In this episode of Mom to MORE™, host Sharon Macey is joined by guest Natalie Friscia Pancetti, former SAHM, mom-master of reinvention and author of “This Too…”. 

Natalie has studied human behavior and habits for almost 20 years - as a teacher, tutor and real estate agent. She holds a BS in Marketing with a minor in Psychology and a Master of Education.

Her passions are her family, her dog, walking, writing and living with a faith-filled positive attitude.  Her dad always taught her to not sweat the small stuff and to cherish the sweet spots in life as they all pass too quickly.  With an intention for people to feel less alone in their life journeys, Natalie put pen to paper and started compiling phrases based upon his wisdom.  Her recently released book, This Too…, shares enlightening “life-isms” that give readers a fresh perspective on everyday life while providing inspirational words to ground you during life’s joyful and difficult times.  Join Sharon and Natalie as they discuss the role of parents in laying a foundation for their children's future success, the skills and superpowers of stay-at-home moms, and the concept of “life-isms.”

Natalie showcases the diverse skills and superpowers that moms possess. Her story highlights the importance of staying true to oneself, following one's intuition, and finding joy in the small moments of life. Natalie's journey is a testament to the resilience and determination of mothers who strive to create their "more" while navigating the challenges and joys of motherhood.

[00:00] Introduction [00:35] Natalie’s background [02:10] Natalie's decision to stay home with her children and pursue a teaching career. [04:02] The importance of retooling your skillset (and maybe going back to school) as a SAHM. [06:00] Natalie's father's vision of her becoming a teacher and how it came true. [07:19] The various mom skills and superpowers Natalie honed during her time as a SAHM. [11:40] Importance of maintaining a sense of self and pursuing passions as a mom. [14:00] Cherishing the sweet spots in life. [17:40] The concept of "this too shall pass" and how it can be applied to savoring the small moments in life. [21:53] Trusting your gut. [26:20] The importance of reaching out to others. [29:00] How past experiences and roles have shaped Natalie into the woman she is today. [30:04] Natalie’s plan for the future and promoting social emotional learning in schools. [31:28] Where to find Natalie and her book online. 

Learn more about Natalie and her new book:

Natalie’s website: https://www.nataliefrisciapancetti.com/ You can also find “This Too…” on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Instagram: @nataliefrisciapancetti

Tiktok: @npancetti

Facebook: @nataliefrisciapancetti

Looking for more? Follow along @momtomore on Instagram and Tiktok. Keep an eye out for episode #7 of the Mom to MORE™ podcast where Sharon is joined by Lee Woodruff - speaker, author and executive media trainer.  Coming soon - you won’t want to miss it ♥ Mom To MORE™ Pod is written and produced by Sharon Macey. It is edited by Aspen Streiff.