Podcasts about moms who know

As a Mom of 5, Chanelle Neilson has learned a lot of things the hard way - because babies aren't born with instruction manuals and motherhood is one of those things we definitely get better at with practice.Even now that two of her kids have become adults, there are still lots of new things to grapple with and figure out, like, what do you do when one of your newly adult kids is making a BIG life decision that's tricky to get on board with? (More on that in today's episode!)Here's the twist - Chanelle is actually (fascinating story) a highly respected parenting expert in China where she's published a popular parenting book AND hosted a highly regarded podcast, for years, before deciding to start another podcast in the United States. With over 185 episodes, "Moms Who Know" has been widely beloved here in the USA and respected for its lens on topics like 'How To Be A Happier Parent,' and 'How To Make The Best Of Uncertainty.' In this episode, we'll hear how Chanelle learned to balance motherhood with work, how she's managing her mindsets to deal with BIG changes in her family, and - most excitingly - Chanelle will tell us all about her upcoming project, Mom University, a special event happening in San Diego, California in April 2024 where Moms will come together to relax, learn and make their 'new best Mom friend.'  So cool!!!For more information, click here: https://www.universityformoms.com Need some coaching feedback about your own life? Ask Andrea your question by emailing andrea@thinktothrivecoaching.com!You can also reach out via Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @thinktothrivecoaching

Come and join us as we converse with Chanelle Neilson. We learn all about her and her amazing journey through beginning, ending, and beginning again some great projects. We talk in detail about: +The process of ending--how to let go and transition. +Do Mom's really know? The value of learning to let go of control and the beauty that comes from learning as a parent. +What it means to be 'called' to do something. Finding your purpose beyond the role you play. +Learning to NOT define ourselves by the roles we play. +The value of a Morning Routine. +Are you interested in a side hustle? Do you feel compelled to grow personally, expand, and/or give service?... Check out Chanelle on her new podcast: M.O.M.'S. Life Made Simple. Listen to learn what the M.O.M.'S. acronym stands for and deets on how to contact Chanelle.  Connect with US at Instagram SHJ Facebook SHJ https://sharingherjourney.com/ Want to be a guest on the podcast, check out our website for deets on how to connect up with us. _______________________________________ Chanelle Nielson is a life coach who helps moms with a side hustle who want to organize their day and find balance between family and personal goals. As a mom of 5 kids, she knows that motherhood has its challenges--which is why she is committed to helping moms simplify. She is the former host and creator of the popular podcast Moms Who Know and the author of Parents Who Know. Chanelle Instagram Chanelle Facebook https://www.chanelleneilsoncoaching.com/

Are you wondering if this really “works?” In this honest conversation with our friends Gaby and Brenda we chat about their high school homeschooling journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week I've been at Alt Summit, an awesome conference for creatives and influencers.Over the week, I introduced myself a hundred times, and told people that I have a podcast called Moms Who Know.Only one person heard me wrong, thinking I said, "Moms Say No."The truth is, moms need to say no, a lot more often than we do.Every "yes" is a "no" to something else. This One Little Thing Episode will help you to be more intentional with your "yes."For show notes, visit: www.momswhoknowpodcast.comWhat One Little Thing are you going to do differently because of what you’ve heard today? Let me know! www.instagram.com/momswhoknowpodcast or www.facebook.com/momswhoknowpodcastgroupDid you leave a review? Get your thank you gift here: http://bit.ly/simplethankyou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special episode of Teaching Your Toddler, today host and founder Marijo Tinlin interviews Chanelle Neilson from Moms Who Know podcast. In this episode, you will hear some fabulous ideas about how to really stay present with your family while preserving yourself and staying centered in your life. She has amazing practical ideas for moms, especially focusing on a very special morning routine you can learn more about at www.momswhoknowpodcast.com Chanelle is a wife and mother to 5 kids in all stages from high school on down. She knows a thing or two about the frazzled life many moms lead and has amazing ideas to help with that. Find her on social media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momswhoknowpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momswhoknowpodcast

Moms Who Know do LESS so they can focus on what matters most. But how can you do less when you have so many things to do?? Here are four things you can simplify that will help you do less and prioritize what matters most to you.View the Live Facebook Video and discuss this podcast here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Moms Who Know is making some changes! In this episode I will explain what is to come. Moms Who Know do less so they can focus on what matters most: their family relationships, taking care of self and living their God-given purpose. When you focus on doing little things that make a difference in the things that matter most, you will be growing in the best ways. Listen to this episode to learn how you can be involved in Moms Who Know.For show notes, visit: www.momswhoknowpodcast.comTo join the conversation visit: www.instagram.com/momswhoknowpodcast or www.facebook.com/momswhoknowpodcastgroup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Moms Who Know podcast host Chanelle Neilson is talking about coming from a large family, raising a large family, some tips and tricks and sibling age gaps.  theashcarroll.com

My guest on the podcast this week, Chanelle Neilson, is a podcaster herself, author of several books, yoga instructor and mother of 5 children. She has the same 24 hours that the rest of us do, but she uses them so efficiently, you would think she has more. That is why I loved sitting down with her and picking her brain about how she gets it all done. Listen in as she shares how mindset and simplicity help her get everything accomplished. She also wakes up at [5:30] every morning and has a detailed morning routine. Self care is incredibly important to Chanelle and her morning routine is a non-negotiable. She shares a great analogy, using sand, pebbles and rocks about fitting in the important things first. You can learn more about Chanelle by listening to her podcast, called Moms Who Know or following her on Instagram @momswhoknowpodcast. She has a book called, Parenting with Purpose and a children’s book series called, Mckay and Coco. You can find her books on Amazon. If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you will subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends, because sharing is caring. Until next week, have courage, be kind and stay On the Brighter Side.

My guest on the podcast this week, Chanelle Neilson, is a podcaster herself, author of several books, yoga instructor and mother of 5 children. She has the same 24 hours that the rest of us do, but she uses them so efficiently, you would think she has more. That is why I loved sitting down with her and picking her brain about how she gets it all done. Listen in as she shares how mindset and simplicity help her get everything accomplished. She also wakes up at [5:30] every morning and has a detailed morning routine. Self care is incredibly important to Chanelle and her morning routine is a non-negotiable. She shares a great analogy, using sand, pebbles and rocks about fitting in the important things first. You can learn more about Chanelle by listening to her podcast, called Moms Who Know or following her on Instagram @momswhoknowpodcast. She has a book called, Parenting with Purpose and a children's book series called, Mckay and Coco. You can find her books on Amazon. If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you will subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends, because sharing is caring. Until next week, have courage, be kind and stay On the Brighter Side.

On this episode of the Spiritually Minded Mom Podcast, I interview a fellow podcaster. Her name is Chanelle Neilson and her podcast is Moms Who Know. We talk about how she has simplified motherhood. Chanelle’s story includes struggles with body image, and she share how God helped her see her body as a gift. Simplifying Motherhood Chanelle shares her parenting philosophy of letting her kids dictate their own play and creativity. In addition, she talks about her simplified approach to mothering. At one point, Chanelle felt overly stressed as a mom. She discusses how having a morning routine really changed her outlook. This small change helped Chanelle stay more calm throughout the day. Seeing Your Body as a Gift Chanelle shares her personal struggles with body image and unhealthy eating habits. After years of struggling, she tells about the eye opening moment that helped her put body image struggles behind her.  She gives some great advice for anyone who is currently struggling with any long-term issue. Show Notes Follow Chanelle Instagram: instagram.com/momswhoknowpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/momswhoknowpodcast Website: momswhoknowpodcast.com Podcast: Moms Who Know Podcast Go here to learn more about Chanelle’s courses for morning routines, body transformation and more. Chanelle mentioned the book Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Hear another perspective on body image: Spiritually Minded Mom Episode 30: Choosing Happiness + Embracing that Your Best is Enough in Motherhood || Becca Jackson Follow Spiritually Minded Mom  Blog: spirituallymindedmom.com Instagram: Instagram.com/spirituallymindedmom Facebook: facebook.com/spirituallymindedmom Podcast: Spiritually Minded Mom on iTunes  

As we wrap up the year, here are the most listened to episodes for 2018 and a glimpse of what to expect in the year to come!www.momswhoknowpodcast.com/mindbody See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're not naturally a morning person (Monica is a member of that club!), you know the viscous cycle of going to bed too late and never starting your day off on the right foot.     But there is hope for us snooze queens!  Establishing a morning routine that works for YOU can be done in a very manageable, doable way.  You have to ditch the all-or-nothing thinking and start smaller than you think you should.  But in time, you'll be able to add to it and start your day off before your to-do list comes calling.  And the effects will truly change your life!!   Chanelle Neilson is here to share how she created a morning routine for herself one small step at a time, why it has changed so much about her productivity and happiness, and how you can do this, too.     Chanelle's greatest advice? Start where you are, and start with what you need.  So don't fear.  This episode is not only helpful, but hopeful.     Monica is currently hosting a Wake-Up Early Challenge on Instagram!  And Chanelle has a free resource for you on how to get the hang of establishing your morning routine   Show Notes: Chanelle's Podcast, Website and Instagram Monica's Facebook and Instagram Contact Monica for podcast consulting and personal Progress Coaching More Podcasts from About Progress Song Credit: "Sweet Promise" and "Warm Lights" by Nicolai Heidlas

Mom Squad!  This week's episode is for you!  We have Chanelle Neilson, from the Moms Who Know podcast, talking with us about why moms need to take care of themselves, why moms don't, and why it is SUCH a big mistake!   Listen in to hear a great story about  how Chanelle found out she was pregnant with her fifth child (a major surprise), at age 38, and how Chanelle began her writing and podcasting career in China....whaaaat?!?  Plus find out Andrea's best tip for breastfeeding moms. Chanelle Neilson is the host and creator of the Moms Who Know Podcast. She is the author of Parenting with Purpose, which has been translated into Chinese. She has worked in the fitness industry for 20 years and is a certified yoga instructor. She loves sunshine, healthy living, and dark chocolate. Chanelle is the mother of 5 kids and is married to her best friend.  "When we take care of ourselves we can take BETTER care of everyone else." - Chanelle Neilson A major part of being able to care for ourselves is connected to our ability to let go of our responsibilities ... at least temporarily. This is nearly impossible for some moms!  Why? Part of this is caused by mom guilt...an affliction known to many. Part is a control issue.  We, as moms, want things to go a certain way.  If we're not there, doing things our way (the right way), we worry about it getting done wrong...if at all.  We have to be willing to let go of the control over those things to properly take care of ourselves. 5 Areas of Self-Care Physical Mental Nourishing your body Relaxation Social Chanelle explored each of these areas, why they are so important, and how moms can easily implement them.  PHYSICAL:   Exercise is definitely one aspect of physical self care that is important. We should listen to our bodies.  The needs of our body change from day to day, but those needs MUST be met.  Perhaps one day you need a good, hard run, but on another your body may need rest, or a really good yoga stretch.   Sometimes a physical need may not have to do with our bodies at all.  Perhaps we desperately need order and loveliness in our home or garden.  It could be the need to help our house or garden look better. How can we be aware of our physical needs? It takes time to learn to slow down and listen to what our body is saying about its needs.  It becomes easier with practice. In the chaos that is motherhood, we need to be able to FEEL and THINK. MENTAL A huge part of mental self care has to do with incorporating things into our life that stimulate us, such as podcasts (shameless plug!), books, puzzles, etc. Sometimes mental self care can mean taking a mental break.  We live in a world where we are constantly needing to  process information.  Sometimes the goal needs to be finding peace. We may need to turn off the TV or music in the background in order to create and hear the peace. "Turn it all off once in a while and have silence and see what comes up in your mind.  Mental self care might mean putting more in and it might mean letting more out and giving yourself space." NOURISHING YOUR BODY Feeding our bodies needs to be done with care and consideration. Chanelle talks about the benefits of an 80%/20% rule when it comes to food and indulgence.  Essentially that means that 80% of the time we should choose healthy choices.  That gives us the freedom to indulge 20% of the time without guilt.  This rule lends itself to a huge mental shift where food is concerned so that we can nourish our body AND our souls. RELAX This area is more commonly thought of as PAMPERING. If moms have the time and money to have manicures, pedicures, and massages, then that certainly is one way to pamper ourselves.  If not, here are some ideas on how moms can pamper for little or no money: Hot bath with epsom salts or essential oils. Foot bath with marbles at the bottom so you can move your feet around on them and accomplish a foot bath along with a massage. Ask friends over for a night of pampering and do any above along with facial masks, eye cucumber treatments, soothing music, etc. SOCIAL The most important part of social self care is to be with people that FILL you!  Notice how your friends make you feel.  If you feel worse about YOU after being with them, that's a good indication that being with them is not good social self care. Stay at home moms can be very lonely which strains not only themselves, but their relationships with their children and their husbands.   Here are some ideas for social self care: Call friends---old and new---and connect. Make play dates for your kids and spend the time connecting with their moms.   How can busy moms fit self care into their lives? It's all about making tasks a habit! Morning routines Night routines Daily effort works better than weekly to truly nourish moms and make them better able to nourish others. MOM SQUAD CHALLENGE: Chanelle is issuing a challenge to all of her podcast listeners and would like to include our listeners in it! The Fill Your Own Cup Self Care Challenge!  August 20-25.  Spend 5 days focusing on a different aspect of self care for you! To participate go to www.momswhoknowpodcast.com/selfcare TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHANELLE: www.momswhoknowpodcast.com Apple Podcast: Moms Who Know facebook.com/momswhoknowpodcast    

Show Notes Chanelle: hello and welcome to the moms who know podcast. I’m your host Chanelle Neilson and I’m joined today by Nadalie Bardo. Thanks so much for being here. Nadalie is a blogger, coach, photographer, graphic designer. She quit her 9 to 5 to work from home and I wanted to talk to her about slaying goals and getting things done in your life. Nadalie, how were you able to quit your job?   N: a series of incidents led me to where I am now. I spent a lot of time in school and when I finally started working full time, I felt so bored. I got all this education to end up being a pleb. I left that job…it wasn’t creative enough and I wanted to do something that was more me. I went to a charity job and got fired and then I was like, I’m done. I just had that sense that the universe was like, “ok, you go do your thing.” I had no job, no money; I started to hustle, do whatever I could, and started the blog.   C: I think most people at that junction, with no job, no money, I think most people wouldn’t turn to a side hustle, they would think I have to get another job. Why did you go that route?   N: I have had side hustles forever. As a full time student, this was the thing on the side. I had it as a hope of something I would do. When I got fired, I realized this was an excuse, like I can’t do this because I can’t afford it. I’m not saying it’s not a legitimate fear. I hit the point where I realized I could continue to keep living these fears or I could do something different.   C: I think that you hit on something really important. A lot of times we use an excuse when it’s really other things. That’s something I’m personally working on, when really it’s another fear that’s holding me back. I’m trying to say, How can I afford it? Instead of immediately saying, “I can’t.” One of the reasons I wanted to have you on is because a lot of my listeners are stay at home moms and I hear a lot, ‘how can I make money at home?” and here you were able to do this working from home, and that is a dream of so many moms. I love how you laid that foundation, and worked on it for a long time ad then you cranked it up. When you’re working from home, you have to want to do it. What’s your motivation?   N: I definitely think that motivation is one of those keys to slaying your goals. I think that my motivation is knowing where I want to get and if I slack off I’m not going to get there. I want to help other people realize that they can be afraid of failure of success. If I achieve my goals I can help other people stay motivated to achieve theirs. All the time I’ve already invested in this- I need to see this through. I want this more than I’ve wanted anything. On the daily, what does that mean? My motivation comes from finding a space I can work in, shutting out what’s around me. My noise cancelling headphones give me energy and help me focus on this thing that I’m working on today.   C: I love this idea of creating an environment. I was telling Nadalie how I have to work around my one year old, but it comes down to desire, that even when you have those obstacles, you are going to keep doing it even when you have hard times. You hit on something really briefly: fear of failure and fear of success. Can you talk to me about what you see with these?   N: It’s easiest to talk about how I battle these opposing fears. Fear of failure is what stops you from starting, or putting your self out there or leaving your comfort zone. We’re almost wired to think it’s not going to work out. We have to reprogram our mind to focus on the light and the positive. Even if we fail it’s not the end. WE fail our way to success. Failure is part of the journey. Getting over that fear is key to getting to the next part. I love this quote: you only need to get it right once. That right time is that success. I think that we tell ourselves all these excuse: tired, money, time, get distracted, etc. I think because we’re kind of married to the struggle. I know for myself, I have to give myself permission to be successful, permission to make money.   C: that’s something else I’m working on. I’m trying to be okay with accepting money for providing services. It’s this internal hang-ups. We all have them- things that stop us from starting. These are us holding us back. We have to put ourselves out there and do things, and that’s when things start to happen in our lives. How has fear of success played a role?   N: I think it looks differently to different people. It comes with its own problems and its own burdens. Success is completely relative. It’s a struggle to define because I kept asking people if they felt successful. One of the reasons I quit my 9 to 5, is because one guy said, “She’s made it” but that was not success for me. You have to define what your success is to get over reaching it. Success looks different for everyone.   C: that is so important! WE have to define what success is. What if we get there, and it’s not what we wanted. I think that can happen to us and so we stay in the comfortable place because we think what if I get there and it’s not what I wanted. You have so many great things about setting goals. Talk to us about some of you best tips on how to achieve your goals.   N: So, I find that it really starts at the beginning: setting your goals. Set goals that resonate with you that you are committed to achieving, that you’ve worked out how to achieve. I think we have the big goal, and we have to narrow it down to the day to day. Success is in the day to day, what tin y task can you accomplish today? Achieingng your goals is 20% setting is and 80% slaying it. What do you need to focus, what inspires you, accountability partner. Call each other out on your fears. Realize how you work best and figure out what you need to do every day so that you take action and not keep going back and planning. You can spend time planning but have every excuse not to take that first step. How do you get yourself to move, to take an imperfect action? You almost have to set a fire in your belly so you can’t just sit there.   C: so many people really want these things in their lives, what holds people back?   N: One of the best ways to not get overwhelmed is focusing on the tiny things that we can do. Instead of saying I have a goal for the whole year, figure out what is this tiny part I can work on. When you’re focused on what you need to do now, it’s about shrinking it down and knowing what you need to do today and training your mind to not wander and focus on everything else, but to focus in the now.   C: give us an example of how you take this big goal and break it down   N: My goal last year was to create the “slay your goals planner.” My first action is to brain dump all my possible ideas: decide what pages, design, working one chapter at a time, get feedback, edits, research other planners, etc. and I would ask myself. Which one goes first? Sometimes they come together like a caterpillar- you need one to get to the next task. I ask myself certain questions: what is important and what is urgent? I like to ask myself, is anyone going to notice if I don’t do this? If the answer is no, then I don’t do it, or it’s not a priority. If it’s no, it’s priority number one.   C: I think that helps and breaks it down. I love that process of breaking it down. In “getting things done” they talk about the next action: the simplest, smallest thing. Sometimes things are dependent on each other. It kind of lays it out for you.   N: sometimes what helps is you start at the end an work yourself backwards. I want to make that planner a physical planner, so I work my way backward and take those steps. Let’s go back to getting in shape. Sometimes we have a weight goal, like 6 months, what do I need to lose every month to make that goal.   C; That’s Steven Covey- Begin with the End in Mind. It’s valuable to brainstorm. I know for me if I don’t get that down on paper, it feels overwhelming, once I can see it, it starts to come together. I’m glad you mentioned your planner. I really like how you ask important questions. There’s a lot on your blog and you really help people think, like your review your year.   N: my website is “it’sallyouboo” and you’ll see free resources and the slay your goals planner.   C: it’s been fun taking to you. I think you have a lot of good stuff and I hope the listeners have gotten the wheels turning and everyone, we’ll see you next time on Moms Who Know.   http://itsallyouboo.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danielle Gohr is the host of the Catch This Mama podcast. She learned to stop running and own her mom life. In this episode, she shares some of the lessons she's learned along the way. Show Notes: Chanelle: Hello and welcome to the moms who know podcast I’m you host and I’m joined today by Danie Gohr from the Catch This Mama podcast. It’s a great podcast. Danie is a lot of fun and brings a lot of energy and positivity to the show. I’m excited for this chat. To start off with, I love the name Catch This Mama. Can we start off there and tell us a little about your family and your backstory?   Danie: I’m a mom to 3 girls, married to a saint. I’m so blessed. I’ve had the opportunity to be home with them this past year. Life is wonderful but it wasn’t always wonderful. I lived with a lot of turmoil at a rough age. I thought my life was pretty great, on the outside I appeared to have it all together. I would have plan B before I really gave plan A a chance. The reality was I was a runner. If times got tough I would just run. Catch this mama is about how I need to stop running. I lost my job and had been sulking and my husband came in and said, “I’m proud of you regardless.” I was an emotional wreck. It was at that moment that I felt unlovable that I had to face it all. My parents were both addicts: alcohol and drugs. I never wanted to face that. I suffered from an eating disorder (orthorexia). I had that perfect mindset. I thought that even if I was feeling things that I would be using it as a crutch. I had been a runner until I couldn’t run anymore     Chanelle: there is so much in there I want to unpack. When you were in that phase of your life, would you identify with running from your reality? Did you know?   Danie: Id didn’t know. I pushed the feelings of what was really going on out of the way and not facing the obstacles.   Chanelle: it took that really hard time tot stop and assess your life. We just go, we just run without thinking of where we’re running to. It takes introspection to realize where you want to be headed.   Danie: When you fall, it helps to have someone. I had my husband there and he helped me understand that it didn’t define who I was. It makes me want to extend grace.   Chanelle: I think that’s a big reason why we go through things, so we can help other people who are going through those same things. Let’s talk about what you did to stop running. It’s one thing to realize what we’re doing, but getting over it and changing our thought patterns is a whole different story. How did you do it?   Danie: people always want change, but they don’t always want to change. It took a lot of research and studying. The idea of woundology: when we have experiences in our lives where things happen to us, it would be so easy, and what most people do is to blame external factors for your wounds and you’re never able to heal. At the point where you can say, it’s not everybody else, you say, What could I do differently? How could I approach this situation or do better? Not being the victim   Chanelle: that’s huge. I try to teach that to my children. You can only control yourselves, as moms we probably teach some version of that to our kids. And yet somehow, it’s easy to step into this victim role. This isn’t fair! But we don’t have control over that   Danie: that’s why I love reading these golden books, old books, as I read these with my children, I think I could apply this into my own life. It comes down to simple things, we make it too complex.   Chanelle: You are always learning! I think that is so key, if you always have your antennae up for learning experiences. There are so many ways to learn and to have new insights if we are open to it. I love it that you are learning from reading to your children. I’m not thinking that there’s a message in it for me when I’m reading a children’s book. I love it that you’re staying curious when you’re reading to your kids. That’s awesome!   Danie: I feel like, John Maxwell. I was listening to his conference, and he talked about how people start learning as they get older. You have to make that conscious effort to continue to learn and to be empathic toward others.   Chanelle: empathy is a huge part of it, as well as learning. One of the things that really stands out in your backstory is that you’ve had a lot of struggles. I’m curious to know how this has affected you and how you’ve seen personal growth through all this struggles.   Danie: I’d say at a young age, I never established a strong base of who I was. It wasn’t until later in life until I felt comfortable until I was comfortable in my own skin. I was kind of able to figure out what was important in life. I finally have figured out that as long as we’re able to struggle towards one another we’re going to be okay   Chanelle: I love that. that’s what builds a good marriage. Anything that you go through can bring you closer or further away. Not just from your spouse, but from yourself, who you really are. That struggle together can also be struggling together with God, if we’re doing our struggles the right way, it’s going to bring us close to our spouse, ourselves, and God. How have these struggles affected you as a mom?   Danie: I think that establishing keep crying out to know the will of god without realizing it’s knitted into the fabric of our being. Your experiences will shape who you are. If you can use your experiences to be of service to somebody else, you’ll always be ok.   Chanelle: What are you doing right now with your kids because of the experiences you’ve had. With young kids, how do your struggles influence your motherhood now?   Danie: with my 5 year old, she’s made comments. They know without knowing. What I’m trying to do right now is help her understand that her curly hair doesn’t define her. Help her to know that that’s not the most important thing.   Chanelle: I hear you really broadening her view. I think if we can help our kids understand and see that. One of the things I really admire about you is that you really wanted to be a stay at home mom, even though it took a while to get there. What did it feel like?   Danie: my mom was always a working mom. I always felt the tug, I never wanted to go work on Monday. It never got easier, I just got used to it. That transition was what I need to do, and it doesn’t; mean that I won’t go back, but for that season it was what made the most sense. In 2017 I quit everything so that I could make sure I did that gut check and have an intentional life. Let’s build on that after I’ve created a strong foundation.   Chanelle: my word was simplify. So I went through kind of a similar process, spending the time asking why I’m doing each thing. It’s so easy to get caught up in things that don’t matter. Tell us why you were interested in starting a podcast and some of the lessons   Danie: I’ve always casually blogged, but I saw this wave of podcasts. Moms are busy and podcasts are a way I was able to nourish my soul, so I knew that that was a route I wanted to go. I didn’t know what I was going to podcast about, I just had a feeling that this was where I was supposed to go. Once I launched it, it just kind of took off. I’ve grown from having my guests on; it’s been so eye opening. Having that insatiable thirst to keep learning is why I continue to keep doing it.     Chanelle: that is how I feel, totally. I felt like this is what I’m supposed to do. I want to make sure my listeners know that Danie has a great podcast you can go to for inspiration. She always ends her podcasts with a quote, so Danie, I’m going to put you on the spot and ask for your favorite quote.   Danie: “Just be still and know” I’m the person that needs to say hold on a second, slow down, be still and know, and that there is someone way bigger than me out there.   Chanelle: Danie, thank you so much for being on the show! Thank you everyone for listening to Moms Who Know! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is Chanelle Neilson. Chanelle is a Mama to not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4 but 5 babies! That alone has my head rolling with questions I want to ask. Chanelle is host of Moms who knows podcast which is a podcast about topics that align with the CTM mission. She interviews Moms and gets tips on how to make our lives go a bit more smoothly each day. So, when we connected, it was a no brainer to bring her on to chat with me. She is not only a podcaster but she teaches yoga, and is an author of an parenting book called “Parenting on Purpose! Welcome to the show Chanelle! In this episode we dive intoWhy the little moments and the little things mean the most to kidsHow to carve time for yourselfWhy playing in the dirt is goodWhy she chooses to keep kids out of structured sportsHow your perspective changes as your kids get olderHer desire for moms to realize their worth is not defined by how they look and what we should focus on insteadHow she got her book written while being a work at home mamaWhat her biggest challenges are as a MomQuote: "That by small and simple things are great things brought to pass" - Alma 37:6 Author of: Parenting on PurposePodcaster at: Moms Who Know

Happy 2018! By now you are starting to pursue your goals for new year. There is something so warm and welcoming about a new year. It’s so refreshing to be able to look at all you’ve achieved so far and at the same time make moves towards all you want to be in the future. In this episode we are going to talk to you about our favorite memories and goals accomplished in 2017 and then we will chat about our personal and professional goals for 2018. You’ll notice that a lot of our goals will align with the future podcasts but I think thats okay. Because the more I get to know you all, the more I realize how much we have in common. And, chances are you want very similar things for yourself this year. We’d love to hear your biggest goals and ways we can encourage you here at the Catch This Mama podcast. So, message us on whatever forum you feel best be it IG, FB, email, snail mail. We want to know what your dreams are for this year and how we can hold you accountable. In this episode we dive into  A look back at 2017How and why Danie quit everything and what it did for her family and businessEmily had a baby and hubby got a bomb jobLaunch of the podcastBeing on the newsLaunching the book club2018 goals Personal  Emily's personal goals:No phone hours so like 8-9 12-1 and then 6-bedtime. This is hard because I’ll think if something and want to look it up right awayExercise 3 times a week Date nights once a month with my husband Plan out stay at home mom schedule with kids activities Danie's personal goals:Intentionally re-entering the workforceRun a marathonGet closer to God Professional - So, we have set some high goals for growing the podcast. We want to reach as many Moms as possible. Like thousands per week. There are plenty of Mom podcasts out there doing it and we feel like ours is capable of doing it. We also would like to bring in more paid sponsorship. This paid sponsorship would allow us to pay the people who work so hard on this each week. So, in brain storming ways we can grow the podcast we came up with a few…  Make more reach outs in regard to getting on the news, online media, and other podcasts.We will be on Paula Sands Live in the QC each month - We will be on Minimalist Moms Podcast, Creative Habitat, Moms Who Know, The Edens Podcast, Blossoming Mommys and a few more this seasonWe would love your help in plugging us on whatever forums you have connections with! MOPS groups, your local and national news, wine groups, women’s and mom conferences - if you’ve got a suggestion, let us hear it.  2. Continue to provide great content - keep letting us know what you want to hear! 3. Get more honest feedback from Moms. Through social media or email we want to hear from Moms. We are here because we really do want to help make your lives easier. Tell us what you want to hear!  4. Get more Moms involved in the book club! It’s such a great way to make you actually read!

In this brief episode, you will hear what moms who know is all about. Meet your host, Chanelle Neilson, as she explains her vision for the podcast. Connect with Chanelle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momswhoknowpodcast/ Share your ideas for guests and what you'd like to hear about in future shows. Subscribe to the show to stay up to date with Moms who Know! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Child psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve and children’s author Elizabeth Verdick have more in common than a first name; both are moms of sons living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They have pooled their experience and talent to write a book aimed at young people with ASD, but Marti & Erin see this clear, engaging, practical book as a great resource for anyone who knows a person with ASD – and who doesn’t? Tune into this week’s Mom Enough show to hear these mothers’ stories of life with their sons and how they have helped them navigate the social and emotional challenges they confront at home, at school and in the larger world.   Do you know a child living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? What are some of the ways they respond differently than typically-developing children to ordinary social situations at school or work? What did you learn in this week’s Mom Enough discussion that helps you understand more about the behavior of the child you know (keeping in mind that each child with ASD is unique)?   For our show on helping children with ASD find social enjoyment, click here. For our show on early identification and intervention for children with ASD, click here. For our show on understanding the early signs of ASD, click here. For our show on treating ASD, click here.