Podcast
The Nurture Network
Hosted by Jess Baldenhofer, MSEd · EN
Do you ever feel stuck in the overwhelm of parenting while trying to break free from the patterns you grew up with? The Nurture Network Podcast is a parenting podcast for moms seeking practical tools to raise kids with intention while breaking generational cycles. Hosted by Certified Parent Coach Jess Baldenhofer of Mother Nurture Coaching, each episode offers expert advice, heartfelt conversations, and a supportive space to help moms feel empowered, connected, and confident in their parenting journey. Subscribe now and leave a review to help more moms find this supportive community!
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Disclaimer: The Nurture Network Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. While I’m a certified parent coach, I am not a therapist or medical professional. This podcast is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional mental health support. If you need personalized guidance, I encourage you to seek support from a licensed professional. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey, and getting the right help is an important part of self-care.
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S1 Ep17: Motherhood, Mental Health, and the Power of Support — with Dowa Health
Nov 300:33:54Tap to summarizeSend a textWhen support shows up, everything changes. In this powerful conversation, Jess sits down with Stella Falkner, founder of Dowa Health, to explore what happens when maternal depression and anxiety don’t end after the first year of motherhood — and how Dowa is transforming the way moms access care.Stella shares her deeply personal journey through maternal mental health challenges and how it led her to create Dowa, a wellness platform designed to meet mothers where they are — with evidence-based, on-demand tools and compassionate experts who understand the emotional, physical, and mental load of motherhood.Together, Jess and Stella explore why so many moms still suffer in silence, how to find real, lasting support, and what it looks like to feel connected again.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or unseen, this conversation offers a reminder that you’re not alone — and that support can start with one small step.Try the Dowa App for FREE for 2 weeks. Use code JESSB10 for 10% off when you upgrade.Join me on the Dowa app for a FREE Live Session, on Weds November 12, 730pm:Holiday Survival Guide for Moms: Managing Kids, Schedules & Stress, Register Here.Visit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep16: When Joy Feels Out of Reach in Motherhood (and How to Find It Again)
Oct 1300:37:47Tap to summarizeSend a textDo you love your kids but secretly struggle to enjoy motherhood? You’re not alone. In this honest episode of The Nurture Network, parent coach Jess Baldenhofer dives deep into why motherhood can feel so heavy—even when you love your child fiercely.You’ll learn what’s really happening in your nervous system when parenting feels overwhelming, how childhood conditioning and “performing for love” patterns disconnect you from joy, and how your kids can actually become your teachers in emotional regulation. Jess shares relatable mom-life stories, nervous system science, and powerful tools to help you move from survival mode to presence, connection, and real joy.If you’ve ever thought, “Why don’t I enjoy motherhood the way I thought I would?”—this episode will help you find your way back to yourself.Visit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep15: Understanding Somatics: Parenting From Body and Mind (with Lauraine Mann)
Sep 1800:51:21Tap to summarizeSend a textIf you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions, or unsure how to stay calm in the chaos—this episode is for you.In this conversation, Jess is joined by psychosomatic practitioner Lauraine Mann to explore how your body holds the key to parenting with more calm, connection, and confidence. You’ll learn why unprocessed emotions get stored in the body, how your nervous system shapes your reactions, and simple body-based tools you can use daily to reset.What you’ll hear:What “somatic” really means and why it matters for momsThe nervous system’s role in handling your child’s big feelingsTiny, doable somatic practices to reduce stress in everyday parentingHow to redirect your child’s hitting or yelling into safe, body-based outletsWays to model emotional regulation and build your child’s resilienceThis is your invitation to stop overthinking, reconnect with your body, and discover the missing piece that can transform your parenting.Lauraine Mann is a Psychosomatic Practitioner based in New York, offering in person and virtual 1:1 and couples sessions. With a Master's Degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Somatic (Body-Based) Therapy, and over 20 years of experience in energy healing and meditation facilitation, she offers a compassionate and intuitive space where your inner experiences and outer relationships can be explored with curiosity and care. Lauraine's work invites personal, interpersonal, and societal awareness, supporting transformative change toward a more embodied, authentic, and fulfilling life.More info on Lauraine Mann: laurainemann.comFollow Lauraine on Instagram: @lauraine.mannVisit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep 14: Why Scripts Fail—and the Parenting Process That Works
Aug 100:19:35Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this week’s episode of The Nurture Network, we explore why parenting scripts—that perfect response you rehearse in your head—rarely work. Instead, what transforms behavior is a process: a thoughtful approach rooted in values, presence, and emotional regulation.We dive into: • The difference between a scripted reaction and a values‑based process • Why rehearsed lines fail when your emotional regulation is low • How to create your own “parenting process”—step by step, value driven • Real-life examples where processes bring clarity, consistency, and confidence • How to shift from performing for your child to leading with intentionIf you’ve ever snapped at bedtime despite knowing what to say—or exhausted yourself trying to say the “right thing”—this episode is for you. Because great parenting isn’t about saying the perfect words. It’s about having a calm, grounded map to guide you in real time—even in the middle of the chaos.Listen to The Nurture Network wherever you get your podcasts—this one’s going to change how you lead in parenting.Visit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep13: The Boundaries Behind Bedtime — with Ella Hanover
Jun 2000:47:30Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this episode of The Nurture Network, Jess talks with pediatric sleep coach Ella Hanover about why sleep is one of the first—and hardest—boundaries parents set. Together, they explore how sleep challenges go deeper than bedtime routines, often triggering guilt, self-doubt, and identity shifts in early motherhood.Ella shares her expert insights on how sleep is a turning point in the parent-child relationship, how to confidently lead with love and boundaries, and why prioritizing your own rest is essential—not selfish. Whether you’re navigating newborn sleep or toddler transitions, this conversation offers both emotional validation and practical tools.In this episode, we cover:Why sleep is often the first parenting “hard no”How to hold boundaries with love and confidenceWhat sleep reveals about your evolving identity as a parentWhy your needs matter—and how to honor themEncouragement for parents feeling exhausted or unsureConnect with Ella at: https://www.ellagracesleepsolutions.com/ Find Ella on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/ellagracesleepsolutionsVisit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep12: Peaceful, Conscious, Mindful: A New Era of Parenting
Jun 1300:14:29Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this episode of The Nurture Network, Jess explores why modern parenting looks so different from the way we were raised. From peaceful parenting to conscious and mindful approaches, today’s parents are trying to break generational cycles and raise emotionally attuned kids—often without a clear roadmap.We’ll look at the history of parenting styles, the roots of control-based discipline, and why this generation is shifting toward connection, regulation, and self-awareness. Jess unpacks what these changes mean for parents, children, and the future of our communities.If you’ve ever wondered why parenting feels so hard—and so important—right now, this episode will ground you in the deeper “why” and help you feel less alone in the messy, meaningful work of raising humans.Visit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep11: The Parenting Spiral: Why You Feel Stuck (and How to Get Out)
Jun 600:16:58Tap to summarizeSend a textDo you ever end the day feeling defeated, wondering why parenting feels so hard—especially when you're trying to do it differently than you were raised? In this episode of The Nurture Network, Jess Baldenhofer breaks down the real reason so many moms feel stuck in a parenting spiral of guilt, shame, overcorrection, and self-doubt. We’ll explore how our childhood experiences, nervous system responses, and the pressure to “get it right” collide in moments of challenge—and what to do about it. You’ll hear a personal story that brings this to life, and learn how reconnecting with yourself is the key to breaking free and showing up with more compassion, confidence, and clarity.Visit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep10: Mindful Parenting Through Hard Times with Reshma Kearney
May 2300:54:06Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this heartfelt episode, mindfulness guide and solo mom Reshma Kearney shares her powerful journey of parenting through unimaginable loss and how mindfulness has helped her—and her children—navigate life’s hardest challenges. From caring for her grieving kids to finding balance in her own healing, Reshma offers practical tools, compassionate insights, and real hope for moms facing tough times. Whether you’re going through a major life shift or just seeking ways to stay grounded while supporting your family, this conversation will inspire and equip you to nurture yourself and your children with grace and resilience.Reshma Kearney is a trauma-informed mindfulness and healing guide dedicated to supporting parents navigating grief, mental health challenges, and the complexities of raising resilient children. Her mission is to remind moms that it’s okay to ask for help, to give themselves grace, and to trust that they’re doing better than they think. https://www.reshmakearney.comCrisis Text Line - Text: HOME to 741741A free, 24/7 text service for people in crisis, providing support via text messaging.Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)Offers a wide range of resources for individuals, including crisis intervention, prevention strategies, and helpful articles.American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – Loss SurvivorsProvides support through local chapters, resources, and counseling for people grieving a suicide loss.Visit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep9: Boundaries Are More Than You Think
May 9, 202500:13:52Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this powerful episode of The Nurture Network, we're diving deep into the real reason boundaries feel so hard—especially for moms. If you struggle with people-pleasing, burnout, or guilt when trying to hold limits with your kids, this conversation is for you. We explore how our own childhood shaped our sense of boundaries, why motherhood makes it even more complex, and what it really takes to develop boundaries that are firm and compassionate.You’ll hear a vulnerable story about an attempt to record with my son that didn’t go as planned—and what it taught me about emotional responsibility, self-regulation, and trust. Plus, we’ll talk about how children can teach us about boundaries if we’re willing to pay attention.This episode also introduces the Boundaries Bootcamp, a 5-week small group experience for 10 moms ready to transform how they parent and care for themselves.✨ Topics include:Why we lost our boundaries as kidsHow perfectionism and people-pleasing get in the wayWhat boundaries with yourself really look likeWhy healthy boundaries are essential for peaceful parentingHow our children mirror and model boundaries for usVisit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
Transcribe →S1 Ep8: No One Taught You This — That’s Why It Feels So Hard
May 2, 202500:17:11Tap to summarizeSend a textYou’re trying to parent differently — more peacefully, more respectfully — but in the heat of the moment, you still end up yelling, threatening, or shutting down. Then you feel awful, stay up late Googling scripts or strategies, and promise tomorrow will be better.This cycle is exhausting — and you’re not alone.In this episode of The Nurture Network, I’m breaking down what parent coaching actually is, how it works, and why it might be the missing link between what you know and what you’re able to do in real life.You’ll learn:Why information overload isn’t solving your parenting challengesHow coaching helps you rewire your reactions, build tools that stick, and feel more connected to your child (and yourself)What a real coaching process looks like — and how long it takes to truly shift patternsHow I work with moms to create sustainable change, not parenting perfectionThis isn’t about fixing your kid. It’s about helping you feel calm, clear, and confident — even in the messy moments.Whether you're new to the idea of parent coaching or just want a clearer picture of what it could look like for your family, this episode is the honest, grounded guide you've been craving.Visit my website for resources and support: www.mothernurturecoaching.com 🌱 Want to pause, reflect, and parent with more calm? Join me for Nurture Reset Live — a free monthly session to reconnect with yourself and your parenting. Want guidance in improving your relationship with your child? Schedule a FREE Parenting Reset Call with me! Learn about my signature NURTURE Process for Parenting. To build a foundation of clarity, peace & connection in parenting, learn more about my coaching program, Groundwork: The Foundational Coaching Experience for Aligned Motherhood. Reconnect with yourself, reclaim your time, and align your intentions with how you parent each day with my Empowered Mother Digital Journal. Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and tips: @mothernurturecoaching Get a boost of parenting insights in your inbox each week. Subscribe to my ...
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