Stress may be something we can't totally ever get rid of, but there are a lot of things we can do to understand, process, and express it. 

In this episode, I am joined by Leah Brown, a licensed counselor and certified coach specializing in anxiety trauma, stress, and burnout. 

We dig into how to identify what is trauma, the effects of stress, coping skills to reduce it, and most importantly, how it trickles down to our kids! 

To find out what Leah is up to, check out these links: 

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A sneeze comes on suddenly or you cough a little too hard and OOPS!

While a lot of women think this is a problem they just have to live with, today’s guest Mallory Willis, debunks that!

As a Pelvic Floor PT, Mallory, shares alternatives to help you get to the root cause and heal your pelvic floor naturally without jumping right into surgery.

We also chat about what could be causing more issues, what to expect when working with a Pelvic Floor PT, the importance of being your own advocate, and things you can do right now to help down there.

To find out more about Mallory and what she's up to, check out these links:  Website Instagram Facebook

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“I am not the mom I thought I was going to be.” Have you ever thought this? If so, you need to tune into this episode!

My guest, Emily Edlynn, a clinical psychologist with an academic background and has aimed to infuse science and common sense into the landscape of parenting guidance with her blog and now newly released book “Autonomy-Supportive Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Children”.

She shares lots of great practical tips on how to incorporate these strategies, the need to be flexible, and why independence is so important for our kids to embrace.

To find out more about Emily and what she's up to, check out these links:  Website Instagram Facebook The Art of Science Blog Signup Essential Minute Feature

Family size is a personal choice for everyone. Some people have a home with multiple kids, while others may be an only-child family.

Whether it was by choice or not, Rebecca Greene, author of “One and Done: The Guide to Raising a Happy and Thriving Only Child” joins me to discuss the dynamics of this type of family.

We dive into the stereotypes and judgments these families face, how to prepare for the uncomfortable questions, the benefits of an only-child home, and more!

To find out more about Rebecca and what she's up to, check out these links:  Website Instagram Facebook One & Done Book

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The world of parenting has added a new challenge in the past few decades; technology!

It can feel like a constant power struggle trying to enforce boundaries are rules around devices with your kids. But as my guest, Dr. Gwenyth Jackaway, shares in this episode being the “technology police” doesn’t have to be so scary.

We cover the importance of finding a balance, how to talk to your kids about how the algorithms work, and what we need to do as parents to be good role models.

Plus, Dr. Jackaway has a new app parents need to know about; Carrots and Cake. And you can get 6 months free by using the promo code: essentials.

To find out more about Dr. Jackaway and what she's up to, check out these links:  Website Email Carrots and Cake

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Do you ever lose your cool or get annoyed at your kids' behavior? We've all been there! On this episode, we dive into the root cause of some behaviors and what it really means. 

Pam Thompson, Certified Parent Coach, joins me on this episode to talk about the 4 messages our kids need to hear. 

She walks us through the main framework she uses with moms and dads so they can learn how to build wisdom and responsibility IN their children while at the same time connecting with their hearts. 

To find out more about Pam and what she's up to, check out these links:  Email Facebook Group LinkTree

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Motherhood comes with a lot of expectations! Some are from external sources, while others are ones that we create internally.

While Johnny Sanders is a dad, he is a huge advocate for moms! He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma and Texas and the owner of the Christian Counseling practice, Truth & Grace Counseling. Johnny is also a host of the podcast Faithfully Engaged. 

In this episode, we discuss how to deal with the mental load, why “mommy minutes” are important, and the true meaning of self-care.

To find out more about Johnny and what he's up to, check out these links:  Website Facebook Instagram Twitter

We aren't talking about sleep in this episode! 

My guest, Laurie Aigner, shares about rREST; Rapid Response of Emotional Stress Technique. 

She shares that if you had a childhood, this type of therapy could benefit you! This can help you uncover things that you may not even remember, how to approach situations without getting riled up, and how to be a better emotionally regulated parent. 

To find out more about Lauri and what she's up to, check out these links:  Email her: [email protected] Facebook LinkedIn LinkTree

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Phones. Tablets. Social media. All of this can be very overwhelming to us parents as we try to navigate this new world of technology with our kids. 

In this episode, Jessica Speer, a highly acclaimed author of books for kids and teens, returns to share some great tips on how to talk with our kids about the safety of devices, things they should know, and understanding that this is an ever-changing conversation to have with our kids. 

She shares some of the awesome tips you can learn from her NEW book "The Phone Book- Stay Safe, Be Smart, and Make the World Better With The Powerful Device in Your Hand." Listen to her past Mom Essentials episode here (#45).

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Even though we are a few years out from the pandemic, you may still be struggling with how to rebound from it as a family.

Today’s guest, Jeff Nelligan, is here with some great tips on how to navigate this!

Jeff is the author of “Four Lessons from My Three Sons: How you can Raise Resilient Kids” (Second Edition just released) and most recently of "Your Kids Rebound from the Pandemic Lockdowns: A Parent Guide to Restoring Their Family”. 

We dive into the importance of showing up to events, screen time approaches to help everyone stay on the same page, the importance of routine, and more!

To find out more about Jeff and what he’s up to, check out these links:  Website Email Jeff Facebook Twitter

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