Kindred Conversations

A highly requested episode topic- we are so grateful to have an expert on to talk about pregnancy and postpartum fitness with us! Becky graduated in public health and nutrition, worked as a health coach, and then got further certified as a Women’s Fitness Specialist. She has four children of her own and a super informational Instagram, workout guides and an app where you can find follow-along workout videos for every stage of pregnancy. You can find Becky on Instagram @goodfortheswole or on her website www.goodfortheswole.com.

This week’s episode is all about keeping (or maybe finding) your identity in motherhood. Having children is such a fulfilling and busy part of our lives. Often as mothers we naturally let any hobbies or passions fall to the wayside that don’t fit right in with our family routine and lifestyle. We are believers that investing in yourself, your values, and your passions, is healthy and fulfilling for both you as a parent and also for your children. How do you show your children what you value? By modeling it. We hope you enjoy this episode of Kindred Conversations. You can join in the conversation @kindred_conversations on Instagram.

Submission episode! This episode idea came to us from a listener and we thought it was a great conversation starter. Do you offer to pick up before leaving a play date? How much do you pay your babysitter? How do you handle discipline when another child is over? We got your take on basic mom etiquette (for moms of young kids) and are here to share the stats! What do you think? Are there other unspoken rules? Thanks for joining us this week! You can follow along on Instagram @kindred_conversations.

Each new season seems to bring with if a flood of old memories. Summer is no different, and as moms we feel a yearning to create these defining memories for and with our children. Long days spent at the pool? A favorite shave ice spot? A repeated vacation? In this episode we walk through the tools that help memories stick and how to implement them with our kids.

We are excited to be sharing this conversation we had with Levi Williams. Levi helps individuals develop skills to take control of their lives and live more authentically. He is passionate about overcoming fear and having fulfilling relationships. In this episode we talk all about comparison- why we do it, the purpose it serves, how it affects our relationships, and how to stop. You can find Levi on Instagram @levi_a_williams.

We’ve just added another must-read to our collection! How to Raise an Adult presents us with the over-parenting dilemma and the hard-to-face consequences that have come with it. As the freshman dean at Stanford University, the author of this book had her eyes opened to the problems of over reaching parents (which are much greater than you might initially think). We loved the principles taught in this book about connecting meaningfully with your children while stepping back and allowing them to take charge and responsibility of their own life. Julie presents a number of thought provoking chapters that coach parents in how to raise an adult. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations! You can join in the conversation on Instagram @kindred_conversations.

We’ve just added another must-read to our collection! How to Raise an Adult presents us with the over-parenting dilemma and the hard-to-face consequences that have come with it. As the freshman dean at Stanford University, the author of this book had her eyes opened to the problems of over reaching parents (which are much greater than you might initially think). We loved the principles taught in this book about connecting meaningfully with your children while stepping back and allowing them to take charge and responsibility of their own life. Julie presents a number of thought provoking chapters that coach parents in how to raise an adult. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations! You can join in the conversation on Instagram @kindred_conversations.

Now the the world is opening back up, so many of us have travel on the brain! Traveling with kids feels so daunting, but we also know it can create the most magical family memories. We were so excited to sit down with Anna Cook and pick her brain about making it possible! Anna and her family have taken many overseas trips together and we are grateful to be able to learn and benefit from her experiences. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations we would appreciate and rating or review on your preferred platform! You can join in the conversation on Instagram @kindred_conversation.

Submission Episode! We loved these submissions about caring for yourself and resetting on difficult days of parenting. Bath time? Car ride? Movie day? Crossing items off a checklist? Whatever works for you. Getting ideas from other moms in our community is so helpful when you find yourself in a funk! If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, you can join in the conversation on Instagram @kindred_conversations.