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Explore the art of minimalism in our latest podcast episode, guiding you on streamlining your digital life. Discover practical tips for managing and organizing your photos and videos to embrace a clutter-free and intentional approach. Simplify your digital world and find joy in the essence of your visual memories.   Spring Declutter Event https://123minimize.com/events   Minimalist Mom FB Group - Daily Challenges https://www.facebook.com/groups/123minimizegroup   123 Minimize FB Page https://www.facebook.com/123minimizepage   Website https://123minimize.com   Private membership group: https://123minimize.com/membership

“We owe it to them to ensure they're not collateral damage due to this divorce.”Meet Sarah ArmstrongSarah works at Google but decided as a side gig to write her book “The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involved” largely because it gave her the opportunity to share what she'd learned during her own divorce with others. And that's not to say her divorce was a cakewalk. It was hard. It provided challenges for her, her ex, and their daughter. But through it all, they maintained the belief that they had to do what was best for their daughter. Hence, the good divorce.Seth and Pete talk to Sarah about the decision to make the divorce a good one and how it shaped everything from that point forward. They talk about what it means to ‘do what's best for the children.' They discuss logistics, scheduling conflicts, and soccer games. They also talk about the battles over things like first right of refusal.It's also important to think beyond the years your kids will be under your roofs. What about when they're older? Are you working to build that relationship beyond 18? How should you act when they're young? Should you consider counseling for your child?It's a wide-ranging conversation that digs into a lot of topics that can help you as you work through your own divorce.About SarahSarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice president, global marketing operations, at Google and proud mom of Grace, who will be a sophomore in college in the fall of 2022. Sarah is a mentor to other women in business, and longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and Trinity Table Soup Kitchen.Prior to joining Google, Sarah was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and worked at The Coca-Cola Company in global marketing for twenty years, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries. Sarah started her career at Leo Burnett (Chicago) in Media. Sarah's work has been recognized around the world, resulting in her being named one of Ad Age's “Women to Watch” and included in Ad Age's Book of Tens (“Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009”).Sarah was raised in Birmingham, Michigan with two younger brothers and happily married parents (for over fifty years and still going strong). She attended Georgetown University, as a scholarship athlete, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business Administration with a major in marketing. She was a four-year starter on the Georgetown University Volleyball Team.Sarah loves traveling the world and has been fortunate to travel to 55+ countries. She enjoys exploring new cities with Grace whenever possible. Sarah lives in San Francisco.Links & NotesSarah's WebsiteFind Sarah on LinkedIn or FacebookThe Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are InvolvedSchedule a consult with SethGot a question you want to ask on the show? Click here! (00:00) - Welcome to How to Split a Toaster (02:06) - Meet Sarah Armstrong (02:58) - Advocating for Good Divorce (06:10) - Her Own Divorce (08:24) - Having a Good Divorce (14:36) - Minimizing the Gaps (19:14) - Sponsor: Soberlink (21:38) - Other Routines (26:14) - Kids Adapting to Change (31:01) - Making New Lives Work Apart (32:01) - Right of Refusal (33:24) - Showing Consolidarity (37:04) - Navigating as a Working Mom (40:02) - Universal Truths (41:24) - Introducing New Significant Others (44:18) - When They Struggle With Change (49:40) - Counseling (50:55) - Your Family of Choice (53:49) - Sarah's Book and Website

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Surviving winter is a challenge for all of us- especially when you are simultaneously charged with caring for young kids who have seemingly endless amounts of energy and a great need for the open outdoors. So, we created this episode as a guide to surviving winter with little kids. We talk about winter clothing, activities, mindsets, and outings all with the central purpose of keeping both you and your young ones sane and happy through the cold months.

Today, we are joined by Sarah Armstrong, the author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, for an empowering and enlightening conversation about reshaping the narrative around divorce and providing guidance for a positive post-divorce journey. Sara is a passionate advocate for navigating the complexities of divorce with grace. Join us as we delve into insightful discussions on fostering positive co-parenting relationships, maintaining emotional well-being during divorce, and embracing the transformative power of resilience.About the Guest:Sarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice-president of global marketing operations at Google and proud mom of Grace, who was seven years old when Sarah divorced. Grace is now a junior in college. Sarah is a mentor to other women as well as men in business and a longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program, and soup kitchens.https://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.comhttps://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com/bloghttps://www.facebook.com/SMAauthorhttps://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com/orderhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mom-s-guide-to-a-good-divorce/https://www.amazon.com/Moms-Guide-Good-Divorce-Children/dp/0997561300About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688https://chaosncookies.com/shophttps://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly...

It's one of the most common - and most polarizing - questions new moms are asked: Do you plan to breastfeed? Today, we are tackling the many challenges facing moms today when it comes to breastfeeding. From the struggles getting your new baby to latch, to under producing, to what it's like to try to pump in the workplace today - even with the protections moms now have that our mothers certainly didn't have. Plus, how much do you really have to breastfeed to get the benefits for both you and your baby. Everything you need to know about breastfeeding on this edition of Health Yeah!

The presents have been opened, the cookies eaten, the lights unplugged, and the quiet of the post holiday season is setting in. If you're struggling with a little bit of a holiday hangover, we're here to help! We've been all about surviving the holidays these last few episodes and today we're taking a deep dive into all the feels that happen AFTER the holidays are over. Honestly - it kind of feels like an emotional hangover… anyone else?!  From making space for your own self care to being intentional about creating things to look forward to after the glitter of the holidays has settled, we've got all kinds of tips and tricks for you today.  Consider this your first step in the right direction for having  FUN in 2024. Grab your coziest blanket, warmest pajamas, and let's celebrate the new year, Mom style! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Home Responsibility Calculator absolutely FREE, so you can make a plan to delegate the work. Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski PhD and Amelia Nagoski DMA Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Read the transcripts here Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4: The Working Mom's Guide to Networking With Kendra James Anderson   Welcome to the Kendra Nicole Podcast, where we explore the realms of business, entrepreneurship, and a touch of motherhood. Hosted by Kendra James Anderson, a business veteran with over 20 years of experience.   In this episode, Kendra Nicole dives deep into the challenges and strategies for networking, tailored specifically for businesswomen and corporate mothers. Addressing the unique struggles faced by moms in the professional world, Kendra emphasizes the importance of proactive networking for both personal and business growth. From leveraging platforms like LinkedIn to participating in virtual and local events, she provides practical insights for busy schedules. Kendra also shares personal anecdotes, highlighting the value of in-person connections and the role of mom-specific events. With additional tips on time management and self-care, this episode offers a comprehensive guide for working moms seeking to thrive in their careers and motherhood journey. Here are some key points talked on the episode: ●      Challenges for New Moms: Kendra shares pandemic motherhood without nearby family. ●      Proactive Networking: Stresses proactive networking for business and personal growth. ●      LinkedIn Leverage: Optimize profile, join groups, engage in industry conversations. ●      Virtual Events Impact: Attend webinars, conferences, follow up for lasting connections. ●      Social Media Presence: Participate in forums for idea exchange and connection. ●      Local Networking Groups: Seek local mom or business groups via apps like Meetup. ●      Business Events Value: Emphasizes networking goldmine in industry-specific events. ●      Lunch and Coffee Meetings: Advocates for one-on-one meetings to foster connections. ●      Mom-Specific Events: Highlights connecting with working moms for support. ●      Prioritize Networking Goals: Focus on quality connections and make networking a priority. ●      Time Blocking Strategy: Allocate specific time blocks for networking in your schedule. ●   Delegate and Outsource: Encourages task delegation for more networking and self-care.     Learn more about Kendra:   Kendra James-Anderson, founder of The Finance Femme, had a decade of experience working in Corporate America when she recognized a large gap in the financial management industry. She served as a Finance Manager supporting the CFO of a multi-billion dollar company in which she was involved in boardroom meetings several times a week. In these meetings, she saw firsthand how billion dollar companies had highly skilled CFOs assisting their CEOs with everyday decision-making based on facts, data, analysis and experience in business strategy.     Follow Kendra here: Email: info@TheFinanceFemme.com   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefinancefemme LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendranjames/      The Finance Femme Website thefinancefemme.com The Finance Femme Instagram instagram.com/TheFinanceFemme Kendra Nicole Website kendranicole.co   Kendra Nicole Instagram instagram.com/KendraNicole.co       #WorkingMomsNetworking #MomCommunity #NetworkingStrategies #BalancingAct #BusinessWomen #PodcastEpisode #CareerAndMotherhood #OnlineNetworking #OfflineNetworking #TimeManagementTips #SelfCareJourney #KendraNicolePodcast    TAGS: Business Growth, Delegation Success, Effective Hiring, Leadership Tips, Work Life Balance, Strategic Onboarding, Skill Assessment, Team Empowerment, Feedback Loops, Core Tasks, Entrepreneurial Insights, Business Strategy, Scaling Operations, Management Tips, Leadership Development

Hey, wonderful moms!    It's Jessa Raye, and in this episode, we're diving deep into how we can navigate the holiday season without losing ourselves in the chaos.    I'll share why it's crucial to say no to stress-triggering activities and focus on what truly matters for our families. Join me as we explore practical strategies like tweaking schedules, prioritizing meaningful family moments, and creating lasting memories right in the comfort of our homes.    I can't stress enough the importance of self-care, not just for us but for our families too. And guess what? I've got a special treat for you—my 'more than self-care' guide, a go-to resource to help you not just survive but thrive not only during this holiday season but well beyond. Tune in, and let's rediscover the joy in our holiday journey together!  00:00 Introduction 00:15 Welcome to the Journey of Motherhood 00:39 Surviving the Holiday Season 01:57 Planning for the Holidays 02:51 Adjusting Your Schedule 03:42 Prioritizing Family Time 04:26 Balancing Work and Holidays 06:18 Saying No to Overcommitment 06:54 The Art of Saying No 14:26 The Importance of Self-Care 17:16 Conclusion: Embracing the Holiday Season 18:34 Outro and Invitation to Connect   You got this, Mama, Jessa Screenshot today's show and share it on IG stories. Tag me, @thejessaraye, and I'll share your story on mine too.    Free: More Than Self-Care Guide Reconnecting, Recharging & Rekindling with Yourself, Family & Spouse.  

The holiday season is here, and for moms, it often brings a lot of stress. This time brings a lot of joy, magic, and family bonding, but the pressure to create the perfect celebration can be overwhelming. In this article, we'll explore 3 strategies from a seasoned mom of 4 and Time Momager, Marisa Lonic, to help you navigate the holidays with ease and embrace the true spirit of the season. Marisa Lonic is a certified intuitive life & business coach, keynote speaker, 3x author, top-rated podcast host and the founder of Mama Work It. After spending nearly 15 years in corporate leadership positions, Marisa shifted gears to become a full-time Time Momager & Biz Momager. Through her books, courses, and coaching programs, she helps busy moms juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life. Her time management and goal achievement strategies have helped the most overwhelmed mamas turn their dreams into reality, even when they thought they had no time to make any of it happen. When she's not supporting working parents with the daily juggle, you can find her cooking and baking delicious meals her kids may or may not eat, running (ok fine - walking/running) in her neighborhood, and hanging out with the five amazing guys she calls family (her husband and four kiddos). In this episode, I chat with Marisa Lonic and we dive into: why the holidays are so stressful for moms in particular 3 ways you can make this holiday season (and those to come) less stressful and more joyful Holiday Habits Workshop If you resonate with what she shared in this episode, go connect with Marisa and check out her Holiday Habits Workshop and use promo code HHNOV23 to receive a massive discount on it through the end of November! Here are some other episodes Marisa has been on: Episode 12 - Time Management Tips for Moms Apple Spotify Episode 66 - Surviving Summer With The Kids At Home Apple Spotify Connect with Marisa! www.mamaworkit.com www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit www.facebook.com/letmamaworkit www.linkedin.com/in/marisalonic www.pinterest.com/mamaworkit    Thank you for listening!   If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone you know would benefit from listening to this too and remember to rate and review the show!   If you love this show, then you'll love my free private Facebook community Marriage & Motherhood.   I look forward to connecting with you!   Connect with me! https://www.michellepurta.com/  https://www.instagram.com/michellepurtacoaching

If you've wrestled with the guilt of being a working mom, feeling like you can't do it all, dropping balls here or there...this episode is for you! Today we're diving into the THANKS model, specific to working moms, in an effort to reduce guilt through gratitude. While it's perfect timing due to the Thanksgiving holiday, it's certainly a model that can be applied to every season and stage of life. Let's go! *********** Join my community: Working Mom Moments Facebook Group Get the latest - Email Newsletter: www.lacyjungman.com/insider  Connect with me: info@lacyjungman.com  Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacyjungman/  If you're ready to create the work life blend you've always dreamed of, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 

Hey sis, Heading into the holiday season, I bet you're already feeling the pinch. Between homeschooling and holiday prep, it can feel like you're running a marathon. This episode is all about cutting through that holiday chaos.

In Episode 154, join your host, Heather Pettey, as she dives into the essential guide for moms during the holiday season. Heather shares a valuable opportunity for you to help you manage a multitude of responsibilities, from meal planning to creating a warm, festive atmosphere. Heather, along with SOS MOM Jennifer McDaniels, will give you practical tips in their Holiday Prep Mastermind to navigate family dynamics, uphold traditions, and spread holiday cheer. Tune in for a resourceful discussion that promises to make your holiday season more enjoyable and stress-free. *Holiday Prep Mastermind Join the workshop here!   Contact Host, Heather Pettey: Heather@HeatherPettey.com Website: www.HeatherPettey.com Purchase Keep It Simple Sarah   Heather's Bio:   Heather is a perfectly imperfect wife of 28 years to David, mom to 4 amazing humans ages 12 to 26, and lover of Jesus. She's a closet peanut M&M and Goldfish cracker consumer.   She is passionate about encouraging women to find joy and remain sane while parenting teens. The laughter and support happens weekly on her podcast, Life Coach BFF Show. When not podcasting, she's coaching women to live confidently, set clear boundaries, and learn to build their fire in the rain.   The mindset coach is also the author of Keep It Simple, Sarah: Powerful Words and Encouragement for Christian Teen Girls.   Heather has made appearances on CNN Headline News and other media. She believes life is a long line of lessons, and in her opinion, it's all about faith and good ol' common sense. She happily resides with her family in Memphis, TN.     *Quick Disclaimer- Heather Pettey is a certified coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.      

Welcome Back No-Problem Parents! The guidance in this book is written in a conversational tone from one mom to another and is served up in bite-sized pieces.  It is meant to prepare you for the discussions you need to have and the decisions you need to make while keeping your children as the focus...and prioritizing yourself too.  Ultimately, the goal is for you to be able to put your experience in the category of a “good divorce.” Meet Sarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice-president, of global marketing operations, at Google, and proud mom of Grace, who was seven years old when Sarah divorced. This fall, Grace will enter her junior year in college. Sarah is a mentor to other women as well as men in business, and a longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program, and soup kitchens.   Learn more about Sarah by clicking one of the links: http://smpl.ro/visitmomsguidetogooddivorcewebsite Email: sarah@gooddivorce.guide   __________________________________________________________________________________   Thank you, Dr. JJ Kelly, for sponsoring today's podcast episode! >> Learn Emotional Intelligence Skills with Dr. JJ Kelly  https://www.drjjkelly.com/courses   __________________________________________________________________________________   Volume 2 No Problem Parenting; Resources and Stories that Create Confidence and Connection AVAILABLE NOW: Paperback or KINDLE   No-Problem Parenting; Raising Your Kiddos with More Confidence and Less Fear! Order your copy HERE   Are you ready to become a No-Problem Parent? Start here: Becoming a No-Problem Parent Parenting on-demand program.   The most common response I get from parents that have worked with me is “We wish we would've known of you years ago."   To learn more about Parenting Support, be a guest on the show or hire Jaci to Speak at your next event: Schedule a call now: Jaci's Calendar   __________________________________________________________________________________   Want access to ALL of Jaci's favorite resources, training, parenting courses, and all things No-Problem Parenting? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER and get the free Make it Right PDF Download. Listen to Episodes 9 and 23 for more info on the benefits of The Make it Right Technique! Follow us on FB Follow us on IG Follow us on LinkedIn     Hugs and High Fives,   Jaci

Feeling isolated and overwhelmed on your single mom journey? In this episode, we warmly welcome Amy Morey, a beacon of strength and wisdom, who walks alongside you with empathy and encouragememt. Amy shares invaluable insights into self-discovery and personal empowerment for single moms navigating life's complexities.Dive deep into a conversation that's like a comforting hug, providing you with tools to unveil your true self, harness your innate strength, and confidently face the world as a single mom. From sharing relatable stories to offering practical tips, this episode is a treasure trove of support and inspiration.Tune in and embrace the camaraderie of single motherhood, where you'll find you're not alone, but rather, part of a thriving community of brave, resilient, and amazing women.Do you need assistance achieving success as a single mom? Book Your FREE call with us here!Follow Amanda on Instagram and Tik Tok

Sarah Armstrong is the author of, "The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved."  She joined me to discuss essential coparenting tips for a good divorce, common challenges and pitfalls that most couples face, and ways to approach this emotional process for the children. Learn more at https://momsguidetogooddivorce.com Follow our podcast on Facebook @TheOptimalLifePodcast If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 143 - Carly Israel :: "Divorce" Doesn't Have to be a Bad Word

Hey mamas!     Can you believe it's been a whole year? Jessa here, and I'm beyond excited to celebrate with you all. From starting this podcast last August to where we are now so much has changed, and I can't wait to share all the updates and goodies with you.   First off, have you checked out the brand-new website? I've poured my heart and soul into it, and it's finally live! It's been a journey of learning, creating, and a little bit of horn-tooting, but it's done, and I'm so proud. While there might be a few things still in the works, the main pieces are there for you to explore.   Now, let's talk about the fantastic freebie I've whipped up just for you mamas. It's called "Reclaiming Your Identity: A 7-Day Mom's Guide to Self-Discovery". We're embarking on a week-long journey to embrace the incredible mom you've become while rediscovering who you were before and who you are now. Think of it as a journaling adventure with prompts for each day!   This guide is all about helping you find balance, joy, and confidence outside of the mom role.   Let's reclaim our identities and rock this motherhood journey together. So, hit that follow button, and let's stay connected on Instagram. Can't wait to share more tips, stories, and experiences from my life as a mom with three kiddos. You got this, Mama, Jessa   Mention:  New Website: www.jessaraye.com Reclaim Your Identity: A Mom's Guide to Self Discovery Screenshot today's show and share it on IG stories. Tag me, @thejessaraye, and I'll share your story on mine too.    Mama Connection Coaching - for mamas like us who want to do it all, starting with self-talk. You're capable, just need some encouragement. Knock on my door, reconnect with yourself, and feel empowered. Book your Mama Connection Coaching call today. Let's make tomorrow a day of progress and growth.  https://calendly.com/jessaraye/mama-connection   Join my private Facebook community with other moms just like you at https://www.facebook.com/groups/caughtupinmotherhood  

In this episode of the Life Coach BFF Show, join host Heather Pettey as she delves into the challenges of a "salty middle season" and offers expert guidance for moms navigating change. Discover practical tips on fostering responsibility in your kids, from waking up on their own to managing extracurricular activities. Heather shares personal anecdotes and strategies to help you confidently guide your children through these transformative years. Tune in for valuable insights, real-life wisdom, and actionable steps to embrace the responsibility and overcome the fears associated with change. Contact Host, Heather Pettey: Heather@HeatherPettey.com Website: www.HeatherPettey.com Purchase Keep It Simple Sarah   Heather's Bio: Heather is a perfectly imperfect wife of 28 years to David, mom to 4 amazing humans ages 11 to 26, and lover of Jesus. She's a closet peanut M&M and Goldfish cracker consumer. Heather is passionate about encouraging women to find joy and remain sane while parenting teens. The laughter and support happens weekly on her podcast, Life Coach BFF Show. When not podcasting or curating for CLUB BFF Mastermind (a membership for Christian moms of teens), she's coaching moms to live confidently, set clear boundaries, and learn to build their fire in the rain. Heather is also the author of Keep It Simple, Sarah: Powerful Words and Encouragement for Christian Teen Girls. Heather has made appearances on CNN Headline News and other media. She believes life is a long line of lessons, and in her opinion, it's all about faith and good ol' common sense. She happily resides with her family in Memphis, TN. *Quick Disclaimer- I'm a coach and not a therapist. Always seek the support of a therapist for clinical mental health issues.        

I'm continuing my conversation with Elyse about the significance of reducing toxins in our daily lives for better health. We discuss how often we overlook the impact of seemingly small things like eczema, asthma, and headaches, which can be triggered by toxins in our environment. By eliminating these toxins, we can experience improvements in our health conditions.   Elyse is mumma to 3 littles, married to her best friend, Christian motherhood coach, and chai latte enthusiast. Elyse helps mums to step into their calling of homemaking and raising their children and actually enjoying it. She is passionate about helping overwhelmed mums trade stress for peace and create flow in their homes.   We delve into the idea of reducing our toxic load and supporting our body's natural detoxification processes. Elyse emphasizes the need to avoid harmful ingredients like fragrances, parabens, and polyethylene glycols (PEGs). We talk about simple yet impactful practices to support detoxification. Throughout the conversation, we emphasize the importance of making informed choices and being mindful of the toxins present in our daily lives to promote better overall health outcomes. You got this, Mama, Jessa PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wholesome-mumma-homemaking-low-tox-home-management/id1521961090 Instagram: www.instagram.com/wholesomemumma ,  Website: www.wholesomemumma.com Free low tox workshop: subscribepage.io/l65wDO Screenshot today's show and share it on IG stories. Tag me, @thejessaraye, and I'll share your story on mine too.    Feeling lost in Motherhood, and simply need to connect with another mama and talk about how things are going? Let's jump on a Free Call and discuss the ups and downs of your motherhood journey.  https://calendly.com/jessaraye/mama-connection   Join my private Facebook community with other moms just like you at https://www.facebook.com/groups/caughtupinmotherhood

Welcome, Mama!   I invited Elyse Rooney to join me in discussing the significance of reducing toxins in our homes, especially during the postpartum and newborn stages. Elyse shares her personal journey of discovering the presence of toxins when her son experienced severe eczema. Attending an essential oils workshop opened her eyes to the harmful chemicals lurking in everyday products, inspiring her to adopt a low-tox lifestyle.    Elyse is mumma to 3 littles, married to her best friend, Christian motherhood coach, and chai latte enthusiast. Elyse helps mums to step into their calling of homemaking and raising their children and actually enjoying it. She is passionate about helping overwhelmed mums trade stress for peace and create flow in their homes.   Elyse advises listeners, including new moms, to approach the transition to low-tox living gradually, making one small swap at a time. She particularly emphasizes the power of eliminating fragrance as an impactful starting point in reducing toxins in our homes. By taking control of the products we use and gradually replacing them with safer alternatives, we can create a healthier environment for ourselves and our babies, optimizing our body's natural detoxification processes and promoting overall well-being. You got this, Mama, Jessa   PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wholesome-mumma-homemaking-low-tox-home-management/id1521961090 Instagram: www.instagram.com/wholesomemumma   Website: www.wholesomemumma.com Free low tox workshop: subscribepage.io/l65wDO Screenshot today's show and share it on IG stories. Tag me, @thejessaraye, and I'll share your story on mine too.    Feeling lost in Motherhood, and simply need to connect with another mama and talk about how things are going? Let's jump on a Free Call and discuss the ups and downs of your motherhood journey.  https://calendly.com/jessaraye/mama-connection   Join my private Facebook community with other moms just like you at https://www.facebook.com/groups/caughtupinmotherhood

Welcome to the "Make Room Show" with Jennifer Ford Berry! I'm here to share my expertise and personal experiences to help you plan and have a successful senior year for your child while staying organized as a mom. In this episode, we'll dive into valuable tips and insights I've gained through my own journey of guiding my youngest child through his senior year. From handling virtual learning challenges during COVID to making important decisions about transferring schools, we've experienced it all. Now that we've celebrated his graduation and he's headed off to college, I'm excited to share the wisdom I've gained along the way. Here are some of the key talking points we'll cover: The importance of planning and being present: How to effectively manage your time and commitments to ensure you can fully engage with your child during their senior year. Identify important dates and create a schedule that allows for quality time together. Making memories and meeting your child where they're at: Create meaningful experiences and celebrations that resonate with your child's interests and desires. Documenting memories: Learn the value of capturing and preserving precious moments during your child's senior year. Get tips on organizing photos, creating digital albums, and planning a memorable photo slideshow for graduation parties. Building connections with your child's friends: Understand the importance of being an open and welcoming parent to your child's friends. Discover how inviting them into your home and fostering connections can enhance your relationship with your child and support their social experiences. Senior photos and graduation party planning: Gain insights on scheduling senior photos early, as well as tips for creating invitations and organizing guest lists. Explore strategies to ensure your child's graduation party is a memorable and well-attended event. Join me on this episode as we explore the joys and challenges of senior year, sharing practical tips and heartfelt advice to help you navigate this milestone with grace and organization. Remember, this is a season in both your life and your child's life that you won't want to miss, so let's make the most of it together! -- If you have a senior going off to college you may also enjoy Episode 141: How Kids and Parents Can Prepare for College! Listen here. -- About your host, Jennifer Ford Berry: Jennifer is the host of the Make Room podcast (formerly The 29 Minute Mom podcast) and the founder of the Created Order Neighborhood, an online community of women who want to live a life of order and purpose. She is the author of five books, including the Organize Now! series and her latest, Make Room. Jennifer was previously the regular organizing expert on the TV show Winging It, Buffalo Style. , and has appeared as a guest expert on several television and radio shows, as well as in national magazines and newspapers. Jennifer lives in western New York with her husband and two children. She works both hands-on and virtually with her clients to help them eliminate clutter and live their dreams. Where to find Jennifer: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠Pinterest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makeroomshow/support

One of the biggest challenges for single moms - dating. It can be tough to balance the demands of parenting with the desire for companionship and love, but it's not impossible. In fact, it can be a rewarding and exciting journey if you know how to set boundaries and find the right partner.Our hosts, Amanda Carroll and Sarah Lowater, share their tips and experiences on navigating the dating world as a solo parent. We'll cover topics such as:Tips for finding quality men who respect your family lifeThe importance of open communication and honesty in relationshipsHow to approach the topic of exclusivity and commitmentIf you're a single mom who's ready to find love and companionship without sacrificing your role as a parent, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of single mom dating and share our best advice for finding the right partner.Get your FREE Download "How to Craft a Vision for Your Future"Connect with "Brave Single Moms" Join the "Brave Single Moms" online communityTrain with Sarah! Call the show hotline: 530-426-2632

Divorce is never easy, but what if you could take steps to help your kids navigate the process?   Rhonda's guest today is Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce. They discuss ways to make things easier, especially if you've got kids.    Pay attention to small changes that the children will be affected by - kids are observant! Take the high road - easier said than done, but worth it. Set a goal to never pack a bag. Set the intention to delay your emotions   Sarah gives us some amazing real-life examples you won't want to miss!   Buy Sarah's book HERE.   About Sarah:   Sarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice-president, global marketing operations, at Google and proud mom of Grace, who graduated from high school in 2021 and is in her sophomore year of college. Sarah is a mentor to other women in business and longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and local soup kitchens.   Prior to joining Google, Sarah was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and worked at The Coca-Cola Company in global marketing for twenty years, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries. Sarah started her career at Leo Burnett (Chicago) in Media. Sarah's work has been recognized around the world, resulting in her being named one of Ad Age's “Women to Watch” and included in Ad Age's Book of Tens (“Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009”).   Sarah was raised in Birmingham, Michigan with two younger brothers and happily married parents (for over fifty years and still going strong). She attended Georgetown University, as a scholarship athlete, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business Administration with a major in marketing. She was a four-year starter on the Georgetown University Volleyball Team.   Sarah loves traveling the world and has been fortunate to travel to 55+ countries. She enjoys exploring new cities with Grace whenever possible. Sarah lives in San Francisco.   Website: https://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com  Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women's Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn't just about running the numbers. It's about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    Grab our National Resource Guide HERE!   Interested in our Bridge Program? Apply HERE!   We love putting out great content for you!  Do us a favor?   Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Download and share with a friend who might need to hear these conversations. Leave a positive podcast review - ratings and reviews help others find the show!

Erica Dickerson and Jamilah Mapp have a book and it's called "A Good Mom's Guide To Making Bad Choices"! There are a lot of advice books and motherhood books out there but this book serves as a reminder to woman that you can be a good mom even if you don't fit the “perfect mom standard.” It is for women who have felt alone, confused, happy, ashamed and totally fuck*ing overwhelmed in motherhood or even at the thought of it. This is the real, raw and uncensored sh*t we wish we knew before motherhood. We don't know two people who live more authentically in their lives than these two. Through their journey we can learn to not try and be something or someone else. To learn that it is ok to fck up and still be who you are. Get your presale copy today at https://goodmomsbadchoices.com/book and check out Erica and Milah out @goodmoms_badchoices.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new episodes when they're released!Tune in for new Cat & Nat Unfiltered episodes every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!Follow @catandnatunfiltered on Instagram: https://instagram.com/catandnatunfilteredOur new book "Mom Secrets" is now available! Head to www.catandnat.ca/book to grab your autographed copy! Come see us LIVE on tour!! To see a full list of cities and dates, go to https://catandnattour.com.Follow our parenting platform - The Common Parent - over on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecommonparentBecome a Member of The Common Parent, our ultimate parenting toolkit for parents of teens and tweens for just $74.99/year: https://thecommonparent.comGet a FREE “Thoughts Between Us” Journal with The Common Parent Annual Membership: Click Here!Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new cooking show and our #momtruth videos: https://bitly.com/catnatyoutubeCheck out our Amazon Lives here: https://bitly.com/catnatamazonliveOrder TAYLIVI here: https://taylivi.comGet personalized videos from us on Cameo: https://cameo.com/catandnatCome hang with us over on https://instagram.com/catandnat all day long.And follow us on https://tiktok.com/@catandnatofficial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with author Sarah Armstrong, who has written the fabulous book called, “The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involved.” Sarah discusses her tips for Moms (and Dads) on how to divorce in a way that has the least negative impact possible on your children.  She provides some great advice and shows not only that a good divorce is possible, but why a good divorce should be your goal.  You won't want to miss this episode. To purchase her book, “The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involved”, click below: Divorce Book: The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce (momsguidetogooddivorce.com)

Listen on Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher| Google | Amazon | Blog Your brain is always looking for drama, and for good reason. Its job is to keep you safe and alive. Learn three ways your brain is a drama queen and why things might not be quite as bad as your brain makes them seem. Maybe your teen isn't disrepectful, your husband isn't selfish and you aren't the worst mom ever after all. Find out why worry might actually be a sign that your life is kind of amazing and how you can channel your inner drama queen to create the life and relationships you really want. And don't forget to register for A Mom's Guide to the Teenage Brain: the Secret to Frustration-Free Parenting to get a front-row seat to understanding the inner workings of your teenager's drama queen brain and how it is different from yours. Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/episode36/ Mentioned on the Show: Register for FREE access to A Mom's Guide to the Teenage Brain: the Secret to Frustration-Free Parenting Workshop happening live on March 2, 2023 at 10 AM MST Episode 2: 3 Tips to Stop the Worry Cycle Want to go even deeper on understanding your teenager and support navigating the challenges of raising teens? Join the ENJOY Coaching Community now. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

Listen on Blog | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher | Google | Amazon Has your teen's behavior ever left you scratching your head and wondering what in the world is happening in that brain of theirs? If so you are not alone! Not understanding how your teen's brain works is making your job way harder than it needs to be. Learn the 4 parenting mistakes that might be contributing to your frustration...including a sneaky mistake that most parents of well-behaved teenagers miss. (Spoiler alert: this one could unintentionally be doing serious damage to your teen's emotional health). The solution to these 4 mistakes is actually really simple: you need to understand how your teenager's brain works! But since you probably don't want to spend hours researching the teenage brain and reading through endless pages of boring medical jargon, I am giving you the Cliff's Notes version and answering all your questions about the teenage brain at a FREE workshop Thursday, March 2. Register now to join me for A Mom's Guide to the Teenage Brain: the Secret to Frustration-Free Parenting Workshop and I will send you all the details to join live and the replay afterward. Get the full show notes and blog post here: https://jenbelltate.com/episode35/ Mentioned on the Show: Register for FREE right now to get access to A Mom's Guide to the Teenage Brain: the Secret to Frustration-Free Parenting Workshop happening live on March 2, 2023 at 10 AM MST Want to go even deeper on understanding your teenager and support navigating the challenges of raising teens? Join the ENJOY Coaching Community now. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

As many of my podcast episodes are, this one was prompted by a Q&A I did recently around the topic of what I want my daughter to know about nutrition. While this is a loaded question, I want to give my honest thoughts about how I will be communicating exercise, food, sleep, and other health topics to her. My hope is her generation can live in a world that, frankly, is different from the one we are living in now while I do think we are starting to make some strides in the right direction.   Time Stamps:   (0:28) The Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Nutrition (2:56) Modeling Desired Behavior (9:00) The Morality of Food (11:25) All Foods Do Something For Us (19:39) Additive vs Restrictive (21:02) Exercise is not Punishment and Eating is Not a Reward (26:35) The Clean Plate Club and “Finishing Your Vegetables” (29:47) Sorry Mom and Dad (30:35) Recapping --------------------- Where You Can Find Me: @joellesamantha Nutrition & Fitness Coaching: @leveltencoaching Fitness Coaching Software: @fitcoachpro

One of the main questions I get from moms is about how to simplify and streamline their wardrobe. We've all been there - our closets are stuffed with clothes and yet we have “nothing to wear”. As an overwhelmed mom, we don't want to spend a lot of time and energy on getting dressed, and oftentimes we leave our closets feeling frazzled and depressed.    Today I'm going to share my five best tips for curating your closet and saying goodbye to the chaos. Getting dressed is something we all need to do, but it does not need to drain your energy!   Resources Mentioned:   Your Color Guru (I don't have a discount code but I used the one from The Maximized Minimalist Podcast - “clutterfree” gets you 10% off as far as I know) Project 333 by Courtney Carver Everyday Style Capsule Guides by Jennifer Mackey Mary Momiform Style Society by Jammie Baker   Episodes Mentioned:    Episode 3: Before you declutter, you MUST do this first   Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go   Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock   Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren't Asking Yourself This Simple Question   ***   I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.   Hey there, mama. Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you're running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don't know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry?   Welcome to Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where you will find proven and practical solutions to declutter your home, head, and heart.  If you're ready to reclaim your precious resources of time, energy, attention, and focus and create the motherhood and life you want on YOUR terms - this podcast is for you.   Hi, I'm Emily - a wife, #boymom, and simplicity seeker. I struggled to get pregnant and felt completely overwhelmed - until I discovered decluttering could create the physical and emotional space I needed to become a mom.   Now, two kids later, I've transformed my life and motherhood by developing simple systems around decluttering, capsule wardrobes, kids stuff, cleaning and tidying, meal planning, time management, and more- and I can't wait to share them with you!   If you're ready to reclaim the time and energy you crave, be present with your kids, and finally enjoy the life and motherhood you SO deserve - let's kick overwhelm to the curb, shall we? Grab your lukewarm coffee, your notebook and pen, and clear off some counter space! Let's do this.   Podcast -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast   Learn -＞ www.simplebyemmy.com/resources    Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms   Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***   5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!   Step 1: Grab a free 30-minute decluttering coaching session at www.calendly.com/simplebyemmy    Step 2: Kick overwhelm to the curb with 5 weeks of support at www.momsovercomingoverwhelm.com    Step 3: Get more personalized support with one-on-one coaching! info@simplebyemmy.com 

Today I am joined by Sarah Armstrong, the author of The Moms Guide to a Good Divorce. Sarah wrote this book to empower other moms to focus on partnering with their ex-spouse to keep the peace for their child(ren). She gives some incredible tips on preparing your child(ren) for divorce, handling the “firsts” post-divorce, and continuing a solid co-parenting relationship. Sarah shares the impact of divorce on children and how to do the best job of protecting them from the parents' decision. Tune in today to learn how to help your children cope with the process and how to create a good divorce. In this episode: How to handle the “firsts” post-divorce? to a Good Divorce? Was Sarah's divorce easy, and what was her experience with her ex-spouse? How do you prepare children for divorce? How to handle the “firsts” post-divorce? How do you continue a solid co-parenting relationship? Key Takeaways: Children don't choose to get divorced but are most significantly impacted by that decision. Think about what's best for your children when going through the divorce - that will lead you to a “good divorce.” Utilizing the compartmental muscle is a critical skill post-divorce. Choosing to save a frustration or negative emotion to be kept and released when children are not around. Focusing on reducing the impact on the children will do wonders for them as they grow up. They will watch how the parents handle divorce and feel the effects of changing houses, being apart from their parents for holidays, etc. It is a big deal to them, so creating a consistent routine and being supportive is vital when going through the divorce and beyond. Quotes: “Divorce is an action. You get divorced. What you put your children through during that process can have such an impact emotionally, on their view on marriage and relationships and just their overall happiness.” - Sarah Armstrong “Your children are watching you every moment along the way. What you're showing them is that you will focus on re-living or re-litigating why you got divorced and who did something to the other person. Or will you look ahead and say we are creating a new positive, happy life here and moving forward? And I think the compartmentalization muscle is a key component to think about when trying to move on and look ahead.” - Sarah Armstrong Resources: The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce Book The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce Website Lesa Koski Website Lesa's Online Courses

We are constantly surrounded by people being picked on for their body image or their weight. We should not be fat shaming anyone regardless of their weight or size because when it comes down to it it's not about fat shamming it's about you and how you feel in your body. In this Light Up Your Worth episode host Debbie McAllister, and magical healer, Caroline Nixon dive into the importance of connecting with your body and understanding that everyone is different when it comes to releasing weight. Instead of focusing on a number on the scale we should be focusing on getting into the energy of love right now. Caroline is an absolutely magical healer, teacher and author with an amazing sense of humor to balance out the sacred work she does. Caroline uses her 20 years of experience in all things holistic to help spiritual women love themselves so much more and as a result heal their bodies and release weight with way more ease, flow and of course joy!! She is also the author of 3 books:  A Mom's Guide to Sanity, An Itsy, Bitsy, Teeny, Weeny Guide to Life and her latest book, Love Yourself Slimmer. Her journey in massage therapy, hypnosis, aromatherapy expanding into her Reiki master level, several energy healing modalities, Holistic Health Coach and more has helped Caroline discover and release the deep blocks holding her clients back from experiencing total health and vitality. Caroline believes that we are each so very powerful, and we need only step into that power to create anything we choose. To reach Caroline: Release program: The Soulful Approach to releasing weight 6 month group program https://www.carolinenixon.net/release.html Website: http://www.carolinenixon.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecarolinenixon Instagram:   http://www.instagram.com/thecarolinenixon Telegram: https://t.me/loveyourselfslimmerwithcaroline Email: carolinenixonhealth@yahoo.com Caroline is currently offering 1:1 client sessions as well as longer, more intensive healing packages.  She has an amazing weight release group healing program, Love Yourself Slimmer that she offers periodically throughout the year as well.  Reach out for more information and to see if we are a great fit for your needs. This episode is sponsored by Debbie McAllister and Light Up your Worth. Debbie McAllister is a Breakthrough Catalyst Coach and Light Up Your Worth podcast host. Her superpower is helping others see their inner worth, reconnect with their true selves, and lean into their why. She guides spiritually curious women to release mental & emotional blocks that keep them stuck so they can discover the unbelievable resources within themselves, ignite their light, and empower them to building a consciously intentional radiant life. Try the Ignite Your Inner Sparkle! Energetic healing limiting beliefs to reconnect with your inner sparkle! https://www.lightupyourworth.net What if there were no inner barriers, what would your radiant life look like? Unlock your heartfelt desires! Get Unstuck Coaching packages https://lightupyourworth.net/get-unstuck-coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightupyourworth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Lightupyourworthpodcast Facebook Light Up Your Worth Podcast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lightupyourworthcommunity Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/LightUpYourWorthwithDebbieMcAllister TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lightupyourworth 3 Ways to Give to the Light Up Your Worth podcast: • Buy Me A Coffee. One-time increments of $5. No commitment. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lightupyrworth • Join me on Patreon membership with sliding levels beginning at the I AM Enough $2.27 monthly. https://www.patreon.com/lightupyourworth • Sponsor one or more episodes to expand your reach with your audience in 27 countries and growing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/lightupyourworth/support This podcast episod --- 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/lightupyourworth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lightupyourworth/support

Hey, Friend! Here we are: the last week of the year. Can you even believe it? This is a really great time for homeschool moms to take a few moments to think back on the previous year. In order to make any changes or shifts in our life, we need to take the time to really sit in the real emotions from the past 365 days. But how do we do that in a practical way in the midst of whatever we have going on this week? I've got some tips and lots of reasons why this is an important practice for us to include as we flip to a brand new year. Grab your journal, planner, or favorite notebook and jot down these ideas. And then go and make a plan on when, where, and how you will carry through with a time of reflection and your action plan. Happy New Year! ♥ Leigh   Let's work together and get your homeschool to the place you just know it can be. We all can get stuck and not know what to do, how to adjust, or if we're even doing it right. We'll dive in deep to all the homeschool hot topics and create the homeschool that you and your children will thrive in! ENROLL IN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL TODAY --> www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com   Newsletter - > https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community -＞https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow -＞https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect -＞ info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com  

As the election in the United States approaches, I'm honored to bring back these words of wisdom from a diverse group of mothers working toward a brighter future in this special episode “Mom the Vote.” Original Show Notes At the time of this episode's release, we are at a crossroads in the United States. This election of 2020 is one of the most important in our history. As activist Michael Skolnik says, the election is not 7 days away. The election is now.  What can we do in our last few days before the conclusion of the election of 2020? Like so many of you, I am asking myself what matters most and what I can do that can have an impact in these 7 days. When I feel myself swirling, I remember I don't have to figure this out alone. So, I reached out to you, fellow mothers and grandmothers, many of you activists, and asked for your words of wisdom.  Ahead, I have 7 pieces of advice, reflections or calls to action, that we can all connect to for guidance and inspiration each day ahead. This is an election minisode…because I wanted these to be bite-sized and easy to digest. Please join me in taking these words in, taking action, and paying the messages forward to other mothers in your network.  I hope this minisode has you, as it does me, ready to dig in, to connect to community, to engage in multiple ways, to vote for our children, to remember why this matters, to get the vote out with women of color and make sure their votes count, and to mother like an organizer. Together, we can do this! #momthevote #votelikeamother #momsrising Thank you to Jen Jenkins Dohner for the beautiful “VOTE” podcast art. Find her work, Postcards for Progress here. Episode Highlights: The election is not 7 days away…the election is now and we can look to one another for how to use these days to the fullest.  Why it matters to dig into propositions and ballot measures you might not understand. Our election is not just about us as individuals, it's about us as a society. How we can use discernment and tap into our community to get us through. Register today for Nicole Lee's Way Station, happening Friday to support you in that. 5 ways that you can get engaged through MomsRising. All the reasons why we should vote for our children. How elections can be a joyful time for families. The critical role that women of color voters play in this election and how we can make their vote count. Sign up here to text bank with She the People Wednesday. Wise advice from a life-long organizer, mother and grandmother working to galvanize voting from and for domestic workers through Hand in Hand and her Caring Majority Facebook Group. Resources Recommended by Our Mother Contributors: The event Nicole Lee is co-facilitating:Way Station  5 Ways to Help Get Out the Vote from MomsRising She the People Black-Led Organizing Fund California Voter Guide Vote411 Lose the Cape Vol 4: The Mom's Guide to Becoming Socially & Politically Engaged (& How to Raise Tiny Activists), 2nd Edition 7 Pieces of Advice From Our Contributors: Advice #1 – Nancy Cavillones – Dig into Ballot Measures Because They Matter to Someone Nancy Cavillones is an indie author's best friend and is on a mission to keep authors sane by handling the minutiae of their online presence and communications. She's been online in some form or other since 1993, and still has the AOL dial-up tone stuck in her head. (Interested in the full history? Check out her LinkedIn.) She enjoys taking the scenic route, forcing her kids to appreciate nature, and spending time in New York City by herself in a desperate attempt to recapture her college days. Originally from Upstate NY by way of Long Island, Nancy recently relocated to Northern California with her family from Redding, Connecticut.  Nancy is the co-editor of Lose the Cape Mom's Guide to Becoming Socially and Politically Engaged (And Rising Tiny Activists, Too!). Where to reach Nancy: The Real Nani Twitter @va4indieauthors LinkedIn @ncavillones Lose the Cape Mom's Guide to Becoming Socially and Politically Engaged (And Rising Tiny Activists, Too!). Advice #2 – Nicole Lee – Reach Out Personally to Voters, Use Discernment and Connect to Community Nicole Lee is a diversity, equity and inclusion expert, leadership coach, nationally recognized speaker and strategist who regularly consults with nonprofits, schools, businesses and political and social movements to improve their climate for themselves and all those that they serve. She is the founder of Inclusive Life™ and co-founder of the Lee Bayard Group LLC and Black Movement-Law Project (BMLP). For almost a decade she served as President of TransAfrica, working with leaders across the globe to advocate for a just U.S. foreign policy. Nicole is a prolific speaker who has given testimony to the U.S. Congress, the United Nations and other international bodies. She has been a commentator on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and BBC. She has been recognized for her outstanding contributions in the private and public sectors through numerous awards, including Congressional Black Caucus, Running Starts “Women to Watch”, Black Women's Roundtable TrailBlazer, Global Leadership and the National Newspapers Publishers Association's Press Champion Award. She is both an attorney and an intuitive coach. Through this unique blend, she has contributed to movements in the U.S. and abroad through human rights documentation, coaching and holding space in difficult situations.  One of her proudest moments was working alongside civil rights icon Bill Lucy, the architect of the historic Memphis sanitation strike  for a national commemoration of the life of his good friend Nelson Mandela. Nicole lives in Washington, DC with her husband, political scientist Marc Bayard, children and three pets.  Where to reach Nicole: Nicole Lee website Register for WayStation Facebook Twitter @nicoleclee Instagram @nicoleleeil Advice #3 – Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner – Find Five Ways to Engage Through MomsRising Kristin is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising and Board President of the MomsRising Education Fund. She has been involved in public policy and grassroots engagement for more than two decades and has received numerous accolades for her work. She is also an award-winning author of books and articles, frequent public speaker, media contributor, and host of the radio program “Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising).” Kristin is also a former political director, policy analyst, and political strategy consultant for non-profit organizations and foundations. Where to reach Kristin: Moms Rising 5 Ways to Help Get Out the Vote from MomsRising Facebook Twitter @MomsRising  Instagram @momsrising Advice #4 – Kalima Salahuddin – Vote for Our Children and Have Them Join You in the Process Kalimah Salahuddin currently serves as President for the Jefferson Union High School District Board of Education She is the immediate Past President of the San Mateo County School Boards Association (SMCSBA) were she served for two years and continues to serve as the Coordinator for the SMCSBA Equity Network.  At the County level she serves on the COVID-19 Recovery Council and the Advisory Council for the Equity initiative. She was one of the founding members of the REACH Coalition to increase equity and community health for all. She also was recently appointed to the Board of the Housing Leadership Council and previously served as a Board Member for Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco where she has been a regular site volunteer.  She is currently employed at Exelixis as a Coordinator on the Investor Relations / Public Affairs team and is mother to three wonderful adults. Advice #5 – Jena Schwartz – Connect to All the Reasons That Voting Matters Jena is an extroverted introvert, a lover of trees and fresh water swimming and babies and bulldogs, and a rabbi at heart. All of her works, from writing groups to retreats to individual coaching, editing, and mentoring, is devoted to creating safe and brave spaces where we get to write, share, and connect. She has been blogging as a practice since 2007. She works with people who struggle to value their writing if/when it's not “productive” or clearly “going somewhere.” Where to Reach Jena: Read Jena's Full Facebook Post Jena Schwartz website Facebook Instagram @jenaschwartz Advice #6 – Aimee Allison – Get Out the Vote and Make Sure Every Vote Counts From Critical Women of Color Voters Aimee Allison is founder and president of She the People, a national network elevating the voice and power of women of color. She brings together voters, organizers, and elected leaders in a movement grounded in values of love, justice, belonging, and democracy. In 2018, Ms. Allison was one of the primary architects of the “year of women of color in politics.” In April 2019, she convened the first presidential forum for women of color, reaching a quarter of the American population. A democratic innovator and visionary, Ms. Allison leads national efforts to build inclusive, multiracial coalitions led by women of color. She leverages media, research and analysis to increase voter engagement and advocate for racial, economic and gender justice. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, The Hill, Essence, Teen Vogue and Newsweek. In the early 1990's, Ms. Allison earned a rare honorable discharge from the U.S. Army as a conscientious objector and works today to support courageous, moral leadership. Aimee Allison holds a B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University. Author of Army of None, she has appeared in hundreds of outlets including MSNBC, CNN, the Washington Post, Associated Press and NPR. She is building a political home for a million women of color, nationally and in battleground states. She was featured in Politico's 2019 Powerlist.  Where to Reach Aimee: Aimee Allison website She The People LinkedIn Instagram @aimee_allison Sign up for Wednesday Text Banking with She the People  Tune into the full conversation with @Aimee Allison on political impact and fundraising released earlier on the podcast ℅ How Women Lead Advice #7 – Lian Hurst Mann – Remember Elections Are About Legacy…And Mother Like an Organizer Lian is a longtime organizer and faculty of the National School for Strategic Organizing (www.thestrategycenter.org). She is currently working with Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network. Where To Reach Lian: Instagram @herwisdomgrows  Hand in Hand – The Domestic Employers Network Caring Majority Rising Facebook Group

In this episode, we welcome back to the show the insightful Melissa Ambrosini. Named a self-help guru by Elle Magazine, our friend, Melissa, is also the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Open Wide, Comparisonitis, and the Audible original, PurposeFULL. She also happens to be host of the #1 rated podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show. The conversation you're about to drop in on is all about Melissa's journey into motherhood and everything she's learned along the way to becoming a first-time mom – so we spend time honoring the important challenges, the blessings, and everything in between. And Melissa and I also talk about her incredible new eight-week guided course called Wholy Mama, wherein she and a group of other world-renowned fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and even parenting experts, guide members through the entire process of doing all of this holistically.  I highly recommend checking this out if you intend to have kids. I know I personally can't wait to get in there and learn all of this stuff myself. You can check that out at lukestorey.com/wholymama. 00:04:05 — Living With An Open Heart Relationship Mastery: Sex, Love & Success w/ Melissa Ambrosini & Nick Broadhurst #171 A phrase on relationships that's changed Luke's life Melissa's advice for keeping an open heart Finding safety for emotional vulnerability 00:13:06 — Getting the Perspective of a New Mom Wholy Mama: lukestorey.com/wholymama Meeting her husband: when you know, you know Priming their bodies for parenthood  Healing her own birth experience The moment she knew she was ready to have a child Eighteen months of attempted conception (!) Integrating the body, the mind, and the spirit Considering her unborn child's kharmaic journey  Conceiving and having her daughter  Finding her soul's purpose 00:39:17 — Taking on the Spiritual Assignment of Pregnancy  Looking for warning signs  The impact of stress on the birthing journey  Working with a functional medicine doctor  Cortisol vs. reproductive hormones Visionary psilocybin ceremony  Check in on Luke and Alyson's journey Being as chill as you can possibly be Supporting a pregnant woman in your life Avoiding alarmist conversations and negativity  01:03:02 — Conscious Conception Beautiful conception practices  Losing connection and finding it again Making love in order to make pure love Holding space for spontaneity Seed retention benefits 01:14:37 — Assembling A Dream Birth Scenario The importance of who is in your physical space Birthing where you feel the most safe The beautiful role of the man in birthing Conducting a post-birth debrief  Choosing your birth team wisely What comes with the Wholy Mama program? Wholy Mama: lukestorey.com/wholymama More about this episode. Watch on YouTube. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MAGNESIUM BREAKTHROUGH. According to the American Psychological Association, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. When most people think of stress, they think of their job, traffic, tense relationships, current events, things like that. But the root of so much of the stress we experience comes down to a deficiency in one overlooked nutrient — magnesium. So, if you're ready to help your body deal with stress, instead of putting a band-aid on it after the fact, you're going to want some Magnesium Breakthrough. You can use the code “luke10” for 10% off at magbreakthrough.com/luke. AND... SLEEPME. Science tells us that the best way to achieve and maintain consistent, deep sleep is by lowering core body temperature. Life Stylist listeners can save on the purchase of any new Cube, OOLER, or Dock Pro Sleep System, and start aiding their sleep routines today. 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Where fashion meets function: gildedbylukestorey.com Join me on Telegram for the uncensored content big tech won't allow me to post. It's free speech and free content: www.lukestorey.com/telegram Related: The Holistic OBGYN on Conscious Birth & Death Practices & Traditions w/ Dr. Nathan Riley #421 Birth Keeper: A Doula's Guide to Natural Child Bearing w/ Eyla Cuenca (Men Are Welcome!) #407 Childbirth Is Not A Medical Condition: The Freebirth Revolution w/ Yolande Norris-Clark #346 Relationship Mastery: Sex, Love & Success w/ Melissa Ambrosini & Nick Broadhurst #171 Biohacking Babies: Hospital vs. Home Birth & How To Have Healthy Kids w/ Dr. Robin Berzin #117

Today's show is a special encore episode of our interview with Kara Ryska. It has been one of our top downloaded episodes and you will understand why when you listen. Enjoy! We're so happy to have Kara Ryska with us today! Kara is local to SoCal and has her own podcast that we think you will find very helpful. In this episode, Kara shares how her journey propelled her to become a life coach to specifically help other special needs moms. We're sure you'll find encouragement and inspiration as you listen! Show Highlights: Kara relates the story behind her becoming a special-needs mom. Kara went from feeling ill-equipped to being a mom of a child with special needs to actually becoming a life coach for other special-needs moms. “The Special Needs Mom Podcast” is a combination of Kara sharing life stories, the things that she's currently learning, and she also interviews other special needs moms. Kara shares the differences in challenges between what her son experienced as a toddler compared to what he experiences as an eleven-year-old. Building community with other moms or being a part of groups for specific diagnoses can be amazing support systems. Links/Resources: Connect with Kara Visit her https://www.kararyska.com (website), listen to her https://www.kararyska.com/podcast/ (podcast), follow her on https://www.instagram.com/kararyska/ (Instagram), and download her FREE https://kara-ryska-coaching.ck.page/7514efaca4 (“A Mom's Guide to Self-Care”). Thank you for listening!

Join me for an inspiring conversation about how to have a GOOD divorce. Our special guest Sarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice-president of global marketing operations at Google and proud mom of Grace. She was seven years old when Sarah divorced. Grace is now entering her sophomore year in college. Sarah is a mentor to other women and men in business and a longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program, and soup kitchens. Sarah shares with us how the mindset could be crucial during a divorce and post-divorce and that if you're divorced doesn't mean that you cannot be happy or your kids. She also wants to let you know that when you go through a divorce, you must take it one step at a time. There will be a better and happier phase in your life, but you have to realize that divorce is tricky, but you get over it. In this episode, we discuss the following: ✅ Post-Divorce Life ✅ Society and divorce ✅ New relationships after divorce. ✅ Writing the next chapter of your life. ✅ How you must think about kids' schedules during-after divorce, so it doesn't impact them. ✅ How to deal with emotions ✅ How Kids can suffer collateral damage ...AND SO MUCH MORE... For more information about our free men's divorce community, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/divorceshieldtribe/. For more information about our guest Sarah Armstrong, contact her on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-madden-armstrong-5432887 Email: sarah@gooddivorce.guide

In this episode, Mikki is talking to Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce. Mikki and Sarah dive into what a good divorce is and some of the strategies to help you create one - no matter where you are in the process. Sarah is a good divorce proponent, Vice-President of Global Operations for Google and the proud mom of Grace, who was seven years old when Sarah divorced. Grace is now entering her sophomore year in college. Sarah is a mentor to other women, as well as men, in business, and a longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including the Jack & Jill Late-Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and soup kitchens. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://mikkigardner.com/podcast/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! © 2022 Mikki Gardner Coaching

Are you stressed out, annoyed, or simply just unsure how to handle it every time your child asks for another piece of Halloween candy? If you have listened to the other episodes in this series on Halloween, you know that discerning how much is "too much" with how much is "enough," isn't always a black and white answer. However, HOW we approach this is rather straight-forward. Rather than feeling the need to excessively control and restrict or uncontrollably let our kids have at their candy (in a way that disrupts their appetite for other foods and eating opportunities), this episode will walk you through how to add structure and predictably to a request that can otherwise escalate into an issue. This how-to will help you to work together with your child to come up with a plan for how much and how often candy is enjoyed. This will lessen any stress, annoyance, and uncertainty on both sides of the feeding relationship.   SHOWLINKS: Join Mealtimes Made Easy: www.mealtimesmadeeasy.com Schedule a session to chat one-on-one with Ashley: www.veggiesandvirtue.com/schedule Leave Ashley a voicemail: www.veggiesandvirtue.com/ask    

Today's guest is another huge name plucked from my all-time wishlist, bestselling author, speaker, community leader, and fellow warrior against the global onslaught of injustice – the esteemed Dr. Christiane Northrup. We essentially catch up on the dystopian state of humanity and what some of us are doing to keep our heads above water in these turbulent times. The expansive scope and format of this one makes it more of a fireside chat than a traditional interview, but don't worry, we go there (and there), unbothered by the billowing winds of doubt and negativity that threaten original thoughts like those shared here. There's light to be shared, too, my wish is that this episode leaves you with a sense of hope, along with some solid recommendations on how we can work together to create the world we know we all deserve – one of equality, justice, and of course, freedom to live and love as granted by our divine birthright as sovereign brothers and sisters of planet Earth. We also talk about our growing community of freedom-oriented people that are facilitating a parallel economy based on a currency of actual value as opposed to our delicate fiat dollars. If you are intrigued by our conversation about sound money (gold, silver, and other noble metals), I invite you to visit lukestorey.com/realmoney.   00:06:51 — The Deception Runs Deep Brandon Straka's #WalkAway campaign Looking at Dr. Northrup's medical background Concept of maximal sophisticated confusion The disinformation dozen How the summer of love was a psyop Many levels of the prey/predator cycle 00:42:24 — Finding Love & Compassion  Sexually transmitted disease experiments in Guatemala A story of ultimate forgiveness  Georgia Guidestones Injustice of child hormone therapy  Spiritual journey of the Praying Medic We can't lose our sense of humor Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins Pitfalls of isolation and social distancing 01:01:16 — Measuring the Cognitive Dissonance  Understanding the mind of a sociopath  Striking down the ‘hurt people hurt people' concept The long history of sociopolitical psyop Fulfilling the need to be relevant 01:10:45 — Plandemic/Jab Deep Dive Avoiding or counteracting forced PCR tests World Service Institute Marcel Vogel's crystal healing research Graphene oxide and 5G The Internet of Bodies Grassrootshealth.net The Energy Enhancement System: EE System Find an EE system: unifydhealing.com You biography becomes your biology Menstrual dysfunction caused by protein spikes Long term effects on DNA Dr. Evil aiming the murder weapon Magnetization of greater society  01:43:20 — Scarcity of Food & Collapse of the Dollar Silver is going to soar Learn about sound money: lukestorey.com/realmoney Collapse of the fiat money system Don't keep your money in a bank Deplatforming of original thought   A Mom's Guide to the COVID Shot by Dr. Christiane Northrup Dr. Northrup's Amata Life supplements  Appreciating the work of Louise Hay (You Can Heal Your Life) Appreciating the work of Gladys McGarey (Living Medicine) Appreciating the channeling gifts of Belinda Womack   More about this episode. 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There's also a new ambient mode to help you wind down at the end of the day and a recovery mode that will help you rejuvenate after a tough workout. If you are ready to get a new Joovv device, you can get a discount for a limited time over at Joovv.com/luke.   Resources Learn more about sound money: lukestorey.com/realmoney Buckingham Palace - Windows Boarded Up - Seal Gone Are you ready to block harmful blue light, and look great at the same time? Check out Gilded By Luke Storey. Where fashion meets function: gildedbylukestorey.com Join me on Telegram for the uncensored content big tech won't allow me to post. It's free speech and free content: www.lukestorey.com/telegram

Are you an affluent stay-at-home mother who was not involved in the finances for the entire marriage? Then listen in closely to this episode! Sarah Armstrong is a good divorce proponent who, based on her personal experience, wrote The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved. She defines a good divorce as one that puts the children first. Of course, most divorcing parents say they want to do what's best for the children, but walking that walk through the stresses of divorce is challenging at best. Sarah's valuable advice and actionable strategies can help. What is so interesting about Sarah is that by day she is vice president of global marketing operations at Google and has mentored both men and women her entire career. After hours, she is an avid "good divorce" advocate whose personal passion is sharing the keys to having a good divorce with affluent moms everywhere. Today we discuss: Sharing and managing a nanny, the benefits of joint financial accounts for children's expenses, mortgage brokers in divorce, co-parenting tips, life insurance, and the way to have a good divorce! I know this episode will inspire you and make you feel like you are not alone. Visit Sarah at the following places: Website Facebook Linkedin Purchase Book

Senior year is more than prom and graduation. It's also the year of applications for the college bound senior. Navigating tests, resumes, college visits and applications is a daunting task without good guidance (and when we mean “good” we're talking the kind that lands your child in a great school without putting you in an orange jumpsuit). Join the Moms for an informative discussion on all things college admission with expert Beth Pickett. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

“We owe it to them to ensure they're not collateral damage due to this divorce.”Meet Sarah ArmstrongSarah works at Google but decided as a side gig to write her book “The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involved” largely because it gave her the opportunity to share what she'd learned during her own divorce with others. And that's not to say her divorce was a cakewalk. It was hard. It provided challenges for her, her ex, and their daughter. But through it all, they maintained the belief that they had to do what was best for their daughter. Hence, the good divorce.Seth and Pete talk to Sarah about the decision to make the divorce a good one and how it shaped everything from that point forward. They talk about what it means to ‘do what's best for the children.' They discuss logistics, scheduling conflicts, and soccer games. They also talk about the battles over things like first right of refusal.It's also important to think beyond the years your kids will be under your roofs. What about when they're older? Are you working to build that relationship beyond 18? How should you act when they're young? Should you consider counseling for your child?It's a wide ranging conversation that digs into a lot of topics that can help you as you work through your own divorce.About SarahSarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice president, global marketing operations, at Google and proud mom of Grace, who will be a sophomore in college in the fall of 2022. Sarah is a mentor to other women in business, and longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and Trinity Table Soup Kitchen.Prior to joining Google, Sarah was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and worked at The Coca-Cola Company in global marketing for twenty years, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries. Sarah started her career at Leo Burnett (Chicago) in Media. Sarah's work has been recognized around the world, resulting in her being named one of Ad Age's “Women to Watch” and included in Ad Age's Book of Tens (“Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009”).Sarah was raised in Birmingham, Michigan with two younger brothers and happily married parents (for over fifty years and still going strong). She attended Georgetown University, as a scholarship athlete, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business Administration with a major in marketing. She was a four-year starter on the Georgetown University Volleyball Team.Sarah loves traveling the world and has been fortunate to travel to 55+ countries. She enjoys exploring new cities with Grace whenever possible. Sarah lives in San Francisco.Links & NotesSarah's WebsiteFind Sarah on LinkedIn or FacebookThe Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are InvolvedSchedule a consult with SethGot a question you want to ask on the show? Click here!

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls Night! I'm so excited about today's episode. Today you'll be hearing part two of my conversation with my amazing therapist, Christen Reed, from Ready Nest Counseling in Nashville! If you haven't listened to the part one episode, make sure you go back and listen to that one first. In this two-part episode, we're talking about becoming a mom — why it's such a big transition, what you can do to prepare for it, and some really practical pieces of advice and wisdom to help you through it. (Especially in those first few months). Like I said, if you didn't listen to part one, go back and listen to that part first. But today in part two, we're focusing on: How to ask for help as a new mom — and why needing help is NOT a sign of failure or weakness or a sign that we're somehow a bad mom Why it's so important for us to take care of ourselves, how to actually do that, and how to drop the guilt so many of us feel when we do How to filter through all of the advice that's out there for first time moms, so we can figure out what's best for us, our family, and our new baby And more And then at the end of the episode, since Christen is my therapist, we talk about therapy — why it's so important, how it can help, and how to find the right therapist for you (even if you've struggled to find someone who is a good fit in the past!). I said this last week, but this is a pretty vulnerable topic for me. Becoming a mom is by far the hardest transition I've ever been through. But I wanted to share the whole story of how this went for me, because if you're struggling in the same ways I was, it's so important to me that you know you're not alone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While becoming a mother has many blessings, along with the hugs and cuddles comes an invisible workload that women disproportionately shoulder. Aside from the physical toll of childbearing, our mental and emotional health can suffer as we strive to keep our families, homes and careers afloat. In today's episode, I talk with Kaitlin Soule, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about her new book, “A Little Less of a Hot Mess: The Modern Mom's Guide to Growth and Evolution.” Kaitlin specializes in women's mental health, motherhood and anxiety. She's on a mission to empower women with practical mental health guidance so they can step into their identity as mothers and so much more with increased awareness and compassion, and a healthy dose of humor.   Kaitlin shares the impact motherhood can have on our mental health, common roadblocks for women in their new role as a mother, the biggest gift we can give to our children and practical advice for the whole family to enjoy their time at events or in new places.   Let Kaitlin and I know what resonated with you from this episode by tagging us on Instagram @wellnotesforher and @whitneywoman. Here's what to look forward to in today's episode: -The invisible workload and how it impacts our mental health -A look into the impact on our mental health that comes with becoming a mom -Some of the biggest roadblocks for women in their new role as a mother -Recognition of the balance between overplanning and going with the flow -The biggest gift we can give to our children -Hacks to be more present when spending time with your kids -Practical advice for the whole family to enjoy their time in new places Connect with Kaitlin: IG: @wellnotesforher Website: www.wellnotesforher.com Grab your copy of "A Little Less of a Hot Mess: The Modern Mom's Guide to Growth and Evolution"   Podcast: A little Less of A Hot Mess: Off The Couch Conversation With A Therapist Features: Motherly, Scary Mommy, The Washington Post, The Press Democrat, Fox/KTVU and more.   Connect with Whitney IG: @Whitneywoman

This week, author and business leader Sarah Armstrong joins the Mandy to discuss “the good divorce” and everything that went into her book, The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What To Think Through When Children Are Involved.

Sarah Armstrong went never thought she was going to go through a divorce.  No one does.  Until they do.   So one day when standing in a CVS with her daughter, she had an aha moment.  Her daughter pointed to a People Magazine where JLO and Marc Anthony were on the cover.  The story was about their divorce.  She asked her mom "Is that a good divorce or a bad divorce?"  When Sarah asked what she meant by that, she went on to describe what that meant - and referred to her and her ex.  She knew then and there that she had to write a book.  Now, as the Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google, and her daughter a freshman in college, she is super busy, but still so passionate about her mission about spreading the word about what a good divorce looks like.   She's written a super insightful and helpful book on the topic and is joining me today to talk about how to have a really good divorce - even when you have a narcissist on the other side.  Listen in to hear what she has to say!   More about Sarah Sarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice president, global marketing operations, at Google and proud mom of Grace, who is currently a freshman in college. Sarah is a mentor to other women in business, and longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and Trinity Table Soup Kitchen. Prior to joining Google, Sarah was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and worked at The Coca-Cola Company in global marketing for twenty years, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries. Sarah started her career at Leo Burnett (Chicago) in Media. Sarah's work has been recognized around the world, resulting in her being named one of Ad Age's “Women to Watch” and included in Ad Age's Book of Tens (“Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009”). Website:  https://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com/author Grab her book, The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved, on Amazon right here   THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:   Soberlink is a comprehensive alcohol monitoring system. Combining a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity, Soberlink automatically documents proof of sobriety in real-time, which gives clients a sense of accomplishment while rebuilding trust with others. Features Adaptive Facial Recognition technology Technology to detect physical tampers Real-time text message reminders and Alerts Customizable scheduling Automated reporting options Get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing info@soberlink.com and mentioning Negotiate Your Best Life ____________________________________________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube! GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE!  SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE.  Grab a copy of Rebecca's book, Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win (foreword written by Robert Shapiro).   It went straight to being a #1 bestseller the first day it was launched!  Find out what everyone is so excited about - get the book RIGHT HERE!  To get your copy of Rebecca's bestselling book, Breaking Free: A Step by Step Guide to Achieving Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Freedom, please visit the Amazon website to order it RIGHT HERE.      THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:   Soberlink is a comprehensive alcohol monitoring system. Combining a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity, Soberlink automatically documents proof of sobriety in real-time, which gives clients a sense of accomplishment while rebuilding trust with others. Features Adaptive Facial Recognition technology Technology to detect physical tampers Real-time text message reminders and Alerts Customizable scheduling Automated reporting options Get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing info@soberlink.com and mentioning Negotiate Your Best Life ____________________________________________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube! GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE!  SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE.  Grab a copy of Rebecca's book, Negotiate Like You M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win (foreword written by Robert Shapiro).   It went straight to being a #1 bestseller the first day it was launched!  Find out what everyone is so excited about - get the book RIGHT HERE!  To get your copy of Rebecca's bestselling book, Breaking Free: A Step by Step Guide to Achieving Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Freedom, please visit the Amazon website to order it RIGHT HERE.   

When children are part of the equation of how a divorce is handled, being intentional about doing what is best for them is so important. Divorce is traumatic for everyone involved and it can have a lasting effect on children, especially. That's a weighty responsibility when it comes to re-learning how to parent in the midst of, and after, a divorce.    This week's guest, Sarah Armstrong, shares her powerful story of navigating divorce with her daughter's well-being at the forefront. It's incredibly easy for animosity between divorced parents to create a toxic environment for their children, and how children experience divorce remains with them for the rest of their lives. Through thoughtful intentionality, Sarah and her ex charted a course that made space for each of them to process and express their grief while doing their best to minimize trauma for their daughter. That hard work was rewarded a year later when Sarah's daughter described her parents' divorce as a “good one.”   When Sarah isn't traveling the world as a global business executive, she works to break down the stigma that surrounds divorce through her book, The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce. I hope you enjoy hearing her story this week on the Divorce Doctor Podcast.   Learn more about Sarah by visiting her website at momsguidetogooddivorce.com.

In this episode, Dennis interviews Sarah Armstrong, author of ‘The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce.' Sarah is the vice-president of global marketing operations at Google. She is also a mentor to other women in her industry and active in many charitable activities, particularly the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation. She is focused … Continue reading Sarah Armstrong, Author; The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce – Episode 31 →

On this week's 51% — why is the beginning of the year such a big time for divorce? We speak with attorney Lauren Hunt to learn more about the divorce process and dispel some of the myths. We also speak with Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, on how to keep kids at the forefront during the change. Guests: Lauren Hunt, divorce attorney; Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It’s produced by Jesse King. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is “Lolita” by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. Follow Along You're listening to 51%, a WAMC production dedicated to women's issues and experiences. Thanks for joining us, I'm Jesse King. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I hope I don't sound like too much of a cynic by introducing today's topic. Today we're gonna talk about divorce, and what people of all genders can expect as they're going through the process. Just to get it out of the way, the common saying that “50 percent of American marriages end in divorce” is widely disputed. Tracking marriage data and coming up with a reliable divorce rate turns out to be a very tricky and debated process, but generally, researchers believe the number of U.S. divorces is on a decline, with “historic lows” right before the pandemic. How COVID-19 has impacted couples remains to be seen, but aside from an initial spike in those early lockdown months, some experts believe the divorce rate is again slowing down, and that, in some cases, the pandemic has brought couples closer together. But all of that said — divorce is still a very real possibility for any marriage, and it can have lasting impacts on everyone involved. We shouldn't be afraid to talk about it. So even though the chocolate hearts are still on the shelves, let's get into the nuts and bolts of the divorce process, dispel some myths, and grab some tips for when it gets especially tricky: when children are involved. Our first guest today is Lauren Hunt, a divorce attorney in Albany, New York. A bit of a disclaimer here: laws on marriage and divorce vary from state to state, so it's always important to consult an attorney who is familiar with the laws in your state — but Hunt has been working with soon-to-be-single mothers and fathers for a little over a decade in the Capital Region. A child of divorce herself, she gets a lot of satisfaction from helping others through the process. I sat down with Hunt to learn more.   Before we launch into the legal stuff, I heard that January is a major month for divorces? 100 percent. 100 percent. The divorce filings do spike in in January, but within my firm, we tend to see a lot of people who are really reaching out for the first time trying to get in

On this week's 51% — why is the beginning of the year such a big time for divorce? We speak with attorney Lauren Hunt to learn more about the divorce process and dispel some of the myths. We also speak with Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, on how to keep kids at the forefront during the change. Guests: Lauren Hunt, divorce attorney; Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It's produced by Jesse King. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. Follow Along You're listening to 51%, a WAMC production dedicated to women's issues and experiences. Thanks for joining us, I'm Jesse King. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I hope I don't sound like too much of a cynic by introducing today's topic. Today we're gonna talk about divorce, and what people of all genders can expect as they're going through the process. Just to get it out of the way, the common saying that “50 percent of American marriages end in divorce” is widely disputed. Tracking marriage data and coming up with a reliable divorce rate turns out to be a very tricky and debated process, but generally, researchers believe the number of U.S. divorces is on a decline, with “historic lows" right before the pandemic. How COVID-19 has impacted couples remains to be seen, but aside from an initial spike in those early lockdown months, some experts believe the divorce rate is again slowing down, and that, in some cases, the pandemic has brought couples closer together. But all of that said — divorce is still a very real possibility for any marriage, and it can have lasting impacts on everyone involved. We shouldn't be afraid to talk about it. So even though the chocolate hearts are still on the shelves, let's get into the nuts and bolts of the divorce process, dispel some myths, and grab some tips for when it gets especially tricky: when children are involved. Our first guest today is Lauren Hunt, a divorce attorney in Albany, New York. A bit of a disclaimer here: laws on marriage and divorce vary from state to state, so it's always important to consult an attorney who is familiar with the laws in your state — but Hunt has been working with soon-to-be-single mothers and fathers for a little over a decade in the Capital Region. A child of divorce herself, she gets a lot of satisfaction from helping others through the process. I sat down with Hunt to learn more.   Before we launch into the legal stuff, I heard that January is a major month for divorces? 100 percent. 100 percent. The divorce filings do spike in in January, but within my firm, we tend to see a lot of people who are really reaching out for the first time trying to get information in January. They may not file immediately in January, but there is a lot of interest. And I think it's primarily because you know, it's a fresh start, right? It's the new year, and they've made a goal that this is the year they want to take control of their world and change things around. So why do people get divorced? Legally, what are some of the reasons that are there? A lot of my clients say that the relationship fizzled. They've either realized that the person they're married to is not maybe the person they thought they married, right? Or perhaps over the years, that individual has changed. So perhaps over the years, they became much more of a workaholic, and they're not as home anymore, leaving all of the childcare to one of the spouses. Or perhaps over the years, they realize that their spouse is more on the line of a narcissist, who is a very tough person to manage and to live with. But most of the time, it's because people change as the year goes on. And I think that's the change that people are like, “You know what? I have the ability to start fresh if I want to, and why not?” What do you recommend people do before they come to you? I believe so much in the power of counseling. I always think it's worth it to try couples counseling, assuming there's no safety issues, right? Physical safety issues, emotional safety issues. It makes sense to try – it's either going to maybe set you on a path to be able to reunite and have a great relationship again, or it could set you down the path of “OK, you know what, let's find an amicable resolution here to dissolve this and start fresh for both of us.” Once procedures are starting, what kinds of divorces are there? How are they usually carried out? So let's even back up further than that question, because I think the perception that so many people have is, “If I go to see an attorney, that means I'm automatically filing for divorce, my world is going to collapse, and it's going to be this hotly contested thing.” No. There's so many options out there other than pursuing a litigated court-based divorce – options like mediation, where both spouses sit with one individual who acts as a neutral and helps you walk through the issues. Another option is simply hiring attorneys and negotiating a resolution outside of court. And easily 50 percent of my caseload is handling divorces outside of court, where there isn't even a divorce action pending. We resolve the entire thing, and the parties never stepped foot in the courtroom. But if you go to see an attorney and get a little bit of information about the process and the different options that are available to get divorced in New York state, you can then have a more clear picture as to “What's my strategy here?” One of the benefits of mediation is you tend to have a more amicable resolution. And a more amicable resolution means less hostility between the parties, and an easier transition for the kids. What are some circumstances that apply to each type of divorce? I have to imagine that there are some times where you don't exactly get to choose what your strategy is going to be. Oh, my gosh, yes. I appreciate that you asked that question. So let's talk first for litigated divorce. What I mean by that is there's a divorce action pending, there's court dates, there's a judge assigned – it's what you think about when you think of divorce. That option is typically…I typically see it if there's, you know, maybe safety issues [in the relationship]. So maybe there's domestic violence in the relationship, and so you need an order of protection. You've requested court intervention in the first instance. Or perhaps the parties just cannot reach a resolution on some or all of the issues, and you got to go to court. The other options, I always think it makes sense to try some sort of out-of-court resolution before you commence an action for divorce. Again, so long as there's no safety issues. If there's safety issues, and you need an order for protection, the court system is there. That's what it's there for. What are some of the biggest issues that need to be taken care of during those proceedings? Really, what's the law for divorce, like what are the pieces that a divorce is resolving, right? In New York state, in order to qualify for a judgment of divorce, you have to have resolved all issues related to custody of children under the age of 18; all issues of child support for children under the age of 21; any spousal maintenance, which used to be called alimony; and then property and debt division as well as council fees So those are the five topics that really need to be addressed in order for you to be eligible for a judgment of divorce in New York state. When you're looking at custody, it's all based upon the best interest test. The best interest test is a test that was created in case law in New York state. So there's statute, and then there's case law. And in case law, the best interest test has developed, basically, to say that judges need to look at a variety of factors. So it's a factor-based test. And every single case is viewed differently. So the factors that might have been applicable in my parents' divorce, for example, would be different than the factors that are applicable in another parent's divorce. Most of the time judges are looking at, you know, are both parents fit parents? Are there drug issues, other alcohol issues, anything like that? Are both parents actively engaged in the children's world? What's the level of stability? You know, is one parent struggling to maintain a stable home? Do both parents have a roof over their heads and tend to be tied to one spot for quite some time? Other things that can be considered as part of the best interest test are the children's wishes, but the saying in New York state is that the children get a voice but not a vote. So what that means is that, as kids get older, they certainly have the right to voice what they want to see happen in their world, right? But there is no age in New York state where a child gets to make the decision as to their custodial schedule. There's no age. But I'll be honest with you, when their child is 16/17, you know, they're going to kind of dictate the schedule with what they want to do. What kinds of custody are there? When you're talking about the word custody, there's two pieces to it. There's legal custody and physical custody. So legal custody is decision-making for the children. Most of the time you see something that's a joint legal custody, which means that both parties have to discuss and agree all major things for the children, things like what school are they going to? Who's their doctor? Other ways you can resolve legal custody is sole legal custody, where one parent has the sole decision making for the children on those legal issues. And then there's also modified joint legal custody, where the parents have to discuss, but if they cannot agree, one parent has final say. And then when you turn to physical custody, that's where a lot of the parents are really focused, right? Because physical custody is, “Where's your baby laying their head? Where are they laying their head down every single night?” There's a variety of parenting time schedules, and I would say they fall into three main categories. One is where one parent has primary physical custody, and the other parent has parenting time. And then the other option would be where the parents equally share parenting time. So the children literally spend 50 percent of the nights at mom's house and 50 percent of the nights at the other parent's house. And then the last option is kind of like a mix-and-match. So maybe there's one schedule during the school year, and then there's a different schedule during the summer. There's a million other schedules. But that's kind of a broad brush for physical custody. It can be a source of a lot of arguments. But I'll be honest with you, what I have seen lately in the Capital Region, there is a trend towards finding a custodial arrangement where both parents are equally involved in the child's life. That trend, I see reducing the amount of custody cases that are brought to court. Turning the conversation over towards the money side of things. How do you usually see agreements panning out in that area? That's really interesting. So when you're looking at finances, the laws in New York state say that any property accrued during the course of the marriage is marital property, and has to be equitably distributed. “Equitably” is not “equal,” but most of the time you are looking at trying to achieve some sort of an equal division. The biggest thing people have to look at, first, is what is the part that is a marital asset? So for example, you come into your marriage with a retirement account, a 401k. And you've got $20,000 in your 401k. Should you decide to divorce 10 years down the road, you now have $100,000 in the 401k. The difference between what you had on the date of marriage and the date you've decided to move forward with your divorce, that's the marital portion. So in that example it would be $80,000. Really, once you figured out what is the marital piece of the pie, it's pretty easy to divide it up from there. How do prenups factor into this? I love that you just asked that question, because I love prenups. I think they're the most amazing document ever, and they're not utilized enough. The laws that I've just been talking about are the laws that presumptively govern if there is no prenup. If there's a prenup, it's basically the parents' decision as to how are we going to change these laws to meet with what we think is fair. A prenuptial agreement cannot address custody of kids, and it can't address child support, but it can address spousal maintenance, and it can address property and debt division. So I've drafted prenups that are very complex, but I've also drafted prenups that are very simple and basically say, “Hey, listen, we're going to have a normal married life, we'll have joint bank accounts, we'll create property together. But upon divorce, Spouse A takes this much, and Spouse B takes this much.” So that sounds like something that like is good preparation - just in case - to save you some headaches down the line. Yes, you are literally making my heart sing right now. I think when people are considering getting married, one of the things you should do is just sit with an attorney and understand what laws apply to your marriage. Because you could choose, “Hey, listen, we're not going to do anything. We're not going to do a prenup.” But at least you then know what you're potentially looking at. I did a whole podcast episode on this with Jennifer Hurvitz, where I went through what I think are the top three myths for prenups. Everybody's like, “Oh my gosh, it's the chill on the happy union, right?” I think a prenup actually helps you to stay married — because every single marriage hits a rocky point, every single one. And in that rocky point, if you don't have a prenup, what you typically see people doing is they're like, “Well, I want to stay married, but I also want to make sure I'm protecting myself in the event of a divorce.” Right? So you're like straddling this line. If you have a prenup, you know what's going to happen financially, you know what's going to happen in a divorce. So you don't have to straddle that line, and you can keep both feet on the side of “I want to remain married.” We could talk about that for days. Well, obviously, these are all topics where emotions can run high. How do you as a lawyer have to usually handle those types of situations? Or how do you see people trying to mitigate those high emotions, and get through it? Your attorney needs to remain a little bit above the fray. They need to be able to say to you, “OK, let's pull back into a cost-benefit analysis here.” But other things to think about when you're going through divorce is having a therapist. There is no shame in having a therapist, I actually think that judges find it to be a good thing when parents have a therapist, because you need to have that venting, you need to have that out somewhere. Another really good person to have in your corner is potentially a divorce coach. Have you ever heard of a life coach? Similar idea, it's just they help you walk through the non-legal side of divorce. They can kind of bridge that divide between the attorney and the client, because sometimes we're dealing with things with clients that aren't necessarily a legal issue, it's more of an emotional issue. And they can go through that with their divorce coach or their therapist. Before people say, “Holy cow, how much am I spending on these people to support me through my divorce?” So many divorce coaches have Instagram accounts, so many of them have Facebook pages, and they post very helpful information. That actually kind of goes into one of my next question. How much does a typical divorce cost? Even if they're not battling it out over the money. You know, every single person who sits in that chair has asked me that question, and it's hard because it really varies on the issues. Attorneys, at least in this area, tend to charge by the hour for our time. If you come to me and you tell me, “We've basically resolved everything, we just need you to draft an agreement outlining what we've reached,” that's a very different legal fee than, “We've got nothing agreed upon and we're heading to trial.” And I hate to give you that non-answer, but I can tell you that the laws say that the more-moneyed spouse is presumptively required to contribute to the council fees of the lesser-moneyed spouse. “Contributing” doesn't mean “pay 100 percent of,” but it does mean that you won't be left holding all of the bag for your legal bills. How long does it usually take? If you're in court, you're typically seeing a resolution within six months to a year. If you're outside of court, it's really as fast or as slow as you want to make it. As someone who has to help people through divorces every single day, has it affected your thoughts on marriage at all? No. I, you know, it's funny. Being a child of divorce, right, my parents had what I would consider a high-conflict divorce. That made me sort of pause in terms of deciding, “Am I going to get married?” I eventually decided to get married. Love my husband, he's a great guy. And then we kind of paused before we had kids, not necessarily because of my job, but because, you know, I see every single day people who are breaking up, and they now have to deal with the fact that, if you have kids together, you might not see your your son or your daughter every single night. Because they're going to be splitting time. So that definitely impacted my decision as to the timing of our child. For a long time, I was like, “I never want to do that. I never want to have a kid, because I don't ever want to have to be in a situation where I'm potentially facing not seeing him every single day.” But we had a child, I'm thrilled that we made that decision to have a child. And you know, I honestly think that having a child now is an asset as a divorce attorney. Because when a parent is sitting and talking to me about how they can't ever imagine not seeing their child every single day, I get it. I absolutely get the clenching of your heart that that makes. Just lastly, are there any divorce myths out there that you want to dispel for us? Oh my gosh, there's a million. How long do we have? I think the greatest myth of divorce is that it's going to be this terrible, horrible process that is going to completely destroy you. So many people are like, “Oh my gosh, divorces and broken homes.” All of these negative connotations with divorce, right? I think we flip that script on its head. I think that when you look at divorce, this is your opportunity to create the world you want for yourself for your babies. I just think there's so much power there. And I think that power that you generate from that is what really gets you through what can be, sometimes, a tough process. Right? Because I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, it's not always easy. But you can get through it, and then the world is your oyster. You can create your next path. That was Lauren Hunt, a divorce attorney in Albany, New York. As she mentioned, it's important to have the right attorney to guide you through the legal process, but there's also plenty of professionals, support groups, and guidebooks to help with that personal journey. Our next guest, Sarah Armstrong, has some advice on that front. She's a hardworking single mom and marketing executive at Google now based in San Francisco, California, and the author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involved. In it, she provides some candid advice on how to keep kids at the forefront before you make the leap, during the divorce, and after the change. Armstrong divorced from her husband when their daughter, Grace, was just 7 years old (she's 19 now). Amrstrong says she never imagined writing a divorce guide, because, well, she never imagined herself getting a divorce in the first place — but after the split, a lot of her friends started coming to her for advice on their own crumbling marriages. It suddenly dawned on her that, whatever she and her ex did during the divorce process, they must have done it right. How do you define a good divorce? My daughter, Grace, actually defined a good divorce for me. We were standing at a CVS, checking out, and there was a People magazine on the stand. This is years ago, she was eight, a year after our divorce. And she looked at the cover, and there was a celebrity couple that was getting a divorce. And she looked at and she was like, “Mommy, is that a good divorce or a bad divorce?” And I said, “Grace, I don't know, what's the difference between a good divorce and a bad divorce?” She said, “A good divorce is when the mommy and daddy are nice to each other. And a bad divorce is when they scream and yell at each other.” And I thought, “Wow.” So honestly, Jesse, I walked out of that CVS that day, and I thought, you know, whatever we're doing, had Grace at age eight terming it as a good divorce. But I think really, if you think about the definition of a good divorce, it's when parents, regardless of what is driving them to go through divorce, set aside their emotions for each other and really put the interests of their children first. When did you decide to tell Grace? We decided to tell her at the point where there was enough time for her to get adjusted to the idea, but it was close enough that we were going to be making a change in the environment, and in her environment. And so we told her about a month before everything was going to happen. One of the things that is written about a lot in various divorce books by specialists is really thinking about, when you do tell your children, you know, avoiding a special occasion that will then stick in their head. Like, “Mom and Dad told us over Christmas, or on my birthday.” So thinking about really strategically, when does it make sense to tell your children? And depending on their age, how you tell your children? Because young children will kind of take in the information and, you know, Grace was seven when we told her, and after we told her she was like, “Can I go upstairs and play now?” Now, older children may want to sit and talk about it for a long time. So it just depends on their age in terms of the reaction of the child, and what's the right situation and environment you want to create for them as you're telling them this very impactful news that they're going to process over the course of time. How do you communicate it to them in a way that doesn't make them feel like they did something wrong? Oh, that's a great question. I mean, you really have to think and be thoughtful with your soon-to-be ex-spouse about what you're saying in that moment, how you're saying it, and what you're sharing and not sharing. Because, again, what you tell them in that moment will definitely stick. It's interesting, Jesse, when we decide to become parents we make a commitment to our children that we're gonna raise them in the healthiest, happiest, safest environment possible. And I always say that, you know, you put on bike helmets, and you cover the plugs when they're little and they're toddlers. You do all these things to keep them healthy and happy. And then as you're going through divorce, they can be put into a very toxic environment if we're not careful. And they can sit in that toxicity and the negativity that comes with this decision, and all the emotions that come with it, if we're not careful. So I think from the moment you start telling them what's happening through the process, and then post-divorce, you have to make a very conscious decision about the environment you're creating for your children. Because we do strive as parents to keep them healthy and happy and safe, but if we're not careful, and we're not really conscious about how our emotions and our actions are impacting their environment, we can put them in that toxic environment for much longer than they should be. And it can have the negative implications in their life in terms of their view on marriage, their view of relationships, and just the overall happiness. When you were first co-parenting, what are some of the obstacles that you ran into? And on the flip side, what are some things that actually went smoothly? Early on, figuring out the right approach to communication for the day to day, and really figuring out, you know, what that looks like [was difficult], because with texts and emails and phone calls, you can bombard each other with lots of things all the time. And so we had to figure out what was the right system for us to communicate and make sure things weren't falling through the cracks and that we were all on the same page on things. After some moments where things were like, “Oh, gosh, that maybe wasn't the best way to handle this,” I decided to kind of collect my points on a list, and then there'll be a call — I'd say, “Let's have a call for half an hour and just run through these,” versus having ongoing, constant communication every day. So that would be one kind of a lesson along the way. You know, I think the thing that we did well from the beginning, is Grace always knew that we were both there for her, and we were both in this as part of parenting her. So whether it was going to her soccer games, being on the sidelines together, or, later on, we had an interesting moment where we went to her parent-teacher conference. We got divorced when she was in first grade, but we went to those every year together. And in sixth grade, we were in her parent-teacher conference, and her teacher stopped at the end of the conference, and she looked at us and she said, “Are you two divorced?” And I said, “Well, yes, we are.” She said, “You would be amazed at how many parents can't come in for one hour and sit down with their children's teacher and have a conversation about their education, because of their divorce.” How do you navigate when your ex-partner starts dating again? Or when you decide you want to start dating again? Oh, that's a great question. I think this is very personal, and everyone has their own situation. So my ex husband and I both started dating again post-divorce, and we both have significant others in Grace's life. So I think it's a matter of when you decide your child is ready for that new introduction, and how they're introduced, and being thoughtful about that as well. And just making sure that there's an understanding of what the rules of the road are for that person being in your child's life. And so we talked about that a lot, actually, even within our parenting plan. We put down some parameters of what that would look like, because we felt it was important to agree about those points upfront before individuals came into our lives that might skew or influence how we might want to think about it. So those were things that were actually thought through within the parenting plan and noted down. In your book, you mention that if you have a partner who's uncooperative — you can only control what you can control. At least in your situation, what were the things that you could control? So that people who are, perhaps, in a not-so-good divorce, they know where to ground themselves a little bit, at least. It does start with your reactions and your emotions, in times that are either frustrating because of the divorce situation, or because of the interaction with your spouse, and how you handle those. What I like to say is sometimes you need to put your emotions aside and just kind of get through the moment. There's other times when those emotions are there and you need to let them out — do that, but try to not do it in front of your children, because those are the things your children are watching. Every move, every emotion, every reaction. And so I think that that does take a little bit of self-control. I'll give you more of a day-to-day example: there would be moments where Grace would come down and say, “I don't have my special shoes. They're at dad's house.” And I'd stop, and there'll be a point of frustration for me, like, “You know, we're about to head out the door.” And I'd have to stop and take a deep breath and say, “No, it is not Grace's fault that there is an item at the other house that she needs.” And so I take a deep breath and go, “OK, well, let's go get those special shoes.” And so I think those are the moments when you have to remind yourself that your children did not put themselves in this situation. And when you have an ex-spouse that isn't participating in the child's lifes, or not as collaborative in the co-parenting, then you have to decide what elements you can do that allow your child to feel like they're in as healthy and happy an environment as possible. Jesse, I would like to help change societal perception that divorce always has to be a negative thing. Like there's a reason you've gone through a divorce, divorce is an action. But I do believe that, regardless of the reasons for divorce, it doesn't mean that you and your children, and potentially your ex-spouse, can't be happy. And it doesn't have to be the scarlet letter that you carry around. And I do think it comes down to how you approach it, your mindset, the day-to-day actions you take, and engaging with your children that can help it actually turn out to be a good divorce. Sarah Armstrong is the author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved. You can learn more about her on her website, gooddivorce.guide. You've been listening to 51%. 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It's produced by me, Jesse King, our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is “Lolita” by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. A big thanks to Lauren Hunt and Sarah Armstrong for contributing to this week's episode — and of course, you for tuning in. If today's episode applies to your life, I hope we were able to offer up a little bit of guidance and support during what can be a stressful time. Until next week, I'm Jesse King for 51%. 

On this week's 51% — why is the beginning of the year such a big time for divorce? We speak with attorney Lauren Hunt to learn more about the divorce process and dispel some of the myths. We also speak with Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, on how to keep kids at the forefront during the change. Guests: Lauren Hunt, divorce attorney; Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It's produced by Jesse King. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. Follow Along You're listening to 51%, a WAMC production dedicated to women's issues and experiences. Thanks for joining us, I'm Jesse King. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I hope I don't sound like too much of a cynic by introducing today's topic. Today we're gonna talk about divorce, and what people of all genders can expect as they're going through the process. Just to get it out of the way, the common saying that “50 percent of American marriages end in divorce” is widely disputed. Tracking marriage data and coming up with a reliable divorce rate turns out to be a very tricky and debated process, but generally, researchers believe the number of U.S. divorces is on a decline, with “historic lows" right before the pandemic. How COVID-19 has impacted couples remains to be seen, but aside from an initial spike in those early lockdown months, some experts believe the divorce rate is again slowing down, and that, in some cases, the pandemic has brought couples closer together. But all of that said — divorce is still a very real possibility for any marriage, and it can have lasting impacts on everyone involved. We shouldn't be afraid to talk about it. So even though the chocolate hearts are still on the shelves, let's get into the nuts and bolts of the divorce process, dispel some myths, and grab some tips for when it gets especially tricky: when children are involved. Our first guest today is Lauren Hunt, a divorce attorney in Albany, New York. A bit of a disclaimer here: laws on marriage and divorce vary from state to state, so it's always important to consult an attorney who is familiar with the laws in your state — but Hunt has been working with soon-to-be-single mothers and fathers for a little over a decade in the Capital Region. A child of divorce herself, she gets a lot of satisfaction from helping others through the process. I sat down with Hunt to learn more.   Before we launch into the legal stuff, I heard that January is a major month for divorces? 100 percent. 100 percent. The divorce filings do spike in in January, but within my firm, we tend to see a lot of people who are really reaching out for the first time trying to get information in January. They may not file immediately in January, but there is a lot of interest. And I think it's primarily because you know, it's a fresh start, right? It's the new year, and they've made a goal that this is the year they want to take control of their world and change things around. So why do people get divorced? Legally, what are some of the reasons that are there? A lot of my clients say that the relationship fizzled. They've either realized that the person they're married to is not maybe the person they thought they married, right? Or perhaps over the years, that individual has changed. So perhaps over the years, they became much more of a workaholic, and they're not as home anymore, leaving all of the childcare to one of the spouses. Or perhaps over the years, they realize that their spouse is more on the line of a narcissist, who is a very tough person to manage and to live with. But most of the time, it's because people change as the year goes on. And I think that's the change that people are like, “You know what? I have the ability to start fresh if I want to, and why not?” What do you recommend people do before they come to you? I believe so much in the power of counseling. I always think it's worth it to try couples counseling, assuming there's no safety issues, right? Physical safety issues, emotional safety issues. It makes sense to try – it's either going to maybe set you on a path to be able to reunite and have a great relationship again, or it could set you down the path of “OK, you know what, let's find an amicable resolution here to dissolve this and start fresh for both of us.” Once procedures are starting, what kinds of divorces are there? How are they usually carried out? So let's even back up further than that question, because I think the perception that so many people have is, “If I go to see an attorney, that means I'm automatically filing for divorce, my world is going to collapse, and it's going to be this hotly contested thing.” No. There's so many options out there other than pursuing a litigated court-based divorce – options like mediation, where both spouses sit with one individual who acts as a neutral and helps you walk through the issues. Another option is simply hiring attorneys and negotiating a resolution outside of court. And easily 50 percent of my caseload is handling divorces outside of court, where there isn't even a divorce action pending. We resolve the entire thing, and the parties never stepped foot in the courtroom. But if you go to see an attorney and get a little bit of information about the process and the different options that are available to get divorced in New York state, you can then have a more clear picture as to “What's my strategy here?” One of the benefits of mediation is you tend to have a more amicable resolution. And a more amicable resolution means less hostility between the parties, and an easier transition for the kids. What are some circumstances that apply to each type of divorce? I have to imagine that there are some times where you don't exactly get to choose what your strategy is going to be. Oh, my gosh, yes. I appreciate that you asked that question. So let's talk first for litigated divorce. What I mean by that is there's a divorce action pending, there's court dates, there's a judge assigned – it's what you think about when you think of divorce. That option is typically…I typically see it if there's, you know, maybe safety issues [in the relationship]. So maybe there's domestic violence in the relationship, and so you need an order of protection. You've requested court intervention in the first instance. Or perhaps the parties just cannot reach a resolution on some or all of the issues, and you got to go to court. The other options, I always think it makes sense to try some sort of out-of-court resolution before you commence an action for divorce. Again, so long as there's no safety issues. If there's safety issues, and you need an order for protection, the court system is there. That's what it's there for. What are some of the biggest issues that need to be taken care of during those proceedings? Really, what's the law for divorce, like what are the pieces that a divorce is resolving, right? In New York state, in order to qualify for a judgment of divorce, you have to have resolved all issues related to custody of children under the age of 18; all issues of child support for children under the age of 21; any spousal maintenance, which used to be called alimony; and then property and debt division as well as council fees So those are the five topics that really need to be addressed in order for you to be eligible for a judgment of divorce in New York state. When you're looking at custody, it's all based upon the best interest test. The best interest test is a test that was created in case law in New York state. So there's statute, and then there's case law. And in case law, the best interest test has developed, basically, to say that judges need to look at a variety of factors. So it's a factor-based test. And every single case is viewed differently. So the factors that might have been applicable in my parents' divorce, for example, would be different than the factors that are applicable in another parent's divorce. Most of the time judges are looking at, you know, are both parents fit parents? Are there drug issues, other alcohol issues, anything like that? Are both parents actively engaged in the children's world? What's the level of stability? You know, is one parent struggling to maintain a stable home? Do both parents have a roof over their heads and tend to be tied to one spot for quite some time? Other things that can be considered as part of the best interest test are the children's wishes, but the saying in New York state is that the children get a voice but not a vote. So what that means is that, as kids get older, they certainly have the right to voice what they want to see happen in their world, right? But there is no age in New York state where a child gets to make the decision as to their custodial schedule. There's no age. But I'll be honest with you, when their child is 16/17, you know, they're going to kind of dictate the schedule with what they want to do. What kinds of custody are there? When you're talking about the word custody, there's two pieces to it. There's legal custody and physical custody. So legal custody is decision-making for the children. Most of the time you see something that's a joint legal custody, which means that both parties have to discuss and agree all major things for the children, things like what school are they going to? Who's their doctor? Other ways you can resolve legal custody is sole legal custody, where one parent has the sole decision making for the children on those legal issues. And then there's also modified joint legal custody, where the parents have to discuss, but if they cannot agree, one parent has final say. And then when you turn to physical custody, that's where a lot of the parents are really focused, right? Because physical custody is, “Where's your baby laying their head? Where are they laying their head down every single night?” There's a variety of parenting time schedules, and I would say they fall into three main categories. One is where one parent has primary physical custody, and the other parent has parenting time. And then the other option would be where the parents equally share parenting time. So the children literally spend 50 percent of the nights at mom's house and 50 percent of the nights at the other parent's house. And then the last option is kind of like a mix-and-match. So maybe there's one schedule during the school year, and then there's a different schedule during the summer. There's a million other schedules. But that's kind of a broad brush for physical custody. It can be a source of a lot of arguments. But I'll be honest with you, what I have seen lately in the Capital Region, there is a trend towards finding a custodial arrangement where both parents are equally involved in the child's life. That trend, I see reducing the amount of custody cases that are brought to court. Turning the conversation over towards the money side of things. How do you usually see agreements panning out in that area? That's really interesting. So when you're looking at finances, the laws in New York state say that any property accrued during the course of the marriage is marital property, and has to be equitably distributed. “Equitably” is not “equal,” but most of the time you are looking at trying to achieve some sort of an equal division. The biggest thing people have to look at, first, is what is the part that is a marital asset? So for example, you come into your marriage with a retirement account, a 401k. And you've got $20,000 in your 401k. Should you decide to divorce 10 years down the road, you now have $100,000 in the 401k. The difference between what you had on the date of marriage and the date you've decided to move forward with your divorce, that's the marital portion. So in that example it would be $80,000. Really, once you figured out what is the marital piece of the pie, it's pretty easy to divide it up from there. How do prenups factor into this? I love that you just asked that question, because I love prenups. I think they're the most amazing document ever, and they're not utilized enough. The laws that I've just been talking about are the laws that presumptively govern if there is no prenup. If there's a prenup, it's basically the parents' decision as to how are we going to change these laws to meet with what we think is fair. A prenuptial agreement cannot address custody of kids, and it can't address child support, but it can address spousal maintenance, and it can address property and debt division. So I've drafted prenups that are very complex, but I've also drafted prenups that are very simple and basically say, “Hey, listen, we're going to have a normal married life, we'll have joint bank accounts, we'll create property together. But upon divorce, Spouse A takes this much, and Spouse B takes this much.” So that sounds like something that like is good preparation - just in case - to save you some headaches down the line. Yes, you are literally making my heart sing right now. I think when people are considering getting married, one of the things you should do is just sit with an attorney and understand what laws apply to your marriage. Because you could choose, “Hey, listen, we're not going to do anything. We're not going to do a prenup.” But at least you then know what you're potentially looking at. I did a whole podcast episode on this with Jennifer Hurvitz, where I went through what I think are the top three myths for prenups. Everybody's like, “Oh my gosh, it's the chill on the happy union, right?” I think a prenup actually helps you to stay married — because every single marriage hits a rocky point, every single one. And in that rocky point, if you don't have a prenup, what you typically see people doing is they're like, “Well, I want to stay married, but I also want to make sure I'm protecting myself in the event of a divorce.” Right? So you're like straddling this line. If you have a prenup, you know what's going to happen financially, you know what's going to happen in a divorce. So you don't have to straddle that line, and you can keep both feet on the side of “I want to remain married.” We could talk about that for days. Well, obviously, these are all topics where emotions can run high. How do you as a lawyer have to usually handle those types of situations? Or how do you see people trying to mitigate those high emotions, and get through it? Your attorney needs to remain a little bit above the fray. They need to be able to say to you, “OK, let's pull back into a cost-benefit analysis here.” But other things to think about when you're going through divorce is having a therapist. There is no shame in having a therapist, I actually think that judges find it to be a good thing when parents have a therapist, because you need to have that venting, you need to have that out somewhere. Another really good person to have in your corner is potentially a divorce coach. Have you ever heard of a life coach? Similar idea, it's just they help you walk through the non-legal side of divorce. They can kind of bridge that divide between the attorney and the client, because sometimes we're dealing with things with clients that aren't necessarily a legal issue, it's more of an emotional issue. And they can go through that with their divorce coach or their therapist. Before people say, “Holy cow, how much am I spending on these people to support me through my divorce?” So many divorce coaches have Instagram accounts, so many of them have Facebook pages, and they post very helpful information. That actually kind of goes into one of my next question. How much does a typical divorce cost? Even if they're not battling it out over the money. You know, every single person who sits in that chair has asked me that question, and it's hard because it really varies on the issues. Attorneys, at least in this area, tend to charge by the hour for our time. If you come to me and you tell me, “We've basically resolved everything, we just need you to draft an agreement outlining what we've reached,” that's a very different legal fee than, “We've got nothing agreed upon and we're heading to trial.” And I hate to give you that non-answer, but I can tell you that the laws say that the more-moneyed spouse is presumptively required to contribute to the council fees of the lesser-moneyed spouse. “Contributing” doesn't mean “pay 100 percent of,” but it does mean that you won't be left holding all of the bag for your legal bills. How long does it usually take? If you're in court, you're typically seeing a resolution within six months to a year. If you're outside of court, it's really as fast or as slow as you want to make it. As someone who has to help people through divorces every single day, has it affected your thoughts on marriage at all? No. I, you know, it's funny. Being a child of divorce, right, my parents had what I would consider a high-conflict divorce. That made me sort of pause in terms of deciding, “Am I going to get married?” I eventually decided to get married. Love my husband, he's a great guy. And then we kind of paused before we had kids, not necessarily because of my job, but because, you know, I see every single day people who are breaking up, and they now have to deal with the fact that, if you have kids together, you might not see your your son or your daughter every single night. Because they're going to be splitting time. So that definitely impacted my decision as to the timing of our child. For a long time, I was like, “I never want to do that. I never want to have a kid, because I don't ever want to have to be in a situation where I'm potentially facing not seeing him every single day.” But we had a child, I'm thrilled that we made that decision to have a child. And you know, I honestly think that having a child now is an asset as a divorce attorney. Because when a parent is sitting and talking to me about how they can't ever imagine not seeing their child every single day, I get it. I absolutely get the clenching of your heart that that makes. Just lastly, are there any divorce myths out there that you want to dispel for us? Oh my gosh, there's a million. How long do we have? I think the greatest myth of divorce is that it's going to be this terrible, horrible process that is going to completely destroy you. So many people are like, “Oh my gosh, divorces and broken homes.” All of these negative connotations with divorce, right? I think we flip that script on its head. I think that when you look at divorce, this is your opportunity to create the world you want for yourself for your babies. I just think there's so much power there. And I think that power that you generate from that is what really gets you through what can be, sometimes, a tough process. Right? Because I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, it's not always easy. But you can get through it, and then the world is your oyster. You can create your next path. That was Lauren Hunt, a divorce attorney in Albany, New York. As she mentioned, it's important to have the right attorney to guide you through the legal process, but there's also plenty of professionals, support groups, and guidebooks to help with that personal journey. Our next guest, Sarah Armstrong, has some advice on that front. She's a hardworking single mom and marketing executive at Google now based in San Francisco, California, and the author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involved. In it, she provides some candid advice on how to keep kids at the forefront before you make the leap, during the divorce, and after the change. Armstrong divorced from her husband when their daughter, Grace, was just 7 years old (she's 19 now). Amrstrong says she never imagined writing a divorce guide, because, well, she never imagined herself getting a divorce in the first place — but after the split, a lot of her friends started coming to her for advice on their own crumbling marriages. It suddenly dawned on her that, whatever she and her ex did during the divorce process, they must have done it right. How do you define a good divorce? My daughter, Grace, actually defined a good divorce for me. We were standing at a CVS, checking out, and there was a People magazine on the stand. This is years ago, she was eight, a year after our divorce. And she looked at the cover, and there was a celebrity couple that was getting a divorce. And she looked at and she was like, “Mommy, is that a good divorce or a bad divorce?” And I said, “Grace, I don't know, what's the difference between a good divorce and a bad divorce?” She said, “A good divorce is when the mommy and daddy are nice to each other. And a bad divorce is when they scream and yell at each other.” And I thought, “Wow.” So honestly, Jesse, I walked out of that CVS that day, and I thought, you know, whatever we're doing, had Grace at age eight terming it as a good divorce. But I think really, if you think about the definition of a good divorce, it's when parents, regardless of what is driving them to go through divorce, set aside their emotions for each other and really put the interests of their children first. When did you decide to tell Grace? We decided to tell her at the point where there was enough time for her to get adjusted to the idea, but it was close enough that we were going to be making a change in the environment, and in her environment. And so we told her about a month before everything was going to happen. One of the things that is written about a lot in various divorce books by specialists is really thinking about, when you do tell your children, you know, avoiding a special occasion that will then stick in their head. Like, “Mom and Dad told us over Christmas, or on my birthday.” So thinking about really strategically, when does it make sense to tell your children? And depending on their age, how you tell your children? Because young children will kind of take in the information and, you know, Grace was seven when we told her, and after we told her she was like, “Can I go upstairs and play now?” Now, older children may want to sit and talk about it for a long time. So it just depends on their age in terms of the reaction of the child, and what's the right situation and environment you want to create for them as you're telling them this very impactful news that they're going to process over the course of time. How do you communicate it to them in a way that doesn't make them feel like they did something wrong? Oh, that's a great question. I mean, you really have to think and be thoughtful with your soon-to-be ex-spouse about what you're saying in that moment, how you're saying it, and what you're sharing and not sharing. Because, again, what you tell them in that moment will definitely stick. It's interesting, Jesse, when we decide to become parents we make a commitment to our children that we're gonna raise them in the healthiest, happiest, safest environment possible. And I always say that, you know, you put on bike helmets, and you cover the plugs when they're little and they're toddlers. You do all these things to keep them healthy and happy. And then as you're going through divorce, they can be put into a very toxic environment if we're not careful. And they can sit in that toxicity and the negativity that comes with this decision, and all the emotions that come with it, if we're not careful. So I think from the moment you start telling them what's happening through the process, and then post-divorce, you have to make a very conscious decision about the environment you're creating for your children. Because we do strive as parents to keep them healthy and happy and safe, but if we're not careful, and we're not really conscious about how our emotions and our actions are impacting their environment, we can put them in that toxic environment for much longer than they should be. And it can have the negative implications in their life in terms of their view on marriage, their view of relationships, and just the overall happiness. When you were first co-parenting, what are some of the obstacles that you ran into? And on the flip side, what are some things that actually went smoothly? Early on, figuring out the right approach to communication for the day to day, and really figuring out, you know, what that looks like [was difficult], because with texts and emails and phone calls, you can bombard each other with lots of things all the time. And so we had to figure out what was the right system for us to communicate and make sure things weren't falling through the cracks and that we were all on the same page on things. After some moments where things were like, “Oh, gosh, that maybe wasn't the best way to handle this,” I decided to kind of collect my points on a list, and then there'll be a call — I'd say, “Let's have a call for half an hour and just run through these,” versus having ongoing, constant communication every day. So that would be one kind of a lesson along the way. You know, I think the thing that we did well from the beginning, is Grace always knew that we were both there for her, and we were both in this as part of parenting her. So whether it was going to her soccer games, being on the sidelines together, or, later on, we had an interesting moment where we went to her parent-teacher conference. We got divorced when she was in first grade, but we went to those every year together. And in sixth grade, we were in her parent-teacher conference, and her teacher stopped at the end of the conference, and she looked at us and she said, “Are you two divorced?” And I said, “Well, yes, we are.” She said, “You would be amazed at how many parents can't come in for one hour and sit down with their children's teacher and have a conversation about their education, because of their divorce.” How do you navigate when your ex-partner starts dating again? Or when you decide you want to start dating again? Oh, that's a great question. I think this is very personal, and everyone has their own situation. So my ex husband and I both started dating again post-divorce, and we both have significant others in Grace's life. So I think it's a matter of when you decide your child is ready for that new introduction, and how they're introduced, and being thoughtful about that as well. And just making sure that there's an understanding of what the rules of the road are for that person being in your child's life. And so we talked about that a lot, actually, even within our parenting plan. We put down some parameters of what that would look like, because we felt it was important to agree about those points upfront before individuals came into our lives that might skew or influence how we might want to think about it. So those were things that were actually thought through within the parenting plan and noted down. In your book, you mention that if you have a partner who's uncooperative — you can only control what you can control. At least in your situation, what were the things that you could control? So that people who are, perhaps, in a not-so-good divorce, they know where to ground themselves a little bit, at least. It does start with your reactions and your emotions, in times that are either frustrating because of the divorce situation, or because of the interaction with your spouse, and how you handle those. What I like to say is sometimes you need to put your emotions aside and just kind of get through the moment. There's other times when those emotions are there and you need to let them out — do that, but try to not do it in front of your children, because those are the things your children are watching. Every move, every emotion, every reaction. And so I think that that does take a little bit of self-control. I'll give you more of a day-to-day example: there would be moments where Grace would come down and say, “I don't have my special shoes. They're at dad's house.” And I'd stop, and there'll be a point of frustration for me, like, “You know, we're about to head out the door.” And I'd have to stop and take a deep breath and say, “No, it is not Grace's fault that there is an item at the other house that she needs.” And so I take a deep breath and go, “OK, well, let's go get those special shoes.” And so I think those are the moments when you have to remind yourself that your children did not put themselves in this situation. And when you have an ex-spouse that isn't participating in the child's lifes, or not as collaborative in the co-parenting, then you have to decide what elements you can do that allow your child to feel like they're in as healthy and happy an environment as possible. Jesse, I would like to help change societal perception that divorce always has to be a negative thing. Like there's a reason you've gone through a divorce, divorce is an action. But I do believe that, regardless of the reasons for divorce, it doesn't mean that you and your children, and potentially your ex-spouse, can't be happy. And it doesn't have to be the scarlet letter that you carry around. And I do think it comes down to how you approach it, your mindset, the day-to-day actions you take, and engaging with your children that can help it actually turn out to be a good divorce. Sarah Armstrong is the author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved. You can learn more about her on her website, gooddivorce.guide. You've been listening to 51%. 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It's produced by me, Jesse King, our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is “Lolita” by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. A big thanks to Lauren Hunt and Sarah Armstrong for contributing to this week's episode — and of course, you for tuning in. If today's episode applies to your life, I hope we were able to offer up a little bit of guidance and support during what can be a stressful time. Until next week, I'm Jesse King for 51%. 

This week on Take a Pain Check, the host interviews Marissa Sangers. She is a parent to an 8 year old girl, Charlotte, who lives with Juvenile Arthritis. We discuss the interesting visit to a plastic surgeon, the parent perspective, and the adjustment of parenting skills. Not only that, we talk about going down the rabbit hole in internet searching. American College of Rheumatology Conference Registration: https://www.rheumatology.org/Annual-Meeting/Registration UPLiFT Conference Registration: https://conference.gappapain.org/ Acute Musculoskeletal Pain Management Webinar: https://www.eventscribe.net/2021/AMPM2021/ Instagram @rissasangers & @charlottes.superstars Facebook JM Sangers Twitter @rissasangers TikTok @rissasangers

Join me and my incredible Queen guest Megan Cicerelli, The Not So Organized Mom, as we talk balancing building an empire, raising tiny humans and life as an OR Surgical Nurse! Megan shares her take on having it all and provides an incredible perspective on HOW! Follow Megan on IG @notsoorganizedmom   Visit her website https://www.thenotsoorganizedmom.com   Join her in The Not So Organized Mom Editing Studio 

Have you ever asked yourself what is a good divorce? And if it's even possible to have a “good divorce” or a “good separation” when you have children. Nikki Parkinson is joined Sarah Armstrong, Mum of Grace, Author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What To Think Through When Children Are Involved and marketing expert whose work has been recognised worldwide, she is currently Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google.  Nikki and Sarah discuss - No one gets married to get divorced but what can you do to make conscious decisions through the divorce process. A good divorce versus a bad divorce. How to make sure children are the focal point and not collateral damage. Where to start to have a good divorce. How to fill the gaps. Preparing your child to become the "Professional Traveller". Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website. Guest: Sarah Armstrong. Website. Facebook. LinkedIn. Buy the book HERE. Join our community of like-minded people @thedivorcehub on Instagram and Facebook.  Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

Episode 005 - Sarah Armstrong. Sarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice president, global marketing operations, at Google and proud mom of Grace, who is graduating from high school in 2021. She is a mentor to other women in business, and longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and Trinity Table Soup Kitchen. Prior to joining Google, Sarah was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and worked at The Coca-Cola Company in global marketing for twenty years, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries. Sarah started her career at Leo Burnett (Chicago) in Media. Sarah's work has been recognized around the world, resulting in her being named one of Ad Age's “Women to Watch” and included in Ad Age's Book of Tens (“Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009”). Sarah was raised in Birmingham, Michigan with two younger brothers and happily married parents (for over fifty years and still going strong). She attended Georgetown University, as a scholarship athlete, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business Administration with a major in marketing. She was a four-year starter on the Georgetown University Volleyball Team. Sarah loves traveling the world and has been fortunate to travel to 55+ countries. She enjoys exploring new cities with Grace whenever possible. Sarah lives in Atlanta. http://www.gooddivorce.guide https://www.facebook.com/The-Moms-Guide-to-a-Good-Divorce-2266226110281476 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-madden-armstrong-5432887 http://mantrapublicrelations.com/ Note: Guests create their own bio description for each episode. The Good Divorce Podcast is hosted and produced by Tom Kendrick. I voluntarily requested, received for no charge, and read Sarah Armstrong's book for the purposes of this interview. Thank you Christi Cassidy with Mantra Public Relations for connecting me to Sarah and providing the digital copy of her book. The Good Divorce Podcast is listener supported! The easiest way to donate is via the Venmo app and you can donate to (at symbol)TomKendrick (Download app here: venmo.com) The Good Divorce Podcast is currently available free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Soundcloud, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, and Castbox. With more coming soon! Disclaimer: The Good Divorce Podcast may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion advised. The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s). These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Good Divorce Podcast. This podcast may contain explicit language. 13 October 2021

Have you ever noticed that the majority of financial advice for moms comes down to meal planning and cutting coupons? While we could all use meal planning advice, moms are still the core of our family and need to be equipped with the guidance to make harder financial decisions in their families. That's where Cat Alford steps in! In Cat's new book Mom's Got Money, she breaks down how millennial moms can take ownership over her life and finances. In today's episode Cat shares her experience as a mom in need and how one single moment in her life lit a fire under her to change the way she was making money. If you're a mom, then you're going to love this episode!Enjoyed this podcast episode? Please subscribe and leave a review!Follow Allison on Instagram: @inspiredbudgetSign up for the FREE Budgeting Basics Email CourseLinks Mentioned:Mom's Got MoneyCheck out Cat's WebsiteFollow Cat on Instagram: @catherinecalford 

As moms, we all want the same thing when it comes to divorce - a good one, if there even is such a thing. We want the amicable divorce, the friendly "I want the best for you," relationship with our exes because we know that will ultimately benefit our kids the most. But sometimes, it's only one parent who is in favor of a good divorce, while the other parent chooses anger and ego over anything else. In this episode of Moms Moving On, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, Sarah Armstrong and I chatted about what it means to have a good divorce, what it takes to put your child first, and how you can still have a good divorce even if your ex isn't on the same page. This conversation will have you breathing a sigh of relief as you realize that your good effort will not go unnoticed by your kids despite what your may do or not do. In fact, your efforts will make ALL the difference in the lives of your children. Sarah Armstrong is vice president, global marketing operations, at Google and proud mom of Grace, who is graduating from high school in 2021. She is a mentor to other women in business, and longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and Trinity Table Soup Kitchen. Prior to joining Google, Sarah was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and worked at The Coca-Cola Company in global marketing for twenty years, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries. Sarah started her career at Leo Burnett (Chicago) in Media. Sarah's work has been recognized around the world, resulting in her being named one of Ad Age's “Women to Watch” and included in Ad Age's Book of Tens (“Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009”). Sarah was raised in Birmingham, Michigan with two younger brothers and happily married parents (for over fifty years and still going strong). She attended Georgetown University, as a scholarship athlete, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business Administration with a major in marketing. She was a four-year starter on the Georgetown University Volleyball Team. Sarah loves traveling the world and has been fortunate to travel to 55+ countries. She enjoys exploring new cities with Grace whenever possible. Sarah lives in Atlanta. For more information, contact Mantra Public Relations at 212-645-1600. https://www.gooddivorce.guide https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-madden-armstrong-5432887 https://www.facebook.com/SMAauthor/

In today's episode of The Bossed Up Single Mom Podcast, Melissa talks with Katrina Lelli, a Sober Mom Guide. Sober for over 10 years herself, Katrina digs in and helps sober moms identify and remove what is walking them from discovering their true purpose and happiness. Listen as we talk about the importance of giving yourself grace, no matter what season you're in - and the importance of involving your kids as you walk through adversity. Website Katrinalelli.co Instagram handle @katrinalelli ----- TBUSM website: MelissaClayton.net/Podcast Please subscribe and leave a review, it helps more than you know!

Guest Catherine Alford shares advice from her new book, Mom's Got Money: A Millennial Mom's Guide to Managing Money Like a Boss, an instruction manual to help moms use the skills they already possess to become extraordinarily confident managers of their money. More about Catherine: She is a nationally recognized financial educator who started her business with a $10 domain name and grew it into a multifaceted, six-figure digital media company. She is the creator of www.CatherineAlford.com, and the co-founder of www.MillennialHomeowner.com. Through her work, she offers a suite of digital products and services include financial writing, public speaking, and influencer marketing all with the goal of helping women become more financially confident. Over the years, her writing and expertise have been featured in dozens of media outlets including Good Morning America, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Real Simple, The Huffington Post, Kiplinger, Investopedia, Business Insider, and many more. She currently lives just outside of Detroit, Michigan with her husband, their boy/girl twins, and a rescue dog named Julep. Follow Cat on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the United States alone, roughly 1% of all births take place every year at home or at a birthing center. While this percentage may not seem significant, it does, however, represent a very real shift in the minds of more and more women away from conventional thought which tries to dictate that hospitals are the only safe places to give birth. This episodes guest is author Alejandra Alvarez and we talk about giving birth at home. Alejandra has had all four of her children at home. Her book, Born at Home is her attempt to raise the level of awareness of home births in order that women may have a safer, less invasive, and more personal childbirth experience. From her journey, countless other women have been inspired to take their own journey of giving birth at home. Alejandra Alvarez is the Vice President of Vista Hills Family Dental. In 2008 she earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Management and Administration from the Hubbard College of Administration. She is married to Dr Jose Alvarez and they are proud parents of four amazing children.   CLICK HERE TO GET HER BOOK- BORN AT HOME

A Mom's Guide to loving your child through the difficult times while keeping your sanity intact She is the Mom of an out of control teen and tells a story of a Mother's love and her determination.She specializes in taking care of Moms We want to hear from you at iSoulify at support@strongerthanyouknow.com What brought you […]

A Mom's Guide to loving your child through the difficult times while keeping your sanity intact She is the Mom of an out of control teen and tells a story of a Mother's love and her determination.She specializes in taking care of Moms We want to hear from you at iSoulify at support@strongerthanyouknow.com What brought you […]

Blogger and writer Amanda Rodriguez also known as the Dude Mom discusses her new book, 50 Things to Do in Babys First Year: The First-Time Moms Guide for Your Baby, Yourself and Your Sanity, a guide to surviving and thriving the first year of parenting. During our conversation she discusses the following: Her perspective and experience on parenting and raising three sons Importance of having supportive relationships with other moms Importance of investing in your own self care as a mom The book features tips from experts in fields related to parenting and mothering Her top 5 tips for new mothers To learn more about Amanda's top 5 tips for new mothers, check out whatisblack.co for the show notes.Social media:@thedudemomdudemom.comTo purchase her book: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Babys-First-Year-First-Time/dp/1641529148

Dr. Karen Cassiday interviews couples experts Debra and Steven Artura-Cervine, husband and wife team who founded HappyHealthyCouples.com. They will talk about the science and secrets to build great love and learning to make your differences become your sweet spot for mutual understanding and deepening intimacy.

Dr. Karen Cassiday interviews Dr. Jill Emmanuelle, expert in helping children and teens learn to manage their emotions and develop mindful awareness in the age of digital distraction.

Michelle Lynchard sent an email to Jill Devine, proposing being a guest on the podcast. Here’s some of that email: I recently discovered your podcast and I am officially your new fan. :) I especially loved your episode with Allie Corey and Dana Dean (episode 22). I love the way you spread the message of “we’re all in this together” instead of “let’s judge other Moms.” I am a Life Coach here in St. Louis. I specialize in helping overwhelmed, busy Moms bring more calm to their lives. Would you be interested in doing an episode like “A Mom's Guide to a Calm Holiday Season”? I’d love to work with you. Thanks for the good, positive Mom energy you’re putting out into the world. Jill thought, “a calm holiday season”? 100%, YES! This episode taught Jill much more than how to create a calm holiday season. It was a very therapeutic episode and you will more than likely feel the same after you listen. In the episode, Michelle refers to the holiday guide to help with your calm Holiday season. Here is the link for the holiday guide: http://bit.ly/mlholiday

Ambitious and executive women often wonder how to best mix family ambitions with big, juicy career goals. Should I lean in? Pivot? Freelance? Quit? If I leave my job, will I ever get back in? Whether you're struggling with the big question of whether to stay or quit or looking to reenter the workforce after time away, this event features insider knowledge from people who have already taken the journey, as well as a step-by-step analysis to ensure you are making the right career decision for you. MLF Organizer: Emily Meghan Morrow Howe MLF: Executive Womxn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Download this episode JoAnna Wahlund, author of the book "The Catholic Working Mom's Guide to Life," drops a ton of value in this interview as she discusses key struggles of a working mom while offering faith-based yet practical solutions. How to reach JoAnna: JoAnna's Website http://www.catholicworkingmom.com/ Buy JoAnna's Book Here https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/the-catholic-working-mom-s-guide-to-life Catholic Working Mothers Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/catholicworkingmothers/ Resource: American Heritage Girls https://americanheritagegirls.org/

We joke about mommy juice or mommy needs wine. But it's really not a joke. I'm hearing from more and more moms that it's actually quite a problem. Mommy drinking may be normalizing alcoholism. But how do you know if it's a problem for you? Today, I interview Rosemary O'Connor, author of A Sober Mom's Guide To Recovery. You will hear about how she hit rock bottom and rebuilt a wonderful life without alcohol.  This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Rosemary O'Connor's Favorite Quote: "It doesn't matter how many times you fall, it only matters how often you get back up." - Rosemary O'Connor Favorite App One Day At A Time Book - Each Day A New Beginning Links For Rosemary O'Connor FaceBook - Sober Moms Community with Rosemary O'Connor https://www.facebook.com/groups/374042363046810/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemary-o-connor-a134b972/ Twitter -  @sobermomsguide - https://twitter.com/SoberMomsGuide Instagram - sobermomsguide - https://www.instagram.com/sobermomsguide/?hl=en Free eBook - A Sober Mom's Guide to Overcoming Guilt - https://www.sobermomsguide.com/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Best selling author Dannah Gresh is here to help moms have meaningful conversations with their daughters about true beauty, social media, growing up into a woman and more.   You'll love Dannah's new book for girls age 8-12, "Lies Girls Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free."  I also recommend getting the companion guide, "A Mom's Guide to Lies Girls Believe."  It was my pleasure to endorse these books and here's the real test...I'm talking about the ideas inside with my own daughters!  I'm going through it with Noelle (age 12) first and then Lucy (age 9) next.    This podcast will help you learn how to:  Use social media more positively  Identify key conversations to have with your tween girl  Tackle beauty and insecurity issues  Reset after you've made a mistake     

Rosemary O'Connor is a leading expert and spokesperson on women, children, and addiction. As an author, speaker, and outreach manager for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Rosemary helps people find treatment resources to save lives and restore families from substance abuse and addiction. She is also a recovery coach for women. Rosemary was an alcoholic mom who had no idea that she needed help. Eventually, her high-functioning alcoholism stopped functioning, and she had to get help or risk losing everything. Listen to her story of acceptance and recovery and why she wrote A Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery. CLEAN DATE: NOVEMBER 13th, 1999 Listen to Rosemary's story now! Click here for this episodes show notes.   Join SHAIR SPACE - the Empowerment Network http://shairspace.net/ Support The SHAIR Podcast: Donate with PayPal -  http://theshairpodcast.com/donate/ Facebook Private Group - http://theshairpodcast.com/group Amazon Link - http://theshairpodcast.com/amazon

Mariza Snyder will be talking about her new book, “The Smart Mom's Guide to Essential Oils”. Learn about all the benefits of essential oils and how you can use them in everyday life.

This week we continue our interview with our wives, Beth Embry and Debbie Roszel. They provide practical advice on the details you need to consider if you are transitioning to become a stay-at-home parent. If you missed last week's episode you can start from the beginning here. My wife, Beth Embry, founded Shepherds Hill Academy with me. Rich's wife, Debbie Roszel, is a tutor and author of the books: From Fortress to Freedom and The Mom's Guide to Surviving West Point. Practical Benefits of Being a Stay-at-Home Parent We continue our conversation with Beth Embry and Debbie Roszel. This conversation provides practical guidance for wives and mothers questioning if they are to transition to the role as a stay-at-home parent. The truth is, in our culture, we have evaporated the margin in our lives to contemplate the deeper things of life. Staying focused on a career and remaining non-stop busy could be preventing your family from truly flourishing as God has intended. Some of the benefits of being a stay-at-home parent: Positions your kids to be homeschooled. Abolishes possible guilt for “not being” there for your child. Establishes a value on family, as opposed to material possession. Exposes the truth behind the pressure to “have it all.” Prepares an example of how family is to sacrifice for one another. How a stay-at-home parent navigates the digital age. Picture provided by: pixabay.com.

This week we continue our interview with our wives, Beth Embry and Debbie Roszel. They provide practical advice on the details you need to consider if you are transitioning to become a stay-at-home parent. If you missed last week's episode you can start from the beginning here. My wife, Beth Embry, founded Shepherds Hill Academy with me. Rich's wife, Debbie Roszel, is a tutor and author of the books: From Fortress to Freedom and The Mom's Guide to Surviving West Point. Practical Benefits of Being a Stay-at-Home Parent We continue our conversation with Beth Embry and Debbie Roszel. This conversation provides practical guidance for wives and mothers questioning if they are to transition to the role as a stay-at-home parent. The truth is, in our culture, we have evaporated the margin in our lives to contemplate the deeper things of life. Staying focused on a career and remaining non-stop busy could be preventing your family from truly flourishing as God has intended. Some of the benefits of being a stay-at-home parent: Positions your kids to be homeschooled. Abolishes possible guilt for “not being” there for your child. Establishes a value on family, as opposed to material possession. Exposes the truth behind the pressure to “have it all.” Prepares an example of how family is to sacrifice for one another. How a stay-at-home parent navigates the digital age. Picture provided by: pixabay.com.

We have a special opportunity to discuss the importance of being a stay-at-home mom in our weekly interview. Our guests today; surprisingly, are our wives. My wife, Beth Embry, who is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Shepherds Hill Academy. Also, Rich's wife, Debbie Roszel, who is a Private Tutor and the Author of two books: From Fortress to Freedom and The Mom's Guide to Surviving West Point. Both women are mothers of five children, and both chose to be stay-at-home moms for several years. Overcoming the Financial Challenge of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom It seems that the pace of life today has brought us all to a place where we don't feel like we can do without or be without everything or every opportunity that comes our way. Smartphones have now allowed us to bring our offices and our work home with us. It's also made us available to everyone, everywhere, and all the time; yet, without the same kind of responsibility or accountability. When it comes to raising our kids, how's that really been working out for us? With an increasingly "Me" oriented society, the result is like adult kids in an adult candy shop. We have so many options today. But, with all those options comes a drastically reduced down time. We have a myriad of business, pleasure and information options that we naturally want to grab on to—for our own benefit. What happens when a baby enters the scene? We still want and need the money, but now we are going to have to sacrifice some of it to adequately take care our children. Regardless of all the opportunities and options life offers us today, I think we may have to seriously consider the reality that parenting is going to require a greater sacrifice. If we are truly going to do parenting as God intended, initially and on the surface we need to own that sacrifice. I know this may not be a popular thing to talk about in our politically correct age. But, like a root canal, sometimes it's necessary. Our wives, and guests, help us make sense of: Does it really take two incomes to provide for a family? Why your job is not your provision. Just because your family is busy does not mean your family is succeeding. God can provide your financial needs. The truth about paying for your child's college. Picture provided by: Images Money.

We have a special opportunity to discuss the importance of being a stay-at-home mom in our weekly interview. Our guests today; surprisingly, are our wives. My wife, Beth Embry, who is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Shepherds Hill Academy. Also, Rich's wife, Debbie Roszel, who is a Private Tutor and the Author of two books: From Fortress to Freedom and The Mom's Guide to Surviving West Point. Both women are mothers of five children, and both chose to be stay-at-home moms for several years. Overcoming the Financial Challenge of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom It seems that the pace of life today has brought us all to a place where we don't feel like we can do without or be without everything or every opportunity that comes our way. Smartphones have now allowed us to bring our offices and our work home with us. It's also made us available to everyone, everywhere, and all the time; yet, without the same kind of responsibility or accountability. When it comes to raising our kids, how's that really been working out for us? With an increasingly "Me" oriented society, the result is like adult kids in an adult candy shop. We have so many options today. But, with all those options comes a drastically reduced down time. We have a myriad of business, pleasure and information options that we naturally want to grab on to—for our own benefit. What happens when a baby enters the scene? We still want and need the money, but now we are going to have to sacrifice some of it to adequately take care our children. Regardless of all the opportunities and options life offers us today, I think we may have to seriously consider the reality that parenting is going to require a greater sacrifice. If we are truly going to do parenting as God intended, initially and on the surface we need to own that sacrifice. I know this may not be a popular thing to talk about in our politically correct age. But, like a root canal, sometimes it's necessary. Our wives, and guests, help us make sense of: Does it really take two incomes to provide for a family? Why your job is not your provision. Just because your family is busy does not mean your family is succeeding. God can provide your financial needs. The truth about paying for your child's college. Picture provided by: Images Money.

In the first half hour Patricia will be joined by Dana Bowman, English teacher and professor is the author of Author Bottled: A Mom's Guide to Early Recovery and mombsieblog.com. Her book explains the perils moms face with drinking and chronicles the author's path to recovery, She will discuss how to parent young children successfully while in recovery. In the second half hour Patricia will be joined by ET Chris Ciunci, the Founder and Managing Partner of TribalVision, an outsourced marketing department for hire, a forward thinking alternative to the traditional advertising agency model. The author of Market Smarter: It's time to look at marketing in a whole new light. He will discuss how employee engagement is a key factor behind the most successful companies and what to do to make sure employees feel energized and passionate about their work, especially during the stressful holiday season.

In this week's podcast episode I share ways to surviving Christmas as a homeschool mom by embracing the holiday season. View episode show notes at: http://www.christianhomeschoolmoms.com/christmas-survival-tips-for-the-homeschool-mom

We chat with Tawanna Browne Smith from Mom's Guide To Travel (www.momsguidetotravel.com), empowering women to jungle family life and travel. Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host is Holly Galbraith, tourism expert and also host of the Tourism Tweetup Podcast (www.gofuturemedia.com). In this podcast episode Tawanna shares her insights into Highlights: - How she got into the travel industry and found her niche inspiring women, new moms, and parents to keep exploring - Her role in travel concierge and travel planning - Using travel to teach kids about culture and understanding How to find your path in the travel industry - Self-reflection and what questions you should ask yourself to discover your passion On Change in the Industry: - there is a need for nanny programs on the road to help make it easier to travel with kids; people want to travel with kids but also need a break during their holiday - there is a need for catering and personalizing travel through travel planning and products For more information: http://www.momsguidetotravel.com If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

Do you want to help out your kid's school or PTA but find the idea of pushing candy at work or selling gift wrap lame. On Todays show we discussed fundraising and I shared some of my fundraising horror stories. After the break we were joined by Sarah Barrett author of the book A Mom's Guide to School Fundraising:  A Mom's Guide To School Fundraising You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at:http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters

So what is a ‘mashup' mom, anyway? According to author and popular blogger Rachel Singer Gordon, a mashup combines info from two or more different places and “mashes it up” into something new. “In real life, many moms – and everyone else – combine different things to create something new,” says Gordon. “We mix, or mash up, money-making and thrifty strategies to create a whole new model of motherhood.” Make ‘cents'? If it doesn't yet, it will – and you will be saving and making money online the mashup mom way! Gordon shares her tips and tools in her widely popular blog MashupMom.com and recently compiled her advice in her new go-to guide Point, Click, and Save: Mashup Mom's Guide to Saving and Making Money Online. Dads, professionals, and everyone else can benefit from lessons on becoming more frugal, in and outside of a volatile economy.” See her blog: http://mashupmom.com which currently attracts 12,000–15,000 visitors per day.

So what is a ‘mashup' mom, anyway? According to author and popular blogger Rachel Singer Gordon, a mashup combines info from two or more different places and “mashes it up” into something new. “In real life, many moms – and everyone else – combine different things to create something new,” says Gordon. “We mix, or mash up, money-making and thrifty strategies to create a whole new model of motherhood.” Make ‘cents'? If it doesn't yet, it will – and you will be saving and making money online the mashup mom way! Gordon shares her tips and tools in her widely popular blog MashupMom.com and recently compiled her advice in her new go-to guide Point, Click, and Save: Mashup Mom's Guide to Saving and Making Money Online. Dads, professionals, and everyone else can benefit from lessons on becoming more frugal, in and outside of a volatile economy.” See her blog: http://mashupmom.com which currently attracts 12,000–15,000 visitors per day.