Create a Life You Love

Your joy and happiness in life will not come from a change of circumstances, but from a change in CONFIDENCE. If you are not happy with what life has handed you these days, are you willing to actually do what it takes to cultivate a life you can thrive in and LOVE? In today’s episode, I not only deliver some heavy truths on this topic, but also break down a super practical, powerful first step for boosting your confidence during times of anxiety or difficulty and becoming more of the empowered, joy-filled mom you were created by God to be.

Learn more about my anger management course for moms, Mom Empowered: http://www.jessieereddia.com/momempowered

Connect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessieereddia

What a powerful, timely conversation I just had the honor of having with home and time management expert Caroline Sumlin! You are going to quickly learn from this episode that Caroline is filled with a ton of wisdom when it comes to owning your time as both a mom and entrepreneur, as well as creating systems and routines that enable you to thrive in the home. I have a feeling you are especially going to appreciate the encouragement she offers us moms on making the most of this self-quarantine, along with our candid conversation on what’s working well for us as entrepreneurs right now. No matter the season of motherhood you are in, this episode is sure to inspire and challenge you to make more empowered decisions and create a life you love!

In today’s episode, Caroline and I chat about:

- the heart and backstory behind her work as a home and time management expert for moms

- encouragement and practical wisdom for the mom who may be feeling helpless or frustrated during this time of COVID-19 and quarantine

- how to provide necessary structure in your home and foster more independence in your kids

- using this season as an opportunity for choosing rest AND choosing productivity

- what’s working well for her as an entrepreneur who is also a full-time mom

- first steps to taking more ownership of your life and creating routines and systems that work for your home

Resources Mentioned:

Own Your Time Mini-Course: https://www.carolinejsumlin.com/owning-your-time-free-course

The Ultimate Thrive at Home Guide: https://www.carolinejsumlin.com/shop/thriveathomeguide

Caroline’s Website: https://www.carolinejsumlin.com/

Follow Caroline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinejsumlin/

Follow Caroline on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carolinejsumlin/

Learn more about my Mom Empowered coaching program and how I empower moms to gain the emotional wellness they need to confidently create the life they've always wanted: http://www.jessieereddia.com/coaching

Connect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessieereddia

Join the Mom Empowered Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momempowered

In today’s new podcast episode, you’re getting another inside look into what coaching with me is like as I coach one of my clients, Shanna. You’ll first hear us discussing the details of a recent “breakdown” Shanna experienced relating to the effects of COVID-19 on her personal life and family. You’ll be hearing her speak with raw emotion and asking some hard, honest questions, which some of you may be asking yourself, as well.

Later in the episode you will also get to hear a snippet from our FOLLOW-UP session together, during which she shared what a complete 180 she was able to experience. This was after implementing the changes we decided on just less than a week earlier! What’s so astounding, and what I most want listeners to take away from this episode, is that not only do our breakdowns NOT negate our breakTHROUGHS, but sometimes they’re precisely what LEAD to them.

As you’re listening to Shanna being coached and challenged, I hope that you, too, are able to be coached and challenged. As we are navigating this difficult time of grief and crisis, having somebody to push you and walk with you in this way really can make a world of difference in terms of whether you merely “get by” while in this self-quarantine… or you actually thrive.

Learn more about my anger management course for moms, Mom Empowered: http://www.jessieereddia.com/momempowered

Connect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessieereddia

Today’s guest on the podcast is Rosemary Clark, a Language of Listening parenting coach with a HUGE passion for equipping moms with the tools to help them love the way they parent. So much of the work that she does revolves around teaching moms how to really listen to the hearts of their children and communicate more effectively with them, as well as identify their OWN needs and set healthy boundaries for themselves. Whether you are a mom of littles or have been a mom for some time, today’s episode will give you the wisdom you need to start changing the atmosphere of your home!

In today’s episode, Rosemary and I chat about:

- the heart and backstory behind her work as a Language of Listening parenting coach

- tips and tools for disciplining and communicating more effectively with our children

- practical wisdom for the mom who is feeling drained by motherhood

- what it looks like to start setting healthy boundaries with our family

- breaking free from the shame many of us moms feel revolving around our anger

Resources Mentioned:

Rosemary’s Website: https://www.afteraces.com/

Love the Way You Parent Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethewayyouparent/

Follow Rosemary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love.the.way.you.parent/

Learn more about my Mom Empowered coaching program and how I empower moms to gain the emotional wellness they need to confidently create the life they’ve always wanted: http://www.jessieereddia.com/coaching

Connect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessieereddia

Join the Mom Empowered Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momempowered

In today’s episode I share how I’ve been navigating my grief relating to our unplanned pregnancy, as well as how we can all be walking with confidence, peace, and even creativity through the COLLECTIVE grief many of us are experiencing as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Besides offering encouragement that I think us moms most need during this time of crisis, I break down the importance of having a self-care system in place, what it looks like to take your thoughts captive and differentiate FACT from FEELING, and how these all relate to our emotional wellness and us becoming the empowered women we were created to be.

Learn more about my anger management course for moms, Mom Empowered: http://www.jessieereddia.com/momempowered

Connect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessieereddia

If you had told me when I first started going to my local MOPS group last fall that I would be having the President and CEO of MOPS International on the podcast, I would have said, “Get outta here. That is just crazy!” And yet I am so honored to share with you today’s episode featuring my conversation with Mandy Arioto, President and CEO of MOPS, author of Have More Fun, and this truly amazing gal with a huge heart for serving and encouraging moms! No matter how busy or challenging this season of motherhood that you are in may be, today’s episode is sure to encourage you, inspire you, and remind you of the FUN and abundant life that God is calling you to.

In today’s episode, Mandy and I chat about:

- the heart and backstory behind her book Have More Fun

- the importance of cultivating more fun in our lives, especially for us as moms in busy seasons of motherhood

- how to differentiate between FAKE fun and REAL fun

- the danger of always sacrificing ourselves on the altar of motherhood instead of allowing for fun and abundance

- viewing motherhood as a CATALYST that enables us to become the most fun, thriving version of ourselves

- practical tips on how we as moms can live life more to the full

- the mission of MOPS and how to join a local MOPS community

Resources Mentioned:

Have More Fun: https://www.amazon.com/Have-More-Fun-Remarkable-Enjoying/dp/0310340438

MOPS International: https://www.mops.org/

Follow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyarioto/

Learn more about my Mom Empowered coaching program and how I empower moms to gain the emotional wellness they need to confidently create the life they’ve always wanted: http://www.jessieereddia.com/coaching

Connect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessieereddia

Join the Mom Empowered Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momempowered

One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “How is coaching different from counseling?” Because I believe in the value of both while also knowing that the two can oftentimes look so differently - and produce different RESULTS at different RATES - I want to use today’s episode to tackle this question in a way that you won’t find on Google. I’ll be discussing MY personal experiences and philosophies regarding the differences between counseling and coaching, as well as including short testimonials from a couple of my clients on what THEY have experienced regarding the two. This episode will be interesting, insightful, and also hopefully able to help you decide whether coaching may be the right next step for you!

Learn more about my anger management course for moms, Mom Empowered: http://www.jessieereddia.com/momempowered

Connect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessieereddia

For today’s episode I had the honor of chatting with nutritionist and wellness coach Alexa Schirm, who has so much wisdom to share on the topic of health, hormones, and food. I love that a lot of her work revolves around MINDSET while also focusing in on those practical steps we can be taking to pursue a more holistic health. Whether you are on a health journey of your own or are thinking of starting one, our conversation is sure to be educating, encouraging, and empowering to you!

In today’s episode, Alexa and I chat about:

- the heart and backstory behind her work as a nutritionist and wellness coach

- how the key to health isn’t so much about the food we put in our bodies, but rather the MINDSET we have toward food

- how anxiety and negative thoughts can affect our bodies and hormonal health

- practical first steps to resetting your hormones and fighting inflammation

- the addictions and guilt we experience regarding food and what it looks like to find freedom

- encouragement for the mom who is on her own journey toward finding food freedom

- knowing your Enneagram number in relation to having a more holistic view of your health and self-care

Resources Mentioned:

Simple Roots Wellness Website: https://simplerootswellness.com/

Simple Roots Radio Podcast: https://simplerootswellness.com/category/wellnesss/podcast/

Follow Alexa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexaschirm/?hl=en

Learn more about my Mom Empowered coaching program and how I empower moms to gain the emotional wellness they need to confidently create the life they’ve always wanted: http://www.jessieereddia.com/coaching

Connect with me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessieereddia

Join the Mom Empowered Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/momempowered

Today’s episode is on the topic of suffering. This may be the most vulnerable episode I’ve ever released, but I also believe it to be one of the most important for some of you. Any time I share some of the harder or heavier parts of my story, it’s with the hope of reaching other women where they are and restoring hope for them, too. So I just want to let you know that if you are in a place of hardship or suffering these days, or are maybe even angry with God, you are not alone. You are so very much loved. And His kindness IS being poured out over you through it all.