Ep 171: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work for Moms (and What to Do Instead)

January is the most dangerous month for moms who want to stop yelling at their kids.

Because January convinces you the problem is motivation.

“Try harder.”
“Be calmer.”
“Use better parenting tools.”
“Read the books.”
“Do the courses.”

And if you’re a smart, strong, loving mom… you will try.
Hard.

But then the same cycle comes back:
yelling → apologizing → being nice 1000 times → over-explaining → no boundaries → yelling again.

In this first episode of the Zen Supermom Podcast of 2026, I break down what most parenting advice ignores:

Why it’s not really about your child (even when they trigger you) Why suppressing anger makes the “volcano” build up Why yoga, meditation, and mindfulness often don’t work in the moment Why gentle parenting can feel like manipulation if you don’t have healthy boundaries The missing “healthy in-between” (beyond people-pleasing or yelling) The trauma spectrum: shock trauma vs developmental trauma (1,000 paper cuts) How conditional love creates hyper-achieving, controlling, people-pleasing patterns Why your nervous system and identity were shaped long before you became a mom What actually helped me become calm under pressure - without years of talk therapy

This episode is a truth bomb, but it’s also a permission slip:

There’s nothing wrong with you.
And it’s not too late.

Next steps (free):

Watch the Mommy Tantrum Training (with exercises to connect the dots for yourself): https://zensupermom.easywebinar.live/mommy-tantrum-training-registration

Book a free assessment call with our Zen Supermom Coach Sanja (45 min):
She’ll help you detangle what’s really going on beneath your triggers and what you need next.

Email hi@zensupermom.com

You deserve to feel happy, at peace, and like the best mom your kids could ever wish for.

Happy New Year, Supermom!