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. 2 天前

    Episode 48: When You're Growing But Your Husband Isn't — Managing Expectations, Self-Worth & Change in Marriage

    What happens when you're on a self-growth journey but your husband isn't? In this raw, real conversation, Lauren and co-host Emily get vulnerable about what it's really like to be changing, growing, and building a business while their partners stay exactly the same. If you've ever felt disconnected from your spouse because you're evolving and they're not — if you've caught yourself thinking "do we even want the same things anymore?" or "am I still attracted to him?" — this episode is your permission slip to keep growing anyway. Today we're unpacking: Why seeking external validation from your partner keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)The fear that if you keep growing, you'll lose loveHow to manage expectations in marriage when you're on different pathsWhy lowering your state to meet your partner where they are will backfireThe "let them" theory — and why taking the lead actually makes them followHow to stop punishing yourself and start taking messy actionWhy change isn't the enemy (even though we're conditioned to believe it is) Plus: Emily shares how she almost went back to her "old self" because she was afraid Kevin would leaveLauren gets honest about seeking validation from Rob (and the moment she realized she has to give that to herself)The powerful reframe: life is happening FOR you, not TO youWhy the top of one mountain is just the bottom of the next (and how to enjoy the climb) This isn't about fixing your marriage. This is about fixing your relationship with yourself first — and trusting that everything else will either rise to meet you or fall away to make room for what's meant for you. Listen if: You're growing and your partner isn'tYou feel guilty for wanting more than motherhoodYou're seeking external validation and don't know how to stopYou've been afraid to change because you might lose loveYou're a mom building a business and your husband doesn't get itYou need permission to keep evolving even if it makes people uncomfortable This episode is messy, honest, and exactly what you need to hear today. Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren and Emily: Instagram: @laurentroutRN_coach Instagram: @Ems_empowerment_coaching Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    47 分鐘

  2. 3月4日

    Episode 47.What If You're Not Too Broken to Build Something Big? (Betting on Yourself After Trauma)

    What do you do when betting on yourself feels like painting a target on your back? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Lauren shares the story she's been avoiding — growing up in an abusive household, surviving 20+ years with a stalker, and learning that staying small and invisible was the only way to stay safe. And then deciding to build a business anyway. If you've ever thought "I'm too broken to do this" or "visibility feels dangerous" or "wanting more means I'll lose everything I have" — this episode will crack you wide open. This isn't a rah-rah business pep talk. This is about what it actually takes to bet on yourself when your nervous system has been trained to believe that being seen equals danger. You'll learn: Why survival strategies don't turn off just because the threat is overHow to rewire your nervous system to believe that visibility ≠ dangerThe exact fear-naming practice that helps you take action anywayWhy your mess is actually your message (and your greatest business asset)What "outdated fear" is and how to recognize when you're operating from old programming Listen if: You've been sitting on a dream because you're afraid to be visibleYou grew up learning to stay small and now you're teaching yourself to take up spaceYou think your trauma disqualifies you from building somethingYou want to start a business but every step forward feels terrifyingYou're a mom who's ready to bet on herself but doesn't know where to start This one's heavy. This one's real. And this one might be exactly what you need to finally take the first step. Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @laurentroutRN_coach Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    23 分鐘

  3. 2月25日

    Episode 46. I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore — The Identity Crisis No One Warns You About

    Have you ever looked at your life — the kids, the husband, the routine — and thought, "This is everything I wanted... so why do I feel so empty?" If you've lost yourself in motherhood and don't know how to find your way back, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about maternal identity crisis, matrescence (the transformation into motherhood), and why wanting more doesn't make you a bad mom — it makes you human. Lauren gets brutally honest about her own journey from invisible, people-pleasing survival mode to finally asking the question: who am I when I'm not taking care of everyone else? This is the conversation about motherhood identity loss that nobody's having — but every mom needs to hear. Listen if you: Feel like you've disappeared into the role of "mom"Struggle to name a single thing you do just for yourselfResent your life even though you "should" be gratefulWonder if this is really all there isWant permission to want more Work with Lauren: If you're ready to stop disappearing and start building a life that feels like YOURS — come find Lauren on Instagram and DM the word "MORE" to learn about 1:1 coaching and digital product creation for moms who are done with the 9-5 grind Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @laurentroutRN_coach Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    14 分鐘

  4. 2月18日 · 附贈內容

    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 分鐘

  5. 2月18日

    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 fell out of love, but because nobody taught them how to talk about what they actually wantYou always get do-overs as a parent. The repair matters just as much as getting it right If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share — it's the single best way to help other mamas find this community. And remember: you're not alone, you can't fuck it up, and there is zero judgment here. Tag us if you share: Use #MindYourMama and let us know your biggest takeaway! Explore All of Lauren’s Freebies and Coaching Offers Connect with Lauren: Instagram: laurentroutrn_coach Instagarm: ems_empowerment_coaching Email: lauren@mindyourmama.org

    58 分鐘

  6. 2月13日

    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 分鐘

  7. 2月6日

    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 分鐘

  8. 2025/12/10

    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

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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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