by Leigh Germann | May 13, 2026 | Podcast, Self Compassion
Shame doesn’t usually show up as a clear thought. It shows up as a heavy feeling that tells you you’re the problem, and it can take one messy parenting moment and turn it into a whole identity. In this episode, we slow that process down and name what’s actually...
by Leigh Germann | Apr 22, 2026 | Podcast, Self Protection
Every mom has had that moment — the reaction that came out of nowhere, that was bigger than the situation called for, and that left you wondering what just happened inside you. In this episode, I walk you through what’s really going on when we lose it with the...
by Leigh Germann | Apr 15, 2026 | Podcast, Self Compassion
Many moms believe being hard on themselves is the engine that drives good parenting, productivity, and accountability. But research on self-compassion shows the opposite: harsh self-talk often creates a shame spiral that clouds thinking, drains energy, and keeps you...
by David Germann | Feb 25, 2026 | Podcast
Perfectionism in motherhood doesn’t usually show up as pressure to be flawless — it shows up as a quiet, constant feeling that you’re never quite doing enough. In this episode of the Leadership Parenting Podcast, I talk about how a healthy desire to be a good mom can...
by David Germann | Nov 18, 2025 | Podcast
Do you ever want to feel grateful… but you’re just too tired? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s really happening in your brain when gratitude feels out of reach and how small, intentional shifts can help you rediscover peace and appreciation —...
by David Germann | Nov 12, 2025 | Podcast
Ever feel like your thoughts won’t stop looping—worrying, criticizing, replaying mistakes? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how to handle the thoughts that won’t let go—and why “just think positive” doesn’t work. Leigh Germann, therapist and mom of five,...
