"I wish you weren't such an anxious mom"

Mom On Purpose With Natalie Bacon

Have you ever stayed up all night worrying about your kids?

Checked their location nonstop? Sent one too many “just checking” texts?

You’re not alone — and this episode is for you.

I’m sharing a real story from one of my private coaching clients whose 17-year-old son told her, “I wish you weren’t such an anxious mom.”

I unpack what’s really happening when mom anxiety shows up, especially around teenage independence, driving, and emotional distance.

You’ll learn:

• What triggers anxious parenting and why your brain spins into worst-case scenarios

• How anxiety manifests in your body and actions (like constant checking, controlling, or lecturing)

• Why identifying as “an anxious mom” is keeping you stuck — and how to shift it

• Simple, real-time tools to name, feel, and stop acting from anxiety

• How to respond to your kids with calm instead of fear — even when anxiety is present

Whether you're parenting teens, toddlers, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you stop letting anxiety drive your decisions and start showing up as the grounded, confident mom your kids need.

You are not your anxiety — and it’s possible to create peace in your parenting, one moment at a time.

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