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Failing Motherhood
If you're riddled with mom guilt, your temper scares you, you're terrified you're screwing up your kids and are afraid to admit any of those things out loud....this podcast is for you. Hosted by Danielle Bettmann, parenting coach for families with 1-10-year-old strong-willed kids, Failing Motherhood is where shame-free vulnerability meets breakthroughs.
Every other week is a storytelling interview about one mom's raw and honest experience of growth that leads to new perspectives and practical strategies and every other week solo episodes focus on actionable insight into parenting your deeply feeling, highly sensitive, *spicy* child.
Here, we normalize the struggle, share openly about our insecurities, and rally around small wins and truths. We hope to convince you you're not alone and YOU are the parent your kids need. We hope you see yourself, hear your story, and find hope and healing.
Welcome to Failing Motherhood. You belong here!
Episodes
188 episodes
Intentionally Indulge
What do bad mornings, clingy birthday parties, fighting playdates and candy on the way home from school all have in common?Instead of doubling down to invite the meltdown or giving in to avoid it… there’s a better way!
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Episode 189
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21:44
"I can figure this out" with Marli Klaus
My guest today, Marli Klaus, is a mom of three, a pediatric sleep consultant, and a trainer and mentor for other sleep consultants as the owner of The Cradle Coach and The Cradle Coach Academy. I’ve known Marli for several years and...
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Episode 188
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1:14:04
7 Ways to Beat the Bedtime Blues
Most strong-willed kids struggle with sleep, so if bedtime feels like neverending pulling teeth at your house, join the club!While I'm always going to advocate for nuance and individualization, confidence comes from having a diverse set ...
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Episode 187
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27:23
90% less Tantrums in 3 Months with Heather + David
Heather and David, parents from the Midwest, take us along in their journey of parenting their strong-willed five-year-old daughter. Just a few months ago, they were drowning; overwhelmed by her tantrums, feeling like parenting was ...
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Episode 186
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1:16:26
Going Beyond Good Intentions
Can you imagine setting a New Years resolution, watching healthy living content and going to a class where they teach you why you should exercise and expecting to lose weight without ever working out?NO! We know getting s...
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Episode 185
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21:32
Stop your Child from Lying to You
Today's episode is a rare treat. I had a fantastic coaching conversation with a parent of a 4 year-old around an ongoing problem at their house around not listening and not telling the truth when asked about it, and I have her permission to sha...
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Episode 184
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14:59
Change the World from your Couch with Cynthia Levin
From “I can’t change the world. I’m just a mom” to “I can change the world because I’m a mom!'Cynthia Levin is the author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocat...
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Episode 183
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56:28
5 Top Tips for Making Weekends Easier on Everyone
If all your weekend plans seem held hostage by your strong-willed child’s mood, you’re not alone.In this episode, I name the extra challenges you face on the weekend and specific strategies to tackle them for good, unlocking actual freed...
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Episode 182
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26:34
Breaking Free of Society's Expectations with Erin Spahr, LCPC, LCMHC, PMH-C
How can we create a more equitable world that supports motherhood?My guest today, Erin Spahr, is a licensed therapist, mother, feminist, podcast host, and maternal mental health advocate. She uses a feminist lens in her work with mother...
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Episode 181
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1:01:57
It's OK to Walk Away + What to Do When You Can't
We all dread it - the inevitable meltdown of EPIC proportions. It’s survival mode, and no one is immune.In this episode, I share why I disagree with typical advice (and even Dr. Becky) on how to manage these meltdowns/outbursts, why it’s...
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Episode 180
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26:46
7 Steps to a Successful Holiday with a Strong-Willed Child
The holiday season is upon us filled with changes, anticipation, late nights, unfamiliar meals, sweets, high emotions, extra tasks and stress.Your strong-willed child will understandably have an even harder time navigating all of this un...
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Episode 179
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24:52
Cultivating Resilience + Managing Stress through Times of Uncertainty with Dr. Tovah Klein, PhD
… seems timely, right?My guest today, Dr. Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D. is the author of
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Episode 178
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58:17
How to Tag In/Out with your Partner with Dignity + Compassion
No couple goes into parenting as a perfectly united front. Every parent runs out of steam, hits a wall, and loses it from time to time. Good parents ask good questions like “How can I help my partner when things are going off the rails with...
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Episode 177
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22:23
The Antidote for Shame + Guilt
There is something ALL parenting books are missing. You cannot fake it. There is no substitute. It is transformational.…and it’s the critical antidote to guilt + shame.If you’ve tried EVERYTHING under the sun- this might be the re...
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Episode 176
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21:26
NO REGRETS
One of my kids just received a diagnosis. It was 10 years in the making because school was not seeing any of the symptoms we saw at home until now.In light of this milestone for our family, I’m sharing a personal reflection of my own par...
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Episode 175
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8:17
Kids are Not Content with Sarah Adams (@Mom.Uncharted)
What’s wrong with sharing pictures on Facebook so grandparents can see the kids?As parents in 2024, we’re in uncharted waters trying to navigate our own internet use, let alone our kids’.My guest today, Sarah Adams, is an...
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Episode 174
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54:35
Managing Halloween Candy + Holiday Sweets with Nicole Cruz, RD
T minus 2 days until a candy avalanche is at our doorsteps!Thankfully, my guest today, Nicole Cruz, RD is here to take some weight off our shoulders.Nicole is the founder of Nourish Together, a shame-free approa...
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Episode 173
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35:32
Raising Gifted & Twice-Exceptional (2e) Kids with Erin Vanek
Are you in the midst of the chaotic beautiful hard journey that is raising a gifted child at your house? Can you know "for sure" if your child is gifted?My guest today, Erin Vanek has spent well over a decade suppor...
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Episode 172
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49:04
Stepmom Support: From Proving Yourself to Living a Kick-Ass Life with Jamie Scrimgeour
One could say with motherhood, you know what you’re signing up for - but you certainly have no idea how it will feel. As a Child of Divorce and Child Protection Worker with a background in Psychology and Social Servi...
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Episode 170
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49:09
The Problem with Obedience
When other kids at the park instantly listen to their parents, it can make even the most well-intentioned parent feel self-conscious (and a little jealous).Isn’t that the goal? A child who listens without hesitation?L...
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Episode 169
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16:28
ADHD in Motherhood with Patricia Sung
"You can't have ADHD! You have a master's degree!"... and other misconceptions about ADHD. Whether you've been diagnosed, related to the memes, or have a child that's been diagnosed... this episode is for you! Pat...
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Episode 168
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1:01:32
"Hold the Football": A Behavior Modification Tool
In today's quick episode, I break down a key facet to behavior modification I've been supporting a lot of clients with lately! It’s not a surefire guarantee toward cupcakes, rainbows and butterflies - but it is necessary shift in ...
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Episode 167
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12:18
"Knowing What I Know Now, I Wouldn't Become a Parent" with Holly Murphy
My guest today, Holly Murphy, is accomplished in their profession, a devoted parent in love with their kids, a vibrant personality, AND they’re open about how if they knew what they knew NOW back THEN, they would not become a parent. <...
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Episode 166
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1:01:22
After School Restraint Collapse
It's that time of year, when your strong-willed child keeps it together all day at school then lets it all fall apart with you the second they get in the car.I packed this episode full of perspective, mindset shifts, tangible strategies...
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Episode 165
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21:37
Surviving Until or Without Qualifying for a Diagnosis [Danielle on Moms Talk Autism]
A special gift for you this week, courtesy of our friends at Moms Talk Autism. Not only did they join me for last week’s episode, but they interviewed me on their show and were kind enough to share it with our audience so I could share it here....
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Episode 164
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57:20
