Should I hire a doula? What does a doula do? Tune in to hear the answers to these questions PLUS some insight as to how hiring a doula can help you develop your confidence! Happy families are built on confident parents, and you don't have to wait to hold your baby in your arms to build that confidence! Having a doula with you during pregnancy and childbirth can help you feel informed and confident in your choices and in your body, regardless of how your child is born. This week I'm sharing some of my children's birth stories and my own experience as a doula. Share this episode with a pregnant mother in your life and tag me in your favorite takeaways on Instagram @abigail.condon

You LOVE your kids, so why do you feel so stressed out and grumpy? What does it take to establish a life where you genuinely enjoy your kids, family, and career? This week I've got three quick tips that will help you deal with negative thoughts and attitudes and become a more optimistic and happy parent. Like the episode? Come follow me at www.instagram.com/abigail.condon -- I would love to meet you!

Your schedule isn't working because it's too rigid. As a mom, disruptions are a given, and if you don't have the flexibility to adjust to the needs your family has, you'll be left feeling stressed, overrun, and like you are not enough. Today I'm sharing my best tips for creating a flexible routine that will support your priorities and help you thrive whether you are a stay-at-home mom, work-at-home mom, or work outside the home mom! The tips are simple and you can apply them to your schedule regardless of how you like to structure your time. 

You're busy enough with your kids, spouse, and career--do you really need to make mom friends too? My friends, you CANNOT do motherhood alone. And seriously, why would you want to? Today my best friend Liz and I are talking about the benefits of creating friendships with other moms and what you can do to make sure that your friendships are healthy and strong. We'll share stories from our own lives and talk about what it takes to create friendships that are healthy and long-lasting. Friendship is not about looking for other people's approval. It is about being your authentic self and creating a relationship where you both give and receive encouragement. You’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but you’ll be someone’s. And that is enough.

Recovering post partum is about more than just physically healing from birth--it's about taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. You are adding an entire new part to your identity while trying to get to know your new baby, and it can be a lot to handle! In this episode, I'm sharing 7 tips that will help you have a better post partum experience and help you integrate your new identity with who you already know that you are. If you're not post partum, this is still a great episode to help you know how to better serve your friends who are adjusting to life with a new baby!

Confident moms might still experience mom guilt, but they know that they are not defined by the expectations of other people. You've probably heard of mom guilt specifically as it relates to whether you work or stay at home or how often you do something for yourself. But in today's episode, I'm uncovering 3 things you might be doing that reveal that you are secretly experiencing mom guilt. I'm also explaining how to respond and change your mindset so that you can thrive in every season of life.

How can you be a confident parent? When there are so many opinions about what a "good" mom is, it can be hard to tell if you're doing the right thing for your children. Today, I invited my good friend and mentor Janelle Hancher to talk about what helped her navigate the challenges of parenting and be confident that she was doing everything she could for her kids.

Motherhood is so all-encompassing that it makes it easy to ask, "Who am I?" or say "I lost my identity." But this does not have to be your story! This week, we're talking about practical ways you can change your mindset so that you feel more comfortable with who you are after you become a mom and reclaim your identity if you feel like you are lost.

Whether you're a new parent or an experienced mom, you know that parenting is challenging. If you're like most moms, you're constantly wondering, "Am I good enough?" "Am I really the best mom for this kid?" "How can I raise great kids?" Confident parents don't need all the answers, they just need to know that they are capable of finding them. The key to being a happy, fulfilled mom starts with having the right mindset. Once you have the right mindset, you'll be better equipped to approach the many challenges of parenting with joy and confidence. In this episode, we'll discuss the mindset every mom needs to have and lay the groundwork for the rest of the podcast. Check out the show notes at www.abigail-renee.com for custom inspirational screen savers and practical ways to apply each episode to your life.

Wondering how to be a good mom, or at least how to be the best mom that you can be? This is the podcast for you! The Mom Mindset Podcast launches February 15, but for now, check out this teaser and subscribe if you feel like I'm talking to you.