Compassionate Heart Mindful Life Audio Essays
Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting.
Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion
“The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”
“I lost my temper too many times, I tried so hard to be patient but I was on edge all day. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”
Feel familiar? This is parenting burnout and if you can relate, you are not alone. Burnout is giving and giving until you are exhausted and have nothing left but still feeling like it's not enough.
I help parents trapped in anger and burnout free themselves from overwhelming guilt and shame.
Here you will find:
- Quick, bite-sized strategies to reclaim your sanity and clarity of mind
- Tools to find relief from shame and mom guilt
- A game plan to shift from yelling to connecting with your children
- How to pause so you can respond rather than react in life’s toughest parenting moments
- A deep sense in your core you are not alone, and you are a good Mom
Find Your Balance & Inner Calm with Compassionate Heart Mindful Life.
A reminder: This content is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for private psychotherapy services. Compassionate Heart Mindful Life does not provide psychotherapy services in any capacity.
I am a therapist. But I am not your therapist, and this is not therapy and should not be a substitute for mental health treatment. If you need mental health treatment, please find a qualified professional in your area.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Playful Parenting: Navigating Sibling Fights
In this episode, we delve into navigating sibling fights.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and self-compassion to…
Parenting Challenges: When We Love Our Kids BUT Struggle to Like Them
In this episode we delve into parenting challenges, specifically struggling with liking our kids.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindf…
Surviving Holiday Meltdowns: Why They Happen and How to Respond
In this episode we delve into holiday meltdowns, why they are happening, and how we can respond.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfu…
Surviving the Holiday Upheaval and Long Days with Everyone Home Together
In today's episode we delve into how to survive when everyone is home together for the holidays.
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A Surprising Tool to Respond Rather Than React in the Toughest Parenting Moments
In today's episode, we delve into what it means to respond rather than react.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation an…
Postpartum Anxiety: How Yoga Helped Me Release My Anxiety
In this episode, we delve into how yoga can be an easy way to release your anxiety.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, media…
Parenting Through Depression: Why We Isolate Ourselves and How to Break Free
In this episode, we delve into how to break free from depression as parents.
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Parenting with Anxiety: Screen Time Stress, How to Acknowledge Your Worries and Find Balance
In this episode, we explore the complexities of screen time and its impact on parents and children. We explore how anxiety can heighten concerns about the effects of too much screen time and why it’…
Parenting Stress: How to Name Our Stress and Tools to Tame It
In this episode, we delve into how to name our stress and what tools are helpful to tame it.
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Finding Balance in Parenting Overwhelm: Work vs. Home
In this episode, we delve into parents' real challenges in balancing professional responsibilities with family commitments.
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Overcoming Parenting Stress
In today's episode, we dive into how we can overcome stress from parenting.
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Navigating Our Thoughts: Balancing Reality and Magical Thinking
Join us on "Navigating Our Thoughts" as we delve into the delicate interplay between reality and magical thinking.
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Finding Calm and Patience During Parent Burnout
This episode discusses how to find calmness and patience when burned out.
Join me each week for a tail from the trenches of parenting burnout and how I (and you) can use mindfulness, mediation and se…
How to Be Mindful of Your Thoughts When Exhausted
In this enlightening episode, we dive into the challenges of maintaining mindfulness during exhausting moments.
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What to Do When We CANNOT Find Compassion for Our Kids
In todays episode, we explore the challenges of parenting when compassion feels out of reach.
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How to Cope When Negative Thoughts Hijack Your Mood
In this episode, we dive deep into coping when negative thoughts take over and derail your mood.
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Finding Balance with Spending
This episode we are discussing the balance with spending.
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Self-Compassion for Our Hurt Parts
In this episode, we discuss showing self-compassion for our hurt parts.
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Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?
In this episode we are discussing if you are highly sensitive.
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Am I Experiencing a Deeper Hurt?
In this episode we are discussing a deeper hurt.
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