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The Nurture Network
Parenting today asks a lot of us.
We're raising children in a completely different world than the one we grew up in. We're trying to break cycles, understand big feelings, heal old wounds, navigate endless parenting advice, and somehow stay connected to ourselves in the
process.
If you've ever wondered, "Why is this so hard?" or "Am I doing this right?" you're in the right place.
The Nurture Network is a podcast for thoughtful moms who want to parent with more intention, confidence, and connection. Hosted by Certified Parent Coach Jess Baldenhofer of Mother Nurture Coaching, each episode explores the real challenges of modern parenting—from understanding behavior and setting boundaries to regulating your nervous system, breaking generational patterns, and staying rooted in your values.
This isn't a podcast about being a perfect parent. It's about becoming a more aware one.
Through honest conversations, practical tools, and fresh perspectives, you'll learn how to better understand yourself, better understand your child, and create a parenting approach that feels aligned with who you are and what matters most to your family.
Because parenting isn't just about raising children—it's also an opportunity to grow yourself.
Subscribe and join us inside The Nurture Network.
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Disclaimer: The Nurture Network Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. While I'm a Certified Parent Coach, I am not a therapist or medical professional. The ideas and tools shared here are meant to support your parenting journey but are not a substitute for professional mental health, medical, or therapeutic care. If you need personalized support, I encourage you to connect with a qualified licensed professional. You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone, and reaching out for help is often one of the most caring things you can do for yourself and your family.
Episodes
20 episodes
Goodnight Mom: So You Yelled Today
For the mom who lost it today and can't stop replaying it.I made Goodnight Mom for the hour no one talks about. After the kids are finally asleep, when the house goes quiet but your mind doesn't, and the guilt starts listing everything y...
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Becoming a Mother From the Inside Out
We prepare endlessly for the birth of a baby. We rarely prepare for the birth of a mother.In this Season 2 premiere, I introduce the idea at the heart of everything that follows this season: matrescence, the profound identity shift a wom...
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S1 Ep17: Motherhood, Mental Health, and the Power of Support — with Dowa Health
When 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 a...
S1 Ep16: When Joy Feels Out of Reach in Motherhood (and How to Find It Again)
Do 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 lov...
S1 Ep15: Understanding Somatics: Parenting From Body and Mind (with Lauraine Mann)
If 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 ...
S1 Ep 14: Why Scripts Fail—and the Parenting Process That Works
In 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...
S1 Ep13: The Boundaries Behind Bedtime — with Ella Hanover
In 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 routi...
S1 Ep12: Peaceful, Conscious, Mindful: A New Era of Parenting
In 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 cy...
S1 Ep11: The Parenting Spiral: Why You Feel Stuck (and How to Get Out)
Do 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 reas...
S1 Ep10: Mindful Parenting Through Hard Times with Reshma Kearney
In 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 ...
S1 Ep9: Boundaries Are More Than You Think
In 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, thi...
S1 Ep8: No One Taught You This — That’s Why It Feels So Hard
You’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 tom...
S1 Ep7: The Truth About Letting Your Kids Struggle
In this episode of The Nurture Network, we dive deep into the concept of letting your kids experience discomfort and struggle. Many parents feel the urge to protect their children from difficult emotions or situations, but this well-me...
S1 Ep6: Cycle Breakers Need a Village Too
Are you trying to parent differently than the way you were raised—but finding it harder than you expected? In this powerful episode, we explore how generational patterns, childhood triggers, and unconscious responses shape the way we show up as...
S1 Ep5: Effective Teamwork in Parenting: Strengthening Your Partnership
In this episode of The Nurture Network Podcast, we explore the power of teamwork in parenting. Parenting can feel overwhelming when you're shouldering it alone, but when you and your partner are aligned, it transforms the experience fo...
S1 Ep4: Secrets to Staying Connected as They Grow
As kids grow, staying connected can feel harder. The once-chatty little one now gives one-word answers, prefers friends over family time, and maybe even pushes you away. But here’s the truth—your child wants connection just as much as ...
S1 Ep3: Fostering Independence as Your Children Grow
Want to raise confident, capable kids who can navigate life with resilience? In this episode, we dive into why fostering independence is essential for your child’s emotional and mental well-being—backed by research. You’ll learn pract...
S1 Ep2: Client Spotlight: Sarah's Parenting Journey
In this episode of The Nurture Network, I sit down with my longest-running client, Sarah, to talk about her journey through parent coaching—what led her to seek support, the biggest lessons she’s learned, and how coaching has transform...
S1 Ep1: From MoMA to Moms: My Story
What if parenting felt less overwhelming and more aligned with your values? In this episode of The Nurture Network, I share my journey from museum educator to parent coach, the struggles that led me here, and the parenting approach tha...