Podcasts about happy mom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 38:51

We've been taught that being hard on ourselves makes us better. That if we just try harder, stay consistent enough, hold higher standards, and push through the exhaustion, we'll finally feel like we're doing this parenting thing right. But what if that constant self-criticism is the very thing burning you out? In this episode, I talk with Dr. D. Ivan Young about why self-compassion isn't weakness — it's emotional intelligence. And how misused empathy, especially toward yourself, creates resentment, over-functioning, and disconnection in your home. If you've been feeling exhausted, reactive, or stuck in your head replaying everything you did “wrong,” this conversation will connect the dots between your internal self-talk and the emotional tone of your entire family. Empathy is powerful — but when it's weaponized against yourself, it becomes harmful. Refusing to give yourself grace Believing you should always do more Never allowing yourself to be human A lack of self-compassion doesn't stay internal. It spills into your relationships as snapping, resentment, emotional withdrawal, and chronic over-functioning. You cannot pour empathy outward when you're withholding it inward. The “Obnoxious Self” vs. Your Wise Self Dr. Young describes the “obnoxious self” as the internal voice that constantly criticizes and second-guesses: “You should've done better.” “Why can't you handle this?” “Other moms don't struggle like this.” This voice keeps you stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Practicing self-empathy helps you shift into your grounded, intentional self — the part of you capable of emotional intelligence and thoughtful parenting. The Security Guard vs. CEO Brain When you're triggered, your amygdala — the “security guard” — takes over and locks your CEO (your prefrontal cortex) away. Your CEO is where: Emotional intelligence lives Curiosity lives Intentional parenting lives Self-compassion helps bring your CEO back online so you can respond instead of react. Over-Functioning as a Dysfunctional Normal Many overwhelmed moms live in constant over-functioning: Anticipating everything Fixing everything Managing everyone's emotions While it feels responsible, over-functioning slowly pulls you away from authentic alignment — accepting your humanity and setting boundaries that protect your psychological safety. Self-neglect doesn't just hurt you. It impacts your marriage and your children's emotional development. Emotional Intelligence in Real-Life Conflict We also discuss practical tools you can use immediately: How pitch, tone, and facial expression regulate nervous systems Why moods are contagious and your presence sets the emotional temperature of your home A phrase introverts can use to speak up without escalating conflict: “I've been listening to everything you're saying. May I share my perspective?” Emotional intelligence isn't about controlling others. It's about regulating yourself first. About Dr. D. Ivan Young Dr. D. Ivan Young is an ICF Master Certified Coach and author of Leading from the Heart. He has spent over two decades working at the intersection of behavioral neuroscience and human connection. After navigating a stage four cancer diagnosis, he deepened his research into resilience, identity, and the internal battle between the omniscient self and the obnoxious self. His work reframes self-compassion as essential to resilience, leadership, and emotional intelligence. Resources Mentioned Leading from the Heart by Dr. D. Ivan Young Connect with Dr. D. Ivan Young on LinkedIN The Best Mom's a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Parenting Guide For The Real World: Kids Don't Come With Manuals

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 11:00

Do you feel like you need a parenting guide for the real world? You know one that isn't full of ideas that no one will use, but a practical guide from parents who have done this thing well. Real world parenting isn't Instagram or Pinterest perfect. It is one giant learning curve with no checkpoints, cheat codes, and no refunds. But it is the greatest thing you will ever do. Kids don't come with a parenting guide, but we can learn from those who are further ahead of us. Parenting can feel like you are making decisions on the fly. It is mismatched socks, questionable stains, and hiding in the pantry to eat your breakfast because you just want one morning without anyone asking for your food. Yet, even in these hectic times you're showing up, adjusting, and figuring it out as you go. And that's exactly what this parenting guide is here to help you do. This is your official permission slip to ditch the idea of being perfect and embrace the real life, boots-on-the-ground version of parenting.Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/parenting-guide/ Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Are You a Happy Mom? https://youtu.be/U45zF-URxM4Parent Guide to the Hardest Stage of Parenting https://youtu.be/kyJasL4ZhDE4 Parenting Tips for Mompreneurs https://youtu.be/6iYMNqGkExsCreate a Morning Routine to Chaos Proof Your Day https://youtu.be/cXD66yiM3vw Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jodie-the-Mom/author/B097RQRRQ1 ~~~ MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE.https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM:To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ FOLLOW JODIE:Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeunboxedblogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxehttp://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn't love free stuff.Support the show

Split Shift Parenting Isn't the Fix: What Actually Lightens the Mental Load

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 31:04

Split shift parenting sounds like the answer so many overwhelmed moms have been searching for. Clear roles. Built-in breaks. Finally feeling like you're not “on” all the time. But if you've tried it—or even just thought about it—you might already feel the gap. Because even when time is divided, the mental load usually isn't. And that's where the real exhaustion is coming from. In this episode, we're breaking down why split shift parenting feels so appealing, why it often doesn't solve parenting burnout, and what actually creates lasting relief in your home. What You'll Learn in This Episode What split shift parenting is and why it's gaining popularity among overwhelmed moms The difference between sharing time and sharing responsibility in parenting Why you can still feel like the default parent—even when you're technically “off duty” How the invisible mental load continues to drive burnout A more sustainable way to divide responsibilities so you can finally feel real support Why This Matters If you've ever felt like no matter how much help you get, you're still the one holding everything together, you're not imagining it. Parenting burnout isn't just about doing too much—it's about being the one who has to think about everything. When you shift from dividing time to truly sharing ownership, you create space in your mind, not just your schedule. And that's what allows you to feel supported, present, and less overwhelmed in your everyday life. Resources Mentioned Book: The Best Mom is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn No Guilt Mom Podcast: How Unicorn Space Will Bring You Back to Life with Eve Rodsky No Guilt Mom Podcast: 4 Toxic Time Messages We Tell Ourselves with Eve Rodsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 537: No Guilt Mom on Burnout

The Whinypaluza Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 45:09

What happens when you do everything right… and still feel completely burned out? In this episode of Whinypaluza, Rebecca Greene sits down with JoAnn Crohn, founder of No Guilt Mom, to talk about burnout, the mental load, and why so many women feel overwhelmed even when they are doing it all.JoAnn shares the moment she broke down on Christmas after carrying everything for everyone and how that experience changed the way she approaches motherhood, partnership, and expectations at home. This conversation is honest, relatable, and full of practical shifts that can make a real difference.Key Takeaways→ The mental load is the constant thinking and remembering that never turns off→ Doing everything for everyone can lead to resentment and burnout→ Fair does not mean equal, it means shared and sustainable→ Kids can take on real responsibility and grow from it→ Boundaries start with what you will and will not do→ You are allowed to want time and space for yourself Listen to this episode, share it with a mom who needs it, and take one small step for yourself today. Find JoAnn at NoGuiltMom.com and check out her podcast and book The Best Mom is a Happy Mom.Follow Rebecca on all channels: https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom

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Leading in Parenting: Special Patreon Release with Arlene Pellicane

The Savvy Sauce

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 32:44

Leading in Parenting: Special Patreon Release with Arlene Pellicane Titus 3:1 (AMP) “Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good," *Transcription Below* Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. She is also the co-author of Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World (with Dr. Gary Chapman). Arlene has been a featured guest on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, The 700 Club, and Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah. She writes regularly for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Girlfriends in God. Arlene earned her BA from Biola University and her Masters in Journalism from Regent University. Arlene lives in San Diego with her husband James and their three children Ethan, Noelle, and Lucy. To learn more, visit www.ArlenePellicane.com Arlene Pellicane's Website Arlene Pellicane's Podcast Books by Arlene Pellicane: Parents Rising 31 Days to a Happy Husband 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom 31 Days to a Younger You Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life Growing up Social by Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane Thank You to Our Sponsors: Chick-fil-A East Peoria and Cultivate What Matters Just for Fun and Highly Recommended by Laura Lara Casey's Product: The Kid's Bundle (Write the Word for kids - have you seen this yet? It is awesome!!!) Lara Casey's 2020 6-months Powersheets...Not exaggerating: these are changing my life!!! Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast! Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“ Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” *Transcription* Music: (0:00 – 0:08) Laura Dugger: (0:09 - 1:53) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here. I want to say a huge thank you to today's sponsors for this episode, Chick-fil-A East Peoria and Savvy Sauce Charities. Are you interested in a free college education for you or someone you know? Stay tuned for details coming later in this episode from today's sponsor, Chick-fil-A East Peoria. You can also visit their website today at Chick-fil-A.com forward slash East Peoria. If you've been with us long, you know this podcast is only one piece of our nonprofit, which is the Savvy Sauce Charities. Don't miss out on our other resources. We have questions and content to inspire you to have your own practical chats for intentional living. And I also hope you don't miss out on the opportunity to financially support us through your tax-deductible donations. All this information can be found on our recently updated website, thesavvysauce.com. I'm thrilled to welcome back author and speaker Arlene Pellicane. In her warm and welcoming way, she's going to share about parenting from a biblical perspective and give us practical steps to take to ensure as parents, we are leaders of the home and not followers of our children. Here's our chat. Welcome back to The Savvy Sauce, Arlene. Arlene Pellicane: (1:54 - 1:55) It's great to be with you again. How fun. Laura Dugger: (1:55 - 2:02) Well, in case our friends listening didn't hear your first episode, can you just catch us up on who you are and what you do? Arlene Pellicane: (2:03 - 2:30) Sure. We talked about growing up social, raising relational kids in a screen-driven world. So, I just try to help families get a hold of that technology, so it doesn't take over your house. And so, I speak and write books. My books include 31 Days to a Happy Husband, Growing Up Social, and 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. I have three kids. My husband, James, and I have been married for 21 years. And our kids are now in high school, junior high, and elementary school. And they go boy, girl, girl. Laura Dugger: (2:31 - 2:39) And let's even go one step further and go back a little bit in your history. What type of home were you raised in? Arlene Pellicane: (2:41 - 3:25) I am an only child. So, my husband would say he's the last of four that I was raised in a very spoiled home. That's what he would say. So, I was the only child. I had cousins who lived in the same neighborhood. So that was really nice. So I never felt lonely. And apparently I didn't ask my parents for a sibling. So, they were like, okay, we're happy with one. We'll just keep it this way. And so, I had cousins that were very close in age to me in the neighborhood that I played with. And so, I had a very happy childhood and a good childhood. I will say my sweet mom, she's so funny. She's super social. She just loves people. So, I was always the kid that was waiting on the curb like, please, mom, come pick me up. Because she was probably talking to someone and couldn't get me soon enough. Laura Dugger: (3:26 - 3:34) That's amazing. Have you carried on that style now that you're raising your own family? Or have you chosen to do some things differently? Arlene Pellicane: (3:34 - 4:50) I think a lot of the ways I parent are very much like how my mom and dad were. My mom and dad were very open, very relational, talking, hugging, and involved in what I did. I was a cheerleader. And if I came home, she'd be awake with hot chocolate at midnight after a game. Or something like that. So, I think that idea of being relational. And there were rules and there were boundaries. But it was a very relational home. I think we definitely have that. And my home was very joyful. And we try to make our home very joyful. So probably the most distinctive difference is the way we handle chores and just being tougher. My mom and dad and I were caterers. Like, oh, if you need something, we'll do that for you. Where my husband is like, uh-uh. You can do that yourself. And I think that's good. Because the first time I did laundry was in college. I mean, that's pretty late. I remember being in college and thinking, what in the world do I do with this quarter and this laundry? I have no idea. And so, my husband has helped us to instill that the kids, you know, as soon as, like, my youngest is in fifth grade. But even by second or third grade, she was doing her own laundry. So, I think that's good. My husband has helped us to see that learning how to do chores at a young age is a positive thing. Laura Dugger: (4:50 - 5:14) I think it's just so interesting to hear because we all have a different approach. So I love hearing both of those stories. And now you're also a working mom. And I know that some of our listeners have mentioned how grateful they are to hear from fellow Christians who have chosen to work while also raising their children. So, has this been natural for you or was it a struggle at times? Arlene Pellicane: (5:15 - 6:18) Yeah. And I have to say, you know, I am a working mom with a lot of flexibility because I speak and I write. But my schedule is at home, and I am my own boss. So, I can say to myself, oh, let's go to the field trip. You know, I can do those kinds of things where I know many moms who are working these overnight shifts and they are crazy busy. And so, in that sense, I feel like if I say, oh, it's been easy, you know, it's been OK, that's kind of why. Because I haven't been forced to do these crazy hours. So, if you are listening right now and you're like, I am so sleepy because I've been working so hard, my heart goes goes to you. So, this has been a wonderful mix just for me personally, because I have the flexibility to be available for my kids. But it gives me a purpose that's outside of my children that I really enjoy. And it's kind of cool because since I write about marriage and the family and parenting, it keeps me in my space. So, I'm kind of constantly getting to have stories for my own work. So it's it's been quite ideal. I love it. Laura Dugger: (6:19 - 6:26) So is there any scripture or clarity from the Lord that helped affirm you in both of those roles? Arlene Pellicane: (6:27 - 7:36) Yeah, you know, I think of Proverbs three of trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. And so, as we're trusting in God, not leaning on our understanding and we're seeing like he will make your path straight. And so, I have seen that over and over and over again to simply trust. And it really is, you know, for me, it's being a speaker and an author. And I know some of you who are listening, that's something that you desire to do. But whether it's that or something else, you know, we live in a culture where you're supposed to be a celebrity, like you're supposed to amass numbers and have platforms and do all these things. And I think when you get to the point where it's like, you know, I want influence, I want impact, I want to help people. But I don't care if I help them with two followers or with 16, you know what I mean? Like not being into all those kinds of things. And I think when we turn our hearts to saying with our work, God, let your will be done in this. God be magnified in this Lord, just whatever I can do, multiply it. God will do that and be obedient that that's what's most important, not necessarily the Instagram followers, etc. So set your heart on God and the other things will fall into place. Laura Dugger: (7:36 - 7:46) And like you said, in your work, you do write about family and parenting. So how can parents lead the home rather than children? Arlene Pellicane: (7:47 - 10:36) This is so important, right? And it used to be that the home of yesterday might have been like, children are seen but not heard. But today it's backward. It's like parents are seen but not heard. It's like people talking are the children. And so, watch your language. You know, how do you talk to your children? Do you talk in a way that is like a leader or are you asking them questions all the time? So, I notice this about myself. So, for instance, that after you say something, you would say, okay, like, it's time to go come to dinner. Okay. Like it's a question, right? Not an instruction. Or why don't you wear this shirt? Okay. So, we, especially as moms, do this all the time. And if we don't tack the word, okay, on our voices still go up. Like we'll say, why don't you pick that one? Isn't that a good idea? Like we're constantly like our voices go up in the question. So, part of leadership is even just listening to yourself. How am I communicating? And I love what John Roseman, the psychologist says is communicate your instruction using the least amount of words possible. So, it's go to the car. That's a leader, right? You're just telling your child, go to the car. But we say, okay, it's time to go to grandma's house. And you know, we don't want to be late. So, let's start zipping up your jacket and let's go. Okay, it's time to go. Are you not ready to go? Get your shoes on. Okay, you got your shoes. That's so good. You got your shoes. Get in the car. Right? So, it's like all we need to say was get in the car. So, I love that. So just even assess how do you communicate to your children? Because your children are hearing all these things. And so, they just hear like this lovely paragraph. They missed go to the car. So, assess how you talk. Use fewer words. Don't make everything a question. And all of this, of course, stems from the idea, the realization that, wait a minute, I'm the leader in the home, not my child. So many people will say, well, my child won't let me do that. Right? Like we ride bikes in our neighborhood. And my son, when he was in second grade, had a really bad accident involving him and a truck. And went to the hospital and was fine because of the grace of God and because he was wearing a helmet. And so, we'll see kids in the neighborhood without helmets. And my husband said to the dad, “You know, just last week, my son was hit by a car on this very street. It's really important that your kids wear a helmet. And the father said, oh, I just can't get my kids to do it. So, this is the problem of, wait, who is the leader here? Is the child the leader or is the parent the leader? So, you've got to see, first of all, in scripture, it is children obey your parents and not the other way around. So, we've got to just embrace that with all of our heart. Laura Dugger: (10:37 - 11:06) That's amazing to even hear you say that, because this morning this verse just jumped off the page at me. And it's in Titus 3, verse 1. And I'm reading out of the Amplified Version. And it says, remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good. That just struck me for parenting. Like you're saying, it is biblical and it's important for us to lead. Arlene Pellicane: (11:07 - 11:49) And wow, if your kids cannot learn from you, right, if in their own home they don't have that sense of, oh, there's this healthy authority over me and I do what they say. Like if they don't have that, then look at them as they grow up. They're going to have trouble with their relationship with God. It's like, oh, God commands us to do a lot of things. And like Mary, we could say, let it be to me according to your word. I am your servant. Or like the modern person, we could be like, no way. Who are you to tell me what to do, right? So that authority, if they can get that from you as a parent, that's going to help them with their spouse, with their employer, with a police officer, with a teacher, with God. It just helps them in all those relationships. Laura Dugger: (11:50 - 12:03) And I'm so grateful for people like you who are writing parenting books. And so, I want to know, how did you arrive at your eight strategies in one of your recent books titled Parents Rising? Arlene Pellicane: (12:04 - 12:59) Yeah, a lot of it was what I was observing. Like what was I seeing with my children, with their friends in the elementary school, et cetera, our pediatrician and talking to other doctors, asking them like, what are you seeing? Because something my pediatrician said really struck me. She's like, Arlene, a lot of times I'm not talking about physical things anymore. Like this is a pediatrician, right? It's not so much about shots and growth and all this. It's how can I manage my child? They're so emotional. They're under distress. They have anxiety. They're on video games all the time. So just listening to what she was saying of what are parents coming to her and saying, this is my problem, you know, and she's been a pediatrician for 25 years and has talked about, wow, in the last 10 years, all these problems because of technology, they're just enormous. So, listening to people's input led to these eight strategies. Laura Dugger: (13:01 - 13:07) And you don't have to go through all of them, but could you at least touch on a few of these strategies and elaborate? Arlene Pellicane: (13:07 - 16:59) Sure. You know, you can listen to our Growing Up Social one that we did to talk about this first strategy, which is amusement is not the highest priority. But what I'll say about that is as parents, you are not the cruise director. It is not your job to make everything fun from A to Z. Now you can do that on occasion. That's good. You want to have fun. So don't get me wrong. Have fun. But you're more like a trainer, a coach. And so, a lot of times we'll just give all the technology so our kids can be amused, but your kids don't need amusement. They need character. So, they need to be building character in your home. So put amusement in its proper place so character can take shape. And that's going to be your first strategy. But I'll say a few things about strategy number four, which is the Bible and prayer are present daily. And it's just the idea that when kids see that you have a real faith, that it's not like, oh, I go to church on Sunday, but then every other day of the week I kind of look like any other home in this neighborhood. You know, like we watch the same things as our secular neighbor does. We cuss sometimes. We spend our money on stuff we don't really tithe. And again, not a guilt trip, but I'm just saying when kids see that, oh, this doesn't make this huge difference in your life. Then when they're older, it's much easier for them to stray away from that faith because it's not strongly in them. But when they see like, oh, my mom and dad, they're not perfect, but they seek God. And when they make a mistake, they ask for forgiveness of me. And when I see them get money, they give it to the missionary. And when we have extra time, we try to serve other people or invite people to church. So those kinds of things. So not just like, oh, we attend church and we're good people. But when kids see, oh, my mom's faith is real. My dad's faith is real. That's going to make an impact on them. And that's going to help them to make that decision for themselves. So, make sure that that's something that's daily. And then for prayer, I will be the first to say, I want this amazing prayer life. But just like anyone else, I can go to bed and say, oh, my word, I didn't even pray today. So, one thing that's really helped me is Moms in Prayer. And that is an international organization. And the total mission is two praying moms for every school. So that there would be two moms that would gather. And obviously there can be more to pray for their children by name and to pray for their school by name. And I started joining one of these when my son Ethan was in first grade. And now he is in 10th. And I can see such a huge difference in how God has moved in my children, in their friendships, in their school. Because every week while school's in session, I am praying with another woman for my kids by name. Like it is amazing. And I remember the very first week I did this, I joined a church group that had like one lady had college age kids. And one lady had grandkids. So, it was a really diverse group. I had the youngest kids. And we prayed. And we prayed that my son would make a Christian friend. Because we're a public school. And the very next day my son Ethan said, Mom, I was in the playground, and I heard a boy singing. And Mom, he's a Christian. And Mom, he's in my class. And I was like, Ethan, I just prayed with the moms just yesterday that you would find a Christian friend. And it's amazing. That was first grade. And just about a month ago we had that same boy over for breakfast. And I told him that story. And it was so funny. Like see how God works. So, he and my son are not close friends. They have become acquaintances over the years. But we were able to have him over. And to be able to say that story, like you can see the boys lit up like, wow, this prayer thing really works. And so, if your kids can see that the Bible and prayer is part of your normal rhythm, that you care about it, that's going to make a huge difference in their spiritual lives. Laura Dugger: (17:00 - 22:33) I would echo all of that. I think that life with Jesus is the most exciting type of life. And that's so great to hear how you incorporated it with your kids and let them in on that process. 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Your financial support, furthermore, will help us continue to expand our reach and secure future projects we have planned for this ministry. If your ears are hearing this message right now, I am specifically asking you to give. We are so grateful for any amount, and our team will continue to seek to be good stewards of the gifts offered to us. So, if you want to write a check or set up an ongoing payment with your bank that delivers a check to us each month, this is the most beneficial way to give because no percentages are taken out for processing fees. You can make your checkout to Savvy Sauce Charities at P.O. Box 101, Roanoke, Illinois, 61561. Additionally, with our new website, we now have a donate button. There are processing fees that we cover for these donations, but we wanted to offer listeners a seamless way to share their finances with us when we share our content with them. So just visit thesavvysauce.com and find the donate page under the tab support. Another way to find it is simply type in donate to the search bar on our website and just click the first picture shown. We are all about sharing around here, sharing resources, sharing joy, and sharing the good news about Jesus Christ. We ask that you also will share by sharing financially, sharing The Savvy Sauce podcast episodes, and sharing a five-star rating and review. You can also share any of our social media posts on Instagram or Facebook. We are grateful for all of it, and we just love partnering together with you. Now, back to the show. Arlene Pellicane: (22:34 - 24:31) Another strategy number seven is love is spelled T-I-M-E, love is spelled time. It's that idea that yes, you can have quality time, but if you are not together all week and you have a half an hour of quality time only, that's not enough. You need to work on the quantity time as well. And again, one of the huge stealers is being on your phone, whether it's us, whether it's our kids. They did a survey of 6,000 kids all around the world and asked what's your parent's worst habit and 50% of them said my parent is on the phone and 34% of those people said and when we're talking in conversation, my parent will interrupt, like they will take a text while we're talking and that really bothers me. So, this idea of love is spelled T-I-M-E with time, just remember that when you're with your child, you need to have moments where there are no devices present. This doesn't mean that from the moment your child gets home from school to the moment they go to bed, you need to be staring at them and doing something. No, that's not practical. Like you have to make dinner. You have to pay your bills. We get that. But in the time in between those things, make sure there's time where maybe you're reading together. We just recently got a pool table, so we're playing pool together now. So have things in place, whether it's a frisbee or a ball, a chess game, a puzzle, where there is time that it's a regular rhythm to connect with your child, spend time together and it doesn't have to be this serious chat. You know, boys don't want to sit across the table with their mothers and have a serious chat, but a boy will play Nerf Gun Wars with you. So, like have activities so you're spending time together because in that shared activity, that's when there's an opportunity for that child to tell you something that maybe is on their heart, it's on their mind, because now there's a space to tell you. So, make sure that you are spending time with your kids. Laura Dugger: (24:32 - 24:38) Wow. Is there anything else that we haven't covered yet in our time together that you want to make sure we hear? Arlene Pellicane: (24:38 - 26:42) There are two thoughts I have. One is when you're spending that time together, research has shown that even having a phone present, so you're not touching it, it's just on the table. Like right now my phone is two feet away from me on my desk. So just having it there dilutes the conversation because they found that when people talk without it present, they feel more connected, like nothing is standing in the way between us. But when the phone is there, they know that at any moment that phone might ring, that phone might make a noise and my attention will be diverted and it dilutes the conversation. So, make sure your phones are completely not present when you are having that face-to-face time with your kids. And then the last thing I want to say is just have that mindset of strategy number eight, which is I am launching an adult, I am not babying a child. And men tend to be pretty good at this. And again, this is a generality, but women, we're more like, oh, like let me do it for you. So it's okay to let your kids grow up. And one thing my pastor says that I like very much is never do something for your child that your child can do on their own. So, something I love to do with my kids is I love to trim their nails, right? So, they're in elementary school, I'm trimming their nails, I'm trimming their nails. And my husband James would be like, honey, like they're in third, fourth grade, they can trim their own nails. And I'm like, the pinky, very tricky, the thumb, very difficult, you know? And so finally, I got to the point where it's like, okay, you know, Lucy, that's my youngest, you are responsible now for trimming your own nails and I won't do it anymore. But it's funny, like I would sneak around the house like when my husband wasn't watching and trim her nails because I just felt like I do a better job of this. And so, as moms, we need to realize someday our kids will go out of our house and they need to be able to trim their own nails. So mama, you just got to back down. So, a lot of times it's we as moms that have to back away and say, you know what? I need to let them do this on their own because they are an adult and they're going to need this skill very soon. Laura Dugger: (26:42 - 26:49) Okay, so it's don't ever do for your child what they can do for themselves. Is that the saying? Arlene Pellicane: (26:49 - 26:50) Yes, that's the saying. Laura Dugger: (26:51 - 26:56) Arlene, if people want to connect further, where can listeners find you online? Arlene Pellicane: (26:57 - 27:22) They can find me on ArlenePellicane.com and I actually have a video series that goes with this book, Parents Rising, and I've designed it for a small group or for personal use so that each message is about 20 minutes long so you could watch the message and then you could have a discussion group with moms or with parents or by yourself. And so that's at ArlenePellicane.com and you can also find me on Instagram, Facebook and my podcast is called The Happy Home Podcast. Laura Dugger: (27:23 - 27:41) Fantastic. We will link to all of these in our show notes and on our resources page of our website. We are called the Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight. And so today, Arlene, we would love to know what is your savvy sauce? Arlene Pellicane: (27:42 - 28:49) So my savvy sauce has to do with someone you have interviewed in the past, Clifford and Joyce Penner, and I interviewed them for my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband, and they talked about the 5 to 30 second kiss, the 5 to 30 second daily kiss to keep the pilot light lit between you and your spouse. So that is my savvy sauce is attempting the 5 to 30 second kiss every day. And I will tell you, you know, even I'm the author, ooh, I've been married 21 years. Wow, like we still have trouble with this so much so that my husband has literally printed out a page, put it on the refrigerator, and we put an X on every day that we do this. So, whenever we realize, well, we are not kissing regularly anymore, the chart goes up on the refrigerator and we start making Xs. And it was so funny because my daughter, my youngest, had asked like, what's that chart for? And she asked me in such a moment that I wasn't ready to make up a funny story about it. So, I just said, oh, it's a kissing chart for daddy and I. And she's just like, what? So that's our savvy sauce, the attempt of the 5 to 30 second kiss every day. Laura Dugger: (28:49 - 28:58) I love your savvy sauce. And Arlene, it is always such a pleasure to get to spend time with you and learn from you. Thank you for being my guest. Arlene Pellicane: (28:59 - 29:01) It's been my pleasure. It's been so fun. Thanks for having me. Laura Dugger: (29:02 - 32:44) One more thing before you go, have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you, but it starts with the bad news. Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved. We need a savior, but God loved us so much. He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him. That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life. We could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished. If we choose to receive what he has done for us, Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, you pray with me now. Heavenly father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me. So, me for him, you get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you're ready to get started. First, tell someone, say it out loud, get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes and Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too. So, feel free to leave a comment for us here. If you did make a decision to follow Christ, we also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process. And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “in the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today. And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

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Why You Still Yell (Even When You Know Better) — And How to Stop

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 34:06

You've read the parenting books. You've saved the Instagram posts. You know you don't want to yell. And yet… it still happens. In this episode, we're talking about why you still yell at your kids even though you know better — and why that doesn't make you a bad mom. It's not a willpower issue. It's not a knowledge gap. And it's definitely not proof that you're failing. What's actually happening is much deeper — and once you understand it, your reactions start to make a lot more sense. I'm sharing personal stories (including a few I'm not proud of), the hidden “meaning problem” behind emotional reactions, and one powerful tool you can use in the moment to help you pause before you explode. If you're tired of the shame spiral after you lose your cool, this episode will help you understand what's really going on — and give you a practical way to respond differently. In This Episode, We Cover: Why yelling isn't a discipline problem — it's a meaning problem The hidden beliefs moms assign in the moment (like “They don't respect me” or “I'm doing this all alone”) How resentment builds quietly and explodes later Why shame makes yelling worse — not better How emotional intelligence and self-awareness shift your parenting A simple anchoring technique to interrupt automatic emotional reactions Why This Matters When you yell, it's rarely about the shoes on the floor, the spilled cereal, or the backtalk. It's about what you're making that moment mean. Understanding your emotional reactions gives you back your power. Instead of spiraling into guilt, you can get curious. Instead of stuffing down resentment, you can address it before it builds. Instead of relying on breathing exercises alone, you can use a tool that helps your nervous system shift in real time. This is stress management for real-life mom parenting — not perfection, not suppression, but awareness. Resources Mentioned: The Best Mom Is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn Join the No Guilt Mom Inner Circle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Your “Overreactions” Aren't Random: The Shame and Values Behind Your Biggest Parenting Triggers

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 29:48

You know the moment. Your kid spills cereal and suddenly you're reacting at a level 10… when the situation was maybe a 2. And afterward? The shame spiral starts. Why did I react like that? What is wrong with me? Why can't I just stay calm? Here's the truth: your overreactions aren't random. And they're not proof that you're a bad parent. They have roots. Under most “overreactions” is either unrecognized shame… or a deeply held value that just got stepped on. When you understand that, everything shifts. In this episode, we unpack what's really happening beneath those big emotional moments — and how emotional awareness creates choice where you used to only have reaction. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why shame often hides underneath anger, defensiveness, or shutting down How feeling “too much” or “not enough” fuels emotional overreactions The surprising way your personal values drive your parenting triggers Why the same situation can upset you deeply — but not bother someone else at all How identifying patterns (not just isolated conflicts) helps you understand your reactions The CPR framework (Conflict, Pattern, Relationship, Process) and how to use it in your relationships How emotional awareness strengthens communication and self-regulation Why This Matters for Parenting When you believe your reactions are flaws, you try to suppress them. When you understand your reactions as information, you start learning from them. Shame thrives in the dark. Unmet values react loudly. But once you name what's actually happening — whether it's a fear of being “too much,” a value like growth or connection being violated, or a long-standing relational pattern — you gain power. You're no longer stuck in automatic self-judgment. You can pause. You can choose. You can respond instead of react. And that's emotional intelligence in action. This episode isn't about becoming perfectly calm. It's about becoming aware enough to understand yourself — and that changes everything in your parenting and your relationships. Resources Mentioned The Best Mom Is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn (includes access to the Values Sort bonus tool) Crucial Conversations No Guilt Mom Inner Circle If this episode resonated, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Best Mom Is a Happy Mom (And Why Parenting Pressure Is on the Wrong Person)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 27:55

If you've ever felt like your kids' struggles mean you're failing as a mom, this episode is for you. Somewhere along the way, parenting pressure landed squarely on moms' shoulders—manage their emotions, fix their behavior, keep everyone happy—and it's left so many overwhelmed moms exhausted, resentful, and burned out. And here's the truth I want you to hear clearly: that pressure was placed in the wrong spot. In this episode, I'm sharing why the best mom is a happy mom—not because kids should always be happy, but because you are the environment your kids grow in. When moms focus inward on what they need, instead of trying to fix everything around them, guilt starts to loosen its grip and relief takes its place. This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about taking weight off. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Why modern parenting advice quietly trains moms to ignore themselves So much advice focuses on fixing kids instead of supporting moms—and that mindset is a fast track to mom burnout. 2. How rest became something moms feel they have to “earn” If you struggle to relax because there's always more to do, you're not broken. You've been conditioned to believe rest is optional instead of necessary. 3. What actually changes when moms focus on their own happiness When you stop chasing perfection and start honoring what you want, parenting doesn't fall apart—it gets steadier. 4. Why resentment is information, not failure That frustration you feel? It's a signal that something needs to shift—not proof you're a bad mom. 5. How modeling boundaries teaches kids lifelong emotional skills When you advocate for your own needs, you're showing your kids how to do the same someday. Resources Mentioned The Best Mom Is a Happy Mom (NEW book

CEO Parenting : The Collapse of Gentle Parenting

The Aligned Mama

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 16:59

The era of gentle parenting is collapsing, and honestly, it's a relief. For too long, we've been told to trade our leadership for niceties, resulting in "pushover parenting." But by stepping into the CEO version of yourself, you can replace the "because I said so" power trips and the "gentle" exhaustion with a high-level system of clear communication and mutual respect. We're uncovering how to raise the next generation of leaders while finally protecting the time, space, and energy you need to build your empire.Press play to FINALLY stop being the "negotiator-in-chief" and start reclaiming the parenting role you were meant to play. PS. Book your 1:1 ALIGNMENT CALL and learn how to implement CEO leadership in your home in a way that works for YOU and your family.

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The #1 Skill To Be The Most Present, Calm, And Happy Mom You Know

Design Your Dream Life With Natalie Bacon

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 34:26

You don't need the next parenting script or the next gratitude practice. You don't have a patience problem. What you need is something completely different. In this episode, Natalie talks about the #1 skill you can learn to become the most present, calm, and happy mom you know. Mom On Purpose Membership Private Coaching (Motherhood) Private Coaching (Weight Loss) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms Private Podcast Instagram @ mom.onpurpose Weekly Newsletter Show notes: momonpurpose.com/377 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

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Burnout Fix: Stop Scheduling Your Life Backward

The Aligned Mama

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 15:47

Do you run your calendar or do you allow your calendar and schedule to run YOU? Take a moment to ask, "who is in charge?"Your calendar shouldn't feel like navigating the Perfect Storm... you get to create a schedule that prioritizes your energy over everybody else's requirements. Press play to see how easy it is to reverse engineer your calendar from your deepest desires to set yourself up long term success, attracting more money, and happiness. PS. Want to really take control of your time? UNCOVER YOUR INNER TIME TURNER

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092: Navigating Holiday Stress with JoAnn Crohn

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 37:22

The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year ... or the most overwhelming. Between the excitement, the sugar, the schedule changes, and the constant stimulation, even the calmest kids can start to unravel. And let's be honest, parents can too!In this episode, I sat down with JoAnn Crohn, a former school teacher who's now on a mission to help overwhelmed moms rediscover joy and raise healthier, happier families. She has a gentle, realistic way of helping moms shift from chaos to calm, especially during high-stress seasons like the holidays. You might recognize JoAnn, as she's been a camp leader in all four seasons of #LifeSkillsNow!Here's what you'll learn:How JoAnn helps overwhelmed moms find joy and balance againWhy self-care isn't selfish, it's essential to being an effective parentWhat holiday overstimulation does to kids (and how to help them recover)Simple ways to validate your child's emotions without giving in to every whimHow to prepare kids for the changes and disappointments that come with the holidaysWhy calm-down strategies work best when practiced before the meltdownsThe easiest ways to bring your kids into holiday traditions so everyone feels connectedYou'll walk away with practical tools and a fresh mindset to make this holiday season feel more joyful and a lot less stressful.Resources We Mention for Helping Kids Manage Holiday EmotionsRegister for the Happy Holidays, Happier Kids Challenge that starts November 9!My interview with Tina Payne Bryson, and her book The Whole-Brain Child (Amazon/Bookshop.org)My Reasons I Think the Grinch Was a Highly Sensitive PersonMy favorite Christmas cookie ever: KifliVisit JoAnn Crohn on her website No Guilt Mom, or follow her on social media: Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, FacebookGet the one-page summaries of each podcast at www.kidscookrealfood.com/Handbook! Take control of your stress with the Stress Mastery Challenge today! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

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445: How to Set Boundaries without Damaging Relationships // Rachel on Happy Mom Summit

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 29:24

Many moms hesitate to set boundaries because they don't want to seem selfish or unkind. But what if boundaries are actually one of the most compassionate things you can offer to yourself and to the people you love? In this special episode, I'm sharing an interview I did with JoAnn Crohn of the No Guilt Mom Podcast for her Happy Mom Summit. JoAnn graciously gave permission for me to re-air our conversation here, and I can't wait for you to listen. Together, we dive into:

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11 things to Simplify that will make you a HAPPY MOM

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 39:14

Simplifying has nothing to do with decluttering, these areas will give you the space to have more capacity as a mom!✨ 14 Rage Calming Tools Here (free) ✨Get them Here: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools

Steffani LeFevour: How to Be a Happy Mom — Simple Tools for Calm and Joy | Episode 129

Brain Shaman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 58:13

In this episode, I talk with Steffani LeFevour, happiness coach and author of You Are A Badass Mom, about the real challenges of motherhood — and how to move through them using tools that support your body, mindset, and actions.We cover practices like gratitude, focusing on what's going well, redirecting your attention to what you do want, journaling, physical movement, getting outside, calling a friend, stopping complaints, canceling negative thoughts, memento mori, and radical acceptance.By making simple shifts in in thought, body, and behavior, you can reshape your reality and feel calmer, happier, and more free. And when stress hits, you'll have the tools to meet the situation with greater peace, clarity, and calm.These tools aren't just for mothers — they can help anyone reduce stress, improve their energy and mood, and feel more in control of their experience. Connect and Learn More

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5 Lessons I learned in 5 Years that made me a Happy Mom

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 25:38

I am celebrating 5 years of motherhood this month!! As I've been reflecting, I thought I would share 5 of the MOST important lessons I've learned since I became a mom.✨ 14 Rage Calming Tools Here (free) ✨Get them Here: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools

The ONLY way to become a HAPPY MOM

Hacking The Afterlife podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 24:41

In the depths of grief, I truly thought happiness was impossible. But 2 years later, I'm grateful to feel content and happy in motherhood ❤️✨ 14 Rage Calming Tools Here (free) ✨Get them Here: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools

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Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer, Mother Teresa, Pope Joan, Augustine, Jesus, Jim and Luana

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 39:05

This is our 2025 Mother's Day special. We didn't plan it that way, but that's what it become. As we've noted in the past, Jennifer and I don't plan any aspect of our podcast other than asking Luana Anders, my pal on the flipside, who wants to come forward and speak with us. Jennifer and I have been doing this weekly for ten years, the past five on our podcast. In today's episode Mother Teresa came forward to talk about Mother's day - and how women are built like Gaia - the mother earth - for compassion and empathy and whether they have or had children, they should be honored as mothers. I made a fun suggestion to invite Christopher Hitchens to chat with us - we've spoken with both Mother Teresa and Hitchens in the past - both transcripts are in the books BACKSTAGE PASS TO THE FLIPSIDE - but interesting to note that Mother Teresa nixed that idea. As I note in the podcast he was in denial about their being an afterlife - she said she had met him on the flipside, and no she didn't want to invite him to speak. She wanted to talk about the loving energy that people share and should focus on. I asked her about the story of "Pope Joan" and I was startled to hear her confirm that it occurred. That's mind bending - because the Church claims it did not, but if one has ever lived in Rome, they know that some streets are blocked off permanently - and no one is allowed to go down them. According to legend, Via Papalis - between St John Lateran the old Vatican and the city - Pope Joan fainted from loss of blood, either from a miscarriage or from her period - and she was erased from the history of the church. Jennifer didn't know the story, but Mother Teresa does - and said it was true, and is "one of the greatest stories in history." Mind bending because one could argue it presages the story of the film "Conclave" - I asked questions about the new Pope Leo, and we were told it was "meant to be" that he is the "Pope that is needed in this time." They won't alter our future with info - but this was mind bending to say the least. I invited the philosopher St. Augustine to share his opinion because the New Pope is from the Augustinian order - and he said "drink the wine." (Referring to his book "Confessions" and Jennifer's recent post about a client on the flipside who regretted he didn't drink the wines he had collected. Jennifer's father Jim stopped by, and then when asked who wanted to speak, Jesus showed up. Unlike most podcasts, I didn't edit any of the pauses between questions. So if one is listening there will be long periods of silence - if they're watching they will see Jennifer's face go through various emotions when hearing the answers. The answer is love. And Jesus repeats that in his answers to my questions. It's all about love - and "everything is always okay." Happy Mom's day.

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6 daily habits to HEAL your NERVOUS SYSTEM (become a happy mom)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 21:22

Healing your nervous system as a busy and overwhelmed mom can be done with simple (little) daily habits!✨ 14 Rage Calming Tools Here (free) ✨Get them Here: https://learn.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools

"She's happy mom"

Radio Medium Laura Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 4:42

In this touching episode of Radio Medium, Psychic Medium Laura Lee connects Hallie with the spirits of her beloved grandmother Margarette and mother-in-law. Through Laura, Hallie receives heartfelt messages that bring clarity, closure, and comfort. Hallie's grandmother, Margarette, opens up about her feelings during Hallie's upbringing—emotions that Hallie never knew existed. Meanwhile, her mother-in-law lovingly acknowledges a cherished ring recently passed down to her granddaughter, expressing joy over the lasting bond. When Hallie asks about the marriage, her mother-in-law sweetly affirms, "she's happy!" This episode is filled with messages of love, healing, and connection from beyond. If you're seeking spiritual insight, longing to feel closer to loved ones who have passed, or need encouragement to live more fully, this episode offers a soulful reminder of the unseen support that surrounds you. Tune in for divine guidance, heartfelt mediumship readings, and the power of spirit to bring us peace and purpose.✨

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9 thing you MUST UNLEARN to be a HAPPY MOM

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 38:29

What do you need to unlearn about motherhood to become a happy mom?✨ 14 Rage Calming Tools Here (free) ✨Get them Here:https://bless-our-littles.kit.com/rage-tools

291 - The Happy Mom Mindset with best-selling author, Molly Claire

The Motherhood Podcast with Michelle Grosser

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 44:34

What does it mean to you to be a “happy mom”? What about a confident mom? A consistent mom?If you are struggling with worth or direction as a mom who is doing all the things, you don't want to miss today's episode.Molly Claire, best-selling author of The Happy Mom Mindset, joins me today to share her personal experience as a single mom of three trying to avoid the mistakes of her own single mother while building a successful business. Stepping out in confidence to take risks with your career requires intentional choices along with a reminder that you are worthy of care.3 things you'll learn in this episode:Specific strategies you can employ to be a mom & chase your dreamsHow to make your goals align with the life you want to liveThe role of confidence in building a business while parenting“Your worth and worthiness has absolutely nothing to do with anything you do…You are so worthy, capable, and lovable.” – Molly ClaireConnect with Molly:InstagramMolly's WebsiteFree Coaching Resources from MollyMY BURNOUT RECOVERY STORY + $10 OFF HAPPY JUICETAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ!APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING WITH MICHELLEFB COMMUNITY: The Calm Mom CollectiveJOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM:@itsmichellegrosser“I love The Calm Mom Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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375: 3 Ways Voicing Your Values will Help Lighten your Mental Load // Rachel Nielson on the Happy Mom Summit

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 33:49

The mental load of motherhood is heavy, and I am always on the lookout for ways to lighten it. Can you relate? A surprising discovery I've made throughout the years is how dramatic a difference knowing and voicing our values can make in lightening our mental load as moms. When we know ourselves well enough to know our core values, we are able to decrease stress and pressure and build up the structure and support that we need. Knowing our core values is key to avoiding mom burnout! I was really grateful to have the opportunity to discuss this at the Happy Mom Summit with JoAnn Crohn. In the interview, I discussed 3 ways knowing our values can help lighten our mental load, and I'm so excited to share them with you today. I absolutely loved being part of the Happy Mom Summit. I hope you find these takeaways helpful in lightening the mental load of motherhood! *** Announcement: Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with my helpful and FREE Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon! Related Episodes: 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/3in30class for 50% off your first box PLUS 50 free credits with Class Pass. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Summer Vault: Episode 20- You can be a happy mom! with author and parenting expert Ann Douglas

WOMENdontDOthat (WDDT)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 35:00

Welcome to "The Summer Vault," where we're taking a break but still bringing you all your favourite classic podcast episodes throughout the summer. Join us as we revisit and explore cherished moments, featuring special guests who share their insights and wisdom. Have you ever asked yourself if it's even possible to be a calm, happy mom? Maybe you've looked at the state of the world and wondered if having children has become irresponsible? Or maybe you just need some help with getting your kids through school. In this episode, one of Canada's most trusted parenting experts gives us a dose of reality and hope. Ann Douglas is an award-winning, bestselling parenting author and the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio. Some of her books include The Mother of All Book series, Parenting Through the Storm, and most recently, Happy Parents, Happy Kids. She tells us why dads are typically enjoying parenting more than moms, and gives practical advice to help parenting become the positive adventure you always wanted it to be. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/How to find WOMENdontDOthat:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothatBlog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blogPodcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcastNewsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.comYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthatHow to find Stephanie Mitton:Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMittonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/beaconnorthstrategies.comTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmittonInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com

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Real Happy Mom Free Bundle is Live NOW! And Meet the Contributors

Real Happy Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 11:57 Transcription Available

Send us a Text Message.In this special episode, we're diving into the magic of the Real Happy Mom Free Bundle with three phenomenal contributors who are here to share their expertise and incredible free gifts! This bundle is packed with resources designed to help you simplify, organize, and empower your life, and it's available for free until July 24th.Join me as I chat with:✨ Alicia: Discover how Alicia Cohen Designs Expert Productivity Solutions can transform your mental clutter and learn about her exclusive gift, Clear Your Mind Clutter Workbook, which is perfect for transforming your cluttered mind to a clear mind.✨ Vanda: Get insights from Vanda, the mastermind behind Wellness with Vanda, and discover how her gift, Minerals for Mamas Workshop, can help you stop struggling with brain fog, fatigue, and painful periods using minerals.✨ Jenn: Be inspired by Jenn's journey with Experience Moore Travel and explore her fabulous free gift, the Essential Disney Cruise Planning guide, designed to plan your dream Disney Cruise.Don't forget to grab your Real Happy Mom Free Bundle before it's gone! Head over to https://www.realhappymom.com/bundle to download over $500 worth of free resources tailored just for you.Get over $500 worth of free resources to help you simplify, organize, and empower your busy mom life at the Real Happy Mom Free Bundle from now until July 24th!https://www.realhappymom.com/bundle

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Arlene Pellicane - Preparing Your Child for Life

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Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 27:14

How can moms stay sane and focused in everyday life? Arlene shares a special Mother's Day message to remind you of what's most important in raising your kiddos. Hint: It's not getting into the right college or getting them more followers on social media. How can you equip your kids for adulthood and do it with joy and purpose? In this message, Arlene talks about: 2:00 What are some things that wouldn't happen without mom? 4:20 Should I bring my child's tablet to school when he forgets it? 7:50 The boy Samuel grew in these ways 11:30 Helping your child do things they don't feel like doing 14:00 The true measure of success 17:50 Launching an adult who loves God doesn't happen by accident 21:45 A word to single moms Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, speaker, and author of several books including Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have three kids and live in San Diego. Visit Arlene's website: https://arlenepellicane.com/ Check out Arlene's video courses: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/ Get Arlene's book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736963502/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome

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Episode 77: BONUS Episode! Art+Mamahood/Happy Mom's day!

I Like Art

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 31:41

BONUS Friday episode!! Happy Mother's Day to all the mammas out there. It can be a challenge but so worth it. This episode is a bonus and addition to Episode 76 and Sara has more to say and well wishes to the mamas out there. Love you all!! This episode is sponsored by: Sara's Paintings/Studio Practice! See what Sara is creating in the studio and shop her freshest paintings. Sara delights in shipping her work all over and this truly helps fund this show. Shop directly from her website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/shop Exciting News!! Join the I Like Art Podcast Community!! Sara created this cozy and private space so she can interact with you- the show's listeners, support you, hear about your creative ideas for the podcast and more. She is so excited to add this layer to the show and have the chance to interact with YOU!! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ilikeartpodcastcommunity/ Show Links, Books, Mentions: Book: Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey Book by Jenna Kutcher- How are You Really? Follow I Like Art Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeart.podcast Find Sara here: Website: https://www.saraglupkerart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saraglupker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraStrongGlupkerArtist

Dr. Laurel Shaler - Loving Adopted Kids Well

The Special Needs Mom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 28:41

When a child comes into a home through adoption, there are unique joys and challenges. You are probably familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman's five love languages. Do any adjustments need to be made to speak these love languages to adopted kids? Dr. Laurel Shaler has teamed up with Dr. Gary Chapman to write a new book Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach. Today we're talking with Dr. Laurel Shaler about: 2:24 How to love adopted and biological children - is there a difference? 8:40 Laurel's journey of adoption 12:42 How adoption takes a step of faith 15:50 The unique challenges and joys of adoption 20:35 How to apply the 5 love languages to adopted children 25:21 We can see adoption in the Bible... Dr. Laurel Shaler is a nationally certified counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist. She is a professor at Liberty University and she's teamed up with Dr. Gary Chapman to write the book, Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach. You can learn more about the book and Dr. Laurel Shaler at drlaurelshaler.com Not feeling too happy as a mom? Get the encouragement you need today in Arlene's book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. A lot can happen in 31 days! amazon.com/gp/product/0736963502/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome

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Every Mother Deserves to be a “Happy Mom” with Single Mother Shelley Frappier

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 45:24 Transcription Available

This week's guest, Shelley Frappier, is a friend, single mother and former Pathway to Peace member. We talk all about her experience in Pathway to Peace, how she learned to connect with her feelings and how that one tool changed the trajectory of her life. She decided that she no longer wanted to be "unhappily happy". She knew that she wanted more for her life and for the life of her children so she took deliberate steps toward finding her joy again. Alongside her role as mother, she is also part of the executive team of The Cute Syndrome Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to serving children, like her son Nico, with a diagnosis of SCN8A and their families. We talk about the value of diagnosis specific communities and the honor I have of working with a SCN8A specific Pathway to Peace cohort.Resources from this Episode:Mitchell Thorpe FoundationConnect with our Guest, Shelley Frappier:previous episode: Episode 743: Stories Like Yours Recorded On-Site at Global Genes ConferenceThe Cute Syndrome Foundation Connect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/Website: https://www.kararyska.com/Coaching OpportunitiesPathway to Peace {Group Coaching Program}: Schedule a Consult or Contact Me Join The Special Needs Mom Podcast Community FaceBook Group!! Click here to Request to Join

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Joel Smallbone - Unsung Hero

Denise Walsh - Dream Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 17:01

Imagine what it would be like to move your family of 8 across the ocean only to find out your job had been canceled? That's what happened in the Smallbone family who you probably know as the band For King and Country. Joel Smallbone is here to talk about growing up without a proper bed but with a front-row seat to miracles. He's here to talk about his new film, Unsung Hero. Joel Smallbone is one-half of the 4 time Grammy award-winning duo For King and Country with his brother Luke. They have generated over 2 billion streams, 10 GMA Dove awards, and 17 KLOVE fan awards. You know their songs from For God is With Us, God Only Knows, Joy, and Together. The new movie chronicling their family's journey from Australia to America is called Unsung Hero. It opens in theaters nationwide on April 26. To find out more about Unsung Hero, go to unsunghero.movie Listen to Helen Smallbone's podcast, MumLife Community on AccessMore accessmore.com/pd/MumLife-Community Not feeling too happy as a mom? Get the encouragement you need today in Arlene's book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. A lot can happen in 31 days! amazon.com/gp/product/0736963502/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome

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ep. 46 - Happy Mom's need coaching too.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 25:45

Listen in as new Dream Life Coach Jessica shares her story of becoming a Dream Life Coach - the impact that her healing had on her family, and the coaching confidence she has built over the past few months. She even had 5 clients signed up for her program before she even launched! Join our FREE FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreamlifecoachBecome a Dream Life Coach - www.DeniseWalsh.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thedenisewalshSupport the show

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Pick One: Happy Mom OR Happy Wife

Better Than Perfect | A Relationship Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 49:04

One of the biggest issues in relationships, behind money, is family. What do you do if your partner doesn't like your family? What do you do if your family doesn't like your partner? What about friends? When do you make introductions? In this episode, we get into all the family issues that mess up relationships and give you some solid advice when dealing with friends and family members. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/betterthanperfectpodcast

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Preview: The Decluttering Challenge + The Happy Mom Summit

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 8:15

Today we are taking a break from your typical weekly minimal-ish episodes to bring you a preview of what is to come next week - our first challenge in the minimal-ish patreon community + the happy mom summit. I would love to see you in either one of these places, and hope I do! Either way, I'll talk to you next week right back here for our regularly scheduled programming. Sign up for: Happy Mom Summit (free 5 day summit with 32 speakers) Minimal-ish Collective Maintenance Decluttering Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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EPISODE 239: Want to Be A Real Happy Mom? These Habit Hacks from Toni-Ann Mayembe will Help You Do Just That!

Self Transformed - Healthy Habits, Time Management, Working Mom, Fitness Tips, Whole30, Easy Meal Prep, Weight Loss

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 34:52

Are you happy? LIke how are you, really? Mindset is part of our health and as busy working millennial mama's (and so many of you working side hustles as well) we lose ourselves in motherhood, in the busy-ness of life, and even the comparision trap of social media. Today we're chatting with Toni-Ann of the Real Happy Mom Podcast about habits you can start implementing NOW to ensure you are happy for you and the ones you love! Need helping figuring out some self care habits to take care of yourself? I got you! Grab the free Self Care Checklist! About Toni-Ann: Grab your free gift from her! Toni-Ann is a full-time dentist, a reservist in the Navy, and the podcaster at Real Happy Mom. She is a wife and a boy mom that understands the struggle of juggling work and home. When she is not working, she enjoys watching WWE and watching stand up comedy. I hope you feel seen after this episode and take these tips to heart that Toni-Ann will be sharing with you b/c you do deserve to be happy, mama! *** HABIT HACKS: -Access my signature program, the HEALTHY HABITS ACCELERATOR POD COURSE! -Grab the secret podcast ATOMIC HABITS FOR WOMEN -CHECK OUT THE FREEBIE VAULT!: Access habit tools, self care checklist, ingredient meal tips, free workouts and more! SEND EMILY A HABIT HACKING QUESTION TO ANSWER ON THE SHOW! LET'S CONNECT: Connect with Emily: @emilynichols22@habithackyourhealth www.emily-nichols.com

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Finding Balance Beyond Therapy with the Happy Mom Method

The Empowering Working Moms Podcast-Real Talk with Dr. Prianca Naik

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 11:52

Episode 79: Finding Balance Beyond Therapy with the Happy Mom Method Join Dr. Prianca Naik on the Empowering Working Moms Podcast! In this episode, she talks about how coaching can benefit you in finding work-life balance in a different way than therapy can. Dr. Prianca invites you to learn about how coaching can give you a way to create a concrete plan to get you out of burnout and exhaustion faster than therapy can. Tune in for more on this topic. In this episode, you will learn: How therapy helps but takes a long time How to get out of the ‘Daily Grind Dread Cycle' How to get transformational results in a shorter period of time Tangible tools to find more balance To end burnout and exhaustion and get your peace of mind back, check out her free masterclass on 4 steps to overcome burnout, get rid of overwhelm, and get your peace of mind back. https://program.stresscleansemd.com/4-secrets-to-living-a-life-you-ll-love-podcast If you want to work with Coach Prianca Naik, MD, go to www.priancanaikmdcoaching.as.me to book a 30-minute consultation call. Sign up for this powerful vision breakthrough today…a limited time offer until the end of this year: https://buy.stripe.com/cN22c8cWH4Aq0KsdQT Follow Dr. Prianca on social media: https://www.facebook.com/prianca.naik https://www.instagram.com/doctorprianca https://www.linkedin.com/in/prianca-naik-md-0524a196/ Join her FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/646992382603860 [FULL TRANSCRIPTION:] You're listening to the empowering working moms podcast episode number 79. Hi there, everybody, I am so glad to have you listening here today to this podcast episode. We are just wrapping up, I was gonna say the old year, which sounds weird. So let's just say that we are approaching the new year where a lot of us feel a renewed sense of self. And we want to have a fresh start to all that we might want to achieve in 2024. And I know for a lot of you that is finding balance or finding work life balance. And so many of my clients want this too. In fact, one of my clients, she was telling me that she found therapy. And she did it for a really long time, because she felt unhappy and unfulfilled, especially in her role of being a mom. She's a high power pharma exec. But she found basically, she had two problems with therapy. One was that it was very expensive, and that it wasn't really covered by insurance, which happens, I think, to a lot of people. And also it was super time consuming. And then it really takes years to see the effect of therapy. So that's really what made her try coaching. She found that within just a few months of working with me, she had her transformation and was really able to figure out finding happiness, peace of mind and balance her demanding work life along with her home life and responsibilities as a mom. And that coaching really provided tangible solutions for her that really therapy had not. And I bring this all up because today I want to dive into the concept of coaching versus therapy in finding work life balance, or just finding a more balanced life. Maybe you've tried therapy, and it's helped for a little while. But overall, you still don't feel better. And here's what's happening to most people, when they're experiencing the following problems. You've got the successful career you're proud of. But almost daily, you're filled with guilt, because you just can't show up for your family in the way that you want. And even though you've made it in your career, you daydream about being with your kids when you're at work. But then you're thinking about work when you're at home, and you're never present in your life because you're constantly flip flopping between the two. Or when you make plans for fun when you're not working, these plans cause you to feel even more tired, more overwhelmed, and you don't get the sense of peace, rest or balance. And it's so frustrating. Because on paper, you've got everything that you've worked for personally and professionally, but you're still unfulfilled, you're still not happy, and you definitely don't feel balanced. So often people will look for therapy or to find a therapist to solve this problem. And here's what happens, sometimes the therapist is a good fit, but sometimes the therapist isn't, and then that's kind of an issue because then you have to really go therapist shopping. And then maybe even couples therapy, which is great. It's good to have a neutral party to mediate and bounce ideas off and have a different set of eyes and ears on your marriage or your situation. But even that doesn't necessarily give you the solution that your marriage needs. And then in therapy, sometimes you just wish that your therapist would be more prescriptive, but he or she isn't. And a lot of my clients complain that their therapy sessions really turn into vent sessions. And though that's helpful to be able to vent things out, they don't really leave with concrete solutions, and they don't feel themselves finding transformation. And many of us have walked the path of therapy just to help us navigate our brains. And of course, therapists do offer a safe space if you find the right fit. But it can be a challenge to find the right fit. And the journey through therapy can leave us with insights about our past. But then often, why does it feel like sometimes we're stuck in a never ending cycle of venting. And then maybe even after years of therapy, you might have a better idea of how your childhood has affected where you are today. Or also like what got you here. But you're still left feeling exhausted and you don't know how to enjoy the now. You don't know how to even get from now to where you want to be. So really, here's what I really believe needs to be done instead: coaching. Because this really starts with an awareness. Awareness is the first step of all of this work. And it's basically an awareness of the stories that are going on in your brain. So what is our brain telling us and really being aware of that and in tune with that. And then once we realize what our brain is telling us, we can make an active choice and we can decide do we want to play into the story, do we want to feed into the story? And really part of the work inside my coaching program is where you learn about the stories, the narratives that you're telling yourself and recognizing what's going on. So questioning these narratives and deciding what we want to do with them. That really is the step of breaking free from the cycle of what I like to call the cycle of the daily grind dread, and gaining clarity on our thought patterns that really end up shaping and creating the experience of our lives. So this cycle of daily grind dread is really something that so many women and moms in demanding careers, they are suffering from it. Where you're waking up in the morning, you're exhausted, your alarm goes off, you're not rested, you got to jump out of bed, get your kids ready for school, out the door, maybe get to school on time, get to work, and then it's go go go in the grind during the day. You come home, you've got the chores or chauffeuring your kids around, maybe getting dinner on the table, and then you're so exhausted at night. Maybe you're scrolling on your phone, while you're Netflixing at the same time, and you stay up too late watching Netflix, and then you go to bed, not having gotten enough sleep to wake up and do it all over again. And this is just no way to live. There has to be more, in fact, forget there has to be, there is more to life than this. And it's really through doing the deep work, healing yourself. Not bandaid solutions, which often therapy can be and doing the work to get yourself out of that cycle of the daily grind dread. And really getting clarity on what's happening in your brain and what you're going to do about it. So how do we figure out these stories? Well take a moment to reflect on major events in your life. I want you to take a moment to do this. And really, I would pause this podcast episode or come back to it later if you're driving or walking or running and think about the major effects in your life, both positive and negative, and make a list. And then once you have the list, look at each event and really think about the thought that you have related to each event. For example, for me getting into medical school, that was a huge achievement in my life, that was a huge event. Or maybe that is for you, what were the underlying thoughts and narratives that propelled you forward. So for me, it was that I can do anything I put my mind to. And knowing that that is a story, that is a narrative that's helpful. And I can use that and move forward with it. Versus if there's maybe a negative event with a negative story behind it, we can become aware of that. And conversely, we can decide to drop that story and not play into it because it's not helpful. So understanding these stories is really the first step towards either carrying them on because we want to and this is all with intention. We're living a life with intention and having intentionality. So we're being intentional with carrying the story forward, because it's helpful. Or in dropping the story and maybe creating a new one, if it's not helpful. And this is especially, you're gonna see this in the negative events. And one of the key advantages of coaching in breaking the cycle of the daily grind, dread. So one of the key advantages to coaching is that it focuses on action. And it's really about getting ourselves out of this loop of monotony. So meaning this loop of monotony is what keeps us in this daily grind dread cycle, and we can't break free. But coaching helps us identify the stories that's really holding us back and replace them with empowering narratives. And this is a proactive approach that really moves beyond vent sessions and actually offers tangible strategies to create lasting change. So getting out of the daily grind that dread cycle is really the happy professional mom method, the happy mom method. And we learn to have alignment and mindfulness and empowering ourselves so that eventually we can really enjoy our time with our kids. Enjoy the trips that we plan, truly be present with them. Have the balance, have peace of mind. And this is all possible. And the reason I really do this work is to help moms like yourself, get out of the daily grind dread to really create the life that they want for themselves. A dream life in fact, one that really aligns with what they see for themselves because I want to make sure that you don't have regrets when you die. And you're really making the most of this life and enjoying and being present for the majority of your life. To be a happier mom professional, have happier partners, husbands or wives. And happier kids, which really makes a happier world. And as a physician, I'm still practicing medicine. But I have been there in the full time daily grind dread and one day was just bleeding into the next until I had my awakening when I became a mother and I just knew that I wanted to create a different and better atmosphere for my child. And that is what brought me into this work and that is why I do what I do. And I heal people in a different way. I am a healer of course, because that's just what physicians are, but I get to heal people. I get to help women like you and really feel like I'm making a positive impact on this world. So if you too want to learn more and see if you're dealing with issues like this, and they sound familiar book a call with me, PriancaNaikMDcoaching.as.me to see if you're someone that I can help too. Thank you so much for tuning in today and I will talk to you next week.

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Mom To Virtual Assistant: Making The Leap

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 10:09 Transcription Available

Moms have transformed how we work and look at work. We've been told for years that we need a career, but many moms have decided to work and school on their own terms. You can to. Are you ready to make the leap from mom to virtual assistant? Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/mom-to-virtual-assistant/ Grab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/Mom Boss 2.0 Course: https://payhip.com/b/wKXfg RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: From Corporate Workhorse to Momtrepreneur: https://youtu.be/AEPWNb_gOeUAnything Worth Doing is Hard: https://youtu.be/t9HaAZXg_J0Are You a Happy Mom: https://youtu.be/U45zF-URxM4Sometimes You Need to Quit: https://youtu.be/5PjgH_trL3YWhat to do before You Start Building a Website to Make it Easier: https://lifeunboxed.blog/what-to-do-before-you-start-building-a-website-to-make-it-easier/ Journals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOKAre you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAGhttps://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE.https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM:To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ FOLLOW JODIE:Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeunboxedblogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxehttp://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn't love free stuff.Support the show

Myth Busting Homeschool Myths

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 10:46

Homeschool moms are just so patient. They are always happy. And everyone who homeschools lives on a homestead and plays in the dirt. Have you heard these homeschool myths? For this momtrepreneur life coffee chat we are my busting some common homeschool myths. Grab your coffee and let's talk about a few homeschooling myths.Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-mythsGrab your guide today! The Momtrepreneur's Guide to Homeschool Curriculum: https://lifeunboxed.blog/homeschool-curriculum/ RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Momtrepreneur Life Coffee Chats: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsaBnjpt3sBJJcQL4xipeyVRaztPa4hHAre You a Happy Mom? https://youtu.be/U45zF-URxM4Homeschool Dual Enrollment: https://youtu.be/2t3q5TDsJJEHow to Create a Homeschool High School Transcript: https://youtu.be/H-DYy018WHUWhat About Socialization?: https://youtu.be/o4QrzJkViMoJournals and Notebooks for Mom + Homeschool Resources: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom~~~MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOKAre you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAGhttps://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE.https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM:To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ FOLLOW JODIE:Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeunboxedblogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxehttp://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn't love free stuff.Support the show

Happy Mom Handbook

She Builds Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 30:42

ABOUT MEGAN AND ERIK HAMMOND:Meet Megan and Erik Hammond, the dynamic duo devoted to helping families achieve their goals. Having successfully built multiple businesses over the past 14 years, while homeschooling their three daughters, Megan and Erik know what it takes to balance family life and professional success. They have a passion for empowering moms to take control of their lives, achieve their dreams, and become the best versions of themselves. Together, they wrote “The Happy Mom Handbook,” a comprehensive guide for moms seeking to create happiness and success in their lives through practical advice, real-life examples, and easy-to-follow tips. Join Megan and Erik on their mission to help families thrive, and discover the happiness that you deserve. CONNECT WITH MEGAN AND ERIK:• Website: https://www.happymomhandbook.com/free-a• Website: https://www.journeytofulfillment.com/inner-circle-jtf WAYS TO CONNECT WITH STEFANIE…• Website: https://shebuildshomes.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shebuildsbetter• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shebuilds.homes• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shebuildsshow

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62. Prioritizing Happiness in Business and Motherhood: Insights with Erik and Megan Hammond, Co-Authors of "The Happy Mom Handbook: Empowering Moms to Create a Life They Love, Inside and Outside the Home"

The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 52:57

Welcome mom entrepreneurs, Welcome to another empowering episode of the Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast! In this candid conversation, we had the privilege to sit down with the family-focused coaching duo, Erik and Megan Hammond. With their passion for helping moms take control of their lives and pursue their dreams, Erik and Megan provide invaluable insights into finding true happiness and success in both business and motherhood. We also discuss the book that they also co-authored "The Happy Mom Handbook: Empowering Moms to Create the Life They Love Inside and Outside the Home."1. Discovering Joyful Habits: Erik and Megan share practical tips on identifying and cultivating habits that create genuine happiness. Learn how small changes in your daily routine can have a significant impact on your overall well-being.2. Fusing Passion with Work: Uncover the secrets to finding happiness in your work. Erik and Megan delve into how aligning your passions with your business endeavors can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying career.3. Building a Happy Marriage: Discover the art of supporting your spouse in their pursuit of happiness. Erik and Megan share personal anecdotes and strategies to maintain a thriving partnership while pursuing individual aspirations.4. Work-Family Integration: Balancing work and family life is a constant challenge for mompreneurs. Erik and Megan dive deep into strategies for seamlessly integrating your entrepreneurial journey with your family responsibilities.5. Redefining Success: Get ready to challenge conventional notions of success. Erik and Megan help us unpack misconceptions about happiness and success, enabling you to define your own path to fulfillment.Tune in to this episode for actionable insights that will help you unlock the secrets of happiness and success in both your mompreneurial journey and your role as a loving mother. Erik and Megan Hammond's wisdom will inspire you to craft a life that truly resonates with your dreams and aspirations.Remember, you are not alone on this journey. Join us on the Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast as we navigate the unique challenges and triumphs of balancing business, family, and personal happiness.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with invaluable advice from experts and real-life mompreneurs who are creating their version of success and happiness.Download your FREE copy of "The Happy Mom Handbook "

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Eating Like a Grown-Up and Lifting Heavy $hit with Kathy Fronheiser

The Secrets of Supermom Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 30:40

Are you exhausted? Our guest Kathy Fronheiser joins us to share why eating like a grown-up and lifting heavy $hit can help you feel less tired, more like a bada$$, and impact your entire life for the better.In this episode we discuss…How Kathy got into health coaching over 20 years ago and never leftWhy health coaching is often actually time management coachingHow she guides women in the right direction when it comes to their healthFiguring out your overarching goals and then breaking them down into the tiniest stepsThe common reaction of shame when trying to make a health changeWhy we tend to keep our health goals a secretEating like a grown-up instead of from the kid's menuAsking yourself if you are getting enough foodWhy extra muscle is for more than just “looking toned”How lifting heavy $hit can build confidenceProtecting your health and strength as you age to stay independentWhy you don't need a gym for a fitness habitHow eating and moving well actually makes everything else easierWhat you should do to feel like a bada$$For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today's episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/138.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

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Laura Wifler - Loving Kids with Disabilities

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 34:58

How would your life be impacted if your child had a rare disease? Today's guest, Laura Wifler knows what it's like to receive a heartbreaking diagnosis. She also knows what it's like to parent a child with disabilities with courage and grace. In today's conversation, Laura shares the story behind her new children's book, Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person. You'll learn: 2:41 When my child was diagnosed 5:02 Helping kids understand others with disabilities 7:02 Grappling with God's plan 9:10 Coming to understand that God is ultimately sovereign 11:29 Walking through the fire of grief and suffering 13:05 Learning from disabled siblings 17:26 Balancing having children with disabilities with your other kids 20:04 How to intentionally help friends with disabled kids 23:09 Preparing your kids to have conversations with disabled kids 27:09 Balancing hope and grief 31:01 Don't give up on a dark day Laura Wifler is the cofounder of Risen Motherhood, the executive director and cohost of the podcast, and the co-author of Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments. Her latest book is Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person. She also wrote To the Cross I Cling, an e-book reflecting on mothering a child with a disability, and the award-winning children's book Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer. Laura, her husband, and her three children live in central Iowa. Find out more about her children's book Like Me here: laurawifler.com/likeme Check out Arlene's book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Grab Arlene's free Happy Home Bundle (including resources like recommended reading lists for kids) at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Take one of Arlene's Courses -- Want to have a better marriage? Join Arlene's 31 Days to a Happy Husband course.

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Why Following Your Dream Doesn't Work

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Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 12:20 Transcription Available

We've been sold a lie. If you are following your dream, then all will be right with your life. That is a lot of pressure to place on a tiny idea. Following your dream or passion comes with the promise that you will love what you do. But what if your passion doesn't pay the bills? What happens when you follow your dream, but it doesn't deliver on the promise?Show notes and links: https://lifeunboxed.blog/following-your-dreamRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Creating the Life You Love: https://youtu.be/KXBG6iQCdVIFollow Your Dream: https://youtu.be/8C_TBPloiTUAre You a Happy Mom: https://youtu.be/U45zF-URxM4Job satisfaction poll: https://earthweb.com/job-satisfaction-statistics/ Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOKAre you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAGhttps://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE.https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM:To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE:Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeunboxedblogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeunboxedblog Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxehttp://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn't love free stuff.Support the show

The Patterns of A Virtuous Life | Mom's Day at EDEN 2023

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Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 19:03

Happy Mom's Day! If you're a mom, grandma, step-mama or a mother figure, thank you for all you do in your family, community, and world. We're celebrating you at EDEN this weekend. GET CONNECTED + PRAYER New to EDEN? We'd love to pray for you, too! Let us know at https://eden.church/connect LEARN ABOUT EDEN CHURCH EDEN is a startup church in Silicon Valley. Learn more at https://eden.church FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FB: https://www.facebook.com/edenthechurch IG: https://www.instagram.com/edenthechurch/ GIVE TODAY https://eden.church/give

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Are You a Happy Mom?

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 15:31

Are you a happy mom? This is the momtrepreneur life coffee chat. Where we pull back the curtain on life as a work from home mom and homeschool mom. We are rebel moms and there aren't a lot of people out there who have been working from home for a long time. I've been doing it for almost 10 years. So, I want to give you the tools you need to work from home and homeschool confidently. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Show Notes: https://lifeunboxed.blog/happy-mom Rebel Mom shirt: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=226&variation=5861&size=1368Rebel Mom Mug: https://life-unboxed-blog.creator-spring.com/listing/rebel-mom?product=1565Dot-Grid Journals and Notebooks for Mom: https://geni.us/Jodiethemom ~~~MOM BOSS 2.0 WORKBOOKAre you ready to break free from the 9–5, be your own boss, raise your kids, and enjoy your life? Download your free 20-page workbook and get started on your path to freedom. https://life-unboxed-blog.ck.page/73d633e72d CHECK OUT LIFE UNBOXED MERCHANDISE AND GET SOME GREAT MOM BOSS SWAGhttps://teespring.com/stores/life-unboxed-blog MOMS RUN ON COFFEE. BUY JODIE THE MOM ONE.https://ko-fi.com/lifeunboxedblog ABOUT JODIE THE MOM:To learn more about Jodie, please visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-mom-work-from-home-mom/ To learn more about Life Unboxed blog, visit: https://lifeunboxed.blog/about-the-blog-working-from-home-with-kids/ Do you need a business website but don't know where to start. I can help. Visit my business website www.jodierperry.com for tailored solutions for your small business. FOLLOW JODIE:Website: https://lifeunboxed.blog/Business: https://www.jodierperry.com/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LifeUnboxedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeunboxedblogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeunboxedblog/Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-647543YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtim_brDQELfL7-EaIKdU1Q Music for the intro/outro is Like it Hot by Tenoaxehttp://teknoaxe.com/Link_Code_3.php?q=1579 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase using one of these links, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps me keeps things free for you, and who doesn't love free stuff. Support the show

4 Tips to Being a Happy Mom