Maintaining The Me In Marriage And Motherhood

Just a quick end of year check-in. The title pretty much sums it up. Whether it's unresolved issues with family, friends, work or the combination. There are some things that are ready to reset by the new year, but the truth is some things take more than a year to resolve. In this episode, there are a few tips and words of encouragement for the new year. 

It’s been a very busy couple months so I had to submit to the times but I’m back! I have had an avalanche of thoughts since my last podcast! So much to unpack lol but mainly self reflection and so many thoughts about midlife and middle age more recently! Midlife people are ranging from married empty nesting… single starting families… single moms to married having more babies.. Divorced and empty n...

First Day of Mental Health Awareness Month… I’m talking hearts and head space.. In this episode.. I’m challenging you to prioritize your mental health EVERYDAY at home and at work! The importance of genuine connection for mental wellness! Learning more than just your love languages…. Nurturing safe spaces… Keeping your heart soft and head space uncluttered! So many gems and tips dropped! Tap in!

Mom guilt goes from pregnancy… “Did I eat enough nutritious food today for the baby?” to childhood “Am I working too much...are they on their Ipad or phone too much?” to adult children “Did I teach them enough to be able to be independent?  It can be a rabbit hole of things to worry about if you don’t get ahold of it! LOL! On this week’s episode… we are back with special guest… Extreme Execution C...

Feeling seen and supported by a few trusted individuals goes a long way. But the quality of support makes the difference in the direction you go. When you’re not getting along with your spouse and/or can’t seem to get on the same page and the kids are off the chain… you probably do what most people do… Call somebody to vent or get advice. In this episode Im talking about the problem with getting a...

Being open to repairing the marriage while considering divorce can sound confusing. But this is a common situation that alot couples go through…. and often times.....Alone. Not having a support system or the right guidance can take things from bad to worse. In this episode.. Im sharing my own insight.. common mistakes and assumptions couples and outsiders make… the kind of support needed during th...

In this episode... Im breaking down some barriers to productivity…sharing the importance of checking in with yourself and the road to getting your spark back! It only takes one spark to light a fire so get light up! There’s no new pictures or avatar changes.. no visuals… no follow up series yet… still no mic. Just me in my same closet/studio sharing my opinion! LOL! After many months of procrastin...

It's not that moms don't want to have a self care routine. A lot of times it's just difficult to find a routine that works for us and time to maintain it. There's so much information out there it can be overwhelming and out of reach depending on how full your schedule might be. You may also have a hard time finding qualified support. Tune in to find out a few tips on what support you may need, wha...

Don't ignore the stress in your life... manage it! These last few weeks have been off the chain! Where much is given.. much is required was the mantra! Done is better than perfect... was the other one. Lol. Tune in to hear how basic self care, proper mentorship, and a few other tools can help you manage stress rather than ignore it!

It's the first week in Women's History Month and this has been an ongoing topic this week that started in the Modern Mommie Mogul Clubhouse Room. What do you appreciate about yourself? In this episode I am talking about self appreciation, barriers women have from accessing it, and how it aligns with self care. Tune in!

We can be on a roll getting things done and staying focused... then take a couple of days off and boom off track. You can be eating clean.. drinking your water.. then one celebration and boom you're eating out three times this week! It happens that fast! So on this week's episode I'm sharing a few tips on how to get back on track when you get sidetracked! Tune in!

However you choose to celebrate this year... I'm here to take the pressure of with a few timeless Valentines Day tips for married and single moms! Tune in!

Goodness is never wasted is nothing but pure optimism. It's self care. Do you ever regret time you've spent on something that didn't work out? Have you ever given advice or helped someone and didn't get paid or a tangible return right away? Don't let that turn in to a form of goodness fatigue. Tune in to hear my response to these questions, more about how goodness is never wasted and a bonus of ti...

Hey guys! First podcast of the new year! I'm back and it's finally feeling like a new year! I switched it up a little and decided... Instead of going into the new year subtracting and focusing on what we're cutting out.. how about just adding more good things? Tune in to hear more about the good things I've added to my schedule and self care.. and what I've learned in the last few weeks that set t...

Last podcast of the year! Thankful for the lessons and the blessings.... Tune in to hear what's next for moms in 2021! Happy New year!

2021 is around the corner! There have been many ups and downs in 2020... and things are looking unpredictable across the world! 2021 can still be YOURS! Start where you are and with who you are! My FREE E-Book is ready for download on my website! www.modernmommiemogul.com "How to Discover your Mogul Mom Style" A guide to help moms discover how to take your motherhood to the next level by learning...

Don't feel pressure to quit your day job for your hustle! Do both until you feel like the time is right to leave that stable paycheck. The look of entrepreneurship got people twisted. There's still a need for jobs and employees to properly run a business! Owning a business is not for everybody and when you have a family, you have to be strategic on how you move! Just a tiny rant on pretentious peo...

We gotta make sure we are checking in with our teens. If 2020 has been heavy for us... it may be even heavier for them! High School graduations on Zoom... sports on hold... distance learning... family conflict... over scheduled.. under rested... excessive screen time... minimal social contact and the list goes on! Suicide rates amongst teens have gone up in the last 10 years even before the pandem...

Mom and Confidence is Momfidence. We need it! There are people everywhere constantly judging your every move. We are all guilty of it and it's not always from a bad a place. But if you're not sure of yourself, even in your mistakes, people will always be able to control how you operate. There are too many uncertainties when you have a family to get caught up in the opinions of others, so your momf...

Understanding we can have the same goals and different avenues, allowing others the space to give their perspective, and not assuming people share your views because they're your friends or family... is the real bag. How much more could we accomplish if we were willing to listen to understand rather than just respond or argue! Tune in to hear my two cents about this topic and more!

On this episode... Just a couple of quick reminders and encouragement...Whistle.... Breathe.... and Relax! So much uncertainty is causing people to freak out these days and for good reason! Feel your feelings but understand that feelings are constantly changing and any decisions that are made out of emotion can come with a lot of regret! Tune in to hear a few suggestions to get through it!

Taking time for self care does not come naturally and for most of us moms.... it’s a journey to get there! Moms wearing many hats... being married, having children, working, owning a business/businesses, community work, social life, working out, and the list goes on! Mom guilt, postpartum, social pressure, lack of self awareness, lack of resources, being misinformed, unstructured schedules, cultur...

Motherhood comes with a whole lifestyle change... which can be expected. But what many moms don't expect is the changes in their relationships with their family members. Especially their sisters! Growing up being BFFS, same schools, same outfits, same friends, same plans etc.; then boom marriage & motherhood. Priorities shift! Plans change! Family dynamics change! But how can the sisterhood be...

In recent months the term "gaslighting" has become more popular and many people may still do not know what it means. When you hear about "Gaslighting" it's usually used in the context of romantic relationships... but on this episode I'm going to be highlighting gaslighting in motherhood. What does it mean? What are the signs? Are you gaslighting your children? I will answering these questions and...

Managing our emotions, evaluating ourselves objectively, taking constructive feedback and being able to recognize our feelings are very important skills in motherhood! To be able to better connect with your children... being self aware is key. If not, you can get caught up repeating patterns of your own childhood rather than being present in your own parenting. Learning to be more self aware doesn...