Experience Motherhood

You aren’t a “working mom”, but a “mom who works”. Join me and my guest, Jenna Worthen, as we discuss the challenges moms face such as feeling unworthy, comparison and figuring out how to have it all in motherhood by redefining what “all” is.

Jenna Worthen, MPM, is the Founder and CEO of the James Martin Company, a political and nonprofit consulting company focused on intentional development strategies. Jenna is a @MomWhoWorks and curates an online community for women to redefine what it means to be a working mom in a world without working dads. She lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and three kids, Bobby, Jake, June, and a dog who rescued them named Nicey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Exploring how your story and belief that you are worthy matters
• Reframing the term "working mom" to "mom who works" and why this important
• What does being a "good mom" really mean?

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Get Jenna’s Book: Mom Who Works (affiliate link)

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In this empowering episode, we delve deep into the journey of self-discovery within the realm of motherhood. Join us as we explore practical insights and heartfelt advice on how to navigate the complex path of maintaining your own identity while nurturing a growing family. If you've ever felt like you're losing touch with who you are amidst the responsibilities of motherhood, this episode is your guide to reigniting that connection.

The Matrescence was born out of a desire to provide more maternal support after personally facing bouts of debilitating anxiety, feelings of loneliness, and in an attempt to seek validation and connection.  Lauren Hays is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (boy mom times three) and Megan Dalton (a marketing guru and mom of 3 under 6) on a mission to change the landscape of maternal mental health and to identify its role and importance to overall wellness. The Matrescence is a digital maternal mental health community + app providing a space to learn, heal, and grow – we hope to see you inside the community!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Practical strategies for carving out personal time amidst a busy mom's schedule.
• The transformative journey of becoming a mother and its impact on self-identity.
• The importance of self-care and its positive influence on your well-being as a mother.

You will walk away from this episode feeling empowered to help you navigate the ups and downs of motherhood. Our candid conversations will remind you that you are not alone and as mental health experts, we are figuring out motherhood right alongside you. We touch base briefly on screen time with kids, revisiting your own values and finding coping techniques that actually work for you!

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The Matrescence website

The Matrescence app

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Other Links and Resources:
*Atomic Habits by James Clear (affiliate link)

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If you are feeling overwhelmed with the busy hustle in motherhood, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune-in as I discuss the real challenges of modern motherhood, share the benefits of slowing down, and provide practical tips for being more present and mindful.

Plus, I share my own personal journey of slowing down in this season of motherhood and encourage you to realign with your own values. There can be so many expectations of what you “have to do” in motherhood, but you don’t have to do it all. You can reconnect with those you love, feel more energetic and rediscover your why as a mom.


Resources from this episode:
*The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
*Calm App
*Headspace App

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Life sometimes comes with significant challenges that you never saw coming. I’m joined by Teresa Forehand, PA-C as she shares her personal experiences of transition and change over the past couple of years. Teresa is a mom to three littles and has been married for 8 years. She is a physician assistant by trade, but has transitioned to a full time health and wellness influencer/coach. She loves spending time with my family, and creating memories out of simple moments! Teresa loves cooking, and curating recipes that are healthy and delicious for the entire family. In her “free time” she enjoys working in her yard, decorating her house for the holidays, and making people laugh! 

In this episode, Teresa shares a very vulnerable and personal story of a life-changing event that has changed her journey in motherhood and her family. Through this deeply impactful story, Teresa and I discuss how perspective of your situation truly can reshape any situation that life throws your way. Life can change so quickly, and Teresa’s experience is one that you will not forget.

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Brooke Schmidt, MA, LMFT as we discuss how our inner teen can sometimes take over in our responses as an adult. Brooke Schmidt is a licensed therapist and married mom of 3 who can relate firsthand to the joys and struggles of marriage and parenting!  She can't stand watching couples live in "stable misery" which is why she's so passionate about helping people better understand themselves so that they can stop generational patterns and learn how to cultivate more relational joy! 

When you find yourself feeling irritated or defensive in your relationships, there’s a chance your adaptive teenage self is competing with your functional adult self. Brooke and I talk about specific examples that you will find relatable. You will leave this episode thinking about your teenage years and how it potentially impacts your functional adult self.

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Are you the “default parent”? Do you find you feel guilty for taking time for yourself away from the kids? Are you struggling with the invisible load in motherhood? My guest, Amy Kiefer, joins me in this week’s episode as we discuss the emotional, mental and physical labor it takes to keep a family and household. 

Amy Kiefer's purpose in life is simple yet transformative — to help and empower others. A multi-passionate entrepreneur, small business owner, and mom of three, she got her start by launching a blog and later developing the pregnancy and postpartum workout app, Expecting and Empowered.  In her mission to give women the confidence and care they deserve, Amy has since gone on to create numerous outlets for her purpose-driven mindset. Drawing from her exercise science education, a nursing career in oncology, and her daily challenges as a mom, her endeavors have grown into a vibrant and supportive community – prompting the collaborative development of Amy’s two other online businesses: Pursuing Her Purpose and the top-rated HERself Podcast, with over 2.5 million downloads. Acclaimed for empowering women through some of their most difficult seasons, Amy is proud to help her community move past stress, guilt, and common obstacles to lead happier, healthier lives that are more aligned with their dreams.

Amy provides resources as well as practical tips that will challenge and encourage you to ask yourself how you can make visible some of your load. Both Amy and myself share personal stories of how the invisible load in motherhood has affected our own motherhood stories.

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Pursuing Her Purpose

Herself Podcast

Expecting and Empowered

Books discussed in the Show:
*Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
*Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu

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What is the legacy you want to leave behind? How do you follow your passions in motherhood? Tabatha Perry is the ultimate go-to Life Coach, who equips women that are wanting less stress and more order in their life! With over 15 years of experience in the Criminal Justice System, 20+ moves under her belt, a Masters in Social Worker, girl-mom, and wife, she's got advice that will make any day less stressful for the woman juggling a lot of responsibilities! 

Tabatha and I have a conversation that will help you reflect on what you want your own legacy to be and how following your passions is a wonderful model to your children. We tackle some limiting self beliefs that get in the way of following your dreams as well as actionable steps you can take today to define your priorities and get disciplined in new habit building.

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Was it hard for you to transition into motherhood? Is it more challenging going from one kid to multiple kids? Today, you will get to hear a mom’s experience of transitioning from one child to having two, how she learned to let go of her expectations and rediscover what lights her up. 

Sarah Patterson is a mom of two, group fitness instructor and Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist who meets moms where they're at in their fitness journeys. Her goal is to help moms thrive from the inside out by reclaiming their bodies in motherhood, rebuilding their core foundation, and empowering them to find ways to move their bodies that feel good.

In this episode we discuss how taking on the identity of “mom” never ends and how friendships can sometimes be impacted in motherhood. Sarah shares wonderful mantras to help you no matter what season of motherhood you find yourself in to become the best mom you can be.

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Are you looking for ways to grow your confidence so you can finally take action in reaching your goals? In today's episode, I discuss how to build confidence in motherhood by boosting self-esteem, being grateful, and embracing your unique story. Being a mother can be challenging, and it is common to feel self-doubt or insecurity. However, with the right mindset and tools, we can cultivate confidence as women and face our fears head on. 

I share a personal story of how I have struggled with comparison, yet decided to take action in following my dream. By taking action, I built more confidence to continue putting myself “out there” and to embrace more of my own unique story. I believe with some of the strategies mentioned in this episode, you can take your own actions to gain more confidence in any area of your life. 

**The book I mention in the episode: The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

**Grab your FREE worksheet here to start boosting your confidence today!

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How can you find vision and purpose while in the thick of motherhood? How do you determine when it’s time to shift or change your purpose? In this week’s episode, Kat Herro and I discuss purpose, vision and how to structure time as a busy mom. You will get actionable steps to help find your priorities and work towards flexibility.

Kat Herro is the cofounder of The YES & Co. (a boutique sales agency) and Pursuing HER Purpose (a weekly podcast and community for women seeking to build online businesses). Kat is also a wife and mother of three little girls. She started her career as a Registered Dietitian and through many twists and turns, ended up the COO of a multi million dollar online business before jumping into entrepreneurship herself. Kat is SO passionate about helping women understand their worth, and to break stereotypes and harmful programming of what it means to be a working parent. 

Tune-in to hear how to discover your vision and find your purpose. Every mom can use their own experiences and journey to reignite their passions.

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Kat’s Instagram

Pursuing Her Purpose

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