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By HER+ Health CollectiveSociety & Culture
Mama Needs A Moment episodes
- Ep. 95 College & Retirement: It Is Possible to Have Both w/ Ann Garcia
Ann Garcia is a mom of twins who are attending their top-choice colleges because they were able to get scholarship packages and made choices that best fit their family’s budget.
Ann is also a CFP® and owner of Independent Progressive Advisors, a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor in Portland OR, author of The College Financial Lady blog (thecollegefinanciallady.com). Her blog has approximately 15,000 subscribers in various media (blog, Facebook) and she is regularly cited in national media (New York Times, US News & World Report) on the subject of college planning.
In her work she realized that parents were asking the same questions and having the same concerns about college. She was also researching the answers for her own family. She took her knowledge and started writing down answers in blog format, and The College Financial Lady was born.
Ann’s goal is to share her knowledge on the topic with as many people as possible. She is also striving to help parents plan and finance affordable college educations for their children.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
College finances with expert Ann Garcia.
Affording college and retirement savings.
College planning and financial aid options for families.
Balancing letting your child pursue their passions with keeping them on track for college
Role that AP and IB classes play in admissions and scholarships
College pathways and financial aid options.
The importance of academic fit for students.
College preparation and scholarships.
College financial aid and scholarships.
Financial planning, college, and career options.
Episode Notes and Resources:
Ann Garcia’s Website: https://howtopayforcollege.com/
Ann’s Book: https://howtopayforcollege.com/book
https://www.collegedata.com
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46 min - Ep. 94 Revealing the Secret Gifts of Parenting w/ Anne Welsh
Dr. Anne Welsh is a mother of 4 who left her career at Harvard to build a practice supporting women in growing their careers and families. She is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in counseling psychology, and a certified executive coach (ACC) through the International Federation of Coaching, and a Retain Certified Parental Leave Coach (R-CPLC) through the Center for Parental Leave Leadership.
She is also Peripartum Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
Dr. Welsh has a true passion for helping overwhelmed mothers feel less alone and enjoy their lives more. Today we are talking about the importance of discerning our changing values and the secret gifts parenting gives toward professional development.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Work-life balance and personal values.
Setting boundaries and prioritizing personal wants.
Self-discovery and values alignment for moms.
Parenting as a leadership development tool.
Work-life balance, values, and leadership development for mothers.
Episode Notes and Resources:
https://www.drannewelsh.com
Anne's website where prospective clients can access more information about her, contact her to set up a fit call, get started on an individual coaching package, and see links to group coaching programs as they launch.
https://www.instagram.com/dr.welsh.coaching/
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24 min - Ep. 93 Working Moms Need to Drop the Ball w/ Anne Welsh
Dr. Anne Welsh is a mother of 4 who left her career at Harvard to build a practice supporting women in growing their careers and families. She is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in counseling psychology, and a certified executive coach (ACC) through the International Federation of Coaching, and a Retain Certified Parental Leave Coach (R-CPLC) through the Center for Parental Leave Leadership.
She is also Peripartum Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
Dr. Welsh has a true passion for helping overwhelmed mothers feel less alone and enjoy their lives more. Today we are talking about how TO drop the ball: the key to surviving as a working parent.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
The 5 most common struggles Anne hears from working mothers in her office.
Motherhood, identity shifts, and societal expectations.
The biggest myths and misconceptions about “balance” that set working mothers up for failure.
Work-life balance and support for working mothers.
Motherhood struggles and setting realistic expectations.
Work-life balance as a moving target.
Navigating life's challenges and finding balance.
Episode Notes and Resources:
https://www.drannewelsh.com
This is a link to my website where prospective clients can access more information about me, contact me to set up a fit call, get started on an individual coaching package, and see links to group coaching programs as they launch.
https://www.instagram.com/dr.welsh.coaching/
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29 min - Ep. 92 True Financial Wellness Includes Four Key Aspects w/ Jillian Knight
Managing personal finance can be an overwhelming and stressful process, especially if you have not been taught about financial wellness. Jillian is on a mission to help women heal their relationship and start using money in alignment with their vision and values. She discusses the 4 aspects of financial wellness that she feels are important in order to have a deeper understanding of what it means to have true financial wellness. She also gives tips on how couples can discuss money while being productive and friendly.
Jillian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also one of the first woman-identified Financial Therapists in North Carolina, which means that she specializes in helping professional women and moms feel good about their relationship with money. She is a Mom, a recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Personal finance books and resources for diverse perspectives.
Financial wellness aspects, including knowledge and income.
Financial wellness aspects and their interconnectedness.
Money management and communication in relationships.
Suggestions on how couples can broach the topic of money.
Examples of questions that we could try out with our partners to determine where they are at with money.
Episode Notes and Resources:
Jillian’s website
https://www.herfinancialtherapy.com/
Remit Sethi, “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich/dp/0761147489
Bari Tessler: https://baritessler.com/
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29 min - Ep. 91 Working Toward Debt Freedom by Examining Your Money Beliefs w/ Jillian Knight
Managing personal finance can be an overwhelming and stressful process, especially if you have not been taught about financial wellness. Jillian is on a mission to help women heal their relationship and start using money in alignment with their vision and values. She is a Mom, and a recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist.
Jillian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also one of the first woman-identified Financial Therapists in North Carolina, which means that she specializes in helping professional women and moms feel good about their relationship with money.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Financial therapy and its impact on mental health.
Money mindset, parenting, and career growth.
Money beliefs and their impact on mental health.
Improving relationships with money and setting healthy financial examples for children.
Teaching kids about money management and personal finance.
Personal finance and debt management.
Personal finance and values.
Money beliefs and their impact on financial decisions.
Financial wellness and relationships with money.
Episode Notes and Resources:
https://www.herfinancialtherapy.com/
www.herhealthcollective.com
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42 min - Ep. 90 Pushing Past Comfort Zones and Pursuing Your Dreams w/ Jenn Drummond
Jenn Drummond is the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents. She is an international speaker, author, and Host of the Seek Your Summit podcast, who’s focused on inspiring others to go beyond success to a life of significance. Jenn is a Mom of 7, successful business owner, and World Record holder. Jenn now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, BREAKPROOF: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals.
In this episode, Jenn talks to us about overcoming setbacks in life and how it feels to hold a Guinness World Record. She also shares her thoughts on pushing past comfort zones and pursuing your dreams.
Our discussion today included:
Overcoming setbacks in life and business with a Guinness World Record holder.
A moment where Jenn thought “What am I doing? Why am I doing this?
Climbing Mount Everest and personal growth.
How it feels to hold a Guinness World Record.
Comparison and prioritization of personal struggles.
Goal setting and finding support.
Pushing past comfort zones and pursuing dreams.
Life lessons from climbing Mount Everest.
Thank you to our sponsor:
Camp Gladiator:
campgladiator.com/trainer/tammyyalch
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Jenn’s Book - Breakproof: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684814359/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk
Website: https://www.jenndrummond.com
Surrender Experiment - https://untetheredsoul.com/surrender-experiment
34 min - Ep. 89 A Lesson on Surrender and the Power of Perspective w/ Jenn Drummond
Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, successful business owner, and World Record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, she now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, BREAKPROOF: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals.
Jenn is also an international speaker, author, and Host of the Seek Your Summit podcast, who’s focused on inspiring others to go beyond success to a life of significance. In this episode, Jenn talks to us openly on how an almost death experience changed her and the lessons she took away from the experience. She also shares a few of her strategies that she teaches in her challenges, podcast and new book.
Our discussion today included:
Overcoming challenges and living authentically with Jen Drummond.
Priorities, embarrassing story shared.
Near-death experience and its impact on life perspective.
Coping with trauma and overcoming fear after a near-fatal car accident.
Life lessons after a near-death experience.
Resilience and significance in life and business.
Finding joy and perspective in life's challenges.
Mindset, prioritizing family, and perspective shift.
Thank you to our sponsor:
Mama Needs A Moment - Patreon
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Jenn’s Book - Breakproof: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684814359/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk
Website: https://www.jenndrummond.com
Surrender Experiment - https://untetheredsoul.com/surrender-experiment
37 min - Ep. 88 Challenges a Person Should be Prepared to Overcome When Setting Personal Boundaries: Roundtable Discussion Part 2
Several of our 2023 expert panelists have come together in this Roundtable discussion to talk about the topic of Setting Boundaries. Our conversation in this episode discusses the qualities needed to begin setting boundaries, how the experts help people begin learning about boundaries, hurdles and challenges a person should be prepared to overcome and examples from our experts of how they have personally set an effective boundary in their own lives.
Our final HER Health Collective Roundtable of 2023 features the following HER Expert panelists:
Veronica Kemeny - Anchor Perinatal - licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), one of the founders of Anchor Perinatal Wellness
Kyrsten Spurrier - owner of the Perinatal Pelvis in Hillsborough, North Carolina, providing pelvic floor therapy and maternal wellness.
Dr. Hilary Mandzik - licensed psychologist, owner of a private therapy practice specializing in perinatal mental health as well as an online parenting support.
Christy Maloney - Registered Dietitian specializing in helping those with eating disorders and disordered eating in Charlotte, NC
To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Setting effective boundaries for women's health.
Setting healthy boundaries and self-awareness.
Mental health and coping strategies.
Setting boundaries in parenthood and relationships.
Prioritizing self-care for parents.
Setting boundaries with in-laws.
Setting boundaries and self-awareness.
Episode Resources:
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34 min - Ep. 87 Defining Boundaries and Why They Are So Important: Roundtable Discussion Part 1
Several of our 2023 expert panelists have come together in this Roundtable discussion to talk about the topic of Setting Boundaries. Our conversation in this episode discusses what boundaries are, how to know when they have been breached and how to set effective boundaries. We are striving to give you everything you need to know about boundaries from different professional backgrounds. We also glean insights from our experts’ personal experiences as well.
Our fourth and final HER Health Collective Roundtable of 2023 features the following HER Expert panelists:
Veronica Kemeny - Anchor Perinatal - licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), one of the founders of Anchor Perinatal Wellness
Kyrsten Spurrier - owner of the Perinatal Pelvis in Hillsborough, North Carolina, providing pelvic floor therapy and maternal wellness.
Dr. Hilary Mandzik - licensed psychologist, owner of a private therapy practice specializing in perinatal mental health as well as an online parenting support.
Christy Maloney - Registered Dietitian specializing in helping those with eating disorders and disordered eating in Charlotte, NC
To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Setting effective boundaries for moms with various professional backgrounds.
Personal boundaries in relationships and work.
Lack of boundaries in relationships and its impact.
Setting boundaries in relationships and parenting.
Setting boundaries around body image and food choices.
Recognizing and respecting boundaries in pelvic floor therapy.
People-pleasing, shame, and boundary-setting.
Setting healthy boundaries and gender differences.
Motherhood and decision-making.
Gender roles, parenting, and socialization.
Women's body image and setting boundaries.
Generational differences in setting boundaries and saying no.
Generational differences in self-awareness and boundaries.
Emotional boundaries and parenting.
Parenting and generational differences.
Setting boundaries vs. making requests.
Boundaries, people-pleasing, and shame.
Episode Resources:
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36 min - Ep. 86 A New Vision for Women and Being a Priority w/ Dr. Robin Buckley
Dr. Robin Buckley feels there is a relationship between mental health in the workplace and women’s empowerment. In this episode, she discusses how organizations that support mental wellness tend to be more open to letting women have a voice. She talks about becoming a priority.
As an author, professional speaker and cognitive behavioral coach, she works to help high achieving individuals thrive in their careers and relationships. She loves teaching strategies to women that they can apply to their lives, whether it's personally or professionally to take hold of their lives and develop their voices no matter how old they are.
She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and served as a doctoral professor and dissertation chair for students in business leadership, education and healthcare. She has published two books, and is a columnist for several well known publications. Her proprietary coaching model uses a business framework and cognitive behavioral strategies to support clients in creating and executing concrete strategic plans for developing their careers and relationships.
Our discussion includes:
Relationships, marriage, and personal growth
Women's empowerment and mental health in the workplace.
Prioritizing self-care for moms.
Empowering women and achieving work-life harmony.
Motherhood, grief, and female pleasure.
Raising girls for sexual pleasure and protection.
Building trust and open communication between parents and children.
Parenting strategies and communication with children.
Thank you to our sponsor:
HER Circle
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Dr. Robin Buckley
Website: www.drrobinbuckley.com
Website: www.insightsgroup.net
Confidence Code - Claire Shipman & Katty Kay
40 min
About Mama Needs A Moment
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Mama Needs A Moment is here to change the way moms take care of themselves. Hosted by Cindi Michaelson and Crissy Fishbane, co-founders of HER+ Health Collective, we know the struggle of juggling it…
all. Mom life is hectic, but your well-being matters. That’s why our most recent seasons deliver shorter 15–20 minute bite-size episodes filled with expert advice on women’s health, parenting, self-care and Roundtable conversations with trusted experts from different fields. You’ll hear real talk, practical tips, and insights you can use right away—because healthy moms raise healthy families.