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. 1D AGO

    Choose Better Friends, Choose Better Days

    Send a text The table gets flipped early with a hard truth: you become who you hang with. We take that spark and go deep on friendships, gossip, jealousy, and the quiet ways our circles either drain us or help us grow. As anxious, overstimulated moms juggling a thousand tabs, we don’t need more “haters” memes—we need better rooms and kinder mirrors. We start with the roots of gossip and resentment, tracing them back to insecurity and the groups we cling to for survival. Then we bring it home to our kids, because confidence has to start early. We share how to guide them out of limiting cliques, model healthier choices, and find peers who are kind, curious, and emotionally intelligent. Growth rarely happens in the comfort zone, so we talk about seeking spaces where we’re not the best person in the room—and why that’s a win. Jealousy shows up for adults too, especially online. Those glossy “overnight success” posts can mess with your head. We reframe envy into action: study what works, support people without keeping score, and set micro-goals you can actually hit. We also get real about boundaries—unfollowing accounts that stir outrage, stepping away from keyboard wars, and protecting your focus like it pays the bills. Because it does. The heart of this conversation is the rebuild. We ask the uncomfortable question—am I the drama—and use the answer to reset our patterns. Better friends won’t require yearly exits. Better rooms won’t need us to prove, perform, or protect. If chaos keeps circling, it might mean you’re outgrowing the space, not that you’re broken. Come sit with us as we choose people who love their lives, share wins without resentment, and pull each other up. If this resonates, hit follow, share it with a friend who’s leveling up, and leave a quick review so more moms can find their room. Support the show

    37 min

  2. FEB 5

    Identity Reset For Tired Moms

    Send us a text What if you paused long enough to ask, Who am I right now—without the fixing, the performing, or the pretending? We walk through a real-time identity reset designed for anxious, overstimulated moms who love their kids deeply and still feel stretched thin. Instead of a to-do list, we offer five sharp questions that surface your default roles under stress, the emotion driving your choices, and the version of you that feels furthest away. No judgment, no perfect answers—just honest data you can use to start again. We talk about the fixer, the strong one, the avoider, and the performer—and how each role can protect you while quietly draining you. Anxiety can fuel high performance, but it also keeps your nervous system on high alert. Guilt shows up after hard seasons like divorce, shaping overprotection and overwork. Resentment grows when years of loyalty aren’t returned. Numbness appears when you’ve adapted beyond your limits. By naming your driver, you turn reactivity into choice and reclaim attention for what matters. Our conversation gets practical: how to stop over-explaining your decisions, when to trust your gut, and why a small boundary practiced consistently builds real confidence. We unpack end-of-day exhaustion—mental, emotional, physical—and share simple closure rituals to help your brain power down. We also normalize perimenopause and menopause shifts, encouraging medical support and self-compassion when emotions spike or energy dips. This is rebuilding as remembering: returning to the self you were before you learned to be smaller. If you’re ready to drop your letter and find your starting point, join The Village, our Facebook community for Anxiety Ridden Moms Club listeners. Share your result, connect with women who get it, and practice one tiny shift this week. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review—your support helps more moms find the tools and the voice they need. Support the show

    36 min

  3. FEB 1

    Raising Confident Kids, Not Perfectionists

    Send us a text Let’s be honest: watching our kids struggle can feel unbearable, especially when anxiety whispers that a stumble means something is wrong. We’re flipping that script. Together we unpack how confidence actually grows—through safe failure, effort-first praise, and small experiments that let kids be beginners while we stand close by. We start with the core distinction between performance and learning. Outcome-based praise sounds kind but often trains kids to avoid risk. We offer practical, effort-centered language that builds a growth mindset in real life: noticing persistence, curiosity, and strategy instead of labels like “smart.” From there, we share stories about trying new things—picking up a tennis racket, pivoting to pickleball, and finding movement and creative outlets that discharge stress and create “hard, then possible” memories kids can use later in school and work. Work ethic becomes the bridge between childhood challenges and adult resilience. We talk about consistency, showing up on time, and taking feedback without shame. We connect the dots between physical milestones (like conquering a pull-up) and mental grit for homework, jobs, and creative goals. Along the way, we address our anxious urge to over-cushion, which can quietly undermine confidence. Instead, we offer scripts you can use today: “It’s okay to feel upset. What do you want to try next?” “Mistakes help us learn. This isn’t the end.” “You don’t have to be perfect to be proud of yourself.” This conversation is warm, real, and practical, grounded in the everyday mess of parenting while aiming at long-term strength. If you’ve been craving tools to raise resilient, confident kids without feeding perfectionism, you’ll leave with simple lines to say, small challenges to try, and a renewed belief that presence beats perfection. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs this, and drop a review with the effort-based praise you’re trying at home—we want to hear what works for your family. Support the show

    32 min

  4. JAN 21

    From Anxiety To Emotional Intelligence: Practical Skills For Messy, Real-Life Parenting

    Send us a text Big feelings don’t wait for calm moments, and neither do our kids. We’re pulling back the curtain on what emotional intelligence actually looks like when the house is loud, the calendar is packed, and your nervous system feels maxed out. Instead of chasing perfection, we lean into a practical framework—pause, think, validate, regulate—that helps us respond with intention and repair when we get it wrong. We dig into the real habits moms fall into under stress: fixing too fast, minimizing feelings, shutting down, or pausing long enough to choose a better response. You’ll hear simple, repeatable scripts that turn “You’re fine” into “It looks like you’re frustrated,” plus why validation isn’t agreement—it’s safety. We also tackle anxiety triggers like overstimulation and stacked-call Tuesdays, with realistic strategies to front-load care, plan resets, and reframe self-talk so busy days feel manageable instead of doomed. Beyond home life, we talk about EQ at work: reading emails without projecting tone, holding boundaries without escalation, and staying professional while still clear. We share favorite resources like Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the value of quick self-assessments to identify growth edges. Most of all, we come back to what matters: raising kids who trust their feelings and know that home is a safe harbor, even when parents are imperfect. If you’re craving more peace, better communication, and a family culture built on connection, this conversation is your roadmap. Subscribe, share with a mom who needs it, and tell us: which EQ skill are you practicing this week? Support the show

    40 min

  5. JAN 14

    Use Your Words, But Maybe Not In Aisle Five

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    52 min

  6. JAN 7

    How We Teach Kids Strength, Humility, And Heart By Modeling It Ourselves

    Send us a text Empowerment sounds inspiring until you’re navigating school drop-off tears, late-night worries, and the pressure to do it all with a steady smile. We pull the word down to earth and define what it really looks like to raise confident, kind kids who know their worth without slipping into arrogance. The heart of our approach is simple and hard at once: model what we want to teach. If we’re crushed by comparison or tangled in anxious loops, our kids hear that static even when our words are sweet. We unpack the difference between strength and swagger, and why security is quiet. Then we get practical. Not into mirror affirmations? Try small daily intentions that you actually keep. Build consistency before you invite your kids into the habit. We share the underrated power of paying it forward—opening a door, covering a coffee, offering a sincere compliment—as a training ground for courage, empathy, and social confidence. Service reorients the day, softens anxiety’s grip, and shows kids that agency can be gentle. We also talk about anxiety realistically: triggers, 2 p.m. spirals, and how choice returns when we plan reset rituals. Emotions are information, not enemies to hide. Instead of fixing every problem fast, we practice being the steady presence that says, I see this is hard; I’m here. That tone teaches self-regulation better than any lecture. We close with a question to anchor your week: What do you hope your child never has to unlearn—their voice, softness, confidence, or need for connection? If this conversation helped, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a village, and leave a quick review so more anxious moms can find us. Your stories and reflections shape future episodes—send us yours and let’s keep building this together. Support the show

    34 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    From Anxiety To Alignment: A Season Of Growth For Moms

    Send us a text If perfection keeps cracking under real life, you’re not broken—you’re ready for a gentler blueprint. We look back on a year of big anxiety, bigger growth, and the small, stubborn systems that actually hold when the week goes sideways. From money stress and work pressure to substances, friendships, and the laundry-room clutter that steals our mood, we share what worked, what didn’t, and why peace beats perfection every time. We get honest about fear at 3 a.m., the invisible load for working and stay-at-home moms, and why no one is thriving without a village. Money anxiety gets a practical reframe: baby steps, tiny wins, and short money dates that reduce shame and raise clarity. We talk candidly about alcohol, gummies, and nicotine—not to judge, but to ask what truly helps us regulate. We dig into routines that cut friction, boundaries that protect energy, and mother–daughter conversations that build trust through daily, simple check-ins. There’s room for blended family joy, job changes, health scares, and the mindset shift from “why me” to “watch me.” Looking at 2026, we’re choosing soft strength: water before coffee, ten-minute resets, Sunday planning that bends, not breaks. We’re trading all-or-nothing for small-and-steady—micro habits, emotional regulation, and support you can feel. If season two was healing out loud, season three is the rise: becoming our future selves now, in tiny steps that stack. Subscribe, share with a mom who needs a hug and a plan, and leave a review to help this village grow. What’s the first small step you’ll take this week? Support the show

    30 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Future You, Built Today

    Send us a text We explore how to build a kind, practical relationship with future you through micro moves, honest boundaries and work-life choices that protect your peace. Messy seasons, career shifts and holiday pressure all meet clear tools that reduce anxiety and increase agency. • choosing direction over fixed timelines • micro moves that compound into stability • boundaries without guilt or overexplaining • leaving toxic jobs and environments • balancing security with wellbeing • language shifts that lower anxiety • tiny safety nets and five-minute resets • redefining success, service and happiness • friendship and teamwork in partnerships • holiday overwhelm, presence and compassion If this episode resonated with you, I'd love if you'd subscribe, leave a review, or share it with another mom who might need to hear this You can also connect with us on Facebook or TikTok at V A R M C. We'd love to hear your story Support the show

    35 min
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About

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
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The ARMC
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    The ARMC