Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness Podcast
I'm not a supermom. But I always wanted to be one and have it all: family, career/business that I love, AND the time for myself. But that ambition without proper stress resistance and resilience killed my mom (cancer at 48) and drove me to the edge of burnout twice. Only when I saw the disastrous effects of my anger, stress, and resentment on my little daughter, I knew I had to change... Since then, not only have I healed but I also helped thousands of other women all around the world through trauma-informed therapy and mental fitness training. And I decided to share the most vulnerable and valuable pieces of my and their journey here. Because if we got out of that dark, stuck place of feeling like a terrible mom, YOU CAN DO IT TOO. So choose the episode that speaks to you and tune in!
Zen Supermom: The Mental Fitness Podcast
Ep 159: Why Even Therapists and Mental Health Pros Struggle at Home: Sanja’s Story
What happens when a mom who looks “perfect” on the outside is actually drowning inside?
In this episode, Sanja shares her journey from perfectionism, people-pleasing, hyper-achieving, and hidden rage to finally finding peace as a mom. Today she is one of the first Zen Supermom Coaches.
Raised in war, shaped by generational trauma, and later praised as a professional in healthcare and tech, Sanja wore a polished mask. On the outside, she was successful. On the inside, she was burning out and losing her connection with her children.
In this episode you will hear:
- How perfectionism and imposter syndrome made her hide her struggles
- Why rage and resentment build up even if you never yell
- What happened when her body broke down under the stress
- How generational trauma healing and daily mental fitness changed everything
- Why she now helps other moms as part of the Zen Supermom coaching team
This story is for every mom who has ever thought: “I should know better. I help others every day, so why am I failing at home?”
Listen or watch now and discover why healing yourself is the most powerful gift you can give your kids.
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About the Author:
Alena Gomes Rodrigues is a mommy tantrum specialist and the founder of the Zen Supermom method.
She's definitely NOT a supermom.
But through her own journey as a recovering perfectionist, hyper-achiever, and a 'Momzilla', she discovered the most effective strategy and tools to help busy moms stop yelling at their kids and set & keap healthy boundaries so that they stay calm, at peace, and happy no matter how stressful their life gets.
Want to know HOW? And WHY you can't stop yelling/stressing?
Get the new Yelling Breakthrough here.
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