It’s a new year, and I’m believing it’s going to be abundant! In today’s episode, I share 4 powerful practices that I do each and every day to live an abundant life. These practices aren’t complicated. They don’t take a lot of time. They don’t even cost anything. They’re simple and powerful. So listen in because YOU are called to live an abundant life. TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-S...
Jan 02, 2023•18 min•Ep. 72
Today’s guest is Heather Chauvin, a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women break free from their fears to courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children’s behavior. But it wasn’t until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis pushed her to take a deeper stand for change, uncovering how cultural expectations sabotage our dreams. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to...
Dec 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 71
You, my friend, are an incredible, ambitious, visionary who also happens to be raising children. I know you want to live a meaningful and impactful life. I know you want to walk in your purpose and calling. And my mission on this podcast has always been to serve that. But I’ve had this revelation over the last few months that my vision has been too shallow. As we continue this journey together, I’m realizing that I want to take you all deeper – down to the root of whatever’s holding you back. Jo...
Dec 26, 2022•24 min•Ep. 70
Dr. Michelle Deering, a psychologist, author, and Mother-Daughter Relationship Personal Trainer, joins us to discuss the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship and how we can build stronger bonds with our daughters. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Why there’s always hope for a healthy mother-daughter relationship Some of the blind spots we might have as moms of daughters How we can raise empowered daughters How to connect with Dr. Deering: Podcast: MotherDaughterConnections™...
Dec 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 69
Hope is like a muscle – if we want to strengthen it, we’ve got to train it. And it's so much more than a wish or a want. Hope is an embodied confidence in God – even when things aren’t going our way. And because it’s a skill, we can teach our kids how to be hopeful. In today’s episode you’ll learn why reminding our kids of the seasonal and cyclical nature of life is so important to cultivating hope. I also coach on how we can lovingly hold space for our children so they know they don’t have to f...
Dec 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 68
Real talk – I’m the parent of a picky eater, and it can be so frustrating. If any of you have faced mealtime meltdowns, picky-eating battles, non-stop snackers, or kids who refuse to touch anything green, this episode is for you! Courtney Bliss, Pediatric Dietician and founder of Feeding Bliss, is changing the narrative around healthy eating. Her perspective is so refreshing as she shares insight and practical tips on how we can all raise great eaters without pressure, bribing, manipulation, or ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 67
Compassion is the ability to be with someone else in their pain. And the degree to which our kids are comfortable with their own emotions, is the degree to which they can hold space for others. So, if we want our kids to be compassionate – getting in the muck and mire of human emotions with others – they’re going to need to learn how to be with uncomfortable emotions. In today’s episode you’ll learn why we want to teach our kids compassion instead of sympathy (and why the difference is critical)...
Dec 12, 2022•22 min•Ep. 66
If you’re a mom, you’ve probably run into Libby Ward on TikTok or Instagram at Diary of an Honest Mom. She’s a thought leader and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to breaking the cycles of trauma. Libby joins us to discuss how we can re-write the narrative on what it means to be a good mom. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: The roots of mom rage and what we can do about it How to set more realistic expectations for ourselves as mothers What it means to be the default parent...
Dec 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 65
What can we do to help our kids get along?! One of the most effective ways we can encourage harmony in our homes, is by teaching our children how to resolve their own conflicts. Listen to today’s episode as we discuss the importance of emotional vocabulary and EQ in promoting harmony. I also coach on how our children’s self-regulation skills are vital as they're learning to get along with others and how we can start to teach them to regulate their nervous systems. TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QU...
Dec 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 64
Is a stress-free bedtime routine and kids who sleep through the night really possible?! Becca Campbell, certified pediatric sleep consultant and the CEO and founder of Little Z’s Sleep, says YES! She has guided tens of thousands of families through the exhausting world of newborn, baby, and toddler sleep and is trusted by pediatric clinics and medical specialists across the country. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Sleep training tips for children ages 0-5 How to set a bedtime routine ...
Nov 30, 2022•46 min•Ep. 63
To honor someone is simply to put value on them. In today's episode, I share three strategies for raising kids who honor others. The first step to teaching our kids to honor others is learning how to honor ourselves. The ways in which we value our worth and honor our needs are a great way to start teaching our children about honor. We can also teach about honor in the way that we repair with our kids after we've messed up or lost our cool. And finally, we'll discuss how being generous with our w...
Nov 28, 2022•16 min•Ep. 62
How good would it feel to declutter your home before the start of the new year, without having to be a full-blown minimalist? In today’s episode, the Founder of Motherhood Simplified, Krista Lockwood, teaches us how to master the balance of having enough, but not too much. As a mom of 5, Krista shares how being intentional about our stuff can help save our sanity. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How clutter can affect our mental and emotional health; Where to start the decluttering pr...
Nov 23, 2022•49 min•Ep. 61
Kids are such big dreamers. They’re born visionaries. And at one point in time, so were we. And then somewhere along the way, someone told us to get realistic or get our heads out of the clouds, and maybe some of those big dreams started to fade. In today’s episode, I share 3 ideas for raising big dreamers with big vision. We all want our kids to live fulfilling, impactful lives. And teaching our kids to dream big is going to help lead them there. Listen in to learn about family vision board nig...
Nov 21, 2022•21 min•Ep. 60
Today’s episode is going to make you cry, it’s going to make you smile, it's going to inspire you, and my prayer is that it’s also going to ignite deep compassion within you. My guest is Megan Hillukka, a bereaved mother with 7 children, whose daughter Aria passed away at 15 months of age. Whether you've experienced loss yourself, or have walked alongside someone who's experienced deep loss, you’re going to get so much out of this conversation. Join us in this episode, as Megan beautifully share...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 59
What is toxic positivity? And how can we encourage our kids to have a positive outlook on life without pushing a “good vibes only” message? In today’s episode, we explore two things that optimism is not – toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing. I teach how we can be intentional about ensuring that we’re not dismissing our children’s feelings or substituting our experiences for theirs. I also coach you through 4 powerful questions we can ask ourselves to challenge our (sometimes pessimistic) pa...
Nov 14, 2022•29 min•Ep. 58
What if I told you that you can use Conscious Parenting methods to grow your self-awareness and transform your marriage? In today’s episode, Conscious Parenting & Marriage Coach, Beth Rowles, walks us through her proven system to build healthy relationships. “ The relationship itself is what you're not happy with. It's not him, it's the relationship itself that’s not working. And you both co-created that. Right now, you're both playing a role in it. And if you step out of this role that you'...
Nov 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 57
At the core of it, raising open-minded kids means that our kids have the ability to notice and consider things that are different – and then reach for curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. In today’s episode, I talk about exposing our kids to diversity and how we can start to foster their independent, critical-thinking skills. I also coach on the crucial art of listening, and how our kids can’t begin to be open-minded until they’re willing to genuinely listen to the stories, perspective...
Nov 07, 2022•23 min•Ep. 56
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that today’s guest has probably had an impact on your pregnancy and motherhood journey. Sharon Mazel is a parenting and pregnancy expert, co-author of various books from the What to Expect When You're Expecting series, journalist, speaker, parenting coach, and mom of four with over two decades of experience in the field. In today's episode, Sharon is setting the record straight and debunking myths we’ve been conditioned to believe about pregnancy and motherhood...
Nov 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 55
It fires me up to imagine how this world will change as we raise a generation that recognizes the needs of others and steps up to meet those needs. Our kids are incredible – even from a young age we can really empower them to live a life of service. When our kids serve others, it helps them to see and believe that they can make a difference in the lives of others. And I think when they see that, they’re able to embody the belief that they can make a difference in their own lives too. Listen to t...
Oct 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 54
Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast? Do you have a service or product-based business or side-hustle? Are you called to finally start that passion project and encourage others? If your answer to any of these is yes, today’s episode is for YOU, friend! My business mentor, Stefanie Gass, is on the podcast teaching everything you need to know to build and market your online business! Stef is the host of the top 0.5% globally ranked podcast for Christian entrepreneurs, The Stefanie ...
Oct 26, 2022•37 min•Ep. 53
How our children see themselves, is heavily influenced by how we see ourselves. Our confidence (or lack thereof) is contagious! And for our children to thrive and continue to walk in their calling and purpose, they’re going to need a certain level of confidence. We’ve all experienced it, right? How we feel about ourselves has a huge impact on: how we behave, how we think, the risks we’re willing to take, the relationships we have, the careers we pursue, and so many other facets of our lives. In ...
Oct 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 52
Real talk – have you ever found yourself in a rough season of motherhood where you deeply loved your kids, but you just didn’t feel like there was much to like in the moment? In today’s episode, Jenna Griffith, host of the top-rated show The Joy Filled Podcast , shares how we can find peace and purpose through both the highs and lows of motherhood. “Motherhood was always my dream job. So it was earth shattering to me when I started feeling those feelings of like, is this it? One thing that I lea...
Oct 19, 2022•52 min•Ep. 51
For the longest time, I associated being creative with being artistic. I couldn't draw or sing, so I believed that I wasn't creative. Have you ever felt this way? And then I realized that my kids would never say "I’m not creative." They’re creating all day long. They’re inventing imaginary worlds, they’re painting and drawing on any surface available, they're making up songs and singing – they’re constantly creating. So where along the journey do we lose this creativity? Creativity isn't limited...
Oct 17, 2022•22 min•Ep. 50
We all tend to go into certain Personality Patterns when we’re feeling overwhelmed or experiencing some sort of stress in our lives. There are 5 Personality Patterns, and whenever we realize that we've gone into a Pattern, our first job is to get ourselves out of the Pattern and back to being present. In today’s episode, I’m going to coach you on how to get out of each Pattern once you notice you’re in it. Because when we’re able to get out of Pattern, we have access to our learning brain, and w...
Oct 12, 2022•42 min•Ep. 49
Think of your favorite people to be around, your favorite people to work with, your favorite leaders – they likely all have a high EQ. That’s what makes them so great to be around! The good news for us parents is that all of our kids have the capacity to learn emotional intelligence skills. They just need us to coach them and help them co-regulate until they can do it on their own. Listen to today’s episode for 3 ways we can encourage our kids as they grow their emotional intelligence. I coach o...
Oct 10, 2022•27 min•Ep. 48
Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Why do you get so angry when your kids aren't listening to you? Why is it so hard to relax when the house is a mess?! Here's what's going on - as a child, whenever an experience overwhelmed our nervous system, we subconsciously built defenses against that overwhelm. Over time, those defenses become a habit, and then they become a pattern. Now as an adult, what we think of as our personality, is often this defense pattern running the show. So i...
Oct 05, 2022•57 min•Ep. 47
Wisdom is the combination of knowledge and experience. And because of that, I often wonder how much wisdom my kids can reasonably be expected to have! But a few days ago, my daughter told me one of the wisest things I've heard, and it got me thinking about the things we can do to raise wise children, even from a young age. In today's episode, you'll learn how we can teach our kids to see the big picture, ask for wisdom, and how encouraging them to grow in their identity will help them grow in th...
Oct 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 46
Today's episode is a game changer, friends! We’re talking about boundaries, and how to create and set them with love. As a recovering people pleaser, I'd spent years struggling with setting healthy boundaries. I really had to come to an understanding that if boundaries are set with the right intention - if they come from a place of love - then they can actually make our relationships stronger. In today's episode, I coach you on how to take a B.E.A.T when you're deciding whether you need to set a...
Sep 28, 2022•26 min•Ep. 45
Did you know that contentment has quite little to do with our circumstances? The bulk of what determines our contentment is our thoughts and behaviors (which can be changed!). True contentment really starts with a deep acceptance of the present. It’s hard to be content when we’re stuck in the past or worried about the future, right? In today's episode, you'll learn how to take advantage of the opportunities we have as parents to teach our kids the thoughts and behaviors that lead to true and las...
Sep 26, 2022•20 min•Ep. 44
When was the last time you were face-to-face with failure? In today’s episode, Clarity Coach and host of the top-rated podcast, But First, She Failed , Paola Soares, shares with us how her moments of "failure" propelled her to where she is today. Paola invites us to shift our paradigm around failure and overcome the fear of failing that is holding us back from living the life of our dreams. “ Once I had that revelation - I'm either winning or I'm learning - it made taking the plunge, taking that...
Sep 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 43
