#204-Stop Trying to Be a “Great Mom”—Why Noticing the Good Is More Powerful Than Perfection:(Calm Parenting for Moms of Teens)
Fri Feb 06 2026
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m such a bad mom”—even after doing your best?
You’re not alone. This episode dives into the real reason those negative thoughts feel so loud—and why your brain is wired to focus on what went wrong instead of what’s going well. If you’ve ever struggled with mom guilt, this simple mindset shift can help you take your power back.
Learn the surprising neuroscience behind why “bad mom” thoughts stick.Discover how to retrain your brain to notice and value the good without needing toxic positivity.Walk away with a realistic, actionable tool for shifting your internal narrative and showing up more confidently as a parent
Press play now to learn how noticing the good can gently shift your self-talk and help you feel more grounded as a mom.
Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute!
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This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.
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Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’m such a bad mom”—even after doing your best? You’re not alone. This episode dives into the real reason those negative thoughts feel so loud—and why your brain is wired to focus on what went wrong instead of what’s going well. If you’ve ever struggled with mom guilt, this simple mindset shift can help you take your power back. Learn the surprising neuroscience behind why “bad mom” thoughts stick.Discover how to retrain your brain to notice and value the good without needing toxic positivity.Walk away with a realistic, actionable tool for shifting your internal narrative and showing up more confidently as a parent Press play now to learn how noticing the good can gently shift your self-talk and help you feel more grounded as a mom. Take the Communication Style Under Stress quiz now—it only takes a minute! How to Talk About the BIG Stuff With Your Teen New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 AM EST Book a free 1:1 coaching consult here Connect with me at jessicastewartcoach@gmail.com Learn more about me at www.coachwithjessica.ca This powerful podcast explores how moms and parents can navigate anxiety, overwhelm, and grief while building resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, offering tools for better communication, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries to foster trust, reduce yelling and punishment, de-escalate conflict and escalation, and strengthen relationships with teens through empathy, calm, and lasting harmony.