The Connected Mom Life

One of my the most important things we can do as mothers is regulate our own nervous systems. But what exactly does that mean? In this episode, I'm joined by Christa Bevan to discuss exactly how our nervous system impacts our actions. Plus, signs we can look for to indicate that our nervous systems may be in a dysregulated state and what tangible steps we can take to get back to a regulated state so we can parent from a place of peace.

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With the holidays around the corner, I wanted to share my favorite gifts to give to all the people in my life – from neighbors, to coworkers, to teachers, to party hosts, to close family and friends. Listen in to gain inspiration for gift-giving ideas that are consumable, functional, personal, and can fit any budget!

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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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Between worrying we're not doing enough as moms, to feeling like we're imposters in our work places, to stressing over whether that mom is actually interested in being our friend or was just being nice – Mind Gremlins are constantly by our side. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and confidence coach Jess Critchlow to help us better understand what's actually happening when Mind Gremlins surface and what tangible steps we can take to combat them so we can move forward in taking brave action even if our palms feel a bit sweaty (okay, a lot sweaty!)

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Here we go again. After moving 4 months ago, I'm finally in a headspace where I can think about building our new village. But life doesn't look the same as the last time I attempted to do this, so I'm approaching it differently too. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 rules I've set for myself as I pursue our new community and how these boundaries are already helping me to feel less behind, giving me more confidence after a first meeting, and providing peace as I trust the universe that the community I crave is coming.

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We crave community, but the reality is that we often feel a bit lost on how to pursue it in today's world of stressful jobs, privacy fences, and political climates. In this episode, Shannan Martin, author of Start with Hello, walks us through her own story of creating community – even as a self-proclaimed introvert who does not feel like being neighborly comes naturally at all – and offers us thoughts on simple, manageable, and practical ways we can pursue it too.

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Now that Mom Friends is officially open and welcoming new members, I wanted to introduce you to one of our moms, Gwen. After moving "back home" last summer, she wanted to re-establish a new circle of friends - and did she ever! In this episode she's sharing the biggest perspective shifts that made all the difference in feeling more satisfied in her connections, how she made space for friendships in the midst of juggling her job + young kiddos, and why she decided to join Mom Friends even after she was feeling content and confident.

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Join me and Katelyn as we discuss all things planning, priorities, and navigating the back-to-school season. This episode is PACKED with tangible practices and strategies to make this transition (and the year ahead) feel OH SO MUCH LIGHTER. Listen in as we discuss how to reframe priorities to make them easier to set, the #1 question to consider when attacking what's next on your to-do list, and the secret to finally finding that perfect planner. Plus, enjoy a special mantra you can use to help ground you in times of transition!

SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/75

The Mom Friends Community is officially open!

We've saved you a seat and would love to have you join us.

...and when you join by Tuesday, September 6th, you'll also snag a seat in Squad from Scratch (normally $97) too!

Connect with Katelyn!

@lovemothernurture

www.themothernurture.com

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We're back! After a 5-month break to move my family across the country, I'm excited to say that the podcast is back! This was truly a summer of BIG changes. And with these changes, came lots of new decisions. So, in this episode, I'm sharing an update on what life has looked like the last few months, changes coming to the podcast and our Mom Friends community, and my favorite decision-making practices I've used to help guide me in making these changes confidently (and spoiler alert - these practices can be applied to any decision YOU might need to make too!)

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Episode 72 - We're Moving!

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As busy moms craving life-giving connections, it can be hard to find them in a world full of so much difference - not just politically, but in parenting! That's why I was so excited to welcome back Sarah and Beth from Pantsuit Politics to the podcast to talk about how we can manage to still connect deeply with those around us, despite our divisions – and maintain sanity and hope at the same time!

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Now What? How to Move Forward When We're Divided (About Basically Everything)

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Episode 21: Navigating Political Differences in Friendship

T1D: A Life Changing Diagnosis

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