The ARMC

Kylie & Gina
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Two anxiety ridden Moms and professionals taking on life and work. We've come together to talk about it all and formed The Anxiety Ridden Moms Club or ARMC for short. Welcome to our show, we look forward at what's to come. Thank you for joining us every week for a new episode. 

  1. 5D AGO

    Nice vs. Kind: Why Respect Still Matters

    Send us Fan Mail Respect is not just “good manners,” it is the difference between raising a kid who can function in the real world and raising a kid who thinks the world owes them something. We sit down as two anxiety ridden moms and try to untangle a surprisingly loaded question: what is the difference between being nice and being kind, and why does it feel like respect for elders is slipping away? From a kid with a busted ankle and a little too much sass, to heartbreaking stories about how the elderly get treated, we dig into what we can actually do at home to build empathy. We talk about how entitlement shows up in everyday parenting, why so many people default to defensiveness, and what happens when kids learn they can “win” by wearing parents down. We also share a concrete idea that sticks: putting kids in situations where they can practice dignity and compassion, like volunteering at a nursing home, so kindness becomes real and not just a slogan. Then we get honest about the hardest layer: co parenting and divorce. When one parent enforces boundaries and the other undermines them, discipline turns into a competition and kids learn to play both sides. We unpack how to hold consequences without losing connection, how to respond so kids still come to us with the hard stuff, and why consistency matters more than being the “fun” house. If you are navigating parenting anxiety, overstimulation, and the daily fear of “Am I raising an a*****e?”, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a fellow mom who needs it, and leave a review so more parents can find us. What boundary are you getting uncomfortable enough to enforce this week? Support the show

    35 min

  2. APR 29

    Choosing Happiness (Even When You're Spiraling)

    Send us Fan Mail “Happiness is a choice” can feel like the most annoying advice on the internet when you’re an anxious mom running on fumes. We start there, get brutally honest about why it triggers people, and then pull out what’s actually helpful: you didn’t choose your childhood, your trauma, your heartbreak, or the brutal curveballs life throws at your family, but you do get a say in your response and how long you stay stuck. That’s not toxic positivity. That’s emotional ownership.  We talk about what happens when one tone, one text, or one person pulling away can wreck your whole day and how “I’m just empathetic” can turn into emotional self abandonment. We share practical ways to pause the spiral with real-life check-ins, boundaries, and a simple tool that sounds silly but works: set a timer, feel it fully, then help your brain take the wheel again. If you’ve ever thought, “I feel everything and I don’t know how to stop unpacking it,” you’ll feel seen.  The conversation goes deeper into coping with the unchangeable, including illness and diagnosis stress, plus how to deal with cruel comments without letting them consume your mind. We also explore the idea that a lot of adults are still operating like their eight-year-old self, why that doesn’t excuse bad behavior, and how it can help you detach and protect your peace. If you’re trying to break patterns for your kids while also learning what makes you happy, this one gives you language and steps you can actually use.  If it resonates, subscribe, share it with a mom who needs a reset, and leave a review so more anxious moms can find us. What’s one trigger you want to stop handing your power to? Support the show

    32 min

  3. APR 22

    The Trampoline Test That Explains Why Kids Always End Up Fighting

    Send us Fan Mail Eight grandkids. One trampoline. About five minutes before somebody’s crying. If you’ve ever planned a “simple, fun family day” and ended up drained, anxious, and wondering what is wrong with everyone, we get it. We start with the Easter chaos that sparked this conversation and quickly land on the question so many overstimulated moms ask: why do kids fight like this now, even with cousins they adore? We unpack the modern ingredients that make conflict louder and harder to escape: constant interruptions, nonstop tattling, and adults who feel pressured to coach every reaction in real time. We talk about how boundaries used to look when adults were talking and kids were expected to figure things out, and what we lose when kids learn that every frustration earns instant attention. We also dig into how phones and instant gratification can shrink frustration tolerance, turning small disappointments into full meltdowns. Then we go deeper into family dynamics and the way social media changes everything, from neighborhood accountability to how parents handle disputes. A story about a “stolen bike” accusation shows how fast things can spiral when adults assume “not my kid” instead of stepping back, gathering context, and holding kids accountable without turning it into a public showdown. We leave you with practical mindset shifts, boundary resets, and a reminder we all need: kids fighting does not mean you’re failing. It means you have kids, and you’re learning right along with them. If this one hits home, subscribe so you don’t miss what we share next, send it to a mom friend who’s in the chaos with you, and leave a quick review so more anxious moms can find us. What’s the one boundary you want to reset this week? Support the show

    32 min

  4. APR 15

    Are Our Kids Ungrateful Or Are They Mirroring Us

    Send us Fan Mail You plan the basket. You track down the trendy toy. You spend the money, wrap the stuff, hide the eggs, and build the moment in your head. Then your kid blows through it in two minutes and hits you with a complaint. If you’ve ever felt that hot mix of rage, sadness, and “I must be a terrible mom,” you’re our kind of people. We’re unpacking the post-Easter letdown and the bigger question underneath it: how do we raise grateful kids in a world that constantly pushes more, bigger, better? We talk about the pressure of holiday “magic,” the weird competition that can show up with divorced parenting and gift giving, and how social media turns a normal basket into something that suddenly feels “not enough.” We also get honest about how kids can be sweet and still act entitled, and why that doesn’t mean we’ve failed. Then we move into what actually helps: teaching the value of money with age-appropriate responsibility, letting kids contribute to the household, and having real conversations about hourly wages, taxes, and why parents can’t just keep upgrading life on demand. We share practical ideas like slowing down the gift opening so kids can notice and reflect, plus simple money habits like the three-jar system for spending, saving, and giving. We also name the uncomfortable truth: kids mirror what they see, so gratitude starts with what we model. If this topic hits home, subscribe, share this with a mom friend who’s in the thick of it, and leave a review so more anxious, exhausted parents can find us. What’s the most “ungrateful” moment you’ve dealt with, and how did you respond? Support the show

    34 min

  5. APR 8

    Sometimes People Show You Who They Are

    Send us Fan Mail Your gut tells you “no,” but your heart says “maybe.” That tug-of-war can feel nonstop as a mom, especially when you’re anxious, tired, and trying to see the good in people. We start with the classic scorpion and the frog fable and use it as a mirror for real life: the friends who lie, the partners who keep bending the truth, and the situations where you ignore red flags because you want things to work out. We get honest about the big question underneath it all: are some people just bad, or are they wounded? From everyday dishonesty to truly malicious behavior, we talk through how trust breaks, why it’s so hard to rebuild, and why “small” lies still matter. We also connect the story to modern scams and catfishing, where loneliness, hope, and flattery can override common sense and leave people drained emotionally and financially. Then we shift to what actually helps: boundaries, communication, and the “turtle shell” idea of protecting yourself without shutting everyone out. We talk about why you can’t change someone who doesn’t want to change, why therapy and self-work matter, and how to raise kids who are kind without raising them to be easy targets. If this topic hits home, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a stronger shell, and leave a review. What’s a moment you ignored your intuition and wished you hadn’t? Support the show

    34 min

  6. MAR 25

    Easter Reset For Anxious Moms Who Carry Too Much

    Send us Fan Mail Easter hits different when you’re an anxious mom who’s been carrying everything. We found ourselves thinking less about what needs to “rise” and more about what we’re finally ready to stop dragging into the next season: guilt, pressure, old survival mode habits, and the version of us that keeps the peace by staying quiet. We talk about the lie that overwhelm equals worth, and why rest is not laziness. From “couch rot” to real recovery, we unpack what burnout looks like in motherhood and how anxiety gets louder when your body never comes down. Then we go straight into relationships: resentment, silent scorekeeping, and why communication has to happen before you’re already boiling. We also share small, realistic tools like taking a short walk together to create space for calmer words. Boundaries come up in a big way, especially the need to stop overexplaining ourselves. If someone doesn’t get it, they don’t get it, and that doesn’t make your boundary wrong. We also dig into confidence and body image, including the reminder that life doesn’t start when you’re “fixed.” Social media makes it easy to believe everyone else has the perfect holiday photo and the perfect life, but we call that out and choose peace instead. We even pivot into the weird, real fears of modern tech: kids growing up on screens, AI deepfakes, and how trust can feel harder when faces and voices can be faked. If you feel buried right now, you’re not done. Sometimes you’re planted. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: what are you not taking into your next season? Support the show

    31 min

  7. MAR 18

    If You Keep Dodging Discomfort, Anxiety Keeps Winning

    Send us Fan Mail Pain sets me free. When we first heard that line, we had the same reaction most anxious moms would have: absolutely not. We’re built to avoid discomfort, keep the peace, and push through, especially when we’re exhausted, overstimulated, and trying to hold everything together. But that avoidance has a price. It quietly trains our brain to fear more, not less, and it can shrink our world down to the safest possible version of life. We break down the “reversal of desire” idea from Shrinking on Apple TV and translate it into real-life anxiety tools for motherhood: how avoiding the hard conversation, the boundary, the budgeting, the gym, or the honest truth keeps anxiety in charge. We connect it to exposure therapy in a way that actually makes sense, including how small reps help kids (and us) build confidence, and why “eat the frog” can be a game changer for procrastination and overthinking. You’ll also hear a painfully funny story about presentation anxiety, why waiting makes fear louder, and what we wish we’d done instead. We end with simple, actionable steps to tell the difference between dangerous and uncomfortable, choose healthy discomfort on purpose, and model resilience for our kids without pretending we’re never scared. If you’ve been playing small to stay safe, this conversation is your permission slip to expand again. Subscribe, share with a mom friend, and leave a review, then tell us what discomfort you’re choosing this week. Support the show

    34 min

  8. MAR 11

    Why People Misread You And How To Stop Chasing Approval

    Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to drain your mental health is trying to “clear things up” with someone who is committed to misunderstanding you. We have both been there, especially as moms who are already carrying anxiety, overstimulation, and the pressure to do it all, and it shows up in the smallest moments and the biggest ones. We start with a clip that stopped us in our tracks: people can only understand you from their level of perception. From there, we get real about why being misunderstood is so triggering, how anxiety can make us come off sharp or distant, and why women get slapped with labels like “intimidating” or “bitch” when we are simply being direct or trying to keep it together. We talk about the difference between healthy communication and the anxious need to control how we are seen, plus the point where explaining turns into exhausting yourself. We also get into the practical side of peace: learning to like yourself enough to do things alone, building a tolerance for boredom and quiet, and setting work boundaries so you do not bring burnout home to your family. Along the way, we share stories about first impressions, work personas versus home personas, and how curiosity about other peoples behavior can help without becoming another way to overthink. If this hits home, subscribe, share this with a friend who is stuck over-explaining, and leave a review so more anxious moms can find us. Where do you feel the strongest pull to be understood right now? Support the show

    45 min
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Two anxiety ridden Moms and professionals taking on life and work. We've come together to talk about it all and formed The Anxiety Ridden Moms Club or ARMC for short. Welcome to our show, we look forward at what's to come. Thank you for joining us every week for a new episode. 

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  • Creator
    Kylie & Gina
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The ARMC
  • Show Website
    The ARMC

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