Mama Knows Nada

If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting. Alex Vega was tired of feeling like crap, choosing the wrong partners and not living up to her potential. Although being a single mom is tough, she knew her son deserved her at her best. And so did she.   

Vega decided to leave alcohol and other substances in the past, opening a new door to a better existence. She shares her one year anniversary with us; the ups and downs, losing friends and making lifelong connections and the benefits on her overall health, wellbeing and mental wellness. But most of all she discusses how her new firm boundaries are making her life better and influencing her son. The best is yet to come.   

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Mind over matter. It's a phrase that we've all heard. But, as with many things in life, truth resonates in this simple phrase. One of our favorite husband and wife teams share their journey to be mentally stronger, as individuals and as a couple. Drs. Adam and Mayredlis of Lighthouse Chiropractic share the breaking point in their relationship that brought them to Encompass Life, an organization dedicated to coaching and empowering people to reach their potential through a high level of consciousness via there Quantum Leap technique (QLT). Find out more about Encompass Life and their methods of training the brain to really put mind over matter, providing tools for you to live for today in a more intentional way. 

In this part of our conversation we discuss the essence of consciousness: what is it really? And why it's important to harness your brainpower to create a more holistic version of you.

Lighthouse Chiropractic: 

https://www.getlhc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lighthousechiropracticnocatee/

Encompass Life:

https://www.encompasslife.com/

https://www.instagram.com/quantumleaptechnique/

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Stress release. Anxiety release. Depression release. Emotional release. We all need a way to work through our shit. That outlet is intimately unique to each individual. For Courtney, a huge proponent of her mental health is painting and being unapologetic for it. But that hasn't always been the case. As a SAHM, her focus for the passed 10 years has been her family and being accessible to her kids. Yet, she found resentment in her daily life. And although she was physically present for her family, she was often distracted, longing for something else. 

In this podcast, we discuss how self-care isn't selfish. Courtney shares how her journey through mothering has shifted and why she has chosen to create a space for herself. She talks about how this change has allowed her to be more at ease as well as invested in her children, and how she incorporates her kids in the things that bring her peace, solace and oneness.

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Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

We've met Jessica Gillan a few times and this time she's sharing some truths about breastfeeding. 

From how doulas can be essential in identifying issues with latch, tongue ties and other common breastfeeding struggles, to sharing with moms there is no shame in quitting the BF game, #yournocateedoula has tips to help you succeed and support when you're ready to tap out.

Jessica shares her expertise to help moms and families thrive and reach goals, while recognizing breastfeeding is not on everyone's "to-do list." 

Find more info on her site Bellies, Boobs, Babies & Bliss

https://jessicagillan.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/bellies.boobs.babies.bliss/

Find more Nada:

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

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

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Can you feel the beat? Head coach of Palm Valley Academy's dance team chats with #mamaknowsnada to discuss the details of the upcoming dance tryouts. It's the first year PVA will have a dance team of it's own and Coach Nicole is radiating Bobcat pride.   

We discuss Nicole's dance background, why she leaped at the chance to coach and what inspires her. Plus, she gives us all the details for the upcoming tryouts! If you're a #stjohnscounty local with a #daughter heading to #middleschool at #pva, it's time to #tunein! #nocatee #staugustine #stjohnscountyschools #bobcats #dance #danceteam   

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While Clare works professionally to make sure young kids and babies are practicing positive sleep habits, this Blissfully Rested mama is a Jane of all trades, juggling kids, career, wife-life and selfcare like the rest of us.  

Clare shares her mom life and how she endeavors to stay true to her family as well as herself. She discusses her road to motherhood, her thoughts on having 2 belly births and how she navigates having a young toddler and a six-year-old, while making time for her entrepreneurial endeavors and husband. Listen now for the full story.   

Find more Nada:  

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/ 

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

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Show me the money! Or how to get the money. The Great Resignation. Many people are choosing to put themselves first. So how can you make it financially viable? How can you get your money to work for you? One must attempt to be financially literate. WTF? These are the questions I asked Kristal & Eric Jetson. Lovers of Crypto, they created the Jetson Legacy to share how their knowledge and educate people about sound financial practices plus how investing in currency like Crypto can benefit your bank account.

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Jetson Legacy, LLC

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Raise your hand if you agree: Parenting is hard. Raise your hand if you think parenting kids with special needs adds another level of detail and intricacies to life. 

Gina shares her journey with her four kids, three with Tourette's syndrome and how many humans have judge her and her "bad parenting" practices. Perhaps, she counters, we ought to start asking, "What am I missing?" instead of assuming it's the parents fault. We also discuss how #differentlyabled individuals have loads of talents and are making contributions that need to be highlighted and recognized.  

To support others and help them along their journey, Gina wrote a book called Exceptionally Unordinary, chronicling her experiences thus far. A teacher before having and homeschooling her children, she discusses issues in our education system (spoiler: like restraining students with disabilities -- which actually exacerbates the situation). This conversation is incredible. I learned so much about Tourette's and what parents like me can do. 

Find more Nada:

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/

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

Find Gina: 

https://www.instagram.com/exceptionally_unordinary/

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

In a previous episode, we discussed how chiropractic care can be helpful overall and safe, even during pregnancy. This time, we bring in the dynamic and delightful husband and wife team at Lighthouse Chiropractic--Dr. Adam and Dr. Mayredlis--to delve into the central nervous system (CNS) and why spinal/CNS care is crucial for overall health.   

From acting as the "brain" of the CNS to the reaches of the nervous system, so much is interconnected and the pressure on joints (pockets of air) can be making you more uncomfortable than you realize, provoking stress, anxiety and tension to increase. Tune into their insightful views.   

Get More Nada: Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/

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

Lighthouse Chiropractic: 

https://www.getlhc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lighthousechiropracticnocatee/

https://www.facebook.com/getlhc/ 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.