Mind Your Mama - Healing Burnout, Building Boundaries, and Finding Yourself

Lauren Trout
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Welcome to Mind Your Mama – the podcast where motherhood meets real talk, belly laughs, and soul-deep connection. This is your weekly reminder that you, mama, are a rockstar (even if you’re rocking yesterday’s yoga pants and cold coffee). Here, we’re all about giving moms the space to feel seen, heard, and unapologetically valued. Whether you’re knee-deep in diapers, dodging teenage eye rolls, or just wondering how on earth you’ll ever fold that mountain of laundry, this podcast is for you. We’ll dive into the peaks and valleys, the hilarious chaos, and the unforgettable moments of motherhood with honest conversations, relatable stories, and the occasional ugly cry (it’s a judgment-free zone, promise). Together, we’ll uncover the beauty in the mess, the clarity in the madness, and the strength to embrace a life filled with meaning and connection. We'll talk to moms from all walks of life, learning from their experiences, challenges, and the pivotal moments that led them to rediscover fulfillment amidst the chaos. So grab your favorite snack (or whatever the kids haven’t already raided), coffee, or wine ( no judgement here! ) pop in your earbuds, and let’s tackle this wild ride called motherhood—one episode at a time. Mind Your Mama is more than a podcast; it’s your weekly dose of inspiration, laughter, and a big ol' hug in audio form. Because, mama, you are worthy. You are amazing. And together, we’ve got this. Hit subscribe and let’s make 2025 the year this podcast takes over the top charts. Ready? Let’s go, mama!

  1. 4D AGO · BONUS

    BONUS Episode! You're Not Just a Nurse — My Story, This Podcast, and What's Coming Next

    If you've landed here wondering who Lauren is and whether this podcast is for you — this episode is your answer. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Lauren shares the story she's never told in one place — from growing up in a volatile, abusive household, to being kicked out at 17 and living out of her car, to putting herself through nursing school, climbing to Director of Nursing, and still feeling like she was failing at everything. The moment everything changed? Her 10-year-old son Jack looked up at her with tears streaming down his face and said "Mommy, my least favorite part of my day is coming home." That was the wake up call. In this episode Lauren covers: How childhood trauma shaped her people-pleasing, identity-shifting patternsWhy tying your entire worth to nursing leads to burnout — fastWhat it felt like to become Director of Nursing and still feel like a fraudWhy she left her job and started this podcastWhere Mind Your Mama is headed — and why burnt out nurses are sitting on a gold mineHow identity work, nervous system regulation, and digital products can change everything This podcast is for the nurse who is exhausted, invisible at home, and knows deep down there is something more for her. You are not just a nurse. And Lauren is here to prove it. Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @laurentroutRN_coach Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    25 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Episode 45. We Haven't Slept Together in 4 Years (And Our Marriage Has Never Been Better)

    What if sleeping in separate beds from your husband was actually good for your marriage? What if scheduling sex was the secret to having more of it — and better? Lauren and Emily are back together for an unfiltered, judgment-free conversation that goes from sleep habits to self-worth, intimacy to parenting, and everything messy in between. This is the raw, real talk that most people are thinking but nobody's saying out loud — and it just might change the way you look at your relationship. 📌 What We Cover in This EpisodeThe "Sleep Divorce" trend — what it is, why couples are doing it, and why it might actually save your marriage (not end it)Why nighttime is the worst time for sex (for most moms) — and why that's completely validScheduled sex: game-changer or romance killer? The surprising truth about why planned intimacy worksHow movies, Bridgerton, and spicy romance books create unrealistic expectations about what sex should look likeThe "roommate" problem — how couples slide from passionate partners to disconnected co-parents, and what actually pulls them backSetting boundaries around intimacy without your partner feeling rejectedUsing sex as a source of self-worth — Lauren gets vulnerable about her younger years and why she's determined her daughters won't make the same mistakeThe 3-part journaling method Emily uses daily to build self-worth and feel "enough"Do-overs in parenting — why repairing after you lose your cool matters more than getting it right every timeWhy women collaborating is unstoppable — and a possible co-hosting announcement 👀 Key TakeawaysSleep divorce is not a relationship failure — for many couples, better sleep means better moods, less resentment, and more desireSet boundaries around when you're available for sex — and communicate them clearly, not reactivelyScheduling sex removes the guesswork and lets both partners show up intentionally rather than one person always feeling rejected or the other always feeling pesteredMedia — from Bridgerton to romance novels to porn — sets unrealistic standards for what intimacy looks like, and comparing your sex life to those standards will always make you feel like you're failingSelf-worth is not determined by your frequency of sex, your partner's desire for you, or any external metricCommunication is the foundation — most couples slide into roommate territory not because they...

    58 min

  3. FEB 13

    Episode 44. F*ck The Dream They Sold Us

    We were handed a blueprint. Go to school. Get good grades. Climb the ladder. Get married. Buy the house. Be grateful. Don’t complain. And if you do it all… you win. But what do you actually win? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Lauren pulls back the curtain on the “dream” so many high-achieving women were taught to chase — and what it cost her to finally admit it wasn’t hers. From becoming Director of Nursing to feeling like a fraud… From checking every box to feeling like a ghost in her own life… From being needed to realizing she just wanted to be loved. This episode is about: • Performance-based identity • Tying worth to usefulness • The exhaustion of being the “strong one” • Motherhood and soul-level burnout • Approval addiction • And what happens when you wake up If you’ve ever laid in bed thinking, “Is this really it?” This one will hit. You don’t have to burn your life down. But you do have to stop worshipping a dream that was never custom-built for you. Ready to Stop Performing?If this episode cracked something open for you, that’s not a breakdown — that’s awareness. Inside my 1:1 coaching, we untangle the identity you inherited and help you build one that’s actually yours. Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/laurentroutn_coach/ Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    14 min

  4. FEB 6

    Who did you learn you HAD to be in order to beloved? Breaking Identity Patterns&Reclaiming Your Worth

    In this episode of Mind Your Mama, we’re talking about the identities we learned to perform in order to feel loved. The good girl. The strong one. The fixer. The needed one. I’m sharing a personal story about how I tied my worth to being the one people came to — and what happened when someone close to me didn’t. This episode will challenge you to ask: Who did you learn you had to be to be loved?What part of you feels unsafe letting go of that role?If this identity disappeared tomorrow… who would you still be? In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why your identity might be protecting youHow people-pleasing becomes an unconscious survival strategyWhat real self-worth actually feels likeHow to stop tying your value to being needed Work With MeIf this episode hit you in the chest, it’s not random. Book a Spark Session or apply for 1:1 coaching: 🔗https://stan.store/laurenTrout Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/laurentroutrn_coach/ Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    18 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    42. Combatting Your Overwhelm with Emily Erb

    Overwhelm is something every mom knows far too well. The busy schedules, the pressure to say yes to everything, the guilt when you try to prioritize yourself, and the constant sense that you are running on empty. In this powerful conversation, Lauren is joined again by her friend and coach Emily Erb to unpack why overwhelm shows up, how it becomes a cycle, and what practical steps can help you break free from it. Emily shares her perspective on why overwhelm is often a learned response, how saying yes to everything keeps women stuck, and how boundaries, connection, and nervous system awareness can begin to shift everything. Together they discuss motherhood, burnout, shame resilience, health and fitness habits, and the deep conditioning that tells women they must always put themselves last. This episode feels like sitting with two friends who get it and who want you to feel lighter, safer, calmer, and more empowered in your daily life. Questions answered in this episode: What does overwhelm actually mean and why do so many moms live in it?How do boundaries reduce overwhelm and create more space for the things you care about?Why do women feel guilty for taking time for themselves?How does your nervous system respond when you are constantly rushing or people pleasing?Why is connection with other moms essential for healing overwhelm?How can you start creating sustainable health and fitness habits without adding stress?What role do shame and societal expectations play in burnout?How can you model healthier patterns for your kids? Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @mind.yourmama Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org Connect with Emily: Instagram: @ems_empowerment_coaching

    1 hr

  6. 12/03/2025

    41. You're Not Selfish For Wanting More - You're Self Aware

    So many women feel guilty for wanting more in their lives. More purpose, more creativity, more peace, more ease, more fulfillment. We’ve been conditioned to believe that wanting more somehow makes us ungrateful or selfish. In this episode, Lauren completely reframes that belief and shows you why your desire for more is actually a sign of self awareness, not selfishness. You’ll learn why your nervous system reacts the way it does, how resentment builds when your purpose is suppressed, and how to begin rewiring your subconscious so that expansion feels safe instead of scary. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel called to something deeper, or felt guilty for that calling, this episode will feel like a breath of truth. Questions answered in this episode: Why does wanting more not make you selfish at all?How does ignoring your purpose create burnout and resentment?What happens in your nervous system when your desires are suppressed?How can you reframe the guilt around wanting a bigger life?What practical steps help you step into alignment and take action? Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @mind.yourmama Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    14 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    40. You Are Made for More and It Is Time to Step Into It

    Every woman reaches a moment where she feels a quiet pull… a whisper that says there is more waiting for her. More purpose. More freedom. More alignment. More her. This episode dives into that feeling, why it shows up, and why it is not selfish or ungrateful to listen to it. Lauren breaks down the guilt, fear and conditioning that keep women shrinking, and she walks you through what it actually looks like to rise into the next version of yourself with confidence and clarity. If you’ve been craving something deeper, feeling restless inside your own life, or wondering whether it is “wrong” to want more than routines and responsibilities, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Questions answered in this episode: What does it really mean when you feel “meant for more”?Why do so many moms feel guilty for wanting an identity beyond motherhood?How does fear show up when you try to step into your purpose?What is alignment, and how do you know if you’re living out of it?How can you start becoming the next version of yourself even when you don’t feel ready? Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @mind.yourmama Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    18 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    39. Burnout Isn't Hours Worked...It's Living Out of Alignment

    Burnout isn’t just exhaustion, overwhelm or too many responsibilities piled onto your shoulders. The deeper truth is this. Burnout is what happens when you’ve spent too long living out of alignment with who you really are and what you’re here to do. In this episode of The Mind Your Mama podcast, Lauren breaks down the emotional, physical and spiritual layers of burnout that so many moms carry without realizing why. She shares the honest, raw story that became her wake up call, the science behind nervous system overload, and the life changing shift that happens when you stop abandoning yourself and start living in your purpose again. If you’ve been feeling drained, resentful, stuck or disconnected from the woman underneath motherhood, this episode will hit home in the most healing way. Questions answered in this episode: What does burnout really mean when you’re a mom who feels constantly overwhelmed?How does living out of alignment create stress, resentment and physical symptoms?Why do so many moms feel stuck between purpose, safety and guilt?What signs is your nervous system giving you when you’re suppressing your true purpose?How can small aligned actions help you reconnect with who you really are? If this episode speaks to you or you know another mama who needs this reminder, share it with her so she doesn’t feel alone for one more day. Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers To work with Lauren one-to-one or learn more about healing burnout and finding your purpose: Instagram: @mind.yourmama Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    23 min
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Welcome to Mind Your Mama – the podcast where motherhood meets real talk, belly laughs, and soul-deep connection. This is your weekly reminder that you, mama, are a rockstar (even if you’re rocking yesterday’s yoga pants and cold coffee). Here, we’re all about giving moms the space to feel seen, heard, and unapologetically valued. Whether you’re knee-deep in diapers, dodging teenage eye rolls, or just wondering how on earth you’ll ever fold that mountain of laundry, this podcast is for you. We’ll dive into the peaks and valleys, the hilarious chaos, and the unforgettable moments of motherhood with honest conversations, relatable stories, and the occasional ugly cry (it’s a judgment-free zone, promise). Together, we’ll uncover the beauty in the mess, the clarity in the madness, and the strength to embrace a life filled with meaning and connection. We'll talk to moms from all walks of life, learning from their experiences, challenges, and the pivotal moments that led them to rediscover fulfillment amidst the chaos. So grab your favorite snack (or whatever the kids haven’t already raided), coffee, or wine ( no judgement here! ) pop in your earbuds, and let’s tackle this wild ride called motherhood—one episode at a time. Mind Your Mama is more than a podcast; it’s your weekly dose of inspiration, laughter, and a big ol' hug in audio form. Because, mama, you are worthy. You are amazing. And together, we’ve got this. Hit subscribe and let’s make 2025 the year this podcast takes over the top charts. Ready? Let’s go, mama!

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