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Avoid the #1 Thought That Keeps Moms Up at Night
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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 be perfect while your brain is just doing what it’s built to do.
Here’s the truth:
Your brain is wired to notice the bad stuff more than the good. That’s called negativity bias. So even if you were calm 10 times, your brain will focus on the 1 time you yelled. It’s not because you’re a bad mom; it’s because your brain is trying to keep you safe. But now, instead of helping, it’s making you feel worse.
And on top of that, most of us were taught that being a “good mom” means always putting others first and never needing help. So we’ll spend money on our kids’ sports or fixing the house, but when it comes to our mental health? We put it last.
Here’s the good news:
You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to be present.
Coaching gives your mind a place to slow down.
It helps you notice your thoughts before they turn into yelling.
It helps you respond instead of react.
When you learn how to calm your mind, everything feels easier—
• Less fighting in the house
• Closer connection with your kids
• More peace after a tough day
And best of all; your kids get to see what real strength looks like. Not perfection. But calm, kind leadership—even on the messy days.
Want to stop yelling and start feeling better about how you parent?
Join our free workshop and learn how to parent in a way that feels good for you, too.
👉 The 60-second Yell Less Reset quiz is your first step toward change.
“I never wanted to be the mom who yells…”
But here you are, raising your voice, snapping over small things, saying things you wish you could take back.
You love your kids more than anything.
And you know they don’t deserve a mom who yells.
You just don’t know how to stop; especially when they won’t listen, talk back, or push every single boundary.
👉 The 60-second Yell Less Reset quiz is your first step toward change.
Already taken by many moms who wanted to break the yelling cycle.
Based on the science of how your brain responds to stress, this quiz goes beyond surface-level tips.
It helps you pause, uncover what’s really fueling those outbursts, and start shifting the pattern before it spirals again.
You’ll discover:
✅ Your personal Reset; so you can get your kids to listen without needing to yell, threaten, or give in
✅ It’s not just their behavior; it’s the moment you feel like nothing you say matters
✅A clear next step to help you stay calm and in charge; even when your kids are testing every boundary
Chapters
1. Welcome to Motherhood from the Brain (00:00:00)
2. "Why Am I Like This?" Self-Doubt (00:03:30)
3. Your Brain's Negativity Bias Explained (00:07:15)
4. Breaking Free from Unconscious Programming (00:08:55)
5. Coaching as a Gym for Your Mind (00:10:21)
6. Building a Strong Foundation for Your Family (00:13:03)
7. The Yell-less Formula Workshop Introduction (00:16:25)
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