Sometimes it can feel like no one appreciates all we do as working moms. I get it - sometimes it feels like a simple “thank you” would go a long way. A few years ago, I started to notice that I was judging myself for feeling this way. But the truth is that we all have needs, including a need to be seen and valued. In today’s episode, I coach you through what to do when you feel unseen and unappreciated. I offer an invitation to reframe your mindset and take ownership of expressing your needs. I ...
Mar 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 102
We all want solid systems and routines to help our days run smoothly, right? So, that begs the question - what are some of the top habits of successful mamas? In today’s episode I coach you through the top 5 habits of successful moms. Habits that will serve you in every area of your life. Habits that at their core, are really just solid self-care. As I go through these habits, I encourage you to pick the one you think would be the most helpful for you and be intentional about it this week. These...
Mar 10, 2023•18 min•Ep. 101
In our 100th episode (woot woot!!), I’m joined by Lauren, our podcast producer extraordinaire, to discuss what it means to be a “good” mom. Do we need to throw Pinterest-worthy birthday parties (no), feed our kiddos only organic (also no), or always keep our cool (nope again)? It does mean we love deeply. We do our best. We show up even when we don’t feel like it. We own our shortcomings and mistakes. We have a lot of laughs. We wipe tears and kiss boo-boos and say bedtime prayers. We find the j...
Mar 08, 2023•36 min•Ep. 100
We all wake up and start each day by default or by design. When we’re living by default, it’s easy to find ourselves feeling like a hot mess! It’s exhausting, hectic & overwhelming. We live our lives scrambling from one moment to the next without much intention. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Living by design is living purposefully. Its having a handle on the things we can control - delegating, planning, communicating, using our time wisely – all which lead to a sense of calm. In today’...
Mar 06, 2023•19 min•Ep. 99
When was the last time that something happened – maybe it was a comment from your husband, a scent you caught walking through the mall, or a song that played on the radio - and it seemed like out of nowhere, you had this deeply emotional response? Our body is a library, and it’s been collecting and archiving life experiences that our conscious mind might not remember. In today’s episode, you’ll learn what’s happening in your body and mind when you’re triggered, what to do about it, and how to st...
Mar 03, 2023•13 min•Ep. 98
Have you ever struggled to be present with your children? You're not alone, friend. In today’s episode, Rachel Macy Stafford, the New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama, teaches us how to cultivate connection despite the distractions of our culture. Her newest book, Soul Shift: The Weary Human’s Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy, releases on March 28, 2023. Join us as we discuss how she discovered a “soul shift” that changed her motherhood journey. In this co...
Mar 01, 2023•44 min•Ep. 97
Do you carry a spirit of excellence, or are you actually a perfectionist? What’s the difference, anyway? Here's the thing about perfectionism - it tends to attach to the things we value, so motherhood can be a significant trigger. We’ve probably all experienced a tendency toward perfectionism at some point along our motherhood journey. Tune in to today’s episode as we explore the difference between perfectionism and excellence. And if you find yourself resonating with the signs of perfectionism,...
Feb 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 96
Has your life taken a different path than expected? Or is it all you’ve ever imagined, but it still feels like something is missing? Society and culture tell us that what we “do” is our purpose. But I beg to differ. In my experience, if you’re finding your purpose by pursing things that bring you pleasure, or the things that are pleasing to others, you’re always going to be chasing, and you’ll never feel truly fulfilled. Tune in to today’s episode to understand the most purpose-filled way to tru...
Feb 24, 2023•11 min•Ep. 95
Attachment trauma, anxiety, perfectionism, and experiences of infertility, pregnancy, and parenthood – just some of the topics I dive into with today’s guest, Kayla Estenson Williams. Kayla is a Licensed Marriage and Family who's personally experienced the ups and downs of infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, and is deeply connected to how important it is to receive support during these phases of life. In today’s episode, Kayla shares parts of her journey through infertility and how she learn...
Feb 22, 2023•45 min•Ep. 94
We’ve all experienced it – the feeling that we’re not qualified, we’re pretenders, or we don’t belong. But experiencing imposter syndrome is different than being an imposter. It’s common to experience imposter syndrome when we start something new. And as we trust ourselves and our confidence grows, that feeling starts to fade. And when we conquer it again and again, it seeps over into other areas of our lives. Tune into today’s episode as I share 3 tips for overcoming imposter syndrome before we...
Feb 20, 2023•32 min•Ep. 93
There is one huge roadblock to your happiness. 🚧 Sure, there are little things here and there that contribute to the highs and lows of life. But there’s one overarching thing that we all do as human beings that has a significant impact on our level of happiness. Listen to today’s episode for the #1 thing you need to surrender, release, and STOP doing if you want to experience more joy and happiness in your life. BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUI...
Feb 17, 2023•10 min•Ep. 92
Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive? Or have you ever wondered if you might be raising a highly-sensitive child? Dr. Kate Kaplan is a licensed psychologist and an expert in helping women live with more self-compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and grounding. In today’s episode, Dr. Kate busts some of the myths regarding high sensitivity and shares beautiful reflections for highly-sensitive moms and parents of highly-sensitive children. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Prac...
Feb 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 91
There came a point in my motherhood journey where I was done with the spiral of guilt and anxiety that working moms can experience when we’re being pulled in a million different directions and trying to do it all. I was done with feeling overwhelmed and decided to intentionally reframe how I approached work-life balance. Spoiler alert - it’s made all the difference. So, whether you work from home or at an office, hold a paying job or are responsible for managing the home and kids – whatever your...
Feb 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 90
Do you ever feel like you need a break, but “self-care” will either break the bank or is just one more thing to add to your mental load? I get it. Self-care doesn’t have to be this way. In today’s episode, I teach 3 of my most powerful (and maybe surprising) practices to truly and deeply care for yourself – mind, body, and soul. BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL WITH MICHELLE TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Personality Quiz 1-ON-1 COACHING: Coaching with Michelle FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTI...
Feb 10, 2023•16 min•Ep. 89
Managing our work and home lives effectively can often feel like a balancing act. Enter Chelsi Jo, host of the top ranked Systemize Your Life Podcast, owner of ChelsiJo.Co, and the creator of the Systemize Your Life Academy. Chelsi Jo's mission is to set us hard-working mamas up to succeed in our homes AND in our businesses. All we need are a few simple systems to make it happen! In today’s episode, Chelsi Jo shares incredible solutions to take us from overwhelmed to organized in no time! Three ...
Feb 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 88
Each of us has an “inner child” that's a part of our subconscious. Our inner child has memories, emotions, and beliefs that were shaped by our own childhood. Here’s the thing, most of our current-day issues – the things we struggle with in adulthood – stem from unmet needs during our childhood. For the most part, our inner child can be calm and content, just hanging out there in our subconscious, not really disrupting our adult life. But at times, it can also act out and start running the show w...
Feb 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 87
“I’m not ready, yet.” Friend, I know there’s something that you’ve felt called to do, but you haven’t taken the leap of faith yet because you don’t feel “ready.” Sometimes, it’s true that we aren’t ready. But often, waiting to be ready is an easy excuse we fall back to stay comfortable. In today’s minisode, we explore what it actually means to be “ready”. I’ll coach you through some mindset shifts around feeling prepared and how we can find the courage to just get started. TAKE THE PERSONALITY P...
Feb 03, 2023•10 min•Ep. 86
There’s so much misinformation being spread about pre & postnatal exercise, and today on the podcast, Fitness Specialist Becca Donatell is here to set the record straight. After her own experiences with pregnancy and postpartum, she created a pregnancy-safe strength training program and a postpartum exercise guide teaching women how to rebuild from the inside out. Tune in to hear how moving during pregnancy and postpartum is one of the best things we can do for our changing bodies, our menta...
Feb 01, 2023•29 min•Ep. 85
To live in alignment is simply to live in integrity with yourself. Simply put, alignment is when your external world matches your internal world. It’s being true to the deepest parts of who you are and what you want. So, when you’re not living in alignment, something just feels off. I’ve been there, and it can be really exhausting to wake up every day saying “yes” to something that every part of your inner being is screaming “no” to. It’s no surprise that denying our authentic voice and our true...
Jan 30, 2023•19 min•Ep. 84
When we think of fear holding us back, it’s usually a fear of failure or a fear that something won't work out. In this episode, we explore the areas in our lives where a fear of success might be holding us back. Maybe you’re wondering - why would I fear success? Well, success brings change. And change is often uncomfortable. Especially if you feel like you’re already at capacity and overwhelmed. New levels new devils, right? Maybe you fear writing the book that’ll become a bestseller, maybe you ...
Jan 27, 2023•18 min•Ep. 83
There’s no way around it, motherhood fundamentally changes us. In today’s episode, Chelsea Bodie & Caitlin Slavens of Mama Psychologists, talk about the real and hard challenges of parenthood and its impact on our mental health. Join us as we share practical tips and discuss how we can better care for our perinatal and maternal mental health. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: Healthy coping strategies for when we’re feeling overwhelmed Signs of burnout and steps to take toward recov...
Jan 25, 2023•34 min•Ep. 82
Did you know that success correlates more closely with confidence than it does with competence? While that’s good news for all you recovering perfectionists out there, it begs the question - how do I have more confidence?! There’s no way around it – confidence is linked to more doing, and less thinking. It stems from a growth mindset. It’s this idea that when I take action, every outcome is an opportunity for me to learn, grow, and get better. But you know that I don’t only coach mindset – I’ll ...
Jan 23, 2023•21 min•Ep. 81
We all share a universal human need to be loved. And sometimes we can feel pressure to do (or have) certain things in order to feel accepted by the people we care about or look up to. I get it – self-doubt, imposter syndrome, comparison, fear of judgment – all this stuff will take a mile if we give it an inch. So, we’ve gotta be really discerning about what (and whom) we allow to validate us as women. In today’s episode, we explore the only two options for seeking validation and approval – exter...
Jan 20, 2023•16 min•Ep. 80
In today’s episode, Beth Rosenbleeth from Days of Grey, joins us to talk play-based learning, activity ideas, and how her “breakfast invitations” can help us start our days with connection and intention. Beth is a mom of three energetic boys, and a 13-year veteran teacher with a Master’s degree in teaching reading. Early in her parenting journey, she became frustrated with how her days felt despite her education and background. She started Days with Grey to help introduce more play into her days...
Jan 18, 2023•31 min•Ep. 79
Our intuition is our superpower. Women’s brains were created with unique abilities to quickly integrate our intuition and rational thinking. It’s a God-given gift. Yet so many of us are patterned to look to external references to guide our lives, that we’ve become disconnected from the wisdom of our intuition. When we’re not familiar with the guidance that comes through us, it can be hard to discern the voice of our intuition. In today’s episode, I coach you through some tips for reconnecting wi...
Jan 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 78
We all know that mistakes are inevitable. Making mistakes is integral to our growth as humans, right? But how can we get our bodies on board so that when we do make a mistake, we don’t find ourselves spiraling in panic, shame, guilt, or anxiety? In today’s episode, we explore the root of why mistakes can feel really uncomfortable. Join in as I walk you through a brief practice to start re-patterning your nervous system to so you can learn to get better at messing up! TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN...
Jan 13, 2023•16 min•Ep. 77
If you've ever been on a diet, you know how overcomplicated our relationship with food can get. But healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Victoria Yates is an expert in helping you become the healthiest version of yourself without dieting, tracking calories and macros, or restricting the foods you love. In this conversation, Victoria shares how intuitive eating teaches us to fuel our bodies in a way that allows us to show up as our healthiest selves – mind, body, and soul. Three things ...
Jan 11, 2023•36 min•Ep. 76
In order to actually create new thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and emotions, we must access our somatic intelligence. Somatic = relating to the body. It’s one thing to conceptually understand how you want to show up in your life, but it’s a whole other ballgame to actually be able to do it in light of the patterning of your nervous system. Change and growth that’s focused only on the mind, i.e., cognitive learning, will only get you so far because you’re leaving out the rest of your body from th...
Jan 09, 2023•37 min•Ep. 75
Habits > Motivation. All day. Every day. Our motivation is fickle. It’s here one moment, then gone the next without warning. I’ve heard it said that habits, however, are the invisible architecture of our lives. Healthy and sustainable habits are some of the most effective ways to create the lives we want. Listen to today’s 5-minute Friday for a quick lesson on how to show up even when you don’t feel like it. Ep. 29 - My Foolproof Goal Setting Strategy TAKE THE PERSONALITY PATTERN QUIZ - Perso...
Jan 06, 2023•9 min•Ep. 74
Phoebe Greenacre, a somatic therapist, meditation & yoga teacher, and conscious business coach helps women become consciously alive and share their light with the world through somatic healing and spiritual entrepreneurship. In this conversation, Phoebe shares how business, healing, & spirituality are all part of the same evolutionary journey to access the profound wisdom that lives within us so we can step into our highest selves. Three things you’ll learn in this episode: How to care f...
Jan 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 73
