Welcome to LIFE UPDATE #1!

These episodes are laid back, feet up on the chair, let's chat back and forth types of episodes. I update you on where I currently am in my motherhood journey and all of juicy details on what I am experiencing right now.

In Holly Jolly Toddlers, you hear about the transition from 1-2 kids, what my first born is experiencing, and how I am dealing with all things toddler right now.

It's honest, it's raw, and honestly? It's pretty emotional.

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If you are anything like ME, you're running ragged right now. As a full time CEO, wife, + mom of two- I need 54 hours in a day to get it all done. I'm up at 5:30 AM and nonstop until my head hits the pillow at 10 PM. I love this beautiful, crazy life- but my goodness, it's so easy to lose myself in it.

Throwing the holidays into the mix can make a girl go CRAZY. Festivals, Christmas parties, gift wrapping, travel... it's a lot.

With everything you're probably in charge of coordinating, you’ll want to be sure that you take some MUCH NEEDED time for yourself. If you're unhappy during the holidays, it is going to defeat the purpose of what the season is all about.

Your family needs you happy and energized in this season. Your littles are EXCITED. Now more than ever, it's important that you don’t put your own health and wellness on the back burner.

This episode is all about the things you can do this holiday season to keep you sane and healthy! 

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We are BACK, BABY! Welcome to the Fight Back Motherhood Podcast!

Imagine me sitting at my kitchen island with a cup of coffee, spit up on my shirt, and bags under my eyes chatting with you.

That's the vibe.

With thousands of books written on how to raise babies, we need something that teaches us how to fight back to the women we know we are capable of being after having babies.

So since I couldn't find it in my lowest moments after having my first daughter, I created it. This podcast, my course, and my growing community is the product of a dream.

Here, we are all about being the best version of ourselves so we can be the best moms to our littles. Ill help you rediscover a love for yourself by helping you prioritize yourself in health and wellness, mindset, and self care.

Each week will include tactical tips, bestie chats, real life talks, and so much more. So go pour yourself a cup of coffee and get ready to listen in.

It's time to Fight Back!

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You understand making time for self-care is important. But that doesn’t change the fact that it’s not easy to do. It’s frustrating when people throw advice out at you like, “Just make time for yourself,” or “You need to sleep when your baby sleeps!”

So I'll be specific for you. Lets chat about the SIX KEY AREAS of focus in this department. Ready? 

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Is Time Management even a thing as a mom? Can we actually manage our time? Can we take back our schedules, still find ways to prioritize ourselves, and get enough sleep? Can we find ways to stop skipping meals, do things that bring us joy, get us out of a house... maybe even take an hour or two BREAK? Ladies, I need you to understand something. Yes. You can. It's possible. It takes practice, it takes flexibility, and it takes putting any sort of Type A behavior on the back burner. 

It's not only possible. But it's NECESSARY. 

Not to toot my own horn, but this is my PASSION. I am obsessed with all things organization and ways to make your life easier. I am the queen of trial and error, things not going my way meltdowns, but standing back up and figuring it out again. I love planners, calendars, and morning routines. I truly believe that the only way to be the best mom I can be is to ENSURE that there is time for me within every single day. 

So this week, I am going to teach you. I am going to share with you what I have learned and hey, maybe they will be helpful. Maybe they won't. But I am telling you, this will change your life if you allow it to. 

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Somewhere between the excitement of your pregnancy announcement and your child’s first steps, there can come a breakdown in communication. Makes total sense: You’ve both had a massive life change, and your priorities changed overnight.

This doesn't mean everything is falling apart. It just means that gone is spontaneity and doing whatever you want together. Replaced by it is burp clothes, midnight wakings, and all things children. Communication is KEY. And today, I want to give you some ways to re-spark the talk and clear the air with your spouse.

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It’s human nature to want to make sure you’re in the "norm," especially when you’re entering a new, unknown season of life that comes with a steep learning curve.

But in our current culture, the "norm" has become a very specific mould that many of us don’t fit into, making a lot of parents feel subpar and discouraged.

Today's subject...  you got it. COMPARISON.

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You NEED to change your mindset that you're a BAD MOM for putting yourself first. I don't know about you, but I don't want my daughter to grow up witnessing a mom who is constantly exhausted, worn out, and stressed 24/7. I am setting the tone for her life RIGHT NOW. You're doing the same for your babies too. When they see you take care of yourself, it shows them that they need to prioritize their self care too. 

So here are some things YOU MUST prioritize, especially now that you're a momma. THINK SNOWBALL: 

1. S is for SLEEP. Make sure you’re getting enough rest. When you’re tired you aren’t thinking clearly and your mood may suffer. 

2. N is for Nutrition. Eating food that’s good for you will help you recover, give you energy, and is especially important if you’re breastfeeding. 

3. O is for Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Fish oils have been proven to reduce anxiety and depression in new moms. 

4. W is for Workout. Exercise will improve your mood and help your body recover from giving birth. Plus it's an energy booster.

5. B is for Baby Breaks. Take some time away from your baby. It can help you feel more like yourself again! 

6. A is for Adult Time. Spending time with other adults—your partner or your friends will help you maintain important relationships.

7. L is for Liquids. Try to drink at least two quarters of water daily. EVERY. DAY. 

8. L is for Laughter. Remember to laugh and give yourself a break.  Life with a new baby requires a sense of humor.

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I didn’t lose myself when I became a mom. I didn't lose myself through infertility and I didn't lose myself through miscarriage.

Instead, some of the hardest and most beautiful moments of my life have been the start of the most incredible transformation of my life. I am unrecognizable in the most beautiful ways.

And here is the thing. So are you.

Mama, welcome to Fight Back Motherhood. This podcast isn't meant to change you. It's meant to help you discover yourself. The new you buried underneath spit up, tired eyes, and a love thats so heavy you can't even describe it. The new you who is facing the biggest battle of her life through infertility and miscarriage.

I'm Kelsey Smith and my job is to help you understand the importance of taking care of ourselves physically and mentally first so we can be the best mommas for these beautiful babies. We are in this together. It's time to fight back.

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Have you ever thought the words: "What exactly is my purpose?"

It's a question Sonia Adams has dedicated her life to.

Sonia is an inspirational speaker, author, and founder of Blossoming Vines Ministries, Inc. a non-profit 501c3 whose mission is “Helping women ‘Blossom’ in their lives and extend their reach to others."

She inspires others by sharing principles that provoke purpose and helps people walk in theirs. She gives unique insight and a relevant perspective to her speaking and writing. Her wisdom crushes the barriers that keep women from receiving physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

She has a passion to help women pursue and fully walk in their purpose. It’s through her journey, trials, process, and tears she has come to a resolve to be authentically herself.

On today's episode, we chat PURPOSE and stepping into it.

Author, I Am Pretty soniaadams.com
Founder and CEO, Blossoming Vines Ministries
Website:  www.blossomingvines.com