Motherhood Radio - Dr Christina Hibbert

Let’s face it…we don’t always need MORE energy. Sometimes, what we really need is greater CALM. Or, we need to know how to USE the energy we have each day in the most efficient and useful ways. We’ll be discussing all these ideas related to finding our energy-calm capacity, how to maximize both, and feel more energized and balanced as a result, today! Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

As women, moms, and caretakers we care for everyone else first, leaving ourselves for when or "if" we "get the time" to care for our needs, and often never getting cared for at all. It's time for that to change. Enter the "8 Day REPLENISH" Challenge! Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

What does it mean to be a high performer--in motherhood, career, life? High performance isn't just being "busy," running around and doing everything for everyone. High performance is strategic, focused, and uses the research-based skills and tools to teach us how to not only "grow through motherhood", but to excel at it. Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest, Anna Renderer, host of PopSugar Fitness, certified High Performance Coach, and creator of High Performance Mamas (http://www.annarenderer.com) share the top strategies to maximize your potential as a mama in the areas of energy, productivity, balance, and more. Learn more about high performance and self-mastery by reading, "The Greatest Battles of Motherhood Are Won Within," https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/the-greatest-battles-of-motherhood-won-within-motheroftheyear/. Visit http://www.DrChristinaHibbert.com for more resources and to join Dr. Hibbert's Mastery Of Motherhood (M.O.M.) tribe, and visit http://www.MasteryOfMotherhoodLive.com to join us the first-of-its-kind M.O.M. Live event! #motherhood #masteryofmotherhood #mastery #highperformance #highperformancemamas #momlife #popsugarfitness #annarenderer #drchristinahibbert #motherhoodtv #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment

Are you parenting on purpose? Or are you leaving your family's goals, development, and experiences to chance? Life is busy, and it can be tough to know how to slow down, evaluate, and make the changes we need to make in order to create the family experience we desire. Dr. Christina Hibbert and author of "Parent On Purpose," Amy Carney (http://www.AmyCarney.com), share how to bring more purpose to parenting. Including how to write your "parent purpose statement," incorporate play, and get "out of the box" in order to do parenting YOUR way. For more purposeful parenting strategies, check out "Parenting Success Skills," http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/parenting-success-skills-top-10-1-do-your-own-work-first/.

As women and mothers, we feel all the time we must "be strong." But what does that really mean? Could we sometimes get it wrong? Strength is not carrying the load all by ourselves, denying help, or having to be "fine" all the time. In fact, true strength is being vulnerable, letting help in, and knowing when and how to do the same for others. In this powerful episode, Dr Christina Hibbert and Rachel Martin, creator of http://www.FindingJoy.net and author of The Brave Art of Motherhood, discuss the myths, and realities of "being strong" in motherhood. Visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com for more motherhood articles, videos, podcasts, and resources, and to learn about Dr. Hibbert's Mastery Of Motherhood LIVE and online courses!

If you think Mastery of motherhood isn't possible, Dr Christina Hibbert is here to tell you, "You're wrong. Not only is it possible; it's what we moms were made for." Mastery of motherhood is about self mastery, and Dr Hibbert is sharing her "10 Zones of MOM Mastery" in this FREE 10-10-10 challenge! That's 10 Zones of Mastery in 10 minutes a day, for 10 days! When we change ourselves, we become the role model and example for our children. In this challenge, we can practice the skills of self mastery because that's what mastering motherhood is really about. Join today: https://drchristi.mykajabi.com/10-10-10-challenge

What does it mean to flourish? As a mom? As a woman? In love? In life? And what are the practices that can take us from just “ok” to “thriving?” Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest, Jen Smith, creator of The Flourish Lab (http://www.theflourishlab.com) are sharing the secrets of the #1 practice of flourishing—gratitude. Specifically, Jen is sharing her insights on the Grateful Morning Program she’s created for women just like you, with ideas and tools for bringing more gratitude into each moment of each day to experience a greater sense of “flourishing”! Visit “The Positive Psychology of Flourishing” to learn more! (https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/the-positive-psychology-of-flourishing-what-is-it-am-i-doing-it/)

Today is all about others. Sharing yourself with others, to be specific. Once you’ve recharged, energized, played, loved, enjoyed, nurtured, and inspired yourself, the only thing left to do is share all the goodness you’ve stored up. Life just isn’t as great without the company of those we love, and when we are replenished and feeling “filled up,” we begin to automatically pour out all that joy and light and goodness onto others. Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

Did you know the word, “Inspire” actually means, “in the spirit?” Today, we’ll be talking about all the ways to “inspire” ourselves on a weekly and daily basis. Why does this matter so much? Because when we’re inspired, we have greater energy, love, joy, peace, and motivation. When we’re inspired, we find life “lighter,” and we want to get out and share that inspiration. Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

It’s time we focus on one of the most essential and yet under-rated and, I believe, misunderstood, components of self-care and REPLENISHment—nurture. Specifically, self-nurture. How do we “nurture” ourselves? We’re so good at doing it with other people—our children, spouses/partners, family, friends, and even in our work. But do we know how to actually nurture ourselves? Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

JOY! What an important part of REPLENISHing through self-care, and yet how often do we forget that joy is a state of being and not a fleeting moment of pleasure or fun? That’s right—JOY is a state of BEING. Are you “being” joy today? Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

When it comes to feeling replenished, there’s nothing quite like LOVE. And I’m not just talking about the all-important act of loving others; I’m talking about the complete “give-receive” cycle of loving ourselves and letting love in, too. It's called “The LOVE Triangle.” This LOVE Triangle is a HEALTHY one, and it’s essential when it comes to continual replenishment in all areas of life. Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

Today, it’s time to play! Yes, that’s right. Part of REPLENISHING is incorporating play, and fun, and laughter into each day. Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

Let’s face it…we don’t always need MORE energy. Sometimes, what we really need is greater CALM. Or, we need to know how to USE the energy we have each day in the most efficient and useful ways. We’ll be discussing all these ideas related to finding our energy-calm capacity, how to maximize both, and feel more energized and balanced as a result, today! Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

As women, moms, and caretakers we care for everyone else first, leaving ourselves for when or "if" we "get the time" to care for our needs, and often never getting cared for at all. It's time for that to change. Enter the "8 Day REPLENISH" Challenge! Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

We all want good things for this, and every, new year, don’t we? We want better things, best things. New Year’s Resolutions have been the “way” for ages, and the concept of “resolving” to do better, to be better, in the coming year is one I respect greatly. But New Year’s Resolutions don’t usually LAST for most of us. We “try” to do something and then “fail” because we aren’t prepared, we aren’t ready. And we don’t have a solid plan in place. In this episode, we talk about how to actually achieve our goals in 2019. Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com/holiday-sel…s-of-worth/ and follow Dr. Hibbert on Instagram (@drchristinahibbert) and Facebook (@DrCHibbert) for bonus tools, strategies & "gifts”!

The holiday season can bring out the best--or the worst--in us, especially when it comes to how we deal with ourselves. As moms, we have so much to do, so little time, and so many people to please, which can lead to stress, illness, burnout, and feelings of inadequacy, not being "good enough," and low self-worth. Dr. Christina Hibbert offers her best gift this holiday season--the gift of feeling your true worth--with her "11 Gifts of Worth." These 11 things may not seem like the "gifts" we want, but they are the gifts we, and our children and families need, as we seek to feel and share our true worth, and to help others do the same. Visit https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/holiday-self-worth-11-surprising-gifts-of-worth/ and follow Dr. Hibbert on Instagram (@drchristinahibbert) and Facebook (@DrCHibbert) for bonus tools, strategies & "gifts”!

Self-care is a must as a mom, and yet, we're often the worst at prioritizing our own needs. When it comes to moving beyond self-care and fully investing in ourselves, we tend to struggle even more. What holds us back from investing in ourselves--as mothers, women, leaders? How can we change these unhealthy patterns in order to reach our full potential--in our personal, family, career, financial, and other goals? Dr. Christina Hibbert talks with life coach, Lisa Statzer (@LisaStatzer), about the ways we, as women and mothers, can change our mindset, feel empowered, and take the steps we need to, in order to fully invest in our own futures. We do it for our children; now it's time to do it for ourselves, too! Tune in to be inspired, and also to learn how you can be a part of Lisa's research project, "Investing in Yourself." Visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

As a psychologist and mom of 6, I’m always looking for ways to improve my family’s overall health, mental health, and wellness. Lately, I was working on a challenge for my family when I thought, “Hey! Why not make it available to everyone?” Thus, the Family Wellness Challenge was born! Listen in for details, and then Get your FREE Family Wellness Challenge Guide & Calendar: https://drchristi.mykajabi.com/pl/49793 There’s so much more to life than just “health” OR “mental health” OR “social health” or…you get the picture. “Wellness” means more than just doing “ok” in one area of life. It means working in all of the 5 Core Areas (physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual) at the same time, little by little, to create the synergistic effect we call “wellness.”  It’s great to work individually to increase wellness, but it’s far more powerful, and produces more long-lasting effects, if we work together, as a family, to change not only individual members but the family system as a whole. The goals of this challenge are to:  1) Increase family members’ awareness and understanding of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness practices;  2) Increase family connectedness, wellness and flourishing;  3) Improve individual and family health, mental health, wellbeing, and happiness. Learn more here: https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/join-my-free-10-day-family-wellness-challenge/ Ready to get started? Click here https://drchristi.mykajabi.com/pl/49793or to REGISTER and receive your FREE Family Wellness Challenge Guide & Calendar. ANYONE can join--from young children to adult children to grandparents--because you can customize each person’s goals. That’s the beauty of this challenge! Then, using the guide, set up your family's goals and your start/end dates! Finally, Be sure to connect with me on Instagram and Facebook (DrChristinaHibbert), and tune in to the "daily strategy sessions" I'll be doing, LIVE every morning or the replay videos. I'll be sharing simple strategies to help you achieve your goals of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness and give you the SKILLS you and your family need to keep the wellness going! Be sure to Tag, share, and invite your family, friends, coworkers, and anyone else to join us. Share this link so they can get their Guide and Calendar, too (https://drchristi.mykajabi.com/pl/49793). The more the merrier! And visit my website and blog, http://www.drchristinahibbert.com for more ideas, tools, and skills to increase yours and your family's health, wellness, and happiness!

Miscarriage is a common occurrence for many mothers, fathers, and families, with 15-20% of all verified pregnancies ending in loss. In honor of October's Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and in remembrance of these too-often silent losses, Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest, Dr. Katy Huie Harrison, writer, blogger, mom & multiple miscarriage experiencer (http://www.UndefiningMotherhood.com), are bringing infant loss to light. What do women and families who go through perinatal loss commonly experience? How can they begin to cope and grieve? How can friends and family be more supportive, and what should they say/do and NOT say/do? Listen to this insightful episode for greater understanding, awareness, and skills to help you or someone you love through a miscarriage or other loss. Then, read "Perinatal Loss: Coping, Hoping, & Healing Together," for more on this important topic, and pass it on to others in need of support: https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/perinatal-loss-grief-coping-hoping-healing-together-in-honor-of-pregnancy-infant-loss-remembrance-day/.

Spirituality is an essential part of motherhood for most moms. There's just something about being a mother that brings up spiritual questions, answers, desires, and needs. Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest Darla Trendler, creator of The Spiritually Minded Mom podcast (http://www.spirituallymindedmom.com), discuss how to understand and increase personal spiritual connection, develop a practice of daily gratitude and communion, and teach/model spiritual practices and development for children, as well. Whether you find spiritual connection through church, prayer, meditation, scripture, nature, family, or any other means, this episode will expand your sense of spirituality and empower you as a mother and spiritual leader in your home. Visit https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/what-matters-most-key-to-personal-growth-development/ to learn more about spiritual practice ideas and what matters most in motherhood, and beyond.

Motherhood is back for season 4, with a new look and a new name--Motherhood 2.0! This season, we're taking motherhood to the next level--whatever that looks like for you. What does it meant to take it to the next level? What would that look like for you, your family, your work, your dreams? Perhaps it's the next level of overcoming, like getting enough sleep for a change. Perhaps it's the next level of becoming, or increasing your sense of self-worth. Or perhaps, it's the next level of flourishing, in your health, happiness, family, work, or relationships. Wherever you are as a mother and woman, this show is for you, as Dr. Christina Hibbert teaches the skills of self-mastery to help you not only "grow through motherhood," but to thrive through it, too! Visit https://www.drchristinahibbert.com/motherhood-2-0-podcast-taking-mom-to-the-next-level/ to learn more, and http://www.drchristinahibbert.com for more on the skills of overcoming, becoming, and flourishing and register to receive Dr. Hibbert's FREE "30-Day Personal Growth Plan"!

It's that time of year again--summer break--the time of no schedules, kids home all day feeling "so bored," and moms everywhere feeling overwhelmed by mess, stress, and chaos. It doesn't have to be this way, though, moms! With a little work, summer can be not only a time of sanity, but a time of personal growth for the whole family, a time of memory-making, and a time of flourishing! Dr. Christina Hibbert goes one-on-one in this session of Motherhood, sharing her "8 Steps" for summer sanity plus two "bonus" tips for creating your best, less stressed, summer yet. Visit "Summer Sanity for Moms: 10 Ways to Stress Less & Flourish More" for more tools and ideas: http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/summer-sanity-for-moms-10-ways-to-stress-less-flourish-more .

Loss is part of childhood, whether it's from moving, losing friends, or experiencing a parent's divorce to experiencing death--of a pet, grandparent, or other loved one. It's hard enough for adults to comprehend loss and know how to grieve, but unless children have someone to show them how, they can easily become overwhelmed and afraid. What can we, as parents, do to help our children identify their losses and learn to grieve? Dr. Christina Hibbert sits down with Kim Fredrickson, marriage and family therapist and author of "Give Your Kids a Break," (http://www.kimfredrickson.com) to discuss their strategies for helping children and teens understand loss and learn to grieve. As parents learn about loss and grief, they become empowered to help their kids identify, validate, and work through their grief, too. For more on this topic, visit "Children & Grief: What You Can Do," http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/dealing-with-grief/children-grief-what-you-can-do/.

If there's one thing at the core of all our struggles as moms, it's this: insecurity. Depression, fear, worry, self-doubt, it all stems from a struggle to see, feel and embrace our true worth. We think it's "humble" to shrink and hide, but we've got it wrong. Dr. Christina Hibbert goes one-on-one in this powerful episode about the truth of humility, self-confidence, and self-worth. What is self-worth? How is it different from the myth of self-esteem? What is true humility, and how can we be confident and humble at the same time? And what can we do to build self-worth? Tune in to learn the crucial skills of practicing self-worth as moms, and then visit www.drchristinahibbert.com/self-esteem-self-worth/ to learn more ways to overcome self-doubt and build self-worth! And learn more about American Mothers, Inc and nominate YOUR "Mother of the Year" pick at http://www.americanmothers.org.

How do we learn empathy? One of the biggest ways is through the modeling of our parents. As mothers, we can actively teach our children and teens how to understand, have compassion for, and empathize with others, and this can make a huge impact in preventing and overcoming bullying. as well as making our world a kinder, safer place. Dr. HIbbert welcomes Amber Robbins, mother of four and creator of the "Kids Who Stand" initiative (http://www.kidswhostand.org), to explore the ways we moms can teach, practice, and model empathy, kindness, and civility--at the dinner table, in daily life, and in the community as we serve. It doesn't take much time, and it's simpler than we think, but what a difference the skill of empathy can make for our children, teens, families, and world! And read "Parenting Skills: 4 Ways we Learn to Parent & The Good News About Our Parenting Potential" at http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/parenting-success-more-about-parent-than-child/parenting-skills/ for more parenting success skills!

Why is it so challenging to be genuinely happy for others? A friend has a great new opportunity you've been dreaming of, a co-worker gets the promotion you wanted, a neighbor posts the most perfect-looking photos of her perfect-looking kids on social media all the time--sometimes, it can get to us, leaving us feeling jealous, negative, and even unhappy. But why? Why do we feel like when one person gets some success or joy in life, it somehow makes it less likely for the rest of us to get some, too? Isn't there plenty of joy and success to go around? Absolutely! Then, how do we learn to be genuinely happy for others? Dr. Christina Hibbert talks with guest, Cheryl Leahy, lifestyle blogger at http://www.alldressedupwithnothingtodrink.com, about her strategies for overcoming envy and learning to be genuinely happy for one another. As moms, we need this skill more than anyone! For more, check out Cheryl's post, "How to Be Happy for Others," at http://www.alldressedupwithnothingtodrink.com/2018/01/how-to-be-happy-for-others.html.

Have you ever heard of "movement therapy?" It's a powerful method that combines body awareness, posturing, and sometimes even dance, to bring greater energy, self-confidence and insight to participants' lives, and it's a fabulous tool for moms, kids, and families, too. Dr. Christina Hibbert talks with movement therapist Erica Hornthal (http://www.chicagodancetherapy.com) to learn how the ways we move the body can impact our lives for the better. From taking up space in your bed in the morning, to how you carry yourself, to activities you can do with your children, listen and learn the tools to use movement for body, mind, and spirit improvement! Read "8 Keys to Get and Stay Moving" for more (https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/May-2016/Exercise-for-Mental-Health-8-Keys-to-Get-and-Stay)!

What matters most to you? Do you give those things/people the time and attention they deserve? Do you ever take those things for granted? What about when life gets difficult? Are you able to keep the meaning and purpose of your life even in the toughest times? Dr. Hibbert welcomes special guest, Kim Fredrickson, mother, wife, author of "Give Yourself a Break," and therapist of over 30 years (http://www.kimfredrickson.com). Kim is living with a terminal illness, but despite her declining health she has found a way to live with meaning, purpose, and to focus on what matters most as she copes. How can we do the same in our difficult life experiences? Kim and Dr. Hibbert discuss the skills of focusing on the moment, making memories that last, exercising faith, practicing self-compassion, and grieving well the losses that come our way, in order to "overcome, become, and flourish" in even the toughest times of life. Please visit Dr. Hibbert's post, "3 Skills for Coping with Life's Challenges" for more ideas and inspiration (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/3-skills-for-coping-with-lifes-challenges).

Overeating and binge eating: they aren't just for those with eating disorders. As busy moms, these can be easy habits to pick up and tough habits to break. Why is it so easy to overeat, and so difficult to stop? What does the research say on what is and isn't helpful with binge eating and overeating? And how can we stop overeating and bingeing, once and for all? Dr. Glenn Livingston, author of "Never Binge Again" (available FREE on his website, http://www.NeverBingeAgain.com)is here to show us how. His research-based approach to never bingeing again will help you better understand why we overeat and/or binge, why is it such a challenge to break the habit, and especially what tools are most effective in making lasting, positive change. Never binge again by listening in to this informative episode of Motherhood, and then check out Dr. Hibbert's book, "8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise" and related free resources at http://www.Exercise4MentalHealth.com for more healthy habit-building success!

Being a mother is tough enough, but raising children with medical challenges, illness, developmental delays, or special needs makes it all the tougher. Some days, it may feel like you're all alone, with the weight of the world on your shoulders, like no one understands your struggle. Today, we're here to tell you, "We understand." My guest, Dr. Erin Joyce, clinical psychologist, is also a mother raising three children, including twins, one of whom lives with medical challenges everyday. She understands the pain of watching your child suffer and the fear of wondering if s/he will be okay. Dr. Joyce shares with us the compassion, understanding, tools, and resources all parents need when facing a child's health, mental health, or developmental trials.

One of the hardest things for parents, and especially moms, to do is give themselves a break. When life is busy and stressful, as it always is, when you make mistakes, when you just don't know what to do--self-compassion is what's needed most. But how do we learn to practice self-kindness, self-love, and self-compassion? And how can we extend that compassion, and teach it to, our children? Dr. Hibbert welcomes guest Kim Fredrickson, author of Give Yourself a Break and Give Your Kids a Break, licensed marriage and family therapist of 30+ years, and true survivor in every sense of the word (http://www.kimfredrickson.com). Together, they share the secrets to living with self-compassion and the tools for teaching your children. A powerful, inspiring episode not to be missed! Visit "Practicing Self-Compassion: How to Give Yourself A Break" for more (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/practicing-self-compassion-how-to-give-yourself-a-break).

Self-sabotage: as parents, we all do it. We stand in our own way, make things emotionally harder for ourselves, fail to forgive our parenting mistakes, and too often forget our all-important self-care. Why are we so hard on ourselves as mothers and parents, and what can we do to identify and change self-sabotaging tendencies? Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest, mental health clinician and doula Nicole Woodcox Bolden, LSW (www.thrivingwithbaby.com), share enlightening insights on how we all exhibit self-sabotaging behaviors from time to time, how to recognize these destructive patterns, and tools to help us avoid and overcome them. Then, visit Dr. Hibbert's article, "Avoiding & Overcoming Self-Sabotage in Parenthood" (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/avoiding-and-overcoming-self-sabotage-in-parenthood) for more ideas to keep you self-sabotage-free!

When you're "mom," intimacy can easily fall by the wayside. Too many people need you, you don't feel sexy, and if one more person touches you, you just might lose it! Most marriages and partnerships experience challenges keeping the passion alive over the years, and especially in parenthood. A healthy sex life is important to healthy intimate relationships, however; so, what can you do to reignite the flame, or keep it burning, when motherhood feels like it's taking over? I'm talking with therapist and author of "Before I Do," Olivia Baylor, LCPC (http://www.LifeRevisions.com), about how to redefine intimacy and connection, identify your physical and emotional needs, and help yourself and your partner get those needs met to keep the sexual fires burning and your relationships strong and flourishing! (Parents: Because of the "intimate" nature of today's episode, you may wish to keep the kids away as you listen!) Please visit my article, "Couples & Romantic Love: 9 Ways to Build Intimacy in Relationships" at http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/couples-romantic-love-9-ways-to-build-intimacy-in-relationships/ for more.

Family can be chaotic, loving, and everything in between. From interactions between siblings, to parent-child relations, to parenting adult children, to family-of-origin relationships, yes, navigating family relationships can be complex. Today, I'm talking with some very special guests--my aunt Christina Anderson, and cousins Hilary Anderson and Eden Koenig about family relationships, sibling rivalry, common challenges, and how to navigate those challenges in ways that strengthen us, our children, and our family unit as a whole. With 11 children in their family of origin (6 biological and 5 adopted, including many foster children over the years), these ladies know what they're talking about! Then, be sure to visit Christina & Eden's adorable baby clothing line, Neo's Nook, on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeosNook?ref=search_shop_redirect), and pass it on! And for more on surviving holiday relationships, visit my blog post, "Holiday Stress Relationship Survival Guide" http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/holiday-stress-relatioinship-survival-guide/.

Motherhood is celebrating its 100th episode! Join me, Dr. Christina Hibbert, as I talk with some of our favorite past guest experts about their best advice for moms EVER about how to "master" motherhood, including why mastery of motherhood is possible, how to manage energy, parenting skills advice, best ways to improve self-care, and more. Get your pen and paper ready to take notes! Then, be part of my "Mastery of Motherhood" book project by taking the M.O.M. survey and sharing your stories/experiences at http://www.MasteryOfMotherhood.com! A HUGE thank you to all of today's incredible guests and especially to all you fabulous mom listeners who've made these 100 episodes possible. Here's to 100 more! http://www.drchristinahibbert.com

Motherhood is, by nature, a process of self-reinvention. From becoming a mom for the first time, to coping with the obstacles life throws our way, to dealing with the empty nest and beyond, yes, motherhood requires us to continually reinvent ourselves. My guest, Ashley Hanna Morgan, LCSW, clinical social worker and author of "I Gave Birth to My Heart" (http://www.ashleyhannamorgan.com) and I are talking about the many ways we, as mothers, might "reinvent ourselves" through the seasons of motherhood, what stands in our way, and how to overcome the obstacles to becoming the mother, and person, we most desire to be. Tune in, and then check out "Becoming the Butterfly: The Power of Personal Transformation" http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/becoming-the-butterfly-the-power-of-personal-transformation/.

As moms, we tend to take on the emotional load of our children and family. From kids' personal struggles to school challenges to basic life distress, it's hard not to heap the emotional burden upon ourselves until we become completely overwhelmed. How can we deal with these feelings that overwhelm us? Today, in this one-on-one session, I'm sharing some strategies for how to identify and process emotional overwhelm, in order to let powerful feelings go. Join me and realize you're not alone, and with some work and time, you too can tackle and triumph over your emotions! For more, visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/overcoming-mom-guilt/.

How much do you really know about the menstrual cycle and how it affects your body, mood, sleep, and brain? Most women, I've found, know far too little of the facts and even less about how to honor this sacred cycle. How can we prepare our daughters for menarche when we still have so much to learn? Learning about our body and our own unique rhythm is the beginning to honoring this cycle, bringing greater peace and healing, and allowing us to model this for our daughters. My guest, massage therapist, Reiki Master and Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner, Sophia Wise One (http://www.SophiaWiseOne.com), is here to help us better understand and honor our female body and its rhythms, and teach us how to prepare our daughters to do the same. Join us for this insightful episode, share it with your daughters and granddaughters, and then check out my 3- part "Women's Emotions" blog series for more on the menstrual cycle, the female brain, and mood http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/womens-emotions-the-3-components-of-emotional-health/ and my FREE "Introduction to Women's Emotions" Webinar http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/introduction-to-womens-emotions-webinar-page/.

Having a baby is supposed to be the happiest time of our lives. Right? For many new moms, however, postpartum can pack a punch, with emotional changes ranging from the Baby Blues to depression to anxiety to, in extreme cases, psychosis. What role does trauma, including birth trauma, play in postpartum mental health? How do postpartum emotional changes impact dads and partners? And how can we overcome stigma to find the help we need after the birth of a baby? My guest, Kristina Cowan (http://www.kristinacowan.com), author of the powerful new book, "When Postpartum Packs a Punch," and I are discussing how to navigate the postpartum period, where to turn for support, and how to reach out and let that support and help in. Please visit my "Postpartum Depression Treatment" series for more on pregnancy and postpartum emotional health and healing (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/postpartum-depression-treatment/).

Culture and mental health go hand in hand, impacting not only how we perceive mental health but also our identity, life experiences, how or if we ask for help, and too often, whether or not we can access that much-needed help. Today I'm talking with mental health & culture advocate, Ashley Carino (http://www.postpartumdepressionsupport.org), about the many ways community and family culture can either facilitate or block mental health, how to overcome the stigma of mental health and cultural barriers, and how we can learn to speak up for ourselves and our families! For more on the importance of speaking up, practicing self-care, and receiving help, read "Motherhood Mental Health: Self-Care & Letting Help In" http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/ppd-motherhood-mental-health-self-care-letting-help-in-the-2-most-important-things-psi-blog-hop/.

It's hard being "Mom!" Yet, how often do we forget that "hard" is "normal," in motherhood? How often do we place the blame on ourselves when things get tough--during transitions like back to school, everyday stress, and the ups and downs that are inevitable in motherhood? In today's one-on-one session, I'm sharing 5 "reality checks" all moms need to hear and believe, including some of the "paradoxes" of motherhood, how to survive the transitions and changes of parenting, and why you just might be doing better than you think. Tune in, and then pass it on! For more inspiration (or commiseration), please visit "Motherhood Reality Check: It's Hard! AND I'm Improving" (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/motherhood-reality-check-its-hard-and-im-improving/) and "7 Strategies for School-Year Sanity" (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/parenting-skills-back-to-school-mental-health-7-strategies-for-school-year-sanity/ ).

Breast cancer affects us all at some point or another, whether through a parent, friend, aunt, colleague. As mothers, it's crucial we understand the facts about breast cancer awareness in order to educate our daughters and families. In this educational episode, I'm talking with Kim Kusiciel, mom of 3, BRCA gene mutation carrier, breast cancer advocate, and early childhood teacher. Both Kim and I are daughters of breast cancer survivors, and we're discussing having a parent with breast cancer, how we can help/educate our children, as well as genetic testing, the BRCA gene mutation and the decisions that go along with discovering you are a carrier. Tune in with your daughters for this highly informative, important episode. And please visit http://www.nohappyaccidents.com to learn more about Kim's experiences with the BRCA gene mutation and breast cancer advocacy.

Why do we fear being our true selves? How do we find our true selves, especially when it's so easy to get lost in "being mom"? Why is it so easy to fall victim to fear--fear of being judged or criticized, fear of being different? The power of living authentically is the power to live without these fears, to be at peace with who we truly are and to let the world know us, the real us. Only when we, as mothers, learn the power of authenticity can we then teach and model it for our children. My guest, Kristy Dominiak, mom, speaker, and author of "The Shaken Snow Globe" (http://www.shakensnowglobe.com), and I discuss why it's so challenging to live authentically and how we can overcome those challenges to embrace the power of authenticity, for ourselves and for our families. And read my post, "The Value of Authenticity: 5 Ways to Get Real," for more ways to live authentically (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/the-value-of-authenticity-5-ways-to-get-real/).

Did you know anxiety is the #1 mental health issue in women? Anxiety is even more common than depression in women, and mothers seem to experience anxiety regularly. What is anxiety? How does it show up in women? And what can you do about it? My guest, Kathryn Gardner, LCPC (http://www.newdawnwellnessgroup.com/), is a Chicago-based counselor specializing in maternal mental health and anxiety disorders, and she's here to share her best strategies for coping with worry, fear, stress, PTSD, OCD, and all types of anxiety you may face. Get ready to give anxiety the boot and to help your family do the same, with this empowering episode! For more on 'Anxiety & Women: Sleep, & Hormones-What You Can Do" visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/anxiety-women-hormones-sleep-what-you-can-do/.

Guilt is one of the most common emotions mothers experience--guilt over not doing enough, not being enough, guilt for what we've said, done, or how we "are" as moms. Yes, guilt is all too common in motherhood. So, what do we do with this guilt? How can we overcome it, or even better, use guilt to help US "overcome, become, and flourish?" That's what today's episode is all about, in this one-on-one "session" on the skills of overcoming guilt. We'll discuss the two types of guilt, what to do with guilt, and some top strategies to ditch the guilt or let it motivate us to something better. Be sure to visit my website (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com) for more on overcoming guilt, including my "Overcoming Mom Guilt" post (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/overcoming-mom-guilt).

If there's one thing all moms have too little of it's time! Between kids' schedules, home and family tasks and our own needs, there's just never enough time to go around. That's why today we're talking with Myrna Haskell, writer and editor of Sanctuary Magazine (http://www.santuary-magazine.com), all about the tools of time management. How can you prioritize? What will help your kids manage time better? And how can you face your work/home life with more peace and calm? Tune in to find out. Then, check out Sanctuary Magazine's May issues--devoted to moms, in honor of Mother's Day, and featuring an interview with yours truly! (http://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/may-17-christina-hibbert.html)

One in five women will experience postpartum depression after the baby is born, and many others will deal with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or even psychosis. Together, these disorders, named "Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders," are the most common complication associated with childbirth. We're taking a deeper look at the reality of postpartum depression with my friend, Lindsay Gerszt, PPD survivor and producer of the powerful new documentary, "When the Bough Breaks," narrated by Brooke Shields (http://www.whentheboughbreaksfilm.com). Lindsay shares her heart-wrenching experience with postpartum depression and anxiety in the film and here with us, to raise awareness and promote support and help for all mothers in pregnancy and postpartum. What is postpartum depression? How can you tell if you're experiencing it? Where can you turn for help? How can your relationships survive? These are just a few questions answered in today's episode, along with the inspiring message from Lindsay's life and film--that you truly are not alone, that with help, you will be well, and that beyond postpartum depression life goes on and can even flourish, with gifts of greater understanding, service, love, and personal growth. For more on Postpartum Depression Treatment, visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/postpartum-depression-treatment/ and read my post, "The Benefits of Postpartum Depression," http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/.

What happens to your body after childbirth? If you've given birth you've no doubt experienced some alterations in how your body works (or doesn't work), but you might be surprised at how dramatically the experience of pregnancy, labor and delivery can alter the body. From changes in the pelvic floor to the diaphragm, from the back and abdomen to the way we breathe, these changes can go unnoticed and untreated and lead to long-term physical and emotional symptoms that otherwise could be prevented. Today's guest, Lynn Shulte-Leech (http://www.instituteforbirthhealing.com) women's health physical therapist, birth healing expert and founder of The Birth Healing Institute, will open your eyes (as she did mine!) to the many changes our bodies undergo when we give birth. Lynn shares her incredible knowledge on what we can do to heal from such after-birth complications as vaginal prolapse, leakage, painful intercourse, or a "doming" belly. An important, eye-opening episode every mother who's given birth must see! (*Due to the intimate nature of today's topic, you may wish to ensure young children are not listening.) For more on Birth Healing, join the Birth Healing Summit, featuring Lynn, me, and several other birth and postpartum experts. Visit http://www.instituteforbirthhealing.com/summit-2017 to register or for more information. #birthhealing #postpartum #childbirth #trauma #pregnancy #healing #motherhoodtv #motherhood

When it comes to speaking up, asking for, and receiving what we need, we moms aren't doing so well. Too often, we feel guilty having "needs," let alone asking for help or letting that help in. Yet identifying and asking for what we need--for help, for support, for love, for a break!--is crucial to not only our own health and wellness, but our children's and family's as well. In this important episode, I'm sharing two stories I'm certain will motivate you to reconsider how you feel about asking for and receiving help. I'm also sharing the tools for how to identify, clearly state, and actually let that help in, including my 4 Steps to Asking & Receiving (http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/how-to-get-your-needs-met-4-tips-on-asking-and-receiving/). To learn more about the stories, women, and tools I discuss in this moving episode, visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/postpartum-psychosis-40-years-prison-mental-health-stigma-its-time-to-speak-up/ and http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/ppd-motherhood-mental-health-self-care-letting-help-in-the-2-most-important-things-psi-blog-hop/.

Today I'm unveiling "Mastery of Motherhood"--my newest venture--and I want YOU to be part of it! Listen in for details on how to join me, and I just might be coming to visit you! Then, listen as 5 mental health provider friends of mine share their best "mom advice." I'm sharing two of my top bits of wisdom, too. All geared to help you master motherhood, this is only the beginning! Visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com/mastery-of-motherhood-join-my-book-radio-tv-tour for more info or email support@drchristinahibbert.com to invite me to visit your group on the "M.O.M. tour!"