The Wander Mom Diaries

I can't believe it has already been 12 incredibly fast weeks of season 2 for this podcast! Thank you so much to all my dedicated and supportive listeners, I SO appreciate each and every one of you. In this season finale, I share my reflections from producing this podcast and how it has helped me grow as an individual. I share some actionable takeaways that you can apply to your life and also some resources for you to sink your mind into, including Marie Forleo's book: "Everything is Figureoutable". I hope you have enjoyed this show, for now, I will be taking an indefinite pause on production to focus on other things in my life and not feel like I'm being pulled in too many different directions, but this has been a lifechanging experience for me and a new skill set I'm so grateful to have developed. Here are the links mentioned in the episode! The reliable website link: https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries The current website URL: https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries Instagram and Facebook: @wandermomdiaries Everything is Figuroutable (the audiobook is highly recommended wherever you listen to books!) Episode from Marie Forleo's show that I mentioned in the podcast about high-fiving yourself Episodes mentioned in this show: Episode 15: 4 Steps to a Better Work-Life Balance Episode 16: Time Management Workshop Episode 18: Your Journey to Self Discovery

Hello and welcome to the wander mom diaries podcast! Today you'll be hearing Kalee's story. She is an IVF mother who did a lot of research to find the correlation between infertility and environmental toxins and was surprised to realize how much was out there that was harmful. So she took action, cleaned out her house, and had success with the fertility treatments. After the struggle of trying to find gender-neutral, safe clothing for her little one, she took a giant step towards entrepreneurship and created her own modern gender-neutral baby boutique called Nic&Orie! If you're listening to this and have struggled with fertility, we have linked Kalee's blog in the show notes where she shares her journey of struggle in trying to become a mother in hopes that you realize you're not alone and there is support for you. We touch on how environmental toxins have been connected to infertility and you can dive more into what you should or should not have in your home by going to https://www.ewg.org/. Don't forget to check out the links to her socials so you can explore her adorable, safe and sustainable clothing company. She has even offered a 15% discount to anyone listening to this podcast! Just use wandermoms15 at checkout. I hope you enjoy this inspiring story of a resilient entrepreneur momma! Kaylee's IVF Journey Blog Nic and Orie Website Instagram @nic_orie Facebook NIC+ORIE Discover what is not safe in your home: https://www.ewg.org/ App to scan products for toxins: https://www.ewg.org/apps/ Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

If you've ever felt like you're tired of being tired, this episode is for you. Today you'll be listening to a conversation with Dessi, an Exercise Physiologist who gives excellent insight into how we can make healthy choices easier to make in our busy lives. We also talk about the importance of normalizing mental health needs and resources on where you can get support for yourself. It is so important that we as women take action to normalize the discussion around both physical and mental health, so thank you for being here! Guest: Dessi Beagle Email: trihealthwdessi@gmail.com Topics discussed 1. Hydrate- prep water bottles night before or set alarm reminder to refill 2. Eat the rainbow 3. Batch cook (time management)- freeze chill, nut butter bites, Mexican bowls 4. Trader Joe's frozen veggies and meals 5. Solid starts app or social for baby-led weaning recommendations and ideas Links to resources: Postpartum.net International virtual Postpartum support groups Eatright.org Eating colors infographic https://images.app.goo.gl/9NRp1stMBcFoZfh99 Water Intake: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/data-statistics/plain-water-the-healthier-choice.html Baby-Led Weaning: https://solidstarts.com/ https://solidstarts.com/baby-led-weaning/ Tips on making physical activity fun for your little loves https://www.strong4life.com/en/being-active/physical-activity/motivate-your-child-to-stay-active Affordable/Remote gym memberships: https://flintymca.com/y-360/ https://www.pcrm.org/podcast The Exam Room™ is the ultimate vegan podcast from the Physicians Committee. Dr. Neal Barnard, a real-life rock star and authority on plant-based living, motivates and inspires the vegan-curious and those who have been plant-powered for life. https://nutritionfacts.org/ Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Hello and welcome to the wander mom diaries podcast! I'm your host Mandie and during season 2, we have the theme of self-care, overcoming adversities, and women empowerment, this episode dives into all three! I would like to give a preliminary warning that suicide is talked about during this conversation which can be triggering. With the pandemic, suicide and depression statistics have increased, so I have added suicide prevention resources in the show notes for your reference. During this conversation, you'll hear Dr. Marisa Naismith's incredible story of overcoming one challenge after another and hear empowering messages about self-care and finding your voice. Marisa grew up in Australia and has been in the music industry as a singer from her early teens and is now a singing coach and music industry mentor. Marisa also fosters singing communities around the world so my original intent was to discuss that, but as she kept sharing her story, I ended up scrapping the questions I originally planned and just went with the flow of the conversation and I think the result is truly impactful. I hope you enjoy this moving conversation with Marisa! Guest: Dr. Marisa Lee Naismith Email: info@drmarisaleenaismith.com Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/ Podcast: A VOICE AND BEYOND Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (+1) 800-273-8255 Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Eating Disorders Helpline https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline ONLINE CHAT Monday—Thursday 9am—9pm ET Friday 9am—5pm ET CALL (800) 931-2237 Monday—Thursday 11am—9pm ET Friday 11am—5pm ET Translation services are available on the phone. TEXT (800) 931-2237 Monday—Thursday 3pm—6pm ET Friday 1pm—5pm ET Standard text messaging rates may apply. Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Welcome to this conversation on the Wander Mom diaries Podcast where I interview Sabrina, an emotional eating therapist, and we discuss an approach you can try that doesn't involve a strict diet or workout regimen. Interested to hear more? Let's dive in! Guest: Sabrina Rogers Link to all of her information and resources! https://drive.google.com/file/d/17TX51C05Vfs4IrA2vDcslL91QITKi1Ux/view?usp=sharing Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Today's episode is different from all the rest so far, and that is because it is an actual diary entry from a resilient mother in the Philippines named Myrna Fe. During Fe's interview, we had a lot of recording issues with the sound, so I asked her to create her own solo cast so we could still share her story. I love the opportunity to hear stories from mothers around the world, so if you would like to submit your own solo cast to the show, send me an email at wandermomdiaries@gmail.com. If I were to pick one word to describe Fe, it would have to be a fighter. She was a fighter making ends meet as a young single mom, she was a fighter in making adventure and exploration a core value between her and her daughter, and today she still fights against the odds after a risky spine operation that has left her much less mobile than she used to be and need to look for new employment opportunities. All of these adversities have led to some amazing things for Fe, along with the enthusiasm to take on new challenges and opportunities. I think I've said enough, I'll let Fe fill you in on her inspiring story. Guest: Myrna Fe Agsaullo Email: missfe0301@gmail.com Podcast Name/Info: Grit, Glory, and Gratitude Tiktok / Twitter /FB Page : @missmyrnafe IG: missmyrnafe_3g Co-Founder of Impact Podcaster Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Welcome to this episode about how you can start your journey to self-discovery. This season's theme is self-care, and understanding yourself and knowing why you are the way you are is a critical step towards taking action to improve your life. Why? Because sometimes we do things and we don't really understand why, for better or for worse. When you understand yourself, then you can move forward and make choices that fulfill you as a person. Gaining clarity on who you are is also extremely energizing and empowering. So this episode is about a journey, but a journey to the heart, soul, and overall self. What I'm going to share with you today are the steps I personally took to self-discovery that I found extremely helpful. I finally understand why I am the way I am, what I value and why, and what I don't value and why. I am also going to share some excellent resources that helped me along the way. Sparketype Assessment: https://sparketype.com/sparketest Enneagram Test Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Today I have a fun conversation with a fellow educator, Nellie Medow. Nellie is a mom of three boys and shares her insight into what it is like to change careers later in life to help spark her energy and focus. This conversation is full of bite-size take-always that will help empower you to do the next right thing for yourself. Whether it is trying something new, managing your time better, overcoming mom-guilt, finding your support group, or realizing the benefits of paying for childcare, there are many different topics we talk about and you're going to love it! Guest: Nellie Medow https://www.facebook.com/groups/futurecurrentiop https://www.facebook.com/groups/vulnerabilitysuperpower Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

A step-by-step workshop for being more productive and getting more time back in the day. In this episode, I duplicate a professional development training I held at my workplace. You can follow along with the PDF file here in the show notes, and I encourage all of you to grab a pencil, notebook, some sticky notes and follow along with this interactive episode! PDF Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZFAbR1jbFEZDfPg5TTZW-c9Xv5_QeiWg/view?usp=sharing Productivity Book: Eat That Frog To-Do Planner: Zicoto Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Welcome to the Wander Mom Diaries season 2! I'm very excited to be releasing episodes this season that are all within the theme of self-care, women empowerment, and overcoming adversities. So be sure to follow the podcast on your listening app so you get those new episodes right when they come out! You are going to love this conversation with Sasha! She has a background in social work and left her life in the Non-Profit to commit to helping working mothers take back their life at home and create more balance and harmony with their kids and partner. She is also an avid traveler who loves to experience new things, so you are going to love this energetic and inspiring conversation about how to find and reach YOUR versions of what is enjoyable in the world of travel, and her 4 step method to happier home life after work. But whether you're working full-time, part-time, or you're a stay-at-home mom, I guarantee everyone will find value in this episode! Here are the links mentioned in the episode! First and Last Name: Sasha Morozov Email: Sasha@sashaxhome.com Website: https://www.sashaxhome.com/ Social Media Links: Join the Facebook Group for more tips and Live Videos: Moms Creating a Next Level Life at Home https://www.facebook.com/groups/269721965043411 Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Welcome to this trailer to season 2! I have had the privilege to interview some amazing women for this podcast, and as the interviews were collected, it was by fate that the next batch of episodes all fell under the umbrella of self-care. You will hear empowering stories of mothers overcoming challenges, strategies you can implement from self-care experts, and more. You'll hear voices from Australia, the Philippines, and all around the USA. I think this theme of self-care that you'll be immersed in during this season is so critical during this time when we have been almost two years in pandemic mode. This environment we've been put in creates loneliness, depression, and anxiety, so now couldn't be a better time to address these situations and give you tools and inspiration to help yourself be the best version of yourself. Of course, we talk about travel and adventure as well, so there really is a lot for you during this season! Welcome to the Wander Mom Diaries, season 2! I'm so glad you're here! Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Hello and welcome to this surprise episode! With the holidays quickly approaching and special moments with friends and family around the corner. It's easy to get caught up in the moment. So this episode encourages you to slow down and be proactive about capturing some of these moments you are about to experience and keep them everlasting. I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation with Alice, a scrapbooking enthusiast who loves to travel. She shares her strategies on how you can create lasting memories of your adventures with your loved ones and also shares how you can get started with a special limited-time holiday gift she is offering. So stick around until the end! The show notes and helpful links can be found in the blog post linked below, including all the links resources mentioned in the episode! (link fixed now!) https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/scrapbooking-your-adventures Scrapbooking Community Website and Resources https://scraphappy.org/ Digital Scrapbooking Links Artisan Persnickety Prints Shutterfly Special Holiday Offer: Visit https://sales.scraphappy.org/christmas/ With the Code: MYGIFT Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

I'm very excited that you are joining in today and listening in on this finale episode. In this episode, I share about what's going to happen in season 2, give you a little sneak peek there. I also have some wonderful voice messages at the end from friends in Sweden, who gave some feedback, and also some helpful advice and tips for fellow mothers who are trying to maybe make some friends out there. I also share my reflections on the difficulties of season one, what I loved, and what is it like to be a podcaster. I hope you enjoy this reflective conclusion of season 1 here on The Wander Mom Diaries Podcast! The show notes and helpful links can be found in the blog post linked below! https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/behind-the-scenes-season-1 Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Communicate better with your child after listening to this awesome conversation with Dr. Beth Trammel! Have you ever felt like communicating with your child can sometimes be a struggle? How can you improve your skills in communication whether at home or on vacation? Well, whether you have a defiant teenager or an angry toddler, Dr. Beth Trammell and I cover both ends of the spectrum when it comes to strategies to better communicate with your child. You'll learn some tangible takeaways you can apply immediately in addition to some advice Dr. Trammell shares about reducing stress while traveling with your kiddos! The show notes and helpful links can be found in the blog post linked below, including the project guide and shopping list! https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/communicate-better-with-your-child Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries Resource links mentioned in the podcast episode are below so feel free to explore some more! Dr. Beth Trammell's website: https://makewordsmatterforgood.com/ Follow the Make Words Matter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MWMwithKids Order her book here: https://makewordsmatterforgood.com/product/make-words-matter-straightforward-logical-parenting-to-take-your-kid-from-frustrating-to-connecting-and-listening/ Check out her podcast, Kids These Days here: https://makewordsmatter.buzzsprout.com Continuation of resources recommended by Dr. Beth Trammell: Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Brene Brown's podcast: https://brenebrown.com/podcast-show/unlocking-us/ John and Julie Gottman: https://www.gottman.com/about/john-julie-gottman/ John and Julie Gottman's Podcast: https://www.gottman.com/podcast/ PBS Kids (Resources for Parents): https://pbskids.org/grownups/

This episode is about fun and engaging indoor activities for rainy days that you can do with your kids when the weather is just really not in your favor and just stuck inside! I will be covering activities that you can do for kids of all ages 0-17 years old. Whatever age your child happens to be, there's going to be something here for you today. The goal of this episode is to give you some inspiration and ideas all within a very low budget and easy prep. So I hope you enjoy today's solo cast about indoor fun with your kids. Thanks for tuning in. I'm really glad you're here. Let's get started! The show notes and helpful links can be found in the blog post linked below, including the project guide and shopping list! https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/indoor-activities-for-rainy-days Dollar Store Shopping List for Rainy Day Activities Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Today I am excited to share an interview with Donna, a camping-with-kids expert! From the first week her daughter was born Donna and her husband Daniel have made the outdoors a core value within their family and her now 16 year old embraces the wilderness as her parents do. You'll learn tips and tricks to help your little ones love the outdoors as much as you do, and if you have an older child, don't worry, there is still hope! It is never too late to love nature if you approach it from the right angle. Whether it is a simple getaway to a nearby park or a trip around the world, this podcast is here to help, support, and guide you to where you want to go and who you want to be. Welcome fellow Wander Mom, let's dive into this episode about camping with kids! The show notes and helpful links can be found in the blog post linked below, including the yummy roll recipe! https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/tips-for-camping-with-kids Get featured on the podcast by leaving me a voice message with your feedback or topics you'd like to hear about at: https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Today I will be explaining what an ex-pat is and sharing all of my takeaways from my experience in moving to two different countries, Japan and Sweden. You'll hear my story about traveling alone to Japan and also how my husband and I made friends after our move to Sweden together with our two dogs. A future episode will cover the specific topic of connecting with other ex-pat families, but this episode is based on my experience before having a child. Regardless, All of the strategies mentioned in this episode can be applied whether you have kids or not, but I just want to let you know that a family-specific episode is on the way :). Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries The show notes and helpful links can be found in the blog post linked below! https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/how-to-make-friends-as-an-expat Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Have you ever wondered what to do about your child's sleep schedule let alone figuring out how to handle a trip with your little one and what you should to do adjust for time zones? Today Aubrey answers many questions about what you can do to help your child sleep better while traveling, and she even drops some valuable advice for helping you get your full night sleep back if you have a child who is still waking up in the middle of the night, long after they should be snoozing on their own. I can't emphasize enough how many of my friends struggle with this exact topic, and I was so happy that Aubrey agreed to be on the show and share her expertise! Welcome fellow Wander Mom, let's dive into this episode about getting your child on a healthy sleep schedule! Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries The show notes are divided into two blog posts 1) How To Fix A Sleep Schedule During or After Travel 2) Sleep Schedules for Babies Find more good stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries Links mentioned in the episode Car seats for the littles traveling article https://csftl.org/leaving-on-a-jet-plane-the-csftl-guide-to-safe-air-travel-with-children/ Safe sleep and baby care- evidence-based support Fb page https://www.facebook.com/groups/safesleepbabycare/?ref=share Batya the baby coach http://batyathebabycoach.com/are-you-ready-to-sleep/ Batya's free sleep guide https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/newpdfswithbookaca/DontCryItOut.pdf Batya's ultimate baby sleep group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheUltimateBabySleepGroup/ Batya's YouTube channel with videos about everything https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCD8GDHBmJTVBV4ZiRomdr1g Batya's traveling and sleep video specifically https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y61vqL51ysc

In today's episode, I'll be addressing something that is a global issue but not really talked about openly, and it is this struggle to find genuine friendships as adults, let alone being adults that have children! It is something I've struggled with and I know many others have as well, so I'm going to share some strategies that have helped me. I hope to at least help you at least get started and take some steps towards finding some mom friends in your community. By the end, you will learn about where to find a community or opportunity that has already been organized for you to meet new people. You will also learn what to do if you don't see an opportunity to join in and you find it best to take the first step and initiate a friendship. Show notes/blog post: https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/how-to-make-friends-as-an-expat Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries Links mentioned in the episode: Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com/ Peanut: https://www.peanut-app.io/ Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/ Danielle Bayard Jackson resources (I apologize, I misspoke in the episode, the correct URLs are below!) Website: https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/ Podcast: Friend Forward (https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/podcast)

If you've ever wished that you didn't need to check a back or it just seems impossible to travel light, especially when you have a little one? Maybe you love to save money and avoid having to check a bag! This conversation with George is full of interesting techniques to be sure you pack everything you need and can still be hands-free without a checked bag, for trips as long as 10 days! You'll learn about packing cubes, which I had never heard of before. They are not like the plastic compression bags you may have seen at Bed-Bath-and Beyond, these are sleek cubes with durable fabric that have a simple but effective compression feature, so keep that in mind while we are talking, it will help give a good visual! George shares what she packs, how she packs it, and more fun tips for efficient yet effective travel packing. There is some bonus content at the end as well about visiting Prague, so stick around until the end! The show notes are written in blog format, just click here! If you like this podcast, please give it a rating and review, it is very new and it helps it get discovered by more people! Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries Featured Guest Contact Information George's Website: https://bygeorge.org/ George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bygeorgeorg/ Product Links Mentioned in the Podcast: Peak Design Packing Cubes Eagle Creek Packing Cubes Nomatic 40L Travel Backpack Bellroy 38L Transit Plus Backpack Bellroy Dopp Kit Plus Jujube Mini Be Backpack Jujube Midi Plus Backpack

I will be going over 4 strategies you can apply TODAY to start making more time for yourself even if it feels impossible. I just want to let you know in advance that even though I share many stories and examples for mothers of young babies, the tips for time management I encourage you to try can apply to anyone at any stage in life and can even be tips for work-life balance. Improve your time management and find more time for yourself! For the episode notes, check out the blog post at this link: https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/find-more-time-for-yourself If you like this podcast, please give it a rating and review, it is very new and it helps it get discovered by more people! Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wandermomdiaries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Flying with kids can be stressful, so in this episode, you'll learn some strategies to reduce the anxiety and exhaustion that can come with flying with your kids! By the end of this episode you'll learn about how Beka makes travel a priority when she is with her girls, how travel has influenced her family, 6 genius tips on how you can ease the stress of flying with not one, but FOUR kids, and more helpful advice for parents everywhere. It's a fun episode, so check it out! Visit the blog post to find all the great show notes and links to the information mentioned in this episode! Blog Link: https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/fly-with-kids If you like this podcast, please give it a rating and review, it is very new and it helps it get discovered by more people! Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

In this episode we dive into practical strategies you can do to learn a new language FAST, and also tips and tricks to teach your children as well! I had so much fun talking with my good friend and language guru, Natalija. Natalija is a lover of travel and languages and today you'll hear your story about how she's been able to learn and retain Russian, English, German, Spanish, French, Latin, Italian, Swedish, and honestly... I probably missed one... She is a Spanish teacher and a mother of two wonderful girls. Today you will hear her approach on helping her kids learn multiple languages as they grow up. So whether you're in a multilingual family looking for advice on how to pass your language to your child, or maybe you're like my family and can only speak one language in the home, this episode has some excellent advice for everyone interested in expanding their family's language horizons. Here's Natalija with how you can learn a language fast! Visit the blog post to find all the great show notes and links to the information mentioned in this episode! Blog Link: https://amandalynnkramer.wixsite.com/wandermomdiaries/post/learn-a-different-language If you like this podcast, please give it a rating and review, it is very new and it helps it get discovered by more people! Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wandermomdiaries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Hey fellow mommas! My name is Mandie and I'm so excited to share with you the launch of the Wander Mom Diaries podcast! I'm a pretty new mom, my daughter was born in the exciting year of 2020 in Sweden, a country far from home but after she was 3 months old our ex-pat assignment was up and we packed up our life, two dogs, a baby, and headed home to Michigan! Looking back on all the traveling I've been able to do near and far to home makes me feel very grateful and I can't wait to share future adventures with my daughter. I love being a mom, but I also know that there is more to me than being a mom, a wife, a teacher, a daughter... we are pulled into so many different roles that it is easy to forget that we need to do things for ourselves too. There is that adventurous and active part of myself deep down that is often suppressed in life's priorities. But now I'm making time for me, and I want you to join. Hopefully, you get inspired to blend your love of travel within all your different roles in life, or maybe this motivates you to meet other moms, or do a solo trip. The opportunities are endless. If you like this podcast, please give it a rating and review, it is very new and it helps it get discovered by more people! Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries

Welcome to the Wander Mom Diaries Podcast, an opportunity to clear the fog of motherhood and hear stories from around the world about adventures near and far to home, along with advice to simplify your busy life. In this episode, you'll learn what this podcast is about and get introduced to me, Mandie, your host for the show! I love traveling and have been fortunate to have so many opportunities to explore in my life before having a child, and now that I'm a new mom, I'm trying to find ways to balance my life's ambition with life's reality, and the reality is, things are just different now. It's a good different, but I'm definitely on a journey to blend the identity I once had with my identity now. I don't have all the answers, but I believe that we all have value from our experiences that could help one another and that is exactly why I created this podcast. In this show, a wander mom is defined as a woman juggling all the things but still has the desire to stay ambitious and find adventure in life no matter what obstacles come her way. You will hear interviews that focus on adventures you can do with your family along with episodes packed with helpful advice to, hopefully, make life a little easier. If you're intrigued and want to hear more, then I must welcome you, fellow Wander Mom, I'm so glad you're here! Get an idea about the purpose and content within The Wander Mom Diaries Podcast! This show is aimed to help and support adventurous mothers find ways to make traveling easier with kids and to also empower them to find themselves again in the busy life of a mother. You can find helpful blog posts and show notes about each episode by going to www.wandermomdiaries.com/blog! If you like this podcast, please give it a rating and review, it is very new and it helps it get discovered by more people! Leave a voice message with your questions or feedback to be featured on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/wandermomdiaries Find more blog posts and fun stuff for adventurous mothers at https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries Social Media Handle: @wandermomdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandermomdiaries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wandermomdiaries