Map Your Mom Brain I Parenting Tips, Planning, Organizing, Systems, Routines, Mom Life, Connection
Mandy Truax
5 episodes
2 days ago
Your go-to podcast for busy moms to go from CHAOS 👉 CLARITY with PARENTING SYSTEMS to 🧠NAVIGATE DAILY CHAOS!
Are you a busy mom who feels like you’re driving in circles—busy, exhausted, and wondering if you’re even going in the right direction. One minute you’re navigating homework battles, meltdowns (even from teenagers), and mountains of laundry… and the next, you’re asking yourself, “Am I doing any of this right?” Do you feel like parenting your kids is getting more complicated with more unexpected twists and turns as they keep getting older?
Hi, I’m Mandy —mom of three, former teacher, and habits coach—and I get it. I used to feel like I was doing everything wrong as a mom, constantly reacting to chaos instead of feeling confident in my choices. Then I realized…when I felt calm and connected as a mom - and confident in how I navigated the complications, I had a method.
That’s why I created and knew I had to share my MAP Method—your compass for motherhood. It helps you move from overwhelmed and reactive to calm and confident by guiding you through the mindset (Mentor), systems (Maker), and rhythms that make family life work.
On Map Your Mom Brain, you’ll learn how to:
*Navigate real parenting struggles—from homework battles and sibling fights to friendship drama and technology overwhelm
*Get your kids to listen without lecturing or nagging
*Build family rhythms and planning systems that actually stick
*Teach your kids values and skills that last—without losing your own peace in the process
Motherhood can feel like a road trip without a map — but you don’t have to drive in circles anymore. Think of this podcast as your weekly pit stop...a place to refuel, reset, and find your direction again. So hop in, grab your compass, and let’s roadtrip together!
Send me an Email: hello@mapyourmombrain.com
More info: www.MapYourMomBrain.com
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Your go-to podcast for busy moms to go from CHAOS 👉 CLARITY with PARENTING SYSTEMS to 🧠NAVIGATE DAILY CHAOS!
Are you a busy mom who feels like you’re driving in circles—busy, exhausted, and wondering if you’re even going in the right direction. One minute you’re navigating homework battles, meltdowns (even from teenagers), and mountains of laundry… and the next, you’re asking yourself, “Am I doing any of this right?” Do you feel like parenting your kids is getting more complicated with more unexpected twists and turns as they keep getting older?
Hi, I’m Mandy —mom of three, former teacher, and habits coach—and I get it. I used to feel like I was doing everything wrong as a mom, constantly reacting to chaos instead of feeling confident in my choices. Then I realized…when I felt calm and connected as a mom - and confident in how I navigated the complications, I had a method.
That’s why I created and knew I had to share my MAP Method—your compass for motherhood. It helps you move from overwhelmed and reactive to calm and confident by guiding you through the mindset (Mentor), systems (Maker), and rhythms that make family life work.
On Map Your Mom Brain, you’ll learn how to:
*Navigate real parenting struggles—from homework battles and sibling fights to friendship drama and technology overwhelm
*Get your kids to listen without lecturing or nagging
*Build family rhythms and planning systems that actually stick
*Teach your kids values and skills that last—without losing your own peace in the process
Motherhood can feel like a road trip without a map — but you don’t have to drive in circles anymore. Think of this podcast as your weekly pit stop...a place to refuel, reset, and find your direction again. So hop in, grab your compass, and let’s roadtrip together!
Send me an Email: hello@mapyourmombrain.com
More info: www.MapYourMomBrain.com
Welcome to Map Your Mom Brain! In this first episode, I share my love for helping moms create calm, confident homes using the MAP Method — a simple thinking system for navigating daily chaos. Learn what inspired the podcast, what the MAP Method is, and why confident motherhood doesn’t require perfection.
Email: hello@mapyourmombrain.com
If every request turns into a debate lately, you’re not imagining it — kids really are arguing more than ever.In this episode, I break down why modern parenting feels like constant negotiation and how moms can reclaim calm, confident leadership without swinging into control or conflict.
You’ll learn the surprising cultural shifts that fuel argumentative behavior, the communication patterns parents fall into without realizing it, and the simple MAP Method rhythm that brings cooperation back into your home.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• Why kids push back more than they used to• How parents unintentionally communicate like peers instead of leaders• The leadership confidence moms have lost — and how to get it back• How to use the MAP Method (Move Back, Assess the ROAD, Pick Your Path) to handle pushback• Ways to set boundaries that are calm, clear, consistent, and connected
Have a question or want to share your experience?Email Me: hello@mapyourmombrain.com
Feeling overwhelmed because life is busy? In this episode, I break down why busy isn’t the problem—and why overwhelm shows up even on days when everything technically “gets done.”
You’ll learn the first step of the MAP Method: Move Back—the mindset shift that helps you step out of emotional reactivity and back into your role as the Mentor or Maker your kids actually need. This shift alone helps you ditch the spiral of nagging, lecturing, or snapping so you can navigate chaos with more clarity and confidence.
In this episode:
Why busy ≠overwhelmed
The real cause of mom-overwhelm (hint: it’s internal, not your schedule)
How Move Back instantly gives you direction when emotions spike
What it means to parent as a Mentor vs a Maker
The foundation for trusting yourself again as a mom
If you’ve ever crashed on the couch at the end of the day and wondered, “Why did today feel so good when it was just as busy as yesterday?”—this episode explains exactly why.
Email me your takeaways: hello@mapyourmombrain.com
The heart of a happy home comes down to two simple words: commitment and connection. In this episode, you’ll learn how these two anchors shape your role as the Mentor and the Maker so you can guide your family with more confidence and less emotional reactivity.
If you’re craving a simpler, steadier way to guide your family, this episode shows you where to start.
Email me — I’d love to hear how you started to MAP Your Mom Brain: hello@mapyourmombrain.com
Motherhood can feel like a never-ending road trip without a map. One minute you’re juggling homework battles, overflowing laundry, and emotional meltdowns (even from teenagers)… and the next you’re wondering, Am I even doing this right?
I’m Mandy — mom of three, former teacher and habits coach — and I created the MAP Method to help moms stop reacting to chaos and start leading with clarity, confidence, and connection.
Map Your Mom Brain is your weekly pit stop: short, practical episodes to help you parent with more intention and less overwhelm. You’ll learn simple systems, calm communication strategies, and real-world solutions for everything from sibling conflict and schoolwork to routines, technology, and raising capable kids.
If you’re ready to trust yourself again, build a smoother home life, and connect deeply with your kids at every age, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Map Your Mom Brain — let’s go on this road trip together.
Email: hello@mapyourmombrain.com
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Map Your Mom Brain I Parenting Tips, Planning, Organizing, Systems, Routines, Mom Life, Connection
Your go-to podcast for busy moms to go from CHAOS 👉 CLARITY with PARENTING SYSTEMS to 🧠NAVIGATE DAILY CHAOS!
Are you a busy mom who feels like you’re driving in circles—busy, exhausted, and wondering if you’re even going in the right direction. One minute you’re navigating homework battles, meltdowns (even from teenagers), and mountains of laundry… and the next, you’re asking yourself, “Am I doing any of this right?” Do you feel like parenting your kids is getting more complicated with more unexpected twists and turns as they keep getting older?
Hi, I’m Mandy —mom of three, former teacher, and habits coach—and I get it. I used to feel like I was doing everything wrong as a mom, constantly reacting to chaos instead of feeling confident in my choices. Then I realized…when I felt calm and connected as a mom - and confident in how I navigated the complications, I had a method.
That’s why I created and knew I had to share my MAP Method—your compass for motherhood. It helps you move from overwhelmed and reactive to calm and confident by guiding you through the mindset (Mentor), systems (Maker), and rhythms that make family life work.
On Map Your Mom Brain, you’ll learn how to:
*Navigate real parenting struggles—from homework battles and sibling fights to friendship drama and technology overwhelm
*Get your kids to listen without lecturing or nagging
*Build family rhythms and planning systems that actually stick
*Teach your kids values and skills that last—without losing your own peace in the process
Motherhood can feel like a road trip without a map — but you don’t have to drive in circles anymore. Think of this podcast as your weekly pit stop...a place to refuel, reset, and find your direction again. So hop in, grab your compass, and let’s roadtrip together!
Send me an Email: hello@mapyourmombrain.com
More info: www.MapYourMomBrain.com
