Start & Keep Going

Introducing Self Support: my new phrase for the kind of self care that involves actually assessing what you need and committing to make it happen no matter what. I'll tell you about two common mistakes people make when it comes to self care, and how to avoid them.

Why you need to know the difference and 5 questions to ask yourself when it gets tricky to sort them out.

Is your family your top priority? What about yourself? Did you know it can be both? Here's a simple way to think about you and your family to help everyone get what they need and work with each other, not against.

Did you know that your brain values comfort over solving problems or achieving goals? That it will even choose to continue experiencing pain in order to avoid future discomfort? That's because we're programmed to favor the familiar. But that doesn't have to stop you from getting, doing and being what you really want.

Still feeling overwhelmed about how to connect with your kids? I'm making it even simpler. Plus one brilliant brain hack to help you gain momentum.

Why is it hard? Sometimes it feels so awkward or forced. Hear about my mistakes that led to less connection and 3 simple steps to start connecting for real.

Do you discount the good things you do because you also make mistakes? Did you know they don't actually cancel each other out? Here's a quick fix for this kind of negative self-talk.

Want to be more creative, focused and decisive, while decreasing distractions, procrastination and perfectionism?  The secret lies in constraint.Get on the interest list for my planner (coming soon!) here: http://mollycash.com/planner/ 

Tiny but powerful episode: One important truth and two things to do about it.

How your thoughts can help you use your time better - while feeling better too!

Do you resist help even when it's offered and you could really use it? Why do we do that? Listen to find out and for the one question to ask yourself when you're not sure whether to get help or not.

PMS isn't just cramps and crankiness. Did you know you actually have a PMS superpower that can help you move forward in your life and your goals? This part of the month gets a bad rap but it can serve you really well if you know how to tap into it. In this episode I'm giving you 3 things to do during PMS (and a few things not to do) that will help you feel better and stop being dismissed as "hormonal."

Gettin' real in this episode. I'm dishing about my experience with burnout as a mom and what's helped me climb out of it (still climbing, btw). If you're feeling burned out, you're not alone, you're not a bad mom, and I'm here to help. Even 30 minutes on Zoom can help you feel SO much better. Click here for a totally free call.

You either like something or you don't and you don't really have a choice, right? Wrong. You can absolutely choose to like something on purpose and here's how.

"How do I change my thoughts?" I get this question a lot, and there are different ways of doing it, but sometimes all you need is to really see your unhelpful thoughts clearly and they crumble on their own.

You think thousands of thoughts every day, and they play a huge role in the way your life plays out. The best news ever is that you have options when it comes to what you think.The Thought Work Basics series gives you a tiny glimpse of some of the tools I use when coaching my clients.

Standing on my soapbox to tell you why I hate the phrase "You can't pour from an empty cup" and sharing a better way to think about taking care of ourselves and our families.

Our brains often stubbornly hold on to what we already think is true, even molding things that happen around us to fit and reaffirm our opinions. And it's a good thing they do this, but it can also get us into trouble. Learn what confirmation bias is, why it matters and how to disrupt it when it's advantageous to do so.

"They grow up so fast. You just blink and they're gone. Enjoy every moment!" Whether it's raising kids, summer break, or just getting your money's worth from something educational or recreational, we've developed this idea that if we're worried enough about missing it, we won't miss it. This idea is not helping us. It makes us MORE likely to miss it! Listen for 5 keys to actually collecting the fleeting treasures of life without feeling awful the whole time.

Is your to-do list a mile long? How would it be if you didn't have to do any of that stuff? The truth is you don't. Here's how you can get the stuff done while feeling better, without "having to" do anything.

How often are you paralyzed by indecision? In big choices? What about little ones? I'll tell you what helped me stop waffling and learn to love making decisions!

It's May, the most overwhelming month of them all! For some of us, that is. School is wrapping up with all its extra events, spring sports are in full swing, and summer is almost upon us. Are you feelin' it? Listen for how to stop feeling overwhelmed despite your full calendar.

These three words have completely transformed me and my life. They've done the same for countless others and can do it for you too. This may be the most empowering concept I could ever show you.The Thought Work Basics series gives you a tiny glimpse of some of the tools I use when coaching my clients.

How to get out of your own way so you can get better at, well, anything!

This episode is about recharging (aka taking care of your needs) before you're totally out of energy, patience, or whatever it is you tend to run out of.

Oh, mom guilt. Always there for you. If you want a break, this episode is for you. Everyone says to let the guilt go, but why is it so hard? It's because you're skipping a step. Find out what you're missing here.

I'm on a serious decluttering kick around my house. It must be Spring! Here's how to declutter your mind too.

Last week I talked about impossible goals - the kind you can never accomplish but you pour yourself into anyway and do a whole lot more than you would if you didn't try. I have an impossible goal about changing the way new moms are cared for. We can all work toward this goal just by the way we think and talk about it. Thank you for listening!

What's more important than winning? Everything that happens while you're trying to win.

What does peeing your pants have to do with struggling with the same thought problems over and over? There's hope in both cases!

When I learned basic greetings in my 7th-grade French class, I didn't realize I was also learning my future philosophy on life. There is always some good, some bad.

When our world, communities, homes or circumstances are lacking peace, here's how we can create peace from within. Becoming a conduit for peace will make you more effective in helping with what's going on and will add to the overall amount of peace in the world.

What does playing poker have to do with reaching all your goals (besides the ones about winning a lot of money)? Listen for the best way to ensure you keep making progress. Note: I cannot tell you how to win big in poker.

We all know we should do it, but HOW?? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Introducing a new series within the podcast! Stepping into the parent role for yourself as an adult, you can unlearn things you picked up in the past and set yourself up for what you want in the future. *No parents were harmed in the making of this episode.

What's in the middle of trying to control everyone's emotions and not even caring about them? COMPASSION. It's a wonderful place to hang out.

I used to hate Curious George. Now I'm inspired by him. Listen for why and what you can learn from him too.

My take on the ever-present question of how to stop caring what other people think. Also some stuff about ducks.

This episode explores labels and how they shape us, for better or worse. Also a special guest interview with my daughter (recorded at age 3).Links:The Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinCarol Tuttle & Dressing Your TruthAlison Faulkner IGTV

What we humans really want, and what makes up our very consciousness, is emotion. Feelings are the reason we want what we want and do what we do. Here's how to discover which emotions you're seeking and go after them - reaching your goals along the way.Click here for the Sharon Says So podcast episode  mentioned in the show.

This episode is for when you've "fallen off the wagon" in any way. Maybe you took a break from the gym, or started staying up late again. You could be faltering in new habits or sliding into old ones, but now is not the time to quit. Listen for why you're never back to square one, and what to do when it feels like you are. This episode is perfect for holiday-proofing your life!

If you ever feel a little lost on the way toward your goals, this one's for you.

We've all felt it, but what do we do about it? You might be surprised by my take on envy.

Our feelings can get us into trouble if we don't manage them well. Learn why emotions are important, what happens when you mismanage them, and how to actually feel them so they work for you and not against you.

It turns out there's a lot to be learned from a witch, a baker, and the rest of the characters in one of my favorite musicals.

Do you eat when you're sad?  Shop when you're angry?  Distracting yourself from the way you're feeling (aka Buffering) may work temporarily but it won't help you in the long run.  Here I explain why this behavior is harmful and 5 tips to avoid it.

The way you talk to yourself matters.  Let's talk about how slight changes in the words in your head can make all the difference.

How do you create a successful podcast? Just start and don't stop until you get there! That's my plan, at least. Today I'm introducing the show and sharing how to make a change within yourself without defensiveness or shame.