This holiday season is different for all of us in some capacity. Traditions have had to shift and some of us are celebrating alone when we normally would be surrounded with family and friends.  If you're a single momma whose children are with your ex for any part of this holiday season,  and COVID has caused you to distance yourself from family and friends that you normally would be with, it's hard and emotional, no doubt. But instead of staying in that space that doesn't serve us, in this episode Lauren talks about ways in which she navigates through these emotions and finds meaning in the alone time. 

Connect with us more on Instagram @mindsetlikeamother - share your questions and fears with us and we'll address them in our podcast. We've been taught to know that if you're thinking it / feeling it, someone else is too! Your name will be held confidential - only the topics will be addressed.

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Was 2020 the year of clear vision or chaos? Whichever you're claiming it to be, we're all thriving because we're surviving this year of uncertainty, fear and doubt. Let's commit to using what we learned over these past 9 months to launch us into a new year with a fresh outlook, clear vision and the intention & motivation to claim the year ahead. 

As we wrap up 2020 we just want to extend our sincerest gratitude to you, our listeners, who have joined us in this journey. This has been a dream of ours and we appreciate you tuning in to our unedited stream of consciousness.  If nothing else, we hope that we've been able to show you that whatever you're going through, thinking or feeling,  you're not alone.

Connect with us more on Instagram @mindsetlikeamother - share your questions and fears with us and we'll address them in our podcast. We've been taught to know that if you're thinking it / feeling it, someone else is too! Your name will be held confidential - only the topics will be addressed.

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Dealing with COVID is hard. And I'm not just talking about the virus. Fortunately we've all remained healthy, but that doesn't mean that we haven't been affected by it. Everything that comes along with COVID has been challenging and one thing we have to remember is that everyone is dealing with it differently and we cannot place judgement on others. 

In this episode Lauren talks about how she had to work through a friend getting mad at her for becoming too distant. 

If you find that you're judging someone, it's important to:

And if someone is distant or short in their responses, it probably has little to do with you and everything to do with all they have going on. Try to offer some support. 

Connect with us more on Instagram @mindsetlikeamother - share your questions and fears with us and we'll address them in our podcast. We've been taught to know that if you're thinking it / feeling it, someone else is too! Your name will be held confidential - only the topics will be addressed.

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Christmas is the season to celebrate.....right? But what about when it's the first one you're experiencing as either separated or divorced and what was once a familiar, comfortable season to celebrate is now just a season of uncertainty, confusion and awkwardness. You're not alone if these thoughts have come to mind:  How am I supposed to feel? Do we spend it together? I don't want to be with him. I do want to spend it together. What about the kids? I'm alone!

In this episode Lauren speaks to  her experience  as she recalls spending her first Christmases as separated and then divorced, how she navigated the emotions and found new tradition to keep the spirt of Christmas alive! 

Connect with us more on Instagram @mindsetlikeamother - share your questions and fears with us and we'll address them in our podcast. We've been taught to know that if you're thinking it / feeling it, someone else is too! Your name will be held confidential - only the topics will be addressed.

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Many of us are heading into another round of schools, offices, gyms and more being shut down. Which means, there's more boundaries being blurred, less alone time and the feelings of being stressed and overwhelmed are increasing. 

The good news is that we've been here before. And we survived. Now it's time to take what we learned from the first lock down, along with these 3 simple tips,  to implement better habits so that our days are more structured and less stressed. 

Connect with us more on Instagram @mindsetlikeamother - share your questions and fears with us and we'll address them in our podcast. We've been taught to know that if you're thinking it / feeling it, someone else is too! Your name will be held confidential - only the topics will be addressed.

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Divorce isn't something anyone desires to face, and when kids are involved it can be even scarier, but does it have to be? 

In this episode Lauren speaks on how she and her ex navigated separation and divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage with their 3 young kids in a positive way.

Topics discussed in this episode: 

Lauren isn't a counselor or therapist, simply a health coach who talks through her own personal divorce experience as a way to connect with others who may be facing something similar. 

Connect with us more on Instagram @mindsetlikeamother - share your questions and fears with us and we'll address them in our podcast. We've been taught to know that if you're thinking it / feeling it, someone else is too! Your name will be held confidential - only the topics will be addressed.

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It's a new month and only 2 months remain in 2020. In this episode we thought it would be important to talk about the company you keep and the thoughts you tell yourself as these impact who you are and who you're becoming more than you may think. As we wrap up 2020 and head into the New Year, it's so important to start focusing on these elements now so that you can set yourself up with a clear vision, drop the clutter and surround yourself with people, things and places that will inspire you, motivate you and help you as you continue to grow.

We talk about how - and give examples on what we personally do-  to come into a growth mindset rather than staying stuck and suppressing or neutralizing feelings when you're in a negative space.

Connect with us more on Instagram @mindsetlikeamother - share your questions and fears with us and we'll address them in our Podcast. We've been taught to know that if you're thinking it / feeling it, someone else is too! Your name will be held confidential - only the topics will be addressed.

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-Lauren & Meagan 🤍

Do you find that at the end of most days you're left thinking to yourself "Where did the time go", or "What did I actually do today"? 

We've been there too, and in this episode we talk about time management and different calendar planning methods that work for us so that you can end your days & weeks feeling more accomplished and less stressed. But first, we dive into the debate of are we thriving or surviving during COVID. 🤔

Connect with us more on Instagram @mindsetlikeamother - share your questions and fears with us and we'll address them in our Podcast. We've been taught to know that if you're thinking it / feeling it, someone else is too! Your name will be held confidential - only the topics will be addressed.

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-Lauren & Meagan 🤍