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Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood

The Parent Empowerment Movement

Kids & Family

Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 13

Join us, Jenny and Felicia, the co-founders of The Parent Empowerment Movement, as we get real about motherhood—the struggles, the joy, and doing it our own way. We’ll laugh, cry, scream into pillows, and find hope again. With 30+ years of experience working with kids and families, we’re here to remind you that you’re already the perfect mom for your child! No judgment, just support. Let’s ditch expectations and embrace the messy, beautiful reality of parenting—together.

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Bake Your Own D*mn Cake!

Season 2 · Episode 2

Sunday, September 14, 2025 • Duration 27:57

In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect, hosts Jenny and Felicia tackle a core issue for parents: losing yourself while caring for others. The solution? "Bake your own damn cake." They use this powerful metaphor to discuss the importance of self-care for parents, communicating in relationships, and overcoming the mindset that someone else is responsible for your happiness.

Through candid anecdotes and practical advice, this episode provides tools for anyone struggling with mom burnout, holiday stress, or feeling unappreciated. Learn how to identify your needs, ask for what you want, and take empowered action to create the joy you deserve. This is a must-listen for parents ready to move from resentment to empowerment.

Check out our quick tool to getting more time to figure out what you really want:⁠3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!

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Felicia is my (Jenny's) Grandma

Season 2 · Episode 1

Sunday, September 7, 2025 • Duration 35:57

Welcome back to the Perfectly Imperfect podcast!

To kick off Season 2, we’re sharing the story you’ve been asking for: how we actually met and created the Parent Empowerment Movement. Join us, Jenny and Felicia, as we travel back 20 years to our college days, where a peer counseling program didn't just give us invaluable skills—it made us family (literally, there’s a whole “grandma” story involved!).

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Our surprisingly similar paths through mid-college crises and into the world of early childhood education.
The pivotal moments as teachers and directors that shaped our passion for supporting families.
How a simple act of community care during the pandemic became the catalyst for our coaching business.
Our core mission: helping parents shed unrealistic expectations, release the guilt, and embrace the power of being perfectly imperfect.

Tune in for a dose of friendship, vulnerability, and the reminder that you're already doing a great job.

Here is that tool we offer all parents - or really anyone who needs support in getting their needs back on the plate!⁠3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!

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BONUS: Family Vacations (and how to survive them)

Season 1 · Episode 11

Sunday, June 29, 2025 • Duration 21:44

Admit it: The phrase 'relaxing family vacation' sounds like a cruel joke sometimes, right? If your trips involve more mom burnout and mental load than margaritas and me-time, you NEED this episode from the Parent Empowerment Movement.

We're calling BS on the idea that family vacations are solely for delighting tiny humans or appeasing tricky relatives. It's time to talk about real strategies so you don't return from vacation needing a vacation!

Find out why mom self-care on vacation isn't a luxury, it's your survival gear! We spill the tea on navigating everything from extended family travel to the special kind of chaos that is Disney World with kids. Get tips to reduce the ridiculous mental load of vacation planning and become a delegation ninja (make someone else figure out dinner!).

Instead of whispering 'never again' under your breath after every trip, learn how demanding your slice of the vacation pie leads to actual happy memories and way less exhaustion. Hit play for a reality check, zero judgment, and total permission to make yourself a priority in the next round of family vacation planning. You deserve it!

Here is a a simple way to get started:

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(Part 2) Beyond Deep Breaths: Handling Big Mom Emotions

Season 1 · Episode 10

Sunday, June 22, 2025 • Duration 25:10

Felt more like a hot mess than 'Mom of the Year' lately? If you're tired of the guilt that follows tough parenting days and big emotions, you're definitely in the right place.

Discover the surprising strength in dropping the 'perfect mom' act – learn how apologizing to your kids after a slip-up, narrating your feelings (yep, even the grumpy ones!), and visibly taking breaks actually builds connection and teaches resilience. We explore how modeling real coping skills, not pretending, is where the true parenting magic happens (plus, get quick recs for great kids' books on emotions!).

So, if mom guilt is knocking, parenting stress feels high, or you're just tired of pretending, tune in for a dose of validation and a reminder that it's okay to have off weeks. This episode is all about embracing real motherhood, mess-ups and all, and finding the strength in simply being human alongside your kids.

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Book recommendations for big emotions:

Felicia's

1. The Color Monster

2. Gerald and Piggie Books

Jenny's

1. Grumpy Monkey

2. Weather Together (part of the Not Quite Narwhal series)

(Part 1) Beyond Deep Breaths: Handling Big Mom Emotions

Season 1 · Episode 9

Sunday, June 15, 2025 • Duration 18:57

What happens when mom tears start flowing... right at the dinner table? Jenny shares a powerful story about a tough week, culminating in crying in front of her preschooler and the astonishingly wise words he offered. This sparks a crucial conversation between Jenny and Felicia about ditching the 'tough mom' act and embracing emotional honesty in parenting.

Tune in as they explore and dismantle the myth that moms always need to be strong for their kids, sharing real-life examples of navigating big emotions—both their own and their children's—in the moment. You'll learn simple techniques, like narrating your feelings out loud, which effectively model healthy coping strategies for your little ones. Discover the surprising benefits of letting kids see you authentically work through feelings like sadness or frustration.

Jenny and Felicia also discuss how apologizing for parenting mistakes actually builds respect and trust, rather than signifying weakness. Furthermore, the episode delves into understanding the important link between your emotional state and your child's behavior, showing how parental self-regulation ultimately helps everyone in the family.

Feeling the weight of mom burnout or struggling with how to handle your own parenting stress? This episode offers validation, practical strategies, and proof that showing your true self is one of the best gifts you can give your child.

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(Part 2) When Surviving Is better than Thriving – Giving Yourself Permission to Pause

Season 1 · Episode 8

Sunday, June 8, 2025 • Duration 18:57

Tired of feeling like you have to do everything perfectly just to be a “good mom”? You’re not alone — and in this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood, we’re continuing the conversation that gives you permission to lower the bar and breathe. Whether you're navigating sick days, messy homes, or the mental load that never ends, this episode is your reminder that rest, imperfection, and asking for help are all forms of strength.

Thriving doesn’t always mean doing more — it means doing what matters most. We offer practical tips for managing your plate when it seems like nothing can be dropped, and we wrap it all in encouragement to let go of the cape, lean into your own resilience, and embrace who you are — not who you think you should be.

Here is one of our resources to help you figure out where to start: ⁠3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!

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(Part 1) When Surviving Is better than Thriving – Giving Yourself Permission to Pause

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 • Duration 15:23

Are you a mom who's stretched thin and constantly feeling like you're falling short? You're not alone—and you're not failing.

In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood, Jenny and Felicia get real about the messy, exhausting, and totally normal seasons of motherhood where thriving feels impossible—and survival is a win. Whether you're solo parenting, navigating a major life change, or just overwhelmed by the daily juggle, this is your permission to hang up the Supermom cape and say, "Not today."

We get honest about the emotional toll of trying to do it all, and why giving yourself permission not to is one of the healthiest choices you can make. We talk about what it means to let go of unrealistic expectations and redefine what "being enough" really looks like.

This heartfelt and relatable episode is a must-listen for moms seeking real talk, validation, and encouragement. Hear our personal stories of navigating big life shifts, caring for sick kids, and getting through everyday meltdowns so you can better navigate your own seasons of stress with less guilt and more self-compassion.

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Socially Awkward Dads

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, May 25, 2025 • Duration 20:24

In this candid conversation, we dive deep into the mental load of parenting—especially when it comes to organizing playdates, building a parenting village, and making friends as an adult. But ever wonder why it’s always the moms planning everything? We did too.

We dive into why it often falls on moms to initiate social plans, why some dads seem socially awkward (but have a blast once they show up), and how traditional gender roles and emotional labor show up in unexpected places.

If you've ever said, “Why am I the only one who thinks about this stuff?”—this one's for you. Tune in for real talk, relatable laughs, and small steps you can take to share the parenting load.

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Puppies, Toddlers, and Peer Pressure

Season 1 · Episode 5

Sunday, May 18, 2025 • Duration 29:14

Ever feel like you’re one meltdown away from hiding in the pantry with snacks and tears? Same. In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood, we’re getting real about what it’s like to parent young, sensitive kids while juggling your own big emotions, sky-high expectations, and the nonstop chaos of family life.

We’re talking toddler tantrums, emotional outbursts, sibling showdowns, and yes—even the kind of kindergarten drama that makes you want to cry. You’ll hear raw, relatable stories plus practical tools to help you stop the yelling spiral, stay grounded during the hard moments, and better recognize what’s typical for children’s development.

If you're tired, touched out, and questioning whether you're doing this whole motherhood thing right—press play. Let this be your reminder that you're not alone, you're not failing, and you can parent in a way that feels aligned with who you are (even when it’s messy).

Grab your free copy of ⁠3 Easy Steps for more Time, Energy, and Support - Totally Free!—it’s the reset you need in the moments you feel like you’re about to lose it.

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Family Docket: Balancing Personal Needs and Family Harmony

Season 1 · Episode 4

Sunday, May 11, 2025 • Duration 13:58

Ever feel guilty for taking time for yourself? In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood, we’re tackling the myth that prioritizing your own needs is selfish. Our hosts dive into why burnout can negatively impact parenting, how to communicate personal needs without guilt, and why setting boundaries teaches kids the value of personal time.

You’ll hear relatable stories—like the struggle to fit in exercise—and learn how self-care can actually strengthen your family dynamics. If you’re tired of putting yourself last, this episode will help you reframe self-care as a necessity, not a luxury, so you can build a balanced, harmonious family life—without losing yourself in the process.

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