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If you are a mom (or dad) of an only child or are just looking to enrich your life this is the podcast for you. Each week I will discuss a topic that will hopefully make your life better all with my perspective of a mom of a single child!

Amanda


    • Jan 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Choosing Your Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 18:50 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda discusses choosing your hard and how there will always be some sort of hard in your life. Its your choice which hard are you going to choose? Easy doesn't make you stronger! Show Notes: midwestmommaofone.com/2023/01/02/episode-40/

    Everything Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 17:53 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda discusses the principle of impermanence and how everything changes. She discusses how we sometimes resist change as humans because it is takes energy that the brain doesn't want to expend. Instead of resisting we should accept the change and our lives will be a whole lot less miserable. Show Notes: MidwestMommaofOne.com/2022/12/26/episode-39/

    Living an Intentional Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 13:05 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda discusses setting intentions and creating an intentional life. When you create an intention it focuses your thoughts on the person you want to become. Show Notes: midwestmommofone.com/2022/12/19/episode-38/

    Create the Life You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 15:06 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda discusses creating the life you want. It starts with your thoughts which direct you in your life because they spur your actions and your feelings. You can create whatever you want in life! What is it that you want? Show Notes: midwestmommaofone.com/2022/12/12/episode-37/

    Should I Buy My Child This?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 10:31 Transcription Available


    This week Amanda discusses giving gifts to children. She discusses the guilt she has felt, why she feels like she can buy a gift or vacation for her child whenever she wants, how this has created an abundant mindset, and that you can choose to gift or not to gift in your parenting.Shownotes: midwestmommaofone.com/2022/12/05/episode-36/

    Looking Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 11:37 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda talks about looking back at all the things you accomplished in the last year and why it is important. She also talks about three different ways we can look back on the year. Show Notes: midwestmommaofone.com/2022/11/28/episode-35/

    Reduce Your Stress this Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 15:01 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda talks about letting go of control over other adults in order to reduce your stress this holiday season. Did you know you can't control other adults? And yet most of us try to control others! Listen in and learn why your life will benefit if you focus on yourself and not others! Show Notes: midwestmommaofone.com/2022/11/21/episode-34/

    Having Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 22:44 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda talks about having enough. She discusses that we can have enough now but still reach for goals and dreams. She also discusses 3 ways you can practice having enough today. Show Notes: midwestmommaofone.com/2022/11/14/episode-33/

    Parenting Scare

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 19:30 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda talks about a parenting scare she encounters every once in a while. She talks about the scariness and how we shouldn't let the scariness limit our ability to go out into the world and do things. And that the challenges we go through make us the people we are supposed to become.Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/11/7/episode-32/

    Morning Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 21:15 Transcription Available


     This week Amanda talks about a few morning routines she has had and why her morning routine changed to be more intentional. Also she discusses how we should question our morning routines to be more intentional to start off our days. Show notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/10/31/episode-31/

    Money and Abundance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 25:11


    In this episode I discuss I money and abundance. Specifically I discuss how an abundant mindset around money can change our lives, how scarcity affects us, and how to shift your mind to being abundant. When you work on an abundant mindset around money it will create more abundance in your life in general. Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/10/25/episode-30/

    Love Where You Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 24:04 Transcription Available


    In this podcast episode I discuss loving where you live and why it can benefit you. I discuss how it is a shift in mindset and give 4 ways you can love where you live. Show notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/10/17/episode-29/

    How to be Consistent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 23:09 Transcription Available


    This week Amanda talks about consistency. She defines how consistency can breed momentum and gives 6 tips on how to be consistent!Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/10/11/episode-28/

    Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 14:25 Transcription Available


    In this episode I talk about failure. Specifically I discuss why we are so afraid of failure, how you should define what failure means to you, what happens when you fail ahead of time, and asks you the question of how you can fail today by not getting the outcome that you wanted because failure teaches us more than success.Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/10/04/episode-27/

    Traveling with a Small Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 16:33 Transcription Available


    In this week's episode I discuss 4 tips to make your vacations with your only child more enjoyable.Show Notes: midwestmommaofone.com/2022/09/27/episode-26/

    Fascination

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 20:33 Transcription Available


    For this episode I discuss fascination. I discuss how children seem so fascinated with the world around them and how we lose this as well as how we can incorporate this into our lives. Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/09/20/episode-25/

    Earning potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 19:13 Transcription Available


    In this podcast episode I discuss money! Specifically I discuss earning potential and that we can make all the money we want in the world. I discuss the concept that we all have money out there in the universe specifically allocated to us, how we subconsciously sabotage ourselves from making all we want, and how looking at the world from abundance will increase your earning potential.Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/09/13/episode-24/

    What do you want?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 22:45 Transcription Available


     As women we sometimes just do as we are told without questioning who are what we are being told.  In this episode I challenge you to question everything because when you do you stop limiting yourself, get rid of the hate and resentment, and live the life you want to live!Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/09/06/episode-23/

    Changing Your Outcomes Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 13:50 Transcription Available


    This episode is a conclusion of the three part changing your outcomes series. In this episode we finish out the last part of the equation which is the decision + actions = outcome. This is a culmination of the equation and you will hear how your thoughts lead to your outcomes. Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/08/30/episode-22/Join the waitlist: https://midwestmommaofone.com/waitlist/Get the equation video: https://midwestmommaofone.com/amanda-burrows-coaching/get-the-equation/20 Minute Consult: https://live.vcita.com/site/paaki9fa8n5np3pf/online-scheduling?service=zly0yv3k58wlvqpg

    Changing your Outcomes Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 13:21 Transcription Available


    In this episode I discuss the second part of the equation that will help bring awareness to what is going on in your amazing brain! This includes the discussion of emotions and the depth of emotions as well as the decision you make based on the culmination of the equation thus far (Situation+Thought=EmotionxDepth=Decision) Tune in next week as I will finish discussing the equation!Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/?p=468Link for the equation video and worksheet: https://midwestmommaofone.com/amanda-burrows-coaching/get-the-equation/Link for free 20 minute life coaching session: https://live.vcita.com/site/paaki9fa8n5np3pf/online-scheduling?service=kz6jw8j7e4wc0qh8

    Changing your Outcomes Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 14:17 Transcription Available


    In this episode I discuss the equation I developed to help me understand what is going on in my brain. I discuss why I developed it and walk through the first part of the equation (situation + thought=emotion).Show Notes:https://midwestmommaofone.com/?p=443

    Temper Tantrums

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 21:32 Transcription Available


    In this episode I discuss temper tantrums. Mainly I talk about how they have affected my life and how I have lessened the brain energy I spend on them. I hope by sharing these ideas that have helped me with temper tantrums that you may feel less frustrated and spend less brain juice the next time your child throws a temper tantrum. Show Notes: https://midwestmommaofone.com/2022/08/02/episode-19/

    My Mental Malfunction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 17:11 Transcription Available


    In this episode I discuss my mental malfunction at an airport the other day. I hope by sharing this you can  know that you are not alone if this happens to you.

    You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 21:58 Transcription Available


    Join me as I discuss the most important person in your life...you! You can't help anyone else unless you help yourself first. Check out the three ways I think we all can improve our relationships with ourselves.

    Parenting (an only child)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 31:20 Transcription Available


    Today's episode includes a discussion on ideas that I believe have helped me be a better parent. I come from the place as a parent of an only child in this discussion so these concepts apply to parenting an only child but I believe these could help a multi-children parent as well! Website for free coaching: https://midwestmommaof1.wixsite.com/amanda-burrows-coach

    Marriage/Relationship with significant other

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 26:28 Transcription Available


    In this episode I will share things I have learned throughout my 10 year relationship with my Husband. I will share a little bit of our history and what I think has helped us thrive as a couple. 

    Women Friendship with Special Guests Ally and Tawni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 26:46 Transcription Available


    This week I interviewed two women who have been friends for their entire life! I wanted to interview them because I thought it is amazing that they have a friendship that has lasted 28 years! If you are a mom of an only child and want coaching schedule on my website: https://midwestmommaof1.wixsite.com/amanda-burrows-coach

    Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 33:41 Transcription Available


    I have struggled with my body weight for most of my life. I will tell you about some of my body image/weight loss journey along with some tips that I have learned along the journey of coming to love my body. Website: https://midwestmommaof1.wixsite.com/amanda-burrows-coach

    What is a Life Coach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 19:28 Transcription Available


    Have you ever wondered what a life coach is? Well less than I year ago I didn't know what it was and now that I have learned about life coaching it has changed my world. I will explain what life coaching is to me and show you examples of how life coaching can change your life. If you are a mom come get your free 30 minute life coaching session: midwestmommaof1.wixsite.com/amanda-burrows-coachEtsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MidwestMommaofOne/editYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Pa_n6CwFuTYKVUK7KFkjQ

    Swiping/Scrolling Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 17:28 Transcription Available


    This week I talk about where I use swiping/scrolling habits in my life as a buffer from doing things I don't want to do or things I don't want to feel. I then discuss some solutions to reducing/eliminating the habit. Come visit me on instagram @midwestmommaofone to tell me how you reduce your swiping and/or scrolling habit!If you are interested in a free 30 minute coaching session sign up here:midwestmommaof1.wixsite.com/amanda-burrows-coach 

    Mom Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 17:56 Transcription Available


    Have you ever felt mom guilt before? Well I have and I see it in three areas of my life. I will discuss these three areas and then talk about how we can get rid of mom guilt all together by changing our thoughts. This is the link for a free 30 minute session of life coaching: https://midwestmommaof1.wixsite.com/amanda-burrows-coach/blank-2

    Potty Training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 17:58 Transcription Available


    If you are in the middle of the long drawn out process of potty training this podcast episode is for you. The tips in this episode can help you when you are pulling your hair out because your child just isn't getting it. Hang in there your kid will eventually get the process!

    Comparison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 27:13 Transcription Available


    Comparison is a major issue I am seeing in my life right now...so I wanted to talk about it on the podcast! I go through 5 major places where I see it in my life and others as well as discuss how social media can contribute to the spiral comparison can cause. 

    Difficult Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 15:50 Transcription Available


    Have you ever had to have a hard conversation? Well I have (just this week) and it actually wasn't that hard of a conversation. I talk about this, how to have a hard conversation, and changing our thoughts around having a hard conversation.

    Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 16:56 Transcription Available


    In this episode I will share about my experience with gratitude and how I incorporated it into my life. I will also share different ideas on how to incorporate gratitude into your life.

    What I Learned From Breastfeeding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 Transcription Available


    I learned some major life lessons through breastfeeding and I will share them with you along with my story in this episode.If you have ever felt like you struggled with breastfeeding I promise you are not the only one and this episode is perfect for you. 

    Word Swap "Weird" to "Interesting"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 14:07 Transcription Available


    On this episode I will be talking about swapping the word weird for interesting (Thanks Miranda Anderson for the concept!). Using the world interesting for something new to our world is a way to open ourselves up to the world while using the word weird closes us off to the world. I mention a few examples of food, clothes, and different ways of doing things. 

    Get Rid of your "Stuff"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 21:20 Transcription Available


    Do you  have too much clutter around your house? Are you constantly feeling fatigued about having to clean all the things in your house? Well I have had the same thoughts and getting rid of my "stuff" has helped me to get rid of the exhaustion and decision fatigue that comes with having things. I will discuss how stuff affects you and how to get rid of it in 4 areas: clothes, your child's artwork, toys, and household items. 

    You don't need to be your child's entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 13:27 Transcription Available


    Have you ever struggled with needing to make sure your child is always entertained? Well I have and I want to share with you my challenges and how it's beneficial for our children to entertain themselves!

    Deciding to have an "Only" Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 13:58 Transcription Available


    Have you ever had society pressure to have more than one child? Well I have. I am sharing my experience in hope it will help you. Along with a few ideas of how to get to what you really want.

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