What is social justice parenting and how can we incorporate it into our homes? Today on The Happy Moms Show Ryann’s chatting with Dr. Traci Baxley, TEDx Speaker, socially conscious business owner, college professor, creator of the radical love rocks movement, and mother of five children. Tune into learn: 

•  Why we can’t opt out of the race conversation 
•  Why we have to talk about the various degrees of privilege and acknowledge that it exists. 
•  What legacy really is and how we can pass along happiness and a socially conscious mindset to our next generation. 
•  Why listening and getting curious about people’s stories is so important and how it promotes a healthy narrative and inquiry. 
•  How to acknowledge our differences through literature, books and current events. 
•  What unconscious bias is and how to talk about it in your home. 
•  How to become an intentional parent through reflection. 
•  How to advocate for social justice education in our schools and communities and teaching our kids to be advocates for themselves. 
•  How giving our kids choices actually empowers them to make confident decisions. 

 Resources:
 Brown Schooling on Instagram 

 Social Justice Parenting on Facebook 

 The Brown Schooling Website 

 Dr. Traci Baxley’s TedX Talk  

 Unconscious Bias Resources from Northwestern University 

 The Mamaste Podcast interview Radical Love Rocks with Traci Baxley 

 All About Love by Bell Hooks 

 Quotes:
 Parents don’t realize how powerful their voices are. Don’t underestimate the power of your voice. 

 This idea of teaching our kids to empower themselves with knowledge, skills, and resources is ultimately what we want for them as adults. The earlier they’re able to learn that the better because that’s what we want for them as adults. 

Everything my child experiences will end up in a life lesson for him or her. 

 Don’t look for the balance, look for the harmony. 

 Everything you do matters. 

 Happiness is something that starts inside. It’s not external. It’s finding the joy internally. I think self love can radiate as happiness from the inside out.

Day 4,698 of the Watkin Family Quarantine is... Well, it's going. Today Ryann's sharing some challenges and wins as we're shifting the way we work, play and live due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Tune in to learn: 

• Why your triggers can teach you a ton about yourself.
• Some questions and journal prompts to explore your own emotional healing process. 
• Why black and white thinking isn't serving anyone and what we can do shift the narrative.
• How motherhood can prompt a spiritual awakening (like it has for Ryann 🙋🏻‍♀️)
• Why mindset is the foundation for living a happy life. 
• Why being a part of a community is crucial right now (and always). 
• How to start inner child healing work. 
• Why playfulness and fun are so important and why they take vulnerability. 
• How this pandemic is putting our mortality into perspective and how we can turn our collective grief into gratitude. 

Resources:
The Kate and Mike Show: Working without Childcare while Quarantined
Sign up to get on the Waitlist for Ryann's Embodiment MASTERMIND
The Litt Factor's Elevation Experience Facebook Community 

Today on the Happy Moms Show, Ryann Watkin is chatting with Cass Arcuri, co-founder of Warrior Parent Coaching. Ryann and Cass are chatting about the journey of her son's autism diagnosis and how Cass ended up helping other autism parents through her organization, Warrior Parent Coaching. Tune in to learn: 

• How Cass shifted her son's severe autism diagnosis into a mild one
• How nutrition, environment and lifestyle play a part in healing autism symptoms 
• How to create a goddess hour routine to get in touch with yourself 
• What co-regulation is and why it's so important for raising a happy family 
• How Cass and her husband work well together in their business 

Resources:
Warrior Parent Coaching 
Warrior Parent Coaching IG 
The Impossible Cure Book

This week on The Happy Moms Show, Ryann Watkin is chatting about how to feel your emotions, why it's so important and the (surprising) key to any, and all, success—happiness. When we were kids, our emotional needs often got left to the side and as a result, as adults, we've become so accustomed to not feeling our feelings. Right now though, we are being called to feel it all if we want to grow and succeed. 

Welcome to a bonus coronavirus survival guide episode of The Happy Moms Show. Today, Ryann Watkin is interviewing Tracy Litt and chatting about the various triggers we're all facing through this pandemic, how to become aware of them, and some simple tips on how to stay grounded, sane and productive during this time of social isolation and distancing. 

Today on The Happy Moms Show, Ryann Watkin is chatting with Tiffany Lanier. Tiffany is a leading millennial voice in personal growth, conscious leadership, and meaningful work. She is an Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Clarity Strategist and Founder of The Morning Shift Co, a personal growth and well-being company dedicated to helping us intentionally prioritize space for who we are and who we want to become. Tune in to learn: 

• Tiffany’s story about ending up as an entrepreneur by “accident” and her biggest lesson she learned when first starting to build her business
• Why listening to the nudge of our intuition and curiosity is so important to step into our purpose
• How entrepreneurship forces you to up level your mindset and personal growth through challenges 
• One of the most powerful things you can do for yourself in the morning that takes less than 1 minute - setting an intention to be happy
• The origin story of The Morning Shift Co. and how she learned though a complicated pregnancy and postpartum period that mornings are a sacred opportunity 
• The 5 pillars of a morning routine so you can step into your day with a full cup: 

1. Mindset - What are your thoughts? Are you feeling empowered? 
2. Motivation & Inspiration - What lights your soul’s fire? 
3. Meditation - How are you getting still and being present?
4. Movement - Find a way you love to move and do it every day.
5. Mastery - Holding space for your big vision 

Resources: 

• Learn more about Tiffany at https://livewithtiffany.com and follow her on Instagram @livewithtiffany
• Books: Emergent Strategy & Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil 

Quotes: 
 
 “Are you going to be present enough to heed the call and move in the direction of your dreams?“

“When we get lost in what we think life should look like we get stuck”

"Sometimes all you can do is the next best thing."

"If you want the things in your life to change, you have to change the things in your life." 

"We’re always guided but we’re rarely listening." 

"It’s more than a morning routine, it’s more than your personal growth. It’s a collective healing. when you hold the space for your humanity, you hold the space for humanity."

"We have a responsibility to humanity and the planet to connect grow and become the best versions of ourselves."

Schools are closed. Businesses are shut down. Toilet paper is still hard to come by (which remains super weird and a mystery to all of us). Coronavirus is sweeping the nation and, yet, The Happy Moms Show is marching on.... Today Ryann Watkin is visiting both sides of the spectrum and addressing those of you who just need a damn break and those of you who are taking this slower time as an opportunity to push full steam ahead. No matter where you're at amidst the coronavirus pandemic, The Happy Moms Show community is sending you love!! 

Resources: 

• Happiness Habits Guide - download Ryann's 5 favorite happiness habits...Right now is a great time to get back to basics and double down on self care!
• Your Message Matters Application- submit your application to be interviewed to share you inspiring message in a time where so many people need some inspiration and hope! 
• Aligned Success Academy Application. Are you ready to build the brand, create the brand, write the blog, launch the podcast? Apply now to work with Ryann one-on-one, there are 2 openings remaining. 
• The Amber Lilyestrom Show Podcast with Cathy Heller on Making a Living Doing What you LOVE.

Today on the Happy Moms Show, Ryann Watkin is joined by business mentor, website designer and all around badass, Liz Theresa. For those of you who are dreaming into becoming business owners and need a little inspiration and a lot of actionable advice, tune in to learn: 

• Why passion and purpose are so important when building a business
• Liz's #1 tip for new entrepreneurs 
• The #1 mistake most new business owners make 
• How motherhood and business ownership coincide
• Why your personal brand is so important to build and maintain (even if you think you "don't need one"!)
• How Liz took the leap into business ownership based on some wise words from her mama

Resources: 

• LizTheresa.com
• Liz Theresa on IG
• Rising Tide Society on Facebook 
• Money Mindset by Rami Sethi 
• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown 

Today on the Happy Moms Show, Ryann Watkin is on location in Orlando, Florida at the Podfest Expo 2020 and is chatting about truly recognizing our kids and how slowing down to be present leads to more happiness and, in turn, success. 

Tune in to learn: 

• The foundations of a holistic success scale 
• Why being connected emotionally with our kids is so important 
• How burnout and achievement can negatively impact our relationships and family dynamics 
• Why awareness is step #1 (always)
• What creates true success

Resources: 

• Ready to dive in deeper and get to the heart of your true success? Only two spots open in Ryann's Aligned Success Academy. Learn more and apply to work with Ryann one-on-one here. 
• Echart Tolle's book, A New Earth 
• To learn more about holistic success and core success drivers you can take The Soulful Success Masterclass taught Ryann Watkin on the Enlightenedhood platform click here. 

Today on the Happy Moms Show, Ryann Watkin chats with Health and Weight Loss Coach, Dr. Orlena. Tune in to learn about:

Picky Eating and Nutrition for Kids:

• Many children present with stomach pain due to constipation because they are not eating enough vegetables
• Can be based in conflict and a child’s desire for control
• Forcing children to eat food they do not like is counterproductive and will lead to more power struggles over food
• Children learn to eat a healthy diet by watching their parents model healthy eating
• Dr. Orlena’s “super food” is: vegetables! (Incorporate as much variety as possible)
• Packaged snacks are convenient, but so is fruit
• Get your children involved in the meal preparation process

Self-Care for Moms:

• Model a healthy lifestyle for your children
• Our emotions drive our behaviors - leading a healthy lifestyle and learning to manage uncomfortable emotions will improve self-awareness
• Ask yourself (and your children) how you are feeling when you get the urge to get a snack
• Prioritize your self-care - the best thing you can give your children is happiness!
• Set boundaries in order to preserve your personal time to recharge
• Our happiness and health are within our control

Body Positivity

• Being overweight is correlated to risk for Type II Diabetes
• Public health crisis linked to diet and lifestyle
• Type II Diabetes is avoidable and reversible (if caught early)
• Talk to yourself like you would talk to your best friend
• Accept your body as it is and consider your “why” if you want to lose weight
  • Self-love can be a driving force to nourish yourself
  • Come from a loving, non-judgmental place in order to reach your goals

Weight Loss

• Two-week reboot - be strict and maintain healthy eating 
  • Allows taste buds to change and our bodies
  • Addresses addiction to sugar
  • Shows you that it’s doable and enjoyable
• Give your body a chance to use fat as its fuel
  • Sustainable changes incorporated into your life long-term
• Understanding what food does to your body and set reasonable limits
• 80-90% of weight loss is related to nutrition
• Exercise helps weight loss but it has benefits outside of that as well
• Think about motivation for weight loss and do it from a place of love

www.drorlena.com

Podcast - Fit and Fabulous