Anyone else feel like the missed the boat this year with all of the advent calendars and fun traditions that were planned back in November? Today I'm sharing 3 things you can still do to make this Christmas season meaningful for your family this year with no prep from you.
Dec 15, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast I don't know if I've ever said "Every Mom Needs..." before, but I'm going to say it confidently now. Every mom needs to create a vision for the year. It is a practice that has compounding effects and will allow you to create a unique life for you that is better than you could have possibly imagined. If you are starting at the phase where you have no clue what you want to your days as a mom to look like, welcome, that is right where I started. If you already have some great things going, fantasti...
Dec 08, 2021•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I'm sharing my 10 favorite books that I read in 2021. This list includes a bit of everything with novels, memoirs, and self-help in a variety of topics. Check out this weeks podcast for a bit of a summary and why each book made my list. And even more importantly, please add your favorite reads this year to the comments because I want to fill up my reading list for 2022!
Dec 01, 2021•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Motherhood seems to be a bumpy transition for most women, but Carlie's circumstances were particularly tumultuous with many moves and a stroke in the first few years of having her two young children. But Carlie did not let those circumstances define her or control her. She has put lots of time, energy, and focus on learning to care for her mental, emotional, and spiritual health. This weeks episode is one that has inspired me to take a closer look at what is in my circle of influence and be resp...
Nov 24, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast When we get in those busy seasons it starts to feel like the house is out of control, we need a get-ahead-plan to catch up and be kind to ourselves without staying up past our bedtimes. In this weeks episode I outline my step by step action plan to be kind to myself and get ahead on all the household responsibilities.
Nov 17, 2021•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever find yourself in a hard season of motherhood where it is just physically stressful? I'm there right now with my fourth toddler. This weeks episode is all about how to navigate these seasons of stress a little more like a Soaring Mother and less like an Exhausted Supermom.
Nov 10, 2021•20 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever struggled to make mom friends? It seems to be a universal struggle to go from being friendly to having an actual friendship. How do you go from surface level play ground chats to having someone you would call any time of the day for advice, cheerleading, or help with dinner? In this weeks episode I'm sharing the secret to creating fast friendships - courtesy of my friend @phoebe.cook after a conversation we had last week talking about how all of our mom friendships have started....
Nov 03, 2021•15 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast A few weeks ago after the summit wrapped up, we were driving as a family on a day trip and I immediately started going through all the house projects I could jump into next. After discussing a few with Andrew, I paused and just asked myself, "What would I spend my time doing if I wasn't doing a house or business project?" The quick answer came: I would develop a stronger seasonal rhythm in our home. In this weeks episode I share the little things we've started doing to enjoy and embrace all the ...
Oct 27, 2021•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever catch yourself feeling grumpy about how your kids are behaving or the messy, lived in, house? I caught myself going through my days this way and I got to the underlying thought: things should not be like this. My house should be cleaner. My kids should behave better. This week on the podcast I'm outlining what I did to change these thoughts and how that has completely changed how I navigate my days for the better. I also shared my next project that you are welcome to join me on early next y...
Oct 20, 2021•15 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast In our family, birthday season is upon us! We have four fall birthdays leading right up to Thanksgiving. Our life circumstances up to this point have made simple birthday celebrations a necessity, but we've created traditions to still make them meaningful.
Oct 13, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today is the LAST DAY of the Soaring Mothers Summit - so make sure to grab your free ticket to listen to the incredible sessions. On the podcast this week I'm sharing some of the miracles behind the soaring mothers summit as well as my own experience behind the scenes. I hope it will inspire you to face your own big things with faith that God will be there with you and help.
Oct 06, 2021•29 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast You might remember the conversation I had with @madelinecasey earlier this year about how to start something new. Since then I've been experiencing a lot of new things and seeing some "new" things blossom into "committed to" things. But there are five steps from being curious about something to being committed to something. Which is fabulous news for all of us because it gives us permission to get over our fears that worst case scenario will happen when we try something or that we will never get...
Sep 29, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last week I was feeling completely burned out and I dreamed of sneaking away for a few days to recharge my batteries. That wasn't a real possibility in the context of what we have going on in our family right now. In the past I would have wallowed in self-pity and played the victim, staying miserable. Instead I took a good hard look at what was in my circle of influence and got creative. One week later and I'm living with a full bucket. What I did - and principles you can use to take a break wit...
Sep 22, 2021•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the commonly talked about concepts in motherhood circles is being lost in motherhood. It can strike at any season - when you first have a baby and have no clue what life looks like; when you have many kids or a full schedule and no time for you and the things you enjoy slips through the cracks; when you're kids grow up and leave the home and you don't know who you are or what you will do with all of the time that you spent devoted to your home and family. Whether you currently feel lost i...
Sep 15, 2021•22 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast Anyone else get overwhelmed at the thought of music lessons for your kids but don't want to give up on your dream of having a musical family? In this weeks episode of the the podcast @crystalboyackmusicstudio is sharing WHY music in our home is so important (there is a long list of options to choose from - what resonates with you?) as well as the how. You don't need to be an amazing musician or have loads of money to bring music into your family.
Sep 08, 2021•47 min•Ep 177•Transcript available on Metacast Are you facing something really daunting in your life? Maybe it's something you chose, like a business goal or passion project that is time consuming or outside of your comfort zone. Or maybe it is just a circumstance that you are in with a challenging pregnancy, a family members illness, or a husband who is working long hours and not available to help at all. This week on the podcast we are talking about what to do when you are faced with something so hard you don't know how you'll get through ...
Sep 01, 2021•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew and I celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary last week. We sat down and reflected on 10 lessons we've learned in the last 10 years and shared them on this weeks podcast episode. We've done a lot of growing! What are your best lessons learned in your marriage?
Aug 25, 2021•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever experienced something so hard that you didn't think any good could come out of it? This week on the podcast I'm sharing an amazing conversation with @jessicabowden about her experience living through hyperemesis in pregnancy, as well as her journey navigating post partum depression and finding herself again in motherhood. I was so encouraged by her story and I'm grateful to be able to share it with you!
Aug 18, 2021•43 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast Who's ready for heading back to school? I know a lot of us are excited for when we are settled into new routines and have the kids engaged in learning new things, but there is also a bit of anxiety and bracing for a bumpy few weeks while everyone gets adjusted to all the new schedules and expectations. This week on the podcast I'm sharing what we do to smooth out a lot of the bumps so everyone can enjoy getting back into the rhythm of school. This applies to both homeschooling and public school!...
Aug 11, 2021•21 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast We just got back from a 70 hour road trip with our four young kids. We had an AMAZING time. In this weeks episode I'm sharing 21 things that made this huge undertaking successful. Whether you are going on a short weekend trip or a cross-country drive there is something for every driving situation. Add your best secrets for road tripping success in the comments!
Aug 04, 2021•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are talking about choosing your word for the year and what my word is for 2021. If you are like most Exhausted Supermoms you are living a very full life and running in lots of directions. What we talk about in this week's episode will help you start living a bit more like a Soaring Mother as you decide on what matters to YOU in this season.
Jul 28, 2021•14 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast Today I'm sharing my Overwhelm Toolbox on the podcast. 10 things you can do right now to help manage stressful situations and navigate challenging life circumstances. They all just take a few moments and don't require anything fancy. We've got this!
Jul 21, 2021•14 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast For a long time now, I've been navigating through how to balance the responsibilities I have for my marriage, our children, our home, homeschooling, podcasting and business. Maybe some of you have been figuring that out too. It seems like there would be a simple productivity solution that will help us fit it all in (the Thriving in Motherhood Planner does help A LOT!) but the reality is each day is full of different circumstances, opportunities, and challenges that need to be navigated. Pair tha...
Jul 14, 2021•56 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are talking all things barefoot shoes - something that I've been deeply passionate about for years. For me, making the switch to shoes that have a wide toe box, zero drop heel (they are flat), thin soles (around 4mm thick), and super flexible (they roll up) has reduced my pain levels dramatically from all that happens to a body during pregnancy. We are covering the why to wear them, what to do to make the switch, where the kids and I have gotten our shoes and sandals, and my best ti...
Jul 07, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever struggled with getting dressed in the morning or knowing what to wear as a mom? In this weeks episode with Corina @frumpfighters we talk about getting rid of the overwhelm in our closets, knowing what to buy, and where to buy it.
Jun 30, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whenever you find yourself in survival mode, there are some best practices to that help make the experience as good as it possibly can be. All of my old favorite principles as well as some new ones that we've learned this time around with my broken toe in this weeks episode. What are your best tips for being in survival mode?
Jun 23, 2021•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 4th step on the path from Surviving to Thriving is Exploring - a step that can be easily missed as a mom. In today's episode I'm sharing 4 things that I'm exploring right now in my own life, just for FUN. What is something you are excited about right now?
Jun 16, 2021•12 min•Ep 165•Transcript available on Metacast The pandemic changed many of our lives in big ways. Makenzie Schmitt @4msch shares her experience going from a full-time working mother with three children in daycare during the day to now a working-from-home homeschooling mother. She embraced learning so many new skills of home management, homeschooling, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and cooking, to name a few. I'd love to hear what inspires you from this conversation!
Jun 09, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Last year I shared what our homeschool looked like and while all of it is still true, we've been adding new layers to our days. This is a full update of all that we've added into our days and the systems that we've developed over the last year.
Jun 02, 2021•29 min•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast we are talking about something we've never talked about here: money. Whether you are looking for ideas about how to be more intentional about your own family finances or how to talk to your kids about money, we cover both in my chat with Chelsea Brennan @smartmoneymamas.
May 26, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
