The Infinite Capacity Podcast

Katie Pulsifer grew up in the woods of Maine near the ocean but realized by her late teens that, as beautiful as it was, she felt trapped and limited by the confines of living in a small town. Realizing that the life she was living was not in sync with the person she most wanted to be, Katie dove into the wide world to discover both adventure and herself. She became a lifelong learner, as well as a teacher and leader later along the journey.Now a successful Master-certified life coach, mother to 3 amazing young women, and happily remarried to her second husband, Katie is dedicated to empowering individuals to live extraordinary lives. She specializes in helping clients identify and transform limiting beliefs and behaviors so that they can live and act in true alignment with their own deeply held dreams and values.In today's conversation with Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton, Katie shares the personal story of how she became the celebrated and highly effective coach she is today - including how she navigated divorce 20 years into her relationship; what it was like to be the single mom of a growing daughter; the challenge of blending families; and why she now coaches clients to embrace 'radical self-responsibility'.You will leave this conversation with Katie Pulsifer feeling soothed, inspired, and empowered! To learn more or connect with Katie, you can follow her on Instagram @katiepulsifer,  visit her website - https://www.katiepulsifercoaching.com/ or read her writing on Substack: https://katiepulsifercoaching.substack.com/Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Jessica Hepburn describes herself as 'an unlikely athlete' but, after a series of very hard life experiences including a very lengthy IVF journey that led only to miscarriages and ectopic pregnancy, she decided to heal her broken heart through physical exercise.She is currently the first and only woman on the planet to have completed the 'Sea, Street, Summit Challenge' which means to swim the English Channel, run the London Marathon, and climb Mount Everest!Something that makes her journey to accomplishing these massive goals even more unique and fun: while training for and then finally climbing the world's tallest mountain, Jessica also listened to over 3,000 episodes of her favorite radio program, Desert Island Discs, which has been a beloved classic in the UK and worldwide for over 80 years!In today's interview, Jessica dives deep with Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton... sharing intimate stories from her childhood & family, speaking candidly about IVF and the rift in her 16-year relationship, and answering many questions about what it was really like to summit 'Chomolungma,' the Tibetan Sherpa name for Mount Everest.Jessica is such a warm and well-spoken human, you'll be laughing, crying, and cheering as you get to know her & listen to this amazing, inspiring real-life story - part of which is about to be made into a movie (or two)!Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Off-roading has been part of Jennifer Morton's life since childhood and has been built into her DNA for generations. Not only is Jen a beloved wife and mother, but she's also a (badass!) off-road dirt bike racer in the 1600 class.Since 1998 she's been competing and winning numerous events, for example, competing in the SCORE Baja where she came in 3rd on an all-woman team in 2008. After taking time off to concentrate on raising her son (now in his 20s) Jen came back to racing in 2016 with the NORRA Mexican 1000 where she earned 1st in the modern lights class and 5th overall bike! Jen was the only woman who had ever raced that route with both a bike AND a car.In her 26 years of racing, Jen has experienced amazing wins and devastating losses. She has learned from incredible mentors and had to make crucial, tough decisions. She's made big sacrifices and prioritized her family. Yet Jen has seen and experienced many things that most Moms have not, as one of the leading women in the field of off-road racing. Today on the podcast, Jennifer Morton will challenge you to get out of your comfort zone & create your own amazing legacy!Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Sam Wilson didn't know anything as a child about the neuroplasticity or resilience of the brain but she did know that spending time with friends laughing and being out in nature created safe spaces in which to recover and process the challenges she faced at home due to family addiction.Inspired to attend college by friends with a more conventional childhood, Sam realized that she had a fascination with how the brain works - not just with addiction, but in all aspects. Over time her deepening interest led to multiple degrees in psychology and neuropsychology, along with earning her board certification in clinical social work.Sam jumped into a career of service, working at first in various intense situations including Child Welfare Services and the prison system. When another person close to her began to struggle with addiction, Sam found herself again in the grip of overwhelm and despair. Then, a close friend suggested that she give herself a breath of fresh air by joining their group for an ultra marathon... also known as 'ultra running.' The peace and path forward she discovered in pushing her body to go the extra mile (thousands of them, over time!) has been life-changing for Sam and has helped her through many other significant life passages and hurdles since that time!Join us today for a powerful conversation about ultra running, always having a strategy, working with your mindset to achieve more than you thought possible, the power of friendship, motherhood & loss, neuroplasticity, and the infinite capacity of women at any age!Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

As a Mom of 5, Chanelle Neilson has learned a lot of things the hard way - because babies aren't born with instruction manuals and motherhood is one of those things we definitely get better at with practice.Even now that two of her kids have become adults, there are still lots of new things to grapple with and figure out, like, what do you do when one of your newly adult kids is making a BIG life decision that's tricky to get on board with? (More on that in today's episode!)Here's the twist - Chanelle is actually (fascinating story) a highly respected parenting expert in China where she's published a popular parenting book AND hosted a highly regarded podcast, for years, before deciding to start another podcast in the United States. With over 185 episodes, "Moms Who Know" has been widely beloved here in the USA and respected for its lens on topics like 'How To Be A Happier Parent,' and 'How To Make The Best Of Uncertainty.' In this episode, we'll hear how Chanelle learned to balance motherhood with work, how she's managing her mindsets to deal with BIG changes in her family, and - most excitingly - Chanelle will tell us all about her upcoming project, Mom University, a special event happening in San Diego, California in April 2024 where Moms will come together to relax, learn and make their 'new best Mom friend.'  So cool!!!For more information, click here: https://www.universityformoms.com Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Elizabeth Chance (aka Bizzy) is one of the warmest, most personable people you could be lucky enough to meet!  As a Mom of three adult children and two dogs, a successful podcaster, a health & wellness coach, and a wife, she leads a full and vibrant life.Yet, what you might not guess is that Elizabeth's path to becoming all of these amazing things started with addiction, divorce, and emotional pain.Elizabeth is now 17 years sober and her journey to the happy, healthy life she leads today is an enthralling and deeply meaningful story.You'll hear how (and when) Elizabeth started drinking, how fun partying evolved into an addiction, and how it impacted her relationships. You'll also learn when she realized it was a problem, how she finally stopped, and what's helped her to stay “Sober Not Ashamed!” ever since.Whether or not you've had personal experience with alcoholism, it's guaranteed that you will connect with Elizabeth's honesty, vulnerability, zest for life, and spunky sense of humor!  Her story is very touching.I guarantee you'll love listening to this episode of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, and likely learn a lot about addiction and sobriety along the way!  (If you know someone who is struggling with alcohol dependence, please consider passing this episode along.)To learn more about Elizabeth Chance, please visit her official website: https://elizabethchance.com/Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

In 2013, accomplished educator Loni Bergqvist was struggling with a difficult on-and-off-again relationship and questioning whether motherhood was even in her future.  Although her career was thriving, she felt stuck and confused about life outside of work.Then, struck by inspiration in the middle of the night, she decided spontaneously to make the pilgrimage of a lifetime: walking the Camino Frances, a popular route of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.Loni wanted to discover important answers that could only be found through deep soul-searching, asking herself hard questions, and introspection. She intended to walk the 30-day journey alone, to get to know herself in a way she'd never done before.However, on Day 14, Loni unexpectedly crossed paths with another pilgrim from Denmark with whom there was an immediate and undeniable connection.Their love story ultimately spanned two continents and multiple countries, and is the stuff that best-selling novels & romantic movies are made of!In this special, heart-warming holiday episode, podcast host Andrea Morton chats with Loni about her amazing life journey: from her 'free-range' childhood in Green Bay, Wisconsin... to her beautiful and inspiring love story... and, later, becoming a wife, a mother of 3 beautiful kids, and Founder/Partner at Imagine If, a Denmark-based organization that supports schools in reimagining education to bring engaging, personalized & meaningful learning experiences to all students. To learn more about Loni's story and her work, click here:Imagine IfLinkedInA Pilgrim Love StoryNeed some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Do you know all of the symptoms of loneliness off the top of your head?  Do you feel confident you could recognize them in yourself or a loved one, especially during the holiday season?  Do you know what to do if you or someone you care about is struggling with a sense of isolation or feeling alone, even when they're surrounded by other people?Many important causes of loneliness come to the fore in November and December... for example, being estranged or far away from loved ones.In this month's podcast, certified life coach Andrea Morton examines many causes, symptoms, mindsets, and solutions for experiencing loneliness during the holidays... and also shares a great gift from the Growth & Grace Coaching Collective.Learn more here: https://www.growthandgracecoaching.com Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Angela Mascio is a homeschooling Mom of 4 who loves singing, reading, and spending time outdoors. In 2019 she and her husband Joey - a former middle school teacher - founded a life coaching company for teens to meet the huge need they saw for helping them grow confidence and resilience.Since that time they've developed Sidekick to Hero, a gamified program teaching teens powerful mental & emotional resilience skills such as how to manage their emotions and create healthy friendships, how to strengthen their relationships, how to deal with stress and anxiety, how to manage their own self-image, and much more.In this heartfelt and relaxed conversation, Angela talks openly about what it was like for her to grow up as a teen with big emotions and how she struggled with postpartum depression after becoming a Mom.She shares important realizations and discoveries that helped her over time to create a healthier mindset and why the work she and Joey are doing to support teens in their mental and emotional growth is a game changer for today's post-pandemic, technology-centric youth.Whether you're a parent of little ones or older teens, hearing Angela's story and checking out Sidekick to Hero is a MUST!  To learn more about Sidekick to Hero, please visit the website:https://www.sidekicktohero.com/Or you can contact Joey and Angela Mascio at:Joey@sidekicktohero.com Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Sometimes we go looking for our destiny, and sometimes our destiny finds us. When a long-time client and friend turned to Sonia Ribas for help solving a difficult fertility challenge, she discovered her calling! Since that time (over 14+ years) she has successfully coached thousands of couples trying to conceive.Sonia's highly personalized, transformational and integrative lifestyle-based approach - which covers everything from nutrition to well-being, make her an expert guide in her client's path toward parenthood. Sonia is also an incredible resource throughout the maternity and postpartum experience, and considers herself a wellness educator. “I am extremely passionate about inspiring people around the world to lead healthy lifestyles,” she says. Sonia helps couples 1:1, in groups and in fertility clinics around the world. In today's episode she talks with Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton about what it's like to find the tools that move the needle for each individual client; the principle of bio-individuality and every woman's unique motherhood journey, the cyclical grief of infertility, how to heal your body while becoming the best version of yourself… and much more. Sonia also shares some powerful success stories!Whether you're just beginning your path to parenthood or long since done raising your kids, this powerful conversation about health and healing truly has something powerful in it for every listener.To learn more about Sonia Ribas you can visit her website at soniaribas.com or find her on Social Media @soniaribascoach.Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Parents in midlife are often called on to say “goodbye for now” to our older teens as they begin launching into independent adult lives.Whether our older teens are headed to university, their first job & apartment, military service, backpacking the world or even getting married, there is no official manual for how to say goodbye to children who are becoming adults.For some parents letting go and saying 'adieu' is a joyful celebration; while for others it may be a painful, fraught process.Podcast host Andrea Morton is about to experience all of this for the very first time as a midlife Mom, when she brings her 18 year old son to stay at his new university on the East Coast of the United States (as a college freshman).Morton wonders, “Is there a ‘right' way or ‘wrong' way to let our older teens go?”With the hope of better understanding how to navigate the big upcoming ‘drop-off' with confidence and grace, she researches the topic and dives deeper into best practices for saying farewell to our older teens.This episode shares a variety of thoughtful, fun recommendations from various professionals and college students for what may help ease this rite of passage for parents & older teens, and set everyone up for the “best” goodbye.Featured Resources:Grown & FlownMama Bear legal formsNeed some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

At 19 Linda Pétursdóttir (also known as Linda Pe) was catapulted from her normal life... studying, cleaning fish & spending time with her family in Iceland... into sudden success and international fame. As winner of the Miss World 1988 competition, Linda suddenly became Brand Ambassador for the pageant whose theme is, "Beauty With A Purpose." She was thrust into the international spotlight where she began raising awareness about important global issues that might not otherwise have been given a platform.Since then, Linda has become a business woman, a Master certified life and weight coach, and earned several degrees & certifications. She's gone through some of the greatest highs and lowest lows that a woman can experience, including becoming a Mom to her cherished daughter Isabella and, later, filing for bankruptcy when the spa and wellness company she'd run for decades ran into financial difficulties.Linda now helps women lose weight and live their dream lives, offering four courses in Icelandic: a 7-day wellness plan, a 28=day health challenge, a course around stopping overeating, and her signature membership program LMLP. She is also host of a popular podcast called, "Life With Linda Pe."Linda lives with Isabella and their dogs in Iceland. As a single mother since the beginning, Linda has devoted her life completely to raising her daughter. In this week's episode she speaks at length with Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton about celebrity, work, single motherhood and the kind of role model she's worked hard to be for her daughter.  An inspiring interview!Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Did you know that 42% of all U.S. businesses are owned by women?  It's true - according to The Motley Fool every single day 1,817 new American businesses are started by women in this country.  Approximately 252 million women around the world are entrepreneurs. That's a LOT of hard-working, creative and motivated women out there... many of whom are also mothers, and a lot of whom support their own families.Yet, women who start businesses often really struggle with the 'selling' component of their business; the marketing. They don't like being 'pushy' and they often feel uncomfortable with selling their services.  There is a lot of research out there about why women in business don't speak up or ask for their worth, why they often feel imposter syndrome or fall into people-pleasing. It's a real dilemma for a lot of female business owners.Catherine Watkin recognized this situation and understood that, with her background & experience, she could teach women to develop a real comfort with sales.  As a U.K. expert in Heart-Centered Sales, she teaches heart-centered business owners worldwide how to get more clients saying, "Yes!" by showing them how to have conversations that feel authentic and congruent.Catherine has built an amazing & highly successful membership program where she helps heart-centered businesses make, in her words, 'the difference they are here to make, by helping them become comfortable in sales.'In today's interview we dig deep into how Catherine developed her expertise. She also shares a lot of great insights to get female business owners started on their journey of becoming great at marketing and making offers in a way that doesn't feel 'icky!'Whether you're a female business owner, someone considering starting your own business or just a woman who struggles with promoting yourself, this episode is a great listen full of useful tips!To learn more about Catherine, please visit her website:https://catherinewatkin.com/Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Moms feel frustrated at times by the invisible emotional labor of motherhood; weighed down by a heaviness that comes with managing the emotions of other people in their family along with performing hundreds of tiny tasks and chores that keep the household running.This kind of repetitive, under-acknowledged labor can be as simple as noticing when the dishwasher needs emptying or remembering to buy your child's favorite kind of peanut butter because you saw the jar was nearly empty.It can be recognizing that your child is exhausted or had a hard day, and needs to talk about it on the drive home from school.It might look like breaking up an argument between two siblings and mediating between them; but then needing to manage your own emotions later in the evening because you're exhausted after dealing with their big emotions all day.In this week's podcast episode, host and certified life coach Andrea Morton digs into this important topic and then provides several concrete, actionable strategies to help parents lift & balance the weight of their emotional labor.Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Judi Holler is on fire with life and lighting up the world with her sparkling personality, hot pink lipstick and love of disco balls. Her message of living fully, seizing the day, befriending your fears, growing your confidence and asking for what you want and need is exactly women and moms in midlife most need to hear.Judi is a renowned keynote speaker, host of the top 5% podcast "Yes, And...," a professionally trained improv artist PLUS author of your soon-to-be favorite book, "Fear Is My Homeboy."  She has also just launched Speaker School, an experiential course where members will 'see, feel, and find the confidence to step on stage and shine.' In this funny and moving interview, Judi dives deep with Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton to share personal stories and discuss: fear and gratitude, how to create more courage, how to avoid the trap of 'someday syndrome,' and the risks of waiting too long to go after your dreams. You'll find yourself laughing out loud one minute, getting chills the next, and tearing up at times. Judi Holler is simply THAT good!To learn more about how you can join Speaker School, click here.You can follow Judi on Instagram here. Or, sign up for her newsletter here!Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Kim Guyader was a founding partner at J Public Relations (J/PR) when she became mother to two adorable daughters. Yet, despite her years of amazing work as a leader in the travel and hospitality PR industry, Kim struggled to find her way forward when her children were tiny... especially once her eldest daughter was diagnosed at age 5 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Stepping away from J/PR to spend more time with her children and form her own boutique PR+ marketing consultancy, twentynine12, Kim learned how to powerfully advocate for her daughter.  She also worked to strike a sustainable balance between her family and her career.In this interview Kim talks frankly with Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton about how vulnerable and sometimes isolating it can feel to be the mother of a child with special needs. She also shares some of the amazing gifts that have been part of her family's journey with ASD and gives a lot of examples of the joy and pride she feels in BOTH of her daughters!Kim explains how she navigated this parenting journey as a working mom, what her support system has been like, and where things are now (over a decade later) with her daughter turning 18 and graduating from high school in six weeks. Whether or not you're the parent of child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ALL parents will connect with Kim's message to Moms about finding your tribe, lifting each other up, and learning how to reach out to seek needed resources and support.You're sure to get so much out of this beautiful, honest interview. To learn more about Kim's work in PR & marketing, check out her website:https://www.twentynine12.com/Or you can follow her on Instagram:@29twelveprNeed some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Women in midlife often find ourselves struggling; feeling trapped by decisions we made many years prior.  Whether at work, in a relationship, with our parenting commitments, taking care of extended family, or a myriad of other ways - we often feel that it's impossible to make any real change. We sacrifice our own goals and hopes in order to put other people first.In this episode of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, host and Certified Life Coach Andrea Morton examines how Mindset can play a powerful role in helping midlife women identify and pursue the powerful shifts and choices that will set us up for joy and success moving forward.Drawing examples from clients, famous women and mothers, and her own personal experiences, Morton explores the kind of constructive thinking that helps women take action and move beyond our mental blocks and limitations. (She also shows how our mindset can BLOCK us from pursuing meaningful change!)This episode shares how we can get started with giving ourselves 'permission' to make real and lasting changes as women in midlife.Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

This week on the podcast certified life coach Andrea Morton interviews Alyssa Vest, a Family Nurse Practitioner located in American Fork, Utah who specializes in Functional Medicine and Anti-Aging Medicine. Alyssa shares a wealth of information with listeners, focusing on the typical problems that women and mothers experience in midlife including hormone imbalances, fatigue, gut issues, anxiety and other mood disorders, weight gain, insomnia and more.Alyssa is passionate about digging into the root cause behind symptoms that her patience experience. In today's show she gives examples of different kinds of testing that a functional medicine practitioner can provide to women in midlife that will help get to the bottom of the health issues that they may be experiencing.She also gives a great explanation of how hormones are affected by peri-menopause… and there are many more ways than listeners may imagine! Alyssa also covers a wide range of solutions available for women in midlife who are looking to create more robust, vibrant physical and mental health.This fantastic episode will be a breath of fresh air to any woman who has ever been rushed out of their doctor's office after a five or ten minute visit, and given a prescription that covers some of their symptoms but doesn't really solve the underlying problem.As a bonus, podcast listeners will LOVE Alyssa Vest!  Her compassion and warm manner make learning about these important midlife topics seem like catching up with a dear friend. Visit Alyssa's official website - click here.Enjoy Alyssa's excellent Instagram account - click here. Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

As Moms we can be pretty hard on ourselves.  We try to be all things to all people and when it doesn't always work out, we may say negative things in our head... like, "That was really stupid of me," or "I'm the world's worst mom."Self-talk matters a lot more than we may suspect; in fact, the way we talk to ourselves as we go through our days can actually have a powerful effect upon our relationships, our work, and whether or not we actually achieve our hopes and dreams.In this week's episode, Infinite Capacity Podcast host and midlife mom coach Andrea Morton shares real-life stories about self talk, teaches about various different kinds of negative self talk, and introduces listeners to life coaching principles that can help any mom begin to speak to herself differently when things go wrong.You'll be saying to yourself, "I'm so glad I listened to that!" as you begin to see the immediate and long-term effects of positive, constructive self-talk within your own life and relationships.Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Michele Bigley is a mother of two amazing sons, and considers motherhood to be 'the greatest journey I could ever imagine going on.'  She is also an award-winning travel journalist and author who has written many books and articles featured worldwide in papers like the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe and many others.When she's not writing, Michele teaches classes at the University of San Diego, California (UCSD) where here environmental solutions-themed writing course focuses on the intersection of place and climate solutions.In today's interview with host Andrea Morton on The Infinite Capacity Podcast, Michele shares insights she gained over time while traveling with her growing family.Michele explains ways that you can travel with your own family in a powerful, life-changing and fun manner by actually getting involved in the communities that you are visiting and giving back to them. Parents and kids working together can experience life-changing 'hands-on learning' that leaves their destination a bit better than they found it. Inspiring!Michele invites listeners into her own family's eye-opening travel experiences, like visiting a coral reef in Australia, standing on a receding glacier in the Rockies, teaching her sons how to become conscious of the role we have in the places we visit; and how to have a positive impact on them... like planting trees in Hawaii with her younger son; restoring an ancient fish pond together and much more. This is a wonderful conversation about how to use family tourism for GOOD, become thoughtful stewards of the planet, and make amazing memories along the way. You can learn more about Michele and follow her work here: https://michelebigley.com/https://www.instagram.com/michelebigley/Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

It's happened to all of us... feeling (unfairly) judged by another person that we know well, respect and care about.  Whether a family member, close friend, colleague or boss; it can feel really terrible to be at the receiving end of another person's judgment.But how do we get away from REACTING, DEFENDING or (even worse) piling on and judging more?  How do we move toward an outcome that actually feels better?In this podcast episode certified life coach Andrea Morton tackles the topic of how to deal with the judgments of others, giving 4 simple steps you can follow right away to navigate your own unique situation or story.This conversation helps listeners understand how to process your own emotions, grow and learn... so that experiencing judgment becomes less uncomfortable, and instead a natural and even 'welcomed' part of your own evolution toward becoming the best version of yourself.Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Alone in her United Kingdom apartment during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jess Mell struggled greatly with her mental health.  Grappling with anxiety and depression, she felt at times that life would never hold real happiness or joy again.  Even though she sought traditional medical treatment and therapy, she was left wondering bleakly if she would ever actually feel better.Then Jess decided to set herself the challenge of doing one new thing every day for 365 days.  The results were absolutely life changing. Not only did Jess re-discover her happiness and passion for life - with activities ranging from cooking new foods to watching classic movies to beekeeping and traveling - but she is now inspiring countless others to do so worldwide.  As Drew Barrymore recently said on The Drew Barrymore Show about Jess and her project, "I love this. I want to be her. I do."In today's laughter-filled episode, host Andrea Morton chats deeply with Jess about this powerful challenge that she gave herself... and how others can improve their mental health through hands-on action and trying new things.  You will love this inspiring and fun episode! Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

As a response to the many emails that life coach Andrea Morton receives with requests for coaching feedback, she has launched a new part of the Infinite Capacity Podcast called “Ask Andrea” where listeners can write in with questions (that will be presented anonymously) and receive feedback on air about their dilemmas.Today's podcast features a letter from “Feeling Like Cinderella” who is trying to navigate a tricky relationship with her husband's three older sisters.In her response, Andrea Morton will highlight some great principles from the book, “Crucial Conversations” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler.The tips in this great podcast will help you improve your difficult relationships AND hone your ability to communicate and connect in 2023!You can get your copy of “Crucial Conversations” here on Amazon or from your favorite local bookseller!(Direct Link: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822)Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Welcome to 2023!  Andrea Morton receives a lot of messages from moms who want life coaching.  This episode launches a new part of the Infinite Capacity Podcast called “Ask Andrea” where listeners can write in with brief questions (presented anonymously) and receive feedback on-air about their dilemmas.Today's podcast features a letter from “Downsizing and Overwhelmed Mama” who is trying to navigate an upcoming business move while feeling down and unmotivated.In her response, Coach Andrea will highlight some great principles featured in the book, “Fear is My Homeboy” by Judi Holler, a professionally trained improviser, keynote speaker, moderator and author. Coach Andrea will also show how anyone can apply these ideas to their own lives!This great podcast will help you kick off your 2023 with momentum and productivity.You can get your copy of “Fear Is My Homeboy” here on Amazon or from your favorite local bookseller!Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

What is your relationship like with failure? Do you consider yourself to be a risk taker?  Or are you someone who likes to play it safe and stick to what you know? When things don't work out... what do you make it mean?  Do you tend to keep going, when the going gets tough?  Or, do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and shut down?In this week's Infinite Capacity Podcast episode, host Andrea Morton examines how our thinking about failure can impact our willingness to put ourselves out there to try new things.Morton explores how the emotions connected to our fails can have a big impact on our level of resilience, grit and perseverance in the face of challenges.This episode also takes a look at how motherhood can inadvertently become a 'failure enabler' as Moms get wrapped up in our children's goals and dreams. Lots of powerful questions here to help you make a breakthrough in your own relationship with failure, so that you can take action!

In this first episode of Season 3 of The Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton interviews Ruth Templeton, a Masters Graduate from the Centre for Nutrition, Education and Lifestyle Management in the UK.As a mother and practitioner at Dinutrigen, Ruth strongly believes that knowing how we are made genetically can empower us as individuals to inform our decisions around nutrition, environment and lifestyle to determine how we experience our journey in health.Ruth is fascinated with nourishing our bodies in a way that makes sense with our unique genomics and specifically focuses her practice around increasing mind health and overall well-being.   Sharing personal stories from her journey as the mother of a baby who once suffered from malabsorption due to food sensitivities, Ruth draws upon her experiences to teach parents tips for how to nourish themselves and their children in a cost-effective way... and also how to trust their intuition about their bodies (or the bodies of their children) while working to heal gut microbiome issues. This is a fascinating episode with a truly delightful guest!

In this week's podcast, host Andrea Morton interviews Dr. Fay Hosseini, a highly educated, dedicated professional who has devoted her career to the service and care of others. Dr. Fay is a highly awarded PharmD who introduced clinical pharmacy services into the emergency department of Harborview Medical Center (a Level 1 Trauma Center) where she has worked for over 10 years. Dr. Fay - together with an incredible medical team - deals daily with significant trauma and the need to think with precision in an intense, high-stakes environment.  She is also certified as a Life Coach helping busy professionals overcome work frustration, imposter syndrome, people pleasing and more.  In addition to her phenomenal career success, Dr. Fay is a vibrant and dynamic human.  She is a daughter, sister, aunt and close friend to many... and a big fan of ice cream! In today's inspiring and laughter-filled episode, the conversation focuses on how Dr. Fay's childhood as an immigrant to Canada from Iran shaped her work ethic & life path, and how a significant personal loss led her to life coaching and to the amazing way in which she is now helping professional women with burnout and exhaustion today.Dr. Fay's 5-star podcast, “A Dose of Perspective,” is a great resource for busy professionals looking to learn how to master emotional resiliency by harnessing the power of their own minds.

Have you ever wanted to feel more in control of your own life, rather than at the mercy of its highs and lows?  Are you the type of woman who works on personal growth to stretch yourself to see what you are capable of?  Do you have hopes and dreams but sometimes lack the confidence to go after them?  Are you navigating a situation in life (like parenting, or improving your relationship) where you could use more support?  Do you feel like you've tried EVERYTHING and still feel like you sometimes struggle?In this episode of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, veteran life coaches Claudia Z. Hill and Juli Osmun join Andrea Morton to discuss how discovering life coaching helped them to better navigate divorce, blended families, career transitions, struggles with parenting and more. They will also explore how the shifts that became possible in their own lives and the lives of their clients ultimately inspired their mission to make life coaching accessible and affordable for ALL women with the Growth & Grace Coaching Collective and talk together about exciting opportunities ahead.

Podcast host and life coach Andrea Morton knows what it's like to have bad days as a Mom... not only is she a mom of 3 herself, but she also spends a big part of each week working with overwhelmed, stressed mamas in midlife to help them find real balance and healthier relationships.However, it's not always possible to talk things through with a life coach when YOUR real life is getting crazy - which, more often than not, tends to happen somewhere between Friday at 5pm and Monday morning... while everything is closed for the weekend!  (If you even HAVE a life coach to start with!!! Which everyone should!)That's why this week in the podcast, Andrea will walk listeners through a self-coaching process; explaining through a very personal example how you can begin coaching yourself through a crummy day or in a tough situation by:- exploring how to isolate the thoughts that are really bugging you or bumming you out- figuring out what meaning you are making from the way you are thinking  - helping you to see how to lighten your own load, so that you are no longer reacting from a place of pain- learning how to process your hardest feelingsWhen stress gets heavy, it's natural to yearn for easy comfort or a dopamine surge.  That's why eating ice cream and shopping are so popular with overwhelmed moms!! Those activities don't create lasting feelings of goodness, however.  At best, they are a temporary fix. The ideas shared in this episode can help you permanently stop buffering and avoiding... take back the reins during your own crazy days, and start coaching yourself toward balance and emotional health!

In her groundbreaking book "The Highly Sensitive Person", Psychotherapist Elaine N. Aron, PhD writes, "Most people walk into a room and perhaps notice the furniture, the people... (but) Highly Sensitive Persons can be instantly aware, whether they wish to be or not, of the mood, the friendships and enmities, the freshness or staleness of the air, the personality of the one who arranged the flowers."Oh boy, did she ever nail me. THIS IS ME.  And long before I knew the label 'highly sensitive person,' I knew that not only am I weirdly intuitive in social situations but that I also become emotionally flooded and overstimulated more easily than a lot of the people around me. As Aron shares, when people like me get overwhelmed we become 'distressed, clumsy and confused.'  I am super affected by other people's moods and emotions, and sometimes that has led to reactions I'm not proud of.Yet this same heightened intuition, sensitivity, emotion and empathy also served me well as a teacher, friend and daughter.It was only when I became a Wife and a Mom (surrounded by squabbling kiddos and other people's emotions 24/7) that I REALLY had to face living as a highly sensitive person and figure out once and for all how to better navigate my relationships and manage my own mind and emotions... for the health & well-being of my family.  That is how I found my way to life coaching and (later) the career of my dreams coaching overwhelmed, stressed out mamas like me!Today's super vulnerable podcast is the most personal, powerful thing I've ever shared live.  I hope you'll pass it along to all of the other sensitive, emotional mamas that you may know and love, so they can learn from my funny stories, true confessions and mistakes.(This episode was recorded LIVE in Austin, Texas at The Life Coach School - Mastermind 2022.)

Betsy Brandenburg Hurst is a gifted and renowned designer in Portland, Oregon.  Over the past 20+ years she has worked to enhance the beauty, function and livability of homes... not just in Portland but also in Seattle, San Francisco and the Chicago area. Since 2005, Betsy has run her own design firm - Brandenburg Studios Design - creating gorgeous interiors for homes and businesses.  More recently, Betsy has launched Designer Sanity, a groundbreaking design roadmap system and online course that she created to help designers manage their projects so that they can achieve maximum organization and success - with ease!In this inspiring interview, Betsy speaks candidly about her journey into a career in design, including taking the wrong turns and learning how to follow her intuition.  She shares about being willing to ask the hard questions, learning how to let go of opportunities that made her miserable, learning how to trust herself, and building a business as a spiritual practice.Betsy gets real about being a working mom, and how she made huge changes in her career and living situation in order to create a work-life balance that was sustainable.This laughter-filled episode is sure to brighten your day and inspire you to take risks, follow your gut and DO the thing you've been dreaming of! Here is a link to the New Century House that Betsy describes in the podcast!

You can never have too many friends, and there are countless reasons why any person might need to make new friends in midlife... for example, due to a household move, changes in your marital situation, losing interest in things you used to enjoy doing, your teens going off to college, retirement from a job, or even when people close to you have passed away.In this podcast we're going to dive into helpful mindsets for making new friends and also examine some great strategies to help you make friends at any age, but especially in midlife!We'll also talk about loving yourself first, putting yourself out there, calling in your tribe, bravery & vulnerability, letting down your walls, creativity, trying new things, creating friendship circles based on arranged-marriage principles, and MUCH more!Here is a link to the amazing Washington Post article by author Ari Honarvar referenced in this podcast.

A lot of women (including mothers) between the ages of 35 and 55 seek life coaching because they feel stuck in a life that they don't feel very connected to and don't particularly like.  They feel trapped but unsure of what is wrong or how to proceed forward in their life to find more happiness & more joy, fun or fulfillment.Part of thriving as a woman in midlife involves exploring the boxes that we're in... whether we've been placed there by society or our family, or we ourselves have put ourselves inside of them a long time ago.The box is a symbol but of course it can represent our work, our relationship, our family, our lifestyle, etc.  Today in the podcast we are going to explore many different kinds of boxes we sometimes find ourselves in - both the ones that we actively choose, and the ones that we would honestly never choose. We'll also talk about how to change our thinking about these boxes (if we want to) in order to deconstruct and recreate them in a way that brings us real joy and satisfaction!

Today's episode of The Infinite Capacity Podcast features host Andrea Morton interviewing Erin Powell about the secrets of a happy, healthy marriage and long-term love.In addition to her many accomplishments as Chief Operating Officer of the Powell Financial Group and a lengthy and rewarding career in education as a middle school assistant principal and high school vice principal, Erin Powell is the mother of four adult children and grandmother to a darling one-year-old girl named Kensington!She has also maintained a healthy and genuinely happy 37 year marriage to her husband David, whom she married after a whirlwind courtship at the tender age of 21!In today's episode of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, Erin will share many secrets of their lasting love and also tell lots of great stories: getting engaged in a lightning stormlosing all of their early savings and having to move back in with their parentsfinding career success togetherputting shared faith at the center of a relationshipa long, challenging & worthwhile journey to parenthoodraising 4 awesome children into adulthoodforging an unbreakable bond as a coupleexperiencing the world through travelsurviving a mass shooting togethergrandparenthood!If you've ever wondered how some couples make it work over the long haul and keep their love alive through many decades, this podcast episode will give you great insights and lots of strategies you can try out in your own relationship (or a future relationship)!Enjoy listening to this episode as an uplifting Valentine's Day gift for yourself!

As we kick off 2022, Infinite Capacity Podcast host Andrea Morton discusses how sometimes the small and unexpected gifts that life brings us yield the greatest joy.  This episode shares stories of unexpected gift giving along with research around the many health benefits of giving and gratitude. Introduces the audience to "A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning To Say Thank You Changed My Life" by author John Kralik.A short and sweet episode to get your New Year started with something cheerful and motivating to think about!

In this special holiday episode of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, host Andrea Morton interviews Reverend Hannah Wilder - an Episcopalian priest, writer, advocate, organizer, convener, mother, wife, preacher, lover of dogs & cats!  Their joyful, laughter-filled and uplifting conversation tackles the real issues that moms often face at the holidays:What it's like to navigate Christmas as a motherThe importance of health and self-care at the holidays for womenSingle-parenting and/or blending families at the holidaysExperiencing the holiday season when you're estranged from family membersGetting through the holidays when you're grieving the death of a loved oneNavigating materialism vs. faith during the holidaysThe true meaning of Christmas...and MUCH more!Ordained in 2020 while serving St. Marks in City Heights, Reverend Hannah is now Associate Priest at the parish of St. Andrews in Encinitas, California. She and her wife Kathy live at Camp Stevens in Julian, California, where Kathy is the Executive Director. They have one son, Owen, who attends Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In her personal time, Hannah enjoys reading, breathing the Julian air and learning about ideas, health and the mind-body connection.

Penny and José have been married for 9 years and have two daughters.  Penny worries about how distant José can be, and how he seems to compartmentalize his family life away from his work.  José, for his part, thinks Penny can be a bit clingy and needy and he often calls her out for being too 'emotional.'  Even though they love each other and want their relationship to work, they are really struggling.  Unknowingly, Penny and José are caught up in the famous 'anxious-avoidant trap' that often sabotages relationships.In Episode 3 (Season 2) of the Infinite Capacity Podcast, host Andrea Morton takes you on a deep dive into the science of adult attachment in romantic relationships, highlighting the groundbreaking work of psychologist John Bowlby along with an outstanding new book "Attached. The new Science Of Adult Attachment And How It Can Help You Find - And Keep - Love," by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, M.A. Exploring 'anxious,' 'avoidant' and 'secure' attachment styles, Morton will help you to look closely at your own attachment style in romantic relationships and also the attachment style of your current or or past partner(s).  She will also help you identify if you have a 'type' when it comes to attraction and attachment styles, in order to help you see patterns and understand complex relationship dynamics.  This fascinating episode includes coaching tips and strategies to help couples like Penny and José to move forward  - together - on a productive path leading toward a more secure relationship.  Whether you are new to a relationship, seeking a relationship, or have been in your relationship for decades, this episode is a must-listen!

In this special episode Andrea Morton of The Infinite Capacity Podcast interviews Ari Honarvar, founder of Rumi with a View which is dedicated to building music and poetry bridges across war-torn and conflict-ridden borders. As a Musical Ambassador of Peace, Ari conducts Resilience through Joy workshops for refugees and volunteers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Teen Vogue, Vice, Newsweek, and elsewhere. She is the author of A Girl Called Rumi (Sep 2021) and Rumi's Gift Oracle Cards (2018). Together Andrea and Ari share a wide-ranging, inspiring and poignant conversation about new beginnings, finding love in unexpected places, motherhood, overcoming incredible personal obstacles, connecting through our shared humanity, and advocating for refugees and vulnerable populations.  They also explore the inspiration behind Ari's phenomenal new novel which has recently been described by Deepak Chopra as "a magical journey to a world of mystical delights, enchantment, and revelation. It's a page-turner that goes deep into the nature of reality beyond perception."

Have you ever had a misunderstanding or disagreement about something that seemed clear to you but which another person viewed or understood totally differently? There is a complex interplay between the things we say... what we actually mean... the ways that other people hear what we say, and the meaning that they then create from our words.  This can have a powerful effect upon the way we engage with others (especially when it comes to people that we either don't like OR that we don't know very well).  It can also change the way that other people may perceive US and our intentions.In Episode 23 of The Infinite Capacity Podcast (first episode of SEASON TWO!) Andrea Morton will explore a conversation between two ex-spouses and a visit to urgent care, in order to examine the impact that preconceptions, tone and mindset have on our some of our most personal and crucial conversations.  

In Part II of Episode 22 of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, Andrea Morton of Think To Thrive Coaching interviews Leslie McCaddon Mendoza, an extraordinary woman and mother of many with a big, beautiful blended family whose story will feel so familiar to moms everywhere; she is a smart, hard-working woman who has spent a lot of her time and energy as an adult taking care of her growing family.  Leslie tells the tragic story of her first husband Mike and the undiagnosed traumatic brain injury that ultimately took his life. With grace, strength and humor Leslie shares the wisdom that helped her navigate the bewildering and terrible loss of her husband after their son's recovery from childhood leukemia. Leslie explains how she grappled with Mike's suicide and found the strength to be there for their three young children as she rebuilt a life and future for her family. Leslie now coaches widowed moms and other mothers on how to change the stories they tell themselves that are holding them back from their dreams, and to learn to create a life they truly love.Despite being a tough topic, this is truly an uplifting, inspiring episode.  You won't want to miss it!

In Part I of Episode 22 of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, Andrea Morton of Think To Thrive Coaching interviews Leslie McCaddon Mendoza, an extraordinary woman and mother of many with a big, beautiful blended family whose experiences will feel so familiar to moms everywhere; she is a smart, hard-working woman who has spent a lot of her time and energy as an adult taking care of her growing family.Leslie shares with listeners how she met and fell in love with her first husband Mike; and what they experienced as they navigated their eldest son's diagnosis and journey with childhood leukemia when he was a little boy. Leslie studied acting at Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and creative writing at Chapman University; she is a writer with articles published in Time Magazine, Scary Mommy, Her View From Home, TAPS magazine, and many local newspapers. She is also a certified life coach, helping to guide widowed moms and other mothers on how to change the stories they tell themselves that are holding them back from their dreams, and to learn to create a life they truly love.Don't forget to look for Episode 22: Part II where Leslie continues sharing her powerful life story!!

If you're a mom who has ever compared yourself with another mom, guess what? You're human and you're also totally normal.  Comparing is something that people of all ages and from all backgrounds do!  In many ways, understanding how to compare two similar things is a survival mechanism.  (Think about figuring out the difference between an edible plant and one that isn't! That's a good skill to have!)Join host Andrea Morton of The Infinite Capacity Podcast this week to learn about 'mom comparison' including its benefits and drawbacks.  We'll look at the wisdom of Brene Brown and examine the social comparison theory, including upward and downward social comparison!  This episode covers what researchers and experts are saying about how social media affects social comparison between mothers... and how this ultimately affects their emotional health. Dig deeper to understand more about the 'dark side' and downsides of engaging in social comparison as a mom.This episode features 5 simple tips to help midlife moms stop comparing ourselves with other moms so we can focus on our own strengths & live more happily and fully!  A worthy listen!!!

When Jill Winter woke in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017 she was thrilled and excited to spend time with friends and enjoy live music at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival.  There were a lot of great live acts playing and she'd been working incredibly hard back at home in San Diego... time to have some fun!Country music singer Jason Aldean was performing on stage when, just after 10pm, an event occurred that would change Jill's life, and the lives of hundreds of others, forever.  For reasons that remain unknown to this day, a man began shooting automatic rifles at the crowd from his suites on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel... killing 58 (plus others who have passed away since from their injuries) and wounding many hundreds.  As of 2021 this remains the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.Jill's harrowing story of what happened to her that evening and how it changed everything (her priorities, dreams, plans, lifestyle, work, friendships and more) calls us all to dig deep to ask ourselves the hard questions that we so often avoid as we sleepwalk or push through day-to-day life... about what really matters, and how we want to dedicate whatever time we've got in this beautiful world.  For mothers, this conversation is especially poignant.Join us now - nearly four years later - to hear about Jill's uplifting journey from survival to recovery, rebuilding and starting a whole new life and avocation as Lead Peer Mentor* for the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center where she has been instrumental in co-establishing and implementing the HEART peer support initiative for the Route 91 community.  Jill Winter is an inspiration and also a wonderful, warm-hearted human to spend an hour with!If you or someone you know has been affected by the Route 91 shooting, other traumas or PTSD, check out the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center for support and resources:https://www.vegasstrongrc.org/*This title has been updated.

Mamas, have you ever had a friend that kept choosing the wrong people to date, again and again?  Have you known someone who finally reached their target fitness level, celebrated, stopped taking care of themself and ended up right back where they started?Do YOU ever mess things up for yourself? For example, do you tend to pick fights when what you REALLY want is to feel closer to someone? Or, do you talk negatively about your boss when deep down what you actually want is to get a promotion or some recognition at work?Episode 19 of The Infinite Capacity Podcast is all about SELF-SABOTAGE in its many forms... including procrastination, perfectionism, negative self talk, failing in advance, reactive decision-making, ignoring your physical health, and much more.This week you'll hear stories about other moms dealing with this tricky problem; learn all about what self-sabotage is and how to recognize when you're doing it... AND get to know what the experts say about how you can finally change (plus end!) the sneaky habit of sabotaging yourself and your own dreams and goals.A must-listen episode!!!

June Bayha was pregnant with her first child and just about to start maternity leave in 2003 when she received a surprising call from her boss who shared news that would forever alter the direction of her career. He told her that she had received an excellent performance review and also... that she was fired.Blindsided and devastated, June gave birth days later.  This was far from the first bump in the road for June, whose unique life journey had followed the American Dream. She arrived in the United States as a small child with no English and little support, facing tremendous obstacles for many years. With hard work, heart and grit, June eventually earned a university education and worked her way up to becoming a widely respected leader in her field.Yet it is in the details of June's story, culminating with being fired, that listeners will understand how she has now become - nearly 20 years after that call - the inspiring woman that she is today... founder and leader of Bayha Group, a highly successful company that helps public schools secure millions to implement programs that empower youth to connect to their life's purpose. (Since 2015, her company has helped public school districts and other clients receive over $60 million in grant funding!)June leads Bayha Group with passion and purpose, committed to equity for youth AND to creating the work environment, compensation and benefits for her predominantly female team that she herself would most have loved to experience professionally. It is truly incredible to see what a female founder, CEO and mom of two can create for other women and mothers in the workplace!This episode will leave you cheering for working moms!

Setting healthy boundaries is an important part of building strong relationships and enjoying a work/life balance.  Many women know this and want to set a boundary in their life but they aren't quite sure how to create one or how to know if a boundary they've already set is actually healthy.In this episode of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, midlife mom coach Andrea Morton hosts a deep dive into healthy boundaries explaining what a boundary is, how to know when it is time to create one, how to know what kind of coach or therapist to work with when creating different kinds of boundaries,  punitive vs. healthy boundaries, the steps involved in creating a healthy boundary and much more!Using examples drawn from real life, the discussion will show how important emotions are in the establishing of boundaries and share thought provoking stories about how relationships can be protected or damaged by boundaries (or the lack thereof).This episode is for any mother who has ever felt drained by a relationship in her life, or who has suspected she might need to create a personal or professional boundary.Also, for those who may want to work with a licensed therapist on issues of creating boundaries for their physical safety - as promised in the episode - here are 3 resources in the United States that support mothers who need to protect themselves and their children:www.thehotline.orghttps://www.childwelfare.gov/https://centerforjudicialexcellence.org/resources/domestic-violence-child-abuse-resources/

As one of eight children, Crystal Haitsma always thought she'd become a mother someday AFTER she completed her degree in psychology and started her career.  So when she and her husband discovered that they were going to have a baby while she was still an undergrad at university, they had to dig deep to figure out how they could both finish their degrees while figuring out how to be parents.  By the time she graduated Crystal was pregnant with their second baby!During these years Crystal read, "Hold On To Your Kids," by Gordon Neufeld and learned about the attachment theory of parenting.  The theory (aka positive parenting, conscious parenting or intentional parenting) became a bedrock for Crystal and her husband over the coming years as they continued to raise and homeschool their (now) four children. Crystal spent more than a decade reading and taking courses, becoming an expert in the field, and earning her certification as a life and parenting coach.  Today she is a highly successful parenting coach specializing in what she likes to call 'radical connection parenting,' and running her popular By Design membership program.Crystal shares here the poignant story of her second son and his journey toward a diagnosis with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD... and how building an intentional relationship with him based on these innovative parenting principles shifted their family experience away from out-of-control tantrums, stress, loneliness and sorrow into one of connection, growth and mutual understanding.This beautiful episode is a must-listen for all parents!!!  You can enjoy listening to more of Crystal's work and stories on The Freedom Moms Podcast.

Have you heard of an 'emotional vampire'?  This term is commonly thrown around to describe someone who makes the people around them feel drained or depressed after spending time together.In Episode 15 of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, Andrea Morton of Think To Thrive Coaching will explore this topic of emotional vampires in depth, sharing where it originally came from and how the idea of an emotional or energetic drain can affect your important relationships.Morton will share helpful tips for what to do when you think you are dealing with an emotional vampire in your life, and also offer a life coaching perspective / mindset shift for how to successfully engage with (or set boundaries for) those people that you find  exhausting to be around.Warning: This episode may make you think hard and even have the side effect of improving your most challenging relationships!

Countless families around the world are grappling with addiction and the pain and destruction it can leave in its wake.  In episode 14 of The Infinite Capacity Podcast, Andrea Morton of Think To Thrive Coaching interviews Emily Christensen, who learned her own infinite capacity for healing and forgiveness after her father's addiction ripped their family apart.Now a gifted life coach who specializes in helping families to prevent addiction in their children, Emily speaks first hand about the crippling pain and fear that may first accompany the discovery of an addiction in your family.  She explores the strength and mindsets that can help family members of an addict to develop true compassion and understanding, and keep bridges of communication open.  Emily will also share the power of fostering deep connection and dialogue with our children in order to support them and help them from falling into addiction as a coping mechanism.  Her insights shared here are life changing!This interview is a MUST LISTEN for any mother, of any age.

In Episode 13, Andrea Morton of Think To Thrive Coaching explores the fear of failure and negative self-talk that many of her clients experience; and how these two elements can work together to STOP a midlife mom from putting herself 'out there' and dedicating consistent positive energy toward making the real changes that she wants to see.This episode will reveal the surprising side-effects of making a goal and sticking with it, and the strong allure of "the couch." Morton will also explain the power of working with the concept of your 'future me' (your 2.0!) to overcome any fears or hesitations... so you can move forward with ease and confidence on your exciting journey toward becoming the best version of you!

"You are not allowed to crack. Your daughter needs you.  After she gets better, you can crack... I was like a rock."When Portuguese realtor Edite Simoes became a mother at 40, she and her husband fell in love instantly with their beautiful baby daughter. Family life was natural and full of joy.Four years later though, their happy world turned upside down in a single instant when a tragic accident left their four year old daughter in a coma due to cardiac arrest and a severe brain injury. She spent nearly a year in the hospital recovering (including a brain surgery).Sleeping in a chair next to her daughter's hospital bed, Edite devoted herself wholly for months on end to helping her little daughter re-learn how to swallow, eat, talk, walk, believe in her own ability to heal and much more. Edite put her career fully on hold and focused on what mattered most. In this moving episode recorded live from Portugal, Edite will share her daughter's miraculous story of healing and also the powerful lessons she herself learned during one of the most difficult and intense situations that any mother can experience.This story will move you to tears ~ in a good way!