Failing Motherhood Podcast
If you're full of mom guilt, your temper scares you, you're terrified you're screwing everything up and you're afraid to admit any of those things out loud...
...THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU.
LISTEN NOW
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
YOU ARE THE MOM YOUR KIDS NEED.
Hosted by Danielle Bettmann, parenting coach for strong-willed kids, each episode is a storytelling interview about one mom's raw and honest experience of growth that leads to new perspectives and practical strategies.
Each week we normalize the struggle, share vulnerably about our insecurities, and rally around small wins and truths.
Interviews with experts that have brilliant insight to share will be sprinkled among interviews with moms just like you. We hope you see yourself, hear your story, and find hope and healing.
You belong here!
Latest Episodes
If you've ever felt mom-shamed or ashamed of your child's behavior...
...you'll only find love here.
FAILING MOTHERHOOD
is working to break down barriers + stigmas and normalize the struggle that is becoming + growing as a mother.
WE ALL FEEL LIKE WE'RE FAILING.
IT'S TIME WE TALK ABOUT IT.
REVIEWS
MOST LISTENED-TO EPISODES:
- 47. A "Good Enough" Mom with KC Davis
- 65. Understanding Triggers, Stress + Emotions with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
- 64. Why it's SO Hard to Stay Calm
- 63. The Mental Load + Being a "Fun" Mom with Libby (The Honest Mom)
- 102. What NOT to Say to your Strong-Willed Child
HAVE A STRONG-WILLED CHILD?
START HERE:
- 98. 13 Daily Struggles When Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
- 109. 10 Things Parents of Strong-Willed Kids are Afraid to Admit
- 102. What NOT to Say to your Strong-Willed Child
- 94. The KEY to Cooperation with a Strong-Willed Child
- 92. 10 Things I've Learned to be True about Parents of Strong-Willed Kids
CLIENT STORIES:
93. The Right Kind of Tough with Donovan + Rosemary
112. How to Stop Walking on Eggshells with Jaclyn and Ryan
122. Breakthroughs + International Travel with Our Strong-Willed Child with Vanessa and James
156. The Path to Stop Feeling Powerless in your Parenting with Laura + Mike
161. A Skeptic's Take on Gentle Parenting + How to Stop Fighting + Start Living with Joseph and Sarah
186. 90% Less Tantrums with Heather + David
188. "I can figure this out" with Marli Klaus
192. Working WITH Demand Avoidance (PDA) to Make the Impossible, POSSIBLE with Lisa
199. Fighting to Stop Fighting + Not Giving Up with Abbey + Jake
BEST PARENTING TIPS:
From most recent to least:
187. 7 Ways to Beat the Bedtime Blues
184. Stop your Child from Lying to You
182. 5 Top Tips for Making Weekends Easier on Everyone
180. It's Okay to Walk Away + What to do When You Can't
179. 7 Steps to a Successful Holiday with a Strong-Willed Child
177. How to Tag In/Out with your Partner with Dignity + Compassion
165. After School Restraint Collapse
162. They Don’t Hate YOU, They Hate…
157. They know better than this!
151. What to do when they won’t let it go
145. Don’t Insist on an Apology
143. How TO (and NOT to) Use Timers with Strong-Willed Kids
138. The 11 Most Common Fears/Challenges of Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
...140. Challenging Common Fears when Raising Strong-Willed Kids
136. Decluttering TOYS: A Guilt-Free Guide to LESS
131. Best GIFTS for Strong-Willed Kids (unconventional, practical, and long-lasting ideas that are still fun to open!)
129. BEST Books for Strong-Willed Kids
125. 11 Reasons Why Gentle Parenting Feels Impossible to Implement
123. Good Cop / Bad Cop: The Broken Record Relationship
118. Break the Cycle (not the one you’re thinking of)
71. & 73. *No Judgment* guide to screen time Parts 1 + 2
41. 5 Steps for Summer Sanity
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!
Every SUBSCRIBE + every REVIEW helps more moms know they're not alone if they feel like they're failing.
THANK YOU!
