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Become A Calm Mama

Darlynn Childress

Become a Calm Mama is a parenting podcast where you learn practical parenting tools and strategies so you can stop yelling, feel more calm, and show up as the mom you want to be. Darlynn is the top parenting coach for moms who want to know exactly how to handle misbehavior and create a peaceful home. Darlynn is known for her practical strategies and a down to earth understanding of what it’s really like to be a mom raising kids in the 21st century. Over the past 15 years, Darlynn has dedicated

kids & family parenting

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27:51

Intentional Living As A Mom

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/05/15

My son recently sent me a text with a big question about how to live an intentional life. As moms, we’re all trying to figure out how to make the most of this experience. How to balance all of the different stressors and demands while also enjoying the process.You’ll Learn:The big question my son asked me (and what I told him)Some of the goals and feelings I’ve chased over the years.How to figure out what you want (so you can actually get it)Why you may not be following through on what you want (and

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41:29

Midlife & Post Motherhood Shifts with Jennifer...

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/05/08

Today, I've invited my friend and fellow coach, Jennifer Delliquadri, to come talk with me about midlife, post-motherhood, and being a woman at this time in our lives.You’ll Learn:Why it’s natural for transformation to be messyTimes when Jennifer and I have experienced dissatisfaction in our own lives, and some of the shifts we madePandemic challenges we’re still working through when it comes to community and friendshipsTwo ways to get in touch with what you truly want in your life (that you can

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36:11

Easy Ways to Entertain Little Kids with Kelsey Cook

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/05/01

If you have kids under the age of 7, you’re going to love this episode! I’ve invited Kelsey Cook, founder of Learning with Kelsey, to share easy ways to entertain little kids.You’ll Learn:Why you don’t have to be involved in everything your kid doesHow to feel more playful and fun as a mom4 ways to encourage play (and make it easy)My hide-and-seek hack for when you need a quiet moment🤫We’re talking about how to get into a playful mentality as a parent and how to entertain your kids in a way that

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58:20

Sensory Activities for Kids with Alisha Grogan

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/04/24

Today, I’ve invited occupational therapist Alisha Grogan on the podcast to share simple sensory activities for kids to help them become calmer and more regulated.You’ll Learn:What’s actually happening when you think your kid is manipulating you3 “hidden” senses that we all haveThe 2 main types of sensory sensitivitiesLOTS of simple strategies you can try to help soothe your child’s senses (including some that we used with our own neurodivergent kids)If you’re parenting a kid who struggles with

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51:23

Tips for Raising Teen & Tween Girls with Girls...

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/04/17

Jill and Mary of Girls Mentorship are back! We’re continuing our conversation and talking about specific tools and strategies for supporting and raising teen and tween girls. (If you missed part 1, be sure to check it out.) And even though Jill and Mary focus their work on girls, these are great tips no matter the gender of your child.You’ll Learn:The pitfalls of labeling all negative interactions as "bullying"Times when your daughter might need extra support4 tips for raising teen & tween

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21:32

Estrogen Crash [Confessions]

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/04/15

Why do women in mid-life give less f*cks? It's all about the estrogen crash. On this episode Darlynn and her friend Jennifer Delliquadri talk all about how estrogen plays a role in why moms are biologically wired to worry about their kids and the profound shift that happens when our estrogen crashes.Plus, you'll hear how Darlynn spiraled deep into a "I'm not good enough" self-worth crisis and how she used Radical Self Love to get herself out.

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39:53

Raising Teen & Tween Girls with Girls Mentorship (pt 1)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/04/10

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Jill and Mary, founders of Girls Mentorship. We’re diving into what teen and tween girls need and what they’re going through at this stage of life.You’ll Learn:What makes teen & tween girls so awesome!Benefits and pitfalls of greater emotional awareness in this generation of kidsHow small shifts can make a big difference in identity and self-esteem5 ways to support the tween or teen girls in your lifeListen in for tools to start helping your teen or tween

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45:19

Simplifying Family Life with Jessica Etting

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/04/03

Today, I've invited Jessica Koosed Etting onto the podcast for a conversation about family life, the mental load on moms, and how we can make things a little bit simpler and easier.You’ll Learn:Why motherhood feels so overwhelming (it’s not just you!)Why your own parents might not be able to relate to your mental loadHow to reduce your mental load, involve your family, and feel more calmWhile perfection is impossible, there are ways to be more proactive and organized, so that we feel a little less

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39:22

Radical Action (Part 6 of the How To Heal series)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/03/27

Over the past 5 weeks, I’ve walked you through the hierarchy of healing and how to go through the phases of healing I call radical self-love, self-trust, honesty, listening, and acceptance. Today, we finish the series with radical action - the part where we DO the things that actually improve our lives and create the lives that we want.You’ll Learn:How to hold both contentment and a desire for changeThe 3 types of action (and which is best)How to chase the glimmers in your lifeA surefire way to know

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35:36

Radical Acceptance (Part 5 of the How To Heal series)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/03/20

When we set out to create positive change and healing in our lives, those actions must come from a place of love and trust in ourselves. The key is practicing radical acceptance of ourselves and our circumstances.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why we struggle to accept realityThe truth about acceptance and taking actionReal life examples of challenging circumstances and how we can be more accepting of them4 steps to practice radical acceptanceThe faster you can accept the hard things in life as

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52:17

Getting Sober [Confessions]

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/03/18

My healing journey began as a 19 year old, wandering drunk and alone on a beach in San Felipe, Mexico. This isthestory ofmy first attempt at healingand what I learned early on.

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38:15

Radical Listening (Part 4 of the How To Heal series)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/03/13

Welcome to part 4 of the How To Heal series. In this episode about radical listening, you’ll learn strategies for listening more carefully and trusting your intuition and inner wisdom so that you can build a better relationship with your core self.You’ll Learn:How to practice radical listening with compassionThe 4 parts within you that you are listening toExamples of patterns that might not be serving you5 steps to radical listening and a deeper understanding of yourselfThe closer you move to your

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33:22

Radical Honesty (Part 3 of the How To Heal series)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/03/06

In this third installment of the How to Heal series, I’m talking about radical honesty - why it’s important, what happens when we’re not honest with ourselves, and how to get more honest.You’ll Learn:What it means to be radically honestWhy it’s so hard for us to be honest with ourselvesSigns that you might have some healing to do4 strategies to increase your self-awareness and honestyYou can't heal from anything until you’re aware of what it is that is causing you pain. Listen to learn

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36:20

Radical Self Trust (Part 2 of the How To Heal series)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/02/27

This is part two in my How to Heal series. Today, we’re talking about radical self trust and how to build more confidence and trust in yourself.You’ll Learn:How past emotional wounds show up in the presentWhy building radical self trust is so important for healing and creating positive changeHow to be your own grown up3 strategies for building radical self trustWhen I think about trust, I believe the entry point is when you have an experience of feeling really safe with somebody. So, let me ask

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26:48

Messy Kitchens [Confessions]

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/02/24

A conversation with Kristin Lafontaine about a time I almost died in the ocean, how Shrek is my life coach, and our messy kitchens

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34:43

Radical Self Love

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/02/20

Today’s episode is the start of the How To Heal series here on the podcast. We’re starting with the foundation of it all - radical self love. A person who experiences self love and demonstrates self compassion has less depression, less anxiety, less stress, and less shame. Isn’t that what we all want?You’ll Learn:A mantra to help you practice radical self loveHow insecurity shows up for me and how I return to my core self4 tools to deepen your self loveRadical self love is the foundation of healing

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38:46

A Love Letter from Your Coach

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/02/13

As we approach Valentine's Day and my upcoming series on radical self-love, you are getting a love letter from two life coaches that I recently recorded on accident. What you’ll hear today is a conversation between me and my coach and friend, Kristin Lafontaine, as we talked about what it means to heal yourself from pain, how to regulate your emotions and process hard things.We are two life coaches, two mamas who have been through the ringer…and two people who love you. ❤️Even if I don't know you, I

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27:30

Saying "I'm Sorry" (Repair pt. 2)

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/02/06

In last week’s episode, I talked about how to forgive yourself when you yell, shame, hurt, or otherwise show up in a way you don’t love as a parent. Today, we’re talking about what comes next - saying “I’m sorry” and having a repair conversation with your child.You’ll Learn:Why saying “I’m sorry” is so important (and why it’s only one piece of repair)4-step formula for a repair conversation (with examples)What you need to do before you have this conversation with your kidHow to repair after a longer

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31:54

Thanksgiving Fight [Confessions]

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/02/05

Darlynn shares the story of a big ol' fight she had with Kevin on Thanksgiving. Who knew how bad things could get just by asking "What do you want for thanksgiving dinner?"

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49:55

Shopping Ban [Confessions]

Become A Calm Mama ·

2025/02/05

A shopping ban?? What!? Yep, this year I'm committed to buying only essentials and not buying stuff online. I'm especially avoiding Amazon! On this episode of Confessions, Danielle Walsmith dive deep into the REASON I'm doing this and all the 'rules' I've created for the shopping ban.

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