Episodes

  • 315: 4 Simple Things You Can Do to Get Your Husband to Step Up at Home

    315: 4 Simple Things You Can Do to Get Your Husband to Step Up at Home
    Nov 5 2024
    Are you tired of playing the world's longest game of “Guess Who’s Doing the Dishes”? 😩 You are NOT alone! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the mysterious world of spousal dynamics and tackling the age-old question: why does it always feel like Mom is always on duty at home while dad’s stuck in the Bermuda Triangle of family responsibilities? Buckle up, because we’re about to uncover 4 simple things you can do to get your husband to step up at home—without resorting to interpretive dance or guilt trips! We’ll explore the fine line between oblivion and refusal when it comes to your partner’s help (spoiler: it’s a lot thinner than we’d like to admit). With relatable anecdotes and a dash of sass, we’ll share practical strategies to transform your partner from a casual observer to a full-on participant in household chaos. Because let’s face it, it’s time to stop managing everything solo and start delegating like the queens we are! So grab your headphones and prepare to laugh (and take notes) as we unlock the secrets to better communication and teamwork at home. Whether you're dealing with dishes or diapers, this episode is packed with insights that will make you rethink your approach to sharing responsibilities. Get ready to feel empowered and, dare we say it, a little less overwhelmed! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! I’m a parenting coach: Here’s what I tell women when their husband drops the ball Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #selfcare, #relationshiproles, #parenting, #delegation, #boundaries, #equalpartnership, #communication, #responsibilities, #partnersupport, #partnership, #familydynamics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • 314: Tips to Become a No-Panic Parent and Ditch the Overwhelm with Dr. Darria Long, MD

    314: Tips to Become a No-Panic Parent and Ditch the Overwhelm with Dr. Darria Long, MD
    Nov 5 2024
    Ever feel like parenthood comes with a side order of chaos and a never-ending “should of”s? You’re not alone! In this episode, we're diving deep into the art of No Panic Parenting where we’ll give you the secrets to managing the chaos and overwhelm—because let’s face it, parenting sometimes feels like an emergency situation. But don’t worry, we’ve got 3 easy tips to help you take a deep breath, ditch the panic, and start tackling your day like a pro. We’ll break down three powerhouse tips for triaging tasks with Dr. Darria, an ER Physician, national bestselling author of Mom Hacks, regular health expert on CNN, ABC, and other networks, and the founder of No Panic Parenting. From prioritizing what actually needs attention (yes, you can skip that laundry load!) to embracing self-compassion and letting go of perfection, this episode is packed with tips for parents who need a lifeline. So if you're ready to swap out the chaos for some calm, tune in for advice on automating tasks, shifting your mindset on busyness, and finding joy in the wild ride of parenthood. By the end, you’ll be equipped to tackle each day WITHOUT the panic button—because every parent deserves to ditch the overwhelm and embrace a little more sanity. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow Dr. Darria HERE! Check out No Panic Parenting HERE and use code noguiltmom for 33% off ($49 off) Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast, #overwhelm, #mentalhealth, #motherhood, #parentingtips, #nopanicparenting #teens #kids #preschoolers #toddlers #babies #noguiltmom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • 313: Vote Like a Mom: Because Our Kids Deserve a Brighter Future

    313: Vote Like a Mom: Because Our Kids Deserve a Brighter Future
    Oct 31 2024
    Are the upcoming elections a source of fear and unease for you? Please—election season is the real nightmare! 😱 In this episode, we’re wishing you a Happy Halloween while facing our fears about voting, current elections, and how we can face our current fears and STILL give our kids a brighter future! We dive into media bias, the impact it has on political perceptions, and why voting matters more than ever, especially when little eyes are watching. 👀 Join us as we unpack how to tackle current political dilemmas without losing our cool (or our candy stash), the magic of focusing on positive change within our communities, and why the next generation needs to vote like their lives depend on it. So, grab your voice, your ballot, and get ready to vote like a mom—because no one’s better equipped to protect a brighter future than us! #parentingtips #parentingpodcast #teens #selfcare #preschoolers #toddlers #kids #parentingrules #noguilt #vote #brighterfuture #voting Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE Repair Your Relationship With Your Child In Less Than 17 Seconds guide. Every Falsehood, Exaggeration and Untruth in Trump’s and Harris’s Stump Speeches (New York Times) Build Your Ballot Tool (Chamber Of Mothers) Harlem Children’s Zone Civil War (2024 movie) History of College tuition in the United States Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • 312: The Secret to Balancing Broadway and Motherhood with Mandy Gonzalez

    312: The Secret to Balancing Broadway and Motherhood with Mandy Gonzalez
    Oct 29 2024
    From the spotlight to motherhood, and everything in between! If you’ve ever wondered how to juggle career highs with personal milestones, this episode is your backstage pass to learning how! We’re joined in today’s episode by Mandy Gonzalez, an accomplished film, TV, stage actor, and author of the Fearless book series. (You may know her from her role as Nina Rosario on the Broadway hit, In The Heights, or when she played Angelica Schuyler in the megahit Hamilton.) Mandy shares her incredible journey of resilience, family, and creating her own opportunities when the traditional paths didn’t align with her vision. She opens up about her early days in New York, starting from humble beginnings and aspiring to make it on Broadway within six months; as well as the challenges and unexpected turns in her career, particularly how she navigated becoming a mother while maintaining her professional identity. We also discuss Mandy’s inspiring decision to create her own concert to reclaim her creative expression, and how this step resonated with her life’s new rhythms post-motherhood. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of the power of resilience and the importance of community in navigating the demanding yet rewarding balance between personal aspirations and family commitments. So whether you’re a theater enthusiast, a working parent, or someone who loves a good story of grit and grace, this episode is sure to resonate and inspire! #Broadway, #workingmom, #parenting, #parentingpodcast, #SunsetBoulevard, #parentingtips, #balance, #worklifebalance, #teens, #preschoolers, #toddlers, #kids Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! You can learn more about Mandy HERE! No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #147: Why You Need Healthy Anxiety vs. Unhealthy Anxiety with Lisa Damour, PhD Check out our recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • 311: How to Tell if You Have Mom Brain, Organized Chaos, or ADHD

    311: How to Tell if You Have Mom Brain, Organized Chaos, or ADHD
    Oct 24 2024
    Ever walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there? Or start a task, only to get distracted by five other things along the way? Yeah, we feel you. Turns out that what we often chalk up to “Mom Brain” might actually be ADHD. And no, you’re not just scatterbrained! In this episode, we're diving into how ADHD sneaks up on moms, how it presents differently in women (hello, multitasking gone wild), and why routines—though they seem impossible—can be total lifesavers. So, whether you’ve got Mom Brain, ADHD, or the ultimate combo of both, grab your headphones and get ready to embrace the mess with a little grace—and a lot of humor. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! The Mel Robbins Podcast: 6 Surprising Signs of Adult ADHD Washington Post article: What it’s like parenting with ADHD symptoms Parents: Do You Have ADHD? Parents.com Understood.org Parenting Resources Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingtips #parentingpodcast #ADHD #mombrain #self-compassion #selfcare #preschoolers #toddlers #kids #teens #organizationfails #noguilt #mentalhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • 310: 5 Things You Need To Know So You Can Create the Change You Crave with Kathy Sullivan

    310: 5 Things You Need To Know So You Can Create the Change You Crave with Kathy Sullivan
    Oct 22 2024
    Ever feel like you're balancing motherhood, work, and life on a tightrope? Well, you’re not alone! In this episode, we chat with Kathy Sullivan, author of Moms Eat First. We get real honest about the real challenges we face as moms—especially when parenting neurodiverse kids. Kathy shares 5 things every moms needs to know to create the change you crave, including the power of self-reflection, setting strong boundaries, and tackling tough conversations to reclaim your identity! We share the secret to finding balance with your personal needs and your family’s needs, plus, the importance of support systems, and letting go of control in areas beyond your influence. Join us and learn how you can take back your time, energy, and sense of self! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Moms Eat First: 5 Principles to Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #moms, #selfcare, #balance, #priorities, #emotionalintelligence, #parenting, #neurodiversity, #community #support, #parentingtips, #parentingpodcast, #momlife, #teens, #kids, #parenting #toddlers, #preschoolers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 309: From Mad Men and the Tonight Show To Parenting Satire: ABC Parenting team Stephanie Drake and Arthur Meyer

    309: From Mad Men and the Tonight Show To Parenting Satire: ABC Parenting team Stephanie Drake and Arthur Meyer
    Oct 17 2024
    Ever wonder how a famous actress from Mad Men and comedian/writer/actor who wrote for and performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon handle parenthood? Spoiler: It’s hilarious! In this episode, we sit down with Arthur Meyer and Stephanie Drake who make up the dynamic duo at ABC Parenting (TikTok, YouTube & Instagram) to explore how they’ve turned the chaos of raising kids into comedic gold. Arthur is a comedian, writer, and actor who wrote for and performed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for 8 years, and Stephanie is an actress best known as Meredith, Don Draper's ditzy but well-meaning secretary, from the hit TV show "Mad Men". From serious roles to seriously funny parenting bits, they dive into how humor keeps them sane through diaper disasters, tantrum tornadoes, and bedtime battles. Plus, why breaks from parenting are crucial (because who doesn’t need a snack and a scream sometimes?) and how laughter can ease kids' fears and melt down stress. Join us for unlimited laughs, sanity, and some solid “you’re not alone” moments! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Watch episodes of ABC Parenting on YouTube HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parenting, #comedy, #satire, #parentinghumor, #parentingadvice, #parentingpodcast, #parentingtips, #ABCParenting, #teens, #preschoolers, #newparents, #kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • 308: How to Master Productivity (even though it was built for a man’s world) with Kendra Adachi

    308: How to Master Productivity (even though it was built for a man’s world) with Kendra Adachi
    Oct 15 2024
    If you’ve ever tried to follow time management advice only to end up stress-eating Oreos in the closet while your to-do list multiplies like laundry piles, this episode is for you. Kendra Adachi joins us to break down why productivity tips were clearly designed for people who don’t have kids, jobs, or the constant mental ping-pong of parenthood. Spoiler alert: traditional advice wasn’t made for women juggling 57 things at once. Enter our guest Kendra Adachi, a 2x New York Times bestselling author and host of The Lazy Genius Podcast. She helps people be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't. And her newest book, The Plan just released! It’s such a game-changer for anyone tired of hearing “just wake up at 5 a.m. to get more done” (because, no). This isn’t about adding more to your already overflowing plate. It’s about figuring out what truly matters and, yes, sometimes prioritizing a nap over cleaning the baseboards. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Listen to the The Lazy Genius Podcast! Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and get your copy of Kendra’s The Plan HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parenthood #productivity #women #empowerment #timemanagement #selfcare #organization #mentalload #personalgrowth #KendraAdachi #parentingpodcast #parentingtips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins