In this episode of the Raw Parenting Podcast, Tom and Mal have an honest conversation about parenting burnout, mom guilt, and the emotional weight parents carry when they finally decide to step away and recharge.Why does taking a break from your kids feel so wrong?Why do so many parents feel guilty for resting, even when they’re completely exhausted?From feeling touched out and overwhelmed to struggling with the pressure of always needing to “be on,” this episode dives deep into the emotional reality of modern parenting and the fear many parents have of putting themselves first.This is a conversation about burnout, guilt, rest, and learning that taking care of yourself does not make you a bad parent. Sometimes the healthiest thing a parent can do… is breathe. Humanity keeps acting shocked that exhausted parents become overwhelmed. Remarkable scientific discovery there._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Tune in every other Wednesday for our latest episodes.#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

FREE Prompt Workbook: https://raw-parenting-podcast.kit.com/ddc6a45489In this episode, Tom and Mal open up about the emotional neglect they experienced growing up and take a deep dive into the parts of their past that still affect them today. They share how those unresolved wounds showed up in their parenting, intensified the challenges of raising kids, and shaped the way they reacted under stress. Most importantly, they talk honestly about the healing process, what helped them break unhealthy patterns, and how they’re learning to become calmer, more connected parents for their children._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Tune in every other Wednesday for our latest episodes.#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

FREE Prompt Book Journal https://raw-parenting-podcast.kit.com/ddc6a45489In this podcast we discuss whether it is beneficial to have a bigger age gap between each child sibling or is it better to have a smaller age gap...Tom and Mal_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Tune in every other Wednesday for our latest episodes.#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Get the FREE Downloadable Journal Prompt Book https://raw-parenting-podcast.kit.com/ddc6a45489In this podcast we discuss how emotional abuse affects how you parent your children.Tom and Mal_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Tune in every other Wednesday for our latest episodes.#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Today we go over when does parenting actually become fun stick with us and we will let you know what does fun look like in parenting!Have fun!Tom and Mal_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Tune in every other Wednesday for our latest episodes.#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

What if the difference between overwhelmed parents and grounded ones… isn’t easier kids — it’s a different internal system?In this video, we break down how Christian parenting frameworks create calmer, more resilient parents — not through perfection, but through meaning, structure, identity, and support.This isn’t about religion. It’s about understanding the psychology behind why it works:Having a clear “why” that makes hard moments feel worth itExpecting difficulty instead of fighting itNot parenting in isolationBuilding structure, values, and identity you can rely on under pressureWhen you stack these together, parenting doesn’t feel lighter because life is easier — it feels lighter because you’re carrying it differently.If parenting has been feeling overwhelming, chaotic, or heavier than it should… this might change how you see everything._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Tune in every other Wednesday for our latest episodes.#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

In a time where the cost of everything from food to baby formula are going but our wages are staying the same. Tom and Mal are opening up on how tough it is to survive financially in the modern world of parenting. In this episode we will talk about how we are saving money in every way that we can and also open up about what the future has in store for us._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Tune in every other Wednesday for our latest episodes.#parent #kids #family #deepstuff

Most people think greatness is built on talent, luck, or genetics. But long before the fame, Michael Jordan was shaped by two parents who did something very few understand. In this episode, we break down the three hidden forces that helped build one of the most unbreakable mindsets in sports history—and what it means for how we raise our own kids today._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Growing as parents through deep, real conversations to raise better kids.Sign up for our Raw Newsletter www.rawparentingpodcast.comStay Connected https://www.instagram.com/rawparentingpodcast/Welcome to the Raw Parenting Podcast with Tom and Malorie! Tune in every other Wednesday for our latest episodes.#parent #kids #family #deepstuff