Mom: In-Process

In this episode, I want to remind everyone that SAHM life truly isn't glamorous. It is frustrating, disgusting, overwhelming, and challenging every single day. You're saying “yes” to so much more than the “fun” aspects of being home with your children. The internet has a way of wrapping the modern-day role of homemaking into a pretty little package that looks quiet, cozy, neat, calm, and beautiful. Are there moments of that? Absolutely! But a full-time mother's role is definitely NOT neat, calm, or quiet. Let's have a chat about the importance of understanding what we are saying yes to and why you chose this role. Warning: Many poop stories that will surely give you a belly laugh in this one, my friend. ------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

Wait! Are we talking about learning when summer JUST started? Yup! We sure are. These incredible women, Justine and Cynthia, have created play-based, hands-on unit studies which are absolutely perfect for:Those who are interested in summer learning and activities for their childrenMamas who are already diving into next year's curriculum optionsParents who are considering homeschooling after this past school year but aren't sure where to startSAHMs who have young kiddos at home that won't be old enough for a school outside of the homeTheir unit studies are for children ages 3 through 12, PLUS they offer guidance to the parents as well!  I loved my conversation with these ladies and can't wait for you to hear their passion for helping mamas and families find joy in hands-on and play-based learning.Grab a cozy beverage and join us!MORE FROM LEARN AND LIVE LETTER:https://www.instagram.com/learnandliveletter/https://learnandliveletter.com/------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

In this episode, I wanted to dive into the topic of scrolling. Yes, scrolling. It sure feels like this topic is discussed a lot, doesn't it? Maybe that's because it's a topic where so many women struggle! We use it as an escape while justifying how we stay connected as isolated SAHMs. It's time to ask yourself if you're scrolling to connect truly, or if you're scrolling to compare. Compare what you have or don't have. Compare what you believe or don't believe. Compare what you feel or don't feel. Compare how you look, how your house looks, and how your family looks in the eyes of others. Social media can be a wonderful tool to reach people all across the world. But, it's time to ask yourself the “why” behind the thumb scroll. ------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

Ladies! I am so excited to introduce you to this incredible expert who is not only the co-host of the top-rated podcast, Frugal Friends, but also the author of two best-selling books! I'm over the moon to bring personal finance expert Jen Smith to this community in hopes of providing you with yet another awesome resource for those tough problems you're trying to tackle in life. As SAHMs, we often manage our households on a single income. I'm always looking for ways to save a buck (preferably two) and cut back on spending while still trying to live a full life at the moment without feeling consumed with guilt when it comes to actually spending money. Is it wise to always buy cheap items? Where do we start with a basic budget? How do you navigate tough conversations around spending habits when an individual's upbringing determines their perspective on money? Can you live an abundant, full life while being frugal? What does it mean to be “frugal” anyways? All of these questions (and more) are answered in this educational and insightful podcast episode. Grab your cozy beverage! P.S. you'll want a pen and paper for this one.More From Frugal Friends:Website: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/Frugal Living SummitJune 27th - 30th: https://www.frugallivingsummit.com/------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

This episode is all about shifting our mindset and negative thoughts in order to be more fulfilled. We all have the never-ending “to-do list,” whether it's sitting on your counter, posted on the fridge, or built up in your mind. Valuing your self-worth based on your productivity will absolutely lead to low self-esteem, de-value your role, and lead to mom burn-out at an astronomical rate. Trust me; I've been there. One of the fastest ways to find joy and fulfillment in your day is by shifting your focus from what you didn't accomplish that day to what you DID accomplish. Our accomplishments often don't align with our to-do lists as SAHMs, but that doesn't mean our efforts and intentions are any less valuable or worthy of pride and positive vibes. Are you basing your joy and measuring whether or not you had a good day by how many things you were able to check off “the list” that day? Trust me girl; I've been there. In fact, I share a story that happened recently around this very topic. Grab a cozy beverage and join me! Let's grow together!------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

 My sweet friend Cassie is back to join me in our monthly Q and A. In this episode, we share our experiences wrapping up the school year, the importance of celebrating those big achievements, and what we've learned about creating celebrations with other like-minded individuals outside of our spouses. We dive into the struggles of dealing with a busy summer and tips on finding intentional moments with our families during those months. Grab a cozy beverage and join us for a fun mom chat!------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

In this episode, I want to address a specific question from a sweet mama listener who is going through the same challenges all of us have or will be going through…life with multiple littles. The heaviness of life as a SAHM with two littles and the challenges this brings is something I know all too well. As many of you know, this was my rock-bottom moment. This was when I was forced to make little changes that had a big impact. What do we do to get through this tumultuous time? What steps can we take to get off this island of desolate isolation? How do we thrive in this time when we feel like we're merely surviving? I hope this episode helps another mama get back on her feet, understand her worth, and know her feelings are heard. ------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

May is NF Awareness Month, and in doing my part to “Shine a Light on NF,” I want to bring you a conversation I shared on the podcast this time last year with my sweet friend Christa Castanon. Christa and I both have children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 or NF1. In this episode, we chat about:The importance of finding a community and the ability to create your own.Supporting other moms with children of special needs.The fear, the struggles, and the beauty of parenting children with special needs.Finding self-care in times when your child and family are demanding your utmost attention.This episode is not just for mamas with children of NF. It's an episode for ALL mamas because even if you don't have a special-needs child, chances are good you know someone who does. As I am re-releasing this episode, Christa and her daughter Cataleya (Cat) are going through a very challenging, scary, and unknown time. Cat's midbrain tumor has grown, and she recently went through a brain biopsy procedure. Their family needs all of our support and consideration at this time. I only ask that you help by educating yourself for a few moments on this rare disease. Children's Tumor Foundation Website: https://www.ctf.org/ ------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of trying to do and be all the things all the time. Does anyone else constantly feel pulled to be doing more? We need to stop trying new things for the sake of adding it to our own identity. Let curiosity and pleasure be your guide, not envy and higher expectations. In this episode, I talk about what it means to invest in yourself, the problems that arise when we don't as SAHMs, and the four ways I stay on track to investing in my OWN life. Grab a cozy beverage, and start your week off with a little mindset conversation and an opportunity for self-reflection.------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

Ladies, I have the honor and the privilege of introducing you to an absolutely phenomenal woman. Julie Bogart is incredibly well-known for her “common sense parenting and education advice” in the homeschool community. I started my journey in getting to know Julie when I read her book, “Brave Learner” a few years ago. I was ecstatic to learn about Julie's most recent book, “Raising Critical Thinkers” and couldn't wait to have her on the show. The important concepts and research presented are beneficial for not only home educators but ALL parents.Julie and I talk about what it means to be a critical thinker, how to apply this in everyday situations, and the importance of this application now more than ever. Julie and I don't shy away from the tough conversations or real talk such as religion and personal household values. Grab a cozy beverage (tea is Julie's trademark beverage) and join us in a beautiful and insightful conversation. CHECK OUT MORE FROM JULIE:SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/https://www.facebook.com/bravewriterhttps://www.twitter.com/bravewriterhttps://www.pinterest.com/bravewriterBRAVE WRITERhttps://bravewriter.comhttps://blog.bravewriter.com/http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzRAISING CRITICAL THINKERShttps://raisingcriticalthinkers.com/------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

In light of Mother's Day being yesterday, let's chat about what motherhood means. I want to address what you are saying, “yes” to. Motherhood is saying yes to the challenge of becoming a mother, parenting a child, and taking on the responsibility of raising the future generation. This is a challenge we are taking on almost entirely ourselves when we become the full-time SAHM. What does it mean to consider motherhood as a vocation? Why is it important to remember this portion of our identity falls under this role? This short and sweet episode will leave you confident, empowered, and ready to tackle the week. ------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

Ladies! I'm honored and elated to introduce you to fellow SAHM and podcaster, Christy Thomas. Christy is the host and founder of the podcast “Keep Calm, Mother On.” She started the podcast in 2018 as a way to share encouragement and easy-to-implement ideas for moms with kids ages 5 to 15. Christy is a military spouse, mom of 3, homeschooler, and teacher by trade who found her passion in supporting other women in their journey through motherhood. As a family who has moved 11 times, she is an advocate for building community through small brave acts. We had an insightful and inspirational conversation about the importance of building community and tips on how to do so.Christy shares her insight on how to find joy and moments of pause in the midst of motherhood, the importance of play in not only our children's lives but also our own, and her theory on choosing people over productivity. Yes, at times, the dishes can absolutely wait. Christy shares her thoughts on the “hot-mess mom” culture and what balancing grace in motherhood looks like.I hope you find calm, inspiration, and grace in this episode. As Christy says, “You are the right mom for your kids.”CONNECT WITH CHRISTY:everydaymotherhood.libsyn.comkeepcalmmotheron.com@everyday_runner_christy------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

As little girls, we want to be rescued. We want to be the damsel in distress, the princess twirling in her pretty dress. Who do we picture rescuing us? The strong, confident, capable, masculine man!Modern (extreme) feminism has come along to say we no longer need a man. They tell us, we are 100% equal and that “anything they can do, I can do better.” The honest truth is, we can't. Now, don't get me wrong. I absolutely 1,000% consider myself a feminist! I believe in equal opportunity and freedom of choice. I take so much pride in being able to CHOOSE my role as a SAHM. However, I also find pride in having found a partner who helps support me in this role which we've chosen is best for our family. He makes my life better, easier in some ways, and more joyful. My goal for this episode is to debunk the idea that needing a man is weak. I want to show the perspective of a strong woman who is proud to rely on a strong man. There is so much value in a relationship where each partner can lean into their masculine and feminine roles. As a society, these partnerships need to be celebrated, not shunned. Men enrich our lives, provide support in different ways, and, let's be honest…help us open that pickle jar when we can't quite get it ourselves.BOOKS AND PODCASTS REFERENCEDWild at Heart by John Eldredge https://www.orderofman.com/------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

It's time to expand the face of Mom: In-Process! I'm very excited to introduce my very good friend Cassie Lustig, who will be joining me for our Question and Answer episodes. Cassie is a mom of two and has followed and supported this community from the very beginning. She has beautiful, real-life insight and additional perspectives to expand the conversation. In this episode, we chat about routines. I share (per listener request) what my daily routine looks like, the difference between a routine and a schedule, and the importance of establishing routines in a household. Grab a cozy beverage and join Cassie and me in our first Q and A series together.------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

Do you find yourself counting down the minutes when your spouse will get home, eager for him to help with the children, tell him about your day, release your emotional baggage, or just have someone to talk to? There is no shame here because I was that person!!! It started to create some real problems for us. I call this act of “dumping” your day on your spouse, the Daily Dish. In this episode, I discuss four ways to help you transition more smoothly when your spouse comes home and lessen or avoid problems that can arise with the Daily Dish. Please share this episode with another mama friend if you find this episode helpful. ------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

From math teacher to SAHM who found her joy through pursuing her interests. My chat with this month's everyday mom guest, Kayla Zenner, is packed full of mom-isms, discussions around SAHM life, the trials and tribulations we all go through in this role, and the importance of finding those moments of true self-care. Kayla found little ways to find joy for herself and share that joy with others through playdough kits, baking, mid-sized fashion tips, and makeup tutorials to help moms feel their very best.It wouldn't be a true mom chat if we didn't talk about the tough and challenging moments we all go through at different times. Kayla shares with us her lowest low, how she overcame that time and later prepared to avoid a similar moment in the future.Connect with Kayla:IG - @thefarmstyle------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

This podcast episode aims to help you rediscover the vision you originally had when you started out as a full-time mom. I hope you feel encouraged to reconnect with the possibility of a beautiful life you can create for not only your family but for yourself as well. Flag this as a go-to episode when you're struggling to find your motivation and your purpose at home. HAVING A HARD TIME STICKING TO THOSE HEALTHY HABITS?I've put together a FREE, easy-to-use, customizable tool for you to get back on track (or stay on track).Click the link below to get your free habit tracker today: FREE Habit Tracker------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

The awareness of the toxins in our food, cleaning products, clothes, household items, and beauty products is growing, and let me first say thank goodness to the experts who are bringing these conversations to the table. But, if you're a busy mom like me, we take all of this information and immediately get overwhelmed with not knowing where to start. I tend to take information like this, combine it with my mama bear love and protective instincts for my family, and go into overhaul mode, throwing everything out in sheer panic, which exhausts me and causes burnout. Fear-driven action at its finest! Does anyone else do the same? Well, I'm here to tell you, there IS hope and a MUCH better way.Drum roll, please! I bring you, Tonya Harris! Tonya is an award-winning environmental toxin expert and founder of Slightly Greener. She “offers busy women simple tips to reduce toxins without turning their family's lifestyle upside-down.” Sign me up for THAT! Tonya has been featured in multiple online and print publications such as Parents, Reader's Digest, MindBodyGreen, Insider, and Martha Stewart Living. Most recently, she was featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine with a beautiful article titled, “The Nose Knows.” She has also appeared on TV shows across the country, such as Great Day Washington, CBS New York, CBS Los Angeles, and The Dr. Oz Show, for her expertise in environmental toxins, holistic nutrition, and how toxins affect children. Tonya's book, The Slightly Greener Method: Detoxifying Your Home is Faster, Easier, & Less Expensive Than You Think, is a must-have resource for mamas who want to clean up their environment without the stress, fear, frustration, and overwhelm that comes from an often seemingly daunting task.Tonya and I had a beautiful conversation discussing how she came to develop this method, where she gained her knowledge, and ways she has approached living greener incorrectly in the past. She gives us starting points, debunks my incorrect theories, and helps us take the first step forward in the right direction without fear. You'll want to grab a pen and paper for this one, ladies. For more information and an incredible resource to have on hand, I highly recommend Tonya's book, which can be found anywhere books are sold. Products Mentioned:Bissell Steamshot CleanerForce of Nature Multi-purpose Cleaner, Disinfectant, and DeodorizerFollow Tonya  Website - www.slightlygreener.comIG - @slightlygreenerFB - facebook.com/SlightlyGreenerHAVE A HARD TIME STICKING TO THOSE HEALTHY HABITS?I've put together a FREE, easy-to-use, customizable tool for you to get back on track (or stay on track).Click the link below to get your free habit tracker today: FREE Habit Tracker------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

There is an abundance of scenarios as to how women become SAHMs. In this episode, I want to talk about 2 of those scenarios.You chose this roleYou had this role chosen for youThe importance of this conversation lies in the fact that regardless of HOW or WHY you now call yourself a full-time mom, SAHM, or homemaker, the mission stays the same. This community honors and accepts mothers, regardless of how they came to be in these roles. Mom: In-Process aims to build value and self-worth within each of us in order to best raise our children.HAVE A HARD TIME STICKING TO THOSE HEALTHY HABITS?I've put together a FREE, easy-to-use, customizable tool for you to get back on track (or stay on track).Click the link below to get your free habit tracker today:FREE Habit Tracker------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

Vreni Renggli of Vreni Renggli Art is an intuitive abstract artist who loves guiding moms working on their own self-development to express the inner emotional chaos they experience. She lives in Switzerland with her 3 children and husband, working to help other mamas find harmony and peace within themselves. Together, Vreni and I discuss ditching the overwhelming feelings of motherhood through a beautiful and unique experience in artistic expression, regardless of your artistic level. Vreni and I have an intimate conversation in sharing our own vulnerable stories as new SAHMs, and the struggle of finding your joy in the midst of motherhood when we're pouring into everyone else but ourselves. Vreni shares her hesitation to open up to family and friends because of the pressure we all feel to “love” this role we are in. Grab a cozy beverage for this one sweet friend!Start your journey with Vreni here:Facebook InstagramWebsiteWIN SOME SWAG!Don't forget to leave a rating and review for your chance to win Mom: In-Process merchandise! To enter: Take a screenshot of your review and email it to: cassie@mominprocess.comThe drawing closes April 10th at midnight! ------------HAVE A HARD TIME STICKING TO THOSE HEALTHY HABITS?I've put together a FREE, easy-to-use, customizable tool for you to get back on track (or stay on track).Click the link below to get your free habit tracker today:FREE Habit Tracker------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

Are you in a place where you don't feel that twinkle of joy as a SAHM that everyone talks about? Or, have you been in that phase in the past? Maybe you go through these ups and downs each week. I'm here to tell you, that's 1000% a-okay. We've all been there. We all have days, weeks, or seasons where we don't LOVE the role we're in. Yup! I said it!However, (here comes the tough-love) you can't just sit there and wallow in the self-pity mentality. You have to be intentional with reflecting on WHY you aren't loving this season. In this episode, I unpack and discuss this topic and hope to give some inspiration to:Better understand there is no such thing as being happy 100% of the timeDissect the root cause of your feelings, and Take action steps to improve on the root cause of frustrations, resentful thoughts, and levels of unfulfillmentWIN SOME SWAG!Don't forget to leave a rating and review for your chance to win Mom: In-Process merchandise! To enter: Take a screenshot of your review and email it to: cassie@mominprocess.comThe drawing closes April 10th at midnight! ------------HAVE A HARD TIME STICKING TO THOSE HEALTHY HABITS?I've put together a FREE, easy-to-use, customizable tool for you to get back on track (or stay on track).Click the link below to get your free habit tracker today:FREE Habit Tracker------------Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

A fun and easy episode today where you get to know me a little better. I answer the following four questions, which always lead me down the path of self-reflection and deeper conversations about how we've arrived here in this community. How did you know you were ready for kids?What kid number was the most surprising for you?Have you always been a goal-oriented person?What kind of grandma do you hope to be?If you have any questions you'd like me to answer on the podcast, please feel free to send me a DM on Instagram, OR you can email them to info@mominprocess.com.WIN SOME SWAG!Don't forget to leave a rating and review for your chance to win Mom: In-Process merchandise! To enter: Take a screenshot of your review and email it to: cassie@mominprocess.comThe drawing closes April 10th at midnight! HAVE A HARD TIME STICKING TO THOSE HEALTHY HABITS?I've put together a FREE, easy-to-use, customizable tool for you to get back on track (or stay on track).Click the link below to get your free habit tracker today:FREE Habit TrackerJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

Creating healthy habits is challenging as a busy SAHM, who is constantly pouring into her family. Trust me, I get it. So many times we start habits, especially at the New Year, with the best of intentions on making them to stick. And then, April comes and we've completely gotten off track. I'm here to tell you, we've all been there. It's not about what you haven't done or haven't accomplished, and more about what you will do moving forward to get back on track. In this episode I break down the 3 tricks I've learned to create habits that stick.I've also put together a FREE, easy-to-use, customizable tool for you to get back on track (or stay on track) and build those habits into your daily routines. Click the link below to get your free habit tracker today:FREE Habit TrackerWIN SOME SWAG!Don't forget to leave a rating and review for your chance to win Mom: In-Process merchandise! To enter: Take a screenshot of your review and email it to: cassie@mominprocess.comDrawing closes April 10th at midnight! Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

Mamas! As you know, we changed the name of this community from “Mama Mindset” to “Mom: In-Process.” I discuss the reason for that change in Episode 103, “New Name, Same Game.” The short version of the change is that I found out “Mama Mindset” is a registered trademark and owned by another woman wanting to build her own business that focuses on helping mamas. The owner of that trademark is Anik Cockroft. So, after my two-second pity party, I decided I needed to meet this woman and have her on the show. As it turns out, she's truly amazing, and the conversation we have goes deep into mindset and motherhood, as well as the laughable journey in how our worlds have collided in such a positive and beautiful way.She is a Board Certified Pediatrician, Sports medicine Physician, writer, and mama of 2. She stepped away from her career to focus on motherhood and empowering mamas using her experience in the medical industry, personal journey in motherhood, and deep work she has done in mindset and personal development. I'm so glad our worlds have come together and that I followed my instinct to meet her. Anik is a one-in-a-million type woman, and I'm grateful to have aligned with her. As women, we can truly create change in the world when we come together and collaborate in an open, honest, and vulnerable way. You can find Anik and her new podcast here: www.mamamindset.comJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

The title explains what this episode entails, but I would like to add that there is nothing wrong with calling yourself a “homemaker.” However, in the episode, I go into further details as to why I believe it does not fully encompass what our role as full-time mothers entails. Don't forget to order your MIPS (Mom: In-Process) swag! The shopping cart is open, and the options are SO cute. Let's build this community together!Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

I'm incredibly excited to introduce you to my wonderful friend Nicole Seegmiller, a homeschooling mama to 8 (yes, you read that right) beautiful kids ages almost 15 to just over 1. I often talk on the podcast about having mentors and people we look up to, and Nicole is my inspirational mama friend. I'm constantly asking myself, “What would Nicole do?”. “How would Nicole handle this situation?” And, if I'm really in a bind, I talk to her in person or send her a message, and she is always willing to help in any way she can. In this episode, we talk about ALL THINGS mom-life. We talk about her background (she's brilliant by the way) and how her education and experiences have played a role in motherhood and homeschooling. We talk about the importance of diversity in our communities, which we are able to provide as full-time moms. We talk about the beauty of homeschooling and how she decided to educate their children at home. Nicole shares with me her tips and tricks for meal planning, home management, and the roles and duties her and her husband play in their household. Nicole and her husband have three businesses between the two of them, so there are pros and cons of that dynamic as well. At the end of the day, we both agree that our role as a full-time parent is irreplaceable, almost immeasurable, and the most profound work we will ever do. Grab a cozy beverage for this one, because the mom-game is strong!Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

In today's episode, I wanted to share a personal experience I recently went through in hopes of helping any of you who are struggling to seek peace amidst the craziness of our world at the moment. The current state of our world may be leaving you feeling hopeless, confused, sad, worried, and even fearful. As mothers, we take on this burden for our children and hold it inside. We seek to find answers to the causes of evil, violence, conflict, division, and disruption in hopes of understanding. The truth is, we will never understand. We will never know what drives a person through darkness instead of light. I often talk about finding clarity and peace of mind through journaling, meditation, movement, and outside time. However, I am not naive to the fact that these often are not enough. There are moments when we must tap into a deeper spirituality in times of uncertainty that goes beyond these outlets. This is an experience we must feel, not just actions that must be taken. I recently found myself in a situation where those outlets weren't enough. I found myself seeking clarity and answers to questions that seemed impossible to find. I was turning to everything I thought I needed, with no success. Finally, I found myself frustrated and chose to listen to my heart instead of my head.In this podcast, I'll discuss another outlet for these darker times. What I learned is that sometimes we aren't truly seeking an answer as to why things happen or are happening. We seek guidance as to what we can do for ourselves and our children. I was able to find that clarity by following my heart to an outlet my family doesn't utilize often, but was one we needed at the time. Join the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today https://www.mominprocess.com/shop

As women, as moms, we are in a process, and we are continuously learning—no matter your age and no matter the age of your children. That is what today's guest wants to dive deeper into in this episode. Ruby Moseley is a historical fiction author, mental health advocate, and blogger who shares with us her experiences as a young mom and her struggles as a SAHM. We also talked about moms' mistakes and how we hold on to that no matter how we try not to. If you're a struggling mom or you are in a dark place right now, know that you are not alone. We are all here for you. Reach out to another mom, or reach out to Ruby or me. Just please, ask for help.  Who is Ruby Moseley?She started her family young, so it wasn't college-right-out-of-high-school for her. When she met her current husband, Bob, he had two children, ‘his,' and Ruby had two, ‘hers.' The four children tagged along with them down the aisle when they married! Then, before long, they'd added theirs,' their fifth child and then ‘theirs,' our grandson, who's the same as their sixth child.  While being a stay-at-home mom/domestic engineer, she began part-time studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. Eventually, she earned a BA through a University of Alabama distance program.She wrote nonfiction articles for local magazines. While writing online content for blogs and her own blog (www.unaskdforadvice.com), she became fascinated with researching her family history, which inspired her to write her debut historical fiction novel, Etch of a Promise, Book One of Sawdust Legacy series.She and her husband enjoy traveling, and they've been to Costa Rica, Mexico, and Canada. They live in Central Texas, where they thrive with their two golden retrievers. She tries to keep up with her children and their growing families when she's not writing.Book giveaway!!! Just sign up to Ruby's newsletter or grab a FREE copy of her book's first chapter. Visit her website below—signup on or before March 15, 2022.Ruby's Contact Info:FB - www.facebook.com/rubyhmIG - @rubymoseleyholderWebsite - rubymoseley.comJoin the Mom: In-Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://www.mominprocess.com/

A light and fun episode! Let's chat about the realities of SAHM life. If you're interested in pursuing life as a full-time mom, yay! I'm so excited for you. But also, let's have an honest chat about what that role will entail. If you're already a SAHM, you'll 100% find this relatable and humorous. No one told me my life as a SAHM would often feel consumed with providing, maintaining, and managing my household's basic needs. When I (naively) decided to become a full-time mother, I had a vision for what I thought my life would look like. What I found instead was life's most simple basic needs, such as food, clothing, sleep, and shelter, had become not only my full-time job but also the sources of my biggest frustrations and overwhelmed. However, we find these unbelievably beautiful moments in this role through it all. And that, my friend, is what helps us wake up each day and do it all over again. Join the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

“We have over 10 trillion bacterial cells in our gut.” My conversation in this podcast stemmed from absolute curiosity on my end. What is gut health, and why is it important? This is a question I wanted to dive into, and Jayne Williams was the perfect guest to help me discover the answer. Jayne is a certified Holistic Nutritionist host of the Elevated Wellness podcast; she's certified in gut health and is a long-time advocate of health and nutrition. Jayne shares her personal journey to discovering the importance of gut health from her own past health issues. We discuss the importance of understanding how we source our food, the first steps to improving gut health, healthy bowel movements, listening to the whispers our body is saying, getting baseline blood work done annually, and the necessity to advocate for yourself when it comes to your health continuously. Most importantly, don't ignore what your body is trying to tell you. As busy mothers, we are constantly taking care of our children's needs and health, but putting off your wellness can be detrimental if not taken care of. Contact Jayne:Jayne can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or on her website. You can stream her podcast Elevated Wellness on any podcast streaming site or on her website. Join the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

Winning as a SAHM takes an act of selfishness at times, in order to accomplish your goals, and that's okay. There are moments in motherhood where we need to put ourselves first. You have to look at self-improvement within the 4 Foundational Elements of Home, Health, Wealth, and Love as investments and get selfish in order to take action and make a change. This doesn't mean you give up your responsibilities and duties of motherhood. It means saying “no” to things so you can say “yes” to yourself. That means we lock the bathroom door to use the bathroom by ourselves. That means we say no to the birthday party on the weekend because we need to tackle a household project that will make your family life easier. That means we say no to television and take the kids outside so you can get a 30-minute walk in. The only way to win at life, to accomplish your goals, to take care of your needs, is to squash the guilt of being selfish and realize these moments are investments for the greater good. Book ReferencedWinning by Tim S. GroverJoin the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

In this episode, I wanted to take some time for you to get to know me a little better, especially with so many new listeners. I wanted to approach this episode as if you and I were sitting down at the park or the coffee shop drinking a warm beverage, getting to know each other as new friends. Please remember you can submit me a question at any time, and I would be happy to answer them on the podcast or via DM.Join the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

Happy 1st Anniversary, mama friends! In this episode, I want to dive into some tough-love conversation on taking action. MASSIVE action, to be specific. I started a podcast 4 days after receiving my microphone! Can you believe that!? I sure can't. One year later, we are building this incredible community of like-minded women, but it took one very specific thing to get going—me, taking MASSIVE ACTION toward my goals and my dream. You know how much I love takeaways, so in this episode, I give you 3 tangible tips for you to remember when taking massive action. Please remember, these are 3 of the dozens of tips other experts and those experienced in massive action would give you. For me, these are the 3 that continue to fuel me in my life. Don't hesitate to share what works for you in our Facebook Group!  We'd all love to hear them. Join the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

Holistic Parenting. What does that even mean? I chat with Julie Hatch, a pediatric nurse practitioner, acupuncturist, and holistic child health expert in this episode. Julie blends her knowledge and experience in Western medicine with Eastern medicine studies to help parents using a holistic approach. Julie and I dive into what holistic parenting looks like, How to apply it, and how it benefits us as SAHMs. Julie's book, "A Parenting Revolution for Higher Evolution: Raising resilient, responsible, compassionate kids from the inside out," hits shelves on February 24th but you can buy it digitally now. Julie's passion to help struggling parents comes from a place of understanding and awareness that we live in a society filled with pressures we aren't taught to handle. If we know better, we can do better. Our conversation touches on the indoctrination we are all accustomed to, which dictates how we parent in this new Era. But, what if we approached parenting the way it was approached for hundreds of years prior? Would we be teaching our children skills to be more resilient, responsible, and compassionate? I had Julie come on today, so we have the tools and knowledge needed to best raise the future generation. My hope is that Julie can help YOU feel more confident as a mother. Enjoy. Contact Julie:Website: www.juliephillipshatch.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008384526021IG: @juliephillipshatch Click here to buy Julie's book: https://amzn.to/36eBk2D Join the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

If you follow me on social media, you would have seen the cake I made for Olivia's birthday party. What you see is an ishly-beautiful cake. What you don't see is the chaos that ensues when baking these gifts for our children. Let's be clear. I am not the cupcake baking mom. I will do them on occasion, but it is not something I pride myself in doing, love, or really enjoy. I baked this cake and cupcakes out of love to make her feel special, but I was NOT expecting to make a 4 layer rainbow cake with 4 different colors of rainbow frosting on the cupcakes—the sh*t we do for our kids sometimes.After reflecting on what could be considered an absolute sh*t show of a baking experience, I realized there were so many beautiful aspects of the process I needed to take into consideration. I took this experience and shared with you the 4 life lessons I was reminded of in baking Olivia's birthday cake. Consider it life lessons from a perfectly imperfect mom: in-process. Yours truly. Don't ask a question you don't want the answer toJust because you aren't great at something doesn't mean you shouldn't do itCreate realistic expectations for yourselfThere is beauty in the struggleJoin the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

This episode is for anyone who is struggling to find a community of like-minded women. I invited Karen Poole, founder of Heroic Mama Fitness, to join me on the podcast and share her story about how she took action to build her own community of mama friends using her past experience and knowledge. Karen has 3 years of experience working with moms and kids in an outdoor fitness environment, both as a client and as a certified instructor. She's been a certified personal trainer since 2014, and has been very involved in athletics for most of her life. She played college basketball and was formerly an Athleta Sponsored Athlete. When they moved to be closer to family, she found herself in a new town with no friends and missing the mama group fitness community, FIT4MOM; she had grown to love. After realizing the franchised group was not available in their new location, Karen shares how she used her knowledge and past experience to create a similar opportunity for local women, in turn, building a community of mama friends at the same time. Heroic Mama Fitness became the group she needed and the growing business she envisioned. Karen shares with me the ups and downs of creating a community, how to prepare and pack if you're interested in joining a similar group in your area, and where she plans on taking her business in the future. Of course, we add in all the mom-talk with a little side dish of business chat in this one. Contact Karen:Heroic Mama FitnessKaren Poolehttps://www.heroicmamafitness.com/our-coaches@heroicmamafitness & @karenpoolefitnessFind a Fit4Mom Group Near You!https://fit4mom.com/locationsJoin the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

The name change is here! Welcome to Mom: In-Process! A podcast where we, well, do exactly what we did in Mama Mindset but under a new name. In this episode, I share why we are changing the name, how this process went, and what we will be doing moving forward. I unpack what Mom: In-Process means and how I chose this title. I'm excited to move forward in this community with this unexpected opportunity for growth and development under the new title. This was a beautiful example of when we embrace change as an opportunity instead of a setback — incredible things can happen.Join the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

This isn't your average mom podcast: this is going to be your voice for tough love and reason. Join me in this journey!---Join the Mom In Process Community!FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mominprocesscommunityFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859IG: https://www.instagram.com/amycothren/Website: https://amycothren.com

Grab your cozy beverage for this one because my conversation with Belinda was fantastic! Belinda McCall is the founder of WomanBeeWell Magazine and WomanBeeWell.com. These online resources help busy women ditch the damaging diet and mindsets in order to live holistically and fiercely well. She stands for the unique, informed, and empowered wellness of all women. She is also a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and an AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. In addition to serving other women and providing insightful and approachable content to help them in their wellness journey, she is a wife and mom to a busy 2-year-old boy. In this conversation, Belinda and I talk about ditching the diet culture mindset and living a more holistically healthy lifestyle. We chat about how Woman Bee Well was born and the pull she felt to share her knowledge and personal wellness journey in order to help other women. We dive into topics around the importance of correct word usage when it comes to our health and how it can impact our mindset around various aspects of it, such as diet vs. nutrition, workout vs. movement, etc. I ask Belinda tough questions and her thoughts on wellness in relation to Covid as well as mindset when weight loss is necessary. Belinda started Woman Bee Well with a passion and honest desire to help others. Her spirit in this conversation is very apparent, and my hope is her website and magazine can be used as a tool for you on your wellness journey. CONTACT BELINDA:Follow her on Instagram @womanbeewell for holistic health tips and to join her private, supportive wellness group for women.https://instagram.com/womanbeewell.maghttps://womanbeewell.com/https://www.instagram.com/womanbeewell/Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

The fourth Foundational Element to living a fulfilled life as a SAHM is LOVE. In this episode, I go over the four main components of love we can reflect on when we're feeling unfulfilled. As with the other three elements (home, health, and wealth), there are areas you can make small intentional efforts with every day. Or, if you feel like you need to place greater effort in one area, I provide resources as starting points for you to do so. Love is an important element we must consider because, as SAHMs, we can spend all day being with and giving to others without realizing we haven't truly connected with those we love the most. Oftentimes, we also haven't taken the time or created space for self-care, which builds a great sense of love for oneself. Resources Mentioned:The Love Dare by Stephen Kendrick: https://amzn.to/3ueBJvUThe Love Dare for Parents by Stephen Kendrick and Alex Kendrick: https://amzn.to/3udp0d1The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman: https://amzn.to/3KWW5QbThe 5 Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell: https://amzn.to/3ALPHqnMarriage365: https://marriage365.com/365 Connecting Questions for Couples: https://amzn.to/34oMPUlJoin the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

100 Episodes!!!! I am so excited to have reached this incredible milestone on this journey, and I want to celebrate with you! In this celebration episode, I talk about the 5 lessons I've learned about podcasting as a SAHM. I will give you an inside look at where I started and where we are at this point. Spoiler alert… the growth numbers are mind-blowing. My hope is these lessons give you the encouragement, the inspiration, and the confidence to pursue something you've been putting off. If you've been interested in pursuing a new hobby or interest, do it! Try it! There is a way to find the balance between pursuing your passions and providing a life at home for your children. Although we are pausing to celebrate this milestone, it's only the beginning of our continued creation and building within this community. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. I want to give a huge shoutout to my incredible husband and very best friend in the entire world. Somehow you believe in me more than I believe in myself most days. Thank you so much. None of this would have happened without you. Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

The third Foundational Element to living a fulfilled life as a SAHM is wealth. Some of you may be wondering why wealth is a topic I am discussing with a group of mostly SAHMs, but the truth is that wealth is managed and used by an entire household. This means the entire household needs to be on the same page. In this episode, I simplify the overall approach to household wealth by focusing on 2 key components which should be used to build a solid foundation within this element. It is my experience that by focusing on these 2 key components of wealth, SAHMs can more easily find peace at home, confidence in spending, and less anxiety over the topic of money. Once these components are in place, a household can THEN and ONLY then, focus on building wealth if they so choose. Please remember, this element is tough. It may make you uncomfortable and possibly trigger deep emotions and/or trauma. Take it slow. Be kind to yourself and your household. For the sake of simplicity, the main resource I provide you within this episode is the great Dave Ramsey. Resources Mentioned:Dave Ramsey web: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/Books by Dave Ramsey:The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness https://amzn.to/3GVP3IXJoin the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

In this Q&A episode I dive into some DEEP questions I was asked.1.      What are my thoughts on being a SAHM when the kids are in school?2.      What show(s) am I into right now?3.      How do Brad and I balance giving each other time when we are both doing a challenge?4.      How long did it take me to be “okay” with not earning my own paycheck?5.      How do you get out of sticky/uncomfortable conversations you really don't want to have?6.      How do you make space in your head for interruptions during your “me” time?Thank you SO much to everyone who submitted a question. Please don't hesitate to reach out any time with questions you'd like me to address on the podcast, or topics you'd like me to discuss. Please do me a huge favor and share the podcast to your social media today.Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

The second Foundational Element to living a fulfilled life as a SAHM is HEALTH. In this episode, I break down the 3 components of health and how to approach them in a very simple yet hugely impactful way. My hope for this episode is to bring you awareness and understanding of these 3 components of your overall health and well-being: Mind, Body, and Soul: or Mental, Physical, and Spiritual. This will help you better understand how your overall health can be deeply impacted if you are not taking care of all 3 components. In the episode, I stress how important it is not to overcomplicate the acts it takes to hit all 3 of these components daily. I know you are a busy mama, but there are cost-effective (even free!) activities you can do regularly to invest in your health. Lastly, the ideas and approaches I give you are highly impactful. Meaning, by practicing one activity for 30 minutes a day, you can hit multiple components of your health. If you find value in the episode, please share with another mama who needs a little help getting back to the basics of her health. Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

Liz Hayes would probably consider herself an every-day mom but being married to Clay Hayes quickly threw her into the spotlight when he won History Channel's hit survival series, “Alone” Season 8. After I watched Clay survive 74 days in a remote location in British Columbia where he battled starvation, freezing temperatures, grizzly bears, loneliness, and a plethora of other challenges, I knew I HAD to meet the woman holding down the fort at home. As it turns out, Liz has her own incredible story of enduring hardship, facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, and a journey in building mental toughness as well. In this conversation, we chat about the obstacles she had to overcome, how she finds the balance between supporting her husband while also pursuing her own interests, the risks they took in starting a business as an already single-income family, and how she's changed since the show. Of course, we chat about mom-life, preparing for kids to leave the nest, gardening, homeschool, and mindset shifts around SAHM life. All of this is packed into this incredible episode with a fantastic woman I have been anxiously waiting to meet. Grab a cozy beverage, sweet mama! You don't want to miss this conversation. Follow Liz on Instagram!IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifelikelizzy/ Watch their Homecoming Video Here: https://youtu.be/m9egoao6FosJoin the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

As previously promised in episode 93, I am unpacking each of the 4 Foundational Elements that lead to a fulfilled life as a SAHM. The first element is “Home.” In this episode, I dive into the importance of creating a home that works WITH you and FOR you, not against you. If your home is your office and your office is your home, then how can you create a space that is effective and efficient? The answer is with the 3 Ss of Home Management. Physical SpaceStuffSystemsI dive further into each of these areas and give examples of how to apply the 3 Ss on a daily or as-needed basis. My hope is to provide you with a tool to revert back to when you are feeling off-balance and the cause has been determined to be something within your environment/home. Working through the 3 S's will give you a place to direct your energy and intentionality to improve your life and get you back on track. Resources Mentioned:Allie Casazza - https://alliecasazza.com/ Kendra Hennessy - http://www.kendrahennessy.com/ Minimal Mom - https://www.youtube.com/c/theminimalmom Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

Pornography. It affects everyone in some way. There are roughly 200,000 people in the U.S. who are addicted to porn. Nearly 35% of all internet downloads are related to porn. Some sources claim that the porn industry, which makes nearly $5 billion a year, has more influence on the U.S. economy than Netflix. Pornography addiction is a serious problem in marriages, but how do you know if/when it's a problem? Is watching a little porn okay? How do you know it has become an addiction? Do you feel like your husband watches porn because he isn't attracted to you? How do you approach a conversation with your spouse about their porn habit? These are all questions we answer in this episode with my incredible guest, Sam Tielemans. Sam is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in helping couples heal from the impact of pornography or infidelity. He does an amazing job in this episode of identifying the underlying causes of porn addiction and walking us through the conversations we can have with our partners to address this problem.  If you found value in today's episode, please be sure to share it.Contact Sam Here:http://healingcouples.org/ Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

Today's episode sets the foundation for the upcoming 4 episodes. I have created a specific framework for living a fulfilled life as a SAHM and am really looking forward to sharing these with you. The 4 Foundational Elements are HOME, HEALTH, WEALTH, and LOVE. When I find myself struggling, feeling off, or lacking focus, I evaluate these elements to find the problem and take steps towards the solution. This episode aims to give an overview of this framework and why it is essential. Your approach to these elements can be a simple day-to-day approach or more complex if you find yourself struggling on a larger level. Throughout the next episodes, I will dive deeper into each of the 4 Foundational Elements with specific examples, tools, and resources to get you started. Please remember that the resources I discuss and provide are ones I have personally used and are meant to be starting points. I always encourage women to find tools that best align with them and their personal goals. Don't forget to join the Facebook Group Mama Mindset Tribe, where we continue the conversation, support one another in our journeys, and build deeper connections with like-minded women. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2761464970849859/ 4 Ways to Support the PodcastShare to your social mediaShare the episode with a friendFollow on social media and join the FB GroupLeave a rating and reviewJoin the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

Today's incredible guest is a woman I have known for a very long time and very much look up to when it comes to recognizing the importance of self-care in our busy mom lives. Tawnya Feldman has been in the beauty business for 25 years and truly is the big sister who pushes and encourages you to focus on your self-care. She is currently a consultant for TruAura and is passionate about helping women find and be their most confident best self through Microbiome clean products. Although she has been in the beauty biz for that long, she also brings a unique experience to such a feminine energy-based industry with her background in agriculture and the heavy equipment industry. Her down-to-earth approach to skincare and beauty routines is a breath of fresh air in an industry that I (personally) often find feels like too much. In this episode, we talk about the importance of how creating a healthy nighttime routine enables you to establish and stick to a consistent morning routine. In turn, this gives you space to focus on self-care, which THEN gives you the energy to accomplish those goals you want to CRUSH in 2022. We both provide our own unique approaches to these routines and share what has worked and what hasn't worked for us. We even talk about washing your face in the creek when you're camping! Because, after all, we are Idaho gals! Please remember that my routine is different than Tawnya's, and her routine will be different than yours. I want you to leave this conversation feeling empowered to discover your own unique approach to self-care and find what truly fills your cup in this world. I want you to go into 2022 with absolute confidence and wake up in 2023, reflecting on how amazing your previous year was. P.S. I LOVE her clean mascara and makeup remover from TruAura. HIGHLY recommend my friends.Contact Tawnya for clean beauty products or tips on self-care here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyadennyfeldman/FB: https://www.facebook.com/tawnya.feldmanFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1209277926073675 Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

In this episode, I ring in the new year with my personal tips and tricks to accomplishing goals. I discuss the importance of communication, carving out time to sit down and reflect on the previous year, and planning the new year based on your current season of life. Maybe your goal is to slow down. Do less. Have less. Perhaps you and/or your spouse have specific goals you would like to accomplish. I talk about reverse engineering those goals to figure out HOW to accomplish them together. You have 365 brand new days full of opportunity awaiting you. I believe with my whole heart, the new year IS an opportunity for a fresh start. Let's be intentional with that time.  Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com

Conversations during the holidays can be TOUGH. So, in today's episode, I brought in another sweet mama who is an expert in navigating tough conversations. Julie Crenshaw is a Conversation Coach and author of Navigating & Avoiding Awkward Conversations. Throughout the last 15 years, she has cultivated a strong set of interpersonal skills as a result of working in major department stores, for a collections company, and as a physical therapist in the home health setting. She teaches on a wide variety of topics, from basic socializing and small talk skills to dealing with conflict, having conversations on difficult subjects such as illness and grief. Her mission is to empower others to feel confident in their ability to express themselves and their needs/desires more clearly and to be able to handle difficult situations and conversations with ease. I hope this incredible conversation leaves you feeling confident and empowered this holiday season.Subscribe, like, or share to show your support and help another mama friend. Contact Julie:Website: https://yourconversationexpert.com/ Email: admin@yourconversationexpert.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/yourconversationexpert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/yourconversationexpert/BUY HER BOOK HERE:https://amzn.to/327MVir Join the Mama Mindset Community!IG https://www.instagram.com/mama_mindset_podcast/FB https://www.facebook.com/mamamindsetfollowersWebsite https://amycothren.com