On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast - I had the honor of interviewing Jenny Swisher. Jenny is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, Integrative Health Practitioner and the creator of the SYNC digital course. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to women's health and hormone health. The depth of the information she shares in our podcast interview is SO important for every woman to hear.

When it comes to our inside out wellness - learning to pay attention to our cycles and our hormones play a massive role in how we feel as women. The reality is, women are complex beings. We have fluctuating hormones that change drastically month to month. Bringing more awareness to what this means, what's happening inside our bodies and how we can tailor our health efforts to work WITH our hormones (rather than against them) can be the missing piece for many when it comes to truly stepping into our healthiest selves. In our interview, Jenny shares more of her personal story, her ongoing struggles with migraines and her infertility journey. She speaks about the days when she owned a gym, trained men and women and noticed the differences. She shares deeply about the tests in her life that finally brought her to digging deeper on her own health. She knew that learning more about her hormones and the functional side of medicine were imperative if she was going to get answers and identify the potential root cause to her symptoms and health hurdles.

Her own journey sparked a passion that led Jenny to where she is today. An extremely dedicated woman - determined to empower women to step into being the best advocate for their health. Out of her passion stemmed the creation of the SYNC digital course - a step by step guide to learning hormone literacy (everything we NEVER learned in health classes from the good old days), how to work with a functional practitioner and diving into root cause issues/potential hormone imbalances, how to eat and train alongside your monthly cycle and so much more. It has been an honor to connect with Jenny, take her course and get certified as a SYNC certified coach and I can't wait to work alongside her and many others as we continue to bring this knowledge to more and more women.

If you're interested in learning more about SYNC and how to take the course (as we share at the end of the podcast) - I encourage you to take this FREE HORMONE QUIZ and get set-up for receiving more SYNC information: https://jennyswisher.idevaffiliate.com/145-2.html

To connect further with Jenny:

Instagram: Jenny Swisher

Facebook: Jenny Swisher

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast, I share about moving from an insecurity mindset to an empowered mindset. And how getting educated about who we are, our unique physiology as women and why our daily choices matter is the first step to doing just that. I am SO SO excited to share that I am now officially a SYNC certified coach. I will be sharing much more about women's health, hormone health and how the strategy from our nutrition choices, to what kind of movement, to rest, to active recovery, to stress management either helps us or hurts us tremendously.

If you're interested in learning more about SYNC, the course and want to opt-in - take this free hormone quiz and start getting educated:

https://jennyswisher.idevaffiliate.com/145-2.html

In addition to my most recent certification - I'm excited to keep diving into more. More education. More learning. More knowledge. And more empowered thinking. Gone are the days of feeling ill-equipped, unsupported and unworthy of finding a way to feel good. Gone are the days of mixed messaging and diet trends and feeling like doing it all is the answer to getting it all. I am on a mission to empower women to learn who they are, how their bodies function and what they can do (daily) to maximize energy and keep their hormones happy. Because as I often say here on the podcast - our wellness is all intertwined.

With all that I've learned and with what I feel called to do as I continue to serve - I am PUMPED to move the coaching side of my business from Triple E Wellness to Empowered Wellness. Starting NOW. If you want to stay looped in on all the exciting changes coming - make sure to grab my High Protein Breakfast freebie and opt-in here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646edaa9644615ff2d1adc34

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast, I take a moment to recap mental health awareness month and dive briefly into my gut health/inside out health journey over the past 2+ years. Long story short - I reached a point where everything I was doing was no longer working. No matter what lifestyle choices I implemented - I didn't feel better. No matter what I ate, what I eliminated, what I focused on - I always felt sick after meals. I have been STUCK in every sense of the word - physically, emotionally, mentally. Finally, I reached a point where I knew I needed more help. More education. More data. More information on my body and how to truly feel good again.

I've been on my gut health journey for a little over a year - most recently working through the Gut Fix with Gut Personal. It has been a TREMENDOUS program where I've made a lot of great progress. I still have my protocol to finish, but I can't recommend GP enough and truly feel like I'm FINALLY on a trajectory of forward progress again on my health journey. I'm an affiliate for GP and if you want to try their products, programs or take their free gut health quiz...feel free to do so by using my code (EKT10) and this link: https://www.gutpersonal.com/pages/gutpersonal-partner

The next step for me is diving deeper into hormone health, women's health education and getting certified as a SYNC certified coach. I'm learning so much about women's physiology, targeting our effort intentionally (with fitness and nutrition) to link up with what our unique body does every month and WHY paying attention to our hormone health matters for our overall wellness.

I can't say it enough - health is intertwined. Our gut health, our mental health, our hormone health - it all plays a role in how we feel. And learning to talk more, share more and get educated so we can advocate for our health needs is imperative to all of us as mamas and women.

As mentioned - to stay looped in on all the information I'll be sharing about my certification, group opportunities and the chance to dive deeper to learn how to advocate for your own health - Subscribe Here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646edaa9644615ff2d1adc34

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

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Website: https://www.erintrier.com/
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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset podcast, I interview Allie Darr. Allie is someone I've followed and connected with over the past few years and have huge respect for. Her raw, honest, real approach to motherhood, to sharing her life and to diving deep on the important topic of mental health is so relatable. I feel honored to share her story with you today.

My favorite quote from this episode is when Allie says..."Just SHARE the mess!" We all have some level of adversity we manage. It's always comforting to know that others are also working through their own hardship and mess. It truly helps us feel less alone and that's exactly what Allie's story does for the motherhood community today.

Allie is married to Jordan, Mom of 6 and they live in Tennessee. In our interview today, she talks about her personal story with mental health along her motherhood journey. From overwhelming anxiety, to advocating diligently for her needs, to best doctor advice, ways to find support and more - her tangible tips are incredibly helpful! She also dives deep on her mother's journey with mental health and her passion for normalizing the conversation around the hard in life. The grief she has experienced from miscarriages to suicide that have turned into an incredible story of healing is beyond inspiring. And I know her words will touch your heart today because her perspective is so honest, so refreshing and paints the picture of hope...even through the heavy and the mess.

If you or someone you know is suffering in silence and is in need of more support - please call 988 (Suicide + Crisis Hotline). Help is available.

To connect further with Allie:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alliedarr

Facebook: Allie Darr

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:

Website: https://www.erintrier.com/
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Email Contact: [email protected]

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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast, I interview Bethany Swart. I am so humbled and honored to bring her story and her words to you today. Her perspective on motherhood, her relationship with God and her commitment to digging into habits that serve herself, her family and others are incredibly inspiring.

Bethany was born and raised in Iowa. She now lives in Eastern Wisconsin with her husband Tim of almost 15 years and their four kiddos. She was an elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mom and now enjoys homeschooling her 4 kids! Bethany enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and cheering on other women to pursue God's best for them both physically and spiritually!

In our discussion, Bethany shares about the depth of motherhood and how scared she felt during her postpartum journey after her 4th baby. She started to dip into feelings of intense postpartum anxiety and dark, irrational thoughts that she had never experienced before. She felt confused, lost and buried by how to manage it all. She shares about how learning to find stillness was key for her. And how she was able to find a way to make time outside, at night, in the winter - to finally get still enough to hear God and lean into the hope and peace that she knew he would inevitably provide. She also shares her heart around one of the most powerful bible studies she's ever done on how changing perspective can help us refocus on HIS word. I have no doubt her transparency, vulnerability and encouragement will offer peace and hope to your mama heart today.

Tune in to hear her full story and some of her best advice for the woman that feels anxious, lost and wants to find a way to lean into stillness as she works to hear God more in her day to day life.

To connect further with Bethany:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BethanySwartWellness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyswart/

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:

Website: https://www.erintrier.com/
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Email Contact: [email protected]

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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast, I have the privilege of interviewing Kaitlyn Vander Schaaf. Kaitlyn and I connected as wellness coaches and she has been someone I've admired for years. From her incredible faith to her passion for serving other women in the health space, I am honored to share her story with you today and pray that it gives you a glimpse into why staying grounded in faith and habits matter in our day to day lives as mamas.

Kaitlyn was born and raised in NW Iowa, and now lives with her high school sweetheart (Dan) and 2 children (Avery and Charlie) in the Twin Cities. She was a CPA in international tax for 9 years before God laid it on her heart to stay at home with her kids and continue to build her coaching business. For over 5 years she has helped her clients with fitness, nutrition, and provide a community with a faith-based focus.

She shares how - growing up - she never really struggled with body image or weight. But in college, the struggle began. It just so happens, the struggle with her spiritual life began in college too. On the outside, Kaitlyn was achieving everything and had everything, but inwardly was spiraling. That continued on through her 20's. The appearance of having everything... the "dream life" - the international tax job as a CPA, the big house on a cul de sac, the money, married to her high school sweetheart, traveling the world on the company's dime.

But inside, she was a perfectionist with OCD tendencies that never felt satisfied, that was in constant fear of failure. She drank, ate, and watched reality TV to numb the overwhelming pressure to never let a ball drop and keep up appearances. She no longer attended church. Once she had her first, my daughter at the age of 28, the added load of motherhood broke me. And the numbing continued...

Tune in to hear her full story and some of her best advice for the woman that feels a little lost, a lot overwhelmed, wants to lean into better habits and develop an unwavering faith as she continues along her healthy living journey.

To connect further with Kaitlyn:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitlyn.vanderschaaf/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynvanderschaaf/

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:

Website: https://www.erintrier.com/
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Email Contact: [email protected]

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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast, I share a few of the harder, bigger lessons I've learned on my personal mental health journey. I believe that mental health is health. It's truly the most pivotal thing we can talk about and nurture on our health journey because without mental health, healthy doesn't exist.

I've had some darker days along my journey - especially as I've transitioned into motherhood. I've learned the hard way that habits, lifestyle choices, boundaries and ownership matter if we want to nurture our mental well-being. That showing up for the rest of the world, but falling apart at home isn't okay and it isn't healthy. That talking about mental health and the reality of it doesn't mean it's too dark or too serious or too negative or too deep. It means we're normalizing that mental health and emotional turmoil are a REAL part of life...and sharing our truth, going deep on our stories and talking more about our experience allows all of us to feel less alone.

Don't forget to purchase your "Doing My Best" shirt for the Mental Health Give Back this month. Link here: https://www.bonfire.com/mha-2023/

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:

Website: https://www.erintrier.com/
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Email Contact: [email protected]

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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast - let's talk MAY and Mental Health Awareness Month! Every year, I've been doing a give-back campaign to different mental health organizations in an effort to bring awareness to this topic and spread the word about the importance of normalizing discussion and breaking the stigma.

This year - I will be doing a give-back on Bonfire.com (https://www.bonfire.com/mha-2023/). with all proceeds going back to Mental Health America. I encourage you to research the theme that MHA is promoting this year - "Look Around, Look Within". I will be cross-sharing their important tips, tricks, information and ways to get involved. They're also partnering up with LL Bean to promote 500,000 hours of OUTSIDE time! Why? Because getting outside is SO GOOD for our mental health. Participants are encouraged to go outdoors and log hours of fresh air. You can learn more about the challenge here: https://mhanational.org/llbean.

In addition to the information above - another important discussion I want to bring to your attention is listed below:

For Maternal Mental Health Week (May 1-5) Gemma is going LIVE on Instagram with @shannonrwatts and @poojalakshmin on May 5th at 10:00 am ET.⁠
⁠Shannon Watts is the Founder of Moms Demand Action and they will be discussing maternal mental health in America and how to take care of yourself when the world is too much. I shared more of my heart a few weeks ago about the senseless violence in our country and how it all feels like too much. This will be a GREAT mental health conversation to tune into for more perspective and powerful thoughts.

Throughout the month of May - I will be sharing as much as I can from my personal experience, but also other important conversations, articles and information being shared all over the map. as we As a mom of 4 and woman who has managed my own level of mental health struggles in my life - I want to be a voice that shares "it's okay to not be okay" and it's OKAY to reach out for help, support and resources to help you. The more we share our stories and talk about the things we manage mentally and emotionally - the more we normalize the big, deep feelings we have as humans. Please know you are never alone.

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:

Website: https://www.erintrier.com/
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Email Contact: [email protected]

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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast - I share a simple message that I hope encourages your heart. If you feel like a mess. If you feel like you're falling short. If you feel like life seems to never slow down and you can't catch your bearings. If you feel like it's never enough or it never measures up - know you're not alone. You're not the only one! And I know...for a FACT...that you're absolutely doing your best, day in and day out.

Do me a favor will you? Share this message of encouragement with a mom friend or someone you love. Let them know you see them, you appreciate them and you care deeply for them. Let them know that you KNOW they're doing their best and that their best effort is always enough (even when it looks different every day).

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:

Website: https://www.erintrier.com/
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On today's episode of The Momlife Mindset Podcast - let's talk confirmation bias. And the idea that whatever belief we have the most or whatever we tell ourselves the most - the brain will actually go out and find the evidence to confirm the belief. This is an incredibly interesting concept - especially as women and mothers. What we tell ourselves matters. And learning to change the soundtracks inside our brain matters.

I share how I've had many seasons where I've felt like "I'm not enough". Feeling overwhelmed and helpless and hopeless. Feeling outrageously high, unrealistic expectations of myself and others and in turn - feeling some level of disappointment often. Feeling like I'm different - like I'm the only one - like I have a hard time connecting to others because of how I feel so deeply. And with that - my brain consumes the world in ways that starts to support these thoughts and beliefs. It has been a hard mental battle for me for most of my life, but I've learned that awareness is key because it's what allows us to identify the thoughts that aren't real. Yes - our brain is that powerful! And it can create stories that aren't a depiction of the truth.

That's one of the most powerful things we can do as we continue to work through our mindset and mental health - learning to ask ourselves "is this thought real?" and "is this thought serving me?" It's a process...but a mindful one that's worth it so we can continue to train our brain to look for the good, see the good, feel the good and tell us the good day in and day out.

I'd love to hear from you and connect further on our stories. If you found this episode valuable, please leave a review, comment below and/or send me a message anytime so we can continue the conversation.

To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:

Website: https://www.erintrier.com/
Mindset Shop: https://www.erintrier.com/shop
Email Contact: [email protected]

Business IG: @themomlifemindset
Personal IG: @erinktrier
Business FB: The Momlife Mindset