Motherhood & The Brain
Are you tired of feeling like you’re always at your wit's end, especially when it comes to yelling at your kids?
You’re not alone.
Motherhood can be overwhelming, especially when your preteen seems to push every button and you just can’t seem to get through to them without losing your temper.
This podcast is for moms who are juggling work, family, and everything in between, and are ready to stop yelling and start connecting with their kids in a more peaceful way.
We’ll take you on a journey through the ups and downs of raising a preteen, offering brain-based strategies and practical tips on how to handle everything from discipline to managing your own emotions.
We’ll dive into topics like how to better understand your child’s behavior, how to stop yelling and start listening, and how to build a stronger, more trusting relationship with your preteen.
You’ll learn about positive parenting, emotional control, and simple, science-backed methods for managing mom anger and helping your preteen thrive.
If you’re looking for real, actionable advice on how to deal with the challenges of raising a preteen, this is the place for you.
Let’s make this motherhood journey a little smoother, together.
Contact:
esther@masteryourownwellbeing.com
Episodes
67 episodes
Uncovering Stress Triggers with Journaling
Today we're bringing back another one of our most-loved episodes [Uncovering Stress Triggers with Journaling]. This one struck a chord with so many of you, and it’s no surprise. Because when the days feel long and everything feels like
When Your Child Wants To Live With The Other Parent.
Today I’m bringing back one of the most listened-to episodes on the podcast, and for good reason. It's called “When Your Child Wants to Live with the Other Parent” and if you’ve ever felt the sting of those words, or worried they mi...
Anxious About Going Back To Work After Maternity Leave?
Today I'm bringing back one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast [this one really struck a chord]. Whether you're just heading back to work or you're still wrestling with mixed emotions long after maternity leave ended, this epi...
When Our Kids Pull Away
Rejection hurts. When our teenagers pull away, spending hours alone in their rooms and responding with one-word answers or slammed doors, many mothers experience it as personal rejection. This pain isn't imaginary, neuroscience conf...
Reacting vs Responding
What happens in the split second before you yell at your children? The answer lies not in your parenting skills or your children's behavior, but in the invisible thought patterns running beneath your conscious awareness.When your child ...
Your Future Self: Creating the Mother You Want to Be
Motherhood transforms not just our lives, but our entire sense of self. Yet many of us find ourselves caught in patterns we desperately want to break, the yelling, the frustration, the guilt cycle that leaves us feeling like we're failing our c...
Breaking The Pattern
Ever stood in your kitchen, overwhelmed by noise and chaos, and suddenly found yourself yelling at your kids, again? That familiar wave of guilt follows, leaving you wondering why you can't stay calm despite your best intentions.
The 90-Second Emotional Reset
Ever feel that fire bubbling up when your kid rolls their eyes, slams a door, or flat-out ignores you for the tenth time? That heat in your chest, the tight jaw, the sharp tone that slips out before you even know it; it's easy to think they...
The Motherhood Pattern You Never Chose (But Keep Repeating)
Ever wonder why you react in ways you later regret, with yelling, snapping, or shutting down? In this episode, we explore what's really behind those parenting moments and why your child's behavior isn't the true trigger.
You want to change something, but you just… don’t.
You’ve promised yourself you wouldn’t yell again… and yet, it keeps happening. Why? In this episode, we explore the hidden reason so many moms stay stuck in cycles they want to break, but don’t. <...
This Invisible Habit That’s Making You Yell More Than You Realize
You promised yourself today would be different. You’d stay calm. You’d be patient. And then… the arguing started. The eye rolls. The power struggles over screen time or homework. And before you knew it, you snapped, again. If ...
Could Letting Go Of This Be The Relief You Need As a Mom?
This week on the podcast: You’re doing all the things; showing up, staying calm (most of the time), trying to say the right words—and yet somehow, it still feels like you’re failing when your kid rolls their eyes, slams the doo...
You’re Trying to Be a Good Mom — So Why Does It Feel So Hard?
Have you ever found yourself quickly explaining your tone when someone says you sound upset or a bit strict? That knee-jerk reaction to explain or smooth things over—even when you haven’t done anything wrong—is something many of us do wit...
How Motherhood Expectations Shape Our Reactions
Ever found yourself asking, “Why do I keep yelling at my kids?” Or maybe, after a rough moment with your preteen, you’ve whispered to yourself, “I yelled at my child and feel horrible.” If that’s you—this episode is for you. T...
The Hidden Cost of Yelling; And How to Stop It
Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not going to yell today,” but then lost your cool before breakfast even ended? You’re not broken. Your brain is just doing what it thinks is best.Your brain is built to keep you safe. It tries to a...
Feel Proud of How You Handle the Hardest Motherhood Moments
Ever wonder what happens in that tiny moment between your preteen slamming a door or rolling their eyes—and you reacting? That split second feels intense, like your heart is racing and your chest is tight. And believe it or not, what happ...
Avoid the #1 Thought That Keeps Moms Up at Night
Have you ever been lying in bed thinking, “Why do I always mess up?” or “Why can’t I be more patient?” That heavy feeling of guilt and shame doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’re trying really hard...
Avoid Becoming the Mom You Swore You’d Never Be!
Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not going to yell at my kids today,” and then lost your cool before breakfast? You’re not the only one—and nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, we talk about why it’s so hard to stay calm som...
If Your Teen’s Behavior Feels Like A Personal Attack - Listen To This
That sting you feel when your preteen rolls their eyes or slams the door—it’s not just in your head. Your brain sees that moment as a real threat. Not because you’re overreacting, but because it’s wired to protect the connection between you and...
From 200 Applications to Breakthrough: What Motherhood Can Learn from Persistence
In this special 51st episode, you’ll hear a story that might make you see things in a whole new way—especially if you’ve ever felt stuck, even though you’ve been trying hard to be calmer with your kids. You’ll follow the journ...
Feel Like You’re Always Snapping? Here’s How to Take Back Control
Have you ever felt so mad or frustrated as a mom that you didn’t know what to do? In this episode of Motherhood from the Brain, I share real stories and simple tips to help you handle those big emotions without losing your cool....
The Dark Thought No Mom Admits—It’s This
Picture this: You’re sitting in a quiet room with your child, watching as their shoulders tense, their gaze drifts, or their frustration builds. The weight of these moments presses down on you, making you feel powerless, uncertain,...
Tired of Snapping at Your Kids Before Your Period? Try This Instead
Your preteen rolls their eyes when you remind them about homework. Your teen argues for just ten more minutes of screen time—again. Dishes pile up in the sink because no one bothered to clean up after themselves. And just like that, you f...
The Secret to Feeling Less Overwhelmed (Even When Organizing and Meal Prepping Aren’t Working)
You ever catch yourself yelling at your kid, even after swearing you wouldn’t? I’ve been there. No matter how many times you promise yourself, something just snaps. And honestly you're not alone. All the usual advice, like meal plan...
