Mom: In-Process

Today’s episode is going to leave you unable to suppress the desire to grab your jacket and lace up those walking shoes. Libby DeLana wrote a beautiful book for the “Do” series called “Do Walk: Navigate Earth, Mind, and Body. Step by Step.”

In the episode, I share the incredible way the universe brought Libby into my life and helped connect us. And boy, oh boy, is it a story! All the chills and powers from above. I know that may sound a little “woo-woo” for some of you so, feel free to insert God or whatever higher power you believe in. Trust me when I say there are just some things that happen for reasons that are out of our control, and this was a perfect reminder for me. 

Libby shares with us her incredible journey of consistency through her daily practice of walking and how that consistency is truly transformative. I have never met another female who has independently set her mind to improve her life and stuck with that commitment for over a decade, never missing a single day. She helps us navigate how to find that consistency, how to walk even with young children, and how walking can quite literally save you. This isn’t a journey of weight loss or physical health goals. Libby’s journey is deeper, more holistic, and a truly profound exploration of self. 

Grab a cozy beverage and join us in this conversational journey.

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In this episode, we dive into the necessity of saying, “no.” This is, quite often, a learned trait for individuals, including myself. I share with you how you learn to say “no” when you find yourself as a people-pleasing “yes” sayer (pretty sure that isn’t a word, but I’m going to use it anyways). I dive into the importance of grasping your life’s mission, personal principles, and household values as a foundation for your decisions. Are you a mama who finds herself saying yes when your gut tells you to say no? Do you constantly regret the commitments you are making to others and feel pulled in directions you don’t want to go? This episode gives you the tools, strength, and confidence to change that decision-making process. This episode may trigger some emotional and uncomfortable feelings, but I encourage you to do the work suggested and eliminate these ongoing choices you continue to make, which are leaving you drained, depleted, and regretful. Learn to confidently say no, or yes!

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Today’s episode is a solo due to an urgent last-minute trip to Seattle, which I talk about. I also talk about how my daily habits, routines, and mindset allow me to show up as a successful mother to tackle life’s curveballs. Many women have asked me how to handle those curve balls and how to prepare for moments that put us off track. You know they’re coming, but we can’t predict them. When you are a mother, the chaos and unpredictability only increase with the number of children you have. Well, this episode is a real-life example of a BIG curveball we were thrown this week, and what I did/have done to attack them head-on as a strong and confident woman. So, grab a cozy beverage and join me!

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Happy Monday, mama friend! I’m nervous and excited to bring you today’s incredibly vulnerable episode. I had to go deep into the feelings of my past as a new and struggling SAHM to get you today’s episode. I was asking myself what I would want to share. What would I say to all of you? So, I took a bath and started writing. And this episode is what I uncovered. It’s very difficult for me to reflect on my former self and truly face my demons and my struggles. However, it makes me stronger. It makes all of us stronger. And if I can help someone by sharing my stories, then it makes everything worth it. Please, be mindful of your thoughts, your judgments, and your words as you share or discuss this story. And lastly, please share today’s episode. Let’s help another mama today, together.

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In today’s episode, I want to flashback to my very first interview, which feels like forever ago but was literally in April. And now, we are celebrating over 75 episodes!!! This podcast has reached over 800 cities and is growing, all because of each and every one of you. With this episode, I updated my intro and outro to address some of the mindset shifts I’ve had after this original recording back in April. 

If you’ve already listened to this episode, please listen again for some cleaning and mindset tips, tricks, and reminders as we go into the holidays, the cooler weather, and a slower time after the busy summer. You may be surprised what you can pull from it. Also, it is SUPER fun to see what my first ever interview sounds like compared to now. In a short period of time, through consistent effort, we all can improve in ANYTHING we are wanting to work on. Please remember that you will be terrible at something the first time you try, and it will absolutely scare the sh** out of you, but that does NOT mean you should give up. That does NOT mean you shouldn’t try. So, come celebrate this amazing milestone with me in this fun and updated interview with Kendra. Also, this one is available to watch on YouTube now. 

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As we roll from Halloween right into November, the holidays feel like they are right around the corner because, let’s face it, they are. I wanted to take some time to talk about the pressures we feel as moms to “do all the things” with and for our kids. Where does that come from? Why do we feel it? How do we overcome it? As a SAHM to three girls, I find myself truly embracing simplicity. Our happiness doesn’t come from having a perfectly decorated front porch, or creating all the holiday-themed crafts, or attending the seasonal and holiday events. For us, it comes with slowing down and having time together. It’s time we stopped competing with each other, put aside the unrealistic staged magazines, cut back on our Pinterest pins, and focused on what truly makes US happy. Find out where I think additional pressure for parents to do all the things comes from. I’m guessing it will surprise you but also make you have an “ah-ha” moment.
 
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We’re back as a duo recording! We had great feedback from our last Q and A episode, so we brought it back and hoped to bring you one each month. So, if you have any questions you’d like me to answer on the show, please send me an email or a DM.

In this episode, I answer 3 surprise questions from Brad and 2 questions from listeners. 

1. What is your biggest fear?
2. If you could go back to your most favorite time in your life, what age would you be?
3. How do you convince yourself to do hard things, even when you don’t want to?
4. How do you give your spouse time while being selfish and guarding time for yourself?
5. Best advice for couples doing a mindset change/challenge?

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I recorded this episode about identity after making the girls’ fried bologna sandwiches (with mayo and tomato…Tim McGraw anyone? No? Okay, cool.) and letting them eat Cheeto Puffs (Yup. That’s right.). It had me thinking about our identities, how we identify ourselves by the smallest granular decisions we make, and how those decisions often lead us away from doing what would truly make us happy. In this episode, I give you permission to eat a steak if you’re a vegetarian, stop hiking with your family if it no longer feels fun, and encourage you to step outside of your identity to try new things as a way to create a well-rounded person.

DISCLAIMER: If you are participating in the Mama Mindset Reset Challenge, I DO NOT give you permission to eat Cheeto puffs and fried bologna sandwiches. 

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Today’s incredibly moving episode is shared by a woman I have known for a very long time. My sweet friend Terrianne shares with me her story of survival after dying in the operating room after complications from Placenta Percreta. Most of you have probably never heard of this, and the truth is you should, especially if you’ve had a caesarean and/or multiple cesareans.

Terrianne explains to us what this is and why it is so important for women to know about it. Our conversation goes deep into why it is so crucial to educate yourself and advocate for yourself at all costs when it comes to your health. As women, we never want to inconvenience others. We never want to burden others by taking the time to seek the help we need. You’ll hear, in her story, how advocating for herself literally saved her life after healthcare professionals thought she was fine.
 
After hearing her sincere hopes and desires to help other mamas and bring awareness to this condition, I asked Terrianne to share her story. Her bravery in sharing such a vulnerable story is inspiring, moving, and will leave you downright awestruck.

To reach out to Terrianne for support or to learn more about her story, you can find her at
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Resources:
National Accreta Foundation http://www.accretafoundation.org

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Are you a mama who loves to cook and is passionate about it, or are you a mama who is trying your best to make a meal for your family? Is life getting in the way of that, and is the stress making it feel more of a chore than a passion? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you. I share some practical tips that I find helpful during cooking, and it has a lot to do with the values you hold dear. The goal of today’s episode is to get yourself back to a place where you can still feel the excitement of cooking and still provide for your family without having to feel like it’s such a chore.

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