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Mothering Ourselves Mindfully

Sarah Lowell Harmon

Welcome to Mothering Ourselves Mindfully with me, Sarah Harmon. I am the founder, head teacher, and forever student at The School of MOM. I invite you to take a walk with me to hear insights, inspiration, and practical tools to help you navigate the everyday challenges of raising kids while nurturing your own well-being. Whether you’re deep in the trenches of parenting or looking for a moment of calm amidst the chaos, this podcast is your space for reflection, affirmation, and growth. Let"s create

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86. What You Actually Have Control Over

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/04/07

In today’s episode, I'm calling out one of the most repeated lines in coaching and personal development, and offering you something that's actually true instead. Spoiler: you have more control than you think - it's just not where you've been told to look for it.Key PointsWhy somatic work moves the needle in ways talk therapy can't — I spent years as a therapist talking through problems with women. Insight is valuable — but it's limited. When I discovered what was possible through body-based work, it

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85. What's the point?

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/03/31

What's the point? It's a question that can feel heavy — or become one of the most grounding, clarifying inquiries of your life. In this episode, I'm zooming way out on the School of MOM exists, the personal through-lines that have shaped this work, and what I truly hope for every mother who walks with me here. If you've ever found yourself swirling in the "why" of it all — around mothering, your life, your work — this one's for you.Key PointsHow to ask "what's the point?" from a place of curiosity

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84. I'm done with being regulated

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/03/24

I'm recording this one on a windy day, and it feels fitting because this episode is unfiltered. I've been sitting with a growing frustration around a word that I've used a lot in this space, and I need to talk about it: regulated. As much as I believe in what it means in the nervous system sense, something has shifted - in me, in this cultural moment, and in what I want to model for my daughters. So I'm officially retiring the word, and replacing it with something that actually captures what we're

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83. Who Programmed Your Motherhood GPS?

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/03/17

It's my birthday week, and I'm out on the road celebrating with something special — opening up a limited number of Flourished Mother Map sessions to the wider community for the very first time. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what the Flourished Mother Map is, why it's the foundation of everything we do in the School of MOM, and introduce a metaphor that might just change how you see your patterns forever: your motherhood GPS. We explore who programmed it, where it's actually taking you

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16:47

82. Learning to Lead Our Selves: Becoming the Mother...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/03/10

In this episode, I talk about one of the most foundational concepts in the work we do here at The School of Mom: selves leadership. This is the thread that runs through everything — through the Mothering Ourselves Mindfully framework, through what it really means to want to "be a better mom," and through how we show up in a world that is desperately hungry for grounded, mature, emotionally attuned adults. If you've ever looked around and wondered where are the adults in the room? — this one is for

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81. Who wants to be a better mom?

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/03/03

In this episode, I'm walking through a snowy winter scene reflecting on a question that's been coming up a lot lately: what does it really mean to want to be a better mom? I share the story of my very first brand positioning statement from 2020, why I pushed back on it then, and why five years later I've completely changed my mind. This episode is an invitation to explore how growth and self-compassion aren't opposites — and why wanting more for yourself as a mom is something to be proud of.Key

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80. Repair with Self-care with Leslie Forde

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/02/24

In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, I'm joined by Leslie Forde — researcher, founder, and author of Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs. Leslie's work began after a brutal return from maternity leave landed her in burnout, and what emerged from the wreckage was a research obsession that has since become a roadmap for mothers everywhere. We talk about the invisible forces quietly draining our energy, why moms have been left out of the health span movement, and

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79. No One Is Coming to Save Us: The 5,000-Foot View...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/02/14

I’m braving the frigid New England temps to share this 5,000-foot view on why mothering ourselves mindfully has never been more timely or necessary. From the Epstein files to racist tweets from the White House, the world is asking us to wake up—and we cannot afford to stay stuck in rage or shutdown. This is your call to get on a “boat” you care about, own your experience, and stop waiting for someone else to save you, your kids, or the causes you care about. If you've been thinking "maybe later" or

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78. The Time Myth: Why Mothers Don’t “Find” Time —...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/02/10

In this episode, I'm diving into one of the biggest barriers I hear from women about joining The School of Mom: "I don't have time." Here's the truth that might sting a little: the very thing that will change your relationship with time IS this program. And the belief that you don't have time is exactly what's preventing you from the transformation you're seeking. I'm breaking down the neuroscience of "story follows state," sharing my own time scarcity moments, and explaining why our beliefs about

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77. UPDATE: How and why I'm unscaling the MOM Program

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/02/05

In this short episode walking in a very snowy woods, I share an important shift I'm making with the MOM Program—and it's all about unscaling. While the business world tells us to scale, grow bigger, and involve ourselves less, I'm doing the opposite. I'm choosing intimacy, connection, and the kind of small group work I know transforms mothers' lives. If you've been contemplating joining but feeling stuck on time, logistics, or that familiar "will I actually follow through?" pattern, this episode is

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76. Subscribing to Support: The Missing Piece Between...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/02/03

In this episode recorded during a snowy winter walk, I'm sharing the huge announcement I've been building toward - and it starts with a powerful truth: awareness isn't enough. You can't think your way into change. I'm opening up about why support is the missing piece in our transformation, sharing a "weird woo" meditation experience that reminded me why community is non-negotiable, and officially announcing that Mothering Ourselves Mindfully is opening for enrollment! This is where The School of Mom

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75. Unsubscribing from = Subscribing to

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/01/27

In this short episode recorded right before my kids get off the bus, I'm sharing two different pathways into the Unsubscribe inquiry - because sometimes the most accessible question isn't "what do I want to release?" but rather "what do I desire?" Discover which question resonates in your body, why that matters for your nervous system capacity, and how both sides of the coin work together. Plus, I'm sharing final details about our live Unsubscribe event happening January 28th at 7:15 PM EST!Key

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74. What Moms *Really* Need to Unsubscribe From

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/01/20

In this episode, I get specific about the question we've been exploring in my community this week: What am I ready to unsubscribe from? I share what mothers are bravely naming - from hypervigilance and overexplaining to busyness and shame around asking for help - and invite you to explore your own readiness for change. Using the stages of change model, we dig into what "ready enough" actually means, why thinking can't unwind what lives in the body, and how to discern between what we want to

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73. Behind the Magic — What You Carried This Holiday...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/01/13

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2026, I'm literally walking on water—or rather, on the frozen pond in front of our house—as I invite you into an important post-holiday reflection. Before we rush into the new year, let's pause and mine the gold from what just happened. This episode is all about what was happening behind the magic-making of the holidays—the mental load, the emotional labor, the inherited programming that keeps us caught in patterns we never consciously chose. I'm sharing

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72. Insight vs. MOMsight: Seeing the Pattern Isn’t...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2026/01/06

Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2026, I'm sharing an incredibly important distinction: the difference between insight and MOMsight. If you've ever felt stuck knowing what you need to change but can't actually make the shift, this episode is for you. Walking a brand new path through the woods (literally!), I break down why awareness alone isn't enough for transformation, and what it actually takes to embody lasting change as a mother. Plus, I'm announcing our powerful kickoff gathering for

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71. Shedding & Becoming: Closing My Group Therapy...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/12/23

In this powerful final episode of 2025, I share the biggest announcement to date on the podcast: I'm closing my group therapy practice, Parent Wellness Group. This isn't a story about failure - it's about releasing an identity that no longer aligns with who I'm becoming. Join me as I walk through the woods and reflect on the profound timing of this decision, the year of the snake's invitation to shed old skins, and what it means to truly embody the next version of yourself as you step into 2026.Key

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70. HappIER Holidays Part 3: Science of Being HappIER

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/12/16

In the final episode of our three-part HappIER Holiday series, we dive into the science of happiness - because while feeling all your emotions and getting clear on what happiness means to you are foundational, understanding what actually makes us happier is where transformation happens. Recording outside on a 20-degree December day, I share the research-backed truth that might surprise you: only 10% of your happiness comes from circumstances, while a full 40% is within your control through daily

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69. HappIER Holidays Part 2: What's MY happier?

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/12/09

In this episode of the Happier Holidays miniseries, I'm exploring a foundational question that we often skip right over: What does "happier" actually mean to you? Before we can create the holiday season we truly want, we need to get specific about what we're working toward—and that requires some intentional dreaming.I'll guide you through a visualization exercise to imagine your ideal holiday season, help you identify the internal parts (like "Cynical Sally") that might try to shut down your

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68. HappIER Holidays Part 1: Feeling it all

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/12/02

In this episode, I'm starting our HappIER Holidays series in an unexpected place: grief. I share why allowing ourselves to feel the waves of sadness, loss, and uncomfortable emotions during the holiday season is actually the gateway to experiencing genuine joy and happiness. Drawing from my own experience with the loss of a healthy mother and the traditions that surface grief each year, I offer practical tools for riding the waves of difficult emotions so we can be more present for the moments that

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67. Feeling ease and joy this holiday season (with...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/11/25

In this episode, I'm joined by Stacy Gooding from Good Order Professional Organizing to explore how we can actually feel ease and joy heading into the holiday season instead of the usual tuck-and-roll survival mode. Stacy shares practical strategies for gift shopping, wrapping, hosting, and most importantly—putting yourself first so you can be present with the people you love.Key PointsUnderstanding that organizing and order in your life is not about perfection—perfection is the highest form of

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