step more into our power as women and make such a change in the world." - Joann

Key Takeaways:

• [00:00:00] Joann's Background: Joann discusses her upbringing and how she initially viewed motherhood based on her parents' sacrifices.
• [00:01:00] Introduction by Dayna: Dayna introduces Joann and the topic of mom guilt, highlighting the common struggle of balancing self-care with parenting duties.
• [00:02:00] Joann's Story: Joann shares her career journey from TV and film to becoming a teacher and eventually founding No Guilt Mom.
• [00:04:00] The Root of Mom Guilt: Joann explains how societal expectations and personal upbringing contribute to mom guilt.
• [00:06:00] Breaking Free from Guilt: Joann's experience with postpartum depression and how therapy helped her release unrealistic expectations.
• [00:08:00] Impact on Children: The importance of demonstrating self-care to children and breaking the cycle of self-sacrifice.
• [00:10:00] Recognizing Triggers: Identifying the thoughts and stories that lead to feelings of guilt.
• [00:14:00] Holding Boundaries: Joann shares a personal story about holding boundaries with her daughter and managing guilt.
• [00:17:00] Embracing Discomfort: How to sit with uncomfortable emotions and let them pass.
• [00:23:00] Connection Without Guilt: Redefining what it means to connect with your kids and the power of micro-moments.
• [00:30:00] The Role of Self-Care: Why prioritizing your own needs is crucial for both you and your children.
• [00:38:00] Practical Steps: Joann’s journaling techniques to understand and manage guilt, and how self-compassion can transform your parenting experience.
• [00:42:00] Final Advice: Joann’s powerful message to mothers struggling with guilt.
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Resources:

• No Guilt Mom Website
• Books Mentioned:
• "Burnout" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
• "Self-Compassion" and "Fierce Self-Compassion" by Dr. Kristin Neff

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Episode #52: Do you ever feel like you are the problem in your parenting journey? You are not alone!

Christine Nieves, a dedicated mother and Calm the Chaos member, shares her heartfelt story of moving from self-judgment and hopelessness to finding calm and connection with her children. Christine's journey offers valuable insights for parents struggling with similar feelings of overwhelm and frustration, showing that change is possible through small, actionable steps and a supportive community.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:01:00] Introduction: Meet Christine, a mother of three with another on the way, and learn about her initial struggles with self-judgment and overwhelm.
• [00:02:00] The Struggle with Self-Judgment: Christine opens up about feeling like the problem in her parenting and considering drastic measures.
• [00:04:00] The Missing Link in Self-Care: Despite extensive self-care efforts, Christine discusses the gap in applying these practices to everyday parenting.
• [00:06:00] Discovering Calm the Chaos: How Christine found the program and began to see significant changes in her reactions and mindset.
• [00:08:00] The Importance of Tiny Steps: Breaking down self-care into manageable, daily actions that create lasting change.
• [00:10:00] Shifting Mindsets: Identifying and changing the thoughts that trigger negative reactions.
• [00:12:00] True Connection: Moving beyond superficial connections to truly engage and connect with children.
• [00:14:00] Implementing the Calm the Chaos Framework: Christine’s practical application of the framework to her daily life.
• [00:17:00] Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion: Learning to recognize and address personal needs and triggers.
• [00:19:00] Practical Advice for Parents: Christine’s advice for parents feeling overwhelmed and hopeless.
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