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Leadership Parenting- Resilient Moms Raise Resilient Kids

Welcome to Leadership Parenting, the podcast for the mom who wants to stop yelling, feel less overwhelmed, and show up as the calm, connected parent she knows she can be: a resilient mom who raises resilient kids.Hosted by Leigh Germann, licensed therapist, resilience coach, and mom of five grown children, this show is your weekly guide to building emotional strength, navigating tough moments, and leading your family with confidence. With over 30 years of experience helping thousands of women, Leigh

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Ep. 103- How to Get Rid of Mom Guilt

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2025/07/30

Send us a text Do you know what one of the most pervasive challenges of modern motherhood is? Guilt. This seemingly logical approach is actually dangerous to our well-being and our parenting. In this episode, you'll learn the crucial difference between helpful guilt and unhelpful guilt, and we explore a practical framework for recognizing guilt, assessing whether it serves you, and learning how to respond with wisdom instead of reactivity. This episode offers both emergency tools for overwhel...

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Ep.102 How to Stop All or Nothing Thinking from...

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2025/07/23

Send us a text Do you find yourself caught in the exhausting cycle of "perfect or disaster" thinking? One missed bedtime routine becomes evidence you're a terrible mom. One imperfect day means you're failing at everything. This all-or-nothing mindset isn't just draining—it's keeping you from seeing the progress you're actually making and modeling rigid thinking for your children. In this episode, discover the science behind why our brains default to extremes, learn five practical strategies t...

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Ep. 101 How to Find Yourself Again

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2025/07/16

Motherhood can be all-consuming—and in the process of caring for everyone else, many women lose sight of who they are. In this powerful episode, we explore how reconnecting with your core values can become your inner compass, helping you feel more grounded, confident, and alive in the life you’re already living. You’ll discover practical ways to excavate your deepest values, integrate them into your rhythms and routines, and parent from a place of alignment rather than exhaustion. This episod...

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Ep. 100 What to Do When You're at Your Breaking Point

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2025/07/09

Ever feel like you're about to completely lose it as a mom? You're not alone, and you're not broken. In this episode, we dive deep into what emotional overwhelm really looks like for mothers and why traditional advice like "just take deep breaths" doesn't work when you're already in meltdown mode. I'll walk you through the science behind why we get so triggered, share my proven SAFE framework for emotional regulation, and give you emergency tools you can use the very next time you feel that v...

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How to Be a Stronger Mom With Self Awareness

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2025/07/02

Far from being just a buzzword, self-awareness is the first step to feeling more grounded, making calmer choices, and modeling emotional regulation for your kids. You’ll learn why it matters, how it shows up in your daily life, and simple, actionable steps to start practicing today—even in the middle of chaos. If you’ve ever felt reactive, disconnected, or overwhelmed, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself and lead your family with greater intention and compassion. If you'd li...

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Ep. 98- How to Support Your Upset Child When They...

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2025/06/25

Big changes—like moving, starting a new job, or shifting family plans—can feel overwhelming for kids, especially when they had no say in the decision. In this episode of Leadership Parenting, we dive into a powerful listener question: “What do I do when my kids are upset about a move we decided to make?” If you’ve ever had to make a necessary decision your child didn’t like, you’re not alone. This episode will walk you through how to stay strong in your leadership role and emotionally connect...

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Ep. 97- How to Stop Negative Self Talk

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2025/06/18

That constant inner dialogue running through your mind all day? It's shaping your entire parenting experience more than any external circumstance ever could. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of self-talk—exploring how to recognize when your inner voice has become your harshest critic and how to gently transform it into your most compassionate ally. You'll learn the 5 most common types of negative self-talk that keep parents stuck, discover a simple 3-question framework to evaluate...

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Ep. 96- How Time, Talk, and Touch Can Solve Almost...

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2025/06/11

Have you ever felt that quiet ache of disconnection from your child? Like you’re speaking two different languages, or like nothing you do is really landing? In this episode, we’re diving into three simple but powerful tools every parent has: Time, Talk, and Touch. These aren’t just nice ideas—they’re practical ways to soothe stress, strengthen connection, and help your child feel truly seen and safe. If you’ve been longing to reconnect or just want a fresh way to show up for your child—this e...

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Ep. 95- Why You Need to Understand Your Nervous System

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2025/05/28

As we wrap up our focus on Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to turn our attention to something foundational—something that often gets missed in mental health conversations, but is absolutely essential to our emotional well-being: the nervous system. The more I work with women and mothers, the more I see how understanding and caring for the nervous system changes everything. It shifts how we experience stress, how we respond to our children, and how we show up in the world. So today, we’r...

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Ep. 94- How to Lighten Your Mental Load

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2025/05/21

Today, we’re diving into the invisible but exhausting reality of the mental load—the constant thinking, planning, and remembering that so many moms carry daily. You’ll learn what the mental load really is, why it feels so heavy, and how to begin lightening it through six practical, mindset-shifting steps. From redefining your household standards to sharing responsibilities more effectively and reclaiming your recovery time, this episode offers a powerful reset for any mom who feels like she’s...

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Ep. 93- 10 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health

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2025/05/14

Today, I want to shine a light on something really important: the everyday things we do—often without realizing—that slowly chip away at our mental well-being. I’m not talking about the big, obvious stressors. I’m talking about the subtle patterns and habits that feel normal but may actually be keeping us stuck in survival mode. We’re going to walk through 10 things you might not know are hurting your mental health—and what you can do instead to begin feeling better, more connected, and more ...

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Ep. 92- How to Stop Feeling Self Conscious

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2025/05/07

Today, we're looking at the often painful experience of self-consciousness—those moments when we feel overly aware of how we’re coming across, disconnected from ourselves, and caught in comparison. We’ll walk through five powerful, compassionate steps to help you drop self-consciousness and reconnect with your deep, unchanging wholeness. This is a reminder that you are already enough— and you can come home to that truth anytime. Let's figure out how to stop feeling self conscious! If you'd...

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Ep. 91- How to Feel More Like Yourself

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2025/04/30

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stressed? In this episode of the Leadership Parenting Podcast, We look at a simple but powerful practice every mom needs: Centering. Learn how to reconnect with yourself in just a few minutes a day and create a deep sense of inner calm, even in the busiest moments of motherhood. I walk you through the 3-step centering process that helps you ground your body, quiet your mind, and build lasting resilience. Whether you're standing in line at the grocery stor...

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Ep. 90- You Are Not Broken

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2025/04/22

In this episode, we're exploring a fundamental truth: your worth isn't something you earn, and it doesn't diminish when life becomes challenging. If you've ever asked yourself, "What's wrong with me?" and felt overwhelmed by self-doubt, this episode is for you. We'll delve into three practical steps to help you reconnect with your inner strength and remember that you are not broken. If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, head to: https://leighgermann.com

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Ep. 89- Why You Need to Listen to Your Body

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2025/04/16

As moms, we tend to push through exhaustion, ignore discomfort, and treat our bodies like they’re supposed to just keep up. But real, lasting resilience begins with learning how to listen in. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing differently. So if you’re feeling tired, stretched thin, or just craving a better relationship with your body, this episode is for you.” If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, head to: https://leighgermann.com

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Ep. 88- How to Help Kids Name Their Emotions

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2025/04/09

When we put feelings into words, we're actually creating neural pathways that connect the limbic system (our emotional center) with the prefrontal cortex (our logical thinking center). The science behind this is fascinating- and you need to know it so you can teach your kids how to name their emotions and learn how to manage them so they can never be afraid of having big feelings again. If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, head to: https://leighgermann.com

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Ep. 87- Why You Need Grit as a Mom

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2025/04/02

Motherhood is a journey that requires endless perseverance, and sometimes, it feels like we’re running on empty. In this episode, we’re diving into the power of grit—that blend of passion and persistence that helps moms keep going, even when parenting feels overwhelming. You’ll discover why grit matters, how it shapes your parenting experience, and simple ways to cultivate it so you can stay grounded, resilient, and connected to what matters most. If you'd like to get the show notes for th...

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What can make or break your happiness as a mom

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2025/03/26

You’ve probably heard of growth mindset—maybe in the context of school or education—but today we’re going to bring it home. We’re going to talk about what it looks like in motherhood, why it’s so important for us as parents, and how to start cultivating it in real, practical ways. If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, head to: https://leighgermann.com

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Ep. 85- How to Raise Happy Kids in Spite of Technology

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2025/03/19

As parents, we’re tasked with helping our kids manage technology in a world that is constantly pulling them toward screens. In today’s episode, we’re looking at how screen time impacts our kids, why structured guidelines matter, and how we can work with technology—rather than letting it take over—so our kids can thrive in both the digital and the real world. If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, head to: https://leighgermann.com

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Ep. 84 Why You Get Triggered & How to Stay Calm in...

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2025/03/12

In this episode, we’re diving into why certain parenting moments trigger intense emotional reactions and how to break free from automatic responses. You’ll learn how past experiences shape your triggers, why they are clues rather than failures, and how to work with them instead of feeling stuck in guilt. We’ll introduce the D.I.G. method to uncover the root of your triggers and the A.I.M. framework to help you stay calm and respond with intention in the moment. If you’re ready to understand y...

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