Leadership for Busy Working Moms: Aligned, Routines, Mindset, Habits, Stewardship

Tired of the same Mediterranean flavors? The key is focusing on the pattern, not the cuisine. Build meals around veggies, fruits, healthy fats, quality protein, and whole grains—whether you’re making Mediterranean diet recipes, Asian stir-fry, or comfort food. Choose less processed ingredients, check condiments, and let plants lead while adjusting protein for satiety. Prioritize balance over perfe...

Understanding the parasympathetic nervous system transformed how I view stress and Wellness. God designed our bodies with built-in systems: the sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and digest”). Chronic stress keeps us stuck in survival mode, but simple Routines can help us Destress and heal. Slow breathing, gentle Exercise, screen-free bedtime habits, gratitude, and mindful...

Laura Hargrave comes in as our guest today to share her expertise and knowledge about everything to do with Metabolic Health.  She has a wealth of knowledge about this area and I hope that you grab a notebook and pen to learn all the simple ways to steward our body and to work smarter and not harder, all while glorifying God!   I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check i...

I’m a devoted reader who loves Scripture daily and growth-focused books like The 12 Week Year. This episode explores using 12-week cycles to create focus, urgency, and execution in life goals.  I’m applying it to three areas: gardening in the South (growing potatoes, tomatoes, herbs), optimizing Wellness through Exercise, strength training, and eating well with Mediterranean diet recipes and a sim...

Raising kids made our family rethink sugar and shift toward eating well as a lifestyle, not a battle.  Reducing added sugar improves blood sugar control, lowers inflammation, and supports healthy appetite regulation.  Instead of relying on sugar substitutes, the Mediterranean diet emphasizes retraining the palate—prioritizing fruit, minimally processed foods, and occasional natural sweeteners like...

After years of strict diets, food sensitivities, and unsustainable meal plans, I pivoted to eating well through a flexible, family-friendly Mediterranean approach. Focusing on whole foods, healthy fats, simple Mediterranean Diet recipes, and avoiding triggers transformed my health and simplified life. This lifestyle emphasizes quality, variety, and consistency—not restriction—while fitting busy sc...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Paying attention to your gifts, interests, and passions and then investing time into nurturing these is so important to your self-care.  In today’s episode, Cecelia Curtis will share her amazing journey of Go...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Are you finding yourself in a fitness rut and bored?  Do you want inspiration to try something fun? Recess joy—tetherball, swings, and trampoline fun—reminds us how freeing movement can feel. Rebounding (mini...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  You are in for a treat today!  I am including a short clip of my coaching call where we dive into one small scheduling struggle and find a solution that is actionable and doable.  Don’t dismiss things that se...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Are you looking for another Mediterranean meal idea?   Do you want flexibility and versatility with your meal planning? Trader Joe’s shawarma chicken once anchored my weekly Meal Plan, teaching me a simple fo...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  What do you believe rest looks like for you?  Do you have a deep seated desire for rest? In this episode, I’ll discuss 3 types of rest in the Bible and discuss what resting looks like for each rest type.  Res...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!! Do you think you are too busy to do any hobbies?  Do you think that nurturing your gifts and talents God has given you is being selfish?   Even in busy seasons, nurturing your gifts and hobbies restores your m...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Have you had great success with meal plans?  Or have they ended up in failure in the past for you?     Meal planning used to stress me out—wasting food and switching cuisines nightly. Now, I focus on three we...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Do you feel like your days are ruling you with chaos rather than you ruling over your day and getting things done?  Are you finding it hard to have any quiet time?  Are you reacting to events that come at you...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Are you looking for reasons to exercise?  Do you need convincing that exercise is essential for your self care?  Have you put exercise on the backburner because life is too busy?   In today’s episode, you are...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  So how is your morning routine?  Do you have time in the morning to address some self care needs in the morning?  Are you in the habit of having a relaxing bedtime routine that will set you up for a good nigh...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Are you excited for a fresh start this year?  Do you feel spent from the dizzy of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years celebrations?   Happy New Year! Embrace fresh starts in 2026 with daily renewal in Chris...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Are you just dizzy from the Christmas celebrations?  Do you feel spent and drained from the month and feel like you are barely crawling to the finish of the year?     In this episode, we’re going over 5 thing...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Merry Christmas! You are the light of the world—let Christ in you shine daily. Trust Him, steward your body through eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, strength training, stress management, and time mana...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Is the cold outside keeping you from exercising?  Do you feel down, or anxious, or stressed?     In this episode, we’re going to tackle why exercise is so important to keep up even in the winter and how that...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!    Are you looking for ways to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas?  Do you struggle with mental wellbeing around Christmas?   In this episode, we’re looking at 4 things that you can do for your mental...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!! In this season, is the possibility of having an hour long quiet time with Jesus just a wishful dream?  How about 10 minutes?  What do you do in a situation where you have zero time for your self care and zero...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Do you want inspiration to find ways to incorporate a Mediterranean element into your Christmas gatherings?  Do you love Mediterranean food and wonder if there is a way to add that to your Christmas menu?   I...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  Are you traveling during the holidays?  Do you need encouragement to move your body in a busy month of Christmas readiness and countdown to the New Year?     This episode will encourage you and get to the ‘wh...

I started using the collagen from here 👇…and am LOVING it!!!  Check it out!! https://us.shaklee.com/en_US/suroselfcare/storefront *I get a small commission when you purchase.  Thank you!!!!  It’s the first week of December, and are you stressed with the month already?  Has the mountain of to-do’s felt overwhelming?  Are you wanting some peace in the midst of your busy life?   In this episode, we...