Modern Mom Probs

In this conversation, Dr. Whitney Casares, pediatrician and founder of Modern Mommy Doc and Tara discuss strategies for setting your day up for success, finding the right time to exercise, and balancing workouts with daily tasks. They also explore the importance of scheduling tasks and prioritizing, defining your priorities, and exploring new hobbies and interests. One of the most enlightening discussions revolved around "center points," which Dr. Casares defines as the five key areas in a person's life that bring joy and fulfillment. Identifying these center points is crucial, and the exercises in her book guide readers through this process. The conversation concludes with a discussion on having conversations with your partner, practicing compassionate assertiveness, and maintaining accountability. Dr. Whitney's book, 'Doing It All: Stop Overfunctioning and Become the Mom and Person You Are Meant to Be,' provides further insights and strategies for achieving a centered life.

Takeaways

• Set your day up for success by finding a routine that works for you and prioritizing rest and self-care.
• Don't feel pressured to be a morning person if it doesn't align with your natural energy levels and preferences.
• Schedule tasks and prioritize based on your values and what matters most to you.
• Explore new hobbies and interests that bring you joy and help you expand your horizons.
• Practice compassionate assertiveness when having conversations with your partner about sharing responsibilities and maintaining accountability.

Links:

https://www.modernmommydoc.com/

https://www.modernmommydoc.com/doing-it-all

https://www.instagram.com/modernmommydoc

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In this episode, Tara and Kelley Coleman, a feature film development executive turned author and disability advocate, discuss the realities of parenting a child with disabilities. Kelley, a mother of two boys, one with multiple disabilities, shares her journey and the challenges faced. She talks about her new book, "Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child," offering guidance to parents in similar situations. The conversation covers the need for community support, understanding, and the celebration of small victories. During the conversation, Kelley emphasizes the critical need for validation and support within the community. It's not just about having access to resources; it's about the community understanding and embracing individuals with disabilities. The pair also touch on the practicalities of managing responsibilities and finding joy in tough times, like Kelley's metaphorical "yellow sweater."

If you’ve ever felt that navigating the system is daunting, then listen to this episode.

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www.kelleycoleman.com 

http://www.instagram.com/@hellokelleycoleman 

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In this episode, Tara speaks with Emily Nichols, a mother and habit coach, about how busy moms can develop sustainable health habits. Emily shares her journey from emotional eating to fitness coaching, emphasizing the importance of small, incremental habit changes. They explore habit loops and stacking, using examples like "pee squats" and making the bed with positive affirmations. The conversation also covers the emotional aspects of motherhood, such as avoiding projecting insecurities onto children and adapting parenting styles to each child's needs. The episode highlights the importance of keystone habits, which are small but influence other healthy behaviors, and the need to customize habits to fit different life seasons.

If you are looking to make small changes that will pay off big time, listen to this episode.

Links:

https://emily-nichols.com/

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JoAnn Crohn, a parenting educator and host of the popular No Guilt Mom podcast joins the show to share her perspective on the complexities of modern parenting.

Joann opens up about her battle with postpartum depression. It's a struggle many mothers face but often suffer through in silence. Joann's experience underscores a crucial message: being the best parent is intrinsically linked to being the best version of oneself. It's a reminder that self-care isn't selfish; it's essential.

Tara shares her own experiences of feeling trapped in the martyr role as a mother. It's a common narrative where moms are expected to sacrifice everything for their families, often at the expense of their own dreams and well-being. JoAnn and Tara discuss how societal influences reinforce this role and the conscious effort required to shift these dynamics within our families. The concept of being a "no guilt mom" is about finding harmony between personal fulfillment and parenting responsibilities.

This conversation is a deep dive into the challenges faced by modern moms and the importance of reevaluating and releasing unrealistic expectations. It's about prioritizing well-being and embracing the freedom to be the best version of ourselves—for us and for our families.

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/noguiltmom

https://www.facebook.com/noguiltmom

https://www.noguiltmom.com

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As a journalist, author, and marketing executive, Amy brings to the table her profound understanding of life's challenges, particularly through the lens of her new book, "The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward." In this conversation, Tara and Amy uncover the wisdom that can help us all move through life's inevitable setbacks with resilience and grace.

Amy illuminates the four critical phases of the setback cycle: establish, embrace, explore, and emerge. She stresses the importance of recognizing when we're experiencing a setback and the power of introspection to unearth the underlying reasons. It's not just about acknowledging the setback; it's about fully embracing it, which sets the stage for exploration and, ultimately, emergence.

Amy's insights are a reminder that setbacks are not the end but rather a pivotal point that can propel us forward—if we approach them with intentionality. True growth comes from working through the entire cycle, and Amy's book provides the tools to do just that.

If you are feeling disengaged with certain areas of your life, listen to this episode!

Links:

https://www.amyshoenthal.com/

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In this episode, Tara speaks with Elizabeth Pearson, a former corporate sales leader turned executive coach, and author of "Career Confinement." Elizabeth's story is one of transformation, courage, and the pursuit of fulfillment beyond the conventional path. She shares her story of feeling unfulfilled in her corporate job and how she found purpose in helping women break free from their self-imposed cages of mediocrity and rise to their full potential.

Elizabeth shares her belief in the intertwining of spirituality and career fulfillment. She speaks about feeling spiritually bankrupt in her corporate role and how making a pivot in her career path allowed her to find more meaning and freedom. This is a concept that might seem foreign to some, but Elizabeth insists that our professional lives and spiritual well-being are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they are deeply connected.

One of the most significant barriers that modern moms face is the relentless self-judgment and criticism that we impose on ourselves. Elizabeth's message is clear: the cages we find ourselves in are often of our own making, and the doors are never truly locked. By challenging our scarcity mindset and survival brain, we can open ourselves up to new possibilities. She suggests seeking therapy, exploring holistic practices, and breaking routine patterns as ways to shift our mindset and embrace the freedom we deserve.

This conversation is a reminder of the power of our inner voice and the importance of honoring it. Whether it's a dream deferred or a nagging feeling that there's more to life, it's never too late to make a change. Remember, the journey to fulfillment is not just about the destination but about the growth and discovery along the way.

If you ever felt stuck both personally and professionally,  listen to this episode!

Links:

elizabethpearson.com

http://linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-pearson-1901192

http://instagram.com/coach.elizabeth.pearson

http://tiktok.com/coachelizabethpearson

http://www.youtube.com/@coachelizabethpearson

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In this episode, Tara welcomes Dr. Maggie Vaughan, award-winning Psychotherapist and head of youth transformation at tapouts. Their discussion delves into the pervasive issues of mom guilt and burnout, offering strategies and insights invaluable to modern moms.

Dr. Vaughan explores the impact of intensive parenting trends, which have placed an immense burden on mothers. The societal expectation that a mother's constant engagement is directly proportional to her child's success has led to an epidemic of stress and burnout. Mothers are feeling the pressure to dedicate every waking moment to their children, often at the expense of their own well-being.

She advises them to prioritize quality engagement with their children over quantity, suggesting that even ten minutes of focused time can significantly impact a child's development. This approach fosters secure attachments and nurtures independent, confident, and resilient children. She also emphasizes the necessity of self-care for mothers. It's crucial to recognize that children need well-adjusted parents. Sacrificing sleep, leisure time, and support to spend every moment with our kids can lead to exhaustion and stress that ultimately trickles down to them.

Dr. Vaughan highlights the benefits of seeking support, whether from family, friends, or programs like tapouts. tapouts offers life skills coaching that can alleviate some of the pressures of parenting, helping children learn critical life skills that benefit the entire family unit. Both Tara and Dr. Vaughan share personal experiences with the program and praise tapouts for its positive reinforcement and fun learning environment.

If you want to put an end to mom guilt and help your children thrive, listen to this episode!

Links:

Links:

https://tapouts.com/landing?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=taramodernmomprops&utm_content=taraxmaggies-hownotes

https://www.instagram.com/tapoutsapp/

https://www.facebook.com/tapoutsapp/

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In the season two finale, Tara welcomes Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, author, and host of the wildly popular podcast Raising Good Humans. She shares insights from her groundbreaking new book, "The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans." 

Tara and Dr. Aliza discuss the challenges of modern parenting, what it means to raise good humans, the importance of maintaining strong parent-child relationships, and the concept of repair in relationships. Dr. Aliza explains that rules are not meant to hinder the relationship or sensitivity of caregiving, but rather to ensure safety and provide structure. She emphasizes the importance of finding support that resonates with each individual parent's values and beliefs, as well as filtering out the noise and focusing on what truly matters, which can be difficult given today’s climate of information overload.

Dr. Aliza acknowledges that no parent is perfect and through storytelling, she illustrates that it is essential to show children that perfection is not attainable and that being flawed is part of being human.

If you want to foster a stronger parent-child relationship and want to tap into the five principles of parenting, listen to this episode!

Links:

Website: https://draliza.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast/

Newsletter: https://dralizapressman.substack.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-good-humans/id1473072044?i=1000622613224

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In this episode, Tara interviews Liz Swenson, author and illustrator of “You Got This, Mama! From Boobs to Blowouts A Survival Guide for New Moms” and her new book "Raising Tiny Humans: From Potty Training to Prejudice, A Survival Guide for the Wild Toddler Years." They discuss the challenges of motherhood, particularly during the toddler years. Swenson shares her motivation for writing her new book and the benefits of an illustrated guide for busy parents. They also touch on the emotional toll of parenting, the importance of self-care, and fostering executive function skills in children, which are crucial for a child's development and success. Liz shares activities and games in her book that can help parents foster these skills in their toddlers.The episode concludes with a discussion on parenting during the tween and teenage years.

If you need help surviving the toddler years, you should listen to this episode!

Links:

https://lizswenson.org/

https://www.instagram.com/lizswensonbff/

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In this episode, Tara welcomes Audrey Wisch, the founder of Curious Cardinals, a platform that empowers K-12 students to achieve their potential through mentorship. Audrey's journey from a history major at Stanford to the founder of a platform that empowers K-12 students is nothing short of inspiring. She shares how her tutoring experience during the pandemic led her to create a platform that connects students' school subjects to their passions, making learning more engaging and fun.

Tara and Audrey have a candid discussion about the generational divide between parents and their children's interests. For instance, many kids today want to be YouTubers, but many parents don't know how to foster those passions or provide the necessary skills. Audrey shares a fascinating story about a girl who loved TikTok and how they helped her discover her interest in stop motion photography.

They also discuss ways that parents can support their children's passions and interests without getting in the way. Many parents can be "helicopter parents" who push their kids into certain activities or career paths that may not align with their true interests. Instead, Audrey suggests taking a step back and allowing children to independently pursue their passions.

She also emphasizes the power of mentorship and representation. She believes that a good mentor should possess qualities like passion, excitement, curiosity, compassion, and emotional intelligence. She shares how mentors have sparked her interest in subjects she previously had no interest in and how they can humanize success by sharing their own struggles and obstacles.

If you want to support your children’s passions, but don’t know how, then listen to this episode!

Links:

https://www.curiouscardinals.com/

https://www.instagram.com/curiouscardinals/

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