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Mothering Ourselves Mindfully

Sarah Lowell Harmon

Welcome to Mothering Ourselves Mindfully with me, Sarah Harmon. I am the founder, head teacher, and forever student at The School of MOM. I invite you to take a walk with me to hear insights, inspiration, and practical tools to help you navigate the everyday challenges of raising kids while nurturing your own well-being. Whether you’re deep in the trenches of parenting or looking for a moment of calm amidst the chaos, this podcast is your space for reflection, affirmation, and growth. Let's create new intergenerational patterns for ourselves AND our kids together.

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S1 · E98
Thursday · 18 min
98. Before You Can Become the Mother You Need
In this episode, I'm sharing highlights from a recent interview I did on the Can We Say That Out Loud podcast with Kara and Greer — a conversation that went deep into estrangement, grief, and the mother-daughter relationship. If you have a strained or nonexistent relationship with your mom, or you're stuck waiting for her to become someone she may never be, this one is for you. I unpack why grieving a mother who's still alive is one of the most necessary and overlooked steps in mothering yourself, and I share a deeply personal hypnotherapy story I've never fully told before. Key Points Why an unrealistic "hope cycle" — waiting for your mom to change — keeps you stuck in resentment, frustration, and unmet needs The difference between accepting the mother you have and grieving the mother you don't, even while she's still living How releasing that hope creates space to awaken your own inner "flourished mother" Why every mother was a daughter first, and remains a "forever daughter" no matter her age Unlearning the belief that worthiness has to be earned A personal story from a pivotal hypnotherapy session on releasing my own mom from a role she couldn't fulfill The three layers of why this grief work matters: escaping the hope cycle, becoming your own mother, and modeling this for your daughter An update on the upcoming program (formerly Mothering Ourselves Mindfully) launching this fall, and our transition from The School of Mom to The Home of Mom Quotes "Grieving a mother who is still alive is so powerful and potent and necessary for so many of us." "Before she was a mom, she was a daughter, and she's a forever daughter." "We are actively rewiring the blueprint." Resources Mentioned Listen to the full interview on the Can We Say That Out Loud podcast with Kara and Greer Join the waitlist: https://theschoolofmom.com/waitlist The Self-Awareness Trap — free audio resource: https://theschoolofmom.com/trap Send Sarah your voice note right HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next More on the new program taking shape this fall — join the waitlist to be the first to hear as details unfold. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E97
August 20 · 21 min
97. An 11-mile hike + the power of believing
Recorded mid-vacation on the last leg of our family road trip — Maine to New Hampshire to Lake George — this episode is a fresh-off-the-trail reflection on the two-day, 11-mile hike up Mount Washington my family and I just completed, totally green and totally underprepared on the research front. What I really want to talk about isn't the hike itself, but what made it work: my husband and I believing, from the start, that our kids could do it. That belief becomes the thread connecting this hike to two other places I've had to practice it — sleep training my first daughter and the early, rocky years of my marriage — and the invitation is the same across all three: where in your life are you one foot (or two feet) out the door on an outcome you actually want? Key Points The backstory: an 11-mile, two-day hike up Mount Washington, booked with minimal research, based on "if their kids could do it, ours can too" What was actually foundational to the day's success wasn't fitness or weather — it was belief How belief changes your nervous system state, which changes your feelings, your tone, your posture, and how the people around you co-regulate to you The sleep training parallel: believing your child is capable changes your own posturing, even when it's still hard The marriage parallel: how couples therapy and the Gottman work reframed the idea that you have to be "all in" for it to work The moment on the trail Sarah almost gave in to doubt — and what pulled her back Applying this to manifestation: believing an outcome is possible vs. believing you're worthy of it The engagement ring story — what happened when Sarah almost talked herself out of wanting something because she didn't feel worthy of it An older woman's blunt wisdom on a plane: "There is no such thing as too much bling" The invitation: practice believing an outcome is inevitable, in parenting, in relationships, and in what you desire for yourself Quotes "Whether you believe you can or you can't, you're right." "It changes your nervous system state, which changes the feelings, which changes the thoughts, which changes how you show up." "We have to turn up the dial on the voice, the belief, that actually it will work out, and it is possible." "Girl, there is no such thing as too much bling. You wear that ring and you wear it proud." Resources Mentioned The Self-Awareness Trap — free audio resource: https://theschoolofmom.com/trap Community waitlist — mentioned as the place I "roll up my sleeves" with this work daily: https://theschoolofmom.com/waitlist Discover Your Dominant Inner Voice Quiz: https://theschoolofmom.com/quiz Send Sarah your voice note right HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next Sarah returns to her regular routine next week and leaves listeners with a question to sit with: where are you not fully believing in an outcome you want — for your kids, your relationship, or yourself — and what would it look like to turn the dial up on that belief? Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E96
August 13 · 11 min
96. Self-care is NOT selfish, but it IS this...
Recorded on a walk in Maine (same outfit, five days running, this episode takes on one of the beliefs that I get the most fired up about: the (couldn’t be more far from the truth) belief that self-care is selfish. I break down why that line is a lie, why attuned presence - not constant self-sacrifice - is what our loved ones actually need from us, and introduce a new framework born out of Mothering Ourselves Mindfully: self-care isn't selfish; it's selves-ish - selves in steady harmony. Key Points Why "self-care is selfish" is programming, not truth What our loved ones (and our kids especially) actually need from us: attuned presence, not self-sacrifice How self-care builds the nervous system capacity to show up the way we want to The reframe: it's not taking care of yourself that's actually selfish Why Sarah changes "self" to "selves" throughout Mothering Ourselves Mindfully — we are not just one self Naming our internal parts (anger, shame, anxiety) as a tool for selves care Selves care in action: the primal scream for anger vs. rest and softness for sadness or overwhelm The new framework: selves-ish = selves in steady harmony Integration and wholeness — all parts of us are welcome Quotes "Self-care is selves-ish, and selves-ish is selves in steady harmony." "It is not taking care of yourself that is selfish." "The biggest present you can give is presence." "All parts of you are welcome here." Resources Mentioned Mothering Ourselves Mindfully waitlist - opens September 2026, program starts October 2026: https://theschoolofmom.com/waitlist The Self-Awareness Trap — free audio resource: https://theschoolofmom.com/trap Discover Your Dominant Inner Voice Quiz: https://theschoolofmom.com/quiz Send Sarah your voice note right HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next Sarah invites listeners to carry this new belief forward — self-care is selves-ish — and to start noticing when the old "this is so selfish of me" story pops up, replacing it with the truer one: this is my selves learning to be in steady harmony. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E95
August 6 · 24 min
95. This Is Me: My Story, and How I Can Support You
Recorded on a walk before heading off on vacation, this episode is Sarah's continuation of last week's big reveal — The School of Mom is becoming The Home of Mothering Ourselves Mindfully, and Sarah is stepping fully into her own name, Sarah Lowell Harmon. Equal parts backstory and welcome mat, this episode traces the winding road that built her body of work — from a Psychology 101 class in Ohio to event management in New Zealand, from 3,300 supervised clinical hours to the 3am download that became The School of Mom — and lays out exactly how to step into the work now, whether you're brand new here or six years deep with her. Key Points The quick-and-honest version of Sarah's story: Denison University, a few lost years in San Diego, a working holiday visa in New Zealand that turned into running a women's duathlon series with Ironman NZ, yoga teacher training in NYC, and a graduate certificate in clinical mental health counseling Why she's sharing her clinical hours and credentials — and her honest take on the difference between lived experience and formal training in a coaching-saturated industry The 3am lightning-bolt download that led to opening The School of Mom in May 2020, and the eventual closing of both her private practice and Parent Wellness Group The pivotal conversation with her business strategist — "what got you here won't get you there" — that set the rebrand in motion Why stepping out from "The School of Mom" is really about stepping out from behind the safety of a role (therapist, teacher) and into being fully, simply herself A full breakdown of the offer path: Mothering Ourselves Mindfully (the year-long foundational program, opening for enrollment September 2026, starting October), Radical Flourishing (eight-month intimate small-group program, October–May), one-on-one work, and Untethered (returning soon, for women — "the apples" — with a hard or nonexistent relationship with their mother) Why Mothering Ourselves Mindfully is intentionally a year-long container — spaciousness for real mom-life, and honesty about the fact that nervous system and lineage healing doesn't happen in four weeks The garden metaphor for this work: tending your own soil, roots, and weeds at a realistic, spare-time pace — weeds and all Sarah's own lived experience as an adult child of divorce and daughter of a mother with significant mental illness — including estrangement — as the root of why this work exists Quotes "I am just me. I am me. Yes, I am a teacher, and I am a therapist, and I am a wife, and I am a mother — but I am me." "The home of Mothering Ourselves Mindfully is your body. It's our bodies, it's every body." "It's actually a question of how could I not?" "I bring the clinical background, the mindfulness and yoga background... and obviously the lived experience, which personally I think is equally if not more important." Resources Mentioned Episode 94: Coming Out From Behind the Curtain: Reclaiming Sarah Lowell Harmon: SPOTIFY (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jQIkIzYogjiUaRirVy5fu?si=5lvqSKUXRsab9WqulqyTbA) or APPLE (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/94-coming-out-from-behind-the-curtain-reclaiming/id1771757923?i=1000778974511) Mothering Ourselves Mindfully waitlist - opens September 2026, program starts October 2026: https://theschoolofmom.com/waitlist The Self-Awareness Trap — free audio resource: https://theschoolofmom.com/trap Website: The Home of Mom: https://theschoolofmom.com/ Send Sarah your voice note right HERE!: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E94
July 29 · 36 min
94. Coming Out From Behind the Curtain: Reclaiming Sarah Lowell Harmon
Some announcements can't be planned — they just have to come out. In this episode, recorded on a walk (dogs, snakes, and all), I share a big reveal I’ve been sitting on: stepping out from behind the curtain of The School of MOM and claiming my name, Sarah Lowell Harmon, and the brand itself is transitioning from The School of MOM to The Home of MOM. This episode is part backstory, part permission slip — for trusting your own timeline, reclaiming your name (literally and figuratively), and understanding why the body is the only home we've ever really had. Key Points Why Sarah decided to stop waiting for the "right" timing to make this announcement — and the dating-life pattern that helped her recognize she was doing it again The identity evolution happening behind the scenes: moving from hiding behind "The School of MOM" to fully claiming authorship of the Mothering Ourselves Mindfully framework Changing her Instagram name after six years, and why reclaiming her maiden name, Lowell, matters as much as the brand shift The backstory connecting her parents' 2013–2014 divorce, her own marriage that same year, and losing her name right as her family foundation "bottomed out" Why closing Parent Wellness Group and stepping away from the therapist identity was the first visible thread of this bigger shift The meditation that delivered "The Home of MOM" — and the realization that home isn't a website, it's the body How this connects to inner child work, lineage healing, and the "unflourished daughter" pattern many women are unconsciously passing down Why Sarah is claiming her lane more specifically: supporting women in becoming the mother for their daughters they always needed — by becoming the mother for themselves first An invitation to notice your own self-imposed (or externally imposed) timelines — and permission to trust your body over "doing it right" Quotes "When my whole body knows something, I can't pretend that it's not here or true." "You do what your body and what your heart wants to do... at this stage in life, my friends, there are no grades." "Home is where the heart is. Home is our body. It is the only home you have ever had and will always have." "We do that through becoming the mother for ourselves first." Resources Mentioned The Self-Awareness Trap (free audio): https://theschoolofmom.com/trap Mothering Ourselves Mindfully waitlist (revamped program opening soon): https://theschoolofmom.com/waitlist Send Sarah your voice note right here: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next Sarah will be sharing more on this transition — from The School of MOM to The Home of MOM — as it rolls out across the brand, along with details on the revamped Mothering Ourselves Mindfully program as the waitlist opens up. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E93
May 26 · 23 min
93. Radical pauses: an update and invitation
Sometimes the most aligned thing you can do is stop. In this episode, Sarah records something unplanned — a voice note from the woods — to share a message she couldn't wait to package properly: she's pausing the podcast. Not because things aren't working, but because they are running on automation — and she's not here for mindless loops. This episode is a real-time invitation to notice where you might be due for your own hard stop, and why pulling off the highway is sometimes the only way to actually choose your next destination. Key Points Why Sarah is pausing The School of MOM podcast — and why "it's working" isn't always a reason to keep going The difference between a routine that supports you and one that has you on cruise control without your consent The concept of the "hard stop" — and the places Sarah has applied it in her life (social media, alcohol, and now content creation) Why we can't change direction while we're already in motion — and what Einstein has to do with it The powerful internal shift happening for Sarah: her people-pleasing, perfectionism, and anxiety-driven parts are moving to the back seat — and her flourished mother parts are finally staying at the wheel What behavioral congruence means, and why it requires actually pausing, not just thinking about changing The "full charge + system update" metaphor — and what the one-on-one retreat women coming to Sarah's home this week understand about deep resets Radical Flourishing closing retreat coming end of May — and why there's never been a better time to get in A gentle prompt: Where in your life are you stuck in a mundane loop? What would your hard stop look like? Quotes "I'm not here to be part of mindless loops. So pauses are important. Resets are important." "We can't solve a problem with the energy that created the problem — we have to pull off, regroup, and ask: where are we actually going?" "My people-pleasing, anxiety, perfectionism — those parts used to be first ones to the wheel. Those parts are taking back seats." "My hope is that when I come back after this pause, you're going to feel, sense, and hear the upgrade in me." Resources Mentioned The School of MOM Quiz — take Sarah's quiz to identify the dominant parts in your nervous system: https://theschoolofmom.com/quiz Radical Flourishing — Sarah's most intimate 8-month container (small group + one-on-one + in-person retreats). Closing retreat happening end of May. DM Sarah or visit The School of MOM to learn more.: https://theschoolofmom.com/radical One-on-one in-person retreat days at Sarah's home — message Sarah directly if you feel the pull: hello@theschoolofmom.com What's Coming Next The podcast is pausing — and that's the point. When Sarah returns, expect something upgraded, more aligned, and more her than ever. In the meantime, explore the back catalog, take the quiz, and ask yourself: what's your hard stop? Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E92
May 19 · 57 min
92. Overcoming overwhelm with Katie Grimes
Sarah met life coach, business coach, and podcast host Katie Grimes through Women's Business League, and after spending an hour walking before even hitting record, they had to cut themselves off just to start the podcast. This conversation covers it all — nervous system regulation, the link between our relationship with our moms and our relationships with everyone else, why "regulated" might be the wrong word, the power of play (and pleasure) for mothers, and why conscious parenting happens mostly outside the moments you're actually with your kids. Key Points How our earliest relationships — especially with our mothers — create the programming that shows up in our parenting, our partnerships, and our businesses The four rungs of the nervous system ladder: joy/contentment → fight or flight → freeze/fawn → trauma response — and how to recognize which rung you're on Katie's five-step process for regulating emotions in the moment: naming the feeling, identifying the driving thought, using movement, deciding how you want to feel, and shifting the story Why Sarah has officially retired the word "regulated" — and what the "flourished mother" offers as a more honest, embodied alternative The biology of play: why play is a nervous system state, and why accessing it outside of your kids is actually what makes you more playful with them The powerful link between pleasure, fun, and co-regulation — and why resistance to play is the exact place to get curious Why conscious parenting is 95% of the work happening outside the moment you're in with your child — and why the scripts don't work if your nervous system isn't there first The Carl Jung quote that anchors it all: "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate" Why women tend to take care of everyone else first — and how that pattern gets directly inherited from our caregivers A gentle, realistic approach to movement and self-care: set the bar so low you can trip over it Quotes "Kids don't need a regulated mom — they need a flourished mom. She's fully expressed. She owns and celebrates the full spectrum of her human experience." — Sarah "We don't need to feel better. We need to get better at feeling." — Gabor Maté (shared by Katie) "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." — Carl Jung (shared by Katie) "It's not what's wrong with you — it's what happened to you." — referenced by Katie "You can't solve a problem in the energy that created it." — Einstein (shared by Katie) "The trigger is the gift." "Set the bar so low you can trip over it." Resources Mentioned Katie Grimes' podcast: Anything for Love — available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DHP2FUvbp0IYYouSZ8oLM?si=51b071dcbc3c4e9d and Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anything-for-love-katie-grimes/id1490607022 feelingswheel.com — a tool for naming emotions (referenced by Katie): https://feelingswheel.com/ The Body Keeps the Score — referenced in conversation: https://a.co/d/0ct3m4AQ Inside Out (Pixar) — used as an analogy for the nervous system ladder: https://www.pixar.com/inside-out The Flourished Mother Map: https://theschoolofmom.com/map Send Sarah a voice note right here!: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Up The Scream is happening again — and ABC is covering it! If you want to join Sarah for a primal scream event at her home, watch for details. And if Radical Flourishing has been on your radar, doors are opening soon. This is the premium container for women who are ready to stop circling insight and start living it.
S1 · E91
May 12 · 18 min
91. What do you WANT Mother’s Day to be?
Mother's Day has come and gone - so how did it actually feel? In this final episode of our impromptu three-part Mother's Day series, Sarah reflects on her own evolving relationship with the holiday, shares the surprising and somewhat heartbreaking origin story of Mother's Day, and invites you into a post-holiday inquiry that matters far more than any bouquet or brunch. Because if there was any charge, resentment, or pressure wrapped up in this week for you - that's not something to push past. That's the gift. Key Points Why Mother's Day has become "just another day" for Sarah — and what that shift actually signals about her inner work The surprising origin of Mother's Day: created by Anna Jarvis for personal reflection and intimate family connection, then commercialized so aggressively that Jarvis spent her life savings trying to abolish the holiday she created The $25 billion commercial juggernaut Mother's Day has become — and why that matters for how we relate to the day Why being triggered by Mother's Day is often a direct reflection of needs that aren't being met on a regular basis (not just one day a year) The powerful insight from a mom in The School of MOM community: "I'm only triggered by Mother's Day when I feel burned out or I'm not making time for myself" How resentment is an expectations-in-waiting — and what your Mother's Day feelings are actually pointing toward An invitation to design your family celebrations on your own terms, not Hallmark's A post-Mother's Day reflection framework: How did it feel? How do you want to feel next year? What needs to shift between now and then? Celebrating six years of The School of MOM — launched on Mother's Day 2020 Quotes "The trigger is the gift. If you're coming into Mother's Day and there's a lot of pressure on it, that means those needs are not getting filled outside of this one day a year." "I don't need a day to be appreciated. I don't need a day to advocate for time for myself anymore — because that is just part of my being now." "Expectations are resentments in the works." "I'm not waiting around for someone else to give me permission to go for a walk or get a massage. It's just part of what I do now." Resources Mentioned Episode 89: The Grief for a Mother Who's Still Alive SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kP528ObM87oS9uZhHQ9bH?si=pkUYRBr5QoiL8QOiYZ1OBA or APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/89-the-grief-for-a-mother-whos-still-alive/id1771757923?i=1000763998127 Episode 90: When Mother’s Day Is a Trigger (and Why That’s Not a Bad Thing) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MRgYiDvClmZlE16NVjpVH?si=KliK-l2VQHeqtxfHLgEZJw or APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/90-when-mothers-day-is-a-trigger-and-why-thats-not-a-bad-thing/id1771757923?i=1000766202575 Flourished Mother Map: https://theschoolofmom.com/map Radical Flourishing — doors opening end of May: https://theschoolofmom.com/radical What's Coming Next If this episode stirred something in you, sit with it. The post-Mother's Day reflection is where the real work begins. And if you're ready for support in tending to what came up — Radical Flourishing doors are opening at the end of May. This is the container where the shift Sarah described actually happens. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E90
May 5 · 18 min
90. When Mother’s Day Is a Trigger (and Why That’s Not a Bad Thing)
Mother's Day stirs up something different in all of us - warmth, grief, indifference, or something in between. In this episode, we get real about what Mother’s Day can bring up, and why we can still celebrate all of it, and why — counterintuitively — having a strained or non-existent relationship with your mom might actually be your greatest gift. This is a Mother's Day episode for every kind of mother, every kind of daughter, and every woman doing the inner work to claim a new level of worthiness. Key Points Why Mother's Day triggers such a wide spectrum of feelings — and why all of them deserve to be honored A celebration of "the apples" — women in the School of MOM community whose strained or non-existent relationship with their mother is actually their biggest doorway to healing How the relationship we have with our mothers (for better or for worse) is foundational to our self-worth — and why self-worth is at the nucleus of everything we desire The connection between your subconscious sense of worthiness and your ability to receive, desire, and expand what you think is possible for your life Sarah's personal journey with her own mom — and the shift from "I would give all this up for a healthy mom" to genuine gratitude for the doorway her mom became An introduction to Radical Flourishing — Sarah's most intimate support container — and why doors are opening at the end of May The question that guides the work: How good can it get? Quotes "The trigger is the gift. What is on the other side of that is really claiming what you desire — but more than that, it is claiming new levels of what you desire to unfold." "If you desire something in your life but your subconscious doesn't think you are worthy of it, it is going to be nearly impossible for that thing to come to fruition." "I would never be where I'm at today in terms of my ability to meet and tend to and love and mother all parts of myself mindfully — if it weren't for the mother that I have." "Let's all collectively decide to step into a new level of worthiness and self-worth — no matter what our relationship is with our mom." Resources Mentioned Episode 89 — Grieving a mother who is still alive: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kP528ObM87oS9uZhHQ9bH?si=pkUYRBr5QoiL8QOiYZ1OBA or APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/89-the-grief-for-a-mother-whos-still-alive/id1771757923?i=1000763998127 Radical Flourishing — Sarah's most intimate support group (small group + one-on-one + in-person retreats). Doors open end of May — limited space. DM Sarah or get on the newsletter to be notified.: https://theschoolofmom.com/radical Flourished Mother Map: https://theschoolofmom.com/map Newsletter: https://theschoolofmom.com/newsletter What's Coming Next However Mother's Day lands for you this year — with joy, grief, or something messier — you belong here. The school is a place where all of it is welcome, and where the healing happens in community. Reach out, get on the list, and keep going. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E89
April 28 · 18 min
89. The grief for a mother who's still alive
Mother's Day is coming — and for some of us, it lands with a kind of grief that's almost impossible to explain. This episode was inspired by a deeply moving session with our Untethered alum group: a community of women navigating dysfunctional or estranged relationships with their moms. If you're a mom who has a hard relationship with your mom, this one's for you — and it might be the most important thing you share this season. Key Points What it means to be an "Apple" — and why having a space where you don't have to explain yourself is everything The bucket that only your mother can fill (unconditional witnessing, love, and acceptance) — and what to do when she can't Why even the most well-meaning partners often make it worse — and what to ask for from the people in your life instead Why the School of MOM community exists: to be the circle where you are deeply seen, without explanation The two ends of the spectrum: numbing/compartmentalizing vs. fully insourcing your own mothering — and what to do when you're somewhere in the middle The first practice to reach for in a hard moment: the mindfulness of struggle ("This is really hard" + hand on heart) Introducing FMF — Feel My Feelings — and why carving out intentional time to be with your feelings (not alone) is the practice The power of non-human resources: trees, rocks, bodies of water, candles, pets — as steady companions in your FMF moments How naming the struggle brings your prefrontal cortex online and opens the door to the nervous system's safety and connection state An announcement: Sarah is opening a rare one-on-one coaching spot for a mom of daughters who is ready to close the gap between knowing and embodying Quotes "I am honestly ready for my mom to die — and all I want is my mom. And there's not a lot of groups where you can say something like that and people are nodding their heads." "Your relationship with your mom is so foundational, so profoundly foundational to everything in your life — how you mother, how you relate to yourself. It creeps in." "The next best resource, ultimately, is you — to learn how to insource what you are seeking from your mom." "This is really hard. Hand on heart. This is hard. That's the first practice." "What we practice, we get good at." Resources Mentioned Untethered alum community — for women with dysfunctional or estranged mother relationships: https://theschoolofmom.com/untetheredwaitlist Send Sarah a voice note Flourished Mother MAP: https://theschoolofmom.com/map One-on-one coaching inquiry: http://theschoolofmom.com/private-coaching What's Coming Next If this episode spoke to you, don't keep it to yourself — share it with a mom in your life who struggles around Mother's Day. And if you're ready to stop white-knuckling it alone and start doing this work with support, reach out about the one-on-one spot or explore the Flourished Mother Map as your first step. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E88
April 21 · 3 min
88. The Non-episode Episode: A Permission Slip
This week, I'm doing something a little different - recording a non-episode episode as a gentle reminder that we are not meant to be on all the time. I’m away with my kids on school vacation week, and I invite you to consider this your official permission slip to rest, to tap out, to stop producing at the pace you think you should. Because you are a cyclical being, which means you are meant to ebb, flow, and be consistently inconsistent! Quotes "We are not meant to be on all the time — in business, in life, in motherhood, in our relationships, in and with our bodies." "We are cyclical beings and women are part of nature. We are not meant to be on the same 24-hour cycle that men are on because our hormones don't work that way." "Cut yourself some slack, sign out, and get some rest." Resources Mentioned Previous episode on cyclical living (link to relevant episode when available): SPOTIFY or APPLE Flourished Mother Map: https://theschoolofmom.com/map What's Coming Next Sarah will be back next week with a brand new episode. In the meantime, take this week's episode for what it is - permission to rest. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E87
April 14 · 20 min
87. There's no such thing as mental load
You've heard of the mental load — but what if we've been calling it the wrong thing all along? In this episode, I'm making the case that there's no such thing as just a mental load, and why getting the name right is the first step toward actually getting relief. I go deep into the brain-body load, the MOMsight framework, and why real change doesn't happen by shuffling tasks around — it happens in the body. Key Points Why "mental load" is a misnomer — and what the more accurate (and more useful) term actually is How our thoughts, emotions, and nervous system are inextricably linked — and why treating the load as purely cognitive leaves us without the right tools The difference between emotions and feelings — and why understanding this distinction is foundational to being a human who can flourish Why 90–95% of our experience (including the choices we make under load) is unconscious — and what that means for real change How the same event (a child's fever, a doctor's appointment) lands completely differently depending on what's happening in your nervous system Why conversations about mental load often spiral into frustration, blame, and resentment — and what to do with that instead The MOMsight framework: a map of the play between your nervous system, body, emotions, feelings, thoughts, and lived experience Why offloading the brain body load isn't just about task redistribution — it's about shifting what's happening at a root level in your body Resources and research Sarah loves: Brené Brown's emotion research, Mark Brackett's Permission to Feel, and the Mood Meter/How We Feel app An invitation: Sarah has a one-on-one coaching spot open (May through year-end) for a mom ready to do this root cause work Quotes "Mental load suggests it's just thoughts in our head — and it's not. So we need to call that out." "Each of these tasks comes with a different emotional load. It lives differently in your body. The real estate that it takes up is different." "So often we are in thoughts and emotions and making choices from an unconscious place — which means we actually don't have control. Our programming is running the show." "It's not so simple as moving tasks around. And the more we see it that way, the less we support ourselves and shift what's happening at a root level in our bodies." Resources Mentioned Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett: https://a.co/d/08Q0oNFq The Mood Meter / How We Feel app (Marc Brackett): https://marcbrackett.com/how-we-feel-app-3/ Fair Play card deck (task mapping for couples): https://fairplaypolicy.org/the-cards One-on-one coaching with Sarah (May–December 2026): reach out at http://theschoolofmom.com/private-coaching or DM on Instagram @the.schoolofmom: https://www.instagram.com/the.schoolofmom Send Sarah a voice note here!: https://speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next If this episode stirred something in you, you're ready to go deeper. Take the first step with the Flourished Mother Map at https://theschoolofmom.com/map — and if one-on-one support feels like the right next step, Sarah would love to hear from you. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E86
April 7 · 13 min
86. What You Actually Have Control Over
In today’s episode, I'm calling out one of the most repeated lines in coaching and personal development, and offering you something that's actually true instead. Spoiler: you have more control than you think - it's just not where you've been told to look for it. Key Points Why somatic work moves the needle in ways talk therapy can't — I spent years as a therapist talking through problems with women. Insight is valuable — but it's limited. When I discovered what was possible through body-based work, it changed everything. 90–95% of our experience is driven by unconscious programming living in our nervous system, and you simply can't talk your way out of that. What actually happens in a somatic session — Whether a client is brand new to this work or has been doing it for years, the experience is consistently the same: I can't believe what just came through. The body holds wisdom, intuition, and real-time healing that the mind can't access alone. Calling out the line everyone repeats — "The only thing you can control is your reaction." It's everywhere in coaching culture. And it's not quite true. If your unconscious nervous system is running the show — and for most of us, it is — you don't actually have control over your reactions in the moment. Telling yourself you should is just adding shame to the pile. The truth about control — You have very limited control over your in-the-moment reaction, especially when you're tired, triggered, or dysregulated. But you do have real, meaningful control over something: the support you choose, the practices you commit to, and the nervous system work you do in advance of those moments. That's the real lever. What the Flourished Mother actually looks like — She's not always calm. She's not always grounded. She feels the full spectrum of her humanness — including the anger — but she has the capacity to be with it. With presence, with grace, with compassion. And that capacity is built over time, through practice and support. Quotes "90 to 95% of our experience — the lens through which we see the world — is coming from our unconscious, which lives in our body." "You will be surprised. I am surprised every time — I didn't think anything was gonna come through. And wow, I am so grateful I did that." "You actually don't really have control over your reaction in the moment. But you do have control over the support that you decide to get." "What you do have control over is the reprogramming and the tending and the grounding you did to be in a body that supports you to react in the way that you want to." "Talking around in circles about the thing you wanna do is not going to help you change it in the moment." Resources Mentioned Flourished Mother Map — A personalized session with Sarah to map your patterns and path forward: theschoolofmom.com/map Flourish Community — Monthly membership for ongoing nervous system support and integration: http://theschoolofmom.com/flourish One-on-one somatic sessions with Sarah — Reach out directly to book: http://theschoolofmom.com/private-coaching Send Sarah a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next If this episode stirred something in you, the next step is simple: choose the support. Whether that's a Flourished Mother Map, a one-on-one session, or joining the Flourish community — the work you do before the moment is what changes the moment. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E85
March 31 · 29 min
85. What's the point?
What's the point? It's a question that can feel heavy — or become one of the most grounding, clarifying inquiries of your life. In this episode, I'm zooming way out on the School of MOM exists, the personal through-lines that have shaped this work, and what I truly hope for every mother who walks with me here. If you've ever found yourself swirling in the "why" of it all — around mothering, your life, your work — this one's for you. Key Points How to ask "what's the point?" from a place of curiosity rather than shutdown — and why the difference matters (nervous system style) The two personal through-lines behind the founding of the School of MOM: not becoming her, and becoming the mother to yourself that you never had Why Sarah is estranged from her mother — and how that painful, personal reality became the heart of this work The "Apples" community: women who carry the weight of estranged or dysfunctional mother relationships, and why they don't need to explain themselves Why the goal isn't to learn more — it's integration: closing the gap between what you know and what you actually live in your body The two roots of integration: embodied application of what you're learning, and wholeness — welcoming and tending to all parts of yourself Flourish State Journaling: a powerful (and a little creepy-magical) practice for inhabiting your flourishing life as if it's already here Why community is the secret ingredient that makes integration sustainable A real-time moment from right before recording: what it looked like to actually be the Flourished Mother for her daughter — and why that's the whole point Quotes "What's the point? Not from the lens of 'what's the point' — that's very dorsal vagal, very shutdown. But what is the point?" "The next best person to fill the hole that's left when your mom can't fill the bucket is you." "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully was really about me becoming the mother to myself that I always needed and I never had." "I don't want my 30-something-year-old daughter attending a workshop on how and why she needs to make more time for herself." "Integration means closing the gap between what you know and what you feel and you're doing in your life." "This is it. This is what I've been working for — being that sturdy, compassionate, patient, loving human for her." Resources Mentioned Flourished Mother Map — a personalized zoom-out experience with reflection questions and a custom video from Sarah. All Sarah, no AI: https://theschoolofmom.com/map Discover Your Dominant Inner Voice Quiz — discover your dominant inner voice (anxiety, shame, negativity, or perfectionist): https://theschoolofmom.com/quiz FLOURISH Community — where Flourish State Journaling and other integration practices live, including live co-working calls on the community calendar: http://theschoolofmom.com/flourish What's Coming Next Keep asking the question. Whether it feels clarifying or a little jarring — that's the work. Come share how this episode lands for you, grab a Flourished Mother Map, and keep walking toward the most flourished version of yourself. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E84
March 24 · 23 min
84. I'm done with being regulated
I'm recording this one on a windy day, and it feels fitting because this episode is unfiltered. I've been sitting with a growing frustration around a word that I've used a lot in this space, and I need to talk about it: regulated. As much as I believe in what it means in the nervous system sense, something has shifted - in me, in this cultural moment, and in what I want to model for my daughters. So I'm officially retiring the word, and replacing it with something that actually captures what we're building here: flourished. Key Points Why "regulated" no longer works for me — The nervous system definition of regulated (moving through sympathetic and shutdown states and returning to grounded safety) is still true and valid. But the word itself has become too loaded — politically, culturally, and personally — to land the way it's meant to. Words matter, and this one isn't working anymore. The personal moment that sparked this — A heated exchange with my husband, a group call where another mom voiced the exact same frustration, and the realization that I was holding a layer of self-blame on top of the original trigger: I should be more regulated. Why aren't I more regulated? Sound familiar? The systemic piece we can't ignore — Women have been conditioned to keep their voices calm, their emotions contained, and their reactions palatable. The expectation to be "the regulated one" in the relationship, in the home, in the world — is a systemic pattern, not a personal failing. What I want instead: flourished — Your kids don't need a perfect mom. They don't need a regulated mom. They need a flourished mom. A mom who is lit up by what she's passionate about, who unapologetically feels her feelings, who trusts her rage and her rest and her seasons. The Flourished Mother archetypes — A breakdown of the inner archetypes that live inside the Flourished Mother: The Mindful Gardner — present, self-compassionate (both tender and fierce), a kind witness to herself The Boundary Boss — fierce and clear about what she needs to thrive, and unapologetic about it The Rest Queen & Pleasure Goddess — rest and pleasure are not earned; they're key ingredients in the flourishing recipe The Cyclical Celebrator — trusts the seasons of nature, the moon, and her own body; doesn't judge the winter or rush the bloom What the Flourished Mother actually asks of us — Not to be calm all the time. Not to perform regulation. But to be fully human: alive, passionate, emotionally honest, boundaried, and trusting the process. Permission to let go of regulated — If the word "regulated" has been shackling you — if you've been working overtime to be the composed, calm, measured one — this is your invitation to release that goal and find the word that actually fits. For me? It's flourished. Quotes "I don't want to be regulated. I want to be flourished." "Your kids don't need a perfect mom. They need a flourished mom." "She's the woman that is unapologetically living in a nervous system that is embracing the whole spectrum." "I don't want my girls to grow up feeling like they have to work so hard to be regulated all the time." "I want to be living my most fun, playful, unapologetically human life — which means I'm sad and I'm angry and I lose my temper. That's what I want to model." Resources Mentioned 🌿 Flourished Mother Starter Kit — Five nervous system practices to begin awakening your inner Flourished Mother: https://theschoolofmom.com/starter 📬 Reach Sarah at hello@theschoolofmom.com 🎙️ Send Sarah a voice note: speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next Stay close — we're continuing to explore what it actually looks and feels like to be a Flourished Mother, from the inside out. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E83
March 17 · 17 min
83. Who Programmed Your Motherhood GPS?
It's my birthday week, and I'm out on the road celebrating with something special — opening up a limited number of Flourished Mother Map sessions to the wider community for the very first time. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what the Flourished Mother Map is, why it's the foundation of everything we do in the School of MOM, and introduce a metaphor that might just change how you see your patterns forever: your motherhood GPS. We explore who programmed it, where it's actually taking you — and how to reroute. Key Points What the Flourished Mother Map is and why women in Flourish consistently say it's worth the entire investment on its own The self-driving car metaphor: how most of us are being driven by unconscious programming we didn't choose and can't see Why having the right planner, system, or notebook will never get you to your destination if the GPS is programmed to go somewhere else One of the most common themes in Flourished Mother Maps: making time for ourselves and the beliefs that get in the way The "achieving first, rest later" programming so many high-functioning mothers carry — and what the updated belief system looks like Why we need support to make our own unconscious conscious (even Sarah, who coaches on this, needs her own coach) The garden metaphor: we can't blame the flower for not blooming — we have to look at the conditions it's planted in How the Flourished Mother Map zooms out to show you where you are, where you're getting stuck, what's working, and what your path forward looks like The full School of MOM journey: starting with your Flourished Mother Map → integration in Flourish → your unique path to flourishing Quotes "You have been put in a self-driving car that has its own destination — and you didn't pick it." "You can have the newest planner, but you're still in the same place, because you're still in that outdated, unhelpful programming." "We can't blame the flower for not blooming. We have to look at the conditions that the flower is planted in." "My wellbeing, my nervous system state is at the nucleus of the thriving and flourishing of my family." "We need support to make our own unconscious conscious." Resources Mentioned 🎂 Birthday Special — Flourished Mother Map: Limited spots available → https://checkout.theschoolofmom.com/map/ 🎙️ Send Sarah your voice note right here!: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next If this episode had you wondering who's really driving your car, reach out — Sarah would love to do a Flourished Mother Map with you. And watch this space: exciting things are ahead at the School of MOM. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E82
March 10 · 16 min
82. Learning to Lead Our Selves: Becoming the Mother We Need
In this episode, I talk about one of the most foundational concepts in the work we do here at The School of Mom: selves leadership. This is the thread that runs through everything — through the Mothering Ourselves Mindfully framework, through what it really means to want to "be a better mom," and through how we show up in a world that is desperately hungry for grounded, mature, emotionally attuned adults. If you've ever looked around and wondered where are the adults in the room? — this one is for you. Key Points What "selves leadership" actually means — We are not just one self. We are a compilation of younger selves, reactive selves, and wiser selves. The inner work here is about tending to the contracted parts while awakening and amplifying the more grounded, steady parts that are ready to lead. The connection to attachment theory — Many of us grew up without a securely attached caregiver — without someone who was emotionally healthy, attuned, and present. Selves leadership is about becoming that secure attachment figure for yourself, inside the ecosystem of your own inner world. It's not too late. Awakening vs. creating — This is a crucial distinction. We are not building something from scratch. We are awakening what is already there. The steady, compassionate, resilient parts of you already exist — in your body, in your lineage, in your healed and wise ancestors, even if they weren't in your immediate family. The grief that comes with this work — There is real grief in realizing you didn't have the model you needed growing up. That's valid, and we make room for it. And and — we can grieve that while also discovering that the resource we're looking for is actually accessible within us. What's happening in our world right now — We are living in a moment with a real lack of grounded leadership. Our kids are watching. This isn't new — the feelings of hopelessness and overwhelm are ancient — but this moment is calling us to alchemize our anger and grief into effective action. That starts with leading ourselves. Emotional safety starts inside — When you learn to lead all parts of yourself, you create emotional safety for yourself first. Your kids then experience a parent who can return to steadiness — because you can return to steadiness in the ecosystem of your own inner world. You are being called, not invited — This is not a gentle nudge. Women and mothers everywhere are being called to wake up from inherited, programmed survival states. The more we stay in shutdown and hopelessness, the more we fuel the very systems we want to change. Quotes "We are becoming the unicorns here in The School of Mom." "No one is coming to save us. We actually have to become those humans that we so desperately crave in our lives." "Awakening versus creating — it's so much more challenging to create something from scratch than to tap into what is already there." "When mothers learn how to lead all parts of themselves, you create emotional safety for yourself — and you create emotional safety for your kids." "We all have an assignment right now, and that is to wake up." Resources Mentioned The Flourished Mother Starter Kit — Five nervous system practices to begin awakening your more grounded, mindful, discerning, and attuned self. Download it at https://theschoolofmom.com/start Mothering Ourselves Mindfully — Sarah's signature program. Learn more at https://theschoolofmom.com/mom Send Sarah a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom What's Coming Next We're continuing to explore what it means to truly mother ourselves mindfully — not as a self-improvement project, but as a profound act of leadership. Stay close for what's coming next at The School of Mom. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E81
March 3 · 20 min
81. Who wants to be a better mom?
In this episode, I'm walking through a snowy winter scene reflecting on a question that's been coming up a lot lately: what does it really mean to want to be a better mom? I share the story of my very first brand positioning statement from 2020, why I pushed back on it then, and why five years later I've completely changed my mind. This episode is an invitation to explore how growth and self-compassion aren't opposites — and why wanting more for yourself as a mom is something to be proud of. Key Points The marketing positioning statement that made me anxious in 2020 — and why I embrace it now Why I was over-protecting moms from their own shame, and the shift I've made since The difference between wanting to be better from a place of "I'm not enough" vs. "I'm ready and available" What "better" actually means in my world: more steady, more grounded, more integrated — not more perfect The conversation I had with my daughters asking them how I could be a better mom — and what they said Why shame is like an appendix: we've largely evolved past needing it, and it rarely drives healthy action Who I'm speaking to now: the self-aware, high-functioning mom who is activated by growth, not shamed by it How wanting to be better actually helps us integrate the parts of ourselves that feel like they're never enough Quotes "There is nothing wrong with you as you are, and you still get to want more from yourself." "Better, ironically, means that you've integrated the parts of yourselves that don't feel like they're good enough." "I am perfectly imperfect. I embrace all parts of myself — and they're super lucky because of that." "It's possible to grow and to be better without shame." Resources Mentioned Send Sarah a voice note! → Send Sarah your voice note right here! https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom Learn more about Mothering Ourselves Mindfully → https://theschoolofmom.com Email Sarah directly: hello@theschoolofmom.com What's Coming Next If this episode stirred something in you, send Sarah a voice note or share it with a mom friend you can go on a walk with and ask: "What does being a better mom mean to you?" Those are exactly the conversations the School of Mom is here for. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E80
February 24 · 47 min
80. Repair with Self-care with Leslie Forde
In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, I'm joined by Leslie Forde — researcher, founder, and author of Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs. Leslie's work began after a brutal return from maternity leave landed her in burnout, and what emerged from the wreckage was a research obsession that has since become a roadmap for mothers everywhere. We talk about the invisible forces quietly draining our energy, why moms have been left out of the health span movement, and why - backed by real data - your self-care is quite literally the most important thing you can do for your children. Key Points The Three Ghosts — the hidden forces sapping your time, energy, and wellbeing: mental load, decision fatigue, and time scarcity. Leslie breaks down what each one is, how they compound one another, and what you can actually do about them. The suitcase metaphor — why trying to fit your needs into an already overpacked life is like traveling with a tiny suitcase and giving all the space to everyone else. (And why it's time to get your own suitcase.) The biological limit on decisions — you have a decision budget each day. Once it's spent, it's spent. Understanding this changes how you structure your mornings, your work, and where you spend your mental energy. Time scarcity and the brain — research shows that whether the scarcity is food, money, or time, the neurological impact is the same. Mothers are disproportionately drowning in time scarcity, and it's not a personal failing — it's math. The health data that should stop us in our tracks — women live nine fewer healthy years than men, 80% of autoimmune disease sufferers are women, and postpartum suicide is a leading cause of maternal death. This is not a wellness trend. This is a health crisis. The number one predictor of a child's health and happiness — spoiler: it's their mother's health and happiness. The research is clear. Your nervous system regulation is your most important parenting tool. Why moms are being left out of the healthspan movement — men are biohacking their way to longevity while mothers are cleaning counters and filling out camp forms. Leslie is here to change that. Practical strategies — from batching decisions to protecting your mornings to asking your manager what they actually need, there are real, tangible ways to reclaim cognitive space and build a life that works for you. Quotes "We feel like it's our fault — but the reality is, we are trying to cram a week's worth of stuff into a two-day suitcase." "If you're not in good mental and physical health, it actually hurts your children. And nobody wins if you go down in flames." "Health for moms is my ministry." "You may have to fiercely defend your dignity and your human right to claim the space that you need. It's difficult, but it's necessary." Resources Mentioned 📖 Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs by Leslie Forde: https://a.co/d/0iHy0x8v 🌐 Leslie's website + wellness app + research study: momshierarchyofneeds.com 💼 Connect with Leslie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/momshierarchyofneeds/ 📖 Estrogen Matters — referenced by Leslie on menopause, health span, and longevity for women: https://a.co/d/08miRehA Connect with Sarah 🎙️ Send Sarah your voice note right here! SpeakPipe — Send a voice message to The School of Mom: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call
S1 · E79
February 14 · 31 min
79. No One Is Coming to Save Us: The 5,000-Foot View on Why This Work Matters Now
I’m braving the frigid New England temps to share this 5,000-foot view on why mothering ourselves mindfully has never been more timely or necessary. From the Epstein files to racist tweets from the White House, the world is asking us to wake up—and we cannot afford to stay stuck in rage or shutdown. This is your call to get on a “boat” you care about, own your experience, and stop waiting for someone else to save you, your kids, or the causes you care about. If you've been thinking "maybe later" or "I don't have time," this episode is the cold glass of water in the face you need. Key Points Why staying stuck in anger or hopelessness serves no one—not you, your family, or the causes you care about How mothering ourselves mindfully is an act of resistance against systems that benefit from our overwhelm The privilege and responsibility white women have to use our voices for good Why you cannot expect your children to be more emotionally grounded than you are—they learn from what we model The importance of "owning your experience" rather than staying in victim mode How no one is coming to save you—but community and support can help you save yourself The boat metaphor: pick a boat, get on a boat, but don't stay on a sinking boat Why transformation begins the moment you commit, even before the work starts The question to ask yourself: Are you proud of how you're showing up right now? Quotes "We cannot, we can no longer put off the responsibility that we have to be conscious, compassionate, committed humans to our loved ones, to our communities, to our planet." "We can't expect our children to be more emotionally grounded and intelligent than we are. They have to learn it from us." "There is no time to waste because change takes a long time." "No one else is gonna step up. We need you. Your kids need you. You need you." "Are you proud of how you're showing up for yourself right now? How you're showing up for your kids and how you're showing up for the causes that you care about?" "The transformation is in the transaction." Resources Mentioned Mothering Ourselves Mindfully: Registration ends February 19th at midnight EST. Program starts February 23rd with weekly live calls for 8 weeks on Mondays at noon. Includes one-on-one call with Sarah, Spotify playlist for replays, and intentional buffer time. Learn more at https://theschoolofmom.com/mom Flourish Community: Integration space for ongoing practice and community support Send Sarah your voice note right here! SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theschoolofmom Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes! www.theschoolofmom.com Instagram @the.schoolofmom Book a breakthrough Call

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