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Emotions play an important role in how we think, feel, react and behave; they are an essential part of being human. Everyone goes through tough chapters in life where they experience mental and emotional stress, like sadness, anxiety, fear, and grief, for example. Acknowledging how you feel and committing to take care of yourself emotionally, creatively, physically, and spiritually, can help turn negative experiences and the thoughts and feelings that come along with it, into change, growth, and healing. In a book that's both provocative and radical, holistic psychiatrist Kelly Brogan, M.D., author of A Mind of Your Own, charts a new path to get real, get well, and get free.  This is the Empowered Mama Podcast. Anxiety and depression are a mental health epidemic, with anxiety disorders taking the lead for the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 18.1% of the national population and 260 million people globally (According to the Anxiety and Depression Association). 322 million people worldwide live with depression, which occurs more often in women than men (According to the Anxiety and Depression Association). Mental health issues can happen to anyone...the mom-next-door experiencing Postpartum Depression and/or Postpartum Anxiety after the birth of her baby, the successful entrepreneur experiencing panic attacks who's been diagnosed with Panic Disorder, the nurse hiding crippling OCD from her co-workers, the wife suffering Major Depressive Disorder from the loss of a baby or her military spouse...the SAHM moms, the working moms, your best friend...you. People who experience any form of a mood disorder know how crippling these feelings and the "new normal" they seem to be facing can be. Treating any type of mental illness often requires a combination approach, ranging from talk therapy with a psychologist, meds, psychiatrist care, and/or lifestyle adjustments or changes. You are not alone in this journey, and we support you seeking help if and when you -- or someone you know -- notices a change in your thoughts and feelings. This is especially important to be on the lookout for postpartum, when a new mom may be susceptible to Postpartum Depression, Postpartum OCD, Postpartum Anxiety, and/or Postpartum Psychosis.   Medications can be a life-saving necessity for some with mental illness, and others may wish to seek a holistic route -- or a blend. We support whatever form of treatment works for you, whether that means going to weekly therapy with a psychologist, taking meds prescribed by your licensed doctor or psychiatrist, changing your diet and lifestyle, or any combination. Disclaimer: Always seek medical advice from a board-certified therapist, psychiatrist, and/or physician before beginning any new treatment plan and deciding what approach to take on your mental health journey. Today, we are interviewing Kelly Brogan, M.D., a holistic psychiatrist who specializes in treating mental health through a natural approach. We know this route of treatment is not for everyone. We know meds save lives. We also know that there are potential ways to feel better outside of the traditional western medicine scope. Links For (Kelly Brogan) https://kellybroganmd.com/downloads/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com.I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

One moment of kindness and acknowledgment can change someone's life. There is a powerful ripple effect when women take a moment to lift each other up. My guest today reminds us that when someone inspires us, we should tell them. Find out how she created the most inspiring community and inspiration for active women. This is the empowered mama podcast.  https://fellowflowers.com/tellher/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com  Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Yes, the motherhood is real. But it's also pretty funny. Levity will get you through the toughest times. Laughter will is your best medicine. My guest today reminds us of why to laugh through each day.  Links For Jenna Kim Jones https://jennakimjones.com twitter: @jennakimjones, @jkjandal  facebook: @jkjcomedy, @jkjandal  instagram: @jennakimjones, @jkjandal The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Working mothers are under more pressure than ever at home and work, and not getting nearly the level of help they expected or support they deserve. In service to our families and our companies, it's time we opened up the conversation about the high stakes of working motherhood. My guest today is a working mom on a mission.  Website https://www.a-parently.com Social Media @aparentlyltd The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS ISN'T FITTING MORE INTO YOUR DAY. THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IS FITTING MORE OF YOURSELF INTO YOUR DAY. Let's find out how to live more and do less.  Links For Kate Northrup Instagram Facebook Youtube Her new book, Do Less Money, a Love Story 4 Workshops To Go along with the Do Less Book Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

In today's episode, we meet a mom who inspires mothers to believe in themselves and conquer their fears. Called “the mom of mom influencers,” “the exec inspiring millennial moms,” and “the voice of millennial moms,” We are talking about the gender gap, imposter syndrome and so much more.  Christine Michel Carter is one of the few Black millennial mom writers and speakers with a national voice for moms. A single mother of two, she has been featured in The New York Times, EBONY and Women's Health, and has been called "the exec inspiring millennial moms", a "mom on the move" and "the voice of millennial moms". Christine is also the creator of Mompreneur and Me, the first national mommy and me networking event. And the author of the best selling children's book, Can Mommy Go To Work?   https://christinemichelcarter.com/ https://www.facebook.com/christinemichelcarter https://www.instagram.com/cmichelcarter/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

We often second guess our choices as parents because we are told to do things in a certain way, even if those choices don't seem ideal for us. My guest today hopes to change this. She wants to inspire moms to make their own choices, not conform to societal or cultural norms, and to create a path that's authentic to their lives and identities. I'm super excited today to meet my guest Sri.  She started a very cool website and podcast called Big Little Choices. It began with the intention of creating a space where women (especially moms) could share their choices without fearing judgment. There is no one right way to parent - whether it be how your kids eat, sleep, learn or play. It really comes down to what works for you and for your family. https://www.biglittlechoices.co The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Have you ever noticed how sometimes you have so much energy and clarity and other times you feel like you just want to shut off from the world and crash on the couch? You cannot expect to have the same constant flow of energy every 24 hours. Your energy changes with the seasons & your cycle. Today, we are going to talk about finding your flow with these natural cycles in nature.  Links For Today's Show Do Less by Kate Northrup Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Christiane Northrup Lunar Intentions: A Yearlong Journal for New Moon Intention Setting by Sara McCormick All of Lisa's favorite books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/shop/lisadruxman The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Let's teach all girls and women to lift each other up, believe in themselves, and go fearlessly in the direction of their dreams. Meet Amy, co-founder of Give Her Courage. Give Her Courage is both a retail and educational company with a mission to instill strong smart and bold girls from the start and grow a movement of women lifting each other up for a better future. Link For Today's Episode www.givehercourage.com Instagram: @givehercourage The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Who Knew Being A Stay-at-Home Mom After Having A Career Could Be So Hard? When meetings, deadlines, and performance evaluations turn into diapers, dishes, and loneliness- what do you do? Let's find out. This is the Empowered Mama Podcast. http://jenbabakhan.com/ Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey From Working Professional to Stay-at-Home Mom The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

As any new parent knows, there is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. From the earliest days, parents get the message that they must make certain choices around feeding, sleep, and schedule or all will be lost. There's a rule—or three—for everything. But the benefits of these choices can be overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make your own best decision? Emily Oster is my guest today. Her goal is to make you less confused, more confident and less judgmental of parents who make different choices. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. This episode is brought to you by fit4mom. Fit4mom is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was the icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible hereMamaWell: www.mamawell.coFIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.comThe Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Is there something you have always wanted to ask me? Well now is your chance. Today, I answer your questions. And it's quite a spectrum. We are talking about everything from curly hair products to scaling your business. This is the Empowered Mama Podcast. Links From Today's Show Lisa's favorite products for curly Hair Miss Jessie's Multi Cultural Curls Pantene Gold Lisa's Favorite Project Management Apps Trello.com Evernote Quote Of The Day “Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality” The Dalai Lama The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Do you find yourself bickering daily with your spouse? Nagging incessantly? Disappointed by a lack of connection? I get it. Recently, I was feeling the same way so I decided to do something about it. Listen in on my best tips to improve communication with your spouse. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Links for today's episode: How Well Do You Know Your Partner Quiz Gottman Relationship Guides Amazon Links For Gottman Books This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM. This is the company I started 18 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was the icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Lisa's Favorite Things Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/lisadruxman I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Why do men do so little at home? Why do women do so much? Why don't our egalitarian values match our lived experiences?Journalist-turned-psychologist Darcy Lockman offers a clear-eyed look at the most harmful problem facing modern parents—how progressive relationships become traditional ones when children are introduced into the household.This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Darcy LockmanFavorite Quote: The arc of the moral universe is long and it bends toward justice If Darcy Lockman was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Love Links http://www.darcylockman.com/ Get Darcy Lockman's New Book, All The Rage The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

This week, my baby turns 18. And when I say baby, I mean my business, FIT4MOM. That's like a grown-up. It's been quite a ride. There has not been one day that I haven't been learning lessons. So in my never-ending quest to lessen your learning curve, I'm going to share the top lessons I've learned in 18 years in business. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM. This is the company I started 18 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Lisa's Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lisadruxman Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Today's guest followed her passion and created a business where she could make a difference and integrate with motherhood. We talk about building a business, getting pr and surviving summer as a working mom. This is the Empowered Mama podcast. This is the Empowered Mama Podcast. Heather's Favorite Quote: “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell Links From Today's Show https://choicepublicity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/choicepublicity/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherdixonadams/ https://choicepublicity.com/8-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-considering-a-publicist/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-choicepublicity&utm_content=later-2124479&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram https://vimeo.com/315904018 https://vimeo.com/325443591 The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

We live in a world where our food is making us sick, tired, and overweight. Big Food brands design their packaged products to be addictive... so we consume unhealthy ingredients over and over again. In today's episode, meet Food Babe, food activist and New York Times best-selling author Vani Hari. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Vani Hari's Favorite Quote: “There is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.” – Thich Nhat Hanh If Vani Hari was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? Fearless  Links From Today's Episode Foodbabe.com https://www.truvani.com/ Vani's New Book - Feeding You Lies Hape Salad Toy The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Are you ready to ditch overwhelm and grow your life and business without stress? After overcoming cancer at 25, my guest today made it her mission to show busy women how to ditch the overwhelm, grow their business without the stress, and find inner peace in all areas of their life. Are you ready? Sitting in the doctor's office when she found out she had cancer was her wake-up call. It's when she decided something had to change. The way she was living - stressed, overwhelmed, overworked, and exhausted - was (literally) killing her. So if you've ever felt:Frustrated, stuck, and like you're spinning your wheelsUnsure of what to focus on because everything feels urgentBusy all the time, yet not reaching your goalsOverwhelmed and anxious about how you're going to get it all doneThen you will love this episode. Because she's been there. And she has figured out how to have success without the stress. Links For Today's Show: https://www.courtneyelmer.com/ http://www.facebook.com/courtneyelmerpage https://www.instagram.com/CourtneyElmer_/ This episode is brought to you by fit4mom. Fit4mom is the company I started 18 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong to. The fitness was the icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.comI know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Are you a working mom who desires to stay home with your kids? Have you stayed home but are wondering how to get back in the workforce? Are you looking to work in something more flexible? You are not alone. The struggle is real. We are talking about new ways for working mamas. Louise is  the Founder of beyondtheschoolrun, the platform to empower mothers and the Author of ‘A New Way for Mothers.'  She is deeply passionate about the collective potential of the parent talent to create positive change. Beyondtheschoolrun.com is inspiring, connecting and engaging all parents with their skills and talents in the hours available to them and a place for business to connect and grow with the community. http://www.beyondtheschoolrun.com/ @beyondtsr / instagram: beyondtheschoolrun Get Louise's New Book: A New Way For Mothers Louise Webster's Favorite Quote: Steve Jobs - ‘your time is limited so don't waste it loving someone else's life.  Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what it truly want to become' Looking for Flex Time Work? https://www.hiremymom.com/ https://www.corpsteam.com/ https://www.thesecondshift.com/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

This episode could change your life.  If you are craving calm, wanting to let go of stress, desiring to be more mindful in your day, listen in. I share a new approach, that's actually quite old, on how to do life and motherhood. This year, I  have started to delve into a deeper understanding and practice. You might not realize but there are many different types of meditation. You can meditate with mantras, or envisioning a journey or anchoring around a sound. Right now, I have been studying zen meditation. Zen meditation is simply seated. upright in good posture, paying careful attention to breathing in your belly until you are fully alert and present. There are no steps, no-frills. In fact, meditating with a goal such as quieting your mind is very un zen. It's a state of mind of just being present in the moment. But today's podcast isn't about zen meditation. It's the zen part that I want to share with you. The more I read, the more I am feeling like there are ancient foundations behind what has been in my heart to share. A path to the direction that I've been pointing towards. Learning about zen is giving me words to something that has been growing inside of me. Today, I want to share with you a mindset that is truly changing my life. It's like a lightbulb going off. And I want to share that light with you This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM. FIT4MOM is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was the icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Lisa's Favorite Products https://www.amazon.com/shop/lisadruxman  I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Are you ready to get your home organized but don't know where to begin? In this episode, organizing expert Rachel Rosenthal dives into the home's top culprits for clutter and disorganization and shares her tips on how to get your home back in order. Rooted in the belief that organization can be achieved by all, Rachel shares the best tips for how moms can get and stay organized. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Rachel Rosenthal's Favorite Quote: “Getting organized is a way of life not a one time event.” - Rachel Rosenthal Links For Rachel Rosenthal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelorganizes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelorganizes Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rachelorganizes Join Rachel's newsletter (which is free!) and automatically receive organizing tips, tricks, and guides. Also, use the code EMPOWERED10 to receive 10% off her online course. https://rachelrosenthal.teachable.com/p/your-home-organized The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Many of us have developed a profound desire to go to our next level. Yet we quite often find ways to hold ourselves back, especially when the root cause is fear. My guest today is a self-proclaimed change junkie. She will help you see how change is the only constant in life, and inspire you to get excited about a lifestyle of change. If you desire to find your highest self, to achieve your dreams and to live a life of joy and fulfillment, fear is not an option. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Monica Berg's Favorite Quote: “Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” ― Frank Outlaw If Monica Berg was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Unapologetically Me Links For Monica Berg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskMonicaBerg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaberg74 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/monicaberg74 The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Are you ready to rewrite the story of your own life? My guest today did just that. She had the career of her dreams working for The Oprah Winfrey show but she did not have the life of her dreams. She shares how she produced her own life transformation and how you can too. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. If Sheri Salata was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Blessed Links For Sheri Salata: https://thepillarlife.com/ https://thepillarlife.com/the-beautiful-no/ Sheri Salata is a writer/producer, cofounder of the inspirational lifestyle brand, The Pillar Life and cohost of the podcast The Sheri + Nancy Show. Her current ventures are the evolution of her 20-year career with Oprah Winfrey. Her action-packed days as Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show were chronicled in the acclaimed docuseries Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes. Sheri also served as Co-President of Harpo Studios and OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. She has been named one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Power 100 and the 2017 Feminist Press Power Award winners. For 20 years, Sheri Salata gave her undivided focus to her dream job at The Oprah Winfrey Show, Harpo Studios and the OWN network. She had access to the most influential, prolific teachers and wisdom keepers of our time, helped millions transform their own lives, and shaped some of the most memorable and moving stories on television. But at fifty-six, she found herself ready and willing to rewrite the story of her own life. Sheri writes, “I had manifested the career of my dreams but not the life of my dreams.” The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

“If all you get in life is what you DESERVE, you will never get what you DEMAND.” Too many people don't believe they can do incredible, hard things. They don't believe they deserve the life they dream of. They let roadblocks stop them in their tracks. They let security and money keep them small. My guest today will help you align what they do with who you are, to achieve their limitless potential. She shows you your greatness, encourages your= to forge ahead, demand more, and become the best versions of yourself. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Laura Gassner Otting's Favorite Quote: "Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr. If Laura Gassner Otting was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? Clearly: LIMITLESS! Links For Laura Gassner Otting https://lauragassnerotting.com/empowered/ Website: www.heylgo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/heylgo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heylgo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragassnerotting/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heylgo Giveaway: www.LimitlessAssessment.com & https://lauragassnerotting.com/calling/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

In this episode, I answer your questions on everything from what I would do if I were starting my business today to what I think of Keto diets. Whatever you sent in, I'm answering, unedited and unscripted. This is the empowered mama podcast The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

While families are diverse and their needs are unique, family meetings provide a safe and environment for every family to discuss issues and explore the best ways to have the family succeed. My guest today teaches families what a family council is, why it's a perfect environment for teaching, for exploring difficult issues, learning how to play, and how best to solve problems at home, school, or work. She also shares how to support your children in these scary times. Christy Monson's Favorite Quote: "Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr. If Christy Monson was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? Love Links For Christy Monson Website: www.christymonson.com Christy's Blog: www.christymonson.blogspot.com FB: www.facebook.com/christymonsonauthor/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/Christymonson1 Twitter: www.twitter.com/ChristyMonson The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

This episode is brought to you by fit4mom. Fit4mom is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

You have heard of childcare. Even eldercare, but how about Mothercare? My guest today guides new and veteran mothers alike through the best practices to care for themselves as they care for their children. As a new mom, she would have described her entry to motherhood as a failure to thrive. her transition to maternal life was a messy, painful journey. But she found that the birth of a mother deserves to be tended to in much the same way as the birth of a baby, with attention, devotion and the deepest kind of love. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Dayna M. Kurtz's Favorite Quote: "In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves." Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn If Dayna Kurtz was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? Perhaps the word "Atman," a Sanksrit word meaning "inner self" or "soul." It's a reminder that we are something other than our work, our egos, our bodies. It's easy to get wrapped up in this transient elements, but they are just that--transient--whereas the "atman" is ever-lasting. There's comfort in that.  Links For Dayna Kurtz Website: http://www.daynamkurtz.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/daynamkurtzmothermatters/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynam.kurtz Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/daynamkurtz The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.” This is one of my favorite quotes from Gandhi. Let's focus on those first two sentences. “Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words. If this is true, then we should put great effort into training our thoughts and our words to create our destiny. I have been a self-development junkie for decades but the one thing I did not buy into were affirmations. In this episode, I will tell you why I changed my mind. And why I think affirmations are great for kids. For Links to books mentioned in today's episode: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lisadruxman This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. This episode is brought to you by fit4mom. Fit4mom is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

If you find yourself running away from fear, you're running in the wrong direction. Fear demands that we move toward it, face it and hear its messages. When we fail to do this, the price is chronic anxiety, sleeplessness, damaged relationships, skyrocketing pharmaceutical use, and more. In her enlightening new book Joy from Fear, my guest explains that fear is not the enemy we thought it was; fear, when faced with awareness, is the powerful ally and best friend we all need. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Dr. Carly Marie Manly's Favorite Quote: “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.” (Henley) If Dr. Carly Marie Manly was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Integrity Links For Dr. Carly Marie Manly Website:  https://www.drcarlamanly.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQmSoiWGJEBasrIV3lrPsXw The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

The messages everywhere are to dream big and that you are made for more. But what if, what if you don't want a big life? What if you just want to enjoy the life you have? This episode is brought to you by fit4mom. Fit4mom is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was the icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then let's you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

It's normal to feel anxious every once in a while. Anxiety is a normal response to many situations. But how do you know when it's too much? Too intense? Something to be concerned about? Today we're gonna talk about anxiety. What it is, what it looks like, and what we can do about it. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Emily Price's Favorite Quote: "Surrender to the flow" - Song by Phish If Emily Price were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Choose Love Links For Emily Price Website: www.emilypricelcsw.com Other resources Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net Seeking Treatment for Anxiety or to look for A Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in your area? https://www.psychologytoday.com Learn more about Somatic Experiencing: https://www.traumahealing.org The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Is being joyful a choice? Does it come naturally? Are you seeking more joy in your life? On today's episode, I interview my dear friend Angie Capetanakis. She is my walking vision of joy. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Angie Capetanakis' Favorite Quote: Not really a quote, but I have this hanging in my house huge - “choose joy” If Angie Capetanakis were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Gratitude Links For Angie Capetanakis Dr. Nick Capetanakis EP 096: Preparing for Warrior Birth Websites: https://www.Drcap.net https://www.Capwellnesscenter.com https://www.Kmrlawfirm.com Find her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/capwellnesscenter The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

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

What do you keep putting off? Who are you thinking will always be there? Don't wait until a moment is gone, till someone is gone. Today, I want to share my tribute to the amazing star who shined so bright, Janice Freeman. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Links for Janice https://www.gofundme.com/forjaniceandfamily https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/janice-freeman/1154818361 The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Join The Digital Detox Challenge Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Why does society assume that poor health (and our sanity) is the cost of motherhood? Why is this the message told to moms? No more.  We cure diseases. We create artificial ears using 3-D printers. We solved how to pee in space. We can figure this out too. My guest today has done just that. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Dr. Darria Long Gillespie's Favorite Quote: “Never allow someone to tell you "No", who doesn't have the power to tell you "Yes.” - Eleanor Roosevelt If Dr. Darria Long Gillespie were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Joy Dr. Darria Long Gillespie's Book Recommendation: Links For Dr. Darria Long Gillespie Website: https://www.DrDarria.com Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDarria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrDarria Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DrDarria Anyone who buys the book can get access to a huge array of freebies and discounts of my "favorite things" at https://www.DrDarria.com/MomHacks The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Join The Digital Detox Challenge Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Do you ever look at mom bloggers and wonder how they got started? How they built their audience? How they turned it into a business. My guests today needed an outlet from motherhood and created a style blog that turned into a business for both of them. This show is brought to you by FIT4MOM, where we offer fitness for every stage of motherhood. But it's so much more. FIT4MOM is where you find inspiration, motivation, and support in motherhood. It's a place where you are always welcome. Find a class near you at FIT4MOM.com. And if there is not a class near you, please check out our franchise opportunities. We are proud to be listed as one of the top fitness franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine. You can find that by going to FIT4MOM.com or straight to fit4momfranchise.com About Kristin & Megan Kristin Swenson is an influencer marketing expert, writer, travel fanatic and one half of the lifestyle site Take Time for Style. She lives in beautiful Tampa, Florida with her husband, son, daughter and 3 fur babies, including a brand new puppy. Megan Yarmuth is a PR guru who runs a full-service video production company from Annapolis, Maryland where she lives with her husband and two boys, along with being the other half of Take Time for Style. Kristin & Megan's Favorite Quote: "Don't ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn't." Kristin & Megan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketimeforstyle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakeTime4Style Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakeTimeForStyle/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TakeTime4Style/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BonBonRoseGirls The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM Website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book Join The Empowered Mama Book Club! Empoweredmamabook.com Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Join The Free Digital Detox Webinar - Go to lisadruxman.com for more details. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

After years of marketing beauty products for a living, my guest knew there must be a better option for a natural deodorant. After becoming a mom, she chose not to go back to work at her thriving career in the beauty industry. She decided to become a mom boss herself and create the product she dreamed of. This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM, my company. We offer fitness for every stage of motherhood, but you're gonna see that it is so much more than fitness. It's about community and fun and a place where I promise, you will belong. So go check out FIT4MOM.com. If you're already a member can you just go tell a friend about it? Because we believe every mom should be a part of FIT4MOM. Allison Moss' Favorite Quote: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not" - Dr. Seuss Guest Links: Allison's Facebook: www.facebook.com/typeadeodorant Allison's Instagram: www.instagram.com/typeadeodorant The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM Website: https://www.fit4mom.com Get The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book Join The FREE Empowered Mama Book Club & Community! Empoweredmamabook.com Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Join me for The Digital Detox Webinar! Message me on Facebook or Instagram so we can make sure you get all the details at https://www.facebook.com/lisadruxman and Instagram.com/lisadruxman Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Are you a fly by the seat of your pants kind of gal? Take it as it comes? I find that I have to reset every day to my intentions. If I don't, I am easily distracted and fall prey to the attitude of those around me. In today's episode, I'm going to share some of my practices on how I live with intention every single day. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM. FIT4MOM is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it's the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I'll tell you how to get started! The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM Website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Do you appreciate an honest and real look at motherhood? Do you dream of being a mommy blogger? My guest today is the creator of one of the most popular parenting websites. She is a best selling author, speaker and one of the few bloggers who tell it like it is about parenting, entrepreneurship, and divorce. Listen in and meet Scary Mommy, Jill Smokler. Jill Smokler's Favorite Quote: “Success breeds success.” - Mia Ham Jill's Links: Jill Smokler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillsmokler Find Jill Smokler on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jillsmokler The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM Website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Do you have big things you want to do in your life but can't find the time when your life is full with work and motherhood? I so get it! But there's a metaphor that if you chop a tree three times a day, eventually that tree will come down. What if you did that with your big goals? In today's episode, I'm going to share how I chop away at my goals even during my busiest times. Today's Quote from Robert Collier: “Success is the result of small efforts repeated day in and day out' Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs  Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewi

Being a mom, it's actually quite funny if you let it be. Listen in if you are ready to have a laugh and stop taking motherhood so damned seriously. My guest today is passionate about telling female-driven stories for change and an expert on seeking out challenges that help us live our most fabulous lives. We discuss why we need to laugh more, fail forward and have fun along the journey. Listen in and get ready for Empowered Mama, Haely White. Haely White's Favorite Quote: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.” - Wayne Dyer Haely's Links: Haely White's Website: https://www.haelywhite.com Find Haely in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haely Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontcallmemommy https://www.instagram.com/like_totally https://www.instagram.com/haelywhite The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM Website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Do you have a love-hate relationship with your digital device? Can't imagine our lives without them but also concerned by our connection to them? What about your kids? How do you feel about them being raised by robots? Do you have concerns about their ability to have a real-life connection? Concern about rising anxiety and depression? I do. But I also know sure how to navigate this new digital world. So, I have invited the author of the best selling book, Disconnected to help us figure it all out Tom Kersting's Favorite Quote: “It's not the problem that's the problem. It's how we deal with the problem that is the problem” - Tom Kersting Book Recommendation: Guest Links: Tom Kersting's website:https://www.tomkersting.com Tom Kersting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thomas-Kersting-147086975353891/?ref=bookmarks Buy Tom Kersting's Book: Disconnected here The Zift app's Family Feed will provide you with real-time updates on your child's screen time activity. Zift App The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM Website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

It's Turkey time in the U.S. which means lots of family gatherings! These things can be stressful depending on your family dynamic so lets take a minute for ourselves to go deep and feel what we are appreciative in our lives. This will not only help our outlook and perception, but it will help us to be a tractor beam of love at whatever gathering we show up to.  We are on an App! Check out Parents On Demand Network to access us super quick and you control the speed. 

Most of us are familiar with a placebo, however, do you know what a nocebo is? A nocebo is a detrimental effect on health produced by psychological or psychosomatic factors such as negative expectations of treatment or prognosis by a health care provider. It happens in the fertility and birth worlds more than you think. Today we will go into detail of signs that it is happening, how to be more aware in the moment during healthcare appointments, and how to undo it if it has happened to you. Cheers to happy beliefs, less stress, and being one breath closer to that baby you are dreaming of!  Today's show is brought to you by Parents On Demand Network, the easy peasy app we are now a part of. Download it in any app store today. 

When I became a mom, I did everything I could to feed my baby healthy organic food. But my options were so limited if I didn't want to make the baby food myself. Luckily there are so many more options today and one of the best for fresh baby food is from our friend Cassandra Curtis, founder of Once Upon A Farm. Listen in to see why she started her company, why her baby food is different and how she does the motherhood. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Cassandra's Favorite Quote: “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right.” - Henry Ford If Cassandra were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Kindness Cassandra's Book Recommendation: Brene Brown - Power of Vulnerability Links: https://www.Facebook.com/onceuponafarm https://www.Instagram.com/onceuponafarm https://www.Pinterest.com/onceuponafarm https://www.Twitter.com/onceuponafarm Giveaway: Use FIT4MOM and get 25% off any order from Once Upon a Farm Organics here: https://onceuponafarmorganics.com/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM Website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Seems to me that motherhood is the inspiration for invention. My guest today turned her nut butter idea into a million dollar business. She created her nut butters for her two adopted boys from the Ukraine. Find out why they are the best butter and how she does the motherhood. Danielle's Favorite Quote: Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. - Anne Lamott If Danielle were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? Abundance Danielle's Book Recommendation: The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah Links: EmpoweredMama2018 for 25% online orders until 8/30/18 @ https://www.nuttzo.com https://www.instagram.com/eatnuttzo https://www.facebook.com/GoNuttZo/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website The Empowered Mama Book Lisa Druxman's Website Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

It's not often you meet a mama with 6 kids. Even less often than that mama started a business with her friends in the basement and then sold it for 8 figures. Yes, I did say 8! She is a model mom to show us how to integrate work with life. Links: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/juliecole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cole.julie https://www.instagram.com/mabelslabels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mabelslabels The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. This episode we spotlight The Dad Experience is a place where all dads can come together share, listen, dig deep, and laugh. This podcast is a place where Dads can support each other through their experiences and let's face it our parent fails. This podcast is a place where we can come together let our guard down and even shed some tears on this journey we call Fatherhood. Links for Lisa MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website The Empowered Mama Book Lisa Druxman's Website https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!

“No one ever becomes poor from giving” Anne Frank. In this episode of The Empowered Mama, I'm going to share with you an excerpt from the book on the gift of giving. In our “selfie” selfish world, we are going to check in on how we might be able to give back. Links: MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website The Empowered Mama Book Lisa Druxman's Website The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network.   The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that's specific to their family's interests and needs. This episode we spotlight The Engine Mom Podcast The Engine Mom Podcast is fuel for the driven Mama. The show is designed to build connection through storytelling; to inspire other women (especially Moms) to discover their passions, set goals for themselves, and think outside the box when it comes to their lifestyle and work. Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to podcast@fit4mom.com. I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you! https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

If recipes like Creamy Avocado Sauce Chicken Tacos, Apricot Maple Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Pickled Pineapple, and Mexican Grilled Corn Tacos sound good to you, today’s show if for you. My guest is chef and registered dietitian, Sara Haas, RDN, and she joins me with tips and recipes for making fast, healthy, and delicious tacos for you and your family. We've got a taco for everyone. And if you're like me and LOVE S'mores, wait till you hear about Sara's S'mores Tacos.  What you’ll hear in this episode: What is a taco?  Does a taco have to be in a taco shell? Corn tortillas, flour tortillas, soft and crunchy tortillas...so many  varieties Sara shares a whole wheat tortilla recipe in her new book, Tacos, Tacos, Tacos! Should you use store-bought taco seasoning, or make your own? Sara shares an easy taco seasoning recipe. Tips for preparing and cooking fish for tacos Healthy tacos can also be very flavorful and delicious! Combinations of cuisines are included in Sarah’s taco recipes. Liz describes a Mexican, grilled fresh corn taco recipe on p. 148 of Sara’s book and shared on the blog! Flat-bottomed tacos make filling shells easy. Sara shares how to make S’mores tacos and gives tips for making the shells. Allow your kids to “build” food and experiment in the kitchen. Sara shares all about Kids in the Kitchen Follow the #kidsinthekitchen on social media to see what people are posting. Sara shares an awesome, yogurt-based sauce recipe.   Giveaway:  Enter for a chance to win a copy of Taco! Taco! Taco! Over 100 Recipes for Everybody on Liz’s Healthy Table website. This giveaway is U.S. only please. Post a comment at the end of the Show Notes and tell me about YOUR favorite taco recipe and/or why you would love to win this book. Giveaway ends September 5th, 2018 at noon EST. Good luck!    Find Sarah on the Web: Website: http://www.sarahaasrdn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cookinRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefSaraHaas/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookinrd/    Resources: #Kids in the kitchen on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter Liz’s Healthy Table Blog Super Healthy Kids  The Parents On Demand Network

If recipes like Creamy Avocado Sauce Chicken Tacos, Apricot Maple Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Pickled Pineapple, and Mexican Grilled Corn Tacos sound good to you, today’s show if for you. My guest is chef and registered dietitian, Sara Haas, RDN, and she joins me with tips and recipes for making fast, healthy, and delicious tacos for you and your family. We've got a taco for everyone. And if you're like me and LOVE S'mores, wait till you hear about Sara's S'mores Tacos.  What you’ll hear in this episode: What is a taco?  Does a taco have to be in a taco shell? Corn tortillas, flour tortillas, soft and crunchy tortillas...so many  varieties Sara shares a whole wheat tortilla recipe in her new book, Tacos, Tacos, Tacos! Should you use store-bought taco seasoning, or make your own? Sara shares an easy taco seasoning recipe. Tips for preparing and cooking fish for tacos Healthy tacos can also be very flavorful and delicious! Combinations of cuisines are included in Sarah’s taco recipes. Liz describes a Mexican, grilled fresh corn taco recipe on p. 148 of Sara’s book and shared on the blog! Flat-bottomed tacos make filling shells easy. Sara shares how to make S’mores tacos and gives tips for making the shells. Allow your kids to “build” food and experiment in the kitchen. Sara shares all about Kids in the Kitchen Follow the #kidsinthekitchen on social media to see what people are posting. Sara shares an awesome, yogurt-based sauce recipe.   Giveaway:  Enter for a chance to win a copy of Taco! Taco! Taco! Over 100 Recipes for Everybody on Liz’s Healthy Table website. This giveaway is U.S. only please. Post a comment at the end of the Show Notes and tell me about YOUR favorite taco recipe and/or why you would love to win this book. Giveaway ends September 5th, 2018 at noon EST. Good luck!    Find Sarah on the Web: Website: http://www.sarahaasrdn.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cookinRD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefSaraHaas/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookinrd/    Resources: #Kids in the kitchen on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter Liz’s Healthy Table Blog Super Healthy Kids  The Parents On Demand Network

Episode Summary: So today’s show is going to be a little different than my others.  I think a lot of you already know that my husband Joey and I are expecting our second little boy here any day now.  I basically started working on this podcast right after I found out I was pregnant, so our little guy has been a huge part of this show… he’s literally been with me every second of it all.  And now that his due date is approaching, I have a couple of announcements about the podcast and about the Working Parent Resource in general that I wanted to share with you. First of all, I wanted to let you guys know that I’m going to be taking a little Summer hiatus from the podcast so I can slow down a little and get into “momma mode," which means I won't be releasing any new episodes in June or July.  I’ll definitely be back in August again with our normal weekly schedule, but I wanted to let you know there would be a gap in new episodes for a couple of months there.  I actually have several interviews already recorded which I'm really excited to release, and I'll tell you more about some of those episodes coming up here in a few minutes.  But once this baby arrives, I know there will be a lot of other things going on and I didn't want to be distracted from welcoming our little boy to the world and helping our son adjust to having a little brother and all of the other things that happen when you add a new baby to the family.  So first and foremost, thanks to you all for being patient while I take this time for my family. In the meantime, we have a pretty awesome archive of episodes that you can go back and listen to if you haven't heard them yet.  And since I know there are still some new listeners, I thought today I would talk a little about my top 5 episodes so far so you can go back and listen to those while I’m on this little baby/Summer hiatus.  These are all ranked by the actual download numbers.  So here are my top 5 episodes of the Working Parent Resource podcast so far – counting down from 5 to 1. Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/22 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: WPR002: My “I Can’t Do This Anymore” Working Mom Moment WPR003: How to Cut Back at Work Without Ruining Your Career with Suzanne Brown WPR006: Are You REALLY Screwing Up Your Kids? How to Know for Sure with Kelly Watanabe and Maren Dalgaard WPR011: My Personal Productivity System: My Secrets to Getting Things Done WPR013: The 5 Pillars of Parenthood: Keeping Your Marriage and Family on Track with Sunit Suchdev Working Parent Resource Website Working Parent Resource Facebook Community About the Working Parent Resource: The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.     ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***     The post “WPR022: Welcoming Baby #2 and a Couple of Announcements” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.  

Episode Summary: One of the things I hear most from working parents is that they feel a tremendous amount of guilt because they aren’t around their kids all week.  They feel like “bad parents” because they’ve been led to believe that simply being physically present with their kids is what makes someone a good parent.  I think logically we know this isn’t true, but it can absolutely FEEL true when you have very limited time with your kids. So today’s episode is all about building a strong, healthy and loving connection with your kids, even when you work all week.  We’re going to talk about simple and practical strategies you can implement to increase your connection with your kids, even when you can’t always be physically present.  I want you to leave this episode knowing how to make the most of the time you do have with your kids, not only so you can let go of those useless feelings of guilt, but also so you can enjoy a special and strong bond with your kids that will last over time. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Surprising (and fun!) ways you can build your connection with your child. How our kids experience separation, and how we can minimize the meltdowns, anxiety, and acting out that can occur during our morning and evening routines. Our kids’ underlying developmental needs, and how we can meet those needs in even just a few minutes a day.   Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/19 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Working Parent Resource – Parenting & Child Development Page The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Laura Markham Working Parent Resource Facebook Community About the Working Parent Resource: The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***   The post “WPR019: 5 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Children, Even When You Work All Week” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.  

Episode Summary: Today I’m talking to all of you over-achievers out there.  You know who you are.  You’re not just ambitious, you take ambition to a whole new level.  You’re the one who can handle everything.  You’re the person everyone comes to when they have a problem or need something or aren’t sure what to do.  You’re the problem solver. You GET THINGS DONE and you get a lot of confidence from that. But as most of you know, there can be a downside to being an overachiever that many of us don’t really talk about.  It can be stressful.  It can be draining.  We can very easily push ourselves beyond our limits and we’re highly susceptible to burnout as a result. And after we have kids, being an overachiever can get tricky really fast.  So today I’m going to be talking about how to manage your inner-overachiever so you can find some peace in your life.  I don’t necessarily think you need to abandon that inner-drive you have.  But I do think there’s a way to manage it so it doesn’t drive you to unhealthy levels of stress and burnout.  And that's what we'll talk about today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The main distinctions between a “High Achiever” and an “Overachiever” and how I have learned to identify the difference in my everyday life. What I got out of being an overachiever. What motivated me to continue working beyond my limits, and the reasons why it took me so long to realize how much stress and anxiety my high standards were creating in my life. How I finally let go of being an “Overachiever” and was able to harness my inner-drive in a healthier way while increasing my energy and results.  How you can build check-points into your life so you can avoid falling into your natural tendency to push yourself too far.    Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/15 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Working Parent Resource Free Consultation Working Parent Resource Facebook Community Working Parent Resource Website  About the Working Parent Resource: The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***     The post “WPR015: How to Tame Your Inner-Overachiever and Find Some Peace in Your Life” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary:  Today I am going to be chatting with you a bit about my favorite productivity strategies and how I personally juggle all of the different things I’m doing these days.    My goal with this episode is to not only inspire you to start integrating those things into your life that are really meaningful and will fulfill you – because I think we all really need that as working parents – but also to give you real strategies that you can apply to your own life that aren’t just going to distract you.  What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  The reason why I usually don’t like sharing “productivity hacks” and don’t put a whole lot of emphasis on them.  How I Identify which goals are worth pursuing and which ones aren’t worth my time.  How I set specific goals and outline a plan to achieve them.  How I work through those moments when I’m not motivated to continue toward my goals.  How I make sure I’m not sacrificing the things that are most important to me: specifically my health, my family, and my sanity.    Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/11  Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:  Smart Passive Income Episode 251: (In the Middle) Launching a New Course with a New Entrepreneur with Sarah Argenal Working Parent Resource Life Balance and Time Management Resources The Frazzled to Balanced™ Program Working Parent Resource Work With Me Working Parent Resource Facebook Community Working Parent Resource Website About the Working Parent Resource:  The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.  Join the Conversation!  Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community.  Sponsor:  This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders:  Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.    ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***    The post “WPR011: My Personal Productivity System: My Secrets to Getting Things Done” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.    

Episode Summary: In this episode we chat with Chuck Starnes who is a marriage coach in San Jose, California.  Chuck and I really dive deep on one of the topics that I know so many of you really struggle with: how to stay connected with your spouse when you’re raising a family and managing your career and running a household… there are just so many things that can pull us off track in our relationship, and Chuck’s advice and insights are so on point. In this episode we talk a lot about why conflict doesn’t have to be a bad thing in your relationship, and in fact, why experiencing conflict in your relationship really means you’re probably with the perfect person.  We also dive into some specific tools couples can use to re-connect if they’ve been feeling distant or if they’ve been bickering with each other more than usual.  And we’ll talk about how we can look deeper at what we’re fighting about to REALLY grow as individuals and to strengthen our marriage. Chuck Starnes has a Master’s degree from Pepperdine University and over 20 years of experience in pastoral counseling working with marriages.  His marriage coaching has been highly effective in helping couples reconnect and restore intimacy in their relationship.  He and his wife Sandy have been married for 36 years, have two daughters and two grandchildren, and live in San Jose, California.  Chuck is also a member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: We chat about some of the hidden reasons why couples fight, especially after they become parents. The things we tend to attribute to our marital discourse aren’t usually the REAL problems that needs to be solved. We discuss the deeper, subconscious reasons why we encounter conflict with our partners, and how we can start to use those times of conflict to re-connect and become stronger individually. Chuck shares specific tools we can use to “baby-proof” our relationship.   Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/10 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Chuck Starnes Website Chuck Starnes Blog Chuck Starnes Facebook Chuck Starnes LinkedIn Chuck Starnes Twitter Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix Gary Brainerd, Certified Imago Trainer Working Parent Resource Website Facebook Community About the Working Parent Resource: The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***   The post “WPR010: Utilizing Conflict to Strengthen Your Marriage with Chuck Starnes” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com. t

Episode Summary: I could just talk to our guest today, Monica Froese, forever.  She is honestly a reservoir of helpful information and a pioneer who’s doing what she can to help working families create more balanced and less stressful lives.  She’s a working mom herself who’s felt the exhaustion and the frustration, and decided to take matters into her own hands to start a productive conversation to begin changing things for the better (a girl after my own heart!).  I truly enjoyed this conversation, and love the message she’s spreading. Monica Froese is a mom, wife, author and business strategist for mom entrepreneurs.  She has an MBA degree in Finance and Marketing and blogs at www.RedefiningMom.com, a site for empowering working moms.  In 2015, she traveled to the White House to discuss family-friendly workplace policies with President Obama’s senior advisors and has been featured on several media outlets including Fox News, Scary Mommy, Healthline, and Mom Talk Radio.  Her passion is to help other moms find their version of balance through time management tips, flexible work options, and helping women build online businesses to escape the 9-5. Her new eBook, “Busy Moms Building: 12 Steps to Running Your Own Online Business for Busy Moms,” helps moms start their own online businesses in just 45 days. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  How to process those overwhelming emotions that come up when you return to work after having your baby. How to deal with the judgment we face when we become a working parent, and standing up to the expectations of others that we stay home with our kids. Learn about the conversations they’re having in Washington around the struggles facing working families, including maternity leave laws, managing your packed (and often inflexible work) schedule, childcare expenses, etc.    Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/9  Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Monica Froese Website Monica Froese Facebook Monica Froese Instagram Monica Froese LinkedIn Monica Froese Pinterest Monica Froese Twitter Monica Froese Google+ Flexjobs.com Maybrooks.com Working Moms Against Guilt Working Parent Resource Website Facebook Community About the Working Parent Resource: The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***     The post “WPR009: Embracing Your Ambition Without the Guilt with Monica Froese” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.      

Episode Summary: This episode is one of my “Moments of Truth” episodes, where I describe one of those pivotal moments in my life where my perspective permanently changed.  As we all know, hindsight can be 20/20, and when I look back on my life I’m able to identify some of these moments where everything I had thought was true, ended up not really fitting for me anymore… these are some of the moments in my life where I changed as a person and my perspective shifted for the better.  In this episode we’ll be talking about the moment I realized what being a parent really means to me.  We all become a parent the day our first child joins our family.  But it took me a little time to realize what taking on that role would really mean in my life.  So today I want to go through the process I went through, some of the discoveries I made about myself and about my role as a parent, and I’ll talk a bit about how this shift in my perspective really changed the way I approached being a parent forever.  This was my experience, so this may or may not apply to you.  But I like to share these things in case you can relate and can take away some new insights for yourself. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: You’ll hear my personal story of feeling like a complete failure early in my parenting journey. I share the “Aha Moment” that changed how I felt about my role as a parent, and forever shifted the way I interact with my son. You’ll hear my biggest takeaways as a result from this painful period of my life.   Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/8 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary Parenting Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Authoritative vs. Authoritarian Parenting Styles 3 Realizations About Parenting that Instantly Improved My Life by Sarah Argenal Working Parent Resource Website Facebook Community About the Working Parent Resource:  The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***     The post “WPR008: The Moment I Realized What Being a Parent Means to Me” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Episode Summary: In this episode we talk about finding strength and identity in those tough moments of parenthood, and goodness knows we have plenty of those as working parents right? I loved this conversation with our guest Becky Burgess.  I had so many questions prepared for her, and I didn't touch on most of them because our conversation just flowed so organically in wonderful directions.  I loved the vulnerability and the heart and the wisdom that Becky shared with us today, and I hope you do too! Becky Burgess is a mother of two and a wife to her high school sweetheart. She owns a social media marketing company, Splash Owl Media. When she was pregnant with her first baby, she decided she wanted to have an all-natural childbirth, and she had both of her children via water-birth at a birthing center. After a series of difficult personal events including getting fired from her job during her maternity leave and dealing with postpartum depression, she started seeing a therapist and was finally able to set some much-needed boundaries, manage her postpartum depression, and find love in the little moments. As she calls it, she "redefined herself." What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  Becky shares her personal experience into parenthood, and how becoming a parent helped her become crystal clear about WHO she really is, and what she really wanted out of her life. We also chat about the struggles that come with constantly adapting to our kids' changing schedules and needs. We talk about how we shut out all of the judgments and advice and tap into our own instincts about the best way to be a parent in our own, unique lives (and how we can keep our own judgments in check).   Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/7 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:  Becky Burgess Website Becky Burgess Facebook Becky Burgess Twitter Becky Burgess Pinterest Becky Burgess Instagram Splash Into Facebook Program by Becky Burgess When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron Working Parent Resource Website Facebook Community About the Working Parent Resource: The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor:  This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***   The post “WPR007: Building Strength & Identity in the Tough Moments” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.    

Episode Summary: This episode is actually a panel, where two guests and I do a roundtable discussion of our topic, “Are you really screwing up your kids (and how to know for sure).”  Before I even started this podcast, I knew I’d be doing at least some of these panels, because I think so many of the conversations we have as working parents have many different perspectives, and I want to reflect that in the conversations we have here on the show.  I want the Working Parent Resource platform to reflect the reality of the situations we face, because so much of what’s written out there is so opinionated and judgmental and doesn’t really provide the full picture.  That nuance really seems to be lacking in what I consume about parenting and balancing work and family and all of the rest of it, so these panel discussions are my effort give a more realistic sense of the topics we’re exploring.   In this particular episode, my goal is to help you start distinguishing between the things that may be causing unnecessary stress in your life, and which things you may want to pay some more attention to.  We really do already have enough pressure on us as parents… hopefully this conversation can help alleviate at least some of that in your life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  A few of the most common things we seem to worry about as parents that really aren’t going to harm our child in the long run.  Which things we’re not paying much attention to that really could cause some long-term emotional or mental damage to our kids. We challenge some of the most stress-inducing expectations of working parents.   Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/6 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Working Parent Resource Website Facebook Community About the Working Parent Resource: The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***   The post “WPR006 Are You REALLY Screwing Up Your Kid?  How to Know for Sure” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.    

Episode Summary: Today we’re chatting with Judy Tsuei.  Judy Tsuei moved from Kauai in Hawaii to pursue van-living with her little `ohana (family) and she's the proud mama of an almost 2-year old named Wilder Love Fox. Along the way, she authored a highly reviewed book, “Meditations for Mamas: You Deserve to Feel Good,” and offers nurturing coaching programs to empower new mamas to thrive in their bodies, relationships, and identities throughout the 4th Trimester and beyond. Our show today is all about finding yourself again after becoming a parent, and we dive specifically into the challenges and struggles that can come up for moms during that postpartum phase of parenthood.  Judy is an expert on helping new moms integrate who they used to be before having kids into who they are becoming after they have a new baby.  She has some wonderfully deep and practical advice for you moms out there who really feel like you’ve given up who you are now that you’re a mom (even if your kids are older now).  What You’ll Learn in This Episode: You’ll hear a very honest and vulnerable account of our guest’s journey into parenthood, including her struggles with postpartum depression, finding her own identity after a lifetime of being on her own, and how she was able to grow through the transition. We talk about how our relationships can change with others when we become parents. And you’ll learn how you can take care of yourself and touch base with who you really are when so much in your life feels new and different.     Show Notes:  http://WorkingParentResource.com/5 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Judy Tsuei Website Judy Tsuei Twitter Judy Tsuei Instagram When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron On Being with Krista Tippett Unruffled Podcast by Janet Lansbury Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Working Parent Resource Website Facebook Community About the Working Parent Resource: The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities.  Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Join the Conversation! Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better!  We’d love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community. Sponsor This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource.  We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more.  Check it out here:  http://WorkingParentResource.com. Reminders Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   ***Founding Member of the Parents On Demand Network***   The post “WPR005 Finding Yourself Again: Postpartum Advice for Working Parents” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.