Reaching Abundance

What worked for you in your 20s isn’t going to work in your 30s, and what works in your 30s isn’t going to work in your 40s. This week’s guest, a COPE certified health coach shares about healthy habits, but this applies to your money too! We talk goal setting, micro habits, self-sabotage & self-care, integrating healthy fats and carbs into your overall diet, how to avoid falling apart on your cheat day, and all the ways health journeys often parallel with financial journeys. Set the best example for your children by learning to love yourself and caring for your health well with positive, nutritious habits that have the power to change your family’s trajectory.Find out more at www.reachingabundance.com  and on Instagram @reachingabundance

We’ve all experienced the stress and headaches of an unplanned yet necessary expense popping up and destroying our well-intentioned monthly budget. If you’re getting frustrated with budgeting because some unexpected expense comes up each month to sabotage all your grand plans, you need sinking funds. Learn everything you need to know about sinking funds, how to set them up, the categories to consider, how to calculate sinking funds, and how much to put toward them each month. Remove the shock-factor from the surprise expenses and avoid accumulating debt to cover them by creating mini savings accounts and making irregular costs an expected part of your budget. Show notes at www.reachingabundace.comConnect on IG @reachingabundanceBook a free 15 minute consult for 1:1 coaching toward your financial freedom at http://bit.ly/FFCoachConsult

We tend to lunge directly toward budgeting, saving, and investing when the topic of money comes up, but what about the income side? A major driving factor of how well your budget math is working or how fast you might reach your money goals relies on your income. As we start 2021, maybe you’ll return to the office, seek a new job, or raise your hand for a promotion. Kristi Meenan, Career Coach and Certified Resume Writer (and mom!) knows what it’s like to get back “out there” after being a SAHM. She shares about mindset shifts during the job search, what hiring managers are looking for this year, how to reinvent yourself at any age, and how to prepare in simple steps NOW, even if you aren’t ready to dive into the job market yet, but will later this year.  Find out more at www.reachingabundance.com  and on Instagram @reachingabundance

Your family’s health - reduced allergies, minimal chemical exposure, and decreased ingestion and absorption of irritants and fumes - is important to you. But you need a strategic, research-backed method that won’t bust the budget to make the switch to organic, non-toxic household cleaning products. You may think that healthy household cleaning products are more expensive, but listen up for my comparison shopping methods, the apps I use, and tips on how to select budget-friendly, safe replacement products. Reaching abundance is about more than financial coaching for moms, it’s about how every aspect of your life works in tandem, affecting and being affected by your money, creating the life you’ve dreamed of for yourself and your family. Health is wealth, from every angle, and protecting your loved ones from chemicals in household products is one way you as the Household CEO can positively alter your family’s trajectory.More at www.reachingabundance.comFollow me on Insta @happyhealthyabundance and @reachingabundance

When things get shaken up, it’s an opportunity to explore and get creative about the life we want to live. It’s time to look inward for the answers and lean on our intuition instead of relying on outside sources for all the answers. Productivity & alignment coach Tabitha Cee of themamamatters.com shares how to do less with more joy by trusting ourselves, our natural cycles of energy, and doing what matters with the time we have. She hones in on procrastination & the fears behind it, whether we’re making decisions for ourselves or to impress others, and the benefits of a (15 minute!) morning routine. Read the show notes at www.reachingabundance.com and follow along on Insta @reachingabundance

Creating awareness around your true financial position, the real numbers (all of them), and which accounts you have is the first step you must take to create money goals for the year ahead. Whether you’re already on a path toward paying off debt and need to check-in on your progress or if you’re ready to embark upon the journey toward financial freedom, this information-gathering exercise (accompanied by the free download) will provide you a complete, clear picture from which to craft your strategy. Welcome to the first step along the path of absolute confidence with your money. Find out more at www.reachingabundance.com  and on Instagram @reachingabundance and @happyhealthyabundance

Meet the co-founder of madmealsco.com, Brittney Finley as she shares her health journey toward veganism and what she discovered about her own relationship with food and money along the way. She shares how meal prepping for her own health needs opened her eyes to how she could make a difference in others’ lives and continues down the path toward breaking the cycle of negative thoughts, subconscious habits, and generational behavior patterns. This mama is making big health and money moves and I’m so honored to cheer her on and share her story here. Find out more at www.reachingabundance.com  and on Instagram @reachingabundance and @happyhealthyabundance

We aren’t born a certain way and stuck there. We all have the power to learn, grow, think, and try throughout our lifetime. Seeing and believing in the positive potential outcomes of any situation is valuable beyond measure and can positively impact not only your child’s outlook, but their career, relationships, success, and every facet of their future. Learn and practice these 10 techniques with your child to reinforce positive beliefs, nurture a growth mindset, and give them the tools to battle that mean internal voice. Show notes at reachingabundance.comFollow on Instagram @reachingabundance

Cultivating and nurturing a growth mindset in your child takes consistent actions and conversations with them over time. There are 3 key beliefs one must have to see positivity and a shortlist of Do’s and Don’ts for parents when it comes to discipline and intense situations. In this episode, I share about the detrimental self-beliefs I’m discovering in my son, the research I’ve done toward battling that negativity, and what we’ve been working on as a family to improve his self-esteem, instill positive beliefs about himself, and explore how we can parent toward supporting a positive outlook. Show notes at www.reachingabundance.com

Many of the “journeys” we take in life can feel isolating, and feelings of shame and guilt can creep up any time you’re in judgment of how you think you should feel about your particular stage of life. This is true of the financial journey, and motherhood is no exception. It’s completely normal to feel alone and lost while simultaneously feeling guilty about any desire for more fulfillment in life. Like, isn't my beautiful baby enough to make me happy?  While motherhood is awesome in many ways, there’s no denying that you’re capable, called, and deserving of more. April Sky and I chat today about answering that call for fulfillment outside of motherhood and why it’s important to lean into our intuition. More at www.reachingabundance.com and on Instagram @reachingabundance

Money management is much less intimidating when your personal finances are organized and you have easy-to-maintain systems in place. By setting up physical and digital organization methods that reduce distraction and worry, motherhood can be less stressful and more focused on the kids, like you want it to be. In just 5 simple steps, your accounts and all the related emails and paperwork will be organized. Make being the household CEO easier, see your overall financial picture more clearly, and be able to confidently decide where you want to go next. Need more guidance with this? Book a free 15 min coaching call with me.More on Instagram @happyhealthyabundance and at www.reachingabundance.com

Instead of trimming lattes, what happens when we focus on the big stuff, like the mortgage? Today we talk with Realtor, Rachel Wester, and she shares her recent experience with a personal move, tips on how to reduce expenses on things you’re going to pay for no matter what, and how she’s piecing together her own abundant life over the past couple years by first prioritizing finances, then her business growth, and now her own health. A positive adjustment in any area requires something fundamental to change. What’s that for you?Find more at www.reachingabundance.com

When I’m in a bad mood, feeling low, or in a funk, even if I want a jolt back to positivity, I’m usually so deep in the fog that I can’t fathom how to do so. This list of happiness-generating activities is available for when we need something to help us snap out of it. With 4 simple categories, you might be surprised to find that some activities might already be in your morning routine. When we take care of ourselves to the best of our ability, even if that means purposely infusing our lives with happiness-creating activities, we’re modeling self-care and aligned intuition for those around us. Each of us is in control of the way we show up to our day, which affects the way we influence our family. Here’s how to ward off those winter blues and bad moods, mama!More at www.reachingabundance.comAffiliate/Sponsor: bit.ly/RATeaDropsFreebie Gumball Coloring Download: www.happyhealthyabundance.net/colorInsta: https://www.instagram.com/happyhealthyabundanceFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/happyhealthyabundance.net/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu372CjaNEX4KPQf3Rl9Hsw 

No more tripping over toys, being embarrassed to have people over, or arriving 5 minutes late because you couldn’t find something. Kiera guides moms toward a more peaceful motherhood, where the focus is on what matters with her decluttering, organization, and simplification skills. Simplify your family life and increase the peace at home as she guides you through mindset shifts, supports your decisions on what should stay and what should go, and how to properly sell, donate, or toss those once-loved items. More on Insta @happyhealthyabundance and at www.reachingabundance.com

I’m sharing my behind-the-scenes financial journey, from rock bottom with 80K in debt to becoming debt free in just 3 years, with you today. As we started our own family, my parent’s marriage imploded, I started over on the payscale, and a multitude of emotionally charged large financial decisions were made in a short period of time that negatively affected our finances. Our journey toward debt freedom while raising 2 under 2 was the most emotional, desperate, frightening, and lonely thing I’ve ever been through. It formed the woman / mom / financial coach I am today and fueled my passion for helping moms navigate the process faster, easier, and better than I did on my own. More at www.reachingabundance.comThe show notes are at: http://happyhealthyabundance.net/myjourneyFollow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/happyhealthyabundance

Shame, conflict, and alternate perspectives about how money should be managed in the home can cause arguments, assumptions about how each other feels, and begin to drive a wedge between partners. Intimacy and connection might decrease during times of financial tension if thoughts about conflict, finances, and intimacy are intertwined. Intimacy Life Coach Deise Clements shares how to recognize patterns and separate thoughts for what they are… just thoughts. Creating happiness and abundance in our lives also includes nurturing romantic relationships, even when money is a tense topic. You might be surprised when intimacy and communication in one area resolve issues in another area of the relationship.

My personal fitness journey has been riddled with a yo-yo cycle of excitement, excuses, goal-setting, and falling off the bandwagon. In pursuit of excuse elimination, I’ve discovered a deeper self-awareness, uncovered patterns, discovered the number one reason we don’t meet our goals, and experimented with lifestyle changes for the entire family.  This episode will help moms stick to their goals in all areas of life and infuse commitment, self-love, and positivity into the goal-setting process.

I actually believed if I worked from home, life would be so much easier. Hang out with me while I share how I’m learning to manage myself better so I can be more present and truly create the abundant life I want. It’s all about intention, prioritizing, and flexibility. I’ve been time blocking, I have a fabulous book rec for moms, and I can’t wait to share my take on scheduling. You can do it too and skip all the drama and mistakes I made. Full show notes and freebies at www.reachignabundance.com

Not being able to cover the bills sucks. It creates fear in even the bravest mamas’ souls. I know because I’ve been there. In this episode, you’ll learn who to call first, what to say, and what to ask for. I share about how my creditors helped us through and beyond rock-bottom and offer encouragement and free resources for those who are there now. If you don’t call, no one can help you. If you do, the possibilities are limitless!Shownotes & freebies at www.reachingabundance.comOn Instagram @happyhealthyabundance

I know I’m not the only one annoyed by the recent uptick in spammy emails and those awful robocalls. Add the never-ending phone and app notifications and junk mail to the mix, and it’s easy to understand why we all feel overwhelmed most days. Calls, bings, beeps, and the feeling that something is happening online without us is constantly interrupting our train of thought, our family time, our day, and our attention. This episode walks you through the steps to reduce the mental and paper clutter, distractions, and unneeded input we receive daily to help you be a more present, peaceful woman.  Listen to find out how to ditch robocalls, get your name and address removed from national brokers’ mailing lists, and opt-out of those annoying financial and insurance advertisements, sales calls, and spammy emails. You don’t have to live with the distractions and interruptions any longer! The full show notes, links, and recommendations are at www.reachingabundance.com

Mental health was already a concern for us mothers, but now that we’ve all been home with the entire family for weeks on end, it’s front-and-center on our must-do list. In this episode, I dive deep into a simple, 6 step process us mamas can practice to alleviate feelings of overwhelm and fear. Boost mental health, even during times of distress, when you feel surrounded by negative news stories, or at any moment when things are getting to you.  Show notes and links at www.reachingabundance.com

The Coronavirus Pandemic has suddenly shut down schools & restaurants, canceled playdates & birthday parties, and left us trying to homeschool our kids. On top of that, we adults are attempting to work from home while managing the family dynamic. Here are links to free homeschool resources, an article about how to talk to your kids about Covid19, a link to 30 meals with 5 or less ingredients, and more to help mamas cope with the quarantine recommendations and manage the family with an abundant mindset through it all. www.reachingabundance.com

REAL self-care isn't about false eyelashes, manicures, bubble baths, or lavish treats although that's what seems to get attention on social media. But what's REALLY self-care? And how can we, as mothers, set a positive example for our children to love themselves? Self-care is something that calms the nervous system, provides clarity, creates peace, or improves your life (or the lives of those around you), with long-lasting results. Read more & find affiliate links at www.reachingabundance.com 

A large part of teaching your children about money is understanding their brain development by age and learning what concepts they can comprehend at that stage. Inside this episode, I break down cognitive development by age group and discuss what you can teach them based on their ability.  Want to make sure you set your kid on the path to managing their money well? This is the episode you’ve been waiting for! I share educational activities you can try, when to establish chores, when to open a bank account, how to teach them when to spend and when to save, and even when to introduce investing. I provide suggestions for conversation, phrases to use to encourage a positive money mindset, and even “money” book recommendations for your budding readers at all ages.! Enjoy conversing with your kiddo, ask them questions, and, most importantly, make money an openly discussed topic in your household. Check out the full show notes, download the list of recommended books, and even swipe the positive money mindset mantras at www.reachingabundance.com

7 Commonly heard pieces of financial advice that I completely disagree with, what’s wrong with it, and what I think we should do instead. By noticing assumptions we have about what we should be doing with our finances, or worse, what we think everyone else is doing with their money, we can evaluate what effect those assumptions are having on our lives.Though this little action, we’re being present with our money and our decisions around our finances. Often, the rhetoric prior generations passed on to us isn’t necessarily beneficial, and it’s up to us to recognize that and take action on what we think will create positive change. Along these same lines, let’s take notice of stories we tell ourselves about what “everyone” does or doesn’t do. Not everyone has a car payment, people won’t look at you weird if you use cash, and you don’t need to become a homeowner as a first step toward exhibiting financial stability. Check out the full show notes and the links to everything talked about at www.reachingabundance.com

In this episode, I’m sharing with you some of my thoughts and the inner work I’ve been doing around parenting. Yep! This one is more of a Motherhood Episode! As I share with you what I’m learning about Conscious Parenting, and why it’s so interesting to me, I think you’ll be able to see the connection between financial behavior and the reactions we sometimes have as parents.  The root of these reactions and behaviors are the same, and the action we can take to resolve issues in these areas is the same. It’s not complicated either, which is why I’m super duper happy to be creating this episode right now - I think it can really help us mamas.  Through this exercise (I'll be doing this right along-side you too!) you’ll find more joy, less anxiety, and greater connection to the things and people who are important to you, which, I think, is something worth fighting for.  Check out the full show notes and get links to everything we talk about at www.reachingabundance.com   

In this episode, I share with you 12 habits that changed the way we operate with and view our money and our time. If you can just implement one or two of these habits and begin to feel the positive effects in a day or two, just imagine what that can do over the course of your life! I encourage you to think critically as you listen today and choose which of these would make the biggest difference in your life. You can create a less chaotic, more abundant life by picking just one or two changes you desire to make, and then working on that piece until it runs like a well-oiled machine. You’ll hear all our deets, how we manage this crazy-busy life, what we talk about when, learn that we DON’T have weekly money meetings, and learn how we stick to our budget. Cheers, mama! Because I know you’re going to get some gold outta this one!Check out the full show notes and get links to everything talked about at www.reachingabundance.com

In this episode, I'll share with you 3 online money apps that created momentum in our financial lives and that have carried us from drowning in debt, all the way to debt freedom and beyond. You'll hear how I used these tools differently back then versus now, and which habits helped me be consistent along the journey. Just as motherhood is a journey, so is money management, and your needs and goals morph and change over time.Quite honestly, diving into any financial app is quite the endeavor. You've got to link accounts and import transactions, and don't you wish that someone would just spill the beans and tell you which ones are really worth it? Well, cheers mama, because, in this episode, I share exactly that. Plus you'll find out some of the nitty-gritty details from our crazy financial journey. If I can dig my family out of debt, you can too!Check out the full show notes and get links to everything we talk about at www.reachingabundance.com 

What does it mean to have an abundant life? Abundance may mean different things to different people. Many definitions of abundance have to do with religion / God. My perspective has to do with the combination of happiness with your health, money, and those around you.We can't possibly expect to have an abundant life if we're unconsciously perpetuating unhealthy habits, living in debt, and aimlessly "barely surviving" through life. Money isn't everything, but it does buy us the experiences, pay for medical bills, and allow us to, if managed well, have a low-stress, happy retirement. Check out the complete show notes at www.reachingabundance.com This episode brought to you by Cozi, the calendar scheduling app I use to keep my family's busy schedules straight!

Today's episode is an introduction and an invitation for you to join me here each week. New episodes will show up often and will never be short of actionable guidance for all the busy mothers out there. We'll talk mindset, money, consistency, and parenting.Come hang out with me more and read the complete show notes at www.reachingabundance.com Right now, I encourage you to stop trying to catch up. We're constantly (accidentally) perpetuating the idea of running behind, not getting enough done, not sleeping enough... not being enough. It's hard for us to celebrate progress because we've been trained to only recognize perfection and completion. Let's rally together and support each other's progress because, mama, we NEED that. We're in the middle of our stories and we've got to quit comparing our middle to someone else's end.