Lighten Your Load Podcast with Melissa Miller

Lighten Your Load Podcast with Melissa Miller

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  • Season 1 Episode 10: "Finding A Healthy Balance Between Motherhood and Entrepreneurship" with Heidy De La Cruz
    As an ambitious Christian mom, remember to focus on your why, be intentional with your time, and take care of yourself.
    Here's what I cover with Heidy De La Cruz in this episode:
    1. The importance of taking care of oneself, both physically and mentally, in order to avoid burnout
    2. The importance of being intentional with one's time, in order to find a healthy balance
    3. The importance of spending time in the word of God, in order to remember one's purpose and be intentional with everything one does
    Heidy De La Cruz is a mom, an entrepreneur, and a creative writer. She is the host of The American Dream podcast and has published a poetry book and articles on Medium. She also has an Etsy shop and writes blog posts.
    ✨Heidy's Website and Social Media✨
    Website: https://linktr.ee/heidy.delacruz13
    Instagram: https://Instagram.com/heidy.delacruz13
    Twitter: https://Twitter.com/heidyreynoso13
    Facebook: https://Facebook.com/heidyreynoso13
    Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/withloveheidy
    Melissa's Resources:
    ✨Free Support Call✨
    https://programs.melissamiller2011.com/free-support-call/
    ✨Finding Your Balance Waitlist✨
    https://programs.melissamiller2011.com/finding-your-balance-waitlist/
    ✨FREE Daily Checklist Planner✨
    https://programs.melissamiller2011.com/daily-checklist-planner
    Other episodes you'll enjoy:
    ✨"Creating a Natural Self-Care Routine with Essential Oils" with Cindy Vallone✨
    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PpSQRn6WKvb
    ✨"Learning to Find Your Life Again After Becoming a Stay-At-Home Mom" w/ Gillian Astarita✨
    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/dhxNet6WKvb
    ✨"Finding Your Unique Holistic Support" with Annie McDonnell✨
    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/GhIbTw6WKvb
    Connect with me on Social Media:
    ✨Instagram✨
    https://Instagram.com/melissamiller2011/
    ✨Facebook✨
     https://Facebook.com/melissamiller2020/
    ✨YouTube✨
    https://youtube.com/@MomMentor_CaregiverCoach/
    ✨Website✨
    https://programs.melissamiller2011.com
    Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here:
    https://anchor.fm/melissa-miller49/
    26 min
  • ✨"Creating a Natural Self Care Routine with Essential Oils" with Cindy Vallone✨

    Cindy Vallone is a doTerra expert and advocate who shares her story of using essential oils as a natural alternative for self-care.


    "Self-care is non-negotiable. We have to take care of ourselves, especially if we're being called to care for others."


    Cindy Vallone is a mum of two, a voice and video coach, and a dōTERRA essential oils expert and advocate. She first learned about essential oils six years ago when she was introduced to them as a natural alternative for headaches and migraines. She has since become passionate about using essential oils for self-care and has even partnered with dōTERRA to help others learn about and use essential oils.


    This is Cindy Vallone's story...
    I'm Cindy Vallone, a mom of two, voice and video coach, and doTerra expert and advocate. I was first introduced to doTERRA essential oils about six years ago by a friend who knew I suffered from chronic headaches and migraines. I was skeptical but decided to try it anyway. Turns out, they worked! I started becoming curious about other ways essential oils could help my family. We began using them for tummy aches, ear discomfort, and more. I realized that not all essential oils are created equal and that some companies add chemicals, fillers, and synthetics to their products. I chose to become a business partner with doTERRA because they are 100% pure, pharmaceutical grade, and the most widely used essential oil in research.

    In this episode, you will learn the following:

    1. Using essential oils as a natural alternative for self-care
    2. The benefits of essential oils for physical and mental health
    3. The importance of choosing quality essential oils

    Cindy's Resources:

    ✨Free Consultation Call and two FREE Essential Oil Samples✨

    https://CindyVallone.com

    ✨Follow Cindy on her Instagram and Facebook for more tips on Essential Oils and Wellness✨

    https://Instagram.com/cindyvallone123/

    https://Facebook.com/CindyVallone/

    https://Facebook.com/OILessentialswithCindyVallone/

    Melissa's Resources:

    ✨Free Support Call✨

    https://programs.melissamiller2011.com/free-support-call/

    ✨Finding Your Balance Waitlist✨

    https://programs.melissamiller2011.com/finding-your-balance-waitlist/

    ✨FREE Daily Checklist Planner✨

    https://programs.melissamiller2011.com/daily-checklist-planner

    Other episodes you'll enjoy:

    "Learning to Find Your Life Again After Becoming A Stay At Home Mom" with Gillian Astarita

    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RZfsgUnzxvb

    "Finding Your Unique Holistic Support" with Annie McDonnell

    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Q7DYMUnzxvb

    Connect with me on Social Media:

    Instagram: https://Instagram.com/melissamiller2011/
    Facebook: https://Facebook.com/melissamiller2020/
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MomMentor_CaregiverCoach/
    Website: programs.melissamiller2011.com


    Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here:

    https://anchor.fm/melissa-miller49/

    40 min
  • Episode 7: "Learning to Find Your Life Again After Becoming a Stay At Home Mom" with Gillian Astarita

    In today’s episode, I sit down with Gillian Astarita who is a full-time Stay At Home Mom of two and a mompreneur who’s passionate about helping moms find their identity again after they become Stay At Home Moms by:

    •leaving the mom guilt behind

    •figuring out daily what works best for them in how they prioritize their self-care and meet their family's needs

    •planning ahead so they're set up for success long-term

    Follow Gillian for more helpful tips on finding your identity as a Stay At Home Mom on:

    Instagram

    Facebook

    And check out her website for details on her upcoming 1:1 program coming out in January!

    Be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to the Caregiver Coffee Chat podcast on my YouTube, Spotify, Anchor, and Apple!

    And if you’re struggling as a mom and caregiver, let's talk about it.

    Book a FREE 30-minute Support Call today!

    https://programs.melissamiller2011.com/free-support-call/

    ✨you’re not alone

    ✨you’re doing the best you can

    ✨you know your family better than anyone else

    ✨give yourself grace on those hard mom/caregiver days

    I see you, Mama

    Your Mom Mentor & Caregiver Support Coach,

    -Melissa❤️💜

    57 min
  • Season 1 Episode 6: "Finding Your Unique Holistic Support" with Annie McDonnell

    In today's episode of the Caregiver Coffee Chat Podcast, I chat with Annie McDonnell who is a licensed Acupuncturist and trained in Chinese medicine.

    Annie has had her own experiences with stress and grief related to end-of-life care for her parents as well as hospice care for her pets.

    Annie's really passionate about helping people holistically heal and maintain self-care through the practice of acupuncture and Chinese medicine as it incorporates:

    • physical movement
    • nutrition
    • mental/emotional wellness
    • spiritual connection through nature or perhaps practicing a specific faith
    • non-narcotic alternative to pain management

      • Three actional steps Annie encourages you to start today towards a healthier physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual you are:

      1. Take 5 minutes to fix yourself a cup of herbal tea. Enjoy the small intentional action of fixing this healthy beverage to nourish your body.
      2. Get in 15 minutes of movement.  Try yoga, swimming, walks, or Tai Chi.
      3. Focus on your breathing, even if it's lengthening your exhale to your inhale can help calm your nervous system.

        4. To learn more about Annie and her amazing work surrounding Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine follow her on Instagram and on her website.

        And if you are interested in some coaching, book a FREE call!

        ✨My FREE Resources✨

        Daily Checklist Planner

        Free Support Call

        Website

        ✨Questions for me or other future guests?✨

        Submit your questions here!

        Have a story you want to share on the Caregiver Coffee Chat Podcast?

        Apply here!


        49 min
      4. Season 1 Episode 5: "Finding a Healthy Balance with Your Physical Health" with Dr. Jackie Kickish

        In today’s episode of the Caregiver Coffee Chat Podcast, I chatted with Dr. Jackie Kickish who is a Licensed Professional Therapist and trained in pre/post natal corrective exercises.

        Jackie has her journey of struggling to find a healthy balance in healthy balance postpartum in recovering from her pregnancy and birth.

        Dr. Kickish gives amazing insight into educating us on symptoms we should be talking in with our medical professionals about and other helpful tips for daily prioritizing our physical self so we can be the moms and spouses our family needs.

        Follow Jackie her website and social media for more helpful tips on healing your physical trauma from traumatic pregnacy or birth:

        Website

        Instagram

        Facebook

        And grab her free resouce of sample exercises.


        ✨My Free Resouces✨

        Daily Checklist Planner

        Free Support Call


        ✨Caregiver Coffee Chat Podcast✨

        Instagram

        Anchor

        Spotify


        ✨1:1 Coaching Program✨

        Finding Your Balance Waitlist


        Follow me on:

        Instagram

        Facebook

        Tik Tok 


        Interested in being a guest on the Caregiver Coffee Chat Podcast?

        Apply here!


        Have questions for me or future guest experts?

        Submit here!

        49 min
      5. Season 1 Episode 3: "Learning to Ride Your Bike Again After Trauma" with Kristina Andrews

        Today I chat with Kristina Andrews who has been touched by her own journey of trauma from childhood abuse/neglect.


        Kristina is passionate about being sure parents who have dealt with trauma are able to have healthier communication and prevent generational trauma from being passed down.

        She's a children's author and artist that uses literature and coloring to help adults(parents) heal from their traumatic experiences while opening up healthy lines of communication with their children.

        Kristina has a series of children's books coming out in the spring of 2023 so be sure to join her email list to stay updated on launch dates for her books.

        FREE gift from Kristina
        Website
        Instagram
        Facebook


        Also be sure to stay updated on what's going on with The Caregiver Coffee Chat Page:

        Instagram
        Anchor
        Spotify

        Struggling in your motherhood and spousal caregiving journey?

        Join waitlist for my Finding Your Balance Program!

        Struggling with having a plan for your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule?
        Download FREE copy of my Daily Checklist Planner!

        Follow Me:
        Instagram
        Facebook
        TikTok

        50 min
      6. Season 1 Episode 2: "Prioritizing Your Self Care to Prevent Burnout with Dr. Francesca Owoo

        In this episode, my special guest, Dr. Francesca Owoo, who is a Licensed Professional Therapist shares tips on the importance of why prioritizing your self care is so important in preventing burnout as a caregiver.


        Not just in terms of you yourself having more health issues but the emotional, mental and spiritual toll chronic illness has on your relationship in how you communicate with your spouse, children, and other family.

        We also touched on other resources that you can leverage to help you find a healthy balance in managing the impacts of chronic illness both for you the caregiver as well as for your family as a whole.

        Resources we recommend you look into:
        •online support groups
        •online counseling or therapy services
        •online coaching/mentoring services
        •hiring home health or hospice as they have wrap around resources like: doctors, nurses, OT/PT, chaplains, social worker or counselor
        •family or friends to help you get in needed breaks as caregiver

        Follow Dr. Owoo @fkotherapy here on Instagram and be sure to checkout her website for more helpful resources for finding support through therapy/counseling.

        And also if you’re a younger mom who is adjusting to being a full time Stay At Home Mom & Spousal Caregiver, checkout link below to schedule FREE 30 Support Call and get on waitlist for my Finding Your Balance program reopening October 24th!

        ✨we’re not alone
        ✨we’ve doing best we can
        ✨we know our families best
        ✨we’re allowed to give ourselves grace on hard mom/caregiver days

        I see you, Mama
        -Melissa❤️💜

        54 min
      7. Finding a Healthy Balance in Managing Your Chronic Illness with Dr. Francesca Owoo

        In this episode of "The Caregiver Coffee Chat Podcast", I chat with Dr. Francesca Owoo, who is a Licensed Professional Therapist and shares about her own journey of finding a healthy balancing her own chronic health issues while also caring for her parent's complex health issues.


        Dr. Owoo is passionate about helping couples who are struggling with the impacts of an unexpected chronic illness on their marriage.

        If you are interested in learning more about her work check out her website and follow her on social media for more amazing tips for finding a healthy balance in managing your chronic illness while also caregiving without negatively affecting your marriage.

        Also, be watching for details on the TBD launch date for her upcoming  Caregiving support group!

        Website

        Facebook

        Instagram

        Linkedin

        And if you’re a young mom who is also caring for a chronically ill spouse unexpectedly, join my Finding Your Balance waitlist.

        Interested in being a guest on The Caregiver ☕️ Coffee Chat Podcast or have questions for future Guest Speakers?

        Submit questions and apply to be a guest today!

        1 hr 4 min

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