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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:

48. MORE Patience for Strong-Willed Kids Aug 31, 2021

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How can the tools of Positive Discipline make it easier to be patient?
Why am I so irritable + impatient with *normal* behaviors?
Why is my child struggling?

Taking pieces of what I shared during the Calm Mom // Calm Home Masterclass, I break down...

The 6 main pillars of the Positive Discipline philosophy
What you DON'T have control over + what you DO
How your child's perception of reality is created + what's going on under the surface
What you can do about it RIGHT NOW

JOIN Wholeheartedly CALM - starts September 7th
crash course + community for moms striving to parent strong-willed kids with way more patience
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/group
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
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CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

47. A "Good Enough" Mom with KC Davis Aug 24, 2021

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KC Davis is a mom of 2, author, licensed professional counselor, and creator of the Struggle Care platform, dedicated to sharing compassion and guidance to those who struggle to perform everyday care tasks.
Have you ever felt like your "cup was full" but still had no capacity to play?
Do you ever wish a fairy godmother would poof onto your shoulder to be like "the answer is..."?
Have you ever beaten yourself up for being a bad mom because your house is a mess or you can't keep up with all the laundry?
<<< SAME >>>
You can be emotionally healthy and still be kind of a messy person.
You can aim for a net positive experience of being loved for your kids.
You can complete care tasks because you deserve to function.
FED. CLOTHED. SAFE. LOVED.
Stop reading this and just hit PLAY because you're absolutely going to love every single second of this episode!
// CONNECT WITH KC //
@domesticblisters on TikTok
@strugglecare on Insta
Struggle Care on Facebook
www.strugglecare.com
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
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Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

46. Back to School in 2021 Aug 10, 2021

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Right now, we have 3 goals:

Process + manage our own BIG Emotions.
Help our kids feel in control of changes + transitions.
Help our kids find belonging in a new environment.

MAKE IT MAKE SENSE, MOM!

In this episode, I cover practical things you can do RIGHT NOW to manage stress + anxiety on all fronts and make things go as smoothly as they can (in a pandemic still).
Mentioned in the episode-
Book + Calendar by Mighty + Bright
CALM MOM CALM HOME Masterclass
Thursday, August 26th - 8pm Central
REGISTER HERE: parentingwholeheartedly.com/calmmom
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!

Send us Fan Mail over Text.

Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

45. Making Mama Well with Dr. Pip Houghton Jul 27, 2021

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Parenting comes down to 2 things: your mental health and your parent-child relationship. Mental health in motherhood takes a beating. Isolation and shame is a breeding ground for mental health disorders.
Dr. Phillippa (Pip) Houghton is a family doctor on Vancouver Island, BC with a special interest in perinatal mental health. She is a mama to two boys and passionate about normalizing the motherhood experience, the good, the hard, and everything in between.
In this episode, we cover the *red flags* to look out for, what keeps moms from seeking help for their mental health, and how we DON'T have to sugarcoat our bad days.
The more comfortable we get in saying out loud "this stuff is hard" or "I don't always love the work of motherhood, even though I love my babies" the easier it will be for us to come together and support each other.
// CONNECT WITH DR. PIP
www.makingmamawell.ca
IG: @makingmamawell
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!

Send us Fan Mail over Text.

Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

44. Real Talk Jul 13, 2021

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It's time for a heart-to-heart. A little storytime.
I'm going off the script and into some real vulnerability in hopes you can relate even a little.
Bottomline-
This is not how it's supposed to be.
This is not what we signed up for.
It's not getting easier.
What do we do about it?
If you're feeling ALL THE HARD lately and need to come up for air...
...hang on through all my rambling and know you're not alone.
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!

Send us Fan Mail over Text.

Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

43. Brain Science + Regulation with Laura Pryor Jun 29, 2021

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I am joined once again by Laura Pryor, LIMHP, LPC, PLADC / EMDR Level I & II Trained Clinician / Brainspotting Therapist / Lovely human / Conscious parent.
She graciously breaks down the intricacies of the brain science involved with emotional responses, how to best help our kids with emotions, and her thoughts on using time out.
We also talk for a bit about taking shame out of parenting, why it's SO HARD to stay calm, and if beating ourselves up worked, she'd be out of a job.
Brand new resource coming soon (TRIGGERS WORKBOOK).
Reach out to get on the waitlist to be the first to download yours!
// CONNECT WITH LAURA
www.laurapryortherapy.com
IG: @laurapryortherapy
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!

Send us Fan Mail over Text.

Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

42. Fatherhood + Finding Patience with Mr. Wholeheartedly, Bryce Bettmann Jun 15, 2021

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My bestie, my better half, my husband Bryce, lets me pick his brain on all things parenting!
He reflects on his upbringing, shares his struggles + confusion of parenting a strong-willed child through the toddler phase, and shares his own insecurities.
Most importantly, he shares the lessons and perspective he learned from his time in inpatient treatment for alcoholism, and how it translated to his parenting, ultimately making his patience longer than mine!
He doesn't give himself enough credit, but he's an amazing father to our girls!
Share with your partner + Happy Father's Day!!!
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!

Send us Fan Mail over Text.

Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

41. 5 Steps for Summer Sanity Jun 01, 2021

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When summer hits, parents can feel equally excited AND anxious. Change is destabilizing and all the added time together and at home can feel a bit intimidating.
Today I'm sharing 5 essential steps to ensuring your sanity this summer:
#1- Expect adversity.
#2- Game face on.
#3- Put them in control.
#4- Ambiguity is the enemy.
#5- Encourage independent play.
NOW is the time to course-correct the effects of the pandemic on your family's life-

*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!

Send us Fan Mail over Text.

Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

40. Accessible + Sustainable Self-Care May 18, 2021

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What even IS "self-care"?
Justine Sones is a mom, writer, + stress-management coach helping burnt-out humans set boundaries. Together we lament over all things unexpected in the motherhood & parenting realm, as well as diving into Justine's reckoning with "self-care".
She shares her "loving mental breakdown of 2018", painting the picture of how a retreat can be a necessary first step to healing.
You'll be using her mantras - "Well, now I know." + "Both things can be true." from now on.
Tweet quoted in the episode-
"I don't believe our world needs more positivity. I believe our world needs minds that are equipped to be with the complexity of life.
Minds that can hold nuance and polarity.
Minds that can stay grounded, centered, and open to the full range of what it means to be human."
--@corymuscara
// CONNECT WITH JUSTINE //
Subscribe to the Friday Feels: bit.ly/thefridayfeels
Stayin' Alive group coaching - justinesones.com
Instagram - @justinesones
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!

Send us Fan Mail over Text.

Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

39. Survive your Strong-Willed Child Apr 27, 2021

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STRONG-WILLED KIDS:

Everything is the worst thing to ever have happened to them.
They're tender-hearted + cold-hearted in the same 30 seconds.
Raising them is HARD AF.

If you have one... you know.
Today I'm breaking down the perspective shifts & approaches you need to take them from your greatest adversary to your biggest fan.
Was this episode helpful?
then...
*FREE* CALM BIG EMOTIONS GUIDE
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/emotions
*FREE* CHAOS TO CALM MASTERCLASS
www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass
// SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION //
wholeheartedly.as.me/call
I believe in you & I'm cheering you on.
Come say hi! I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.
Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!

Send us Fan Mail over Text.

Support the show

START HERE:
CALM + CONFIDENT: THE MASTERCLASS
Master the KIND + FIRM Approach your Strong-Willed Child Needs WITHOUT Crushing their Spirit OR Walking on Eggshells
*FREE* - www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/confident

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