No More 'Good Girl'

Welcome back to another episode of Braving the Mountain Podcast! Today we're talking about staying loyal to yourself + taking back your power. I've been through some serious tests lately, and it got me thinking about how we often put ourselves on the back burner. The universe seems to love throwing challenges our way. I've been the queen of self-abandonment, giving everything to my marriage, and m...

Today I'm sharing how emotional freedom means not needing the approval of others!  For the longest time, I was constantly seeking validation and approval from others and the thing is, I never truly found it. It's something that I struggled with most of my life and what I've come to learn is that when we allow ourselves to know that we are worthy just as we are; that what we do is good enough, gosh...

Welcome back to another episode of Braving the Mountain Podcast . I'm so excited about my conversation with my friend, Binu Dhindsa. Binu is a Life and Spiritual coach that I met in a Mastermind that we were both in a few years ago and with us being in two different phases of life, we thought it would be fun to talk about how to be the mom you want to be no matter where you are at. As a mom of thr...

Today we are talking about the expectations we put on our relationships.  Lately, I've been dealing with some family issues, and it got me thinking about the boundaries and expectations I've been silently imposing on people in my life. This applies to all kinds of relationships: with my mom, my husband, and even my kids. I used to have these unspoken expectations just because of the nature of the...

Today I'm talking about deciding who you want to be as a mom and how to make it happen. When I became a mom, I was lost and didn't know who I was anymore. I knew what I didn't want to do, like yelling and feeling overwhelmed, but I was stuck in those habits not knowing how to get out. Trying to change while feeling shame is really hard. If you're feeling shame right now, you're not alone. I've yel...

Welcome back to another episode of 'Braving the Mountain Podcast.' In this episode, I chat about a recent conversation I had with my friend Andrea Crisp. I talk about the masculine and feminine energies + its impact on personal growth and showing up fully as ourselves. I talk about the pressures of conforming to societal expectations and the empowering journey toward just being yourself. I also gi...

In today's episode, we're talking about making the decision to take back your power and that you don't have to keep putting yourself second.  Lately I've come to learn that it's actually ok to have some non-negotiables when it comes to your relationship with your partner. You can even have them for all relationships in your life if you choose. But the one thing I want to pass onto my kids, is the...

Welcome back to another Mom Pep talk! Today I'm chatting all about  trusting yourself, and unlocking the power that's already inside you. It's like when we're chasing new goals in life, we often feel nervous, right? But here's the thing, we get to trust ourselves enough to make it all happen. Self-trust is the secret to creating the life you love. A good coach isn't here to be your crutch but inst...

Hey there, welcome back to another Mom Life Pep Talk! Today, I want to talk about expanding your capacity for the day to day challenges of mom life. I recently had a client who was always snapping at her kids and feeling frustrated. She told me, "This is not the mom I want to be." This hit me hard because I've been there. I used to snap at my kids too, feeling overwhelmed and pretending everything...

Welcome back to another episode of "The Braving the Mountain Podcast. In today's episode, Amanda dives into a new vibe that she's been embracing the past several weeks.  She talks about the power of deciding what you're no longer available for in your life and business. She also talks about how choices shape our circumstances and when we decide what we're no longer available for, our lives begin t...

In today's "Mom Life Pep Talk," we dive into the concept of "making it mean." It's all about how our perspectives influence our life experiences. We look unto how we tend to attach meanings or perspectives to everything that happens to us, to others, and in the world around us. I recently shared experience during a breathwork session with a friend. Where we talk about the idea that resting can som...

Today, we're talking about reclaiming your power and setting life-giving boundaries. I used to be the mom who always put herself last, thinking I had to cater to everyone else - kids, hubby, and life's unexpected twists. But here's the thing: as I reclaimed my power and set boundaries, it wasn't all smooth sailing. My husband had his expectations, just because I was his wife. Saying no? Well, it s...

In today's episode, Amanda talks about how building a business is like climbing a mountain. She spends a lot of hiking with her family, and she's noticed how the journey to success in business is just like hitting a new trail. Imagine there's this mountain you want to climb, but you're scared of heights or unsure about the challenges you might face. The fears and doubts can hold you back. But if y...

In Today's episode of Taboo Topics, Ashley and I have a very open and honest conversation about body autonomy, shame, and abuse within religious contexts, particularly focusing on our experiences in the LDS Church.    We discuss how suppressing open conversations about sexuality can lead to problematic behaviors and even contribute to the prevalence of pornography and sex addiction. We emphasize t...

Welcome back to another Mom Life Pep Talk!  Today's episode is all about something I've struggled with a lot - asking for help. Back when I first got married and had my baby at 19 years old, I thought I had to handle everything on my own. Society kind of teaches us that, right?    We're supposed to wear the struggle like a badge of honor. And I call BS.    This all came to mind after reading an em...

Welcome back to another episode of the Braving the Mountain Podcast. Today, Amanda shares her perspective on parenting. Discover why she consciously chooses not to pressure her kids to achieve straight A's in school. She shares her reasons for questioning the traditional idea of academic excellence and opens up about her thoughts and feelings on how the public school system can set unrealistic exp...

It's time for another mom biz pep talk! And I'm really excited to share this with you about something that's taken me quite a while to deconstruct – reevaluating the beliefs I've grown up with. There were times when I realized I was doing things a certain way just because that's how I was told to. But guess what? It's okay to change that, and believe me, it's not always an easy path. I remember wh...

Welcome back to another Mom Life Pep Talk! Today, let's dive into something that hits close to home for many of us – mom guilt. You know that feeling, right? It's like this heavy cloud that hangs over us moms. Well, it's time to drop it like a hot potato + I'm talking about how. The thing is, you get to take your power back and you get to decide what's right for you, your kids, and your life. And...

Welcome back to another episode of the Braving the Mountain Podcast. In this episode, Amanda talks about volunteering or, should I say, not volunteering. Amanda is not your typical "volunteer mom," and guess what? She's come to a place of pure acceptance + her kids know it too! Amanda shares about  her little boy teasing her to help at the end-of-year school party knowing it wasn't happening! But...

Let's dive into something that's been bothering me: the idea of needing our husband's permission. Seriously, I hear women saying they have to ask their husbands for even the smallest things, and it's time to take back your power. Back when my husband and I first got married, I found myself playing the role of his mom, doing everything from chores to bills. I would even ask for permission to buy st...

Welcome back to another Mom Biz Pep Talk. Today, let's dive into something that's been on my mind: the fear of judgment. We all want approval, to fit in and be wanted. But here's the thing– fear of judgment often comes from our desire for others' approval. I've been there, overthinking every choice +  worrying about what others might think. Maybe you've been there too? But lately, I've been asking...

Welcome back to another episode of the Braving the Mountain Podcast. Today, let's dive into the topic of fear and how it impacts our journey to create a life we truly love. Amanda shares the power of choice - we get to decide whether we listen to fear or not. She shares some fantastic insights on how fear can affect our actions in business and life. But there are always ways to overcome it. Amanda...

Welcome back to another mom biz pep talk! Today, I want to talk about finding yourself again and creating a life you love with kids in tow!  It's an incredible journey, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. Looking back on my own journey, I know how hard it can be struggling to make ends meet and feeling stuck in life. I used to doubt myself, wondering if I was brave enough to make a...

Welcome back to another episode of the Braving the Mountain Podcast. Today, we have an empowering discussion about finding your true self after becoming a mom. As moms,we seem  to prioritize others and lose sight of our own needs, but it's time to shift that focus back to ourselves. In this episode, Bree and Amanda share their personal journeys of rediscovering their identity and reclaiming person...

I recently dropped an episode on my podcast about how I'm not a mom who likes to volunteer in the classroom or go on field trips with my kids, and I'll be the first to say I'm ok with that! I used to feel guilty + should all over myself about it, but I've gotten past that and I now enjoy my time while they're at school working on my biz.  That way, I'm available as a mom when they get home + they...