The Working Mom’s Guide To Sanity

Is your Pelvic Floor trying to tell you something?

Do you pee a little when you sneeze, cough, or laugh?

In this episode, I welcome Courtney Virden—a fitness trainer and holistic coach who’s spent the last over 20 years helping women strengthen their pelvic floor, heal their Diastasis Recti (aka mommy pooch), and feel more confident in their skin.

We talked about everything from pelvic floor physical therapy to how to teach our daughters about pelvic floor health at any age.

Show Notes

(03:16) Introduction to Courtney and her work to help women strengthen their pelvic floors

(08:43) Are Kegel exercises helping or hurting us?

(11:39) Health knowledge can change over time

(14:32) How stress is jacking-up our bodies

(15:56) Shame associated with some of the exercises

(18:44) How to make sure you have the right tools for the job at hand

(20:16) Post-pregnancy issues

(25:30) How much time do you need to commit to PF exercises?

(26:38) Can “body positivity” go too far?

(28:47) How to check your own body for issues

Courtney’s links:

Website: https://icoremethod.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/icoremethod/

Podcast: YouTube Videos

Witch. Temptress. Snow Queen.

For ages, labels like these have been used to malign women and deny their leadership potential. Now, we’re reclaiming them.

I chat with author Jocelyn Davis about her new book Insubordinate and the twelve timeless female archetypes she has reimagined and refreshed with stories of literary and everyday women who fought, cajoled, commanded, schemed, or blasted their way free of the chains that bound them.

We talk about how to discover your personal types, along with inspiration and strategies for expanding your range, tapping your inner power, and unleashing your natural leadership in work and life.

Show Notes

(02:53) Can you be fired for being "insubordinate" and is it a blessing?

(06:20) Common labels and archetypes thrust upon women in leadership roles

(08:44) “The Empress” is one of the archetypes with a great chance of success at the corporate world

(10:09) How understanding your archetype helps you identify your own strengths and weaknesses

(12:27) Why sometimes the worst critics of women in the workplace are other women

(14:48) “The Temptress” archetype explained

(16:24) Why Archetypes are not fixed and many of us contain elements from different ones

(17:40) Is it easier to pretend to be another Archetype in the WFH environment?

(18:47) How to leverage your Archetype to help develop your personal brand

(20:34) How to show up and lead with quiet influence

(24:33) Some tips for applying quiet influence in the workplace

Creating a sense of participation for your team

Jocelyn’s links:

Website: https://www.jocelynrdavis.com/

Books: Insubordinate and The Art of Quiet Influence and The Greats on Leadership: Classic Wisdom for Modern Managers

Is trauma trapped in your body?

Very likely.

In this episode, I welcome Jess Cording—a registered dietitian, integrative nutrition health coach, podcaster, and author with a passion for helping others simplify their wellness routine, break up with overthinking, and stand up to stress.

We talked about everything from how trauma can present in the body, to binge eating, and your sex life. Jess offers valuable insight into an area that’s rarely explored.

Show Notes

(03:20) Jess’ Journey

(06:06) Why many addictions fly under the radar due to being socially acceptable

(07:44) The real cost of Workaholism

(11:04) How to reach people who find themselves in depths of workaholism

(13:01) Why is it so hard for us to rest?

(15:13) Why emergencies have the potential to focus your mind on what matters

(19:56) Angels signs from those who have passed

(22:54) Physical signs and red flags that your body is hiding trauma

(24:27) Trauma and your sex life

(27:38) Can binge eating be a symptom of trauma?

(30:09) Some initial steps to take when recovering from trauma

Jess’ links:

Website: jessicacordingnutrition.com

Books: The Farewell Tour and The Little Book of Game Changers

IG: jesscording

Podcast: Drama-Free Living with Jess Cording Podcast

We've all been there.

Mom guilt, or the feeling of inadequacy and guilt that many mothers experience when we feel like we aren't doing enough for our kids, can actually be a good thing in some cases. 

In this episode, I'll share  4 Ways to Embrace Working “Mom Guilt” and use it to your benefit.

However, it's important to note that excessive mom guilt can also be harmful and lead to negative self-talk, anxiety, and burnout. It's important to find a balance and practice self-compassion as a mother.

There is a common misconception that in order to earn more money, you need to succumb to the "grind" and most likely, a job that is "meh" or not in soul alignment.

In this mini-episode, I'll share why that's the opposite of true, and how you can plan your escape--and not leave any money on the table.

Jenny Hutt is a working mom who engages in honest, humorous conversations on a variety of topics and issues - from the news, to grieving the loss of a loved one- from being a mother and wife to transforming the body and mind on her show "Just Jenny".

I wanted to chat with her about how she juggles it all, and remains sane (at least on most days).

Jenny's Links

Instagram

Podcast

https://jenniferhutt.com/

Jon Paul Crimi was one of the most sought-after celebrity trainers and sober coaches in the country. Then one day, he unexpectedly found himself in a breathwork class and had a massive transformation that first time. Knowing he had to share this technique, he not only began teaching breathwork, but developed his own unique style and quickly began selling out breathwork classes all over Los Angeles.

Before Matt LeBris became an award-winning entrepreneur, nationally coveted speaker, and a top-ranked podcast host, he had plenty of hurdles to overcome. From losing his dream of playing professional sports at 17 years old after a devastating injury on the baseball diamond, failing out of college, feeling “lost,” and being kicked out of two high schools, Matt’s journey is the perfect example of how anybody can overcome the challenges life throws our way and achieve their own personal definition of success.

Fast forward to today, Matt is a beacon of light through his work, which has positively impacted many lives throughout the globe as he is in pursuit of his North Star goal – impacting 1 billion lives. Today, Matt serves as the Founder of 1B Branding, an NYC-based branding agency, the Host of the top-ranked podcast, Decoding Success, a nationally coveted public speaker, and a philanthropist within the NY collegiate entrepreneurial ecosystem and beyond.

In this episode, I welcome Elizabeth Rosenberg—medium and founder of branding agency the Good Advice Company.

We talked about the power that comes from leveraging the power of your Akashic Records to create your professional brand. Plus how to overcome the stigma of being spiritual in Corporate America.

Show Notes

(01:35) What are the Akashic records?

(07:22) If you are unable to translate the messages from beyond, or you deny them, can this take a toll on your body?

(09:11) What led Elizabeth to the realization that she is receiving messages from another realm

(12:33) How you can receive messages

(13:58) Facing the stigma of coming out as a medium while also being professionally established

(27:04) Are all medium readings tapping into the Akashic records?

(29:38) How mediumship informs Elizabeth's professional branding sessions

(37:53) Do we all have free will or is our destiny pre-determined?

(39:11) Where to reach out for a reading and a personal branding session

Elizabeth’s links:

Website: http://www.thegoodadvicecompany.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethrosenberg/

Twitter: LOFTMKT