Maintaining The Me In Marriage And Motherhood

So many questions surrounding therapy! What is therapy? How do I know if I need therapy? How do I pick the therapist for me? What if we need marriage counseling and my husband won’t go? How do I know if my child needs therapy? Do therapists need therapy? Today you will get an answer to your questions and much more from Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Mediator Danielle Lipkin....

Modern Mommie's mini rant about the BTS of motherhood once the end of the school year is approaching and the kids are in transition. Summer is here and they will need to be entertained! How I manage all these personalities and keep them from getting to the last nerve!

Since there's no manual in motherhood... for the most part we are learning as we go! We may cross reference with other parents in regards to school recommendations, summer programs, groupon leads, kid friendly restaurant spots, play dates etc. But as your children start to transition into the teenage years and into adulthood there's a whole other level of support you may need. Especially in taboo...

"When we can show our imperfections but still show our deep love"- Jada Pinkett Smith on married couples being able to share their journey together without being attacked or have their authenticity questioned. In today's society, it seems that people are constantly missing their opportunity for growth in relationships because people can't share their experiences honestly without being attacked or...

Since the divorce rates are going up... Women are taking a lead as the higher income earner... 40 is the new 20 on social media.... gender reveals are the new baby shower...baby showers are the new weddings... Mr. Right hasn't shown up yet.. should women opt out for a successful career and a sperm donor? Is this the new American dream? Are moms and wives the biggest supporters of this new idea? Fi...

Forever is a long time to settle for love that doesn't feel good. Whether it's children, history, family ties or fear of getting older make sure the relationship you're in is the one you really want to be in and not just a safety zone. It is important to know the difference between settling and recognizing a dry spell. Understanding that a solid relationship doesn't happen overnight and you have t...

Discussing toxic patterns in mother-daughter relationships, suggestions and remedies for some of these patterns... Identifying your own toxic patterns in motherhood with your own children.. the importance of protecting your personal identity, values and goals! Encouraging women to balance individuality and closeness... to take control of their journey and stop looking for approval from the elders....

When the dust settles and the visitors have gone home, phones calls stop coming in and it becomes more of a distant memory for friends and family members whose lives go back to their regular routine.... and for the most part... even with the best intentions...none of what people say they're going to do actually gets done... you will still have the reality of raising and caring for your child who h...

Shouting out podcasters Nicaila Matthews Okome (Side Hustle Pro) and Kristen R. Harris (God Put Me Up on Game) for introducing me to podcaster Sakita Holley (Hashtags and Stilettos) motto "Done is Better Than Perfect" Babyyyyyy game changing! Also Mrs. Obama dropping gems on balance and mommy collaborations in her book Becoming! And a couple of reminders that it's the little things that can motiva...

We have all either been in the game, still in the game, or back in the game.... The Dating Game!!! Dating can be scary and over time of countless disappointments feel like it's not even worth it... especially when you're a MOM! You already have a lot on your plate... then to add possible heartbreak to the mix... no thanks! But you can't let fear of the unknown keep you from new opportunities IN LI...

In this week's episode I am addressing how to set boundaries when interacting with your friend's man and the importance of protecting your reputation. I am weighing in on the Jordyn Woods response on Red Table Talk regarding this topic. Even though I am not into celebrity drama, I think bringing this into perspective on a more social norm level is necessary because it is a common mistake people ma...

#inmybag Moms are getting in their bags in 2019!!!! Sandra Barranco joins us today to talk about marriage, motherhood and MONEY!! She tells us how she went from teaching high school English to owning her own dance studio and becoming a financial planner! We are discussing gender roles, financial literacy, goal setting, building a strong legacy, making time for your family, the difference between b...

Healing can take months and sometimes years. Are you allowing fear and lack of gratitude stunt your healing growth? Are you creating a space or environment for healing? In this episode, I am sharing tips on how to assess your healing process, asking questions to spark introspection and have you analyze your healing environment. Reference used: Documentary: Heal on Netflix

Valentine's Day can be exciting and romantic.. some people go all out and celebrate every year. For others it can be a source of stress and anxiety! In this episode, I will be sharing some tips on how to get through the holiday by being present, optimistic, and showing gratitude regardless of your relationship status!

In this week's episode.. I have a special guest Patriana Jones who is a sexual health curator that creates spaces and forums for people to normalize the conversation around sex... She is the author of SEX: the Taboo Tool of Self Love! Patriana found her passion for helping people with their sexuality after her experience in an abusive relationship with her first love. Once she got the confidence t...

Special guest this week Camille Evans McKay... dropped jewels on everything from how to balance marriage, babies and a baby daddy... to how she added value to her gifts mixing grit, glitter and glam. She shares how motherhood navigated her career with a degree into entreprenuership... the value of being a sponge, paying your dues, being present and building strong relationships!

Reminding ladies we have got to hold ourselves accountable for what we want....Just like we figured out how to start businesses and get degrees! We need to be just as proactive in self awareness and aligning ourselves with relationships that will help us grow!

Catching up with Kasiopia Moore aka Fabkasi. She is the first guest of 2019 and this was such a good girlfriend chop session! We are talking about the highs and lessons of co-parenting and being a modern mommie. Also find out why people in your corner vs in your circle should be the new goal and why you need to check feelings over lists in relationships.

I have been on hiatus so just getting everyone caught up with what's new in 2019. Introduction to the Life, Love and Lipgloss workshop/lifestyle classes coming this month. WELCOME BACK!