S1 Ep11: The Parenting Spiral: Why You Feel Stuck (and How to Get Out)

06/06/2025 16 min
S1 Ep11: The Parenting Spiral: Why You Feel Stuck (and How to Get Out)

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Send us a textDo you ever end the day feeling defeated, wondering why parenting feels so hard—especially when you're trying to do it differently than you were raised? In this episode of The Nurture Network, Jess Baldenhofer breaks down the real reason so many moms feel stuck in a parenting spiral of guilt, shame, overcorrection, and self-doubt. We’ll explore how our childhood experiences, nervous system responses, and the pressure to “get it right” collide in moments of challenge—and what to do about it. You’ll hear a personal story that brings this to life, and learn how reconnecting with yourself is the key to breaking free and showing up with more compassion, confidence, and clarity.Visit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...

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