Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica gershman

“Life is not a sprint; it is a marathon. If we give everything we've got in these first few miles, we won't have anything left for the rest of our lives. We must control and refuel it through mindfulness.” Women, moms, entrepreneurs, and working professionals often neglect their happiness and well-being in pursuit of their dreams. We leave ourselves out of the picture.Taking care of yourself isn't selfish; it's essential for your happiness and those around you. We must prioritize ourselves and learn how to recharge our souls. From self-compassion, re-establishing a relationship with our body, and finding joy in the present moment. All the ways to own your happiness and make yourself a priority. The key is to allow yourself to focus on your happiness. You will love this episode with Jessica Gershman of the School of Healing today. She is a certified yoga instructor, a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator, and RYT-500. She has cultivated a diverse somatic toolkit to support your healing journey.As a passionate believer in the power of self-care, she creates a place where moms can slow down, be authentic, and take the "ME" time without guilt. So tune in to the episode "How to Be a Busy Woman, Mom, Partner AND Nourish Yourself Divinely" for valuable tips and advice from her practice. Don't forget to share this with your friends and loved ones who need to hear this most.Exceptional HighlightsBeing compassionate toward yourself and letting go of shame and guilt can help you shift your perspective.Awareness is the muscle we build through yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Our joy lies in the present, our suffering in our heads, in the past, or in the future. You are the source of your own happiness or unhappiness. No one else can do it for you. You are the only person that can prioritize YOU. Stop carrying guilt, especially when it's not benefitting you. Episode Highlights5:12 - Jessica's evolution story8:54 - How yoga can lead you to live in alignment and authentic11:26 - How vulnerability and unmasking can be so empowering14:02- Reestablishing a relationship with your body19:10 - The silver lining of coping mechanisms21:31 - Jessica's mindfulness practice28:08 - The impacts of meditation on our lives31:24 - How to prioritize yourself without feeling guilty37:11 - Adding some mantras to create a little space for magic.39:51 - Finding joy in the presentIMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCESLearn more about Move and Still LLC - https://movexstill.com/New Course: GROUNDED - https://bit.ly/3LXfuU7CONNECT WITH ME:IG  - https://bit.ly/3ZmwMwTLI- https://bit.ly/3FSkl5iCONNECT WITH JESSICA:PODCAST - https://apple.co/44bVfZo IG - https://bit.ly/3Ho91yCWEBSITE - https://bit.ly/41LY4i9Support the showA GIFT FOR YOU! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts to be entered into a drawing to receive a free coffee from me! Just send me the screenshot at hello@movestill.com to get started.

This week we are talking Dungeons and Dragons! Get out your 12 sided die and let's get a campaign going! We talk to actors Justice Smith and Sophia Lillis. Plus we are talking to Jessica Gershman from the podcast Zen(ish) Mommy. And finally we are getting into asking the age old question “Are you a grower or a show-er?” We are getting into SCIENCE here! As always have your #TITSANDSHITS your #SWAGBAG so stay tuned! Don't forget to LEAVE US A REVIEW! For more info:  Jessica Gershman Zen(ish) Mommy Dungeon's and Dragons Grower and Show-er Article This week's #SwagBag picks: Ashley: Amazon Leather belt Keri: Screen Cleaner Send us your child or partners YELP REVIEW at: hello@momtouragepodcast.com ASK US ANYTHING! HAPPY TO GIVE ADVICE. Email us at hello@momtouragepodcast.com For more Momtourage:  iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/y6xrpx8e Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y5f6ahn4 Instagram: www.instagram.com/momtouragepodcast  Facebook: www.facebook.com/MomtouragePodcast  YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y4re9sca Website: www.MomtouragePodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Cara welcomes Jessica Gershman, the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Zen(ish)Mommy podcast, as well as a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life. Connect with Jessica on Instagram and listen to her podcast! This episode was originally a masterclass for Core4Parenting's Virtual Village. To watch the video and download a copy of the slides become a Video Access member!

In today's episode, I have an incredible interview with Jessica Gershman. Jessica Gershman is a mom of four and host of the Zen(ish) Mommy podcast; she is on a mission to help women reclaim their authentic selves. She believes slowing down can help you accept who you are and find an aligned balance between your identity as a woman and a mother. Using her life experiences as her guide, this yoga teacher/food blogger/podcaster aims to be an energetic example to her kids and find joy in daily life with newfound patience. I'm so excited to have her on the show today.  Connect with Jessica! Instagram TikTok Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast You are More Than You Think You Are

Today on The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast we are focusing on mindful eating! We are all guilty of eating meals on the go and so today we walk you through a beautiful mindfulness exercise that helps you feel, see, taste, and experience the food that you need to get you through your days. So grab an apple and press play now!Key Points From This Episode:Jessica walks us through a mindfulness exercise with a piece of fruit from the earth. Step one: Feeling the piece of fruit. Step two: Looking at the piece of fruit. Step three: Eating the piece of fruit. Step four: Noticing how your body responds to eating the fruit. Tweetables:“It's good to start with something simple like a piece of fruit to kind of retrain our mind from the very busy on-the-go eating that we do.” — Jessica Gershman [0:04:25]“Really appreciate what these foods do for our body and be grateful for foods to nourish and fuel our body so that we can do all the things that we need to do.” — Jessica Gershman [0:05:39]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookTransforming the Toddler Years Podcast with Cara Tyrellhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-the-toddler-years-conscious-moms-raising/id1646535788Support the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy

Welcome back to the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! During today's mini conversation, we are exploring the relationship between mindfulness and productivity. How many times a day do you find yourself going through the motions? Clearly, we are more productive when our mind has the strength and ability to focus on the task at hand. Meditation and a mindfulness practice is simply a tool to help us bring the mind into laser focus. During today's conversation, we explore the role of meditation and mindfulness in reaching mental clarity, as endorsed by a long list of well-respected celebrities. Jessica unpacks the difference between mindfulness and meditation, and reminds listeners that there is really no right or wrong way to meditate. Join us today as we answer some burning questions about this powerful paradigm shift. Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic: how a mindfulness practice can affect your productivity.How productivity improves when you have the ability to focus on the task at hand.The role of meditation and mindfulness in bringing the mind into laser focus.Celebrities who swear by a mindfulness practice: Madonna, Lady Gaga, Sting, and more.What differentiates mindfulness from meditation: mindfulness is a state of mind while meditation is a practice.Why there is really no way to do meditation incorrectly.Thinking of meditation as a technique to invite mindfulness into your daily life.An invitation to tune in next week, and all month, as we talk about mindfulness and mornings.Tweetables:“When we are able to bring our minds back to the present moment, we are more focused, and more productive.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:28]“The great thing about meditation: you cannot screw it up! It's not a pass fail, there's no way to do it wrong, you're really just exerting the most minimal amount of effort.” — Jessica Gershman [0:02:58]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookSupport the show

Hey Mamas! Welcome to another episode, where we introduce you to mindfulness tips you can incorporate into your daily life. Today, we talk about the pitfalls of black and white thinking, and the beauty of embracing the gray space in between. You'll hear how Jessica's mindfulness practice led her to realize the harmfulness of her rigid thought patterns, and how she checks in with herself on a daily basis to adjust her thinking. Join us today to learn how you can find more balance through incorporating quick and easy mindfulness techniques into your daily life today. Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today's episode which includes another quick and easy mindfulness tip.Jessica's history of black and white thinking.How she would finish the day analyzing her wins and fails and feeling empty as a result.How her mindfulness practice led her to realize the harmfulness of her rigid way of thinking.The beauty of the gray area between black and white.What it means to bring your best self to the day. An example of Jessica's rigid thinking in the context of exercise.How we can bring the beauty of the gray to our parenting, relationships, work, and lives.Accepting that you don't have the same resources to work with every day. What the shift in perspective has done for Jessica: self-compassion, grace, and permission to rest.How Jessica takes moments to take inventory, notice her surroundings, and live in the gray.Her invitation to tune in to your own black and white thinking and see what can change.Tweetables:“Through my mindfulness practice, I started thinking about the way that my mind works. I started thinking about the rigidity in my thinking, and I came up with the idea and concept of just about living in the gray.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:44]“Between black and white there is this beautiful area of the gray, and it's beautiful there! There are so many possibilities, it's inclusive, so what does it mean to live in the gray?” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:57]“This idea of living in the gray means that something doesn't have to be pass or fail.” — Jessica Gershman [0:02:40]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookSupport the show

It's easy to forget to check in with yourself, but the good news is that getting started is easier than you may think! Join us today to learn how you can tap into what you are feeling by assessing the sensations in your body. This technique also helps you to drop out of the busyness of your mind and become more mindful in your day-to-day life. You'll hear how cultivating emotional awareness can help us to catch our moments of overwhelm before they escalate, and how doing so has supported Jessica's wellbeing. Tune in to hear more today! Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic: checking in with yourself.Step one: starting to feel your body, rubbing your fingers together, and noticing sensations in your body.How noticing things about your body can help you to drop out of the busyness of your mind.Noticing which emotions come in once you have assessed where your body is at.Making a note of where in the body these emotions arise.A reminder that it's okay to be stressed and to feel overwhelmed. How emotional check-ins enable us to catch our moments of overwhelm before they escalate.Jessica's recommendation that we check in with ourselves regularly.Why Jessica likes to start her day by checking in on the body.Tweetables:“We start to notice these things about our body and we're able to drop out of the busyness of our mind. It's easier said than done, but that's the point!” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:26]“It's okay not to be fine, to be stressed, to be overwhelmed. When we do these little emotional check-ins we're able to catch these moments of overwhelm before we get to the point where we are screaming at our children and lying in a bathtub with no water.” — Jessica Gershman [0:03:01]“Zen is a continuum, it's a process, we can have a little bit of zen in our lives even when so many things are crazy.” —Jessica Gershman [0:03:57]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookGo to ahimsahome.com to get your set of smart stainless steel dishes for your kiddos. Use code "ZENMOM" for 15% offexclusions on bundles, gift cards, and moveable meal collectionsSupport the show

Welcome back to the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! This Podcast is a place for all women to connect, educate themselves, and slow down. This month, we're talking about how to bring a positive mindset into our homes to share with our children. While the act of replacing a negative thought with a positive one is simple in theory, in practice, it's a lot harder to do. Jessica shares how she manages her mindset and guides her children as she teaches them to do the same. You'll also hear what self care doesn't have to include, and what it truly consists of, before Jessica leaves us with an encouraging message that we are worth finding a little bit of zen in our lives! Tune in to hear more today.Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic: bringing a positive mindset into your home through quick and easy tips.What the Yoga Sutras suggest we do when a negative thought arises.What to do when you get stuck in ‘stinking thinking': think of something you are thankful for.Examples of the simple things we can find gratitude for.The value of finding quiet time within the day. Factors that cause us to get stuck in a negative mindset.An invitation to take five minutes out of your day for stillness and meditation.Allowing negative emotions to pass like clouds in the sky.Remembering that all your feelings are temporary.Why self care does not have to look like massages and getting your nails done.What self care does require: time spent prioritizing yourself.Catching ourselves before we go down negative roller coasters.Finding a little bit of zen in our lives.Knowing that you are worth it!Tweetables:“If you're stuck in, what I call with my kiddos, ‘stinking thinking', try to think of something that you are grateful for. Even just starting with a sunny day, or having breath in your lungs, or having an able body to walk and run and hug your children.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:25]“Can you take five minutes out of your day for meditation? For just stillness, putting the phone away, putting the devices away, turning off Netflix, and just sitting with your emotions.” — Jessica Gershman [0:02:05]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookGo to ahimsahome.com to get your set of smart stainless steel dishes for your kiddos. Use code "ZENMOM" for 15% offexclusions on bundles, gift cards, and moveable meal collectionsSupport the show

Welcome back to this month's series on mindfulness. During today's mini conversation, we explore 10 simple tips to help you prioritize mindfulness in your day-to-day life. From mindful breathing in the morning, to body and breath awareness at night, today's conversation teaches you how to use the rhythms of your day to create little pockets of presence and mindfulness that will change the way you live. You'll hear how Jessica uses the natural rhythms of her day as triggers to practice mindfulness and pay closer attention to her communication processes. Next, Jessica shares some tips on how to approach your work mindfully, from sitting at your computer, changing your environment during your lunch break, and creating moments to pause and breathe throughout the day. She also introduces listeners to three practices you can build into your at-home habits to help you stay rooted in the present moment. Tune in to hear some powerful tips you can implement today. Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic: 10 tips to help you prioritize mindfulness in your everyday life. Tip number one: starting the day with mindful breathing.The yogic belief that breath is the one thing that keeps you in the present moment.Tip number two: taking 10 mindful breaths throughout the day.Setting reminders on your phone to remember to take the time to breathe. Tip number three: use the natural rhythms of your day as triggers to practice mindfulness.Jessica's habit of noticing yellow things as she drives to remind her to take a mindful breath.Tip number four: bring awareness to your communication processes.Tip number five: becoming aware of your bodily sensations when you sit at your computer.Tip number six: change your environment at lunch and eat mindfully.Tip number seven: closing your office door to take a moment to pause and breathe.Tip number eight: taking a moment at the end of the day to retrace the day's activities.Tip number nine: create an unwinding routine when you get home in the evenings.How the habit of washing your hands when you get home in the evening can be an opportunity to practice mindfulness.Tip number ten: bring awareness to your body and breathing when you fall asleep at night.An invitation to work these into your day as we prepare for next week's episode on mindset.Tweetables:“Yogis believe that the breath is the one thing that keeps you in the present moment. There's no way to breathe for yourself in the past, and there's no way to breathe for yourself in the future. So the breath is always our guide to bring that monkey mind back to the present.” — Jessica Gershman [0:00:46]“There's no better way to start your day than with a few mindful breaths.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:07]“Life is full of interruptions, and all the interruptions that happen throughout the day can really be the anchor and reminder for us to breathe mindfully.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:51]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookGo to ahimsahome.com to get your set of smart stainless steel dishes for your kiddos. Use code "ZENMOM" for 15% offexclusions on bundles, gift cards, and moveable meal collectionsSupport the show

Welcome to another mindful moment. Today we are talking about meditation and what it has done for me. It is no secret that meditation is very easy to resist and avoid. But in this episode of The Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast, you will hear all about why it is something you can include in your everyday life and improve at it as well! We discuss what exactly meditation is, how Jessica has gotten better at meditation, the changes she has noticed since she started meditating, and her favorite meditation mantra. Thank you for tuning in!Key Points From This Episode:Why meditation is easy to resist. How Jessica has started trying to get better at meditation. The changes Jessica has noticed in herself since she started meditating. What meditation actually is.Jessica's favorite meditation mantra. Tweetables:“They say we resist what we really need.” — Jessica Gershman [0:00:43]“I've noticed that I've become less reactive.” — Jessica Gershman [0:02:58]“Meditation is not about stopping thinking 80 000 thoughts a day. It's impossible to stop thinking. But it's really about building this practice of awareness and observation.” — Jessica Gershman [0:03:48]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookGo to ahimsahome.com to get your set of smart stainless steel dishes for your kiddos. Use code "ZENMOM" for 15% offexclusions on bundles, gift cards, and moveable meal collectionsSupport the show

There's nothing better than getting out into nature to invite mindfulness into your life. If you're in the habit of listening to podcasts while walking outside, then starting a mindful walking practice is a natural next step. Proven benefits of mindful walking include reducing blood pressure, regulating heart rate, producing feelings of overall wellbeing, and more. During today's conversation, Jessica Nicole talks listeners through a mindful walking practice. While she encourages listeners to try to do this in nature, this practice will also produce benefits on a treadmill. Join us as Jessica helps listeners to bring their attention to the sensations in the body, and the emotions within, to experience yourself fully and without judgment. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic: a mindful walking practice.Expert opinion which says that all you need is 30 minutes of walking per day to keep active.Benefits of mindful walking include reduced blood pressure, regulated heart rate, feelings of wellbeing, and more. How mindful walking improves the awareness practice to quieten the mind. A reminder that it's not about stopping your thoughts.Beginning the practice by bringing awareness to the weight of your feet on the earth.Bringing awareness to your body's breathing in a normal, gentle way.Noticing your natural gait, the length of your stride, and the surface you are walking on.Becoming aware of the different sensations in your feet within your shoes.Moving your awareness upward to your ankles, knees, thighs, and hips.Relaxing your muscles and observing how that changes the experience of walking.Bringing awareness to the spine and sacrum, and upward.Paying attention to the belly.Relaxing your jaw and your eyes as you take in the world around you.Noticing your feelings and allowing them to come and go without attaching onto them.Bringing your awareness to your emotional state without labels.Experiencing yourself fully without judgment.An invitation to keep returning to this meditation.Tweetables:“Not only are there physical benefits of walking, but in itself mindful walking can reduce blood pressure, heart rate, reduce our stress, create these feelings of wellbeing, provide better, more restful sleep, and improve our mood.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:12]“Whether it's for 30 seconds or 30 minutes, you can take this mindful walking practice with you wherever you go.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:48]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YouTubeZen Mommy FacebookGo to ahimsahome.com to get your set of smart stainless steel dishes for your kiddos. Use code "ZENMOM" for 15% offexclusions on bundles, gift cards, and moveable meal collectionsSupport the show

This month we're talking about mornings and meditation. Today's mini episode is a resource to help you start the day. It's a short, five minute, good morning meditation that you can return to every morning as you start to build your own mindfulness and meditation practice. Join Jessica as she guides listeners to start the day with a mindset of confidence and clarity through breathwork and mantras. You'll find an easy seat before tuning into your breath and repeating the mantras of welcoming a new day, a clear and focused mind, presence and awareness, calm and centered, and awake and ready. Lastly, you'll slowly and mindfully welcome a new day as you bring your attention to your surroundings. Thanks for joining in!Key Points From This Episode:What today's episode consists of: a five minute good morning mindfulness meditation. Jessica's hope that you will return to this meditation every morning as you build your practice.Getting comfortable and finding an easy seat.A reminder that these five minutes are simply for you to just be.Taking a deep breath in and elongating the spine.Allowing the shoulder blades to drop as you breathe out and elevate the heart center.Lengthening inhales and softening exhales.Recognizing your own innate ability to solve any problem that may arise.Finding a feeling of confidence and capability. Five mantras as you breathe: welcoming a new day, clear and focused mind, presence and awareness, calm and centered, and awake and ready.Allowing those words to resonate through the body.We repeat the mantras in step with our breath, once again. Spending the last few moments in silence as we contemplate the possibilities of the day. Slowly and mindfully welcoming in the new day.Tweetables:“This month, we are tackling mornings and mindfulness, and how YOU can start your day.” — Jessica Gershman [0:00:30]“Begin to recognize your own innate ability to solve any problem that arises throughout your day. Without the added distraction or worry, you feel both confident and capable.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:49]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyGo to ahimsahome.com to get your set of smart stainless steel dishes for your kiddos. Use code "ZENMOM" for 15% offexclusions on bundles, gift cards, and moveable meal collectionsSupport the show

Sticking to a morning meditation practice isn't easy, especially when you're a mama! During today's mini episode, Jessica shares 5 tips to help you stick to your morning meditation practice. Tune in to hear how to make meditation a non-negotiable part of your daily routine through setting aside the time, linking it to an existing habit, and using the RPN method (rise, pee, meditate). You'll also learn about the value of reconnecting with your motivation for meditating, and creating a cozy morning meditation space where you'll want to retreat to before you start your day. Tune in to hear more today! Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic: 5 tips to help you stick to your morning meditation practice.An invitation to share your feedback on the guided meditation we shared last week.Tip one: set aside time on your calendar.Tip two: tie it to another morning habit.Tip three: use the RPN (rise, pee, meditate) method.Tip four: reconnect with your motivation for meditating.Tip five: create a cozy morning meditation space.Why meditating in bed can make you feel more tired. How a meditation cushion can resolve this problem.Jessica encourages listeners to take these tips and work them into your day.  Tweetables:“Set aside time on your calendar. The mornings are a perfect time to carve out those five minutes for yourself.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:01]“Make meditation the first thing you do before any of your other habits so that it naturally leads to one another.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:40]“It's easier to stick to a positive habit when you're clear on why you want to do it.” — Jessica Gershman [0:02:12]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookGo to ahimsahome.com to get your set of smart stainless steel dishes for your kiddos. Use code "ZENMOM" for 15% offexclusions on bundles, gift cards, and moveable meal collectionsSupport the show

Relationship Drama Might Not Be What You Think (Mindfulness Episode)Hey Mamas, welcome back to the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! In this platform, we are learning together. During today's short conversation, Jessica shares an insight she gained from a recent experience she had with a friend. Tune in to hear what she realized during a meditation, and what we can all learn from looking inward and realizing that the actions of others are all about the relationships they have with themselves. Take a moment to listen in, gain a little insight, and find some perspective as you approach your relationships with your kids, partners, and friends today. Key Points From This Episode:A reminder that in this podcast, we are all learning together alongside Jessica.Today's topic: relationships.The struggle we all have not to take the actions of others personally.Jessica's experience of taking a close friend's behavior to heart. How meditation led her to a new insight about how she had been feeling.Her realization that the issues she had with her friends were her own. The quote she was reminded of which reminded her to look inward.Her decision to unplug and reflect.What we can all gain from finding stillness.Tweetables:“In this platform, we are learning together, so when I am working through something or struggling through something, and maybe have a little lightbulb that comes up, I want to share it with you guys.” — Jessica Gershman [0:00:11]“What if other people's behavior toward me isn't really about me at all? Not my husband, not my children, not my friends. But really, a direct correlation with the relationship they have with themselves.” — Jessica Gershman [0:02:25]“The more that we can find that stillness, have a little insight, breathe and let go, the better off we are going to be.” — Jessica Gershman [0:04:04]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookSupport the show

Welcome back to the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! During today's mini conversation, we are exploring the relationship between mindfulness and productivity. How many times a day do you find yourself going through the motions? Clearly, we are more productive when our mind has the strength and ability to focus on the task at hand. Meditation and a mindfulness practice is simply a tool to help us bring the mind into laser focus. During today's conversation, we explore the role of meditation and mindfulness in reaching mental clarity, as endorsed by a long list of well-respected celebrities. Jessica unpacks the difference between mindfulness and meditation, and reminds listeners that there is really no right or wrong way to meditate. Join us today as we answer some burning questions about this powerful paradigm shift. Key Points From This Episode:Today's topic: how a mindfulness practice can affect your productivity.How productivity improves when you have the ability to focus on the task at hand.The role of meditation and mindfulness in bringing the mind into laser focus.Celebrities who swear by a mindfulness practice: Madonna, Lady Gaga, Sting, and more.What differentiates mindfulness from meditation: mindfulness is a state of mind while meditation is a practice.Why there is really no way to do meditation incorrectly.Thinking of meditation as a technique to invite mindfulness into your daily life.An invitation to tune in next week, and all month, as we talk about mindfulness and mornings.Tweetables:“When we are able to bring our minds back to the present moment, we are more focused, and more productive.” — Jessica Gershman [0:01:28]“The great thing about meditation: you cannot screw it up! It's not a pass fail, there's no way to do it wrong, you're really just exerting the most minimal amount of effort.” — Jessica Gershman [0:02:58]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookGo to ahimsahome.com to get your set of smart stainless steel dishes for your kiddos. Use code "ZENMOM" for 15% offexclusions on bundles, gift cards, and moveable meal collectionsSupport the show

Welcome back to another mindful moment! During today's episode, your host, Jessica Gershman, will guide you through a mindfulness of the body exercise, to help you to be in the present moment without judgment. This simple tool enables you to bring your awareness to the sensations in the body, allowing yourself to find stillness in the present moment. The aim is not to have a special experience, in fact, it's usually quite ordinary, and that's okay. Find a free moment today to get comfortable and drop into your body, before teaching this technique to your kiddos in a future session, so they can find stillness too. Thanks for joining us! Key Points From This Episode:Jessica Gershman guides you through a mindfulness of the body exercise.A reminder of what mindfulness is: being in the present moment without judgment.Finding a comfortable seat, checking in, and noticing how the body feels.Stretching, shrugging the shoulders, and moving the ankles in circles with attention. Continuing this movement or inviting yourself to be more still.Closing the eyes or moving the gaze downwards in a comfortable, upright position.Why it is important to find a position where your body feels both relaxed and alert.Placing your hands in your lap and noticing the feeling of gravity.Allowing the body to get heavy, remembering that there is no right and wrong outcome.Noticing tension in the body and allowing them to soften and relax a little bit.What mindfulness of the body is: being aware of the sensations in your body. Practicing just being, and finding stillness from all the ‘doing' in our lives.The ordinariness of the experience.A deep breath, and a sigh, before you gently open your eyes.An encouragement to repeat this process with your kiddos.What you will get when you sign up for the exclusive newsletter: conversations, free yoga classes, breath techniques, and allergy free recipes. Tweetables:“When you practice mindfulness it's important to find a position where your body feels both relaxed, and alert.” — Jessica Gershman [0:02:18]“Remember that mindfulness is just about observing and paying attention to what's happening without judgment. There's nothing that's supposed to happen, and you can't do it wrong.” — Jessica Gershman [0:03:11]“This is the mindfulness of the body; being aware of, and feeling the sensations of the body, sitting, knowing what it feels like to invite a bit of stillness.” — Jessica Gershman [0:03:58]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookSupport the show

Welcome back to the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! During today's mini-episode, we're diving into the question of what mindfulness really is. Join us as we explore how to combat the mind's tendency to keep us stuck in either the past or the future through mindfulness. We start by discussing the benefits of mindfulness found by mindfulnessschools.org, which include decreased stress, increased attention, improved interpersonal relationships, and more! Next, your host, the Zen Mommy, walks listeners through a simple introductory mindfulness technique, making sure to check in with the results in the body before, and after. Join us each week for a new exercise to add to your mindfulness toolkit. Key Points From This Episode:What mindfulness truly means: to be in the present moment, without judgment. How the mind often keeps us stuck in the past or in the future.Why it is hard to stay present and rooted in reality.Training our mind to come back to the present moment to feel the sensations that are real.Results of the research done by mindfulnessschools.org. Mindfulness benefits: decreased stress and anxiety, increased attention, improved relationships, and more.Why mindfulness helps teachers to manage stress and find emotional support.Jessica urges listeners to notice their surroundings, and do a body scan. She brings our attention to the breath, and to notice where the mind goes.We check in with the body again and assess the quality of our attention.How you can teach your kids to do the exercise Jessica has walked listeners through.Dropping out of the mind and into the physical body through feeling into the body. An invitation to join us for another mindfulness exercise next week.Tweetables:“Mindfulness is a word that gets thrown around a lot, but it truly means to be in the present moment, without judgment.” — Jessica Gershman [0:00:43]“Feeling into the body - allows us to drop out of the mind and into the physical body.” — Jessica Gershman [0:03:49]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Mindfulness SchoolsThe Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookSupport the show

You deserve a moment to pause and press play, and so do your kiddos! Welcome to the second episode of our series on mindfulness and going back to school. Our kids experience stress just as much as we do, and a lot of the time they are ill-equipped to handle it. Today, you'll learn a new technique that you can introduce to your little ones to help them manage any anxiety they may be feeling about going back to school. This technique is called the Silent Sigh and helps us to release any excess emotion and reset our body and breath. Join us today to hear the simple steps you can follow to release your own stress and help your kiddos to do the same. Key Points From This Episode:Why we are hosting a series on mindfulness and going back to school.The reality that our kids experience stress just as much as we do.How they are often less equipped to manage it.Today's technique that you can teach your kiddos to help them manage anxiety.How the Silent Sigh helps us to release any excess emotion and reset our body and breath.Why this method is perfect for you if you need to reset during times of transition.What it consists of: taking a deep breath in, and letting out a sigh as silently as you can.Repeating this process and practicing it with your kids.Assessing how you feel afterwards, and whether you need to repeat it a few more times.Jessica guides us as we practice a Silent Sigh together.Where to subscribe to the newsletter for more tips like these: thezenmommy.comTweetables:“This practice of the Silent Sigh helps us to let out any excess emotion and reset our body and breath.” — Jessica Gershman [0:0:57]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:The Zen MommyZen Mommy InstagramZen Mommy YoutubeZen Mommy FacebookSign up for the NewsletterSupport the show

Jessica Gershman is the voice behind The Zen-ish Mommy podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she creates a place where moms can slow down, be authentic, and take the ‘me' time without guilt. Today we talk about how motherhood pushed Jess to heal from her past including sexual trauma and disordered eating. She shares how stress and postpartum health issues caused her to take a pause and focus on her needs and what it means to be a zen-ish mommy. “When I talk about trusting your intuition and your own body…getting to that intuition only happens when you slow down.” - Jessica Gershman Links: Christie's Website Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Jessica's Website Jessica's Podcast Jessica's Instagram: @the_zen_mommy Jessica's YouTube Channel Modern Mom Style Box Previous Sass Says Shows Mentioned: Ep 40 Michelle Dempsey-Multack

Season 4 Trailer Episode S4 Trailer: Show Notes. We can be both zen, and crazy, we can be both authentic, and insecure. It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing approach. The Zen-ish Mommy Podcast is here to equip you with the tools you need to create a better life for yourself. Each episode has actionable steps built into it to help you stay mindful and zen in your day-to-day life. If you're looking for a little more, sign up for the monthly newsletter for access to exclusive conversations, yoga classes, recipes, all the products that Jessica loves, and more! Thank you for joining the Zen Mommy Community today. Key Points From This Episode: Meet Jessica Nicole, or Jessica Gershman, and host of this podcast. Why she doesn't believe in an all-or-nothing approach. The contradictions that can exist within us: crazy and zen, authentic and insecure, and more. What she hopes listeners will get from the podcast: actionable steps to create a better life for yourself. The weekly tips she has built into the podcast: mindfulness tips, breath practices, and more. Where to sign up for the monthly newsletter: thezenmommy.com What you will get from the monthly newsletter: access to exclusive conversations, yoga classes, recipes, and all the products that Jessica loves. Tweetables: “I started this podcast because I wanted every listener to hear a little bit of themselves in the guest.” — Jessica Gershman [0:00:11] “What I really hope that you will get out of this podcast are actionable steps to create a better life for yourself, that you can educate yourself on different healing modalities, that you can understand what trauma is, have better sex, have better relationships. I want to do it all on this platform.” — Jessica Gershman [0:00:36] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: The Zen Mommy Zen Mommy Instagram Zen Mommy Youtube Zen Mommy Facebook Support the show

Get a little taste of what Season 4 has to offer in the newly branded Zen (ish) Mommy podcast.  It is the hope of podcast host, Jessica Gershman, that you will hear a little bit of yourself in each on the of guests.  Jessica covers a wide range of topics from trauma and healing, to sex, drugs, relationships, and even secret tips of how to give the best blow job of your life.  You will never want to miss out of a single episode.  Be on the lookout for weekly mindfulness tips that you can incorporate easily into your life so that you can begin living for YOU. The Zen Mommy on InstagramThe Zen MommySupport the show

Jessica Gershman is the founder of The Zen Mommy. Learn how to realistically slow down and find your zen, and discover the multitude of benefits that come with it.

Today I dive into all things motherhood, negative self talk & perfectionism with my friend Jessica Gershman. There are so many things I love about this conversation with the biggest being how REAL Jessica is about the ups and downs of life. We dig into marriage, raising daughters, and how perfectionism and negative self talk show up in both of our lives. Grab a glass of tea or wine, plug in your air pods or go for a walk. This conversation is a good one. More about Jessica in her own words: Jessica Gershman is the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Mom, Slow Down! podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life. Jessica has experienced juggling the demands of a career, as a successful commercial real estate developer, with the life-changing role of “mom.” Through the work of The Zen Mommy, she shares her personal story of overcoming disordered eating, redefining her sense of self as a new mother, and finding ways to feed herself first as a foundation for a more joyful and less stressful life. You can follow her on Instagram @the_zen_mommy where she connects with over 21k followers. You can read the transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/g2LI4AI2vmn I hope you enjoy today's conversation! xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Jessica Nicole Gershman is the host of Mom, Slow Down, and the founder of the health and wellness app The Zen Mommy. Through her extensive experience, she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in the crucial art of self-care.As not only an entrepreneur but also a mom, Jessica is teaching her kids the skills to deal with the stresses of building a businesses and everyday life from a holistic and well rounded point of view.Learn more about Jessica: https://thezenmommy.com/Connect with Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_zen_mommy/YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFKZ8txS1LwAyjdVl5-jO-ASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TuesdayTea)

Whitney sits down with Jessica Gershman of @the_zen_mommy to talk about the nourishment, movement, and mindset that Jessica is bringing to women everywhere. Learn more about Jessica here: https://linktr.ee/the_zen_mommy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whitney-george/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whitney-george/support

Your negative self-talk is normal, but you don't have to empower it. Jessica Gershman joins me to chat about the power of yoga in helping us to slow down in order to speed up. Listen as she shares practical strategies for training your brain to slow down. Jessica Gershman struggled for years with eating disorders. Her perfectionistic tendencies and need to succeed drove her to believe that she was never good enough. All of that changed after she had her first daughter and realized she needed to show herself love so that her daughters could do the same. A friend roped her into taking a hot yoga class and she immediately realized it was the missing link she was searching for. Now Jessica is helping women, specifically moms, rediscover who they are after childbirth through the power of flow and yoga. Listen in to hear how yoga has helped her overcome her perfectionistic tendencies and practice giving herself grace, slow down, and appreciate this life she's living.  Show Highlights[01:21] Learn about Jessica Gershman and whether or not we can speed up by slowing down. [02:50] Jessica shares her story and what inspired her to start The Zen Mommy. [06:38] What are the mental and physical benefits of yoga? [09:45] As women we have a tendency to avoid the things we don't like about ourselves. [11:58] Her tips for becoming more comfortable with rest and stillness. [14:36] Yoga is a practice because we constantly evolve and learn about ourselves. [16:07] How do we bring our focus back to the moment we're in?[19:52] Increasing your awareness of yourself and your surroundings opens up the beauty of life and joy. [22:40] Ways to beat back the belief that rest is lazy. [25:39] Write down the things you think of yourself so you can release the negative self-talk through awareness. [27:49] Jessica shares an amazing book recommendation for living life without shame. [30:19] Connect with Jessica.  Subscribe Today!Apple PodcastSpotifyAndroidStitcherRSSLinks | ResourcesIG: @DrNicoleByersFacebook: Dr. Nicole ByersWebsite: Drnicolebyers.comEmail support@drnicolebyers.comDownload Your Daily Productivity ChecklistMom Slow Down PodcastThe Zen MommyThe Zen Mommy AppInstagram | Facebook | YouTubeSoul Without Shame by Byron Brown 

Jessica Gershman is the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Mom, Slow Down! podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life. Jessica has experienced juggling the demands of a career, as a successful commercial real estate developer, with the life-changing role of “mom.” Through the work of The Zen Mommy, she shares her personal story of overcoming disordered eating, redefining her sense of self as a new mother, and finding ways to feed herself first as a foundation for a more joyful and less stressful life.Topics discussed:Eating disordersDisordered eating Healthy relationships with foodMindfulnessSelf esteem and comparisonTie our self worth to our bodiesFeeling of worthiness - in my bodyMotherhood and covidYou can connect with Jessica at: https://www.instagram.com/the_zen_mommywww.thezenmommy.comMeet your hosts:Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio and Caitlin Hatzenbuhler is the founder of Conscious Core. Caitlin and Sue have their unique styles of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. You can learn more about Sue at https://www.instagram.com/opal_wellness_studio/and Caitlin at https://www.instagram.com/conscious_core_caitlinThank you for listening! Please take a moment to subscribe and review.This supports the Well2You Podcast in reaching more people who need to be connected to these impactful conversations.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well2you-podcast/id1547156150?i=1000504170074 https://open.spotify.com/show/7AE1vZFmBoxPvYfn5Abr1T?si=RjrXrOWoToKvZ5bmCcJSgw https://www.well2you.org/well2you-podcast

Jessica Gershman is the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Mom, Slow Down! podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self-care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life.   Follow Jessica on Instagram @the_zen_mommy   Follow me on: Instagram @holisticfertilitydoctor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrAumatmaNd Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticFertilityExpert

Motherhood can bring great joy but it is often defined by sacrifice. Jessica Gershman, entrepreneur and founder of Zen Mommy, felt a loss of identity and purpose outside her care-taking role after she was swept up by motherhood from a young age. Motivated to add purpose to her life, she made it her goal to help other moms start their own self-discovery journeys with the added benefit of becoming the best version of themselves for their kids. Subscribe to Ideamix Radio and stay tuned for new episodes every other Thursday. On Ideamix Radio we speak with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, career changers, experts, and enthusiasts for insider tips that help you build the life, business, and career you want. Ideamix is the go-to destination for entrepreneurs to turn their idea into a business. Check out our website at www.theideamix.com. For comments, questions, podcast guest ideas, or sponsorship inquiries, please email info@theideamix.com.

Jessica Gershman is the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Mom, Slow Down! podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self-care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life.   Follow Jessica on Instagram @the_zen_mommy   Follow me on: Instagram @holisticfertilitydoctor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrAumatmaNd Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticFertilityExpert

Jessica Gershman is the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Mom, Slow Down! podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self-care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life.   Follow Jessica on Instagram @the_zen_mommy   Follow me on: Instagram @holisticfertilitydoctor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrAumatmaNd Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticFertilityExpert

Speaking about the benefits of practices to reduce stress and anxiety, increase our ability to access parasympathetic nervous system, and give our body the time and space to heal. All of these topics can be tied into your fertility journey.   Join us in an interview with an expert on mindfulness, meditation, and yoga, Jessica Gershman!   Jessica Gershman is the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Mom, Slow Down! podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self-care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life. Jessica has experienced juggling the demands of a career, as a successful commercial real estate developer, with the life-changing role of “mom.” Through the work of The Zen Mommy, she shares her personal story of overcoming disordered eating, redefining her sense of self as a new mother, and finding ways to feed herself first as a foundation for a more joyful and less stressful life.   Follow Jessica on Instagram @the_zen_mommy   Her Wellness App, The Zen Mommy is a free download on apple and google play. Follow me on: Instagram @holisticfertilitydoctor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrAumatmaNd Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticFertilityExpert

I'm so excited to bring you this 4 part Fitness Series where I'm bringing expert guests on various areas of fitness and stressing most importantly the power of commuity and finding movement that brings you joy!  I hope it inspires you to get moving in anyway possible!   Today we're chatting with Jessica Gershman of the Zen Mommy on the benefits of Yoga not only for your body, but your mind as well! *** My free workshop, HABIT BREAKTHROUGH BOOTCAMP is back!  This is a 3 day free workshop inside of the Self Transformed Community where we cover some basic habit hacks, redefine self care and chatting about the most powerful way to get unstuck.  Join us Tuesday-Thursday 12th, 13th, and 14th at 12pm EST every day for this free training!  PLUS--I'm celebrating 100k downloads of the show during our free workshop and will be doing a giveaway for 3 people to win either: -Habit Hacking Call with me -Whole30 Anytime Course or Plant Based Whole30 Anytime Course -Free entry into the April 18th round of SELF TRANSFORM U! *** I'll be a Guest Guide for Mindful Motivation for the Self Care Society on 4/4, 4/11 and 4/18 at 8:30am!  You can click this link to sign up for the virtual classes for FREE as a podcast listener!  Can't wait to see you then! *** LET'S CONNECT! Sign up for weekly motivational texts from Emily at: 1-773-904-2157 or click this link!  FREEBIES: -FREE HABIT INVENTORY WORKSHEET DOWNLOAD: find the time wasters in your life & start taking action on creating new habits that stick! -Join my free webinar to learn the DAILY 5 HABITS THAT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE! -Self Transformed At Home 3 Day Workout Plan! -Want to know more details about Whole30 and my coaching philosophy?  Attend my free webinar to take a deep dive into if the Whole30 is right for you and learn more about my Whole30 Anytime Course & the Plant Based Whole30 (including some bonus upgrades!) -Want to start creating your own Self Care Routine? Checkout my SELF CARE CHECKLIST FREEBIE! -Join our FREE Self Transformed Community to connect & continue the conversation together each week and join in our mini workshops together!   SERVICES: -Start Here: The Habits That Stick Starter Kit mini course! -SELF TRANSFORM U: my signature 4 week program to help you create a health plan back by habit strategy (STARTS MONTHLY–LIMITED SPOTS!)  -HABIT HACKING STRATEGY CALL: this is the breakthrough to FINALLY make your habits stick! -Ready to stop dieting and find your own version of food freedom?  Then you're probably ready for my Whole30 Anytime Course or the Plant Based Whole30 Anytime Course! **Please subscribe, rate and review Self Transformed so others can connect with our content too!  Thank you so much Emily's newsletter to receive even more inspo & exclusive content (promise not to spam)** Connect with Emily:@emilynichols22 @selftransformed www.emily-nichols.com 

We are all busy with a never ending to-do list. Sometimes it's hard to sit down and prioritize the things that matter most to us. Jessica went from living day-to-day without intention and purpose to living intentionally and aligning her goals and actions. It helped her increase her overall happiness and ability to follow through on what matters most. Tune in to listen to what Jessica has done specifically and how you can adopt this into your daily life. 

Through movement, mindset, and nourishment, it was possible to overcome life's biggest hurdles for Jessica Gershman to ultimately achieve being The Zen Mom. A yoga teacher and an overcomer of eating disorders, Jessica gives women hope that it is possible to live in joy and daily peace.

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Is it all starting to be too much? The high stress and high expectations of being a high achieving woman and mother? Listen in as I speak with Jessica Gershman. She is the founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Mom, Slow Down! podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in giving them the tools to create a satisfying life.Jessica has experienced juggling the demands of a career, as a successful commercial real estate developer, with the life-changing role of “mom.” Through the work of The Zen Mommy, she shares her personal story of overcoming disordered eating, redefining her sense of self as a new mother, and finding ways to feed herself first as a foundation for a more joyful and less stressful life.You can follow her on Instagram @the_zen_mommy where she connects with over 21k followers.www.thezenmommy.com - where you can download the zen mommy app on apple and android!follow on Instagram @ the_zen_mommyJoin the Level Up With Liv Facebook Community- https://www.facebook.com/groups/890593678214515Email - olivia@oliviatmcook.comInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/coach_liv/Free 20 Minute Strategy Session - https://calendly.com/oliviatmcookcoaching/strategy-session

In episode 152 I have the honor of talking with Jessica Gershman, Founder of Zen Mommy and Host of Mom Slow Down! She shares with us her inspirational story of going from trying to control everything to releasing and living in the joy of each moment. If you are feeling overwhelmed and like you are constantly running, this is the episode for you! Connect with Jessica Here: https://www.jessicanicole.love/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-determined-mom-show/id1463838272

Self care is a buzzword, but what does it really mean to practice the art of self care as a busy mom, a working mom, a spouse, a friend- and all the roles we play? Jessica Gershman, also known as the Zen Mommy, wasn't always such a zen mommy- but she wants moms to know that self care doesn't have to feel impossible, it can be as simple as a few deep breaths, and in today's episode we talk about her journey from being anything but a zen mommy, and daily practices you can adopt right now for more peace, calm, mindfulness and health in your life as a mom. We talk about: mindfulness in parenting and entrepreneurshipher journey to finding yoga and meditationhow recovering from eating disorders to attending culinary school transformed her relationship with food self care for busy moms Connect with Jessica: WebsiteInstagramTik TokThe Zen Mommy App- available in the Apple or Google Play App StoreConnect with Kris:WebsiteInstagramCooking ClassesHead to http://www.healthymamakris.com/mealplanner to get yours!

Jessica Gershman is the host and creator of The Zen Mommy, a yoga teacher, clean eating guru, and mom of four on a mission. She's also a blogger, podcaster, and author – a multi-talented, multi-faceted entrepreneur we're happy to have with us for this Friday with Friends episode.We talk about balancing being a parent and an entrepreneur, how she came to the place of being a Zen Mommy, her past struggles with bulimia, and how she shares her own path with her clients to help accelerate their growth.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/Resources:thezenmommy.comInstagram: @the_zen_mommyListen: Mom Slow Down PodcastDownload the Zen Mommy AppVisit tryveganmealprep.com and use code LYTYOGA for 25% off your first orderRedefining Yoga is a production of Crate Media See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!When you describe your mom life, is "zen" a word that comes to mind?  For many working moms, it's not, but what if having a more calm and peaceful mom life was just a matter of awareness? Tune in to hear Nikki's riveting conversation with Jessica Gershman, founder of The Zen Mommy and the voice behind the Mom, Slow Down! podcast.  Jessica is a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner, she has created a holistic program that supports moms by giving them the tools to create a satisfying life.Connect with her on Instagram and be sure to check out her app, The Zen Mommy, on Apple and Google Play. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nikkioden)

Jessica Gersham is the host of Mom, Slow Down and the founder of the health and wellness app The Zen Mommy. Through her extensive experience, she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially moms, in the crucial art of self-care. With a background as a certified yoga instructor, foodie, and self love advocate, Jessica will have the tough conversations as we discuss topics ranging from health, sex, parenting, marriage, friendship and everything in between. We can have the life we have always dreamed of and she is here to get you there. Join us for an opportunity to laugh, share, and SLOW DOWN. Jessica focuses on the following topics: What constitutes the art of self-care for working moms Finding inspiration through the challenges of everyday life How moms can slow down, breathe, and let go How yoga, meditation, mindfulness has given her a path to personal freedom Mindfulness is everyday life, Mindfulness in parenting The ups and downs of female entrepreneurship How her new app The Zen Mommy is designed to give women the tools to create a life of freedom Three foundational pillars: nourish, movement, mindset as a path to joy Tune in and she talks transparently with host Shawn Zanotti about her Journey to accepting her beauty from the inside out! Show Highlights: (5:53) We must slow down (7:05) moving my body is a non negotiable (15:12) Yoga is like a mirror (16:33) Balancing and Juggling (17:08) Mom and Life loads (23:55) Take A Few Moments to Breathe with Breathing Techniques (29:43) Prioritize Yourself As A Mom First (31:20) Grow and Evolve As A Mother Tell and tell Secrets: My ability to forgive to forgive myself and to forgive others. Forgiveness is the hidden gem that has gotten me to where I am. It is my secret superpower to heal and grow. Connect with Jessica Gersham on social media: #SelfLove #ZenMommy #JourneyTold #JourneyToldShow #JourneyToldPodcast Instagram- @the_zen_mommy Want more? Download the app, The Zen Mommy on Apple and Google Play. Follow Shawn Zanotti at http://www.thejourneytold.com or www.exactpublicity.com Connect with Shawn on Social Media: Instagram - @publicistshawn Facebook - @shawnzanotti Website- www.thejourneytold.com or www.exactpublicity.com Podcast Instagram - @thejourneytoldshow Facebook - @thejourneytold Twitter - @thejourneytold #JourneyTold #JourneyToldShow

Jessica Gershman is the founder of The Zen Mommy app and the voice behind the Mom Slow Down podcast as well as a passionate believer in the power of self care. Through her work as a certified yoga instructor, an accomplished home chef, and a dedicated mindfulness practitioner she has created a holistic program that supports women, especially  moms, in creating a life of joy and gratitude.  Join us in The Business Spotlight August 31st 1pmET/10amPT and then in podcast. Connect with Jessica at TheZenMommy.com and on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. Thanks to our sponsors at Altwell.com [25% off 1st order w/code altwellmom] and StadiumBags.com. We continue to shine the light on No Such Thing as a Bully and thank Smith Sisters Bluegrass for our theme song, She is You. Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com for more info. Word of Mom Radio - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.  

Jessica is a mom of 4 on a mission to share the 3 pillars of life that have brought her so much joy (nourish; what we feed our bodies, movement; i.e. yoga, and mindset; meditation and mindfulness techniques) all through her new wellness app The Zen Mommy, my podcast Mom Slow Down.   Resources for Entrepreneur Moms Links to my FREE stuff: 10 things PDF download (entrepreneur moms)