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Why You Can't Just 'Be More Consistent' with Monica Packer

July 28, 2026

New here? Start with our Start Here playlist — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. You've tried the habit trackers, the 21 day challenges, and every "just be consistent" article out there, and none of it sticks for more than a week. Certified habit coach Monica Packer joins JoAnn to explain why most habit advice was never built for moms in the first place, and what actually works when your day never goes as planned. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the habit...

Why You Can't Relax After Doing Something Good for Yourself

July 23, 2026

You did something good for yourself, a massage, an hour off, a class you have always wanted to take, and then the guilt showed up like you had done something wrong. In this solo episode, JoAnn names exactly what is happening (she calls it the guilt slide) and walks you through how to catch it and step off before it takes down your day or your relationships. In this episode, you'll learn: How to spot the "guilt slide," the moment a good thing you did for yourself turns into proof you did ...

Why Your Reward Charts Keep Backfiring (It's Not Your Fault)

July 21, 2026

Rewards feel like good parenting. A sticker chart here, screen time for finished homework there, and suddenly your kid won't do anything without asking what they get. In this episode, JoAnn sits down with Dr. Özgür Bolat, author of The Reward Trap, to unpack why rewards quietly backfire and what actually builds the motivation you want. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your reward systems stop working, even when you set them up perfectly The hidden message every reward sends your ch...