Why Moms Talk Themselves Out of Everything... and How to Stop with Laura Aura

Why Moms Talk Themselves Out of Everything... and How to Stop with Laura Aura

April 13, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 88

About this episode

Krissy Bold and Laura Aura discuss the internal barriers that prevent moms from pursuing their desires and how to overcome them.

You know that voice in your head? The one that says it's not the right time. That someone else is further along. That you don't have permission to want more than this. It has a name. And today we're finally talking about what to do with it. Laura Aura is back for part two of her conversation with Krissy — and this one is all about mind junk: the internal noise that talks moms out of their best ideas before they even get started. As a mom herself, Laura gets how easy it is to put yourself at the back of the line. And she's here to tell you that it is not making you a better mother. In this episode, Krissy and Laura dig into: What "mind junk" is and why moms are especially prone to it Why putting yourself last isn't a sacrifice — it's a slow drain The "if it's not a hell yes, it's a no" rule and how to use it as a mom How to stop waiting for permission to want what you want 3 gutsy moves any mom can make this week — no overhaul required This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about finally giving yourself permission to take something off. Missed part one? Go back and listen to Laura's full story — she started a business six months pregnant, survived bankruptcy, and built…

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Host: Krissy Bold

Guest: Laura Aura

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