The Nurture Network

Parenting today asks a lot of us.

We're raising children in a completely different world than the one we grew up in. We're trying to break cycles, understand big feelings, heal old wounds, navigate endless parenting advice, and somehow stay connected to ourselves in the

process.

If you've ever wondered, "Why is this so hard?" or "Am I doing this right?" you're in the right place.

The Nurture Network is a podcast for thoughtful moms who want to parent with more intention, confidence, and connection. Hosted by Certified Parent Coach Jess Baldenhofer of Mother Nurture Coaching, each episode explores the real challenges of modern parenting—from understanding behavior and setting boundaries to regulating your nervous system, breaking generational patterns, and staying rooted in your values.

This isn't a podcast about being a perfect parent. It's about becoming a more aware one.

Through honest conversations, practical tools, and fresh perspectives, you'll learn how to better understand yourself, better understand your child, and create a parenting approach that feels aligned with who you are and what matters most to your family.

Because parenting isn't just about raising children—it's also an opportunity to grow yourself.

Subscribe and join us inside The Nurture Network.

Learn more at www.mothernurturecoaching.com

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Disclaimer: The Nurture Network Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. While I'm a Certified Parent Coach, I am not a therapist or medical professional. The ideas and tools shared here are meant to support your parenting journey but are not a substitute for professional mental health, medical, or therapeutic care. If you need personalized support, I encourage you to connect with a qualified licensed professional. You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone, and reaching out for help is often one of the most caring things you can do for yourself and your family.

Contributors

Host

Jess Baldenhofer, MSEd

Jess Baldenhofer is a certified parent coach, educator, and host of The Nurture Network Podcast. With over 20 years in museum education, she helped children, families, and teachers spark curiosity, think critically, and learn through exploration. But becoming a mom made her realize how overwhelming and isolating parenting can feel—especially when trying to break cycles and parent differently.

Now, through coaching and this podcast, Jess helps moms release control, manage stress, and parent with confidence, clarity, and connection. She believes parenting feels easier when we focus on relationships, not just behavior. The Nurture Network Podcast is a space for real conversations, practical tools, and community—because moms deserve to feel nurtured, too.

Learn more at www.mothernurturecoaching.com | Follow on IG: @mothernurturecoaching

https://mothernurturecoaching.com

Guests

Guest

Amy Pierre-Russo

Amy Pierre-Russo is a Certified Life & Leadership Coach, Work-Life Harmony Coach, and Business Mentor with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. She helps working moms redefine their relationship with work by creating sustainable systems, routines, and support that reduce mental overload and make more space for what matters most.

After becoming a mother herself, Amy's relationship with time shifted dramatically, inspiring her to help other women build lives that feel fulfilling, sustainable, and rooted in meaningful relationships without sacrificing their wellbeing. Drawing on her background in Human Resources and multiple coaching and wellbeing certifications, Amy believes women don't need to do more—they need the right support, systems, and community to make what they're already doing more sustainable.

https://www.coachingwamy.com/

Guest

Lindsay Bell

Lindsay Bell's passion for supporting families began as the oldest of five sisters, where she learned responsibility early through years of babysitting. After graduating from college, she moved to New York City and began her career with the Radio City Rockettes while continuing to care for families on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Seeing a growing need for trusted childcare, she founded Lucky Lil' Darlings in 2009, which evolved into Bell Family Company in 2014. Over the past 15+ years, Lindsay has built one of the nation's most trusted family care agencies, helping thousands of families connect with exceptional nannies, babysitters, and caregivers. Today, Bell Family Company serves families across New York City and the U.S. Lindsay is married and the proud mother of four children.

https://www.bellfamilycompany.com

Guest

Sarah

Sarah Mirabile-Blacker is an educator, meditator, runner, and mom, with a particular passion for language. She and her husband moved from their home state of New York to Switzerland in 2016 and have been exploring the trails outside of Zürich ever since. They have two young kids, August (3 years) and Nina (1.5), who were both born into this expat experiment they’re living.

Guest appearance on:

S1 Ep2: Client Spotlight: Sarah's Parenting Journey