Mom Rising

It's that time of year (mid January as I recorded this) when the winter blahs start to kick in. I feel like this could really affect moms of littles as we are already isolated with nap times, and early bed times. Today I share with you my techniques that have really helped me see winter time differently, help me feel like I'm on a tropical beach in the Bahamas (for real) and how something as simple as making my bed help me beat the blahs.Moms from my Mom Rising Village also weigh in on this subject with some of their own tips and tricks.Whether it's winter time or not when you're listening to this, this episode will help you beat the blahs all year long.As always hit me up in the comments on Instagram @mom_rising or in my FB Village.

As soon as I saw the heading on her blog post called Mom Rut I knew that Erica and I needed to chat! Erica is the successful mom blogger and fellow podcaster that is famous for her relatable, down to earth, real mom-life posts that resonate with moms at all stages.In our interview we talk about her start to motherhood, her struggles with post-partum depression and anxiety. How she first recognized that she needed help, and how she found it. We also talk about "mom rut" and the signs that you might be experiencing this stage too, and what you can do about it.Erica focussed on 4 main things to help lift herself up into a place now where she finally feels like herself again. We dig deep into those steps and help you create your own "happy list".See today's show notes at: https://www.momrising.ca/momrutFollow Erica on Instagram at: @mom.break

I am starting this new decade with a new mission. To help moms everywhere learn how to accept themselves. As new moms we have so much pressure, from society, from our family and friends, and from ourselves to be MORE than what we already are. Common new year resolutions include things that we feel we "should" be, things we "should" be doing.In this episode I talk about how to accept yourself and why it's so important to do before you add on challenges like growth and all the things you think you should be doing.I use my own personal examples from my life and my journey. I tell you why I'm growing in my natural hair colour, how I learned to accept my body and my weight, how I accept my current stage in life and it's limitations and sacrifices.Learning how to stop resisting yourself, and accept yourself for who you are is a practice, and I have an exercise to help you get started on your way.There is comfort and peace on the other side of resistance. I believe you can get there. It will help open you up in ways you cannot even imagine. It's exhausting to constantly beat yourself up, feel like you're failing, and try to meet other peoples expectations. Join me in this episode and let me know what you think. Show notes for this episode can be found here.

This episode is a must listen for ALL moms! On this episode I interview Chantelle Diachina, a pivotal person in my life that helped me rediscover who I am. Chantelle is a business owner, yoga teacher, spiritual mentor, and so much more. She helps break down for us how and why mothers get lost in motherhood, and end up asking the question "Who am I?" She shares with us her own personal journey as a mother, and her #1 simple exercise that all moms can do to learn who they are again as individuals so they can come home to themselves. Chantelle and I are passionate about helping other moms stay true to themselves, so we have come up with some simple exercises that moms can do quickly and easily every day to help them honour themselves as people and individuals to help keep them from getting lost again.Chantelle has created a handy cheat sheet for today's episode that provides tips, exercises and daily suggestions of what you can do to help re-discover yourself and honour yourself every day.Download the cheat sheet hereVisit the show notes for this episodeJoin the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

If you are closing a chapter in your life, or ending a year (it's the end of 2019 as I write) this episode is all about letting go of the things that are no longer serving you, to free you to move on. I walk you through an exercise on how to reflect on your life and bring the things that are no longer serving you to the surface so that you can let them go. This will allow you to move on into the next year, the next decade, or the next chapter in your life free from the things that are holding you back. I share my own real life example of the #1 biggest decision I made this year, the pain it's caused, and how I go about letting go of it and the exercises I've done.This episode is from the heart. Sharing a part of my life I've never spoken about publicly until now. Grab a journal, maybe some tissues, and your headphones.Visit the show notes for this episodeJoin the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

I am on a mission to help remove the stigma and shame surrounding going to therapy. It's something I feel needs to be talked about more, the more we talk about it the more we normalize it. I open up from the heart in this episode to share my own 10 year long journey with therapy, why I started in the first place, and why as a new mom I had to go back. I share my tips about how to find and connect with a therapist and I break down what a session really looks like in real life. Hint: it's not always someone laying on a couch crying their eyes out while a therapist scribbles notes on a clip board.Visit the show notes for this episodeJoin the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

'Tis the season for holiday stress and burnout. This weeks episode is in collaboration with the moms in my Mom Rising Village on Facebook. We help share our own tips and tricks for how to reduce your holiday stress. I share a few of my own which might surprise you! So, grab some stocking stuffers to wrap and let's dive in!Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Do you wish the you had more time to yourself in a day? Where your kids could play on their own so you can enjoy a hot drink in peace? Mama, do I have the show for you! Today I am joined by Rachel the founder of Explore Kid Talk. She's a special education teacher that specializes in toddlers! She comes to us today loaded with creative, imaginative, inexpensive ideas of how to inspire your kiddos to play on their own to help free you up so you can get some much deserved "me time" in. This episode is jam packed, you don't want to miss this!You can find today's show notes at www.momrising.ca/toddleractivities to get the link to Rachel's 90 toddler activities that cost under $10 document.Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Today I speak straight from the heart about a raw and real time in my life, back in the very beginning of my journey out of "burn out" that all started with practicing gratitude. It did not come easily, but I knew that if I wanted to change my negative mindset around, I had to start. In this episode I dig deep into the topic of gratitude and break down how it can help you and your kids- no matter what stage you're at and live a more conscious and positive life.Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Do you find yourself stressing out around meal times? Wondering if your toddler is going to eat what you made, how much begging and pleading you'll have to do to get them to try something new? It can be exhausting, and cause so much unwanted stress at mealtimes. On today's show I have Ahuva Magder Hershkop a Registered Dietician who's passionate about helping moms reduce mealtime stress. This episode is loaded with tips and tricks on navigating mealtimes and making them less stressful for the whole family. Plus she also answers questions from my Mom Rising Village Facebook Group and addresses questions about using sugar as bribes, special diets, snack times and more.You do not want to miss this episode, it is a game changer!!!Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Today birth doula Christal Malone and I hold space for mothers all over the world to talk about something I never hear anyone talking about. Its acknowledging the tremendous life transition we go through when we go from maiden to mother. One day we are a single individual looking after our own needs, to instantly becoming a mother and having our whole lives change forever. There's very little recognition for the mothers in Western culture and today we crack this topic wide open and expose all the emotions that come with a sudden life change. **Trigger warning** on today's episode as it might bring up some emotions you didn't know were hiding in there.Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

I am talking all things morning routines on this special edition episode! If you are craving a little time to yourself, some space in a day where you can tend to your needs, get prepared for the day and start it off on the right foot- than todays episode is for you! There's a reason why the most successful people in this world have established morning routines. It's because it charges them up to start the day off with a full battery, a calm mind, and an open heart. I have a cheat sheet that goes along with this episode that will help you build your own routines. It can be found in the show notes at www.momrising.ca/morningroutine.Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Welcome to part 3 in this series! Today I am talking all things about The Comparison Trap.. you know the trap we fall into when we compare ourselves to other mothers? When we don't measure up we are left feeling crappy about ourselves, and think our kids deserve a better mother. Why don't my cupcakes look like hers do?? How does she keep her house so clean with 3 kids??- What's wrong with me, why can't I get it together? Sound familiar? You're not alone, and with social media being at our fingertips we have instant access to fall into a comparison trap. Today I'm sharing the #1 best tip I have that worked for me to significantly reduce my exposure to the temptation to compare to others, and how to free myself from it if I did.You don't want to miss today's episode. It is jam packed full of information that can help you instantly feel better and rise up!Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Triggers for mom guilt come at us all day long! They leave us feeling horrible about ourselves, that we are failing and not doing the right thing. It's disempowering and robbing us of potential joy in our lives. That's why I am here today to help break down and dive a little deeper into the origins of mom guilt and how yours came to be.We will also be exploring 2 of the biggest triggers that I hear about from other moms- how busy their schedules are and the guilt they feel about not spending enough quality time with their kids, and the guilt moms face around asking for help. I share tips and techniques to help shed the guilt, and how to actively build up your own village. Part 2 of a 3 part series.Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Let's break down and talk about what self-care really is, and what it isn't. In this episode we will demystify the term and outline some of the common misconceptions. Self-care really is the basis of this whole podcast, and I'm here to tell all mamas why they need to care about it and make it a priority. This episode is complete with a special download, so tune in to get yours so you can start today!www.momrising.ca/riseupJoin the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

The vision has finally become a reality! Welcome to Mom Rising, the podcast for new moms of babies and toddlers to help them transition through motherhood while learning how to nourish the relationship that they have with themselves.In this episode we go over exactly who this podcast is for, and what this podcast is all about. Also, you will learn about the host Andrea Fleury, and why she created Mom Rising and her hilarious story about how she first became a mom.All moms are invited to join her online village of like-minded moms in her Facebook Group called Mom Rising VillageFor more information and to see this episodes show notes please visit:https://www.momrising.ca/1If you love what this show is all about please SUBSCRIBE so you can be notified when a new episode is released!

Baby sleep expert Hali Blake joins the show today to break down all things baby sleep! She drops truth bombs to help de-mystify how babies sleep, naps, sleep regressions, wake times and much more. She also shares her top 5 baby sleep tips to help your baby sleep through the night. Hali helped save us when we were having sleep issues with our son. It was the best money that we ever invested into our child, and we have cherished our relationship with Hali as part of our village. Also included for you is my top 5 baby sleep product recommendations in a free downloadable guide! I share with you products that I use and LOVE from pyjamas, sleep sacks, blackout blinds to the white noise app that we use. You can find it all at www.momrising.ca/babysleep.Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Mom Guilt is such a HUGE topic and confusing emotion I've split it up in this 3 part series. In episode #1 we are breaking down this big emotion and understanding where it comes from and what it's all about. We will relate how it kicks in when it comes to our own self-care and why we feel so guilty for making time for ourselves. I'll share with you my 3 step process for how to kick Mom Guilt in the ass, and release yourself from its clutches so you can be the best mom that you can be.Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook

Mom Rising is launching Thursday October 17th 2019!! Hit Subscribe and get notified when the show is live on the air! You can look forward to Andrea's tips and techniques for how to make yourself a priority and take care of your own needs while raising your family. See you soon!Join the Mom Rising Village on Facebook