Is finding balance in life really the end-all-be-all? Tune into this week's episode as I share a new perspective around finding balance, and why it's not what we should be trying to achieve. Life is about finding harmony, rhythm, and adjusting our sails day to day, week to week, season to season. Sometimes we have to lean harder into parts of life and that is okay! My hope is that we can leave the whole balance thing at the curb. Because when we're trying to balance it all, we feel spread too th...
Feb 02, 2023•24 min•Ep. 17
I am excited to introduce you to my friend, Sammie Gollup. Sammie is known as the "anti-diet mama" and she brings so much expertise and knowledge to us as a Registered Dietician. Maybe you've been caught in the cycle of diet culture, or think you need to reset every January.. I mean is this what life is all about?! Maybe your relationship with food is just straight up complicated or you just want to feel good and set a good example for your children -- well, in today's episode, Sammie takes us t...
Jan 19, 2023•52 min•Ep. 16
A new year means a new page in our book of life. There's something special and exhilarating about a fresh new start. There is hope, wonder, and excitement for what's to come! Easing into the year with intention feels best for me these days, with a little bit of shedding and letting go. This month, I hope you spend time to reflect and renew, so you can show up as your favorite version of you in all lanes of life. But today, I am getting right down to business. The title is a little harsh, I know-...
Jan 05, 2023•28 min•Ep. 15
It’s a common refrain- there just aren’t enough hours in the day! But what if I told you, there ARE ways to find more time? It can be a simple as a shift…from thinking “I don’t have time” to HOW do I want to prioritize my time? Mindfulness can actually help us find more time. The key is to manage our attention and what matters most. By taking simple mindful breaks, we can become much more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and habits, which brings the clarity we need in order to choose how we want...
Dec 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 14
We all know we’re supposed to express gratitude, but what exactly does that look like? How do we practice gratitude, and model it? The truth is, gratitude is complex and very personal. And the benefits are proven. Gratitude practice is linked to so many positive things— it reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, and positively impacts our brains in ways that may surprise you! This episode guides you through the practice of gratitude, from noticing the small and beautiful things in our lives to ...
Nov 22, 2022•35 min•Ep. 13
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But if you’re a mom, the very thought of “the holidays” might make you hyperventilate. Shopping, gifting, hosting, making the magic and making time to give to others… it’s A LOT. Join me as I talk with Jordan Jensen, business coach/small business owner and mom of 4, and learn how to manage the endless lists and stresses of the holiday season. Life is too short for sitting on the sidelines or going to parties that bring you no joy. Jordan helps us plan fo...
Nov 15, 2022•43 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, I chat with Megan and Lauren from The Matrescence all about self-care. I know, I know, “self-care” is one of those buzz words that’s everywhere. You might roll your eyes when you hear it, or think you don’t have time for it or don’t need it. This episode will change your mind. From why we need it and how to do it, this is one you won’t want to miss. It’s hard to prioritize ourselves when we care for everyone else, but self-care isn’t an indulgence, it’s self preservation. Crucia...
Nov 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 11
It’s human to think our happiness is rooted in the future. Future goals, future events, future milestones. But happiness is not something we need to arrive at. Happiness is here now. Join me today, as I take you through a short guided meditation to help you find joy in the process, and more happiness in the small moments. You deserve to feel happiness in the present moment. I hope you enjoy! If you liked this type of episode and meditation, please leave a review and let me know! It helps me, hel...
Oct 25, 2022•13 min•Ep. 10
Are you in control of what happens in your life? Or are you letting life happen to you? This week, I am walking you through exactly how I set up my week. I used to only look forward to Fridays and fumble through the rest of the days, but now, at the start of each week, I set intentions and choices around what matters most. Daily walks? Important to me. A play date wedged into a busy day? Not so much. Today’s episode is inspired by something I do and I’m hoping this will be an episode you can ref...
Oct 18, 2022•21 min•Ep. 9
Sensory overload is a very real thing in parenthood. A loving and fun house can also have a lot of noise and chaos. It’s easy to become overstimulated and overwhelmed. Larissa Geleris, licensed occupational therapist, explains why this happens to us. How often have you heard “overstimulated” in connection with kids’ behaviors? Did you know that parents can also be overstimulated, bombarded with sensory overload, and susceptible to triggers that lead to self-incrimination and poor self-esteem? In...
Oct 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 8
Do you have trouble saying no? Whether it’s another volunteer commitment, a social situation, or a work project that you know will put you over the top, learning to say no is a crucial boundary setting practice. Or maybe your phone is stealing your time and your peace? That may be a boundary you need to set. In order to live a happy, aligned life, we must learn to set boundaries. In this podcast I will show you how to recognize when you need to set boundaries and how to do that in a way that fee...
Oct 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 7
Poor eating habits, skipping meals, mindless snacking…does this sound like you? It certainly describes me and my own inconsistent relationship with food! In this episode, I chat with Gillian, of Bite Size Nutrition, a certified online nutrition coach based out of Barcelona, Spain. Gillian and I both know that mindful eating is not only a “thing,” but an important approach to understanding how food supports us. Gillian helps women break out of unproductive eating patterns and create sustainable h...
Sep 27, 2022•46 min•Ep. 6
It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase “protect my peace;” maybe you’ve even used it yourself. But do you really know what it means and why it’s so important? Today’s episode is the first in a series about protecting our peace as it relates to the following topics: Controlling your response to external situations Setting boundaries Saying no Making aligned decisions The impact of rest and recharging In today’s episode I’ll talk about the very real problem with letting the outside world steal our pe...
Sep 20, 2022•13 min•Ep. 5
We may have inherited something from our mothers that may not be serving us well— the compulsion to ( try to) do it all. Speaking particularly to working moms here, how many of you are breaking under the burden of the loads you carry? Or maybe you’re getting it all done, but at a real cost to your own wellness? Amy Kiefer, owner of three online businesses focused on empowering women, offers tangible ways to lighten the load, and how about this: NOT do it all! Our conversation touches upon three ...
Sep 13, 2022•46 min•Ep. 4
Back to school time is here! For some, that’s a big YAY, but others may feel a ratcheting up of a whole different bunch of stress. However you feel about September, we can all acknowledge that it’s a time of big transitions. And transitions are HARD, especially when we’re looking at earlier wakeups and chaotic mornings. Who hasn’t tried to hurry a 4-year-old who insists on dressing herself? Change is difficult for many of us, so check out this episode where I offer you 8 tips for making the tran...
Sep 06, 2022•22 min•Ep. 3
Do you have a particularly harsh inner voice? Are you your own toughest critic? When we are kinder to ourselves, the results can be life-changing. How do we change that negative behavior? Abby Rose Green, a life and business coach and co-host of HERself podcast, dives into some topics that resonate with many of us. We talk about silencing those mean inner critics, handling perfectionism, and *living in the gray*. When that mean inner critic gets loud, judging you or telling you you can’t, Abby w...
Sep 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 2
As a special education teacher, I never took lunch. Ever. It was typical of me to put my students’ and own kids’ needs above my own, and it wasn’t unusual for me to realize at 4 pm that I hadn’t eaten or even finished my coffee. Like many overstretched women, I hit the ground running each day, and I didn’t power down until my battery was depleted. In this first episode of Our Mindful Way podcast, I introduce myself and share a little bit about my own transformation through mindfulness, what mind...
Sep 06, 2022•17 min•Ep. 1
If you are a woman who wears many hats, is sometimes spread too thin, or has trouble just balancing it all, you are in the right place! Megan Wolfe is a certified mindfulness and meditation practitioner, social emotional learning expert, and founder of Our Mindful Way. She is focused on providing every part of being a woman—mom, wife, friend, professional, individual—the tips and tools to help create a life to love and enjoy. Do you feel overwhelmed? Burnt out? Exhausted? Trying to be more prese...
Aug 03, 2022•2 min
