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In this episode, I introduce you to Heather S. She is a mental health counselor who is married and mom to 5 children. They have their own little “farm” they call home. Heather was in a hard season of life when she heard Sara Dean interviewing me on the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast and I was talking about the Sunday Basket®. Heather was a grad student, her dad was ill and Heather was his primary caregiver, not to mention she had a 21/2 year old at the time. Her brain felt very busy and she thought the Sunday Basket® could help. Heather believes that planning and organization is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves.  Sometimes, as women, it seems as though we are expected to know how to keep a house.  It's ok if you don't know how and you need to hire someone or purchase a course to teach you. We both agreed that organization is self care! There's one component of being a household manager that negatively impacts a person and it's the emotional. It's based on how well we think we are at the managerial and cognitive pieces of running the home. And there's a lot of negative internal chatter about it! The Sunday Basket® quiets those comments.  Heather had been successfully using a DIY Sunday Basket® with her large family, so Heather and her husband agreed to invest in the Organize 365® Sunday Basket to get additional support. She shared about how she does Christmas. She shared her hacks on how not have to wrap presents the night before, how she makes her kids lists, and how to not overspending! And wait till she explains her sick box, genius solutions!  And since that was such a success, it made sense to invest in the old All Access program to get their house in order to sell. It made $20,000 in sense! Once they decluttered and met with their realtor again, they added $20,000 to the selling value of their home by just painting and decluttering! Then they moved, Heather got her Masters, added some dogs, and a child!!  The last half of our conversation was about Embrace, currently the self-guided retreat until I am done with the PhD. She pointed out how important it is to do the journaling and coming to terms with your past. Through journaling we can all notice what we say to ourselves, the lies we tell ourselves, and look at what we wrote to decide if it's true. We can journal to explore what we want. And specifically with Embrace, it made so much sense to Heather because she's done that hard work of journaling and reflecting. And there is are many scientific benefits of pen to paper. The reality is you can't get to “What is my unique purpose and how can I share it?” until you have accepted that you are worthy and have great value to give.  She lost her father shortly after having her 5th child. How does one grieve and celebrate a new life at the same time? Heather had to use her planning and journaling skills to work through that grief while still taking care of her family the way she wanted to.  She scheduled her grieving time and you may need to do the same. Take the time to process your past to get to the place where you can feel worthy of organization. You can then realize you have so much to offer this world. And finally with embrace, explore how you can impact the world with your unique gifts and talents. Heather has this great 6 step art therapy journal prompting process that she takes her clients through.  She really shared a lot about the process and I believe so many people would benefit from doing the internal work before diving into Embrace. We are all worthy and valuable.  Heather's advice is, “We need to start with the internal work. Sitting and taking time to do the internal work first will let you stay motivated and on track to do what you need to do.”  Heather shared her desire to do so in collaboration with Organize 365® someday.  If you liked Heather and her ideas, you DON'T want to miss the next Coffee Chat!!  EPISODE RESOURCES: Embrace Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  On the Wednesday podcast, I get to talk with members of the Organize 365­® community as they share the challenges, progress, missteps and triumphs along their organizing journey. I am grateful that you are reaching out to share with me and with this community. You can see and hear transformation in action. If you are ready to share your story with us, please apply at https://organize365.com/wednesday. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

You probably noticed by the title that this episode just came out the other day, but I'm re-releasing it again because it's guided by my very good friend, Sara Dean, and I did not give her the proper introduction she deserves. So, it's here for you again. But first, a bit about Sara. Sara Dean is the host of the Shameless Mom Academy podcast. She is such an advocate for mamas living their best lives and really getting real about what this job of motherhood is actually about - the highs, the lows...everything. And ultimately, she just wants each of us mamas to be boldly ourselves. Go subscribe to her podcast right now! https://shamelessmom.com/ The reason this meditation is so special is because Sara's not a meditation guide. She's just so passionate about helping mamas live intentional lives! So, I reached out to her to ask if she would create something special for you...and she did! It's gorgeous and I hope you love it as much as I do. Love,

High-achieving women who struggle with alcohol are often smart, hard working and struggle with trusting in their own worth, instincts and decisions.  If this is you, you're probably extremely capable but live with insecurity, a healthy fear of failure and a loud inner-critic.  You might look to your boss, partner, parents or friends for approval and validation of your work.  You might have a hard time drawing boundaries or feel like you can never relax because you could be doing more. And you might drink to quiet the constant chatter in your mind. Before I stopped drinking I identified as a people-pleaser and an overachiever who lived with a somewhat constant fear of failure, a need for approval and a lot of self doubt.  I started relying on wine to turn off my busy mind, let me relax and quiet my insecurities.  But ironically, once I started drinking to cope it became even harder to trust my choices, feel confident and capable. I asked my friend Sara Dean, a business and leadership coach and the host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, to help us understand why women lose self-trust and how to get it back. 3 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which working mom do you know who has it all together? I can't think of anyone. Oh wait…why don't we ask the same question about dads? Why aren't they called working dads? Being a parent is an incredibly fulfilling experience, but it comes with a heck of a lot of challenges, none of which you can ever be fully prepared to face. But the truth is working moms face different challenges, not just in their homes, but also, especially in the workplace. Gender bias, ageism, imposter syndrome, and psychological safety are just some of the issues we have to combat each day. What gives? Fortunately, we have someone with me today to provide tips on navigating these complex issues. Sara Dean is a Mindset, Business, and Leadership Coach for Moms. She is the host of The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. This podcast covers everything from overcoming mom overwhelm to being an advocate and ally in your community. And this episode is not just for moms, but any parent who works outside of the home.Join us in this candid and energetic conversation. We might be having a good laugh while talking, but believe me, we are taking these mommy and daddy issues very seriously!"You're breaking down trust when you say it's safe, and then you continually prove that it's not. Or you continually don't rise to the occasion to demonstrate what psychological safety is and the massive investment that it takes over time to actually create safety for every person."- Sara DeanIn This Episode:-The genesis of Sara's podcast and what she does today-Who are the people in Sara's community?-Does imposter syndrome affect primarily women or any gender?-What do most people struggle with? -Where and how should we carve out the space to own our status as a parent in the workplace? -Testing the waters to know if you're walking into a psychologically safe environment-Does your company support workers who need flexible work hours due to family responsibilities?-How to overcome Mommy Tax in corporate and tech environments And much moreConnect with Sara Dean:-Website: https://shamelessmom.com/-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShamelessMomAcademy/-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks/-Podcast: https://shamelessmom.com/the-podcast/Connect with Maureen Clough:-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1-Website:

From silent burnout to imposter syndrome, mothers impacted by the caregiving overload of Covid-19 and now are stepping into a post-pandemic world with a host of challenges. Guest Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with nearly 2 million downloads. She is also an entrepreneur to her core – having built and grown multiple businesses to multiple six figures. She is also among a small percentage of women who have sold a business in the US. Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space. Listen to Sara's first time on So Money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show with keynote speaker, business and leadership coach and Step into Your Moxie® facilitator Sara Dean, was five years in the making and worth the wait! Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 600 episodes and 5 million downloads.  As you'll hear her share in this conversation, Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.   Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining and she's been stretching herself to do the same, moving beyond her podcast microphone and onto new stages, including speaking for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live to name a few.  Sara's ability to show up,  with a  “sticktoitiveness” she says is in her DNA, enables her to achieve incredible things, like training for the triathlon she is in the midst of now. What I so appreciate about where Sara is on her journey, is her intention to move beyond the doing for doing sake to a thoughtfulness about what matters most and why, a shift she opens up about.  I hope this conversation, and the challenge Sara offers us to cut the crap and calm the chaos, inspires us to show up as Sara does, with humility and bravery, honesty and humor, and as she says, shameless #everydamnday.   About Sara: Sara Dean is a keynote speaker, a business and leadership coach, and a Step into Your Moxie® facilitator.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with 5 million downloads.  Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining #everydamnday.   Sara has spoken for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live.  She has been featured on the Dr Phil Show.   When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 10 year old son – trying to keep up on video game jargon and baseball stats.   Connect with Sara: Website | www.shamelessmom.com  Shameless Mom Academy Podcast |  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204  Free Facebook Group | www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram | @shamelessmomacademy  LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks   Topics Discussed in this Episode: The social media post Sara shared five years ago that made me want to meet her at our first podcasting conference!  The impact on Sara of being raised by her mother who was a nun for 16 years  The power of routine and the need for flexibility Why showing up is in Sara's DNA   How Sara is moving out of her comfort zone to have more impact  Using rejection as fuel to keep going  Sara's simple self-care tip for investing in herself  Going back to what makes us feel reconnected with ourselves  The power of finding  your people in the same place and time as you  What it means to Sara to be a “Shameless Mom”   Resources and Topics Mentioned Join Sara's upcoming free workshop, How to Calm Your Chaos & Let Go of Your Crap: shamelessmom.com/calm www.shamelessmom.com  You Might Also Want To Listen to My Interview with Sara On Her Podcast: https://shamelessmom.com/episode/julie-neale-and-caren-lettiere-sisters-making-magic-in-e-p-i-c-ways/   This Episode's Challenge: Calm your chaos and let go of your crap. Sara wants you to think of what you really need right now, and how you can let go of extraneous junk in order to get what you want out of the season you're in. Join us at Sara's free online workshop entitled, “How to Calm Your Chaos and Let Go of Your Crap”. You can register at shamelssmom.com/calm and let her know Mother's Quest sent you. Happening on September 13, 4pm pacific time (7pm eastern time) and September 14, 10 am pacific time (1pm eastern time). Sara invites you to reevaluate how you're spending your time and energy, give yourself permission to create a schedule and systems you love, invest in relationships that give you life, stop over giving and stop overlooking your own needs. We hope to see you there!   This Episode is dedicated by Nikita Burks-Hale: Nikita Burks-Hale (she/her) is the CEO and Chief Coloring Officer at Headphones and Crayons, a space for amplifying voice, sound, and color. As an Alignment Coach, she journeys and supports creatives, podcasters, and entrepreneurs as they create podcasts and launch new business initiatives that feel good without losing themselves in the process. As a Coloring Practitioner, Nikita integrates connection, community building, dialogue, and healing, all through the art of coloring. Nikita is a journeyer in every sense of the word and truly believes that life is a journey and you must be open to its endless possibilities. Her coaching and personal beliefs are centered around living your imperfect journey to the FULLest by: Showing Up Being Vulnerable Practicing Grace and Gratitude Be A Bada** And Enjoying the Ride When she is not coaching, podcasting, aligning, or coloring, you can find her watching the latest Disney movies with her wife Jessica and her two young kids, Adonis and Remy. Connect with Nikita: Instagram: @headphonesandcrayons TikTok: @headphonesandcrayons Website: www.colorfullcrew.com My episode on Nikita's podcast – Discovery as a Catalyst and an Awakening with Julie Neale   Announcement: Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training with Alexia (Lex) Vernon Sara Dean and I are aligned in our commitment to using our voices and also to supporting fellow mothers to do the same. Another thing we share in common is mutual respect and appreciation for our speaker coach Lex Vernon. A few years ago, I had the honor of interviewing Lex for the podcast and this fall, I'm excited to participate in a Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training  she is leading. I'm also a proud affiliate partner of Lex's courses. If you're a coach, consultant or organizational leader looking for a proven system and training to help your clients find their voice and develop the confidence to use it, Lex and this training may be for you. Follow the links below to learn more and to sign up for a free upcoming workshops Lex is leading and be sure to tell her Mother's Quest sent you her way. If it ends up being the right fit, I look forward to learning alongside you at the Step Into Your Moxie training this fall.  Step into Your Moxie® Certification Training https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/certification/ Free Workshop: 4 Mistakes Coaches, Trainers, and Managers Make That Undermine People's Speaking Success https://stepintoyourmoxie.com/speaking-mistakes/ Hear my episode on the podcast with Lex here: http://mothersquest.com/tag/alexia-vernon/ **As an affiliate partner, Mother's Quest will receive a commission if you participate in the training an list my name as a referral source on the Certification application. I only recommend people and programs that I believe wholeheartedly in, and Lex  tops that list.

How can we identify our core values as a mom and define what that looks like? And does it really make a difference to do this work? We've been sitting in a pandemic for a few years, trying to manage everything at home and we feel a little lost. If you're someone who's thinking, “I do not have time to come up with my values and vision.” then this episode is perfect for you. Today we are chatting with Sarah Deam from the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, and we are going over values and vision, burnout, and leadership — all with practical steps around everything we go over. 1% on any given day doesn't matter but when you have 1% every day, it matters a lot over the long run so let's stop shrinking and playing small, and let's be leaders in our lives. The 15 Minute Formula Book by: Cara Harvey https://apurposedrivenmom.com/book FREE GOAL SETTING SERIES: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/goals A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES: apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast246

If you've been hanging out with me for any length of time, you are likely a person who gives a shit about growing and developing and becoming the person you truly want to be. But, what does that actually look like? What does it really mean to actively work toward a more evolved version of yourself? What if you are so stuck in a cycle of working, taking care of everyone else, putting out fires, rinse, repeat and have no idea what you actually enjoy or really want? It can be so easy to get into a tornado of a career/work life and forget what you even like to do for fun. Or maybe you threw yourself into raising children and in between diaper changes and college tours, you forgot what you're really passionate about. It's not uncommon to get to a place in your life where you feel like your entire identity is wrapped up in one major area of your life. And then you're like, “No wonder I'm not happy… I have no idea who I am and what I like anymore!” On this week's show, I dial up my pal, Sara Dean, a mindset and leadership coach who, following the birth of her son, rebuilt her own identity one step at a time. She is passionate about helping women own their space and embrace all of who they are… even if they aren't sure where to start. In this discussion, we break down where we tend to lose who we are and we also dig into Sara's easy-to-implement steps you can take to uncover who you want to be.  This pod explores: Sara's two-prong approach of “Frequency and Recency” and how you can use them to become more of the person you want to be How to own your personal superpower even if you are feeling lost, stuck, and have no idea what you want What it looks like to stop waiting for permission and how to ask for support instead How to examine what kind of evidence you are collecting and if that is helping or hurting you from becoming the person you want to be HIRE ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT! ACCESS ‘ENOUGHNESS'. POWERFULLY NAVIGATE FEAR. SPEAK UP FOR YOURSELF. I have three battle-tested (and badass) keynote speeches that are ready to be delivered to your company, organization, group, or association. If you or anyone you know could benefit from me droppin' some gems (um, like, who couldn't use some new tools?) please send them to THIS FANCY INFO PAGE on my site where you/they can message me directly about specific needs. ______ PERKS FOR THE POD-IENCE This podcast is sponsored by LetsGetChecked and The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast listeners get a whoppin' 30% off their first test kit of choice at tryglc.com/boldtruth or simply enter code boldtruth at checkout. Hello!! Getting necessary medical testing can be simple, safe, and easily done in the privacy of your own home. Check out this killer offer from LetsGetChecked and save 30% on your first test kit! Check it out ~> ______ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: POD #439: Exploring Love Addiction And Attachment Styles With Giovanna Capozza POD #440: Working With Your Inner Child + Attracting Love With Veronica Grant POD #441: What To Do When You Are Desiring Intimacy But Fearing Vulnerability POD #442: Understanding + Cultivating Intimacy With Allana Pratt __ THIS WEEK'S ‘DIAL AN EXPERT' GUESTIE Sara Dean is a mindset, business and leadership coach. She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with 4 million downloads. Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara serves women through her podcast, her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con. When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 9 year old son – building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft.  Connect with Sara on Insta and/or her free Facebook Community. ___ HOW TO LEAVE APPLE PODCASTS REVIEWS: Click the “Subscribe on Apple Podcasts” button below or go HERE Click on blue button that reads “view in Apple Podcasts” which will open the podcast into your personal Apple Podcasts account Click “Ratings & Reviews” under the show title Click the star rating of choice and then click the “Write a Review” button You can also click “Subscribe” under the podcast photo to be automatically notified of new episodes ______ WANT TO SUBMIT A SHOW TOPIC? Swing by THIS PAGE and let us hear what you would like us to sound off on!

Sara Dean is mindset, business, and leadership coach for moms.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 3 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring a long infertility journey, and then a full blown identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity – one step at a time. Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing in every aspect of their lives.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara has built 3 successful businesses in the last 18 years.  She built and recently sold an award winning gym in Seattle.  Her podcast is a top rated show in iTunes, with listeners in over 140 countries.  She leads a private online community of thousands of Shameless Moms.  In addition to leading her international army of Shameless Moms, Sara coaches other Shameless Mama business owners to build thriving business they truly love.   Today we talk about what it means to Play Bigger Without Asking for Permission. It's an important topic especially in light of last week's conversation about imposter syndrome.  Notables: Women have historically tried to shrink their bodies which carries over to their minds.  Sara's goal is the opposite; to help women take up space We ask for permission partly because it has been modeled that way - women have been trained to ask for permission before we allow ourselves to do things Own your superpower: Be really clear about what we're good at. Say it out loud. How do you identify your superpower? It's often what we're naturally good at, what feels easy to us. It's okay to pick the easy thing, Give yourself permission to not be good at everything. For moms who are raising boys: What do we do to help them support strong girls and women? Sara says, "Model the behavior we want them to see. Help them make space for others' experiences." To find more Sara Dean, go to Shameless Mom Academy, check out her 4.5 million downloads & going podcast, and join her free Shameless Mom facebook group.   

When the Dr. Phil Show called earlier this year asking for moms to come on and discuss one of our nation's most volatile topics, Critical Race Theory, Laura Cathcart Robbins and her friend and podcaster, Sara Dean answered. In this episode of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, listen in as Laura and Sara talk to each other about their experience for the first time. Laura Cathcart Robbins is the host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room, and author of the forthcoming Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, STASH (due out in spring of 2023). She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School's nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. Her recent articles in Huffpo and The Temper on the subjects of race, recovery, and divorce have garnered her worldwide acclaim.  Sara Dean is a mindset, business, and leadership coach for moms. She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 3 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space.  Visit: https://shamelessmom.com/ Laura's KTLA Appearance on Racism & Interracial Couples Watch Highlights from Laura's Appearance on Dr. Phil Special thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/one   Best Fiends: Join us and the millions of Americans who are already playing this game. Download Best Fiends for FREE on The Apple APP store or Google Play. That's friends without the R, Best Fiends. Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: HON to get your 10% off your purchase! PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Rose Pricks Podcast: Check out their latest episode here Storytime J aka Jason Williams: Check out his YouTube channel here Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Finding Fearless podcast, we welcome a woman who learned how to embrace change and step into her strengths in a major way. Sara Dean, Founder and President of The Shameless Mom Academy, joins Madeline in an open and honest conversation that completely inspires. Sara is not only a business leader but a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast host (boasting 4 million downloads, goals!). Check out these key takeaways Sara wanted you to walk away with from this episode: How to stop staying stuck in your strugglesTurn your struggles into strengthsLearning about powerful and purposeful ways to manage the mental load of motherhoodHow to play bigger in your life without asking permissionShow Notes The Shameless Mom AcademyPodcast, Instagram, Facebook (Group)Rate and subscribe to The Finding Fearless Podcast - Apple, Spotify Know a Female Founder you'd love to hear on the podcast? Shoot us an email to hello@fearlessfoundry.com to submit their info! The Finding Fearless Podcasts primary purpose is to highlight female entrepreneurs' voices. This has been a Fearless Foundry production. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.

So many moms struggle with their identity after having kids, and not many know what to do with that shift. It comes with a shift in values, purpose, and time, and many moms get stuck in a spiral of not knowing who they are and how to align with the various roles they have in their life. In this episode, I talk with Sara Dean, who is host of the well known podcast Shameless Mom Academy, about her journey into finding her balance, personally and professionally. What started as a career in the fitness industry, Sara pivoted to podcasting and coaching, in which she went from guiding women how to get smaller, to supporting them in living fully, unapologetically taking up space and learning to create the life they want to be living. We cover everything from identity struggle, parenting during Covid, overcoming the shame narrative, and the harsh reality of time flying. If you're mom, this episode is for you.   About Sara: Sara Dean is mindset, business and leadership coach. She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 3.5 million downloads. Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara serves women through her podcast, her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con (coming this spring!) When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 9 year old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft.   Connect with Sara: www.shamelessmom.com Shameless Mom Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204 Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram: www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy

Caregivers in general, be they moms, dads or those caring for elder parents, are struggling at work right now in very specific ways. What can workplaces do to support them and see things from their point of view? Empathy combined with action will ensure you don't lose top talent, but instead enable them to thrive and help your company succeed.Today I have the utter joy to talk with Sara Dean, who knows a thing or two about moms and the many hats they wear at work and home. We talk about where exactly empathy is lacking for caregivers and what workplaces can do to better adapt and support them. Then, we switch gears to discuss the best ways to teach your kids empathy and share our personal journeys with our own kids so they can learn to appreciate and celebrate differences. Key Takeaways: If the Corporate world gave all parents permission to be the default parent, we would better understand that everyone needs certain exceptions during certain seasons of their life and it would no longer be looked at unkindly or as weird when a mom needs to feed a baby during a meeting.While workplaces are getting better because of the increased focus on DEI, corporations still need to look at the other identities that are carried by the people in their organization, visible or invisible, that they need to be making space for.There are ways to discuss race with children, as young as 2 or 3, that are age appropriate and healthy. These small conversations will lead to children being inquisitive and wondering what it's like to live someone else's experiences and lead with empathy.  "We are all caretaking in really big ways right now. It ‘s important that we recognize the toll that it takes, and then create space for everyone's ‘One disappointment away from breaking.'" —  Sara Dean About Sara Dean, Creator and Host, Shameless Mom Academy PodcastSara Dean is a mindset, business and leadership coach.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with almost 4 million downloads.  Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday.Sara serves women through her podcast, her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con (coming this spring!)  When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 8 year old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft. Connect with Sara Dean:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamelessmom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/115233012688776Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy/Podcast: https://shamelessmom.com/ THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: HOPE TIMBERLAKEOur guest today is all about helping women shine. But lots of you may feel like you don't have a voice at work. While I've never been told I have a problem speaking up, the truth is that even as an extrovert, I've  had moments of fear and discomfort in expressing myself. Maybe I was too junior, or the only whatever in the room, or had an unpopular opinion. We can all relate to those times.Sometimes it doesn't matter if you follow the rules, complete assignments, or  feel comfortable when you're prepared.When it comes time to contribute, maybe you lose focus or get interrupted. Or like me, you fly off course and start rambling! Or maybe people overtly intimidating you, making you feel like you don't have a voice.I want you to know: You have a lot to contribute and your workplace - heck, the WORLD- needs your input. Studies show that diverse viewpoints make for smarter and more successful business decisions. One way to find your voice is to check out Speak Up, Dammit! How to Quiet Your Fears, Polish Your Presence and Share Your Voice, the newest book by Hope TImberlake. Hope is a speaker, trainer and author who focuses on leadership communication. She's passionate about persuasive messaging, executive presence, and elevating the voices of women and those underrepresented in leadership.  This book is for you if you have a hard time sharing your ideas when: You're challenged or ignored You're the most junior person in the room, and haven't yet established credibility You're worried your contributions will sound stupid. You don't feel preparedThe stakes are highOr, you're the only one in the room who looks like you,  In Speak Up, Dammit! you'll find inspirational stories, critical tools, lessons,and exercises that will help you, at any level, overcome obstacles and share your voice at work..Hope's philosophy is focused on empathy. We have so many self critical thoughts inside our heads, and if you take that energy and push it outward, you'l be able to meet your listeners where they are. Have the impact you've always wanted to have. Buy the book today at www.HopeTimberlake.com or at your favorite bookseller. And if you want to help your teams confidently share their voices, get a seat at the table, and sound credible, please visit www.HopeTimberlake.com and click on the Speaking tab to learn more about what Hope can deliver to your team.The world needs what you have to offer. Speak now, and don't forever hold your peace! Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria's brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

Caregivers in general, be they moms, dads or those caring for elder parents, are struggling at work right now in very specific ways. What can workplaces do to support them and see things from their point of view? Empathy combined with action will ensure you don't lose top talent, but instead enable them to thrive and help your company succeed.Today I have the utter joy to talk with Sara Dean, who knows a thing or two about moms and the many hats they wear at work and home. We talk about where exactly empathy is lacking for caregivers and what workplaces can do to better adapt and support them. Then, we switch gears to discuss the best ways to teach your kids empathy and share our personal journeys with our own kids so they can learn to appreciate and celebrate differences. Key Takeaways: If the Corporate world gave all parents permission to be the default parent, we would better understand that everyone needs certain exceptions during certain seasons of their life and it would no longer be looked at unkindly or as weird when a mom needs to feed a baby during a meeting.While workplaces are getting better because of the increased focus on DEI, corporations still need to look at the other identities that are carried by the people in their organization, visible or invisible, that they need to be making space for.There are ways to discuss race with children, as young as 2 or 3, that are age appropriate and healthy. These small conversations will lead to children being inquisitive and wondering what it's like to live someone else's experiences and lead with empathy.  "We are all caretaking in really big ways right now. It ‘s important that we recognize the toll that it takes, and then create space for everyone's ‘One disappointment away from breaking.'" —  Sara Dean About Sara Dean, Creator and Host, Shameless Mom Academy PodcastSara Dean is a mindset, business and leadership coach.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with almost 4 million downloads.  Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday.Sara serves women through her podcast, her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con (coming this spring!)  When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 8 year old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft. Connect with Sara Dean:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamelessmom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/115233012688776Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy/Podcast: https://shamelessmom.com/ THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: HOPE TIMBERLAKEOur guest today is all about helping women shine. But lots of you may feel like you don't have a voice at work. While I've never been told I have a problem speaking up, the truth is that even as an extrovert, I've  had moments of fear and discomfort in expressing myself. Maybe I was too junior, or the only whatever in the room, or had an unpopular opinion. We can all relate to those times.Sometimes it doesn't matter if you follow the rules, complete assignments, or  feel comfortable when you're prepared.When it comes time to contribute, maybe you lose focus or get interrupted. Or like me, you fly off course and start rambling! Or maybe people overtly intimidating you, making you feel like you don't have a voice.I want you to know: You have a lot to contribute and your workplace - heck, the WORLD- needs your input. Studies show that diverse viewpoints make for smarter and more successful business decisions. One way to find your voice is to check out Speak Up, Dammit! How to Quiet Your Fears, Polish Your Presence and Share Your Voice, the newest book by Hope TImberlake. Hope is a speaker, trainer and author who focuses on leadership communication. She's passionate about persuasive messaging, executive presence, and elevating the voices of women and those underrepresented in leadership.  This book is for you if you have a hard time sharing your ideas when: You're challenged or ignored You're the most junior person in the room, and haven't yet established credibility You're worried your contributions will sound stupid. You don't feel preparedThe stakes are highOr, you're the only one in the room who looks like you,  In Speak Up, Dammit! you'll find inspirational stories, critical tools, lessons,and exercises that will help you, at any level, overcome obstacles and share your voice at work..Hope's philosophy is focused on empathy. We have so many self critical thoughts inside our heads, and if you take that energy and push it outward, you'l be able to meet your listeners where they are. Have the impact you've always wanted to have. Buy the book today at www.HopeTimberlake.com or at your favorite bookseller. And if you want to help your teams confidently share their voices, get a seat at the table, and sound credible, please visit www.HopeTimberlake.com and click on the Speaking tab to learn more about what Hope can deliver to your team.The world needs what you have to offer. Speak now, and don't forever hold your peace! Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria's brand strategy work and books: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

Welcome back to Season 4 of Outgrow the Grind! Today we're joined by Sara Dean, a mindset, business and leadership coach and the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology, health, and wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday.  

Have you ever thought of just leaving it all?    You know... quitting your highly successful job, packing up your entire family in your car, taking only want fits in said car, and moving to the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico?   Does this sound like the plot to some amazing book? Well, it's the short version of the Award-winning author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, Elle Cosimano's life. She's a homeschooling mother of two teens, and author of mysteries and thrillers for adults and young adults.    Elle shares with us how she left her highly successful career where she felt like something big was missing. So she took a sabbatical and found her happiness in Mexico and writing her first book. In that experience, she learned all about what was truly important to her and her family, how to appreciate a simpler way of life, and most importantly to teach her kids how to fail forward!   Resource We Shared:   Happy Parent Checklist   The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast   Elle Cosmino   Finlay Donovan Is Killing It: A Mystery   Pre-Order Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead   The best mom is a happy mom. To better take care of you, download our No Guilt Mom mindset here .  These reminders will help you second guess less, and feel more confidence every day in your parenting.

Do you own who you are and what you stand for? Sara Dean is the perfect example of someone who owns who she is and helps other women do the same! Today, she joins me to chat about how everything you do should always bring you back to your core values. We talk more about: The positives and negatives of your personal and professional lives overlapping Sara's best advice for the mom (or woman) who is grieving what she thought life would look like by now  Standing in your truth even when facing adversity The first step you should take in your activism  Why Sara is bringing back her Hope, Happiness and Mental Health Challenge (and how you can join!) Finding the little things to keep the momentum going in your life  And so much more!   Want to join Sara's Hope, Happiness and Mental Health Challenge that is running 9/20 - 9/24? Head over to shamelessmom.com/challenge to sign up!   Here are some other ways to connect with Sara: Connect with Sara: www.shamelessmom.com Shameless Mom Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204 Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram: www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy   Schedule a free call with me to learn more about my True to You course: https://marijwuellner.youcanbook.me   Send me a DM and share your biggest takeaways with me! https://instagram.com/mariwuellner   Come join me in my FREE Facebook community, Living on Purpose: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1134719986595218/ 

Every day we're faced by things that scare us. We have to have to be a parent, with pretty much zero training. We have to forge a path in our lives with family and work that often, we have no idea how it will all turn out. And that fear can be crippling. But it doesn't have to be!   In this episode, we talk with Sara Dean, a mindset, business and leadership coach. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space. She's also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. She shares how we can overcome that fear, and do big, AMAZING things!   Resources We Shared:   Sara Dean   Cara Harvey Purpose Driven Mom Show Podcast   Leave Us a Podcast Review (How to Video) The best mom is a happy mom. To better take care of you, download our No Guilt Mom mindset here .  These reminders will help you second guess less, and feel more confidence every day in your parenting.

We're halfway through the Make Some Noise special series! I'm speaking with some amazing women about how they make noise in their life. Sara Dean joins me this week to discuss our definitions of self-confidence, the importance of self-trust, and the role intuition plays in decision-making.  Sara is a friend and colleague; and I admire her self-confidence, tenacity, and resilience. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space. She is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, which has been featured in 5 categories of iTunes New & Noteworthy for almost 2 years now and is rapidly approaching one million downloads. In this episode you'll hear:  Sara talks about confidence, how she defines it, and how she might instill confidence in another woman. (6:30) Self-trust is a big part of self-confidence. Sara shares how she determined self-trust was important to focus on. (24:15) The role intuition plays when making big decisions. (35:12) I talk about mindset in Make Some Noise, more specifically about creating stories in our minds that serve us instead of narratives that bring us down. Sara shares the type of mindset work that has helped her. [44:04]  Using life's challenges as invitations to show up. [48:44] http://andreaowen.com/404  

Today's reading is a hilarious essay by our wonderfully prolific friend and podcaster Sara Dean of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. Sara is a generous resource for women, mothers, and her fellow podcasters. She also gave me the honor of being the opening keynote speaker at Shameless Mom Con 2020 and has been a huge supporter of The Only One In The Room from day one. Sara has also been a guest on our show twice, (The Now Normal, July 2, 2020 and Episode 22 - The Only Mom Who Couldn't Have a Baby). The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast is a top-rated podcast with over 2 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing in every aspect of their lives. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday.  Connect with Sara: www.shamelessmom.com Listen to Shameless Mom Academy Podcast Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram: @shamelessmomacademy Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxury blend of travel, fragrance, and design. Each original fragrance is created by Melanie, 100% organic and natural which will transport you on a journey. Visit https://www.voyageetcie.com/ and enter the code: theonlyone to get your 10% off your purchase! Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about perfectionism - what it is, why it happens and how it might be holding you back from doing the things you are meant to do and what you want to do in life. My guest today is Sara Dean. She's a mindset, business and leadership coach who helps women own their space, stop shrinking and start shining.  I absolutely love Sara - her perspective, her energy and the way she inspires women (including me) to do more and be more.  Today we're talking about how to overcome perfectionism and get out of your own way. We dive deep into the connection between perfectionism and procrastination and how staying in your comfort zone can keep you stuck.  This episode is jam packed with encouragement and inspiration, and it all starts with believing in yourself. In this episode, Casey and Sara discuss: Why a lifetime of social conditioning can keep women playing small How we've been taught to prioritize things others expect from us in order to get approval and acceptance The connection between perfectionism and procrastination 7 ways you're probably getting in your own way 5 ways to get unstuck How to stop asking permission to play a bigger game in life How to thrive in the face of anxiety Strategies to turn your struggles into strengths How to move from a fixed mindset and a growth mindset Secrets of cultivating courage, confidence and abundance #everydamnday 7 Ways You Might Be Getting in Your Own Way Staying quiet and not speaking up when you have an opinion. Being the person other people want you to be instead of being who you truly are Playing small Analysis paralysis You're stuck in a fixed mindset vs growth mindset  You are stuck in the dreaming and planning phase without taking any action Being the gatekeeper of all tasks and roles.  5 Ways To Get Unstuck Take small steps Take imperfect action Get curious Drop the ball or the bomb. Either make it a priority or let it go. Dream in strategy   More about Sara Dean Sara's is a Mindset, Business and Leadership Coach.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 3 million downloads.  Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara serves women through her podcast, her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con (coming this spring!) When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 8 year old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft. Connect with Sara: www.shamelessmom.com Shameless Mom Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204 Join Sara's free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram: www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy   Support, resources and tools to help you go alcohol-free Drink Less + Live More today with The Sobriety Starter Kit. The private, on-demand coaching course you need to break out of the drinking cycle - without white-knuckling it or hating the process. Grab your  Free Sober Girls Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First 30 Days Find My Favorite Sober Facebook Groups, The BFB “Booze Free Brigade” and She Recovers Together   Connect with Casey Find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to her website, www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Take a screenshot of your favorite episode, post it on your Instagram and tag me @caseymdavidson and tell me your biggest takeaway!

In this episode, podcaster Sara Dean of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, talks to us about what it’s like to be a white woman during the current Black Lives Matter movement. Sara is a friend, a generous resource for women, mothers and her fellow podcasters. She also gave me the honor of being the opening keynote speaker at Shameless Mom Con 2020 and has been a huge supporter of The Only One In The Room from day one.   The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast is a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space. Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing in every aspect of their lives. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday.  Connect with Sara: www.shamelessmom.com Listen to the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram: @shamlessmomacademy Podcasts Mentioned: Check Your Privilege, Hello 7, Unlocking Us Laura's Huffington Post article mentioned: White Women, I’m Glad You’re Showing Up. But I’m Not Sure I Trust You Just Yet Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While so many are hitting the ‘pandemic wall’ these days, I want to bring you all some joy today by sharing my interview with just an amazing individual who I met a few years ago, and whose beliefs and approach so closely align with my own. Sara Dean, creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, has a passion for helping women own their space, and is on a mission to inspire women, and moms in particular, to live bigger, bolder, and braver everyday. Through her various platforms, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining in every aspect of their lives (sound familiar?), and today she joins me to talk about her remarkable life and work. She starts by updating us on how she is doing these days, and then relates the story of her journey through her businesses to where she is now, and what she will be carrying forward into this new year. Along the way, she discusses how her core values and her goals in helping women have shaped and shifted her business, the impact of women leaving the workforce during the pandemic and her hope for them to start their own businesses, and the struggles she finds most common among her clients. We’ll also explore the most significant steps she took in taking up space, how she has changed over the years, and our Enneagram results and the role they can play in our lives. I know that you will agree with me that Sara Dean is one freaking awesome badass who is paving her own way and doing amazing things to help women to really find their power – precisely what we all need as we put 2020 behind us and move through this ‘ultramarathon’ together. It’s still not too late to join our 30-Day Gratitude Challenge at my Goal-Getter's Club. Even though we’ve passed the January 1, 2021, start date, you are more than welcome to join at any time during the month – you’ll be glad you did!   The Finer Details of This Episode:   How Sara is doing right now   Her journey in business   The major shift in her business   Helping women find their power   The biggest struggles for her clients right now   Moms leaving the workforce   The impact that women make in business boardrooms   Women starting their own businesses   The power of having a coach   Sara’s biggest/scariest steps in taking up space   What she was like growing up   Sara and Kelly’s Enneagram results   What Sara will carry forward from 2020   Quotes: “There’s a future for all of us – we can do this!” “Then I became, like, this accidental entrepreneur.” “Oh, crap! I built a business that is no longer in alignment with my core values.” “I decided to start, kind of, reframing how I sold these programs…I took out any messaging about shrinking your body.” “If we move in alignment with our values and our beliefs and who we are, typically, we’re confronted with the hardest decisions.” “If you are a mom, like, you could negotiate a Middle Eastern Peace Treaty in your sleep if you have, like, a two-year-old and a five-year-old, because that’s all you do all day.” “Women tend to, just automatically, take on all the extra, and there’s a lot of extra right now…a need comes in and we just add it to the plate.” “I do think we’re going to see a huge surge in women starting their own businesses.” “There’s just a different level of awareness and conscientiousness that women bring to the table, and moms especially bring to the table.” “You’re actually doing harm by not going all in on this…get over yourself and grow the thing. “It’s like being invited into someone else’s living room.” “Part of growing a team is finding people who have strengths that are different than yours.” “I feel like 2020 has proven over and over again the things that we can do that we think we can’t do.” “I want to be one of those people that kept going, and even though it was ugly and imperfect and it made less money…I want to be in that camp just to prove that I can do it.” “Now I kind of think about it as an ultramarathon.” “Be the person who gives yourself permission to get back up.”   Show Links: Join my free FB group (and this month’s gratitude challenge) at Goal-Getter's Club Shameless Mom Academy Podcast Shameless Mom Community Shameless Mom Newsletter Burnout book link

Do you ever feel like you’re failing? Failing as a mom? And as a businesswoman? I know those thoughts can happen but in today’s episode we are going to find out how to push them to the curb!     As you know, here at the Free Mama we are all about living a totally guilt-free life, so I’m so excited to be joined today by the lovely Sara Dean to talk to us about being a shameless mom.    Sara is the host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. Her passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sarah took her background in psychology, health, and wellness and rebuilt her identity one step at a time. Sarah motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining. She is on a mission to inspire women, and moms in particular, to live bigger, bolder, and braver every damn day.   In this episode, we’re getting into the nitty gritty of what it means to be a shameless mom, the magic of finding your zone of genius, and so much more.   If you’re ready to ditch the guilt and embrace the freedom of being a shameless mom, be sure to tune in to this week’s episode.    Have you signed up for Free Mama Live yet?!  Free Mama Live is an epic two-week online event for mamas who want MORE and are ready to take action!  Head to www.freemamalive.com to register!   Registration is only open until October 14th, so make sure to register before it closes.  It’s going to be amazing so I hope to see you there!    Don’t forget to join The Free Mama Movement community on Facebook and follow me on Instagram!    Show notes available at www.thefreemama.com/26

Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads.  Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara serves women through her podcast, her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con. When she’s not supporting Shameless Moms, you’ll find Sara with her husband and 7 year old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Pokemon.   Follow Sara: www.Shamelessmom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy/   Download 15 Minute Manifest https://smamastermind.com/15-minute-manifest   Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shamelessmom/    ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host & Production: Meredith Atwood Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

In this episode, podcaster Sara Dean of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, talks to us about what it’s like to be a white woman during the current Black Lives Matter movement. Sara is a friend, a generous resource for women, mothers and her fellow podcasters. She also gave me the honor of being the opening keynote speaker at Shameless Mom Con 2020 and has been a huge supporter of The Only One In The Room from day one.   The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast is a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space. Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing in every aspect of their lives. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday.  Connect with Sara: www.shamelessmom.com Listen to the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Instagram: @shamlessmomacademy Podcasts Mentioned: Check Your Privilege, Hello 7, Unlocking Us Laura's Huffington Post article mentioned: White Women, I’m Glad You’re Showing Up. But I’m Not Sure I Trust You Just Yet Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Dean is a transformation coach, community builder, speaker, and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with over 2 million downloads where she inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining in all aspects of their lives. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology, health, and wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. When she's not serving women inside of her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con, you can find Sara with her husband and 7-year-old son, building Legos and pretending to understand Pokemon. You can find Sara online at https://shamelessmom.com/ and on Instagram @shamelessmomacademy.

Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads.  Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. I had the honor of being featured on her podcast - the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast - Episode 344. We talked openly about all the things that have made us who we are today. And we had so much fun that I vowed to get her on my show when the time was right. So when the pandemic struck and we were thrust into new roles as stay at home parents and virtual workers, I decided Sara was exactly who I needed to chat with. What I love most about her is that she truly is her authentic self every day. By being unashamedly true to herself, she gives other women the permission and freedom to do the same.   Today we talk about: Imperfection: why this is the key to happiness Core values: We have a big conversation about creating your own! Identity crises throughout life: How to get through these transitions Her infertility journey The importance of community and connection What she means by a transformation program And so much more For more Sara Dean: Momentum Mamas membership community Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind Shameless Mom Academy Podcast Her Website Follow her on social @shamelessmomacademy

Stephanie chats with Sara Dean from the Shameless Mom Academy about how moms can step into their power and gifts in bigger ways, how they can cultivate a deeper sense of self-trust, and how all this creates space for us to train people how to treat us. They share how to have more powerful conversations with others, lower the unreasonably high expectations we have about what we can accomplish (especially now during the pandemic) and all be a little more shameless. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: What it means to be a shameless mom Why asking for help is a gift you give to others How to identify if you’re being a mommy martyr How we can use our voice more powerfully and make requests How “B- work” can give you more space and time How to outsource work to be your best self How leading with curiosity and compassion can reduce defensiveness How we can all be a little more shameless Show Notes: Sara’s FREE 15-Minute Manifesto Find Sara on Instagram Sara Dean’s website Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Get Our Weekly Pregnancy Emails Dr. Elana’s Med School For Moms Schedule an appointment with Dr. Elana Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Sara Dean is a transformation coach, community builder, speaker, and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with over 2 million downloads where she inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining in all aspects of their lives. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology, health, and wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. When she’s not serving women inside of her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con, you can find Sara with her husband and 7-year-old son, building Legos and pretending to understand Pokemon. Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

​In this first global pandemic edition of the Hell Yes Life podcast, I chat with Sara Dean, the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads. To address these crazy times, Sara has created a free hope, happiness & mental health challenge for women and moms. In the interview, Sara shared three things you can do to protect your mental health during this time. We also discussed why you are highly qualified to navigate this crisis, no matter who you are.… Read more

Are you a female entrepreneur who is ready to start pitching but you worry that you’re not EXPERT enough? Tune in as Sara Dean and I chat about taking up space, sharing our gifts, and the importance of not shrinking in both our personal and work lives.  Sara is a transformation coach, community builder, speaker, and host of the top-rated Shameless Mom Academy Podcast (over 2 million downloads). She left her successful career in the fitness sector when she recognized that it had the potential to negatively impact women’s self image. She now dedicates her life to encouraging women to take up space and step into their gifts. Topics covered include: Sara’s experiences of living in Seattle during the Coronavirus outbreak Examples of the shrinking behaviors which many women display and where they come from Mental self-care through an awareness of your digital habits and online sources of information  Imposter syndrome: what it is, how it manifests and how to get past it What Sara does (and doesn’t) want to see in the podcast pitches she receives Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info at Angie's website Get Sara’s 15 Minute Manifest Listen to the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast Visit the Shameless Mom Academy website Shameless Mom Academy on Instagram @ShamelessMom on Twitter Shameless Mom Academy Facebook page Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!  Can’t wait to connect again!   Feel like you need a little support in getting started pitching yourself? >>> Get a free downloadable version of my roadmap for podcast pitching success Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to the podcast? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss ANY episodes. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts! And, if you are SUPER pumped about the show, I would be so thankful if you would pop over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review. Crazy enough, reviews help other folks find my podcast and they help me get a real sense of what you love about the show. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Much love, friend. Special thanks to Steve Woodward at The Podcasting Editor for handling all the behind-the-scenes tech pieces of production.

Joyful Courage: Calming the drama and taking control of your parenting journey AUDIOBOOK is available!! I am confident that the Joyful Courage audiobook will be a supportive companion as you ride it out with your kids – full of stories and tools that will connect you with self and others, the audiobook will be something you can listen to over and over and over again. Follow Joyful Courage on FB and IG, and sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.joyfulcourage.com/join :::: Join the Joyful Courage Tribe in our community Facebook groups: Live and Love with Joyful Courage Joyful Courage for Parents of Teens :::: I am so excited to welcome Sara Dean to the Joyful Courage Podcast. Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring a long infertility journey, and then a full blown identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity – one step at a time. Today, Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing in every aspect of their lives.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. "I realized over time that I wanted to be having conversations about helping women take up space, rather than always trying to shrink in the space they existed in.” “Perfect is paralyzing.” “If you're in perfectionism, there's no momentum.” “We need to give ourselves permission to feel in big ways and to be vulnerable with those feelings.” “It's okay to cry, but suffering in silence is the most surefire way to destroy yourself.”   What you’ll hear in this episode: The role of mindset  Outcome versus process goals  Moms and worthiness Why perfect sucks Perfectionism, procrastination and high achieving women How perfectionism robs you of momentum Doing B- work The role of routine and structure Creating mental freedom Giving ourselves permission to feel Intuition and finding the lessons in the chaos Learning to sit in discomfort Finding gratitude in hard moments and hard phases The universality of challenges and trauma  Why women suffer in silence   What does Joyful Courage mean to you? So for me, joyful courage means finding joy in being uncomfortable. So I think about courage around, like, embracing discomfort and intentionally doing uncomfortable things. That, for me, is how I frame courage for myself. And last year, I made myself pickup skiing even though I'm terrified of heights and chairlifts, and speed and I think that chair lifts are like death traps. But I made myself take up skiing because we wanted my son to ski. And so I learned how to ski. And it took a ton of courage, pretty much didn't want to do it at all, ever, every time I went up to the mountain, but I also got up there every week and was like, “Oh my gosh, look how beautiful it is up here.” There were so many rewards from it. And I also had not pushed my body, as someone who's been in fitness for many years, I hadn't pushed my body in a new physical endeavor in a really long time. And I forgot how rewarding that was to find strength in something physical, something new that was physical. And so there was just all of these rewards that came out of it that I did not expect that had nothing to do with like, actually skiing down the mountain that became kind of like “Oh, cool. And I also get to ski down the mountain on top of all these other things.” So yeah, so I would say, finding the rewards in discomfort and then seeking that and then moving forward seeking more discomfort, which I'm, like, stubbornly seeking discomfort. Resources:  Tenacious Mamas Mastermind The Life Coach School Podcast The Miracle Morning Where to find Sarah:  Shameless Mom Academy Podcast Shameless Mom Academy Shameless Mom Conference Shameless Mom Facebook Group ::: Adolescent Mental Health Mini Summit  February 3rd – February 7th – 5 interviews over 5 days to deep dive into some of the mental health challenges that are showing up with teens. There is a lot happening right now for teens, and it can feel scary. When mental health challenges show up in our family, we tend to isolate ourselves, adding to the stress of what we are going through. I created this mini summit for parents with teens who are having a hard time, AND for their friends, family and supporters. Lifting the understanding of the entire VILLAGE makes a huge impact on the individual. Get yourself registered now! www.joyfulcourage.com/mhminisummit ::: PATREON – Joyful Courage Super FAM For $5/month Joyful Courage Super FAM patrons get to be a part of a sweet little private FB community where I show up every Monday for a Q and A, and beginning in January 2020, I will be showing up every FRIDAY to tease apart the weekly podcast episode. You want to be a part of this – it is a fabulous way to give back. Go to www.patreon.com/joyfulcourage ::::: GET THE BOOK! Joyful Courage: Calming the drama and taking control of your parenting journey This book is all about how to show up as a Joyful Courage parent so that you have better access to the tools you need in hot parenting moments – tools that are helpful and maintain connection with your child.   THE BOOK IS READY FOR YOU TO BUY– Go to www.joyfulcourage.com/book   Thank you to everyone that has been so encouraging on this journey!!!  I appreciate you!!!!   ::::: Be a Subscriber Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Joyful Courage Podcast on Apple Podcast to get the latest shows STRAIGHT to your device!!  AND PLEASE rate and review the Joyful Courage Parenting Podcast to help me spread the show to an ever-larger audience!! CLICK HERE to watch a video that shows up how to subscribe with your iPhone!  

Welcome to Season Three: The Mamas and the Makers! In this first episode, we welcome Sara Dean, the original Shameless Mom, to the mic for an incredible conversation about what it takes to make something you love. Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara serves women through her podcast, her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con.   When she’s not supporting Shameless Moms, you’ll find Sara with her husband and 7 year old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Pokemon. ********* Connect with Sara at www.shamelessmom.com The Shameless Mom Academy podcast  Free Facebook Group Instagram

“It is important to kind of say, I can take this. I can help you. Oh yeah, worries are hard. I'm in this with you so that they kind of feel like this sense of security.  Like I don't have to handle this all on my own.”   This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I take you through a live parent coaching example with Sara Dean.  Sara Dean is a mom, wife and the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. After experiencing her own identity crisis after becoming a mom, Sara has found her passion and purpose rebuilding her identity and helping women, especially moms, own their space and put themselves first.   On the podcast we discuss her story of parenting so far, and one of her current challenges as a parent: addressing fears at bedtime.  As you listen, you will hear Sara discuss in detail her son's fears and behaviors, and then I will help her work through some ways she can help ease her sons fears and help him bridge the separation gap overnight. If you have enjoyed this episode of the podcast, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram and tag me, @the3Dparent   Do you have a parenting question for an upcoming episode?  I would LOVE to connect with you and answer your questions.  Please share your parenting question here!   Grab your free copy of the 10 Steps To Get Back in Control of Your Children here!   CONNECT WITH THE 3D PARENT: Instagram Facebook   CONNECT WITH SARA: The Shameless Mom Shameless Mom Academy Podcast Facebook Instagram   RESOURCES: When Saying Goodnight is Hard:20 Ways to Bridge the Nighttime Distance

In this week’s episode (Episode 16) of Supermom Rehab podcast, I get to speak with Sara Dean, creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy podcast, about the divide that exist between black and white mothers and the historical legacy of mistrust that exists among many moms of color when they enter white mom spaces. There aren’t that many candid conversations between white and black moms that center specifically on race, and we speak on how moms of color can no longer give white moms a pass for not acknowledging their privilege and not using it to elevate, center and support the voices of moms of colors, which often get shut out of so many conversations. We spoke about how it is insufficient for white moms to be allies and how moms of color are waiting for  white moms to be proactive in becoming accomplices and dismantle the structures that perpetuate racism.   Some of the points that Sara and I discussed were: The importance for moms of color to have their own spaces and why white moms should respect those spaces. Sara’s personal story that opened her eyes and the need for moms of color to get comfortable with calling out white moms who aren’t practicing inclusivity Sara spoke about the need for white moms to be courageous enough to get uncomfortable and have conversations about race- and how silence is actually reinforcing structural racism. I discussed anxiety that many black mothers have when leaving their children in predominantly white spaces, such as schools. I also discussed how many black moms have valid suspicion when they enter spaces with white moms because many times their needs are marginalized or not included in conversations. Sara’s journey of how she is moving from allyship and how we as moms of color should demand for white moms to be proactive in becoming accomplices. I spoke about my privilege as a black doctor and how looking at how we want white moms to show up is helpful to think about how I need to show up for black moms who may not have the same privileges I have. Sara also talked about the power of social media to allow us to get more educated without putting the onus on those who are even more marginalized and to eliminate our desire to ask others to educate us. Links mentioned in the episode: Sara’s podcast, The Shameless Mom Academy and her Episode 311: Acknowledging and Navigating my White Privilege So You Want To Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad Rachel Cargle’s website Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gate   Articles of interest for further reading: 4 ways white parents can support black parents in times of injustice DEAR WHITE MOMS, WHAT I NEED YOU TO KNOW…   Don’t forget: Join my FREE virtual masterclass on November 17th: How Working Moms of Color Can Stop The Supermom Stress and Avoid Burnout Feeling stressed as a working mom? Ready for change? Schedule a call with me to learn more about Mama First, a 12-week transformative, group coaching program for working professional moms of color Follow me on Instagram to get info about reducing stress and avoiding burnout as a working mom   More about our guest, Sara Dean Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 2 million downloads.  Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara serves women through her podcast, her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con.  When she’s not supporting Shameless Moms, you’ll find Sara with her husband and 7 year old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Pokemon.

Are you a shameless mom? Our guest wants you to be. She believes that moms need to be a little more selfish with their time, prioritize themselves, and be shameless in their pursuit to live bigger, bolder, and braver, #everydamnday. Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with nearly 2 million downloads.  She is also an entrepreneur to her core - having built and grown multiple businesses to multiple six figures. She is also among a small percentage of women who have sold a business in the US.  Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space. When Sara Dean became a mom, she expected life to be rainbows and unicorns every day. She had gone through two years and nine rounds of fertility treatments to have her son. But soon after her son was born, she had an identity crisis. Eventually, she was able to use her background in psychology, health, and wellness to rebuild her identity one step at a time. Now, she helps other mom’s do the same through her podcast. Learn more about Shameless Mom on Sara’s website: shamelessmom.com and on her podcast, Shameless Mom. And find her on social media in her free Shameless Mom Facebook group shamelessmom.com/facebook and follow her on Instagram instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy

Episode 115 Interview Sara Dean: A Story of the Struggle of Infertility Have you or someone you know struggled with infertility? Sara Dean – the creator and host of the popular podcast the Shameless Mom Academy, tells us her story of infertility, going through the emotional process of combating infertility, and the life changes that came as she successfully got pregnant with her son Vinny.  “I’m getting an F in making babies,” she bemoaned as she and her husband traveled this road of eager desperation. Tune in for the story of her journey, and our discussion on how we acquire life tools that help us stay healthy through these moments that bring you to your knees.   Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast rapidly approaching 1 million downloads.  Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Let’s get into our interview and her rollercoaster story of pushing through those spaces a hero pushes through to get the rewards they seek.   Tune into the audio program for Sara Dean’s story. Find Sara: https://shamelessmom.com/   We all have such different life stories, but they are tailor-made for each of us. The stories lines are diverse, but the similarities lie in the concept of challenge, overcoming, facing fear, rising when we are brought to our knees, or not. Loved the idea of reframing the story when it doesn’t turn out as we expect, and taking the power back for finding joy in our circumstances. As we each go through our lives we find the tricks and tricks – if we seek them – for living through the tough spaces and creating mindsets and self-care that buoy us up during the times we go to war with our challenges. If you don’t have your toolbox with the tried and true, go to www.loveyourstorypodcast.com (http://www.loveyourstorypodcast.com) and under tools, choose the 21 Challenges and sign up for that system of trying out 21 LIFE Connection tools that you can personalize for your own support and live creation. Live big people and I’ll see you next week as we tell the next story!

Look around warrior women, it is time for us to stand up, speak up, and shine out. Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast. She motivates and inspires women to live bigger, bolder, and braver #everydamnday. This week I have the privilege of interviewing this passionate, inspiring woman and mom.  The post How to Shamelessly Live a Life We Love as Moms appeared first on Susie Pettit.

Managing work life and family life can be a challenge, and many moms end up giving up on their dreams or putting their own desires and interests on the back burner. My guest today, Sara Dean, knows all about this. Sara is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast rapidly approaching 1 million downloads. Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. Sara shares some of her struggles as a mom early on, coming to grips with the way her life was changing, and creating a new story for herself and her own life. She had been running a successful gym, but as she struggled to live a bigger and bolder life and create her own space in this world, she felt in conflict with helping women to shrink their own bodies and take up less space. So, she sold her gym (using curiosity to fuel this transition) and launched The Shameless Mom Academy and The Shameless Mom Academy podcast and began helping women “live bigger, bolder, braver every damn day.” Sara says that a shameless mom is unapologetic, gracious, and tenacious. She makes space for herself, not by asking for permission but by having confidence around her needs, being vocal about her needs, and taking radical responsibility for building a life that makes her happy. She gives practical suggestions for how one can create space in one's daily routine, and how one can start the day proactively instead of reactively. Sara addresses -- and challenges -- some of the common assumptions about mothers and fathers and how they manage their lives and schedules and families, and provides a framework for helping moms feel comfortable with their choices to create space for themselves and for their own interests and passions. She also offers suggestions for alleviating anxiety and building confidence. To learn more from Sara, check out her podcast, The Shameless Mom Academy, and you can connect with her at www.ShamelessMom.com. Also, you can join her private Facebook group at www.ShamelessMom.com/Facebook, and follow her on Instagram (@ShamelessMomAcademy). It would really mean a lot to me if you would go to iTunes and leave me a review (hopefully a great one!), leave a 5 star rating, subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode, and download the episodes! And please spread the word and help our community grow! Thank you so much spending your time with me! And if you aren't following me already, you can find me on Instagram and Facebook, and click here to receive my newsletter. May you live purposefully, may you love yourself, and may you love life. Bye for now!

Welcome to The Mom Enterprise, a weekly podcast hosted by Kendra Martinez featuring working Moms who find a way to manage it all. Episode Guest: Sara Dean  Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, which has been featured in 5 categories of iTunes New & Noteworthy for almost 2 years now, and is rapidly approaching one million downloads.  Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday.  When not podcasting, you can find Sara chasing her 5 year old on his new two wheeler bike, trying not to spill her wine.   Listen to hear more about Sara's story:  - Expectations vs Reality of becoming a working mother. - The first few years. - Mental Health and the new mom. - Identity Shifting. - Seizing all opportunities and starting a Podcast. - Enjoying the toddler years.   Links mentioned:  15 Minute Manifest here: https://d2saw6je89goi1.cloudfront.net/uploads/digital_asset/file/378271/15_Minute_Manifest.pdf Access my booklist here: http://shamelessmom.com/booklist/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1092674204 Connect with Sara: www.shamelessmom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy Free private Facebook Community: www.shamelessmom.com/facebook Twitter: @shamelessmom FB: The Shameless Mom Academy  Follow this podcast: Instagram: @themomenterprise Website: www.themomenterprise.com Contact Us: themomenterprise@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

When Sara and I met through a mutual friend, as she interviewed me for her Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, the conversation flowed immediately. Sara was so honest, open, and generous. She shared her stories with heart and vulnerability, something I find to be very difficult for many.  She also went out of her way to share her podcasting wisdom with me, to guide me as I launched this show. That woman-to-woman support is priceless, and one of my favorite things about creating this podcast… meeting amazing women who want to support each other, and the broader community, to shine brightly. Enjoy this real, raw, “naked” conversation with Sara Dean.  Email me at support@sagebhobbs.com or message me on Instagram @sagebhobbs to let me know your thoughts. We talk about: What it means to be shameless The body image continuum… from loathing to loving Her “fit-spiration” purge on social media The power of doing hard things Imposter syndrome and self-doubt Letting go of control More about Sara: Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, which has been featured in 5 categories of iTunes New & Noteworthy for 2 years, and is rapidly approaching one million downloads. Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday. You can connect with Sara at: Her digital home: www.shamelessmom.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamelessmomacademy On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy Resources mentioned: Our conversation about Naked Communication on Sara’s podcast HERE Want to check out if coaching is right for you?  Book a discovery call here. More from ME: Explore my cyber-home and all the goods: sagebhobbs.com Sign up for free communication advice and the insider scoop:  sagebhobbs.com/ask And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? If SO, yay! Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (SUPER DUPER appreciated) gold stars: Leave me a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help MORE amazing women find the show.  Thank you :)

What is a shameless mom, and is it the same as being selfish (and is it really a "bad thing)? How can we (especially moms) change from habits of self-neglect to self-care, and how does the Shameless Mom thrive in her daily life? How is she helping her child to live shamelessly amid gender stereotypes? We go even deeper, exploring feminism, people-pleasing, needless apologies, giving ourselves permission, resolutions vs. goals, and priorities. It's one of the BEST episodes we ever published and I know if you're a mom, you'll love it. Sara Dean, our guest, is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, which has been featured in 5 categories of iTunes New & Noteworthy for over a year now. Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/wellness (my kind of woman!), and rebuilt her identity one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing. She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, better, bolder, braver, #everydamnday. Know a mom who needs to hear this message? Please share this podcast with her. Let's spread the love for ourselves and for each other, shamelessly! If you loved this episode, will you please leave us a quick 2 sentence review on iTunes, or wherever you listen? This helps let people know if this podcast is for them. How to connect with Sara Dean: www.ShamelessMomAcademy.com Facebook & Instagram: Shameless Mom Academy Big thanks to this week's sponsors: www.rebelchiropractic.com Facebook.com/ImmaculateMarriages Deep Roots Wellness on Facebook & Instagram Music Credit: www.bensound.com

Join us as we explore with the amazing Sara Dean on what our identity is, what happens when it is challenged or in a crisis mode and how we can thrive despite the scary confusion. Connect with our sponsor, Moon Juice, and get 20% off your first order: http://fbuy.me/gvPiD Sara Dean is the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, which has been featured in 5 categories of iTunes New & Noteworthy for over a year now.  Sara’s biggest passion is helping women own their space.  After enduring her own identity crises following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time.  Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start growing.  She is on a mission to inspire women and moms, in particular, to live bigger, bolder, braver #everydamnday.  Check out Shannon's episode featured on Sara's podcast:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shameless-mom-academy-motherhood-parent-lifestyle-inspiration/id1092674204?mt=2&i=1000393334703 Connect with Sara: The Shameless Mom Academy: http://shamelessmom.com/ The Shameless Mom Academy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShamelessMomAcademy/ The Shameless Mom Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademy   Items talked about on the show: Finish by Jon Acuff: http://amzn.to/2gLU7VY I'm fine and other lies by Whitney Cummings: http://amzn.to/2zgSOtB  Glennon Doyle: http://momastery.com/blog/about-glennon/   Visit us at www.happyhourpodcast.org or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HHpodcasts/ IG: @hhpodcast   Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE US and SHARE US.  Also- visit our website and let us know what is on your heart!  Feel free to also buy us a round here:    http://mindbodycomplete.com/podcast/   Thank you for the honor of doing what we love!  xoxo  

Sara Dean is a keynote speaker, a business and leadership coach, and a Step into Your Moxie® facilitator.  She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with 4 million downloads. Sara's biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology/health/ wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. Sara motivates and inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining #everydamnday.  Sara leads her thriving membership community, Momentum Mamas, as well as her business and leadership mastermind, Tenacious Mamas. She has spoken for Amazon, the City of Seattle, Charles Schwab, Inspired Mama, WE Ignite, Alt Summit, and She Podcasts Live. She was recently featured on the Dr. Phil Show. When she's not supporting Shameless Moms, you'll find Sara with her husband and 9-year-old son - building Legos and pretending to understand Minecraft.In today's episode, Dr. Gertrude and Sara talk about how Sara speaks out her voice through her podcast as she empowers women to invest in themselves, own their identity, and take up their space in this world. In addition, Sara shares her journey from being a fitness coach to launching her podcast, which significantly impacted a lot of women.Today on Mot(HER):Sara's journey from fitness to launching her podcastChallenges for women to invest in ourselves and create the impact that we want to have Taking a stand and owning your space in your relationship in a new wayHow to mother yourself amidst all the responsibilities of being a motherWhat rewriting the mother code means to SaraConnect with Sara Dean:Website: www.shamelessmom.comShameless Mom Academy Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shameless-mom-academy/id1092674204Free Facebook Group: www.shamelessmom.com/facebookInstagram: www.instagram.com/shamelessmomacademyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks/Join Dr. Gertrude's community online:Visit her website to learn more about Rewrite The Mother Code®: drgertrudelyons.com/Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram: @drgertrudelyonsSign up for Dr. Gertrude's NewsletterDownload Dr. Gertrude's FREE ebooks and explore your own Mothering Journey:To the woman who is unsure if she wants to have childrenTo the woman who never wants to have childrenTo the woman who is certain she wants children in the futureTo the woman who has a childThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions.