Mom Bits Podcast

Hello and welcome back to the Mom*Bits Podcast. Have you ever yourself trying to do it all and have it all? That's called the Superwoman Syndrome. Let's chat about this detrimental mindset and how we can combat it. 
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https://www.scripps.org/news_items/6221-do-you-have-superwoman-syndrome

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Welcome back to the Mom*Bits Podcast. Let's chat about how you and I can take simple steps to building a wardrobe that we feel comfortable and confident in. Mami from @_sunday_bestt will walk us through how we can practically set ourselves up for success.
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Show Notes:

F - Functional
E - Efficient (can be paired with other pieces)
T - Transitional between seasons
T - Transitional between events

"When you know things fit you, when you know that you like them and feel good in them, it's a no-brainer when you need to rush out the door" - Mami @_sunday_bestt

Tips & Tricks to updating your closet
1 - Do a wardrobe edit
2 - Create 3 piles (Pile #1: Love it, Pile #2: Unsure and Pile #3: Donation

Ask yourself:
- Have I worn this in the past year? If the answer is no then it's time for that item to GO
- Do I feel confident in this?
- Do I feel good and look good in this?

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Welcome back to the Mom*Bits Podcast. Let's chat about how I'm starting the year off by becoming more aware of Intentions vs Impact when it comes to apologizing to my kids. 
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Welcome back to the Mom*Bits Podcast. Happy New Year, I hope you had an amazing NYE. Today, let's chat about what you can expect on the Mom*Bits Podcast in 2021. 

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Hello. Today is the Season Finale of Season 1. Thank you for joining me for the last few episodes. Ive had a busy season with school hence why there weren't any episodes for the last couple of weeks. Be sure to follow me on my social media and keep up with me there. I will be resuming Season 2 in 2021. I will be using some of my school break (about 2 weeks) to work on some content ideas. So stay tuned. 

For now join me today as I share some Holiday tips. The holidays don't have to break your bank. 

1) MAKE A LIST
2) BUDGET IT OUT
3) STICK TO THE LIST

Thanks for joining me and be sure to subscribe wherever you happen to be listening, leave me a review it helps me out a ton and I'll see you guys next season EEK. 

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Hello there! On today's episode, join me, your host Ayanda Silk, as I discuss the second episode of this series. We started with "why saying 'you're okay' is not okay". Today, we discuss why saying "give so and so a hug" is not okay. Our kids are their own people. They have boundaries too. If they don't want to give grandma or auntie or uncle or grandpa or their cousins, that's okay. It doesn't help us to teach our kids about setting boundaries only for us to drag them past their limit to appease family members. Let's start respecting our kids' boundaries. When they say no to a hug.  We NEED to respect that. 
Let's get into it. 
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Time Stamps:

00:01:00 My bad y'all, the interviews will be...
00:01:30 Holiday podcast plans (e.g. filling stockings for $20)
00:03:00 BE KIND TO RETAIL WORKERS this holiday + COVID19
00:04:30 Rude man at Michael's RANT lol
00:10:00 Why telling your kids "give ___ a hug" is not okay...
00:10:15 Story Time!!!
00:13:30 Intro
00:14:30 Respect your child's decision 
00:15:20 Kids have a personal bubble
00:16:00 It NOT our job to decide where their personal limits are
00:16:50 NORMALIZE apologizing to your kids
00:17:30 Kids do what you do not what you say
00:18:00 If you child has said no, then no means no
00:18:30 Our kids are not show dogs who do tricks on cue

Thanks for joining me, be sure to subscribe wherever you happen to be listening, leave me a review it helps me out a ton and I'll see you guys next time.
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Hello and welcome back to the Mom*Bits Podcast...where we tackle the big things that makeup Motherhood..bit by bit. DISCLAIMER: I am not a healthcare professional. Please use the information I mention wisely. Always speak to your medical professional about your concerns. Let's get into this episode. As always, time stamps can be found below and get to know me on my instagram page @mombitspodcast. Until next time... 


00:01:15 Story Time
00:02:15 Canadian Healthcare Privilege
00:07:30 Intro
00:08:30 Numero Un: Don't wait till you symptoms get worse
00:09:40 Numero Deux: Be vocal about your symptoms
00:10:50 Numero Trois: Don't downplay your symptoms
00:11:15 *Pain scale*
00:12:00 Numero Quatre: Don't self-diagnose
00:14:30 Numero Cinq: Voice your concerns/worries that you're not being heard
00:15:45 Numero Six: Get a new healthcare professional if you're consistently being brushed off
00:16:45 *File A Complaint*
00:17:10 Numero Sept: Get a second MEDICAL opinion 
00:20:30 McDonald's complaint VS Complaint against a Healthcare Professional
00:21:15 SHOCKING Childbirth Mortality stat
00:24:50 Where YOU can find me!
00:25:13 What to expect for the Holiday season here on Mom*Bits. 
00:26:00 OUTRO

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Hello there, on today's episode, join me your host Ayanda Silk, as I chat with my sister about what it was like for her to be pregnant during a pandemic. She also briefly shares her birth story and her number #1 advice for pregnant/new mommies. Let's Get Into It!! #mombitspodcast

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Time Stamps:
00:00:50 Recap
00:01:30 Intro
00:02:30 New Guest
00:03:00 Pregnant During COVID
00:05:00 Pregnancy anxieties
00:07:00 Birth Plan vs What Actually Happened
00:10:00 Thabby's Birth Story
00:19:30 It's Okay For Your Birth Plan To Not Be Perfect
00:25:00 Don't Until You Give Birth To Make Mom Friends/Expand Your Support Group
00:31:15 Get Some Mommy Friends
00:33:15 Shameless Plug to the previous podcast episode
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Hello there! On today's episode of Mom*Bits, join me your host Ayanda Silk, as I have a discussion about sleep training and the 3 big Sleep Training Myths out there in the parenting world with Doula and Dream Big Baby owner, Esther. Esther and the Dream Big Baby company help parents with gentle infant sleep programs as well as parent coaching. 
Join us and check out Esther's social media @dreambigbaby.world and her website www.dreambigbaby.world :)
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Time Stamps

00:00:05 Intro 
00:01:30 Who is Esther and what is the Dream Big Baby brand?
00:05:50 Sleep Myth #1; "sleep training means they will sleep the entire night"
00:11:15 Sleep Myth #2; "a baby's sleep routine will be destroyed by an outside factor (e.g. doctor's appointment or family vacation"
00:15:40 Sleep Myth #3; "you can spoil your baby by holding them too much "
00:21:00 2 Practical Tips for Sleep Training
00:24:15 Practicing Mindfulness during Sleep Training 
00:25:00 Quote from Esther
00:26:00 Not Losing Yourself
00:27:00 You Better Preach Esther!!
00:28:00 Where you can find Esther...
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Esther's Instagram: @dreambigbaby.world
Website: https://www.dreambigbaby.world
Programs Offered: https://www.dreambigbaby.world/programs

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Hello there! On today's episode of Mom*Bits, join me your host Ayanda Silk, as I tackle our final piece of this MindfulMama Series...Self-Care. The time has come for me to spend a good chunk of our time discussing the importance of self-care as women and as moms as well some FREE ways to spend your self-care time. Let's finish this series off strong!! Who's with me? As you incorporate self-care into your everyday, use the hashtag #mindfulmamaseries so we can follow along with you. Please check out the resources below for your benefit and until next time...
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Time Stamps
00:02:00 Future Plans for the podcast
00:03:50 Mom Confession Segment
00:09:30 Intro
00:10:10 Benefits of Self-Care
00:13:15 #1 enemy of self-care...MOM GUILT
00:18:30 Self-care examples
00:32:00 Recap
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Resources Mentioned:
CALM App--> https://www.calm.com
HeadSpace --> https://www.headspace.com/meditation/breathing-exercises
AskDoctorJo Breathing Exercises --> https://youtu.be/odADwWzHR24
Psychology Today 12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself --> https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself
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