Mom Essentials

There's not much that "one size fits all" applies to, not pantyhose and definitely not parenting! DJ Stutz, an Early Childhood Specialist with more than 20 years of teaching experience, parenting coach, and public speaker, shares numerous nuggets for approaching parenting in a more proactive way.

Because if we are being honest, each child is different and unique and requires a different set of tools at times. And this episode delivers a lot of them!

To find out more about what DJ is up to, check out these links: Imperfect Heroes Podcast Little Hearts Academy LHA FacebookImperfect Heroes Podcast Facebook Imperfect Heroes Podcast Instagram

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Trust is something that doesn't always come easily, but is built on a series of conversations.

Today's guest, Darryl Stickel, a PhD in Business from Duke University and wrote his doctoral thesis on building trust in hostile environments, joins me to talk about how to build it within our homes.

He shares tips on how to get your kids to understand that we have the best intentions at heart and dissects the little moments that build up or break it down.

To find out more about what Darryl is up to, check out these links: Website Facebook LinkedInYouTube

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As parents, one of our main missions is to raise some really good humans. But that can be easier said than done.

Between the guilt, overwhelm, and worry, it can be challenging.

Thankfully on today's episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields, Mindfulness Mentor, Mindful Parenting Podcast Host, Global Speaker, Number 1 Bestselling Author of "Raising Good Humans" and "Raising Good Humans Every Day" (Aug 1, 2023), and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, joins me.

Besides sharing how we can become more mindful, the beauty in messing up, and why we need to allow our kids to do risky things, she and I talk about how being a parent means beginning again… and again and again.

Find out more about what Hunter is up to by following these links: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

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How do you navigate co-parenting?

This is a struggle that many parents face, but on this episode, I am joined by Aurisha Smolarski licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes.

We cover tips on how to heal yourself while nurturing your kids through divorce, clues that your child needs more support, and ways to get your co-parent to be on board.

Find out more about what Aurisha is up to by following these links: Website Instagram

A lot of moms can find themselves faced with this question when it comes to their marriage. They are at a crossroads, fearful of what choice to make.

As my guest, Melissa Greller, shares both choices are hard… you just need to decide what "hard" is the right choice for you and your family.

We tackle the big question if you should stay for the kids, why self-care is so important, how to see the situation for what it really is, and so much more.

Find out more about what Melissa is up to by following these links: Website Facebook Instagram

You're having a new baby!

This is an exciting time as you expand your family. And it can also bring up some mixed emotions, for both you and your other child(ren).

I am joined by Robyn Mckeefrey, author of "Mommy Went to the Hospital to Bring Home a New Baby", who shares some great insights on bringing a new baby home.

We talk about how to prepare the siblings, giving ourselves grace as moms during this transition, and how to handle the busy mom life!

Find out more about what Robyn is up to by following these links: Facebook "Mommy Went to the Hospital to Bring Home A New Baby" Book

Those dishes are piling up and they are stressing you out, mama.

You might be thinking those dirty plates are a reflection of you as a mom, but this episode's guest, Rachel Marie Martin, will tell you to embrace that sink as a sign of normalcy; something to be celebrated!

Rachel, the author of "Mom Enough Inspiring Letters from the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood" and the founder of the popular social media community Finding Joy, joins me for a conversation to talk about giving ourselves (and other moms) grace, the bittersweet moments of motherhood, and how you don't always see what's on the other side of the camera in those picture perfect social posts (spoiler alert: there's probably some dirty dishes!).

Find out more about what Rachel Marie is up to by following these links: Website Facebook Mom Enough Book Instagram

"You have cancer." No-one wants to hear these words for themselves or a loved one.

But what do you do when you are a mom and cancer has entered your life?

I am joined by Cancer Doula, Stephanie Miller, on this episode to talk about emotional support and healing from a personal and professional space.

We go through all different situations on how cancer may affect your family and tips on how to handle the journey.

Find out more about what Stephanie is up to by following these links: Website Facebook Instagram Email

We have grown up in a culture that is constantly pushing the "new" diet, but we all know those really don't work. But sometimes we need to work really hard to change the thoughts we have around food, what's good, what's healthy, and what's not.

On this episode, I am joined by Beth Basham, a dietitian and coach of nearly 20 years specializing in helping women break free of guilt and shame around food and their bodies and finally live their best lives.

We dive into intuitive eating, the beliefs we need to change, how this impacts our kids, and more!

Find out more about what Beth is up to by following these links: Website: https://www.bethbasham.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/707149683454049 Instagra: https://www.instagram.com/bethbasham.rd

Sometimes it can feel we get lost in the label of "mom" as if that is the only identity we have. But mama, you have so much to offer! It's time to find your passions, your goals… your Everest! And to help with that I am joined by Jenn Drummond, mom of 7, successful business owner, world record holder, and author.

We talk about how to find your identity out of motherhood, why support is essential (and how to actually take it), what to do on the days you want to quit, and so much more!

Find out more about what Jenn is up to by following these links: Website Instagram Get Her Book