Mom Deconstructed Podcast

This week Liz and Kate are talking about the recent turn of events in all our lives, COVID-19.  Listen as they discuss how it has affected their lives, what’s changed, and ways they are coping.     MORE FROM MOM DECONSTRUCTED: Leave a review on iTunes here. | Sign up for our newsletter here. | Follow Mom Deconstructed on Facebook. | Follow Mom Deconstructed on Instagram. | Follow Mom Deconstructed on Twitter. | 

This week we are talking with Rachel Bailey. Rachel opens up about the importance of prioritizing, failure, and being vulnerable. MORE FROM RACHEL: Rachel Bailey (Website) | Rachel’s Stay Calm Guide | Follow Rachel on Facebook | Follow Rachel on Instagram |   This might be our last episode for a while, due to the changes taking place at home with the spread of the Coronavirus. Please, stay in touch. Visit our website (www.momdeconstructed.com) and sign up for our newsletters. We share things we're doing, reading, and listening to and any resources we're finding useful. We'll also keep you up to date on new projects as things evolve. Stay well. Reach out. We are in this together. 

This week we are talking with Denise Roland. Denise discusses why she wrote her book, the importance of eye contact, and setting boundaries on technology for ourselves.    MORE FROM DENISE: Denise Roland (Website) | Please, Look up at Me by Denise Roland (Book) | FOX News Segment about Please, Look up at Me | Follow Denise on Instagram | 

This week we are deconstructing our conversation from last week with Maggie Quinlan.  This week we will share our highs and lows of our lives and of social media.   MORE FROM MARGARET: Johnson Quinlan Research | You’re Doing It Wrong! Mothering, media & medical expertise by Bethany Johnson & Margaret Quinlan (Book) - 30% Discount Code: 02AAAA17 | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Twitter | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Facebook | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Instagram | 

This week we are talking with Margaret Quinlan.  Maggie discusses research with Bethany Johnson that led to their book, the ways social media can positively influence mothering, and, of course, the negatives social media can bring.    MORE FROM MARGARET: Johnson Quinlan Research | You’re Doing It Wrong! Mothering, media & medical expertise by Bethany Johnson & Margaret Quinlan (Book) - 30% Discount Code: 02AAAA17 | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Twitter | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Facebook | Follow Maggie & Bethany on Instagram | 

This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with  Kristy Rodriguez. Listen today as we talk about our highs and lows, navigating loss with kids and a holistic approach to health. MORE FROM KRISTY: Pure Nurture Podcast | Pure Nurture (Website) | Follow Kristy on Instagram | Follow Kristy on Facebook |

This week we are talking with Kristy Rodriguez of the podcast, Pure Nurture. Tune in as Kristy discusses losing her dad, postpartum depression & the importance of a holistic approach to our own healthcare. MORE FROM KRISTY: Pure Nurture Podcast | Pure Nurture (Website) | Follow Kristy on Instagram | Follow Kristy on Facebook | 

This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Lara Schulte of Generation.Mom.  This week we'll be sharing our highs & lows, the ups and downs of early pregnancy, and what we took away from talking with Lara.    MORE FROM LARA: Generation.Mom (Podcast & Community) | Follow Lara on Instagram | Follow Generation.Mom on Instagram | Follow Generation.Mom on Facebook | 

Listen as Lara shares:  Struggling with the balance of mom life and work life. How miscarriage has impacted her life. The uncertainty of the first trimester. How this impacted her husband. Her feelings of anger after miscarriage. Finding out she was pregnant for the fourth time. The need for connection. Benefits of publicly sharing about her miscarriage. LINKS FROM SHOW: Lara’s Miscarriage Post (Instagram) Generation.Mom (Podcast & Community)   MORE FROM LARA:  Generation.Mom (Podcast & Community) Follow Lara on Instagram Follow Generation.Mom on Instagram Follow Generation.Mom on Facebook

This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Hope O. Baker.  If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 85.  We will delve into highs and lows and changing perspectives in life and in motherhood   MORE FROM HOPE: Hope’s Website | Finding Hope: A Birthmother’s Journey Into the Light (Book) | Follow Hope on Twitter | Follow Hope on Facebook | Follow Hope on Instagram | 

This week we are talking with Hope O. Baker Listen as Hope shares her story of being a birth mother and the consequences of that decision. Listen as Hope shares: Learning she was pregnant at the age of 21. Closed v. open adoption. Why she chose an open adoption. Finding her son’s forever family. Her birth story with her son. How her needs changed after her son was born. Spiraling out of control after her son’s birth. Her reasons for writing her book. Stigmas of being a birth mother.   MORE FROM HOPE: Hope’s Website | Finding Hope: A Birthmother’s Journey Into the Light (Book) | Follow Hope on Twitter | Follow Hope on Facebook | Follow Hope on Instagram |

This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week from Ericka Young. If you haven't listened to the episode yet, go back and download Episode 83. This week we will be catching up on our highs and lows and chatting about money in our families.   Listen as Liz & Kate share:  High: Giving kids more autonomy. High: Dividing up the household chore load. Tips for teaching kids about money. Communicating with our partners about household finances. For the LOVE of Spreadsheets! MORE FROM ERICKA: Ericka’s Website: Tailor-Made Budgets | 7 Day Money Challenge | Follow Ericka on Twitter | Follow Ericka on Facebook | Follow Ericka on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are talking with Ericka Young. Ericka shares there is nothing that can prepare you for parenting teens, how goals can lead to successful budgeting, and the importance of open communication with your partner.   Listen as Ericka shares how:  Parenting teenagers have less resources than toddlers. She has learned to “let go”. She’s adjusted to having one child out of the home at college. She and her husband got out of $100,000 debt in 5 years. It’s possible to get out of debt by outlining goals. Importance of communicating with your partner about money. Looking back on your expenses to create a budget is key. Tips to raising financially responsible children. Introducing the concept of savings to young children. To recover from overspending. Setting small goals can get you a long way. MORE FROM ERICKA: Ericka’s Website: Tailor-Made Budgets | 7 Day Money Challenge | Follow Ericka on Twitter | Follow Ericka on Facebook | Follow Ericka on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm joined by Sara Topping, from our first ever episode(!), to deconstruct our episode from last week with Jennifer Summerfeldt. If you haven't listened, go back and listen to Episode 81. This week we will be sharing our highs & lows, and making informed choices about birth, and support throughout the birthing & postpartum to help cope with trauma. MORE FROM JENNIFER: Jennifer’s Website | Healing After Birth by Jennifer Summerfeldt (Book) | Healing After Birth Podcast | Healing After Birth - Jennifer’s Online Courses | Sacred Story Keeper - Jennifer’s Course for Doulas | Follow Jennifer on Instagram |  MORE FROM SARA: Episode 01: Mom Deconstructed | Follow Sara on Instagram | East End Birth Network, Inc. | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer holds an MA in Counselling Psychology and has nearly two decades of experience in maternal health and psychology. In addition to being a counsellor and a coach, Jennifer has also been a childbirth advocate, maternal educator, doula, midwifery apprentice, and published writer. She uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on motherhood, mental health, and healing. Listen as Jennifer shares her birth stories, healing from birth trauma, and support she hopes all birthing women receive. MORE FROM JENNIFER: Jennifer’s Website | Healing After Birth by Jennifer Summerfeldt (Book) | Healing After Birth Podcast | Healing After Birth - Jennifer’s Online Courses | Sacred Story Keeper - Jennifer’s Course for Doulas | Follow Jennifer on Instagram |  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage While Liz is out with her newest addition to her beautiful family, Amanda Rowe is co-hosting this episode with me. Amanda was featured in Episode 55. In case you missed that episode, Amanda is a freelance writer, an academic administrator, an amateur chef, a travel enthusiast, a blogger, and a book hoarder. Her first children's book If There Never Was a You was recently released. Amanda and I will deconstruct our episode from last week with Debra Fox Gansenberg. If you haven't listened to that, go back and download last week's episode. This week we will be talking about our highs and lows, moms only being as happy as their least happy child, and some parenting pitfalls we see. MORE FROM AMANDA: Amanda’s Website | Amanda’s Book: If There Never Was a You | Follow Amanda on Facebook | Follow Amanda on Instagram |  MORE FROM DEBRA: Debra’s Website | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It by Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg (Book) | Follow Debra on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Debra Fox Gansenberg. Debra Fox Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW is the founder and owner of New Beginnings Counseling Service P.C. located around the North Shore of Boston. She has a 25-year history working in the mental health field as a skilled clinical psychotherapist and business owner specializing in individuals, couples, group, and family therapy. Debra has also been the Director of School Services for NBCS for 20+ years and she has customized and implemented school-based counseling services for several schools, Pre-K through 12th grade. She received her counseling degree from Simmons College School of Social Work. She lives north of Boston with her husband and three sons. In addition, she recently released the book How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It with Lisa Sugarman. Debra shares her insight on what the biggest struggles of today's parents are and ways to reduce anxiety & stress in our children MORE FROM DEBRA: Debra’s Website | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It by Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg (Book) | Follow Debra on Instagram | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back! With the arrival of Liz’s baby #4 we took a few weeks off from recording (thank you to all our past guests who helped us with the last 7 episodes). This week we are back and checking in with Liz and the arrival of baby Teddy. For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage Listen as Liz shares how:  The transition from three to four kids is going. Sleep: still rough, even the fourth time around. Her birth story with Teddy What she wishes she could tell her pregnant self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Lisa Sugarman, Katie Rössler, Amanda Rowe, Alison Donaghey, Valerie Friedlander, Stacey Porter, Carrie Sharpe & Kate as they answer the question: What do you wish you could change about our current mom culture? Listen to guests: Lisa Sugarman from Episode 69Katie Rössler from Episode 49Amanda Rowe from Episode 55Alison Donaghey from Episode 65Valerie Friedlander from Episode 22Stacey Porter from Episode 32Carrie Sharpe from Episode 07Kate (One of your Mom Deconstructed Co-Hosts) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Lisa Sugarman | Katie Rössler | Amanda Rowe | Alison Donaghey | Valerie Friedlander | Stacey Porter | Carrie Sharpe |  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Carrie Sharpe, Heather Vickery, Kate & Liz as they answer the question: How can someone make you feel more appreciated and honored? Listen to guests: Carrie Sharpe from Episode 07Heather Vickery from Episode 28Kate (Mom Deconstructed Co-Host)Liz (Your Other Mom Deconstructed Co-Host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Carrie Sharpe | Heather Vickery | Liz Sanicola | Kate Turza | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Jen Dary, Kate & Liz as they answer the question: Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it? Listen to guests: Jen Dary from Episode 41Kate (Mom Deconstructed Co-Host)Liz (Your Other Mom Deconstructed Co-Host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Jen Dary | Liz Sanicola | Kate Turza | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Lisa Sugarman, Amanda Rowe, Alison Donaghey, Jen Dary, Carrie Sharpe, Heather Vickery & Katie Rössler as they answer the question: What do you want to teach your kids about living outside their comfort zones and trying new things? Listen to guests:  Lisa Sugarman from Episode 69Amanda Rowe from Episode 55Alison Donaghey from Episode 65Jen Dary from Episode 41Carrie Sharpe from Episode 07Heather Vickery from Episode 28Katie Rössler from Episode 49MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Lisa Sugarman | Amanda Rowe | Alison Donaghey | Jen Dary | Carrie Sharpe | Heather Vickery | Katie Rössler | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Katie Rössler, Amanda Rowe, Valerie Friedlander, Jen Dary, Stacey Porter and Heather Vickery as they answer the question: What limiting beliefs or thoughts do I need to release in order to become comfortable asking for help? Listen to guests: Katie Rössler from Episode 49Amanda Rowe from Episode 55Valerie Friedlander from Episode 22Jen Dary from Episode 41Stacey Porter from Episode 32Heather Vickery from Episode 28 MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Katie Rössler| Amanda Rowe | Valerie Friedlander | Jen Dary | Stacey Porter | Heather Vickery | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Lisa Sugarman, Stacey Porter, Kate & Liz as we answer the question... What words do you want people to use to describe you? Why do you value those things? Listen to guests: Lisa Sugarman from Episode 69Stacey Porter from Episode 32Kate (Your Mom Deconstructed co-host)Liz (Your other Mom Deconstructed co-host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Lisa Sugarman’s Website | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It by Lisa Sugarman (Book) | Stacey Porter’s Website | Follow Stacey on Facebook | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are hear from past guests as they answer the question: What are some of the things—messages, behaviors, beliefs—you learned from your parents that you would like to keep, and what are some you’d like to change, do better, or different?  Listen to guests: Alison Donaghey from Episode 65Valerie Friedlander from Episode 22Liz (Mom Deconstructed co-host)Kate (Your other Mom Deconstructed co-host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Alison’s Website; Domino Thinking | Alison’s #MyPart Course - Use Code MOMWORTHY for 10% off | Valerie’s  Website | Follow Valerie on Facebook | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Lisa Sugarman.  If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 69.  Stay tuned to this week as we talk about the importance of being the safe haven for our children, the art of biting our tongue, and that it's OK to be IMPERFECT.  MORE FROM LISA: Lisa’s Website | It Is What It Is: Lisa’s Nationally Syndicated humor column | LIFE: It Is What It Is, Untying Parent Anxiety: 18 Myths That Have You in Knots—And How to Get Free by Lisa Sugarman (Book) | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It by Lisa Sugarman (Book) | Follow Lisa on Facebook | Follow Lisa on Instagram | Follow Lisa on Twitter |  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Lisa Sugarman. She writes the nationally syndicated humor column It Is What It Is and is the author of LIFE: It Is What It Is, Untying Parent Anxiety: 18 Myths That Have You in Knots—And How to Get Free, and How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It.  Lisa is a regular contributor on GrownAndFlown, This Mama Wines, MommingHubb, More Content Now, Wickedlocal.com, and Care.com. Her work has also appeared in TIME Magazine’s TIME for Parents, on LittleThings, Mamalode, 50 Shades of Aging, and on PBS Kids. She’s the founder and moderator of The Vomit Booth, the popular Facebook parenting group where parents go to bond over the madness of parenthood. Lisa lives with her husband and two daughters just north of Boston in a tiny coastal town of twenty thousand people crammed onto a teensy peninsula. Lisa shares the importance of accepting that we will make mistakes as parents, tips for letting go of the judgement we all feel as parents, and taking a breath before reacting.  MORE FROM LISA: Lisa’s Website | It Is What It Is: Lisa’s Nationally Syndicated humor column | LIFE: It Is What It Is, Untying Parent Anxiety: 18 Myths That Have You in Knots—And How to Get Free by Lisa Sugarman (Book) | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It by Lisa Sugarman (Book) | Follow Lisa on Facebook |  The Vomit Booth - Lisa’s Facebook Group | Follow Lisa on Instagram | Follow Lisa on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode with Yvonne Marcus from last week.  If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 67.  This week we will be starting with our highs and lows, then delving into tips that help us manage our home and family life, and sharing the mental load. MORE FROM YVONNE: Yvonne’s Website | Your Agile Home: Yvonne’s Course  | Follow Yvonne on Facebook | Follow Yvonne on Instagram | Follow Yvonne on Pinterest | Follow Yvonne on Twitter | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Yvonne Marcus. Yvonne Marcus is a home management expert who teaches tech savvy individuals how to integrate the Agile Framework into their home. After spending 10 years working in operations and project management for a television production company, Yvonne moved from Los Angeles to Asheville, NC with her family.  She enjoys the occasional glass of red wine, gluten free caramel bars, and dancing.  Yvonne shares how she was frustrated with having to do #allthethings and incorporating  the Agile Framework into her home, making everyone accountable for family goals & projects. MORE FROM YVONNE: Yvonne’s Website | Your Agile Home: Yvonne’s Course  | Follow Yvonne on Facebook | Follow Yvonne on Instagram | Follow Yvonne on Pinterest | Follow Yvonne on Twitter | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Alison Donaghey.  If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 65.  This week we will chat about the damaging effects of negative self talk & how we silence it, and the importance (or unimportance) of putting labels on things. As usual, we share our highs & lows from the week.  MORE FROM ALISON: Alison’s Website; Domino Thinking | Think Opposite: Using the Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World by Alison Donaghey (Book) | Alison’s #MyPart Course - Use Code MOMWORTHY for 10% off | Follow Alison on Facebook | Follow Alison on Instagram | Follow Alison on Pinterest | Follow Alison on Twitter | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Alison Donaghey. Alison reflects on what it was like to be a single mom at the age of 20, choosing to live in a freedom state rather than as a victim, and the importance of self worth. MORE FROM ALISON: Alison’s Website; Domino Thinking | Think Opposite: Using the Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World by Alison Donaghey (Book) | Alison’s #MyPart Course - Use Code MOMWORTHY for 10% off | Follow Alison on Facebook | Follow Alison on Instagram | Follow Alison on Pinterest | Follow Alison on Twitter | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Lily Nichols.  If you haven't listened to it, go back and download Episode 63.  It's chock full of real-life advice for incorporating real food into your family's diet.  This week we will be talking about our highs/lows, our own angst with feeding our children, and what we've done to *try* to have a less stressful eating experience in our households. MORE FROM LILY: Lily’s Website | Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols (Book) | Real Food for Gestational Diabetesby Lily Nichols (Book) | Follow Lily on Facebook | Follow Lily on Instagram | Follow Lily on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Lily Nichols. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based  prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily discusses the importance of unprocessed foods in family nutrition, tips for transitioning to a real food diet, and tips for picky eaters. MORE FROM LILY: Lily’s Website | Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols (Book) | Real Food for Gestational Diabetesby Lily Nichols (Book) | Follow Lily on Facebook | Follow Lily on Instagram | Follow Lily on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode with Dayna Kurtz from last week.  If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 61.  This week we are delving into our highs and lows, our frustrations with maternity leave in the US, and resources that we think you might find helpful as you navigate all stages of motherhood. MORE FROM DAYNA  | Dayna’s Website| Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom by Dayna Kurtz (Book)| The Total Body Cure for Women by Dayna Kurtz (Book)| The Doctor's Book of Natural Remedies (Book)| Follow Dayna on Facebook| Follow Dayna on Instagram| Follow Dayna on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Dayna Kurtz. Dayna is a psychotherapist in private practice and serves as Director of the Anna Keefe Women's Center in Manhattan.   She earned her Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and completed postgraduate studies in psychodynamic psychotherapy at The Training Institute for Mental Health. With a particular interest in the intersection between emotional and physical health, she also hold a personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, with an additional certification in training pre and postnatal clients. She is the author of Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom and The Total Body Cure for Women and is a contributor to The Doctor's Book of Natural Remedies. Listen to Dayna as she shares the importance of mothercare, approaching differences in “mommy wars” with curiosity rather than judgement, and learning to check in with our internal voices as a mom.  MORE FROM DAYNA  | Dayna’s Website | Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom by Dayna Kurtz (Book) | The Total Body Cure for Women by Dayna Kurtz (Book) | The Doctor's Book of Natural Remedies (Book) | Follow Dayna on Facebook | Follow Dayna on Instagram | Follow Dayna on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week on the Mom Deconstructed podcast, we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Cathryn Monroe. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 59 to hear about self reflection, her inner journey to becoming a more confident mom and tips from her book, Spilt Milk Yoga. Today, we're sharing our highs and lows, being consistent-ish, letting go of the past and our own self-reflections on motherhood. MORE FROM CATHRYN. | Cathryn’s Website | Cathryn’s Book: Spilt Milk Yoga | Cathryn’s Facebook Group: Spilt Milk Yoga | Follow Cathryn on Facebook | Follow Cathryn on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with author, Cathryn Monro. Her life, training and work combine her creative drive, a commitment to meaningful education, self-inquiry and group learning processes, and yoga and meditation practices. She wrote Spilt Milk Yoga: A Guided Self-Inquiry To Finding Your Own Wisdom, Joy, And Purpose Through Motherhood. Cathryn lives with her husband and two daughters in Wellington, New Zealand.  She rates mothering as by far the most challenging, creative, important and fulfilling of jobs. Listen to Cathryn as she talks about the importance of practicing self inquiry and acknowledging our own feelings, not just our children’s. MORE FROM CATHRYN. - Cathryn’s Website. -  Cathryn’s Book: Spilt Milk Yoga. -  Cathryn’s Facebook Group: Spilt Milk Yoga. -  Follow Cathryn on Facebook. -  Follow Cathryn on Instagram.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Simone Davies. If you haven't heard, go back and download Episode 57 to hear about incorporating Montessori principles into your family dynamic. Stay tuned as we talk about our highs and lows, how we've used scaffolding to teach our kids skills, the education of families and being in tune with your kids.  MORE FROM SIMONESimone’s Blog: The Montessori NotebookJacaranda Tree MontessoriSimone’s Book: The Montessori ToddlerFollow Simone on FacebookFollow Simone on InstagramFollow Simone on TwitterFollow Simone on Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Simone Davies.  Simone is the author of “The Montessori Toddler”, a comprehensive guide to raising toddlers in a Montessori way. The book is based on her nearly 15 years experience working with toddlers as an AMI Montessori teacher in Sydney and in Amsterdam. Simone currently runs parent-child Montessori classes in Amsterdam at her school Jacaranda Tree Montessori. She also has a popular blog, “The Montessori Notebook” and is mother to two young adults. Listen to Simone as she talks about how teenagers and toddlers are surprisingly similar, what the Montessori model of education is and how to incorporate it into your parenting. MORE FROM SIMONE. Simone’s Blog: The Montessori Notebook. - Jacaranda Tree Montessori. - Simone’s Book: The Montessori Toddler. -  Follow Simone on Facebook. -  Follow Simone on Instagram. -  Follow Simone on Twitter. -  Follow Simone on Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Amanda Rowe.  If you haven’t listened to that one, go back and download Episode 55.  As a refresher Amanda is a writer who navigated both divorce and getting the proper care for her daughter’s Crohn’s disease with strength.  Listen this week as we discuss our highs and lows, putting dreams on hold when we become moms, and keeping a positive attitude, even when things aren’t so rosy. MORE FROM AMANDAAmanda’s WebsiteAmanda’s Book: If There Never Was a YouFollow Amanda on FacebookFollow Amanda on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Amanda Rowe.  Amanda Rowe is a freelance writer, an academic administrator, an amateur chef, a travel enthusiast, a blogger, and a book hoarder. Her first children's book If There Never Was a You was recently released. Listen this week as Amanda shares her journey through divorce, co-parenting,and parenting a child with Crohn’s Disease. LINKS FROM SHOW: Amanda’s Book: If There Never Was a You My Tribe: Blog Post And the Oscar Goes To…: Blog Post MORE FROM AMANDA Amanda’s Website Amanda’s Book: If There Never Was a You Follow Amanda on Facebook Follow Amanda on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Angie Martin.  If you haven't listened to that episode, go ahead and download Episode 53. This week we will be talking about our highs and lows, confidence in ourselves as mothers, and the "mom rhetoric" and were we fit in (or do we?). MORE FROM ANGIEAngie’s WebsiteAngie’s Facebook Group: The Joy VillageFollow Angie on FacebookFollow Angie on InstagramFollow Angie on Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Angie Martin.  Angie Martin is mom to two and wife to one. In addition, she is an attorney of 11 years and a Certified Life Purpose and Leadership Coach for Mamas. Her coaching is focused around JOY and her primary goal is to partner with you on your journey to let go of comparisonitis and guilt, and start feeling more confident and secure in who you are as a mom.  Angie shares her struggles with mom comparison, birthing herself as a mom, and the effect of social media on parental confidence. MORE FROM ANGIEAngie’s WebsiteAngie’s Facebook Group: The Joy VillageFollow Angie on FacebookFollow Angie on InstagramFollow Angie on Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Click Here This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Denielle Elliston.  If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 51. This week we will be talking about our highs and lows, support and resources for infertility, and the power of being honest. MORE FROM DENIELLE Shop Love for Mama Shop Gifts of Love Follow Denielle on Facebook Follow Love For Mama on Instagram Follow Gifts of Love Company on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Click Here This week we are talking with Denielle Elliston.  After a long road of infertility, she’s a mom to three young children.  In addition to growing her family, Denielle is growing Love For Mama, a place to find meaningful gifts for all stages of motherhood.  When Denielle isn’t chasing around her three kids under four, you can find her squeezing in a workout in her kitchen.  In her “downtime” she loves coffee, wine, podcasts, reading, and cooking SkinnyTaste recipes.  Listen this week as Denielle shares her story of infertility, giving birth to her twins, and her inspiration for starting her business.  MORE FROM DENIELLE Shop Love for Mama Shop Gifts of Love Follow Denielle on Facebook Follow Love For Mama on Instagram Follow Gifts of Love Company on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our full show notes: Click Here This week we are deconstructed our episode with Katie Rössler. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 49. Which means....drumroll please...this is episode 50! We'll be tackling our highs and lows, making space for feelings and being honest in and about intimate relationships. MORE FROM KATIEKatie’s Website From Stay At Home Mom to Chief Household Officer Mom WebsiteFollow Katie on FacebookFollow Katie on InstagramFollow Katie on Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOR FULL SHOWNOTES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE! This week we are talking with  Katie Rössler. Katie is a licensed professional counselor from the USA living in Munich, Germany. She has over 10 years experience working with individuals, couples and families on improving their relationships and enjoyment of life. After four years of being a stay at home mom, she created The Chief Household Officer Academy which teaches and empowers moms to run their households like entrepreneurs. Katie has two girls, 4 and 2, and loves to be outside with her family. In this episode, she shares her feelings of failure after having an emergency cesarean section, losing her mother suddenly and grieving as a mother herself.  MORE FROM KATIE Katie’s Website  From Stay At Home Mom to Chief Household Officer Mom Website Follow Katie on Facebook Follow Katie on Instagram Follow Katie on Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are deconstructing our last episode with Megan Whitaker and if you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 47. As a refresher she delved into her adventures in natural living and the repercussions she faced, good and bad. Today, we're jumping in to our highs and lows, how we manage our family's health and the crazy things kids pick up or say at school. Listen as Liz and Kate share: High: Finding a secret extra bedroom in the house!?High OR Low? Teaching children new athletic skills and lifelong lessons.Natural/Green Living: it’s not black and white, there are lots of versions of incorporating green living into your home.Know your source for information on decision making for your family.Judgment of other moms are reflective of our own insecurities as parents.Our feelings on the healthcare system in the U.S.Wellness of our families: decisions we are privileged enough to be able to make.What our children come home from school saying.How sheltered our children still are.LINKS FROM SHOW: Shownotes Reliving our softball days on Instagram. Updated Food Pyramid: Choose My Plate Misfits Market Thrive Market Gives SPONSORS: Crate Joy & Real Plans Patreon: This podcast is made possible by listeners, like you.  We believe that community is key to motherhood, we invite you to consider joining our Patreon community and supporting us with a monthly donation on our page: www.patreon.com/momdeconstructed.  If you would like to become one of our sponsors visit: www.momdeconstructed.com/advertisingand start the conversation! All our sponsor offers are available on our website.  To get all the discounts and perks go to www.momdeconstructed.com/sponsors MORE FROM MEGAN Megan’s Website Follow Megan on Twitter Follow Megan on Instagram Follow Megan on Pinterest MORE FROM MOM DECONSTRUCTED: Support this podcast on Patreon. Leave a review on ITunes here. Sign up for our newsletter here. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Facebook. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Instagram. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are talking with Megan Whitaker.  Megan is a former nurse turned Crunchy, hippie mom of 2. After being a chronically sick kid she finally changed her whole life, healed herself and now helps other families take control of their health and go non-toxic. When she’s not pregnant or constantly  breastfeeding, she loves to read and rock climb. Listen as she shares her story of turning "Crunchy", trying to find her mom "tribe”, and turning to research to fuel her alternative lifestyle. Listen as Megan shares how she: Has struggled with finding mom friends that share her values.Uses social media as a way to connect with other moms.Focuses on research to fuel her natural lifestyle.Suffered from chronic inflammation and used holistic remedies to ease her symptoms. Believes modern medicine is important, and should be used in conjunction with a holistic lifestyle.Believes baby steps need to be taken towards a more natural lifestyle.Has some simple steps towards a more holistic household.Keeps germs at bay with young children.How she “fights with facts”.Had a beautifully successful homebirth.  QUOTABLES: “It was really difficult for some people to understand why I was doing things that were more difficult than other people.” - Megan Whitaker “Any parenting decision, you have to be married to your choice and I need to be able to say why I did it.” - Megan Whitaker “What we are putting in our bodies and what’s around us really affects our health.” - Megan Whitaker “Do what you can, where you can and you’ll always be going in the right direction.” - Megan Whitaker LINKS FROM SHOW: Westin A. Price - Anti-inflammatory Diet EWG: Environmental Working Group EWG: Healthy Living App EWG: Skin Deep App Documentary: The Devil We Know Lead Check Swabs Ear Doc SPONSORS: Crate Joy & Real Plans MORE FROM MEGAN Megan’s Website Follow Megan on Twitter Follow Megan on Instagram Follow Megan on Pinterest MORE FROM MOM DECONSTRUCTED: Leave a review on ITunes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are deconstructing our episode with Melanie Lippman. If you haven't heard, go back and download Episode 45 to learn about how she listened to her intuition and didn't back down while advocating for her child (even though tears were involved). Tune in today to hear our highs and lows, how we've attempted to put ego aside, and admitting the bad habits that show up in our kids. Listen as Liz & Kate share: High: Putting our mom-self out there and it working out!Low: Exhaustion and lack of well-rounded nutrition while growing a human.How we put our ego aside as moms.When our experiences don’t live up to our expectations.Children should have warning lights.Bad habits our children are picking up from us.When we’ve had to advocate for our children.Personal experience with early intervention evaluations & services.Being a passive parent.Braces for a 7 year old?! LINKS FROM SHOW: Liz’s Announcement!: Episode 44: Three Sides to Every Story SPONSORS: Crate Joy Real Plans Patreon: This podcast is made possible by listeners, like you.  We believe that community is key to motherhood, we invite you to consider joining our Patreon community and supporting us with a monthly donation on our page: www.patreon.com/momdeconstructed.  If you would like to become one of our sponsors visit: www.momdeconstructed.com/advertisingand start the conversation! All our sponsor offers are available on our website.  To get all the discounts and perks go to www.momdeconstructed.com/sponsors MORE FROM MELANIE Melanie’s Website Follow Melanie on Facebook Follow Melanie on Instagram MORE FROM MOM DECONSTRUCTED: Support this podcast on Patreon. Leave a review on ITunes here. Sign up for our newsletter here. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Facebook. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Instagram. Follow Mom Deconstructed on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are connecting with Melanie Lippman.  Melanie shares with us how she and her husband made the decision to have her son evaluated for a sensory processing disorder and navigating the early intervention process as a parent.  Melanie is a Long Island based Image Consultant with over 15 years’ experience in the fashion industry. She educates her clients on how to dress for their body and lifestyle by teaching them new ways to wear the clothing hanging in their closet. Melanie feels that when you are confident about how you present yourself you are able to show up and conquer anything the day brings you! (including blow out diapers!). Listen as Melanie shares how she:Puts her ego aside as a parent to be a more conscious parent.Wishes she could be more present as a parent, and how she’s working towards that.Put the pieces together that her son may have a sensory processing disorder, rather than just “bad behavior”.Made the decision to have her son evaluated by the early intervention program in her school district.Surrounded herself with support and advocates to attend meetings.Found her emotions getting the best of her during the process of evaluation.Her tips for advocating for your child.What she learned about her own sensory issues during this process. QUOTABLES: “They are who they are, and we just need to get over it.” - Melanie Lippman “I needed the time to process all the information.” - Melanie Lippman “When someone is speaking about your kid like he is a specimen, I literally couldn’t speak...If I speak, it will be water works.” - Melanie Lippman “Sometimes you need to fix something here….as opposed to blaming something else.” - Melanie Lippman “Be the squeaky wheel...Keep asking the questions.” - Melanie Lippman LINKS FROM SHOW: The Awakened Family By Shefali Tsabary Ph.D. Episode 35: Ayelet Marinovich: The Importance of Play in our Children’s Development. SPONSORS: Crate Joy Real Plans Patreon: This podcast is made possible by listeners, like you.  We believe that community is key to motherhood, we invite you to consider joining our Patreon community and supporting us with a monthly donation on our page: www.patreon.com/momdeconstructed.  If you would like to become one of our sponsors visit: www.momdeconstructed.com/advertisingand start the conversation! All our sponsor offers are available on our website.  To get all the discounts and perks go to www.momdeconstructed.com/sponsors MORE FROM MELANIE Melanie’s Website Follow Melanie on Facebook Follow Melanie on Instagram MORE FROM MOM DECONSTRUCTED: Leave a review on ITunes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices