Motherhood Mindset with Stephanie Pletka

Are you ready to take back your health during the holidays? Yes, it's possible. Today, I'm talking with MK Stahl. She's a mom, entrepreneur of a gym franchise  and host of Beyond the Scale podcast, building businesses while raising kids. She loves to help others move outside their comfort zones and at the gym, creating sustainable health for a happier you.   If you're looking for a down to earth girl with real life answers to eating better and taking your health back, this is the episode for you. Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.”– Tia WalkerAre you the caretaker to a parent or grandparent, an aunt or uncle? There are a ton of emotions involved in being the sole caregiver. We'll offer 4 Tips and Strategies to Navigating through the good and the Hard.                                                                                                 Marked TimesThey Had a Full LIfe Before YOU                       10:00  I'm Ready to Move                                                       11:28When Arguments Shut Down the Process.   14:14Self Care When You're the Only OneFunny Stories                                                                  18:09Hoarding slash "Antique Collectors"                 20:19Dealing with Dr's and Medical Issues              30:00Power of Attorney                                                       31:00Documenting Legacy                                                 38:45Other Topics:Attitudes, Yours & There'sMoving, Cleaning, Give, Save, SellFinding Mediators when lines are drawn in the sandAdvocacy, Finding Outside HelpBurnout: Finding Myself AgainControl Issues Come from a Place of FearInterview with Kimberly Shettleworth of Proverbs 31.  I met her online as a part of my book launch, Living Your Best Life. We float in many of the same circles and when I discovered that she was a caretaker of a family member similar to myself, I wanted to compare notes, to vent, to laugh, to learn tips and tricks in navigating the good and hard places. Like two girls chatting over coffee, check out this uplifting interview here. Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

Do you have a strong-willed child who feels strongly about all the FEELS? 3 Ways to defuse the heightened emotion, to not walk on egg shells to create a happier family dynamic with Danielle BettmannDo you  have a child who fiercely believes in something?~ who feels the injustice in the world?~ who needs validation to be heard and seen before life can go on?We talk about:1. Positives and Negatives, pros and cons of this personality2. How to diffuse the heightened emotion.3. How to make them feel seen and heard.4. How to validate, rather than defend, when their emotions feel like an attack.Maggie Perspecticles talks about the type of kid you should be most concerned about. Leanne Morgan, ComedianDanielle Bettman, Host of Failing MotherhoodBio: Danielle Bettmann has her bachelor's in Child Development + Education from Birth-Grade 3 with teaching certification. She taught Head Start, Early Head Start and was a home visitor for Save the Children for a program called Early Steps to School Success. She was also an in-home childcare provider alongside a colleague for a little while before leading a large mom's group. She's certified as a Positive Discipline parent educator and has been working directly with parents locally and virtually now for 4 years with her own company. Check out her website at: https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

On today's episode I interviewed Brad Baldbridge, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College.We discuss:How to choose a college: Community, State, Ivy League, Location, Major, GPA.How to pay for college: Tax Loop Holes, Scholarships, Co's who pay.How to determine what colleges are free depending on your salary. We discuss Tours, Scholarships,, how to save, when to save and more juicy details. Check it out. If you're starting the college process and didn't realize your Sophhmore year was the best time to start looking and calculating , listen now. HarvardStanford529 Path to College Savings PlanBradbaldridge.comStephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

Several listeners had reached out to request an episode on divorce. We all hope to  live a happily ever after, but sometimes life takes a different turn, and our happily ever after needs editing. Today, I interviewed Meagan Norris, a lawyer and certified life coach who helps Empaths strategize the best divorce possible. We've all heard the horror stories of getting divorced. The fighting, the power plays, narsaccist behaviors and so on. It can take a major toll on your physical, financial and emotional well being. Meagan says that Somewhere between concious uncoupling (Gwenyth Paltrow) and Brad Pitt and Angelina's 7 year divorce, there's a happier medium that one can fall into. She offers 3 strategies to a happier divorce process.The key is to keep your eye on the  Objective, to look for potholes that slow the process; to dodge the power plays. Here's to a Happier, Freer YOU. Our audience asked questions:What if my spouse is delaying the process?How can I deflect power plays when my spouse is hard to deal with?Should I stay married for the children?When do you know when it's time to file paperwork and proceed with divorce?How can moms of teens show up for their children, during this difficult process?We talk boundaries, strategies and more. If you are going thru divorce or know someone who needs to hear this, check it out and send to your friends. It's a game changer. Is your marriage salvageable? Check out Episode 60. It's a story of a fractured marriage on the brink of divorce and how a last minute trip to Italy brought redemption and hope to the entire family.Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

Today I interviwed Gabe Cox, host of the Goal-Driven Mom's podcast and a 2x Boston Marathon Runner. Who doesn't like a great running metaphor to solve the world's problems? Sign me up, not for the marathon, but the transformation.Questions Answered:1. Gabe offers 3 EASY steps to walking towards a new life in 60 days.2. What causes me to quit too soon and sabatoge myself?3. What do I need to CHANGE  to re-route for better success?We mention Jon Acuff's Podcast: All it Takes is a Goal. "Give Yourself theGift of Done." Why is it so easy to start, but so hard to finish?Divide into tiny baby steps.Mini wins are key. Interview with Gabe Cox on Motherhood Mindset with Stephanie PletkaFor similar episodes, check out Motherhood Mindset with Stephanie PletkaEpisode 58: Quick Health Habits to Set You Up for SuccessEpisode 48: Want ot Live a Life of Significance? Do this One ThingHGTV mentioned: Life is full of progress. Don't quit in the middle or before the breakthrough. The fruit of our labor is around the corner. Your dream is bigger than you. The hard, the middle, the messy is where the transformation takes place. That's where the goodness is found. Define:WishWantGoalMentioned:Heather PetteyHGTVJon AcuffGabe CoxLiving Your Best Life Book, Stephanie PletkaStephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got you covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

Life happens. What if you get a divorce or your spouse dies; would you know all the passwords to insurance policies, wills or deeds?Do you know the exact amount of money coming and going, minus taxes? Life stops for no one: bills, mortgage payments, stock investments &  retirement plans.This thought-provocative episode empowers women to think, to take stock, to be financially strategic in knowing the ins and out of your finances, to  empower yourself  in case life takes a turn you didn't forsee. Interviewing Meagan Dwyer is a financial planner and  host of the Money Isn't Scary podcast. IG @ Moneyisn'tScaryStephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got ya covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

3 Tips to Taking December Off to Access Pros & Cons of the Past Year: What worked, what didn't to Create a Happier, Freer YOUDecember can be a chaotic season of hustle and hurry. But what if, we found ways to enjoy the moments, to take a break:* to reflect, to access pros & cons* to determine what relationships worked* which relationships / partnerships need to take a back seat* where you spent all your money* what triggers (good and bad) moved the needle on your life* what ways you down, brought the least ROI* what brought most joy & fullfillmentLet's access, reflect, figure out what worked and what didn't work, to createa more productive, efficient new year. To remove distractions that take oureye off the prize, to create a life that sparks joy, to create a better Yes, to surround yourself with people that bring you life.Dolly Pardon on the Today Show reminds us to keep our lives private. We may seem like an open book, but people only know the stories she tells them, nothing more. Keep some details and stories for yourself.Check Out Living Your Best Life: To Let Go of the Lies We Tell Ourselves and Embrace a Happier YOUCheck out my interviews with Nikki Oden of Love Your Mom Life Podcast - How to Become a Goal CrusherPre-order Nikki's new book: But Definitely Wear Mascara: Hacks to Help You Love Your Mom LifeGabe Cox of Goal Driven Moms: episode 171 What Happens When God's Plan for Us Seems Bigger than Our Qualifications Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got ya covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

Do you remember what it was like being 20? Life was full of unknowns. You were a risk taker; the world was your oyster. We discuss pros and cons.In your 30's you began to build a dream, start a family. Pros and cons.In your 40's life felt more settled. Kids were more independent. Pros and Cons.In your 50's you may be sandwiched in between guiding your young adult  kids and caring for a parent. You have more freedom to travel, to read a book and enjoy a coffee, minus the hectic life of raising littles. Pros and Cons. Every stage, good or bad, doesn't last forever. Stop wishing you were in a different season of life and embrace the one you're in. .You can't always change the circumstances, but you can definitely change your perspective. Perception is reality. Life is full of unknowns. There are curve balls at every corner. But we get to write our own story and our happiness is our own responsibility. What will you do with the season you're in now. Because someone is wishing they had your experience, maturity and audacious attitude.  After all, us women, we're Better Together!Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got ya covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

This week, Heather Pettey of Life Coach BFF and Stephanie Pletka of Motherhood Mindset talk about how to prepare for family drama, bathroom mirror gratitude talk, and how to navigate holiday traditions while keeping expectations low and flexibility high. We discuss holiday hot topics, funny trends and conversation starters around the thanksgiving table. If you want to learn as you laugh, this show is for you. Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got ya covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

Today we're talking about how to handle difficult family members over the holidays. Oh, this is a good one. Do you remember those holiday Coca Cola ads with the Norman Rockwell paintings? Rockwell perfectly captured the essence of what Christmas could be. You didn't have the weird aunt that said:  will u look at my mole to see if it had changed.  There was no fighting at the kitchen table over who ate the last piece of fried chicken. Rockwell's paintings were the essence of perfection in American culture. We, on the other hand, were not. Our family was more like a National Lampoon Christmas Vacation, you tell a kid, hey: take the Christmas tree box to the garage and he hears: slide down the stairwell and break out 3 banisters.  4 Steps to Successfully Navigating Difficult Family Members During the Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) Living Your Best Life Book on Amazon or where all books are sold. Norman RockwellStephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, best selling author of Living Your Best Life and host of the Motherhood Mindset, a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. She specializes in helping moms create deep-rooted relationships with their kids, customing the family life you've always dreamed; through firepit moments, travel and exploration. From littles to teens, we've got ya covered, mama. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

Are you Tired of the Rat Race, the Hustle, Living Life to the Busy and Rarely to the Full? 3 Steps to Creating a More Meaningful Family Life with Emily WootenThis episode of Motherhood Mindset offers 3 Steps to Creating a Slower-Paced, Happier Family Life.  An interview with Emily Wooten, writer, speech therapist and mom to 3 young boys.1. Emily, tell us what it's like raising 3 kids under 12. 2. What are 2-3 issues you are noticing as it pertains to moms raising young kids in a world with so much access and opportunity?3. What is the root cause? Is it the lies we tell ourselves? Comparison? Keeping Up with the Jonses?  4. She offers 3 actionable steps to find balance, to change their mindset, to build a custom family. 5. Did the kids notice the changes you made and how did it affect your family life?6. How perfection, rules and a well laid plan needs a good pivot ever once in a while.7. No one talks about Plan A, because Plan B's are key in real-life scenarios.8. How your life has changed and why you'll never go. back to  a fast paced life.Gary Chapman's The 5 Love Languagesstephaniepletka.com Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. From Tweens to Teens and Beyond, we've got ya covered. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story. Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go. Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events. @stephaniepletka IG

This episode is sure to entertain. Stephanie Pletka and Heather Pettey laugh about thieves who stole our credit card and sent us diet food, miscommunication, how to handle kids when they judge you for doing your best, thoughts on moving to a tiny house and trying something outrageous and new, as the kids get older. You're sure to laugh and have a few "ME too" moments. Rhee Drummond, Pioneer WomanEric Adams, Mayor of NYSeaside, FLStephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. From Tweens to Teens and Beyond, we've got ya covered. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3...

Have You Lost Your Identity, Allowing Other's Opinions  to Write Your Story?  3 Ways to Live Life on Your Terms,  Interview with Bethany Clemenson We have an incredible guest on the show.  If you're ready to let go of the hustling for your worth, the people pleasing, or searching for enough-ness in places it doesn't exist,  to chase your dreams and write a new story, this is the episode for you. #61Bethany Clemenson is a speaker, leadership coach, registered nurse and author of Ditching the Dream, How to Live Life on Your Terms.From traveling the country in our motorhome, homeschooling kids and living life outside the box, Bethany and I discovered each other online through our commom interests. Podcast Points:1. What does it mean, Living on Your Own Terms?2. What was the turning point  that caused the paradigm shift to write this book?3. Examples of those with end-of-life regrets.  Will you have these regrets?4. What advise would you give your younger self if you had a do-over?5. How to let go of Expectations & Other's Opinions to Live Life on Your Terms.6. Where does people pleasing originate?7. What happens when we compare and please ~ and why it's detrimental.8. Final Thoughts: Wow this was a doozie. bethanyclem.comtik tok @bethanyclemensonOrder Ditching the DreamStephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. From Tweens to Teens and Beyond, we've got ya covered. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3...

Guys, today we have a treat for you. I'm interviewing Susan Pohlman author of: Halfway to Each Other: How a Year in Italy Brought Our Family Home. It's a story of a fractured marriage on the brink of divorce and how a move to Europe brought redemption and hope to the entire family.Podcast Points: 1. Tell us about your book and how your journey moving to Italy unfolded.2. What was the scripture you clung to in the midst of the storm?3. What were the top 3 lessons you gained from this experience?4. What advice would you give to your younger self with kids still in school. 5. Talk about raising our kids as Global Citizens and what they learn.6. Any other advice, favorite books or quotes you'd like to add in final thoughts?Susan Pohlman Bio:Susan Pohlman is an editor, writing coach/instructor, freelance writer, and the founder of the Phoenix Writers Network. She is the author of two travel memoirs: Halfway to Each Other: How a Year in Italy Brought Our Family Home (winner of the Relationships category and runner-up in the Memoir category of the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards) and A Time to Seek: Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality at Midlife. She has written six short films for the 48 Hour Film Project. The Misadventures of Matilda Mench won the best screenplay in 2010 and the CINE Golden Eagle Award for the best Independent Fiction Short. Her essays have been published in a variety of print and online magazines and journals. She has served as the Writer-In-Residence for the State Arizona Library and has taught creative writing at Arizona State University's Emeritus College. She is a frequent presenter and speaker at writing workshops and conferences. To learn more, visit www.susanpohlman.comStephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. From Tweens to Teens and Beyond, we've got ya covered. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3...

Are you allowing mom guilt to steal the goodness of life's moments right from under your nose? ~ You didn't check enough ITEMS off your to-do list, ~ Your kids failed a test,~ You took your kid to college and the family ate mac & cheese.Enough means Sufficient, and yet we grab guilt out of the sky for not being the world's hero. We forget that to run a successful home, it takes a village.When you drop your kids off at school, there's a PE Coach, a lunchroom worker, a history teacher and bus driver to make their day a success. When the kids arrive home, we try to become all those positions and doing it with perfection. Of course, we will fail. We weren't meant to be all those things. We set the bar so high, even a super hero wouldn't make the cut.We talk about 3 steps to letting go of mom guilt, to savor all the goodness.Stephanie's Bio: Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. From Tweens to Teens and Beyond, we've got ya covered. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3...

Do words like energy, excitement and hopefulness ring a bell, or does  tired, I need a nap and overwhelm feel more relatable?On this episode of Motherhood Mindeset, I interview Michelle Walker, a health and nutrition coach who helps busy moms implement healthy habits in a way that's easy and sustainable. She helps them ditch the diet mindset and promotes small manageable giving us steps toward a healthier lifestyle. michelledawncoaching.com or my free Facebook group "Healthy Eating & Habits for Busy MomsResources:Atomic Habits: What would you say about an All-Or-Nothing mentality? Or, I'll start on Monday? For the busy mom who wants to create better eating habits, what is the first steps?What are simple swap foods that we have in our kitchen to create more energy?3 actionable steps to Healthier Habits During the HolidaysWhat's the one piece of advice you'd like to give to the listeners? 

Are you tired of feeling like you're not enough; ready to break the cycle once and for all, to own your life?When words like Perfection and Balance sabotage the goodness, it's time for a Re-Set. I've gottcha mama. Check out this fun and funny episode to have you laughing all the way to writing yourself a New Story.  Here's to Living Your Best Life. Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. From Tweens to Teens and Beyond, we've got ya covered. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG

4 Ways to Prepare for Empty Nesting NOW, before it hits you like a ton of bricks:This Interview between Stephanie Pletka and  Heather Pettey of Life Coach BFF will have you crying, laughing and strategizing for life's Next Steps. A light-hearted episode full of truth bombs and laughter, you'll learn:* Steps for making space for kids to leave the nest* Creating a life for yourself (baby steps)* When to make the move* How to transition slowly (Make Plans for you and them)* How to Date Again: Before Them There was Him* Finding You Again*What does your future look like* All the Possibilities*This is not an ending, but a new beginningResources:articlesBio Steph and Heather

This week is a solo episode, discussing unmet expectations and how they create feelings of disappointment. When our contentment meter is broken, life spirals out of control.And it wreaks havoc on our relationships, our attitude, the way you make decisions and more.Resources:Comparison Traps: Sandra StanleyLiving Your Best Life, Stephanie Pletka Chapter 2, Identity ThiefJuliana Brienes: The Perils of Comparing Ourselves to OthersScriptures: Phil. 4:11-13Timothy 6:6-7

College Parent Survival Guide: From On Call to No Call: How to Build Relationships with those Young Adult as You Both Learn to Fly Solo, Marybeth Bock, Grown and Flown I intervewed MaryBeth Bock, who has a masters in public health, is a free lance writer for various books and magazines including: Grown and Flown, Raising Teens Today, Collegiate Parent and I Am Teen Strong, to name a few.  A mom to 2 young adults, she's logged time as a military spouse, childbirth educator & college instructor. She lives in Phoenix, enjoys research and writing - well, as long as iced coffee is involved. Topics:My kids left for college, work, military and I feel a sense of loss. It's actually a time to celebrate.I'm waiting for a call that never comes. Feels like they don't careFeeling all the EmotionsHow to Let GoThe goodness that occurs when you let goFinding new interests and hobbiesHow to celebrate both you and them flying soloFinding New NormalCelebrating Lift Off for both of youBuilding Strong Relationship ideas from afarHow Endings Create New BeginningsFinding Your Identity & Purpose Resources:Grown & Flown Raising Teens TodayCollegiate ParentI Am Teen StrongMelissa Shultz: From Mom to Me AgainAmy Carney: Parent on PurposeStephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG

College Drop Offs, Funny Mom Trends & Naming Your Parenting Style: Hilarious Interview with Heather Pettey of Life Coach BFF PodcastWe're celebrating 1 Year of Weekly podcasts and all the goodness: 52 Episodes On this week's episode, I'm interviewed by Heather Pettey, host of Life Coach BFF.If you want to listen in on a girl chat over your favorite latte, where you'll laugh, cry and feel all the feels, this is the show for you.It's time for moms to embrace the Real, to jump off the couch of isolation, to let go of Mom Sufferage, yes, I said it: to embrace community, connection, to write a better story. Here's to Living Your Best Mom Life.  If this podcast has helped you in any way, the #1 way you can help is by clicking the 5 star rating and telling us what you think.Rate This Podcast 5 Stars Source:Elizabeth Bowen: Author of EncounterEphesians 2:10 Heather's Bio:Heather Pettey is host of the Life Coach BFF Podcast Join Membership Group - Club BFFWebsite: HeatherPettey.comVoice Message 901-308-7110IG, @lifecoachbffFB @lifecoachbffStephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. From Tweens to Teens and Beyond, we've got ya covered. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG  

Are You Feeling a Sense of Loss: Dropping Kids Off at College, Pre-school, Navigating Tough Seasons? Let's Find Goodness in the Hard PlacesAre you dropping kids off at college, pre-school, and you're feeling a sense of loss. If we're lucky, we have 18 summers with our kids, that's it. 18.On today's episode, we're tackling:~ How to create environments (at home, in the car) to build strong relationships with our kids~ Discussing how Endings Create New Beginnings~ How to Successfully Navigate Tough SeasonsResources:Gal. 6:9Ephesians 2:10Living Your Best LifeStephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a mom of 4, a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and host of Motherhood Mindset. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, I'm reading from my audible, Living Your Best Life, reminding moms to Savor the Moments. One day, we'll be able to eat a cooking without sharing and pee in peace, but let me tell you, it's overrated. Enjoy your Mom Life. There's so much to celebrate.Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it. Ferris Bueller.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family dynamics: What role did you play? An Achiever, the Entertainer, the Black sheep? How family trauma and unmet expectations hand us a Life Script.What Role did you Play in the Family Dynamics: A leader, a caregiver, the entertainer, the achiever and its effects on your life path? Who needs a counseling sesh? Let's do this.  1. Why did you take on this role?2. How has this role played into your adulthood?3. How to change those patterns by figuring out the payoff?Today, we're talking about the roles we played as a child and how the script taught us to An Achiever, anentertainer, the black sheep and more. How family trauma and unmet expectations hand us a Life Script that affect us for the rest of our lives.We'll discuss how we were handed the role.How that role created certain characteristics that we rely on to this day.The pros and cons of the patterns we carried into adulthood.How to write our own story and be True to YOU. Resources:Hope FloatsDwayne DyerLewis HowesJeremiah 29:11The Body Keeps the Score Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Lessons to Teach Your Teens Before They Leave for College as They Transition into Adulthood.Are your teens leaving for college, the military, a job, ready to fly the coop and launch into adulthood? You thought you taught them everything, and then wait: I talk to kid #1 & #2 about car maintenance or money management, but did I mention it to the others?It's funny how obvious lessons slip through the cracks on the kid who has never seen a rotary dial phone or a type writer. And then we ask them to write a check for the landscaper, only to discover they wrote it with red ink, and forgot to sign it at the bottom.Let's prep our kids for the crazy world they are about to enter, with an arsenal of good advice and life lessons they'll need for a successful road ahead.  Resouces:Living Your Best Life, Stephanie PletkaAmy Carney, Parent on PurposeDanielle Wurth, Igniting the Organizer in Your ChildProv. 3:6Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you chained to your phone? Text, email, pinging sounds reminding you to call a friend, to check a voice mail left by telemarketers. It's a relentless barrage of cognitive overload, holding us captive. What if, instead of taking a picture of every place we've traveled, we truly experinced the moment with the people we love. We sat and listened and laughed and at the smores and shared the stories  kept the phone in our purpse or pocket.  We spent a month traveling the U.S. did an experiment to see how it could change our lives, build stronger relationships and better communication, if we focused on each other, rather than mindlessly grabbing our phones and missing what really matters most, each other.  Research shows that 29% of travelers said if they could not take a picture and document their experience on social media, they would rather not go. From the Documentary: The Last Tourist Amy Carney: Parent on Purpose2 Chronicles 7:14Proverbs 3:6 Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do the Words: Boundaries and NO create Anxiety, afraid you'll make others' mad? Girl, someone is gonna be mad; it's either YOU or THEM. Tips to Staying True to You.  In this episode, we talk about Boundaries:1. How to Establish Them2. What happens when you DON"T say No3. Tips to Becoming an Advocate for You, Your Family4. Consequences 5. TransformationOh, it's chopped full of actionable steps, resources, and all the goodness. Check it out. RESOURCES:Dr Henry Cloud: Boundaries & Necessary EndingsShelley Tyson:: IG Shelley C. Tyson: Cultivate Legacy PodcastEphesians 2:10Glennon Doyle: UntamedStacy Fayling: She Wakes Up PodcastLysa Terkeurst: Best YesStephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm interviewing Sherille Cummings. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica. A married mom of 3, she's a minister and Gospel Playwrite: TORN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS. She has a master's degree in Christian ministry and pastoral leadership from Grand Canyon University, is a member of Changing A generation, serving in the nursing home ministry and street evangelism. Topic: Are you looking for our own answers, trying to survive life on your own terms?Are you seeking a RELATIONSHIP with God, instead of towing a RELIGIOUS LINE, with all its faults and legalisms, trying to survive life on your own terms?How to create a happier, healthier relationship with God, full of hopefullness and connection.Did Covid, a bad relgious experience or church closures created new habits that set us on a different path?  Perhaps  we are trying to go it alone. And do life without God. We can discuss the reasons why people often walk away from their roots. ~ Results of doing life without God: the struggles. ~ As humans, we want to belong, to have identity and purpose. We are looking for something to cling to. ~ We are meant to have connection and community: walking through life alone creates isolation, fear, a disconnect, anger.~ Connection creates: hope, opportunity. We are better together. Partnering with Christ. Scriptures: I can do all things Thru Christ who gives me strength. That doesn't mean that whatever we ask will Come out in our favor, but it does mean that we don't have to go it alone. That there is something greater than us in this world.  Phil 4:13No weapon formed against me shall prosper and all those that rise up against us shall fall.Isaiah 54:17That God has a plan for your life, to give u a future and a hope. Jere 29:11Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2nd Chances: Are you So Focused on the Hustle, You're Missing the Most Important Part: Building a Legacy, Creating Memories and Quality Time with Family? An Interview with Coach Bruce on 3 Ways to Create a More intentional Life. Coach Bruce is our family Tennis Coach. When I first met him, we were talking about family, when he showed me a picture of his kids. He said: these aren't my grandkids, but rather, my actual kids. And with the happiest smile, he said: I'm thankful for 2nd chances.So, of course, I had to dig into the ooey gooey goodness he had learned on the first go round, through divorce, building a career and raising a family.We discuss the pitfalls and perks of The Hustle, knowing our WHY and how to navigate a more intentioal life to:~ Create Memories and~ Build a Legacy.Mentions:Love your Mom Life Podcast with Nikki Oden ~ How Systems Create EfficiencyJason AldeanGary Chapman, Love Languages BookJim Carrey, Yes ManCoach Bruce is a married father of 4, a former Fire Fighter in Fort Meyers, FL, owner of a tennis academy and tennis coach in Atlanta, GA. He shares tons of wisdom gained from 2nd chances.  Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood.Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is life without community and connection? It's easy to sit in isolation, thinking you're the only one going through a tough time, but growth doesn't occur in our comfort zone.It's time to jump off the couch of life and find those friends who we can celebrate life with. Friends who will hold our truths instead of gossip, who are there for you in the good and the bad. This episode offers 3 steps to finding your tribe.You may ask, WHERE do you find great friends, HOW do you find great friends?We have the answer for you. Stop doing life alone. Partnership is key. We are Better Together. Let's do this. Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get so caught up in social media, comparison, being busy, hustling for our worth, juggling a life that we don't even want. It's time to make the change, to be the change and design a new, more fulfilling life of contentment and purpose. Are you always on the go, looking for a more slow-paced life? Are you living life to the busy and not to the full? Take the summer and let go of social media, let go of posting all your activities and insstead, embrace the ooey gooey goodness of your life. Rascal Flats song Mayberry: LyricsPeter Bregman Quote:"Being bored is a precious thing, a state of mind we should pursue, once boredom sets in, our minds being to wander, looking for something exciting, something intersting to land on. And that's where creativity arises."Scripture: Phil 4:6-8Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.Do you want to live a life of regret?  3 ways to finding YOU again, to letting go of what doesn't serve you, to discover what's important.Resources:One of my favorite books: the Compound Effect by Darren Hardy reminds us:“You alone are responsible for what you do, don't do, or how you respond to what's done to you.” ...“Small, Smart Choices + Consistency + Time = RADICAL DIFFERENCE” It's the compound effect, each small choice builds on another. Amy Carney's Summer Printables on Creating a Summer of SignificanceStephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I interviewed moms, groups of teens, and then chatted with my son on:What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew About Them: from social media, peer pressure, discipline, to buy-in and consequences, he throws out a ton of insight into creating stronger relationships with your teen.On today's episode, I interviewed my son Will, an 18 year senior, graduating HS and heading to college.He played HS Tennis, is a life guard, an avid basketball player, a great friend collector, child #2 of 4 and he's agreed to give us a few insights to help build stronger relationships with our teens. Topic: We're talking about moods, attitudes, advice, procrastination, sarcasm, how to create better relationships with our kids, connection, community, and more.We had so much to say in Part 1, we decided to record Part 2.  I also interviewed over 30 moms, by zoom, in person, phones calls, and text and the #1 fear that kept them up at night.Listen mom, no matter the age of your kids, it's never too late to build relationships. When our kids are little, life is all about wiping butts and guiding little hearts. Frankly, it's pure labor.  As they grow older, we begin teaching responsibilities for different ages and stages. And as they become teens and young adults, it's where the fruits of our labor pays off. It's where our leading from behind, turns into friendships.On this episode, we're all about creating strong relationships with our kids, making memories and building a legacy.Will, thanks for representing teenagers and giving moms the inside scoop, to better understand where teens are coming from.Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 Interview with my Son on What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew About Them: from social media to attitudes and procrastination we're spilling the details.On today's episode, I interviewed my son Will, an 18 year senior, graduating HS and heading to college.He played HS Tennis, is a life guard, an avid basketball player, a great friend collector, child #2 of 4 and he's agreed to give us a few insights to help build stronger relationships with our teens. Topic: We're talking about moods, attitudes, advice, procrastination, sarcasm, how to create better relationships with our kids, connection, community, and more.We had so much to say, Part 1 turned into Part 2.  I also interviewed over 30 moms, by zoom, in person, phones calls, and text and the #1 fear that kept them up at night.Listen mom, no matter the age of your kids, it's never too late to build relationships. When our kids our little, life is all about wiping little butts and teaching them all the things. Frankly, it's pure labor.  As they grow older, we begin teaching responsibilities for different ages and stages. And as they become teens and young adults, it's where the fruits of our labor pays off. It's where our leading from behind, turns into friendships.On this podcast, we're all about creating strong relationships with our kids, making memories and building a legacy.Will, thanks for representing teenagers and giving moms the inside scoop, to better understand where teens are coming from.Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IG  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm interviewing Christine Roberts, author of Inspirational Mind Food, offering 3 actionable steps to teaching kids critical thinking skills and how to be their own advocate and dream defender. This is critical to their success. From problem solving and becoming your own advocate, to creating community-minded kids and forward thinkers.Podcast Questions:In this day and age of raising kids, the culture easily lends itself to giving excuses. We have this Bubble Wrap mentality: Could you discuss the culture today and why there's need for concern?What characteristics or traits do our kids need, to navigate successfully in life?How to create selfless, empathetic humans?   4.. What happens when we do the work for them? How are we sabotaging their potential?   5. What games / exercises do you teach to instill advocacy, instead of calling on parents to help or fix it?You can't be selfish and giving at the same time. Ideas to giving back to the community to create empathy, selflessness and partnering with those less fortunate. The Dream Center LAGrace Community Food Pantryn of ATLTeach them to speak for themselves, to encourage them to figure out & solve their own problem – critical thinkingEmpower and coach them to push through difficulties, don't save them. We don't want them hurt, to take risks, to feel heartbreak, rejection or pain. And yet all of this is inevitable and needed, in order to survive in this world. There's value in a skinned knee.Boundaries, the Art of Saying No.We want to raise good humans who demonstrate kindness, who lift up another.John Rosemont, The Parenting Book (noted in podcast)Amy Carney, Parent On Purpose (we talk about her book)Scripture:Feed mind & spirit. Phil 4:8 & Prov 22.6Christine's Bio:Christine Roberts is a wife, mom, success coach, speaker, and author of Inspirational Mind Food. She loves to inspire big dreams in women to believe that whatever you dream is possible: a healthier mindset or improved family relationships.She leverages her corporate experience in leadership with John Maxwell and Disney, along with the lessons she has learned from other experts to help others create their best life.www.christinemroberts.comSocial: christinemroberts10 Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.

Are You Allowing People You Don't Even Like to Write Your Story? 3 Ways to Take Your Life Back, to Be Your Own Advocate and Dream Defender for You and Your Kids. Like a pen to paper, we can so easily give our power to another, allowing them to:direct our pathdictate our next steps andwrite our future. Have you lost yourself, by allowing other people's expectations to define you?It's time to let go of self doubt, to live the life you've always dreamed.  Resources:Dr. Henry CloudBooks: Boundaries and Necessary EndingsSusan Miller, author of After the Boxes are Unpacked says: You can never look forward if you're always looking back.Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I'm interviewing Christine Roberts, author of Inspirational Mind Food.Do you have a belief system that holds you back from chasing your dreams?Perhaps Marriage = failure, finances = lacking. On today's episode, we're talking Mindset.* What creates our thoughts* How thoughts can hold us back* Techniques to walk towards our greatness with more confidence and purpose. Outline Questions:What is mindset and how is it formed? How to create a strong Belief system.How can our mindset either torpedo our purpose or take us to the next level?Whether you believe your life is amazing, mediocre or crappy, your mindset determines what you believe is possible. What actionable steps can we take to transform our mind if the circumstances don't change?How can we reset our mindset?What areas of our lives should we eliminate or be watchful of as it pertains to our daily mental health?Scripture:Feed mind & spirit. (Phil 4:8)Christine's Bio:Christine Roberts is a wife, mom, success coach, speaker, and author of Inspirational Mind Food. She loves to inspire big dreams in women to believe that whatever you dream is possible: a healthier mindset or improved family relationships.She leverages her corporate experience in leadership with John Maxwell and Disney, along with the lessons she has learned from other experts to help others create their best life.www.christinemroberts.comSocial: christinemroberts10 Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big College Search: Are you trying to help your teen find the right college?From essays and finances to picking the perfect experience; what if I mess up and it ruins their incredible college experience?  How do you start the conversation when neither of you have an answer?Picking a college?  Cost, fees/ majors offered, specialties, size, location, intern program, extracurricular, potential sports scholarship, culture, religion, weather?When is the best time to start researching? Sophomore, junior year? Some kids haven't filled out admissions papers or written the essay yet. How do we encourage them to move forward vs. procrastinating? 2.      It feels like there's a ton of pressure these days to pick the right college. Legacy, Reputation, Comparison, Connections. What if they don't get accepted? Sometimes it's more about the parent than the child. How do let go and focus on our kids needs over ourselves? 3.       Do you take a physical tour, an online tour? Do you have them take the initiative?Resources:Who Gets in and Why: A year inside college admissionsCollege Board - Scholarship sourcesBe the 1st 20 listeners to contact Courtney for 15 minutes of free college coaching: email admin@confusedtoready.com with subject: Motherhood Mindset Free CallCONTACT:Website: www.confusedtocollegeready.comWebsite:  stephaniepletka.com Guess What?Courtney narrows down what questions to ask:What environment best creates college conversations?You don't need to pay thousands of dollars in consulting fee to find the right place. Scripture:Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:6God has a plan for your child. Don't carry this burden on yourself, as if you are here to save it all. Give Away:Be the 1st 20 listeners to contact Courtney for 15 minutes of free college coaching: email admin@confusedtoready.com with subject: Motherhood Mindset Free CallFree guide on How to Start or Expand Your College Search: https://confusedtoready.com/howtostartEmail: admin@confusedtoready.comIG/FB: Confused to ReadyTop 3 takeawaysIt isn't too early or too late to start the search. You and your student are exactly where you're supposed to be and have time to find the right fit!   The only perfect college is the one that is just right for your child as an individual. Students do not have to attend elite colleges or find the best fit in a college to be successful. There is a school out there that will be just right and no matter where they end up, God is in control. You can find the right school with simple and effective steps, maintain positive communication (with minimal tears and arguments), and not spend a fortune on application fees when you have a defined college list. Courtney's Bio:Today I'm talking with Courtney Kountz, host of the podcast: Confused to College Ready: Unlocking the Secrets to Your College SearchWith over 15 years experience as both a mental health and school counselor, she earned a Masters in Social WorkHelping parents & students easily and

We all know that decluttering our house makes for a calmer, more peaceful headspace. Life feels lighter when the kitchen is clean, when clothes are washed and meals are prepped.When you own the morning you own the day. Lauren White is a mom, teacher turned professional home organizer who's passionate about being organized, efficient and helping families find simplicity.Host of The Intentional Edit Podcast, a top 50 in Home & Garden, Lauren's mission is to help overwhelmed moms find solutions that result in less stress and more time doing the things you love.On today's episode, I'm chatting with Lauren White of Paradise Valley, AZ. Host of the Intentional Edit podcast. She offers quick & easy steps to having a clean closet, kitchen or garage by Monday, by asking these simple questions and inserting these effecient techniques. Show Questions Answered:1. What would you say is the #1 problem women face as it pertains to organizing their home?2. How does a cluttered home affect our mindset?3. For me, I can procrastinate until the cows come home, feeling overwhelmed and stuck on where to start. What area of the home would give us the biggest win in the shortest time?4. What if I wanted to spring clean before school is out; do you have any purging tips you can share?Mother's Day Mention:Strawberry Inn Weekend Catered by Cloth & Flame May 7thStephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between all the roles we play, it's easy to lose ourselves. On this week's episode we chat about:How to Find ME Again: 4 Ways to Discovering My Purpose and Identity in this New Season.Does fear keep you from moving forward?when you were young, life has so much potential. Full of possibilities and excitement. We didn't allow people's opinions of us slow us down. We allow fear to snuff out our dreams and goals. When we don't know who we are, we begin to compare, to believe the lies that we aren't enough. Ephesians 2:10 - scriptureOur Identity is made up of 4 structures:Our identity is created on various foundations: that create the platform from which u make decisions and set the tone for your family. Are you an overachiever, trying to prove your place, hustling for your worth? Ready to let go of the baggage of self doubt and unmet expectations, to live the life you've always dreamed. Listen to Motherhood Mindset with Stephanie Pletka. Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Do you fear your ruining your teen's last year at home, trying to navigate college resumes, grades and financial aid? 3 steps to creating a happier, stress-free senior year. We've got you covered, mama.Intro: Do you have teens headed to college and you have no idea where to start, what steps are more important than others or how to graduate debt free? Today we're unveiling actionable steps to a smoother college experience that will have your JUNIOR and Senior less stressed and more confident as they walk towards their new adventure.Are you ruining your teen's last year at home, trying to navigate college resumes, grades and financial aid? Kara Walker offers 3 steps to creating a happier, stress-free senior year. We've got you covered, mama.On today's episode, I'm talking with Kara Walker, who graduated from college debt-free, and is now on a quest to help other students do the same with her podcast, "Money and Mental Peace," and her upcoming course "The Debt-Free College Blueprint"! She is a twenty-something Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and recovering over-achiever. Kara enjoys goal-setting, budgeting, and living a debt-free lifestyle, and wants to help YOU do the same!She has a course called: The Debt Free College Blue PrintIt's easy to fear that we're messing up our kids. If I don't steer my kids to the right college, they won't find the perfect spouse, and their life path will be ruined. What if they miss out on a career opportunity?Mindset: As a parent, we have control issues. We need to put our fake magical powers back into the magician's kit and take a breath. This is not our burden to bear.I can pray, trust God, and ask for support from other moms going through similar situations. But this is not our wheel to steer.Questions:Tell us a bit about your story and why this topic matters to you.Say my child is a junior in HS. It's easy for the kids to be stressed over resumes, joining the national honor society, community service, to the point they don't even feel like a kid anymore. As if their junior year has been marred with have to's and should do's.How can we create a more peaceful mindset?3.. How can we let go of control and partner with God on something that seems like the world will explode if we don't do this right?Discuss careers and money with my student (how do you know what major to choose, and understanding what it means to get a scholarship vs pay for college. Some people take years to pay off debt.Getting into college - We can discuss FAFSA (actionable step), testing, how important is GPA, etc.As parents, it feels monumental, like everything is riding on GRADES, Resume, community service. What matters most? Break down priorities in order from greatest to least.Paying for college - They can do it DEBT-FREE if they test out of classes first, then look to community college, and other transfer options. Actionable step - I can explain how to research what FREE classes will work for their school/major their kids are interested in.If you were talking to a senior headed to college, what would you tell them not to stress over? Tip, advise.How can people contact you?Contact Kara Walker:moneyandmentalpeace.comand her podcast: moneyandmentalpeace.comStephanie Pletka of Motherhood Mindset Podcast Interviewed Kara Walker of the Money and Mental Peace podcast. Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show

Stepping into a God-shaped dream that feels bigger than yourself, with Merritt Onsa.Did you know you can build a dream outside motherhood, guilt-free? It's important for your kids to see you win, to see you try something that brings you happiness, to live more fully in your purpose.Merritt Onsa a guest on Motherhood Mindset with Stephanie Pletka.You are the vessel, the messenger, it's not all on you, when you partner with GOD. You are more than a role you play. Today, on the show, I'm interviewing my friend, Merritt Onsa, a speaker, podcaster and Dream Coach for passionate, creative Christian women who are ready to finally get moving on a dream without second guessing every decision or worrying what other people think.SHE HELPS WOMEN STEP OVER WHAT'S HOLDING THEM BACK FROM PURSUING THEIR GOD-SHAPED DREAMS. HOST OF THE DREAM DEFENDER'S PODCAST.SHE'S A MOM OF 2, LIVING HER BEST LIFE IN COLORADO. YOU CAN REACH HER AT MERRITTONSA.COMImagine where you could be in 5 years if you answer the call.We talk about the typical entrepreneurial start: Is anything typical?Reality vs Idealism of stepping into your dream:1.Comparison2. Imposter Syndrome3. What If it FailsGrowth, shifts, ways you depend on God, when I can't, He Will. (we discuss all the goodness). Discovering Your WHY and how it leads to your purpose and calling.Pressure is a privilege. Our gift is the transformation. Scripture:Ephesians 1 in order that we may be the praise of His Glory. Jess Ekstrom: If we think of our success in the form of arrival we will always come up short. www.merrittonsa.com https://www.instagram.com/merrittjo/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/devoteddreamers https://merrittonsa.com/dreamingchecklistStephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking to adopt, take on a child in the foster care system or serve someone that is about to dip their toe into the process? However you became a mom: biological, invitro, adoption or raising your cousin's kid, this episode is heart warming and enlightening, offering tips to how to start the process, how to help another mom going through the system. There is no average family. You are going to be loved. There is so much I didn't know about all the in's and outs of how things work, where to start,  how you'll feel, what it's like and how to integrate the family with ideas for a smooth transition.We all want to be loved, to find community and connection. Click here for a mind blowing episode. Guest Bio: Heather Pettey, host of Life Coach BFF Show.https://www.lifecoachbff.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareyourbffs https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachbff/Heather Pettey is a perfectly imperfect wife of 26 years to David, mom to 4 amazing humans ages 10 to 24, and lover of Jesus. She's a closet peanut M&M and Goldfish cracker consumer and loves nothing more than a good belly laugh, holiday gatherings with family and friends, and sitting on her front porch at sunset.Her greatest joy is watching, along with her husband, God's plan unfold in her children's lives and seeing them grow to fulfill His purpose. Heather has a true heart for women and is also passionate about encouraging them to remain sane and find joy while parenting teens.She does this weekly on her podcast, Life Coach BFF Show. When Heather is not podcasting, she's coaching moms to live confidently and set clear boundaries teaching her Living on Green method. Your BFF Heather is originally from the Mississippi Delta and received a BA in communications from Mississippi State University. She is a certified etiquette consultant and trained interview and life coach.She helped found the Center for Pregnancy Choices in Meridian, MS, and served as an original board member. Heather also co-founded Meridian Classical Center for Learning, a Christ-centered enrichment program for homeschool families. She has experience establishing a connection with communities for corporates and individuals using her expertise in public relations. Heather believes that life is a long line of lessons, and in her opinion, it's all about faith and good ole common sense. Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.com The Middle: Funny episode where they named her Sue Sue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Moms of Teens, are you in a hard season, mad at your circumstances? Click here to walk towards your happy, with guest Heather Pettey of the Life Coach BFF ShowDo you feel uprooted, when life feels out of control?Do you ever feel isolated, angry and disconnected to where you belong?This podcast episode is for you. 3 Ways to Find Connection, Community & StabilityResources:Dana White: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com (a source of inspiration)Susan Miller, CEO of Just Moved Ministries and Author of: After the Boxes are UnpackedYou Can Never Move Forward If You are Always Looking BackScripture: Galatians 6:9, Joshua 1:9, Matt 10:29Have I not commanded you not to be afraid or discorage. May the Lord your God be with you wherever you may go.Song: Home by Phillip PhillipsLe Anne Touchy from the Blind Side: Guest on Life Coach BFF ShowKristiy Woodson Harvey , author of The Wedding Veil and guest on Life Coach BFF ShowGuest Bio: Heather Pettey, host of Life Coach BFF Show.https://www.lifecoachbff.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareyourbffs https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachbff/Heather Pettey is a perfectly imperfect wife of 26 years to David, mom to 4 amazing humans ages 10 to 24, and lover of Jesus. She's a closet peanut M&M and Goldfish cracker consumer and loves nothing more than a good belly laugh, holiday gatherings with family and friends, and sitting on her front porch at sunset. Her greatest joy is watching, along with her husband, God's plan unfold in her children's lives and seeing them grow to fulfill His purpose. Heather has a true heart for women and is also passionate about encouraging them to remain sane and find joy while parenting teens.She does this weekly on her podcast, Life Coach BFF Show. When Heather is not podcasting, she's coaching moms to live confidently and set clear boundaries teaching her Living on Green method. Your BFF Heather is originally from the Mississippi Delta and received a BA in communications from Mississippi State University. She is a certified etiquette consultant and trained interview and life coach.She helped found the Center for Pregnancy Choices in Meridian, MS, and served as an original board member. Heather also co-founded Meridian Classical Center for Learning, a Christ-centered enrichment program for homeschool families. She has experience establishing a connection with communities for corporates and individuals using her expertise in public relations. Heather believes that life is a long line of lessons, and in her opinion, it's all about faith and good ole common sense.   Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.

This week on Motherhood Mindset, I interviewed Victoria Saylor of Common Sense Media to discuss how digital products, video games, social media and iphones are affecting our kids. The conversaton took some surprising turns.We discussed the positive, negative and how to lead from behind on helping our teens and tweens navigate the digital age. From family contracts to accountability, how to create open communication with our teens.Victoria Saylor, is the Sr Manager for Education partnerships and Community Engagement at Common Sense Media, where she uses her background in education to create relevant content. She collaborates with school districts and programs to engage families in digital citizenship as an advocate for their well-being. In her free time, Victoria enjoys cooking, traveling and hiking in the beautiful Arizona desert. Common Sense is an independent voice for kids, families, and communities everywhere combining original research with game-changing advocacy efforts to make the digital world work better for all kids. Our advocacy work highlights legislation related to technology and identifies solutions that protect consumer privacy, push for better connectivity for students and families, and hold tech companies accountable to ensure a healthy internet for all.Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the digital age. Learn how we rate and review and see our founding editors' 10 Beliefs. Our vision: Families taking charge of their digital choices.Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.comstephanie@stephaniepletka.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week blew my mind. I didn't see this coming.On this week's episode I chat with Nellie Harden, a Christian mom of four daughters living in Charlotte North Carolina, married for over 20 years,With a background in behaviorial work, wellness and personal development, she is a writer, a family life coach and host of the 6570 family project podcast.We talk about the 4 C's:3 Easy Steps to Cultivate, Connect, and Communicate with our teens. Such easy steps. It's more of changing our perspective on a few things, to better see where teens are coming from. Todders, Parents and Teens have a lot more in common and we decipher the parallels between them. You'll be surprised.Here's a quick tip: Don't take their attitudes personal, mama. The way they feel, behave and act is seldom about you. I know, shocking. Because it feels, dang personal. Do you remember what it was like being a teen?By the time a teen behavior presents itself, there have been many factors that created their attitude. We have to be a private investigator at times to navigate those tough waters of teenhood. Let's not be quick to judge. Ya'll she spills the tea on so much goodness. Listen here. Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does a trampoline and a tiny house have in common? Hey mom, Have you ever thought: I want to live in a tiny house by myself? You're not alone. Discover how 12 Moms found happiness in Carving Out Me Time, Guilt Free.Are you tired of yelling at your kids, fearing once they leave home, they'll never come back? On this week's episode, RUN don't walk to listen to episode 27:How 12 moms carved out ME Time, Guilt Free, to find happiness on the other side of Yelling, Chaos and Anger, to find a more peaceful, happier Life.I was taking notes myself. If you don't side line yourself to breathe, to rest and re-set your life, something will eventually MAKE you. I don't know about you, but I'd rather it be my decision, than someone else's to decide how I re-strategize.As moms, we have to make tough decisions. Decisions to stay healthy, or be sidelined by a hospital visit.  To carve out time to breathe, or find ourselves yelling and dealing with a panic attack that has forced us to face the darker places of ourselves.Every day, we have to choose our Hard. But some Hard is better than others.  In this epieosde we talk about all the ways you can carve out Me Time and all the amazing benefits of choosing YOU.Ps 46:10Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.comstephanie@stephaniepletka.comContact me at: 480-788-1805 for sponsorship, show ideas & speaking engagements.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready to feel closer to your teen, to better understand their heart, when their exterior can feel prickly at times? This episode is for you. Do you wonder what is going on in the brain of a teenager? Why they act they way they do? How to build strong relationships before they leave home, fearful they'll never come back? I have good news. There's hope and it's never too late to form those strong bonds that will have your tween and teen laughing and sharing in no time. Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.comstephanie@stephaniepletka.comContact me at: 480-788-1805 for sponsorship, show ideas & speaking engagements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode I talk about The Waiting Place. God has lessons He needs to teach. Transformation He wants to offer.If you're always on the run, afraid to sit in the hard, or marinate in the heat, then I fear you'll need to repeat the lesson.  Climbing a mountain creates strength, offers prospective.Those times in the valley, make you wiser. stronger. Stephanie offers 3 actonable steps to get the most Return out of the Waiting Place.Sources:Marissa Rehder @thenourishmenthavenPs 46:10Interview Questions:What makes you happy?What makes you angry?Why distractons keep you from feeling all the feels, from facing what doesn't serve you?What makes us want to run?What happens if we use distractions, create excuses to not sit in the waiting place>What happens if we sit in the waiting place?  Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining stories and 3 actionable steps to finding the goodness in the hard places. It's time to be encouraged to chase your dreams and write your story.Grab a copy of Living Your Best Life or download your audible for moms on the go.Subscribe to stephaniepletka.com for mom hacks, tips and upcoming events.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.comstephanie@stephaniepletka.comContact me at: 480-788-1805 for sponsorship, show ideas & speaking engagements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's epiode of Motherhood Mindset with Stephanie Pletka I interview Mary Ann Otley, author of Love Triumphs. Wow, does she throw down some truth bombs on teen behavior and the Power of Identity.Go listen to episode 23 now. Run, don't walk. Today, we talk about the Power of Blessing. Part 2.Are you labeling your kids? On today's episode we jump right into The Power of Blessing.It's easy to place names on our kids: The trouble maker, the funny one, the black sheep, the loud mouth. We love them dearly, and yet may have called them a liar for what seemed like a good reason.It affects our perception, how we make decisions, how they treat THEIR children, and more. Scripture on Identity: Eph 2:10, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Cor 6: 19-20Interview Questions:It's easy to compare ourselves to others, as a measuring stick to success. What causes us to lose our identity? What is the root cause as to how it begins?How does the loss of identity affect our decisions, the lens from which we view life?We look for affirmation in the wrong places, looking for someone to fill the void. This creates unmet expectations, that breed what type of behaviors?Talk about the Power of a Blessing.Name (2-3) Steps to raising kids with confidence, to know who they are in Christ, without looking for outside forces created from insecurities and a lack of identity.Mary Ann Otley Bio:Mary Ann Otley is founder and leader of Love Triumphs, a global ministry dedicated to connecting women more closely with God so they can be transformed by God's love. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Mary Ann's life story reveals how childhood abuse stole her innocence, tainted her identity, and how miraculously God restored her value and dignity. Mary Ann's story is one of abuse, pain, healing, forgiveness, and redemption. Two keys to her healing journey are understanding her true identity and receiving the blessings God intends for us. She brings hope and encouragement to women of all ages. She's a successful author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She resides in Georgia with her husband. Together they have three  adult children. Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker, author of Living Your Best Life and radio show host of Motherhood Mindset on Faith Talk Radio 1360 in Phoenix. She produces a weekly podcast to help women navigate the messy parts of motherhood. Get ready for entertaining storie