Are you unsure of how to help your child cope with BIG emotions? At times do you feeling like you're failing at parenting? In this week's episode, Kim Feeney, a licensed independent social worker and a registered play therapist supervisor stops by to give us sage advice on how to help our kids emotionally regulate by becoming their emotion coach. Kim Feeney is the host of Butterfly Beginnings Counseling YouTube channel where she educates parents and other play therapists on how to understand the...
Oct 07, 2021•29 min
Last week on Epsiode 56, I started to explore how to grow in resilience and today I’m continuing last week’s conversation with 8 juicy examples of how you can grow your own emotional fortitude reserves. What I love about these suggestions the most? Aside from helping you to grow in resilience, they are essentially practices that are well worth your time, any way. It’s amazing to me how having high serving practices in place enrich your life and mutually support each other. >>> If you ha...
Sep 30, 2021•28 min•Ep. 57
I originally wanted to talk about Growing in resilience a year ago when we were already a few months into the world falling flat on its face. Fast forward one and half years later and we’re still on shaky ground. I want to hold space for those of you who are feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. >> WHY GROWING IN RESILIENCE IS IMPORTANT It's been a tough time with a lot of heartbreaks, and a lot of global suffering. It takes courage and grit to wake up and still keep moving on...
Sep 22, 2021•19 min
Breathing in a purposeful way does more than just fill your lungs with fresh air. It can reduce overwhelm by calming your nervous system down as well as harmonize your divine masculine and feminine energies. Nadi Shodhana is a simple breathing practice you can adopt to help attract more balance and alignment into your daily life. Nadi Shodhana is a pranayama (controlled breathing technique) that harmonizes our divine energies by alternating inhaling and exhaling through each nostril. This is a b...
Aug 24, 2021•15 min
Friend, should you exercise during your period? I know it’s tempting to push yourself and ignore how your body feels. BUT, is that really in your best interest? Diet culture encourages us to workout as intensely as possible so that we can rev up our metabolism. And it also shames us when we can’t keep up. It's easy to feel defeated when you're body can't keep up with these rigid expectations. Your body is working extra hard during menstruation. When we consider that exercise places added stress ...
Jul 22, 2021•21 min•Ep. 55
Face it, we can’t always rely on our workout buddy to be there to help push us through when motivation is low. The good news is, after listening to this episode, you won't have to secretly resent anyone for bailing out on you. (again) Having trouble committing to your workouts? Here are 5 quick start tips for workout success that you can start tomorrow- or today if you're really ambitious. Pressed for time? Here are the 5 quick start tips for workout success. Schedule your workout Reduce any pot...
Jul 15, 2021•20 min•Ep. 54
I’ll be the first to tell you I'm not a fan of rules- especially when it comes to your health and fitness goals. Rules make me think of limitations and restrictions that is common with Diet culture. And we all know how damaging diet culture is! That being said, this episode is really about practices that can positively impact the quality of your life. Think Quality over quantity. The food rules mentioned in this episode embrace eating as a way to nourish your body and celebrate everything that i...
Jul 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 53
If you’re new to creating a morning routine or even if you’re a seasoned pro, realize that as good as your morning routine is, there may come a time when your morning routine starts to lose some of it’s shine. Now this is totally no fault of your own. The word routine does suggest doing things on repeat and out of habit. It’s like waking up to have the same breakfast everyday. Sooner or later you’re gonna lose your taste for scrambled eggs and avocado toast. That is unless you add a little magic...
Jul 01, 2021•21 min•Ep. 52
It's no secret. When you're constantly on the go and busy doing things, eventually you're gonna feel burnt out from running yourself ragged. The truth is busy is NOT a badge of honor. A lengthy to-do list doesn’t necessarily bring us more joy. Sure we accomplish more, but at the cost of what? Not being able to sleep at night from an overactive mind? Today's episode is all about teaching you 6 easy ways to slow down to speed up in the work space and at home. PLUS: I'm excited to share The Joyful ...
Jun 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 51
What are your thoughts on work life balance? Do you think it's actually achievable? Or do you think it's as elusive as leaving your home without having to return because you forgot your to do list? #guilty According to my guest Madhura, work life balance is a myth and you shouldn't concern yourself with it. Instead, she advocates for work life harmony which when done right, blends all the moving parts of your sometimes chaotic life into a beautiful song. In today's episode we're ditching the wor...
Jun 04, 2021•53 min
Is cooking a source of stress or delight for you? Does the idea of cooking give you the freak out? Whatever your source of kitchen anxiety is, in today’s episode I’m going to give you some food for thought as well as fun and practical ways to overcome your kitchen anxiety- all to help you to become more kitchen confident. Do you get stressed out because you can't cook without a recipe? Do you despise cooking when it feels like a duty? Are you uninspired due to dietary restrictions that that the ...
May 27, 2021•26 min•Ep. 49
Say it with me, friend- I am worthy! As you know, nurturing my own socio-emotional wellbeing has been central to my personal journey for a while now. I could not think of a better and more heartwarming person to bring on to the show than my gal pal, Nancy S. Torres to talk more about that! Nancy is simply amazing in so many ways. Nancy is a mom, an educator a published author and a meditation guide. Her latest gift to children's literature, Say it With Me | Dilo Conmigo has just been published a...
May 06, 2021•38 min•Ep. 48
Woo hoo! I've made it to day 10. Victory sure is sweet! I want to sincerely thank everyone who followed me on this journey to complete the 10x10 challenge. Today I'm sharing my biggest takeaway! Wanna guess what that is? Make sure to listen to find out! --------- Day 10: My Biggest Takeaway! It was so much fun sharing with you more about me. You can write a review on Apple Podcasts detailing your biggest takeaway and what your fave tip was from the challenge. I really want to know! You can also ...
May 04, 2021•5 min
Do you start the day with intention? Would you like to learn how? Starting the day with intention is all about framing your mind with a positive thought and a specific action. Bringing focus to what you would like to achieve or how you choose to respond is powerful! In today's episode, I share with you how to create a meaningful intention practice that actually sticks. I also share with you some of my current intentions. --------- Hey there! I'm doing the 10x10 challenge! This is Day 9. For the ...
May 03, 2021•8 min
Do you have a gratitude practice? I have been practicing gratitude for a few years now and have found it to be such an important resilience building tool. I'm so happy to share with you a few of the things that I am grateful for. -------- Hey there! I'm doing the 10x10 challenge! This is Day 8. For the next 3 days I’ll be sharing with you 1 podcast episode that is 10 minutes or less. Here's how you can help me out: Make sure to subscribe to the show so you can cheer me on every day and hold me a...
May 02, 2021•8 min
Have you ever thought about what your perfect day would look like? What would be your must haves? What could you do without? Not surprisingly, describing my perfect day really stretched my thinking. This whole challenge has really done that! Did you know? The idea of talking about My Perfect Day came from a podcast tool called Pod Decks. Pod Decks are a fun way to spark creativity into your podcast craft. ------------- Hey there! I'm doing the 10x10 challenge! This is Day 7. For the next 4 days ...
May 01, 2021•8 min•Ep. 44
It's not always easy to admit things that you're not proud of. Personally speaking, I used to hide behind people pleasing to feel more accepted and to try to fit in. This episode was a little hard to publish- moments of vulnerability are never 100% comfortable affairs, are they? In this episode I share with you how I was able to quit people pleasing and how I now choose personal joy over discounting myself for someone else's approval. ------------ Hello, friend! I'm doing the 10x10 challenge! Th...
Apr 30, 2021•10 min•Ep. 43
If you had to chose 3 silly mistakes to avoid in life, what would they be? Today on the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast, I'm dishing up a little constructive tough love to help you live a more happy and productive life. You're Welcome! Now are these the only mistakes you have to avoid to have smooth sailing? Unfortunately, not. Avoiding these mistakes is a good place to start. What silly mistake advice would you give to someone you care about? Hello, friend! I'm doing the 10x10 challenge! This is ...
Apr 29, 2021•8 min•Ep. 42
Have you ever asked yourself what would it be like to have your own podcast show? Are you curious to learn what goes behind the scenes? What kind of mindset do you need to embrace podcasting? It's true, podcasting is very much like having your own radio show and it is really easy to get started- once you know what to do. Listen in to hear my take on what it's like to have your own podcast show. Learn my biggest tips on how to have a successful show and the biggest mistake to avoid as well. Hello...
Apr 28, 2021•10 min•Ep. 41
Hey there! It's Day 3 of the 10x10 podcasting challenge! For the next 8 days The JEMpodcast will be stripped. So that means no show notes, no prerecorded intro, no sponsored messages, podcast music or any fancy editing. (I’m kinda happy about that last one 😅) Just me talking to you about a different topic every day. Are you ready? Today's topic: Playing Would You Rather With My Sister, Carolina. (BTW, She's amazing!) This was so much fun! I totally recommend doing a google search for "would you...
Apr 27, 2021•10 min•Ep. 40
Do you have a bucket list? While there are so many things I want to do and places I want to experience, I've never actually written a bucket list before. This episode really stretched my thinking and gave me clarity on what it means to dream BIG. Listen to it and I'm sure it will do the same for you! Hello, friend! I'm doing the 10x10 challenge! This is Day 2. For the next 9 days I’ll be sharing with you 1 podcast episode that is 10 minutes or less. Here's how you can help me out: Make sure to s...
Apr 26, 2021•10 min•Ep. 39
If you could live five other lives, what would they be? Hello, friend! I’m starting the 10x10 challenge! For the next ten days I’ll be sharing with you 1 podcast episode that is 10 minutes or less. Here's how you can help me out: Make sure to subscribe to the show so you cheer me on every day and hold me accountable! Why am I doing this? I want to bring back the fun into podcasting by getting right to the heart of why I started podcasting- to connect and share with you. W hat does that mean? For...
Apr 25, 2021•10 min•Ep. 38
Happy Earth Day, friend! When you commit to taking Imperfect Eco-friendly action learning how to give back to Mother Earth doesn't seem so challenging. I'm super thrilled to share with you a recent conversation I had with my friend Kathy Jenling Yen on how easy (and important) it is to do something good for the environment. The best part about it? It doesn't take a lot to make an impact. All you have to do is start. Kathy Jenling Yen, is the co-owner of Oliver Flynn, a store that offers zero was...
Apr 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 37
Welcome to Episode 36 of the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast: Embracing Spiritual Wellness with Nhu-Mai Simon! How comfortable are you with talking about spirituality? Are you curious about embracing spiritual wellness? Spirituality is one of those topics that causes your emotions to stir. I’ve met people who embrace this type of discussion and I’ve also met people who get visibly uncomfortable and even upset with the mere mention of spirituality and or being spiritual. Recently, I’ve become more ...
Apr 15, 2021•47 min
Welcome to the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast Episode 35: The Right time to do self care is NOW! You might be thinking, "Self care?! What's the big deal?" Self care isn't a new topic by any stretch of the imagination. Just flip any magazine or scroll through your social media channels. Everybody is talking about it. How often do you actually do self care for yourself? Is it part of your routine or is it something that you feel is nice to do when you get around to do it? In this episode I explore ...
Apr 01, 2021•33 min•Ep. 35
Welcome to the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast Episode 34: Honoring Your Personal Journey. Honoring your personal journey- what does that mean exactly? This episode was inspired by my recently adopted journaling practice. I started to reflect on how I got to being "me" at this moment in time. What a great trip down memory lane that was! Beyond the past events and past experiences that framed my journal entry, I started to reflect on key things to nurture your appreciation of add to your individual...
Mar 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 34
Welcome to Episode 33 of the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast: How are Celebrating International Women's Day? International Women's Day is happening March 8, 2021. How are you choosing to celebrate? In this audio newsletter style podcast episode, I share with you about the history of International Women's Day, what it means to me and more importantly some fun ways to get involved, raise awareness on the importance of women's issues and all of our amazing achievements. For a complete list of all the...
Mar 04, 2021•25 min
Welcome to the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast Episode 32: Navigating Through Change is Messy. In this week's episode I open up about why I took an unexplained temporary leave from creating weekly episodes. As you can guess by the title, I decided to take a break to take care of my own needs during this time of significant personal change. Even though, this show is all about keeping a positive and upbeat tone, life isn't always so rosy. Sometimes you just have to tap out for a minute to catch your...
Feb 18, 2021•17 min
Welcome to Episode 31 of the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast: 4 Self Limiting Beliefs that You Need to Let Go of Right Now! New year, new mindset. This week's episode is all about the 4 self limiting beliefs you need to let go of right now. What is a self limiting belief? Self limiting beliefs are beliefs that you have about yourself or the way the world works that are self limiting because holding these thoughts hold you back from your true potential. Today, we’re going to identify 4 common self ...
Jan 14, 2021•23 min
Welcome to Episode 30 of the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast: Intentional Living for 2021 and Beyond! In today’s episode we’re talking about setting intentions for the next 12 months. I recognize that just because 2020 comes to an end tonight, that doesn’t mean that all the heaviness of this year disappears along with it into thin air. What saying farewell to 2020 does signify is recognition of our ability to live through a very challenging moment and to hopefully walk a path that is more apprecia...
Dec 31, 2020•22 min•Ep. 30
