Hosted by Esther Mbabazi · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 67 episodes
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Are you tired of feeling like you’re always at your wit's end, especially when it comes to yelling at your kids? You’re not alone. Motherhood can be overwhelming, especially when your preteen seems to push every button and you just can’t seem to get through to them without losing your temper. This podcast is for moms who are juggling work, family, and everything in between, and are ready to stop yelling and start connecting with their kids in a more peaceful way. We’ll take you on a journey through the ups and downs of raising a preteen, offering brain-based strategies and practical tips on how to handle everything from discipline to managing your own emotions. We’ll dive into topics like how to better understand your child’s behavior, how to stop yelling and start listening, and how to build a stronger, more trusting relationship with your preteen. You’ll learn about positive parenting, emotiona
Esther Mbabazi hosts Motherhood & The Brain, a health show with 67 episodes published.
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Motherhood transforms not just our lives, but our entire sense of self. Yet many of us find ourselves caught in patterns we desperately want to break, the yelling, the frustration, the guilt cycle that leaves us feeling
Ever stood in your kitchen, overwhelmed by noise and chaos, and suddenly found yourself yelling at your kids, again? That familiar wave of guilt follows, leaving you wondering why you can't stay calm despite your best in
Ever feel that fire bubbling up when your kid rolls their eyes, slams a door, or flat-out ignores you for the tenth time? That heat in your chest, the tight jaw, the sharp tone that slips out before you even know it; it'
Ever wonder why you react in ways you later regret, with yelling, snapping, or shutting down? In this episode, we explore what's really behind those parenting moments and why your child's behavior isn't the true trigger.
You’ve promised yourself you wouldn’t yell again… and yet, it keeps happening. Why? In this episode, we explore the hidden reason so many moms stay stuck in cycles they want to break, but don’t. If you’ve ever wondered w
You promised yourself today would be different. You’d stay calm. You’d be patient. And then… the arguing started. The eye rolls. The power struggles over screen time or homework. And before you knew it, you snapped, agai
This week on the podcast: You’re doing all the things; showing up, staying calm (most of the time), trying to say the right words—and yet somehow, it still feels like you’re failing when your kid rolls their eyes, slams
Have you ever found yourself quickly explaining your tone when someone says you sound upset or a bit strict? That knee-jerk reaction to explain or smooth things over—even when you haven’t done anything wrong—is something
Ever found yourself asking, “Why do I keep yelling at my kids?” Or maybe, after a rough moment with your preteen, you’ve whispered to yourself, “I yelled at my child and feel horrible.” If that’s you—this episode is for
Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not going to yell today,” but then lost your cool before breakfast even ended? You’re not broken. Your brain is just doing what it thinks is best. Your brain is built to keep you safe. I
Ever wonder what happens in that tiny moment between your preteen slamming a door or rolling their eyes—and you reacting? That split second feels intense, like your heart is racing and your chest is tight. And believe it
Have you ever been lying in bed thinking, “Why do I always mess up?” or “Why can’t I be more patient?” That heavy feeling of guilt and shame doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’re trying really hard to
Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not going to yell at my kids today,” and then lost your cool before breakfast? You’re not the only one—and nothing is wrong with you. In this episode, we talk about why it’s so hard to s
That sting you feel when your preteen rolls their eyes or slams the door—it’s not just in your head. Your brain sees that moment as a real threat. Not because you’re overreacting, but because it’s wired to protect the co
In this special 51st episode, you’ll hear a story that might make you see things in a whole new way—especially if you’ve ever felt stuck, even though you’ve been trying hard to be calmer with your kids. You’ll follow the
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Motherhood & The Brain is hosted by Esther Mbabazi. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 67 episodes.
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