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S7E3 La Fin | How to manage anxiety and a fond farewell
In the final episode of Very Good Enough, Jess and Layne process some real-time anxiety (this was recorded during the LA fires--you'll hear an air purifier in the background), figure out how to land…
S7E2 The Unlived Life | Why your CHILDREN need to see you truly live
This is the second to last episode of this podcast and we are in our feelings about it. BUT before we say goodbye, we have one last Carl Jung quote to unpack with you: "Nothing has a stronger…
S7E1 The Beginning of The End | Why we feel this podcast is complete
Welcome, dear friends, to the first of three final episodes of Very Good Enough. After a long break, Jess and Layne are back together ready to share what this journey has been like from each of our…
S6 BONUS | Reflections on Season 6 (and current life seasons)
Jess and Layne take some time to reflect on the conversations we've had with you over the course of this season. While Very Good Enough is on hiatus, you can still find us in REAL LIFE inside…
S6E12 Feeling Isolated In Motherhood? You're not alone.
This episode digs into the isolating world of early parenthood. Jess and Layne explore why connecting with other moms (or literally anyone) is crucial for your mental and physical health and offer…
S6E11 It's YOUR Crown | How to make confident parenting decisions
Drawing inspiration from a scene in "The Crown," Jess and Layne explore the idea of stepping into your own authority as a parent and trusting yourself to make choices. Key topics include: Dealing…
S6E10 The Power of Priority | Time management secrets for busy moms
Jess invites Layne's husband, Conner Cherland, into the studio (it's our living room) for a discussion on time management and life balance. Conner's unique perspective as an artist and entrepreneur…
S6E9 We're Different | How to disagree without destroying relationships
With the upcoming election adding extra tension to our lives, Layne and Jess dig into the challenge of maintaining relationships when core beliefs differ. We discuss: How to maintain relationships…
S6 BONUS | Answering your questions about "Fear + Force"
You FLOODED our inbox over the last month with responses to our episode, "Fear + Force | Why we're leaving old school discipline styles behind." This week, Layne digs into your stories and…
S6E8 First Day of Preschool | Expert tips for a smooth transition
Is your little one starting preschool soon? Jess and Layne share their strategies from both the experienced mom and preschool teacher perspectives. Learn how to: Prepare your child (and yourself)…
S6E7 Babies Not Bullies | How to understand and respond to toddler aggression
Join us as we unpack a real-life playground incident and explore why labeling toddlers as 'mean' or 'bullies' misses the mark. We discuss why your little one's pushing or hitting is actually a direct…
S6E6 Tiny Therapist Tendencies | Why is my preschooler obsessed with MY feelings?
Today we're answering listener questions about a common parenting challenge: how to respond when your child becomes hyper-focused on YOUR emotions. We explore: Why preschoolers suddenly become…
S6E5 Sad Mom | Parenting through mental health struggles
We know mom's mental health has a huge impact on a child's emotional well-being, but the fact is: a lot of us have anxiety. Or postpartum depression. Or the other kind of depression. We're people. We…
S6E4 Fear + Force | Why we're leaving old-school discipline styles behind
Is the constant power struggle leaving you drained? This week, Layne and Jess look at old-school methods of parenting that rely on fear and force to control children's behavior. We dive into how fear…
S6E3 Rest Before You're Sick | How to prioritize rest as a mom
In this episode, Jess shares what she learned through surviving cervical cancer about why prioritizing your well-being is crucial for your entire family's health and happiness. We get into: …
S6E2 Everybody Gets What They Need | How to respond when kids say "no fair"
This week, Layne and Jess reframe fairness into a more powerful concept: equity, ensuring everyone gets what they need. We offer practical scripts to explain this concept to your child, and discuss…
S6E1 Things "Gone Good" | An even deeper dive into the secret of loving your life
To kick off Season 6, Jessica and Layne revisit the transformative power of loving your life, even amidst the challenges of raising young children, recovering from cervical cancer and figuring out…
S5 BONUS | Jess' surgery update + season 5 reflections
Jess is back to give us an update on her cervical cancer surgery and recovery. We take some time to reflect on the past few months and the conversations we shared with you. Thanks for listening!…
S5E12 I Love My Life | How to stop waiting and start loving your life now
In this episode, Jess and Layne face one burning question: how can you truly love your life RIIGHT NOW? We discuss the trap of waiting for our circumstances to change before we can live a life we…
S5E11 Be Direct | Cut through the parenting buzzwords and connect with your toddler
In this episode, we dive into the importance of being direct and clear when communicating with your toddler. Say goodbye to the endless search for the "right" parenting language or trying to follow…
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