I help parents trapped in anger and burnout free themselves from overwhelming guilt and shame.

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Pause & Regroup

Your 4-Step Reset When You’re About to Lose It

Every parent has those moments—your child pushes, your chest tightens, and you can feel the yelling rising before you can stop it.

That’s where the Pause & Regroup (a.k.a. Rage Break) comes in.

In this free guide, I’ll walk you through 4 simple, guided steps to:

✔️ Pause before the yelling takes over

✔️ Move your body to release built-up tension

✔️ Shift your thoughts out of shame and frustration

✔️Practice self-compassion—the antidote to guilt and shame—so you can return with calm and balance

You don’t need perfection—you need a reset you can actually use in the heat of the moment.

✨ Get your free Pause & Regroup now✨

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Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting.

“The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”

“I lost my temper too many times, I tried so hard to be patient but I was on edge all day. I didn't think life was going to be like this.” 

Feel familiar? This is parenting burnout and if you can relate, you are not alone. Burnout is giving and giving until you are exhausted and have nothing left but still feeling like it's not enough.

Here you will find:

  • Strategies to reclaim your sanity and clarity of mind 
  • Tools to find relief from shame and mom guilt
  • A game plan to shift from yelling to connecting with your children 
  • How to pause so you can respond rather than react in life’s toughest parenting moments
  • A deep sense in your core you are not alone and you are a good Mom
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I’ve had the privilege of knowing Michelle Puster for the past four years, and I’m continually inspired by her passion for supporting mothers through burnout and overwhelm. Michelle brings a rare blend of professional expertise and personal authenticity to her work—she speaks openly and humbly about her own journey as a mom, which creates a sense of deep trust and connection. Her warmth, insight, and unwavering compassion make her an incredible resource for any mother navigating the demands of modern motherhood.

Michelle Cantrell, EFT Therapist, Mother of 2 adult children 
Center For Growth And Connection

Michelle is one of the most amazing mums I know.  She’s incredibly thoughtful, insightful and strong.

Having 3 children close together has given her a unique understanding of how hard parenting young children is, especially in a conscious and connected way.

She has such empathy for mums, especially around overwhelm, rage, depression and guilt, as well as how to deal with everyday life with kids.  

I love her warmth, humor, honesty and insights.  I’m continually inspired by her and grateful to have her in my life.  

Helena Mooney, Hand In Hand Parenting Coach, Founder of Parenting with Play Podcast
Parenting Coach & Speaker
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Hi! I'm Michelle Puster (she/her).

I'm a Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional, licensed therapist, and a mom of three. I quickly slipped into parenting burnout after I had my third child and experienced painful depression and anxiety for several years before I found a path out of burnout.

I created Compassionate Heart Mindful Life to share what I learned with busy Moms who care deeply, are trying so hard, and need support with the ever increasing guilt, self blame, and feeling like you're failing. You are not failing and you are not alone!

What Has Michelle Been Up To Lately?

Have you ever found yourself trying not to lose it getting your kids ready for school, listening to their big emotions, sibling fighting in the car, dinner chaos, teeth brushing meltdowns, and on and on?

4 Step Guided
Pause & Regroup

Feeling the tension and anger rising inside?

Try a Pause & Regroup.

In this free guided audio, Michelle walks you through 4 simple steps to:

1. Pause mid-escalation

2. Release the tension in your body

3. Shift your thoughts from the angry loop

4. Self-compassion—the antidote to shame—so you can return to your family grounded and balanced

Parenting has tough moments, but you can break the yelling cycle.

Download your free Pause & Regroup guide here

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Real Life, Real Compassion

As a mom to 3 highly sensitive and strong-willed kids, my life is never easy going. 

Read (or listen) to how I use mindfulness and self-compassion in day-to-day challenges to stay sane and ward off burnout.  I’ll show you how to do the same.

As a mom, you need regular reminders that you aren’t alone and are not crazy. You aren’t the only one struggling or who feels parenting is not at all what you expected.

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