What Self Care Looks Like...

By Brittany Elliott

Welcome to What Self-Care Looks Like. I'm a self-care coach, passionate about helping working moms prioritize themselves while balancing the demands of motherhood and career. Here, you'll find practic... more

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July 11, 2022 Season 4 | Episode 1: Self Care Basics
It's important to take it back to the basics as often as possible. With self care, we get caught up in all of the great things that are working, because we’ve stayed committed and built upon all the foundational concepts. But, you may find yourself dealing with a lifestyle change or a situation that gets you off your self care game slightly.
What is self care?
Self care is the practice of protecting our well-being and happiness (psycom.net)
Why is self care important?
Self care promotes a healthy self relationship, increases energy, increases our confidence ,and reduces our stress and anxiety.
How should I approach self care?
Self care is more about the decisions we make than the activities we do, so you approach it by making decisions that work best for you and your household. Always ask yourself, "Does this (insert task, item, decisions) protect my well-being and happiness?"
Resources
Create you Self Care Routine - free step by step guide to creating the self care routine that works for you. Get it here 👉🏾https://www.backtoyouin5.com/self-care-routine
Follow me on Instagram 💎 https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
Visit my website to explore Back to You in 5™️💜https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
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18min
June 13, 2022Mother's Day Series: Session 7 with Alexa Jaques
Today we are here with Alexa Jaques. Alexa is a stay at home mom of 2, special needs mom, wife, a birth doula, sister and friend. Alexa and I met through work. I was pregnant at the time. Her energy and her vibe was just so pure and genuine...I was drawn to her. She quickly became a confidante and has always been so supportive of women, life and love. So I'm excited to have her here sharing her journey with us.
Alexa Jaques is the doula behind Joy in Birth and Beyond (https://joyinbirthandbeyond.com/). Originally from St. Marys, Pennsylvania, she currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband, Ben, her sons, Leo & Lennon, and their dog, Marlo. Her hobbies include spending time hiking with her family, reading, cooking, enjoying live music, dancing, using essential oils, meditating, and practicing yoga. With degrees in Dance Arts and Psychology, she has a deep respect and understanding for the mind body connection, and carries this understanding into her work as a doula.
She has always been fascinated by the body’s ability to give birth to a precious human life, believing that relaxation is the key to having a successful birth. Whether it is through medicated, unmedicated, vaginal birth, or a cesarean birth. After giving birth to Leo in 2019, Alexa felt a calling to support others in childbirth and beyond.
In this episode, Alexa shares:
The importance of open communication

The value in asking for help and being present

Overcoming mom guilt

and Much More...
Resources...
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
Set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
1h 5min
June 06, 2022Mother's Day Series: Session 6 with Chiffon
Our guest today is Chiffon. Chiffon and I are friends who became family. She and I met on the first day of 6th grade. I remember it so clearly, we had homeroom together and she walked in and it was just a vibe (and a bit of jealousy 😇), and I wanted to be near her. We were inseparable for quite some time. As we've grown up through life we've maintained our relationship and have just been in each other's corner for so many things.
Chiffon is a single mother of 1, who has had to navigate coparenting and maintaining relationships for the sake of her daughter. And honestly, I feel like Chiffon is the most resilient, real, assertive, hardworking, open minded person I have ever known. She really does parenthood in a way that works for her and her daughter. AND she truly is so empathetic, she can see perspective in all situations and has always been that way. So, I'm excited to have her here taking us through her motherhood journey, her approach to self care and just all things life. She truly embodies the idea of "being the type of mother that works for you". I hope, as a listener, you are able to connect with her journey and find gems that can benefit yours.
In this episode, Chiffon shares:
The value of NOT conforming

The importance of accepting your situation and healing emotional wounds

How putting your needs first is beneficial to your child

and Much More...
Resources...
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
Set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
57min
May 30, 2022 Mother's Day Series: Session 5 with Nikki Banner
Today we are here with Nikki Banner. Nikki is a mom and stepmom, between her and her husband there are 5 kids. She works full time in the family support and advocacy industry, and she’s very involved with her kids extracurriculars. With her hectic schedule, she makes time to practice self care often.
Nikki is my husband’s cousin and it’s interesting when you get into relationships because you really have no idea how you’ll mesh with their family. I’ve been blessed to have a great relationship with everyone, especially Nikki. I know she's in our corner. Nikki is Bristol’s godmother. She sets a great example for me in learning how to show up my best in my roles as a wife and mother. As a listener, I hope you hear her honesty and grace in her growth through her motherhood journey and that it helps you manage your growth in a similar way.
Resources...
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
Set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
50min
May 23, 2022Mother's Day Series: Session 4 with Megan Dwinga
Our guest today is Megan Dwinga. Megan has been married to her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Leon for the last nine years. They have 2 daughters, MacKenzie and Marlee and one giant dog, Mr. Buddy. She’s born and raised in Pittsburgh and like all Pittsburgh natives, bleeds black and gold. She and her husband own a Media Production and Creation company. She's a huge foodie and snack connoisseur which makes sense as to why she earned her bachelors of science in Food and Nutrition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After becoming a mom she left the healthcare world to focus on raising MacKenzie and work for their company full time. She enjoys dance parties in her kitchen, traveling to the beach and spending too much time in hobby lobby! On a personal note, Megan and I met in college – we were on the dance team together then became roommates our senior year. She’s a great friend and confidante, and I’m happy and grateful for having her in my life.
In this episode, Megan shares:
The value of a supportive partner

The importance of being fulfilled

How the smallest action can recharge your spirit

And much more
Resources...
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
Set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
1h 1min
May 16, 2022Mother's Day Series: Session 3 with Raquel Rodriquez
In today’s episode our guest, Raquel Rodriguez, walks us through her motherhood journey, her approach to self care, and her growth through co-parenting.
As a military spouse, Raquel has dealt with a lot of transition over the last few years with moving to new states and adjusting to the culture there while raising her children and step children. In her podcast, “Instafamily: The word, love and gratitude in co-parenting”, Raquel shares her healing process through infidelity and how growing closer to her faith helped her through. Listen to her podcast here. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/instafamily/id1538378599)
Raquel is a retired ballroom dancer, a business owner, graphic designer and loves spending time in the kitchen, cooking and baking. She and I have grown through a lot during our close to 10 years of friendship. In this episode, I hope you feel encouraged and supported through all of the gems she has to offer.
In this episode, Raquel shares:
The importance of "heart checks" - gauging your feelings

Her approach to coparenting and being a step parent

Her responsibility to her children

and Much More...
Resources...
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
Set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
54min
May 09, 2022Mother's Day Series: Session 2 with Jackie Rogers
Today our guest is Jackie Rogers. Jackie Rogers is an Online Registered Dietitian Nutrition Coach and the owner of The Knowledge to Nourish. Through her one-on-one nutrition coaching program, she helps moms heal their relationship with food, body, and movement so they can lose the guilt and stress around food, trust their body to guide their eating, rediscover the pleasures of eating, learn to appreciate their unique and amazing body, engage in movement they enjoy, and be an incredible role model to their kids. She uses the Intuitive Eating Principles, which is an evidenced-based, self-care eating framework. Jackie also supports moms and parents with their feeding practices so their kids can grow up with food and body confidence. In this episode, Jackie shares:
Her mother's impact on her own motherhood journey

How she checks in with herself to determine what she needs

How she found community in Fit4Mom (https://fit4mom.com/) and much more...
You can follow Jackie on Instagram - @jackierogers_rd | Check out her Facebook group, Nutrition with Jackie: Anti-Diet Community for Moms and Families - https://www.facebook.com/groups/711079146333966
Resources...
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
Set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
1h 11min
May 02, 2022Mother's Day Series: Session 1 with Taylor Williams
Today our guest is Taylor Williams. Taylor is a wife of a first responder, mother of three children, a daughter, and a friend. She’s a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Though she spent a good part of her youth in West Virginia, attending preparatory school at The Linsly School and college at Marshall University, her heart beats Black and Gold. Her foundation was built in Pittsburgh. She had formed everlasting friendships and laid roots there. Her passion for sales ignited while working at Steel Mill while attending college. She loved connecting with clients and building relationships.
Once she graduated with a B.S. in Speech Pathology , she moved back home. She knew she had to direct that passion to her hometown of Pittsburgh. She has an enthusiastic approach to real estate and meeting future homeowners and sellers. She incorporates the latest resources available for both buyers and sellers. She is an agent dedicated to building relationships. "I love this business, but most importantly I love people. I am your Taylor Made Realtor." Taylor Williams
In this episode, Taylor shares:
How she has worked through her times of transition

How she holds herself accountable for her actions

The strength of her village

and much more...
You can follow Taylor on Instagram - @TheTaylorMadeRealtor
Resources...
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
Set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
52min
April 25, 2022Season 3 | Episode 7: Returning to Your Passions...
Our passions, especially ones we had before having children were a huge part of our identity, and when we have to transition away from those as we are thrusted in to the role of motherhood, it could send us through a bit of an identity crisis. Which is why I believe returning to our passions or reconnecting with them is so important. So today, we'll talk about 5 ways we can return to our passions, and how to accept if your passions have indeed changed. Here are the 5 ways you can return to your passions: Make a list of your passions Determine which passions still interest you Figure out the how Plan it Do it I hope this episode gets you started on the process, so you can be fulfilled as you reconnect with the things you love.

Resources...
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
20min
April 18, 2022Season 3 | Episode 6: You don't have to be your Parents...
Today we are going to talk about how the way you approach parenting may be different from how your parents raised you. I am 33 years old, and a lot has changed since I was an infant. Looking at the advancements of car seats alone, we could find many ways things have changed.
Over time we've learned more about different parenting styles and strategies. Plus, we are not out parents. Our personalities are most likely very different than theirs, so the way we approach life, overall, is a bit different.
I hope this episode gives you the confidence to approach parenting in the way that works best for your household.
Resources...
2022 Intentions Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/products/intentionsguide
To help you set your intentions and achieve your goals for 2022 I've created this free guide to keep you on track
Your Self Care Journey | The Why, The What, The How (Free Workshop) - https://backtoyouin5.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/17760/register
In this free workshop, we'll take a deep dive into the importance of self care and how to incorporate it into your daily life
Planning Guide - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/f0b6542f71
I live by my planner, but I also like to have our weekly plans visible, so both my husband and I can refer to and revise it. I've create this free planning sheet for easy placement on your fridge or common area.
Boost Type Determination Form - https://fierce-thinker-6843.ck.page/06dc6821ca
"Back to You in 5" is built around 5 wellness points: Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness and Intellectual Wellness. They all work together to keep us balanced in our roles as mothers. This free form helps you determine which of your wellness points needs focused, so you can focus on self care activities that will have the most impact.
Other ways to find me...
https://www.backtoyouin5.com/ (Website)
https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (Instagram)
...more
30min

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