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397: Are You Addicted to Being Needed?

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2025/08/21

Have you ever been so busy getting everyone out the door that you show up to your in-laws... in sweatpants and a nice top because you forgot to put on real pants?If so, you might be addicted to being needed—and girl, you're not the only one. This episode is your permission slip to stop being the default fixer, planner, and family lifeguard. You’ll hear what overfunctioning really looks like (even when it feels normal), why the constant “yes” is wearing you down, and how to set boundaries that

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36:19

396: "You Never Help with Bedtime!": The Marriage...

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2025/08/19

“Why am I the only one who knows when the kids need a bath… or that bedtime isn’t optional?” If that sounds like your internal monologue on repeat, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. When you’re constantly stuck in the same fight about chores, parenting, or just feeling alone in the relationship, it’s more than frustrating—it’s exhausting. This week, we’re joined by licensed therapist and marriage alignment expert April Eldemire, LMFT, who shares why the issue isn’t love, but a lack of

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39:30

395: Signs of OCD in Kids That Most Parents Miss with...

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2025/08/14

Ever watch your kid refuse to eat leftovers, take 20 minutes to put on socks, or panic over a crumb on their plate and think, “Okay… is this just a phase, or should I be worried?”If you've ever wondered whether your child’s behavior is anxiety, perfectionism, or something deeper—this episode is your must-listen. Dr. Tamar Chansky, author of Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, joins us to break down the signs of OCD in kids—especially the ones most parents miss. She explains how

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BONUS: 390: Parenting in a TikTok World: What Moms...

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2025/08/13

Ever wonder if your kid's brain is turning to mush because they’ve been scrolling TikTok for two hours straight... again? You’re not alone—and before the guilt spiral kicks in, take a deep breath.In this episode, psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour helps us cut through the noise and panic around screen time, ADHD, and anxiety. She shares why the real culprit might not be the screen itself, but what it’s replacing—like sleep and in-person connection. You’ll learn what’s actually

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33:17

394: Not Your Average Workout: The FACE Method Every...

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2025/08/12

Ever stand up after sitting too long and wonder when your joints started sounding like a bowl of Rice Krispies? You're not alone—and no, you're not broken. Your body’s just changing, and you need a new game plan. In this episode, we're joined by orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright, who introduces the powerful FACE method for midlife moms. If you're tired of workouts that leave you drained, confused about why your energy has vanished, or feeling like you’ve lost control of your

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37:44

393: Overfunctioning and Over It: Why Doing More...

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2025/08/07

Ever find yourself rage-cleaning the kitchen while everyone else is mysteriously “busy” doing absolutely nothing? Like, how did you become the unpaid manager of everyone’s lives—including the dog’s? If your idea of rest is collapsing into bed with a to-do list still running in your head, this episode is your permission slip to stop. We're diving into why doing all the things for your family isn't noble—it’s just exhausting—and how your overachieving ways might actually be making things harder for

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No Guilt Mom Podcast Trailer

No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Mental Load &... ·

2025/08/06

The No Guilt Mom Podcast helps moms ditch overwhelm and guilt so they can show up as their best selves—without sacrificing their sanity. Hosted by parenting experts JoAnn Crohn and co-host Brie Tucker, each episode blends practical strategies, relatable stories, and a whole lot of humor. From managing mom rage to setting boundaries, you’ll get the tools (and the laughs) to parent with confidence and live with more joy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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392: Burnt Out, Busted Myths, and the BS of...

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2025/08/05

Ever feel like if you’re not juggling snacks, schedules, and sanity with a smile, you’re somehow failing at motherhood? 😅 Welcome to the land of “Supermom” — where the pressure is sky-high, the guilt is real, and burnout is the unofficial mom badge.In this episode, we’re joined by Vanessa Bennett, LMFT — licensed depth psychotherapist, podcaster, mom, and author of the powerful new book The Motherhood Myth. Vanessa gets real about the BS behind hustle culture, the hidden trauma of birth, and why

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39:20

391: Your Guilt-Free Guide to Saying No This School Year

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2025/07/31

Ever feel like you need to fake a sprained ankle just to escape the school volunteer sign-up sheet? 🙋‍♀️ You barely survived back-to-school shopping, and now they're asking you to run the carnival, organize restaurant nights, and be “room mom” (again)? If the thought of another year juggling glitter glue, snack duty, and guilt trips has you ready to go full Homer Simpson into the bushes—this episode is your life raft. You’ll learn how to say no to school volunteering without guilt, avoid the

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43:17

390: Parenting in a TikTok World: What Moms Need to...

No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Mental Load &... ·

2025/07/29

Ever wonder if your kid's brain is turning to mush because they’ve been scrolling TikTok for two hours straight... again? You’re not alone—and before the guilt spiral kicks in, take a deep breath.In this episode, psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour helps us cut through the noise and panic around screen time, ADHD, and anxiety. She shares why the real culprit might not be the screen itself, but what it’s replacing—like sleep and in-person connection. You’ll learn what’s actually

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44:16

389: Burn It Down: Letting Go of the Version of...

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2025/07/24

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right and still somehow failing? You packed the lunch, signed the forms, remembered spirit day, and even made dinner (sort of)… yet you're still lying in bed wondering if you’re a terrible mom because you didn’t go to your kid’s dog’s graduation ceremony at PetSmart. Yeah. Same.In this episode, we’re blowing up the "perfect mom" myth—because it’s not just outdated, it’s straight-up toxic. You’ll hear real, hilarious, and painfully relatable stories of moms

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40:26

388: From Breakdown to Breakthrough: the Secret to...

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2025/07/22

Ever sat in your car in the driveway, gripping the steering wheel, wondering how your life ended up here—and why it looks nothing like you imagined it would? Like maybe you followed all the “right” steps, but still ended up heartbroken, exhausted, or quietly grieving the life you thought you'd have?In this episode, Jessica N. Turner—author of I Thought It Would Be Better Than This and lifestyle influencer for busy moms—gets real about what happens when life falls apart and how to slowly,

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387: Fighting Siblings, Sticky Counters, and a Heat...

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2025/07/17

Ever feel like your home turns into a WWE ring the moment summer hits? Between the endless sibling bickering, sticky kitchen counters, and the sweltering heat turning everyone into grumps, it’s enough to make any mom question her sanity—and her parenting. If you're wondering whether your kids’ nonstop fighting is normal (spoiler: it is) and what you can actually do about it without losing your cool, this episode is your lifeline. Find out what’s really behind all the chaos and walk away with

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42:37

386: How to Make Friends as an Adult When You're...

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2025/07/15

Ever feel like making friends as an adult is harder than finding a matching sock in a laundry basket of chaos? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining it.In this episode, journalist and author Anna Goldfarb joins us to spill the tea on why building friendships as grown women (especially moms) feels so dang complicated. With her signature humor and seriously smart insights from her book Modern Friendship, Anna explains the new rules of connection, why vague “we should hang out

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46:20

385: Spouse Resentment: Why You’re Feeling It & What...

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2025/07/10

Ever feel like you're one eye roll away from packing a bag, faking your own disappearance, and letting your family figure out how to survive on cereal and chaos? Then this episode on Spouse Resentment was made for you.If summer has turned into a nonstop parade of snack prep, carpool duty, and invisible tasks while your partner breezes through like it's business as usual, you're not imagining things—and you're definitely not alone. We’re breaking down why that bubbling frustration hits so hard this

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38:10

BONUS REWIND: 6 Invisible Tasks that Add to Your...

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2025/07/09

Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there—only to remember it was to solve someone else’s crisis, not your own? Yeah, same.That’s the mental load in action, and moms carry a lot more of it than we realize. It’s not just grocery lists or appointments. It’s being the emotional safety net, the vibe-checker of the household, the one constantly predicting meltdowns before they happen. This kind of “invisible labor” adds up fast and drains what experts call your “body budget,” meaning

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43:10

384: Go from Chaos to Calm: The ADHD Mom's Guide to...

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2025/07/08

Do you ever open your fridge, take one whiff, and slam it shut like you’re dodging a crime scene? Or maybe your “junk drawer” is now a junk cabinet... plus the hall closet? If you feel like you're constantly losing track of your keys, your time, or your sanity—hi, welcome, you're among friends.In this episode, we sit down with Robyn Buchanan, ADHD mom of three, former ER nurse, and owner of Minimalist Home & Business, who knows firsthand that organization systems and calm don’t come naturally when

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40:08

383: Default Parent on Vacation (A.K.A. Mom): Why...

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2025/07/03

Ever come back from a “vacation” more exhausted than when you left — and with an extra suitcase full of resentment? Yeah, same.In this episode, JoAnn and Brie spill the sunscreen-slicked tea on why family vacations often feel like just another unpaid gig for moms. From packing every single toothbrush (only to have your teen forget theirs anyway), to mediating mid-flight meltdowns, they’re calling out the myth of the relaxing mom-cation and replacing it with real, doable strategies. JoAnn shares

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382: 8 Simple Words That Can End Family Fights with...

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2025/07/01

Are you done with the emotional roller coaster? The meltdowns (theirs and yours), the silent treatments, the nagging feeling that you're just not connecting? Trust me, we've been there, staring at our closet, wondering what to wear when our brain is already on overload.But what if we shared with you simple emotional regulation tools for families that can actually end the drama in just four minutes a day? Seriously, four minutes! We’re chatting with Tera Wages, CEO of Connection Codes, and she's

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46:01

381: The Invisible Load Doesn’t Take a Summer Break –...

No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Mental Load &... ·

2025/06/26

Why does summer break feel less like a break and more like running a 24/7 snack bar, cruise ship, and emergency repair hotline—with zero staff but you?!If you’ve ever packed 12 snacks, 4 swimsuits, and all the sunscreen only to forget your kid’s shoes—or found yourself negotiating screen time while unclogging a toilet—this episode is your new best friend. In this episode, we’re diving into how to lighten the invisible load for moms during summer, when the mental chaos hits peak levels. You’ll

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