The Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation

Getting into the first of the questions this week and it is:  How do you stay connected to the body during a moving meditation?  This was such a fun one to answer because it was something I hadn't really pondered or explored before I was asked. With actionable steps to try to stay connected to the body while moving, vs a seated meditation, we also dive into the why. Why would you need to conn...

You thought I'd be gone for a bit after wrapping up Season 2, right?  Nope! I am motivated to bring you season 3 as soon as possible since I left you all for so long during the middle of season 2.  BUT big news: The Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation is asking for your burning questions about meditation. Let's discuss! You can send your questions through Instagram or Facebook through th...

Duality is everywhere. Light and shadow play back and forth in the seasons of the year, the lunar phases, and even within ourselves. There are times that we turn inward, and times where our energy is best used externally, socially, and within our communities.  So how do you balance the Shadow and Light within yourself? How do you see it in your surroundings now? What is the state of your relations...

Connect to the element of spirit in this episode of The Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation.  With a short meditation practice, and an explanation of how to connect, why you would connect, and what types of spirit you can connect to, you will be able to expand your practice and even form deeper meditations through the element of spirit.  Have your children connect through their crown to see how to...

I want to start out by saying sorry for the interruptions by my little girl. Not every episode is going to be clean and tidy. I really tried to record during nap time, doesn't always work out that way. But onward we go! This week we spoke about ice and what that means for your practice and where you can find the ice element in your life, and I don't just mean outdoors because its January...

This was a fun episode, full of a short meditation, talking about the qualities of water, and a suggestion of a secondary meditation you can do surrounding the element of water. There are practical tips for how to practice these two meditations with your children as well as why you may want to practice meditation with water as your guiding element.  Enjoy dipping your toes into this meditation and...

What do you think of when you think of fire? Dive into this weeks episode to connect with the element of fire and everything it can do to help propel you forward. This is a great element to connect to for the new year. Come check it out now! Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook or find me on YouTube! Book a call if you have questions or want to see if we are a...

I'm not gone and the podcast is still happening, I am just popping in to give an update and get back to recording.  I still love podcasting and bringing all you busy moms meditations to try with your kids or around your children, however you get your meditations in during the day.  Life has gotten a bit crazy lately and I know being a fellow busy mom, you all will understand. So lets get back...

Welcome back to the Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation. This week we are diving into connecting with the element of AIR and how to use this in your life. We also touch on connecting with the breath and helping your children use this tool too. The breath and air element is where I begin the journey to meditation with my own children and it has so many benefits! Tune in to hear about them, such as...

Welcome to the Earth Element Episode! This week we are diving in to the element of earth and how to connect to its different qualities and how to recognize them in your life. Through this element, you can help your children connect too and help them ground down which helps with things like focus and attention, which will help them when school starts (can you believe that is next month?) Sorry, I w...

Welcome back to The Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation season 2! This season we are diving into the elements and different elemental systems. Using these in meditation can help you pinpoint where in your life you can tap into a specific element to gain the most out of your situation. Children can also benefit from the different elements, whether they need Earth to ground down after travel or a bu...

Update on The Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation. Season 2 is going to be a little bit delayed because life happens, but I am working hard to bring you the best season that I can all about the different elements and how to connect with them in meditation to create the best life you can imagine. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook or find me on YouTube! Book...

I have been away for too long and it is time to get back to the studio. This is my announcement that Season 2 will be coming back in July and run through October. I can't wait to take you through all of the elements, what systems/cultures use them, and how to connect with them in your life and meditation practice.  Thank you for bearing with me as I get everything ready for you in Season 2! W...

I will be pausing your regular episodes of The Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation. This is a temporary pause of the uploading schedule as I prepare for Season 2 of the show! I am going to be back stronger than ever and can't wait to bring you a better show all around. Next season will have guided meditations, actionable steps to create your dream practice, and so much more! Support the show...

Do you have a friend or friends that make you feel better every time you see them? Make the most of your friendships and lean into the power of the feminine today with this episode.  Today, we are getting into women's circles, rituals, get togethers, or whatever way you bring community with your friends. We touch on the power of women, especially in a group, the power of your cycle, and how t...

Just a quick note to let you know about The Elemental Healing Meditations Patreon page. 3 Tiers: Body: $3/Mo      -Personalized advice      -Podcast shoutout      -2 full length guided meditations a month! (1 month before they are released to the public) Mind: $5/Mo      -Everything in Body Tier      - At least 1 exclusive podcast episode a month, not released anywhere else Spirit: $10/Mo (Best Va...

Do you wish you and your spouse were more connected, but feel like you can't with the kids running around? Tune in here to get practical advice about how to stay connected to your spouse even with kids in the house. The second part to The Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation special episodes. We are talking with Alex again this week to get the dad's perspective on how to stay connected. S...

How does your spouse view meditation? Do they take part in teaching your children meditation and mindfulness techniques? Do they want to? Take part in the conversation as we talk about sharing meditation and mindfulness with our children. In this special episode of The Busy Mom's Guide to Meditation, we have a discussion with a dad (my husband) about how he views meditation and mindfulness in...

Have you had a rough transition bringing a pet of child into the house and the family? Tune in to this week's episode to find out how to ease the transition whether you are introducing a new pet, child, or any new family member. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook or find me on YouTube! Book a call if you have questions or want to see if we are a good fi...

Is your new year's resolution already losing steam? Maybe you set a goal for yourself that never came to fruition. No matter the situation, tune in to this week's episode to find out how to make the most out of your resolutions and achieve your goals. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook or find me on YouTube! Book a call if you have questions or wan...

Notice your breath for a few moments. Where does it go in the body? Do you feel it only coming into your chest or does it fill down into your belly? What is the pace, are you breathing pretty fast and shallow or is it slow and deep? The breath tells us so much about health. If you want to know what yours is saying, tune in to this week's episode! Join me as we do a short practice and talk abo...

Have you ever let your emotions get the better of you? Or maybe you've gotten riled up when the kids have gotten angry when they're tired or hungry... Sound familiar? Let's talk about how to calm down in these situations and more and help your children do the same. But also, let's learn to be better at making amends after the fact when our emotions do get a little out of contro...

Do you have a hard time with meditation?  Does sitting in silent meditation not do it for you? Maybe you are the type that feels the need to move around and sing, maybe you can't keep your eyes closed... Or maybe you just can't seem to get into a consistent practice. If this sounds like you, tune in to this week's episode where we look at many different forms of meditation. Find the...

 Do  you find it hard to maintain that peace of mind you found during your meditation? Getting swept up in the drama of the day as soon as you step off your meditation cushion?  If so, tune into this week's episode to find out how to create that space of meditation and mindfulness throughout your life and within each day on and off the cushion. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me...

How do you schedule your meditation in the middle of your busy schedule?  Do you just hope that it happens and you get your practice in sporadically or do you not have a practice at all yet because you can't figure out where to fit it? Or do you have a practice where every time you sit down, you think about all of the things you should be doing instead?  No matter what your trouble with sched...