Podcasts about Sahms

Send us a textThank you for being here today! In celebration of Mother's Day, let's revisit our special Mom episodes! When these first aired, I was excited about our upcoming 50th episode. Now, here I am, about to record our 200th episode! In part 1 we talked about the struggles that working moms face, so we continue our conversation by looking at the struggles of stay-at-home moms. SAHMs report feelings of sadness, loneliness, frustration and boredom. With teenagers, they often begin to question their role, as their kids have become more independent, which leads many to look to reclaim their careers. Many find that easier said than done with a decade-plus gap on their resumes, so let's look at SIX tips for rejoining the workforce and how we can all build our personal brand identity. Thank you for listening and being part of this community! Let's get social. Follow me on Facebook, on Twitter @reframing_me, on Instagram @reframingme and on TikTok @reframingmeI hope you enjoyed the episode! Please leave a review, catch up on any missed episodes, and be sure to follow the show, so you don't miss new content!

Jessica and Brandon sit down with finance writer and stay at home mom, Jenni Sisson. They discuss her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to personal finance writer while explaining how mothers can build wealth, protect their financial futures, and find fulfillment both within and beyond their parenting roles.In this episode we talk about about:-The market value of a SAHMs unpaid labor and hidden opportunity costs- Financial protections and considerations for SAHMs-Side hustles and personal fulfillment Watch this episode in video form on YouTubeTo apply to be a guest on the showYou can email us at: thesugardaddypodcast@gmail.comBe sure to connect with us on socials @thesugardaddypodcast we are most active on InstagramLearn more about Brandon and schedule a free 30-minute introductory call with him Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review.Notes from the show:Mamas Money Map WebsiteListen to Jenni's Podcast, Mamas Money MapConnect with Jenni's on Instagram 

If you're a stay-at-home parent, how do you answer to the people who frequently– and annoyingly– ask, "So, what do you do all day?" A listener in our Facebook group posted? "During Covid, I quit my job and I've been home. I drive my kids to school, work out, and manage the house and family. I'm very happy and fulfilled, especially knowing that my eldest will be leaving for college soon, I'm soaking up this time. My problem is trying to explain this to others. I have a good college degree and worked in a decent field before I quit. I guess I feel pressure to work and use my skills. One well-intentioned retired woman at my gym was actually trying to figure out how I can not drive my kids to school so that I could go back to work. I've even considered lying and saying I work part time at home to get people off my case." A pre-pandemic Gallup analysis 60,000 women in the U.S. revealed that more than a quarter of SAHMs report feeling depressed. The researchers suggested that “societal recognition of the difficult job stay-at-home mothers have raising children would perhaps help support them emotionally.” Don't stay up waiting for that to happen. America's mothers have continued to say that society is not supporting them.  Do we just decide not to let these misperceptions of stay-at-home parenthood bother us? Do we fight back, bring lists, demand the respect that our hard work deserves? Will that get us anywhere? Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Our episode with Laura Vanderkam on time management for moms Laura's piece: "The working stay-at-home mom" Motherly's 2022 State of Motherhood Survey Report Consider This on NPR: The Great Resignation: Why People Are Leaving Their Jobs In Growing Numbers Gallup: Stay-at-Home Moms Report More Depression, Sadness, Anger Emily Glover for Motherly: It's harder than ever before for families to get by on a single income Sign up for the What Fresh Hell newsletter! Once a month you'll get our favorite recent episodes, plus links to other things to read and watch and listen to, and upcoming special events: http://eepurl.com/h8ze3z We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson. mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, parental stress, kids stress, stress, news, current events, world affairs, emotions, kids emotions, parent emotions, uncertainty  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk often on this podcast about simplifying motherhood so you can get more done and experience more peace. As a mother of three young children, KyAnn is currently in the trenches of the little years, but she is not living in survival mode. She helps moms get out from under the weight of chronic overwhelm and create consistency, peace, and connection in their days based on their unique priorities and personalities. If you are struggling with burnout from trying to manage motherhood, homemaking, business, and more, may this episode inspire you with practical steps you can implement today! In this episode, we cover: The tipping point that led KyAnn to start establishing rhythms in her days as a stay-at-home mom If your days feel chaotic, start with this ONE rhythm The power of starting small when you are trying to establish systems for your family Thoughts for the mom who says “I just don't have time” Finding the motivation and mental energy to make changes when you are chronically overwhelmed Addressing the myth of seasons of “survival mode” Practical rhythms you can implement today to keep a tidy home AND prioritize connection with your family Top three tips for creating margin in your day to get out of the chronic overwhelm spiral Strategies for starting your mornings peacefully even when you have young children Why we both prefer washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher Simplifying meal times to take one thing off your mental load How long should you try out a new routine before deciding if it's working or not? Addressing a few specific pain points in home management: laundry and toys View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT KYANN KyAnn is a mom, wife, and Jesus lover. She is passionate about helping busy moms find simple rhythms to reduce overwhelm and bring peace to their days. Through her podcast and course, Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms, KyAnn helps thousands of young, busy moms through stressful times. She teaches SAHMs attainable ways to implement simple rhythms and routines into their days. Her podcast for busy moms quickly ranked in the top 1% globally! It is the go-to podcast for busy, Christian moms who want to get more done and still be present with their family! RESOURCES MENTIONED Listen to KyAnn's podcast Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms Join Lisa's Simple Sewing Course Join Lisa's Simple Sourdough Course Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube CONNECT KyAnn Molina of Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | Website | Podcast | Facebook Group Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you'd like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

Our MOM CHAT episodes are something special! Ever wonder what it'd be like if moms recorded the conversations they have when they get together? There's just something so real about talking through things over coffee, a glass of wine, or while out on a walk. We wanted to bottle up that vibe and share it with you. So, we invited two of our amazing HER Circle friends, Courtney and Jennifer, to have an open, casual chat about a topic that matters. In this episode, we discuss the topic of the Dark Side of Being a Stay at Home Parent. Together we untangle the challenges of being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM). We explore the emotional and financial dependencies on partners, the loss of identity, and the societal perception of SAHMs. Jennifer and Courtney share their experiences, highlighting the financial impracticality of daycare and the lack of tangible income for SAHMs. They discuss the emotional burden of managing household tasks and the guilt of not contributing financially. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the value of SAHMs' work and the need for better societal understanding and support. Deciding to Stay at Home: Jennifer's & Courtney's Experiences (0:01) Financial and Logistical Considerations (3:23) Emotional and Identity Struggles (7:54) Household Dynamics and Workload (13:11) Loss of Identity and Societal Perceptions (15:02) Uplifting Messages and Final Thoughts (24:51)   Episode Notes and Resources: HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herhealthcollective/support

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To my fellow stay-at-home moms: If you're in need of additional income, but absolutely can't fathom the idea of going back to (or entering) corporate life… I understand, because I was there once, too. Once I'd tasted the stay-at-home mom life, I knew for a fact it would be impossible to go back to corporate life while still being the kind of mom I wanted to be…but I also knew I was going to need a source of income before long. So I poured myself wholeheartedly into growing my bookkeeping business…and after several years, I am more convinced than ever that bookkeeping is the absolute BEST business for stay-at-home moms to have. And once you see my list of incredible things a bookkeeping business can give you, you'll be convinced, too.   EPISODE RESOURCES: Want a peek behind the curtain into LIBBY, my program all about what it really takes to have a simple and scalable (and successful) bookkeeping business? Get access to my free, on-demand four-part series, 6 Secrets to a Simple, Scalable Bookkeeping Business: www.katieferro.com/6-secrets Learn how to take your bookkeeping skills and turn them into a business that allows you to replace (or surpass) your corporate salary, be present for your life, and profoundly impact your clients without selling your life in the process by joining Life by the Books (LIBBY).   Need to boost your bookkeeping basics? Join BABs now: https://www.katieferro.com/become    CONNECT WITH KATIE: Website: https://www.katieferro.com/ For first dibs (and the best prices!) on new offers from me, follow me on Instagram, then subscribe to my email list:  IG: www.instagram.com/orderlyaccountingbykatie Email Opt In: www.katieferro.com/email

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the unique perspectives of stay-at-home moms (SAHMs) and working moms. Our special guest, Sharon Macey, host of the Mom to More™ podcast, shares her journey from being a SAHM for 20 years to reinventing herself professionally. This conversation offers working moms a chance to understand the other side of the coin and see that no matter the path chosen, there's no missing out or falling behind. This episode is perfect for you if you wish to uncover the profound wisdom that moms—both working and stay-at-home—can impart to each other to enrich their motherhood experiences. Do you want to ask me or this week's guest a question? Send in your question today: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/ Key Points: Understanding Different Mom Experiences: Gain insights into the stay-at-home mom experience from Sharon Macey. Learn how SAHMs navigate daily challenges and find fulfillment, providing a broader perspective that can enhance your own parenting journey. No Right or Wrong Path: Discover how both SAHMs and working moms face unique but equally valid challenges and rewards. Sharon's story highlights that choosing either path is about finding what works best for you and your family, without fear of missing out or being left behind. Shared Wisdom for a Balanced Summer: Learn practical tips from Sharon on how to make the most of your summer with your kids. Whether you're a working mom or considering a shift, this conversation provides strategies for balancing enriching activities for your children with personal growth and career aspirations. Actionable Takeaways: Embrace a new perspective by understanding the experiences of stay-at-home moms. Find reassurance in knowing that whether you work or stay home, you're making the right choice for your family. Implement shared tips to create a summer that is fulfilling and productive for both you and your kids. Join us for this insightful conversation with Sharon Macey, and discover how understanding different mom experiences can enrich your own parenting journey and help you make the most of your mom summer. Listen now and gain a fresh perspective on motherhood! Official bio: Sharon Macey is a content creator, blogger, speaker and host of the Mom to MORE podcast. A real "mother of reinvention", Sharon created Mom To MORE™, a podcast and community for women rediscovering themselves beyond motherhood. Sharon enjoyed a successful career as an award-winning copywriter and marketer before proudly embracing the role of stay-at-home-mom. During the years of raising her 3 kids, she realized while doing all of the expected mom things, she had developed a wealth of skills that served as the foundation for her own personal reinvention.  Sharon knows that moms of any age can use their talents, wisdom and unique gifts to create their empowering and fulfilling next chapters in life. Sharon holds a BA in advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and a Digital Marketing Strategies certification from the Kellogg School of Management. She competes in Latin ballroom dance and lives the empty-nest life in Connecticut with her husband and comedic dog, Comet. In this episode, I shared a resource you can use today to initiate conversations with anyone! Grab it this week and let me help you take the first step to building a powerful network that can help you grow your business (and even connect with other moms too). 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The free playbook helps you: -Write an elevator pitch that will be memorable and distinguish you from everyone else. -Improve your networking skills, especially if you're a mom founder who can't go out and leave it to chance that she'll meet the business investor, mentor, or partner of her dreams. -Learn how to become a better networker without feeling like a fish out of water. -Write your emails to introduce yourself to strangers without overthinking how to begin an email or how to prove in the email that speaking with you will be worth their time. -Push beyond the fear that often holds you back, thinking "Oh, I can't do that" or "Who am I to approach that person?" -Think strategically about your outreach goals by considering why you want to talk to specific people, along with what you need to know so you don't get caught out there feeling like a deer in headlights without the right words to say. -Think ahead about how you intend to make it worth their time and how you can use your platform to feature them as an expert, among other things. -Calm your networking jitters beforehand by guiding you on how to research the event and its attendees before heading out. -Gain fresh ideas for follow-ups that will feel good to you and the recipient, instead of just emailing the person over and over again. -Use a timeframe to conduct your networking or outreach efforts so they become a habit. -And includes email templates galore! Meanwhile, this episode is brought to you by the Fertile Imagination to Networking Success for Mom Founders Program: A LIVE 9-week group coaching masterclass to fast-track making connections with the right people to take your business to the next level. What's included in this program: 9 weeks of live networking coaching and community Value-packed on demand curriculum on everything from navigating impostor syndrome to who to network with, how to find them, what to say, and on planning your fall and winter 2024 networking calendar focused on your business growth goal. 3 hours/ weekly investment this summer (2 whenever or wherever you wish) to hit the ground running in the fall and feel ahead for a change Lifetime access to tools and resources built for mom founders including meditations and unexpected ways to let go of mom guilt and overwhelm Exclusive opportunity for the first five mom founder participants including a multimedia podcast guest feature, two private bonus sessions, and a 30% discounted investment Special extras: Daily Wins Workbook, Impostor Syndrome Journaling, and Networking Email Templates and More I'm also offering exclusive bonuses for the first five mom founders only which is a guide on how to boost your productivity as a solopreneur so you can easily fit this into your summer calendar, two private one-on-one (to implement networking outreach, to role-play your elevator pitch), and a 30% discount. Where do you want to be 9-weeks from now? There are two options you can feel excited, intentional, and prepared to hit the ground running in the fall ready to pitch, connect, or partner with absolutely anyone who can help your business skyrocket into next year or you can play smaller, stay stuck in the same day-to-day monotony of business hiding from the people and places where the better opportunities can be created? You are bold. You are the type of founder who will do anything for your clients! It's time to do this for yourself! Treat yourself the same you have committed to treat others. Go for option 1. Bold you! Believe in yourself as much as you believe in others! Imagine if you believed in yourself as much as you believed in your kids! You'd knock yourself out of every and any park! The fastest way to get to option 1 is by investing in Fertile Imagination to Networking Success today. Sign-up now for the 15-minute call for the details and summer start date--> https://www.melissallarena.com/sessions/ Let's talk here so that you won't miss out on all of the bonus exclusive to this round of five mom founders. If you have questions email me melissa [at] melissallarena.com TRANSCRIPT: What if stay at home moms and working moms got together and helped one another and imparted some really useful wisdom that could help us each be better moms? That is what this conversation is about. I have here quite the special guest, Sharon Macey. She's the host of the Mom to More™ podcast. She's the mother of reinvention.   Former stay at home mom for almost 20 years, Sharon intimately understands the journey of motherhood, its joys, challenges, and the inevitable question moms all ask themselves. Is this all there is? And what's next for me? These moments of introspection led Sharon to her own aha moment and inspired the creation of her podcast, a podcast and community dedicated to supporting women rediscovering themselves after motherhood.   In this episode, we'll Sharon and I talk about what is it that we should be doing and can be doing with our kids during these summer breaks. And so I thought that Sharon would have a wonderful perspective seeing that she had about 20 summers with her children as a stay at home mom. And I think asking a friend with that experience is absolutely invaluable.   Also discussed in this conversation was a chapter of my book, fertile imagination. So in my book, I share how as working moms, we might want to phase out our approach to business building. Or just the way that we tackle our goals. And so I wanted to get Sharon's perspective pertaining to her life as a stay at home mom for the last 20 years.   And I wanted to see kind of like the other side of things. I wanted to know if she had been building out her interests in phases as a stay at home mom. And so that was something that we talked about as well as this very unique and very cool concept, which is that She was plugged into the community of advertising as a stay at home mom, so although she may have not been, you know, working for an agency at the time, her mom friends in agencies and friends in general would still reach out to Sharon.   As she may have been, you know, driving a child from hockey practice to back home. And that continuation of building those relationships, even when you are not working, per se, or looking for a job, I thought is such a wonderful example to share on this episode. So truly enjoy the conversation. If this really adds value and helps you reimagine what this summer could look like, having spent some valuable time with your kids, but also still plugged into your interests, then share this conversation with your mom bestie in particular.   And I want to challenge you. If you're a working mom, share this with a stay at home mom. And if you're a stay at home mom, share it with a working mom. I promise that we have more in common than we could possibly imagine. So please share this episode. And now for the wonderful conversation with Sharon Macey.   Amazing. Sharon Macey, thank you so much for being on Unimaginable Wellness. How are you? I am great. My friend. How are you? I'm really excited about this. I'm really excited about you. I'm excited that you're in a library. Oh my gosh. Do you know internet problems today? So we're in a library with this heinous yellow background behind me.   So But you know what, Sharon, this is emblematic of making it all work, making what lemon sorbet out of lemons. Here's the best part. I love libraries. So you're actually in like my Haven, right? So your library, fun fact, when I was living in new Canaan, we were very library envious. of people in Westport, right?   And so you are in a really great library looking at what a river or something. So yes, yeah. Overlooking I'm not overlooking a river, but yes, this library is overlooking a river. Yeah. So shout out to libraries. You guys are saving graces, especially if the internet ever conks out. And, and also for those mom friendly rooms, right?   With all those beautiful children books and such. So Sharon, I am so excited to have you here and we can absolutely launch into the regularly scheduled conversation. So Sharon, let me just paint the picture here, right? So. A lot of us want to spend more time with our kids, especially when we're in school break during the summer.   But the, the challenge is if we have our own businesses, if we're working moms, is that at this point we already feel behind, like behind on life, behind on our to dos, on our dreams. And so this idea that, okay, kids are out and we want to spend time with them. It just feels Card, and it feels like something that  might take us away from building the skills necessary to like make progress on our business.   So I would love you to help us all better understand how time spent with kids. For example, maybe thinking about your years as a stay at home mom, 20 years or so, how did that better prepare you? For when it was your turn or time to launch your own platform or business, like help us rationalize, like, okay.   Time spent with my kid is going to help me for when I'm back at it in the fall.  100%. I love that question, Melissa. Thank you.  The beauty of having been a stay at home mom, at least for me, and I realize that is a privilege to be able to spend that time, is that I realized later that everything you do as a stay at home mom builds a skill set and Or superpowers, whatever you want to call it, that will help you manifest, create, be whatever it is you want to be in your future.   Or if you are trying to get this done while your kids are, maybe your kids have finally entered kindergarten or elementary school and you do have a little more time. In your day, you've got more daylight,  it will help you build those skills. And so every moment that you're with your kids, you're learning so many things and we blow these off, right?   You think about how you act in an emergency, the leadership roles, the, the infinite questions in your ability to multitask and be a communicator and a negotiator and we'll throw in Dr. Mom, cause we've all been there. You have these innate abilities to do so many things and all of those skills are going to inform you.   They will help you get to whatever your next chapter or what I like to call my podcast, your more is going to be. And so I, I, I sort of challenged moms to say, think about all the things that you do, write them down. I mean, think about all the parties you've done. You're an event planner. Think about nonprofits that you've raised money for.   You are developing a skill set that is rich and varied and marketable, and those will take you far. I have to share something with you. A lot of moms that I've partnered with, mom founders, have told me that following up after going to networking events tends to be hard,  awkward, and a lot of them really don't know how to do it. I completely agree, and I think, as I think about time with my child or my children, I also think about the fact, and what I'm hearing you say, Sharon, is that I could almost, like, reframe it, right? If, if I'm feeling that, That complexity of the decision, the fact that it is time that I'm not going to be working on my business, quote unquote.   So one reframe that I'm hearing is that maybe the summer season, maybe these breaks, quote unquote, are like opportunities for me to work on like my soft Skills, right? So soft skills as a leader is certainly something that if you're a business owner, like a solopreneur, like myself, like you tend to forget the fact that you too need like a development plan as well in terms of your leadership skills.   So maybe time with your child can be time spent focusing on some key soft skills, and maybe it's something you do together. A hundred percent. And this, I think this time with the kids, summer is fun. It's creative. It's imaginative. It is, it's sort of where you can try to give your brain a bit of a mental break because the kids are on break and listen, your kid may go to camp.   So you'll have a little more time there.  Just, I'd say really enjoy that time. And, and drill down on all of these life experiences and see what comes up from there because it's not wasted time at all. It's incredibly valuable time. Absolutely. And, and I mentioned that because I remember when I was coaching a client, she had spent one morning going to some sort of science museum with her son and her husband, and in the back of her mind, she was like, But I should be really working on building my business.   But then she got back to the whole point of like, but wait, like, why did I actually build my business? It was to have the flexibility to be with my child. And so I think all of it can be rationalized. If you need that rationalization, just so that this way you feel great and actually present when you are with your child.   So I love what you said there, Sharon. So let me, let me ask you something because here's the thing that's super cool. So when I've interviewed people, not everyone has like checked out my book, fertile imagination, but you have it in your hand. And so I think it's, it's amazing. So I want to just reference it and get your thoughts on this idea.   Yeah in the book In the book Thank you so much In the book sharon. I reference a working mom who I admire so so so much martha hennessey who's Like a rock star and she's like a grandmother at this stage, too And she told me before I became a mom that I would never regret the time I spent with my kids It was really hard to think about Think that through because I was not yet a mom, but now I like I get it, right?   Cause a lot of us, for example, especially if you're a working mom, you only have these like windows of time, right? Of mom exclusive time. So here's my question, Martha, I mentioned in my book, she worked on her professional dreams. In phases while being a mom, right? And so my question to you, because you were a stay at home mom for 20 years, like, did you, on the other side of this coin, explore your interests in phases during your stay at home mom time?   Ooh, interesting question, my friend. So  I didn't think that I did at the time, but in retrospect, I I absolutely did, because I realized everything I was doing with my kids, all of the information I was absorbing and the knowledge that I was learning and the skills that I was honing, all of those things helped me eventually get to where I am right now with mom to more with the podcast and the community for women rediscovering themselves beyond motherhood.   And what was interesting, Melissa was when I was a stay at home mom, it was a little more black and white then. Right. I've got a, got a couple of years on you. It was a little more black and white, and it was either you were working or you are not. And  I had some freelance clients. My background is advertising and marketing.   I'm a writer. So I did have some freelance clients for a while until I had too many kids and then they outnumbered me and I was overwhelmed,  but. What I, what I tried to do is keep my fingers in the things that I like to do. I, my friends know that I'm creative. I would have friends who were working, who would call me up and say, need a headline.   I need an idea. Talk to me about whatever. And so  during those years, as  I had in the back of my head, I knew that There was a lot of questioning inside of me going, well, is this all there is? And what do I want to do when my kids grow up, which definitely led me into my mom to more chapter. And then during the pandemic, I was able to go back to school, which really helped to launch a couple of things, which then ultimately led in into what I was doing.   So I. Definitely different phases, although I might not have been as aware of it at the moment when things were happening, but in retrospect, when you really look at that pool of experiences and knowledge and highs and lows and disasters and successes, everything sort of helped me to get to where I am right now.   It's so interesting how originally I'm gonna this is actually something I've never told anyone. So like, I remember when I was first pregnant, me and my husband, okay, this was before becoming parents. Well, I guess I was with my first born in me, but I remember. We got all analytical about what we wanted our firstborn to be.   We literally started writing down, like, we want them to know all these languages. We want them to be, pick a word, kind, ambitious, whatever. Like we were almost like scientifically writing out like the recipe that we wanted to then bake. And, and so it's interesting because obviously that was like, To shreds because reality, you become a mom, but what I'm hearing from you is that maybe we don't need to be so like, I don't know, methodological about how we want to approach our lives.   Maybe things will happen. Events will happen. Situations will present themselves that in hindsight, we can then connect the dots and make something out of them that. Helps us feel fulfilled, you know, and so again, we were not creating our child, but we're manifesting his personality. So this was, this was beyond manifesting.   We're like two MBAs. We got Excel on this whole thing. And, and honestly, I had no time for Excel that first year. But the whole idea is that there's, there might be something else at play that really just helps guide us in, in a logical way that we will only know after the fact, right? So 20 years later, it makes sense that your friends in the creative feels, we're still asking you for your insights and wisdom.   It makes sense that maybe now at this stage, Sharon, and I don't know if this is true. Maybe you also like reached out to them and ask them about your mom to more stage. Maybe there's, there's some sort of, right.  Exchange there. So how did that work? Like at this point, at this stage, I'm just curious, like, did you plug back into those former friends, former colleagues, people who knew you when?   Absolutely. And, and a lot of that, they've just been in my life. Throughout the continuum, right? They never left. And I feel blessed to know as many people as I do in as many different stages of life that they're in. And so knowing that I have people that I can connect Reach out to and connect with, or sometimes reconnect with, has been incredibly powerful.   And I've found moms from my podcast, from,  from knowing, from people that I've known for a long time and realizing things that they have done in their life. And I think also  you have to, like in your book, Melissa, you have to allow for those moments of creativity and those moments of imagination and those moments of, I'm just going to go with the flow and see where it takes me.   And. Oftentimes, when you have these unexpected moments that were unex, these unexpected moments, you learn so much about you, about  something that you love to do, about something that you think you might want to look into in the future. So I just say, Like what you said in the book, allow your imagination to be and be able to take chances.   And I, and I think that's also something that I'm, I'm actually really comfortable doing. I don't know why, but I'm cool with taking chances. I feel like I started the podcast before I was really ready, although I had done a lot of research and I was as ready as I was going to be at that moment. But was it perfect?   God, no, you just, sometimes you just jump in and you do something because you know that you have something that needs to get out and it's going to resonate and you just need to do it. So that's kind of sort of where I'm, I'm coming from about that. Yeah. And I love that. I love that. I love how there was this continuing this continuity, I guess you could say of relationships.   It's like, I noticed that in terms of circles. So like, you know, where I have lived and where I live now, like there's a lot of moms who might not be a purist. Stay at home mom because right now I would say the lines are blurry to your point Especially with the advent of hybrid work and just working from home It's like like I do everything at home But so does my husband which is really interesting and he's not a stay at home dad, right?   So I I love how you  Stayed connected to people that were still in the work of of commerce right at the time and how and I also love how they respect you so much for your talent and skills, even though maybe at that moment, you may have been literally like driving someone to hockey practice or something.   Right? Like, And yes, yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. Right. You know, for mom, some, sometimes some of your most creative ideas happen behind the wheel of your car. Yeah, that's, that's very true. Actually, Sarah Blakely, by the way, just today on Instagram did a reel on how she used to feel. Fake a commute so that she could come up with her best ideas while driving nowhere, like around the same sort of set of blocks in Georgia.   But that being said, it just supports what you just said, Sharon. Yeah. Driving, showering, all of these moments where you're not thinking about a campaign or whatever, where that is when you get the tagline, right? That's when you get that soundbite. So I love that. I'm super creative. It just  moments of when you're sort of like falling asleep or maybe you wake up in the middle of the night because at a certain age, yes, everybody's waking up in the middle of the night  and oftentimes I find my brain just starts going and ideas just start popping and I have to open up my phone so I could just jot myself a note so I don't forget it.   Absolutely. Yeah. I mean, that's actually when my imagination was in full gear, like when I would put my head to the pillow and when I became a mom, because I was not putting my head to the pillow very often, that's why I felt like there was this pause on my imagination. And that's why I wrote the book so that I could rediscover my imagination and, and help moms and readers do the same for them.   And, and so let me ask you this question, cause I think I think this is really going to be common in terms of a lot of the listeners here. And I think your perspective, Sharon, would be amazing. So, okay, we have this idea that we are missing out on the lives of our kids. And And I, I am, I wonder from your perspective, when you were a stay at home, mom, did you feel like you were missing out in the world of commerce?   Like, was that ever like an inner conflict for you? Like, Oh, I'm not in the glitz and glamour of that. Things I heard this from a mom. That's a stay at home mom who was in, in communications before. That's why I'm curious about your thoughts and how you either untangled that conflict or worked through that conflict.   Cause we have it on the other side. We feel like we're missing out on the lives of our kids working mom. So I'm just curious your thoughts. Yeah, it's really interesting. You mentioned that because I absolutely felt that I was missing out, but. At that moment in my life, I had my it was a joint decision with my husband and myself that I had decided to step back and focus on the kids because they were only young ones and also recognizing that I had the privilege of being a stay at home mom.   But I would advise. Moms who are home to stay connected. And it's so much easier now than when my kids were younger, right? Having come back from, you know, the mom 2. 0 summit, so many women are really engaged in a, in a part time way. They've got younger kids, they're content creators that didn't exist when, when my kids were younger.   And so I'd say. My advice would be stay connected to the things that you love, the things that resonate with you, anything in your form or career, stay in touch with the people that you worked with.  You can take an online class, you can meet up with other like minded moms, and I know that there are, are groups all over the country of women who, Our home who are gathering together and they're talking about how do they stay relevant?   How do they stay informed? How do they stay with their fingers sort of still in the pie of their former careers? So then when they have the opportunity to be able to go back to what they did or interestingly, maybe start something totally new that they had no idea that they were going to do, that they feel that there was still that connection.   I'd say for the moms who are working and they're feeling like they're missing out with their kids, that, that is, is maybe not PC. That's, that's obviously a choice that you have. Now, I will also say, That there are women who have to work and I respect the hell out of them for doing two really incredibly hard jobs at the same time, raising kids, having to make that decision to put them in daycare or have someone in the family look at them so you can go make a living.   And that is, that is an incredibly hard journey. And I applaud all those moms who do that. And. And so they're not missing out because it's really interesting. Melissa, from the kids perspective,  my kids would say to me, we can't imagine having a mom who wasn't at home. But I know other women who were working and their kids have said to them, we can't imagine having a mom who wasn't working.   And so kids will glean.  Information and and experiences from how they lived and that will inform I think who they're going to become. So I think both sides of the coin are valid and true and real and they happen every day. And I think we just really have to embrace where we are able to be at this moment in time  while we are embracing our kids and just trying to take every moment that we gain from them and grow from it and love it.   I would agree. And I think, as I think about some of the clients that I've had who, who technically have a choice, that's, that's the part that's kind of interesting. And everybody has to decide for themselves, like what it is that they want out of their one precious life. Right. But, but some of the, uh, Some of the individuals who do have a lot of choice and, and opt to be very ambitious in terms of their careers, even when their kids are only going to be five, one time or 10, one time there's the other side of it is that you poured in so many years, a lot of times before becoming a mom, right?   So there's so many people that I've gone to school. School with, for example, that before they became a mom, which a lot of people now become moms later in life, they poured in decades to go up the ladder and to accomplish whatever dream was on their heart. And so it's very, very valid that that dream doesn't just go and it doesn't get thrown in the toilet with our placentas.   Again, I wonder where my placenta is. It's all. And it's really interesting, Melissa. I was just speaking with a cousin, a cousin of mine, and it's actually my cousin's daughter, and she just had a baby last fall. She's got a really big time job. And I think the pandemic really changed a lot of things. She is able to work from home  two days a week.   And so she can be with her daughter. She can work, she can take time out and, and. And have that mommy time, which is so important, but she also has this like really big job at a really world renowned firm. And so I think moms today have so many more options, so many more options than what I had when my kids were younger.   And so I, I think that's really important. I think that's terrific. You can sort of do both, right? You can have the time with your kids. You can have time at work. Sometimes they're overlapping at home. And, and it's just a whole different world in that regard, whether who's going to be a home parent, working parent.   It's, it's, it's,  there's a lot of, you know, We may want to edit this out right here. Cause I just had a senior moment.  There are, there is much more optionality that exists today than exists before.  Absolutely. Sharon. I think that people definitely can  re imagine what. A day can look like where they are present with their child, and they're also super focused on their work during another slice of, of the day.   I, I do, I do know there's, it's such a complex thing. I think having been a coach, like I appreciate also a lot of the realities, which is just one thing. Like. I still do think even though we have the option to work from home, I still do think that people that are physically based in a headquarters area might get picked for a C suite job a little more readily and easily.   Or if you show up to the office, it might convey extra commitment. And I'm not saying that's right. I'm just saying that I understand. And I appreciate the reality you. But I also understand that anyone that's listening has the opportunity at this time to really  figure out for herself what she wants.   Like, what do you want out of this life experience? Some, some listeners may. May have always thought to themselves, like, I've always wanted to be a mom. Like, like this, this being the CEO of an organization, that's for the birds. I'm being so silly right now, but like not everyone wanted that. And so for some people, I think it's just a matter of seeing the fact that if your dream was.   To be a stay at home mom and you have the opportunity to do so that is as valid and worthy and honorable as being the CEO of a billion dollar organization or whatever. And  yeah, I mean, you're representing the next generation of humans and I think the world is definitely more amenable to the whole work from home concept and we'll, we can thank the pandemic for that really.   And. There are, I think you can have more of it both ways than we could in the past. And, and the other thing that's really interesting, Melissa is what I've learned from some of the women that I've had the privilege of interviewing for my podcast is that I find that women who have spent a period of time home with their kids, they, they have become.   Far more entrepreneurial than they would have ever imagined. And so if you had said to many of the moms that I've spoken with, if someone had told you five years ago that you're gonna be doing what you're doing at this moment, they would have said, no way,  would have said, that's not me. I'm never gonna be doing that.   And so I think that just, The experience that you gain as a mom, the experience that you gained from working first and then being a mom and taking all those things that you went sort of putting it in the washer and the dryer and saying, okay, how's it going to come out on the other end? There's women have really this extraordinary entrepreneurial spirit and creativity and imagination, which leads them places they never thought they'd go.   And, and that, I mean, that's what happened to me. And I think that is just beautiful because life. Is you never know what's going to happen in life. You never know what's going to happen tomorrow. So to be able to take that creativity and move it forward, I think is a real gift and a blessing to, to have that opportunity.   Absolutely. Sharon, thank you for this. I think anyone listening is going to want to keep up with you. Keep up with Sharon. So like, where can we, yeah. So where can people find you hear more for about being a mom and, and just. Living in that moreness, like, how can we be part of your world? I love that. Living in my moreness.   Thank you for that. You can find me, well, my website is MOM2MORE, so M O M T O M O R E dot com, and on there, You'll have links to the podcast. The podcast is mom to more. It is on Apple, Spotify, YouTube for the video cast, really, wherever you do your podcast, you can find me. And on Instagram, I am at mom to more also on Facebook, also on LinkedIn.   I'm at Sharon Macey and talking about all things just from a slightly different perspective on LinkedIn that are relevant to, to moms. So I think also what's interesting for moms is.  Using your creative flow and, and, and having that idea exchange continuing on in your life, whether it's with friends who are moms, friends who are working, but that that whole sort of your creative flow, your essence, exchanging of ideas, building bridges, and, and it's something that I think is, is  helpful in helping you just sort of try to figure out what your next chapter is going to be.   Absolutely. Thank you so much, Sharon. Have an awesome one. Thank you, Melissa. Thanks. This has been great fun. What a wonderful conversation with Sharon. Here are the three things that I am going to reflect on myself and you might want to consider as well. So that this way, this summer season is A present one, and it feels completely nourishing, whether you are a stay at home mom or you're a working mom.   Point number one, there is beauty in being a stay at home mom. There are skills that you will learn that you can absolutely use now and later. And so just appreciating the beauty that there is, is my personal to do. I mean, there are moments when I am definitely very focused on my three boys, especially the summer season.   When I might lose sight of the fact that, you know what, we're out here having frozen yogurt together. How often is this going to happen? I don't know the answer to that. And so appreciating the moment and being in the beauty is absolutely something that I will take to heart. The second point is phases.   So in my book, fertile imagination, Martha Hennessy is someone who I feature. She's outstanding, had various positions in the government, and she is actually someone that I admire in terms of phasing out her professional ambitions. Sharon mentioned how moms stay at home. Moms can do the same thing. You can do the same thing.   If you are on a career pause, you can absolutely Think about what is interesting to you and start exploring this in a very like phase by phase basis. So if your children are, you know, just starting school, you could absolutely approach your love of dance. If your children are now in middle school, you can absolutely approach your love of song, whatever it is that's on your heart.   You can absolutely Think about how to experience that interest and Definitely check out my book because there's some ideas there pertaining to how you might want to Reimagine how you actually explore an interest so check out fertile imagination Third point. So this relationship between stay at home moms and working moms, I want more stay at home mom friends.   I want more working mom friends. I want us to get together and talk about the reality of our life experiences. There's so much more that we can learn from each other. than there is in terms of judging each other or even like judging ourselves. You know, I know for me, there have been moments when I've been like, okay, wait, was I supposed to be a stay at home mom?   Or was I supposed to be a, you know, working girl out in corporate America? Like there's all these thoughts that we often share, but we do not  to one another about. So we share it in terms of we're thinking it. But we're not expressing it. So what if we actually got together over a cup of coffee and we actually had these conversations?   So definitely thank you so much for listening to the conversation and until n

Read more about this interview here: https://kindredmedia.org/2024/05/wikipedias-first-ever-definition-of-stay-at-home-mother-presents-economic-cultural-reality-of-caregiving/ Last year, Family and Home Network (FAHN) discovered the Wikipedia page for “Stay-at-Home mother” redirected readers to the pejorative term “Housewife.” Supported by forty years of advocacy for parents who wish to stay home with their babies and children, FAHN crafted the first ever Wikipedia entry for Stay-at-Home mother. The heavily cited entry exposes the culturally-engineered myth that pits working mothers and stay-at-home mothers against each other by sharing the economic reality that most women, 57%, do not have a choice to work or stay home but instead float between home and work out of necessity. Furthermore, labor statistics on Stay-at-Home Mothers are collected in such a way the dynamic and large population of SAHMs have been represented as small and ineffective, when the opposite is true. The Stay-at-Home Mother entry launched on Wikipedia on May 7, 2024. Find out more about how we were never meant to raise children alone, in isolation, and without robust community support in this science-based post by Darcia Narvaez, PhD “Stay-at-home mothers are often ignored or stereotyped in cultural and political conversations. Although stay-at-home parents do essential work, they're not considered part of the workforce and their work is not counted in the GDP,” says Willow Duttge Tepper, member of the FAHN Board of Directors and lead of the project. “Though homemaking skills should never be denigrated, at-home mothers must not be misidentified as housewives,” says Catherine Myers, Executive Director of FAHN. “Most at-home mothers are focused on their children's needs and on their own desire to spend time together with their children. Family and Home Network is happy to set the record straight.” FAHN has four decades of experience listening to and speaking up to dispel misconceptions about at-home mothers, and the team brought that knowledge to the Wikipedia entry. It's important because all families must be included in family policy, and many families with an at-home parent are economically vulnerable. Unfortunately most U.S. family policy is crafted through the lens of “working families,” leaving out at-home mothers and at-home fathers, who are forgoing paid employment in order to care for their children by choice or by circumstance. FAHN found that stay-at-home fathers have their own Wikipedia page, and now stay-at-home mothers have one too. “Care has value, whether it's done by child care providers or by parents themselves,” says Myers. “At-home mothers, at-home fathers, and other unpaid caregivers must be recognized and their care counted and supported with equitable, inclusive family policies.” Because Wikipedia is a publicly accessed site, the new entry has already seen changes, including elimination of some of the paragraphs that expand on the misrepresented labor statistics around SAHMs. Kindred has posted FAHN's original definition of the term, complete with citations, in our New Story Glossary here. Kindred is also proud to have Darcia Narvaez's award-winning book, Neurobiology and the Development of Human Morality, listed as the first citation on the SAHM Wiki page. You can learn more about this book, and read its introduction and first chapter, in its 10th anniversary celebration interview with Darcia here. You can learn more about centering the needs of children as a path to cultural transformation in our Evolved Nest Initiative posts on Kindred and on the Evolved Nest's website. Kindred Magazine is a sister initiative of the Evolved Nest Initiative through the award-winning nonprofit, Kindred World.

All-or-nothing thinking comes up a lot for SAHMs - namely in telling us we just can't do what WE want to do because everything will fall apart if we do. In this episode, we look at the good news behind why your brain goes to thinking this way, and how you can work WITH it to go for what you want alongside your motherhood. Take a listen and then come sign up for a free discovery call at www.joyfullmamacoaching.com .

This week's episode is inspired by the song ‘Follow You' by Imagine Dragons after I heard within the lyrics the simple two-step secret to happiness for SAHMs. Take a listen to stop hiding from yourself what you already know in your body to be true, even as your mind pushes you to reason you way out of believing it. And then come sign up for a free 20-minute discovery call to find out if working together on building your self-esteem so you can do what you were always meant to do alongside your motherhood is right for you. www.joyfullmamacoaching.com

Here's why we love the 40 hour work week: Everything you do while you're on (or off) the clock for work is financially rewarded… right? Laughing. Out. Loud!! No matter if you're currently working full time or the last ”official” job you held was in high school (SAHMs we see you!!) we know that the effort you put forth at work each day is not always rewarded financially or at all (again, SAHMs, we see you!). If that's the reality of the world we live in, why do we use that approach with our kids when it comes to school and grades? Today we're doing a little call back to a past episode where we shared that we DON'T financially reward our kids for good grades and let us tell you - this was a hot topic! We're breaking down why we - and the research - believe that giving your kids money for “good” grades can be harmful, not only in their learning, but to their overall perception of worth at such a formative age. We'll cover how to approach good grades and broach the not so good ones too. We hope you enjoy this week's episode as we head into report card season! Resources We Shared: Should You Reward Kids for Good Grades? Parents Article Does Paying Kids for Good Grades Pay Off? Positive Parenting Solutions Article Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our upcoming podcast episode, we're delving deep into a topic close to many mothers' hearts: the differences between Stay-at-Home Mom (SAHM) and Working Mom grief. Join us for an insightful conversation with the incredible Megan Velo, LMFT, a dedicated advocate for maternal mental health, tackling mom guilt head-on, and fostering supportive mom communities.With Megan's expertise and passion, we'll explore the unique challenges and emotions experienced by both SAHMs and working moms, offering valuable insights and strategies for navigating through grief, guilt, and finding fulfillment in motherhood.Tune in to discover:Understanding the unique grief experiences of SAHMs and Working Moms.Exploring societal expectations and pressures surrounding motherhood.Practical strategies for managing grief and fostering mental well-being.Building supportive mom communities and finding solace in shared experiences.Insights into maternal mental health and resources for seeking support.

Join us for an empowering collaboration with Nicole Kaplan from the Life's a Mom podcast as we dive into the raw and real challenges of being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM).

Katherine is a creative homemaker and mom of four. While she doesn't identify as a "trad wife", she believes that by other people's standards she would be considered one. Lina and Katherine have a thoughtful discussion how the criticism of trad wives can be demeaning towards SAHMs and domestic labor. They also have a candid discussion about feminism, racism, and the complexity of raising children in today's society. Connect with Katie on Instagram: @katherinelouisedegrootSubscribe to her Substack: @katherinelouisedegrootVisit her website: https://katherinedegroot.com/Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)

We hear a lot about the “invisible load” of motherhood, and that's almost always applied to stay-at-home moms. And what's truly mind-blowing is that literally none of the work done by SAHMs is invisible!!! It's constant! It's ever-changing! You're doing all the things everyone relies on! YOU. DON'T. STOP. Whether you knew all along that you wanted to be a SAHM, or it was something that happened somewhere along the way, you're allowed to struggle with parts of this. The nuance is a lot to try and hold alone (and that's where we come in!!) In this episode, Ruby and Erin explore some of the thoughts commonly heard in the therapy room or in their DMs, like how hard it is to ask for help, or how to pull yourself out of the “I do the same thing everyday” funk. The MamaZen app is the #1 mindful parenting app and a total game changer for moms whose emotional and mental well-being has been neglected for far too long. It gives you access to over 500 sessions from 2 to 15 minutes long. Check out mamazen.com and use promo code BABY for 20% off!Loving the show? We'd love your feedback! If you would like to submit a response to be aired on I Love My Baby, And...you can email Erin and Ruby here: ilovemybabyand@gmail.com *To note, all submissions read on air are kept confidential* You can find Erin here: www.erinlevincounseling.com @4th.Trimester.Wellness You can find Ruby here: 10K Counseling | Online Therapy in Colorado @RubyTalksRelationships If you are needing immediate postpartum support, please use the following Postpartum Support International resources: PSI Resources

The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast February submitted poems episode features five wonderful contributions read by the poets. Different forms and themes are featured. The Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast explores the art of poetry through interviews with poets and artists including Safia Elhillo, A.E. Stallings, Dana Gioia, Yanyi, Olivia Gatwood, Lisa Marie Simmons and more. A Defense of Vermin by Peter Carellini Kiting by t.m. thomson The Fallen by Edward Sankey Crow in Variations by Diane Sahms Her Name is Heather by Tobi Alfier --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/viewlesswings/support

When we stop seeing things in black-and-white, we NEVER have to wait for the life we want now. Listen to this week's episode to hear lots of imperfection as I step into the colors, and to learn why your brain clings to your to-do list as much as it does your black-and-white thinking. And then come join my Facebook group Drop In After Drop-off for SAHMs for short daily meditation and movement practices.

This week, Katie and Steph are joined by the fearless Scarlett Longstreet to talk about her public experience going through divorce with three young daughters. Scarlett is a mega popular content creator on Instagram and Substack that had us down a rabbit hole. Having started writing about life as a retired bartender turned stay at home mom, she is now creating a personal narrative around her divorce that talks about what it's like to choose to separate when everything "looks good on paper". We cover topics including living in the same home during separation, dating long distance while your ex is dating on the apps,  financial protections for SAHMs, and what it's like posting divorce content in a world where this story is rarely told.We captured this arresting conversation on video in three separate locations, it's a little glitchy for the first few minutes and it was a steep learning curve to figure out how to not interrupt  with a delay, but we hope you stick it out to hear the gold shared here. Find Scarlett on Instagram @scarlettlongstreet and her Substack, Happy Enough If you want to help us out big time, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and maybe even rate us. Steph's son is checking back for comments and gets so excited to see five stars! Thank you to those who have done so already, you are THE BEST!Connect with us!fiigtpodcast@gmail.comInstagramCover art: David Cornejo Music: Gabe & RJ Helguera @drumbeatsonline

If you're feeling trapped, then you're feeling like you're not able to CHOOSE in your motherhood - whether that's what your day looks like or how you show up as a mom. Any time you MOVE, you're accessing that choice, and any time to choose to move differently, you're also opening yourself up to new ways of thinking, as well as new possibilities. Fear of change is often what keeps us feeling trapped but, as we explore in this episode, fear has all kinds of different flavors, and you get to widen your capacity towards it any time you want to. Take a listen and then come join my Facebook group ‘Drop In After Drop-Off for SAHMs' for a short daily movement and meditation practice. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetimemanagementprioritizationandfocusfixforsahms/?ref=share_group_link

In part 2 of this MONSTER-sized mom episode, we're continuing to celebrate moms, girl power and our 100th episode week! In part 1 we talked about the struggles that working moms face, so we continue our conversation by looking at the struggles of stay-at-home moms. SAHMs report feelings of sadness, loneliness, frustration and boredom. With teenagers, they often begin to question their role, as their kids have become more independent, which leads many to look to reclaim their careers. Many find that easier said than done with a decade-plus gap on their resumes, so let's look at SIX tips for rejoining the workforce and how we can all build our personal brand identity. Thank you for listening and being part of this community! Let's get social. Follow me on Facebook, on Twitter @reframing_me, on Instagram @reframingme and on TikTok @reframingmeI hope you enjoyed the episode! Please leave a review, catch up on any missed episodes, and be sure to follow the show, so you don't miss new content!

Tune in for a Collective Reading on what's in store for the last month of 2023. This ep includes this month's overall energy, the goal a lot of us are working towards on a soul level, the next step we can take, how we can support ourselves in taking that step, the challenge we're facing, and the lessons, blessing, and opportunity we're offered. Take what resonates & leave what doesn't. Sarah has enjoyed doing readings for her clients, from SAHMs and CEOs to counselors and integrative therapists. She looks forwarding to bringing more of that work here to the podcast with these monthly forecasts and hope they support your path the best way they can. Note: Sirens can be heard in the background. ***Want a Reading just like this unique to your own life path? You can book a Solstice Life Path Reading with Sarah here (available until Dec 19, 2023) Like this episode? Please leave a review here - a quick star rating really helps! Follow Her Ascension Story on ⁠Instagram⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herascensionstory/support

What You Waiting For? When we tell ourselves we're just waiting for the RIGHT time to start that thing we're longing to do, we give TIME responsibility for whether or not we actually do it. But TIME cannot create anything in our lives; only WE can ever do that. Listen to today's episode for three quick check-ins you can use to get yourself going when you're lacking motivation, and start enjoying what you want to do for YOU. Come join my Facebook group, ‘The Time Management, Prioritization, and Focus Fix for SAHMs'. I'd love to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetimemanagementprioritizationandfocusfixforsahms/?mibextid=oMANbw

When we struggle to make decisions, it's so easy to assume that we're just bad at making decisions; that we're just wired that way. But your brain is then ignoring all the evidence that you HAVE, in fact, made decisions quickly and easily in the past. In today's episode we look at the ONE question to ask yourself when you're struggling with a decision so that you can find more ease and peace in your life at home. Come join my Facebook group, ‘The Time Management, Prioritization, and Focus Fix for SAHMs': https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetimemanagementprioritizationandfocusfixforsahms/?mibextid=oMANbw

It's easy to get stuck in thoughts about everything that's “wrong” in your relationship and to lose hope that you'll ever be able to get back to a place of connection and fun. But as this episode explores, when we start to feel that disconnect with our partners, the only place to start is with our connection to ourselves. Come join my Facebook group ‘The Time Management, Prioritization and Focus Fix for SAHMs'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetimemanagementprioritizationandfocusfixforsahms/?mibextid=oMANbw I'd love to see you there!

What is your priority right now? How do you decide what it is you want to prioritize? In this episode we explore the ONE thing we want to focus on as a SAHM that, by doing it, makes everything else much easier, or perhaps not even necessary at all. Come join my Facebook group ‘The Time Management, Prioritization, and Focus Fix for SAHMs, where I'll be sharing tips and hacks for getting things done and stepping into the YOU you want to be. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetimemanagementprioritizationandfocusfixforsahms/?mibextid=oMANbw

It's easy to feel like you're lost, flailing and failing when you don't know what is you really want for yourself, or why you're really doing what you're doing day after day as a SAHM. Prioritizing your values can help you to come home to yourself and give purpose to how you allocate your time, as well as make room for your passion and the value you have to share with the world. Come join my new Facebook group ‘The Time Management, Prioritization, and Focus Fix for SAHMs' for tips on getting things done and stepping into the YOU you want to be. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetimemanagementprioritizationandfocusfixforsahms/?mibextid=oMANbw

We're always looking outside of ourselves for ways we can be more productive at home - we've tried all the planners and to-do list tips and tricks but nothing ever seems to change. That's because the answer only ever lies inside of ourselves - in deciding on a new identity: “I am a person who gets things done in the time I set for them.” And then making decisions as HER. Listen to today's episode and then come join my new Facebook group, ‘The Time Management, Prioritization, and Focus Fix for SAHMs' where I'll be sharing tips and hacks for getting things DONE and stepping into the YOU you want to be.

Welcome to week 30 of Beyond the Boob! At 30 weeks it might feel like you're running out of time but at the same time like you're going to be pregnant forever. Life is a mess. The anxiety and stress of wanting to organize, nest, and get everything done before baby comes can be overwhelming. Thankfully, Maureen reminds us what we actually need to have a baby, and it's a whole lot less than you might think.Today we share a growth update on Heather's baby and Maureen reviews what to expect as far as provider care in the end of pregnancy. Heather's feeling all of the things, both physically and emotionally. We discuss parenthood and its stresses vs eases and touch on the topic of working moms vs SAHMs. All mothers are different, in fact, you become a new mother every time you have a baby. Who will Heather be with 3 kids? Only time will tell.Want full access to all Beyond the Boob episodes? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join our Patreon!

Today we talked about a few jobs we did while staying home with our kids. For us, our primary responsibility is our home and kids. And it is a full time job! But it is nice to earn a little extra money for the family budget. It is also good to get out of the house and away for a little while and do something on your own.If you have a skill set that lends itself to employment, that is probably a great place to start looking for side hustles. If you're like us, you'll probably have to work around your husband's schedule. It is a challenge to find something flexible enough to work. For us, self employment or contractor type work is best. We get to pick our hours to work. And can work around our husband's schedule.The other thing we discussed in this episode is volunteering. So many organizations are hurting for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for mothers to get out and start to build a community. We discussed a few places we have volunteered.Have you done any side hustles after you had kids? What sort of things have you done? How did you make it work? Let us know on social. We would love to hear from you.Send us an email to wifestylehustle@gmail.com if you have a show idea for us. 

This week, Amanda and Rives are sipping spritzes with Amanda's mom! From sharing her favorite affordable wines to giggling about family dynamics since Amanda moved home, the girls get the scoop on everything the Dallas-based sommelier and mom of two has going on. As the cocktails keep flowing, the girls take a walk down memory lane to hear about the early days of building a restaurant company with her husband, how she knew she wanted to become a mom, the highs and lows of being married to an entrepreneur, as well as Michele's best advice to her daughter and twenty-somethings in this heartfelt yet comical episode.Cheers!Michele Approved Wines:Kim Crawford - https://rstyle.me/+54UE_pB7kll4E0l-pJPTBQOyster Bay - https://rstyle.me/+xq-Q2sF6FymlvL7O5p4jhwWhitehaven - https://rstyle.me/+P5nmxwzKMJ3XQ5yR3XwZyAJosh - https://rstyle.me/+pFxjbMuIYA_zDTbtSELN3gMiraval - https://rstyle.me/+qegJSWZBxhJT9yDUsaRBGgKendall Jackson - https://rstyle.me/+9dTqxaXyD1hPwrfOobvpwgAmanda's Socials:Instagram - @itsamandadewittTikTok - @itsamandadewittRives' Socials:Instagram - @rives_leeTikTok - @rives_leeThis episode was recorded at The Slate - The Slate is a Dallas Co-working space dedicated to supporting and stabilizing local businesses and entrepreneurs in the DFW area. To learn more, visit https://theslateproperties.com

This episode comes straight from my heart to the hearts of stay-at-home mamas. I share a bit of my story and some things I wish I had known 25 years ago. I celebrate ALL good, loving, and safe mamas and want to offer SAHMs some things no one offered me. Check out the 2023 Held & Healed Retreat (Rest, Regulate, & Reset) here: https://heatherelizabeth.org/page/2023-held-healed-online-retreat. Ladies, you are invited to join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org/. Donate here to support Honor Project Movement as we help survivors https://honorprojectmovement.org/.

This week we have the pleasure of talking to Kate Anderson! Kate is the Chief of Staff at Motherly and previously worked as the VP of Operations at IFundWomen from September 2016 to December 2021. Kate Anderson is a leader in generating change and gender equality within the startup space.  Motherly engages an audience of 40 million+ readers and viewers a month, with on-demand parent education classes, Webby-award winning videos, The Motherly Podcast, essays, and articles, and a highly-engaged social media community.In this episode, we get the inside scoop on Motherly's 6th Annual State of Motherhood Report. Nearly 10,000 mothers completed our sixth annual survey, conducted from Feb. 26 to March 13, 2023. To ensure our results represent today's mothers accurately, we weighted the data to align with US Census demographic data. Our report focuses on the findings from millennial and Gen Z mothers, but we also provide some insights from Gen X mothers who participated in the survey. Findings continue to validate that today's mothers are parenting without adequate structural support.Motherly's annual survey of nearly 10,000 mothers reveal: Rate of SAHMs has nearly doubled at 25%, compared to 15% in 202252% of working moms say the cost of childcare has made them consider leaving the workforce.Eight-in-ten (80%) mothers are concerned about a possible recession and 71% report they are planning to cut back spending.58% of moms report they are primarily responsible for the duties of running a household and caring for children54% of moms reporting that they are having less sex than they were a year ago Nearly half (46%) of mothers are currently seeking therapyJoin us as Kate breaks down the evolution of this report over the years and delivers some staggering facts specifically regarding working mothers.Visit the State of Motherhood Website Support the show

In part 2 of this MONSTER-sized mom episode, we're continuing to celebrate moms, girl power and our 50th episode week! (this is episode 51!) In part 1 we talked about the struggles that working moms face, so we continue our conversation by looking at the struggles of stay-at-home moms. SAHMs report feelings of sadness, loneliness, frustration and boredom. With teenagers, they often begin to question their role, as their kids have become more independent, which leads many to look to reclaim their careers. Many find that easier said than done with a decade-plus gap on their resumes, so let's look at SIX tips for rejoining the workforce and how we can all build our personal brand identity. Thank you for listening and being part of this community! Let's get social. Follow me on Facebook, on Twitter @reframing_me, on Instagram @reframingme and on TikTok @reframingmeI hope you enjoyed the episode! Please leave a review, catch up on any missed episodes, and be sure to follow the show, so you don't miss new content!

On today's episode – we are answering some ASSUMPTIONS that people have about moms and being a parent! Isn't being a stay at home mom like being on vacation? If you WANT a child, doesn't that mean you should be prepared to take on the responsibilities? Are women really less desirable and sexy ONCE they become moms? Here are a few shortcuts if you'd like to hop to a topic that interests you! [00:59] – My Drool of the Week – being present with friends while chasing a toddler [03:21] – My Giggle of the Week – a very social and giggly 16-month-old [06:50] – We know what we're doing as new parents [10:02] – We don't need help! [13:33] – SAHMs have it easy [15:05] – Moms are not sexy [18:34] – We're all struggling [19:34] – Outro What are your thoughts about the assumptions shared on this podcast? Share your thoughts in the comments of AsianBossGIrl's latest Instagram post, linked here. I hope you enjoy! #SpillTheBabyTea __________________________________________ Host: Helen Wu Editor: Victoria Cheng __________________________________________ C O N N E C T W I T H U S • Subscribe and Follow us @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon Music/YouTube/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook • Listener Survey: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here • Shoutouts: Give a shoutout on the podcast here • Email: hello@asianbossgirl.com __________________________________________ S U P P O R T U S • Merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com • Donate: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support • More about us at asianbossgirl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you looking for a simple way to grow your audience for your online business that isn't time-consuming?    Today we're going to be talking about starting and utilizing a blog as a content outlet as a SAHM. Blogging is one of many forms of an evergreen marketing strategy that is so under-utilized, especially for SAHMs and it's a great way to actually create free content and share with your audience.    This strategy is also more beneficial when it comes to creating content because it's off of social media, so you don't have to worry about an algorithm pushing your reach down or creating more content in a 24-hour window to prove to an algorithm that you're alive and active, and your content can literally live forever on the internet and one piece of content can bring you traffic for a long time.    If you're struggling to grow your audience online using social media or haven't started yet because you were led to believe that social media was the only successful way to grow your audience, get leads, and serve your ideal client, there's a better way to make impact & income. Blogging is a great way to reach more people, and it's the long-term investment your online business needs. So whether you want to start a blog or you're a SAHM wanting another strategy off of social media, this episode is one you don't want to miss.   Get your Content Game Plan to get some clarity and action steps to grow your online business.   Read the blog post here:  Start a Christian blog to Grow Your Online Business as a SAHM   More Resources:   Join my free community The Content Marketing Mompreneur Community Visit the site: thecontentmarketingmompreneur.com Binge the blog: thecontentmarketingmompreneur.com/blog Email us: info@thecontentmarketingmompreneur.com

“There's no one right way to do money,” says Chelsea Brennan. That's right, this week we are talking about how to improve your money mindset with the founder of Smart Money Mamas, Chelsea Brennan. Money is a topic many find challenging, and it's a topic we've explored a few times on the show already. As you know, I love uncovering the various ways we can approach personal development, and this week it's all about how we manage, think about, and invest our money.  An ex-hedge fund manager turned financial educator, Chelsea is dedicated to changing the way we talk about money, helping moms connect with all aspects of their money in a way that lets them overcome emotional blocks, identify what they most want, and create healthy money habits that help them achieve their biggest goals.  We'll be discussing several of those topics and more in this week's episode.  Featured topics: What is money or abundance mindset and why it matters (4:19) Building a financial legacy, investments, and long-term equity: “You have all the skills and resources to earn all the money you will ever need.” (18:48) Advice for SAHMs who don't work outside the home and their partners typically take care of the finances (39:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a stay-at-home parent, how do you answer to the people who frequently– and annoyingly– ask, "So, what do you do all day?" A listener in our Facebook group posted? "During Covid, I quit my job and I've been home. I drive my kids to school, work out, and manage the house and family. I'm very happy and fulfilled, especially knowing that my eldest will be leaving for college soon, I'm soaking up this time. My problem is trying to explain this to others. I have a good college degree and worked in a decent field before I quit. I guess I feel pressure to work and use my skills. One well-intentioned retired woman at my gym was actually trying to figure out how I can not drive my kids to school so that I could go back to work. I've even considered lying and saying I work part time at home to get people off my case." A pre-pandemic Gallup analysis 60,000 women in the U.S. revealed that more than a quarter of SAHMs report feeling depressed. The researchers suggested that “societal recognition of the difficult job stay-at-home mothers have raising children would perhaps help support them emotionally.” Don't stay up waiting for that to happen. America's mothers have continued to say that society is not supporting them.  Do we just decide not to let these misperceptions of stay-at-home parenthood bother us? Do we fight back, bring lists, demand the respect that our hard work deserves? Will that get us anywhere? Links: Our episode with Laura Vanderkam on time management for moms Laura's piece: "The working stay-at-home mom" Motherly's 2022 State of Motherhood Survey Report Consider This on NPR: The Great Resignation: Why People Are Leaving Their Jobs In Growing Numbers Gallup: Stay-at-Home Moms Report More Depression, Sadness, Anger Emily Glover for Motherly: It's harder than ever before for families to get by on a single income Sign up for the What Fresh Hell newsletter! Once a month you'll get our favorite recent episodes, plus links to other things to read and watch and listen to, and upcoming special events: http://eepurl.com/h8ze3z  Special thanks to our sponsors for this month: For trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Discover your potential with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/FRESH today to get 10% off your first month.  Care.com is where you can find the help you need to make it all work for your family. Sign up at Care.com/book now and see why over 3 million families use this amazing platform. EveryPlate plans meals and delivers pre-portioned ingredients right to your door. Get started for just $1.49 per meal by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code wfh149. Hello Fresh is America's #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/wfhpod60 and use code wfhpod60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Indeed is the only job site where you're guaranteed to find quality applicants that meet your must-have requirements. Visit indeed.com/LAUGHING to start hiring now. Terms and conditions apply. LuvBug is the world's first socio-emotional gaming platform. Go to LuvBuglearning.com and sign up for a 7-day free trial, or simply download from the app store and subscribe. You can try Peloton Tread risk-free with a 30-day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial. Rakuten is an online shopping platform that gives you cash back when you shop at thousands of stores. Start shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today. Ritual's Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Visit ritual.com/laughing to get 10% off during your first 3 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A woman's work never seems to end. Whether a SAHM or a working mother, no one woman gets everything right. Yet, especially for SAHMs, the sense of isolation can be severe, especially when there are challenges in parenting styles when Stay At Home Moms parent their stepchildren.Get your tissues ready as you empathize with the hard of blending as Jasmine bravely participates in the internal work of coaching.  God bless you, Jasmine! And God bless you, brave Stepmama as you nurture your blended family!

SAHM and Working Moms: Treading Water Requires Strength, and Women Are StrongUndoubtedly, women are strong, making moms strong as a mother.  Treading Water demands strength and stamina.  As a SAHM, I know being a mom is not for the weak.  We are imperfect and always will be, but we are strong as SAHMs and Working Moms!Check out our Strong as a Mother merch and much more at https://mom-treading-water.square.site/ Please be sure to join our mailing list to learn about new updates to the savings! https://www.momtreadingwater.com/subscribe/ Check outthe mom self-love journal on Amazon.   When moms take those few minutes each day to practice self-love, it allows us to love others at our best.   Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game to learn more about your family and record the fun memories.  Now available on Amazon!  A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom journal provides 2 pages for each day.  Completing the reverse to-do list is the perfect reminder of all you accomplish in a single day. Most importantly, it will reflect the unmeasurable value you bring to your family.Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom) is available on all podcast apps or right here! www.momtreadingwater.com/podcast-episodes/Please rate, review, subscribe, and share Mom Treading Water.  Thank you!Subscribe to Mom Treading Water's weekly newsletter! https://www.momtreadingwater.com Follow Mom Treading Water:Please join us on Facebook, Mom Treading Water:https://www.facebook.com/MomTreadingWater   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJgpKp6z0U&t=51sTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd3dbnxT/Instagram: @imperfectmomtreadingwater Pinterest: https://pin.it/cNQYnJo Thank you for supporting the growth of Mom Treading Water! *Please note that I may earn a small commission on affiliate links at no extra cost to you.  Thank you for supporting the success of Mom Treading Water.   

I am so glad you are here! Change is good and exciting, wouldn't you agree? I have loved to discover that I am talking to stay at home Christian Mama's who want to start to prioritize their health, have more energy and balance in their life and ultimately be an incredible, healthy leader for their kiddos.    Welcome to Reps and Redemption. What would your life look like if you started to prioritize your health AND your faith?  Have you been up late at night Googling, “healthy grocery lists, upper body workouts, or quiet time with God ideas”?  Hey there, I'm Ashley Harvey, college athlete, Jesus follower, Now Wife and stay at home mom of daughters. In this podcast, you will be motivated to build your physical strength, increase in biblical wisdom and utilize tactical health tips. If you're ready to be a part of a like-minded community of moms who want to be bold in their faith, live well and live a life of legacy, you're in the right place!  Grab an iced coffee or Celsius and head to the gym, let's dive in!    

As a continuation from last week's episode, here are ways we live on an average income allowing me to be a SAHM.  The following tips are not just for SAHMs but all moms and anyone looking to make some easy financial adjustments.  Please note that I am not a financial advisor, and this is not financial advice.  I am sharing our experiences in hopes of helping others.Rakuten: Rakuten is one of my favorites and a  FREE APP!    You search where you plan to shop, click on that particular store, and start saving.*For examples, click here. You will earn $30 when you spend $30, and I will earn $30 too. Please refer to Rakuten for details.Ibotta: Ibotta is a great app for saving money on everyday purchases like groceries!  Please refer to Ibotta for details and terms and to earn $10 fast!!. *Check it out by clicking here Check out our Moms Saving Money new section on our website at https://www.momtreadingwater.com/moms-saving-money/  Episodes to work toward financial freedom:  https://www.momtreadingwater.com/podcast-episodes/financial-freedom-podcast-episodes/Please be sure to join our mailing list to learn about new updates to the savings! https://www.momtreadingwater.com/subscribe/ Now on Amazon:  the mom self-love journal Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom Subscribe to Mom Treading Water's weekly newsletter! https://www.momtreadingwater.com Facebook Group, Mom Treading Water: https://www.facebook.com/groups/490411995647295/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJgpKp6z0U&t=51sTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd3dbnxT/Instagram: @imperfectmomtreadingwater Pinterest: https://pin.it/cNQYnJo Thank you for supporting the growth of Mom Treading Water! *Please note that I may earn a small commission on affiliate links at no extra cost to you.  Thank you for supporting the success of Mom Treading Water.   

I've been in this business long enough to hear many limiting beliefs about why we can't succeed working in digital marketing. Problem is, those same limiting beliefs will hold us back from trying anything new.  In this post pandemic world, more people want to work from home and control their own income and work schedule. Corporate managers, SAHMs, teachers, brick and mortar shop owners. Yet only a handful ever take the action to adapt and change. Why?  Today I want to talk about how to deal with the one mindset that stops many people from being successful or not starting at all. Find out:  Why second career starters succeed How to this one soft skill will get you hired at any age How to use age and experience to your advantage If you're not 20, don't dance on TikTok, but know you can help online business owners then this episode is for you.  Thanks for listening. Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily's Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr  Facebook: @emilyreaganpr 3 ways we can work together:  Get on the waitlist for the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School.  My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that's in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I've got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here. You'll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community    >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Marketing Tasks & Services 

On today's podcast episode, we have the honor of having a roundtable discussion with three remarkable stay-at-home moms! Kendra, Lexxa, and Sara share about their own personal journeys of becoming stay at home moms after their NICU journeys, and how they have navigated and embraced this new life transition.Throughout this episode we hear their personal reflections on the challenges of leaving a career that they enjoyed, and how they found and continue to find their new identity as mothers. They also share vulnerably about the feelings of isolation that came along with parenting in a pandemic, and how they intentionally nurtured their own hearts in the process.We hope other SAHMs feel seen, loved, recognized, and honored. Whether you are staying at home by choice, or because of necessity, you are never alone!To get connected with DNM: Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramSupport the show

In this episode, I wanted to dive into the topic of scrolling. Yes, scrolling. It sure feels like this topic is discussed a lot, doesn't it? Maybe that's because it's a topic where so many women struggle! We use it as an escape while justifying how we stay connected as isolated SAHMs. It's time to ask yourself if you're scrolling to connect truly, or if you're scrolling to compare. Compare what you have or don't have. Compare what you believe or don't believe. Compare what you feel or don't feel. Compare how you look, how your house looks, and how your family looks in the eyes of others. Social media can be a wonderful tool to reach people all across the world. But, it's time to ask yourself the “why” behind the thumb scroll. ------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

Welcome back to the podcast friend!    I absolutely loved chatting with Cason and I know you will get so much out of this conversation.    Cason is a wife, mom of 3, and Jesus follower. She is the host of the top ranked podcast for moms, Her Pursuit, which helps busy SAHMs stop wasting time and get things done through simple time management & planning, small sustainable habits, and mindset shifts all while growing in faith.   Connect with Cason   https://bit.ly/herpursuit   https://www.facebook.com/groups/herpursuit/   Connect with Sarah    www.yoursimplybiglife.com/course  

This episode is all about shifting our mindset and negative thoughts in order to be more fulfilled. We all have the never-ending “to-do list,” whether it's sitting on your counter, posted on the fridge, or built up in your mind. Valuing your self-worth based on your productivity will absolutely lead to low self-esteem, de-value your role, and lead to mom burn-out at an astronomical rate. Trust me; I've been there. One of the fastest ways to find joy and fulfillment in your day is by shifting your focus from what you didn't accomplish that day to what you DID accomplish. Our accomplishments often don't align with our to-do lists as SAHMs, but that doesn't mean our efforts and intentions are any less valuable or worthy of pride and positive vibes. Are you basing your joy and measuring whether or not you had a good day by how many things you were able to check off “the list” that day? Trust me girl; I've been there. In fact, I share a story that happened recently around this very topic. Grab a cozy beverage and join me! Let's grow together!------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag!Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

Working moms and.SAHMs both have a challenging but fulfilling jobs of being moms.  However,  there seems to be this discussion on whether working moms or SAHMs have it tougher?   Does it really matter?  As moms, women, and parents, we should be supporting each other.  Sometimes we get into this cycle of trying to see who is more of the martyr or has the most challenging situation.  Whether you are a working mom or a SAHM, each has pros and cons.  We are all doing our best, and what is best for each family differs.  Instead of criticizing a working mom or a SAHM who is in a different circumstance or a part of life that might come more easily,  let's celebrate it! Thank you for supporting Mom Treading Water.   Please be sure to rate, review, subscribe and share.  As mentioned: 9 Simple Ways to Find Your SAHM Friendship Group8 Simple Ways to Encourage Mom Support on Social Media  Celebrate Mom Treading Water's 1st birthday from May 28-30, 2022!  Please join our Facebook Group, Mom Treading Water, and RSVP to our birthday event at https://fb.me/e/37DJVFVWc Check out the mom self-love journal on Amazon.   When moms take those few minutes each day to practice self-love, it allows us to love others at our best.   Getting to Know You: The Family Journal and Game to learn more about your family and record the fun memories.  Now available on Amazon!  A Day In The Life Of A Stay-At-Home Mom journal provides 2 pages for each day.  Completing the reverse to-do list is the perfect reminder of all you accomplish in a single day.  Most importantly, it will reflect the unmeasurable value you bring to your family.  It will prove the dedication required to be a stay-at-home mom to the misinformed.Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom) is available on all podcast apps or right here!  ww.momtreadingwater.com/podcast-episodes/Subscribe to Mom Treading Water's weekly newsletter!  ttps://www.momtreadingwater.com Please join our Facebook Group, Mom Treading WaterFollow Mom Treading Water:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJgpKp6z0U&t=51sTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMd3dbnxT/Instagram: @imperfectmomtreadingwater Thank you for supporting the growth of Mom Treading Water! *Please note that I may earn a small commission on affiliate links at no extra cost to you.  Thank you for supporting the success of Mom Treading Water.   

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of trying to do and be all the things all the time. Does anyone else constantly feel pulled to be doing more? We need to stop trying new things for the sake of adding it to our own identity. Let curiosity and pleasure be your guide, not envy and higher expectations. In this episode, I talk about what it means to invest in yourself, the problems that arise when we don't as SAHMs, and the four ways I stay on track to investing in my OWN life. Grab a cozy beverage, and start your week off with a little mindset conversation and an opportunity for self-reflection.------------Check the brand-new blog: www.mominprocess.com/blogJoin the Mom: In-Process Community:Facebook InstagramWebsite Don't forget to check out the latest swag! Get your Mom: In-Process merch today www.mominprocess.com/shop

Steph Replies to the CWR Attack Piece on Her (& SAHMs)Steph responds to Catholic World Report's confused, uncharitable, ad hominem-slinging review of ASK YOUR HUSBAND: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2022/03/13/ask-your-husband-is-a-superficial-ideological-and-incoherent-guide/If you'd like to see CWR improve its treatment of traditional Catholic women:A) leave a comment on the article below, and;B) write the editor an email at carl@ignatius.comAlso, read Theoni Bell's excellent (and critical!) review  of the book at 1P5: https://onepeterfive.com/ask-your-husband-a-guide-for-catholic-femininity/______________________