Motherhood Radio - Dr Christina Hibbert

Spirituality is an essential part of motherhood for most moms. There's just something about being a mother that brings up spiritual questions, answers, desires, and needs. Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest Darla Trendler, creator of The Spiritually Minded Mom podcast (http://www.spirituallymindedmom.com), discuss how to understand and increase personal spiritual connection, develop a practice of daily gratitude and communion, and teach/model spiritual practices and development for children, as well. Whether you find spiritual connection through church, prayer, meditation, scripture, nature, family, or any other means, this episode will expand your sense of spirituality and empower you as a mother and spiritual leader in your home. Visit https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/what-matters-most-key-to-personal-growth-development/ to learn more about spiritual practice ideas and what matters most in motherhood, and beyond.

Motherhood is back for season 4, with a new look and a new name--Motherhood 2.0! This season, we're taking motherhood to the next level--whatever that looks like for you. What does it meant to take it to the next level? What would that look like for you, your family, your work, your dreams? Perhaps it's the next level of overcoming, like getting enough sleep for a change. Perhaps it's the next level of becoming, or increasing your sense of self-worth. Or perhaps, it's the next level of flourishing, in your health, happiness, family, work, or relationships. Wherever you are as a mother and woman, this show is for you, as Dr. Christina Hibbert teaches the skills of self-mastery to help you not only "grow through motherhood," but to thrive through it, too! Visit https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/motherhood-2-0-podcast-taking-mom-to-the-next-level/ to learn more, and http://www.drchristinahibbert.com for more on the skills of overcoming, becoming, and flourishing and register to receive Dr. Hibbert's FREE "30-Day Personal Growth Plan"!

It's that time of year again--summer break--the time of no schedules, kids home all day feeling "so bored," and moms everywhere feeling overwhelmed by mess, stress, and chaos. It doesn't have to be this way, though, moms! With a little work, summer can be not only a time of sanity, but a time of personal growth for the whole family, a time of memory-making, and a time of flourishing! Dr. Christina Hibbert goes one-on-one in this session of Motherhood, sharing her "8 Steps" for summer sanity plus two "bonus" tips for creating your best, less stressed, summer yet. Visit "Summer Sanity for Moms: 10 Ways to Stress Less & Flourish More" for more tools and ideas: http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/summer-sanity-for-moms-10-ways-to-stress-less-flourish-more .

Loss is part of childhood, whether it's from moving, losing friends, or experiencing a parent's divorce to experiencing death--of a pet, grandparent, or other loved one. It's hard enough for adults to comprehend loss and know how to grieve, but unless children have someone to show them how, they can easily become overwhelmed and afraid. What can we, as parents, do to help our children identify their losses and learn to grieve? Dr. Christina Hibbert sits down with Kim Fredrickson, marriage and family therapist and author of "Give Your Kids a Break," (http://www.kimfredrickson.com) to discuss their strategies for helping children and teens understand loss and learn to grieve. As parents learn about loss and grief, they become empowered to help their kids identify, validate, and work through their grief, too. For more on this topic, visit "Children & Grief: What You Can Do," http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/dealing-with-grief/children-grief-what-you-can-do/.

If there's one thing at the core of all our struggles as moms, it's this: insecurity. Depression, fear, worry, self-doubt, it all stems from a struggle to see, feel and embrace our true worth. We think it's "humble" to shrink and hide, but we've got it wrong. Dr. Christina Hibbert goes one-on-one in this powerful episode about the truth of humility, self-confidence, and self-worth. What is self-worth? How is it different from the myth of self-esteem? What is true humility, and how can we be confident and humble at the same time? And what can we do to build self-worth? Tune in to learn the crucial skills of practicing self-worth as moms, and then visit www.drchristinahibbert.com/self-esteem-self-worth/ to learn more ways to overcome self-doubt and build self-worth! And learn more about American Mothers, Inc and nominate YOUR "Mother of the Year" pick at http://www.americanmothers.org.

How do we learn empathy? One of the biggest ways is through the modeling of our parents. As mothers, we can actively teach our children and teens how to understand, have compassion for, and empathize with others, and this can make a huge impact in preventing and overcoming bullying. as well as making our world a kinder, safer place. Dr. HIbbert welcomes Amber Robbins, mother of four and creator of the "Kids Who Stand" initiative (http://www.kidswhostand.org), to explore the ways we moms can teach, practice, and model empathy, kindness, and civility--at the dinner table, in daily life, and in the community as we serve. It doesn't take much time, and it's simpler than we think, but what a difference the skill of empathy can make for our children, teens, families, and world! And read "Parenting Skills: 4 Ways we Learn to Parent & The Good News About Our Parenting Potential" at http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/parenting-success-more-about-parent-than-child/parenting-skills/ for more parenting success skills!

Why is it so challenging to be genuinely happy for others? A friend has a great new opportunity you've been dreaming of, a co-worker gets the promotion you wanted, a neighbor posts the most perfect-looking photos of her perfect-looking kids on social media all the time--sometimes, it can get to us, leaving us feeling jealous, negative, and even unhappy. But why? Why do we feel like when one person gets some success or joy in life, it somehow makes it less likely for the rest of us to get some, too? Isn't there plenty of joy and success to go around? Absolutely! Then, how do we learn to be genuinely happy for others? Dr. Christina Hibbert talks with guest, Cheryl Leahy, lifestyle blogger

at http://www.alldressedupwithnothingtodrink.com, about her strategies for overcoming envy and learning to be genuinely happy for one another. As moms, we need this skill more than anyone! For more, check out Cheryl's post, "How to Be Happy for Others," at http://www.alldressedupwithnothingtodrink.com/2018/01/how-to-be-happy-for-others.html.

Have you ever heard of "movement therapy?" It's a powerful method that combines body awareness, posturing, and sometimes even dance, to bring greater energy, self-confidence and insight to participants' lives, and it's a fabulous tool for moms, kids, and families, too. Dr. Christina Hibbert talks with movement therapist Erica Hornthal (http://www.chicagodancetherapy.com) to learn how the ways we move the body can impact our lives for the better. From taking up space in your bed in the morning, to how you carry yourself, to activities you can do with your children, listen and learn the tools to use movement for body, mind, and spirit improvement! Read "8 Keys to Get and Stay Moving" for more (https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/May-2016/Exercise-for-Mental-Health-8-Keys-to-Get-and-Stay)!

What matters most to you? Do you give those things/people the time and attention they deserve? Do you ever take those things for granted? What about when life gets difficult? Are you able to keep the meaning and purpose of your life even in the toughest times? Dr. Hibbert welcomes special guest, Kim Fredrickson, mother, wife, author of "Give Yourself a Break," and therapist of over 30 years (http://www.kimfredrickson.com). Kim is living with a terminal illness, but despite her declining health she has found a way to live with meaning, purpose, and to focus on what matters most as she copes. How can we do the same in our difficult life experiences? Kim and Dr. Hibbert discuss the skills of focusing on the moment, making memories that last, exercising faith, practicing self-compassion, and grieving well the losses that come our way, in order to "overcome, become, and flourish" in even the toughest times of life. Please visit Dr. Hibbert's post, "3 Skills for Coping with Life's Challenges" for more ideas and inspiration (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/3-skills-for-coping-with-lifes-challenges).

Overeating and binge eating: they aren't just for those with eating disorders. As busy moms, these can be easy habits to pick up and tough habits to break. Why is it so easy to overeat, and so difficult to stop? What does the research say on what is and isn't helpful with binge eating and overeating? And how can we stop overeating and bingeing, once and for all? Dr. Glenn Livingston, author of "Never Binge Again" (available FREE on his website, http://www.NeverBingeAgain.com)is here to show us how. His research-based approach to never bingeing again will help you better understand why we overeat and/or binge, why is it such a challenge to break the habit, and especially what tools are most effective in making lasting, positive change. Never binge again by listening in to this informative episode of Motherhood, and then check out Dr. Hibbert's book, "8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise" and related free resources at http://www.Exercise4MentalHealth.com for more healthy habit-building success!