Failing Motherhood

Nov 19 2024 176 ep. 46 mins 37
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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!

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The Antidote for Shame + Guilt

Nov 19 2024 21 mins  
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 reason why you’ve stayed stuck. And it’s more needed than ever before. IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:What my daughter’s violin teacher did that chang

NO REGRETS

Nov 12 2024 8 mins  
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 parenting. As parenting is often filled with confusion, overwhelm, guilt and regret… here are things I do NOT regret.IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:A vu

Kids are Not Content with Sarah Adams (@Mom.Uncharted)

Nov 05 2024 54 mins  
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 online safety advocate and expert, exploring the state of parental public oversharing, child exploitation and minor security on social media.While diving in

Managing Halloween Candy + Holiday Sweets with Nicole Cruz, RD

Oct 29 2024 35 mins  
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 approach to family nutrition. As a Registered Dietitian and mom of three, Nicole supports parents in raising confident eaters who can eat a variety, listen to their body cues, and

Raising Gifted & Twice-Exceptional (2e) Kids with Erin Vanek

Oct 22 2024 49 mins  
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 supporting gifted students with a Master's in Education and an endorsement in gifted education. She's also the founder of The Gifted Perspective, offering workshops, printable

VOTE

Oct 15 2024 15 mins  
Election day in the US is in 21 days (Tuesday, November 5th). Early voting has already began! As parents, our kids are counting on us. Every vote counts, especially in the smallest races and ballot initiatives, shaping the world our kids grow up in.I do not expect you to agree with everything (or anything) I share here today and that's okay. I just want you to vote!IN THIS EPISODE

Stepmom Support: From Proving Yourself to Living a Kick-Ass Life with Jamie Scrimgeour

Oct 08 2024 49 mins  
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 Service Work, Jamie Scrimgeour thought she knew what she was signing up for as a childless bachelorette when she decided to marry a man with three kids and an ex. But as I

The Problem with Obedience

Oct 01 2024 16 mins  
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?Let’s talk about it.IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:The longterm ramifications of putting obedience on a pedestalWhat to focus on and aim for insteadA question to ask your

ADHD in Motherhood with Patricia Sung

Sep 24 2024 61 mins  
"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! Patricia Sung, Adult ADHD coach and host of Motherhood in ADHD, is here to share her journey into diagnosis, understanding her unique brain, and empowering other moms to do t

"Hold the Football": A Behavior Modification Tool

Sep 17 2024 12 mins  
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 your communication that doesn’t contribute to a crash and burn affect.IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:2 Examples of effective behavior modification outside o