Motherhood Radio - Dr Christina Hibbert

Forgiveness is something we all need--both to give and to receive--and yet something we all struggle with at times. How can we forgive others when they hurt or wrong us, and how can we forgive ourselves when we do the same? As mothers, forgiveness is essential, but too often we struggle to know how to truly work through, heal, and let go. Today, I'm talking with Dr. Robert Enright, pioneering researcher of forgiveness, about the power of forgiveness and how we can heal from even the most painful wounds. Dr. Enright is also sharing tools from his groundbreaking program and his book "8 Keys to Forgiveness." To forgive is to let your own burdens go. Make this episode a priority, listen, do the work, and then pass it on. Visit http://internationalforgiveness.com/ or http://www.drchristinahibbert.com for more.

What does it mean to live an extraordinary life? Do you believe YOU are meant to do so? My guest, Briana Johnson, creator of The Lifebeats podcast and blog (www.thelifebeatsproject.com) believes you are, and I agree! Briana and I share some of our personal experiences with choosing the extraordinary life in today's episode. We're talking about not only the good, but the hard times of life, how to overcome them, and how these are often the impetuous for extraordinary personal growth, meaning, and purpose in life. We're also sharing some of our best strategies to practice "the art of living extraordinarily". So, settle in, listen and get ready to be inspired! And be sure to visit my post, "Living a life of Meaning & Purpose" for more inspiration and tools! (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/living-a-life-of-purpose-and-meaning-the-key-to-true-happiness/)

Bullying is a hot topic these days. Hot because it's important, because kids deserve better than to feel powerless in their own schools, homes, and lives. As parents, it can be challenging to know how to handle bullying--whether your child is the bullied, or the bully. How do we talk with our kids about it? Deal with other parents about it? How can we give our children the skills they need to stand up to bullies and be advocates for themselves and others? My guest, Signe Whitson, counselor and author of "8 Keys to End Bullying" [http://books.wwnorton.com/books/8-Keys-to-End-Bullying/] is here to show us how. Signe is sharing her 8 keys in this powerful episode, including practical "how-to's" for parents, children and teachers. Together, we can end bullying! We just need the tools to know how, and that's what this episode is all about. For more parenting skills and tools, please visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/parenting-success-more-about-parent-than-child/parenting-skills/.

As moms it's easy to let our own dreams go, as we focus on loving, giving, serving, and caring for our families. We may feel guilty following our dreams, or we may feel like it simply isn't possible. I'm here to tell you the truth: Not only is it possible, but when we let ourselves dream, and work toward those dreams, we give our children and families permission and a model for how to do the same. My guest, Dani Smith (doTERRA Blue Diamond Leader), and I are discussing the "how-to's" of going for your daydreams--how to let yourself dream, creatively find ways to go for it, and feel like an even better mom as a result! For more, visit my post, "Create the Life You Desire," http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/create-the-life-you-desire-part-1-whats-keeping-you-stuck-how-to-get-unstuck/ and be sure to join my FREE "Motherhood Essentials" webinar series http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/motherhood-essentials/motherhood-essentials-free-webinar-series/ to expand your family health, wellness, and happiness toolbox!

On today's exciting episode, I'm announcing my brand new "Motherhood Essentials" team! I've long loved the empowering health and wellness benefits of essential oils for my family, and now, I'm excited to share them with you. Did you know you can benefit your family's sleep, emotional health, and even hormones with essential oils? You can! And there's some excellent research I'm sharing, to back it up. In today's episode, I'm talking with doTERRA Blue Diamond Leader, Dani Smith, all about the surprising new ways essential oils can support and help your family. We are also sharing our new "Motherhood Essentials" Team leadership opportunities, including a giveaway and FREE webinar series! Take it from me, doTERRA oils are a phenomenal addition to your "Mom Toolbox" for family wellness, and now you can learn more about how to use them, with me, and even work with me on my new leadership team! For more on these exciting opportunities or to register for our giveaway or FREE webinar series, please visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/motherhood-essentials/ or http://www.motherhoodessential.com today!

When it comes to marriage and couples' relationships, it's just as important to build the positives as it is to overcome the negatives. In fact, building the positives is how we are able to thrive through the negatives. My husband, OJ, joins me today as we share our tips and tools for one of the most important "positives" we can build--how to actively like each other. While marriage is about love, it is hopefully also about like--about fun, laughter, and enjoying one another. So, grab your partner and join us for some reality, entertainment, and inspiration to get you liking each other a little better, too. And visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/making-marriage-work-20-years-of-advice-on-our-20th-wedding-anniversary/ for more on strengthening marriage.

When you think of everyday pleasure, what comes to mind? As moms, we too often consider pleasure a dirty word--something we'd feel guilty even thinking of--when in fact, pleasure is an important aspect of a healthy, happy motherhood experience, relationships, and life. My guest, Dr. Jessica Michaelson, is passionate about pleasure and helping moms understand the benefits of incorporating more "feel good" moments into everyday life. Make pleasure an everyday habit with this pleasurable episode, and see the payoff in your level of happiness, health, and family joy! For more on creating a healthy lifestyle, including the importance of play and pleasure, check out http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/creating-a-healthy-lifestyle-exercise-play-work-support-spirituality-8-keys-to-mental-health-through-exercise-chapter-part-1 .

What is personal growth? How do we "choose to grow" through motherhood, when life is so full? In this one-on-one episode, I explain the "seasons of personal growth" and how to not only handle the "falls," "winters," "springs" and "summers" of family, work, and personal life, but how to come out better on the other side. Grab a notebook and get ready to learn the skills of growing through motherhood with me! Then, register for my free gifts, "This is How We Grow Personal Growth Group" and "30-Day Personal Growth Plan," through my website (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/). And visit "How to Create Your Life's Vision" for more personal growth inspiration and tools (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/personal-growth-tools-create-your-lifes-vision/).

"Age is just a number." Do you believe it? Do you believe you can live the life you desire at every age? I do, and so does my guest, therapist and author, Jane Wyker. Jane is sharing her 80 years-young wisdom about how we can age happily by being what she calls "soul selfish"--leading to better relationships, happier children and families, and a happier, more fulfilled you. Be sure to look for Jane's book, "Soul Selfish" through her website www.JaneWyker.com, and for more on creating the life you desire, visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/create-the-life-you-desire-part-1-whats-keeping-you-stuck-how-to-get-unstuck/.

We all know motherhood is challenging, which can lead to negative thoughts, which can lead to negative feelings, and well, you get the point. How can we overcome negative thinking and find truthful, helpful alternative thoughts to put in its place? In today's one-on-one session, I'm teaching you one of my favorite skills--thought management. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, I'll show you how to hear, challenge, and change your thoughts, leading to more positive emotion, behavior, and parenting experiences. Plus, I'll tell you how you can start teaching these skills to your children, spouse/parter, and family. So, grab a notebook and come learn with me, as we change our thinking to change our life! And visit http://www.DrChristinaHibbert.com for tools and resources related to today's topic.