Tanya Valentine Coaching

Tanya Valentine Coaching Host of The Momentum Podcast. Certified life coach and RN. I help stressed moms reclaim their time.

Being a family of 5 in a 3-bedroom house definitely comes with its challenges… and we’ve hit a big one.Our youngest, Ser...
07/21/2025

Being a family of 5 in a 3-bedroom house definitely comes with its challenges… and we’ve hit a big one.

Our youngest, Serena, turned 3 this month and we decided it was time to transition her out of the crib and into a big girl bed. Up until now, she had her own room while the older two—Lucia and Rocco—shared a bedroom. When she was a baby, that setup made the most sense since she was napping a lot and waking up in the middle of the night. But now that she’s older, we figured it was time to let one of the older kids get their own room.

Cue the drama: Both Lucia and Rocco want the room. 😅 So we had to get strategic.

At first, we told them: “Whoever is the best behaved this week gets the room.” But pretty quickly I realized… we’re going to need a way to actually track this. So I made a scorecard. Yup—created it on Canva, printed it, laminated it, and now we’re using dry erase markers to track behaviors each day.

Here’s how it works:
• The goal: Whoever has the most points by Sunday wins the room.
• They start each day with whatever points they ended with the day before.
• There’s a list of positive behaviors (to earn points) and negative behaviors (that lose points).
• At the end of the day, we tally everything up!

Today is Day 1, and honestly… so far, so good! The kids are listening better, pausing before reacting, getting along more, and even looking for ways to earn points. 🥹

If this sounds like something you’d want to try in your house, let me know! I’ll share the Canva template I made so you can customize it for your own kiddos. Send me a DM or drop a comment and I’ll get it to you!

We could all use a little help navigating sibling dynamics—and while the novelty may wear off eventually, I’m staying committed. Because if they want that room… they’ve gotta earn it.

07/09/2025

What if the key to lasting weight loss isn’t another diet… but rewiring your brain?
In this re-aired fan-favorite episode, we dive deep into the real reasons you struggle with overeating—and spoiler alert: it’s not just about food.
Whether you’ve already listened or are brand new here, I invite you to hit play with a fresh perspective and an open mind. This conversation is all about healing your relationship with food, your body, and your mind—so you can feel confident, energized, and in control again.
You’ll learn:

Why being overweight is a symptom, not the root issue

The connection between your emotions, thoughts, and eating habits

How to stop the guilt-shame-overeat-repeat cycle

Why loving your body now is the secret to real, lasting transformation

The simple but powerful mindset shift that makes weight loss feel natural

This isn’t about restriction. It’s about identity transformation—and becoming the version of you who effortlessly makes choices that align with how you want to feel.
✨ Grab your free worksheet and tools from the episode:👉 Show Notes + Resources
🎁 Ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control in just 5 minutes a day?👉 Get the FREE 5-Minute Reset Mini Course

07/02/2025

Are your supplements really working—or just expensive placebos? 🤔
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Cassy Velazquez, biologist-turned-nutritionist, mom of two, and founder of Fussy Mom, a clean supplement brand built by a woman who’s seen everything behind the scenes of the wellness industry.
After helping launch brands like Metagenics, Arbonne, and Herbalife, Cassy faced her own fertility struggles and discovered she had the MTHFR gene mutation—which meant she couldn’t properly absorb the folic acid found in most prenatal vitamins. That moment changed everything.
In this episode, we dive into:

What the MTHFR gene is, how to get tested, and what to do if you have it

Her top 3 supplements for moms: prenatal, hair growth, and mood support

How to decode supplement labels (and what red flags to watch for)

The mental load of modern motherhood and why “doing it all” is a myth

Whether you're TTC, pregnant, postpartum, or just trying to make smarter wellness choices, this episode will help you navigate supplements with clarity, confidence, and science on your side.
🎧 Listen now for tips, truth bombs, and an inside look at an industry most of us don’t question nearly enough.
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📌 Show Notes & Resources:👉 Link to full show notes📍 Learn more about Cassy & her products at: https://fussymom.co📱 Follow Cassy:
✨ Ready to calm your nervous system in just 5 minutes?Try my FREE 5-Minute Reset to ground your energy and reduce overwhelm.👉 https://tanyavalentinecoaching.com/reset
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06/25/2025

Today I’m re-releasing the very first episode of this podcast—the one where it all began. In it, I share the deeply personal, life-changing events that cracked me open and led me down an unexpected path of healing, spiritual growth, podcasting, and eventually, life coaching.
Whether you’re brand new here or you’ve been with me from the start, I invite you to listen with an open mind and an open heart. Because who we are today often hears things in a whole new way.
At the end of the episode, I share a powerful update on the story I told back in October 2023—about a painful loss, addiction, and the complex emotions I’ve been navigating ever since. I’m also opening up about the spiritual lessons I’ve been learning from The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav, and how it's helping me shift from judgment to compassion—even when it’s hard.
This summer, I’m taking a break from recording new episodes to be fully present with my family and finish creating my Time Management Course (coming this fall!). But I’ll be bringing you one encore episode each week—some of the most downloaded, meaningful conversations from the podcast so far.
And if you haven’t joined Mom Camp: Your Summer Survival Guide, it’s not too late! You’ll get weekly tips, soulful support, and virtual meetups with moms who get it. Click here to join!
For resources mentioned in the show, head on over to the show notes here!
🎧 Press play to hear where this journey started—and where it’s going next.

06/18/2025

When Lyndsay Lang noticed subtle signs that something wasn’t right with her daughter, she had no idea it would lead them down the difficult path of battling an eating disorder.
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Lyndsay—mural artist, former healthcare worker, and mom of two—opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of supporting her child through this harrowing experience.
From the early warning signs to the roadblocks in finding help, to the breakthroughs that brought healing, Lyndsay shares her journey with raw honesty, insight, and hope.
Whether you’re a mom facing something similar, or you just want to feel less alone in the hard parts of parenting, this episode will remind you of the strength we carry and the importance of showing up—even when we’re scared.
In this episode, we talk about:

What early signs to look for in eating disorders
How Lyndsay stayed open and emotionally connected with her daughter
The obstacles they faced getting professional help
The resources that helped most
Why vulnerability can be a parenting superpower

✨ Summer Update:
This summer, I’m taking a little break from recording new episodes so I can soak up time with my kids and put the finishing touches on my Time Management Course for Moms—launching this fall! But don’t worry—I’ll still be showing up in your feed each week with the most loved and downloaded episodes from the archives.
And if you’re craving support and sanity this summer, come join me and Katie Fenske in 👉 Mom Camp: Your Summer Survival Guide
Here’s what you’ll get:
💌 A weekly newsletter packed with tips, tools, and real-life encouragement to help you handle the chaos,
🍿 Ideas for screen time, snacks, boredom busters, and sibling squabbles,
💬 Access to our zero-pressure weekly virtual meetups where you can show up exactly as you are (yes, even with screaming kids in the background!)
You don’t have to survive summer alone. Let’s do it together—with more joy and way less stress.
Click here to join Mom Camp » https://mailchi.mp/burntpancakes/mom-camp
For resources mentioned in today's episode, click here for the show notes.

06/13/2025

School’s out and the chaos has officially begun.

If you’re already hearing “I’m bored” on repeat and wondering how you’re going to make it through the next couple of months without losing your mind—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by my hilarious and honest friend (and fellow mom/podcaster) Katie Fenske, and we’re keeping it real about what summer break actually looks like in our homes.

We’re talking snacks, screen time, mom guilt, and why we’re done trying to be cruise directors for our kids every day.

We’re also sharing the little mindset shifts that are helping us lower the bar in the best way—and why it’s okay if your big summer plan is just “keep everyone alive and fed.”

✨PLUS—we have a fun new announcement! We’ve created something called Mom Camp: Your Summer Survival Guide—and you’re invited!
It’s totally free, and it’s our way of helping you feel more supported, less alone, and way more sane this summer.

In this episode:

Real talk about the highs and lows of summer break
Why “fun mom” energy is overrated
What we’re letting go of (and what’s actually working)
A rapid-fire “Would You Rather: Summer Mom Edition”
The scoop on our new project: Mom Camp!

📩 Want in on Mom Camp?
Join us for a weekly newsletter full of encouragement, practical tips, and the kind of honesty you only get from fellow moms in the trenches.
Bonus: you’ll get an invite to our live virtual hangouts every Thursday.

👉 Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/burntpancakes/mom-camp

Show Notes: tanyavalentinecoaching.com/post/_ep84

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/25uR032rDFA

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Hey mamas! If summer break already feels like a lot, I wanted to share something that might help. 💛My friend Katie Fensk...
06/13/2025

Hey mamas! If summer break already feels like a lot, I wanted to share something that might help. 💛

My friend Katie Fenske and I just launched Mom Camp: Your Summer Survival Guide—it’s totally free and made just for moms like us who want to make this summer meaningful without losing our minds.

Here’s what it includes:

☀️ A weekly email with simple, sanity-saving tips

😅 Real talk and encouragement from moms who are in it with you

🗓 Optional weekly virtual hangouts to vent, connect, and not feel so alone

Mom Camp is for you if:

• You’re craving more connection, less chaos

• You want a little structure without overcommitting

• You’re tired of trying to be the “fun mom” and just want to feel like yourself again

You don’t have to do summer alone.

💛 Come join us here: https://mailchi.mp/burntpancakes/mom-camp

06/11/2025

What happens when the hustle grinds to a halt—and you’re forced to reevaluate everything?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Melissa Hampton, a certified financial advisor, single mom of two, and the founder of Hampton Wealth Management. Melissa isn’t just a savvy businesswoman—she’s a survivor, a truth-teller, and someone who’s had her life turned completely upside down…and lived to tell the story with more purpose than ever before.
In 2022, Melissa’s 7-year-old son fell critically ill, and what started as a tummy ache quickly turned into a nightmare. Four months in the ICU, no medical answers, and a moment where she was told to say goodbye. But she didn’t. Instead, she surrendered—fully, painfully, and faithfully. That moment shifted everything.
We talk about:

What it really means to live with intention (and how Melissa doubled her time with her kids and her income)
Forgiving the seemingly unforgivable—including exes, and even ourselves
Why success isn’t about the hustle, but about having the freedom to show up for what matters most
The question Melissa poses that just might change your life: What would quality over quantity look like in your world?

This episode is equal parts heart-wrenching and hope-filled. Whether you’re in a season of survival or seeking a slower, more intentional pace of life, Melissa’s story will speak to your soul. It’s a beautiful reminder that even in our darkest valleys, there’s light ahead—and we get to choose how we walk toward it.
Don’t forget to check out the show notes page for resources and links mentioned in today’s episode! And leave me a comment while your over there! I’d love hearing from you! TanyaValentineCoaching.com/post/_ep83
Info About Guest:
Melissa Hampton
Website: www.hamptonwm.com
Facebook: Hampton Wealth Management

06/04/2025

Ever feel like you’re stuck in survival mode, just trying to make it through the day without losing your mind? Same, mama. That’s why this episode is a breath of fresh air.

I’m joined by Ginny Bracht—artist, geologist, and fellow mom navigating a beautifully neurodiverse family—who discovered a totally unexpected, totally doable way to calm her mind and reconnect with herself during one of the hardest seasons of her life. Spoiler alert: it involves zero art skills and takes just five minutes a day.

We’re talking about tiny art practices—yes, even doodling on the back of a cereal box counts. In this conversation, Ginny shares how this simple habit helped regulate her nervous system, shift her mood, and bring a little beauty into the chaos of motherhood. You’ll also hear how to get your kids involved, what to do when your brain tells you “you’re not creative,” and why the process matters way more than the product.

Whether you’re deep in the trenches or just craving a new way to reset, this episode is packed with practical tips, gentle encouragement, and a reminder that you can feel better—starting now.

✨ Ready to learn the tiny (but mighty!) secret to calming your mind?
Head to the show notes for links and resources:
👉 tanyavalentinecoaching.com/post/_ep82

Why do we overeat, scroll too long, or snap at our kids—even when we know better?It’s not a lack of willpower.It’s somet...
06/04/2025

Why do we overeat, scroll too long, or snap at our kids—
even when we know better?

It’s not a lack of willpower.
It’s something way deeper…
and once you see it, you can actually change it.

I just shared all of this on the Fit and Family Podcast with Ashley Welling.
Listen now on Spotify!

Huge thanks to for having me on the show! It was an honor to chat about real life, motherhood, and the messy, imperfect moments that come with it.

05/28/2025

Are you in your 30s or 40s feeling like your body is suddenly working against you?

You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not crazy. In this episode, I chat with women’s weight loss coach, mom of two, and grandmother of one,Ashley Malik, about what’s really going on during perimenopause—and how to eat in a way that actually works with your hormones, not against them.

Ashley shares how she lost 65 pounds in her late 40s, how she healed her body through food after years of health struggles, and how you can simplify healthy eating even with a house full of picky eaters.
We talk about:
•What anti-inflammatory nutrition really looks like (and how it impacts hormones)
•The sneaky signs of perimenopause
•How to stop “starting over” with your health goals
•Ashley’s game-changing “3-nights-a-week” cooking strategy
•Why mindset is the missing piece for so many moms

Whether you’re exhausted, frustrated, or just trying to feel like yourself again, this episode is packed with encouragement, doable tips, and the reminder that you’re not alone.

I’d love to hear from you! Click here to leave me a comment in the show notes and tell me: what’s been your biggest struggle lately? Your latest win? Or just say hi—I want to know who’s listening!

For more information about today’s guest and links to helpful resources visit the show notes page at tanyavalentinecoaching.com/post/_ep81

05/21/2025

Ever wish you could earn real income without missing the moments that matter most?
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Nicole—a former college professor turned Virtual Assistant and coach—who shares how she went from living paycheck to paycheck in her mom’s basement to building a thriving VA business that gives her both time freedom and financial security.
Laura’s helped over 800 busy moms turn their existing skills into flexible, profitable VA businesses—and she’s here to show you how it’s possible for you, too.
If you’ve ever dreamed of a job that fits into the nooks and crannies of your day, allows you to be there for school drop-offs, sick days, and bedtime stories, while still bringing in real income… this one’s for you.
We cover:
•What a Virtual Assistant actually does (and how little tech know-how you really need)
•What it looks like to work part-time from home while raising little ones
•How much you can realistically earn (and how to scale)
•The exact first steps to get started—even if you have no idea where to begin
Whether you’re craving more freedom, needing extra income, or just curious—this episode will light a fire in you.
Spoiler: You don’t need to wait until you’re “ready.” You just need to start.
For links to resources mentioned in today's show visit the show notes page here.
Guest Info:
Laura Nicole
IG: hey.lauranicole
Get her Career Switch Cheat Sheet here.
Claim your 50% off the Superstar Assistant Academy by clicking here.

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