Death always seems to bring about reflection, yes? After reading a memorial card that hit me right in the gut, I'm sharing questions I ask myself to help me stay in the moment, living in my purpose, and enjoying the beautiful life we've been given.

If you relate or find anything in this episode valuable, please rate and leave a review wherever you listen! I'd love to hear what you're loving so I can bring you more of what you're looking for. It also helps us spread the word so more moms feel less alone <3 

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If you've ever felt "stuck", like you can't get out of the rut you're in, or you find yourself falling into the same ol' habits despite your biggest desires to change them, this one's for you!

In this episode, I share a couple of real life examples of how I broke things down into the very tiny steps that were both holding me back AND the key to making progress. 

Takeaways:

1. Become Aware of your thoughts

2. Analyze them to figure out where they are coming from and what action you're taking them because of them.

3. Adjust them to serve you better.

4. Set your big goals, then don't forget to break them down into the simplest of steps - one that you can take action on TODAY.

5. Continue to do this over and over. As you keep more promises to yourself, your confidence will grow. 

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If you’ve been listening for a while, you probably remember Haley Johnston, from Episode 21, a Holistic Nutritionist and health coach specializing in plant based eating, thyroid health, and living a non-toxic life - to the best of your ability.

She brings SO much knowledge, experience and real life, simple strategies for taking baby steps to your healthiest self.

We chatted about gluten and gut health, steps to take today to fuel your body better, blue zones, and how to harness the power that you hold right at this very moment. I could go on and on and on but I’m not going to because I want you to just go listen!

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This entire podcast would not be here if it weren't for the fact that I got really pissed at my husband one day, my love of health and fitness, and a network marketing company. Whether you're familiar with the business model or not, the crazy impact that it's had on my life is undeniable. It was kind of a gateway drug for me into the online business world and the opportunity and potential it has to generate extra income - which honestly, I have shied away from because of my own insecurities. But no more! Especially in today's world, we need more money in the hands of people who want to do good, make an impact, and leave a legacy so our children have more opportunities and a beautiful world to grow up in.

One of the many beautiful things it brought into my life is who you'll hear (or see if you're listening on Spotify!) today - Kaelyn Hedges. Kaelyn is a fellow nurse and boymom from Oklahoma who was in a similar boat after she had her first baby and was looking for a way to get into shape while caring for an infant. You'll hear us talk about the serendipitous way that we met and ask eachother questions about coaching. 

We share these stories to 1. Let you in on what it looks like to be a working mother with a side gig and how we fit it in and 2. To show you what possible. We have been lucky enough to have wonderful people do that for us and we have a deep desire to pay it forward to you!

If you want to learn more about what we do or are ready to join our New Coach Mentorship, you can visit the private Facebook group and when you answer the membership questions, write "Podcast". There you'll find more details and how you can get started with your own business TODAY - Request to join here --> Coach Sneak Peek Group

And real quick, because I want to know what YOU want, sent me a DM if you're interested in hearing more online business talk! This is actually a huge part of my life and as I step into my word of the year - BOLD - you'll hear me talking more about it and how you can do it too!

If you're not ready yet, that's cool too! I thank you SO much for your support and being part of my life - whether that's here or on social or in real life. I would be absolutely tickled if you left a review letting me know what you love about the show - even better, what would you love to hear about?!?! Maybe you'll get a shout out on future episodes!

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The Confidence Code Newsletter

Have you ever met someone - even from afar and been like, "She's my people." Hands down this was my thought when i started stalking @poursouthernmama aka Baleigh on Instagram - Go follow her! 

She is a military spouse with 3 kids living in the U.K! She brings an energy like no other. She has crazy cool mom tips, delicious recipes she shares on social, and the growth perspective that has allowed her her start living with more intentionality, courage, and confidence - even when in a completely new country!!!

She's incredibly easy to talk to and it was so refreshing to chat and hear about all the differences in lifestyle across the pond and how their priorities have rubbed off on her and her family. Get ready to want to pack up and make and international move because I totally do now!

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Do you ever get a super cringy feeling when a stranger at the grocery store or Aunt Sally lets out the ol' "Oh you're gonna miss this!" Or "Every every moment! It goes by so fast!" Ugh, it takes physical effort for me not to roll my eyes and puke in my mouth a little. As well meaning as I'm sure they are, these phrases tend to bring up gross feelings of self-judgement and guilt for me. 

Here are a few ways I'm moving through this to be able to yes, enjoy my children, and also give myself some compassion as I learn and grow into this motherhood thing. 

Help me spread the word that motherhood can be beautiful in its messiness; that we can take radical responsibility for our lives; AND it is 100% possible to live a life you're freaking pumped about, on your terms. Leave a review wherever you're listening!

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It seems like every other day, our world get shaken by some tragedy. I feel like we're almost desensitized to it and it devastates me. I get so overwhelmed thinking about the absolute heartbreak people are experiencing everyday while I'm over here living my life thinking it'll never happen. 

So how can someone like me or you, who may not have all the power or money in the world truly make a difference?

I believe we can. And it starts with US. In our homes and how we take care of ourselves. 

As always, if you found any sort of value in this episode, I would be ever so grateful if you left a review wherever you're listening so we can get the message out to more women. 

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Ever find yourself being asked where you want to go eat and saying "It doesn't matter." Except it does. You really DO have an opinion, you're just worried about what people might think or that someone won't like your suggestion so you play Switzerland. 

Enough! 

As a recovering people pleaser, I'm sharing some of the obvious and not so obvious ways that I fell into this category and more importantly, how I'm choosing myself more and more everyday over other. Selfish? For sure. Because at the end of my life, I want to be confident in knowing that I valued my own opinion over the opinion of Susie down the street or Aunt Linda or Jessica from senior year. 

Do you resonate?! What tips will you start implementing now to honor yourself more? 

Feel like this is a worthy listen? A review would be SO appreciated and will help spread the word to other moms out there who have forgotten their worth and need a little weekly reminder, so leave one! 5 Stars would be great thanks ;P 

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