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Are you exhausted from trying gentle parenting techniques that just don't stick? If you've read all the books, learned the scripts, but still find yourself yelling at your kids when you're stressed or running late, this episode is for you.

In this raw and honest conversation, I break down the 3 most common reasons why gentle parenting fails - and spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with your kids or needing better techniques.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why you can't execute gentle parenting scripts when you're triggered (and what to focus on instead)
• The difference between healthy boundaries and punishment - and why most of us never learned this
• How generational trauma shows up in your parenting moments and keeps you stuck in old patterns
• Why healing your own childhood wounds is the key to becoming the calm, grounded parent you want to be

This episode is perfect for you if:

• You believe in connection-based parenting but struggle to stay calm when your kids push your buttons
• You find yourself turning into your own parents when stressed, even though you swore you'd do things differently
• You're tired of feeling guilty about yelling and want to break the cycle for good

Remember: You're an amazing mom. It's not your fault that gentle parenting hasn't worked yet - you just need to start in the right place. And that place is YOU.

Ready to heal your generational trauma and become the parent you've always wanted to be? This episode will show you exactly where to start.

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About the Author:

Alena Gomes Rodrigues is a mommy tantrum specialist and the founder of the Zen Supermom method.

She's definitely NOT a supermom.

But through her own journey as a recovering perfectionist, hyper-achiever, and a 'Momzilla', she discovered the most effective strategy and tools to help busy moms stop yelling at their kids and set & keap healthy boundaries so that they stay calm, at peace, and happy no matter how stressful their life gets.

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In this deeply moving interview, Jeanette shares one of the most powerful transformation stories I've ever witnessed - how healing her own childhood wounds completely freed her 7-year-old daughter's spirit in just three months.

As a Mexican expatriate mom living in the Netherlands with no support system, Jeanette was trapped in an overwhelming cycle. Her daughter had begun hearing "voices" that told her not to trust her mom, to fight her brother, and that she was "silly" - the exact same critical voices Jeanette had heard as a child growing up as the third of four children with little attention and no emotional support.

The little girl had become the classic "good girl" - quiet, compliant, always focusing on what was wrong instead of finding joy. She was unconsciously repeating the same wounded patterns her mother had learned.

Despite trying psychologists, parenting courses, and religious guidance, nothing created lasting change until Jeanette discovered the connection between her childhood wounds and her daughter's suffering.

In this raw, honest conversation, Jeanette reveals:

• How growing up as the third of four children with no emotional support created patterns she was unconsciously repeating
• The specific brain exercises that helped her regain control of her emotions in just one week
• How her transformation affected not just her parenting, but her work relationships and life decisions
• The moment she realized her "good girl" daughter was repeating generational patterns
• Her brave decision to pursue divorce and create a healthier future for her children

What makes this episode particularly powerful is witnessing Jeanette's courage - someone who usually "sits in the back" stepping forward to share her story publicly for the first time.

If you're feeling trapped by your circumstances, overwhelmed by your emotions, or wondering if real change is possible - Jeanette's story proves that healing can happen faster than you think, and that courage can emerge from the most difficult situations.

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About the Author:

Alena Gomes Rodrigues is a mommy tantrum specialist and the founder of the Zen Supermom method.

She's definitely NOT a supermom.

But through her own journey as a recovering perfectionist, hyper-achiever, and a 'Momzilla', she discovered the most effective strategy and tools to help busy moms stop yelling at their kids and set & keap healthy boundaries so that they stay calm, at peace, and happy no matter how stressful their life gets.

Want to know HOW? Join us for the upcoming free workshop! https://www.zensupermom.com/workshop

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In this powerful interview, Ines shares how she transformed from a constantly triggered, yelling mom to creating a peaceful home in just four months.

As a working mom managing solo parenting during the week, Ines found herself screaming at her six-year-old son, her partner, and even colleagues at work. Despite trying mental load coaching, parenting books, and even inner child workbooks, nothing seemed to create lasting change.

The breakthrough? Discovering that her uncontrollable reactions weren't about her son's behavior at all, but about wounds from her own childhood - where she was the "responsible" middle child, never allowed to play, and never told she was loved unconditionally.

In this raw, honest conversation, Ines reveals:

• The specific situations that used to trigger her worst mommy tantrums
• How she went from dreading bedtime to creating a peaceful routine
• The shocking moment her own mother said "I love you too" for the first time
• How healing her triggers saved her relationship with her partner

If you've tried everything to stop yelling at your kids but nothing has worked, this episode reveals why - and shows how healing your own childhood wounds can transform not just your parenting, but every relationship in your life.

The ripple effect of this healing extends to three generations - proving it's never too late to break generational patterns.

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Prefer watching this podcast on video? Find us on YouTube!
Zen Supermom YouTube Channel

About the Author:

Alena Gomes Rodrigues is a mommy tantrum specialist and the founder of the Zen Supermom method.

She's definitely NOT a supermom.

But through her own journey as a recovering perfectionist, hyper-achiever, and a 'Momzilla', she discovered the most effective strategy and tools to help busy moms stop yelling at their kids and set & keap healthy boundaries so that they stay calm, at peace, and happy no matter how stressful their life gets.

Want to know HOW? Join us for the upcoming free workshop! https://www.zensupermom.com/workshop

Have feedback & comments? Email hi@zensupermom.com


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