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Sometimes women and moms feel like they have lost themselves and their dreams. They need a way to rekindle that spark and joy they used to have. Rachel Marie Martin helps women find these. She is the author of the book Getting Your Spark Back. She is also the writer behind FindingJoy.net and the author of Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood. She has been interviewed by CBS, Disney, Good Morning America, The Huffington Post, and many others. She helps women find deep joy in the little moments and rediscover their dreams. She challenges people to break cycles, remove their masks, and not let fear take control. She teaches them to pause to see the joy. Tune into her incredible insight in this episode of Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro.Please subscribe and review our podcast.FindingJoy.nethttps://women-road-warriors.captivate.fmhttps://womenroadwarriors.com/ https://www.podpage.com/women-road-warriors/https://womenspowernetwork.net#Joy #FindingJoy #Spark #Happiness #Empowerment #RachelMarieMartin #FindingJoyNet #ShelleyJohnson #ShelleyMJohnson #KathyTuccaro #WomenRoadWarriors

In a world where our lives may not look as we envisioned, finding joy can be both challenging and transformative. What does it mean to embrace the reality of our stories? How can vulnerability help us find resilience and purpose? In this episode, Larry Sprung interviews Rachel Marie Martin, founder of FindingJoy.net and bestselling author, about her journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Rachel shares how she built a thriving online community by encouraging authenticity, vulnerability, and connection, especially for women and mothers. The conversation explores her insights on building joy, leveraging media, and staying connected to purpose, even through challenges. Rachel discusses:  Her entrepreneurial journey and the inception of FindingJoy.net Monetizing Facebook organically and building a thriving audience The power and necessity of maintaining authentic engagement in social media The viral impact of her quote and the universal appeal of its message The significance of embracing authenticity and vulnerability in storytelling  Her latest book, "Get Your Spark Back," and its transformational insights And more! Resources: Mitlin Financial   The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung  Connect with Larry Sprung:  LinkedIn: Larry Sprung Instagram: Larry Sprung Facebook: Larry Sprung X (Twitter): Larry Sprung Connect with Rachel Marie Martin:  LinkedIn: Rachel Marie Martin Website: Finding Joy Facebook: Finding Joy About our Guest: Rachel believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, thrive, and find deep joy and because of that she pours out her heart via these platforms: she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of Get Your Spark Back,  Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community. Her content has been featured in The Today Show, Good Morning America,  NPR, The Huffington Post, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand,  John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Star Tribune, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouraging others to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she's a mom to seven and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home. Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.  

In this captivating episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine sits down with the inspiring Rachel Marie Martin, the creative force behind findingjoy.net and bestselling author of "Mom Enough," "The Brave Art of Motherhood," and "How to Get Your Spark Back: How to Find Happiness and Reignite Your Life."   Rachel shares her journey of transformation, from navigating a challenging divorce and financial hardships to discovering joy and purpose in midlife.   Join Wendy and Rachel as they explore the concept of reigniting your spark, the importance of fighting for your soul, and how to embrace life's challenges with resilience and grace. Rachel opens up about her experiences as a mother of seven and the lessons learned from blending families, rediscovering herself, and finding happiness amidst chaos.   This episode is filled with insightful discussions on the power of self-awareness, the significance of embracing both light and dark times, and the courage it takes to step out of your comfort zone. Rachel's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the potential for growth and joy at any stage of life.  

RACHEL MARIE MARTIN is an author, influencer, and speaker who believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive, and to find deep joy. In 2008, these beliefs led her to start FindingJoy.net, a website and brand reaching millions of visitors each month and boasting over a million followers on social media. She authored The Brave Art of Motherhood and is a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her second book, Mom Enough, won the silver IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award in the parenting and family category. Rachel's content has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Today Show, Star Tribune, Tiny Buddha, Inc Magazine, MOPS, Stuff New Zealand, John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, CafeMom, and many more. Her letter “Why Being a Mom is Enough” has been shared over 2.1 million times online. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages. She speaks worldwide, encouraging moms and entrepreneurs to live each day with purpose and drive. Contact Rachel Marie Martin: my new book, "Get Your Spark Back" that is coming out on August 27. website is findingjoy.net facebook page is facebook.com/findingjoyblog Founder of: Finding Joy Finding Joy Community Author of: Mom Enough The Brave Art of Motherhood Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com The Great Discovery international eLearning platform: https://TheGreatDiscovery.com/kimberley

383. You Have a Fire Within You with Rachel Marie Martin, Finding Joy Rachel believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy and because of that she pours out her heart via these platforms: she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of Get Your Spark Back (releasing 8/27/24),  Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community. Her content has been featured in The Today Show, Good Morning America,  NPR, The Huffington Post, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand,  John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Star Tribune, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouringg others to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she's a mom to seven, and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home.  Finding Joy Facebook Rachel Marie Martin (@finding_joy) • Instagram photos and videos Pre-Order: Get Your Spark Back   SelfCare: Read Rachel's book.  Carve out personal time with yourself. Family Fun: Hikes!   You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas   Want to try a coaching call-- sign up for a free 30-minute call: https://calendly.com/christythomas/exploratory-call-free   Find me on Instagram:  Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos . Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy:  Coaching (christythomascoaching.com)

The creator and writer of FindingJoy.net and the author of three books: Get Your Spark Back, Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood. Rachel is a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her inspiring articles have been translated into over 25 languages and her original content has been featured in The Today Show, NPR, The Huffington Post, Star Tribune, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand, John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity and Her View From Home. Rachel believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy and because of that she speaks worldwide encouraging others to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyong that she is a mother of seven, and calls Nashville her home.   

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and author Rachel Marie Martin as they talk about relationships, parenting, and finding joy amidst chaos.   In this episode, we talk about: - Releasing expectations & finding joy amidst chaos - Relationships, parenting, power dynamics & red flags - Financial hardship & becoming financially independent   EPISODE NOTES Rachel Marie Martin is an author, speaker, podcaster & entrepreneur who believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive, and to find deep joy. She is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of Get Your Spark Back, Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month, and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community.   Her content has been featured in The Today Show, The Huffington Post, Stuff New Zealand, PopSugar and many more. She speaks worldwide, encouraging others to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she's a mom to seven, and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home.    Links: https://findingjoy.net/ https://facebook.com/findingjoyblog   ------------ Click this link to listen on your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating & review: https://linktr.ee/wiredforsuccess ---------------   Special THANKS to the episode sponsor BiOptimizer!   Are you sure you're getting the RIGHT amount of the RIGHT forms of magnesium to support your mental & physical health?   Check out the BiOptimizer Magnesium Breakthrough which combines 7 of the most bio-available forms of magnesium & get a 10% discount with my special code:   Go to bioptimizers.com/claudia   and use code claudia10 at checkout to claim your 10% discount.   ------------------   Music credit: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)   -----------------   Disclaimer: Podcast Episodes might contain sponsored content.    

Today I'm excited to welcome Rachel Marie Martin, known for her impactful quotes and inspiring social media presence. We'll discuss Rachel's famous quote that hit 20 million views and dive into her journey through personal challenges and how they inspired her writing.Guest IntroductionRachel Marie Martin is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of Get Your Spark Back (releasing 8/27/24), Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood. She is a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages and her site reaches millions of visitors per month.Her content has been featured in The Today Show, NPR, The Huffington Post, Star Tribune, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand, John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouraging others to live each day with purpose and drive.How To Build An Engaged Audience On Social Media With Rachel Marie Martin - Key TakeawaysRachel's famous quote: "Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you're actually living."The power of authentic and relatable content in connecting with your audience.The importance of consistency and community engagement in growing your social media presence.Tailoring your content to fit the specific platform and audience.Personal JourneyRachel's quote came from a difficult personal experience with her oldest son.We talk about the emotional process of dealing with life's unexpected challenges.How writing and sharing personal stories can help you find strength and resilience.Social Media StrategyRachel's approach to organic growth on Facebook through genuine audience interaction.The importance of rejecting automated content sharing to maintain authenticity.Building a brand that stands out by staying true to its core values and mission.Monetizing Social MediaHow Rachel succeeded in monetizing her Facebook page without using paid ads.The importance of investing time and effort into building and nurturing a community.Tips on responding to followers and fostering engagement.Tips for Online Business OwnersKnow and understand your audience: where they are and what they need.Embrace trial and error to find what works for your specific audience.Develop a consistent posting schedule tailored to your audience's habits and preferences.Treat your social media presence like a business with regular, reliable engagement.Key Quotes"Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you're actually living.""Facebook needs an audience. They need people to come there. They're not going to make it impossible for the creators.""It's really about being consistent. You can't manage that page and be like, 'I'm just going to do this and then take three months off' and then come back and wonder why it's not growing."Resources MentionedRachel's website: https://findingjoy.net Connect with Rachel on Facebook: https://facebook.com/findingjoyblogConnect with Rachel on IG: @finding_joyJoin my upcoming free LIVE masterclass to scale your business: https://www.lindseyanderson.live ConclusionWe recapped Rachel's...

Author, writer and mother, Rachel Marie Martin joins me on this real and vulnerable episode to discuss her journey from a struggling mom to helping millions of other mother's with struggles and guilt to find moments of happiness in their life and how to get their spark back. Rachel is an author of 3 books, a writer for FindingJoy.net and the founder of the FB group Finding Joy with over a million followers. Rachel has been featured on the Today Show, Huffpost, CBS, Disney and so much more. Follow her on IG: @finding_joy Find her books at: The Brave Art of Motherhood (2018) Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood (2023) Get Your Spark Back: How to Find Happiness and Reignite Your Life (2024)

In this episode of the Parenting Great Kids podcast, join Dr. Meg Meeker as she engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rachel Marie Martin, an unwavering advocate for motherhood and author of the uplifting book "Mom Enough." Together, they explore Rachel's journey through the challenges of motherhood, overcoming mom guilt, navigating the pressure to measure up, and the vital role of self-compassion and grace in motherhood. Rachel shares insights on embracing fearlessness, prioritizing open communication, and fostering understanding with our children. They discuss the delicate balance between being a nurturing parent and a supportive friend to our kids and practical ways mothers can strengthen their support networks. Tune in for an insightful dialogue that offers encouragement, wisdom, and solidarity to all mothers. Today's Guest Rachel Marie Martin believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy and because of that she pours out her heart via these platforms: she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of The Brave Art of Motherhood (Waterbrook, 2018) and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. From the Producer You're successful at work; now, let's elevate your success at home. All it takes is a coach to guide you there! Explore Dr. Meg's group or one-on-one coaching sessions today by visiting meekerparenting.com/coaching. Watch today's episode 

This week, Justin welcomes back one of our favorite Occasional Guests, John Hill! Billie Eilish has embraced self love, Noah Cyrus gives a response to her family drama, a couple in Florida tries to fake lottery tickets, pee stains are in fashion and much more!  Don't miss Just Sayin' with Justin Martindale LIVE as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival at The Comedy Store 5/9 @ 8pm with John Hill!  Get tickets https://www.showclix.com/event/justin-may9th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you remember that you are enough? Moms struggle with anxieties, insecurities, imperfections, and guilt. How do we embrace our imperfections? How do we deal with feelings of failure, loneliness? Hunter talks to Rachel Marie Martin about her book, “Mom Enough,” full of love letters to struggling moms. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training. Find more podcasts, Hunter's books, blog posts, free resources, and more at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Discover your Unique-To-You Podcast Playlist at mindfulmamamentor.com/quiz/ We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: /mindfulmamamentor.com/mindful-mama-podcast-sponsors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome friend,I am super honored to have Rachel Marie Martin on the show today. If you don't recognize her name, she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net.She's written about divorce, heartbreak and reconnecting with an estranged child, dealing with an autoimmune disease in her youngest, feeling overwhelmed with littles, living through financial crises,  waiting up for teens, and simply being overwhelmed and overjoyed by the day in, day out demands of motherhood. A second marriage, co-parenting, being a bonus (step) mom to four more amazing people, moving across the country, anxiety, and being an entrepreneur and coach. She believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy, and because of that, she pours out her heart via her site and so many platforms she has written for.She recently released her latest book, Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood, where she offers encouragement for moms by sharing over 40 personal letters through her journey. She are going to love what she has to share. Let's dive in!Where to connect with Rachel and get her book:Her book: Mom EnoughOfficial site: https://findingjoy.netFacebook: @findingjoyInstagram: @finding_joy Support the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen's unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...

(Episode 192) It's not only okay, but totally necessary for moms to prioritize self-care, pursue their passions, and embrace the journey of motherhood, because being a mom is absolutely enough, period. In this episode of the Moms Without Capes Podcast, we chat with Rachel Martin who shares her own experience of rediscovering her sense of self and the significance of finding joy in the midst of challenges. Join me- mom, therapist, and life coach- as I seek to inspire women to not give up on themselves simply because they are thick in the seasons of motherhood. To join the Moms Without Capes Facebook community, visit www.facebook.com/groups/momswithoutcapes Stop Making Excuses and Start Taking Care of Yourself Guide: www.momswithoutcapes.com/sc-excuses I invite you to schedule a discovery call with me to learn more about how I can help you improve your relationships- with your partner, your children, and yourself: www.momswithoutcapes.com/beyond Visit my website www.momswithoutcapes.com to learn more! To learn more about Rachel Martin, go to http://findingjoy.net or follow her on social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/findingjoyblog Instagram: www.instagram.com/finding_joy/ Thank you so much for tuning in and listening today. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what ideas you may have for future episodes of the Moms Without Capes podcast! Email me at onnie@momswithoutcapes.com If you liked this episode, please show some love by leaving me a 5-Star review at www.ratethispodcast.com/mwc, subscribing, and sharing it with a fellow mom! Or buy me a chai latte at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onnieM DISCLAIMER: Just because I'm a therapist, I'm not your therapist nor am I doing therapy in this podcast episode. Just saying. So enjoy Moms Without Capes for what it is- educational, entertaining, and a way to get my message out into the world! [00:00:00]: Introduction to Rachael Martin [00:00:46]: Rachael's Journey into Online Career [00:03:02]: Introduction to "Mom Enough" book [00:04:03]: The Concept Behind "Mom Enough" [00:04:40]: Rediscovering Identity as a Mother [00:07:38]: Defining Fearless Motherhood [00:08:35]: Eight Things Fearless Moms Do [00:19:39]: You Are Mom Enough [00:21:21]: Book Recommendation: "One Year Off" [00:23:28]: Where to Find Rachael Martin

Today, we have a great and timely episode all about the upcoming holidays and the pressure and stress that can go along with them. We have Rachel Marie Martin, who believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, thrive, and find deep joy. She is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and the author of "The Brave Art of Motherhood" and "Mom Enough."Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, and her site reaches millions of visitors per month. She has written dozens of letters to moms covering topics from babies to toddlers, overwhelming days to the silence of middle schoolers, and letting go of teenagers. Her articles have reached over fifty million moms worldwide.Her content has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Today Show, Star Tribune, and many more.We had such a great conversation about the holidays and letting go of perfectionism. We talked about traditions and the different stages of life and motherhood. Rachel is amazing, you can connect with her at the links below and  "Mom Enough," is out now!Connect with Rachel Marie Martin:Official site: https://findingjoy.netFacebook: @findingjoyblogInstagram: @finding_joy  Buy Mom Enough: Here Find Jess below!Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE:Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code PODCAST Shop Now! Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.comFollow us! Instagram Tik Tok

In this episode of the Happiness Happens Podcast, Rachel Marie Martin joins me to talk about what to do when we're having trouble finding our joy.    Rachel, an author and entrepreneur, discusses her belief in the power of the human spirit and how she overcame obstacles in life to find joy. She also embraces the thought of happiness as a state of being that requires one to seek moments of joy and appreciate them.    She highlights the importance of disconnecting from the pressures of social media and setting personal boundaries to have a healthier perception of happiness. Rachel also talks about the significance of goal setting and maintaining a balanced life. Moreover, she shares her journey of writing, which led to the publishing of her book, 'Mom Enough', which contains letters she wrote to fellow mothers, aiming to make them feel less alone in their motherhood journey.   Rachel believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy and because of that she pours out her heart via these platforms: she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of both Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community.   Her content has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Today Show, Star Tribune, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand,  John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, CafeMom, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouraging moms and entrepreneurs to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she's a mom to seven, and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home.   We'll touch on: [0:00] Intro [3:00] What does happiness mean to Rachel [4:00] What was the inspiration behind "Finding Joy" [6:30] Why she wrote her book "Mom Enough" [8:06] The top struggles she sees moms experience right now [9:41] How do we let go of the idea of perfectionism [13:25] Tips for easing thought patterns of perfectionism [17:07] Using travel to broaden our awareness and perspectives [19:43] How you can start finding moments of joy [21:36] What to do about guilt when it creeps in [23:41] What she learned running 1000 miles [26:40] One takeaway she wants you to gain from reading her book [30:00] How to create a little more happiness in your day, every day, starting today   Resources: Podcast Resources: https://www.simonacostantini.com/resources  Apply to be a podcast guest: https://forms.gle/ Happiness Guide: https://simonacostantini.ck.page/happinesshub    Connect with Rachel https://instagram.com/finding_joy https://twitter.com/finding_joy  https://facebook.com/findingjoyblog https://findingjoy.net    Connect with Simona www.instagram.com/simona__costantini  www.instagram.com/costantiniproductions  www.instagram.com/happinesshappenspodcast  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtOxOAuXxW7c5cYKdAEfWg  https://www.facebook.com/costantiniproductions  https://www.facebook.com/happinesshappenspodcast/  www.simonacostantini.com   

Rachel Marie Martin believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy and because of that she pours out her heart via these platforms: she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of both Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community. Her content has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Today Show, Star Tribune, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand,  John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, CafeMom, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouraging moms and entrepreneurs to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she's a mom to seven, and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home. Key Takeaways “What's the worst that can happen and can I get through that?” Worry is part of being a parent. Don't beat yourself up if you worry. It's an acknowledgement of your love. As a parent, be sure to settle into the knowingness that you are doing the best you can with the resources that you have. Using a “target with a positive expectation” is a good way to set a goal to give your teens the opportunity to succeed. Choose your words carefully when setting an expectation and use positive language. Give it some pause and grace when you talk with your teens. Setting boundaries can differ with each child/teen. Pay attention to their needs and honor who they are. Allow your teen to explore what they enjoy and consider their passion as a future career. It's important to have a respectful relationship with your teen and to address any comments towards you as a parent. Do not take it personally and have a thoughtful conversation with them about your relationship and the boundary of respect. Sponsored by VarsityLeadership.com Resources WEBSITE: https://findingjoy.net FACEBOOK PAGE: Finding Joy INSTAGRAM: @finding_joy BOOK: Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood

Get your copy of Nikki's book today on Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through Bookshop.Org, where every purchase supports your local bookstore.Want a sneak peek of Nikki's book?  Download a FREE chapter!Tune in to hear Nikki's conversation with Finding Joy founder and mother of seven, Rachel Marie Martin. Rachel stops by to chat with Nikki about why we need to stop seeing the messy sink as a sign of not measuring up, and instead start seeing it as a sign of what's normal--and a part of motherhood to be celebrated. To the Dear Sweet Mom Who Feels Like She Is Failing, you do not want to miss this conversation! Connect with Rachel on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out Rachel's new book, Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood.**This is an affiliate link. If you click on this link and make a purchase, Nikki might earn a commission, at no additional cost to you!  Win-win!Support the showFollow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to nikki@youridealmomlife.com.

Author of Mom Enough, Rachel Marie Martin joins us to talk about the exhausting but totally normal days of motherhood. She's a mom of 7, writer, blogger, and founder of Finding Joy, and she knows all about juggling, overwhelm, and the pull of perfectionism! Mom Enough by Rachel Marie Martin Eight Things Fearless Moms Do FindingJoy.net (Rachel's site)

Welcome to Episode 130 of the Fully In It Podcast. I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Rachel Marie Martin of the social media community Finding Joy™ and her wisdom, stories, and encouragement were a breath of fresh air. She is the author of the books "Mom Enough" and "The Brave Art of Motherhood" and she's best known for encouraging moms and entrepreneurs to live each day with purpose and drive. She's also a dedicated mom to seven and as I chatted with her more, I realized she is truly a woman who walks the talk in both motherhood and entrepreneurship. Listen in on our conversation on doing hard things in motherhood for the sake of your family, seeing yourself as enough, rewriting your story and so much more.  For the full show notes head here. 

On episode #91 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with Rachel Marie Martin, a mom of 7, entrepreneur, successful blogger, and viral author of the website Finding Joy™. Finding Joy™ is a robust community that empowers women in the midst of their motherhood journey. It has generated over 50 million page views and more than 1 million Facebook fans. Rachel is also the author of the new book, Mom Enough. For more on Rachel or to purchase her book visit www.findingjoy.net Today we're going to talk about how Rachel pulled herself out of a financial rut using her gift of writing, plus she'll offer tips on how moms can get out of their stuck days of motherhood. Are you looking to launch a blog for yourself or your business? Hire me to help you get started! E-mail me at info@tinseltownmom.com for more information and customized pricing. *If you've received value from any of my podcasts I'd love for you to head over to Apple and leave an encouraging review. These reviews help other moms find my podcast. They're also uplifting to read! Just go to Apple podcasts, scroll down to “Ratings and Reviews,” and tap to rate and write a review. Thank you in advance! Follow Tinseltown Mom! Subscribe to My Weekly Newsletter TinseltownMom Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn

Our guest today is a wonderful human being and has so much well-earned wisdom to share with us in this episode and she is also a relatable and engaging writer. Which you can find in her recently published book, Mom Enough: Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood. I love her viral quote: “Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you are living." Our guest today Rachel Marie Martin is the founder of the social media community Finding Joy™, author of both Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood, and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community. Her content has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Today Show, PopSugar, Motherly, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouraging moms and entrepreneurs to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she's a mom to seven and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home. Follow Rachel Marie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/findingjoyblog Find out more at: https://findingjoy.net/author/rachel-marie-martin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspiring Letters for the Wonderfully Exhausting but Totally Normal Days of Motherhood Meet Rachel Marie Martin, Author of Mom Enough Interviewed by Women in Podcasting Show Host Jennifer Henczel.  Today, I have the thrill of interviewing Author, influencer, and founder of the popular social media community FindingJoy, Rachel Martin. In her new book “Mom Enough” she offers encouragement for moms by sharing her own personal journey through heartache, self-doubt, and the challenges of motherhood. With over forty letters of encouragement, from one mom to another, she tells mothers they're “mom enough.” Rachel and I have partnered in several successful collaborations together over the years and I can tell you first hand, she walks her talk. She has gone live in the Women in Podcasting group and provided lots of value. But this is the first time I'm interviewing Rachel! So, it's a special treat for me. And guess what!!!… You're invited to the big event! Join us for Rachel's Mom Enough Book Launch and party, featuring well-known celebrities and influencers. How cool is that! Go to the Women in Podcasting show notes to find out more and to connect with Rachel: www.womeninpodcasting.show Join the Women in Podcasting Network - a place where women in podcasting can connect, collaborate and celebrate! Whether you're a new or seasoned podcaster, we invite you to join our community. There will be opportunities for asking questions, offering tips, sharing your episodes, calls for guests, guest applications and helping each other. If you're not a member yet, join our VIP members for tools and strategies for monetizing your podcast and up-leveling your life: www.womeninpodcasting.net

How do you feel when you get a big hug from a friend you haven't seen for a while? Or how about a spontaneous kiss on the cheek from your child? Or your spouse holding your hand when you go for a walk? How do you imagine your child experiences the way you touch them, and what do you remember about your own experience of touch when you were a child?   Dr. Michael Banissy, a psychologist and neuroscientist, has spent his career studying different types of touch and the impact on health, wellbeing and relationship quality in all kinds of relationships at every stage of development. He has pulled together a wealth of information in his engaging new book, Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Wellbeing. He joins this Mom Enough episode from Bristol, England to share some of his most important and interesting findings with Marti & Erin – and you!   WHY IS TOUCH SO IMPORTANT TO WELLBEING? To what extent do you experience positive touch, and with whom? What would you change about that if you could? How about in your childhood, especially with your parents? How do you think touch helped shape the kind of relationship you had with your parents? What do you want to do the same or differently with your own children? Why?   WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ THE BENEFITS OF ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY: A CONVERSATION WITH EDUCATOR MIKE HUBER ABOUT ROUGHHOUSING. Early childhood educator Mike Huber from St. David's Center for Child & Family Development (a supporting partner of Mom Enough), understands how valuable rough and tumble play is to children's learning and development. He joins Marti & Erin in this Mom Enough® episode for a lively discussion of this often overlooked aspect of children's experience, prompting funny memories for Marti & Erin and inspiring them to do a little roughhousing themselves.   ❉ TOUCH MATTERS. Check out Dr. Michael Banissy's latest book.

The passing of Title IX paved the way for women and girls to have equitable access to sports. However, there continue to be challenges to girl's and women's participation in sports. For example, many girls drop out of sports during puberty. And, during the pandemic, 1 in 4 girls did not return to sports. Furthermore, coaches' unconscious gender bias and stereotypes are significant factors in girls dropping out of sports. So, what can be done to ensure girls stay in sports and enjoy the many benefits of sports participation?   University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Nicole LaVoi joins Marti & Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® to discuss Coaching HER, a new tool for sport coaches that is addressing gender inequalities and training coaches to ensure girls stay in sports. Tune in to learn more about this innovative and evidence-based tool that is bridging barriers to girls continued participation in sports.   WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT GIRLS SPORTS PARTICIPATION? How do coaches' unconscious bias and gender inequalities affect girls participation in sports? Who might benefit from Coaching HER? What can we do to ensure girls have the same opportunities as boys?   WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS FOR CHILDREN: WISDOM ON BEING THE BEST SPORTS PARENT YOU CAN BE FROM COACH AND PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR JOHN TAUER. Listen to this episode to learn more from coach, psychology professor, and author of Why Less Is More for WOSPS: How to Be the Best Sports Parent You Can Be. (Click book image to purchase through our affiliate link.)   ❉ BEING GOOD SPORTS PARENTS: BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR YOUNG ATHLETES. We've all seen them (and many of us have been them) – the sports parents yelling at the referee, coaching their child from the sidelines or booing the other team. What are kids learning when they see that behavior? And how does that parental behavior affect children's health, well-being and feelings about sports? Tune into this Mom Enough® episode with University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Nicole LaVoi for answers to these questions and more!   ❉ HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD GET THE MOST OUT OF PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS? AND WHAT ARE THE PITFALLS TO AVOID? Listen to this oldie, but goodie, Mom Enough episode with child development professor and longtime advisor to student-athletes, Dr. Richard Weinberg, who shares the dos and don'ts of nurturing your child's athletic talents and interests.   Amazon Links are from the Associate Program. Mom Enough® may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share links to products that we have personally reviewed and/or used. Your purchase helps Mom Enough continue to offer evidence-based information at no cost to our listeners.

If we think about the kind of friend, spouse, care provider, boss or public leader we want, we probably would name empathy as an essential quality. Empathy encompasses seeing through another's eyes (cognitive empathy), feeling what that person feels (emotional empathy) and taking action that is attuned to that person's feelings (compassionate empathy). But how does someone become empathic? At what age are children first capable of empathy? And what is the role of parents and other adults in nurturing empathy as children develop?     In this episode of Mom Enough, Dr. Megan Gunnar, professor in the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development, joins Marti & Erin to discuss early signs of empathy in infancy, the growing capacity for compassionate empathy in the toddler period, and simple, practical ways parents can encourage and expand children's empathy in everyday interactions at every stage. Nurturing empathy is one of the most important things we can do to help our children grow up to be the kind of people we hope they will be. And it is one powerful way we can be leaders in making the world a better place for all! Thank you to Mom Enough's longtime supporting partner Help Me Grow for bringing this episode to you.   IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU NURTURING EMPATHY IN YOUR CHILDREN? Thinking of children in your family, when did you first notice signs of empathy in them? What have you done (or could you do) to help them develop and use what Dr. Gunnar calls “compassionate empathy”? And what steps can your whole family take to deepen your empathy toward all, even people who seem different from you in background, experience or beliefs?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EMPATHY? ❉ THE DANISH WAY OF PARENTING: AN INTERVIEW WITH JESSICA JOELLE ALEXANDER. Denmark has frequently been ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world. It is a culture that celebrates togetherness and hygge (cozy conviviality), teaches empathy, and believes children should have a voice and be respected. All of these factors play a part in how Danes parent. Tune into this Mom Enough episode with Jessica Joelle Alexander, best-selling author of The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids.   ❉ HELPING CHILDREN BUILD EMPATHY: A DISCUSSION WITH UNSELFIE AUTHOR, MICHELE BORBA. When people ask author and educational psychologist Michele Borba what kids need to be successful and happy, she confidently proclaims, “Empathy!” And yet, our popular culture, with its emphasis on “I” and “me” seems to fly in the face of empathy as a core value. We've all seen kids and adults alike constantly snapping “selfies” to document their every move. What other factors have contributed to these changes? And, most importantly, what can we do now as parents, teachers and other caring adults to make sure children build this important quality of empathy from the earliest years? Dr. Borba joins Marti & Erin for a rich discussion in this Mom Enough episode. Tune in to hear her practical strategies for putting empathy front and center in your child's life and in the life of your whole family.   ❉ RAISING FEMINIST BOYS: DR. BOBBI WEGNER DISCUSSES GENDER, SEX & EMPATHY. Psychologist and author, Dr. Bobbi Wegner joins Marti & Erin for a compelling conversation on the importance of teaching our children — and especially our sons — about sex, consent, identity, gender, and empathy.

Many of us cringe when we think about our early adolescence and the emotional ups and downs of middle school or junior high, as it used to be called. We may recall being teased or bullied or inexplicably dropped by someone we thought was our best friend forever. Or perhaps we recall insensitive or downright cruel things we said or did to others. (Did you ever write nasty comments in a “slam book”? Or get tearful when you saw what someone wrote about you?)   To what extent is the social world of middle school still the same for today's young people? And how might our own memories inadvertently shape our children's experiences, for better or worse? Bestselling author Judith Warner has a fascinating new book on this complex topic, And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Making Sense of Middle School, and joins Marti & Erin for a rich and personal discussion of those ever-timely issues!   WHAT COMES UP WHEN YOU THINK OF MIDDLE SCHOOL? What are some of your strongest memories of your middle school (or junior high) experience? How did those experiences shape your confidence, determination and emotional well-being, both positively and negatively? What did you learn from those experiences and what do they lead you to say and do to support your children in navigating that time of opportunity and challenge in their own lives?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPPORTING YOUR MIDDLE-SCHOOLER? ❉ THE POWER OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN: AN INTERVIEW WITH PSYCHIATRY PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR, DR. DAN SIEGEL In this conversation with Marti & Erin, Dr. Siegel debunks common myths of adolescence, illuminates exciting changes in the teenage brain and offers practical tips for parents and teens.   ❉ CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES: WHAT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT SCIENCE TELLS US ABOUT HELPING ADOLESCENTS THRIVE, Dr. Laurence Steinberg, a well-known author, has spent decades studying adolescents and has arrived at a much more positive view of what he terms The Age of Opportunity (the title of his latest book). He joins Marti & Erin for a rich and hopeful discussion of how recent research on adolescent brain development can inform the ways we guide our teens to a healthy, happy, productive adulthood.   Mom Enough® is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, which means we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your purchase helps Mom Enough continue to offer evidence-based information at no cost to our listeners.

Award-winning Minnesota author, Shannon Gibney, joins Marti and Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® for a captivating discussion on her latest book — a speculative memoir of transracial adoption. The Girl I am, Was, and Never Will Be masterfully weaves together the story of Gibney's life as a transracial adoptee with an imagined tale of her life had she not been placed for adoption. The resulting braided story brings to light the unique and often painful challenges of being a transracial adoptee, and adds to the public discourse on adoption in a beautiful way.   Shannon Gibney gives voice to the complex emotions experienced by adoptees and explores the "cultural losses" associated with being a transracial adoptee. She gives listeners an inside perspective into her writing process and how this book affected her as a mother. Tune in to this moving and fascinating conversation and learn more about Gibney's incredibly creative memoir and personal story.   WHAT WAS MOST IMPACTFUL TO YOU IN GIBNEY'S STORY OF TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION?  How can people make sense of their lives when there are gaps in their knowledge about personal, family, or ancestral history? What might you imagine as an alternate reality to your life now or in the past, or your family history? How might the process of imagining a different story for your life help you better understand your life now?     WANT TO HEAR MORE ON ADOPTION? ❉ MOTHERHOOD SO WHITE: A DISCUSSION ON RACE, ADOPTION, AND PARENTING IN TODAY'S WORLD. As a single Black woman who chose to become a mother through adoption, author Nefertiti Austin took to writing her own experiences in her critically acclaimed memoir, Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America. Tune in to this Mom Enough episode as Austin shares her moving and empowering journey to and through motherhood.   ❉ A BIRTH MOTHER'S STORY OF LOVE, HOPE & RESPECT THROUGH OPEN ADOPTION. When Christine Bauer was an 18-year-old college student just beginning pursuit of her educational goals and life dreams, she didn't expect to confront what she refers to as “those three words” – “You are pregnant!” Now, decades later, Chris has used Those Three Words as the title of an eloquent book that tells the story of her choice to place her baby for open adoption and the remarkable relationships that have developed over the years among everyone involved. You will be touched by this hopeful story of love and choice.

As a Social Work professor, Oliver Williams has devoted his career to helping men find the strength, compassion and self-control to treat their partners and children kindly and respectfully. With a special focus on African American men, Oliver works with local communities and national and international organizations to reduce domestic violence and support positive fathering.   In this warm and thoughtful conversation with Marti & Erin, Oliver draws on his work and, even more, his personal experience with his father (who died when Oliver was 16), the older brother who became a father figure to him, and son Samuel, who, for 26 years, has been the light of Oliver's eye (and mom Sonia's). We thank Oliver for helping us remember and celebrate the fathers in our lives!   WHAT STANDS OUT TO YOU WHEN YOU THINK OF FATHERS? What are some of your strongest childhood memories of your father (or a father figure if you didn't grow up with your father)? How do you think your children will answer that question when they are older?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FATHER'S & FATHERHOOD? ❉ DADS MATTER: THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND WHAT MOMS CAN DO TO HELP DADS SUCCEED. Andre Dukes of the Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis, joins Marti & Erin to discuss the role of the father in child development, the benefits of father involvement throughout a child's life, and what we all can do to help men be the dads their children need.     ❉ BETWEEN FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR AND RESEARCHER DR. LINDA NIELSEN. A wealth of research highlights the importance of fathers to the development of both sons and daughters. Yet many women say they don't really know their fathers very well and/or they often feel criticized by their fathers. In situations of divorce or separation, these issues often are even more pronounced. But, as Linda Nielsen knows from her research on the relationship of fathers and daughters, there are steps adult daughters can take to put their relationship with their fathers on a more positive path. And, dads, whether your daughter is a toddler, teen or adult, you can build a closer more supportive relationship with her. However the father-daughter relationships play out in your family, you will find this Mom Enough discussion insightful and encouraging!

How do you feel when you get a big hug from a friend you haven't seen for a while? Or how about a spontaneous kiss on the cheek from your child? Or your spouse holding your hand when you go for a walk? How do you imagine your child experiences the way you touch them, and what do you remember about your own experience of touch when you were a child?   Dr. Michael Banissy, a psychologist and neuroscientist, has spent his career studying different types of touch and the impact on health, wellbeing and relationship quality in all kinds of relationships at every stage of development. He has pulled together a wealth of information in his engaging new book, Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Wellbeing. He joins this Mom Enough episode from Bristol, England to share some of his most important and interesting findings with Marti & Erin – and you!   WHY IS TOUCH SO IMPORTANT TO WELLBEING? To what extent do you experience positive touch, and with whom? What would you change about that if you could? How about in your childhood, especially with your parents? How do you think touch helped shape the kind of relationship you had with your parents? What do you want to do the same or differently with your own children? Why?   WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ THE BENEFITS OF ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY: A CONVERSATION WITH EDUCATOR MIKE HUBER ABOUT ROUGHHOUSING. Early childhood educator Mike Huber from St. David's Center for Child & Family Development (a supporting partner of Mom Enough), understands how valuable rough and tumble play is to children's learning and development. He joins Marti & Erin in this Mom Enough® episode for a lively discussion of this often overlooked aspect of children's experience, prompting funny memories for Marti & Erin and inspiring them to do a little roughhousing themselves.   ❉ TOUCH MATTERS. Check out Dr. Michael Banissy's latest book.

Many of us, both adults and young people, report feeling worn down and powerless in the face of the conflict, tragedy and heartache that are so prevalent in our communities and the world today. So, what can we do to feel more engaged in creating solutions?   Mom Enough guest, Michael Thatcher, CEO of the nonprofit Charity Navigator, brings a message of hope and empowerment about how giving to others – of time, talent and/or treasure – becomes a lasting gift to ourselves and our children. Drawing on his own experience as a child and a father, and highlighting the extensive resources of Charity Navigator, Michael inspires us to start right now to engage our children of any age in becoming givers, now and throughout their lives.   WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE ON YOUR PATH TO RAISING GENEROUS CHILDREN? What experience have you had as a giver of your time, talent and/or treasure (however small)? What have you done to instill generosity in your children? Listening to this Mom Enough discussion, what new things could you try? What causes or issues are important to you or your children, and what can you learn about credible charities related to that by visiting Charity Navigator?   WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ DOING GOOD TOGETHER: SIMPLE WAYS TO EMPHASIZE FAMILY CONTRIBUTION. Dr. Jenny Friedman is devoting her life to helping families like yours find simple but powerful ways to engage children in the "3 Cs" -- connection, competence and contribution -- with a special emphasis on “contribution.” She joins Mom Enough® in this episode with helpful tips for family contribution. You are sure to be inspired by the practical ideas and compelling reasons for getting your family on the path to doing good together!   ❉ ENGAGING KIDS IN FAMILY MONEY DECISIONS. “Who is interested in shaping your child's attitudes around money?” That is the first question posed by this week's Mom Enough children and money guest, Nathan Dungan, financial advisor and founder of Share, Save, Spend. The answer to that question – and examples of how our culture lures our kids to spend, spend, spend – should make us all sit up and take notice! But we do not need to be powerless. From 5-minute family money meetings to teachable moments at the grocery store, restaurant or ATM, this Mom Enough episode is packed with ways to clarify your own values about money, instill those values in your children, and give your kids voice and choice in family money decisions.  

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Do differences between men and women, and boys and girls, actually exist? What challenges are at play that make it difficult for women to be "on par" with men in the workplace and financially? How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact women's careers?   Jenna Fisher, the author of To the Top: How Women in Corporate Leadership are Rewriting the Rules for Success, joins Marti & Erin of Mom Enough® to answer these questions and more! She offers compelling insights on disparities between men and women in job titles and pay, women's career timelines, and how much time women want to spend working. Tune in to learn more about how women can bridge gender disparities, be successful, and raise their daughters to do the same.   WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU TAKEN TO ATTAIN SUCCESS AS A WOMAN? How have you experienced what Jenna Fisher discusses as far as disparities in pay and job titles? What would be your ideal work schedule and how would that contribute to your attainment of career goals? In what ways has motherhood affected your career? What factors inhibit or allow you to be more successful as a woman?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUCCESS FOR WOMEN? ❉ EMPOWERING GIRLS TO BECOME STRONG WOMEN: A DISCUSSION OF WORDS, BODY LANGUAGE AND DARING TO TAKE UP SPACE. Longtime educator and founder of aWe, Inc. (Academy for Women's Empowerment), Kristi Hemmer joins Marti & Erin for an important and provocative discussion of the ways girls and women give away their power through speech, body language and attributions that dismiss their own talent and hard work. Listen with a friend and then consider how you can claim your own power and raise your daughters to do the same.   ❉ RAISING A “GUTSY GIRL”: A CONVERSATION WITH ADVENTURER AND AUTHOR CAROLINE PAUL. Caroline Paul believes we too often undermine girls' competence and self-esteem and deprive them of exhilarating adventures. So she's written a unique guidebook for girls (and women!) called The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure. This book is packed with stories of her own adventures and those of other daring women, practical tips on changing a tire or climbing a mountain, and space for the reader to journal about her own escapades. Caroline brings her ideas to life in this enthusiastic conversation with Marti, who describes a few adventures of her own! You won't want to miss this episode of Mom Enough.

Does anyone in your family have ADHD? If so, do you often feel frustrated by their indecisiveness, disorganization, lack of motivation or difficulty finishing what they start? Dr. Norrine Russell, this week's Mom Enough guest, understands your frustration and exhaustion.   An ADHD coach and mom of two complex kids with ADHD and other challenges, Dr. Russell first wants you to know that ADHD is not a behavior problem, but a neurodevelopmental disorder; your kids are not just intentionally being “lazy” or “sloppy.” Also, all kids with ADHD are not alike. Some struggle most with starting a task, others with sticking with a task. Some feel paralyzed when they have to make choices among too many options – or figure out where to start when their whole room is pure chaos. But Dr. Russell also knows there are evidence-based practices that can help your child learn to live better with ADHD. And there are professionals who can determine the treatment and supportive strategies that will be most appropriate for your child. There are several people in Marti & Erin's family who have ADHD, so they were soaking up Dr. Russell's wisdom and practical tips. They think you will be too!   DID THIS EPISODE CHALLENGE YOUR BELIEFS ABOUT ADHD? Why did Dr. Russell say it's a mistake to think of ADHD as a behavioral problem? Think of people you know who have ADHD, children or adults. What are the different ways their neurodevelopmental disorder shows up in their everyday life? What kind of treatment, coaching or support have they had and how has that helped?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADHD? ❉ THE PLACE OF MEDICATIONS IN CHILDREN'S TREATMENT. As parents, we often have strong reactions to the idea of medicating children because of emotional or behavioral problems. But, as this Mom Enough guest knows, medicating children sometimes can free them to learn and play and thrive. Dr. Elizabeth Reeve joins Marti & Erin for a thoughtful and informative discussion about the proper place of medication in a child's treatment, how to explain the need for medication to the child, and how to head off inappropriate use of these prescription drugs.   ❉ HOW ART HELPED DAV PILKEY RISE ABOVE ADHD & DYSLEXIA: HOPEFUL INSIGHTS FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS AND DOG MAN SERIES. Dav Pilkey was a self-described trouble-maker in the early years of school, often ending up alone in the hallway when his teacher had had enough. Struggling with both reading and attention, Dav passed his time by drawing cartoons of the colorful characters in his imagination – a superhero named Captain Underpants was created in 2nd grade! Dav describes how he eventually became an avid reader and a highly successful author and artist whose books have engaged countless kids, including many reluctant readers. Dav's story and his wise advice will inspire you whether or not your own children struggle as Dav did.

Meg Zucker was born with one finger on each hand, shortened forearms, and one toe on each foot as a result of a genetic condition called ectrodacyly. When she became pregnant, she learned that she had passed along this condition to her son. She would eventually pass this on to her second son as well. And, she subsequently adopted a daughter, who had her own differences. Through her own experiences growing up "different" and her experiences as a mother, she learned how to best support children with disabilities and differences.   The author of Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities, Meg Zucker joins Marti & Erin of Mom Enough® to discuss how we can empower our children and raise them to know they are enough, just as they are. She discusses what parents need to first learn for themselves before they can be successful with their kids. And, she shares the importance of finding the balance between self-sufficiency and being willing to accept help. Highlighting the gifts of "being different," Meg shares an inspiring message of hope that you won't want to miss!   HOW CAN WE SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENCES? What can parents do to find self-acceptance for themselves? What steps can we take to empower our children with disabilities and differences? When it comes to bullying, why isn't kindness enough for kids with differences?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND DIFFERENCES? ❉ PARENTS' ROLE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. Language development in infants and young children is a critical foundation of literacy, school achievement, positive social relations and regulating emotions. Language is the key to thought. This is true for all children, including those who are bilingual and those who are deaf and hard of hearing and learning sign language. Dr. Susan Outlaw offers empowering guidance and practical tips for how to support your child's optimal language development.   ❉ UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD OR TEEN WITH ADHD. An ADHD coach and mom of two complex kids with ADHD and other challenges, Dr. Russell first wants you to know that ADHD is not a behavior problem, but a neurodevelopmental disorder. Your kids are not just intentionally being “lazy” or “sloppy.” Also, all kids with ADHD are not alike. Dr. Russell shares evidence-based practices that can help your child learn to live better with ADHD.   ❉ ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS ABOUT ADHD. Dr. Norrine Russell is the co-author with Heidi Condrey of Asking the Right Questions About ADHD. Dr. Russell joins Marti & Erin of Mom Enough to discuss the important questions parents would want to ask if their child has ADHD. She outlines what questions are essential before, during and after a child is identified as having ADHD.   ❉ BREAKING THE CYCLE OF BULLYING IN KIDS WITH ADHD & LEARNING DIFFERENCES. David Flink, a 2021 CNN Hero and the Chief Empowerment Office of Eye to Eye, joins Marti and Erin of Mom Enough for this important conversation on the link between ADHD, learning differences, and bullying. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at a young age, David shares personal insights about growing up with these diagnoses. Tune in to hear his story, learn about Eye to Eye, and gain a better understanding of how to support children with ADHD and learning differences.   ❉ RECOGNIZING LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND HELPING CHILDREN BUILD ON STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. Does your child struggle with homework, seem fidgety much of the time, or look dazed when directed to do something? Perhaps you (and your child's teachers) need help in figuring out the optimal ways your child learns. Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider knows there are individual differences among kids who do not meet criteria for a learning disability but who could benefit from extra support and analysis of the ways they learn best. And that kind of support is likely to help them find the confidence and joy they d...

April is Month of the Military Child, but military life presents challenges year-round to both parents and children. Blue Star Families is an organization with a mission to study and address those challenges, supporting military and veteran families in overcoming the risks they and their children often face.   Dr. Jessica Strong, Senior Director of Applied Research at Blue Star Families, joins Marti & Erin to discuss results of this year's survey study of more than nine thousand families. This study highlights challenges related to separation of family members, and frequent relocations. It also shows the impact on spousal employment, childcare, financial security, and instability of social networks for both children and adults -- a risk factor at any age. Jessica speaks not only as a researcher, but also as an army spouse, mother of three children, and a professional who left a tenure track professorship when her husband was relocated. If you are part of a military family or if you know someone who is, this podcast is for you.   HOW CAN WE SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, AND ESPECIALLY MILITARY CHILDREN? What did you learn from this discussion about the challenges of military life, both for children and parents? If you are in the military or if you know people who are, what do you think the military could do to reduce these challenges? And how could you reach out to parents or children you know who are in these challenging situations, maybe even from a distance?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES? ❉ MOM ENOUGH LIVE: A STORY OF HOPE, HELPING VETERANS FIGHT PAIN & ADDICTION. More than one in 10 veterans struggle with a substance use disorder. So, what factors contribute to this? And how can we better support our veterans? Watch this Mom Enough Live episode to learn more from Dr. Kerry Brockberg, co-author of End Your Covert Mission: A Veterans Guide to Fighting Pain and Addiction, which is published by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Learn about why pain and addiction are such important topics for veterans and how military and veteran culture can be both a risk and protective factor. You want want to miss this episode with psychologist, mother and wife to a veteran, Dr. Brockberg.   ❉ HELPING A MILITARY FAMILY CREATE A PLAN FOR STAYING STRONG THROUGH SEPARATIONS. A Mom Enough listener asked for advice on supporting her grandchildren (ages 3 and 7) during their mom's year-long deployment. Just after their mom gets home, their dad will be deployed for a year, so the children will deal with the absence of one parent while also potentially adjusting to a different parenting style. Read Dr. Marti Erickson's advice!   ❉ WHAT ARE THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHEN A PARENT IS DEPLOYED TO SERVE IN OUR NATION'S CURRENT CONFLICTS? When a mother or father is called up for active military duty, children, the parent left behind, and other loved ones face a complex range of emotions before, during and after deployment. But resources can help adults and children, whatever their ages, handle these emotional challenges and stay strong through separation and reunion. Psychologist Abigail Gewirtz sheds light on this important topic and suggests ways we all can help.  

Best-selling author Paul Tough digs deeply into big ideas, and that certainly is true in his latest book, The Years that Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us. Paul spent six years exploring colleges in 21 states, including sitting through freshman calculus at the University of Texas and a philosophy class at Princeton. He interviewed faculty, SAT tutors and students from all walks of life, concluding that higher education as an engine of social mobility is breaking down.   Paul brings these issues to life through the chronicles of first-generation students trying to overcome barriers to admission to prestigious schools, community college students hoping to attain jobs that will pay the bills, and well-to-do students seeing their teen years defined by the anxiety that comes with intense parental pressure, high-stakes tests and frenetic schedules of résumé-building activities. He joins Marti & Erin to discuss highlights of what he learned and to offer action steps for college admissions, alumni, and public officials who make decisions on higher education funding.   WHY DO THE COLLEGE YEARS MATTER SO MUCH? What was your own path with regard to higher education and how did that work for you? How is that likely to be the same or different for your children? What ideas do you have for making good higher education attainable for the millions of young people who need it?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLLEGE YEARS? ❉ COLLEGE HEALTH TIPS: HOW TO MANAGE FOOD, BOOZE, STRESS, AND MORE. Jill and Dave Henry join Erin and her daughter, Clara, for an honest and to-the point discussion on college health. Listen to some true (and perhaps surprising) stories about college students' experiences with the transition to college. Get tips on avoiding college weight gain, preventing the pitfalls of alcohol use, reducing stress, and getting adequate sleep. Walk away with wisdom from the Henrys' accessible book, The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed.    ❉ RAISING KIDS TO BE COMPETENT ADULTS. Check out this tip sheet for more information on raising your children to be competent adults.   ❉ HOW TO RAISE AN ADULT: A CONVERSATION WITH NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS. While our job as parents is to love, care for, and teach our children, the purpose of our role is to raise a contributing member of society as our children reach adulthood. Lythcott-Haims shares wisdom and insights from her book, How to Raise an Adult, in this compelling episode of Mom Enough.   ❉ YOUR TURN: WISDOM ON ADULTING FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS. Do you have a young adult child who is struggling with adulting? Are they finding it difficult to take on the many important tasks and responsibilities of adulthood?  Check out this Mom Enough episode with New York Times bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims, who shares insights from her ultimate guide for adulting, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult.   

In many ways, our society has become more accepting of LGBTQ individuals in recent decades. But a current spike in hateful rhetoric and acts of violence against LGBTQ youth has derailed some of that progress and shaken the security of many vulnerable young people. Most of these young people already have faced challenges of bullying and isolation, as well the common fear and anxiety around coming out to their family, friends, teachers and faith community. So, what will help these young people establish security, confidence, and resilience in the face of these challenges? And what will help parents and other family members sustain loving connections with their child through what may be a difficult transition for everyone?   This week's Mom Enough guest, Derrick Jordan, is Director of the Gender and Family Project at the New York-based Ackerman Institute for Family, one of the top mental health providers and trainers of individual and family therapists since 1960. Derrick, both a licensed social worker and a pastor with a Master of Divinity degree, brings unique perspectives and experiences to his work with LGBTQ youth – and to his rich conversation with co-hosts Marti & Erin. Derrick describes his work as “navigating the complexities of faith and spirituality at the intersection of race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity and sexuality." Tune in and appreciate Derrick's warmth and compassion, along with the practical tips and helpful resources he offers.   WHAT CAN WE DO TO BETTER SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF LGBTQ YOUTH? What did you find most interesting, helpful, or thought-provoking in this discussion about the mental health needs of LGBTQ youth? Wherever you live, work, worship, or play, what small steps could you take to help LGBTQ youth and their families feel safe, cared for and respected?   WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH: INSIGHTS FROM LESLIE LAGERSTROM & DR. ELIZABETH REEVE. Mom and blogger Leslie Lagerstrom (creator of Transparenthood) and child and adolescent psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve join Marti & Erin for a candid and informative discussion on raising a transgender child. Tune in to learn how to help family and friends accept and support the child and develop a deeper understanding of both the risks and protective factors that influence mental health outcomes for transgender youth.   ❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH OR GENDER NONCONFORMING INDIVIDUALS. When young people question their gender identity or reveal that they are not comfortable with the identity they were assigned at birth, it is a deeply emotional time for the young person, parents and other family members. What parental responses will help or hinder the young person's health and well-being? What interventions, both psychological and medical, are available and appropriate? What are common feelings and concerns for parents as they navigate this major and complex change? And at what age – and to what extent – can young people be certain that gender change is the true path for them? Jenifer McGuire, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, who joins Marti & Erin for a candid and informative discussion of this important topic.  

Neuroscience research has led to a new understanding of how early childhood experience, especially parent-child attachment, affects neural connections in our brain. These connections in turn shape our mind, changing the way we think, feel and behave in later relationships and situations. But, as UCLA psychiatrist Dan Siegel discusses with Marti & Erin, our “mind” is more than our “brain.” Remembering and reflecting on our own childhood experiences can help us build new neural pathways and new ways of behaving at any age.   Get ready to take notes as you listen to this deep and important discussion of how reflective parenting can help us achieve greater well-being for ourselves and our children. And, consider reading Dr. Dan Siegel's thought-provoking and mind-changing book, Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human, for a deeper dive into this fascinating subject.   HOW HAS REFLECTION ON PAST EXPERIENCES SHAPED YOUR MIND AND PARENTING? In this Mom Enough discussion of the mind, Dr. Dan Siegel and Marti talk about the importance of reflecting on “implicit” memories so that they can become “explicit” and can be integrated into your understanding of how you respond to parenting challenges. When have you experienced an intense emotional reaction to your child's behavior in a way that probably was fueled by some memory from your own childhood? What could you do differently the next time those emotions start to bubble up in a situation with your child?   WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ THE POWER OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN: AN INTERVIEW WITH PSYCHIATRY PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR, DR. DAN SIEGEL.  In this conversation with Marti & Erin, Dr. Siegel debunks common myths of adolescence, illuminates exciting changes in the teenage brain and offers practical tips for parents and teens.   ❉ THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD: DR. DAN SIEGEL'S INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR NURTURING YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPING MIND. Listen as Dr. Siegel draws on recent brain research to offer an effective and innovative framework for teaching our children to understand how their brains work and use that knowledge to achieve balance, insight and strategies for coping with frustration, disappointment and conflict. Amazon Links are from the Associate Program. Mom Enough® may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share links to products that we have personally reviewed and/or used. Your purchase helps Mom Enough continue to offer evidence-based information at no cost to our listeners.

When you hear the word “hypnosis,” what comes to your mind? Maybe you picture party tricks, someone asking a volunteer to agree to be hypnotized, then telling them to quack like a duck or bark like a dog. But what is hypnosis really? And more specifically, what does it look like when it is used in clinical practice to treat physical or psychological challenges in adults or children? With what kinds of issues or conditions is clinical hypnosis most likely to be appropriate and effective? And what kind of special training and credentials are required for professionals who use clinical hypnosis in their medical practice?   In this episode, Mom Enough turns to one of their own in-house experts, co-host Dr. Erin Erickson, a nurse practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and maternal-child health specialist. Erin talks about how clinical hypnosis is similar to other mind-body approaches and how it helps both children and adults build new skills in managing stress, anxiety or physical pain. Erin draws on both research and her own clinical observations of how hypnosis can help people get unstuck and live life to the fullest. Tune in to learn more about how clinical hypnosis could help you and your children.   WHAT IMAGES COME TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF HYPNOSIS? What did you hear in this podcast that gave you a different or more complete and realistic sense of what clinical hypnosis looks like and how it might be helpful to children and adults? If you were going to consider clinical hypnosis for yourself or your child, what would be the “presenting problem” you think it could help?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MIND-BODY APPROACHES, INCLUDING CLINICAL HYPNOSIS, TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH AND WELLBEING? ❉ THE SCIENCE OF MINDFULNESS: USING MIND-BODY SKILLS TO OPTIMIZE WELLBEING. In the daily ups and downs of parenting, mind-body techniques can be simple, effective tools to enhance your own wellbeing while setting a healthy example for your children at the same time. You also can help your children build these same mind-body skills at any age, giving them a head start on living a rich, peaceful, joyful life. Mom Enough co-host Dr. Erin Erickson teaches mind-body strategies and uses them in her clinical practice and in her demanding life as mom of three adolescents. Erin's mom and co-host, Dr. Marti Erickson, interviews Erin on this important and practical topic.   ❉ CLINICAL HYPNOSIS FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. University of Minnesota pediatrician Dr. Andy Barnes finds hypnosis for children to be an effective, child-friendly way to help his young patients (tots to teens) use play and imagination to strengthen self-regulation skills and manage their behavior in situations that challenge them. In concrete, practical terms, Dr. Barnes discusses how he uses hypnosis and biofeedback in his practice and also mentions books and inexpensive devices that can help parents and children enhance their self-regulation skills beyond the doctor's office.   ❉ SCHEDULE A CLINICAL HYPNOSIS CONSULTATION. Check out Minnesota Mind-Body Medicine where you can schedule an initial consultation to see if clinical hypnosis with Dr. Erin Erickson is right for you.

For Majka Burhardt, author, professional climber, and filmmaker, life is lived on the edge. But, Majka is also a mom to twins, so adventure has taken on a new meaning as she balances her professional life and her life as a mother.   Majka Burhardt joins Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® to discuss her latest book, MORE: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood. A compilation of journal entries and letters to her kids, Majka's book addresses the age-old challenge of motherhood: how do we hold on to who we are as women while also being the mother our children need. With openness and authenticity, Majka discusses her book, life as a climber and mother, and her insights into how we can reflect on our own childhoods to create the childhood we want for our children. Whether you're a climber, a parent, or simply someone who loves a good story, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to hear from one of the most inspiring voices in the outdoor adventure community, Majka Burhardt.   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVENTURE AND GETTING OUR CHILDREN OUTDOORS? ❉ A NEW VISION FOR OUTDOOR PLAY: AN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND CONVERSATION WITH AMY FUSSELMAN, AUTHOR OF “SAVAGE PARK”. When writer Amy Fusselman, her husband and young children had an opportunity for a long visit with a friend in Japan, they discovered a whole new kind of “adventure playground” that opened their eyes to a new of thinking about children's safety, learning, creativity and competence. Listen to this episode with Marti & Erin to learn more!   ❉ PRACTICAL IDEAS TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND NATURE: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR RICHARD LOUV. In this episode of Mom Enough, San Diego journalist Richard Louv discusses his book Vitamin N and shares concrete strategies for families, schools, healthcare organizations and communities to connect children and nature.   Majka Burhardt's Twins Rock Climbing

For those facing infertility treatments, the two-week wait from implantation until you find out if you are pregnant or not can be a time of uncertainty and anxiety. Author Jenni Quilter turned this waiting period into an opportunity to research the sociological and medical history behind reproductive technology.   In this episode of Mom Enough®, hosts Marti and Erin Erickson join Jenni Quilter to discuss her latest book, Hatching: Experiments in Motherhood and Technology. In this thought-provoking conversation, Quilter shares her personal journey to motherhood and why she felt compelled to write this book. She also delves into the costs of reproductive technology and new approaches to make this technology more accessible and affordable. You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion on the history (and future) of reproductive technology and gynecology, and how technology has paved new paths to parenthood.   WHAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST IN THIS DISCUSSION ON REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOTHERHOOD? In this episode, Jenni Quilter discusses her own experiences with infertility and reproductive technology, and how it inspired her to write her memoir, Hatching. How did her personal experiences and perspective shape your understanding of infertility and reproductive technology? How do you think our cultural expectations around parenthood affect individuals and couples who struggle with infertility?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INFERTILITY? ❉ THE IMPACT OF INFERTILITY ON COUPLES AND INDIVIDUALS. Countless couples have traveled the road of infertility, with all its uncertainty, difficult interventions, and emotional and financial costs. Alyssa Wright and Monica Landolt White have worked with many individuals and couples at different stages in this process. And, as Monica describes, she has faced the complex challenges of infertility herself. With remarkable insight and compassion, Alyssa and Monica highlight the psychological impact of infertility and offer hope and guidance. Furthermore, they share tips for friends and family who wish to offer sensitive support. Don't miss this important conversation!    

Why is parental involvement in school so important? What does parental involvement really mean? And, how does it positively affect children and their families?   Sheila Williams Ridge, Director of the Shirley G. Moore Laboratory School at the University of Minnesota, joins Marti and Erin of Mom Enough® to discuss parental involvement in their child's school. She highlights the many different ways parents can be involved and the benefits of this for children and families. Parents will be relieved to know that getting involved in their child's school doesn't just mean showing up during the school day -- something that can be a challenge when parents are working or caring for other children during the day. Tune in to learn creative ways to be involved and why this is so important in this episode brought to you by Help Me Grow MN.   WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL? Have you found creative ways to get involved? What challenges have you encountered when trying to engage in your child's school and learning? What resources might help you bridge those challenges? What did you learn in this episode that will inspire you to show up in new ways at your child's school?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL AND LEARNING? ❉ SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL AND THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN EDUCATION. What is the role of parents in education and what can we do to support our children's school success? How can we tell if our children's school is meeting their educational needs? And what is our part in building effective family-school partnerships to optimize the learning experience for our child and others? Jim Baumann has been a teacher, a member of his local school board and state board of education and the leader of a billion-dollar business. Jim brings that experience, along with lessons he's learned as the father of three children, to his thoughtful conversation with Marti Erickson of Mom Enough.    

From early childhood, our children are bombarded with images of romance and sex, but often those images are far from what we parents wish for our children. Yet we often are so uncomfortable discussing these topics with our children that we leave the teaching to pop culture and peers.   Drawing on their professional and personal experiences, Marti and Erin talk about the most important things parents and other caregivers can do to help children develop healthy attitudes, values and behaviors about love, romance and sex. Whatever the age of your child, it's not a moment too soon to begin! Tune in and learn how to teach your children about love, sex and romance.   HOW WILL YOU APPROACH TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT LOVE, ROMANCE AND SEX? How can parents and caregivers approach the topic of love, romance, and sex education with their children? What are some common misconceptions about teaching children about relationships, sex, and romance? What are some of the most critical values and attitudes that you would want to instill in your children when it comes to love, romance, and sex?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT LOVE, SEX, AND ROMANCE? ❉ TALKING WITH CHILDREN ABOUT SEX: KEYS TO SEXUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY. Author Janet Rosenzweig, Executive Director of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and a longtime sex educator and author, joins Marti & Erin to talk about what it means to speak comfortably and accurately about sex with children and teens.   ❉ TEACHING OUR CHILDREN ABOUT SEX, LOVE AND EQUALITY: A CONVERSATION ABOUT SEX EDUCATION WITH AUTHOR BONNIE ROUGH. Author Bonnie Rough discovered some surprising lessons about teaching children about sex while living in the Netherlands when her children were very young. That experience led her to several years of research for her book, Beyond Birds and Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids about Sex, Love and Equality. Bonnie joins Marti & Erin for a thought-provoking discussion in this episode of Mom Enough.

For both children and adults, stress creates not only an emotional response but a physical response in the body. From everyday effects to longterm health complications, our bodies reflect our state of mind. With young children whose communication skills are still not well-developed, adults often mistake behavioral signs of stress for “bad behavior.” Because of this, parents might miss an opportunity to address the source of the stress, whether it is a traumatic event or a more ordinary challenge in the home or classroom.   This week's guest, Megan Appelwick, an occupational therapist at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development (SDC), helps unpack the way stress can manifest in the body. She also discusses how to identify behaviors that may be tied to stress and outlines strategies for helping children who are struggling. Highlighting how occupational therapy can be an effective complement to mental health services, Megan offers practical – and playful – ways to help both parents and kids learn to navigate difficult transitions and challenging circumstances. Her tips include healthy stress-management skills to last a lifetime. Marti & Erin thank SDC for providing this informative 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, and for being a long-time supporting partner of the Mom Enough®.   WHAT HAVE YOU NOTICED ABOUT THE WAYS STRESS SHOWS UP IN YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR? What useful tips did you hear in the discussion with this week's guest, Megan Applewick? How do those tips differ from the way you have responded to what seemed like intentional “bad behavior” on your child's part?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STRESS & RESILIENCE? ❉ STRESS AND RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 2 OF 3. How do you know when your baby or young child is experiencing ongoing stress? And how does the way you manage your own stress affect how your child learns to handle stress and build resilience? This episode of Mom Enough® is the second of a 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, brought to you by St. David's Center for Child and Family Development. Therapist and Senior Program Director Paula Frisk highlights the importance of the early parent-infant relationship as both a buffer against toxic stress and a powerful means by which young children learn to regulate emotions and reflect on their own feelings and actions.   ❉ STRESS & RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 1 OF 2. Melissa Williams, therapist and program director at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, joins Marti & Erin for this first podcast of a three-part series that will help you learn how stress affects your child and you. Melissa discusses the stress response in children, toxic stress and its effect on children's development, and how we can respond to the effects of toxic stress.   ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of our previous series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. This engaging and practical discussion highlights what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time.   ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we struggle with regulation at times, which can disrupt learning, relationships and other aspects of our lives.

How do you know when your baby or young child is experiencing ongoing stress? In what ways does the way you manage your own stress affect how your child learns to handle stress and build resilience? And, how does the parent-infant relationship buffer stress?   This episode of Mom Enough® is the second of a 3-part series on Stress and Resilience, brought to you by St. David's Center for Child and Family Development. Therapist and Senior Program Director Paula Frisk highlights the importance of the early parent-infant relationship as both a buffer against toxic stress and a powerful means by which young children learn to regulate emotions and reflect on their own feelings and actions. In her conversation with Marti & Erin, Paula addresses causes of infant stress, ways babies and young children show their stress, and how parents' own reflective capacity and mindfulness help children develop the same. Of course, to provide reflective, mindful care, parents need support for themselves -- from family, community and society as a whole, including acknowledgement of how important the often-challenging job of parenting is, not only for our children but for the health and wellbeing of society.   HOW CAN YOU NURTURE HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES AND BUFFER STRESS FOR YOUR CHILD AND YOURSELF ? In this episode of Mom Enough®, therapist Paula Frisk encourages us to “get curious about the meaning of” our child's behavior and our own. Reflect for a moment on a recent difficult interaction with your baby or young child. Describe your child's behavior and your own in this situation and note what you think each of your behavior meant. If you encountered a similarly challenging situation tomorrow, what could you do differently that would be more helpful to your child and yourself?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STRESS & RESILIENCE? ❉ STRESS & RESILIENCE: NURTURING HEALTHY EMOTIONAL RESPONSES IN CHILDREN AND PARENTS, PART 1 OF 2. Melissa Williams, therapist and program director at St. David's Center for Child and Family Development, joins Marti & Erin for this first podcast of a three-part series that will help you learn how stress affects your child and you. Melissa discusses the stress response in children, toxic stress and its effect on children's development, and how we can respond to the effects of toxic stress.   ❉ FROM CO-REGULATION TO SELF-REGULATION: PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS THAT PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFE. Tune into the first episode of our previous series on self-regulation with Melissa Williams from St. David's Center. This engaging and practical discussion highlights what is involved in co-regulation, with an emphasis on how to show, tell and practice together with our children. Melissa also highlights the importance of “rupture and repair,” describing how we can admit our mistakes at those times when we get it wrong with our kids (as we all do!), say we are sorry and tell our child what we will try to do differently the next time.   ❉ DISCOVERING WHAT WILL HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP SELF-REGULATION SKILLS: DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS. One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes establishing healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we struggle with regulation at times, which can disrupt learning, relationships and other aspects of our lives. Robin Campbell and Cheryl Lundsgaard from St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, shed light on what self-regulation means, how we can help our children become self-regulated, and how important it is to discover what works best for each unique member of our family.

With the many disruptions to learning as a result of the pandemic, parents and teachers observed that children's educational progress slowed. And, there is evidence of increased developmental delays in the "COVID generation." So, what is being done to ensure children get back on track after pandemic learning loss?   LaMonica Williams, Director of Programs for Early Reading at Teaching Matters, joins Marti & Erin to discuss efforts to support teachers and parents in addressing the learning losses brought on by school closures and online learning. She highlights the important work Teaching Matters is doing to help teachers, parents, and children. Tune in to learn more about pandemic learning loss and efforts to help children recover!   WHAT WILL YOU DO TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN MAKE UP FOR LEARNING LOSSES DURING THE PANDEMIC? How will you ensure your children have the literacy skills they need? What ideas do you have for how you can activate the six "levers" with your own children?   WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ PARENTS' ROLE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. Dr. Susan Outlaw shares practical tips for how to support your child's optimal language development in this episode of Mom Enough. She also talks about how to know if your child's language development is on track or if a professional language evaluation, and possibly extra support or early intervention, might be needed to help the child reach necessary milestones.   ❉ EARLY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: INTEGRATING LANGUAGE LEARNING INTO EVERYDAY LIFE. Long before children enter formal education, they are constantly learning from parents and other caring adults who interact with them through language stimulation. Before they even begin to speak, babies are making sense of language, building a vocabulary and developing conversational patterns. So, to make sure our children have this important foundation, do we need to be fluent in English, have a house full of books or know formal teaching strategies? Dr. Alisha Wackerle-Hollman shares reassuring answers to these questions and more.   ❉ PROMOTING LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN: INSIGHTS AND GUIDANCE. Language skills are essential to academic learning, positive relationships and clear thinking. Parents have a crucial role in promoting language development in children through simple, everyday interactions from infancy to adulthood, whether or not English is the primary language at home and whether or not a child is bilingual. Dr. Maria Sera shares research-based information to help you provide a solid language foundation for your child's needs.  

When a loved one struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles too. Family members may worry that they caused, or at least contributed to, the addiction. Or they may fear that if they urge treatment, they somehow will be blamed. They almost always grapple with how to show love while still recognizing that limits and consequences are part of love. Although families may be reluctant to name it, their greatest fear is that their loved one will die.   Jessica Garrison, certified drug and alcohol counselor with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, confronts all of these challenges in her discussion with Marti & Erin. She also highlights ways families can support their own healing and sustain hope, even through the “one step back” that often follows two steps forward. Thank you to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, a longterm supporting partner of Mom Enough, for providing this guest.   WHAT STEPS CAN YOU TAKE TO COPE WITH A LOVED ONE'S ADDICTION? What did you hear in this podcast that gave you new insight into the challenges families face when a loved one struggles with addiction? Give an example of setting a boundary for yourself versus trying to control your loved one facing addition.   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADDICTION? ❉ OPIOID ADDICTION: KEYS TO PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION FROM THE HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. What can parents do to protect the children and adults in our family and community from the dangers of opioids? Ahmed Eid, Addiction Program Manager at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, brings answers that every parent should hear. He addresses safer options for managing pain, how to dispose of leftover opioids, signs of opioid addiction, and effective treatment options.   ❉ PARENTAL ADDICTION: IMPACT ON THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP & HOW TO HEAL TOGETHER. Parental addiction has significant effects on children and the parent-child relationship, but there is hope and healing is possible. Helene Photias, national director of operations for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's Children's Program, and Paula Frisk, senior director of zero to five home visiting programs at St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, join Marti & Erin to discuss keys to helping parents and children move toward healing, build more positive and secure relationships, and create the fun and joy that every child and parent deserves.   ❉ HOPE FOR FAMILIES FACING ADDICTION: EXPERT ADVICE FROM HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. Kate Roselle, licensed clinical counselor and national outreach manager for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's adolescent and young adult continuum of care, joins Mom Enough for a compelling discussion on families facing addiction. She shares tips for effecting change if a loved one is struggling, discusses clinical resources for families, and explores the factors that are associated with the greatest hope of successful treatment and recovery. Roselle says, “The opposite of addiction is connection,” and that informs the work of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.   ❉ WOMEN, ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH: INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FROM HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. Dr. Sarah Wicks joins Marti & Erin to discuss unique challenges faced by women dealing with addiction and, more broadly, how to approach a loved one (male or female) you believe has a substance use problem.

As our children grow, we may wonder if their growth, development, and learning are on track. Early milestones -- a baby's smile, the first steps, early words -- are often celebrated. Yet, developmental delays are very common, affecting close to 1 in 4 children ages zero to five years. So, why is it so important to track developmental milestones? And, what are the milestones?   Tune in to hear Dr. Jennifer Hall-Lande as she outlines the four domains of development and highlights key developmental delays parents might see, so they can track their child's development and act early if they have concerns. She also discusses how culture and individual difference influence development. If you have or care for a child ages zero to five years, you won't want to miss this important Mom Enough episode brought to you by Help Me Grow Minnesota.   IS YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT ON TRACK? Visit the Help Me Grow Minnesota website and take a look at the information and videos on developmental milestones for a child the age of yours. What does this suggest about how your child is learning and developing in the different domains (communication, cognition, physical/motor, social-emotional) that Dr. Jennifer Hall-Lande discussed?   IS YOUR CHILD MEETING THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES? ❉ Help Me Grow Minnesota. Check out Help Me Grow MN for information on developmental milestones, encouraging healthy development, and getting help if you have concerns about a child's development. You can also find Help Me Grow on Facebook and Instagram (developmental videos).   ❉ Encouraging Healthy Development. Help Me Grow MN has helpful (and easy) ideas to support your child's development from newborn to five years old. Check out this resource to learn more about fun things you can do to support your child's learning and growth.   ❉ CDC on Developmental Milestones. Check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's resources on child development. Track your child's development and get a downloadable PDF with developmental information by age. You can also learn about the Milestone Tracker app for monitoring your child's development. See the recent revisions to the CDC's developmental milestones as well.   ❉ Minnesota Learn the Signs Act Early. Minnesota Act Early is an outreach campaign that promotes early screening and identification of potential developmental delays. Get information on healthy development, early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays, and early intervention options.

Countless families have a loved one struggling with both mental health and substance use concerns. Many families struggle to find healthy ways to help their loved one without sacrificing their own health and wellbeing in the process. So, how can families use healthy helping patterns to support their loved one and prioritize their own wellbeing?   Sarah Schwalbach, marriage and family therapist with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, a supporting partner of Mom Enough, brings a wealth of wisdom and practical strategies for families in this situation. She highlights the parallel processes that often occur – for example, a son lying about his substance use and other families in turn lying about why he didn't show up for an important event. Sarah challenges parents to get rid of the idea that “You are only as happy as your least happy child,” urging parents to build community that will help to buffer the effects of your loved one's choices on your own wellbeing. You will welcome the concrete advice Sarah brings about when and how to confront your loved one and how to set clear boundaries for yourself without trying to control that person's behavior. Tune into this important episode of Mom Enough and encourage others you know to do the same.   WHY ARE HEALTHY HELPING PATTERNS SO IMPORTANT WHEN COPING WITH A LOVED ONE'S MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS? Sarah Schwalbach offers great tips for “striking while the iron is cool” rather than hot. What does that mean in the context of communicating with a loved one struggling with substance use, and what specific tips did Sarah provide for being most effective in encouraging your loved one to accept help and begin to make healthy choices?   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE? ❉ HOPE FOR FAMILIES FACING ADDICTION: EXPERT ADVICE FROM HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. Kate Roselle, licensed clinical counselor and national outreach manager for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's adolescent and young adult continuum of care, joins Mom Enough for a compelling discussion on families facing addiction. She shares tips for effecting change if a loved one is struggling, discusses clinical resources for families, and explores the factors that are associated with the greatest hope of successful treatment and recovery. Roselle says, “The opposite of addiction is connection,” and that informs the work of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.   ❉ HOW TO COPE WITH A LOVED ONE'S ADDICTION: ONE WRITER'S STORY AND INSIGHTS. Beverly Conyers, author, mother, and grandmother, discusses her daughter's addiction & gives tips for coping with a loved one's addiction.   ❉ PARENTAL ADDICTION: IMPACT ON THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP & HOW TO HEAL TOGETHER. Parental addiction has significant effects on children and the parent-child relationship, but there is hope and healing is possible. When a parent is addicted to alcohol or other drugs, their relationships with their children suffer, whatever the ages of the children. Given a chance, school-age children often describe working hard to keep their parent's secret, trying to take care of their parent, and worrying that they can't trust their parent to be there when they need them. Helene Photias of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's Children's Program and Paula Frisk of St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, join Marti & Erin to discuss keys to helping parents and children move toward healing, build more positive and secure relationships, and create the fun and joy that every child and parent deserves.