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Do you feel like other moms have it all together, while you struggle silently? Are you really enjoying the journey of parenthood… or are you just trying to survive? You are not alone! You want so much to be a "good" mom. Yet, you're afraid you aren't. There's hope. You are on the right track. Alli Worthington joins Stephanie today to address the mom who is ready to live a life outside the unachievable cliche of “Supermom” – regardless of the season of life you are in. This is NOT a conversation about parenting – this is a conversation about your personal wellbeing as you navigate motherhood. It is about your own wellness, so that you can love others well. It is about embracing a healthy mom mindset. So, whether you are considering starting a family, or whether your adult children are now raising their own babies, this conversation is for you! Also, this conversation will be eye-opening to all the men who want to understand how the moms in their lives struggle to hold it all together. Do you have a sister, daughter, or wife who is a mom too? This is for you! If you've forgotten what it means to care for yourself while caring for others, this conversation is for you. If you want to feel energized by motherhood, this conversation is for you. If you constantly feel weighed down by mom guilt, this conversation is for you. If you can't stop comparing yourself to other moms, this conversation is for you. If you're looking for ways to protect your emotional, spiritual, and physical health, this conversation is for you. If you can't break the cycle of pleasing others, this conversation is for you. If you crave more meaningful relationships with your children, this conversation is for you. Alli tells us, “Drop the “good mom” myths that have been stealing your happiness. Rediscover the beautiful, joy-filled, sacred and secret art of confident motherhood.” If you're ready to rewrite the parts of motherhood that are stressful and exhausting so you can raise your little–or not-so-little–humans with a healthy mom mindset, it's time to discover the secret art of confident motherhood. MORE ABOUT “REMAINING YOU WHILE RAISING THEM” You're allowed to enjoy motherhood- and pursue it in your own unique way. Remaining You While Raising Them will give you tools and a framework you can return to over and over as you pursue a life you love while raising children you love. Alli says, “I know you want to be a wonderful mother. And you're worried you aren't. Whether you arrived at motherhood by birth, adoption, or marriage, you want to get it right. Me too. I spent too many years caught in the trap of lies that surround modern motherhood. I want more for you than that. You're worth it! This book will reassure you that you ARE worth it and give you the tools to enjoy motherhood more! Remaining You While Raising Them, may just change your life.” PREORDER TODAY FOR ALL SORTS OF BONUS CONTENT More at https://alliworthington.com/remaining-you-while-raising-them BONUS | QUESTIONS TO GO DEEPER, ON YOUR OWN OR WITH A FRIEND 1. Have you ever felt overwhelmed or guilty after reading parenting books? How did it affect your parenting approach? 2. How do you think our own emotional and spiritual health as mothers impacts our relationship with our children? 3. Have you ever felt pressure to live up to societal expectations as a mother? How did you navigate through that pressure? 4. What have been some of the challenges and joys you've experienced as your children have grown older? 5. How do you define "mom guilt" and why do you think so many mothers experience it? How can we combat mom guilt in our own lives? 6. What are some ways that we unintentionally hinder our children's development by trying to do everything for them?7. How can we find a balance between being a supportive parent and allowing our children to experience their own struggles and failures? 8. Alli and Stephanie discuss the importance of experiencing God's love and understanding in the midst of pain. Have you ever gone through a period of feeling abandoned by God? How did you work through that? 9. How can we create a safe space for our children to be honest about their own doubts, disappointments, and feelings towards God? 10. How can we model resilience and faithfulness to our children, even in the midst of challenging circumstances? ALLI WORTHINGTON SHARES HER STORY “Who doesn't love a good rags to riches story? Yep, that's how it started for me. Ten years ago, we lost everything when my husband's job came to a sudden and drastic end. That's when I got very, very serious about figuring out how to create a business on the Internet and started my own online business. I have co-founded BlissDom and BlissDom Canada, the single largest international women's small business conference in the world (now that was a mouthful!) I also co-founded and served as the CCO (Chief Creative Officer) of Blissful Media Group. And it all started when I founded the magazine for women, Blissfully Domestic. Through these major events, I've helped thousands of men and women start successful businesses online. I was a consultant and strategist who has worked with and advised Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, from tech companies to your favorite household brands. My book, Breaking Busy, has helped thousands of women break out of cycles of busyness and find purpose and happiness in this crazy world.Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety launched January 2018. I served as the founding COO for Propel Women from 2014-2018…” More at https://alliworthington.com/ We are spending one whole month having conversations with inspiring guests about parenting at different stages of life - from newborns to adult children, and every stage in between! And then, we spend another whole month discussing essentials of physical, mental, and emotional wellness with a wide range of Christ-centered experts. Support us on PayPal!
Alli is a wife and mother of 5 boys and a rescued dog. She lives outside of Nashville, TN and just about every flat surface in her house is taken up with a book, athletic equipment, legos and a (quite possibly) a little dog hair. Alli is the author of these books- Breaking Busy: How to Find Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry and Overcoming Anxiety. The Year of Living Happy: Finding Contentment and Connection in a Crazy World She is also a business coach and consultant for individuals, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. She loves speaking at conferences, business conferences, and women's retreats. Alli is also the host of The Alli Worthington Show, a weekly podcast where she interviews someone she respects and wants to learn from, and then each episode has a hosted coaching time where Alli answers listeners questions about life, faith, and business. Alli is also the co-founder and host of the Blissdom Conference. An annual women's conference that helps women take their lives and their business to the next level. Blissdom focuses on four main tracks: Business + Entrepreneurship, Writing + Speaking, Podcasting, and Photography to Video. Ten years ago, Allie and her family lost everything when her husband's job came to a sudden and drastic end. That's when she got very, very serious about figuring out how to create a business on the Internet and started her own online business.Alli co-founded BlissDom and BlissDom Canada, the single largest international women's small business conference in the world. She also co-founded and served as the CCO (Chief Creative Officer) of Blissful Media Group. And it all started when she founded the magazine for women, Blissfully Domestic.Through these major events, Alli has helped thousands of men and women start successful businesses online. She was a consultant and strategist who has worked with and advised Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, from tech companies to your favorite household brands.Her book, Breaking Busy, has helped thousands of women break out of cycles of busyness and find purpose and happiness in this crazy world. Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety launched January 2018. Alli served as the founding COO for Propel Women from 2014-2018.The Year of Living Happy: Finding Contentment and Connection in a Crazy World was released in October of 2018. You might have seen her . . .Alli was featured in the books “Good Enough Is the New Perfect” and “The Catalyst Leader: 8 Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker‘ as one of the top 50 Young Leaders in the Nation.In addition, she was a featured entrepreneur in Sheryl Sandberg's site, “Lean In.”Good Morning America even came to her house to do a segment on old-fashioned parenting.And, there was that time she told the world she was over
Alli Worthington is one of the most recognized names in social media and the Lifestyle-blogger community. She is the founder and publisher of Blissfully Domestic women’s magazine, one of the most trusted women’s destinations online. Blissfully Domestic magazine proudly promotes original content from talented women from around the world. She is the Co-Founder of the wildly successful BlissDom Conference. The BlissDom Conference has sold out all four years. Blissdom was developed to help women connect, learn and develop their blogs and their businesses. BlissDom strives to give the right brands the ability to connect with these influencers in a welcoming environment to build relationships and communication between both sides. Covered in this episode: Failing often can prime the pump for future successes Internet Alli vs. Regular Alli The Internet is your Iron Man Suit iPhone Photography: The Visual Guide Picha
Find out more about the SOBCon Blogging Conference and Register NOW!An ex-programmer and CIS professor, Lucretia M. Pruitt (@GeekMommy) left the glamorous world of academia for the fast-paced world of being a stay-at-home-Mom. But once a geek, always a geek. Her blogging habit started back in 1998 and she’s had one or more ongoing blogs since. After years wading about in Social Media she discovered Twitter and the unique environment enticed her to jump into Social Media both feet first. Around the same time, she started this blog to try express the whole “21st Century Mom” experience.Currently, she can be found here at GeekMommy.net, as well as being a contributing blogger at Blissfully Domestic, and living on Twitter, FriendFeed, Pownce,Ustream, Stickam… and just about any Social Media site she can find. (Just look for GeekMommy & you’ve probably found her!)That is, of course, when her daughter is in school or asleep. The rest of the time she can be found living up to the “Mommy” half of GeekMommy and loving every minute of it.
Find out more about the SOBCon Blogging Conference and Register NOW!An ex-programmer and CIS professor, Lucretia M. Pruitt (@GeekMommy) left the glamorous world of academia for the fast-paced world of being a stay-at-home-Mom. But once a geek, always a geek. Her blogging habit started back in 1998 and she’s had one or more ongoing blogs since. After years wading about in Social Media she discovered Twitter and the unique environment enticed her to jump into Social Media both feet first. Around the same time, she started this blog to try express the whole “21st Century Mom” experience.Currently, she can be found here at GeekMommy.net, as well as being a contributing blogger at Blissfully Domestic, and living on Twitter, FriendFeed, Pownce,Ustream, Stickam… and just about any Social Media site she can find. (Just look for GeekMommy & you’ve probably found her!)That is, of course, when her daughter is in school or asleep. The rest of the time she can be found living up to the “Mommy” half of GeekMommy and loving every minute of it.
Find out more about the SOBCon Blogging Conference and Register NOW!An ex-programmer and CIS professor, Lucretia M. Pruitt (@GeekMommy) left the glamorous world of academia for the fast-paced world of being a stay-at-home-Mom. But once a geek, always a geek. Her blogging habit started back in 1998 and she’s had one or more ongoing blogs since. After years wading about in Social Media she discovered Twitter and the unique environment enticed her to jump into Social Media both feet first. Around the same time, she started this blog to try express the whole “21st Century Mom” experience.Currently, she can be found here at GeekMommy.net, as well as being a contributing blogger at Blissfully Domestic, and living on Twitter, FriendFeed, Pownce,Ustream, Stickam… and just about any Social Media site she can find. (Just look for GeekMommy & you’ve probably found her!)That is, of course, when her daughter is in school or asleep. The rest of the time she can be found living up to the “Mommy” half of GeekMommy and loving every minute of it.
Find out more about the SOBCon Blogging Conference and Register NOW!An ex-programmer and CIS professor, Lucretia M. Pruitt (@GeekMommy) left the glamorous world of academia for the fast-paced world of being a stay-at-home-Mom. But once a geek, always a geek. Her blogging habit started back in 1998 and she’s had one or more ongoing blogs since. After years wading about in Social Media she discovered Twitter and the unique environment enticed her to jump into Social Media both feet first. Around the same time, she started this blog to try express the whole “21st Century Mom” experience.Currently, she can be found here at GeekMommy.net, as well as being a contributing blogger at Blissfully Domestic, and living on Twitter, FriendFeed, Pownce,Ustream, Stickam… and just about any Social Media site she can find. (Just look for GeekMommy & you’ve probably found her!)That is, of course, when her daughter is in school or asleep. The rest of the time she can be found living up to the “Mommy” half of GeekMommy and loving every minute of it.