It may be hard to admit it, but the dreams you had for yourself didn't end when motherhood began. You're a mom, but you're also a wife, sister, daughter, career woman, and/or entrepreneur and sometimes it's hard to remember who you were BEFORE motherhood. If you love being a mama, but feel like you've lost a bit (or a lot) of yourself along the way, then this podcast is for you. It's the witty, authentic, and sometimes sarcastic conversation that millennial mamas need to have with one another. The Taking Back YOU Momcast is hosted by Christian Women's Motivational Speaker, Business Coach, and Certified Fitness Trainer, Dani Carter Iddins. She's a wife, she's a boy mom, she's an entrepreneur, and she's had to fight -- tooth and nail-- to take herself back after becoming a mom. Her mission is to help millennial mamas who are "in the trenches" of motherhood reclaim themselves so that they can lay the groundwork for making their dreams a reality.
In this episode, Dani is joined by Lindsay Burnett Snyder, clinical pharmacist and founder of Rogue Pharmacist. Listen as Lindsay shares how she healed her own son's environmental eczema and gives insight on the relationship between your gut health and the rest of your body.
In this episode, Dani shares how to be kinder to yourself during this season of uncertainty.
In this episode, Dani is joined by Cindy Hicks, accessories designer and founder of Posh Lilies Millinery and Finery. Listen as Cindy talks about her involvement in the Vote Like A Girl initiative and shares how important it is for mothers to get out and vote in this election and beyond.
In this episode, Dani takes on a pretty common topic in the world of moms--other people's opinions of you. Listen as Dani shares why you shouldn't care what other people think of you, and how to be sure that you are being true to you and the dreams that you have on your heart.
In this episode, Dani is joined by Lisa Westhorpe, maternal occupational therapist and founder of Nurture Occupational Therapy. Lisa shares great ways for mamas to take care of themselves, while they are also taking care of their new babies.
In the first episode of Season 3, Dani shares 3 ways for mamas to thrive in your new normal without adding more to your plate.
In this episode, Dani is joined, once again, by Alison Farber founder of Affordable Career Consulting. Alison shares insight for working moms who may have certain needs when it comes to nursing and caring for their growing families while focusing on their careers. Listen to learn how to engage in these conversations with your employer, or how to initiate these conversations with your employees.
In this episode, Dani is joined by Dana Gaulke a life coach and the founder of Honestly Dana Coaching. Dana shares how to reclaim your identity in your relationships, and how making the best decisions for you can be best for your family as well.
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In this Mom Business May episode, I am once again joined by the FABULOUS Peggy O'Flaherty who is the Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer of Mavely. And this week, we are continuing our look at entrepreneurial mamas who are sharing how they came to add "mompreneur” as one of their roles in life and today Peggy is back (you may remember her from Episode 37) and here to tell us all about her journey from mom to mompreneur.
We're taking a small break from Mom Business May to share this very important episode. Today, I am joined by Emma Ferrick, the founder and creator of ELF Operations, as she shares the story of abuse in her relationship and how her and her daughter were able to escape. Listen as she shares how her journey led her to create ELF Operations and how she overcame her struggle to build a stronger life for her and the people she loves.
In this Mom Business May themed episode, Dani is joined by Megan Dias--the founder of Megan Dias Coaching. Megan is a business and success coach who helps soulful entrepreneurs build an authentic brand and create processes that support a thriving business and life! Megan talks with us about her journey to become a mother, postpartum depression and anxiety and how her experience helped her become more resilient and taught her how to redefine success in her life.
In episode, Dani kicks-off the first episode of Mom Business May with Alison Farber the founder and owner of Affordable Career Consulting. Alison shares her journey as she transitioned from working in the corporate world to building her own small business. For any mama out there who's wondering what "making that switch" will look like, this episode is a can't miss.
In this episode, Dani is joined by Amber Fife, who is the owner, founder, and creator of Women Create Weekly, which is a blog and online membership platform that offers opportunities for women to tap into their creative and artistic sides and allow for self-discovery. Amber's mission is to help women create a "habit of creativity" so that they can learn more about themselves through art. She shares how art can be a regular part of our lives as women and moms AND a regular part of our self-care. Amber also offers words of encouragement and empowerment for women who don't believe they can make their dreams their reality.
In this episode, Dani is joined by special guest Anne Kidder, the founder and creator of KidderBug Kreations. Anne shares how she navigated the loss of 4 family members in less than 3 years, and how those losses lead to the creation of her business and what she calls "memory items". This is episode is both an eye-opening look at how we handle grief as mothers and a celebration of the ways in which the human spirit perseveres.
In this episode, Dani is joined by special guest Toni-Ann Mayembe, the founder and creator of the Real Happy Mom Blog and Podcast. Toni-Ann shares how moms can build a work-at-home routine that is both productive and empowering.
Dani shares a message of encouragement and faith as we all learn how to exist in our "new normal".
In this episode, Dani shares 5 guilt-free ways to say "no" in almost every situation.
In this episode, Dani shares 5 ways to cut negative self-talk out of your every day vocabulary. This episode is a must listen if you find that you say things to yourself that you would never think of saying to someone else.
In this episode, Dani is joined by Peggy O'Flaherty, the co-founder and Chief Community Officer of Mavely. Mavely is a female-run app that brings together female-owned, sustainable, and philanthropic brands that reward real women by putting money back into their pockets after they make and share purchases with their friends and family. Peggy also shares some great insight on how to discover and work within your strengths. This is a can't miss episode!
In this episode, Dani gives some great tips to help keep your skin moisturized during the dry winter months.
Are your goals S.M.A.R.T. enough? That is, are your goals specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and timely? In this episode, Dani breaks down SMART Goals and explains why they are vital to making sure your dreams become your reality.
Self-care is not all bubble baths and bonbons. And this is never more true than during the holidays. The next few weeks are going to be a great time of celebration, but this time can also cause many moms to forget about taking care of themselves. In this episode, Dani shares 6 tips to make sure you are practicing self-care during the holidays. These tips will help you figure out what's important, stop doing what's not, and remember the reason for the season!
This episode is one for the books! Join Dani as she speaks with Jenah Pfeiffer of "In My Red High Heels" about motherhood, fashion, confidence, and being the most important thing you can be: YOU. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!
In this episode, Dani shares the importance of "taking your seat at the table" in all aspects of your life, and offers helpful tips for how to make sure your voice is heard and taken seriously.
In this episode, Dani is joined by accountability coach Mary Bates of Zen By Design. Mary gives you some great tips for staying "zen" during the holidays, and making sure that you enjoy your time with family instead of dread it.
In this episode, Dani explains why we fear being rejected and gives you all of the steps you need to eliminate your fear of being rejected by the people in your life.
In this episode, Dani explains what procrastination is and what you can do to overcome it.
In this episode, Dani explains why it's important for mamas to set priorities and how to do it.
In this episode, Dani explains the basics about vision boards and why they should be an important part of your goals and planning process.
In this episode, Dani explains the importance of and invites you to join her in the #last90dayschallenge that is held the final 3 months of the year. This challenge will help you achieve the goals that need to be achieved so that your dreams can happen!
In this episode, Dani talks about the ever-growing connection between motherhood and stress and what mamas can do to help alleviate it.
In this episode, Dani gives you tips for how to deal with the toxic people that are in your life--whether they are family members, co-workers, or neighbors.
On this episode, Dani tackles the "Myth of the Supermom"--the idea that moms need to be everything to everyone at home, work, and in their everyday lives.
In this episode, Dani talks about being confronted with change and how to deal with it.
In this episode, Dani discusses how change and relocating can affect how you make friends.
In this episode, Dani is joined by her friend and fellow MOPS mama Erin Imer, a Disney Magical Vacation Planner. Erin explains how she will help you plan the perfect vacay at DisneyWorld or Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sandals, Beaches or plan a Cruise---and guess what??? SHE DOES IT FOR FREE! She'll tell you everything you need to know about getting started, staying within your budget, and a few insider tricks that could only come from someone "in the know". If the very idea of planning a family vacation has you breaking out into a cold sweat, you won't want to miss this episode! Erin will make planning your next family vacation a breeze, she'll be with you every step of the way, and she'll do it FOR FREE!
In this week's episode, Dani helps you explore what you're good at! Figuring out what you're good at is vital to helping you fulfill the dreams that God has placed on your heart! And knowing what you're good at can be so empowering! Listen as Dani breaks down 4 easy to apply ways to figure out what you do best!
In this episode, Dani welcomes back her husband Jim for Part 2 of the Dating Your Spouse Series. Join them as they give an inside look into their marriage and how they've stayed connected as a married couple after having their son. Part 2 is all about celebrating and cultivating the special intimate relationship that exists between husband and wife, and how that relationship is a gift from God. Dani introduces the bible study Passion Pursuit by Dr. Juli Slattery and Linda Dillow; and shares how this study helped to her overcome many of the issues that she struggled with when it came to connecting with her husband at the beginning of their marriage. Dani and Jim also share the specific actions that they take to keep their relationship sacred, and priority #1. Don't miss an episode of this series that focuses on helping married couples with newborn, toddler or preschool-aged kids learn (and remember) how to make their relationship with one another a priority.
In this episode, Dani has a special guest host: her wonderful husband Jim. Join them as they give an inside look into their marriage and how they've stayed connected as a married couple after having their son. This 2-Part Series focuses on helping couples who are married with newborn, toddler or preschool-aged kids learn (and remember) how to make their relationship,with one another a priority. Part 1 is all about remembering why you and your spouse started dating and got married in the first place. We also explore how to have date nights when your budget is tight.
In this episode, Dani finishes the 4-Part Series "Mom Business May", which is a 4 week series that focuses on helping mamas begin, work, and thrive in their at-home businesses. Part 4 is all about expanding your small business knowledge. Dani shares the people and resources that she has learned from, and who inspired her to begin her own brand.
In this episode, Dani continues the 4-Part Series "Mom Business May", which is a 4 week series that focuses on helping mamas begin, work, and thrive in their at-home businesses. Part 3 is all about the FREE RESOURCES that are available to moms as they start and grow their business. Dani shares her favorite resources in the episode, which is a companion to her e-book: Start Any Home Business With These 34 Resources which can be found at DANICARTERIDDINS.COM/STARTYOURBIZ.
In this episode, Dani continues the 4-Part Series "Mom Business May", a 4 week series that focuses on helping mamas begin, work, and thrive in their at-home businesses. Part 2 is all about network marketing--the benefits and the downsides. Dani also shares her take on running an at-home business, and gives her experiences with both network marketing and starting an at-home business from the ground-up. Listen to this episode to help you figure out what type of at-home business is right for you!
In this episode, Dani introduces the 4-Part Series "Mom Business May", a 4 week series that focuses on helping mamas begin, work, and thrive in their at-home businesses. Part 1 is all about the pros and cons of being a work-at-home mom. Listen to this episode to see if working at home is right for you.
In this episode, Dani talks about balancing motherhood with the dreams that have been placed on our hearts, and why it's important to follow our dreams even if it doesn't always seem possible.
In this episode, Dani breaks down the most popular social media platforms, explores the privacy and safety issues surrounding social media, and shares great tips for how to keep your kids safe online.
In this episode, Dani explores working mom guilt and offers some great advice on how to combat those feelings of guilt that plague nearly every working mother.
In this episode, Dani talks all about asking for what you want in such a way that you'll actually get it. She also shares her 4-step process for how to makes sure you're asking the right questions, in the right way... EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
In this episode of the Taking Back YOU Podcast, Dani shares some of the steps that she has taken to overcome "mom guilt".
In this episode of the Taking Back YOU Momcast, Dani explains the ways mothers can and should focus on their health.
In this episode of the Taking Back YOU Podcast, Dani explains why life as an "Amazon Prime Mom" is way better than most mamas might think.