Coffee & Kettlebells

I'm so excited to have Rachel Brenke on the podcast today! Rachel is a cancer survivor, mom to five, and wife to an Army veteran. When not training to show her kids that women can do anything they put their mind to - she runs multiple businesses including; a law firm, a podcast, and a virtual business course. Rachel brings her expertise to her tips, strategies, and stories needed to implement the real business, real-life mission. Rachel shares timeless strategies that she used to build multiple seven-figure businesses in a variety of industries all while growing her family, competing with Team USA, and dealing with the stressors of life.

Some of the topics we discuss today are motherhood & entrepreneurship, overcoming fear, practical tips for working moms, the parallels between athleticism and business success, how to start your biz, and more!

Join our conversation over on Instagram, and find Rachel at https://fitlegally.com/

For most of us, the coronavirus pandemic represents a completely unprecedented circumstance, as novel as it is life-changing. No event in recent history has affected us as profoundly and pervasively.

Not only does it remind us of our physical fragility, but it also undermines economic security, throws daily routines completely upside down, wreaks havoc on business plans, and isolates us from friends and neighbors.

It has also given us an opportunity to dig deep and reflect on what is really important. I want to hear from you - what have you learned in the last 18 months while navigating the unchartered pandemic waters? Join the conversation over on my Instagram. 

In this episode, Morgan is answering your questions from Instagram! Subscribers of the podcast and members of Burn Boot Camp are welcome to message Morgan on Instagram and ask her anything - literally, she's an open & honest authentic book!

Hear about how Burn got started, how Morgan and Devan handle business conflict, and how to get yourself out of a personal or professional funk!

What's up guys, welcome back to another episode! Today I'm talking to you about some Unpopular Mom Truths. These are things you may not expect, but you still struggle with. A few topics we touch on today...

•  Motherhood can be hard as heck while still being the most rewarding part of life
• The parents who look like they have it all together all the time had to work really hard to make it look like they do
• Sometimes motherhood is just round the clock cleaning
• Sometimes you give into the sweets, or maybe the iPad, or maybe the drive-thru Chick Fil A
• Being the default parent OR “bad cop” is hard but someone has to do it

No one wants to be perfect and no one should be held to that standard. Especially in parenting. If someone looks like they have it all together, they don't. Especially me!

Join the conversation over on my Instagram. 

Whether you're an entrepreneur, go into the office every day, or are working from home - this episode is for you! Morgan is sharing her tips for productivity as a working Mom and what she's found that works best for her.

Some of the tips we cover today:

• Baby-wearing. Hello, hands-free! Snuggling the little one + working at the same time doesn't sound too bad!
• Stop multitasking. It’s BS. Close the tabs, start time blocking your priorities.
• Sleep better, work better.
• Hire someone. Help isn’t something to be ashamed of. Bonus points for hiring someone to do something that is better at the thing than you are!
• Always batch process. Think of it as an assembly line. One person doesn't build a whole car. Instead, they make one part over and over because it's much more efficient. Apply this same principle to your business.
• Have self-awareness. What works for one person may not work for you. 
• Speaking of to-do lists, don't add too many tasks. Try to focus on just one to three things a day. If you finish those then you can add more.
• Shift your mindset. Are you always thinking about how little time you have? How busy you are? How frazzled you are? What does that thinking do?
• Let's talk technology. I know it seems like there are new headlines every day about how bad using screens and technology are for your kid, but let's get real for a minute. It's not the end of the world if you give your kid the iPad for 20 minutes while you finish some work. Right now, I am giving you permission!
• Don't be too hard on yourself. Self-care, unplugging, alone time to recharge, date night -- whatever it is, make the time and put it on your calendar!

Join the conversation over on my Instagram. I want to hear from you!

Morgan and Devan, Founders of Burn Boot Camp, answer your questions on today's episode! Being labeled the 'B' word as a strong female leader in a male-dominated industry, breaking bad diet and lifestyle habits, and 'snacking' on fitness - just to name a few.

Join our conversation over on Instagram!

Morgan and Devan Kline sit down today for a conversation that leaves no stone unturned. They're answering YOUR questions, talking through mental health topics, and physical health trends.

Shadow work involves getting in touch with the parts of yourself that you've repressed — or what many might refer to as their "dark side." Throughout this episode, we refer to a recent article that Shape published, which you can find here. Morgan shares her childhood traumas and the work she has put in, and still is in the practice of, to heal and uncover her true self. 

We want to hear from you! Join our conversation over on my Instagram. 

You may have seen on my most recent Instagram post, that my Mom is omy biggest cheerleader in life. When I stop and reflect on where I'm at in life, how and why I got there, all roads lead back to Lorrie. She supports Devan and I through all walks of life. 

Join me for a reflective episode where I take a look back on why I am where I am today, and the huge influence my Mom has had, and continues to have, on my life today! Hard work, kindness, gratitude, and showing respect for everyone I meet are just a few of the lessons that I've learned by being my mother's daughter.

What has your Mom taught you that you've carried into your adult life? Join the conversation on Instagram!

Today I’m sitting down with Dr.Ream, who you may recognize from social media as ‘Psyched Mommy’. She specializes in helping women rediscover themselves after baby, navigating their BIG feelings, and getting the support they need. She uses her platform to provide mental health guidance and parental support.

• Mom guilt; identifiers and remedies
• The mental load of Motherhood
• Social media comparison 
• Parent burnout and the stress response cycle
• Baby blues vs. perinatal depression
• Supporting yourself, or a loved one, who is experiencing PPA or PPD

Join the conversation over on Instagram and follow my guest, Dr.Ream!