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Well, this is a scary one for me to post but my intention is to candidly share my feelings to help normalize the internal battle that many people are having right now. I mostly definitely didn't say everything correctly, but I'm open to learning ❤️

Yup, this one is my fave.

Welp, this turned into a longer story than I planned but I've had some weird health stuff lately and wanted to share. As promised in the episode, here's a list of resources that I've found: Canada: Affordable and free mental health services (https://www.mindbeacon.com/) Canada: List of 10 free mental health services

My newest morning routine has me all fired up because it stemmed from me feeling overwhelmed in therapy.

Well, already mucked things up and said the wrong season in the first line, seems appropriate

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I chat with Dr. Shimi Kang all about: How technology is impacting your mental health, brain, body, and behavior. How to differentiate between healthy, stressful, & addictive tech experiences. How to reset children's and your own tech habits towards success. Find Shimi Kang online: https://www.dolphinkids.ca/techsolutionplan/ https://www.drshimikang.com/the-tech-solution/ YouTube Channel https://www.instagram.com/drshimikang/ About Dr. Shimi Kang MD She is an award-winning Harvard-trained doctor, researcher, and expert on the neuroscience of innovation, leadership, and motivation. She provides science-based solutions for health and happiness both at home and in the workplace. She is the author of the #1 bestseller The Dolphin Parent and The Tech Solution. She is also the founder of Dolphin Kids: Future- Ready Leaders, CEO of Spark Mindset App, and host of the YouTube show, Mental Wealth with Dr. Shimi Kang. Dr. Kang's Latest Book: The Tech Solution The Tech Solution is a to-the-point resource for parents and educators who want the best approach for raising kids in our digital world. It outlines all you need to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use. Dr. Kang simplifies cutting-edge neuroscience to reveal a new understanding around how we metabolize experiences with technology that will lay the foundation for lasting success. On top of that, she offers practical parenting advice for tackling specific concerns at home, whether it's possible tech addiction, anxiety, cyberbullying, or loneliness.View the last 5 podcast episodes: Looking for more Mom Break podcast episodes? Here are the last five, see if one of them would interest you: View the full schedule for Season 3 of The Mom Break Podcast™ here.

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This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. ___ There's a lot of debate about what self-care looks like online, and Chasity from @Momfully.you has an amazingly fresh perspective that I love you much and I think that everybody needs to hear.

This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. __ Well, this is a long one, so feel free to break it up into chunks if you need to, but it's a good and fun conversation. I convinced my university friend, Kayli, to come onto the show and chat about her experience with COVID as somebody who lives in Hong Kong and Singapore, so she was in the middle of it all. But, we got a little off track and it ended up just being a chat about life, including: Mental health Her experience going to school to become a therapist Her thoughts on consumption and sustainability Airports in Asia during the pandemic How Asia reacted differently than North America to the pandemic Worklife balance So many random things If you're looking for an all-around random conversation with lots of hot topics, this is the episode for you. ___

Where the fack does your sex drive go after having kids??? You're tired, overworked and it's the last thing in the world you want to do...soo I brought @sexwithdrjess on the show to chat all about: - Libido - Orgasms - Sexual frequency Drive right into this in this episode with Toronto-based sexoligist, Jessica O'Reilly, PhD! Links we discussed in the episode: - Instagram @sexwithdrjess - https://www.sexwithdrjess.com - Happier Couples - Podcast episode: Core erotic feeling - Course: Mindful Sex ___ This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. ___

I don't know about your guys, but I needed to hear about a local business who was kicking ass! So, I invited Jamie-Lynn from @batterupbakeryca to come chat with me about how her cake business went from: - Custom cake order - Full steam ahead with an employee To COVID hitting and having to totally re-work the wheel. But the inspirational part of the story, not only did she kick ass, but she also managed to: - Pivot her business - Open a storefront - Massively scale her business And yes, we both showed up to the podcast recording in our hoodies, so we decided that this was the best way to take the photo haha!

How can we know so little about something that impacts every element of our lives? I chatted with the co-founder of Your Hormone Balance (@yourhormonebalace), Candace Burch, to help us understand how integral balanced hormones are to making sure as mothers we can: Trouble focusing Depression Anxiety Heavy or painful periods Mood swings Hair loss Tender breasts Low libido Vaginal dryness PMS symptoms Hot flashes Night sweats Headaches Fatigue (tired by wired) Exhausting in the morning Difficulty falling asleep I asked her things like: What are hormones and how can you know if they're are out of whack? How do hormones relate to adrenal fatigue? What can mothers do to help balance hormones? How does exercise fit into hormone health? We also tackled more specific questions from the text group, including: What tests should you have done? Blood tests vs saliva? Is there the right time of the month to get different tests? Does what you eat affect your hormones? How are hormones related to adult acne? LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: www.yourhormonehealth.com Hormone imbalance quiz Your Hormone Health Instagram Get $100 OFF using the code "MOMBREAK" ___ This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. ___

Imagine talking your 4-month-old daughter to the doctor and being worried you won't get high-quality medical care because of your skin colour? That's just ONE of the scenarios that jump into @iamkokocherelle 's mind when raising her child. In this episode, I chat with Cherelle all about: Her concerns as a black mother Her experience in pageants Being a model during the pandemic Figure out her boundaries Her favorite black-owned businesses And oh so much more... Cherelle is a hilarious, accomplished, and inspirational woman who's episode you shouldn't miss! EPISODE LINKS: Cherelle's Instagram Children's Book Behind the Crown Coaching Cherelle's Blog Kai Collective Kia Cosmetics ___ This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. ___

This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. ___ In a fun twist, Brittany and I pre-recorded an episode of the new podcast season on Instagram LIVE, where we talked all about: - My stress and hormone program - Common PMS symptoms and how to help - What we can be doing to decrease our stress - How to down-regulate our bodies - Brittany’s view on diet culture (teaser, she gets ranty) So, this episode was recorded and is available LIVE on @mom.break

Ok not really, but it feels that way a lot of the time...I feel ya!

Comedy, meets compassion, meets a mission to normalize being Sikh... This is how I'd describe @thatpunjabimom! She's the perfect mix of sarcastic, kind, and gracious. In this episode of The Mom Break Podcast™ we talked all about: - How her Reels are going viral - How she balances sharing comedy, with family, with her mission to normalize a Sikh family - All about her religion and what the core principles are She's lovely and so kind! A must-listen episode of the podcast!

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This parenting world was confusing before I started following @catandnat. In a world that seemed too heavy and hard, they always managed to put a positive spin on things, all while having a blast! They have been a huge inspirations for me as a blogger and watching two Canadian women kick-ass has been wonderful to watch. In this podcast episode, we mixed things up, chatting about some fun and some important topics, including: Playing Never Have I Ever Chatting about pre-teen confidence The important conversations we need to have at home with our children Random questions from your guys Listen to this episode for a little bit of fun, a lot of hilarious, and some great nuggets of wisdom from Cat & Nat.

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This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. What happens when a mom goes viral on TikTok? Well, she trades in her PhD in psychology and makes more TikToks...and that's exactly what @the.mom.room did! Ok, well sorta. Renee, the creator behind The Mom Room is an amazing mix of: - Hilarious - Honest - Smart - Sassy - Relatable This mom joined me on this week's episode of the podcast to chat all about: - Her viral journey on TikTok - Mean comments she gets - Her love of school and journey through her PhD program - Some super random and fun stuff about her - Her suggestions on managing in-laws - All the random stuff in between

Where exactly are you in the world? I’m incredibly excited for this weeks episode of the podcast, because as we dive into social media, we realize how different parenting is all across the world, because we now have access to chat with and see their lives. So, this week I chat with @prettymummasays in India, all about what her parenting journey has been like. We chat about everything from: - Breastfeeding and formula - Hollywood’s perception of India - How she accomplished household tasks like laundry, cooking... - If arranged marriages are still common - Schooling - Independence of children in India vs North America It was a fun conversation with a friend on the other side of the world and I’m so excited for you guys to listen! ___ This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. ___

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My family had always played a very active role in my life and showed up occasionally on social media. So, I thought I'd do an official episode with my mom, dad, and brother! We chat about all sorts of random things, spilling the beans on family secrets and taking turns throwing each other under the bus. A little bit about all of them and where you can find them online: Mom: Tracy Butler She's the caregiver of the family, will do anything for anybody She also loves to sew and runs Tiny Autumn Dad: Bruce Watts He's the easy-going one who loves nature, the outdoors, and being goofy He loves camping and is the OG blogger in the family with Campology Brother: James Watts He's the creative one in the family, always doing something artsy. He's also the funny one and can make anybody laugh. He just released his first full-length movie with his girlfriend Kelly Kay, called Death Trip ___

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Does balance in motherhood exist? I'm not totally sold BUT @lisacanning (mom of 8) sat down with me and we talked all about it. Her answers were NOT what I expected and I left this interview feeling fired up and excited. I asked her everything from: - What are her tips for finding balance? - How can you avoid the comparison trap? - All about her routine with her 8 kids - Her breastfeeding journey with 8 kids - How moms can switch from one task to another (ie. kids to work), and quickly jump in. Checkout her EPIC program, Conquer Your Calendar HERE.

How the heck can you talk to your kids about COVID? Honestly, I had NO idea, so I reached out to @lifeofdrmom, Stephanie Liu, to get tips on how we can help support our young kids during this time. In this new episode of The Mom Break Podcast, Stephanie and I talk about: - Tips to help young children deal with COVID - How she manages life as a family doctor, two young kids, a surgeon husband, and also simultaneously running a side-hustle - Common side effects of the flu shot - How to keep toddler gloves on - Her experience potty training - How she feels as a Dr during a pandemic

OK, I promise this title is a bit misleading.... But it's just shorter than, "Hey, after years I finally figured out how to properly prioritize my life and now I feel more balanced and happier than ever before...and because of that, I feel like I'm finally getting everything done". Here's the catch: I'm not ACTUALLY doing it all (y'know how I feel about that, it's not possible all at the same time), I've just spent the last year re-prioritizing my life and fine-tuning my schedules so that I can: - Get all of the important things (to me) done - Scale back and simplify my life - Be happier and feel better So, because I've made some MAJOR changes in the last year (and life has thrown us all some ridiculous curveballs), I chat in this episode about the THREE MAIN THINGS I changed this year. I originally had this episode scheduled for May, but given the recent Ontario lockdown, I know a lot of people are struggling with scheduling, and this is what I've been doing that works for me...so this episode got bumped up. EPISODE LINKS: - Cultivate What Matters Journal (affiliate link) - Conquer Your Calendar (affiliate link + BONUS) ___ This season of The Mom Break Podcast™ is brought to you by Bathorium. To get 15% off everything on the site, head to www.mombreak.ca/bath. ___

Picture this: Pregnant with your wife, at the same time, with a toddler at home, and then delivering 3 weeks apart during COVID. Yup, that's what this freaking amazing couple did @twiblingmoms I was so thrilled to have Cara and Natasha join me as my first guests on the new season of The Mom Break Podcast. They shared with me: - Their experience with infertility - Their rounds of IVF - Their journey to get to where they are - What it's like being pregnant at the same time - Their labour and delivery story - How they're doing now Don't miss this episode, because they're an adorable and hilarious couple that doesn't shy away from the tough conversations, but rather, candidly shares their journey in a hilarious and loving way.

This bonus episode is borrowed from @thehappysleepcompany's podcast.

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I chat with veteran blogger, Rebecca Stanisic from Little Bit of Momsense onto the podcast to chat all about how she: Started her blog Has evolved it over the years as her children have grown Set goals for herself Learned to stop comparing with others Focused on what was important to her family Created a business that worked for her To get all the details, head here: https://mombreak.ca/goal-setting-bloggers/

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