It's that time again in the school year when we are finding our weekday rhythm and we may be also finding it doesn't work so well for us!

This week I am going to share with you the simple morning hacks I use everyday to soothe my anxious nervous system so getting ready for school doesn't seem like such a chore; these are three easy ways to care for myself, set a healthy tone for the day and model good self care for my kiddo so he starts his day right too.

It's not magic, nor is it rocket science, just being mindful in the micro-moments.

I hope this helps you as much as it helps me!

Many blessings to you,

Melody

This week I'm going to take you through some strategies I actually used in the moment when my anger volcano was throwing off steam and I was feeling crispy with lack of me-time the way I wanted it to look. 

These are safe, easy to follow suggestions that can help you transform a salty day into a stupendous one. The ability to laugh at ourselves, and life, is a gift- I haven't always had it when I needed it most, so now I try to stay soft so I can bend rather than break when life gets hard.

I hope you enjoy the little ditty I perform about the lady who scheduled my Dr's appointment and the resources for face yoga you can find on YouTube! There is much to explore in life... remember to have some fun and wear your stretchy pants. 

Many blessings to you, sisters!

YouTube references:   @facefitcanada,  @sagefacialtensionrelease

*There is no affiliation between Self Care for Busy Mamas and the YouTube channels above, just referencing what I have enjoyed and mentioned in the podcast.

Are you tired of not feeling good enough? 

Do you find yourself in constant comparison and self judgement?

I get it! It happens before we even know we're doing it.

In today's episode I am going to discuss the real reason why affirmations feel like a farse- because self-talk needs to be healed before you can reprogram your mind! I will be sharing some of my own painful blunders along with a three step process I teach involving somatic signals, identifying the root need and then rewiring with self compassion.

I hope this is helpful to you! Shifting our negative self talk to self compassion is the best self care we could aspire to give ourselves. You deserve to feel happy, Mama!

Much Love and Many Blessings to you,

Melody

Are you walking around with a fuzzy brain and an anxious heart?

Do you wish there could be some way to pacify your racing mind and bring back some balance in your routine?

In this episode I share my favorite method for getting it all out; a way to stimulate your body, mind and heart in one beautifully creative session of habit-stacking. This will soothe your busy mind, leave you more focused, more calm and more light-hearted!

Give it a shot! You've got nothing to lose!

Funny how our distinctly uncomfortable backgrounds, when confronted, can lead to our best discoveries! In this episode I discuss part of mine and share some of the lemonade I've made from those lemons...

I will share my top 3 life-hacks for self preservation gleaned in the throes of the classroom and motherhood- breathing like a Navy Seal, using the "self-care triangle" and a simple mirroring technique. Once novel, now I rely on them daily as my go-to system of self-care. 

Come join my facebook group- SELF CARE FOR BUSY MAMAS, and when you sign up you'll gain instant access to some cool freebies plus learn about my online workshops, classes and community events as they roll out!

Wishing you all the best,

Melody

In this episode, I will share with you three pivotal times I have hit different types of rock bottom! 

These may be relatable, or maybe not- but I learned universal lessons while I withstood the wrath of freshmen boys, survived post partum depression and relied on my inner strength more than outer resources.

Come with me as I reminisce on my growth over the years!

* Labeled Explicit: Some discussion may not be appropriate for little ears

Welcome to the Self Care for Busy Mamas podcast where you will learn creative guilt-free ways to make time for you!

You don't have to be a mother to be a busy mama. The approaches I encourage apply to anyone with a lot of responsibility who is multi-tasking, feeling unseen or uncared for. 

When we understand ourself, create boundaries for self-care, and approach things in a new way- from the inside, out, real change will follow.

Can't wait to connect!

Melody