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When your mind is unmanaged, motherhood feels so much harder and heavier than it needs to. The pressure builds, the noise feels louder, the moments feel like too much, and it can seem like you're constantly behind or not doing it right. It's not because you're doing anything wrong—it's because of the way your brain is processing everything in real time. In this episode, I'm walking you through what that actually looks like inside your mind, why these patterns are so common, and why learning to manage your mind changes everything. Because when you do, the same life can feel calmer, lighter, and so much more enjoyable.       FREE Breaking Up With Overwhelm Private Podcast Subscribe   WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course)   2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program)   SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose   Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/396 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

When motherhood feels hard, it's not because you're failing—it's because your brain is doing what it's wired to do. In this episode, I break down why it seems like your kids, your to-do list, and the demands of daily life are causing your stress, frustration, and overwhelm—and why that's not actually true. There's the circumstance, and then there's your brain interpreting it. When you understand that your thoughts create your feelings, everything starts to make more sense. This isn't about blaming yourself—it's about finally having a way to solve for how you feel so motherhood can feel lighter, calmer, and more intentional.       FREE Breaking Up With Overwhelm Private Podcast Subscribe   WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course)   2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program)   SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose   Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/395 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

I lost 50 pounds after my third baby while raising three little boys under four and running a full coaching practice. Not by doing anything extreme, and not by making weight loss my full-time job. I'm sharing my weight loss story, what I stopped believing about weight loss, why I needed it to be simple, and how losing the weight changed my confidence, my energy, and the way I show up as a mom.     FREE Lighten Up Motherhood Private Podcast Subscribe     WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course)     2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program)     SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose     Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/394 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-69b7f96e-335c-832b-a0bc-d6cac006c451-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> You know you want to stay calm, and most of the time you really do. But then a small moment happens — the whining, the mess, the rushing, the backtalk — and you hear yourself snap even though you know better. If that feels frustrating or confusing, you're not alone. Snapping usually isn't a knowledge problem. It's what happens when pressure, overstimulation, and certain thought patterns build up in the background until your nervous system reacts faster than your intentions. In this episode, I'm breaking down why this happens, why high-achieving moms are especially prone to it, and what actually helps you respond the way you want to without lowering your standards or becoming someone you're not.       FREE Lighten Up Motherhood Private Podcast Subscribe     WORK WITH ME   1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course)     2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program)     SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose     Show notes:  https://momonpurpose.com/393 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

Overwhelm has become one of the most accepted narratives in motherhood. So many moms believe their life is just supposed to feel like a lot all the time. But overwhelm isn't only about how much you have to do — it's about how your brain is interpreting what you have to do. In this episode, I'm breaking down what it actually takes to drop the overwhelm story, why high-achieving moms hold onto it longer than they realize, and the specific shifts that allow you to have a full life without feeling like it's too much all the time. If you're ready to stop living in constant overwhelm, this episode will show you where to start.   FREE Lighten Up Motherhood Private Podcast Subscribe   WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course)   2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program)   SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose   Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/392 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

What if calm isn't something you either have or don't have? What if it's something you train? In this episode, I'm challenging the belief that being reactive, intense, or easily overwhelmed is just "how you are." I'll explain why high-achieving women are experts at performance skills but rarely trained in emotional regulation — and how that gap quietly impacts motherhood. You'll learn what calm really is, why not developing it keeps you emotionally dependent on circumstances, and how becoming a calm mom is about building capacity — not changing your personality. This one will completely reframe how you see yourself.     FREE Lighten Up Motherhood Private Podcast Subscribe   WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course)   2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program)   SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose   Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/391 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

So much has changed in my life from doing the inner work and using coaching tools, that I thought it would be fun (and helpful) to talk more about my story in hopes that it inspires you, too.   FREE Lighten Up Motherhood Private Podcast Subscribe   WORK WITH ME Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course) How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (Program) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Course)   SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose   Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/390 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

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Parenting can look great on paper and still feel heavier than it should.   In this episode, I break down five common parenting mistakes that quietly weaken connection with your kids — even when you're trying hard and care deeply.   These aren't obvious mistakes like yelling or punishments. They're subtle patterns I see over and over that create pressure, over-functioning, and disconnection.   I share what these mistakes look like in real life and what to do instead to create a calmer, more connected relationship with your kids.   FREE Lighten Up Motherhood Private Podcast Subscribe   WORK WITH ME Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course) How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (Program) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Course)   SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose   Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/390 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

This is my take on how to approach the New Year in a way that actually sets you up for success all year long. Instead of relying on motivation or January planning, I'm sharing why becoming the happiest, healthiest version of you requires a future-focused way of thinking and living. Because when you change how you show up, motherhood changes with you.   Mom On Purpose Membership Private Coaching (Motherhood) Private Coaching (Weight Loss) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms Audio Program Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Weekly Newsletter Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/381 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

You don't need the next parenting script or the next gratitude practice. You don't have a patience problem. What you need is something completely different. In this episode, Natalie talks about the #1 skill you can learn to become the most present, calm, and happy mom you know.    Mom On Purpose Membership Private Coaching (Motherhood) Private Coaching (Weight Loss) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms Audio Program Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Weekly Newsletter Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/377 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

You know that feeling when everyone around you seems tense or irritated, and you're just trying to keep the peace? You can feel the energy shift — someone's short, someone's frustrated, and suddenly it's on you to hold it all together. You're reading the room, managing the emotions, trying to make sure no one's upset. But what if that's exactly what's keeping you from feeling peaceful? In this episode, we're talking about what to do when everyone doesn't get along — and how to find calm even when the room feels anything but.   Mom On Purpose Membership Private Coaching (Motherhood) Private Coaching (Weight Loss) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms Private Podcast Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Weekly Newsletter Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/373 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

As moms, we're quick to notice how our kids are feeling — but when it comes to our own emotions, most of us are completely disconnected. While you may not think it matters, the opposite is true: not paying attention to your feelings is costing you big time in your relationships (marriage and parenting) as well as professionally. In this episode, I'm sharing the truth about feelings in motherhood, how perfectionism keeps you chasing happy, and why emotional awareness is the missing piece that can change everything.   For more, join me inside the Mom On Purpose Membership for October's Masterclass, How To Feel Better.   Mom On Purpose Membership Private Coaching (Motherhood) Private Coaching (Weight Loss) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms Private Podcast Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Weekly Newsletter Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/369 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

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Motherhood doesn't have to feel like constant stress, guilt, or disconnection. In this final episode of the From Pressure To Presence series, I'm pulling back the curtain on how I personally manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm as a mom of three. I'll share 7 powerful tools I use daily to calm my mind, regulate my emotions, and feel more present and connected with my kids. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not experiencing the joy and peace you want in motherhood, this episode will show you exactly what's worked for me — and what's possible for you too. Mom On Purpose Membership Private Coaching (Motherhood) Private Coaching (Weight Loss) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms Private Podcast Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Weekly Newsletter Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/368 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)