Be Inspired Mama

Everybody has dark days, everybody has shadows…myself included! Eventually I realized that I didn't want to live in the dark anymore, and I made a conscious choice to change my life. And what you're seeing now is the effect of gradual work on myself. And I hope that by sharing this, it helps you understand that if I can do it, you can do it, too.

This is the hardest, most vulnerable content I have ever made.

👉🏽Very few people other than my family know about this part of my life. Like many of you, I became a ninja at hiding the parts of me that I didn’t want others to see.

I’m following my heart on this one and even though it's scary as hell, I’m sharing this with the world. If this can help even ONE person get UNSTUCK, it’s worth putting myself out there.

I'm thankful that I was able to get to a place where I could make a ✨CHOICE to move forward, taking one step at a time to get me out of the heaviness I was feeling. It wasn’t always easy, but it was 🤗WORTH it.

I know many don’t make it that far and it's not an easy choice for all. ♥️

🥺 I've seen so many struggle over the past few years and it just seems like it's still taboo to talk about and I want to change that. 😇

When you show up with 💥TRUST, 💥VULNERABILITY & 💥AUTHENTICITY you will inspire others to do the same and will meet some ✨INCREDIBLE people along the way.

It’s scary, but its worth it‼️

For me, I’m going ⭐️ALL IN. This is 🤗ME. I’m not hiding any of it anymore. I hope that we all stop hiding the sides of us that feel dark, vulnerable, scary and shameful.

👉🏽We all have them, we are all human. We’re all here doing the best that we can and we have the ability to create some incredible connections and live life to the fullest if were willing to go all in.

♥️For anyone struggling please know you’re not alone. You can text HOME to 741-741 for a crisis text line.

I ♥️ U

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a selfie of you listening or a screenshot of the show, post it to instagram stories, and tag me @beinspiredmama or feel free to DM me on Instagram.

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Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/7

When you cater to your child’s need for play, you can get your cup of coffee or tea and drink it while it's still hot. You can go do laundry, read a book, write those emails, or have a zoom meeting. Your children will be absorbed in a way that you never thought possible, without a screen.

My friend Avital runs an incredible parenting and family platform (Hi, Fam!).

During a season where she was mostly solo parenting, Avital felt exhausted at the end of every day. It felt like she was chasing her tail just trying to keep a semblance of order while also providing for her kid’s needs. Between that, taking care of the home, and working a job to make ends meet while her husband was in a demanding residency (and gone a lot), life was very chaotic and busy…yet it felt like she got nothing done.

Can you relate?

She wanted to find a way to help meet her kid’s needs while also allowing herself to get important things done, and have some moments to herself, without resorting to using screens all the time.

So using her background in design and with a lot of testing and trial and error, she created 5 play zones that helped her kids play independently for hours a day (yes…hours!), while also developing their skills, which is really what play is designed to do.

All mammal cubs are hard wired to play. It’s how they develop the skills necessary to become a functioning adult. Play helps kids develop psychologically, emotionally, socially, academically, and physically.

When you use these 5 play zones, you can cater to all of these needs AND give yourself pockets of time to do the things you need to do (or just read a book, take a phone call, or go to the bathroom by yourself!)

It may sound too good to be true, but it works. I've used her tools and they're incredible. My kids went from always needing screens in order for me to have a moment to myself or get something done around the house, to learning how to play on their own.

In addition, she's going to share some thoughts and ideas on creating family goals with your partner so that you can make day-to-day decisions that get you closer to the vision you have for your family.

Enjoy!

Check out Avital’s website: https://hifam.com/

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a selfie of you listening or a screenshot of the show, post it to instagram stories, and tag me @beinspiredmama or feel free to DM me on instagram, I try to reply to as many as I can!

If you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave a review on whatever platform you use for podcasts? It really helps spread the word and inspire other moms. If you have a moment to spare, those reviews mean the world to me. Thank you!

Episode webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/6

A year after having her twins, Lauren had a grand mal seizure. It was a big wake up call for the way she was living, not putting herself first.

“You feel like you're not doing anything well enough. I wasn't with my kids and connecting with them enough. I wasn't doing my job as an entrepreneur enough. I wasn't taking care of myself and my body enough.

So I really had to take space and time to sift through my day to day to figure out what is serving me, for my higher being of myself, my kids, and my business, and what is not.

And from that moment on, I literally have made sure that I do something for myself every day, making space for it.”

In case you don’t know who Lauren is, she is the co-founder of one of the most incredible companies, HigherDOSE (which we talk about in the episode).

She is a health enthusiast, a gorgeous fitness model, and an authentic woman who talks about the struggle of PTSD after the birth of her twins.

What I love about Lauren is that she figured out how to get herself out of that hole by using some really incredible health tools.

Not only did she do that, but she wants to help other women do the same (with her company, with her amazing YouTube series, Biohack-Hers, and by sharing her story).

Be prepared to hear from a woman who has gone through the depths, tried so many things, and shares what she’s learned through it all.

You're not gonna wanna miss this one and you're absolutely gonna wanna share this with all your girlfriends.

Enjoy!

Connect with Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenberlingeri/

Here are some links to the products we discussed in this episode:

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a selfie of you listening or a screenshot of the show, post it to instagram stories, and tag me @beinspiredmama or feel free to DM me on instagram, I try to reply to as many as I can!

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Thank you!

Episode Webpage: https://beinspiredmama.com/5

There's such a disconnect when we're stuck in one phase of our menstrual cycle. But when you give yourself permission to lean into this rhythm, you can unleash a superpower within you!

I am so excited to bring this next episode to you! We’re talking with Dr. Sonya Jensen, taking a deep dive into female hormones to show you how to tap into the rhythm of your cycle.

Dr. Sonya is a Naturopathic Physician with a mission to change the way women understand their bodies and themselves. Women are the center of their families and communities, and by supporting them, we are creating a ripple effect that will support the whole.

She’s a mother of two boys, an author, yoga teacher, podcaster, workshop and retreat leader, as well as the cofounder of Divine Elements Health Center, The Longevity Lab, and The Health Ignited Academy, alongside her husband, Dr. Nicholas Jensen.

From this episode you're going to take away exactly what your body, mind, and soul needs and craves during each phase of your cycle.

When you embrace your cycle and plan your life like Dr. Sonya teaches, it’s going to help you feel more balanced, harmonious and effective in all areas of your life.

Grab a pen and paper, because you’ll want to take notes!

Connect with Sonya:

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a selfie of you listening or a screenshot of the show, post it to instagram stories, and tag me @beinspiredmama or feel free to DM me on instagram, I try to reply to as many as I can!

If you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave a review on whatever platform you use for podcasts? It really helps spread the word and inspire other moms. If you have a moment to spare, those reviews mean the world to me. Thank you!

Full show notes: https://beinspiredmama.com/4

Many moms don’t understand that they have this amazing power within them. You’re stronger than you know and it just naturally comes out of you when you need it most. But you can’t give up! Don’t quit. Don’t lose hope. You have to keep pushing forward and make sure you're taking care of yourself and putting yourself around positive people who lift you up, encourage you, and support you.

This is a podcast you do not wanna miss!

Join me and Shannon Kenitz as she talks about the challenges in her life and the many setbacks that would've knocked any woman off her feet.

Hear how she not only survived, but she has set herself on a trajectory of success and is helping so many other women deal with challenges and setbacks that life throws their way.

Shannon is the Executive Director of the International Hyperbarics Association. The IHA is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for neurological conditions through education, research, and funding of treatments for families in need. She has received many awards and honors for her work in the field of hyperbaric medicine.

We’ll discuss things like:

One of the main reasons I've created this platform is to share stories of women who are transforming struggles into victories. I think this is something we all need in the age of Instagram and filters and everything looking so perfect and easy, to share the real side of life. And this episode with Shannon does just that!

So grab a favorite beverage (and a box of tissues while you’re at it) and enjoy this conversation with Shannon Kenitz!

Connect with Shannon:

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a selfie of you listening or a screenshot of the show, post it to instagram stories, and tag me @beinspiredmama or feel free to DM me on instagram, I try to reply to as many as I can!

If you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave a review on whatever platform you use for podcasts? It really helps spread the word and inspire other moms. If you have a moment to spare, those reviews mean the world to me. Thank you!

It's so important to build your tribe of women who support you. Women who are collaborative, not competitive. Women who lift us up and cheer us on when we win, and support us when we lose.

In this episode you’ll hear from my dear friend Dr. Mindy Pelz.

Dr. Mindy is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies.

There is nothing that she loves more than empowering people to take back control of their health. Her Youtube channel featuring fasting and alternative health tips has garnered over 26 million lifetime views. She is the author of three bestselling books: The Menopause Reset, The Reset Factor, and The Reset Kitchen. And her members-only Facebook group, The Resetter Collaborative, includes over 50,000 active members who regularly participate in Dr. Mindy’s exclusive monthly “Fast Training Week” programs.

In the midst of developing her impressive professional career, Dr. Mindy and her husband raised 2 amazing kiddos (who are now grown and out of the house), and it’s THIS side of Dr. Mindy…Mindy the mom…that we’ll discuss in this episode.

We talk about many things that most women & moms deal with and think about, but don’t always talk about.

Things like:

We also discuss some very practical things, such as:

I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation with Mindy and see this side of her that many don’t get to see.

Connect with Mindy:

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a selfie of you listening or a screenshot of the show, post it to instagram stories, and tag me @beinspiredmama or feel free to DM me on instagram, I try to reply to as many as I can!

If you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave a review on whatever platform you use for podcasts? It really helps spread the word and inspire other moms. If you have a moment to spare, those reviews mean the world to me. Thank you!

Full show notes: https://beinspiredmama.com/2

So many women lose themselves. We lose ourselves in our kids, in our marriage, in our work or business. We create the story to lose ourselves because we don't feel confident enough to step into the greatness that we're here to bring to this world.

This episode with my friend Annie Yatch has the potential to make a major impact on your life!

You know how people are constantly telling us to take better care of ourselves so that we can take better care of others?

It's like a broken record. Yes, we get it. We need to do those things. But how?

Life can be so crazy. If you’re in the throes of motherhood, you’re doing all the things: Groceries, meal prep, laundry, work, emails, social media, chauffeuring the kids, etc.

It can be so easy to distract yourself with the busy and mundane details of life, and avoid the questions and work that can lead to a life of meaning and fulfillment.

In this episode Annie shares some incredible tools & ideas that will transform your life in 30 days.

We talk about things like:

And much more!

This one is so packed full of helpful tools and exercises that if done regularly, your life will never be the same!

I can personally vouch for this. This is a glimpse into the deep immersion in Park City I did with Annie, and it has completely transformed my life. And this podcast is a direct result of my time with her.

Grab a notebook, a tasty beverage, and prepare to be inspired!

We also recorded a BONUS for you! In the bonus we’ll cover the daily practices that have transformed my life, and Annie will also cover the 5 questions to ask yourself before saying yes to an opportunity. Head over to the full show notes page to get the bonus!

https://beinspiredmama.com/1

Connect with Annie:

If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about your biggest takeaway. Take a selfie of you listening or a screenshot of the show, post it to instagram stories, and tag me @beinspiredmama or feel free to DM me on instagram, I try to reply to as many as I can!

If you enjoyed this episode, would you please leave a review on whatever platform you use for podcasts? It really helps spread the word and inspire other moms. If you have a moment to spare, those reviews mean the world to me. Thank you!

I'm Dr. Melissa Sonners, the inspired mama & THIS is the Be Inspired Mama Podcast.

I’m on a mission to help moms get unstuck so they can positively impact generations of children to come.  

I’m a holistic mama, entrepreneur, chiropractor, and friend. I am also the wife of a chiropractor and together, we’ve raised three healthy kiddos. 

I know it’s possible to lead grounded, healthy, conscious lives in the midst of any busy, scattered, chaotic lifestyle.   

On this platform I will share my favorite holistic health tools as well as the best people that I have & will continue to surround myself with. 

Their inspirational stories will set you on a trajectory of change, propel you to take action & transform your struggles into victories. 

Thank you for joining me.  I'm so excited to be on this journey with you!  

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