Failing Motherhood Danielle Bettmann | Parenting Coach for Strong-Willed Kids

‌Today’s conversation answers so many questions you’re likely too afraid to ask.

My guest today immediately makes uncomfortable topics comfortable, sensitive subjects approachable and speaks from so much experience, get ready to pull up a chair.

Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports  combines the wisdom of 40 experts and all sorts of cheat codes to save time in all the logistics of raising a disabled child,  including her own experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities.

Disability remains such a taboo topic, and there is so much to learn from Kelley. She shares what parents of disabled children wish we knew, as well as speaking hope and validation directly to parents of disabled children.


IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...
The most respectful terminology to useHow to handle when your child is curious and you don’t know the first thing to sayAll the emotions that are normal to have when your child gets diagnosedDON'T MISS-
Kelley pouring her heart out with ways to make your caregiver role sustainable while sharing validation and hope// CONNECT WITH KELLEY //
Link to order the book: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports
Website: www.kelleycoleman.com
Instagram: @hellokelleycoleman


// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
Emily Ladau: https://emilyladau.com
Tiffany Hammond, aka Fidgets and Fries: https://www.fidgetsandfries.co
Elspeth, aka Neurodivergent Parenting: Think Outside the Box:
Neurodivergent Parenting: Think Outside The Box

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This week we’re taking parenting tips from Hello Fresh!
In ways you may not have realized, being a parent is sort of like working in customer service. In our case, the customer isn’t always right, but the way we handle conflict may invite our child to ask for our manager! :)

Your goal as a parent is to build credibility and trust in your “brand” rather than bad reviews!  As I reveal the two mistakes well-intentioned parents make, you'll be invited to reflect on your default reaction and formulate a balanced response instead.

In this episode, I share…
How to embrace conflict even when it makes you uncomfortableTwo different ways you can take feedback, criticism or complaints from your childA quote that’s shaped every single day of my parentingDon’t Miss:
How my missing package was handled by Hello Fresh (and whether I recommend them or NOT)‌// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
Failing Motherhood is turning 4 years old!
Leave a Review for Failing Motherhood in Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before hitting SUBMIT, and send it to Danielle for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
DM: @‌parent_wholeheartedly


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*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt
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For the past 6 months I’ve had the opportunity to work on my relationship with my body- no procedures, no weight loss, no supplements, just selecting and being more mindful of how I’m dressing myself and how it makes me feel.
In today’s episode I break down what kicked off the journey, the milestones along the way, and the absolute game-changer that sealed the deal!

This episode is for you if you know your appearance has taken a back seat to your kids, and more self-love is on your list this season.
‌
IN THIS EPISODE I SHARED:
How I re-wrote the “unwritten rules” I used to dress myselfThe stores I had luck with (and where I got burned!)Takeaways I recommend to every momDON'T MISS:
The P.S. at the end that might be just what you need to hear
// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
Colsie underwear from Target
CRZ Yoga brand on Amazon
Atolea Jewelry
Seasons of Color Omaha - Amanda Thiessen
IG: @seasons.of.color.omaha


// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //
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Failing Motherhood is turning 4 years old!Rate the podcast with 5 Stars on Spotify and/or Leave a Review for Failing Motherhood in Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before hitting SUBMIT, and send it to Danielle for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!DM: @‌parent_wholeheartedly
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*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt
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Today's episode is a little bit of a different, more special setup. I had a fantastic coaching conversation with a parent of a 3 1/2 year-old about a situation that they were dealing with around an irrational hyperfixation they just could not get over or let go of no matter what they tried!

Listen as I dive into this universal experience and offer some more context around these situations and what I recommend. 

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...
The critical step to salvaging your sanity in these momentsWhen to introduce the logic or reasoningA counterintuitive game-changer I dare you to try!DON'T MISS-
The lifesaver that is individualized feedback and support!I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
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Failing Motherhood is turning 4 years old!Rate the podcast with 5 Stars on Spotify and/or Leave a Review for Failing Motherhood in Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before hitting SUBMIT, and send it to Danielle for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!DM: @‌parent_wholeheartedly
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*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologetic

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Ever feel like you're doing it ALL and it's never ENOUGH?

My guest today, Erica Djossa is a registered psychotherapist, sought-after maternal mental health specialist, and the founder of wellness company Momwell. Erica is frequently featured in media publications and her popular Momwell podcast has over a million downloads. 
Her book - Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More comes out TODAY (Tuesday, April 9th) and our conversation today highlights so much of the meaningful work inside it.

After she shares her "breakdown to breakthrough", Erica reiterates it’s not just us - MOMS ARE NOT OKAY.  She introduces ideas like the motherload, our motherhood filing cabinet, and an activity called a Values Sort to help us become more conscious of the default patterns we've found ourselves in and how to dig our way out.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...
Where the myth of the "perfect mother" comes fromThe 5 core beliefs of "intensive mothering" and what to replace them withThe measuring stick we should use to evaluate ourselves instead of blood, sweat and tearsDON'T MISS-
What it truly means to be a good mom

// CONNECT WITH ERICA DJOSSA //
Links to order the book: Ericadjossa.com
Website: http://Momwell.com
Instagram: @momwell

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Many parents today find themselves in the sandwich generation where stress, guilt and burnout is real.

My guest today, Michele Magner, has earned her MBA and Master's certification in gerontology and is a Gerontology PhD student at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She's a certified life coach, certified dementia practitioner, and certified conscious aging facilitator and an adjunct professor in the fall of 2024.
 
As an experienced family caregiver with many years in the senior living industry, she understands the challenges that you are facing as you care for those you love.
 
Our conversation included dissecting how we are managing stress, how core values play into our capacity and integrity, why it's okay to fill your cup just for you, and the difference between making promises and making plans.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...
Michele's vulnerable example of "failing" her daughter and the powerful realizations she took from itThe 3 "C's" all caregivers needThe Importance of bringing your kids into hard conversationsDON'T MISS-
Fascinating research around the relationship between chronological age and subjective age, and its effect on aging

// CONNECT WITH MICHELE MAGNER //
Website: www.michelemagner.com
Instagram: @inspiredcaring
LinkedIn: Michele Magner

I believe in you + I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
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Send us Fan Mail over Text.
Failing Motherhood is turning 4 years old!Rate the podcast with 5 Stars on Spotify and/or Leave a Review for Failing Motherhood in Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before hitting SUBMIT, and send it to Danielle for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!DM: @‌parent_wholeheartedly
Support the Show.
*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologetic

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