We end season 1 off with a bang! Interviewing Christina Furnival, fellow mama, blogger & therapist.

We chat about how we can't really prepare for motherhood and what that looks like for us. How we cope with the feeling that we look like a completely different person at times!

What really happened when we transitioned to motherhood and how we truly are able to feel more like ourselves, set healthy boundaries and prioritize ourselves guiltfree.

We get into some real mommy moments from sleep deprivation, strong willed kiddos, anxiety, losing ourselves and the tips that get us through!

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Follow Christina on Instagram @ thisisreallifemama

Check out her blog www.thisisreallifemama.com

One of our favourites we chat about

-the pressure we put on ourselves

-wishing we didn't care so much about what other people think

-learning to speak up for what we need and what we don't

-permission to own our no minus the guilt.

We share all the details, the realness of our struggles with pleasing everyone but ourselves and the real life mom hacks that have helped us put ourselves first and speak up while teaching our daughters the same.

This was of fun one too of course! Can't wait for you to listen!

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This episode we chatted with fellow mom, blogger & makeup artist, Elyse Morency. Besides our blooper in the middle of our episode #webereal. 

We talk about all the shocks & surprises of motherhood, the good and not so good. 

What we wish someone had to told us from what changes, what stresses us, what we lose & what we gain and more of course.

Most of all you are not alone in the crazy unknowns of motherhood.

Bonus alert!! We could finish the episode with Elyse makeup artist giving up quick tips to help moms feel fresh and ready to go in the morning even when you haven't had a wink of sleep!

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If you loved this episode as much as we did -  come hang out with us in our FB group, Real Mamas - because no mom should have to do motherhood alone! We are all about real connection, sharing & maybe some oversharing, supporting and loving on other mamas! Head over there now!

What mom doesn't need more time in her day!

These tips and strategies for real moms are a gamechanger.

From identifying time wasters, to prep time, time blocking and even going deeper and looking at setting healthy boundaries and what stands in our way - like people pleasing, saying no and mom guilt!

We give you everything that works for us to make more time for what's really important - more quality time, more down time, more me time, all of it!

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We were all so passionate about this topic and Marise was an open book and we loved every minute.

From Body shaming messages we get even when we are too young to understand it
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Maintaining self esteem as our bodies change after birth
To
Feeling our body lets us down when struggling with a miscarriage
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Building self esteem in our girls
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Being mindful of the messages social media sends us about our bodies
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Fitness tips for real Moms
And
How Botox changed her life - lol!

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Follow Marise on Instagram @Situpsandsippycups

Check out her blog www.situpsandsippycups.com

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Come hang out with us on the Real Mama Tribe Facebook group, we chat real about all things #momlife. We laugh a ton and share lots of great info, practical tips & tricks to truly simplify your life with ease as a busy mama --->Real Mama Tribe FB group

Ready to take action & live that simplified life you dreamed of, full of what matters most, check out my website for more info on my online courses & resources as well as working 1:1 with me in my coaching programs--->www.theresamartinez.ca

Are you REALLY ok? 

Meghan Markle sparked a discussion on really checking in to see how we as moms and women are actually doing. 

Since we are only besties with Meghan in our minds we decided to open up a chat to check in on how things are REALLY going? 

Pushing past the facades and the niceties to get real. 

This was one of our most watched and engaged Facebook lives and it sparked tons of laughs, openness and relatability - let us know what you think.

How are you REALLY doing today? 

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If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, drop a review below, even better - take a screen shot and post it to your stories and tag me in it ---> @theresa.martinez6

Come hang out with us on the Real Mama Tribe Facebook group, we chat real about all things #momlife. We laugh a ton and share lots of great info, practical tips & tricks to truly simplify your life with ease as a busy mama --->Real Mama Tribe Facebook Group

Ready to take action & live that simplified life you dreamed of, full of what matters most, check out my website for more info on my online courses & resources as well as working 1:1 with me in my coaching programs--->www.theresamartinez.ca

What if you want to be a mom but it doesn’t look like society pressures you it should look?

What if you love your babies but your work is part of your identity too?

We talk with Emily Harrington who knows herself and knows what’s best for her is to work outside the home – no question. She doesn’t have the desire to stay home full time with her kiddos and she’s not less of a mom for it.

 But it doesn’t mean it comes easily – working mom guilt, criticism and judgment from others all came along.

She opens up about her hesitation to share her pregnancy, working with all male co-workers, taking a short maternity leave & and her husband stepping into primary caregiving and all that came along with this journey!

We love this real talk about owning who you are despite it being the norm and being real about the challenges and struggles every mom faces going back to work and balancing everything at home as well #thestruggleisreal.

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Follow and Connect with Emily 

Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/millennialbossmoms

Website - www.millennialbossmoms.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/millennialbossmomsca/

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If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, drop a review below, even better - take a screen shot and post it to your stories and tag me in it ---> @theresa.martinez6

Come hang out with us on the Real Mama Tribe Facebook group, we chat real about all things #momlife. We laugh a ton and share lots of great info, practical tips & tricks to truly simplify your life with ease as a busy mama --->Real Mama Tribe FB group

Ready to take action & live that simplified life you dreamed of, full of what matters most, check out my website for more info on my online courses & resources as well as working 1:1 with me in my coaching programs--->www.theresamartinez.ca

We dive right into to the new norm of screens & social media and navigating it as a mom on top of it!

We get into what social media adds to our lives but the cautionary tale of what it might be taking from us and we aren’t even quite aware.

How do we balance this new aspect of our lives so it doesn’t take away from the mom we want to be and the quality of life and relationship we want to have with our kids and family.

Are there negative side affects, mentally, relationship wise etc. that we need to be real about?

We open up about our struggles with screens and our goals and strategies to set realistic healthy boundaries around them.

What’s your take on screens, come join the chat.

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If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, drop a review below, even better - take a screen shot and post it to your stories and tag me in it ---> @theresa.martinez6

Come hang out with us on the Real Mama Tribe Facebook group, we chat real about all things #momlife. We laugh a ton and share lots of great info, practical tips & tricks to truly simplify your life with ease as a busy mama --->Real Mama Tribe FB group

Ready to take action & live that simplified life you dreamed of, full of what matters most, check out my website for more info on my online courses & resources as well as working 1:1 with me in my coaching programs--->www.theresamartinez.ca

Episode 12 – The Day I found out both my parents have Brain Cancer

So we are all about being real about our momlives no matter what life throws at us.

Well Laura got thrown a curve ball, a both my parents have terminal brain cancer type of curve ball.

Though none of us could imagine or should have to go through something like this.

Laura through her pain, emotions, anxiety and fears decided that if by sharing her story she could help someone else feel less alone in their journey with cancer, grief, a diagnosis and care of a loved one, coping and more then that’s what she would do.

So with a bravery rivaled by few and a transparency we all love about her. Laura shares how her life has turned upside down in the last month with dual diagnosis of both parents with brain cancer and her journey right now as she takes it day by day.

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To help support Laura:

To order your own Beautiful Hope Bracelet, all proceeds go to support the Dill Family Nit Nats Beads Hope Bracelet

If you are local come join us to support the Dill family at the Dill Family Fundraiser, all proceeds go to support the family, click the link for more info Dill Family Fundraiser

Her Dad's GoFundMe Page to cover chemo costs etc. Go Fund Me Page for #teamgerry

Her Mom's GoFundMe Page to cover chemo costs etc. Go Fund Me Page for #teamchristine

Come hang out with us on the Real Mama Tribe Facebook group, we chat real about all things #momlife. We laugh a ton and share lots of great info, practical tips & tricks to truly simplify your life with ease as a busy mama --->Real Mama Tribe FB group

If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, drop a review below, even better - take a screen shot and post it to your stories and tag us in it ---> @theresa.martinez6

This episode is close to my heart, growing up with fears & worries I dealt with on a daily basis, its been my mission not to let fear stop me #anxietywarrior. I open up about my struggles with anxiety, fears & overwhelm that only increased as I became a mom.

Walking this journey for years I want to share all my tips and strategies that have conquered so many of the fears that used to hold me back, have given me a strength I never knew I had and a bravery to push through and get out of my own way.

We talk about dealing with anxiety with our own kiddos and how different our fears can look. Though we both have different perspectives we have so much to offer and share in one of my favourite authentic conversations.

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If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, drop a review below, even better - take a screen shot and post it to your stories and tag me in it ---> @theresa.martinez6

Come hang out with us on the Real Mama Tribe Facebook group, we chat real about all things #momlife. We laugh a ton and share lots of great info, practical tips & tricks to truly simplify your life with ease as a busy mama --->Real Mama Tribe FB group

Ready to take action & live that simplified life you dreamed of, full of what matters most, check out my website for more info on my online courses & resources as well as working 1:1 with me in my coaching programs--->www.theresamartinez.ca