Are you unsure of how to help your child cope with BIG emotions?  At times do you feeling like you're failing at parenting?  In this week's episode, Kim Feeney, a licensed independent social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor stops by to give us sage advice on how to help our kids emotionally regulate by becoming their emotion coach.

Kim Feeney is the host of Butterfly Beginnings Counseling YouTube channel where she educates parents and other play therapists on how to understand the motivation behind a child's behavior.

Today on the show, Kim and I chat about:

• what emotional regulation is and what the benefits are to helping children to emotionally regulate,
• why play therapy is a great way to engage kids to behave and model a healthy expression of feelings,
• the varying states of arousal- how to identify them and how to help our kids move through varying levels of arousal to achieve a calm and collected state and 
• Kim gives us a framework on how to emotionally coach our children from tantrum to calm.

>>> You can connect  with Kim and learn more about  Butterfly Beginnings Counseling  on her YouTube channel here. Or you can go to https://www.youtube.com/c/ButterflyBeginningsCounseling/featured

>>> Grab Kim’s super helpful guide 6 Strategies to Help Kids Cope with Big Emotions here. Or at www.butterflybeginningscounseling.com/coping

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Have you taken the What's Your Divine Energy Mix? Quiz, yet?  Take this 11 question quiz to find out how knowing your unique mix of divine feminine and divine masculine energy can help you create the ideal self care and wellness pathway for you. 

Take the quiz here  or go to heycarladiaz.com/quiz and I'll see you on the other side of your results!

Last week on Epsiode 56, I started to explore how to grow in resilience and today I’m continuing last week’s conversation with 8 juicy examples of how you can grow your own emotional fortitude reserves.  

What I love about these suggestions the most? Aside from helping you to grow in resilience,  they are essentially practices that are well worth your time, any way. It’s amazing to me how having high serving practices in place enrich your life and mutually support each other. 

>>> If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, yet I encourage you stop what you’re doing and listen to it first and then circle around back to this one. It will just make more sense to you that way.

Here are the 8  ways to grow in resilience discussed in today's episode:

1. Adopt a religious or spiritual practice.
2. Be that social butterfly more often.
3. Become a lifelong learner. 
4. Tap into your physical fitness. 
5. Be present, not distracted. 
6. Practice Gratitude.
7. Don’t be a cavewoman when it comes to your cognitive and emotional flexibility.
8. Find your true purpose and calling in life. 

The Weekly Journal Prompt of the Week is BACK! Make sure to take some time to reflect and journal on this:

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU LIKE THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T?

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I originally wanted to talk about Growing in  resilience a year ago when we were already a few months into the world falling flat on its face. Fast forward one and half years later and we’re still on shaky ground. I want to hold space for those of you who are feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. 

>>WHY GROWING IN RESILIENCE IS IMPORTANT

It's been a tough time with a lot of heartbreaks, and a lot of global suffering.  It takes courage and grit to wake up and still keep moving one foot in front of the other towards your dreams. Having emotional fortitude and growing in resilience can help.

Today’s episode is all about resilience and offering practical tips and perspectives on how you can build upon your own reservoir. In fact, there are many things you can do to actively grow in resilience that there’ll be two episodes to cover it.

GROWING IN RESILIENCE PART 1
Specifically, this episode will cover 3 ways you can grow in resilience. Those ways are rooted in:

•  realistic optimism, 
• facing your fears and 
• following a moral compass. 

>>> My aim is to help you to release some of the overwhelm that you may be experiencing by giving you tools for your wellness toolbox.

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Have you taken the What's Your Divine Energy Mix? Quiz, yet?  Take this 11 question quiz to find out how knowing your unique mix of divine feminine and divine masculine energy can help you create the ideal self care and wellness pathway for you. 

Take the quiz here  or go to heycarladiaz.com/quiz and I'll see you on the other side of your results!

Friend, should you exercise during your period? I know it’s tempting to push yourself and ignore how your body feels. BUT, is that really in your best interest?

Diet culture encourages us to workout as intensely as possible so that we can rev up our metabolism. And it also shames us when we can’t keep up.  It's easy to feel defeated when you're body can't keep up with these rigid expectations.

Your body is working extra hard during menstruation. When we consider that exercise places added stress on your body, that means exercising during your period really taxes your system. 

So should you rest during your bleed? Maybe. Tune in to find out more!

>> In this episode, I talk about Alexandria King's The Moon in You: A Period Book for Girls. To find out more about Alexandria's work as well as how to purchase this book go to: www.littleredslibrary.com
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ZERO energy is ZERO fun. Do something about it! Take my FREE 5 Days to More Energy Challenge today. Get all my best tips and tricks on how to live a life of more energy and joy. Take me to the challenge!

Have you taken the What's Your Divine Energy Mix? Quiz, yet?  Take this 11 question quiz to find out how knowing your unique mix of divine feminine and divine masculine energy can help you create the ideal self care and wellness pathway for you. 

Take the quiz here  or go to heycarladiaz.com/quiz and I'll see you on the other side of your results!

Face it, we can’t always rely on our workout buddy to be there to help push us through when motivation is low.  The good news is, after listening to this episode, you won't have to secretly resent anyone for bailing out on you. (again)

Having trouble committing to your workouts? Here are 5 quick start tips for workout success that you can start tomorrow- or today if you're really ambitious.

Pressed for time? Here are the 5 quick start tips for workout success. 

• Schedule your workout
• Reduce any potential barriers
• Make it enjoyable
• Get an accountability buddy
• Reward yourself.

Learn all about how to apply these 5 tips so you can stop beating yourself up for canceling on yourself again and start sporting that post workout glow ASAP.

As mentioned in today's episode:

If you’d like to learn more about how to create your own capsule wardrobe, I highly recommend checking out Kristiane Charrier’s 20 pieces to 60+ outfits workshop. Check out the link here: https://www.kristianecharrier.com/offers/wHzkUZto/checkout
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ZERO energy is ZERO fun. Do something about it! Take my FREE 5 Days to More Energy Challenge today. Get all my best tips and tricks on how to live a life of more energy and joy. Take me to the challenge!

Have you taken the What's Your Divine Energy Mix? Quiz, yet?  Take this 11 question quiz to find out how knowing your unique mix of divine feminine and divine masculine energy can help you create the ideal self care and wellness pathway for you. 

Take the quiz here  or go to heycarladiaz.com/quiz and I'll see you on the other side of your results!

I’ll be the first to tell you I'm not a fan of rules- especially when it comes to your health and fitness goals. Rules make me think of limitations and restrictions that is common with Diet culture. And we all know how damaging diet culture is!

That being said, this episode is really about practices that can positively impact the quality of your life. Think Quality over quantity. The food rules  mentioned in this episode embrace eating as a way to nourish your body and celebrate everything that it does for you.

Here’s a quick recap of the 5 simple food rules to follow for better health.

• Stay hydrated
• Mind your macros
• Fiber it up!
• Every superwoman needs her superfoods
• Become a hidden sugar food detective

Not a fan of water? If you’d like some suggestions on how to make the switch to water, I invite you to take my 5 days to more energy challenge by going to heycarladiaz.com/5daychallenge. Take this challenge and in 5 easy steps you’ll be bouncing with vibrant energy.

Want to become a hidden sugar food detective? Make sure to check out my FREE guide teaches you:

•  what ingredients to watch out for, 
• whether or not using artificial sweeteners is right for you, 
• as well as common healthy food sugar traps to avoid. 

Download your Hidden Sugars Guide HERE or go to https://bit.ly/hiddensugarguide.

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ZERO energy is ZERO fun. Do something about it! Take my 5 Days to More Energy Challenge today. Get all my best tips and tricks on how to live a life of more energy and joy. Take me to the challenge!

Follow the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast on Instagram  here. Go behind the scenes and dig deeper into that joyful and energetic life you crave!

Have you taken the What's Your Divine Energy Mix? Quiz, yet?  Take this 11 question quiz to find out how knowing your unique mix of divine feminine and divine masculine energy can help you create the ideal self care and wellness pathway for you. 

Take the quiz here  or go to heycarladiaz.com/quiz and I'll see you on the other side of your results!

If you’re new to creating a morning routine or even if you’re a seasoned pro, realize that as good as your morning routine is, there may come a time when your morning routine starts to lose some of it’s shine. Now this is totally no fault of your own. 

The word routine does suggest doing things on repeat and out of habit. It’s like waking up to have the same breakfast everyday. Sooner or later you’re gonna lose your taste for scrambled eggs and avocado toast. 

That is unless you add a little magic to your mornings. What do I mean by that? I mean you have to give your morning routine a little oomph, add some fairy dust and make it a morning ritual.

In this week's episode you'll learn how to add magic to your mornings by creating a morning ritual in 5 easy steps!

>>> Wherever your morning takes you, know that adding a little magic to your mornings will keep you excited and engaged to pursue whatever your heart desires. <<<

>> New to creating a morning routine? Check out episode 2 of the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast- A.M. Power- how to create a morning routine that lasts for some really cool food for thought on how to create a morning routine that sizzles and makes you want to start your day.

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ZERO energy is ZERO fun. Do something about it! Take my 5 Days to More Energy Challenge today. Get all my best tips and tricks on how to live a life of more energy and joy. Take me to the challenge!

Have you taken the What's Your Divine Energy Mix? Quiz, yet?  Take this 11 question quiz to find out how knowing your unique mix of divine feminine and divine masculine energy can help you create the ideal self care and wellness pathway for you. 

Take the quiz here  or go to heycarladiaz.com/quiz and I'll see you on the other side of your results!

It's no secret. When you're constantly on the go and busy doing things, eventually you're  gonna feel burnt out from  running yourself ragged.

The truth is busy is NOT a badge of honor.  A lengthy to-do list doesn’t necessarily bring us more joy. Sure we accomplish more, but at the cost of what?  Not being able to sleep at night from an overactive mind?

Today's episode is all about teaching you 6 easy ways to slow down to speed up in the work space and at home.

PLUS: I'm excited to share The Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast is getting a format makeover! Here are the fun deets:

We're playing with a new segmented format to keep things fun and refreshing! Specifically,
each show will have three segments.

• The main topic that follows the following guidelines: short, insightful and actionable.
• A live journaling prompt for the week- I answer a prompt and invite you to reflect on the same prompt as well.
• What's Carla loving right now? A short segment where I share with you what's giving me joy at the moment. It can be a moment, a product, a service, a quote. Who doesn't love a good recommendation, right?

Key Takeaway of the Week:

“Many of us feel like we’re only good when we’re busy. But to slow down and enjoy and relax actually allows us to be more productive when you get back to your work or your passion projects.”

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ZERO energy is ZERO fun. Do something about it! Take my 5 Days to More Energy Challenge today. Get all my best tips and tricks on how to live a life of more energy and joy. Take me to the challenge!

Follow the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast on Instagram  here. Go behind the scenes and dig deeper into that joyful and energetic life you crave!

Have you taken the What's Your Divine Energy Mix? Quiz, yet?  Take this 11 question quiz to find out how knowing your unique mix of divine feminine and divine masculine energy can help you create the ideal self care and wellness pathway for you. 

Take the quiz here  or go to heycarladiaz.com/quiz and I'll see you on the other side of your results!

What are your thoughts on work life balance? Do you think it's actually achievable? Or do you think it's as elusive as leaving your home without having to return because you forgot your to do list? #guilty

According to my guest Madhura, work life balance is a myth and you shouldn't concern yourself with it.  Instead, she advocates for work life harmony which when done right, blends all the moving parts of your sometimes chaotic life into a beautiful song.

In today's episode we're ditching the work life balance and teaching you how to achieve work life harmony.   Madhura is an expert at finding the joy in everything: from the smallest moments to the nitty gritty of the daily grind.

By finding her passion, letting go of mom guilt and adopting a sensible approach to how to find time for it all, she shares her top tips on how to achieve true work life harmony. She also teaches us how to shut our brains off from thinking about work when the work day is done.  You need to listen to this!

Madhura is  a full time working mom of two little ones. She is a software engineer by profession and podcaster by passion. She enjoys writing and speaking in public forums and has her own podcast called Morning Cup of Sunshine that is available on all the major podcast platforms. 

Her passion is to help others become the best version of themselves by sharing her experiences, her journey, as well as her struggles with others who like her, have a passion for something extra in their life. when she's not busy creating another podcast episode, Madhura loves to tend to her indoor plants, enjoy a great cup of coffee or watch Bollywood movies. She's the biggest movie buff.

Want to learn more about Madhura? Listen to her podcast Morning Cup of Sunshine or check out her blog here.

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Have you taken the What's Your Divine Energy Mix? Quiz, yet?  Take this 11 question quiz to find out how knowing your unique mix of divine feminine and divine masculine energy can help you create the ideal self care and wellness pathway for you. 

Take the quiz here  or go to heycarladiaz.com/quiz and I'll see you on the other side of your results!