This is the final episode of Season One of Love Yourself Too, Mama - and we’re ending it with intention, not pressure.
In this special Sunday Reset episode, I’m walking you through my 2026 Mom-Proof Master Plan: a realistic, achievable, and science-backed way to set goals that actually fit into real motherhood. No hustle culture. No “new year, new you” nonsense. Just SMART planning, nervous-system-friendly structure, and permission to grow without burning out.
We’ll talk about:
Why realistic goal-setting matters (and the science behind why it works)
Different planning styles for overwhelmed moms
How to create a simple weekly Sunday reset that supports your energy
How I’m approaching my own 2026 goals — from money and business to friendships, self-care, and joy
This episode is a reminder that rest is part of the plan, growth doesn’t have to hurt, and you’re allowed to pause without falling behind.
Season Two of Love Yourself Too, Mama returns in March. Until then, let this episode be your soft landing, your reset, and your permission to move forward with grace.
Love yourself too, mama 🤍✨
In this episode of Love Yourself Too, Mama, we’re talking about why the end of the year feels so heavy for moms, how burnout disguises itself as “falling behind,” and the mindset shifts that gently bring you back to who you are beneath survival mode. No holidays, no pressure, no glow-ups — just real, unfiltered truth and a realistic reset that actually fits into a busy, overwhelmed mom’s life. If you’re emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or tired of holding it all together, this episode might be exactly what you didn’t know you needed.
Comparison is the thief of joy… and this time, it almost stole my Christmas morning.
In this episode of Love Yourself Too, Mama, I’m sharing a very real breakdown over trying to be the “perfect” mom - from missed Christmas photos to the moment I realized I was chasing an image instead of peace. We’re talking about why comparison hits so hard (especially during the holidays), what’s actually happening in your brain, and how to stop measuring your worth against someone else’s highlight reel.
This episode is for the overwhelmed mom, the single mom doing it all, the woman who feels behind, and anyone craving permission to choose presence over perfection. You’ll walk away with science-backed insight, gentle mindset shifts, and a realistic action plan to help you come back to yourself - without guilt.
✨ You don’t need to do more to be enough.✨ Your worth is not measured by how your life looks online.✨ Choosing yourself isn’t selfish - it’s stabilizing.
Grab your coffee, take a breath, and let’s talk about releasing comparison and reclaiming your joy.
Are you ready to trade the holiday hustle for genuine joy? If you feel like you're constantly sweating over the performance of Christmas while missing the magic yourself, this episode is your urgent intervention.
This week, we flip the script on holiday expectations. We're getting real, unfiltered, and science-backed on why the pressure to create the perfect Christmas is actively burning you out & how to stop it.
In this episode, we cover:
The Science of Holiday Stress: Why is Christmas so exhausting? We break down the Cortisol Problem and the "blunted response" that leaves moms feeling "wired and tired," proving that self-care is a biological necessity, not a luxury.
Mindset Shift: How to move from being the overwhelmed Hostess (responsible for everyone else’s joy) to the Heroine (the curator of your own peace). Learn why lowering your standards is the most loving thing you can do for your family.
The 3-Step Anti-Burnout Action Plan: A realistic, non-fluffy guide for busy and single moms, including the "20-Minute Deceleration Window" and the strategic way to use a small budget to buy back precious mental time.
This is the episode for every mom who needs to hear: It is not selfish to put your own oxygen mask on first. Your peace is the greatest gift you can give your kids, and you deserve to romanticize your own life.
LISTEN NOW and start making this Christmas season about your joy.
In this episode of 'Love Yourself Too, Mama,' host Caitlin Nichols addresses the challenges many moms face when the expected 'village' of support fails to materialize. Caitlin transforms the idea of dependence on a community into the empowerment of building a strong, self-sufficient 'kingdom of one.' She emphasizes the benefits of solo motherhood, such as gaining unstoppable confidence, eliminating resentment, making clear decisions, and fostering a stronger bond with your child. The episode is divided into three chapters: embracing solo motherhood, managing without a village, and actionable steps to thrive. Strategies include lowering unrealistic standards, leaning into a single supportive relationship, automating basic tasks, and protecting one's energy. Caitlin shares personal anecdotes and practical tips to help moms survive and thrive in their motherhood journey without relying on a traditional support network.
Overwhelmed by sensory overload as a mom with ADHD/neurodivergence or raising neurodivergent kids? Discover science-backed insights, relatable stories, and actionable tips for managing sensory overload, noise sensitivity, tactile triggers, and recovery. Because motherhood shouldn’t mean drowning in sensory chaos.
Also, Happy Thanksgiving to all you courageous, stunning and badass mama's out there listening in.
My twenties were wild, healing, humbling, and everything in between. They taught me how to rebuild from rock bottom, how to love myself through chaos, and how to finally stop apologizing for my evolution. Every heartbreak, every sleepless night, every small win added up to something bigger - the woman I am right now. This episode is my love letter to growth: thirty lessons that shaped me, softened me, and pushed me toward alignment. I’m closing this decade with gratitude, not regret, and stepping boldly into my thirties with a whole new energy - one that feels calmer, more confident, more grounded, and deeply aligned with who I’m becoming. The rebrand isn’t just for the podcast; it’s for my soul. Here’s to healing louder, loving deeper, and living life on purpose.
🍁 Fall isn’t just pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters - it’s self-love season, mama. Learn how to fall back in love with yourself through budget-friendly, no-spend, and splurge-worthy solo dates that actually fit real mom life. Reconnect with who you are beyond motherhood, protect your peace, and show your kids what loving yourself looks like - all while sipping your latte guilt-free. ☕️✨
BTW: This is the last episode I'll be publishing before saying RIP to my twenties! Hello, thirty ♥️✨♏︎
Every setback, every rejection, every tear-you-up-inside moment is not the end of your story - it’s a plot twist. A cosmic reroute. Proof that you’re alive, you're learning, you're stretching into the woman and the mother you’re meant to become. Trust the detours. Let the chaos teach you. Laugh at the ridiculousness of it all. Detach from the timelines and the "should-have-beens." Hold the vision loosely but fiercely - like the badass goddess-mama you are.
Welcome to the Halloween Special! This season I want you to trick yourself less & treat yourself more in all 6 of these self-care pillars: Mental, Emotional, Physical, Social, Environmental, & Spiritual.
In this episode, I break down each pillar with practical, actionable steps you can take to work towards all the areas of self care.
This week’s episode is your permission slip to stop clinging to old versions of yourself and start evolving on purpose. We’re talking about why it’s not just allowed to redefine yourself in different seasons of motherhood - it’s necessary. From the science behind identity shifts to the realistic, mom-friendly ways you can reinvent yourself personally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, this episode is for you.
If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, or like you’ve outgrown the “you” you’ve been dragging around - this one’s your sign. You’re allowed to change. You’re allowed to grow. And you’re still enough while you do it.
Stick around till the end for a simple “Mama Action Plan” you can actually follow in real life - not the Pinterest version.
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if you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start, this is your sign that the perfect time isn’t coming. Not after the school year, not after the holidays, not when life magically slows down; because it won’t.
Welcome to the first ever episode of Love Yourself Too, Mama - the self-everything podcast for mama's hosted by a self-proclaimed hot mess herself.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to get out of your own damn way and do the thing scared, tired, or unmotivated. I’m breaking down the mind traps that keep moms stuck, the psychology behind why we avoid uncomfortable change, and tiny baby steps you can start today - in the middle of the chaos. If you’re done watching your life from the passenger seat, hit play and join the LYTM community!
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DISCLAIMER: Whenever I talk about us, you or me being a priority or putting ourselves on a pedestal, I will never mean we put our kids above ourselves because our kiddos will always come first. I am simply saying we deserve to put ourselves as the second highest priority over EVERYTHING else.
Also if you don’t like swearing, I am sorry in advance but this podcast is all about being real, raw and authentic and that’s just who I am. Now let’s get to it!