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Ready for a NSFW episode?!

If I wrote an erotic novel….

Ok, so I haven’t...yet. But if I did, I have some ideas. And they may not be what you’re thinking. This episode was inspired by a few different topics and themes that I found had synchronicities and meshed well together in a conversation about mainstream erotic content, relationship dynamics, our cultural patterns and the general narrative around love.

This was a lot to unpack, but I had a lot of fun doing it. From observations and my own experiences, these are some of my musings (ok, ranting at times…) on love, sex and relationships.

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Links:

Sponsor - Uqora - get 20% off your order - www.uqora.com/bam

Create a Plan for Successful Communication in Your Relationship in Just 5 Days - https://www.sarahbivens.com/communication

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

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Today’s Momtra: create a plan for successful communication in your relationship

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Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

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Why do you have sex?

Have you ever really thought about that? I know there was a time when I didn’t. I mean…does “it feels good” suffice as an answer?

In this episode I discuss how I believe the general narrative is sideways when it comes to why we have sex and what we get out of it. 

For most of us, it’s for the pleasure aspect. Maybe because it’s expected of you as a good partner. Or of course, can’t forget - to have babies. 

What if we could look further into why we have sex (and by “have sex” I mean more than intercourse - I mean engaging with that sexual energy and sensually expressive part of ourselves) and create more powerful meaning and intentions behind it?

Plus, the parallels of birth and sex and why I’ve been crying a lot lately. You don’t wanna miss this!

Links:

Create a Plan for Successful Communication in Your Relationship in Just 5 Days - https://www.sarahbivens.com/communication

Previous episode I reference - http://balanceandmotherhood.libsyn.com/036-how-being-an-abundant-lover-makes-me-a-better-mother

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

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Ever read or listen to something and you’re like, “OMG! Yasssss!”

I have a feeling today’s Momtra episode is going to do that for you. I’ve been reading Jen Sincero’s book “You Are a Badass at Making Money” recently, and this book has a lot of epic gems in it. I felt inspired to share one of them with you today.

It’s about working on yourself internally, and how that creates the best outcome for change and evolution, rather than focusing on the external things.

And don’t forget to check out the links below from all the things I mention in the episode!

Links:

Create a Plan for Successful Communication in Your Relationship in Just 5 Days - https://www.sarahbivens.com/communication

The BALANCE System Ebook - https://www.matthewbivens.com/balance-ebook/

You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero - https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money/dp/0735222975

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

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What’s the biggest trigger for you - sex, money or god?

In this episode I’m sharing some of my observations and experiences from coaching and my own life as well as a few resources that I believe can help neutralize some of the division, frustration or judgment we have around these 3 areas.

 

Links:

Create a Plan for Successful Communication in Your Relationship in Just 5 Days - https://www.sarahbivens.com/communication

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

Power vs Force - https://www.amazon.com/Power-vs-Force-Determinants-2004-07-01/dp/B01K92I7CQ/ref=sr_1_6?gclid=CjwKCAjwkenqBRBgEiwA-bZVtrNzmPSTXsPep5-rYICXCBMxqBGM9aM2GgS_g5wMhNWMWH_rV-oxARoCpCwQAvD_BwE&hvadid=190489605302&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010791&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12981291527437042693&hvtargid=kwd-297966159246&hydadcr=24656_9648981&keywords=power+vs+force+book&qid=1566223739&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Video on Power vs Force - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJKUm5QyMYw

Abraham Hicks YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/AbrahamHicks

You Are a Badass at Making Money - https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money/dp/0735222975

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What if you stopped and took a moment - to decide to look at someone in your life differently?

I’m talking about shifting (even if it’s just by a few degrees) the perspective you have on someone and the space you hold for them.

So this Momtra episode is an opportunity - to pick one person this week and whether it’s how you to speak to them, listen to them or even do your own processing and journaling about them and your relationship with them...see what you can do to better understand and find more peace and joy in the relationships you have in your life.

ALSO - in 2 weeks I’m launching a free virtual coaching - Create a Plan for Successful Communication in Your Relationship in Just 5 Days. Sign up and snag your spot with the link below!

Links:

Create a Plan for Successful Communication in Your Relationship - https://www.sarahbivens.com/communication

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

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What has Ariana Grande taught me about motherhood?

I’m going to share that in this episode. How one of her songs inspired me to identify some deep and powerful insights and takeaways that I believe every mother could use.

Topics like self-care, time for yourself, emotional attachment, showing up fully and making sure you feel whole and complete as a person...yep, it’s all in there!

So thank you to this pop queen for the inspiration. Enjoy!

Links:

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

Doing It At Home - https://www.diahpodcast.com/

Matthew’s website - http://www.matthewbivens.com/

The Bloomi - https://thebloomi.com/ (USE THE CODE SARAH10 FOR 10% OFF YOUR ORDER)

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I guess the question for most moms isn’t a matter of “do you” but more like “how often.” Because you know that phrase “you’re your own worst enemy,” so how about a reminder to kick ass at everything else, besides kicking your own ass.

In this week’s Momtra, I’m giving you the boost to go out and do what you do, without all the unnecessary negative self talk or punishment or insane scrutiny of every little thing that we do. 

Links:

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

7 Habits of Highly Effective People - https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits.html

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Have you ever done some serious traveling with your kids? Are you planning on it but are terrified at how it might go?

Well fear not! In today’s I’m sharing an episode that was originally published on Doing It At Home, the birth podcast that I co-host with my husband Matthew, and in this conversation we are giving you some tips on traveling with your little ones. We just returned from a 2 week trip to Europe where we went all over the place, did a bunch of stuff, and managed it all with a smile on our faces. 

Yes, you can have a great time traveling with kids and today we’re going to help you do just that. 

Links:

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

Doing It At Home - https://www.diahpodcast.com/

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Need to hit pause?

How about a mental health day or half-day or hour or moment, even?!

In today’s Momtra I’m sharing why I didn’t publish last Friday and some of my thoughts on “the mental health day” and why it’s so important for everyone, especially mamas.

And you don’t have to be in a dark or completely stressed out place to acknowledge you need some time for yourself. In fact, it’s great when we can recognize that before it gets to a more intense point. 

So in case you haven’t given yourself permission, let this episode be your formal invite to take a step back and recenter. Because you are worthy of it, and because everyone benefits when you do it.

Links:

Orgasmic Mama - https://orgasmic-mama.teachable.com/p/orgasmic-mama/

My website - https://www.sarahbivens.com/

My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmbivens/

My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahbivenslifestylecoach/

Push Thru, Mama 2019 - https://www.pushthrumama.com/events/push-thru-mama-conference

Formula for Balancing Motherhood gathering - https://www.facebook.com/events/491049711656651/

Balanced Mama Moments Audio Guide - https://www.sarahbivens.com/balanced-mama-moments

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