Have you been struggling with feeling lonely during the pandemic?

I wanted to have Melissa Sharpe back on the show to kick off this 4 part series where we are talking about loneliness.  We thought the topic of mental health would be important to address since that is impacting many people right now with being isolated. Melissa shares with us how her experience during the past year and what she has learned about herself and her family. We also touch on how it feels harder when its colder out and the skies are gray and we are all stuck inside.  I love that she is transparent with us and tells us what she does to help her mental state during the hard times. One story that stood out to me is when she told us that "it's ok to feel this sadness, but what will I do to help it?". Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.

If you enjoyed this episode make sure to check out this one I did with Melissa on the COVID series I did in 2020.  Click HERE to listen.

If you heard me in the intro I mentioned that I want to hear your feedback on what topics you want to hear more of in 2021.  If you already get my emails you can simply respond to this email to let me know. You can also email me at [email protected], I want to hear from YOU!

Guest Info:

Melissa Sharpe

Website: http://melissapsharpe.com/about-melissa-p-sharpe/

Does the thought of your kids playing with LEGO seem daunting to you?

Today we have Warren Nash, author of LEGO with Dad on the show today. I wanted to start off the year with a fun and lighthearted episode. Since most of us have kids learning remotely and being on screens all day I thought it would be great to talk about why LEGO would be such a great toy for the kids to play with.  Warren talks about growing up with LEGO and now that he has a son he has a whole new view on these bricks.  He mentions that LEGO bricks can really help kids with being creative and it can be an endless source of imagination.  He also points out that it's also a great way to spend family time.  Warren has a book called LEGO with Dad as well as a YouTube station and so if you are looking for some fun builds make sure to check that out, all of that info. is in the shownotes!  One things that stood out to me is his thoughts on sets vs a box of random bricks. Hear what he says about this topic and more on the podcast.

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Guest Info:

Warren Nash:

YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/WarrenNash

I thought this Best Of episode would be a perfect way to end 2020! Lindsay and I really talk about taking care of yourself in this episode from getting good sleep, taking care of your gut, reducing stress and a healthy immune system!

Today we have Lindsay Young back on the show and we talk all about taking care of ourselves.  Even when the quarantine gets lifted everywhere we still want to stay healthy. Lindsay shares with us some things that are key in order to best take care of ourselves.  The first things she talks about is sleep and how good quality sleep is essential for a healthy immune system.  As well as moving daily, reducing stress and eating a healthy diet so that you can get a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Lastly she talks about gut health and how up to 80% of our immune system is in our gut! One topic that really stood out to me is something I have noticed for myself personally and how going to sleep before midnight makes a huge difference. Hear what we have to say on this topic and more on the podcast.

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Guest Info:

Lindsay Young

Website: https://www.lindsayliveswell.com/

Do you feel like you have been swimming upstream with your daughter with friend drama?

No surprise that this is one of the most downloaded episodes.   This is part 1 of the 3 part series of Leave No Girl Behind with Melissa Sharpe. In this series we are going to be chatting about our daughters, especially from the ages of preschool to preteen. We will be chatting about how to deal with mean girls and how to speak truth into our daughters as they navigate all of this.  As we chatted in the previous series about Cultivating Your Village as women and moms, we want to be able to help our daughters learn how to cultivate a village from a young age.  So make sure to listen to the whole series and share with your friends that have daughters.

If you liked this episode make sure to listen to the next 2 episodes! Click the links below to listen:

Leave No Girl Behind- Helicopter Mom or Not?

Leave No Girl Behind - Finding Your Daughter's Tribe

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Guest Info:

Melissa Sharpe

Website: http://melissapsharpe.com/about-melissa-p-sharpe/

Have you been wondering what all the talk about carb cycling means and why so many people like to use it for weight loss?

You’re in luck, this was one of the most downloaded episodes and so it made the "Best Of" list!  Dietitian Amanda Nighbert is back on the show for part two of our “Lean with Amanda Nighbert” series.

In this episode you’ll find out:

How carb cycling benefits your metabolism

How controlling your carbs can help manage your insulin

If a diet low in carbs is right for you

The difference between carb-cycling and low-carb diets (like Keto)

…And more!

If you liked this episode make sure to check out episode 217 where we talk about Intermittent Fasting :  Can intermittent fasting help you lose weight?

 

Retrain your body to be a fat burner, rather than just a fat storer.

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So, what in the world is intermittent fasting and can it really help you lose weight?

I am not surprised that this is one of the "Best Of" episodes. Intermittent fasting is a big topic right now and it can be confusing if you don't understand how it works.  This episode is part of a 4 part series and the second episode if this series is actually next week's episode so make sure to stay tuned.  Today Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert will share with us the following on intermittent fasting:

What intermittent fasting is and how it works

How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off

Nutritional myths that could be keeping you from losing weight

How bulletproof coffee helps you burn fat

…And more!

If you liked this episode you can check out my series on how I lost 50lbs in a year. How I lost 50lbs in a year!

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Is comparison stealing joy in your life?

So Rachel Cruz's episode from 2018 is one of the most downloaded episodes for the Mom Inspired Show so I am kicking off December "Best Of" with her episode. If you missed it the first time around I know you will enjoy this. If you have already heard this episode, I find when you listen to something more than once you learn different things since you are in a different phase of life than when you first heard it!

Rachel and I discuss everything from how comparison is killing us,  and that social media makes it super easy to to feel like we don’t have enough!  Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media wishing you had a different house, maybe you feel like you are the only one that doesn’t go on vacations as much as you like or have fabulous friends?  Rachel shares with us that she too can fall into this trap. She shares a story about coming home from a vacation and then getting on social media to find someone that she follows on Instagram on vacation and feeling like she is missing out, yet she just got home from a vacation!

We also talk about saving money so that you can have the life that you truly want.  One story that stood out to me was when Rachel was talking about saving for college and how expensive it can be to send your kids.  She shares with us that college is a blessing not an entitlement and if you are not able to pay for your kids college that doesn’t make you a bad parent! Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.

If you liked this episode make sure to check out episode 184 with Rachel Cruz in my COVID series I did : https://mominspiredshow.com/navigating-uncertainty-inspirational-ways-moms-are-living-through-covid-19-series-rachel-cruze-184/

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Do you find yourself super stressed over the holidays?

Today we have Kristina Bentle back on the show to talk about reducing our stress during the holidays! Kristina is a life coach that helps women reduce stress in their lives.  She shares with us her journey of struggling with anxiety and depression and how she is a suicide attempt survivor.  During her recovery she learned how her thoughts were impacting her life and decided to take control of her thoughts.  Now she uses her personal experience to help moms reduce stress and create more freedom in their life.  One topic that stood out to me is when she talked about "powering through" and how that isn't an answer when life gets hard and how it is actually counterproductive. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.

If you liked this episode make sure to check out the first episode 212, second episode 213 and third episode 214 of this series:

Keeping our sanity during the holidays:planning:

Keeping our sanity during the holidays: daily routines

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Guest Info:

Kristina Bentle

Website: http://kristinabentle.com/about/

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingmomcareergrowth

Does perfectionism steal important moments in your life?

Today we have Jaclyn Zubiena on the show to talk about enjoying more time with our family and letting go of that never ending to do list.  With the holidays just around the corner it is so easy to keep adding to our list, to the point where we feel burned out!  Jaclyn mentions that it is so important to simplify and weed out the "shoulds".  Do you find yourself saying " I should do this or I really should of done that differently?", she encourages us that we really need to clean that self talk up and show ourselves more self love and compassion.  She challenges us to shorten our to do list so we can have more time with our family and for ourselves.  She points out that if we don't keep refilling our cup we will have nothing to give to our loved ones. Jaclyn also talks about letting go of what was normal and creating new traditions.  To shift our focus from things we can't control to the things we can. One point that stood out to me was when Jaclyn said that perfectionism steals moments in our lives that we can't get back. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.

If you liked this episode make sure to check out the first episode 212 and second episode 213 of this series:

Keeping our sanity during the holidays:planning:

Keeping our sanity during the holidays: daily routines

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Travel!  Where can we travel too right now outside of the U.S.?

 If you are looking for a Caribbean getaway, you have plenty of options. Mexico, St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, Belize, Aruba, etc are all places someone can travel to at this very moment.  Other destinations like St Kitts/Nevis and Curacao are in the process of reopening.  Make sure to reach out to me at [email protected] and we can start brainstorming your vacation plans for 2021!

Guest Info:

Jaclyn Zubiena

Website:https://www.jaclynzubiena.com/

What mini habits can you put in place to help you through the holidays?

Today we have Tracy Nolin Beerman on the show to talk about the daily routines that she has implemented in her life to help her feel her best! I wanted her to come on to give us some ideas on how to best set up our day to feel less frazzled!  Tracy is going to share with us 4 simple daily practices to help busy moms. The first practice is walking, not only does it do your body good but it also increases cognitive performance in the brain and reduces stress.  She shares with us how she does a 30 minute walk especially out in nature and how it does wonders.  The second one is yoga, and bare with me before you blow this off. She talks about how yoga helps connect our mind, body and soul, she has been doing it for 30 years and finds that she always returns to the mat. She shares with us that she has ADD and it helps her to be still and calm her mind.  She keeps it to a 10 minute routine, and it helps lubricate your joints. The third practice is meditation, and she calls it her mental hygiene. The practice is bringing your mind back to this moment whenever it wanders and this too helps reduce stress. Lastly is journaling and doing mind work.  She focuses on thoughts that feel good and it helps her connect with her vision. One story that stood out to me is when her son was 3 years old, he was exhibiting her least favorite character traits. She realized that he was mirroring her and reading her like a book, and that was a pivotal moment in her life and she knew she needed to change her legacy.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.

If you liked this episode make sure to check out the first episode 212 of this series with Jenny Stemmerman: Keeping our sanity during the holidays:planning:

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This January I started to mediate, and I really love Headspace! I personally love to listen to the Australian man, something about his accent is soothing!

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Guest Info:

Tracy Nolin Beerman

Website: https://www.onefootup.com/start-here