Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All With Nikki

About Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All With Nikki

Real talk for moms balancing family, career, and big dreams...without losing themselves in the chaos.

Publisher

Nikki Wallace

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Aug 2025

Latest episode

8 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

66 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Nov 2026

   Episode 98: Why Is It So Hard to Keep the House Clean? | Mom Guilt, Mental Load & Feeling Defeated

   Have you ever cleaned every single day and still felt like your house was a mess? You tell the kids to clean their rooms. You pick up after everyone. The cups, the shoes, the laundry that never ends. And somehow it all comes right back. And suddenly... "Why can I not keep up with anything?" But what if the problem was never that you were not trying hard enough? What if the problem was that you were trying to do it by yourself? At our house, the everyday cleaning was not getting the job done, and it left us upset, embarrassed, and defeated. Then this weekend, all five of us cleaned together for three hours, and for the first time in a long time, the house finally felt clean. In Episode 98 of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, we are talking about mom guilt, the mental load, feeling embarrassed about your house, the impossible standards we hold ourselves to, and why a house that five people live in cannot be kept clean by one person. This is NOT about "just make your kids do it." Getting everyone to help is its own job, and some seasons are harder than others. It is about recognizing the difference between what is actually happening in your house and what you are making it mean about you. The house is messy again. Does that mean you are failing? You cannot keep up. Does that mean you are not organized enough? There is a cup left on the counter. Does that mean nobody ever listens to you? Maybe not. In this episode, I share three simple questions to ask before you call your house, or yourself, a failure: Is it dirty, or is it lived in? Am I carrying a job that belongs to everyone? What would it look like to do this together? Because maybe you do not need to try harder. Maybe you need your team. If you have ever apologized for your house, felt guilty that you cannot keep up, yelled at your kids to clean their rooms, or felt defeated after cleaning all day, this episode is for you. The Promise of Struggle & Strength: Helping high-achieving moms reconnect with themselves so they can build a life that aligns with their values instead of just surviving their responsibilities. Connect with Nikki: Instagram: @nikkiwallace247 Facebook: @ConnectWithNikkiW

2. 

   1 Nov 2026

   Episode 97: Why Do Moms Feel Like Bad Parents When We Let Go? Mom Guilt, Letting Go & Having Fun Too

   Have you ever let your kids go off on their own for the first time and immediately felt like you were doing something wrong? They are up the street with their friends. You are finally talking to another grown-up. You are laughing. You are actually finishing your sentences. And then a little voice says... "What kind of mom lets her kids go while she stands here having fun?" But are you really a bad mom? Or are you just a mom in a new season who is allowed to have fun too? On Halloween night, we ran into some friends while trick-or-treating and let our kids go up and down the street on their own for the first time. It felt like we were not doing our jobs. And it got me thinking about why moms feel so guilty the moment we enjoy something for ourselves. In Episode 97 of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, we are talking about mom guilt, letting go, giving our kids independence, mom friendships, and why moms deserve to have fun too. This is NOT about ignoring safety. Every family, every kid, and every situation is different. It is about recognizing the difference between uncomfortable and unsafe, and between being present and being on duty every second. You had fun while your kids had fun. Does that mean you are a bad mom? You caught up with a friend while your kids were a few houses away. Does that mean you stopped caring? Another mom is still walking her kids to every door. Does that mean you are doing it wrong? Maybe not. In this episode, I share three simple questions for the moment the "bad mom" feeling shows up: Is everyone safe? Is this wrong, or just new? What do I get to enjoy right now? Because loving them and letting them go are not opposites. And you are allowed to have fun too. If you have ever felt guilty for enjoying yourself, struggled to let your kids do things on their own, or worried that other parents were judging you, this episode is for you. The Promise of Struggle & Strength: Helping high-achieving moms reconnect with themselves so they can build a life that aligns with their values instead of just surviving their responsibilities. Connect with Nikki: Instagram: @nikkiwallace247 Facebook: @ConnectWithNikkiW

3. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Episode 96: Why Do Moms Blame Ourselves When Our Kids Struggle? | Mom Guilt, Fear of Failure & Kids Who Feel Different

   Have you ever tucked your child into bed and walked out of the room wondering if you have gotten this whole parenting thing wrong? Your child is lonely. Your child cries the second someone corrects them. Your kids say they do not have friends. They ask to be homeschooled. And suddenly one question will not leave you alone: Did I raise them wrong? This week I had two moments with my kids that stopped me in my tracks: my son, who feels like a failure every time he is corrected, and my daughter, who told me at bedtime that she feels lonely at school. And I realized I was doing the exact same thing I was teaching my son not to do. In Episode 96 of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, we are talking about mom guilt, fear of failure, kids who feel different, perfectionism in kids, and the way moms turn our children's struggles into our own report card. This is NOT about pretending our kids are fine when they are not. Sometimes our kids really are struggling, and sometimes they need more support. It is about recognizing the difference between paying attention and blaming yourself. Your child had a lonely day. Does that mean you failed them? Your child cried when they were corrected. Does that mean you made them too sensitive? Your kids do not fit in right now. Does that mean you chose the wrong life? Maybe not. In this episode, I share one simple question you can use when something hard happens with your kids: Is this a moment... or a verdict? And then: What is one small next step? Because your child's hard moment is not your verdict. And you deserve the same grace you give them. If you have ever blamed yourself for your child's struggles, worried that your kids do not fit in, watched your child crumble after a mistake, or wondered if you raised them wrong, this episode is for you. The Promise of Struggle & Strength: Helping high-achieving moms reconnect with themselves so they can build a life that aligns with their values instead of just surviving their responsibilities. Connect with Nikki: Instagram: @nikkiwallace247 Facebook: @ConnectWithNikkiW

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