Life happens on life’s terms. There’s definitely no such thing as life being fair…it just happens. It’s our responsibility how we choose to deal with the cards we are dealt. There are different seasons in life. This is my story of a very hard season that my family has been going through.

In this episode, I share about my own personal journey. I share the raw and real truth of just how difficult life got for me. This is my hard truth and I’m sharing it to inspire others who are living in their hard season of life.

If this episode resonates with you, I would love to hear from you..send me an email: [email protected]

Biggest Loser Challenge for Babes – if you’re interested in joining us, here’s the link to the challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/392154584796628/

Extra ways to make money…

Doordash: https://drd.sh/uxxmlV/

Postmates: https://pmfleet.app.link/MZhvUgP9q0

Receive $10 off your first Erin Condren purchase by signing up as an EC Insider here – http://bit.ly/321G4kD

Life happens on life’s terms. There’s definitely no such thing as life being fair…it just happens. It’s our responsibility how we choose to deal with the cards we are dealt. There are different seasons in life. This is my story of a very hard season that my family has been going through.

In this episode, I share about my own personal journey. I share the raw and real truth of just how difficult life got for me. This is my hard truth and I’m sharing it to inspire others who are living in their hard season of life.

If this episode resonates with you, I would love to hear from you..send me an email: [email protected]

Biggest Loser Challenge for Babes – if you’re interested in joining us, here’s the link to the challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/392154584796628/

Extra ways to make money…

Doordash: https://drd.sh/uxxmlV/

Postmates: https://pmfleet.app.link/MZhvUgP9q0

Receive $10 off your first Erin Condren purchase by signing up as an EC Insider here – http://bit.ly/321G4kD

In this episode, I am interviewing my friend Roni Kemmerer. Her son, Cameron, is such an amazing kiddo who happens to have Down Syndrome.

Roni gets vulnerable in this episode, sharing what it was like to find out her newborn baby had Down Syndrome and really helps to spread awareness to be kind because you never know what someone else may be going through.

Here are a few pictures of Cameron. I absolutely love his heart of gold!

In this episode, I am interviewing my friend Roni Kemmerer. Her son, Cameron, is such an amazing kiddo who happens to have Down Syndrome.

Roni gets vulnerable in this episode, sharing what it was like to find out her newborn baby had Down Syndrome and really helps to spread awareness to be kind because you never know what someone else may be going through.

Here are a few pictures of Cameron. I absolutely love his heart of gold!

In today’s episode, I am interviewing Marie Jackson from OrganizedMarie.com and we are talking all things organization. From decluttering, to creating a family command center, to getting yourself organized to go shopping.

Marie shares amazing and helpful tips to simply your life and get it together.

Here are some of the items Marie suggested to help you get organized:

* White bin* Clear bin* Sharpie Marker* Adhesive Label* Label Maker*

Get ready to get pumped up and run off to get your house decluttered. This episode will have you so inspired to go get things done now!

In today’s episode, I am interviewing Marie Jackson from OrganizedMarie.com and we are talking all things organization. From decluttering, to creating a family command center, to getting yourself organized to go shopping.

Marie shares amazing and helpful tips to simply your life and get it together.

Here are some of the items Marie suggested to help you get organized:

* White bin* Clear bin* Sharpie Marker* Adhesive Label* Label Maker*

Get ready to get pumped up and run off to get your house decluttered. This episode will have you so inspired to go get things done now!

Join me for this inspiring interview with stroke survivor and my dad, Russ Baer, a man who survived all odds during a series of strokes that nearly took his life. These strokes left him paralyzed on his left side, unable to eat or drink anything, and on the verge of death…needing an extremely risky brain surgery with less than a 10% survival rate.

I am so thankful that I had this opportunity to interview my dad and share his story. The first half of the episode is me filling you in on exactly what was going on during this difficult and scary time. We then lead into the interview.

He shares with us:

* His story from his perspective* When he realized he had a series of strokes that changed his life forever* Reflection on what he had been taking for granted prior to the strokes* What inspires him to keep moving forward* The legacy he wants carried forward* One valuable tip that will resonate with all listeners

Here is a picture of the Basal Artery Stenosis that dad had. The arrow is pointing to the blockage.

Dad would love to hear from you. Leave your comment below and I will be sure to share all of them with him.

Here we are after our interview!

Are you ready to make a change in your life?

Join me for a FREE 7-day email series: The Self Care Project

Links Mentioned in the episode

As promised in the episode, if you’d like to reach out to me, my email address is: [email protected]

Website: https://www.imperfectmomlife.com

Join The Self-Care Project

Do you want to help me reach more people? Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review and rating in iTunes or Stitcher.

Join me for this inspiring interview with stroke survivor and my dad, Russ Baer, a man who survived all odds during a series of strokes that nearly took his life. These strokes left him paralyzed on his left side, unable to eat or drink anything, and on the verge of death…needing an extremely risky brain surgery with less than a 10% survival rate.

I am so thankful that I had this opportunity to interview my dad and share his story. The first half of the episode is me filling you in on exactly what was going on during this difficult and scary time. We then lead into the interview.

He shares with us:

* His story from his perspective* When he realized he had a series of strokes that changed his life forever* Reflection on what he had been taking for granted prior to the strokes* What inspires him to keep moving forward* The legacy he wants carried forward* One valuable tip that will resonate with all listeners

Here is a picture of the Basal Artery Stenosis that dad had. The arrow is pointing to the blockage.

Dad would love to hear from you. Leave your comment below and I will be sure to share all of them with him.

Here we are after our interview!

Are you ready to make a change in your life?

Join me for a FREE 7-day email series: The Self Care Project

It’s time to get real about the limiting beliefs that are holding you back in life. Tune in to this episode to get clear with ten tips to get your shit together.

Tips to get it together now!

* Change is the only constant law in the universe. You can count on it.* A person is not defined by what they own. * Failure is the road to success.* We don’t have much control. The only thing we can truly control is ourselves.* Without goals…life is pointless.* What other people think of you real does not matter* Thinking versus doing is not the same.* Worrying is useless.* The root of suffering is pursuing temporary feelings.* We all have a limited amount of time. 

Links mentioned in this episode

Email: [email protected]Join the Mom Squad

It’s time to get real about the limiting beliefs that are holding you back in life. Tune in to this episode to get clear with ten tips to get your shit together.

Tips to get it together now!

* Change is the only constant law in the universe. You can count on it.* A person is not defined by what they own. * Failure is the road to success.* We don’t have much control. The only thing we can truly control is ourselves.* Without goals…life is pointless.* What other people think of you real does not matter* Thinking versus doing is not the same.* Worrying is useless.* The root of suffering is pursuing temporary feelings.* We all have a limited amount of time. 

Links mentioned in this episode

Email: [email protected]Join the Mom Squad

In today’s interview, Dr. Free Hess and I get raw, real, and authentic about what teens and pre-teen’s are really facing in this digital world. From YouTube to SnapChat to Instagram…this is the first generation that our children are facing things that we never had to. The statistics are showing that our kids are more anxious, depressed, having self harm thoughts, suicidal thoughts…and worse than that, taking action and committing suicide. In so many ways, the online world is uncharted and new territory for us.

Dr. Hess is a Pediatrician who works in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, a Child Saftey expert, and founder of PediMom.com, but her most beloved job is being a mom to her 8 year old daughter. She has a crazy but beautiful life and is thankful for every day.

The most universal comment that kids are saying is:People do not understand me.Dr. Free Hess

Here is the blog post that went viral. Dr. Hess found a YouTube video that literally said, “Listen up kids, Side ways for attention, up and down for results.” while a male figure motioned on his arm.

Dr. Hess is taking a stand about protecting our kids and being active in their lives. We need to be having conversations with our kids and truly understanding what they are experiencing… What they are feeling…

And they need to know that we are relatable and they can trust us!

In the previous episode, I share about the impact suicidal thoughts, bullying, SnapChat, and mean girls had on my daughter and our family.

Links Mentioned in the Episode…

Get connected with Dr. Free Hess:PediMom.comFacebookInstagram

There is hope!

National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255“We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.”

Get connected with the Imperfect Mom Life Movement:Website: ImperfectMomLife.comPodcast: iTunes StitcherFacebook CommunityInstagram

In today’s interview, Dr. Free Hess and I get raw, real, and authentic about what teens and pre-teen’s are really facing in this digital world. From YouTube to SnapChat to Instagram…this is the first generation that our children are facing things that we never had to. The statistics are showing that our kids are more anxious, depressed, having self harm thoughts, suicidal thoughts…and worse than that, taking action and committing suicide. In so many ways, the online world is uncharted and new territory for us.

Dr. Hess is a Pediatrician who works in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, a Child Saftey expert, and founder of PediMom.com, but her most beloved job is being a mom to her 8 year old daughter. She has a crazy but beautiful life and is thankful for every day.

There are 5 words that every parent NEVER, ever wants to hear come out of their child’s mouth…’I want to kill myself.’

You think that it can never happen to your family. To your child. I’m here to share that it happened to our family and it could just as easily happen to yours.

In this intense interview (mama…get the tissues before tuning in)…I interview my daughter who has dealt with debilitating anxiety, depression, being bullied, and some very dark, suicidal thoughts.

You may be wondering why I would interview my 15 year old daughter to share her story. Because her story matters.

Homecoming 2017

Her story will change the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of girls and their parents, who are desperately scouring the internet for information that they can relate to…and I can vouch first hand that it’s not out there…or if it is, it’s really hard to find.

Please take the time to listen to this powerful interview to really hear, first hand from a teenage girl who went through so much…so many unfair situations. And still chooses to bring hope, strength, and her story to the world in the efforts of taking a stand against being ashamed of sharing our truth. Our reality.

This interview exposes how real the ‘mean girls’ can be, how cruel kids can be with their hurtful words, and most of all – how schools are turning the blind eye to bullying…even when it’s being supported by facts and lots of pictures.

We’re here to take a stand in this world and make it a better place.

Elizabeth shared this image on SnapChat only weeks before she told me, “I just want to die.”

One mother and daughter uniting together to help one girl or one mother out there who can relate to our story.

And then another…and another…

There is hope!

National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255“We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.”

You can reach Elizabeth or myself by emailing me at * [email protected] *

***All emails will be screened by me before I will share them with my daughter.

There are 5 words that every parent NEVER, ever wants to hear come out of their child’s mouth…’I want to kill myself.’

You think that it can never happen to your family. To your child. I’m here to share that it happened to our family and it could just as easily happen to yours.

In this intense interview (mama…get the tissues before tuning in)…I interview my daughter who has dealt with debilitating anxiety, depression, being bullied, and some very dark, suicidal thoughts.

You may be wondering why I would interview my 15 year old daughter to share her story. Because her story matters.

Homecoming 2017

Her story will change the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of girls and their parents, who are desperately scouring the internet for information that they can relate to…and I can vouch first hand that it’s not out there…or if it is, it’s really hard to find.

As moms, as women…most of us try to tackle all of the things…and then we don’t get it as to why we are so stressed out, tired, frustrated…the list could go on and on. In this awesome interview with Sam Barkley from A Mom Around Town we really explore some hot topics about simplifying your life and running your life like a boss…instead of it running you.

Sam gives us tips to take those “to-do” lists to DONE while increasing your focus, getting those priorities in check, and efficiently simplifying your life.

Some of the key tips I took away from this interview are:

* Prioritizing* Setting work block* Give yourself a deadline – if you give yourself 20 minutes, it will take you 20 minutes. If you give yourself an hour, it will take you an hour.* Relax!

It’s time to get you focused and start getting more done. This interview has tips that are gold!

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Sam’s Freebie Gift to you! The To Done list handbook – strategies to master the to-do list and get on with life

To be featured on the A Mom Around Town website

Facebook or Instagram: @amomaroundtown

Are you ready to up level your life while surrounding yourself with a group of like-minded women who get it? Join us in the Mom Squad today!

Have questions and want to chat first? Let’s chat! www.imperfectmomlife.com/schedule

As moms, as women…most of us try to tackle all of the things…and then we don’t get it as to why we are so stressed out, tired, frustrated…the list could go on and on. In this awesome interview with Sam Barkley from A Mom Around Town we really explore some hot topics about simplifying your life and running your life like a boss…instead of it running you.

Sam gives us tips to take those “to-do” lists to DONE while increasing your focus, getting those priorities in check, and efficiently simplifying your life.

Some of the key tips I took away from this interview are:

* Prioritizing* Setting work block* Give yourself a deadline – if you give yourself 20 minutes, it will take you 20 minutes. If you give yourself an hour, it will take you an hour.* Relax!

It’s time to get you focused and start getting more done. This interview has tips that are gold!

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Sam’s Freebie Gift to you! The To Done list handbook – strategies to master the to-do list and get on with life

To be featured on the A Mom Around Town website

Facebook or Instagram: @amomaroundtown

Are you ready to up level your life while surrounding yourself with a group of like-minded women who get it? Join us in the Mom Squad today!

Have questions and want to chat first? Let’s chat! www.imperfectmomlife.com/schedule

Are you living with chronic pain? Have you been tossed around by doctors who label you with diagnoses simply because they do not know what is “wrong” with you? Are you living with a chronic health condition that has you left feeling alone, depressed, and hopeless?

I have been there. I have lived with chronic pain daily for years! I have been diagnosed and misdiagnosed with conditions.

I have learned that I am not a fan of Western Medicine or the cookie-cutter approach of only looking at a person by bits and pieces instead of collectively as whole.

Join me in this episode where I share about a recent flare-up in my pain that threw my world for a loop. I share what I do to get through each day and how I have worked on reframing my mindset.

Here are some of the tips I shared about in this week’s episode

1. Mindset – head to the blog to read about how changing your mindset can change your life

2. Looking into manual body work options

* Massage* Deep Tissue Massage* Myofacial Release* Physical Therapy* Chinese Medicine* There are options!

3. Accupuncture

4. Chiropractic Care

5. Nutrition

* Lakanto* Sugar Substitute without the harsh effects of sugar

6. Setting Intentions – thanking the universe for things you want to have happen. Thinking ‘as if’. Thank you for my healing.

7. Following your gut instincts – what is your body trying to tell you

9. Epsom* salt baths – magnesium & detoxify

10. Heating areas with chronic pain to increase blood flow to the area

*This post may contain affiliate links and I will earn a small profit to help support the podcast if you make a purchase.

I would love to hear from you! Email me: [email protected]

Check out previous episodes and blog posts at imperfectmomlife.com

Are you living with chronic pain? Have you been tossed around by doctors who label you with diagnoses simply because they do not know what is “wrong” with you? Are you living with a chronic health condition that has you left feeling alone, depressed, and hopeless?

I have been there. I have lived with chronic pain daily for years! I have been diagnosed and misdiagnosed with conditions.

I have learned that I am not a fan of Western Medicine or the cookie-cutter approach of only looking at a person by bits and pieces instead of collectively as whole.

Join me in this episode where I share about a recent flare-up in my pain that threw my world for a loop. I share what I do to get through each day and how I have worked on reframing my mindset.

Here are some of the tips I shared about in this week’s episode

1. Mindset – head to the blog to read about how changing your mindset can change your life

2. Looking into manual body work options

* Massage* Deep Tissue Massage* Myofacial Release* Physical Therapy* Chinese Medicine* There are options!

3. Accupuncture

4. Chiropractic Care

5.

What happens when we start to focus on others’ opinions of us and those thoughts become more important to us than what we think of ourselves? In today’s episode we dive into the quote from Deepak Chopra, “What other people think of you is none of your business.”

We all need to be aware of our experiences with other people to stay balanced and connected with how we affect others on a healthy level.

When we start to rely too much on what other people think of us, it can lead us to value only what they want from us, losing sight of our own needs and desires.

In the episode, I share 28 tips and ways to help you build a new mindset and create healthy boundaries regarding how you see yourself and the impact you allow others to have on you.

You can read more and find the tips here.

In the show I referenced the book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go Of Who You Think You are Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown.

*This is an affiliate link and I will earn a small profit to help support the podcast when you make a purchase.

Are you ready to make a change in your life?

Join me for a FREE 7-day email series: The Self Care Project

Links Mentioned in the episode

As promised in the episode, if you’d like to reach out to me, my email address is: [email protected]

Website: https://www.imperfectmomlife.com

Join The Self-Care Project

Do you want to help me reach more people? Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review in iTunes.

What happens when we start to focus on others’ opinions of us and those thoughts become more important to us than what we think of ourselves? In today’s episode we dive into the quote from Deepak Chopra, “What other people think of you is none of your business.”

We all need to be aware of our experiences with other people to stay balanced and connected with how we affect others on a healthy level.

When we start to rely too much on what other people think of us, it can lead us to value only what they want from us, losing sight of our own needs and desires.

In the episode, I share 28 tips and ways to help you build a new mindset and create healthy boundaries regarding how you see yourself and the impact you allow others to have on you.

You can read more and find the tips here.

In the show I referenced the book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go Of Who You Think You are Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown.

*This is an affiliate link and I will earn a small profit to help support the podcast when you make a purchase.

Are you ready to make a change in your life?

Join me for a FREE 7-day email series: The Self Care Project

Links Mentioned in the episode

As promised in the episode, if you’d like to reach out to me,