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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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66. F the morning routine. Try this instead.

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/11/18

In this episode, I'm challenging the idea of the perfect morning routine and offering something much more liberating - what I call the "cyclical start." As we move into the darker months with daylight savings behind us, I share why forcing yourself into a rigid or prescriptive morning routine might actually be working against your body's natural rhythms.I talk about why the words "morning routine" trigger so many moms, the reality of our cyclical nature as women, and how giving yourself radical

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18:11

65. It's coming back! An exciting update.

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, I'm sharing some exciting news that feels like coming full circle - we're bringing back the original School of MOM program! After five years of evolution, experimentation, and walking alongside amazing women in this community, I'm reintroducing our signature foundational program with a new name and updated structure: Mothering Ourselves Mindfully.I'm taking you behind the scenes of how the School of MOM has evolved since launching on Mother's Day 2020, why we're bringing back a

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18:21

64. Relating to Your Own 💩

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/11/04

In this episode, I'm sharing an unexpectedly literal metaphor that emerged from our recent NOURISH retreat in Vermont. What started as resistance to emptying a compost toilet became a great life lesson about the inner work we're all called to do - and why we can't outsource our own transformation.I'm talking about what it really means to "deal with our own shit" - the uncomfortable inner work of facing our inner critic, anxiety, perfectionism, and strained relationships. And why, as much as we want

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29:09

63. You Weren't Meant to Mother Alone with Kristin...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/10/28

In this episode, Sarah chats with Kristin Revere, owner and founder of Gold Coast Doulas and co-author of "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby." Their conversation dives deep into what it truly means to feel supported as a mother—from the early postpartum days through the carpool-managing years.In this episode, we explore:The shift from independence to vulnerability: Why asking for help isn't weakness, it's wisdomWhat support actually feels like (hint: it's that sigh of relief when you can just

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38:52

62. 5 Nervous System Practices to Stop Handing Down...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, I'm sharing a new resource I've been working on behind the scenes - and it feels like a big milestone in the work I'm here to lead. After five years of creating workshops, handouts, and programs, I'm finally putting down roots in what I believe is at the heart of the School of Mom: lineage healing work and the opportunity to stop passing down generational patterns of stress and survival.I'm introducing the Flourished Mother Starter Kit: Five Nervous System Practices to Stop Passing

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46:38

61. Sex and Desire with Rebecca Howard Eudy

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/10/13

In this special episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Rebecca Howard Eudy, a couples and sex therapist, for an honest conversation about one of the topics parents struggle with most: sex and desire in long-term relationships. We recorded our usual walking conversation to talk about the questions that came up in our community - from "what's normal?" to navigating different levels of desire, and why connection outside the bedroom matters just as much as what happens inside it.Key PointsWhat's "Normal"

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16:04

60. "I don't have time for that."

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/10/07

In this episode, I share a recent reflection from my book-writing journey about the most common limiting belief we face as mothers: "I don't have time for that." After writing over 70,000 words by making time in the cracks of daily life, I've learned that time scarcity is often a story we tell ourselves rather than an absolute truth. This episode challenges you to examine what matters most to you and whether you're actually making time for it.Key PointsThe Time Scarcity TrapWhy "I don't have time"

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21:20

59. Nuggets of Inspiration from a Bike Ride

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/09/30

In this episode, I recap a few wisdom nuggets from a recent Peloton class that perfectly align with the School of Mom philosophy. From exploring the three most powerful words in the English language to understanding how your energy speaks before you enter a room, this episode offers transformative insights on self-love, nervous system regulation, and rewriting the stories we want our children to tell about us.Key PointsThe Three Most Powerful WordsWhy "I love myself" are the three most powerful

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22:42

58. I wouldn't put my oxygen mask on first

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/09/23

In this thought-provoking episode, we examine two well-used self-care phrases that might actually be working against us as mothers. From questioning the limitations of "filling your own cup" to challenging the crisis-based "put your oxygen mask on first" mentality, this episode offers a fresh perspective on maternal self-care through the powerful metaphor of being like a tree - unapologetically taking in nourishment to better serve your entire ecosystem.Key PointsWhy the "fill your own cup" metaphor

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57. NOT taking care of yourself is selfish

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/09/16

In this episode, I talk about why the line self-care is selfish fires me up and why NOT taking care of yourself is what’s actually selfish. I talk about why women need space to process through our natural cycles, and how the fruits of consistent self-mothering work create profound shifts in our capacity for presence and joy.Key PointsWhy healing and somatic work takes time to integrate - our bodies are nature and change happens in seasons, not overnightThe difference between male and female hormonal

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56. When Gratitude is a Trigger

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/09/09

In this episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood experiences for mothers: struggling to feel grateful when you think you "should." If you've ever battled shame because you can't access gratitude for your kids, your partner, or your life circumstances, this episode will completely shift your perspective. We explore why gratitude isn't a moral failing when it's absent - it's actually a nervous system indicator that you need support and care.Key PointsWhy gratitude requires a specific nervous

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55. Mothering Ourselves First: A 10-Day Practice Reset

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/09/02

In this timely episode, we explore that restless, activated energy so many of us feel during the transition from summer to fall - that "summer pause" between camp ending and school starting. If you've been feeling buzzy, anxious, or ready to "bust it" as routines dissolve into endless snacks and unwanted lemonades, this episode validates exactly where you are and offers a powerful solution: a 10-day community reset focused on mothering ourselves first.Key PointsWhy the end of summer leaves so many

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54. Why Your Mental Load Feels So Heavy (and What We...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/08/26

In this episode, we're shifting the conversation away from the typical "mental load" discussion to what's really happening beneath the surface. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by all the things you're managing and thinking that better systems or planners will solve it, this episode will change how you understand what you're actually carrying.Key PointsWhy the term "mental load" is actually inaccurate - it's really a "brain body load" that encompasses mental, physical, and emotional componentsThe

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53. The Primal MOM Scream: Why Your Anger Is Your...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/08/19

In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood emotions mothers experience: anger. If you've ever felt guilty about your rage, tried to suppress your irritation, or wondered why you sometimes feel like screaming, this episode will completely reframe how you see and work with your anger. Drawing from the viral "Primal Mom Scream" experience, we explore why anger isn't something to fix or hide - it's actually one of your greatest sources of wisdom and guidance.Key PointsThe biology behind

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52. What If the Voice Inside Your Head Is Wrong?

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/08/12

In this episode, we explore one of the most transformative questions you can ask yourself as a mother: What if that critical inner voice isn't telling you the truth? If you've ever wished for an "off switch" to your brain or felt trapped by anxiety, self-doubt, and that nagging voice saying you're not doing enough, this episode offers a completely different perspective on how to work with your inner critic.Key PointsWhy there's no "off switch" to your thoughts (and why that's actually

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51. Why Smart, Self-Aware Moms Still Feel Stuck

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/08/05

In this episode, we explore the paradox that many intelligent, self-aware mothers face: knowing what they should do but struggling to consistently implement it. If you're a mom who has read the books, listened to countless podcasts, and maybe even been to therapy, yet still find yourself stuck in old patterns, this episode will shed light on why this happens and what actually creates lasting change.Key PointsThe five core reasons why smart, self-aware moms stay stuck despite having knowledge and

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28:17

50. There’s No Magic Planner for the Mental Load...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, we dive deep into why there's no magical planner that will solve the mental load you're carrying as a mother. If you've ever found yourself chasing the "perfect" planning system (like me), thinking it will finally crack the code on managing it all, this episode is for you. We explore the real reasons behind mental load overwhelm and why the solution isn't found in better organization - it's found in understanding what's happening beneath the surface.Key PointsThe three types of

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19:17

49. Why Your Self-Care Isn't Working (And What...

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/07/22

In this episode, we dive into why the self-care routines you've been trying aren't actually making you feel better - and what you need to focus on instead. Walking through a new park (a perfect metaphor for the healing work we're discussing), we explore how our unconscious programming drives 90-95% of our lives and why surface-level self-care solutions are just Band-Aids on deeper wounds that need attention.Key PointsUnderstanding that 90-95% of our lives are driven by unconscious programming from

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EP 48. It's called a vulva! (with Alex Digrado)

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/07/15

In this episode, we address one of the most important conversations every mother needs to have head on: teaching our daughters (and learning ourselves) the correct anatomical terms for female body parts. Joined by pelvic floor therapist Dr. Alexandra Digrado, we explore why knowing that it’s actually your "vulva" instead of "vagina" matters more than you might think - for safety, health, and reclaiming our bodies without shame.Key PointsUnderstanding the difference between vulva (external) and

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14:58

You're Not the Problem...Your Programming Is

Mothering Ourselves Mindfully ·

2025/07/08

In this episode, I talk about an unknown truth every mother needs to hear: you are not the problem, your programming is. Discover why your struggles with anxiety, shame, and triggered reactions aren't your fault, and learn how the Radical MOM Pause can help you rewire unconscious patterns that have been running your life.Key PointsUnderstanding that you are worthy just as you are - your presence is your worthRecognizing that anxiety, shame, and triggered reactions are not character flaws but

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