Mindful Motherhood

Podcast by Dr. Katie Gorham

Mindful Motherhood

Welcome to Mindful Motherhood! As a stressed and overwhelmed mom, do you ever find yourself struggling to understand why your child behaves the way they do? Do you wish you could break parenting cycles and build stronger connections with your kids, even during the toughest moments of child development? If so, this podcast is for you. Join child psychologist and mother of two, Dr. Katie Gorham, as she breaks down the science behind child and adolescent brain development and offers meaningful and practical shifts you can make in your parenting approach. Get ready to gain a deeper understanding of your child and discover effective strategies to build connections and navigate even the toughest family moments.

Latest episodes

02 July 2025

Taming the Worry Monster

In this episode of the Mindful Motherhood podcast, Dr. Katie offers insights into the nuances of childhood anxieties. Through personal experiences and professional insights, she emphasizes how anxiety can manifest unexpectedly in children. By understanding the physiological and emotional responses in kids, parents can better navigate these challenges. Dr. Katie introduces practical and engaging methods such as creating 'worry monsters' to help children articulate and manage their fears constructively. This approach not only facilitates communication but also empowers kids to understand and cope with their worries, turning anxiety into an opportunity for emotional and cognitive growth.

Resources:

Nurtured First Worry Toolkit

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20 June 2025

Season 2 Trailer: Navigating Childhood Anxieties with Mindful Motherhood

Season 2 of the Mindful Motherhood podcast, hosted by Dr. Katie Gorham, delves deep into childhood worries and anxieties. This season focuses on a variety of challenges that children and teens may face, from general worries to fear of the dark and social pressures, and how anxiety symptoms often show up through behavior. Dr. Katie combines her wisdom as a psychologist and a mother to offer insights and strategies to handle these situations effectively. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and intention in parenting and discusses ways to turn difficult moments into opportunities for deeper connection and growth with our children. Tune in July 2nd wherever you listen to podcasts!

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06 June 2025

Bonus Episode! Curse Words & Curious Minds: Guiding Language Exploration with Intention

In this bonus episode of the Mindful Motherhood Podcast, Dr. Katie addresses the emergence of 'bad' words throughout childhood and adolescence and how to turn these awkward moments into teaching opportunities. She explains how children's brains are wired to mimic and explore language, and recommends establishing boundaries around inappropriate language use by establishing specific 'safe zones' at home (e.g., the bathroom), for language exploration without social consequence. This strategy provides children an outlet for their curiosity, emphasizes context in language, and helps develop children's communication and impulse control skills in a constructive and mindful manner. Tune in to learn more!

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26 November 2024

Bonus Episode! Sensory Survival: Holiday Edition

The holiday season can be a magical time for families, but it can also be a source of stress for kids. In this special holiday bonus episode, Dr. Katie dives into the reasons why children often feel overwhelmed during the holidays, including increased social interactions, performance pressure, disrupted routines, and sensory overload. She provides practical tips to help parents manage their child's stress and create a more peaceful holiday experience for everyone.

Happy holidays!

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24 July 2024

Season Finale: Essential Self-Care Practices for Mindful Moms

In the season 1 finale of the Mindful Motherhood podcast, Dr. Katie offers a dive into the essential role of self-care in parenting. She emphasizes understanding child dysregulation and enhancing self-regulatory skills through mindful approaches. Dr. Katie provides practical self-care tips, from morning routines to creating a personalized self-care menu. She also stresses that consistent, small self-care practices can significantly impact emotional well-being, helping parents stay regulated and connected with their children, even amidst daily chaos. This episode is a culmination of season-long strategies to foster better parent-child connections.

Additional Resources:

Meditation Apps: Insight Timer; Headspace

Quick Music-Only Stretches: Mady Morrison

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17 July 2024

Triggers, Ruptures, and Repair

This episode of the Mindful Motherhood podcast delves into the challenging world of parenting and emotional regulation. Dr. Katie explores how parents' emotional triggers, often rooted in past experiences, can impact interactions with their children. She emphasizes the significance of recognizing these triggers to maintain composure during tough moments. The episode provides actionable advice, including identifying physical signs of stress, employing relaxation techniques, and talking openly with partners or support systems. By understanding and managing their own triggers, parents can create a more emotionally supportive environment for both themselves and their children. Dr. Katie also discuss what to do when parents inevitably lose their cool with their kids, including how to repair the relationship by modeling a genuine apology.

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