Leadership Parenting- Resilient Moms Raise Resilient Kids
Welcome to Leadership Parenting, the podcast for the mom who wants to stop yelling, feel less overwhelmed, and show up as the calm, connected parent she knows she can be: a resilient mom who raises resilient kids.
Hosted by Leigh Germann, licensed therapist, resilience coach, and mom of five grown children, this show is your weekly guide to building emotional strength, navigating tough moments, and leading your family with confidence. With over 30 years of experience helping thousands of women, Leigh brings you practical tools, compassionate insights, and the science of resilience—so you can feel better, parent smarter, and model strength to your children.
Here, we talk about the real stuff: how to manage stress, anxiety, anger, and self-doubt… without losing yourself in the process. You’ll learn how to care for your mind and body, set healthy boundaries, and rise strong through the challenges of motherhood. Most importantly, you’ll discover how to teach your kids these same life-changing skills so they can grow into confident, capable, and emotionally healthy adults.
If you're ready to be a better mom without trying harder- you're in the right place.
Resilient moms raise resilient kids—and Leadership Parenting shows you how. Hit subscribe, and let’s walk this path together.
Leadership Parenting- Resilient Moms Raise Resilient Kids
Latest Episodes
153. Simple Ways to Feel Better When You're So Tired- Busting the Self Care Myth
If you have ever taken time for yourself, the bath, the show, the quiet trip out alone, and still come back to your family feeling completely depleted, you are not doing self-care wrong. In this episode, we look at why so much of what we call s...
152. How to See Beneath Your Child's Behavior When They Melt Down
When your child's behavior feels confusing, the fix usually isn't a tougher consequence. It's a clearer read on what's happening underneath. In this episode we look into why a meltdown, an eye roll, or a kid who suddenly can't get out the door ...
151. Why You Don't Have to Believe Everything You Think
In this episode, I walk you through where negative thoughts actually come from, why your body reacts to a scary thought as if it's really happening, and why trying to force them out only makes them louder. We look at the difference between a fa...
150. Why You Stress, and How to Feel More in Control
In this episode we walk you through what's actually happening in your brain the moment stress takes over, and why your reactions make complete sense once you understand the system underneath them. I'll show you the five ways your nervous system...
149. How to Make Screens Work For Your Family This Summer
Screen time doesn't have to be a source of guilt, negotiation, or constant battle — and the research is finally catching up to what many moms already sense. In this episode, we walk through a values-based approach to family screen use this summ...