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Enough Mom Podcast

Enough Mom Podcast

Written by: Jennifer Bryant
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 The Enough Mom Podcast is hosted by Jennifer Bryant: author educator, and homeschool mom. Jenn encourages mothers to discover their strengths and embrace grace, and offers special teaching, interviews with leading experts, authors, and moms to highlight areas of struggle and how to overcome. Learning to be "enough" as a mom means developing the COURAGE to be CONFIDENT in the CALLING of motherhood.2025 Parenting Relationships Self-Help Success
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  • Eps 114 | The Permission Slip You've Been Waiting For

    Eps 114 | The Permission Slip You've Been Waiting For
    Jan 21 2026
    This episode is for every mama who's been waiting for permission to be who you are, to do what you want to do, to dream bigger. Mama, have you been waiting for your kids to get older, for your husband to tell you it's okay, for someone else to validate your desires before you pursue them? That permission slip might never arrive—until you write it yourself. In this episode, Jennifer shares the four specific permission slips moms are often waiting for and why giving yourself permission isn't selfish but rather a crucial act of stewarding the life you've been given. Whether you want to start a business, set boundaries with extended family, pursue hobbies, or simply prioritize yourself without guilt, this episode will help you understand that you're allowed to want more—and you don't need anyone else to sign off on your life. 🎧 Listen Now Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enough-mom-podcast/id1846967110 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CWYwsLjG84ggXwfGSUWoO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenn_bryant Website: https://jennifer-bryant.com 📖 In This Episode [00:00] Introduction: The permission slip you've been waiting for [01:45] Looking back 10 years: How the Practical Family blog became the Enough Mom Podcast [03:40] The maternal identity crisis—80% of women lose their sense of self in the first 5 years of motherhood [06:03] What are we actually waiting for? Four specific permission slips mothers seek [08:10] The cultural messaging that keeps us small and why we feel guilty for wanting more [12:15] The research on unfulfilled potential and its impact on maternal mental health [14:30] Permission Slip #1: For the mom who wants to start a business or side project [18:45] Permission Slip #2: For the mom who wants to pursue hobbies and personal interests [23:20] Permission Slip #3: For the mom who wants to invest in herself (physically, mentally, financially) [28:50] Permission Slip #4: For the mom who wants to set boundaries with extended family [31:19] How this connects to our three pillars: courage, confidence, and calling [33:00] Final encouragement: You are allowed—ready, set, go [34:00] Introduction to the Dream Reconnection Journal 🎁 Featured Resources Dream Reconnection Journal - Ready to reconnect with your dreams and give yourself permission to pursue them? This journal features easy-to-follow prompts that take just 15 minutes each. Use it as a 7-day journey, once-a-week practice, or complete it all in one intentional day. Available in Three Formats: Large Print Journal (8.5x11): https://practicalfamily.shop/products/dream-reconnection-journal Small Pocket Journal (5x8): https://practicalfamily.shop/products/dream-reconnection-journal-small Digital PDF Version: Coming soon https://practical-family.kit.com/products/dream-reconnection-journal-digital Each colorful journal page is uniquely designed with space for reflection and growth. Perfect for the mama ready to stop waiting for permission and start pursuing her calling. The OVER Framework - Are you overwhelmed and need practical help getting unstuck? Download Jennifer's free OVER Framework to help you move from chaos to clarity: https://practical-family.kit.com/015034ee27 💬 Connect with Jennifer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbryant__/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLoganBryant Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jenniferbryant__ X: https://x.com/JennBryant_hi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferbryant__ Website: https://jennifer-bryant.com 📬 Subscribe & Share Love this episode? Subscribe to the Enough Mom Podcast so you never miss an episode! New episodes drop every Tuesday with conversations that help you move from overwhelmed to confident—from comparison to calling. https://practical-family.kit.com/ba00fc36f1 Share this episode if you know another mama who's been waiting for permission to pursue her dreams. Send her this link and let her know: she's allowed. Leave a Review: Your reviews help other moms find this podcast. Take 30 seconds to leave a rating on Apple Podcasts—it makes a huge difference! 👋 About Jennifer Bryant Jennifer Bryant is the host of the Enough Mom Podcast and an educational leader with 25+ years of experience. As a homeschooling mother of two teenagers, she helps moms break free from comparison culture and step into confident, authentic parenting through her three-pillar framework: courage, confidence, and calling. ------------------------------- Disclaimer: Jennifer Bryant is not a licensed professional counselor. The content shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and educational research. For professional mental health support, please consult a licensed therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
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    36 mins
  • Eps 113 | When You Wish You Could Start Over

    Eps 113 | When You Wish You Could Start Over
    Jan 13 2026
    This episode is for every mama carrying the weight of parental regret—wishing you'd done things differently, taught them better, shown up more intentionally. Whether your children are still at home or already grown, this episode will help you understand why your regret doesn't have to be the end of the story. You'll discover how to heal relationships with adult children, how to repair with kids still under your roof, the power of neuroplasticity in creating new relational patterns, and how to initiate conversations that create space for truth and reconnection. If you've ever thought "I wish I could start over," this episode is your permission to begin again—right now, right where you are. Chapters 03:00 - Why Regret Can Actually Be a Gift 05:30 - The Weight of "I Wish I Had Done It Differently" 08:00 - Understanding Attachment Theory and Repair 11:45 - What Makes Repair Possible at Any Age 14:30 - The Neuroplasticity of Relationships 17:00 - Navigating the "No Contact" Epidemic 20:15 - How to Initiate Repair Conversations 23:30 - What Not to Do When Repairing 26:00 - The Power of Really Listening 28:45 - When Healing Isn't One and Done 31:00 - Courage, Confidence, and Calling in Action Resources Mentioned in This Episode Featured Research & Articles: The Verdict is In: The Case for Attachment Theory by Dr. Dan Siegel https://drdansiegel.com/the-verdict-is-in-the-case-for-attachment-theory/Attachment Theory Research - Scientific evidence on attachment patterns and repair https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9458846/How to Harness the Power of Neuroplasticity to Heal Childhood Trauma by Beth Tyson https://bethtyson.com/2024/06/18/how-to-harness-the-power-of-neuroplasticity-to-heal-childhood-trauma/ Videos on Relationship Repair: Repairing Relationships with Estranged Parents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qXaXj9zulsOprah's Podcast: The No Contact Epidemic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK7EJgILMIk Jennifer's Resources - Start Here! Want to move forward from regret and step into confident, authentic parenting? These resources were created specifically for moms like you: ✨ Dream Reconnection Journal – Reconnect with what you actually want and ground yourself so you can face motherhood's challenges with clarity and confidence. Because wanting things isn't selfish—it's getting back to knowing who you are. Get the Dream Reconnection Journal 📖 OVER Framework - FREE download to help you overcome mental struggles that keep you trapped in anxiety, comparison, and fear. Learn to: Observe your thoughts without judgmentValidate your feelings without being controlled by themExamine the truth versus the distortions you're believingRedirect your mind toward what is true and life-giving Download the FREE OVER Framework Subscribe & Support Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enough-mom-podcast/id1846967110 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/enoughmom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenn_bryant Keep it ad-free: ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/enoughmompodcast LOVE THE SHOW? ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 📲 Share with a mom who needs this 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 💬 Follow & join the conversation 📱 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbryant__/ Website: https://jennifer-bryant.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLoganBryantX (Twitter): https://x.com/JennBryant_hi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferbryant__ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-enough-mom-podcast-300934700/ ABOUT JENNIFER BRYANT Jennifer Bryant is an educational leader with 25+ years of experience, speech and debate coach, former journalist, and recovering perfectionist. As a homeschooling mother of two teenagers, she helps moms break free from comparison culture and step into confident, authentic parenting through her three-pillar framework: courage, confidence, and calling. Disclaimer: Jennifer Bryant is not a licensed professional counselor. The content shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and educational research. For professional mental health support, please consult a licensed therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us #EnoughMom #ParentingPodcast #ParentalRegret #RelationshipRepair #AttachmentTheory #MomConfidence #HealingRelationships #ParentingAdultChildren #AuthenticMotherhood #ParentingTeens #OverwhelmedMom #YouAreEnough #SecureAttachment #Neuroplasticity #FamilyHealing
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    34 mins
  • Eps 112 | You're Not Behind - You're Beginning

    Eps 112 | You're Not Behind - You're Beginning
    Jan 7 2026
    This episode is for every mama who's tired of feeling one step behind, constantly surprised by schedule conflicts, or exhausted from managing everyone else's lives. You'll discover why regular family check-ins are essential, the difference between managing and leading your family, how to ask questions that empower your kids instead of control them, and the three strategic times each year to pause and realign your family's commitments with your values. Whether you have little ones trying new activities or teenagers navigating their own schedules, this episode will help you stop managing magic and start leading with purpose. Chapters 03:00 Why Most Chaos Isn't Caused by Bad Planning 05:55 Three Conversations That Change Everything 08:10 End of Year Check-In: Evaluate What's Working 12:00 Spring Check-In: Recalibrate for the Season 15:30 Summer Planning: Set Up for Success 18:45 The Right Questions to Ask Your Family 22:00 Moving from Black-and-White to Experimentation 25:10 Giving Kids Space to Own Their Choices 27:00 How Involved Do Your Kids Need You to Be? 29:14 Introducing the Confident Mom's Guide to Family Leadership 30:55 Courage, Confidence, and Calling in Action Resources Mentioned in This Episode Confident Mom's Guide to Family Leadership through Strategic Check-Ins – Jennifer's new digital workbook with the exact framework for all three check-ins, word-for-word questions to ask, planning worksheets for each child, real examples from Jennifer's family, and mindset shifts to move from managing to leading. This isn't just another planner—it's a complete system to help you lead your family with intention instead of just reacting to chaos. Get the Confident Mom's Guide Jennifer's Resources - Start Here! Want to stop feeling overwhelmed and step into confident family leadership? These resources were created specifically for moms like you: ✨ Dream Reconnection Journal – Reconnect with what you actually want and ground yourself so you can face motherhood's challenges with clarity and confidence. Because wanting things isn't selfish—it's getting back to knowing who you are. Get the Dream Reconnection Journal 📖 OVER Framework - FREE download to help you overcome mental struggles that keep you trapped in anxiety, comparison, and fear. Learn to: • Observe your thoughts without judgment • Validate your feelings without being controlled by them • Examine the truth versus the distortions you're believing • Redirect your mind toward what is true and life-giving Download the FREE OVER Framework Subscribe & Support Listen & Subscribe: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enough-mom-podcast/id1846967110 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/enoughmom • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenn_bryant Keep it ad-free: ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/enoughmompodcast LOVE THE SHOW? ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 📲 Share with a mom who needs this 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 💬 Follow & join the conversation 📱 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbryant__/ Website: https://jennifer-bryant.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLoganBryant X (Twitter): https://x.com/JennBryant_hi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferbryant__ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-enough-mom-podcast-300934700/ ABOUT JENNIFER BRYANT Jennifer Bryant is an educational leader with 25+ years of experience, speech and debate coach, former journalist, and recovering perfectionist. As a homeschooling mother of two teenagers, she helps moms break free from comparison culture and step into confident, authentic parenting through her three-pillar framework: courage, confidence, and calling. Disclaimer: Jennifer Bryant is not a licensed professional counselor. The content shared on this podcast is based on personal experience and educational research. For professional mental health support, please consult a licensed therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us #EnoughMom #ParentingPodcast #FamilyLeadership #MomConfidence #IntentionalParenting #StrategicParenting #ParentingTeens #OverwhelmedMom #FamilyPlanning #AuthenticMotherhood #YouAreEnough
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    26 mins
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