{"podcast":{"title":"The Boss Mom Podcast","slug":"the-boss-mom-podcast-450919","podcast_index_feed_id":450919,"rss_url":"https://bossmom.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://boss-mom.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/3/8/d/138ddda1d6b171ede55e3c100dce7605/BossMomPodcastCoverart24.png","author":"Dana Malstaff","episode_count":764,"summary":"Motherhood and business aren't meant to be done alone. The Boss Mom Podcast isn't just a collection of conversations—it's your decision support, your permission slip, your place to laugh, cry, and connect. Hosted by Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom LLC, this is your new home base, where you'll find mom-centric business advice, the raw truth about being a mom with big dreams, and a ton of hope and proof that you can reach all of your goals. No matter what stage of motherhood or business you're in, we're here for all of it. From big decisions to little wins, we've got your back. Think of us as your biggest advocate, helping you build the business and life you love, one episode at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T04:17:47.899947+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919"},"episode":{"title":"Why You Can't Schedule Your Way Out of Mom Burnout (with Irin Rubin of MamaZen)","slug":"why-you-can-t-schedule-your-way-out-of-mom-burnout-with-irin-rubin-of-mamazen","published_at":"2026-05-14T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919/why-you-can-t-schedule-your-way-out-of-mom-burnout-with-irin-rubin-of-mamazen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919","url":"https://bossmom.libsyn.com/why-you-cant-schedule-your-way-out-of-mom-burnout-with-irin-rubin-of-mamazen","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bossmom/BossMomPodcast_-_Irin.m4a?dest-id=298965","summary":"This week, Dana sits down with Irin Rubin, founder and CEO of MamaZen, a mental wellness app for mothers. Irin's story is one a lot of moms will recognize: a difficult first delivery, severe colic, hospitalization, PTSD in the second pregnancy, and the slow realization that the high-speed train of motherhood didn't have stops. What she discovered next changed everything: nervous system regulation isn't another thing to add to your overwhelm. It's the thing that makes the rest of your life feel possible. If you've ever felt like the world keeps telling you to \"just slow down,\" \"just give yourself permission,\" or \"just take a bath,\" and none of it actually helps, this episode is for you. You'll hear: Why the answer to overwhelm is never \"do more\" (and what actually works) The science of fight-or-flight and why most moms live there by default Irin's \"math story\" with her daughter, and how self-talk literally changes outcomes Why your kids hear every word you say (including how you talk to yourself) The line Irin uses to filter unsolicited advice without conflict Why saying no gets easier (not harder) once your nervous system is regulated How regulating your nervous system creates generational change for your kids This is a must-listen for any mom who's tired of being told the answer is more self-care, more scheduling, more permission. The real answer is quieter, deeper, and works. Mentioned in this episode: MamaZen app (free 7-day trial, iOS and Android): mamazen.com Book: MamaZen: The Parenting Method on Amazon Irin on Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Boss Mom Community (free): bossmom.com/community","meta_description":"This week, Dana sits down with Irin Rubin, founder and CEO of MamaZen, a mental wellness app for mothers. Irin's story is one a lot of moms will recognize…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2787,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919/episodes/why-you-can-t-schedule-your-way-out-of-mom-burnout-with-irin-rubin-of-mamazen/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-boss-mom-podcast-450919/why-you-can-t-schedule-your-way-out-of-mom-burnout-with-irin-rubin-of-mamazen.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}