In today's episode I am chatting with Kelly Ryan, founder of Nerd Mom Nutrition. Kelly is a certified holistic nutritional consultant, a certified culinary nutrition expert, and a coach. Her focus is healthy food in a fun and simple way, helping families find ways to make their meals more nutritious but not more complicated or time consuming. If making your family meals more nutritious seems like a lot to take on, Kelly has an awesome way of simplifying healthy cooking to take away the potential overwhelm. She has a lot of great tips and tricks, and this chat is a lot of fun. 

You can find the full show notes, Kelly's bio, and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/podcast. 

I today's episode I am chatting with parenting specialist Rachel Bailey. Rachel has a podcast called Your Parenting Long Game, and she works with families with kids who have big feelings and big emotions. Every household and family looks different, and Rachel supports parents through various challenging situations that  can come up at home. Our chat focuses on how parents can reduce the emotional burden that comes with managing these often very stressful times. This one definitely hits home for me, and I know it will resonate for a lot of people. 

You can find the full show notes, including Rachel's bio and contact info, at www.momcamplife.com/podcast. 

In today's episode I am chatting with Nicole Smith, founder of Flytographer. I am obsessed with this company and totally inspired by Nicole as a mom and entrepreneur for creating such an incredible service. If you don't know about Flytographer, it's kind of like AirBnB for photo shoots, anywhere you travel. She has created a massive network of photographers in 400 cities around the world, and a seamless central booking system. But it's so much more than that, and Nicole shares what she loves most about the service.

We booked Flytographer for our family trip to Maui and it was awesome (shoutout to Taena!). We came away with the best souvenirs possible, beautifully captured memories. It was easy, quick, and super fun.

Nicole and I chat about how so often moms are the ones behind the camera, and don't show up in the family photos as much as everyone else. Photos can be a legacy for your family and you need to be there too!

You can find the full show notes, Nicole's bio, and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/flytographer.

In this episode I am chatting with Dr. Missy Gryder. We are chatting about burnout and emotional wellness for moms - where burnout comes from, how to recognize it in yourself, the stress response, and how to recover from it. Burnout is hitting moms at a record rate in the last two and a half years, and Missy shares how we can rebuild our resilience and create emotional wellness for ourselves. She shares some practical, doable strategies that can be implemented right away. 

This is a big episode with a ton of great info. It's one that you will probably want to go back and listen a couple of times to catch all the great tips! 

You can find the full show notes, Missy's bio, and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/podcast. 

In this episode I am chatting with Amy Beeman, about a major life shift that happened to her about six months ago. Amy shares how she is processing, and in some ways experiencing a loss of identity. She is now figuring out who she is, beyond the career she knew for so long. Ironically, Amy published a kids' book right around the time this transition started called "Unwrap Your Dreams," and she is now following her own advice and is in the process of discovering what her new dreams might be. 

This is a raw, honest conversation about a challenging and unexpected season of like. Thank you, Amy, for sharing the parts that aren't always sunshine and rainbows. ❤️

You can find the full show notes, including Amy's bio and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/amy-beeman.

In this episode I am chatting with registered clinical counsellor and professor of psychology Natasha Ghosh. Our chat is all about demystifying therapy and how to find the right therapist for you. Natasha compares the process to bra shopping, and has some really helpful tips about how you can ensure you find the right "fit." What to look for, things to think about, and questions you can ask in the first consultation. 

Natasha is so amazing, and she really helps to make the whole process very accessible, and gives you tools to take away the overwhelm of finding the person who can best support you. It's an awesome conversation, and we had a lot of fun chatting about this important topic. 

You can find the full show notes with Natasha's bio and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/podcast.  

In this episode I am chatting with writer Anneliese Lawton. We are chatting about all things motherhood, maternal mental health, and losing yourself in motherhood. Anneliese shares about her book coming out this Fall called Welcome to the Jungle: A Frantic Journey Through Motherhood and Self-discovery. It's an open, raw, honest discussion about what brought her to write the book, and we talk about some of the most challenging times in those early years of becoming a mom. This is an awesome conversation and she is doing some very cool things in the online space for moms, so definitely have a listen! 

You can find the full show notes, Anneliese's bio, and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

In this episode I am chatting with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels. Julie recently published her book Like a Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies and a Life Beyond Labels. As a mom of six, a successful entrepreneur, a mentor in so many things, Julie has an incredible perspective to share. Her book is a blend of personal stories, sage advice, life hacks, and humour. It's awesome.

This is a fantastic chat and Julie is one of those people you could talk to forever, about anything. We talk about her book, the pros and cons of labels (the title type of label, not the awesome physical labels Mabel's Labels make), self-care, parenting autistic kids...we cover a lot. Grab your earbuds and your beverage of choice, and join us for this great conversation.

You can find the full show notes, Julie's bio, and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/podcast. 

In this episode I am chatting with Certified Professional Coach Ashley Kim about the subject of rage. Ashley works primarily with moms, helping them to address rage and reframing the emotion and associated guilt into something more aspirational - a call to adventure. Ashley explains what she means by that phrase, and how you can use those moments of rage as signals to teach you about your innermost thoughts. It's a great chat and definitely offers a lot to think about! 

You can find the full show notes, Ashley's bio, and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/podcast. 

This week I am chatting with Terry Cralle, RN. Terry is a sleep hygiene expert, and we are talking about all things sleep and sleep health. Sleep is foundational when it comes to mental and physical health. We chat about how challenging it can be for moms to get that recommended 7-9 hours a night, and Terry shares some tips for changing your perspective on how you think about sleep. 

Sleep is one of the most basic and important things you can do for yourself, and finding ways to prioritize it in your life is the epitome of self-care. 

You can find the full show notes, including Terry's bio and contact info at www.momcamplife.com/podcast.