Breaking Free from Mom Burnout: Emotional Hygiene with Kristin Cogan

In this powerful episode, Tanya Gioia sits down with licensed therapist and mom of five Kristin Cogan to explore the concept of emotional hygiene and how it can transform motherhood from overwhelming to joyful. Kristin opens up about her own journey of having four kids under four and feeling like she was drowning despite appearing to have it all together.Whether you're struggling with mom guilt, feeling touched out by the end of the day, or rushing through bedtime just to escape the room, this episode offers practical tools and compassionate guidance for reclaiming your peace. Kristin and Tanya also discuss the transformative power of therapy, including EMDR, and how doing your own healing work creates lasting positive change throughout your entire family system.Key pointsUnderstanding Emotional HygieneThe Four Pillars FrameworkThe Nervous System ConnectionRecognizing When You're Not Practicing Emotional HygieneRedefining SafetyQuality Over Quantity in ParentingOvercoming Mom GuiltThe Ripple EffectResources & LinksConnect with Kristin Cogan:Instagram: @imperfectlywonderfulmotherhoodWebsite: www.imperfectlywonderful.comFree Gfit : Get this free list of Christian affirmations that spell out who you are in God – actual in God’s own words. Repeat these biblical affirmations and replace these truths with the lies currently in your head! - https://www.tanyagioia.com/affirmations 👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH💻 Website - www.tanyagioia.com📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soberon_purpose/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.gioia.9/🎧 LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vDIdU0qejEuoPI2R3szpHRSS - https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/podcast/2fbb497f-9ffc-4d8a-802b-c862437fb6ee/8V4vMD8N9v🙏 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode spoke to you, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-addiction-for-christian-women-navigating/id1438258805Are you caught in the chaos of addiction, constantly cleaning up emotional, spiritual, and physical messes that aren't yours? Welcome to Faith Over Addiction, where faith meets real life. Hosted by Family Recovery Coach Tanya Gioia, this podcast is designed to offer Christian women hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction.Through biblical truths, heartfelt stories, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, find peace in the mess, and reclaim your God-given identity. You don’t have to carry what was never meant to be yours. It’s time to shift from “this is happening to me” to “this is happening for me,” and let God transform the chaos into something that glorifies Him.Every week, I’m here to encourage you, offer clarity, and remind you that as a daughter of the King, You Always Have Other Options (YAHOO). Together, we’ll embrace faith as the foundation, boundaries as the bridge to healing, and God’s truth as the ultimate guide to freedom, strength, and grace.Blessings,Tanya Gioia 🌸🎵 Music Credit:Track: Luz SolartArtist: Luna CantinaAlbum: Luz SolartReleased: 2024