Mommyhood Unscripted

Have you ever heard of the term, "mompreneur"? It's a mother who owns and runs her own business — hence the combo of words: "mom" and "entrepreneur". Nicole sits down with Caroline Olson--a mom of 3 young boys--who chased a dream when she was 3 months pregnant with her first. She ended up opening up a boutique called, "Pearls and Plaid" and now her business has grown to 3 different brick and mortar stores located in 3 different shoreline communities spanning across two different states in New England. But how did she make this all come to fruition? Is there such thing as a 'balance' when you're a mother and a business owner? In this special episode, we explore the role fate has in life, Caroline explains what it looks like to "stay afloat" while juggling the demands of motherhood and the responsibilities that come along with having a business, and she also explains the 'butterfly effect' which led to her latest venture. Be prepared to be seen, inspired, and laugh in this relatable conversation between two moms. 

SHOW NOTES:

Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Caroline Olson

Instagram: @pearlsandplaids

Website: https://www.shoppearlsandplaid.com/

If you are of the generation when magazines were the comparison when it came to unrealistic beauty standards, your parents or you were consuming diet drinks and snacks like candy, and all you thought about was getting to that ideal number on the scale — then please, listen up. Counting calories and inherited body shame is not the way you want to operate, according to Carrie Lupoli. She is a certified nutritionist, award-winning behavior specialist and educator in schools around the world who’s dedicated to empowering women through sustainable health solutions. After overcoming her own struggles with disordered eating, she founded “Disruptive Nutrition” and has gone onto helping women see their bodes as their best friends instead of their enemies. Most recently, Carrie was a TedX speaker for challenging the status quo in health and wellness and shared what she has learned over the last decade on the weight loss industry. Buckle up for this eye-opening conversation Nicole and Carrie have that may have you wanting to flip the script when it comes to your relationship with food and your body!

SHOW NOTES:

Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Carrie Lupoli

Instagram: @carrie_lupoli

Website: https://www.carrielupoli.com/

The Sandwich Generation and Forecasting Long-Term Care Needs

Every 52 minutes, someone dies as a direct result of an eating disorder in the U.S. -- making them one of the deadliest yet most overlooked mental challenges in our country. Plus, the fact that over 30 million Americans are affected by this silent crisis drives home the fact of why it's so important that we talk about this difficult topic. Nicole chatted with Johanna Kandel who is the Founder and CEO of The National Alliance for Eating Disorders. Not only has Johanna recovered from a decade-long battle with an eating disorder, but she has made it her mission to provide nationwide education, resources, and support groups to those in need through her non-profit. If you're a parent or guardian, it is so important that you hear this information, so you can be equipped with the knowledge of what early warning signs may look like if someone is struggling.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Johanna Kandel

Instagram: @alliancefored

Website: www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com

**If there's a specific topic you'd like to hear about, or you'd like to be featured on "Mommyhood Unscripted ", contact Nicole Nalepa at: [email protected] or on social media: @NicoleNalepaTV

How often do you put your needs on the backburner? It’s easy to do, since so many people depend on you. But what if we told you it’s actually imperative that you put yourself first? Well, get ready…because this is a conversation every mom needs to hear! It’s all about healthy habits you can instill in your life and put into action so you can THRIVE! Nationally certified health and wellness coach and registered nurse, Kristen Reed of “Nursing Your Way to Wellness” is back on “Mommyhood Unscripted” with 5 simple tips to get you ahead of the formidable “mom burnout” we’ve experienced at one time or another. 

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SHOW NOTES:

Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Kristen Reed, RN, BSN, BA, HN-BC

https://www.nursingyourwaytowellness.com/

Instagram: @nursingyourwaytowellness

**If there's a specific topic you'd like to hear about, or you'd like to be featured on "Mommyhood Unscripted ", contact Nicole Nalepa at: [email protected] or on social media: @NicoleNalepaTV

This is a special episode all about love -- whether you're in a relationship, married, single, or perhaps on a mission to setup a friend up with someone. Dating coach and Netflix star, Aleeza Ben Shalom joins Nicole for an in-depth conversation. In addition to her Netflix series, "Jewish Matchmaking", Aleeza is busy working with people of all backgrounds and just came out with a book called, "Matchmaker Matchmaker: Find Me a Love That Lasts". So be prepared to find out what you may be doing wrong, what you're doing right, and how you can secure a love that lasts! This episode is packed with some great insight, rules, tips, and hacks that will put you on track to understanding how to love and be loved. This is a fun, humorous, and candid conversation that is reminiscent to the feeling you get after a getting off the phone with a good friend of yours... 

P.S. Did we mention that Aleeza is also a mom of 5?! 

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Aleeza Ben Shalom

Instagram: @aleezabenshalom

Website: https://www.marraigemindedmentor.com

**If there's a specific topic you'd like to hear about, or you'd like to be featured on "Mommyhood Unscripted ", contact Nicole Nalepa at: [email protected] or on social media: @NicoleNalepaTV

Alcohol. It's one of the most addictive drugs in America, and it's also the most socially acceptable one. How many times have you seen products or memes on social media promoting drinking "...because motherhood is hard"..."Mommy needs wine"....or "I wine because my kids whine". Everyone's relationship with alcohol is different -- but for those who really struggle with it, it can be a matter of life or death. 

Celeste Yvonne is the author of the book, "It's Not About The Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture" -- which explores why mothers are drinking more than ever, and how to break free; and this all comes from experience. Celeste's children were 1 and 3 years-old when she quit drinking. She described herself as a "gray area drinker" -- some days she could moderate her alcohol intake, but on a random day she didn't have the ability to turn the drinking off. 

This eye-opening conversation is one for the books, whether you're looking to evaluate your relationship to alcohol and motherhood or not. Celeste not only talks candidly about her sobriety and mental health, but she offers up some great advice on how moms everywhere can lighten their mental load in safe and effective way.

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Celeste Yvonne 

Instagram: @theultimatemomchallenge

Website: https://www.celesteyvonne.com/

**If there's a specific topic you'd like to hear about, or you'd like to be featured on "Mommyhood Unscripted ", contact Nicole Nalepa at: [email protected] or on social media: @NicoleNalepaTV

Video games were created as a form of entertainment. But for many parents, the concerns over their children's safety--when playing multi-player games online (and too much screen time) seems to be top of mind. So how can we ensure that our kids are picking the right games? And is there a way we can monitor things? Nicole chats with Aubrey Quinn, the Senior Vice President of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). She has all the answers to our questions — including everything we need to know about parental controls on these gaming devices — so you can make more of an informed decision for your family. Consider this your personal guide to video game safety!

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Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Aubrey Quinn

Website: www.ESRB.org

Mommyhood Unscripted is starting off a new season and a new year with some motivating words and stories from Peloton coach and fellow mama, Selena Samuela. 

In this episode, Nicole and Selena KEEP IT REAL talking about the highs and lows of motherhood, their postpartum bodies, and the struggle moms experience when it comes to actually getting our bodies moving! If it's one thing moms feel they don't have enough of, it's time. But Selena has some inspiring tips to help us all maximize the minutes for the sake of your health!

Happy listening...and remember mama, you're doing great!

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SHOW NOTES:


Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Selena Samuela

Instagram: @selenasamuela

Consider this your crash course on how to approach the holiday chaos with your children -- both young and old. What can you do to set your family up for success? What things will you be doing that may result in a difficult day of parenting? This season is a time of joy, a time of being cranky and overtired, but it's a time of being together. National parenting expert, Danielle Lindner joins Nicole back on the show for some great tips including: some fun ideas that won't break the bank -- or send you into a panic because you've overpacked your schedule! Also, Danielle shares some great tools on how to prepare your kids for their routine once the holiday break is over! 

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SHOW NOTES:


Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV

Guest: Danielle Lindner

Instagram: @danielle.lindner

Website: https://daniellelindner.com/