Mom Rage and Mindfulness

Send us Fan Mail"Mom Rage." That sensation of heat rising through your body—the infamous mom rage—happens to even the most mindful among us, regardless of how many meditation apps we use or self-care practices we maintain.This raw conversation dives into why midlife women experience intense emotional responses despite having tools to manage them. We explore the hormone fluctuations that influence our reactions, the frustration of having our feelings dismissed as "just hormonal," and the particular triggers that set us off—like having to ask three times for someone to pick up their water bottle before they finally do it.We examine the challenges of modern parenting approaches, questioning whether extremely gentle parenting might actually leave children unprepared for adult realities. There's a crucial difference between sheltering children from all discomfort and teaching them resilience through witnessing how we handle our own struggles. When children see us navigate difficult emotions—even rage—they learn valuable lessons about emotional regulation that textbooks can't teach.Perhaps most importantly, we reframe emotions as "places we visit rather than places we live." This perspective allows us to experience the full range of human feelings without shame or fear of becoming permanently defined by our momentary reactions. By showing our children that emotions are normal, manageable aspects of being human, we give them permission to honor their own emotional experiences while developing healthy coping strategies.Next time rage bubbles up, remember you're teaching your children something valuable about being human. The question isn't whether you'll experience difficult emotions—it's how you'll navigate them and what you'll learn along the way. What emotional visits have taught you the most about yourself?Please be sure to checkout our website for previous episodes, our psych-approved resource page, and connect with us on social media! All this and more at www.thelylaspodcast.com