This week on our podcast we have a special guest Lisa Marie Fletcher. She is a mom of 5, homeschooling mom, and an author! As a mom her best advice is to lower the bar. Whether you homeschool or not, she has some great tools to help you carve time into your day for your dreams, successes, and so much more. There are ways to make your dreams come true while homeschooling, or while being the best mom you can be. Lisa knows it’s hard to find time to fit everything in you need. Which is why she has ...
Jan 19, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 66
I’d always wanted to be healthy, but I could never be successful long term. I’d have a few good days but I could never maintain it. I’d keep my morning routine for a few days and then fall apart. I’d lose weight but then gain it all back. It wasn’t until I turned 40 that it worked. If I reflect on it, the difference was that I COMMITTED to the goal. For more information check out www.familiesmattermost.com
Jan 05, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 65
These four hacks are so easy you don’t even have to think about it. Anybody can do them. You’ll be able to lose a bit of weight, or at least avoid gaining weight, just by implementing these science backed and proven tips. What are these amazing tricks, you ask? Listen to today's podcast to find out all about these hacks. For more on this check out www.familiesmattermost.com
Nov 24, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Team, we have achieved our goal of 40,000 podcasts!!! On this podcast I threw my notes away and I’m just sharing from my heart. I want to encourage you to keep pressing forward in whatever you’re called to do- it’ll be worth it, I promise! Don’t quit on yourself, even if nobody sees you. I see you and I’m cheering for you! And… to celebrate this community I want to give away some free coaching for those that really want it but can’t afford it. I’ve been there, and I want to give back! Nominate s...
Nov 10, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Are you an angry person? Do you feel overwhelmed? Today, you'll gain some new tools in the areas that trip you up so you can reduce your own anger, stop feeling so overwhelmed and stay true to yourself. You'll also like: #61 Dealing with Stressful Situations #56 Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids #17 Truth Bombs from a Husband You should feel comfortable in your own skin. You can finally lose the weight and keep if off, even if you've never been able to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The trut...
Oct 27, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Podcast Episode #61: Dealing With Stress How do you deal with stressful situations? I thought it might be helpful for you to know how I succeed, and fail! I know all the right things to do, but it’s really hard to take those thoughts captive when fear and stress are overwhelming. I had an incident recently where I was worried about a close family member, and my brain wanted to go to the worst possible conclusions. I’m going to walk you through my own wellness strategies in hopes that you can kee...
Oct 13, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a negative thought spiral? One critical thought sets you off and next thing you know you’re a bad parent, terrible spouse, and you’re failing at life! Learn how to stop the negative thinking, learn from mistakes, approach conflict, and apologize well. I want to help you learn from life, move on, and let it go. For More Information check out www.familiesmattermost.com
Sep 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 60
On the fence? This isn’t for you if you think maybe you’ll give losing weight a try. This is for you if you desperately want to feel stronger and lighter, inside and out. This is for you if you’ve had success in the past but it didn’t last. This is for you if you already know what to do- you just need someone to hold you accountable to actually do.the.things! Jenn Dean is a Life Coach, Personal Trainer and trained in Nutrition Periodization strategies. After researching what science and studies ...
Sep 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Are you tired, cranky, and overwhelmed? I have three questions for you to memorize for these moments to help decrease the conflict in your home. These questions are for after the conflict. To wrap up the conflict, while helping kids take responsibility and learn self-control. Would you love it if your child came to you and took responsibility instead of blaming? This works! Want to have more joy and peace at home? This will help, these questions are great for your parenting tool box. Looking for...
Sep 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Help! What happened to my kid?! Out of nowhere, it seems your child has been replaced. Your sweet, agreeable little one is now challenging you. They’re moody and sensitive. If they are in Grade 6 or older, they’re experiencing the adolescent “angst” that makes this season of life so difficult for our kids. Let’s help our kids as they journey towards acceptance and belonging. For more parenting tools check out www.familiesmattermost.com Did You Like This Podcast Check Out these similar podcasts: ...
Aug 05, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 57
They just won’t do it. It doesn’t matter what I do, they just won’t do it. Is this you? Self- Control is so important. Being in control of oneself is tough, we as adults still struggle in this area. And your littles can start working on this, with your help. As soon as your baby can sit up, you can start teaching your children self- control. Imagine, your kids never having to lose control. Never having to say I’m sorry I lost control. I’m sharing my tools for little’s to learn self-control. Has ...
Jul 21, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Think about a good thing in your life. Something you're really proud of. Something you’ve accomplished recently… and BOOM! Did you notice the negative thought that immediately follows the positive one? “Yeah, sure the kids had a great day, but you’ll never get two days in a row!” Or, “Yes you did a great job at work, but it’s only a matter of time before you fail.” “You stuck to your health goals today, but you can’t live like this forever”. “You were calm and peaceful today, but it will never s...
Jul 08, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Want to transform your home? If you apply this philosophy today, your kids will respond immediately. It’s called Tying Strings, and it’s a metaphor for building great relationships no matter what age your kids are. This way of looking at connecting with your kids will help you be intentional when the kids are behaving great, but I’ll also share how this can help you even when you have to discipline. Go tie some strings! Want to learn more about Families Matter Most? www.familiesmattermost.com Si...
Jun 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Do you struggle with what to say to your kids? As parents we want to love our kids unconditionally, but sometimes our words don’t share that same message to our kids. If you have fallen into the trap of saying phrases you regret, I am here to help. We won’t be just talking about what you shouldn’t say. We will also look at what you SHOULD say to your kids. I’m a mom a get it. We all want to reach their heart, their core. Let’s do this in a way that will lift up our kids and ourselves! When we do...
May 27, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Feel overwhelmed? Where do you start? Have you had a day when you look around and realize your marriage isn’t where you want it to be? When you look at your kids and admit that it’s not going so great? My guest on the podcast is Dwayne Moffat of The Imperfect Parent. We talk about the process of personal development and how this actually looks, focusing on three epiphanies that have helped Dwayne reach the hearts of his kids: Communication, Awareness, and Intention. Have a listen to our podcast ...
May 13, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 52
What do you do when you’re in a hard season? Stress might cause you to explode and take it out on the people around you, or implode and give up altogether. Do you burn up or burn out? When you’re under pressure, there are three things you need to stay connected to in order to come through it. If you’re in a hard place right now, I need you to focus on these three things only. Everything else can fall apart if it needs to, but these are your lifelines… this is what will get you to the other side ...
Apr 28, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 51
What would your life be like if you had more energy? If you had less pain and stiffness? If you slept better at night? If you managed stress and had more patience? Do you think it would affect your parenting and marriage? You bet! I've done all the fad diets and exercise crazes. I've experimented with macros and muscle fibers, and I've researched the studies to see what is most effective in real people just like you and me. Here are five easy tips that will make a difference in your life. Strate...
Apr 13, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 50
I get more emails from parents of 7 year old's than ANY OTHER AGE! Kids aged 6-8 experience a unique developmental hurdle and it changes everything- you used to be able to give an instruction, but now there’s constant pushback. Your sweet 4 year old has now become willful and defiant. Is it like they’ve regressed back into emotional outbursts and tantrums? It feels like you’re in the twilight zone but you’re not crazy! Let me help you reach the hearts of these mysterious kids. Navigate this phas...
Mar 31, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 49
“I shouldn’t have to reward them for something basic like making their bed!” In this podcast, let’s break down behavior and come up with strategies to reach our kids hearts. Incentives allow us to teach which behaviors and qualities we want to see more of. The good news is, if we do it right, it will internalize into character that expands into other areas of life. For More details visit www.familiesmattermost.com for chore ideas, rewards, and more....
Mar 18, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 48
We have a BONUS podcast this week! I’ve received so many great questions about how to get started teaching kids responsibility that I created another podcast to help you! Some feedback from parents: “It’s easy to get overwhelmed and not know where to start, but now I finally have a rough plan. I know it will look differently for each of my kids, but at least I can make sure we get some great life skills started.” “I wish I knew more when I left home. So it’s encouraging to know that by teaching ...
Mar 12, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 47
There are so many good reasons kids should have to help out the family with regular work around the house. Learning how to do things you don’t want to do is a fundamental skill for life success! Character qualities like self control and time management are developed when kids are lovingly guided to learn hard work and responsibility, and we want our kids to feel confident when they eventually launch into the world. Diligence and responsibility are only learned by doing, so start implementing dai...
Mar 04, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Think of a situation where you took something personally: Did you overreact, yell at your kids, or become offended at your spouse? Our consistent actions always follow our heart, not our logic. Our behavior stems from our core beliefs, and if you believe a lie in your heart it will be impossible to make lasting change in our lives. Which lie do you believe? I’m worthless I’m helpless I’m unloveable Learn how these lies affect our relationships and how to remove them. Your freedom is worth it! Fo...
Feb 17, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
When kids face adversity, they can react with anger, tears, or just shut down completely. Often, our own frustration doesn’t help either! Our kids already know what it feels like to fail. They need to learn resilience. Learn how to reduce the emotions and break down hard things into achievable tasks. With your help, your kid can do hard things. For more details visit www.familiesmattermost.com
Feb 03, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Develop three habits to help kids fail forward. Do your kids struggle with failure? Tantrums, slamming doors and screaming out insults are common behaviors for kids that struggle with frustration. How can we help our kids deal with mistakes and failure? Cultivate a culture in your home that accepts failure, help kids become successful even in the midst of failure and help kids to learn from their mistakes. www.familiesmattermost.com...
Jan 21, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Are you feeling like life is moving too fast? Is Everything happening all at once? The word for this week is overwhelmed. When we feel stressed and chaos all the time we move into constant overwhelm and will reach burn out- UNLESS we do something to change. I have made these changes. I have recently put this into practice in my own life, and you can too. Head on over to my website wwwfamiliesmattermost.com for more parenting tools....
Dec 09, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Some children are skilled at using words. Early talkers? Great communicator? Argumentative? Liar? Words are their super power, and though some kids can articulate themselves quite well, they quickly learn that words are a tool to manipulate and hurt others. Learn how to create positive habits in your kids, and to encourage them to use their words for good. You have everything you need to be the parent your child needs- you just need a guide! Let me help you reach the hearts of your kids! For mor...
Nov 25, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 41
What are you trying to prove? That you belong? That you are successful? That you deserve to be where you are? That you’re worth it? Overcome feelings of inadequacy! Reach your goals without feeling like a fraud. Identify the warning signs, learn some tools to climb out of perfectionism and take a healthy step towards self-acceptance. For more details visit www.familiesmattermost.com
Nov 11, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 40
You are a limited resource. I’m getting real on the podcast and I hope this is the wake up you need to actually change your mind and be kind to yourself. I want you to live authentically, connect with your kids, and reach your goals. Click here for your complimentary mini-session to see how coaching can help you overcome your biggest challenge- yourself.
Oct 28, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 39
How many times have you said, "This is it, I'm doing it, I'm going to lose weight!" The first couple of days, you were gung ho and ready to work, but it was tough. The next few days were a grind, but you were determined- and it got tougher. By the end of the week the world was falling apart, nothing was working, everything was a huge struggle and then the brownie buffet came calling. Ever been there? You're not alone. It is possible to lose weight and live healthier, you just need the right supp...
Oct 14, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Whether you're running a side hustle or a full time business, you might be treating it too much like a hobby to get the results you want. Not having a boss leaning over your shoulder means you can talk yourself into naps, social media spirals, and "working" lunches that are really just an excuse to visit friends. You know I'm right! I'm sharing what I learned the hard way, so you can maximize your time and be the boss of you! Check out www.familiesmattermost.com for Private Coaching, or to join ...
Sep 30, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 37
