On the most thankful day of the year, Thanksgiving Day (in the United States) how can we not talk about gratitude? Today we dive into the power of gratitude, how to be more grateful, gratitude questions to ask, and all things thankful. For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsuperom.com/153 . Stay connected! www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Joi...
Nov 23, 2023•16 min•Ep. 153
Does clearing clutter in your home feel almost impossible? Does it feel like the minute you get one space organized, all the others are bursting at the seams? Professional organizer, Laurie Palau, joins us today to share why clearing clutter can feel impossible for busy moms. She shares the three types of clutter you might encounter and five clutter pitfalls to avoid. Today we discuss… The three types of clutter that are getting in your way Why clutter starts to build up and can feel like life i...
Nov 16, 2023•32 min•Ep. 152
Our guests on The Secrets of Supermom Show today are Allie Lemieux and Dana Altenhofen, the co-founders of Home to Hired, and their mission is to provide career advice that inspires and empowers moms to return to the workforce on their terms – supporting their family needs, personal dreams, and financial goals. Today we discuss… The identity of either a working mom or a stay-at-home mom and how these labels might keep us stuck Tying your worth to what you do instead of who you are The reality of...
Nov 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 151
Think you might have a strong-willed child? Sonali Vongchusiri joins us today on the show from Bangkok, Thailand. She is a parent coach, founder of Forward Together Parenting and the "Raising Your Strong-Willed Child" series. She shares some strategies for parenting your strong-willed child to build the stable, secure relationship you desire. Today we discuss… Parenting your strong-willed child How do we define a strong-willed child (and even strong-willed parents) Why solutions-focused efforts ...
Nov 02, 2023•30 min•Ep. 150
Today, we dive into finding your passion and our guest distills it into three simple steps. Tresa Todd is the founder of the Women’s Real Estate Investors Network (WREIN), real estate investor, and powerhouse motivational speaker. She shares how to design a life you love, even if you feel stuck or like it might be too late. Today we discuss… Why it’s never too late to find your passion How taking a leap of faith can turn out differently than you could even imagine Deciding to be courageous and t...
Oct 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 149
Ready to declutter, organize, and create your best life? Denise Albright, is a married, working mom of three who turned her quest for efficient motherhood into a thriving business. Since launching her company in 2016, Denise has revolutionized the lives of millions of moms with her thoughtfully designed products designed to declutter and organize. She is sharing all sorts of freebies with us today, and sharing so many tools that will help you every day. I am thrilled to introduce you to Denise A...
Oct 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 148
Professional working mothers’ mental health continues to be vulnerable in 2023. Consider findings from Harris Poll and CVS Health that show 42% of working mothers were diagnosed with anxiety/depression in 2022. That’s compared to 28% of the general population and 25% of their coworkers without kids. These results are hardly surprising given the years that came before on top of the stressors that working mothers have faced for decades. Dr. Elizabeth Arleo mom of three, radiologist, and author of ...
Oct 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 147
Do you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed out, or anxious as a busy mom? Today, Amber Trueblood licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), best-selling author, speaker, and mother of four sons, joins us to talk through the five anxiety styles of moms. We talk about the superpowers you have based on these styles and what can also get in your way. Today we discuss… How Amber defines overwhelm in her book Your massive to-do list and how it impacts your personal level of overwhelm How to align ...
Oct 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 146
Do you find yourself setting personal boundaries and then allowing them to be overstepped? Perhaps you are not setting boundaries at all? Today, Amy Galvin and Parita Kuttappan of the Momsanity Podcast join us to talk about how to define your boundaries and, most importantly, how to maintain them to allow joy and energy to flow. Today we discuss… How we can define personal boundaries as working moms Doing things differently than the way you were raised Growing up in houses where women are taught...
Sep 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 145
Reduce stress and improve focus using food? Especially if it is delicious food? Yes, please! Our guest today is Joanna Wen, weight loss coach who helps busy moms lose weight permanently in a healthy and sustainable way while helping them improve their stress and energy levels. Today we discuss… How to use food to heal your body while losing weight at the same time Food impact you your skin and health metrics like blood pressure Things that can get in the way of our health goals, even those as si...
Sep 21, 2023•29 min•Ep. 144
Do your know your Enneagram? The Enneagram is widely used to understand more about your personality based on one of 9 types. Today, our guest Sarah Wallace is taking us on a journey on how the Enneagram looks through the lens of being a Supermom. And you are going to LOVE this! Sarah Wallace is a Certified Enneagram Coach, host of the Enneagram MBA podcast, and workshop facilitator who helps small business owners and corporations use the Enneagram to develop confident, empathetic, and emotionall...
Sep 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 143
Do you wish you could just get rid of your anxiety and anger? Our guest today is Renée Mill, senior clinical psychologist, author, and corporate speaker who is passionate about helping people overcome anxiety and stress. With over 20 years of experience, she has become a leading expert in the field of mental health and emotional intelligence. Renée is the author of three best-selling books, including Anxiety Free, Drug Free, Parenting Without Anger, and No Sweat Parenting. Her work has been feat...
Sep 07, 2023•28 min•Ep. 142
Do you struggle with perfectionism feeling like you are never enough or what you are doing, producing, presenting, being is never enough? Have you ever asked yourself where these feelings might have started? Have you ever wondered how to overcome perfectionism for good? Our guest, Tashina King, shares why feelings of perfectionism are super common for ambitious women and how to change these thoughts for good. Today we discuss… Why perfectionism is really common for ambitious moms Family dynamics...
Aug 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 141
Do you have a co-partner or partner with whom you communicate well? Or do you feel like your communication is a struggle, maybe even toxic? Our episode guest, Mikki Gardner, is a Certified Life + Conscious Parenting Coach, the host of Co-Parenting With Confidence Podcast, and a mom of 3 (her son and 2 bonus sons)! Today we discuss… The cycle of toxic communication The hazards of text communication Communication with a co-partner through hurt Withholding, manipulating truth, and showing up outsid...
Aug 24, 2023•32 min•Ep. 140
Living in a wine-mom world, do you ever get sober curious? We can get wrapped into a cycle of drinking to unwind, having more than we would like–or than our body would like–and feeling shame around it. Our guest today is Emma Kinsey. Emma gave up alcohol over 8 years ago and it was like a boost button in a video game, speeding her life up in the best ways. Now, she's a cheerleader for living without alcohol. In this episode we discuss… The impact of the wine mom culture How you might be using al...
Aug 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 139
Are you exhausted? Our guest Kathy Fronheiser joins us to share why eating like a grown-up and lifting heavy $hit can help you feel less tired, more like a bada$$, and impact your entire life for the better. In this episode we discuss… How Kathy got into health coaching over 20 years ago and never left Why health coaching is often actually time management coaching How she guides women in the right direction when it comes to their health Figuring out your overarching goals and then breaking them ...
Aug 10, 2023•31 min•Ep. 138
If you want to know how to stop feeling overwhelmed all of the time, this episode is for you! Special guest Mia Moran, host of the Plan Simple Podcast, shares all things work-life balance, why we feel overwhelmed, and how to feel good in the life you are living. In this episode we discuss… How work-life balance actually IS possible Why all time doesn’t “weigh” the same The connection between how you feel about who you are and what you are doing The concept that overwhelm does not equal a certain...
Aug 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 137
If you could build the ideal morning routine, how would that change your day? Our guest, Kate House, mom of two and host of The Live By Design Podcast, shares why morning routines are so important, how to start small, and what to include even if you only have 15 minutes. In this episode we discuss… Why is a morning routine so important for a busy mom How structure in the morning can give you momentum throughout the day What key components of an ideal morning routine can set you up for success Th...
Jul 27, 2023•27 min•Ep. 136
Today we answer the age-old question: how to talk to your teen so they actually listen. Jeanine Mouchawar, Stanford-educated mom of three and life coach to parents of teens, helps make parenting easier by teaching new communication strategies that reduce conflict and create calm. In this episode we discuss… Why the way we used to communicate with our child does not work when they become teens Expecting your own transition while your child experiences transition How to talk so your teen will list...
Jul 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 135
Today’s guest on The Secrets of Supermom Show, Ann Marie Wakula, joins us to share nutrition and fitness tips for busy moms. We all want to feel good and look good as we age and sometimes the things that worked before, don’t work now. Ann Marie shares about reverse dieting, how to get past weight loss plateaus, and fitness tips for even the busiest moms. We discuss… The diet after the diet and how reverse dieting works How you can add calories into your diet without gaining body fat Hitting plat...
Jul 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 134
Do you find yourself saying, “I’m just so tired” more than you would like? Feeling a slump of energy this summer? Today we are talking all about energy and motivation and productivity and how to turn that slump around. Our guest, Sarah Dalton–host of the Peace and Productivity Podcast and creator of the Peace and Productivity Method–shares how to boost energy and motivation with strategies you can start today. We discuss… Aligning your energy with your capacity and current life circumstances Loo...
Jul 06, 2023•37 min•Ep. 133
Today we deep dive into the four pillars of balance with Cayle Aldridge a lifestyle habits coach who guides overwhelmed moms to create daily micro habits to increase their peace and productivity. Today we discuss… The 4 pillars of balance Being the present mom and spouse you really want to be Feeling good by taking care of your body physically Understanding what it means to feel balanced spiritually The connection between food and anxiety Finding a way to enjoy the changes you are making in your...
Jun 29, 2023•34 min•Ep. 132
High achievement is often worn like a badge of honor, but there is a dark side. Joining us today on the podcast is TEDx speaker and Trauma-Informed Transformative Coach helping High-Achieving and High-Functioning women, Sunitha Sandeep. Today, we dive deeper into the dark side of high achievement, the 5-P Pentagon that women must navigate, and mindset changes to feel less burnout and more peace. Today we discuss… The dark side of high achievement Can modern women actually have it all? How can yo...
Jun 22, 2023•32 min•Ep. 131
Do you wish you had more guidance as a mom? As the founder of The Parenting Mentor, a multifaceted platform for parents looking for guidance in raising emotionally healthy, self-resilient children, our guest Susan Groner provides simple and effective parenting strategies. With the goal of reducing everyday stress and anxiety that inevitably comes from being a parent, Sue provides a roadmap that shifts perspective to help parents be happier and more relaxed In today’s episode, we discuss… Feeling...
Jun 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 130
Kjersten Berard, mom of 5, joins us today to talk about the power of kindness on mental health, especially in children. She is the founder of the Rewired and Real Foundation which has a mission to bring awareness and funding to mental health and kindness initiatives, tools, and resources. In today’s episode, we discuss… Kjersten’s passion for mental health The mom guilt for spending moments alone, even if just at the grocery store The power of kindness on the mental health of children The “treas...
Jun 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 129
Our guest today is Dr. Jacqueline Kerr is a behavior scientist and burnout survivor. She is in the top 1% of most cited scientists worldwide and received over $56 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health to research health behavior change solutions for individuals and communities. Dr. Kerr left her position as a public health professor in 2018 and now hosts the podcast 'Overcoming Working Mom Burnout' where she interviews CEOs, researchers, diversity experts, and leadership coac...
Jun 01, 2023•39 min•Ep. 128
I get asked a lot how I “do it all”. While I most certainly do NOT do it all, I do have a lot of balls juggling at any given moment. To keep those balls in the air and not shatter to the ground, I have a few habits that I totally swear by. Today, I am sharing four. For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/127 . Haven’t left a review for the show yet? I would be ever so grateful to help me spread the word to more ambitious moms like you! Sta...
May 29, 2023•17 min•Ep. 127
Do you ever wonder how to make mom friends? Do you feel like, since becoming a mom, it is harder and harder to make and keep good friendships? Do you feel like everyone is all set on their friendships and no one needs another? Today’s episode with Emily Siegel is absolutely for you. Emily is a friendship mentor and coach, podcast host, working mom of two adorable little boys, and lover of all-things broadway musicals. As the leader of The Connected Mom Life Community , she helps busy moms create...
May 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 126
Are you ready for your best summer ever? Today, in this quick Monday Momentum episode, we talk about some key questions to ask yourself to make sure this is a summer to remember. For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/125 . Haven’t left a review for the show yet? I would be ever so grateful to help me spread the word to more ambitious moms like you! Stay connected! www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Super...
May 22, 2023•12 min•Ep. 125
Picky eating got you down? Dr. Sam Goldman joins us on the show today to talk about food struggles, picky eating, and sensory food issues that might feel like they are taking up allll of your time. In today’s episode, we discuss… Why food struggles tend to plague busy moms and stress us out The stress of picky eating with your children Changes in tastes day to day as children and adults Understanding differences in preferences due to sleep, illness, bowel movements, and so many other things that...
May 18, 2023•29 min•Ep. 124
