Map Your Mom Brain I Parenting Tips, Planning, Organizing, Systems, Routines, Mom Life, Connection
Mandy Truax
16 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
Ep 10 Are You Accidentally Teaching Your Kids Not to Listen? The Hidden Patterns Behind Empty Threats (Starting with Elf-on-the-Shelf)
Map Your Mom Brain I Parenting Tips, Planning, Organizing, Systems, Routines, Mom Life, Connection
34 minutes
1 month ago
Ep 10 Are You Accidentally Teaching Your Kids Not to Listen? The Hidden Patterns Behind Empty Threats (Starting with Elf-on-the-Shelf)
Are You Accidentally Teaching Your Kids Not to Listen?The Hidden Patterns Behind Empty Threats (Starting With the Elf-on-the-Shelf)🌿 Parenting Systems to Navigate Daily Chaos
You’ve probably said it or heard another parent say it:“The Elf is watching.”“He’s going to tell Santa.”“I’m counting to three…”“Do it now or else…”
But most parents don’t realize this:Empty threats don’t build better behavior — they build fear-based compliance, shame, and “surveillance morality” (behaving only when someone’s watching).
If those lines made you wince a little, you’re not alone. In this episode, we break down the hidden patterns that make kids stop listening — especially during the holidays when everyone is overstimulated, tired, and rushed.
You’ll learn:✔️ Why empty threats quietly erode your influence✔️ Why kids stop listening even when you’re “serious”✔️ The psychology behind surveillance-based behavior✔️ How to reset your role as a calm, capable leader✔️ What to do instead — using the MAP Method✔️ Tools you can use TODAY (even if you’ve used threats before)
This isn’t about judging your past responses — it’s about giving you a better system to lead your kids with consistency, communication, and connection.
When your word is steady, your kids feel safe.And when they feel safe… they listen.
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
