Momma's Morning Cup

Let's take imperfect action. You want to have the best and most effective outcomes right? I know I do. But it all starts where we invest our time.  What do your time blocks look like? No time blocks? Well dive in and let's chat. I will tell you the three time blocks you need to get yourself organized. In this episode, I dive into the conversation of taking imperfect action in self-care. Taking care of ourselves is the number one priority. You have heard before, you can't pour from an empty cup. Please support the show by subscribing and review on apple podcasts (it makes my day). Join the FREE Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/mommasmorningcup/Want me to send resources and inspiration to your inbox? Get on the mailing list https://join.conciergecaregr.com/ Want to get clear on your time blocking method? Spend 30 minutes with me to gain clarity. FREE CLARITY SESSION, book your session here: https://calendly.com/info-quinn/comp-30Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Hey Friends, Here's to another Monday Mindset episode. On this episode we are diving into thinking abundantly. How we can overcome a mindset of scarcity and struggle to a mindset of abundance. Hear how I changed my thinking when the odds were stacked against me. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Facebook group- Momma's Morning Cup for Busy Women. Click here to join.Please don't forget to share the show and review on Apple Podcasts.Visit the Blog hereInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Mindset Monday is a good way to reset your thinking after having a busy weekend or even just chilling around the house for two days. It's a new week and your mind may start to get overloaded with thoughts of what do I do? What if we grabbed a book instead? Or even tuning into an audiobook? I am giving you the Top 5 books that have helped me change my mindset.Full Show Notes Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Mindset Monday episodes are short episodes to get you thinking about your week. This episode is about how we manage our time to decrease the overwhelm. Listen in as I share how we know it's time to audit our weekly plans. I welcome you to join the Facebook Group: Momma's Morning Cup for Busy WomenShare with us how you are going to change your mindset this week. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Are we failing our kids? I often ask myself this question. This generation is way different than when most of us grew up. I guess I am a geriatric millennial and times have changed. We are our children's first teachers. If we help our children at home with literacy skills, this helps not only your child, but also the teacher when they go to evaluate your child in literacy. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2023/03/09/are-we-failing-our-kids/Thank you for 2 years of listening to the show! Celebrate with me. To support the show Buy me a coffee. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

I am taking you behind the scenes of mom life. How systems fail and/or go out the window when your family may not be on board. I chose not to edit to be real and authentic. Motherhood gets messy and you get to hear the real deal. Even while sick. Be sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review on Apple so more women can find Momma's Morning Cup. Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

On this episode, I sat down with Kat, aka The Juice Ikon, a small business owner, wife, and busy homeschooling mother of two boys!  Like many people struggling to balance everyday life, career, and responsibilities while maintaining their physical and mental health, she found herself, overwhelmed by chronic pain, depression and anxiety.  After multiple surgeries, ineffective medications and failed medical procedures to improve her prognosis, she decided to take her health into her own hands. By the end of this episode, you will learn how being a self-advocate and turning back to the natural source of food, can change your health and ultimately your life. You can find more information on Kat aka "The JuiceIkon" on her website and social media. Website- https://juiceikon.com/Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/katrina.howard.3194Grab your Juicing E-book "Juice To Heal" here https://juiceikon.com/products/juice-to-heal-e-bookInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Exploring my emotionally healthy spirituality forced me to unpack some topics and things I haven't had to or not in this capacity. Yall, I am a huge fan of therapy, especially for my Black and Brown folks, but this is on a different level. I want to talk about how to navigate the emotional wall as an exhausted mom. Full Show Notes: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2022/11/23/how-to-navigate-the-emotional-wall-as-an-exhausted-mom/Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

How are you pouring into yourself lately? Mental health has been a huge topic lately, as it should be. How many people are now prioritizing their mental health? In this episode, I want to share how I have been pouring into myself through grief and ways you can put yourself first and fill your cup. Book mentioned in this episode;Passion To Purpose by Amy McLaren https://amzn.to/3FBB6T0 (Affiliate link at no additional cost to you. The compensation I receive is to support the blog). Full Episode Show Notes: https://wp.me/pd1Xiw-mNInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showDon't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

Go behind the scenes and listen in to a conversation and an impromptu coaching session during a monthly Momma's Morning Cup coffee chat. Before I took some time off, I held the monthly coffee chat inside of Momma's Morning Cup Facebook Group. During this chat, we talked about boundaries. So good. Although I wish I could give you the inside of the whole chat, to respect the privacy of the attendees and with their permission, I want to share an excerpt from me coaching an attendee. Consider this as an inside scoop of a coaching session with me. Topics of discussionEstablishing boundariesSelf-AffirmationTransactional relationshipsOwning Your PeaceAsk for help when you need it and not on someone else's terms.Losing your individuality when you don't have healthy boundaries. Building walls as a sense of protection when things constantly change. Starting your plan of setting boundaries. For your own chance at joining in on the conversation each month at the MMC monthly coffee chat, join our Facebook group. Click below to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/mommasmorningcupTo schedule a FREE 30 Minute Clarity session with me click here  PLEASE MENTION SPECIAL OFFER DURING SESSION. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

I had the pleasure of talking with my mentor and business/career coach Anna Runyan. You will hear more about what I've learned in this episode.Talking with Anna is such a relatable experience. As you will hear, she balances family and her career and really puts priorities in perspective. By the end of this episode, you will learn how to change your mindset when finding a career you love and/or working from home while balancing a family. Listen how Anna plans 90 days at a time (grab your free digital planner here),which I have done for years under her as my coach inside her Class: The Love Your Work and Life System™ -membership. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2022/07/28/how-to-balance-life-and-the-career-you-love-with-anna-runyan/Listen to Anna's Podcast Classy Career Girl HereConnect with Anna: http://www.classycareergirl.comInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode, I wanted to give you a behind the scenes peek my life as a busy woman balancing motherhood, a new coaching practice, a new project which I am so excited about, health changes and also my marriage. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2022/06/23/being-open-and-sharing-my-personal-life-updates/Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Do you still have dreams, desires and aspirations? I'm sure you answered yes to all of them. What does Life Purpose mean to you?Maybe we aren't asking the right questions or taking the time out to discover our life's mission and/or our life's work. Maybe you have a higher power that you believe in and you are asking, seeking and knocking on what comes your way. I am going to have you think about a couple of things when it comes to your life's purpose. Full Show Notes can be found hereInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

The teenage years are the hardest. I find myself questioning my ability as a mother. If I can handle the pressure, the arguments, the responsibilities and the frustrations that come along with this journey. I do know that the teenage years are hardest when you are the one experiencing the body changes, the hormonal imbalances, the adjustments of schooling, the loss of friendships, the wanting to become more independent from your parents. I get that. Sometimes as a teenager you feel like you're losing control of everything. Books Mentioned in this episode Parenting From The Inside Out Daniel J. Siegel. M.D. and Mary Hartzell M. Ed. The Five Love Languages of Children,   Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, M.D.I am going to include some scriptures for further studying if you are interested in reading what the word says regarding raising children. Proverbs 20:20Proverbs 22:6Until next time, please leave a rate and review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the blog which houses the show notes for the podcast and go like and follow  Momma's Morning Cup Facebook page. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Sandy's new book "Mom You're Amazing" is out now! it is a great read! It made me feel seen. Motherhood is hard and not a one size fits all, but this book made it so relatable and also learning from a more experienced mother than I am. Have you ripped up the chore chart? Have you yelled "I will just do it myself" only to be met with eyes wide open? We have, both Sandy and I share our moments of unmet expectations. Sandy Cooper is a writer, podcaster, Bible study teacher, and professionally certified home chef. She has been a wife to Jon for over 28 years and is mom to Noah (deceased), Rebekah (23), Elijah (20), and Elliana (15). She has been encouraging women since 2008 at thescooponbalance.com and podcasts weekly at The Balanced MomCast from her home office in Florida, where she lives with her family. Full Episode Show Notes can be found here Want to Support The Show? Buy Me A Coffee ( I would appreciate it). Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

 [Health] Did you ever stop and ask yourself, “why did I agree to that?”   In the newly-released book,SIDELINED: How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health, researcher and author Susan Salenger examines the many ways in which women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare.  Salenger describes how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to be extremely conscientious about taking care of themselves. They choose their doctors carefully, visit them more frequently than men, and stay on top of all health information. Yet at the same time, women tend to inadvertently undermine their own care. They're so focused on members of their families that they sometimes fail to stop and ask doctors the correct questions when it comes to their own healthcare. As a result, they may end up with inaccurate treatments and unnecessary procedures. In this conversation, Susan and I discuss why women:Put others first and leave little time to care for themselvesAre too quick to put off their own needed care Are more concerned about offending their doctor than questioning their opinions/diagnosisFocus on the emotional aspects of their illness when discussing symptoms, yet when it comes to recovery, take the opposite approachFull Show Notes On The Blog HereGet your copy of Sidelined: How Women Manage and Mismanage Their Health Book HereSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

[HEALTH] What is scaring me or concerning me? What would happen if I did fail, or if I go after something that I want? What if I don't get the cleaning done in my house as I planned? What's the worst that could happen?  When was the last time you asked yourself these questions?This episode is about how we plan so much and have routines which are excellent and extremely important but when was the last time we were emotionally uncomfortable?Full Show Notes Can Be Found On The Blog here.Want to Support The Show? Buy Me A Coffee. Click Here.FREE DOWNLOAD: SMART Goal Planning System; Click Here to download Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

 I had the pleasure of interviewing Tracy Bingaman about values based budgeting. How finances are intertwined with how we create balance with time and freedom in our lives. At the end of this episode you will be introduced to how we can take what we value and use it when budgeting our finances and also having balance between work and home. Tracy talks about delegation to create more time doing the things you love and with the people you love. Time is a nonrenewable resource and as far as we know, money can be renewed. How do we create fulfillment in our lives as our children grow? Listen to this episode to find out how values based budgeting can create intentionality with your finances. Full Show Notes: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2022/03/14/how-to-budget-using-your-values-with-tracy-bingaman/ Book Mentioned in this episode “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert check it out here. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

The conversation I had with Kelli Hayes Smith is very informative not only for female entrepreneurs but also every day moms who work and those who do not. Productivity doesn't have to be something that is connected to your work life but also homelife as well. As you will hear in our discussion, sometimes we just have to plant our feet on the floor as the first step. Kelli shares her intimate story of how systems became a part of her life and how she is now pouring her own strategies into other women. You will hear how she has a different approach to productivity than what I have previously shared on this podcast. I told her off the mic that I love that we have two different approaches but ultimately we are teaching women how productivity and shifting your mindset into what is a priority can get you into alignment. Please check the full show notes on the blog on how you can connect with Kelli and also if you are a female entrepreneur and want to check out her community. Full Show Notes On The Blog -Click  here Follow Momma's Morning Cup on Facebook hereJoin The FREE Community hereInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

I am using my platform and my voice to speak up. I am very vocal in my opinions on my social platforms when it comes to the fight for equity among people of color, particularly Black men and women.When I wrote this open letter to Black Mothers, I came as a Black Mother myself so I am coming from a place of empathy. I see things the way these mommas see things. As a mother and a wife, I want my children to have the facts and also the courage to speak up when they see and hear things that aren't right. Books Mentioned In This Episode; “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. “Stamped From The Beginning” by Ibram X Kendi, “Uncomfortable Conversations with A Black Man” by Emmanuel Acho and ``I'm Still Here: Black Dignity In A World Made For Whiteness” by Austin Channing Brown” Full Show Notes: https://www.quinnmenier.com/an-open-letter-to-black-mothers/To Support The Show; Connect With Me On Instagram: www.instagram.com/quinn_brownFollow Momma's Morning Cup on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mommasmorningcupFacebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/mommasmorningcupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

This conversation is one of my favorites on the show if I had to pick one. As I get closer to the age of 40 in a few years I have started to look at life differently, but what about my body? What changes will it go through? Have you ever been there? We hear all the things that 40 is the new 20 or perimenopause will be dreadful, but what if we can go into our 40s with confidence. If you are already 40, are you confident enough to model lingerie? Today's guest Rachel Peru  a Body Confidence Activist and Host of "Out Of The Bubble Podcast", found that confidence and is now a signed model and confident after the age of  40. Body confidence is something as a mom we have ups and downs with, especially with the added pressure of the snap back post partum body or the scars and tiger stripes left behind after we brought life into the world, but what if, just what if, we no longer had to think about this? On this episode I am joined by Rachel Peru who calls herself a silver hair model and host on “Out of The Bubble'' podcast and we dive into Body confidence after 40.  Rachel broke barriers when she appeared in a ground-breaking Swimsuits for All campaign with Ashley Graham, and her career was launched from there."I love being able to represent older women in the fashion industry and have worked with some amazing people and brands including JDWilliams, F&F Clothing with Davina McCall and alongside my body confidence icon Ashley Graham for Swimsuits for All. My favourite shoots are always swimwear and lingerie and now I'm 50 I feel like I'm just getting started." -Rachel PeruFull Show Notes: https://www.quinnmenier.com/finding-body-confidence-after-the-age-of-40/Biggest takeaways from our conversationDon't think about it (your body).You are whole and enough.What Rachel would say to a younger girl/lady who struggles with body confidence? Our kids are proud of us when we go after what we want. There is life after divorce and 40. The grieving process of motherhood. Body positivity is changing in the U.S. and in the U.K. Book Recommendation By Rachel Peru Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway  Connect with Rachel on IG @Rachelperu1Rachel's Website https://www.rachelperu.co.uk/Support The Show By Buying Me A Coffee. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

When was the last time you had everything mapped out for the day? You had your calendar prioritized and was ready to tackle the day? Are you currently working from home with the littles there with you? Or like me, get certain days of the week to work and stay truly focused because you only work part time and have to make the most of the focused time you get. In this episode, I want to walk you through the new printable worksheet to set up your day so you can focus on the right things without feeling overwhelmed and behind. Which is often the challenge of productivity, not being focused on the right things. This can also be helpful on those days that school is canceled and you just are scrambling to figure things out.FREE DOWNLOAD: https://productivity.quinnmenier.comFull Show Notes:  https://www.quinnmenier.com/how-to-plan-a-productive-day/Episodes to listen to to help schedule your day;Season 1, Episode 17 Clear Tolerations and Create Work and Life BalanceSeason 1, Episode 16 Defining Your Core Values and Finding MeaningSeason 1, Episode 24 How To Plan Your MonthSeason 1, Episode 2 How to Develop A Morning RoutineFREE DOWNLOAD MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://marvelous-experimenter-2776.ck.pageTo Support The Show: Buy Me A Coffee. This helps me create content and support our community. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

Momma's Morning Cup Is One! Last year I was building an online course for busy moms and specifically special needs families. I invested a lot of money to be trained by one of the best, if not the best online course creators herself Amy Porterfield. I had accountability partners who are amazing ladies and helped me every step of the way, well we helped each other. Somewhere along the way I backed up and thought about how I can teach these strategies to families and not build that connection first? It wasn't possible. I then thought, well should I solely focus on special needs families like I have for the past 6 years or should I connect with the root and foundation of most families, the mother. So I started a Podcast!Key Takeaways In this episode;Momma's Morning Cup Is One Year Old.The Pandemic is taking a toll on mothers.Accepting the things we cannot change. Finding JoyBurnoutFree ResourcesArticle Mentioned in this episode https://research.impact.iu.edu/our-strengths/coronavirus/impact-on-mothers-children.htmlIf you want to support the show, Buy me a coffee!I would be appreciative.  FREEBIE- Intentional Mindset Goal PlannerIf that's you and you want to connect with me and ask a question, send me an email to info@quinnmenier.com and just type “question” in the subject line.If you want to join the Momma's Morning Cup Community on facebook, come on in and I would be happy to answer your questions. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

I had the pleasure of chatting with Jessica Covington about effective goal planning as a mom. In our chat we discussed where to start and how to be accountable so you can achieve your goals this year. Accountability comes in many forms and there are different ways we can get to the end result individually and as a family. Jessica guides us on what it means to dream big and also incorporating time for yourself outside of motherhood. Key TakeawaysGetting past mental blocks.Walking in your purpose.Investing time in your goals.How your goals can fit into your lifestyle. How accountability helps your end result. About Jessica CovingtonShe is a multi-talented woman, whose mission in life is      “To be the Light and Share the Love"  Shining a light on important topics and sharing the love through helping and encouraging others, is what I do.  Through my services I help my clients to do the same, both personally and professionally. As a host and speaker I shine light on important topics and motivate you to show up confidently in life. Through my on-camera presence consulting I show you how to be your best self on camera. As a certified life coach, I partner with you to discover solutions that will help you achieve your goals and create long-lasting change.For Episode Shownotes, visit the blog at  https://www.quinnmenier.com/how-to-effectively-plan-your-goals-with-jessica-covington/Connect with Jessica here;www.jessyjesstalk.comwww.instagram.com/jessyjesstalk/Want to support the show? Buy Me A CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

EP 2 Season 2 [Family] In this episode I want to dive into some systems that are helpful to prevent burnout. Today I will go through a few systems that I use in my home and of course you can take away what may work for you and share with a friend as well. I am sharing these systems in the hopes that you will put a system in place in your home to ease fatigue and clear up time to prevent burnout. For more systems that I have covered on the podcast, go back to episode 16 in season 1 Clear Tolerations and Create Work-Life Balance which will help you set up other systems regarding personal and work time management. Let me know if these tips work for you or not. Leave a review on apple podcasts and leave comments over on the show notes which are housed at quinnmenier.com Key Takeaways:Meal planningGrocery shopping system.Cleaning SystemFull Show Notes: https://www.quinnmenier.com/create-easy-systems-at-home-to-prevent-burnout/To Support the show  consider buying me a coffee. Click the link below. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Welcome Back To Season 2 of Momma's Morning Cup Podcast! S2E1 In this episode I want to dive into lessons I learned and some hot topics from 2021. Maybe you found these things very interesting as well and can relate to these lessons and hot topics. Grab your morning cup and let's dive into our recap of lessons learned from 2021. Key Takeaways:The Top Rated Episode of 2021The United States is OverwhelmingI needed a VacationStress can cause chronic conditionsMoms Need CommunityFull Show notes on the blog: https://www.quinnmenier.com/my-look-back-on-lessons-learned-in-2021/To Support The Show, you can buy me a coffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

SEASON 1 FINALEAs we wrap up the last of The Assignment series,  I want to talk about our assignment as a mother. Let's recap what assignment means. Assignment means a job or duty that is given to someone a task someone is required to do.We talked about our assignment as a woman which I said, “Now, if you want to look at the definition, again, we were given a task to do. It will vary throughout our lives and environment, but only you can fulfill that role. Being a woman means we can be a mom, wife, sister, friend, daughter, leader, doctor, lawyer, scientist, influencer writer, domestic engineer, anything. Just stay out of our uterus and we are what we are called to be, priceless.”Key Takeaways in This Episode: The Top 2 Assignments we are given as mothers. Recapping some incredible motherhood journeys from previous guests.The Extra Assignment of being a single mother, special needs mother and a Black Mother.A special thank you for an incredible season 1. Join the Virtual Community HereFull Episode Show Notes and Transcript: Click HereEpisodes Mentioned in the show:episode 8, The psychology of wellness with Dr. Shawn Hondorp talked about loss which many of us have experienced.In episode 3 Get Present and Decrease Overwhelm with Dr. Sumer Ledet, which was my very first interview on this show and it was a fun one. Dr. Ledet talked about experiencing pregnancy soon after marriage and also going through a loss but not of her own, but having empathy for her best friend who was mourning. Which had a tremendous impact on her. In episode 19 How to become stronger financially with Mernie Mendoza, she invited us into how she found a career she loves working alongside her own mother, how she and her husband are raising children with a multicultural background.In episode 5 “Talking Health with Dominique Brittain” Dominique shared her journey of raising a blended family while also being diagnosed with MS. She also shared what it is like being a Black Woman going through the birth process and being ignored by the health system. in Episode 10, I talked with Maggie Campbell who became a warrior while fighting a rare disease and also had two children during this time. In episode 13, Jackie Dunlap shares how her journey began as a teen mother and how she beat the odds and became the woman she is today running a successful business, while raising 7 children and also going through the process of divorce. In episode 26 I was able to interview a new author Amy Mclaren who teaches us how to find our passion and turn it into purpose. Her passion led her through the adoption journey.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

Intimate Relationships. Today on the show I am continuing in our conversation about The Assignment and bringing relationships part 2. Man.. this can be a complex conversation and I want to disclose that I am not a licensed marriage and family therapist, this episode and series are just for educational purposes.How many of us were taught what it means to love yourself first, and what it means to be a woman before we join in a relationship with another person?Key Takeaways in this episode:1. I share my love story with Wilson, my husband2. Take your time to be committed.3. Our Assignment in a relationship as a spouse4. Boundaries.5.  Learn how to actively listen and also talk about communication style. 6. Tips for blended families. Books mentioned in the show; "Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab" To join in the discussion in the Momma's Morning Cup Facebook Community, join in hereRelationship Goals by Michael Todd. I would love to carry on this conversation in the Facebook group. I will link it in the show notes.  Until next time, if you are listening on Apple Podcasts or itunes, leave a review of the show so I can reach more women. Share this episode with your sister friend and on social media. Feel free to tag me in your post. At quinn_brown on Instagram or hashtag momma's morning cup. As Mentioned in the show. link where you can find social services programs where you live. https://www.hhs.gov/programs/social-services/index.htmlIf you know someone who needs immediate help please call 800.799.SAFE (7233) or visit their website at https://www.thehotline.org/. For the housing choice voucher programs, please visit https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

I started a new relationship, no not with another person.. with myself! Going back to the previous episode in introducing “the Assignment.” I introduced the assignment of womanhood. What it means to be a woman. I said that our assignment as a woman can be whatever we want it to be. That's the truth. We are not limited to anything if we have the desire. The thing about having the assignment as a woman though is, it is not our identity. Our identity is forming our own beliefs, values, personalities, and opinions. In this episode I want to discuss relationships and how the assignment of having relationships shape/influence our lives. Key Takeaways;Listener Shout OutsThe first relationship we need to have is with ourselves. Before we get involved with another person, we have a purpose. Another relationship we are assigned to cultivate and have are friendships.Who are you? What do you want? What are the habits you have? Do you have non-negotiables? What are your values that can't be compromised?Health Benefits of Strong Relationships-Harvard Health Article I would love to carry on this conversation in the Facebook group.Harvard Article Mentioned ``The Health Benefits of Strong Relationships;” If you are listening on Apple Podcasts or itunes, leave a review of the show so I can reach more women. Share this episode with your sister friend and on social media. Feel free to tag me in your post @quinn_brown  or #mommasmorningcup. www.instagram.com/quinn_brownGrab Your Free Resource-Intentional Mindset Planner at https://planner.conciergecaregr.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

I wanted to start a new series called "The Assignment" to finish out the year. If you are listening later on, it's okay. It's still relevant. Before I get into the series and what it entails, I want to tell you about when I was reading my new Bible, the TD Jakes Woman, thou art loosed edition. I bought this at the Woman Evolve Exhale 21' conference, which was hosted at The Potter's House, Dallas. I came across a page in the Bible called "Only You."  It is a reference to Ephesians 2:10. Stay with me here because this message applies to all women. No matter what your beliefs are, I want to read it to you.Key Takeaways:You are unique!You are priceless!What assignment means.Different doesn't mean less than or more than, just different.In this series we will dive into the assignment of being a spouse, mother, friend and leader. *If you are listening on Apple podcasts, or iTunes, please rate and review the show so I can reach more women* Don't forget to follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/quinn_brownSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

I knew I was being to called to lead but I didn't know in what capacity. I didn't know if it was to lead a family, a business, community or women. I decided to start this podcast because I knew I wanted to assist other moms in creating an intentional life so they can live up to their full potential and what God has instilled in them as their calling and their purpose. But who are you? What is your identity?Something shifted in me when I took a girls trip to Dallas Texas for a weekend church conference, Woman Evolve 21 led by Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts.I will tell you this, Nedra Glover Tawwab gave an incredible message on having boundaries and the steps to prevent burnout. It reassured me that I am delivering the right messages. I tapped my sister friend and told her, I think I have a podcast episode on that.. look I help so many people I don't remember my own message. That's because the message that I deliver can be different for each person I talk to. That is a point I want to make about the Visionary Board Workshop, is that yes, you may be in the same virtual experience but you won't have the same guided plan when you leave. What's for you is for you. Key Takeaways: If I asked you, what do you want to be when you grow up, what would you tell me? I needed to back up, slow down and guide you through the steps to live an intentional and full life. Are you ready to join me? Click the link to Enroll. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

In the last year moms have been faced with many challenges when it comes to finding the balance of working outside the home and inside the home. I surveyed moms regarding work and life balance as of right now in the current state we are in. I want to answer the most common questions I received. 1. How do you balance working from home and family? ​Time blocking is going to be your friend. Use 3 blocks of time and adjust how many hours you need in each block. I talked about the SAF model in another episode “Clearing Tolerations and Create work-life balance”2. How can I manage growing a business and working a full time job?  I answer this question in this episode and also recommend going back to listen to my conversation with Jamie Trull. 3. How to find time to spend with family? 4. How do I reach my financial goals in order to support my family?Well, I love answering questions that you all have for me, I hope that you find these answers helpful. I have more questions that I will answer at a later time as I don't want to increase the overwhelm with information. If you want to ask questions and want me to answer them on the show here are 2 ways you can do this. Send me a question via email at info@quinnmenier.com  if it pertains to work and life balance, complete the survey here and I will be sure to answer your questions. FREE MINI COURSE: https://challenge.conciergecaregr.com/ Life Schedule Mastery: The Secret To Doing It All and Still Having Time For You. FULL  SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/working-from-home-tips-for-mothers/Master Your Year: The Visionary Board Workshop For Busy Women - Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

If you had to really think about where you are now, are you in a transition period? Did you know there were steps to this? Have you ever been in transition and thought to yourself, I don't want that person coming with me in my new life?I am talking about the person you are now and you are ready to be the person you were made to be.In today's episode, I want to talk about what it means to be in transition and the steps to make sure your next plan is your best plan. Key Takeaways;I am leaving my role.Simple steps when you are finding yourself in a season of transformation.You already have all of this potential for growth inside of you. You must go through to transform into what you were beautifully made to become. PrecontemplationContemplationPreparationActionMaintenanceTerminationFULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/a-woman-in-transition-defining-the-steps/Ready to plan your 2022 Vision? Sign up for the 2022 Vision Board Workshop starting soon. Put your name on the list hereSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

I decided to check out the new limited series on Netflix “Maid.” I typically would just breeze right past shows like this because it looked like it would be a “slow” show where it took a long time to get to the point. I wrote everything I could to share my thoughts and feelings about the accurate depiction of a single mother, the caregiver role, the human service worker role, domestic violence victim role and the once a recipient of government assistance role. Key takeaways in this episode;What domestic violence is.The cycle of government assistance.What motherhood is really like and the sacrifices we make.Signs of abuse.The characters and their role in "Maid"Overall this was the most relatable show I have seen. Maybe not in every area, but a lot of Alex's story reminds me of myself and people I have helped and know personally. What I want you to take away from this episode is that there is help if you are or know someone who is a victim of domestic violence, someone who needs mental health help, someone who needs medical, food, financial, housing, employment and legal assistance. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states; “1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.”  https://ncadv.org/ link where you can find social services programs where you live. https://www.hhs.gov/programs/social-services/index.htmlIf you know someone who needs immediate help please call 800.799.SAFE (7233) or visit their website at https://www.thehotline.org/. For the housing choice voucher programs, please visit https://www.hud.gov/topics/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8The Case Manager in me will alway want to help others. If you need a safe person to talk to my DMs are open (My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quinn_brown) or you can reach me via email at info@quinnmenier.com Until next time, I hope you find this episode helpful and you check out “Maid” on Netflix. Please share this episode with another person who will also find it relatable. EPISODE SHOWNOTES:https://www.quinnmenier.com/review-of-netflixs-maid/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

So it's also my favorite time of year, which is a new month and I get to plan the month out, but also it's a new quarter. In this episode I dive into looking back at my last three months and doing a goal review. Key Takeaways:1. What goals were met. 2. What goals didn't work out. 3. Look forward to planning quarter 4. 4. Exclusive look into my new adventure to help other women plan for 2022. Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho. (These links are affiliate links at no additional cost to you. The commission for your purchase helps support the show and supports small bookstores).  FREE DOWNLOAD: Quarterly Goal Review Checklist click HereJump on the Virtual Vision Board Workshop Waitlist hereFull Show Notes: https://www.quinnmenier.com/how-to-do-a-quarterly-goal-review/Support the show

Have you faced a struggle lately? (Raises Hand). What did you do about it? I am here to tell you that you can get through your struggle. Your struggle does not define your destination. In this episode I am going to share a story of a conversation I had with a dear friend about being in the middle of a struggle and the solution we came up with. If you enjoy the show, please hit "follow" wherever you are listening and share with a friend. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/what-to-do-in-the-middle-of-a-struggle/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

Who is in your inner circle? Do they have an influence over you? Have you ever thought about it? In this episode let's explore who is in your inner circle and how you compare in that circle as well. Key Takeaways;The types of friends we haveThe type of friend you areJournal PromptBook Share:Atomic Habits by James Clear (This does contain an affiliate link where at no additional cost to you, I receive compensation for your purchase. This purchase helps support the show. It also supports local bookstores!) Full Show Notes: https://www.quinnmenier.com/who-is-in-your-circle-of-influence/Support the show

How are you going to show up and schedule time for those things or people you just identified you are grateful for? I know there are mundane things we have to do, but I bet those things have at least some importance. When I say schedule time for what's important, I mean, relationships, self-care, family and/or work. We all have 168 hours each week. If you want to be a doer in all the things that are important, and you have even an ounce of faith or belief in doing those things, you have to develop the mindset of I am reclaiming my time! CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/quinn_brownSHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/how-to-reclaim-my-time/Share This Episode with a friend: “Do you know someone who'd be interested in today's topic? Then text this episode to them. Most podcast players, wherever you're listening to the show, you can share a link directly from the app. So copy that link and text it to a friend who could benefit from this episode.”Support the show

So getting back into a routine after kind of being all over the place in the last couple of years it seems can be a daunting challenge. It doesn't have to be. If you had children out of school in the last year and now they are back in school, not only do you have to get back on track of a schedule but they do too, which can cause some push back. Key TakeawaysSet a bedtime alarm on your phone. Create the time you will wind down, and the time you will wake. Give yourself at least 7-8 hours of sleep. That's great self care. I don't encourage anything less. If you want to hear more about why sleep is important go back to episode 22 with Nisha Kunder about integrating wellness into your routine. I'll link it in the show notes for you. Next, communicate with your family when you are not available, meaning no phone calls after your routine has started, bedtime set for kids, when electronics are off, etc. Let everyone know the expected wake up time and departure time if they are leaving the house. If your children stay home, determine what time is focused.  Give yourself a set block of when the child drop off is , school bus pick up, ECT. I want to leave you with a recommended book. Atomic Habits by James Clear. (affiliate link to my bookshop, supporting local bookstores at no additional cost to you). It's one of my favorites and if you are like me and like to establish healthy habits and routines, this is the book for you my friend.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

I had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Amy McLaren about her debut book “Passion To Purpose” A seven Step Journey to Shed Self Doubt, Find Inspiration, and Change Your Life (and the world) for the better. Our conversation was informative of how she created a life she loved just by following her passion for travel and giving back internationally. I just loved this book. I consider it my new handbook in using the practical tips and tools outlined throughout this book. Amy's Book was endorsed by Amy Porterfield, Michael Hyatt, Russell Brunson Kris Carr, and Kate Northrup among others. Some Key Takeaways from our chat. Who is Amy McLaren? Amy has been married to her Husband Stu McLaren for 15 years and they have 2 children, Marla and Sam. Amy's Motherhood journey broken down into stages; Avoidance, Fear, Uncomfortableness, Acceptance, and Guilt. Amy's new book Passion to Purpose is out and it is an amazing 7-step journey to shed self-doubt, find inspiration, and change your life and the world for the better. Amy defines what passion means to her and how she defines passion. Amy's charity Village Impact and how she incorporated her love of travel into building 14 schools in rural Kenya and now building her 15th school which the proceeds of her book Passion to Purpose are 100% being used to build an all girls school. I read an excerpt from Amy's book “Passion To Purpose” and she shares her last words of wisdom for the listeners in going from passion to purpose? TO CONNECT WITH AMY AND CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES CLICK HERESupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

In this episode, we are going to discuss the Proverbs 31 woman.That woman was baaaaad! In a good way. We are going to go deeper to see what areas of our lives are fulfilled. And what areas we need to focus on to find resources or create that intentional time to fill the gap.Key takeaways from this episode:You are pricelessYou are trustworthyYou are a Go getterYou are StrongYou are lovedYou are praisedYou are a career womanYou are a providerYou are blessed You are an investorYou are confident So grab your morning cup and dive in.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

So today in this episode, I want to teach you my planning strategy for a month at a time. If you get excited about planning, like me, you may have your own strategy and think, oh, man, another strategy from someone else. But I tell you what, I'm going to make this as easy as possible. You may want to incorporate some of this in your own planning strategy. But if you are not a planner, or you are thinking how can I be excited about writing down a to do list? Here's the thing. planning our goals are not just another thing on your to do list. Having a defined plan decreases, overwhelmed. Who doesn't want that? Let me tell you, if I don't write things down, it's not going to happen. And when you ask me later, I'm going to tell you, it didn't happen because I didn't write it down. Start by planning out your month by doing a brain dump for five to 10 minutes out of that brain dump. What is the priority? Set those priorities as your top three for the month, break them down into goals for the week. Then each day, break down even further to the top three goals for the day. Keep the month, week and day aligned. So you are adding random things. Your day should set up your week for success. Your week should set up your month, and by the next month, you have crossed off so many things, and you can start planning again and hopefully knock out your annual goals. Planning your month can be simplified to decrease your overwhelm. Don't overcomplicate my friend. We don't need a planning strategy to add chaos. But instead, get our mom brains in order. Please hit the follow on subscribe button. And if you can take a minute to write and review the show it would mean the world to me. Let's reach more women in the arena with us. Let's fill our cups intentionally together. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

Once a single mom to three, and now a married woman with seven, crazy, right? I had a well life vision. years ago, I figured I would stay single and raise great humans, I would graduate college, finally, get my kids through school and find a great job. We were going to move to Georgia, where there were more opportunities for professional black women. And my kids will be in community with family that we have in Georgia, new friends, people who look like them. And of course, they will go to historically black colleges and universities. I mean, that was my dream. So Boy, that vision has changed some.So in this episode, we are going to explore creating a well life vision for your family. Well, my vision is just that creating a plan of where your family is headed in the steps to get there. Think of it as the roadmap and here are the steps: Why did we start a family? If you're a single parent? Why did I start a family?  What does life look like for myself in my family in the next 10 years? What qualities does your family want to see in the best life possible and the next 10 years?  What roadblocks may occur.  What is our well life vision statement? So I would love to hear all about your family statements and how the family activity went. So come into the Facebook group and share with me and others. If you want to take a pic of your family do it activity and tag me on Instagram at Quinn_Brown. I would love to see it. Make this a fun thing and spend intentional time with the ones you love. Support the show

On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Nisha Kunder who is full of insight and wisdom in integrating wellness into our routines. Nisha helps high performers develop more energy, patience, and compassion in their personal and professional lives through mindfulness practices. She is also the creator of The Art of Relaxation online course where she teaches the ancient yogic relaxation technique of Yoga Nidra (which is a meditation practice that is done *lying* down). Nisha and I talk about the importance of sleep hygiene, having a morning ritual and an evening ritual. Stay until the end to hear Nisha's own personal evening routine that we can all take notes on.You will also hear about two different journaling practices, one that I use and teach The Momma's Morning Cup Virtual Community and what Nisha describes as her go to journaling practice, Bullet Journaling. To start your own journaling practice that you heard mentioned in the show, check out my FREE 30 Days of Journal Prompts. Click Here To Download. Hear how this momma pivoted her career and listened to her own body and used her own techniques for self healing.  Before becoming a yoga and wellness coach, Nisha used to work as a Technical Program manager at tech giants like Microsoft and Motorola. She left her unsatisfactory job to heal her health issues caused by stress. Coming from a culture that believes in curing the rootcause instead of merely masking the symptom, she began her healing journey by changing her lifestyle to include more self-care, self-inquiry, and energy healing – in short, Yoga and Ayurveda.Amazed by how simple tools had such profound effects she began sharing them with other busy people. Leveraging her leadership and mentoring skills from her corporate days, integrative wellness coaching, and yoga teacher training she simplifies and customizes ancient yogic tools to help her students and coaching clients create better work-life balance.To connect with Nisha; https://nishakunder.comwellness@nishakunder.comFacebook.com/nishakunderwellnessLinkedIn.com/nishakunderhttps://www.instagram.com/nishakunderwellness/ Also Mentioned on this episode "3 mindfulness tools that can help you relax your mind and help you sleep better: https://nishakunder.com/bettersleeptools/Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

I had the pleasure of interviewing Financial Literacy coach Jamie Trull. Our conversation was very insightful as I have been watching Jamie's journey for the last 2 years give or take.  Jamie Trull is a Financial Literacy Coach and Profit Strategist who helps business owners understand the finance side of their business so that they can make and KEEP more money.Prior to becoming an online entrepreneur, Jamie spent her career rising in the ranks of Finance Leadership in the Coca-Cola System. After leaving the Corporate world in search of a more balanced and fulfilling life, Jamie leveraged her background and her CPA designation to serve women-owned businesses as a Virtual CFO. Recognizing that there was a lack of truly accessible and understandable financial education resources for small business owners, Jamie pivoted her business toward creating resources to help fill that gap and impact more people. Today Jamie has helped thousands of business owners feel more confident about their finances through her resources and programs. As you will hear in this episode, I have nothing but appreciation and respect for the mission that Jamie has set out on to educate women business owners and how she saved myself and several thousand other women financially during the covid-19 pandemic. She continues to inspire and teach online financial literacy to those of us who have side hustles, full-time businesses and also connecting women to other women in the finance space who may not have a business and are looking for personal finance tips and strategies. I do want to apologize for my side of the conversation because it seems that I was having some internet connection issues that I didn't realize until after we recorded our conversation and that's okay because I promised you this show is real life and that's what you get with me! After you listen to this week's episode I would be appreciative if you followed the show, screenshot yourself listening and tag me on social media and review when listening to apple podcasts. Help us reach more women in the arena with us. Key Takeaways from this episode;Take Action and Try Things.It's best to start a business with cash.It's okay to help people without shaming them.Want to connect with Jamie and hear more from her? Follow the links below. Website: https://jamietrull.com/ Financial Literacy Facebook Group: http://jamietrull.com/group YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/jamietrull Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jamie.trull Follow me on www.instagram.com/quinn_brown and tag me in your screenshot when listening to the show. Check out the full show notes on the blog Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

As I wrap up the How To Be a Stronger Advocate series, I wanted to share with you the most important part of advocacy. We have covered How to be a stronger self-advocate in health, mental health, and financially already. Which were an overview of steps you can take to develop your voice and be heard in those areas. There are  more steps you can take and I plan to dive even deeper in the future on the show and in my blog which you can find at quinnmenier.com. What I really want to share with you and I find it to be the most important thing of all. It took me reaching a mental burnout to realize this and I want to prevent this from happening to someone else. This episode will be short and to the point, but it's an important episode that you don't want to miss and I encourage you to listen over and over and also share with a friend or two. So grab your morning cup and let's dive in. As mentioned in this episode;Episode Three "Get Present Decrease Overwhelm with Dr. Sumer Ledet" If you want accountability and/or need some motivation, I invite you to join the Momma's Morning Cup Virtual Community. This community is part email and we have a low stress facebook group where you are free to ask questions, get doses of inspiration and not be overwhelmed.  Join in HereTo start your journey of taking a break, you can start slow by grabbing my free 30 days of journal prompts. Grab it hereThe main idea is you are taking a break, to focus and center your thoughts and mind on the present moment and making something about you. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. I would love it if you shared the episode on social media so I can reach more women in the arena with us. Don't forget to tag me in the post so I can see who's tuning in. Follow Me on IG https://instagram.com/quinn_brown or use #mommasmorningcup on social. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

I had the chance to sit down with Mernie Mendoza to discuss financial literacy and how we can become stronger in building financial literacy. Our conversation was very informative and I suggest for this episode you have a pen and paper ready along with your morning cup. Mernie provides strategies to evaluate where you are right now and where you need to be. Mernie is a 20+ year veteran in the financial services industry.  She takes an education-first approach so that her clients are fully informed about their options. Her goal is to provide the best service possible while educating her clients on the fundamentals of personal finance.  Mernie's focus is for people to become financially independent and have peace of mind in their later years, which is why she focuses on tax-efficient income strategies for retirement as well as long term care planning. Although Mernie works with people from all walks of life, she especially enjoys helping women on their journey to financial independence as she is able to empathize with the unique challenges faced by women.  Mernie is based out of Northridge, CA and is married to her best friend Abraham with whom she shares 2 amazing children.  She is currently doing consultations virtually in all 50 states.  To connect with Mernie, You can book a time with her at www.calendly.com/mernieWebsites:  www.howmoneyworks.com/mernie or www.wealthwave.com/mernieSocial:  www.instagram.com/merniemendoza  www.facebook.com/how.money.works-merniemendozaTo check out Books Mentioned on This episode: "The Richest Man in Babylon" By George Clayson click here .To Discuss what you have heard on the show today, join the Momma's Morning Cup Virtual Community Don't forget to subscribe and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Hit follow on other platforms. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In the previous episode we started  talking about healthcare advocacy. I want to recap how you should advocate for yourself and others when it pertains to your health. Self-Advocacy makes you feel more autonomous and in control of your health and well-being. You are increasing your awareness and developing a high self-esteem.  In this episode I want you to develop tools that promote autonomy in your health care and mental health. We explore your rights and informed decision making with consideration to your needs, values, beliefs, and preferences.The number one skill is speaking up!Just because someone is a healthcare provider does not mean that they don't get things wrong. If you feel ignored, say so. It's important to listen to your body and what it's telling you. There's a definite stigma with receiving mental health services and seeking help that needs to end. There's absolutely nothing wrong with seeking mental health services. Just because you are seeking services doesn't mean you will be diagnosed, be prescribed medication or be categorized as mentally ill or unstable. Everyone benefits from being mentally healthy.To Grab Your Copy of "What Happened To You?" By Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey, click here (Please note, this is an affiliate link and I will receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are used to support my show). To listen on Audible with a Free Trial, Click HereInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

How do we advocate for ourselves and/or others? Our children, our community? How about you? how do you show up for yourself or are you still on the fence of wanting to raise your hand and say something but then again, you don't want to ruffle any feathers? In this series, there are a lot of topics to cover and I want to set you up with the proper tools, I am going to give you examples of when you should definitely advocate for yourself or someone else. I'm hoping to cover as many general scenarios as possible, in healthcare, mental health, relationships, disability, and career. My fellow women, it's time our voices are heard but they won't be unless we speak up. In this first episode of the series, I discuss advocacy in healthcare for yourself and your children. If you want to learn more about a topic and methods of how to build self-advocacy skills. I invite you to send me an email at mmcpodcast@conciergecaregr.com I am here for you and love listening to the thoughts of the listeners of this show. If you are listening on Apple podcasts, you can also leave a comment regarding advocacy topics in the review section. Want to join in on the Momma's Morning Cup Virtual Community? Click Here Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

In the previous episode, I talked about defining core values and finding meaning. I sure hope you did the work and started thinking about how your values play into the things you do and how you feel about yourself.  In this episode, we are going to start clearing tolerations that keep us stuck in take away from family time.  So grab a pen and paper and your morning cup. What does a meaningful day look like for you? We all have the same amount of hours in a day. And it's not that we need someone else to do our chores. It's because we don't know how to fit it in. I mean, it would be great to have someone do them for us or help us. Do you currently write down everything you need to do on a calendar? This includes family time, work time, self care, appointments, etc. I come with an awesome three day challenge "Life Schedule Mastery: The Secret To Doing It All and Still Having Time For You." Join me to learn how to create a schedule for work life balance using your core values in just three days. Plan everything you need for making time for  family memories, and productivity while on the clock. May 10 2021, I am offering a FREE 3-DAY challenge via email. Each day for three days, I will send you step by step how to videos to create work life balance in just three days. Don't believe me? Take the challenge and see. Will, I see you there? Save your seat. https://challenge.conciergecaregr.comInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/QuinnM)

In this episode I want to help you discover the root of why you do the things you do. If these things align with your core values. A few things to keep in mind are, How would you rate your relationship with yourself? Do you love yourself? Do you speak positively to you, or do you have negative thoughts about yourself? It's actually more common than you think to have negative thoughts about yourself and have negative self talk. Let's call that negative thinking the Gremlin. What does the gremlin say to you? Do they say you're not good enough? You're not a good mother, employee, wife, student, friend? Let's explore how our values play into our health. First, let's define what a value is; the standard definition of a value is; a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. If I were to give you some of my values, they are Flexibility, Autonomy and Faith. Everyone will have their own values and reasons for why they chose those values.Recently I asked some other mommas what their biggest challenge was right now and 90% of them responded “work and life balance.” This was not surprising to me because I have been there and I still have to maintain work and life balance.If you want to become clear on how to define your core values, tune into this episode as I walk you through three steps in getting clear.Here are the things you are doing to find your why and your true meaning. Spend 48 hours with yourself practicing conscious living.Value your health. This includes your mental health, physical health, emotional health and social health. The last thing I want you to do is make a list of everything that gets in your way of conscious living. These are the obstacles that are holding you back from having the balance between work and life, optimum health and are not rooted out of your core values.If you are stuck and asking yourself, "okay you told me what to do, but how do I do it." I invite you to my FREE 3 day challenge "Life Schedule Mastery: The Secret to Doing it All and Still Having Time for You."  Creating a schedule for work life balance using your core values in just  3 days.Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show