The MomUp Show by Mom Uprising

Hey Mamas. Morgan here. You know, I rarely actually introduce MYSELF on episodes. But I'm the founder of momuprising.com and this podcast. I love hanging out with you every week, and I am so excited to present this episode.

Ashley Hagan is a yoga instructor and brand new mom. We talk all about birth, becoming a mom for the first time, AND how she is totally crushing her goals by focusing on small changes and committing to 30 days at a time. 

If you love birth stories, productivity and goal setting for moms... this one is for you!

To learn more about Ashley you can go to: ashesyoga.com

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Ashley is a yoga teacher and movement artist. Her focus is on playful movement and finding the warrior within. She helps clients reach their health & wellness goals through yoga and fitness coaching. She is a new mom, step-mom and dog-mom. You can find her classes and programs locally on the Washington peninsula and online at ashesyoga.com.

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PS - if you need a serious dose of self-care and self-love, this one's for you:

You can grab your totally free mini-eBook on the 5 Ways to Find Yourself in 5 Minutes or Less by heading over here: 

momuprising.com/5minutes

And of course find on social media at:

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Self-care for moms is about more than bubble baths and brunches. It runs much deeper, and is a learned skill.

Aleia McDaniel shares how she was able to create fierce boundaries for her well-being that not only serve her, but her daughter as well. As moms we don't just need to be well rested (if possible) to show up for our kids, but showing our daughters what boundaries are and mean is so important. 

We talk about how to do it, and share some self-care for moms tips!

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PS - if you need a serious dose of self-care and self-love, this one's for you:

You can grab your totally free mini-eBook on the 5 Ways to Find Yourself in 5 Minutes or Less by heading over here: 

momuprising.com/5minutes

And of course find on social media at:

facebook.com/momuprising

instagram.com/momuprising

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About Aleia:

Aleia McDaniel comes to the world living her purpose: to write, to unapologetically be, to love, and to incarnate the Divine Feminine. She shares her journey so that other women, her Queen Bees, may name their own experiences and realize their higher power as divine leaders. Her commitment to self-empowerment is a key feature of her leadership strategizing, coming from her extensive background as an educator, author, speaker, and consultant.

Born in the San Francisco Bay Area and raised during the crack epidemic of the 1990s, Aleia developed a passion for service and grit for overcoming insurmountable odds. She took that determination to New York City where

she earned two Ivy League degrees. In 2000 she graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology from Barnard College, the women's college of Columbia University and in 2009, she earned her Masters in Educational Policy and Social Analysis from Teachers College, also of Columbia University. She has spent the past 19 years as a teacher, instructional coach, consultant and now middle school principal.

Beyond her daily work coaching the next generation of educational leaders, Aleia has led both educational and personal development workshops, such as "Demystifying DDI through the Literacy Lens," "Upgrading Your Facilitation Skills," "The Essential 4 Questions for Living Your Dream Life," and "Vision Mapping and Planning." Her first novel, Pieces of Her, debuted in the top 100 African Lesbian and Gay Amazon Kindle book, and she has been a staff writer for Elixher, a website and magazine celebrating the black queer experience. She is currently developing her new sanctuary for women, Queen Bees: The High Order of Divinely Chosen Women Lighting Shit Up. You can get on the waiting list for that at bit.ly/qbosubscribe.

She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her wife, daughter, and two yappy dogs.

For more information about how you can book Aleia McDaniel for workshops and speaking engagements, contact [email protected]

Find Aleia:

On her website at https://aleiamims.com

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/heyyymrsmcdaniel

On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/heyyymrsmcdaniel/

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You can grab your totally free mini-eBook on the 5 Ways to Find Yourself in 5 Minutes or Less by heading over here: 

momuprising.com/5minutes

And of course find on social media at:

facebook.com/momuprising

instagram.com/momuprising

 Our conversations was so good I had to break it into two! So here is the second half of my conversation with Sunshine. Let's call it a bonus!

Our guest for Episode 2, Sunshine Boatright, is a go-getter to say that least. From being active duty military to blogging to advocacy to creating online courses, and more recently creating her own Alexa skill called Hello Sunshine, she's been around the block (and the world). If there is one mama who shows up for life 100%, it's Sunshine. 

But how to show up, be motivated, and still honor ourselves in this hectic/chaotic place of motherhood. 

Let's discuss!

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Sunshine Boatright is a Spiritual Alchemist, Energetic Healer, Modern Mystic and Creator of "Good Morning Sunshine". She lives in Savannah with her now retired husband of 25 years, her special needs son, and all the fur babies that man can handle! When not musing, giving readings or writing, she can be found either with a great book, watching amazing movies, or rocking her heart out at an epic concert. She knows that life is made for the now AND the long haul, and that you can never have too much coffee or chocolate for both.

Find Sunshine at: http://www.sunshineboatright.com/

On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineBoatrightSpiritualAlchemist

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineboatright/

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You can grab your totally free mini-eBook on the 5 Ways to Find Yourself in 5 Minutes or Less by heading over here: 

momuprising.com/5minutes

And of course find on social media at:

facebook.com/momuprising

instagram.com/momuprising

Let's dive right into episode 2. This conversation was so long and juicy it's being broken up into two! 

We continue our discussion of goals and how to get stuff done, but with a more heart-centered approach.

Just like motherhood, it's a balancing act. Setting and attaining our goals while life spins around us isn't an easy task. 

Our guest for Episode 2, Sunshine Boatright, is a go-getter to say that least. From being active duty military to blogging to advocacy to creating online courses, and more recently creating her own Alexa skill called Hello Sunshine, she's been around the block (and the world). If there is one mama who shows up for life 100%, it's Sunshine. 

But how to show up, be motivated, and still honor ourselves in this hectic/chaotic place of motherhood. 

Let's discuss!

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Sunshine Boatright is a Spiritual Alchemist, Energetic Healer, Modern Mystic and Creator of "Good Morning Sunshine". She lives in Savannah with her now retired husband of 25 years, her special needs son, and all the fur babies that man can handle! When not musing, giving readings or writing, she can be found either with a great book, watching amazing movies, or rocking her heart out at an epic concert. She knows that life is made for the now AND the long haul, and that you can never have too much coffee or chocolate for both.

Find Sunshine at: http://www.sunshineboatright.com/

On Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineBoatrightSpiritualAlchemist

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineboatright/

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You can grab your totally free mini-eBook on the 5 Ways to Find Yourself in 5 Minutes or Less by heading over here: 

momuprising.com/5minutes

And of course find on social media at:

facebook.com/momuprising

instagram.com/momuprising

Welcome to 2019, and the first official episode of the MomUp Show.

I'm your host, Morgan Battista, founder and creator of Mom Uprising (momuprising.com).

Let's chat about all those resolutions you just set. Did you know only a tiny percentage of resolutions are actually kept each year?

For moms, this can be even tougher! Check out this article I recently wrote about why moms have a harder time keeping resolutions.

That's why I chatted with Dana Skoglund, yoga teacher, coach and habit expert extraordinaire. 

She puts me through a mini coaching session where I set a goal, commit to it and create a plan that is actually doable. (And a week later, I've mostly followed the plan!)

If you struggle to create new habits, achieve your goals, and stick to and implement plans, then this one is for you.

And if this isn't a place of pain for you, Dana gives ways to sharpen the saw and get more precise and strategic with your goal setting and habit creation.

The best part? 

It's not complicated! Does it take dedication? Yes. But the process is simple and easy to understand.

Let's dive it!

And for more on Dana, you can check her out at her link below along with some additional goodies for you.

Dana Skoglund is a yoga teacher and Health Coach and has been teaching and coaching since 2004. Since implementing the daily routines of Ayurveda in her own life and experiencing its profound effects, she has dedicated her life's work to sharing this practical and transformative ancient wisdom with as many people as possible. She aims to inspire others about the importance of healthy habits in crafting the life of their dreams.

Dana's Website: www.danaskoglund.com

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Hey Mama,

Nice to meet you. I'm Morgan, the founder of Mom Uprising. 

I'm here to help you reconnect, to find yourself again, even in the midst of the chaos of motherhood.

As I type this, my 4 year old is sitting on my lap because she "wanted up."

I know it's easy to lose yourself, question yourself, and feel buried by that mom guilt. 

Let's move past that and start empowering each other. 

Through sharing our stories, thoughts and conversations with other moms, we will be able to stop feeing alone and start building a sisterhood of moms ready to lead in our families, careers and communities. 

Ready? 

Let's do this!

All my love,

Morgan