Mom guilt, or parent guilt... as a parent you know the feeling too well. 

In this episode we share our tactics to prioritize our time, stay present and be in the moment. This isn't just for parents, as we all feel like our to-do list is never ending and we're not accomplishing "enough"

ig @elevatethevibe to discuss this weeks question

Mike began playing drums at age 12 and instantly feel in love. After continuing to pursue his passion, he earned his degree in Jazz and Commercial Music Performance he began touring with The Bridge. After six years as a full-time touring band, Mike stepped out on his own to begin teaching drums to students of all ages and has never looked back. 

Key Takeaway: Giving your kids as many opportunities as possible to find the thing that they are really drawn towards. Success is talent meets opportunity... Having the opportunities to find whatever that thing is. being open to allowing your kids to try different things until they find that thing they want to do, you can be signing them up for a lifetime of happiness and fulfillment.

Resources: Having smart friends who are going through it with kids, try to take as much as you can from everybody's experiences.

Music Together class www.musictogether.com

Links: www.udemy.com - Mike G's Beginner Drum Course

Google business page https://business.google.com/website/mikesmusiclessons/

Mikegambonedrums.com

Insta: @gbone0623

FB: Mike Gambone Drums

This week we discuss traveling with children, specifically young children. Leave us your tips and tricks on our latest post. 

Brooke & Matthew Navarro are the founders of Without A Trace Foods. Brooke grew up with severe food allergies and also watched her mom suffer from allergic reactions. Brooke lived with the burden of having to keep herself safe from a young age. She recalls being on the verge of tears so many times because she felt isolated when she couldn’t enjoy treats like her friends. When Brooke discovered that one of her children had food allergies, she knew it was time to leave her career in finance, take a leap of faith and create Without a Trace. Brooke & Matthew's goal is bigger than allergen free foods, it's for your kid to never feel left out because of his or her allergies or be labeled as “the allergic kid" and being able to create inclusivity for kids to feel safe and free to enjoy snacks without worry. 

website: withoutatracefoods.com

instagram: withoutatracefoods 

We asked the audience & you dished the deets. 

Dr. Jackie Gambone joins us to discuss the importance of mindset and no matter where life takes you, mindset is your answer. Jackie is a wife, a mama, she has a PhD in post secondary and adult education, she is a life coach, an engagement strategy creator and the VP of the Bill Sweeney Charity. 

Key Takeaway: Give grace, give yourself grace and giving other people grace. We're never gonna be perfect and even if we think we are we're probably insulting somebody somewhere

Resources:

Mastery.org - allows school to embrace grading aspect/intrinsic motivation way of learning

The Big Life Journal (book)

Bill Sweeney Charity -Perinatal Loss Grief Counseling, Specialized Bereavement Care https://www.billsweeneycharity.org/

Carol Dweck - Mindset (BOOK)

Virtues Language: virtuesproject.com

Brene Brown- Sympathy versus Empathy

Email: [email protected] free e-book if you contact Jackie

Desi Bartlett is a yoga instructor who has been teaching health & wellness for over 25 years. With a bachelors in Kinesiology a masters in Corporate Fitness recently accepted into a doctoral program for Kinesiology and with certifications in yoga, personal training, pre and post natal fitness and group fitness, she has helped countless students find their inner joy. She is a global ambassador for Manduka yoga, which she partnered with to design a custom yoga mat and is the author of Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy with a second book on the way.  

Key Takeaway: Movement should be a joy. It should feel good, and if it doesn't feel good, find something that feels good. Movement is energy in motion, and when we can tap into the joy of movement we feel more alive, we feel more alive, more healthier, more present, awake and aware.

Resources: 

Doula Lori Bregman 

Naturopath Natiya Guin 

Book - The Body Keeps The Score 

We've all been there, we even may be guilty of this, but have you ever mom-shamed??? Or been the recipient of mom-shaming???

In this episode we discuss parenting double standards, unsolicited parenting advice and the dreaded mom-shaming. 

Sound off on your experiences on our ig: @elevatethevibe

Samantha Lendall is the founder of SurThriving mama, a postpartum coaching company dedicated offering a six week course focused on caring for mama. If you're feeling overwhelmed, tired, resentful, or stuck in a rut after bringing home baby, you mama are not alone. SurThriving mama is here to put you back on the priority list and have you go from merely surviving to SurThriving.

Samantha's ten rules to Surthrival: 

Key Takeaway: There are resources out there for you, you are not alone

Resources: https://www.surthrivingmama.com/resources

Website: SurThrivingmama.com

Facebook: SurThrivingMama

Insta: @SurThrivingMama

Dr. Preyasi Kothari is an Emergency Medicine Physician based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a fertility warrior an advocate focused on women's wellness and empowering mamas to do their own research when it comes to their health and the health of their children. 

Key Takeaway - Your story has so much value, your voice matters and you can make an impact in your own circle 

Resources - Do your research and then close your computer, don't over research!

Instagram @preysmd