Best Kaitlin Soule Lmft Podcasts (2025)

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Kaitlin's Take on "Gentle Parenting" (and why it needs a new name) 22:41

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In this episode listen in as Kaitlin discusses the popular term "gentle parenting" and why she thinks the term is often misunderstood and even misused. Gentle parenting shouldn't be confused with permissive parenting, a type of parenting where "anything goes," and instead is maybe more accurately described as attuned parenting. --- Send in a voice …

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The Holidays (Kaitlin's Version): How To Find Less Stress and More Joy This Season 26:13

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It’s no secret that moms still disproportionately carry the brunt of the mental and physical load when it comes to running a household, and during the holiday’s the load we carry only gets heavier. According to Motherly’s 2023 State of Motherhood Report, women are feeling more resigned than ever to the role of “doing it all” and as a result, 62% of…

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A Conversation With One Of My Favorite Humans (and the rest of the world's too) Eve Rodsky, NYT Bestselling Author of Fairplay and Find Your Unicorn Space 23:40

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This episode is a recording of an instagram live that I did with Eve Rodsky, NYT Bestselling author of Fairplay and Find Your Unicorn Space. As I've watched Eve Rodsky shine in national media, and take up space on some of the biggest stages and in some of the most important conversations about social justice and gender equity, one thing remains tru…

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Kaitlin and Kylie on: Making Space for Female Friendship in the Midst of Motherhood, Marriage, and Career! 45:00

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I'm so excited to introduce you to Kylie Hempy, who is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, a team member of Bay Area Modern Therapy (my group practice) and a new friend/colleague. Listen in as we share our own personal experience with female friendship and the challenges that come with making time and space for them these days. Kylie gives …

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Are you lost somewhere in a stress cycle? Welcome to the club, this one’s for you! 36:49

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I’m back…and it’s not all rainbows and sunshine, but it’s real. In this episode about recognizing and breaking old/negative patterns, I share my own recent struggle with stress and overwhelm and the moment that woke up me up to the truth that I needed to recalibrate! Old patterns can be easy to fall into but hard to get out of because we're so "com…

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It’s been awhile…a life thing, a therapy a thing and a growth thing 28:40

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Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/kaitlinsoule?r=ylzpu&utm_medium=ios--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alittlelesshotmess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alittlelesshotmess/support

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The in-between… If you were in the therapy room with me this is what I’d say… 27:34

2+ y ago27:34

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In this episode, I talk about the strange time in between the holiday and the new year, attempt to put words to what many of us are feeling, and reflect on what it might look like to enter into 2023, with more practical and values based resolutions. In the episode I talk about four questions. You can ask yourself while thinking about the new year. …

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Why is it all so complicated? Practicing Holding Space for Multiple Truths in Parenthood and Beyond 21:17

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In this episode, Kaitlin reads chapter 8 of her new book, A Little Less of A Hot Mess: The Modern Mom's Guide to Growth and Evolution" as a way to help us consider how increasing our mental flexibility can help us in parenting and life. Kaitlin shares her own personal invitation into learning to let go of rigid thinking (and perfectionism) early on…

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Mini session: what to do in the throws of panic (the do’s and don’ts) 22:37

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If you or your loved one suffers with panic attacks this episode is for you. I’ll run through the 6 do’s (and don’ts) so you’ll have a better idea of how to handle panic when it arrives at your door. By the way, anxiety disorders are the number one mental health issue Americans face today, and it’s also the most highly treatable! If you’re looking …

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Just you and me on why our partners need to take more pictures of us + scoop on my ADHD diagnosis… 26:03

3y ago26:03

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I miss bonus episode (technically we’re in between seasons, but I just really wanted to talk with you all) a dive deeper into the topic of why it’s so important to us that our partners make an effort to take pictures of us with our kids and beyond! It’s not about the vanity, it’s about so much more than that. I also share more about my recent ADHD …

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An off the couch conversation: Incorporating the Fair Play Method Into your Relationship with Laura Danger 48:37

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Laura is a Certified Life Coach, Licensed Educator, Community Advocate and Certified Fair Play Facilitator who has been facilitating, coaching and community organizing in Chicago for over 12 years. In this episode, we deep dive into Fair Play, how to introduce the method into your relationship and home, and some inside feelings we ALL have as women…

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An off the couch conversation: Identity Crisis After Motherhood with Raquel Kelley 39:47

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Raquel Kelley is a mother, writer, TV producer, and host of the MOMGUL Podcast. She began her career at E! Entertainment, where she worked for over a decade on shows such as Live! From the Red Carpet, Sports Soup, and Fashion Police. She was the Los Angeles expert for Conde Nast at BRIDES Magazine and has been an internationally featured contributo…

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An off the couch conversation: Practicing Inclusivity with Abby Rose Green 41:10

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Abby Rose Green is a life and business coach, podcaster, special needs inclusion advocate, and speaker. She co-owns Pursuing HER Purpose, a business devoted to helping the budding entrepreneur launch their own big idea without losing themselves, their values, or their relationships along the way. Abby also co-owns HERself podcast. In this episode, …

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Bonus short episode: You Deserve to Take up Space Mama 7:39

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In this very short, I’m talking maybe five minute, episode I share a little note with you that I wrote my phone about your worthiness and belonging- and also summer parenting/my thoughts on summer camps!Maybe listen while you’re on a walk, or have a few minutes to yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alittl…

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What to do when you loose your sh** with your kids… 16:05

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So you lost it with your kids and you feel bad about it? Congrats, your human. This isn’t about excusing behavior that doesn’t line up with our values…instead it’s about giving ourselves the grace to get curious about the “why,” decided what we need to move through our feelings and repair with our kiddos. For me, and most likely you, the why behind…

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An off the couch conversation: Preventing & Managing Burnout with Alison Wilcox 38:39

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Alison is passionate about empowering girls and women to live life fully, intentionally, and courageously, through her work as a nonprofit CEO, a leadership consultant, and as a speaker and writer. In her blog “Birth of Adventure,” she shares stories of travel, courage, and family. Navigating the painful losses of two parents and two brothers gave …

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Chapter 8 of A Little Less of A Hot Mess - You're Invited to Hold Multiple Truths (Spoiler alert: It's f'ing hard)! 26:33

3y ago26:33

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It's been three months since my book, A Little Less of a Hot Mess came out into the world and I wanted to celebrate my releasing one of my favorite, and most timely chapters - chapter 8 on holding multiple truths. Why? Because we live in a world where we have so much to be grateful for AND so much to feel sad and uncertain about. The practice of ho…

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Lightening The Load: Author Conversation With Best Selling Author of Fair Play, Eve Rodsky on the Intersection of Motherhood and Mental Health 30:32

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This conversation was truly a dream come true. I got the opportunity to have an author's conversation with one my favorite humans, Best Selling Author of Fairplay, Eve Rodsky. Eve share her take aways from my book, A Little Less of a Hot Mess, and we discuss the intersection of her work around social justice and advocating for gender equity in the …

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An off the couch conversation: Lets talk about Race with the authors of Dear White Women 42:20

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As a graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School, Misasha Suzuki Graham has been a practicing litigator for over 15 years, and is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession as well as in her communities. She is a facilitator, writer, and speaker regarding issues of racial justice, especially with regards to chi…

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An off the couch conversation: Practicing Gratitude with Gina Hamadey 42:36

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In this week's episode, I talk with Gina Hamadey. Gina is the author of the book I Want to Thank You, about her year writing 365 thank you notes to friends, neighbors, family members, mentors, and more (much more!) She was the travel editor at Food & Wine and Rachael Ray Every Day and started her career at the groundbreaking titles O, the Oprah Mag…

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An off the couch conversation: Normalizing Motherhood Emotions with Dr. Cassidy 44:31

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Dr. Cassidy Freitas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and mom to 3, based in San Diego, California where she teaches part-time at the University of San Diego and works with new families at her private practice. She hosts the podcast Holding Space and provides mental health and relationships resources for new parents. She’s also a colleagu…

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Hot Mess Book Club: Let's Reflect on Chapter 2 and Who we Were Before They Called us "mom" (and what that means for us now)! 21:28

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Exciting news! I am a launching a book club, led by me, to chat about the themes in my newly released book, A Little Less of A Hot Mess and how we can start applying the imperfect growth and evolution framework to our own life as busy moms! Because here's the thing, it's all good to read and learn, but we don't actually make real change or progress…

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An off the couch conversation: What It Means To Stop Living On Autopilot with Antonio Neves 48:16

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Antonio Neves is an award-winning journalist, world-renowned speaker and top success coach known for asking the tough questions that help people get unstuck. He is also the author of four books as well as hosts a podcast called The Antonio Neves Show where he reminds people that no matter where they stand today, their story is far from over. In thi…

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We’ve got to stop abandoning ourselves: My Story + My Advice For Moms 23:19

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Trigger warning: this episode discusses marriage, so if you need to skip it and wait for the next one please do…take care of you first! On that note, this episode is all about the self-abandonment that is all too common in motherhood, especially with the intense mental and emotional load that moms have carried over the past two years. Listen in as …

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An off the couch conversation: Learning How To Raise Children With Big Emotions with Rachel Bailey 38:18

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In this episode, I talk with Rachel Bailey. Rachel is a coach and parenting specialist. She teaches parents how to reduce negative interactions and drama for a more calm, peaceful home and gives her clients hands-on tools for raising resilient and confident children. During our interview, we talk about the 0-60 irregularities of a child’s feelings.…

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An off the couch conversation: How to Raise Kids Who aren’t Assholes with Melinda Moyer 46:15

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Melinda Wenner Moyer is an award-winning contributing editor at Scientific American magazine and a regular contributor to The New York Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic, and other national magazines and newspapers. She is a faculty member in NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Her first book, which we talk a lot about, was published in …

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An off the couch conversation: Elevating Your Business Through Outsourcing with Meredith Raber 29:05

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In this episode, I talk with Meredith Raber. Meredith is the owner of Meredith Raber Virtual Assistant Services, a full-service boutique virtual assistance agency for female entrepreneurs. With 11 years of corporate advertising experience coupled with 4 years entrenched in the online business industry, Meredith provides strategic marketing directio…

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Why I Wrote "A Little Less Of A Hot Mess" + A Peek Behind the Scenes My Writing and Publishing Journey 28:49

3+ y ago28:49

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In this episode I talk about what the process of writing and launching my first book has been like- starting with my "why" behind taking the leap to decide to write a book (amid a global pandemic), how I came up with the topic and framework for the book, and what I have learned/still am learning through the process. Tune in to hear about ways you c…

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An off the couch conversation: Guiding Women into Leadership Through Storytelling with Jess Ekstrom 36:32

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In this episode, I talk with Jess Ekstrom the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, a company she started as a junior in college in 2012. For every headband that’s sold a headband is given to a child with cancer. Jess is also a professional speaker, author of Chasing The Brightside, and founder of Mic Drop Workshop where she helps women tell AND se…

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Mini Coaching Session: Your Therapist Wants You To Ditch Resolutions and Adopt Micro Habits Instead 26:38

3+ y ago26:38

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This episode is my invitation for us to take a different approach to your goals in 2022. I don’t know about you, but I have done the whole new year’s resolution thing way too many times without being successful. And, of course, that always leads me to feel crappy about myself. So, this year I want to take a different approach. In this episode, I’m …

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An off the couch conversation: Changing the narrative around being working moms with Jenny Watson 40:16

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One of my best friends, Jenny Watson, is on this podcast episode. She is a mama of two, a fellow wife to a firefighter, and a full-time real estate agent in both Sonoma and Marin Counties. I wanted her to come to the podcast to discuss what it means to be a working mom and the narrative we hold around it outside and at home. We talked about how Jen…

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Mini Coaching Session: What I’m Reading, What I’m Gifting, and What I’m Working On 27:52

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Reading has always been an important part of my life but let’s be honest, as a mom, I rarely get reading time. I prioritize audio over hard copies, but I still want to share my current reads in case you are looking for something to read during your time off this holiday. I have three book recommendations for you, two of them by two of my biggest sh…

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Mini Coaching Session: The Painful Part of Personal Growth 22:29

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Today we are talking about the sometimes painful part of personal growth. If you’ve been on your journey of self-discovery and development, you may have felt like you don’t “fit” in your usual social situations anymore. And that’s totally normal! The unease you feel in these situations means that you have evolved. I want you to know that if you’ve …

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An off the couch conversation: Stopping the Noise in Your Head with Dr. Reid Wilson 43:15

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It was my honor to get to have this conversation with Dr. Reid Wilson. Dr. Wilson, Ph.D., is the Director of the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center and is an international expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders, with books translated into nine languages. He is the author of “Stopping the Noise in Your Head,” the classic self-help book “Don’t …

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Mini Coaching Session: You can be a hot mess AND be Grateful...the "doable" gratitude practice for busy moms! 22:53

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Today we are talking about the difference between being thankful and embodying gratitude. We can be thankful for the experiences we have, for our family members, etc. But gratitude is different from being thankful. Thankfulness is a feeling, but gratitude is an action. We show we are grateful through our actions. I'm giving you an exercise to do ev…

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Mini Coaching Session: How To Set and Keep Your Boundaries During the Holidays 19:33

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As mental health has become more mainstream, more people speak up about their situations and feel more comfortable asking for help. But things get tricky during the holidays, so I wanted to do this episode around the questions I get asked all the time around this time of the year: Why are boundaries essential for the holiday season? How do I know w…

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An off the couch conversation: Dispelling the myths of life after divorce with Lucinda Testo 30:34

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Lucinda Testo is a Certified Clini-Coach® with more than 17 years in the mental health field. Running a private psychotherapy practice for years and being a divorced mom made her realize that with her professional and personal experience, she could be a badass coach for divorced women. Lucinda now helps her clients get through the divorce AND rebui…

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Mini Coaching Session: Resiliency Lessons From Netflix and Overstimulating Our Kids Into Tantrums 24:23

3+ y ago24:23

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I usually don't have time to watch Netflix, but I finally made some time, and I'm hooked on The Maid. I expected something entertaining and light, but I was surprised at the layers of the main character and her story. Her resilience despite the difficult situations she faces is amazingly portrayed, so I hope you check it out. I'm also diving into t…

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An off the couch convo with Karen Laos about overcoming self-doubt and speaking with confidence 36:44

3+ y ago36:44

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Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with confidence. She champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. Karen also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best. In this episode, we talk about her mission to reach 10 mil…

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Mini coaching session: Learning to say YES to you in motherhood + Kaitlin’s vulnerable AHA moment! 34:35

3+ y ago34:35

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What does it mean to say yes to you? Why is it important? And how do you start doing it? Today I am answering all of these questions and more. I know the idea of putting ourselves first is foreign to us moms, but that's why I think it's crucial to talk about it. Let's change the script and transform what it means to be a woman and a mom so that we …

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Let's Talk About Sex with Fellow Mom and Intimacy Coach Nicole Colleen! 40:57

4y ago40:57

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Nicole Colleen is a Sex and Intimacy Coach and Licensed Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in the field of couples and relationship work. Her mission is supporting couples in undressing intimacy issues and turning on the pursuit of passion in their relationships. In today’s episode, we chat about sex and intimacy as mothers as well as…

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An off the couch convo with the Dr. Renee Wellenstein about the challenging journey out of burnout. 45:39

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Dr. Renee Wellenstein is a double board-certified doctor who has been working with women for over 20 years and due to her own personal health challenges, she stepped outside the box of conventional medicine to take a radically different approach to heal herself from the deep depths of burnout. In today’s episode, we dive into the challenges of depr…

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An off the couch convo with the Dr. Jane Shomof , PMH-C, LMFT, about the postpartum journey, from planning to healing! 43:58

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Dr. Jane Shomof, PMH-C, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, perinatal mental health specialist, substance abuse & addiction specialist, and a doctor of clinical psychology. In today’s episode, we dive into the postpartum journey. From planning for postpartum which is all too often overlooked to the unrealistic expectation of motherhood. We also sh…

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Bonus episode: A Sneak Peek of my Book + Exciting Podcast News! 18:48

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Listen in as I share information about what’s coming up on this next season of the podcast! Also, I bend the rules a bit (just for my loyal pod listeners) and read from the first chapter of my book! Preorder link: A Little Less of a Hot Mess: The Modern Mom's Guide to Growth & Evolution https://www.amazon.com/dp/1951412419/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fa…

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Mini Coaching Session: The motherhood identity crisis…who the heck am I now? 27:08

4y ago27:08

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In this episode I talk about the motherhood identity crisis that I, and so many of us are imperfectly and bravely moving through! I talk about the barriers that keep us stuck from our own growth an process and how we can move towards getting past them so we can find our own version of more. So if you want to feel a bit more sane in the mom game, tu…

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An off the couch convo with the “Dude Therapist” on men and feelings, fatherhood and marriage! 56:11

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Eli, a fellow therapist, podcaster and adoring father joins the podcast to give us insight in to the sometimes complicated relationship men have with expressing their feelings, what it’s like to be a therapist and a dad and tips for a healthy marriage! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alittlelesshotmess/messageSu…

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Mini Coaching Session- Taking the hot mess to the beach! Presence, Tantrums in Paradise + Mom Growth 25:37

4y ago25:37

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Aloha, from a beach in Hawaii! In this coaching session, I share my thoughts about vacationing with kids, invitations for presence, and talk about my right now experience of personal growth and motherhood. In the end, I’ll invite you to consider some ways into practical growth and change…because, while it’s nice, we don’t need to be on a beach in H…

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A Mini Coaching Session: The Three Mindsets That Anxiety THRIVES on (a sneak peek into my audio course) 20:39

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This week I am giving you a little sneak peek into my mini audio anxiety course! You can purchase the full course on my website www.wellnotesbykaitlin.com BONUS For a limited time, and for the price of just one session (without the course) I am making an offer for my podcast listeners to purchase the audio course and get a one-on-one coaching sessi…

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Mini Coaching Session: How to Take Some Space From Your Anxious Thoughts 11:34

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Instead of trying to avoid or talk yourself out of your anxious thoughts- what if you could just let them float on by like leaves on a stream? That’s exactly what I’m going to help you do! Tune in for my quick coaching session and then the well-known “leaves on a stream” visualization aimed at helping us deal with all the big feels. --- Send in a v…

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Episode 02: A Mindful Moment for Busy AF moms! 14:11

4y ago14:11

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Hey everyone! Tune in as I share updates on my coaching platform and share this mindful mama meditation with you! This is an example of the freebies I will be sending out with my new newsletter! So head over to insta or my website (www.wellnotesbykaitlin.com) to make sure you get all the fun + helpful freebies coming your way! --- Send in a voice m…