The Reconnected Momma

By Meghan O'Brien

The podcast FOR moms, ABOUT moms. I'm bringing you a different kind of conversation that is all about YOU because putting yourself first is not selfish. Together, we'll work on leaning into your inner... more

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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

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December 27, 2022019: How to empower yourself to accomplish your goals in 2023
There’s just something about the New Year that gets me so excited. As soon as Christmas is over I can’t wait to get out my planner and start mapping out my goals and dreams for the next year. It’s the idea of the clean slate, a fresh start that’s so hopeful. Setting goals and marking our progress from year to year is essential if we want to continue to grow and build the life of our dreams.. However, setting goals means nothing if we aren’t achieving the results that we ultimately desire. Today I’m sharing what I believe is the secret sauce that will empower you to consistently reach the goals you set for yourself.

In this episode we talk about:
Reflecting on the year that just ended and celebrating what went well

Having the right mindset when setting your goals for the next year

Knowing yourself and how you operate when you get off track from your goals

Creating the right type of accountability that will support you

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19min
December 20, 2022018: 5 Ways to Protect Your Peace Every Single Day
I think that we can all agree as moms that peace is sometimes hard to come by. Well I don’t know about you but I’m tired of trying to chase those “peaceful moments.” So I started to take responsibility for creating and protecting my own peace on a daily basis because when I feel at peace it allows me to truly enjoy my life and the people that are most important to me. Today I wanted to share 5 ways that I have focused on protecting my peace in the chaos of the day to day. I hope they help you create and maintain more peace in your life!

In this episode we talk about:
Not chasing after peace but finding ways to create it daily

Saying NO when you need to

Speaking up for yourself in a respectful but assertive way when your boundaries are being crossed

Paying attention to what triggers you

Listening to your inner voice for direction on what you need

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17min
December 13, 2022017: Jill Petersen on doing the work from the inside out, empowering the next generation and leaving a legacy
What makes this journey through motherhood even better is when you find women that will cheer you on no matter what, share the real stuff with you and who shows you what’s possible for yourself. My guest today does all of those things. She is helping to empower the next generation of women through her work in this world but she really leads from the front in making sure to put herself first so that she has a solid foundation for her life. I know you’ll be inspired by this conversation just as I was as Jill share’s why she’s not afraid to ask for help, how she capitalized on her natural gifts and why we are so much more than a mom.
Jill Petersen is a serial optimist with a bubbly personality and animated expressions. She is a wife and mother of two boys and seeks fun in everything she does! She is an experienced coach & former leader at lululemon, where she spent nearly a decade building her passions and career. Her superpower lies within connecting & building trust quickly with others to help people find their greatness. She is the Co-Founder of Girls Mentorship, a girl empowerment company helping girls become their best, brightest, and most confident version of themselves.

In this episode we talk about:
Connecting with one another by being vulnerable and honest

The importance of doing inner work to create a solid foundation for your life

Not overlooking your natural gifts

Getting comfortable with taking messy action

Empowering the next generation of women and opening up self-development and leadership for girls

Not being afraid to ask for help when you’re a mom

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51min
December 07, 2022016: Simple Health & Wellness Hacks to Keep You on Track During the Holidays
The Holidays are magical especially when you’re a mom watching your children experience everything the season brings. But for us moms that usually means lots of “extras” on top of our already full plates. I’m sure you’re no stranger to the messaging around staying healthy through the holidays and when it comes to health and wellness I think most of us know what we need to be doing- moving our body and eating healthy. However, I think where we can get derailed from our own goals this time of year is not knowing WHY it’s important. It’s easy to throw in the towel, eat and drink whatever you want and start again fresh in the new year but if you have intentions for the way you want to FEEL moving through the holidays then making your health and wellness a priority is essential for staying in alignment with those intentions. If we want to show up as the best version of ourselves to experience joy, presence, calm, happiness (insert your intention here) with our loved ones then we need to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. I’m not a health expert by any means but today I’m sharing some simple things that have helped me stay on track with my own health goals during the holidays so that I can show up as the best version of myself.

In this episode we talk about:
Checking in with yourself daily to see how you feel and what you need to be your best

Tracking your water intake and staying hydrated

Making sure you’re body is getting the vitamins and minerals it needs to function at optimal capacity

How to navigate enjoying treats and cocktails while still getting great nutrition

Being aware of your sleep patterns and making sure you’re sticking to a routine to feel rested and revitalized

Prioritizing yourself so that you can experience the holidays with your loved ones exactly how you intend

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24min
November 29, 2022015: 6 Ways to Reduce Decision Making Fatigue
If you’re a mom you not only make decisions for yourself but also your kids and your family. I don’t know about you but I know that I’ve felt exhausted and fatigued around making decisions by the end of the day more times than I can count. Whether you’re familiar with this concept or not I know that there are so many moms out there that suffer from this on a daily basis. Today I'm breaking down what Decision Making Fatigue is, how to tell if you suffer from it, and giving you 6 ways you can reduce it so that you can start gaining back clarity and energy in your day.

In this episode we talk about:
The concept of decision making fatigue and how to tell if you suffer from it

What affect decision making fatigue has on your life and why it’s important

6 ways you can reduce the fatigue and exhaustion from daily decision making

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24min
November 22, 2022014: How to Embody Gratitude as a Way of Life
Over the last few years I’ve seen gratitude become more of a fad on social media than a way of life. Gratitude should not be something we’re just checking off our to-do list. I believe that living a life of gratitude is a feeling not an action and it is a choice we make even when things get hard. This time of year is a great time to reflect on the things that we’re grateful for but it should be a feeling we commit to year round and not just when it’s convenient. Today I’m sharing how I embody gratitude on a daily basis, even when moving through the hardest moments of life.
In this episode we talk about:
Gratitude as a feeling not something on our to-do list

Shifting your mindset to appreciation

Choosing what to focus on even when life is hard

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11min
November 15, 2022013: Sometimes Less is More When it comes to Personal Growth
Have you ever decluttered a room in your house and thought to yourself that the space looked bigger? At the beginning of 2022 I chose the word expansion as my word for the year. A word that embodied what I wanted my year to look like. What happened was the opposite of what you might think. I knew that in order to grow I had to start stripping away things in my life that were taking up space and limiting my ability to expand. We have access to unlimited resources but if we’re not careful we can allow it to start drowning out our own inner voice and intuition. Sometimes in order to grow we need to consume less, do less in order to allow ourselves to realign and make space for the things in life that are truly meant for us.

In this episode we talk about:
Expanding by clearing space

Recognizing when you need to consume less and listen to yourself more

Decluttering your mind and body

Trusting your own intuition and being confident in where its leading you

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11min
November 10, 2022012: Megan Kincaid on Creating an Intentional Business to Compliment Motherhood, Advancing Women and Their Families through Real Estate and Starting her own Moms Group
If you’ve ever returned to work after having a baby and felt misaligned in that position you are so not alone. My guest today Megan Kincaid shares how after she returned to a business she spent over 10 years building and growing she no longer felt that it was a good fit for her and her new role as a mom. We also dive into how she helps women bring in income with real estate and why she formed a local moms group in her community. I got so much from this conversation and I know you will too, Enjoy!
Megan Kincaid had a career and her own business for nearly 10 years before becoming a mother. With her high-achieving, perfectionist personality, she thought becoming a mother would just be another job on her resume and one that she would excel at while still thriving in her business.
Little did she know becoming a mother would transform her completely, and with that, came big career changes. She sold her company and left a decade long business partnership, in hopes of creating an intentional business that compliments her motherhood. She now serves as a real estate advisor and agent in Scottsdale AZ, where she focuses on helping women advance their families through real estate.
In this episode we talk about:
When Megan realized it was time to walk away from a business she built

Learning what you will and won’t tolerate as a mom

Identifying what parts of your old self you want to bring with you and what parts you need to leave behind after having a baby

Creating an intentional business to compliment motherhood

Being honest with your clients as to how you show up as a mom

Helping women increase wealth with real estate

Starting a moms group to create connections

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45min
November 08, 2022011: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start Thinking About the Holidays
I don’t know about you but for me the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are usually a blur. My already busy schedule and mental load becomes even more jam packed with to-do items which leads to stress, overwhelm and burnout during a time that is supposed to be filled with joy and love. The good news is that we get to choose how we experience this season and over the last several years I’ve committed to feeling content, calm and present in a way that is aligned with my priorities and my family. The key is to start thinking about the Holidays maybe a little sooner than we’re used to.
In this episode we talk about:
How do you want to FEEL as you move through the Holiday season

Brain dumping your lists- food, gifts, activities

Where can you start tackling your lists NOW

Creating a budget beyond just gifts

Identifying the types of experiences you want to have

Checking in with yourself consistently to see how you’re feeling and then acting accordingly

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19min
November 03, 2022010: Suzi Freeman on being a present parent, creating open conversation with your children and finding clarity through knowing what you don’t want
Knowing how to have hard conversations with our children is one of the toughest (I think) parts of parenthood. My guest today, Suzi Freeman, shares how to have open, age appropriate, communication with your children and the importance of non-reactive listening. We also discuss her journey as a single mom why just being human with your children makes all the difference. I know I picked up quite a few tips from her in this conversation so enjoy!
Suzi Freeman is a Speaker and Educator in Emotional Intelligence, Mental Resilience and Suicide Prevention. She is the Founder of Elite Minds Academy, a membership site that focuses on emotional intelligence, mental resilience, and provides different means to help reduce stress & anxiety.
Suzi is also the founder of the Aware and Care Project, this is a project that provides free workshops for youth in emotional intelligence, mental resilience, suicide prevention and street smarts awareness training.
The youth training we incorporate brings awareness to the new mental health hotline 988, by way of branded stuffed animals, a book that was written by Suzi and her daughters Hanna and Abby as well as branded jewelry with 988.
Aware and Care Project will be launching the newest program in 2023 a 12 week training course for those entering the military, police and fire. It is a course that focuses on Mental Strengths Training, along with providing a mentor and a physical training program design to make sure you hit all the numbers to exceed the PT portion of your chosen field. This is a free mentorship course and we will serve 28 per year.

In this episode we talk about:
Proactive vs. Reactive living

Opening up conversations with your children

The importance of non-reactive listening

Getting help from an objective person

Finding clarity through knowing what you don’t want

Creating peace through consistent resolutions

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FAQs about The Reconnected Momma:

How many episodes does The Reconnected Momma have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.