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Moms Brain is a Coffee Stain
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A parenting podcast for moms of teens about teen mental health, digital parenting, AI, family communication, burnout, and real mom life.

  1. May 24

    From Overwhelmed to Regulated: Breaking the Cycle of Mom Burnout with Kristin Cogan

    Send us Fan Mail Why do so many moms feel like they’re constantly overwhelmed… even when life “looks good on paper”? In this honest and relatable episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with Kristin Cogan, licensed therapist, coach, and mom of five, to talk about the real struggles behind mom burnout, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure to do it all perfectly. Kristin shares her own experience of raising four kids in four years and hitting a breaking point that forced her to rethink how she was showing up—not just as a mom, but as a person.  This conversation dives deep into the cycle so many moms know all too well: guilt, frustration, snapping, and then feeling like you’re failing. But the truth? You’re not failing—you’re overwhelmed. In This Episode We Discuss: Why moms feel overwhelmed and burned out (even when life looks “perfect”)The cycle of mom guilt, self-doubt, and frustrationWhat’s actually happening in your brain during emotional overwhelmHow to build emotional regulation skills in real lifeSimple ways to practice mindfulness without needing extra timeThe importance of self-care and emotional hygieneWhy comparing yourself to other moms is hurting your mental healthHow to stay present with your kids—even in chaosThe power of small wins and daily mindset shiftsWhy you don’t have to be a perfect mom to be a good one A Powerful Reminder: ✨ You’re not failing—you’re overwhelmed ✨ Small changes can create big shifts ✨ Taking care of yourself helps you show up better for your kids Key Takeaway: You don’t need a complete life overhaul— sometimes it starts with something as simple as one deep breath. Connect with Kristin Kristin Cogan Licensed Therapist | Coach | Mom of 5 📱 Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/imperfectlywonderfulmotherhood Show Information Follow the show: 📱 @momsbrainisacoffeestain Support the podcast: https://Momsbrainisacoffeestain.Buzzsprout.com Want to Be a Guest? Want to be a guest on Mom’s Brain Is A Coffee Stain | Parenting Teens, Mom Life & Real Conversations? Send Kayla a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/momsbrainisacoffeestain

    39 min

  2. May 17

    Conscious Parenting: Ending Power Struggles, Triggers & Raising Emotionally Aware Kids with Katherine Sellery

    Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest parenting struggles… aren’t about your child’s behavior—but about how we respond to it? In this powerful episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with Katherine Sellery, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution, to unpack what it really means to parent with awareness, connection, and intention. With over 20 years of experience in conflict resolution and coaching families, Katherine shares why traditional parenting rooted in obedience and control often leads to power struggles—and what to do instead.  This conversation dives deep into emotional triggers, communication breakdowns, and how to shift from reacting to responding, even in the most challenging parenting moments. In This Episode We Discuss: Why traditional parenting methods based on obedience and compliance often failHow to respond instead of react in stressful parenting momentsUnderstanding emotional triggers and why we overreact as parentsThe difference between a reaction vs. an overreactionHow to reduce power struggles with teens and kidsWhy children saying “no” is actually a healthy developmental skillTeaching kids to understand their inner world (feelings + needs)Moving from control-based discipline to connection-based parentingHow to create a home where kids feel safe, heard, and respectedWhy curiosity is the key to better communication with your child A Powerful Mindset Shift: ✨ The behavior you see is often just a surface-level expression of an unmet need ✨ Your child isn’t trying to make your life harder—they’re trying to communicate ✨ When we shift our perspective, we shift the entire relationship Key Takeaway: If you can move from “Why are they doing this?” to “What’s going on for them?”—everything changes. Guest Information Katherine Sellery Founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution 🌐 Website: https://ConsciousParentingRevolution.com 📘 Free Book: 7 Strategies to Keep Your Relationship with Your Kids from Hitting the Boiling Point https://consciousparentingrevolution.com/ebook/ Show Information Follow the show: 📱 @momsbrainisacoffeestain Support the podcast: https://Momsbrainisacoffeestain.Buzzsprout.com Want to Be a Guest? Want to be a guest on Mom’s Brain Is A Coffee Stain | Parenting Teens, Mom Life & Real Conversations? Send Kayla a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/momsbrainisacoffeestain

    43 min

  3. May 10

    The Power of Your Words: Raising Confident Kids with Jody Hill’s “Parent Secret Superpower”

    Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most powerful tools you have as a parent… is something you use every single day? In this impactful episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with parenting expert and author Jody Hill to talk about the power of words in parenting and how the language we use shapes our children’s confidence, identity, and future. Jody shares how her journey as a mom of four—especially navigating divorce—led her to discover what she calls the “Parent Secret Superpower”: the ability to build or break a child’s self-belief through everyday words.  From simple phrases we say without thinking to the long-term impact of how kids internalize those words, this episode is full of eye-opening moments and practical tools every parent can start using today. In This Episode We Discuss: How everyday language impacts child confidence and self-worthThe difference between speaking to a child’s behavior vs. identityCommon phrases that may unintentionally harm kids’ self-esteemHow to raise kids who believe: “I can do hard things”Why parents are the loudest and most important voice in their child’s lifeHelping kids regulate emotions during overwhelming momentsThe importance of repair after parenting mistakesUsing words to guide—not shame—during disciplineHow to create a home where kids feel safe, loved, and acceptedTeaching kids to problem-solve instead of labeling themselves A Powerful Reminder: ✨ Your words become your child’s inner voice ✨ Repeated phrases turn into lifelong beliefs ✨ You don’t need perfection—just intention Key Takeaway: If you change your words… you can change your child’s life.  Resources from Jody: Jody is offering listeners a Free Superpower Strategy + Top Confidence Boosters & Busters Guide to help you start using your words more intentionally today. 🎧 Access here: https://podcast.itsjodyhill.com 📱 Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jodyhillparenting 📘 Get her book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bhpNNK Show Information Follow the show: 📱 @momsbrainisacoffeestain Support the podcast: https://Momsbrainisacoffeestain.Buzzsprout.com Want to Be a Guest Want to be a guest on Mom’s Brain Is A Coffee Stain | Parenting Teens, Mom Life & Real Conversations? Send Kayla a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/momsbrainisacoffeestain

    53 min

  4. May 3

    Good Enough Parenting: Letting Go of Perfection, Mom Guilt & Burnout with Emily Beecher

    Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to better parenting… was letting go of perfection? In this powerful and deeply relatable episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with Emily Beecher, certified life coach for women at life’s crossroads, to unpack the truth about motherhood, identity, burnout, and self-compassion. From working with major brands like Disney and Warner Brothers to navigating single motherhood, neurodivergence, and burnout, Emily shares her journey of rediscovering what truly matters—and why “good enough parenting” may actually be the healthiest approach for both moms and kids.  This episode is an honest, vulnerable conversation about what happens when life doesn’t look the way you expected—and how to rebuild in a way that actually aligns with who you are. In This Episode We Discuss: What “good enough parenting” really means (and why perfection can be harmful)Letting go of unrealistic expectations and mom guiltHow burnout shows up in motherhood—and how to begin healingNavigating identity loss and reinvention as a momParenting neurodivergent children (ADHD, autism, dyslexia) with compassionAdvocating for your child in systems that don’t always support themWhy self-compassion is essential for momsThe pressure of “having it all” and why it’s often a mythHow to reconnect with yourself during overwhelming seasons of lifeThe power of honest conversations in reducing mom isolation Key Takeaways: ✨ You don’t have to be a perfect parent to raise happy, healthy kids ✨ Your value is not measured by productivity or perfection ✨ “Good enough” parenting creates space for connection, growth, and real life ✨ You are allowed to evolve, change, and redefine your identity A Moment That Will Stick With You: So many moms believe they’re failing… when in reality, they’re just exhausted, overwhelmed, and trying to meet impossible standards. This episode is your reminder that: 👉 You are not alone 👉 You are not behind 👉 You are already enough Guest Information Emily Beecher Certified Life Coach for Women at Life’s Crossroads 🌐 Website: https://emilybeecher.com Connect with the Show Follow the show: 📱 @momsbrainisacoffeestain Support the podcast: https://Momsbrainisacoffeestain.Buzzsprout.com Want to Be a Guest? Want to be a guest on Mom’s Brain Is A Coffee Stain | Parenting Teens, Mom Life & Real Conversations? Apply here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/momsbrainisacoffeestain

    1h 10m

  5. Apr 26

    Single Parenting Survival to Thriving: Practical Tips, Time Management & Financial Stability with Pat Hankin

    Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to go from surviving to thriving as a single parent? In this powerful and practical episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with Pat Hankin, author of The Field Guide for Single Parents, to break down the real-life strategies single parents need to manage time, finances, and emotional overwhelm. Drawing from years of experience moderating a community of nearly 470,000 single parents, Pat shares what actually works—no fluff, no unrealistic advice—just practical, research-based tools that help parents regain control of their lives.  From redefining what “good enough parenting” looks like to building support systems in unexpected places, this episode is full of actionable takeaways for anyone navigating parenting alone (or feeling like they are). In This Episode We Discuss: The biggest misconceptions about single parentingHow to move from survival mode to thrivingCreating time when you feel like you have noneThe power of the 15-minute parent connectionRealistic time management strategies for busy parentsFinancial advice that actually works for single parent householdsWhy traditional budgeting advice often fails single parentsBuilding a support system beyond family and friendsLetting go of mom guilt and perfectionismWhat “good enough parenting” really looks like Key Takeaway: You don’t have to do everything perfectly to be a great parent. Progress, not perfection, is what creates stability—for you and your kids. Guest Information Pat Hankin Author of The Field Guide for Single Parents: Practical Tips to Help You Gain Control of Your Life 🌐 Website: https://pathankin.com/about-the-book/ 📘 Get the Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Single-Parents-Practical/dp/B0FX3F1GTS Show Information Follow the show: 📱 @momsbrainisacoffeestain Support the podcast: https://Momsbrainisacoffeestain.Buzzsprout.com Want to be a guest on Mom’s Brain Is A Coffee Stain | Parenting Teens, Mom Life & Real Conversations? Send Kayla a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/momsbrainisacoffeestain

    1h 17m

  6. Apr 19

    Healing While Parenting: Trauma Recovery for Moms with Emily Cleghorn

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when motherhood brings unresolved trauma to the surface? In this powerful episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with Emily Cleghorn, trauma-informed trigger recovery coach and host of Mamahood After Trauma: Tools for Triggered Mamas, to talk about healing childhood trauma while raising children. Emily shares her deeply personal story of growing up with abandonment and abuse, and how becoming a mother forced her to confront trauma she had spent years avoiding. When her daughter was born, the coping strategies she had relied on no longer worked — and she realized she had two choices: run from the pain or face it and heal.  That journey led Emily to create the Mended Mama Method, a step-by-step framework designed to help mothers understand their triggers, regulate their nervous systems, and parent from a place of awareness instead of survival mode. Together, Kayla and Emily explore the reality many mothers face: parenting while carrying the invisible weight of trauma. In This Episode We Discuss How unresolved trauma affects motherhood and parenting triggersRecognizing when you're triggered vs. dealing with a difficult parenting momentWhy trauma lives in the nervous system and affects the bodyBuilding a trigger toolkit for emotional regulationBreaking the mom guilt cycleTeaching kids emotional intelligence while healing yourselfWhy moms don’t have to be fully healed to be good parentsThis conversation is a compassionate reminder that healing and parenting can happen at the same time—and that moms deserve support too. Guest Information Emily Cleghorn Trauma-Informed Trigger Recovery Coach Website: 🌐 https://mamahoodaftertrauma.ca Facebook: Mamahood After Trauma Instagram: @emily.mamahoodaftertrauma Podcast: 🎙️ Mamahood After Trauma: Tools for Triggered Mamas Show Information Follow the show: 📱 @momsbrainisacoffeestain Support the podcast: https://Momsbrainisacoffeestain.Buzzsprout.com Want to be a guest on Mom’s Brain Is A Coffee Stain | Parenting Teens, Mom Life & Real Conversations? Send Kayla a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/momsbrainisacoffeestain

    1h 1m

  7. Apr 12

    Design Your Life, Don’t Drift: Intentional Parenting with Nathaniel A. Turner

    Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to design your life instead of drifting through it? In this powerful conversation, Kayla sits down with Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS, fatherhood advocate, speaker, and creator of The Journal Forward Audiocast and co-founder of The League of Extraordinary Parents, to explore what intentional parenting really looks like in today’s complicated world. Nathaniel shares how his life changed after becoming a father and how his experiences growing up with multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shaped his commitment to breaking generational cycles and raising a child with purpose.  Together, Kayla and Nathaniel dive into real conversations about raising resilient kids, parenting teens, building strong character, and teaching children to live with intention instead of simply reacting to life. Nathaniel also shares the philosophy behind his title “Humanity Propulsion Engineer” and why he believes parents must stop parenting on autopilot and start intentionally planning the kind of humans they want to raise. You’ll also hear the incredible story of how Nathaniel’s son was admitted to 27 universities and received a free education through scholarships and fellowships valued at more than $1.5 million, all while being raised with a life template focused on intellectual curiosity, cultural awareness, and humanitarian responsibility. In This Episode We Discuss How intentional parenting shapes a child’s futureBreaking generational trauma and ending unhealthy parenting cyclesWhy structure matters more than motivationRaising kids who are resilient, compassionate, and purpose-drivenWhy parents should focus on building strong humans, not just strong resumesThe importance of modeling values like service, civility, and accountabilityThis episode is a must-listen for parents navigating teen parenting, modern family challenges, and raising confident kids in a digital world. Guest Information Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS The Journal Forward Audiocast 🌐 https://www.nathanielaturner.com/ 🌐 https://www.lxtrap.com Show Information Follow the show: @momsbrainisacoffeestain Support the podcast: https://Momsbrainisacoffeestain.Buzzsprout.com Want to be a guest on Mom’s Brain Is A Coffee Stain | Parenting Teens, Mom Life & Real Conversations? Send Kayla a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/momsbrainisacoffeestain

    1h 2m

  8. Apr 5

    From Corporate to Stay-at-Home Dad: Tony Berardo on Fatherhood, Entrepreneurship & Real Life Balance

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a Fortune-500 career, health scares, infertility struggles, and a major life shift collide? In this honest and inspiring episode of Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain, Kayla sits down with entrepreneur, content creator, and stay-at-home dad Tony Berardo to talk about modern fatherhood, building a business from home, and choosing family over hustle culture. Tony shares the powerful story of leaving corporate life after a major health scare and job loss during lung surgery. That life-changing moment pushed him to build his own content agency, start his podcast Humanity and Hashtags, and embrace a new identity as a present and intentional father.  Together, Kayla and Tony discuss the realities of parenting, mental health, balancing work and family life, and why chasing the “perfect parent” image online does more harm than good. Tony also opens up about IVF struggles, redefining success, and why spending time with your kids matters more than any paycheck. In This Episode We Discuss: • The transition from corporate life to stay-at-home dad • IVF struggles and appreciating parenthood more deeply • Why modern parents feel overwhelmed and stuck • The myth of being the “perfect parent” • Building a business while raising a child • Practical tips for being a more present parent • Why less money can sometimes mean more freedom If you're a busy parent trying to balance career, family, and mental health, this conversation will remind you that showing up matters more than perfection. Guest Information Tony Berardo Social Media: @Theberardo (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) Apparel Brand: Humandad.com Podcast: Humanity and Hashtags Show Information Podcast: Mom’s Brain Is a Coffee Stain Website: momsbrainisacoffeestain.buzzsprout.com Email: Momsbrainisacoffeestain@outlook.com Social Media: @momsbrainisacoffeestain Want to be a guest on Moms Brain Is A Coffee Stain | Parenting Teens, Mom Life & Real Conversations? Send Kayla  a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/momsbrainisacoffeestain

    1h 7m
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