#432: How Do You Know When It's Time to Say No as a Mom? with Dr. Elana Roumell and Steph Greunke, RD

Saying no as a mom gets harder when everyone around you insists you "should" keep going.

Dr. Elana and Steph share how to spot the "shoulds" keeping too much on your plate. Steph walks through how she went from a hard no on youth tackle football to cheering on her boys at Lambeau Field, including how their team limits contact at practice, why they wear Guardian Caps, and the brain health toolkit she keeps at home. She also shares the three simple asks that got her kids' school to stop using candy as a reward. Elana opens up about mom capacity after four kids, what her brain scan revealed about overwhelm, and the quote that grounds her on hard homeschool days.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

Big News: Sunsetting the Doctor Mom Podcast

Saying No to the "Shoulds" and Protecting Your Capacity

Brain Health Toolkit for Kids in Contact Sports

Staying Calm as a Sports Mom on the Sidelines

How One Mom Stopped Candy Rewards at School

Middle School vs Toddler Years: Which Is Harder?

Show Notes:

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Click here to explore Steph Greunke, RD's Mindset and Metabolism Substack, nuanced discussions on fat loss and behavior change for women.