Mama Needs More

Today's show is all about journaling! It's my favourite tool on this personal development adventure. When you put pen to paper, something magical happens. Your words are seen, you are seen. Everything comes to life as you tell yourself your story and you start to feel heard by the most important person in your life, YOU. 

Journaling has by far been the most impactful part of my self-improvement process. I talk about it in almost all of my shows. It's because it's so powerful. You can reap the benefits of this too. I promise you, it will transform your life.

Plus there's a free gift in this week's episode! Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal!

Key Topics

• What journaling is all about. (03:48)
• The benefits and transformations it creates. (06:43)
• Learning to trust and expand your comfort zone. (08:38)
• How to journal. (10:51)

Episode Links & Contact Info

• Episode 012: Get to Know Yourself & Discover What You Want from Life

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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Yes, it is possible to increase your confidence in one day. Actually, in a few seconds even. In this episode, I share my three go-tos and research-backed confidence-boosting hacks. While I do state that these are not long-lasting tips, they are fun and easy to do and will definitely boost your confidence for any occasion!

Key Topics

• Being confident is a part of who you truly are and it's always been a part of you, since birth. (02:33 )
• Why you might not feel confident today, as an adult. (04:23)
• The three quick and easy tips for boosting your confidence today. (06:10 )

Episode Links & Contact Info

• Episode 008: Self-care Tips for Busy Moms

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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In this show, I talk about how finding a balance as a mom can be tricky and often it feels overwhelming. Believe me, you are not alone! This episode was recorded for you and for me. We often forget just how many hats we wear as moms. It’s normal to feel like things are chaotic at times.

The secrets are to discover the microseconds when there is actual calm, focus on one task at a time, allow others to help and figure out what healthy living means to you. For each one of these, I offer suggestions and some examples to help you determine what might work in your life to create a balance and more Zen you.

Key Topics

•  Recognizing the small moments of time we do have (06:02)
• Focus on one task at a time (08:38)
• Letting go of the need to do it all (11:03)
• Finding balance in health as a mom (12:59)

Episode Links & Contact Info

• The Average Mom Works 98 Hours a Week (blog post)
• Episode 006: Beating the Bad Mama Blues
• Episode 008: Self-care Tips for Busy Moms

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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In today’s episode, I dig deep into the challenge of trying to figure out what you want from your life. This is something I struggled with for pretty much my entire life. One of the strategies I used is what I discuss in this show. It’s called the perfect day exercise. It’s a series of questions you can ask to get to know yourself better. When you know more about who you are, you can start to discover what you want. It’s important to soak up the feelings created by each of your answers.

Your feelings, together with your imagination are the keys to getting you where you want to go. Referring to some examples, while adding in a dash of humour, I also highlight the hard work that’s needed and how thinking of a reward can help you to stick to your path.

Key Topics

• Accepting the hard work that comes with getting to what you want. (02:53)
• How to stay motivated on your path to self-discovery by thinking of and feeling into a reward (05:38)
• Your imagination is the key to unlocking your dreams (10:16)
• The perfect day questions (11:13)
• Trusting your imagination and taking steps toward your perfect day, no matter how far away it might feel (15:26) 

Episode Links & Contact Info
If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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If you have situations in your life that keep repeating themselves and you don’t know why, then this episode is for you! Sometimes we have life lessons that frustrate us and we wonder why they keep coming back. In this short and sweet show, I talk about how a repeating life lesson is not just there for you to learn from that specific lesson.

It’s not only the lesson itself but also the meaning behind it and the deeper healing that’s needed. A life lesson can be simple, but it can also be so powerful if you’re willing to dig down and heal what’s there in order to move forward.

Key Topics

• Exploring repeating life lessons. (02:51)
• The reason a life lesson continues to return and what you can do about it. (03:55)
• Next to journaling, there are a number of ways you can heal what is behind your lesson. (06:16)

Episode Links & Contact Info
If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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This episode is one that hits home for me. It’s all about the fear of judgment, why we experience it and how to work through those scary feelings. To help understand judgment, I break it down into three parts, with strategies for each – including ones for busy moms.

The first is how we all judge others to some extent and the impact this can have on you and the perception you give to others. The second part focuses on judging ourselves negatively, the influence of our inner critic and how we can reduce this unsupportive process. Part three is the juicy one, detailing out how you can lessen the feeling of being judged by others. In the show, I share the best secret for how to do this, but I also highlight the importance of working through parts one and two.

Headphones are recommended if little ones are around.

Key Topics

• We are all a judge. It's the extent to which you judge that you need to be aware of, and how this can impact different areas of your life. (04:06)
• Strategies to stop judging others so harshly. (05:38)
• Self-judgment and the tools to help you lessen the negative feelings of doom. (07:49)
• Why we fear being judged by others. (10:57)
• Steps to freeing yourself from feeling judged by others. (13:27)
• What to do if you're an approval seeker. (16:56)

Episode Links & Contact Info

• Episode 003: Reduce Your Inner Critic's Impact
• Episode 005: Rein It In After Losing Your Sh*t

I'd love a rating or review if this show has been helpful. After you've finished rating or typing away, you can DM me on Instagram. You'll receive a personal message from yours truly.

Do you want to know more about what I do?
Check out my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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In today’s episode, I interviewed Megan Llorente, a full-time mom to her 4-year-old daughter, an author of 5 children’s books and an entrepreneur. Megan has been inspiring me since the day we met. She is all about intentional living – something I’ve been leaning into more but at the same time struggling to fully achieve.

This is why we dive into how she does this while also discussing her secrets. Specifically, how she lets go of the pressure to be perfect and just follows her inspiration. We talk about her own personal development journey, spirituality, motherhood and so much more! 

Key Topics

• Mom guilt and letting go of the pressure to be perfect. (06:00)
• The power of setting an intention even when you don’t know what you want to do – intentional living (07:40)
• Your own version of spirituality, based on what feels good to you (16:54)
• Knowing that you don’t have to be everything for your child(ren). Instead, you can be who you are, which is exactly what they need. (21:41)
• Following your inspiration & understanding resistance vs. pushing through a hard thing. (25:55)

External Links & Contact Info
You can connect with Megan by visiting her website www.yourmoderncoach.com.  All 5 of her children’s books are available on Amazon (click here).

In episode 6 I talked about Beating the Bad Mama Blues (mom guilt). 

We all have a story to share, including you. If you want to be a guest on my show and help other mamas get more of what they need, reach out to me on my website www.kylievangelder.com or on Instagram @kylievangelder. I'd love to hear from you!

If you sometimes struggle to squeeze in the ever-so-needed self-care, this episode's got you covered! I’ve packed it with 10 (ok 11/12 depending on how you count them) self-care tips for busy moms. Each one is 5 minutes or less! As busy moms, taking care of ourselves can sometimes feel like an illusion.

Bouncing from one thing to the next, self-care ends up last on your priority list, and you feel guilty for not doing it. This is the exact opposite of self-care, Mama. Well, not anymore! After you listen to this episode, you’ll be equipped with quick and easy-to-do tools to start putting you back on top of your list.

Headphones are recommended if little ones are around.

Key Topics

• What prioritizing you teaches your kids. (04:23)
• The list of self-care tips for busy moms. (04:40)
• Summarizing what self-care is in a nutshell (15:52)

Episode Links & Contact Info
I'd love a rating or review if this show has been helpful. After you've finished rating or typing away, you can DM me on Instagram. You'll receive a personal message from yours truly.

Do you want to know more about what I do?
Check out my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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This is such an exciting episode! Not only is it the very first interview on the podcast, but it’s also with my personal Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner, Coach and friend, Karen Risløw. In the show, Karen and I discuss the power of EFT, also known as tapping.

EFT uses acupuncture points on the body and face combined with keywords and phrases to help release trapped emotions stored within the body. I just love EFT. I use it regularly to manage emotions, reduce stress and overwhelm, manage my anxiety around losing my children, and gain clarity. A huge benefit for you, as a mom, is you can work through the points in a matter of minutes. And what mom doesn’t love a quick way to reduce the feeling of going insane while the kids are screaming?

I hope you enjoy the show. If you do, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform.

Headphones are recommended if little ones are around.

Key Topics 

• A detailed explanation of EFT and how powerful it is for helping to release trapped emotions. (03:36) 
• My own personal experience using EFT for the anxiety I feel around losing my kids, as a result of my 5 miscarriages. (05:01) 
• The benefits of using EFT for moms and how it can help you reduce stress and overwhelm around daily household routines. (08:24) 
• Karen’s journey to discovering coaching and EFT, and how this has brought her to where she is today. (16:02) 
• Letting go of society’s definition of what it means to be a woman and a mom. (20:37) 
• An example of how you can put EFT into practice. (23:42) 
• How releasing your triggers can help you and your children. (27:14)

Episode Links & Contact Info
You can connect with Karen on her website www.karenlouisecoaching.net, Facebook and Instagram. 

I'm now looking for inspirational stories from other mothers. If you would like to be a guest on the show and share your motherhood experiences, reach out to me on my website www.kylievangelder.com or on Instagram. 

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In this short episode, I talk about how you can kick the bad mama blues to the curb and start recognizing that you’re a fantastic mother! I acknowledge the difficulty of being a mom and the feelings of sadness, guilt, and shame that come along with it.

Motherhood is not always rainbows and unicorns, and it's normal to feel like a bad mom on tough days. Many women struggle with feeling like they have lost their identity when they become a mom, as they have to take on a title they've never experienced before. I hope this show reminds you that being a mother is hard work, and it is okay to feel overwhelmed. This does not make you a bad mom – it makes you a great mom for caring.

Headphones are recommended if little ones are around.

Key Topics 

• Exploring the challenges of motherhood and how moms take on a heavyweight title (02:07) 
• How to overcome guilt and feel confident in your parenting (05:29) 
• Understanding the difference between guilt and shame (08:47) 
• Heal past mistakes with children (13:15)
  
  

Episode Links & Contact Info
You can connect with me on my website www.kylievangelder.com or on Instagram. 

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