Mom Essentials

"How the #$!@ did I get here?" That is the question Kristen Noel and Bill Miles hear from the mamas they help all of the time. Going through divorce can be scary, overwhelming, sad, and loaded with grief. But it can also be a beautiful beginning of so many things.

Kristen and Bill help their clients take control of their divorce, get off the emotional rollercoaster and save precious time, money, and heartache for their families. Together, they founded Best Self Magazine and created the Best Self Intuitive Divorce Coaching Program. We dive into how you can navigate through this difficult time, tips on how to handle this when kids are in the mix, and the importance of the first 100 days. To find out more about Kristen and Bill, check out their links: http://bestselfintuitivedivorce.com https://www.facebook.com/intuitivedivorce/ https://www.instagram.com/bestselfintuitivedivorce/

Are you living in chronic pain? My guest, Lyndsay Soprano, is no stranger to this! Along with her boutique marketing agency, Bound-by Marketing, she is the host of the pain game podcast to share her story and help others living in pain.

She shares what she went through while trying to become a mom and even though she has not been able to have children of her own, she proudly displays the title of "auntie" to many!

Lyndsay rocks the world of chronic pain and illness. As you will hear on this episode, it has been quite a ride to get her to where she is today after she was diagnosed with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrom CRPS.

After years of being misdiagnosed, poked and prodded, big Pharma attacked, and botched surgeries, she decided to take things into her own hands and try to heal herself.

This journey has made it very clear that YOU are your best advocate!

Find out what Lyndsay is up to through her links: https://thepaingamepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/thepaingamepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/paingamepodcast https://twitter.com/paingamepodcast

Mentioned Episode #25: The Hypocrisy of Doctors and Devices

This episode is for the Millennial moms out there! We can't mom like the moms before us. There have been a lot "shoulds" placed on us, but the truth is the world is different our role has changed drastically. Kasey Potts joins me today to debunk some of the things we have been told, how to handle the mental load we carry, the truth about finding balance, and so much more!

Kasey is a content creator and podcast host who helps millennial moms overcome the overwhelm of everyday life.

She is the host of the podcast, "Kasey's Korner" where she holds conversations with experts and influencers around confidence, body image, and women's health issues alongside a dose of healthy lifestyle tips, humor, and nostalgia.

To see what Kasey is up to, follow these links : www.kaseypotts.com Instagram Kasey's Korner Podcast

Friendships at any age can be challenging!

When kids are growing up, understanding friendship truths and how to navigate the changes in their relationships is so important. But sometimes, even as adults, we aren't sure how to best guide them. Tune in as my guest, Jessica Speer, the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised, shares some amazing advice on the lessons we can teach our kids.

She has a master's degree in social sciences and explores topics in ways that connect with kids. Jessica is regularly featured in and contributes to media outlets on topics related to kids, teens, parenting, and friendship. She is also one of the speakers on the upcoming 3-Day Parent Masterclass!

To see what Jessica is up to, follow this link: https://jessicaspeer.com/ Instagram Twitter Friendship Pyramid

Get a ticket to the Build Your Parent Toolbox 3-Day Masterclass here. Use the code JESSICA to save $5 on your ticket: https://theparenttoolbox.info/masterclass

TW: This episode contains the subject of domestic abuse.

A lot of people have heard of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but what about after all the hard work of healing? A. Garcia joins me on this episode to share her brave story of survival after an attempted double homicide while she was eight months pregnant.

Her desperation to survive became the catalyst to the foundation of her business, BYIS, while achieving an undisputed outlook of independence.

A. Garcia shares her journey, how trauma can affect our kids, and how to go from PTSD to PTG- Post Traumatic Growth!

To see get connected with A. Garcia, follow these links: Confrontingdomesticviolence.org BeYourIncredibleSelf.com

As soon as you announce you are having a baby, it can be easy to get bombarded with negatives. "You'll never sleep again." "Say goodbye to having a life." "Good luck trying to have a clean house." These narratives are forced on us. But what if we had the power to change it?

Sarah Isely joins me on this episode and shares how you can take control and make the most of the valuable time of when our kids are young.

Sarah is a family lifestyle & travel designer for young families and is here to disrupt the mediocrity we've been conditioned to see as success, and empower parents to step into a life they truly desire so they can live their legacy rather than just leaving it behind.

To see what Sarah is up to, follow this link: https://18summersociety.samcart.com/products/the-life-you-desire---digital-only/

Get a ticket to the Build Your Parent Toolbox 3-Day Masterclass here: https://theparenttoolbox.info/masterclass

We never want to throw shame towards our parents, but as today's guest Susan Morley shares we simply can't parent like they did.

Even if you had the best childhood, we live in a different world and that means we need different tools into our toolbox.

Susan, a parenting coach, is passionate about helping moms with spirited kids break the cycle of yelling, punishing, and spanking so they can have a great relationship with their kid who respects their authority all without damaging their spirited child's natural personality.

On this episode, we walk through what needs to change, strategies that we can implement (and which ones we shouldn't), and get real about the amount of stress parents face in this demanding world.

To get connected with Susan, check out these links: www.parentcoachatlanta.com/talk www.parentcoachatlanta.com/sixsteps https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspp9I_BMXu6zzKuBBhETLA

Motherhood is not meant to be a journey we do alone.

I am joined on today's episode with Dr. Michelle Stephens. She gives us her insight as a not only a doctor but as a mother.

Michelle is the co-founder and chief nursing officer of Oath Care. Her experiences as a pediatric clinician, early childhood stress scientist, and mom to a 7- and 9-year-old deeply inform how she leads and builds within the healthcare technology space.

We dive into childhood stress, how stress can relate to chronic illnesses, the necessity of community as a mom, and so much more!

To get connected with Michelle, check out these links: Oath website Oath app Instagram Twitter LinkedIn TikTok

All of a sudden, you can feel like you have a roommate rather than a spouse. How did this happen?!

On this episode, Amand Weber joins us to share quick and easy ways how to reconnect with our partners. Amanda, a relationship coach, works with women to create a connection that leads to more of the love & respect that you want in your current relationship or in a future one

We unpack the beauty in conflict, debunk the myth about not going to bed angry, and why we need to let go of our pride in order to get closer to our partner.

To get connected with Amanda, check out these links: www.amandabeilke.com Instagram Facebook Linkedin

I don't have to tell you that college is expensive! And even if you aren't filling out applications right now, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare while your kids are still young.

Shellee Howard, a Certified Independent College Strategist and Counselor, helps Middle and High School students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process, helping them create a Stand Out Strategy, get into their best fit college without going into debt, and even how to succeed once admitted.

To get in touch with Beth, follow these links: www.collegereadyplan.com Get her book for FREE