Kristin Cogan, MA, LPC, is a licensed therapist, coach, and mom of five based in Texas who helps overwhelmed moms break free from the cycle of burnout and self-doubt so they can feel patient, calm, confident and in control again.
With a down-to-earth approach and over a two decades of experience, Kristin empowers women to stop surviving and start thriving—on their terms.
Welcome: Intro…. A bit about your family and how it is you’ve come to this place with a mission to encourage other struggling moms. Kristin has 5 kids, age 5-14.
I’ve been there, feeling like I was losing my cool more often than not, struggling to balance everything, and constantly battling the guilt that came with those moments. It wasn’t until I learned how to reclaim my own sense of calm that I realized how powerful it could be to help others do the same.
Mindfulness for Moms: Simple Hacks to Stay Present in the Chaos
Yelled at Your Kids Again? Here’s How to Respond Without Losing Your Cool
Emotional Hygiene: The Secret to Reclaiming Your Sanity as a Mom Physical, Emotional, Social and Spiritual: balance in each of these areas with big and small habits.
The Power of Small Wins: How Tiny Changes Lead to Huge Shifts in Your Life
Want More Patience? How to Cultivate Calm in the Midst of Motherhood Mayhem
Questions Kristin Is Always Ready To Answer
What’s one thing moms can do in the moment when they feel their patience wearing thin?
How do you recommend moms find time for self-care when their to-do list is never-ending? self compassion is a learned skill. Learn how to speak to yourself; treat yourself as you would a friend or your child–and don’t speak unkindly. Forgive yourself.
For moms who are feeling burnt out, what’s the first step they should take to start turning things around?
Can you share one small habit that’s made a huge difference in your own ability to stay calm as a mom? 5-4-3-2-1…building in a pause, even giving yourself a time out to do this. Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can hear, 3 things you can touch, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste. This puts you back in your body … practice this in times of non-conflict or non-chaos to get good at doing it by habit when things are crazy. Notice how your body feels when you do this. You can teach this to kids, too. It gets you out of fight/flight and into your body.
How can mindfulness help me shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling more grounded?
What are some simple mindfulness practices I can incorporate into my daily routine as a mom? (run thru the 5 senses)
How do I stay patient when my kids are misbehaving or not listening?
What’s one easy thing I can do every day to feel more present with my kids?
How can a mom begin to practice self-compassion in moments where she feels she’s failing or losing control?
How do I deal with mom guilt after I’ve yelled at my kids?
Kristin’s IG ImperfectlyWonderfulMotherhood