Mom at 41 with Dr. Karen Osburn

The Mom at 41 Podcast has had a good run, and I am so thankful for you listening over this past year.  But expansion is happening in my life, and I have decided to end this podcast. In this FINAL Episode I discuss:  WHY I decided to end Mom at 41 what triggered me in making this decision what I’m now doing instead, and feel inspired and called to do the details of my NEW podcast: Women Wanting More Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 110: Take Responsibility For Your Life!  Episode 109: Vulnerability is THE Way Episode 98: Don’t Forget About Your Marriage Resources  SUBSCRIBE to the Women Wanting More Newsletter to get all the latest updates of the new Women Wanting More Podcast that launches on August 24, 2015. Warrior on Fire Podcast: Subscribe and listen, and share with EVERY man you know. The message is that important.  Really. Wake Up Warrior: watch this video of Garrett J. White’s message.  Goosebumps. Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

Is it all about being a disciplined person when it comes to being successful?  Do you have to have motivation FIRST, in order to BE a disciplined person?  Or it there something else that matter MORE?   In this Episode I discuss:  how getting what you want in life has NOTHING to do with discpline  what the real determining factor is in creating success what I do each day to stay on task in fulfilling my Core 4 as taught by Garrett J. White from Wake up Warrior Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 110: Take Responsibility For Your Life!  Episode 106: No More Vanilla Episode 104: Are you Growing or Dying?  Episode 103: I’m Not Enough and Other Lies I Used to Tell Myself Resources  The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan “You don’t need to be a discplined person to be sucessful.  In fact, you can become successful with less discipline than you think, for one simple reason: success is about doing the right thing, not about doing everything right. ” My recent Facebook Post about my husband’s experience at Warrior Week (and watch the mini-documentary made about it)  Momma Action Step In what area of your life (your body, relationships with your kids and husband, time for yourself to connect spiritually, and in your work) do you need to just do the fuckin’ work to get to where you want to be?  Tell the truth.  Journal if you need to in order to discover this AND commit to just doing the work.  You got this, Momma! Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.  

Does Life just happen to you?  Do you blame other people for who and where you are?  Or do your OWN your choices and where you are in your Life right now? In this Episode I discuss:  the STORY that we often tell ourselves as to why our Life is the way it is why we need to really QUESTION this limiting belief how my husband Ed has taken responsbility for a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease from 2009, and has realized after his experience at Warrior Week that his STORY of being a sick man was bullshit why I believe that taking Responsibility for your actions, choices, and decisions is the ONLY way for change to come about in your Life Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 109: Vulnerability is THE Way Episode 106: No More Vanilla Episode 107: You Are a Product of Your Environment Resources  My recent Facebook Post about my husband’s experience at Warrior Week (and watch the mini-documentary made about it)  Momma Action Step Where do you need to take some responsibility for where you are RIGHT NOW in your Life? Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

Vulnerability shows weakness?  Vulnerability shows strength? Which one do you believe? In this Episode I discuss:  how vulnerability has been a KEY component in allowing me to become who I am today how people often see vulnerability as a sign of weakness (and boy, are they wrong!) my journey over the last 2 decades to become comfortable with being vulnerable why I think you should consider becoming more vulnerable, and the ONE THING it will create for you in your Life Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 106: No More Vanilla Episode 104: Are You Growing or Dying?  Episode 3: Kai’s Story: The 36 Hour Roller Coaster Ride to Becoming a Mom Again Episode 2: First Time Mom: Tyson’s Story Resources  Warrior on Fire Podcast (not just for men, however, I highly recommend you also share this podcast with the men you know in your life) Momma Action Step Be vulnerable about ONE thing today.  A conversation with a friend, a post on Facebook, or whatever you can do to be more real and honest TODAY. Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.  

What an absolute honour and pleasure it was to have an intimate converation about Motherhood with avid Mom at 41 Listener, Nuala Kelly! In this episode Nuala and I discuss:  the longing that we sometimes have for our life before Kids how vital it is to have special Date Time with your partner, and why many people frown upon couples who put their Marriage first the stigma on Moms who take time for themselves away from the kids the painful experience of miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the heartbreak that she went through at that time how ovarian cancer at a younger age and the strength she gained from that experience helped her through her miscarriage why you need to Find your Tribe as a Mom, and connect with Moms other Moms Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 103: I'm Not Enough and Other Lies I Used to Tell Myself?  Episode 98: Don't Forget About Your Marriage  Episode 91: The Honest Struggle of Career and Kids Tally Abecassis from First Day Back Podcast Episode 35: I Almost Had a Daughter How Can you Connect with Nuala?   Facebook  Twitter Instagram Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

Do you ever see yourself changing into something you do not want to become? Do you feel you're losing who you are? Are you the YOU you want to be, or are you simply a product of your environment? In this Episode I discuss:  some awful memories that resurfaced from when my husband had emergency surgery in 2010 the person I saw him starting to become again leading up to a recent medical procedure that he had done the realization that what I was seeing was Ed becoming a product of his environment (sick people in a hospital)  the power you have to change a situation you may be in if it's not allowing you to be who you are Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 106: No More Vanilla Episode 103: I'm Not Enough and Other Lies I Used to Tell Myself Episode 82: Top 5 Reasons to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself Momma Action Step Take some time to journal and reflect on WHAT in your environment (a job, relationship, where you live, etc.) is holding you back from being who you want to be? Then ask yourself these questions:  What do you want to change?  How will you do it?  What help do you need to ask for to make it happen?  Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

Who and what experiences told you to stop to being LESS of you? In this Episode I discuss:  the epiphany I had recently listening to a Podcast that made me realize I’m been less of ME for the last several years the connections I now see with some recent very tough life experiences  the importance I feel in expreessing ALL of me, to not hold back, and which I hope will also inpsire you to do the same! Resources School of Greatness Podcast Episode: What Makes of Breaks an Entrepreneur with Darren Hardy Shit’s About to Get Real (The Facebook post that inspired this Podcast Episode) Burpees How To Video Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 104: Are Your Growing or Dying?  Episode 103: I’m Not Enough and Other Lies I Used to Tell Myself Momma Action Step Where in your life have you toned down YOU? Been less of you for fear of rejection, to blend in better with the herd, or to be accepted by more people? And what can you do to start TODAY to begin getting back to the REAL you? Take some time to journal, think, talk to your spouse or friend, and really figure out how to get back to you being YOU again. YOU being you is the biggest gift you can give your kids, family, and the world. Please be ALL of you, and don’t hold anything back.  Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.  

What if you could really have it all?  What if you could design the life you want to live, with meaningful work, a wonderful marriage, and have kids, too? In this Episode Racheal and I discuss:  the debilitaing anxiety she has as a consultant that led to adrenal fatigue and panic attacks how yoga, mindfulness and personal development helped her find a new path how she learned how to make her business work for the life you want to have, and started teaching this to other mommy entrepreneurs that the greatest gift you can give others in your life is to be responsible for your own Happiness how having clearly defined boundaries is necessary in her life the importance of giving up things that don’t matter for the things that do, and that learning how to say ‘No’ is a muscle Resources What if you could really have it all? (blog post by Rachael) Racheal’s Website The Fired Up and Focused Challenge (Racheal’s FREE Challenge!) Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 93: The Honest Struggle of Kids and Career with Tally Abecassis from First Day Back Podcast Episode 92: Having it All is a Lie Episode 51: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting with Heather Chauvin How Can you Connect with Racheal?   Racheal’s Website Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.  

Are you evolving as a woman, mom, human being?  Or is it just the same old, same old? In this Episode I discuss:  what inspired me to kick myself in the butt with my health and get back to how I looked and felt just before I turned 40 the podcast that woke me up and inspired me to start growing again the realization that I was just ‘getting by’ in life, and the decision I’ve made to start making steps to get the body back I had 6 years ago at 40, and to create an even better and stronger physically and mentally me  Resources Warrior on Fire Podcast Episode 69 My Facebook Post about my WHY behind my 100 Burpees daily for 100 Days  Burpees How to Video  Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 103: I’m Not Enough and Other Lies I Used to Tell Myself Episode 95: Are You Afraid to Let Go?  Episode 84: Do These Jeans Make my Butt Look Big?  Momma Action Step Head on over to the Mom at 41 Facebook page, and make your public declaration. Post to the wall what ONE thing you can to do grow. TODAY. Make whatever you are doing is specific and measurable. I’m doing 100 burpees each day for 100 days. Maybe yours may be 10 minutes of meditation for 10 days, 30 minutes of reading each day for 30 days, one hour each week of YOU time…whatever you want it to be that will shift you over to start growing again, and not coasting and dying. Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.  

Do you ever feel like you’re Not Enough as a Mom?  What Mom doesn’t, right? In this Episode I discuss:  the 4 Limiting Beliefs I used to have as a Mom  the moment I snapped and decided to let these all go  that I would encourage you to examine your own lies you tell yourself as a Mom, and start owning up to the fact that Yes, you ARE Enough!  Resources “Wholeheartedness. There are many tenets of Wholeheartedness, but at its very core is vulnerability and worthiness; facing uncertainty, exposure, and emotional risks, and knowing that I am enough.” ― Brené Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 98: Don’t Forget About Your Marriage Episode 82: Top 5 Reasons to Stop Being so Hard on Yourself Episode 62: How to Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself Momma Action Step Take a moment and think: what lie you are telling yourself right now? What limiting belief is holding you back? Does it serve you anymore? Perhaps you should consider letting it go. Maybe it’s just not true anymore. Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.  

Are you wondering exactly HOW to use Essential Oils?  Are you crunched for time and feel that using Essential Oils is just another thing to add to your growing your to-do list? In this Episode I'm sharing:  10 Easy Ways to use some of the most commonly used Essential Oils that starting with ONE Essential Oils is the best way to begin your Essential Oils journey that you will find that once you get the hang of using your Oils, it will be as routine as brushing your teeth!  Resources 10 Easy Ways to Use doTERRA Essential Oils  *Note: links to all Oils listed below* Add 1-2 drops of Lemon in water first thing in the morning to cleanse and detoxify (make sure to ALWAYS use a glass one, and not plastic). Put 1-2 drops of Lavender on your pillow at night before bed to promote a restful sleep. Diffuse Lavender at night to help calm and relax and have a more restful sleep (can also rub a few drops onto feet). Rub 1-2 drops of Peppermint onto your feet upon waking to start the day with Energy, and/or if you are feeling tired (also great to put 4-6 drops in the diffuser). Or add a few drops on palms of hand, and take 3 deep breaths to wake yourself up! Add 1-2 drops of Frankincense to your moisturizer at night for beautiful, glowing skin. Rub Deep Blue into sore muscles and joints at end of the day or post-workout to speed up recovery (could also layer peppermint on top of the deep blue for a greater effect). Place 4-6 drops of Breathe into the diffuser overnight if feeling congested . You could also rub a few drops onto feet before bed, as well as few drops onto your chest-Repeat in the morning if necessary. To aid in digestion, add 1-2 drops of DigestZen to water and drink after meals (can also rub a drop or two onto tummy if feeling bloated, nauseous or upset stomach). If immune system is feeling run down, rub few drops of OnGuard onto bottoms of feet, add 4-6 drops to diffuser If you’re feeling in a funk, rub a few drops of Frankincense in the palms of your hands, and take 3 deep breaths. Lemon Essential Oil  Peppermint Essential Oil Lavender Essential Oil  Frankincense Essential Oil Deep Blue Essential Oil Breathe Essential Oil DigestZen Essential Oil OnGuard Essential Oil ***You can order ALL EIGHT of these Essential Oils with the two most popular doTERRA Starter Kits listed below*** Dr. Karen's Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I'll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA:  The most popular is the Natural Solutions Kit (aka the Lifestyle Kit):  19 Essential Oils (including Peppermint and Melaleuca used in the Peppermint Foot Lotion), Deep Blue Rug, Terrazyme, Life Long Vitality Supplements, Foaming Hand Wash, Face Wash, OnGuard Beadlets, Fractionated Coconut Oil, and Aromalite Diffuser, OnGuard Toothpaste, sample bottle for sharing, a Wooden Box to sore all yyour oils AND includes your wholesale membership.  Great savings in this Lifestyle Kit! My Second Favourite is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee. To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: Friday May 22nd 7pm: Detox and Renew with Essential Oils Saturday May 30th 10am: Raising Healthy Kids and Babies with Essential Oils *All above classes are held at Synergy Family Wellness Centre in St. Albert, Alberta, and are limited the the first 20 people only. Click on the the links to register or email, text or phone with Dr. Karen for more information (drkaren@momat41.com/780-993-8111). Home Class Dates available in May and June I really want to help educate more people on the incredible and life-changing benefits of Essential Oils, and would sincerely LOVE your help in my mission by hosting a Home Class. Just as a thank you to you as the host/hostess...*I will gift to you a Petal diffuser (pictured on the left) for a class of 6 or more people*I will gift to you a bottle of Balance Essential Oil for a class of less than 6 people I have the following dates & times available below.  Please let me know if you're interested by email (drkaren@momat41.com): MAY: Thursday May 21st 1pm, Tuesday May 26th 7pm, or Thursday May 28th 7pm JUNE: Friday June 5th 7pm, Sunday June 7th 2pm, Thursday June 11th 7pm, Monday June 15th 11 am, or Saturday June 20th 10am Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 67: Daily Tips with Essential Oils Episode 86: A Day in My Life with Essential Oils Episode 88: How to Drink More Water with Essential Oils Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!

Have you heard of A Human Project founder Wesley Chapman?  If not, you will not forget him, his story, and how he shares his greatest life's  mission in this interview: creating a world of Hope. In this Episode Wes and I discuss:  how he tried to commit suicide for the first time at 4 1/2 years old, and became a medical anomaly that at 7 years of age, he was told he would never amount to anything in life how his adoptive Mom was the first person to give him Hope and helped him to begin feeling that he mattered that there is a simplicity in the solutions working with youth  that youth today really need to be part of a Commuity how A Human Project was created, is helping to save the lives of Youth,  and how YOU can help be a part of this mission Resources Go HERE to Donate to a Human Project (just $25/month will sponsor one youth...that's less than $1/day!) A Human Project Founders Video Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast Episode 666: Wesley Chapman on Creating A Human Project A Human Project Website  The Human Podcast Superhuman Life Podcast Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 72: Why Are We So Afraid to Feel Pain?  Episode 51: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting with Heather Chauvin Episode 36: Daring Greatly as a Parent with Danielle Reed How Can you Connect with Wes?   Wes' Facebook Page A Human Project Facebook Page A Human Project Contact Page   Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

How do you really want to FEEL in your parenting? And would you like to feel more about what it means to be a Mom in Control? In this Episode Heather and I discuss:  how her past ‘big emotions’ used to get in the way of her parenting  that having kids is like personal growth on steroids how Heather and I agreed to disagree on this notion of Having it All why you need to live in alignment with what your Soul Truly Craves why she loves to give the Moms she works with Hope and Responsibility What it truly means to be a Mom who is in Control Resources I Miss the Village (Huff Post article) Mom is in Control FREE Challenge Mom is in Control Mastermind Group  Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 92: Having It All is a Lie (the episode Heather and I talk about….and disagree about!) Episode 7: Is it Healthy to Be the Martyr?  Episode 51: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting with Heather Chauvin How Can you Connect with Heather?   Heather’s Website Facebook Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

Do you ever have challenges with digestion?  Are you looking for natural and safe ways to help your body with this without potential side effects? In this Episode I’m sharing:  the 3 best Essential Oils to assist with healthy digestion, and how to use them One simple supplement that EVERYONE should take daily to get the most nutrition out of your food why a Cleanse is a great start to helping to detox and create a better foundation for digestion Resources DigestZen Essential Oil  Peppermint Essential Oil Ginger Essential Oil  Terrazyme Digestive Enzyme Complex Cleanse and Restore Kit: email me (drkaren@momat41.com) for the Pre-Cleanse and Cleanse Protocol!) Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page–daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.   The most popular is the Natural Solutions Kit (aka the Lifestyle Kit):  19 Essential Oils (including Peppermint and Melaleuca used in the Peppermint Foot Lotion), Deep Blue Rug, Terrazyme, Life Long Vitality Supplements, Foaming Hand Wash, Face Wash, OnGuard Beadlets, Fractionated Coconut Oil, and Aromalite Diffuser, OnGuard Toothpaste, sample bottle for sharing, a Wooden Box to sore all yyour oils AND includes your wholesale membership.  Great savings in this Lifestyle Kit! My Second Favourite is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee. To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: Friday May 8th 7pm: Essential Oils 101  Wednesday May 13th 6:30pm: Make and Take DIY Bath and Body Products with Essential Oils Friday May 22nd 7pm: Detox and Renew with Essential Oils Saturday May 30th 10am: Raising Healthy Kids and Babies with Essential Oils *All above classes are held at Synergy Family Wellness Centre in St. Albert, Alberta, and are limited the the first 20 people only. Click on the the links to register or email, text or phone with Dr. Karen for more information (drkaren@momat41.com/780-993-8111). Home Class Dates available in May I really want to help educate more people on the incredible and life-changing benefits of Essential Oils, and would sincerely LOVE your help in my mission by hosting a Home Class. As a thank you to you as the host/hostess...*I will gift to you a Petal diffuser (pictured on the left) for a class of 6 or more people*I will gift to you a bottle of Balance Essential Oil for a class of less than 6 people I have the following dates & times available, please let me know if you’re interested by sending me an email (drkaren@momat41.com) or text (780-993-8111)! Friday May 15th 7pm Saturday May 16th 10am or 3pm  Sunday May 17th 3pm  Wednesday May 20th 7pm  Tuesday May 26th 7pm Sunday May 31st 3pm Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 75: Essential Oils Tips for a Healthy Immune System Episode 81: Essential Oils Tips for Healthy Babies and Kids Episode 86: A Day in My Life with Essential Oils Episode 88: How to Drink More Water with Essential Oils Episode 96: Why You Need to Try Oil Pulling with Essential Oils Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!  

It's so easy to put the needs of our Kids before our Marriage, isn't it? Have you forgotten about your Marriage altogether?  Taken it for granted?  Listen to why I think you need to make it THE most important thing in your life! In this Episode I discuss:  how my Marriage has had some more recent tough times my realization that I needed to stop taking putting my Marriage aside for our Kids and re-Connecting back with my husband my commitment back to Date Nights and putting the work in to make my Marriage succcessful and happy my hope that you will follow my lead to do what's best for you, your honey, AND for you kids!  Resources Wake up Warrior Podcast (warning: F-bombs, raw and real conversations about Marrriage, Business, Sex and creating an Amazing Life!) The Lie and Truth About Marriage, Momastery blog post by Glennon Doyle Melton Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 13: How Does Marriage Change With Kids?  Episode 60: Top 5 Reasons to Never Give Up Momma Action Step Give yourself permission to schedule weekly Date Nights.  Your kids will be better and benefit from it, and you will take the time you need together as a couple to remember why you fell in love, why you decided to create a life together, and Connect as a couple in every way. Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.

Do you say Thank You throughout your day?  It’s easy to be grateful when life is ‘good’, but how about when you’re going through a tough time? Do you still say Thank You in those dark days? In this Episode I discuss:  the story of a New Patient that recently came in to my office that inspired this Episode, and reminded me of the Power of saying Thank You that we tell our kids to say Thank you, but do we do the same?  how Gratitude and saying Thank You is a Practice Resources “Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.”-Henry James Because Gratitude is a Practice: “[I] never talk about gratitude and joy separately, for this reason. In 12 years, I’ve never interviewed a single person who would describe their lives as joyful, who would describe themselves as joyous, who was not actively practicing gratitude.”-Brene Brown Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 89: The Top 5 Reasons I Am Still Doing the Mom at 41 Podcast Episode 64: The Greatest Gift You Can Give Episode 53: Choose Happiness.  Because Really, What’s the Alternative?  Momma Action Step Say thank you to 5 different people you interact with today. It could be the cashier at your grocery story, the next person who holds the door open for you, send your significant other a text to thank them for loving you or doing something kind that day, to your kids to set an example of kindness, or you could even take 5 minutes to text, email or Facebook message a good friend you love and appreciate to let them know how grateful you are to have them in your life. Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.  

I know you’ve heard about oil pulling, and probably think it’s some crazy fad….I did, too! But then I started doing it and noticed such amazing benefits.  Listen to this podcast episode to hear all about it. In this Episode I’m sharing:  the Benefits of Oil Pulling how to do it which Essential Oils you can use (and my two personal favs!) Resources Peppermint Essential Oil OnGuard Essential Oil Clove Essential Oil Basil Essential Oil OnGuard Toothpaste (to use afterwards to brush your teeth) Should You Try Oil Pulling?  Why I’m in Love with Oil Pulling (and Why You Should be Too) Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.   My favorite is the Natural Solutions Kit: 19 Essential Oils (including Peppermint and Melaleuca used in the Peppermint Foot Lotion), Deep Blue Rug, Terrazyme, Life Long Vitality Supplements, Foaming Hand Wash, Face Wash, OnGuard Beadlets, Fractionated Coconut Oil, and Aromalite Diffuser, OnGuard Toothpaste, sample bottle for sharing, a Wooden Box to sore all yyour oils AND includes your wholesale membership.  Great savings in this Lifestyle Kit! My Second Favourite is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee. To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: Tuesday April 28th at 6:30pm: How to Manage your Moods with Essential Oils at Synergy Family Wellness Centre in St. Albert, Alberta Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 94: How to Make DIY Peppermint Essential Oils Foot Lotion Episode 83: How to Make DIY Essential Oils Lip Balms Episode 86: A Day in My Life with Essential Oils Episode 88: How to Drink More Water with Essential Oils Episode 90: How to Make DIY Essential Oils Coconut Salt Scrub Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!  

Are you afraid of change? Are you afraid to let go of a belief system?  And is the thought of change more painful than staying where you are in your life right now? In this Episode I discuss:  what inspired me to record this episode  letting go of a belief is scary, it’s the unknown, and people often resist it one simple step you can do TODAY to begin to let go of something in your life that is no longer serving you  Resources The Chiropractic Philanthropist Episode 123 Jack Canfield: The Success Principles Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 92: Having It All is a Lie Episode 76: Decide to Rise Episode 72: Why are We So Afraid to Feel Pain?  Episode 22: Saying No to SuperMom Momma Action Step Take action on something in your life you want to change. Big, small, doesn’t matter. Just take the first step towards letting go of a belief or something you wish to change in your life. Then go to the mom at 41 FB page and declare your action step, and I and the other great Mommas here will hold you accountable to it and support you along the way. Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way!  Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.  

Spring is almost here, and the socks are coming off....time to take care of your feet again! Would you also like to know exactly what you are putting onto the largest organ of your body...your skin?  Plus save money? In this Episode I'm sharing:  how to make your own Peppermint Essential Oil Foot Lotion the resources to get all your ingredients Resources ***Recipe for Peppermint Essential Oil Foot Lotion to download! *** Voyageur Soap and Candle (Canada) Amazon (US): for Beeswax, Shea Butter, and Mango Butter. Organic=best! Peppermint Essential Oil Melaleuca Essential Oil Dr. Karen's Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I'll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.   My favorite is the Natural Solutions Kit: 19 Essential Oils (including Peppermint and Melaleuca used in the Peppermint Foot Lotion), Deep Blue Rug, Terrazyme, Life Long Vitality Supplements, Foaming Hand Wash, Face Wash, OnGuard Beadlets, Fractionated Coconut Oil, and Aromalite Diffuser, OnGuard Toothpaste, sample bottle for sharing, a Wooden Box to sore all yyour oils AND includes your wholesale membership.  Great savings in this Lifestyle Kit! My Second Favourite is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee. To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: Wednesday April 8th 6:30pm: Essential Oils 101 For the Entire Family at Synergy Family Wellness Centre in St. Albert, Alberta Tuesday April 28th at 6:30pm: How to Manage your Moods with Essential Oils at Synergy Family Wellness Centre in St. Albert, Alberta Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 83: How to Make DIY Essential Oils Lip Balms Episode 86: A Day in My Life with Essential Oils Episode 88: How to Drink More Water with Essential Oils Episode 90: How to Make DIY Essential Oils Coconut Salt Scrub Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!  

Do you struggle with going back to work after having  kids?  Do you wonder how to juggle work and kids, and does any Mom really ‘do it all’? In this Episode Tally and I discuss:  why she, as a documentary filmmaker, decided to do a podcast  why podcasting is the kind of storytelling she wants to do now this notion of Moms ‘having it all’, and is it really possible? how the death of her Mom may have been a catalyst to being the possible voice of Stay at Home Moms, and why that’s still confusing for her why Society is not set up to have 2 working parents in a full capacity how Flexibility may be the solution to this Work Life Balance challenge Resources First Day Back Podcast Lean In:Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg The Complicated Origins of  ‘Having it All’, New York Times article (Jan 2, 2015) Why Women Still Can’t Have it All, Huff Post article (June 23, 2012) Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 92: Having It All is a Lie Episode 71: Why Balance is a Constantly Moving Target with Tenacious Entrepreneur Mom Caroline Stewart  Episode 61: Letting Go of the Image of Being the Perfect Mom with Kelly Covert Episode 35: I Almost Had a Daughter How Can you Connect with Tally?   First Day Back Website First Day Back Facebook Page Twitter Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Podcast Episodes are released, and up to date information on upcoming Mom at 41 Special Events.   

Can we really have it all?  Is it tougher for us as Moms?  And are we being too hard on ourselves? In this Episode I share:  an epiphany I had this week about trying to do it all how life is different when you have kids that when you say yes to something, you must say no to something else Resources You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once. -Oprah Winfrey *Come visit us and at the Shine Yoga and Lifestyle Festival at the Enjoy Centre in St. Albert, Alberta from March 20-22, 2015.  I’d love to meet you!  My team and I will be at Booth #4 sharing about doTERRA Essential Oils, and will be the best smelling booth there! *Wanna learn about Essential Oils from one of the best in doTERRA? I am thrilled to be hosting holistic Chiropractor and doTERRA pro, Dr. Tanya Maximoff at my office, Synergy Family Wellness Centre from March 27th-28th, 2015. Here’s Dr. Tanya’s Class Schedule: Friday March 27th 7pm: Essential Oils 101 for the Entire Family Saturday March 28th 10am: Raising Healthy Kids and Babies with Essential Oils Saturday March 28th 5pm: Detox and Renew with Essential Oils Seating is limited for each Class to the first 25 people ONLY. And a bottle of Wild Orange Essential Oil for ALL attendees! Call/text 780-993-8111 or email drkaren@momat41.com to Reserve Your Seats!  Momma Action Step Let go of this notion of having it all right now. Be easy on yourself today and all days moving forward. Do not give up your dreams and your goals in life, but understand, they are not happening all at once. Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

I was incredibly honoured to have interviewed one of the most prominent female voices in the Podcasting space, Elsie Escobar.  Elsie is intelligent, articulate, down to earth woman, who had so many wonderful things to say on Motherhood, Technology, and Podcasting. In this Episode Elsie and I discuss: On Motherhood how Elsie feels that being a Mom has brought her the things she needs to work on for herself why she feels the Media is behind the unrealistic perception of Balance that many women have about being a Mom  why being able to have rants on the challenges of Motherhood is healthy and cleansing On Technology why technology is simply another layer to add to our consciousness and for our kids how Elsie thinks we can use technology life-affirming ways and to help us be better why she feels that technology and podcasting is her calling On Podcasting how Elsie got turned on to Podcasting and created Elsie’s Yoga Class the uniqueness of women in the Podcasting space what she feels that Podcasting will look like in the future Elsie’s Podcast Challenge Open the Podcast App in your iPhone, and search for the term you are looking for that you would like to learn and know more about.  There will be a Podcasts out there for you to Connect with on that very topic for you to peruse and enjoy! Resources The Glamour Podcast: What I Wore When Related Mom at 41 Episodes  Episode 69: Getting our Mama Bliss on and Simplicity Parenting with Kathy Stowell Episode 54: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting with Heather Chauvin Episode 89: The Top 5 Reasons I am Still Doing the Mom at 41 Podcast How Can you Connect with Elsie?   She Podcasts Website She Podcasts Podcast Elsie’s Yoga Class Podcast The Feed Podcast Twitter Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!

Would you like to know exactly what you are putting onto your skin +save money? It’s super easy! In this Episode I’m sharing:  how to make your own Essential Oils Coconut Salt Scrub the resources to get all your ingredients Resources ***Recipe for Coconut Salt Scrub to download! *** Sources for Raw Ingredients: Voyageur Soap and Candle (Canada) Amazon (US): for Pink Himalayan Salts and Jars for your Scrub Other Great Essential Oil ‘Flavour’ Combinations:  I made Tangerine+ Lemon  (Tangerine not available-sub Wild Orange instead!) Ginger + Lime Lemon + Lime Grapefruit + Wild Orange Wild Orange + Lavender Just Peppermint The possiblilities are endless! Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.  My favorite is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser as seen here, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee.  Great savings! My Second Favourite Kit: Family Physician’s Kit-smaller 5ml Bottles of same oils above + Slim and Sassy + your Wellness Advocate Fee (but no Diffuser). To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: LIVE Facebook Class: How to Manage Your Moods with Essential Oils Tuesday March 10th 8am-8pm MT (10am-10pm EST, 7am- 7pm PST). FREE 101 Uses for the Family Physician’s Kit downloadable Guide, BONUSES, and more!  Click here to register for the Class.  LIVE Online Class (Webinar): How to Manage Your Moods with Esential Oils Thursday March 12th at 7:30pm MT (9:30pm EST, 6:30pm PST).  FREE 101 Uses for the Family Physician’s Kit downloadable Guide, BONUSES, and AND Giveaway LIVE on the Class!  Can’t make this time?  No problem!  I’ll send you the recorded replay after the class.  Click here to register for the Class. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 83: How to Make DIY Essential Oils Lip Balms Episode 86: A Day in My Life with Essential Oils Episode 88: How to Drink More Water with Essential Oils Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!  

Podcasting is a HUGE amount of work.  Why am I continuing to find the time to do this with all my other plates spinning in my life?   In this Episode I share: the Top 5 Reasons why I continue to do this Mom at 41 Podcast why fatigue, brain fog and a limitation of time will not stop me from delivering the message of Mom at 41 Momma Action Step Register for the Mom at 41 Newsletter-easy peasy! Resources I am grateful, now f#$ off. (written by blogger Boganette) Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 42: Dear Stressed Out Mom Episode 17: Top 13 Mommy Confessions Episode 4: Why I Am Not Always Enjoying the Moment as a Mom  Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

You know you know you need to drink more water, but why aren’t you? In this Episode I’m sharing:  the reasons why peopele tell me they don’t drink enough water 10 Amazing Reasons to drink more water each day my top 5 favourite oils that I add to my water each day Resources Top 5 Essential Oils I put in my Water Daily: Lemon  Grapefruit Wild Orange Peppermint Silm and Sassy Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.   My favorite Kit is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser as seen here, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee.  Great savings! My Second Favourite Kit: Family Physician’s Kit-smaller 5ml Bottles of same oils above + Slim and Sassy + your Wellness Advocate Fee (but no Diffuser). To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: How To Manage Your Moods with Essential Oils (In-Person): Wed March 4th 6:30pm at Synergy Family Wellness Centre in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Go here for more class updates on ALL my In-Person, Online and Facebook Classes each week! Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Episode 67: Daily Tips With Essential Oils Episode 70: Basic Essential Oils: Tips For Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Episode 73: Essential Oils Tips for Healing Your Sinuses Episode 75: Essential Oils Tips for Colds and Flus Episode 78: Essential Oils Tips for Stress and Anxiety Episode 81: Essential Oils Tips for Healthy Babies and Kids Episode 83: How to Make Essential Oils DIY Lip Balms  Episode 86: A Day in My Life With Essential Oils Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!  

Have you ever wondered what it's like for men to go through the process of infertility? Adoption? Their thoughts on what makes a succesful marriage?  Hear my husband Ed's side of the story on all this and more!  In this Episode, my husband Ed and I discuss: the Male Perspective of infertility and adoption why he was detached from both of our sons for the first few weeks the challenges and joys about Adoption and what surprised Ed most about being an Adoptive Daddy how our marriage has changed with Kids what has kept our relationship together for over 22 years, and the comittment we made early on in our marriage what would surprise people the most about Ed and I as parents and as a couple Resources Adoption Options: our wonderful adoption agency in Edmoton, Alberta, Canada The Chiropractic Philanthropist Podcast (Ed's #1 Chiropractic Podcast) TCP Episode 8: Dr. Karen Osburn: Overcoming Personal Adversity and Finding a Renewed Purpose :my interview with Ed on his podcast Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 74: An Intimate Conversation Dispelling the Myths About Adoption with Mom at 41 Listener Traci-Ann Delisser Episode 10: Adoption From A to Z Episode 3: Kai’s Story: The 36 Hour Roller Coaster Ride to Becoming a Mom Again Episode 2: First Time Mom: Tyson’s Story How Can you Connect with Ed?   The Chiropractic Philanthropist Website Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I'll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

How do you use Essential Oils each day?  What oils do YOU use? HOW do you use them?  Today is the episode to answer ALL these questions! In this Episode I’m sharing:  a review of the 3 ways to enjoy the Benefits of Esssential Oils why using Essential Oils each day as part of your daily Wellness regime makes most sense versus only for health care challenges how I use Essential Oils in my everyday life for myself and my Family Resources You’ll start off with 1-2 Essential Oils, and then once you feel more confident, will begin to add more into your daily life, and it will become as easy and a smuch as a habit as brushing your teeth! A Day in My Life with Essential Oils NOTE: I did NOT start with this routine right away.  Just lemon in water at first, then added 1 or 2 new oils every few days.  This does NOT have to be your daily routine, but simply mine that works best for my Family.  You’ll find the right Essential Oils and the right routine that will work for you and YOUR Family, too!  In the Morning… *Wake early (4:30-5)-I check in to see how is my energy. This will dictate what  I put in my diffuser. *Peppermint to be invigorated if my energy is lower, Balance to calm if I’m feeling stressed, OnGuard to clean the air or if I’m starting to feel that my immune system is challenged, Citrus Bliss or Elevation if I need to lift my mood *1-2 drops of Lemon in big glass of water (refill once) to cleanse and detoxify +hydrate after sleeping *May also rub some oils + doTERRA’s Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO) into my feet, Breathe if my respiratory system needs some support, Peppermint to boost my energy, Balance if I’m feeling like I need to calm +Take Life Long Vitality Pack-Multi vitamin + mineral + fish oils all with essential Oils to support the micronutrient needs of the body (LOVE this! ), and is the best selling product that doTERRA makes *If feeling run down-I’ll take a Veggie Capsule with oils to help stimulate my immune system: 1-2 drops each of Frankincense, OnGuard, Oregano,  and Lemon (I’ll take 1-3 per day, depending on how by body responds after the first one) *My Boys before daycare to protect their immune system: OnGuard on their feet, maybe Breathe if their respiratory system needs some help, and Lavender for Kai with occasional skin irritations he gets on his cheeks *Diffuse throughout the day at home + my chiro office-usually uplifting oils (Peppermint + Lemon, Elevation, Citrus Bliss) or Cleansing Blends (OnGuard, Purify+Wild Orange is great!) Everyone who walk in our office says: OMG, it smells AMAZING In here-what is that smell? Throuhout the Day… Water, water, water! GREAT way to take oils internally, flavor your water (you will drink more water this way….easily!) Slim and Sassy (metabolic blend-feel a real surge of energy, even in the gym with this one!),  Lemon, Grapefruit, Peppermint, Wild Orange In my Starbucks Chai Latte-OnGuard-OMG! Tastes so good, and for an immune boost Will choose another 1-2 oils depending, again, on checking in with my body: Anxious and need to calm: Balance, Lavender More energy required: Peppermint, Citrus Bliss, Breathe Enhanced focus and concentration: Peppermint, InTune Occasional muscle soreness from workouts: Past Tense, Deep Blue In the Evening… Life Long Vitality Pack Boys before bed: Diffuser-Tyson-Breathe + Lemon + Breathe or OnGuard on his feet Kai-Lavender (cheeks), diffuser: Lavender + Vetiver (for a good night’s sleep) + on his feet Me: hot bath with Epsom salts- Lavender, Cypress (occasional muscle soreness from gym), 1-2 drops of Balance or Lavender  on my pillow How to Make a Veggie Capsule (my short 1 minute video) Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.   My favorite Kit is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser as seen here, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee.  Great savings! My Second Favourite Kit: Family Physician’s Kit-smaller 5ml Bottles of same oils above + Slim and Sassy + your Wellness Advocate Fee (but no Diffuser). To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: LIVE Facebook Class: How to Boost Your Immune System with Essential Oils  on Friday February 27th at 8pm MT (10pm EST, 7pm PST). FREE downloadable Essential Oils Diffuser Guide AND Giveaway of a FREE Essential Oil at the Class! Click here to register for the Class.  LIVE Online Class: How to Boost Your Immune System with Essential Oils on Wednesday February 25th at 7:30pm MT (9:30pm EST, 6:30pm PST).  FREE Immune Boosting Essential Oils Recipes Guide AND Giveaway of a FREE Essential Oil at the Class! Click here to register for the Class. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Episode 67: Daily Tips With Essential Oils Episode 70: Basic Essential Oils: Tips For Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Episode 73: Essential Oils Tips for Healing Your Sinuses Episode 75: Essential Oils Tips for Colds and Flus Episode 78: Essential Oils Tips for Stress and Anxiety Episode 81: Essential Oils Tips for Healthy Babies and Kids Episode 83: How to Make Essential Oils DIY Lip Balms  Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!  

Ugh…Mommy shaming.  Have you experienced it before?  In this Episode I share: a recent experience of feeling judged and shamed by another Moms the Life Lesson from this experience and why I’m grateful for it Momma Action Step Send an email or note or even just text a Mom you know to let her know she’s awesome. That’s all. In fact, I just texted my friend right before recording this episode!  Resources I Miss the Village  Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter Related Mom at 41 Episodes  Episode 25: The Problem With Mom Shaming Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear  Episode 56: Why Parenthood is Never the Same Story with Momentity Founder Nicole Carpenter Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

Why are so hung up as women over how we look?  More importantly, how can we change this and start making the shift to loving our bodies? In this Episode I share:  why I went on my first diet when I was 12 where some of these warped body images come from what you and I can start doing to love our bodies and create our own definitions of beauty and how women should look Momma Action Step Start learning to Love your body.  Whatever small step and however that looks to you: give yourself permission to move each day, buy clothes that fit you not cover you, journal, work through past ‘stuff’ with a girlfriend or a therapist, or maybe just decide it’s time to let go of past events that are keeping you from loving your body.  Take one small thing you can to today, and do that. Resources Cindy Crawford’s recent un-photoshopped picture I Choose to Love my Body video (POWERFUL-please watch) The Body Love Journey (Carmen Jubinville’s powerful program, and recent Mom at 41 guest!) Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter Related Mom at 41 Episodes  Episode 82: Top 5 Reasons to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself Episode 72: Why are We so Afraid to Feel Pain?  Episode 71: Why Balance is a Constantly Moving Target with Tenacious Mom Entrepreneur Caroline Stewart Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

Would you like to know exactly what you are putting onto your skin (your largest organ of your body, FYI)? Would you like to save a TON of money?  And guess what? You don’t even have to be crafty to do it!  In this Episode I’m sharing:  how to make your own Peppermint and Lavender Essential Oils Lip Balms the resources to get all your ingredients how to make the Lip Balms for only about 80 cents per tube-a steal! Resources ***Recipe for Lavender+ Peppermint Essential Oil Lip Balm *** Sources for Raw Ingredients: Voyageur Soap and Candle (Canada) Amazon (Canada OR US) Sources for Lip Balm Containers: Voyageur Soap and Candle OR My Essential Business (Canada)) Aromatools (great variety but shipping is higher) OR Amazon (US or Canada) Other Great Essential Oil ‘Flavour’ Combinations:  Citrus Bliss + Peppermint Elevation + Peppermint Wild Orange + Lavender Bergamot + Wild Orange Lemon + Wild Orange Lemon + Peppermint Or just Peppermint would be great! Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.  My favorite is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser as seen here, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee.  Great savings! My Second Favourite Kit: Family Physician’s Kit-smaller 5ml Bottles of same oils above + Slim and Sassy + your Wellness Advocate Fee (but no Diffuser). To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: LIVE Facebook Class: Essential Oils 101 on Thursday February 19th at 8pm MT (10pm EST, 7pm PST). FREE downloadable Essential Oils Diffuser Guide AND Giveaway of a FREE Essential Oil at the Class! Click here to register for the Class.  LIVE Online Class: How to Boost Your Immune System on Wednesday February 25th at 7:30pm MT (9:30pm EST, 6:30pm PST).  FREE Immune Boosting Essential Oils Recipes Guide AND Giveaway of a FREE Essential Oil at the Class! Click here to register for the Class. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Episode 67: Daily Tips With Essential Oils Episode 70: Basic Essential Oils: Tips For Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Episode 73: Essential Oils Tips for Healing Your Sinuses Episode 75: Essential Oils Tips for Colds and Flus Episode 78: Essential Oils Tips for Stress and Anxiety Episode 81: Essential Oils Tips for Healthy Babies and Kids Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love

In this Episode I share:  some heart-to-heart Truth of a message I feel you need to hear today why we are so hard on ourselves as Moms the Top 5 Reasons To Stop Being So Hard on Yourself Momma Action Step Please forward this Podcast episode to a Mom you know who is being really hard on herself and needs to hear this today. Post it on her Facebook Wall, tweet it and tag her Twitter handle, take a picture of the podcast art and post it on Instagram and tag her, or just email the link to her. Let’s pay this one forward today. Resources Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 25: The Problem With Mom Shaming Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear Episode 42: Dear Stressed Out Mom Episode 56: Why Parenthood is Never the Same Story with Momentity Founder, Nicole Carpenter Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

Don’t we want to do whatever we can to help our Kids stay healthy and well?  Would you like some very simple and natural tools to do that….that also smell great? In this Episode I’m sharing:  9 uses of Essential Oils for Babies and Kids simple protocols to use them and Product Information Guides on ALL the Esential Oils mentioned in today’s episode (below) a Review of the 3 Ways to use Essential Oils Resources Colic/Upset Tummy:  Digestzen in carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO)-rub right into tummy. To Calm (babies and toddlers): Frankincense and Lavender-rubbed into bottoms of feet with FCO.  Also, you can diffuse Lavender in room when sleeping at night/naps. Diaper Rash: Lavender and Melaleuca in FCO-rub into baby’s bottom. Ear Infections: Melaleuca and Basil around the ear with FCO-apply as often as needed to soothe and decrase pain. Teething: White Fir-2 drops-apply directly to gums, OR Clove-1 drop with 1 tbsp FCO and apply directly to gums. Fever: Peppermint with FCO-apply to bottoms of feet, across forehead. Dry Skin: Frankincense or Lavender with FCO-apply to skin after bath. Cough and Colds: Breathe with FCO-rub onto bottoms of feet, chest, down spine.  You can also diffuse in their room at night when sleeping. For Overall Immune Support (sick or not): OnGuard to bottoms of feet  with FCO, diffused to eliminate pathogens in the air with sick kids and to jump keep the air in your home clean. To Balance all Body Systems Each Day (for overall wellness): few drop of Frankincese on bottoms of feet and down spine. Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.  My favorite is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser as seen here, AND includes your wholesale membership/Wellness Advocate Fee.  Great savings! My Second Favourite Kit: Family Physician’s Kit-smaller 5ml Bottles of same oils above + Slim and Sassy + your Wellness Advocate Fee (but no Diffuser). To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: In-Person Class: How to Boost Your Immune System on Tuesday February 1oth at 6:30 PM.  The first 20 people will receive a FREE bottle of Wild Orange Essential Oil! Click here to register for the class. . LIVE Facebook Class: Essential Oils 101 on Thursday February 12th at 8pm MT (10pm EST, 7pm PST). FREE downloadable doTERRA Guide (tips, recipes, and DIY cleaning with your Essential Oils) AND Giveaway of a FREE Essential Oil at the Class! Click here to register for the Class.  Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Episode 67: Daily Tips With Essential Oils Episode 70: Basic Essential Oils: Tips For Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Episode 73: Essential Oils Tips for Healing Your Sinuses Episode 75: Essential Oils Tips for Colds and Flus Episode 78: Essential Oils Tips for Stress and Anxiety Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!  

In this Episode Carmen and I discuss: why Balance is a daily practice how her biggest challenge is not allowing herself to get maxed out the importance of being honest with our kids about being imperfect how she’s more effective as a Mom when she keeps a higher intention during tough moments with her kids why reaching out for help is so important and not feeeling you have to figure it out for yourself as a Mom Carmen’s Favourite Quote “I’ll take care of me for you if you, if you will take care of you for me. ”-Jim Rohn Top Core Values for Carmen 1. Spirituality 2. Emotional Well-Being 3. Taking responsbility for your own life Parenting Advice If you’re not okay, your kids are not okay (self-care is important!) Resources Guy Finley Website  Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 20: Is Balance Possible as a Mom?  Episode 36: Daring Greatly as a Parent with Danielle Reed Episode 69: Getting our Mama Bliss on and Simplicity Parenting with Kathy Stowell Episode 71: Why Balance is a Constantly Moving Target with Tenacious Entrepreneur Mom Caroline Stewart How Can you Connect with Carmen?   The Body Love Journey Website Facebook Email: carmen@carmenjubinville.com Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!

As a Mom, there is always Chaos.  It’s just varying degrees of it, depending on the day.  So instead  of pushing against the chaos of life, why not instead find ways to Thrive?   In this Episode I share:  some recent Chaos in my life and what I learned from it 5 Great Tips to Help you Thrive Amidst the Chaos Momma Action Step Choose one of the 5 Tips I mention in the Podcast episode (quick cheat sheet below!) and do that TODAY. Top 5 Tips to Thrive Amidst Chaos 1. Take it one step at a time 2. Essential Oils used daily 3. Deep Breathing 4. Drink lots of Water 5. Stay connected socially to your friends Please listen to the Podcast Episode by clicking the Arrow/Play Button at the top of this page to get more details on each Tip!  Resources Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter Essential Oils Information on the Mom at 41 Website Balance Essential Oil (and one my favs for chaotic days!) Related Mom at 41 Episodes  Episode 76: Decide to Rise Episode 78: Essential Oils Tips for Stress and Anxiety Episode 65: 5 Simple Steps to Take Better Care of Yourself Episode 54: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting With Heather Chauvin Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!

Do you have challenges dealing with stress or anxiety in your life? Would it be helpful to have simple tools at your fingertips to help in those moments when you feel out of control? In this Episode I’m sharing:  4 Essential Oil Blends for helping to decrease stress and anxiety, and produce more calm and peace in the body the Benefits of each oil, ingredients, and how to easily use them a Review of the 3 Ways to use Essential Oils Resources Click on the links below to get information on the 4 doTERRA Blended Essential Oils we talked about on today’s Episode.  Balance    Serenity   Elevation    Citrus Bliss  Live Blood Cell Analysis video Before and After using Balance Essential Oil Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here and save 25% off ALL orders for an entire year-wow!  To register for the next Essential Oils Classes: In-Person Class: Tuesday February at 6:30 PM, click here. The first 20 people will receive a FREE bottle of Wild Orange Essential Oil!  Online Class:  Thursday February 26th 9:30pm EST (7:30 MT) (Registration link available mid February!) Still not sure where to get started with Essential Oils?  Here’s 2 Steps to begin:  1. Attend a Class.  If those times don’t work, and you live locally in the St. Albert/Edmonton, Alberta area, I will come to you!  Get together a minimum of 6 friends to host a Class in your home or at my Chiropractic Office, Synergy Family Wellness Centre, and also includes a FREE gift for everyone.  Go here to book me for a private class! 2. Connect via Skype to for a 30 Minute Wellness Consultation including Personalized Essential Oil Recommendations for you and Your Family. Email me schedule (drkaren@momat41.com). Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Episode 67: Daily Tips With Essential Oils Episode 70: Basic Essential Oils: Tips For Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Episode 73: Essential Oils Tips for Healing Your Sinuses Episode 75: Essential Oils Tips for Colds and Flus Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you!  

Do you use your Intution to guide you as a Mom or overthink and worry about the unknown in raising your kids?                                                               In this Episode Kate and I discuss: how coping with exhaustion and caring for her Self has been her bigggest challenges as a Mom why Kate sees Motherhood as being about Flow and Ease and how planning and prioritizing has helped her how she builds her business in the nooks and crannies of life when her Soul was in a deficit from giving from an empty cup as a new Mom the importance of Intuition in guiding Kate’s life as a Mom and Entrepreneur Kate’s Favourite Quote “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.”-Albert Einstein Tweetables to Share!    The Power of following your #Intuition as a #Mom on the #Momat41 Podcast. @ConsciousDivas… CLICK TO TWEET     {#Moms): Why you cannot give from an empty cup on the #Momat41 Podcast. @DrKarenOsburn… CLICK TO TWEET   Top Core Values for Kate 1. Authenticity 2. Loyalty 3. Generosity 4. Open Communication Top Core Values Kate wants to teach her Daughter, Indira 1. Connection 2. Compassion 3. Confidence Parenting Advice You’re doing an AMAZING job.  Love yourself.  Eliminate the Comparison. Resources The suck factor of life balance, + passion as a cure for stress (article by Danielle LaPorte) The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz Duct Tape Parenting:A Less Is More Approach to Raising Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient Kids by Vicki Hoefle Consious Parenting: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children by Shefali Tsabary Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 6: Conscious Parenting 101 Episode 34: How to Be an Abundant Mama with Shawn Fink Episode 20: Is Balance Possible as a Mom? Episode 71: Why Balance is a Constantly Moving Target with Tenacious Entrepreneur Mom Caroline Stewart How Can you Connect with Kate?   Conscious Divas (and join their mailing when you get there!) Facebook Twitter Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

Some inspiration I had after teaching my first Desire Map Workshop this past weekend, and why I think you should Decide to Rise.  In this Episode I share:  my experience facilitating my first Desire Map Workshop  a reading of a beautiful poem by the author of the Desire Map, Danielle LaPorte how you can stay Connected to get advance notice of the next In-Person and NEW Virtual Desire Map Workshops Decide to Rise by Danielle LaPorte Push. Turn up the volume. Go hard. Go harder. Reprioritize your aches and pains. Infuse your sensitivities with courage. Devote yourself to done. There are Soul-justified reasons to cancel. There are times to just stop.This isn’t one of them. Keep going. Show up. Full on. Full tilt. Full out. Decide to be one of those people who pull it off. Do what you say you’re going to do. Don’t let us down. Decide to rise. Why decide to rise?Not for the reasons you might think.In fact, these are the reasons that will make you sick and tired: Do not rise out of obligation.Do not rise because of feared consequences. Do not rise because you think being tough makes you smarter (it doesn’t). Decide to rise because you want to expand—your being, your life, your possibilities. De- cide to rise because superpowers are meant to be activated and applied in everyday life. Decide to rise to explore your place in the universe. On the other side of deciding to rise is illumination, ecstasy, insight. And the angel of your strength is there waiting, smiling, applauding, with a goblet of endorphins for you. Drink up!When you transcend circumstances you get special privileges. You get evidence that you are indeed amazing, and irrefutable proof that what your heart and mind choose is what matters. And you get the deep knowing that life wants you to win. Decide to rise. Lean in. Listen up. Closely.It’s your Soul speaking, and she says, Get UP! I need you. I want you. I am you.Choose me. Lean in. Listen up. Closely. Decide to rise. Resources Register for The Desire Map Workshop Newsletter to get advance notice of when the next Desire Map Workshops (In-Person and Virtual) are happening, as well as Special Offers and Giveaways! Go here for more information about The Desire Map Workshops and my WHY behind becoming a Desire Map Facilitator. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 38: Creating Goals with Soul & the White Hot Truth of Danielle LaPorte  Episode 72: Why Are We So Afraid to Feel Pain? Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

In this Episode I’m sharing:  4 simple Essential Oils Tips for Colds and Flus Easy Recipes and Protocols to help with a Cough, Sore Throat, Fever, and with Flu Symptoms Resources Reduce a Fever 2-3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil diluted in Fractionated Coconut Oil to bottoms of feet and along the spine. You may also rub a drop across the forehead. Reduce a Cough and Congestion 2-3 drops of Breathe Essential Oil mixed with Fractionated Coconut Oil.  Rub onto chest and bottoms of feet, diffuse during day or at night next to your bedside table. Sore Throat 2-3 drops of OnGuard Essential Oil and Lemon Essential Oil with 1 teaspoon of raw honey in hot water and drink like a tea. Flu Bomb 4 drops Lemon Essential Oil 2 drops Melaleuca Essential Oil 2 drops On Guard Essential Oil 2 drops Oregano Essential Oil 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil Drop in doTERRA Vege Capsule, every 4-6 hours until symptoms improve For kids-half the dosage above, with frationated Coconut Oil and rub into bottoms of feet 3x/day.  Other Great Winter Cold and Flu Remedies! Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page To get all the Essential Oils mentioned in today’s episode, try the Home Essentials Kit! You get full size 15ml Bottles of:  Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, OnGuard, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Oregano, Deep Blue, Breathe and Frankincense, PLUS a Petal Diffuser and your Wholesale Membership is included.  Great deal! To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here. Make sure to Register as a Wellness Advocate (the Wholesale membership) to get 25% off products for an entire year, AND a chance to accrue points for free Products! (you can view a short video I made to show you how to place your first order here).  To register for the Essential Oils 101 Classes: At each class I share:  *the Uses and Benefits of Essential OIls *the 3 Ways the Body Best Absorbs Essential Oils *the Science behind how Essential Oils Work *how you can get doTERRA Essential Oils for your family and become a Healer in Your Home Online Class from Wednesday January 21st: Click here to watch the Recorded Replay (only until Sat Jan 24th at midnight!) In-Person Class on Wednesday January 28th at 6:30 PM, click here. The first 20 people will receive a FREE bottle of Wild Orange Essential Oil!  Or feel free to email me (dkaren@momat41.com) if you’d like to: 1. Connect via Skype to for a 30 Minute Wellness Consultation including Personalized Essential Oil Recommendations for you and Your Family. 2. Get together 6 or more of your friends, I’ll come to your home to teach a FREE Essential Oils class, that includes gifts for everyone! (this can also be hosted at my Chiropractic Office in St. Albert, Alberta). 3. If Sharing Essential Oils with other Moms to help their families be healthy and well resonates with to help Supplement or Replace your Income, send me an email, and we can set up a Consultation to answer all your questions and get you started. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Episode 67: Daily Tips With Essential Oils Episode 70: Basic Essential Oils: Tips For Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Episode 73: Essential Oils Tips for Healing Your Sinuses Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!  

How does Adoption work?  Can the Birth Mom ‘take the baby back’? Is the birth mom or birth dad involved in Parenting the kids? And how do you navigate the relationship with the birth mom? In this Episode Traci-Ann and I discuss: why she decided to adopt as a Single Mom at the age of 40 and how she was placed quickly with her daughter Arielle  some of the biggest Myths about Adoption  the difference between the Closed Adoption of the past and the Open Adoption system now why Traci-Ann wants to make sure her daughter doesn’t feel any shame about her adoption A Beatiful Quote About Adoption “Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.”-Oprah Winfrey Some of the Biggest Myths About Adoption Myth: The birth moms are irresponsible or ‘bad’ girls.  Truth: Their actions that got them pregnant may not have been responsible, but their decision to find a famiily to raise their baby absolutely was incredibly repsonsible. Myth: The birthmoms ‘give away’ their babies. Truth: The birth moms make an incredibly difficult and courageous decision to place their babies with another family. Myth: Your (adoptive) kids are so ‘lucky’ to have you as parents.  Truth: As adoptive parents, WE are the lucky ones.  We did not adopt out of charity, and are so incredibly grateful to the birth moms who chose us. Myth: The birth moms ‘give up’ their kids and don’t love them.  Truth: It is because of the love they have for their kids, that they decide to place their kids with a mom or family when they are not yet ready to be a mom. They have not given up on their baby, but have made this difficult decision out of love. What Traci-Ann Would Like Others to Know About Adoption You can love your child as an adoptive mom as if it was your own, and bond with them from the moment you first meet. There is no shame in adoption, and no need to hide it from your kids.  Tell them the truth.  It is their history.  Adoption is a blessing. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 2: First Time Mom: Tyson’s Story Episode 3: Kai’s Story: The 36 Hour Roller Coaster Ride to Becoming a Mom Again Episode 10: Adoption From A to Z Episode 16: My Family is Weird How Can you Connect with Traci-Ann?   Twitter  Instagram Traci-Ann’s Website Email: TraceElaine@gmail.com Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

In this Episode I’m sharing:  2 simple and natural solutions to healing your sinuses with Essential Oils an amazing story on how just one Essential Oil from doTERRA alleviated 2 years of chronic sinusitis Resources Breathe Essential Oil   Sinus ‘Tea’ Recipe: 2 drops each of: Peppermint, Melaleuca, Oregano and Lemon Essential Oil in a mug of hot water.  Inhale the vapours as many times as feels good, and repeat a few time throughout the day until sinuses feel clear again. Watch the video to show you how to make it and the science behind why it works here. Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page Family Physican's Kit (5ml Bottles of Breathe, Peppermint, Melaleuca, Oregano, Lemon, Lavender, OnGuard, Frankincense, Digestzen, Deep Blue AND Slim and Sassy) + inlcudes Wellness Advocate Fee (Wholesale Membership).   Home Essentials Kits (full size 15ml Bottles of all oils in Family Physician's Kit except for Slim and Sassy, PLUS Petal Diffuser and includes Wellness Advocate Fee). To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here. Make sure to Register as a Wellness Advocate to get 25% off products for an entire year, AND a chance to accrue points for free Products! (you can view a short video I made to show you how to place your first order here).  To register for the Essential Oils 101 Classes: Online Class on Wednesday January 21st at 3pm EST  (1pm MT) click here.  If you can’t make this time LIVE, still register and I’ll send you the recorded replay after the class! In-Person Class on Wednesday January 28th at 6:30 PM, click here. The first 20 people will receive a FREE bottle of Wild Orange Essential Oil!  Or feel free to email me (dkaren@momat41.com) if you’d like to: 1. Connect via Skype to for a FREE 30 Minute Wellness Consultation including Personalized Essential Oil Recommendations for you and Your Family. 2. Get together 6 or more of your friends, I’ll come to your home to teach a FREE Essential Oils class, that includes gifts for everyone! (this can also be hosted at my Chiropractic Office). 3. If Sharing Essential Oils with other Moms to help their families be healthy and well, and to create more Healers in Home in your Community, send me an email, and we can set up a Consultation to answer all your questions and get you started. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Episode 67: Daily Tips With Essential Oils Episode 70: Basic Essential Oils: Tips For Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!  

In this Episode I’m sharing:  why covering up the painful moments in our life does not work  my story of a painful moment in my life, and the beautiful gift I received from that pain 7 Steps To Help Someone Who is in Pain right now in their life Real Momma Quote “When her pain is fresh and new, let her have it. Don’t try to take it away. Forgive yourself for not having that power. Grief and pain are like joy and peace; they are not things we should try to snatch from each other. They’re sacred. they are part of each person’s journey. All we can do is offer relief from this fear: I am all alone. That’s the one fear you can alleviate.”-Glennon Doyle Melton Momma Action Step Who has been on your mind recently? Who do you know is going thorugh some deep stuff that would love to have a listening compassionate ear? Call them, Text them, or Facebook message them to meet. Follow these 7 steps I talk about in this Episode. And just listen. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 2: First Time Mom: Tyson’s Story Episode 3: Kai’s Story: The 36 Hour Roller Coaster Ride to Becoming a Mom Again Episode 8: My Brutiful and Messy Momma Life Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!

Was Parenthood a surprise or a wake-up call for you? And is it important for us to teach our kids Values or live and BE our Values for them to learn them?  In this Episode Caroline and I discuss: why ‘brain overload’ is one of the only things that tends to ruffle Caroline’s state of calm how being a Mom is all about Adaptation the importance of moving from Balance to Abundance why she loves the Creative Side of Being a Mom how the biggest challenge of being a Mom is remembering that we are simply along for the ride Caroline’s Favourite Quote “You don’t have to make your children wonderful people.  You just have to remind them that they are wonderful people.  If you do this consistently from the day that they are born, they will believe it easily.” -William Martin Tweetables to Share!    Why #Balance is a Constantly Moving Target on the #Momat41 Podcast. @DrKarenOsburn #Mom CLICK TO TWEET     Being a #Mom is all about Adaptation on the #Momat41 Podcast. #workingmom  CLICK TO TWEET   Top Core Values for Caroline 1.Empathy 2. Unconditional Love 3. Service to Self and Others Parenting Advice Make your own advice! Resources Still Life With Woodpecker by Tom Robbins Books by Don Miguel Ruiz and Daniel Quinn Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 20: Is Balance Possible as a Mom? Episode 69: Getting our Mama Bliss on and Simplicity Parenting with Kathy Stowell Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear How Can you Connect with Caroline?   Caroline’s Facebook Page Shine Lifestyle and Yoga Festival (March 20-22, 2015) Email: caroline@butterflysolutions.net Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

In this Episode I’m sharing:  3 great tips for using Lavender Essential Oil 3 great tips for using Lemon Essential Oil 3 great tips for using Peppermint Essential Oil  the 3 ways to use Essential Oils Resources doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil Tips 1-2 drops in water in a glass glass, not plastic.  ONLY ingest a pure therapeutic grade Essential Oil like doTERRA-others have fillers, chemicals, and are NOT safe to ingest. Mix with olive oil for wood cleaner-repels dust, cleans beautifully, smells great! (I tbsp. olive oil-4 drops lemon) One Tsp raw honey with 1 drop of lemon for a sore throat or cough (can also add into a mug of hot water for a soothing hot drink version) Lavender EO Tips 1-2 drops on your pillow at night for a restful sleep.  You can also mix a few drops of Lavender with Fractionated Coconut Oil, and rub into feet before bed. (for yourself, or restless kids!) Dry climate/dry skin-mix with Fractionated Coconut Oil to soothe and heal. Diffuse on its own to relax at the end of the day, or if feeling anxious. Peppermint EO Tips   Rub onto chest if congested, coughing, or difficulty breathing-few drops in Fractionated Coconut Oil. Diffused with lemon to be energized first thing in the morning. 1-2 drops in water for upset tummy-nausea, bloating OR can rub directly onto stomach.   Get these and 92 more tips here: 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oils Or, get these individual reports on Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint. My favorite doTERRA diffuser is the Petal Diffuser (pictured on the right). Living doTERRA Brochure To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode and others, go here. Make sure to Register as a Wellness Advocate to get 25% off products for an entire year, AND a chance to accrue points for free Products! (Any questions, just send me a quick email to drkaren@momat41.com, OR I can Register for you…no problem!) To register for the Essential Oils 101 For the Entire Family FREE Seminar on Wednesday January 28th at 6:30 PM, click here. Or feel free to email me (dkaren@momat41.com) if you’d like to: 1. Connect one-on-one or via Skype to answer your questions about Essential Oils. 2. If you would like to get together 6 or more of your friends, I’ll come to your home to teach a FREE Essential Oils class, that includes gifts for everyone! (this can also be hosted at my Chiropractic Office). 3. If Sharing Essential Oils with other Moms to help their families be healthy and well, and to create more Healers in Home in your Community, send me an email, and we can set up a Consultation to answer all your questions and get you started. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Episode 67: Daily Tips With Essential Oils Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!

Do you crave a Life with more ease and Simplicity as a Mom?  Who doesn’t, right?                                                                      In this Episode Kathy and I discuss: why Kathy defines herself as a ‘lazy Mama’ and is a simplicity-seeker how to create more ease in your day by setting up firm boudaries and rhythms why she had to mourn the loss of pre-kids Kathy how establishing set sleep/wake and meal times with her kids has created a great predictability for her to lean on the 4 Pillars of Mama Bliss she teaches her clients  Kathy’s Favourite Quote“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at anytime and be yourself.”-Herman Hesse  Tweetables to Share!  Learn the 4 Pillars of #Mama Bliss with @Kathy Stowell on the #Momat41 Podcast. @DrKarenOsburn CLICK TO TWEET     Simplicity #Parenting and being a Lazy #Mama on the #Momat41 Podcast. @DrKarenOsburn CLICK TO TWEET   Top Core Values for Kathy 1. Simplicity 2. Family 3. Health Top Core Values for Kathy’s Kids 1. Love 2. Kindness 3. Humour Parenting Advice Be clear on your values, and say no to things that don’t fit them.  Take care of your needs first.  Give yourself the time and space to fufill your own dreams.  And don’t load you kids up with too many activities! Resources Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne  Mama Bliss Coaching School Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 54: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting With Heather Chauvin Episode 61: Letting Go of the Image of Being a Perfect Mom with Kelly Covert Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear How Can you Connect with Kathy?   Bliss Beyond Naptime Podcast   Bliss Beyond Naptime Website Bliss Beyond Naptime Facebook Page Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!  

Are you a Recovering Perfectionist?  Do you want to feed  your family healthy food but wonder how you can find the time to do it?  Do you need a Meal Planning Mediator to help you with it all?   In this Episode Ashley and I discuss: how she healed her body through choleostasis of the liver when she was 27 weeks pregnant the devastating diagnosis when her son Alex was born, his emergency surgery from being a short gut baby, and how great he’s doing today the moment she decided to be as positive as she could with what happened with her son’s birth teaching your kids about food is one of the greatest lessons you can teach your kids how she feels our society (including our kids!) needs more rest and stops glamorizing ‘busy’ Ashley’s Favourite Quote “You can have it all, but you can’t do it all.”-Marie Forleo Kick Ass Tweetables   Ashley’s story of being a recovering #Perfectionist and becoming a #MealPlanning Mediator. #Momat41… CLICK TO TWEET     Listen why #Nutritionist Ashley thinks we need more rest in our society. #Momat41 @DrKarenOsburn CLICK TO TWEET   Top Core Values for Ashley 1. Balance 2. Fun 3. Food and Feeding Yourself Properly (nourishing yourself on ALL levels) Parenting Advice You are doing a fantastic job as a Parent! Resources 30 Day Calm Mom Challenge (FREE email-based Challenge) The Healthy Slow Cooker: 135 Gluten-Free Recipes for Health and Wellness by Judith Finlayson Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 61: Letting Go of the Image of Being a Perfect Mom with Kelly Covert Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear Episode 30: Backwards Parenting with Erin Smith Episode 22: Saying No to Supermom How Can you Connect with Ashley?   Ashley’s Website  and get Ashley’s phenomenal Newsletter with her free 3 day Meal Plan, 6 Steps to a Stress-Free Supper, and Kitchen Playlist!  Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Blog Posts come out, and also send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU!

In this Episode I’m sharing:  how my family has gotten incredibly sick recently and what I’m doing to help why I’m so excited about doTERRA Essential Oils the key to working with Essential Oils  the best place to put Essential Oils where your body absorbs them best two super cool stories of how doTERRA has helped my sons Tyson and Kai a great Daily Practice with Essential Oils you can start with TODAY Resources Dr. David Hill’s Daily Routine: Dr. David Hill presented this simple routine using essential oils to improve every day for every one. It is a way to begin to daily experience and receive the immediate benefit of using doTERRA essential oils: Apply Peppermint and Frankincense to the soles of your feet when you awaken. This will get you fully awake, energized, and ready for your day. Diffuse Invigorating Blend or a blend of any of the other citrus oils mixed with Cleansing Blend or Protective Blend ( I love OnGuard).  This will lighten your mood and protect your home from unwanted pathogens. (I love Citrus Bliss). Apply Calming Blend to the back of your neck and temples midday to relieve stress. Also use anytime during the day if you are feeling stressed. ( I love Balance). Add Peppermint and Lemon to water during the day for gently detoxifying your body. Apply Lavender to bottom of your feet at night to encourage a full restful night of sleep or to alleviate insomnia. To order any of the doTERRA Essential Oils mentioned in this episode, go here. Make sure to Register as a Wellness Advocate to get 25% off products for an entire year, AND a chance to accrue points for free Products! (Any questions, just send me a quick email, OR I can Register for you…no problem!) To register for the Essential Oils 101 For the Entire Family FREE Seminar on Wednesday January 7th at 6:30 PM, click here. Or feel free to email me (dkaren@momat41.com) if you’d like to meet one-on-one or via Skype to answer your questions about Essential Oils. If you get together 10 of your friends, I’ll even come to your home to teach a FREE Seminar, that includes gifts for everyone! Other Essential Oil I mentioned on the Podcast: Breathe Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 63: A Healer in Every Home Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!

In this short Episode I’m sharing:  30 Minutes to help you with something you may be struggling with right now in your life  a life-changing opportunity to help you get centred in your Life with Goals with Soul Resources To book a FREE 30 Minute Skype Coaching Session with me, click here. To Register for The Desire Map Workshop (January or February), and get the FLASH SALE price (only until January 3rd at midnight), click here. Still want more information about The Desire Map Workshops first?  Go here. Check out The Desire Map and the work of Danielle LaPorte here. Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 38: Creating Goals with Soul & the White Hot Truth of Danielle LaPorte Episode 47: Top 7 Reasons To Follow Your Heart Episode 50: Stop Playing it Safe and Go For it, Momma! Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!  

In this Episode I’m sharing:  my recent health wake-up call and how I’ve realized I can’t do it all the lessons I’m learning from it, and the ones that keep getting repeated  5 Simple Steps I’m hoping that you will join me in doing to take Better Care of Yourself Momma Action Steps Commit to one of the 5 steps to take better care of yourself listed at the bottom of this post Check out The Body Love Journey with upcoming Mom at 41 Guest and Certified Life Coach, Carmen Jubinville.  http://thebodylovejourney.com/challenge/  iTunes Review of the Week  “WOW! Dr. Karen this podcast is amazing!  Thank you so much in sharing your motherhood and adoptive journey. I so resonate with your story! My husband and I applied to become adoptive parents as I couldn’t have any more children after having our first son and getting stage 1 melanoma cancer during my first pregnancy. Always wanted to be a stay at home mom with 3 children. Unfortunately after 1 year (back then) of intense HOME STUDY, assessments, etc., we got the call a baby was available. However, we were unable to become adoptive parents as my husband was scheduled to go and help put out the flames after the Gulf War ended and they wouldn’t allow me to raise this baby alone while my husband was away for 18 months. Well needless to say, my husband wasn’t selected to go to Saudi and we missed out the time of a lifetime to have a brother or sister for our son. It was an extremely emotional, time consuming and private process. After listening to your latest show, I couldn’t put my iPhone down as I had to listen to all the episodes. After 29 years of not having anybody to share with in my adoptive parent process, this podcast is very therapeutic for me.  I know through sharing your experiences and your high level of professionalism, you will touch and be helpful to so many moms! If you are a mom, especially an adoptive or foster mom anywhere around the world, you will certainly want to subscribe to this podcast. It was so inspirational knowing that you don’t have to be alone anymore! Thank you Dr. Karen for taking the time to put this podcast together and continuing your efforts to grow this very important issue globally. You will touch so many lives. Blessings!” -Cheryl Lynn Cheryl, I am so touched by your appreciation and in sharing your story.  Thank you so much! Real Momma Quote “As you consciously choose to give yourself the gifts of self-care, they become an integral part of your rhythm and the vital tools that you will tap into for the rest of your life.”-Miranda J. Barrett NEW: Tweetables to Share!     #Moms: Here’s 5 Simple Steps to Take Better Care of Yourself! #Momat41 @DrKarenOsburn CLICK TO TWEET     Don’t you think it’s time to take better care of yourself, #Mom? #Momat41 @DrKarenOsburn CLICK TO TWEET   Five simple steps to take better care of yourself : 1. Take 30 minutes for yourself. Every day. I made this commitment with a few colleagues recently, and will stick to it.  It  could be three 10 minute time periods, or two 15 minutes, or just one big 30 minute chunk. Do whatever you want in that 30 minutes. It’s just for you. 2. Stay Connected. It can be easy to retract in times of stress and challenge. Who wants to hear your sad story, right? Nope, this is the time you gotta connect with family and friends even more. And then continue to do so on a regular basis. Make it an important appointment to meet with friends for coffee, talk on the phone, or Skype those who live far away 3. Move your body. A walk, yoga class, lift weights, 10 minutes of stretching, play with your kids at the park, and if you can, get out into fresh air. You fulfill a basic need for your body when you move each day, and it’s also the best stress reducer on the planet. 4. Meditate for 5 minutes a day. This could be rolled into your 30 minutes for you in Step #1. I’ve dabbled on and off with Meditation, but am determined to get back to it. Think of it as a reset in your day, a way to start your day more grounded, or a tool to end your day with peace. Just you, being still, eyes closed, and cross-legged on the floor for 5 minutes. And if you want some motivation as to the power of Meditation, listen to it here. 5. Stop pushing so hard. Ease up. Take more things of your plate. I’m starting to really question whether life is about how much you can do in a day, week, or month if it all feels like a push uphill. How about creating more space in your day? When did it all become about a race to the finish line? Life is hard enough at times, do we really need to make it harder by ‘making’ it happen a certain way? Take one thing off your plate that feels like your are willing to make happen. Do it today. Resources Audible: Get your FREE AUDIO BOOK AND a 30 day trial with this link for being a part of the Mom at 41 Community! Audible Recommendation from this Episode: Carry on Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle Melton Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 39: Why Comparison Kills You with Firecracker Mommy of 3 and Entrepreneur Tena Pettis Episode 62: How to Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself BONUS Holiday Episode #7: How to Take Care of YOU Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!

In this Episode I’m sharing: the greatest gift you can give someone…and it won’t cost you anything. Momma Action Step Write a Letter of Gratitude to someone in your life within the next 12 hours before you change your mind or forget. Write from the heart, don’t censor it. Just feel what you feel about that person and how grateful you are for them in your life. If you feel stuck on how to start, use this: “I am grateful to have you as a friend because…..”  Stitcher Review of the Week “Mom’s You Are In For Some Love, Wisdom, & Support! Karen really delivers an outstanding show on family matters of the heart from parenting to work for mom’s plus what every mom can use, guidance and TLC for them in today’s rapid living. Thank you for such a wonderful show!” -Dean P.  Thanks so much, Dean! Real Momma Quote “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou NEW) Tweetables to Share!     The greatest #Gift you can give that doesn’t cost you a thing on the #Momat41 Podcast.  CLICK TO TWEET     Learn about a #Gift from the Heart you can give this #Holiday Season. #Momat41 CLICK TO TWEET   Resources My doTERRA store:  Check out all their wonderful products with this link and the ability to purchase products online at wholesale prices (25% off) as a Wellness Advocate+ get points for FREE products! (email me if you have any questions-drkaren@momat41.com).  Register here for the Essential Oils 101 for the Entire Family FREE Seminar as part of the Synergy Healthy Living Series on January 7, 2015 Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 47: Top 7 Reasons To Follow Your Heart  Episode 42: Dear Stressed Out Mom Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!

Are you tired of you and your family getting sick all the time?  Are you wondering what you can do to help you family to be more healthy and well…..and STAY healthy and well?  In this Episode I’m sharing:  natural tools to help you family to be healthy and well my personal stories of how Essential Oils have helped my family how you can become the Healer in your Home Momma Action Steps 1. Post in the Comments Section below or email me (drkaren@momat41.com) if you would like to connect  about having me come speak and share to your friends or group about Essential Oils for the Entire Family, one-on-one in person or via Skpe, or just simply have questions about doTERRA Essential Oils. 2.Please share this episode with one great Mom you know that would love for her family to be more healthy. BONUS MATERIAL:  Top 5 Things you Need to Know About doTERRA Essential Oils 1. doTERRA Essential Oils are Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade. You are getting the best of the best with these Essential Oils that undergo rigorous analysis to make sure that they are most effective (or bioavailable) for you. 2. We have used plants (and their seeds, roots, bark, stems, flowers and fruit) for health and healing for years. Because Essential Oils are the essence of the plant (when using precise methods of extraction), you are getting it in its most usable form which makes them immediately reactive to the body. 3. It’s estimated that Essential oils are 70% more effective than herbs. Herbs are dried, which dramatically decreases its bioavailability. The difference? One drop of doTERRA Peppermint oil is the equivalent to drinking 28 cups of Peppermint Tea (which would be in the herbal dried form of peppermint). 4. The research on Essential Oils is astounding, and there are thousands of Peer Reviewed Research on their benefits. Here’s one: A study on a group of seniors used Lavender to see how it would affect their sleep and stress levels. By simply inhaling (smelling) lavender, 97% reported a more restful sleep-wow! 5. Essential Oils (taken internally, topically or inhaled) are a simple wellness tool that can be easily incorporated into your day on a regular basis for you and your family. iTunes Review of the Week “So much cheaper than therapy. I don’t feel so alone.  Thank you for your creation, Karen.” –Heather Chauvin Thank you, Heather! Heather was a recent guest on the Mom at 41 Podcasts-you can listen to her episode: Episode 54: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting here.  Real Momma Quote “We each have the innate ability to heal ourselves. To empower ourselves with natural solutions, instead of succumbing to life-altering chemicals. There’s a time and place for pharmaceuticals, but it shouldn’t be the first answer, nor the only form treatment.”-Dana Arcuri NEW) Tweetables to Share!     #Mom: Learn how to be the Healer in Your Home with simple and natural tools. @DrKarenOsburn#doTERRA  CLICK TO TWEET     Are you tired of your #Kids being sick all the time, #Mom? Here’s some tools that will help! CLICK TO TWEET   Resources 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oils My doTERRA store:  The Essential Oils I talked about that had amazing results for my son and hubby: On Guard + Peppermint (for Tyson’s cough), DigestZen (for Ed’s intense Crohns pain). Check out all the products with this link and the ability to PURCHASE products online at wholesale prices (25% off) as a Wellness Advocate+ get points for FREE products! (email me if you have any questions-drkaren@momat41.com).  Register here for the Essential Oils 101 for the Entire Family FREE Seminar as part of the Synergy Healthy Living Series on January 7, 2015 Audible: Get your FREE AUDIO BOOK AND a 30 day trial with this link for the Mom at 41 Community-awesome! Audible Recommendation from this Episode: Carry on Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle Melton  Related Mom at 41 Episodes BONUS Holiday Episode #7: How to Take Care of YOU Episode 7: Is it Healthy to Be the Martryr? Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!  

Do you think you ‘should’ do certain things that you are just not doing?  That there is a way you ‘should’ be as a Mom? In this Episode I’m sharing:  the common Shoulds a lot of us feel as Moms WHY you need to let these go some NEW Shoulds I would encourage you to use instead Momma Action Step Sit down, pen and paper/journal, and create a list of HOW you want to be as a parent, work, and live your life. Create a healthier list of shoulds.  Take just 30 minutes to do this very powerful exercise, and then post it where you can see it a a reminer each day. Love of the Week: Twitter “Just discovered your podcast -love the how to have more energy one!”-Stella at Smart Thinking Mums Thanks so much Stella, and I so appreciate the love!   Stella refers to the BONUS Holiday Episode #1: How to Have More Energy in the Episode Series of the Top 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms. You can catch up on all 7 of these episodes here! Real Momma Quote “Maybe stories are just data with a soul.”-Brene Brown NEW) Kick Ass Tweetables to Share!     #Moms: Here’s how to Stop Shoulding all over yourself on the #Momat41 Podcast.  CLICK TO TWEET     Maybe you should throw the ‘Shoulds’ away. Playing by your own rules as a #Mom. #Momat41.  CLICK TO TWEET   Resources My doTERRA store:  The Essential Oils I talked about that had amazing results for my son and hubby: On Guard + Peppermint (for Tyson’s cough), DigestZen (for Ed’s intense Crohns pain). Check out all the products with this link and the ability to purchase products online at up to 25% off!  Register here for the Essential Oils 101 for the Entire Family FREE Seminar as part of the Synergy Healthy Living Series on January 6, 2015 Top 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms downloadable PDF Dr. Karen on Twitter Episode 61: Letting Go of the Image of Being a Perfect Mom with Kelly Covert Episode 54: The Beautiful Mess Called Life and Parenting With Heather Chauvin Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 50: Stop Playing it Safe and Go For it, Momma! Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear Episode 22: Saying No To Supermom Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life Lessons Along the Way! Plus, I’ll update you when NEW Mom at 41 Podcast Episodes come out, send you the Balanced Mommy Checklist to help you de-stress, be a better mom, and take care of YOU, AND you’ll be automatically entered  in our Monthly Flash Giveaways!