The Working Mom’s Guide To Sanity

Is confidence really just faith?

In this episode, I chat with Ken Joslin, a coaching expert on how to get leaders to grow by teaching them how to reach their fullest potential.

He teaches entrepreneurs how to

- become strong leaders

- grow their team

- take back their time

- to be the most productive versions of themselves

Show Notes

(02:09) How to get clear on your life's Purpose

(08:35) Are meditation and a morning routine really a key to success?

(10:54) How to know if your goals are big enough

(16:50) How to level up through free content

(22:31) Why great leaders want something FOR people, not FROM people

(26:44) Significance or Success? Which is more important to happiness?

(29:43) Confidence vs faith - are they the same?

Ken’s links:

Website: https://www.growstackdrive.com/

Book: As The Leader Grows

IG: kenjoslin

How do news anchors detach from the influx of negative stories they have to cover every day?

That’s the question, and so many more, I was able to ask one of LA’s most recognizable faces; Araksya Karapetyan. She's a working mom, human rights advocate, and the co-anchor of Good Day LA.

We’ve had a few encounters over the years, when I’ve been a guest on her show, and she always struck me as a woman with incredible drive and pose—and I’ve always wondered how she juggles it all. In this episode, we find out what it’s like behind the scenes.

Show Notes

(01:24) How does Araksya deal with all the negative news that she has to be immersed in? Is it possible to compartmentalize her emotions?

(04:39) Araksya’s tips for disconnecting yourself from constant negative energy. Is a new detox the answer?

(07:48) Advice for how to evaluate which risks to take and which to pass up

(11:20) Juggling. How a busy schedule leads to a lack of sleep and difficulties being present with the family.

(16:06) The first-generation American work ethic in comparison to others

(19:02) For someone who is already a great success, what is there left to dream of? Where does Araksya go next? Does having kids somewhat curb our loftier goals?

(20:12) Closing thoughts: Araksya's routine after a long day of work. Cleaning the house as stress relief

Araksya’s links:

Show: Good Day LA (Fox 11)

IG: araksyakarapetyan

How can you climb the vibrational ladder so your manifestations can flow to you?

You must first move out any low vibrational energy that is taking up the space needed for your new desire.

AKA you have to "move the moped"

You only have 1 vibrational "parking spot" for the thing you want and if there's a shitty little moped parked there, the big beautiful "dream car" (manifestation) can't fit in--no matter how much space there appears to be.

Raise your vibe. Move the moped. Get the stuff.

Is gender equality in the workplace just a pipe dream?

That's what I discussed with David G. Smith—Co-Author of Good Guy: How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women In The Workplace and Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

Our conversation was open, honest, realistic, and exciting. I can say with 100% confidence that David is one of the Good Guys, and we need more like him to do the work and lead the charge for gender equality.

Show Notes

2:30: David's story: From the military to a champion for women's rights in the workplace and what experiences led him to perceive many issues when it comes to workplace equality

09:20: #MeToo backlash? Why men report being unsure about how to interact with women in the workplace.

11:16: Is the current cultural atmosphere, influencing many to refuse to identify as a certain gender in fear of backlash? Why David believes education around various gender identities has the potential to make everybody more empathetic, particularly men.

15:17: How can we overcome issues in communication? Is assuming good intent the key? Why mutual avoidance is not the right answer.

16:37: Why some women experience reluctance when having to mentor or interact with men.

18:56: Why zero-sum thinking, i.e. if women gain ground, men must by extension lose ground, hurts everyone

19:51: In the WFH environment, men have taken on more roles within the household, but the roles are still far from balanced

26:29: Should we be hopeful? David believes real change is within the grasp of the next generation

28:38: David’s forthcoming book: a look into how men are becoming more equitable in the workplace

David’s links:

Website: https://www.workplaceallies.com/

Book: Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies For Women In The Workplace

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

Twitter: davidgsmithphd

Can giving a gift hurt your relationship?

Yes.

In this episode, I welcome John Ruhlin—the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the founder and author of GIFT-ology and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc, and New York Times.

We talked about everything from how much to spend on a gift, when to send one, and if you should ever expect anything in return.

Show Notes

(01:15) What is Radical Generosity? When should you give just to give without any hope of receiving?

(03:40) Why anything with your logo on it is not a gift

(08:21) Can bad gifts can trigger "gift guilt" in people? Do they feel like they have to show gratitude for receiving something that totally missed the mark?

(11:14) Does a good gift need to be expensive?

(12:59) Planned randomness is sending gifts at "random" times, outside the normal holidays and occasions, which is the expectation

(14:55) Should you send gifts BEFORE you go into business, or when a business contact doesn't pan out?

(20:05) Do you build good karma when you give gifts?

Why operating from a generous mindset means you are playing the long game, which is valuable in business as well.

John’s links:

Website: johnruhlin.com

Book: GIFT-OLOGY (giftologygroup.com/giftologybook)

IG: johnruhlin

Has your child been moody, irritable, distant, and maybe even a little smelly?

If so, they may be in pre-puberty (aka Middle Childhood).

I discuss with author, therapist, and podcast host Dr. Sheryl Ziegler what we can do as parents to help guide our children through these challenging times, and why so many of us are under that false misconception that puberty doesn’t “hit “until 13 yrs. old.

In researching for her next forthcoming book, she explains that puberty can start at age 7 or 8 years old—which was a surprise to me! Have a listen and get some insights and resources to make your child’s pre-puberty something to celebrate rather than “get through”.

Show Notes

(02:20) Sheryl explains the concept of "middle childhood" and why puberty seems to have an earlier onset now

(06:09) The problems with body image and weight seem to be on the rise much earlier than before

Dr. Sheryl explains the changing aspects of puberty and how our changing environment has had profound impacts on the younger population's mental health and bodily health

(07:49) The relationship between dairy products and hormonal changes

(09:35) The problem of parents being shamed due to their kids experiencing early onset puberty, particularly when it comes to the issue of overweight kids

(11:31) Middle childhood is often overlooked as an important stage in early development

(15:05) Both the girls and the boys would benefit from this gap in their education being filled

(20:31) Some signs of early puberty: increased emotionality, increased withdrawal

(22:57) Resources to look into for parents who are in the thick of it with their kids: Books "The Care and Keeping of You" book "Decoding Boys"

(31:25) As parents, how we can be examples for our kids when fighting issues of body shaming

(34:01) Closing thoughts

Sheryl’s links:

drsherylziegler.com

Book- Mommy Burnout

Podcast: Conversations With Transparentcy

IG- https://www.instagram.com/drsherylziegler/

Getting your hopes up helps you manifest the things you desire the most.

In this short episode, I explain why.

This is a MUST-LISTEN Episode!

My guest is Matthew Fray, the man who coaches husbands on how not to end up divorced.

His book "This is How Your Marriage Ends" was not only eye-opening for me, but has been a game changer for many of my clients.

In this episode, we discuss why the marriage lesson that most learn too late is that the existence of love, trust, respect, and safety in a relationship is often dependent on moments we might write off as petty disagreement

Show Notes

00:05 Intro: "This is How Your Marriage Ends"

01:47 Why a dish by the sink can lead to divorce

03:31 Why sometimes good men can be terrible husbands

11:00 Without trust, there is no relationship. Trust erosion can lead to the phenomenon of "duty sex"

17:04 For a relationship to be successful, people need to be aware of their actual motivations and priorities

22:07 Should we sweat the small stuff or not?

24:56 Both parties should be aware of the subconscious drivers of their behavior and relationship issues, and why broken marriages lead to broken children

31:26 For a relationship to work, BOTH parties need to work on themselves, and Matthew's book is a great practical resource

Matthew’s links:

Website

Book

IG

Are traumas stored in our bodies and energy vortex? YES.

I discuss with Katie Beecher, medical intuitive and author of Heal from Within, how we can work to free our bodies from chronic illness by using our intuition to heal past traumas.

Show Notes

00:56 Overcoming our painful journeys and past traumas to achieve a new level of awareness

05:45 Addictions, pain, and past traumas can be signs of repressed unconscious gifts

10:02 Self-acceptance: How to get to the bottom of the root causes of your pain and just stay on the level of the symptoms

13:16 Why, to achieve peace, you have to become still and how people's resistance to meditation can reveal a lot about their mindset

15:22 How to tell apart your intuition from the voices of resistance in your head

22:35 Heal From Within: Katie's book in her own words

Katie’s links:

Website

Book- Heal From Within

LinkedIn

IG

If you've ever felt like life keeps piling on one crappy thing after another, this episode is for you.

Lost your job?

Broke up with or lost a loved one?

Didn't get that thing you wanted even though you've been trying to manifest it for years?

In this episode, we have a quick chat about why things seem to go wrong even when you're doing everything right, and how we can speed up the not-so-fun times by embracing the "fall".