Slow[ish] Parenting

<p>There was a season of motherhood where I felt <strong>constantly exhausted</strong>.</p><p>Not just “I didn’t sleep well last night” tired… but the kind of tired that sits deep in your bones.</p><p>I’d wake up already feeling behind.</p><p>I truly felt like something was wrong with me.</p><p>I wondered…</p><p><em>Am I just bad at handling motherhood?</em><em>Is it because I don’t have a 5am morning routine?</em><em>Did other moms just have more energy than me?</em></p><p>But over time I started realizing something important:</p><p>My exhaustion wasn’t just because I was lacking sleep and chasing around 2 toddlers.</p><p>It was about <strong>how my body, mind, and nervous system were moving through motherhood</strong>.</p><p>I slowly started experimenting with small habits that supported my energy instead of draining it. Nothing extreme. Nothing complicated. Just small shifts that helped my body feel safe, nourished, and supported.</p><p>Things like drinking <strong>mineral-rich drinks</strong> instead of relying on caffeine… spending more time in <strong>sunlight and outside in nature</strong>… adding <strong>gentle movement that calms my body instead of pushing it harder</strong>.</p><p>I also started noticing how many little things throughout the day were quietly draining me.</p><p>Constant alarms.Rushing from task to task.Harsh lighting.Always feeling like I needed to be productive.</p><p>So I began slowing my pace.</p><p>None of these things are dramatic.</p><p>But together, they’ve made a huge difference in how I feel inside motherhood.</p><p>More calm.More grounded.More like <em>myself again</em>.</p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing <strong>11 life-changing habits that have helped boost my energy as a mom</strong> — especially in seasons where I felt burned out or stretched thin.</p><p>Not because motherhood should be optimized or perfected… but because <strong>you deserve to feel supported inside your own life.</strong></p><p>I hope something inside this conversation helps you breathe a little deeper today.</p><p>You’re doing better than you think, mama.</p><p>– Alexis</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://slowishparenting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">slowishparenting.substack.com</a>

<p>Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a mom. My favorite thing to play as a child was “house”. I would nurture, take care of, teach, and love on my babies.</p><p>When I actually became a mom, I thought the transition would be easeful because of how much I CRAVED this season of life. It felt like the purpose I had been searching for my whole life.</p><p>But to my surprise, I struggled with lack the of independence, loss of identity, and postpartum rage/anger.</p><p><strong>I thought I missed my calling.. maybe I wasn’t meant to be a mother.</strong></p><p>The problem wasn’t whether or not I was living out my calling.</p><p>The real issue is that <em>I was never held through the transition of maiden to motherhood.</em></p><p>No one warned me that I needed to learn about emotional regulation, communication, or the fact that our mind/body/heart are all interconnected.</p><p>As you Big Sis, I’m sharing all the wisdom that I wish I had during my first pregnancy.</p><p>It doesn’t matter if this is your first or 5th baby, preparing to become a mother is about surrender.</p><p>In this episode, I’m breaking down what I’ve done differently during my third pregnancy to mentally prepare for another child.</p><p>I’m so excited for you… congratulations on becoming a mama ❤️</p><p>-Alexis</p><p>P.S. If you know a pregnant mama, would you send this to her? I know how much I would have loved to hear it.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://slowishparenting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">slowishparenting.substack.com</a>

<p>When you are trying to be fully present and just be with your kid, does your body feel resistant? You've learned all about the importance of being present, but you still feel unable to relax and not think about your never-ending to-do list.😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ <a target="_blank" href="https://grow.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass">https://grow.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass</a>🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ <a target="_blank" href="https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/">https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/</a>- Mentions from this Video:🌼 Calming Tools: <a target="_blank" href="https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools">https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools</a>🌼 Calm Mama Blueprint: <a target="_blank" href="https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calm-mama-blueprint">https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calm-mama-blueprint</a>🌼 <a target="_blank" href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCVbbsMBrh5wfk-3SbLzRWVw"> @AlisonArmstrongVideos </a> 🌼 Myth of Normal: <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3Osi6wD">https://amzn.to/3Osi6wD</a>🌼 The Workout Witch: <a target="_blank" href="https://collabs.shop/0kddes">https://collabs.shop/0kddes</a>🌼 Awaken: <a target="_blank" href="https://grow.slowishparenting.com/awaken">https://grow.slowishparenting.com/awaken</a>🌼 Ruth Lainus: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ruthlanius.com/">https://www.ruthlanius.com/</a>🌼 Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection: <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4rttWVF">https://amzn.to/4rttWVF</a>🌼 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3OqmXOS">https://amzn.to/3OqmXOS</a>📚 My Favorites (books/Products) + Free Resources: <a target="_blank" href="https://slowishparenting.com/resources/">https://slowishparenting.com/resources/</a>🤍 Contact/Social Media: <a target="_blank" href="https://slowishparenting.com/contact-me/">https://slowishparenting.com/contact-me/</a>-My StoryIf you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children.On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between.In this video I share about: why being present feels so hard as a mom, why I can’t be present with my child, why my nervous system won’t relax as a mom, how to be more present with your kids as a mom, how to enjoy motherhood again, how to slow down and be present with your kids, motherhood feels harder than expected, reconnecting with yourself as a mother.Chapters0:00 Intro1:33 Finding my Inner Presence5:10 You are the EXPERT6:26 Why do I struggle with being present?9:55 My Body Won’t Relax12:25 Holistic Approach to Presence13:45 How the Brain affects being Present21:05 Integrate the body27:28 We Need HOPE + Encouragement32:11 How do we heal?FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own!Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://slowishparenting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">slowishparenting.substack.com</a>

<p>Resentment in motherhood is more common than most moms are willing to admit—and yet it’s often wrapped in shame, guilt, and silence. In this episode, we talk honestly about why resentment shows up, what it really means, and why it doesn’t make you a bad mom. More importantly, you’ll learn how resentment is not the problem—it’s a signal. A signal pointing to unmet needs, invisible emotional labor, identity loss, and the pressure to be everything for everyone.</p><p>We explore the hidden emotional patterns that keep resentment stuck in place, including comparison, envy, overstimulation, and the belief that something has gone “wrong.” You’ll learn how resisting resentment actually strengthens it—and how shifting into emotional neutrality creates space for healing, clarity, and genuine connection with your children.</p><p>This episode will help you understand the root of resentment, release the shame surrounding it, and begin reconnecting with yourself and your role as a mother in a way that feels lighter, calmer, and more aligned.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://slowishparenting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">slowishparenting.substack.com</a>

<p>All the &quot;scripts&quot; and Gentle Parenting techniques weren&#39;t working, so I began diving deeper into how to actually stop backtalk without punishments, yelling, bribing, or using fear to get my kids to cooperate.</p><p>😊 Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ➡️ <a href="https://grow.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://grow.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass</a></p><p><br/></p><p>🌱 All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ➡️ <a href="https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>- Mentions from this Video:</p><p>🌼 Myth of Normal: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZpfAJM" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3ZpfAJM</a></p><p>🌼 Calming Tools: <a href="https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools</a></p><p><br/></p><p>📚 My Favorites (books/Products) + Free Resources: <a href="https://slowishparenting.com/resources/" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://slowishparenting.com/resources/</a></p><p>🤍 Contact/Social Media: <a href="https://slowishparenting.com/contact-me/" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://slowishparenting.com/contact-me/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>-My Story</p><p>If you are new here, my name is Alexis! I&#39;m a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. </p><p>It&#39;s become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children. </p><p>On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between.</p><p>In this video I share about: How to stop backtalk without yelling, gentle parenting for backtalk, how to stop backchatting, how to handle disrespect from kids, why my child&#39;s backtalk triggers me, how to stay calm when kids talk back, why does my child talk back to me, attention seeking behavior in kids, needs behind disrespect, what to do when your child says I hate you, how to respond when kids say hurtful things, how to identify behavior patterns in children, why does my child repeat the same behavior, why back talk is triggering, how your childhood trauma affects your parenting, gabor mate trauma, what to do when punishments stop working, gentle discipline that actually works, how to stop yelling at your kids, how to be a calmer parent.</p><p><br/></p><p>Chapters</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>1:46 Backtalk Triggers Us</p><p>3:30 Why is my kid using backtalk?</p><p>6:47 “I Hate YOU.”</p><p>11:33 Your Child’s Patterns</p><p>12:45 Backtalk Triggering the Parent</p><p>14:40 Triggering YOUR Childhood Wounds</p><p>18:17 When Punishments Aren’t Working</p><p>20:46 Parenting Step One</p><p>23:30 Parenting Step Two</p><p>27:54 Parenting Step Three</p><p>29:56 Parenting Step Four</p><p>32:58 You Fall into OLD HABITS</p><p>34:10 It’s okay to be an Imperfect Parent</p><p><br/></p><p>FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own!</p><p>Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://slowishparenting.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">slowishparenting.substack.com</a>