In this episode, I speak with Irin Rubin, founder and CEO of Mama Zen and author of the Mama Zen Parenting Method, about the complexities of managing maternal burnout, anxiety, and breaking generational patterns. As a dedicated advocate for mothers, Irene opens up about the personal challenges and traumatic postpartum experiences that have shaped her philosophy on maternal mental health and authentic living. Irin shares insights into how she redefined her relationship with her own emotional triggers, navigating the delicate balance between honoring her personal well-being and being present for her children.

Our conversation explores the process of questioning societal expectations, such as the myth of the perfect mother, and how embracing clinical hypnotherapy and nervous system regulation leads to deeper connections. We delve into actionable practices for living authentically, from intentional communication with our kids to creating necessary daily space for self-care and self-discovery. Irene emphasizes the importance of modeling emotional regulation as a parent, inspiring others to break free from limiting beliefs and shift their subconscious operating systems.

You'll also hear about:

(01:56) The traumatic postpartum experiences that led to the creation of Mama Zen
(11:05) Uncovering subconscious patterns and healing childhood wounds through
parenting
(19:24) The critical importance of prioritizing daily self-care and positive emotions
(22:21) How the Mama Zen app uses the RCS method to regulate the nervous system
(29:03) Teaching children tools for communication and emotional regulation
(42:27) Irin's reflections on what it means to rewrite the mother code

Don't miss Irene's inspiring perspective on finding alignment between personal well-being

and communal family harmony!

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