The Connected Mom Life

The holidays are a lot of things. They're fun, stressful, full-of-wonder, intense, and everything in-between. But a few years ago, I found myself feeling more of the stressful and anxiety-inducing parts than the full-of-wonder parts and knew that something had to change. Since then, I've experimented with some simple reflection and planning activities to better prepare me for the season. In this episode, I'm sharing the 6 simple prompts I use to help me plot out my ideal holiday season so I can feel more present, and less stressed - and I'm hopeful it will help you too.

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The start of a new season is often an opportunity to reset, shake old patterns, and invest in some new things. But being prone to an all-or-nothing approach, I knew I wanted this transition to look a bit different this year. So, in an effort to not do a complete 180 from summer to fall, I adopted a mantra. It's been serving me so well in all ALL areas of my life – from kids, to home, to my community connections – and I'm excited to share it with you in today's episode!

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Free Workshop: The 3 New "Rules" of Friendship for Busy Moms Podcast Episode: 8 Questions for the End of the Summer

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All moms are superheroes. But how do some seem to make it look easy? While motherhood is nothing but easy, there are some keys to making it feel and look manageable (most days!). In this episode, I'm joined by author of Secrets of Supermom, Lori Oberbroeckling to discuss small practical strategies to implement that have a BIG impact on daily mom life.

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MENTIONS: The Secrets of Supermom Book

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Habits. We're constantly trying to ditch bad ones and stick to healthy ones. But it's easier said than done. In this episode, I'm joined by habit and behavior change strategist, Emily Nichols to dig into how to create (and more importantly maintain) healthy habits. Listen as we discuss the number one question to consider before jumping into any new habit, the process for creating and sustaining habits that will work for YOU (and not the mom next door), plus you'll hear Emily coach me through how to approach two new habits that I've been having trouble sticking to!

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MENTIONS: Emily Nichols Website

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It's hard to believe it's been a year since we left Texas! When we made the decision to move "back home" we had some hopes and dreams as to how life would look. So, in this episode, I'm sharing what of those expectations have become a reality (and which ones haven't!), plus an update on how our circle of community and friends is taking root.

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EPISODE MENTIONS: Episode 72: We're Moving!Episode 78: 3 Things I'm Doing Differently This Time as I Establish My Village

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It's one thing to tell yourself you have all the time you need, and it's another to feel like you actually do. In this episode, I'm joined by expert Laura Vanderkam to discuss all things time management for moms. Join us as we discuss the 24-hour trap so many moms fall into (and how to avoid it), how-to build resilient schedules that don't crumble when kids get sick, simple strategies for making memories without adding more to our to-do lists, and much more.

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MENTIONS: Connect with Laura on Instagram @lvanderkam Laura's Website Before Breakfast Podcast Best of Both Worlds Podcast Time-Tracking Worksheet

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I turned 41 last week! So, in honor of that milestone, I thought it'd be fun to reflect on and share 41 lessons, mantras, and philosophies that have gotten me to this point – and perhaps will carry me through the next 41 years too!

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EPISODE MENTIONS: Episode 6: My #1 Parenting Strategy Episode 86: We Need to Reframe How We Think About Consistency Episode 74 - How to Try-on Decisions Before you Make Them Episode 71 - Giving Yourself Permission to Take a Break (Guilt-Free!)

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As an avid reader of mommy blogs 10 years BEFORE I became a mom myself, the conversation around (and about) motherhood has done a lot of shifting in the last two decades. In this episode, I'm joined by journalist Zara Hanawalt to discuss these shifts. From new language that has emerged to help us paint a more realistic picture of mom life, to how best to consume all of the motherhood media available, to the topics still not getting the attention they deserve – we're talking about it all!

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MENTIONS: Zara Hanawalt Instagram: @zarahanawalt

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Big days come with big expectations. And the key to actually enjoying those big days, starts with understanding our own expectations. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 questions to help you get in touch with your own expectations for the day so you can then share them or adjust them (or both!) so you can truly enjoy the day you deserve.

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