IronMom Life

Today I want to talk about the noise.  There is just so much noise- both externally and within our own heads. We’ve gotta figure out how to silence the noise within so that we can be great. So that we can be great Moms, friends, and humans. All this noise is fighting for our valuable attention. The TV, social media, friends, family, neighbors...it is all jockeying for a position and taking up valu...

I lost it today, Mama. I allowed social media to steal my joy during my morning walk and this is what it was all about. What is happening across the globe is insanity, it breaks my heart, and I'm so tired of the division, the anger, the coercion, the lies, the collateral damage, and the FEAR. It's time to punch fear in the face, take our health into our own hands, and move forward. Warni...

Today's episode is about the struggle that goes along with the joy of life. It’s ok to be ok and it’s ok to not be ok even if it’s within the same day, week, month… we tend to judge ourselves and think it’s wrong to have tough times while also being a  joyful person. One moment things are great and the next moment the crap hits the fan and it’s awful and that’s just the way it is. Because of...

DO you ever think about who you are or what YOU want? How often do you think about what YOU really want? We are inundated with thinking about what we can do for our families or our friends or anyone other than ourselves and often we forget about ourselves. We get put into little boxes of "Mom", "Wife", "Teacher", etc.  How often do we think about what it is that WE re...

Today I want to talk about something that I have mentioned before, but with the world being wonky and our kids going through a lot, I would like to talk about why I have such strong feelings about waiting until at least 8th grade when it comes to smartphones for kids. I was not aware that the average age a child gets a smartphone is 10 years old and that children are spending between 6 and 9 hours...

Are you hearing that you should get moving on shopping for Christmas NOW? With all of the delays in shipping, boats sitting out in the ocean waiting to be unloaded, cost of goods getting higher, shipping times getting longer, the word on the street is that you gotta start shopping ASAP! Today I’ve got a few ideas for you to get going on it NOW! (hint... support SMALL BUSINESSES) Dive in, support t...

I’ve cried a lot this week. As someone who is very emotional, an empath, and just truly cares about the state of the world, some weeks are just like that. I’m not sure I can put my finger on exactly what has made me so emotional but for this week’s episode I just wanted to share some of my thoughts and reflections so that maybe it will open up a space for you to do something- be brave, vulnerable,...

Do you challenge yourself to get uncomfortable, to get out of your comfort zone, to do something that might make you a little uneasy because you know it will be outside of your norm? Well, that’s what we want to talk about today, so let’s get uncomfortable! If you love these episodes, I'd be so grateful if you please leave me a review, share with your friends, and remember the subscribe so yo...

What if we kicked shame to the curb and stopped getting into everyone's business? What if we stayed in our own lane and took personal responsibility for ourselves? What would the world look like if we stopped being so involved in other people's business and took care of ourselves and our kids? What if we stopped being afraid of a future we cannot predict and just lived our own lives and...

Do you know those people that are just generally happy all the time and then those that seem to struggle in the happiness department? Well, today I want to chat about how those people are always so happy- is it a choice or is it possibly something else? Listen in and find out what I discovered!  Because I love this topic so much, we’re going to do a "30 Day Inner workout challenge" in ou...

Today I want to remind you, Mama, that you are a GIFT.  You have something to contribute to this world and what you say, do, and feel matters. I think we sometimes forget that we are all unique in our talents, abilities, education, mindset or whatever and we feel as though we don’t have “what it takes” to do this or that. I think that's just bunk and we each are unique and beautiful and wonde...

Who do you think you are? Seriously, who do you think you are? Sounds insane to say and if taken the wrong way it sounds kinda mean, doesn’t it. Well, that’s not my intention. My intention is for you to really THINK about what you think about.  I ask you this because your thoughts create your reality. What you think you become. I know I’ve talked about this in prior episodes, but it’s THAT importa...

What is happening? I am at a loss these days and sometimes it can be so overwhelming and terrifying. Everything is backwards. So much of what I feel or believe or learned seems to be going backwards right now and I’m hoping if I shine some light on it all that we can begin to fix it and turn it around. I think some of us aren't even aware of some of what is going on but these things are so im...

Sleep... everyone needs it, not everyone gets enough of it. Today I talk about sleeping and how to attempt to up level your sleep habit. If you are like me, and have difficulty turning off the world to get some needed rest, this episode might help you out. I am a part of a monthly biohacking membership where we learn about little biohacks for women and I learned a few things about sleep last month...

Do you think about daily habits at all? Do you just go with the flow and take each day as it is- winging it or do you have a set plan or a set of habits that you have adopted? Today I want to talk about habit creation that is positive and good for you- some simple ways to begin positive Mama habits!  I feel like so many people talk about habits. Do this, don’t do that. Do this exercise, not that o...

Hey Mama!!! Today I dive into what's been going on inside my brain in the last couple of weeks (and beyond, really). I was in, what I like to call, Vacationland at my parent's house and took the time to do some deep thinking about what I think, believe, and where I see myself in relation to growing our community and being a guide for optimism and connection. The fresh air, trees, and ope...

Today we talk about leadership and the importance of having good leaders and being good leaders- especially as Moms.   We all look up to people who we admire, who are the types of people we see as positive or good for the world. Why are you attracted to those people? Why do you follow those people? I’m guessing it isn’t just because they have a huge following or because they sell the most stuff. M...

Support each another... sounds simple, doesn't it? Then why is it SO hard for some? Why do women feel as though they need to compete with one another or compare themselves with each other?  Why can’t we all just be supportive of and encouraging with each other? Life would be so much better if we supported one another as opposed to always trying to “one up” each other or feel better about ours...

Get rid of the suckers! Say what? Let’s talk about the people and stuff that just suck the life out of you and sucks your time. We all know them. We sometimes even love them, but they are the people that suck all of your energy for one reason or another. Does anyone immediately come to mind when you think about this? Who are they in your life and how could you potentially distance them from you? T...

The Founding Member launch for all NEW The LJW Collective community for Moms closes TONIGHT at 11:59pm PST! Today I share a little bit more information and an inside look at our community (NOT on Facebook). This is the LAST day to get in on the Founding Member pricing- for less than a latte a week 🙌🏻,  you'll be surrounded by a community of like-minded, amazing Mamas! If you'd like to...

The LJW Collective Community for Moms is OPEN!!!! AND... Today marks the 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY to The Living Joyful and Well Podcast!! 🥂 Woohoo!! Thank you for sharing in our journey and can't wait to continue moving ahead together! I don't know about you, but as a Mom, having a place to go that is FUN, entertaining, serious (sometimes), silly, educational, emotional, messy, casual (no wor...

T his week has been heavy with a lot to process, but being who I am, I want to focus on a more positive level. I watched a movie this week (several times actually) that I have watched before and it has struck me with such vigor that I can’t really even explain it fully. The movie is called “The Shift” and the main character is Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. I came across him several years ago and what he spea...

How the hell are you always so happy? I get asked this, or some version of this, all the time. I figured I would address it and see if I can shed some light on why I am the way I am.  Generally I am an incredibly happy person. This boggles a lot of people’s minds- how is that even possible? Do you ever get upset? Are you ever not smiling? The answer to all of those is yes, BUT the majority of the...

🥳 The LJW Collective Community is COMING May 19!!! What is it? Listen in... If You are a Mom who wants connection (In the past year, I’ve realized just how powerful virtual connection CAN be), has enjoyed what I have to say and resonates with my crazy, would like to get together and have FUN, learn, grow, and THRIVE, I want YOU to be a Founding Member in what will likely be called the LJW Collect...

Do you look out for everyone else around you and neglect yourself when it comes to just about everything? Are you trying to make sure everyone around you, except maybe YOU are doing alright? If you answered yes, then you might be a chronic “People Pleaser”- AAAAHHH!!! Today I want to talk about 10 signs (according to a 'Psychology Today' article) that you may be a people pleaser... 1. Yo...