The Mom Founders Table

Welcome to Episode #5 of The Korner Cast! 

Today I’m going to help you learn how to have hard conversations.

Our country is the way it is right now because people have not learned how to communicate effectively.

Social taboos have stopped us from having hard and honest conversations we needed for humanity to grow.

In today's podcast, I touch on three things that will help you communicate well while discussing tough subjects.

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. 3 ways to help you have hard conversations
2. Teaching your kids to communicate
3. Saying no to fear and staying engaged in the conversation

Links Mentioned:
Below the Surface
Time Management Tool Kit
Tula Skincare - Use discount code “Kelsea”

Get more helpful tips for life, motherhood, and personal wellness by following @Kelseas_Korner on Instagram - A community for unscripted moms.

Check out BetterHelp Here

Welcome to Episode #4 of The Korner Cast!

Today I’m bringing you 3 Tips For Working From Home.

Right now, nearly everyone’s work situation looks different than it did 6 months ago.

I’m here to help!

Listen to this episode to learn:

1. My 3 tips for working from home
2. How to implement these tips
3. Tools and resources that can help

Links Mentioned:
Below the Surface
Time Management Tool Kit

Get more helpful tips for life, motherhood, and personal wellness by following @Kelseas_Korner on Instagram - A community for unscripted moms.

Check out BetterHelp Here

On this Episode of the Korner Cast we are discussing Homeschooling! 

I am joined by Sarah Beth Hurley who is a former staff member of the Four Wind Society founded by Alberto Villoldo, owner of Heartlight services - a private energy medicine practice that focuses on healing, behavioral issues, and trauma in children and families. 

Under Alberto, Sarah developed the Indigo Aztec Method and Indigenous Wisdom School for Children. This led her to publish a children's workbook, Heal Your Feelings, giving children tools to empower themselves to heal their own emotional blocks. 

Sarah is also a former foster mom. Her work with foster children inspired her to start Switch Life which is a nonprofit that provides free skateboarding lessons and a goal-setting curriculum. When at home, Sarah enjoys mothering her five children, spending time in the kitchen, and knitting. And the very best part of all this, Sarah is also my sister!

We discuss curriculums, structures, organization, and how to find what works for you and your family. When it comes down to it, you know your child best - this empowers you to help your child learn. 

We discuss removing the expectations and preconceived notions surrounding homeschooling and recognize that homeschooling can take on many diverse forms.

Sarah’s three steps to start homeschooling are:

1. The first step is to figure out if you plan on sending your child back to public school or doing homeschooling for all of school
2.  Figure out how your child learns best so that you can choose a curriculum
3. Get organized - build your child’s education around your lifestyle

If you are considering homeschooling know that you are not alone, let go of the overwhelming expectations, and embrace the adventure!

As always if you have any questions please feel free to DM me, I see you, I hear you, I am with you!

Resources:
Kelsea's Korner
Cath Duffy - Curriculum Reviews
Woke Homeschooling - Oh Freedom
Blossom and Root
Alpah Omega
LifePac
The Four Winds Society
Heal Your Feelings - children's book
Sarah Beth Hurley
Switch Life
Check out BetterHelp Here

Are you ready for Episode #2 of The Korner Cast?

 We're talking about More Sleep For Everybody - Sounds amazing right?

While sleep deprivation may be your current reality, especially if you have a brand new baby at home, that doesn’t mean your life will always be lacking rest.

I’m going to let you in on a little secret…

There are ways to create habits that teach you and your child to sleep longer and deeper - All it takes is a little planning, creativity, and support from others, but it can be done!

What’s neat is there are many different approaches, but what I’ve recognized is that like any habit, starting these disciplines really young, makes a big difference.

In this episode, I dive into how important sleep is for all members of the family and different tricks I’ve picked up along the way to help myself and my littles be more rested.

And all of us want more sleep and all of us want to feel better. This is something that we can all do and have, it just takes a little practice.

As always, if you guys have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and remember, I see you, I hear you.

Resources:
Kelsea's Korner
Check out BetterHelp Here

Welcome to the Korner Cast!

To kick off episode #1 of The Korner Cast, I tell you a story about Cameron and a Lego that ended up somewhere it shouldn’t be.

Navigating through this hilarious situation was only possible due to the communication habits I’ve been able to create with him.

Teaching your children effective communication can seem like an overwhelming task initially but it’s actually very simple. Effective communication requires input from both sides and that includes our children.

If you allow your child to speak and have a voice in conversations and if you ask them questions instead of just speaking in statements, you begin to teach them to learn how to communicate well.

A child that understands how to describe their emotions, navigate their thought processes, and use their voice effectively, grows up to be an adult that is an excellent communicator.

When you ask your child more questions in the midst of dialoguing with them, you help them become more confident. Let them process and choose a question instead of a statement as a response, you’ll be surprised sometimes by how deep your little person is!

This process helps them understand themselves better and helps them to turn into adults that can communicate - all by choosing to kind of bite your tongue!


Resources:
Kelsea's Korner
Check out BetterHelp Here

Big announcement...

Life after experiencing a traumatic event is never easy however, there is always an opportunity to turn those negative experiences into a place of strength.

In today’s episode, we talk with sex and labor trafficking survivor Amanda Catarzi. Amanda is an author, copywriter, and advocate for those who have been victims of violent crimes.

She is passionate about creating a platform for people who have struggled to be heard and uses her role as a writer to help her clients find their voice.

Some of the topics we discuss include her journey with mental health and how she moved from a victim to a successful entrepreneur.

We also talk about how to protect the most vulnerable population of our society (our kids) and we can empower them to use their voices.

We take a moment to break down why good communication with your children is important and acknowledge that it is our responsibility as parents and adults to pursue becoming the healthiest versions of ourselves.

If you find yourself struggling in your journey, we want to support you!

Feel free to reach out and take a look at our free resources on our personal Instagram accounts - @kelseakoenreich & @midymercurio

Live Bravely today!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Follow us on Instagram
Amanda Catarzi
Selah Freedom
Kelsea Koenreich
Mindy Mercurio
Overcoming Mom Guilt
Time Management Tool Kit
Check out BetterHelp Here

In life, there are experiences, things, people, and places that impact us. A lot of times we’re not even aware of what those things are, but continue to be influenced by them. In this episode of the Bravehearted Podcast, we take turns asking each other about situations that impacted our lives and how we have learned to let go of those things that have held us back in the past.

We discuss childhood trauma and how it has a major effect on self-worth and self-belief. Unresolved trauma can manifest in many negative ways later in life. These roots of pain can easily grow and overtake our life creating body issues, how we relate to those around us, and even impact our work life. 

Letting go of shame, poor choices, or a hard past can be a difficult process. It often takes proactive work and dedication. We both have experienced and believe in the power of therapy and coaching - this is why we are so passionate about what we do!

When feeling held back it is important to pause, take a moment of reflection, and understand why we make the decisions that we’re making or we feel the way that we feel. Acknowledgment is only once piece of the puzzle! You need tools and resources that will equip you to break free of whatever it is that has you all tangled up.

We recommend several tools to use in this podcast including Therapy, coaching, finding good friends that will give you sound advice, and journaling. You don’t have to be a victim anymore. You can live a free, fulfilled, and brave life!

Still unsure where to start or how to make these changes in your life? Contact us! We always love hearing from you and are ready to help you out.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Follow us on Instagram
Kelsea Koenreich
Mindy Mercurio
Overcoming Mom Guilt
Time Management Tool Kit
Check out BetterHelp Here

People have many opinions and tend to have strong emotional attachments to those opinions due to their life experiences. Navigating through different perspectives of those around us can seem like you’re making your way through a minefield and feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way!

In this episode of The Bravehearted Podcast, we are breaking down accepting people as they are without violating ourselves in the process. We discuss how important it is to understand that acceptance does not mean that you're accepting defeat. It also does not mean you’re allowing something that contradicts your beliefs into your life. But rather, acceptance is seeking to understand and exercise empathy in the midst of a disagreement.

We also talk about how a lack of acceptance comes from not being accepting of yourself and how to peel back the layers of personal resentment and begin practicing self-acceptance.
 
After listening to this episode you will understand how to accept people as they are, be able to communicate effectively with the intention to build understanding and make more room for empathy in your life. 

It’s our goal to empower you to live bravely and give you actionable tools to do that in a practical way. If you find that you are in need of continuing this conversation or further support, feel free to message us on Instagram!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Follow us on Instagram
Kelsea Koenreich
Mindy Mercurio
Overcoming Mom Guilt
Time Management Tool Kit
Check out BetterHelp Here

Do you struggle with the Sunday scaries?

Do you dread Mondays on a regular basis?

You are not alone! Many of the individuals we work with feel like they’re being taken advantage of or undervalued at work. They clock out and drive home feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and stressed. But we are here to tell you, that this doesn’t have to be you.

In today’s episode, we discuss how to be assertive at work, communicate your needs, and stand your ground when it comes to personal and professional boundaries.

Diving deep into why people struggle to find their voice we dissect what being empowered looks like practically and how to engage with coworkers in a way that serves you and your goals.

We also touch on the importance of self-care and how that plays a vital role in how we communicate and interact with a work and team environment.

After listening to this episode you will understand how important your worth is, how to set boundaries, and how to speak up even when it's scary. You will also be able to teach others how to treat you by taking care of yourself and owning your place at the table.

We are always looking to empower you and if you find yourself in need of a mentor, we happen to know of two fantastic coaches who'd love to help you in your journey (it's us!). Don't hesitate to reach out!

Links mentioned in this episode:
Follow us on Instagram
Sheryl Sandberg
Mel Robbins
Kelsea Koenreich
Mindy Mercurio
Overcoming Mom Guilt
Time Management Tool Kit
Check out BetterHelp Here