Homeschooling: it’s a hot topic in motherhood right now, and has increased in popularity in recent years. Moms want options when it comes to their children’s education, and for many, homeschooling is the answer. What does it take to homeschool your children? Is homeschooling a good option for you and your family? How can you get started? And how can we learn and grow with our children, homeschooled or not? Join me and guest Rachel Rainbolt —homeschooling and attachment parenting mother of three,...
Jun 27, 2016•31 min
What’s the secret to greater energy in motherhood? Exercise, of course. Moving our bodies helps us keep up with all the little bodies in our home and can increase self-esteem, mental health, and happiness, too. But it isn’t always easy to get that workout in when you’re a mom, is it? Especially when you don’t know where to begin. Today, I’m talking with Allan Misner , Personal Trainer and creator of 40+ Fitness & podcast series, about the best ways to exercise when you’re a mom, no matter wh...
Jun 20, 2016•35 min
Father’s day has arrived once again and it’s a perfect time to reflect upon all the good the men in our lives do—for us, as moms, and for our children. It’s too easy, as mothers, to be so caught up in our own experience of parenthood and family that we forget to notice the unique contributions and gifts fathers have to offer. Could we do a little better at respecting our differences and seeing the benefits dads bring to our families? I believe we could. How can we better appreciate the role of “...
Jun 13, 2016•32 min
“It’s summer again!” This phrase usually brings excitement to kids, but for moms? It may bring a mix of emotions. “How will I entertain the kids all summer?” “What about our routine?” “How do I keep my sanity when the kids are ‘bored,’ the house is a mess, and I haven’t had a break?” Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! In today’s episode, I’m talking with one of my favorite fellow “moms of many,” Nancy McGuire. Nancy has been my “summer mom survival” mentor over the years, and we’re sharing our ...
Jun 06, 2016•32 min
“It takes a village to raise a child;” we’ve all heard the saying; but what about “It takes a village to raise a mother?” It’s just as true, if not even more so. We need each other through this motherhood experience. We need safe, support villages that build us up and foster self-confidence in parenting. How can we build our support “tribes?” Where do we begin? I’m talking with Mercedes Samudio , LCSW, parent coach at TheParentingSkill.com , and we’re sharing our best strategies to help you crea...
May 30, 2016•1 hr
Serving others is a huge part of being a mother, and of being human. I know for many of you, like me, service and contribution is a top priority, along with family and faith. How can we serve in ways that will truly make a difference in the lives of others? How do we know who needs our help most? And how can we raise our children to want to follow in our footsteps and serve others with a willing heart? In today’s special episode I’m talking with Hayley Smith , founder of Lifting Hands Internatio...
May 23, 2016•1 hr 5 min
If there’s one thing most moms want, it’s greater peace and calm amidst the storms of motherhood. Mindfulness is the way. Associated with greater physical and mental health, better sleep and relaxation, and an overall calmer, more present state of being, mindfulness can make a huge difference in your, and your family’s, life. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Manuela Mishke-Reeds , author of 8 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness . She’s sharing strategies and methods for making mindfulness a part ...
May 16, 2016•1 hr 4 min
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Mother’s intuition” and “women’s intuition,” but do we really believe in it? Even more importantly, do we know how to listen and trust our own intuition? Call it conscience, a gut feeling, the Spirit, or whatever else, the most important questions is “How do we develop our intuition and learn to trust it?” What benefits can it bring into our lives? And how can following our intuition benefit our families, too? My guest, author and intuition coach Gail Harris says lea...
May 09, 2016•58 min
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Zion Ponderosa’s Women’s Adventure Retreat , in southern Utah, along with 10 other women of all ages, locations, and personalities. Together, we tried things we’d never done before—from rappelling to zip-lining to a helicopter tour of the awe-inspiring Zion National Park, to simply spending a week with a group of women we’d never met before! I was inspired by this experience, and it got me thinking about adventure and motherhood. How many times do w...
May 02, 2016•1 hr 3 min
In honor of my brand new book, “ 8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise ,” which is officially out TODAY, I want to share some of the secrets of health, self-esteem, family success, and happiness I have gained through researching and writing this book. We all want to be healthy, happy, to feel good about ourselves, and to build strong family relationships, right? Well, there’s one key ingredient to all these things, and that’s making a habit of exercise! Now, for those who are grimacing just r...
Apr 25, 2016•1 hr 3 min
“ADHD.” We hear the term all the time, but what does it really mean? How can we tell if our child is struggling with ADHD, and perhaps most importantly, how can we find the right treatment and solutions? As parents, it can be especially challenging to parent a child with ADHD, and even more so if you struggle with ADHD yourself. Today’s guest, Cindy Goldrich , ADHD coach and author of the award-winning book 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD is sharing her 8 keys, including some of her best ...
Apr 18, 2016•1 hr
Motherhood is fraught with difficult, and often traumatic, experiences. From traumatic childbirth, to helping our children through trauma, to facing our own past and present pain, trauma requires understanding and the right kind of help in order to fully heal. Today, we are tackling this tough topic, sharing tools to help you, your children, and those you love, cope, deal with, and heal from trauma. I’m talking with trauma psychologist, Guy Macpherson, founder of The Trauma Therapist Project web...
Apr 11, 2016•54 min
“I don’t have time to exercise.” “I’m too busy, tired, and/or stressed.” “It’s just too hard!’ If these, or other roadblocks (or excuses!) have blocked your success and motivation with exercise, then this show is for you! Research shows exercise not only helps us get physically fit ; it’s also key to greater physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health . As I learned while researching and writing “ 8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise ,” exercise is one of the best things we can...
Apr 04, 2016•58 min
The more I write and speak on self-esteem and self-worth, the more I hear from parents, “How do I help my child develop healthy self-esteem?” As a mom, that’s one of my main questions, too: “How can I ensure my daughters (and sons) grow into confident, self-loving adults?” Today, I’m talking with Tenielle Shenae , self-esteem advocate, speaker and founder of True Reflections workshops for girls K-12. Tenielle speaks to girls each day on building self-esteem and self-worth, and she’s sharing some...
Mar 28, 2016•1 hr 21 min
Personal growth can be challenging, and when you’re a mom, it might feel like there’s no time to left over for “choosing to grow.” Yet, the lens of motherhood provides unique opportunities for personal growth as well as relationship growth. In fact, it’s often through our relationships we grow the most. In this episode, Michelle Duncan Wilson, founder of Soul Work For Moms , and I are discussing the importance of our relationships—with ourselves, our children, our spouse/partner, friends, family...
Mar 21, 2016•1 hr 5 min
As a mom, I love using essential oils to improve the overall health and wellness of myself and my family. They have truly changed my family’s life! But when I first started, I didn’t understand what essential oils really were, and I was especially clueless about how and when to use the many different kinds of oils, and what they could really do. Many of you may also wonder, “What are essential oils?” “How are they made?” “And what can they do for me, my kids, and my family?” That’s why I’m thril...
Mar 07, 2016•1 hr 7 min
What can you do when a friend, family, or community member is in need? We all need help at some point or another, whether in times of trial or loss, with the addition of a new baby, or even just in the midst of “normal” life stress. But when it comes to reaching out to others in their times of need, it can be intimidating to know when, and how to help in a way that is comfortable, generous, and realistic. Photographer and blogger, Lindsay Ross , had the same question–“What are specific things I ...
Feb 29, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Are you a perfectionist? What does “perfectionism” really mean? How do we know if we’re struggle with perfectionism? What’s the problem with it anyway? I’m talking with perfectionism expert, Sharon Martin, LCSW , psychotherapist author of the blog, “Happily Imperfect, ” and we’re sharing our best strategies for how to identify and overcome perfectionistic tendencies, unrealistically high expectations, and how to untangle self-worth from what we do, or don’t, achieve. How can we accept our imperf...
Feb 22, 2016•1 hr 5 min
What can you do to reclaim your marriage during and after maternal depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, or major life stress? My guest, prolific author and international perinatal mood/anxiety disorders expert, Karen Kleiman , says we must start working on our relationship while working to overcome our challenges if we want our relationship to last. Based on her book, “ Tokens of Affection ,” Karen is sharing her best strategies to help you build the marriage or partnership you des...
Feb 15, 2016•1 hr 7 min
Parenting is tough, whether you have one child or several. “What’s the secret to finding the right family routine?” “What about discipline, allowance, and teaching responsibility?” “How do I juggle it all and still find time for myself?” I’ve gathered four of my favorite mom “tribe” members and mentors together for this episode, packed with real, “let’s get down to it” advice on parenting and motherhood. Join Nancy (mom of 6; grandma of 6), Jen (Mom of 8, grandma of 1), Stacie (mom of 7), Becky ...
Feb 08, 2016•1 hr 8 min
“I just don’t feel like myself;” “I’m afraid of everything;” “I think I’m going crazy!” These are a just a few of the things you might hear in your mind when facing a maternal mental health crisis, like depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, or even, at the extreme, psychosis. Maternal mental health is complex and can change at a moment’s notice, especially in vulnerable times like major life stress, grief, pregnancy, childbirth, or perimenopause. Today we’re tackling this important but often neglec...
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr
The physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and postpartum are varied and real, leaving us hormonally off-balance, depleted, and in need of healing. Many cultures have practices that promote the mother’s healing, but too many western traditions contradict it. How can we heal after childbirth in a steady and balanced way? And how can we prepare ahead of time—in pregnancy or before—for a smooth transition to life with our new baby? My guest, author and post-pregnancy wellness coach, Valerie Ly...
Jan 25, 2016•1 hr
One of the most common questions I hear as a psychologist is, “Why is it so difficult to change?” When it comes to motherhood, change is about the only thing we can count on. Our children continually change and grow, but are we “choosing to grow,” too? Even if we want to change, how can we make positive, lasting change? In this information-packed episode, I’m taking your questions and sharing my top strategies on personal growth and the keys to lasting change. We’ll talk about self-worth and cha...
Jan 18, 2016•1 hr
Do you consider yourself a “leader?” As mothers, we most certainly are—leaders in our home, relationships, with our children, and in the world. In what ways do we, as mothers, lead? And how can we develop our ability as leaders? My guest, Dr. Christi Hegstad–leadership coach, author, and president of MAP Professional Development Inc –says we can start by being a leader in our own life. She and I share the strategies and tools we’ve developed to help us become stronger leaders both in and outside...
Jan 11, 2016•1 hr 4 min
New Year’s is one of my favorite times—a time of reflection, a time of new direction, a time of opportunities for change and personal growth. How can we set ourselves up for success this new year? My guest, “ Project Life ” founder and CEO, Becky Higgins , says we can “cultivate the good life, and record it.” Join Becky and me as we share our best strategies for creating your best life this year, and how recording life can help us evaluate, learn, grow, and experience greater joy as we go! Also,...
Jan 04, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Though we like to hope the holidays will be peaceful, unfortunately, the stress of being with family can bring with it unwanted conflicts, too. In fact, relationships can feel pushed to their limits this time of year. That’s why I’m sharing one of my favorite episodes, featuring my husband, OJ Hibbert, and me, as we talk all about how to resolve conflict to make marriage (and any other relationship) work! Whether it’s with your spouse, partner, kids, in-laws, parents, siblings, or crazy uncle Jo...
Dec 21, 2015•1 hr 5 min
The holiday season is a time of peace, love, and joy—right? At least, that’s what it’s supposed to be. Yet, for many of us moms “the most wonderful time of the year” is really the “most stressful time of the year!” Today I’m talking with Eirene Heidelberger , creator of GIT Mom , helping moms Get It Together, and we’re sharing tips on how to take the stress out of the holidays and rediscover the meaning you’ve been missing. How can we prioritize what matters most? How do we simplify? How do we g...
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 3 min
“Mom style”—we’ve heard the term, and we all know what it means. Usually, it refers to losing our style when kids come along, because we’re just too busy, exhausted, and worn out to care or keep it up! It’s time to reclaim the term “mom style” as we help you reclaim your personal style! In this fun episode of Motherhood, my guest, Lindsey Shores, personal stylist dressing celebrities for the Emmys, Oscars, & late night talk shows, will inspire your style with simple, practical solutions to h...
Dec 07, 2015•1 hr 2 min
“Balance”—as moms, we’re all seeking it, but are we finding it? Between home, family, relationships, and work (either inside or outside of the home), how can we feel that elusive sense of “balance” we all desire? My guest, Katie Richardson , founder of PUJ Baby Products , says it’s all about habits. Today’s episode examines the concept of home-family-work balance and offers specific strategies to help you create the habits that will bring more calm, happiness, and yes, “balance” to your life. An...
Nov 30, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Parenting is the toughest job on the planet, one that not only pushes us physically and emotionally each day, but that forces us to dig deep, to change, and to grow. New York Times Bestselling author and Oprah’s Lifeclass and Soul Series guest, Dr. Shefali Tsabary , joins me in this transformative episode as we examine a new way to parent. How can we be more present as parents? How can we guide our children to become their unique and personal best? What is another way to view “bad” behavior, and...
Nov 23, 2015•1 hr
