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  • Episode 37: The One Question That Changes Everything

    In the middle of the holiday rush, the long to-do lists, the expectations, and the constant noise and demands of life… it’s so easy to lose touch with ourselves. We move through the day doing all the things, caring for all the people, but deep inside there’s this quiet whisper that's waiting for us to listen.

    In today’s episode of Whole Mom, we slow everything down and come back home to our inner wisdom—that calm, grounded part of us that knows what truly matters. I’m sharing the one simple question that’s been helping me get out of the overwhelm and reconnect with myself in the most gentle, practical way.

    Together, we’ll explore why we get swept up in urgency, how to rebuild self-trust, and how to tell the difference between what’s loud and what’s true.

    If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, a little disconnected, or like you’re giving from an empty cup… this is your reminder that your inner knowing is still there, patiently waiting for you.

    Take a breath. Take what resonates. Leave the rest.
    And know you’re not doing any of this alone. 🤍


    Connect with & Learn More About Liz at:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/onelovecollectiveus⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onelovecollectiveus.com

    21 min
  • Episode 36: Releasing to Receive - Making Space for What Matters

    This week, we’re slowing down and getting real about what gratitude actually feels like in our lives. Before we can receive — peace, joy, connection, presence — we often have to release something first.

    In this short, heartfelt episode, we'll explore what happens when we lay down the pressure, the expectations, the mental load, and the stories that no longer serve us. Together, we soften, breathe, and create space for what truly matters.

    If you’re a mother, caregiver, or woman who carries a lot… this episode is for you. A gentle reminder and invitation that releasing is just as sacred as receiving.

    With love and gratitude, thank you for being here.

    7 min
  • Episode 35: The Quiet Power of a Heart-Led Woman

    The Quiet Power of a Heart-Led Woman is a grounded, intimate episode inspired by attending the Women in Leadership Conference. Together, we'll explore the threads that make us who we are — the identities we carry, the boundaries we sometimes forget to honor, the blind spots that show up when we get caught up in the hustle, and the wisdom our bodies whisper when we finally slow down to listen.

    In this episode, we talk about what it really means to lead with heart:
    – noticing when we say “yes” but mean “no,”
    – turning activation into information instead of shame,
    – choosing curiosity over defensiveness,
    – planting the tiny seeds that grow into world-changing work,
    – trusting the quiet intelligence of our body to guide our next brave steps.

    This is a conversation for every woman who is reconnecting with herself with intention — the caregivers, the leaders, the mothers, the community builders, the soulful feelers.

    This episode is an invitation to return home, to soften and embrace our wholeness as women, mothers, and leaders in our lives, homes, and communities.

    15 min
  • Episode 34: Reclaiming Beauty and Presence — Together

    We’re diving into whole-being and conscious living in this episode — not as another “self-care” checklist, but as a movement of women choosing to live, love, and care with intention.

    It’s about living in alignment with what feels true for each of us— supporting each other, slowing down, and remembering that when one of us heals, we all rise.

    Listen in for real talk, inspiration, and a gentle reminder that living consciously isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection, awareness, and love in action.


    Learn more about One Love Collective &Connect with Liz at:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/onelovecollectiveus⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onelovecollectiveus.com

    11 min
  • Episode 33: The Art of Letting Go: Grief, Growth & Grace

    In this heart-opening episode, Liz shares a personal story of loss and what it’s teaching her about change, surrender, and the quiet courage it takes to let go. Whether you’re grieving someone, releasing an old version of yourself, or moving through a big life shift — this one’s for you.

    Letting go isn’t giving up — it’s trusting that what’s meant for you will stay, and what’s leaving is clearing space for something new.

    Take a deep breath, grab a cozy cup of coffee or tea, and join Liz for a soulful conversation about grief, growth, and the grace of becoming.


    Connect & Learn More About Liz at:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/onelovecollectiveus⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onelovecollectiveus.com


    9 min
  • Episode 32: Holistic Wealth: Building Confidence & Clarity with Robyn Lings

    In this week’s episode, we're joined by Robyn Lings, wife, mom, Financial Advisor & Founder of Cedar & Sage Financial, to talk about money in a way that feels real, approachable, and empowering.

    Robyn shares how she supports women, families, and small business owners navigate stress and uncertainty around money to confidence and clarity. We explore how mindset, values, and everyday habits shape our financial health—and why aligning our money with what matters most can change everything.

    This is a conversation about taking small, meaningful steps toward financial confidence and creating a sense of freedom that supports the life we want to live.

    ✨ We talk about:

    • What holistic financial planning actually means

    • Common money myths (and how to move past them)

    • How mindset impacts financial wellness

    • Ways to align goals, values, and finances for more peace of mind



    29 min
  • Episode 31: From Barbie Dreams to Building a Heart-Led Legacy with Mariah McKechnie

    In this episode of Whole Mom were joined by Mariah McKechnie—a passionate entrepreneur and visionary leader of Northland Special Events, The Vault, Superior Blooms, and Josephine’s Bridal, as well as co-founder of the Heart & Soul Mastermind and podcast.

    Mariah shares her journey of pivots, lessons, and full-circle moments—from growing up playing with Barbies as a little girl to building a heart-led life and career in the wedding and event industry.

    We talk about what it means to lead with heart, navigate change with grace, and build a business (and life) that’s both meaningful and sustainable.

    ✨ In this episode, we explore:

    • Trusting your intuition and following what lights you up

    • How to move through change and growth seasons

    • Building a business with purpose and authenticity

    Mariah’s story is an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to reconnect with what we love—and that every turn along the way can lead us right back home to ourselves.


    Connect with & learn more about Mariah McKechnie at -

    Instagram:

    Mariah McKechnie: https://www.instagram.com/mariahmckechnie/

    Northland Special Events:

    https://www.instagram.com/nseduluth/

    Josephine's Bridal:

    https://www.instagram.com/josephinesduluth/

    Superior Blooms:

    https://www.instagram.com/superiorblooms/

    The Heart & Soul Collective:

    https://www.instagram.com/the_heart_and_soul_collective/

    Facebook:

    Northland Special Events: https://www.facebook.com/NorthlandSpecialEvents

    Josphine’s Bridal: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564172151257

    Superior Blooms: https://www.facebook.com/superiorblooms

    The Heart & Soul Collective: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569772717175

    Websites:

    Northland Special Events: https://northlandspecialevents.com/

    Josphine’s Bridal: https://www.josephinesduluth.com/

    Superior Blooms: https://www.superiorbloomsduluth.com/

    The Heart & Soul Collective: https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/


    Connect with & learn more about Liz at:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizamys/

    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/liz.amys

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onelovecollectiveus.com

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 30: Leading with Heart - Authentic Leadership with Katrina Pierson

    This week on The Whole Mom Podcast, we sit down with Katrina Pierson — writer, nonprofit leader, consultant, and mom — to explore what authentic leadership really looks like in everyday life.

    Katrina shares how her journey from creative writing to consulting has been full of twists that shaped her into the leader she is today. We talk about embracing empathy and staying grounded while juggling many roles, and bringing joy into leadership and motherhood.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to lead with heart — while staying true to yourself — this conversation will inspire and uplift you.

    ✨ Topics we cover:

    • What authentic leadership really means

    • How our strengths guide how we show up

    • Balancing family, work, and passion

    • One simple practice to lead more authentically today


    Follow and connect with Katrina, her work and insights at:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-pierson86/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrina_lynn_pierson/

    Website: www.mindfulnessworks.org AND www.piersonhenry.com

    Connect & Learn More About Liz at:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onelovecollectiveus.com

    48 min
  • Episode 29: Root Cause Healing & Functional Medicine for Moms with Katie Sorensen, PA-C, IFMCP

    This week onWhole Mom, we sit down with Katie Sorenson, a Physician Assistant, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Wife and Mom, to explore how functional medicine helps women get to the root cause of their health challenges — not just managing the symptoms.

    Katie shares her personal journey into functional medicine, how it differs from conventional care, and how it can transform energy, mood, and vitality — especially for moms who feel “off” but can’t quite find answers.

    We dive into gut health and mindset, and practical daily habits that can make a big impact. Katie also breaks down small, sustainable shifts that help you feel like yourself again.

    ✨ This conversation is a must-listen for moms craving balance, energy, and a deeper understanding of their bodies.

    Listen now to learn:

    • What functional medicine really is (and what it’s not)

    • Common red-flag symptoms that often get dismissed in women

    • Practical first steps for fatigue, and brain fog

    • The foundational lifestyle shifts that change everything

    Connect with Katie at

    Website: https://www.trusuperiorfunctionalmedicine.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_a_pa/


    Follow Whole Mom for more real, nourishing conversations about motherhood, health, and wholeness.

    Learn More About Liz at:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/onelovecollectiveus⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onelovecollectiveus.com

    49 min
  • Episode 28: From Overgiving to Overflow - Experience More Joy & Peace

    Do you ever feel like you’re giving so much that you're exhausted and running on empty? In this episode of Whole Mom, we’re talking about overgiving—why we do it, how it leaves us depleted, and most importantly, how to shift out of it.

    You’ll learn:
     - The hidden beliefs that lead to overgiving
     - Simple tools to set micro-boundaries
     - How to reconnect to yourself and embody more peace and joy

    This episode is for the moms who give, love, and serve AND are ready to do it from a place of wholeness, not exhaustion.

    Connect with & learn more About Liz at:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizamys.onelove?igsh=b2I2cnFnbHcybzJw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.onelovecollectiveus.com

    12 min

About Whole Mom

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Whole Mom is a podcast for moms focused on holistic wellness, nervous system healing, and embodied living. Hosted by Liz Amys, a single mom and wellness guide, this show explores nervous system…