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Failing Motherhood

If you’re riddled with mom guilt, your temper scares you, you’re terrified you’re screwing up your kids and are afraid to admit any of those things out loud….this podcast is for you. Hosted by Danielle Bettmann, parenting coach for families with 1-10-year-old strong-willed kids, Failing Motherhood is where shame-free vulnerability meets breakthroughs.
Every other week is a storytelling interview about one mom’s raw and honest experience of growth that leads to new perspectives and practical strategies and every other week solo episodes focus on actionable insight into parenting your deeply feeling, highly sensitive, *spicy* child.
Here, we normalize the struggle, share openly about our insecurities, and rally around small wins and truths. We hope to convince you you’re not alone and YOU are the parent your kids need. We hope you see yourself, hear your story, and find hope and healing.
Welcome to Failing Motherhood. You belong here!

UPDATE: 08/2026 – Applications are no longer accepted for Wholeheartedly CALM.

Copyright: © 2023 Failing Motherhood

Latest Episodes:

88. The #1 Belief Holding You Back [mini-series part 5 of 5] Jan 03, 2023

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Ever felt judged, misunderstood, let down or alone... even WITH some supportive friends or family?
To sum up this mini-series, I'm diving into the most damaging, self-sabotaging misconception Worrying Warriors believe that holds them back from having the relationships + home they truly desire!
This week, I share what the belief is, why you might feel like there's no other option, and what to do if you relate!
IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...

The 4 unintended consequences that occur when you hold this belief
Why courses + books make you feel worse + not better
The 3 experiences that CHANGED me + my life

DON'T MISS:

The HOPE in knowing you're NOT alone
How to let go of this belief for good in 2023!

// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //
Website: parentingwholeheartedly.com
IG: @parent_wholeheartedly
APPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/apply
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87. My child needs HELP! [mini series part 4 of 5] Dec 27, 2022

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Has your child's fits of rage ever sent you late-night Googling everything from therapy, medication, and a sensory swing?
What do they need? How do you help?!
Each week in December I'm sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire!
This week, I share what to do if you think your child is neurodivergent in some way, needs more coping skills, and don't know where to start.
IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...

Reasons when your child needs to see a professional
The pros + cons you may not have considered when seeking help
The most influential factor on their well-being

DON'T MISS:

A Yale study on anxiety in kids age 7-12 + what we can learn from it
How to become an empowered advocate for your child in the future (stay till the very end for this one!)

// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
Yale study on Childhood Anxiety
// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //
Website: parentingwholeheartedly.com
IG: @parent_wholeheartedly
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86. Consistency - Does it matter? [mini-series part 3 of 5] Dec 20, 2022

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Ever blamed your child's behavior on your own inconsistency? Totally understandable!
Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire!
This week, I share when consistency is critical, when it's not, and why it's not the cure-all you might think it is!
IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...

How you can tell if your consistency is at fault
The outcomes consistency creates for you
Why you don't need to beat yourself up for not being perfectly consistent

DON'T MISS:

Two practical examples of what to do instead
What ignoring really teaches your child

// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //
Website: parentingwholeheartedly.com
IG: @parent_wholeheartedly
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85. Why Punishments + Rewards don't work for Strong-Willed Kids [mini-series part 2 of 5] Dec 13, 2022

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Ever wondered why it seems like no matter what you do, it doesn't change your child's mind in the moment?
Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that sabotage your success and hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire!
This week, I share critical insight into whether finding the *right* consequence is where you should be spending your energy.
IN THIS EPISODE, I SHARE...

Reasons why a particular consequence didn't elicit a change in behavior (and never will)
The difference between an intention and a perception and how a message can get lost in translation
The importance of customizing your approach to the child in front of you

DON'T MISS:

A parenting book I beg you NOT to read
How a sibling might contribute to this equation
Our family's new holiday traditions

// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //
Website: parentingwholeheartedly.com
IG: @parent_wholeheartedly
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84. Let's Get Re-Acquainted! [mini-series part 1 of 5] Dec 06, 2022

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Introducing the UNAPOLOGETIC PARENT mini-series!
Each week in December I'm going to be sharing misconceptions surrounding parenting strong-willed kids that sabotage your success and hold you back from having the relationship and home you truly desire!
For those new to the podcast, in this episode, I re-introduce myself and share lots of tidbits about me you never asked for, including my new obsession with high heels and how I got fired from my last job before this one!
If you have a strong-willed child, find out if you relate to the plight of the Worrying Warrior parent - the ones I love to support!
You only feel defeated if you're trying and you only feel guilty if you care!
Welcome to the club. You're not alone and there is HOPE!
p.s. I barely scratched the surface of describing my personal beliefs in this episode. I'd love to have coffee and chat all things juicy details with you tho! Please offer me the benefit of the doubt and reach out individually if you have any concerns you feel the need to share with me.
// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //
Website: parentingwholeheartedly.com
IG: @parent_wholeheartedly
// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
Kids' Mental Health Subscription + Special Time Cards - MightyandBright.com
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83. Wanna Be Clutter Free with Deanna Yates Nov 22, 2022

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As we approach the holidays, I have the perfect guest here to share all things intentional living and minimalism!

Deanna Yates is the founder and CEO of Wannabe Clutter Free and the host of the popular podcast, the Wannabe Minimalist Show, where she helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can enjoy more time together, stop spending their weekends cleaning house, and wake up excited for the day ahead.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...

Deanna's journey to becoming a "wannabe minimalist"
What it looks like to create an intentional lifestyle that meets your values + family's needs
Why you do not need to get rid of everything to be a minimalist

And the power + freedom that comes with living with LESS!
DON'T MISS-

How you can use a vacation to create your capsule wardrobe
The routines she swears by to keep life running smoothly
Her favorite ways to help kids declutter

// CONNECT WITH DEANNA YATES//
Website: wannabeclutterfree.com
IG: @wannabeclutterfree
Podcast: Wannabe Minimalist Show
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82. Embracing Delegation with Yoky Matsuoka Nov 08, 2022

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Our current reality is impossible, my friends. Among many things, moms spend as much as 97 hours a week on household and parenting tasks. It's especially hard during the holiday season, and a quarter of moms say they have zero time for themselves. The village we used to be able to rely on is gone. And my guest today has set out to rebuild it!
She has been described as a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, bioengineer, robotics expert and computer scientist all in one. Yoky Matsuoka is the founder and CEO of Yohana, a wellness company designed to help families prioritize well-being. She created the Yohana membership, launching nationwide this month, which is a concierge service for families that uses AI and real humans to tackle the family to-do list.
Yoky has inspired a STEM Barbie, earned the MacArthur Genius award, and been included in the Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls book series!
IN THIS EPISODE, SHE SHARES...

The way her life coach pushed through her resistance to putting her oxygen mask on first
The breaking point that led her to start Yohana
All the ways Yohana can take things off your to-do list this holiday season

DON'T MISS -

How to create a ME List and truly prioritize it
The perspective that will enable you to get past the hurdle of needing to do everything all by yourself
Her powerful vision on using the next generation as our WHY for embracing delegation NOW

// CONNECT WITH YOKY MATSUOKA/
Personal IG: @yokymatsuoka
Biz IG: @joinyohana
Yohana - the first-ever concierge service for families - launches nationwide on 10/26. To help parents through the holidays, Yohana will be available to families across the country at the flat rate of $149 for the rest of the year (10/26-12/30) -- a savings of 40%.
Sign up before 11/23 at www.yohana.com with the code holidayhelper.
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81. The Birds + the Bees with Amy Lang Oct 25, 2022

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Amy Lang, MA had been a sex educator for over 16 years when she freaked out about talking to her young son about her favorite topic.

Amy went on to combine her expertise in adult education and her love of sexual health and started Birds & Bees & Kids in 2006. Her mission is to help parents feel comfortable and confident when they have these important conversations.

She shares such practical insight and tips, including ways to talk about absolutely everything, especially with a 9-12-year-old, which is what her new book entails.
In this episode, she shares...

WHY having talks about sex with your child is SO important
WHY we have such a hard time with this
What to expect in your child's body + behavior throughout puberty

DON'T MISS-

How you know you're on the right track
A few phrases to take out of your vocabulary + what to replace them with
One tip every parent can utilize right away at school pick up

// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
Brain in the Palm of the Hand by Dan Siegel
Sex is a Funny Word by Cory Silverberg

// CONNECT WITH AMY LANG //
Birdsandbeesandkids.com
IG: @birdsbeeskids
Her new book: Sex Talks With Tweens: What to Say & How to Say It!
Her advice-column style podcast: Just Say This!
FREEBIE: 7 Tips to Have Great Birds & Bees Talks
15% discount for The Birds and Bees Solutions Center for Parents

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80. REALLY wanted + REALLY hard with Kayla Kohl Oct 11, 2022

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Kayla Kohl has been BEEN THROUGH IT - from endometriosis + infertility to hyperemesis + pre-eclampsia, from weighted feedings + PPA, to deployments + a pandemic...
This episode is one of those where the guest's journey + experience into motherhood is so unique, yet so incredibly universal.
Kayla Kohl is a full-spectrum doula and owner of The Birth Chronicles. She became a mom through open embryo donation after years of infertility and loss and documents her journey into motherhood on her blog The Kohl Chronicles.
In this episode, she shares...

Her rollercoaster ride of infertility + the road to IVF
How she gave birth to a child not related to her
The transformative power of having honest conversations with other moms

DON'T MISS-

Her struggle with not feeling like it's okay to say it's hard when she wanted it so much
How she overcame crippling anxiety postpartum in a pandemic
The advice she wished she would've realized sooner

// CONNECT WITH KAYLA KOHL//
Biz IG: @thebirthchronicles.co
BLOG IG: @TheKohlChronicles
Website: https://thebirthchronicles.co/

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79. Executive Function + ADHD with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart Sep 27, 2022

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It feels like kids are getting diagnosed with ADHD at alarming rates lately! Have you ever worried about things you've noticed in your child, wondering if they need to be evaluated?
This episode is going to give you worlds of insight!
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, is here to share everything we need to know about executive functioning skills - the part of the brain responsible for social-emotional soft skills like task initiation + completion, organization, regulation, impulse control, and more - that continues to develop until the age of 24.
Executive functioning dysregulation disorders, like ADHD, come up in conversation when you or your child's teacher have concerns related to your child's listening skills, BIG emotions, hyperactivity or hyper fixation.
In this episode, she answers...

How does executive functioning develop?
What is normal and what is concerning?
When is it time to seek help or get evaluated for ADHD?
At what age is she comfortable diagnosing a child with ADHD?

DON'T MISS-

An easy-to-implement day-to-day activity every parent can do to teach + model several executive functioning skills at once
Tips for adapting your environment to support a child that's struggling
Insight into why a skill you've taught over + over may not be sinking in

// CONNECT WITH DR. ANN-LOUISE LOCKHART//
IG: @dr.annlouise.lockhart
Website: www.anewdaysa.com
Parent Membership Platform + Courses: https://drlockhart.mykajabi.com
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