Mama Needs More

In today's episode, I discuss the importance of shifting your mindset from never to not yet or maybe. Life throws all kinds of challenges at us. To take them on, you need an open mind—one that's flexible and believes in possibilities. I encourage you to do just that by drawing on some mama and non-mama examples from my life. The inspiration for this show emerged while considering the fut...

In today's episode, the focus is on the choice we have when things don't go as we had planned. Let's face it, as moms, this can happen often, with our kids frequently shifting our schedules unknowingly. On a bigger scale, maybe you planned for a different life. Whatever it is, you have a choice. You can sit in the negative emotions and allow them to take over your life and relations...

In today's episode, I take a look at raising good humans. Often, as mothers, we put pressure on ourselves to get it right, but there is no specific "right way" of raising children. Doing your best and trying to do better is all one can ask for.  What you'll find in the show are things that can support you in ensuring you raise kind people who have a solid foundation and feel su...

In this final episode of 2024, I ask you to set an intention on how you want to show up in 2025. I believe you are whole and deserve to feel complete without the need for other people or things to fill a void. The episode is short and sweet because we're all swamped this time of year. Take 10 minutes for yourself today to sit comfortably with a cup of tea or glass of wine to listen to this ep...

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gesia Barra Cordeiro, a fellow coach and friend. Geisa is a communicator and leadership coach, and a happily married mom of two. After becoming a mother, Geisa realized that the first connection we need to build is with ourselves. This sent her on a quest to discover her feminine nature that resides in all of us, together with our masculi...

In today's episode, I discuss a topic that has taken over my life for many years—perfectionism. It came up during a coaching session I had with a new coach. She asked me, " What would it be like to take the risk and dare to show up as yourself, to the fullest of who you are?" This got me thinking about how perfectionism impacted my life for so many years and how I want to show up no...

In today’s episode, I interviewed Julianna Feron. Julianna is a mom of two and a certified birth doula who takes a holistic approach to childbirth. Together, we explore the fascinating world of childbirth. We highlight how having support in any area of your life can empower and give you back control. Childbirth brings us our amazing tiny humans. But at times, it can also come with the unexpected....

In today's episode, anxiety is peeled back to expose what it is, why we experience it and how to reduce its hold on us. As women and moms, anxiety can come up in various forms. Societal pressures to do all and be all can bring about anxious feelings. Often added to the mix are feelings of guilt. This is why learning to reduce its hold can help relieve stress, free up your mind and put you bac...

In today's show, we dig into sleep deprivation and the impact this can have on your mental and physical well-being. The long-term effects are shocking. I've been experiencing some of the short-term effects of chronic sleep deprivation, and it's not pretty. This is why I wanted to bring awareness to such an important topic. During the episode, I talk about different sleep patterns, c...

In today's show we dive into a topic that affects the majority of the population, including yours truly. Imposter syndrome, or as I prefer to say imposter thoughts. Imposter thoughts are thoughts that regardless of your achievements, you think you are not good enough. Often you feel like a fraud and fear others might find out. Imposter thoughts will never disappear, but you can learn to reduc...

Welcome to Season 3 of Mama Needs More! We're back with a new lineup of shows starting with today's episode on learning to set boundaries. This is such an important topic for overwhelmed moms. Learning to set boundaries helps you protect your energy, lowers stress, models positive behaviours for your children, increases your self-worth, and so much more. In the episode, I start by explai...

In today's episode, I dig into the topic of the inner child and how to reparent her. We all have an inner child. She doesn't live in the past. Many of the emotions you feel today as an adult – positive and negative – are what she felt and learned growing up. This means she is very present. It's the negative emotions I focus on in today's show. When you're triggered by your...

In today's episode, Sharla Mandere,  a certified holistic coach and personal trainer, joins me to discuss perimenopause and women's health. Sharla highlights the importance of getting the right type of exercise for women in this phase of life. Personally, I'm in denial but when you're a woman in your 40's perimenopause is a subject you want to know more about. Together, we...

Today's episode takes a slightly different approach compared to my shows. This is because of the amount of information coming out about the negative impact screen time can have on our brains. And by our brains, I'm not just talking about the adult brain, but also our kids. Areas that are hit the most are important things like sleep, mental health, education, resilience, perseverance and...

In today's short and sweet episode, I discuss a quote I needed to hear to get me out of my head. Do you ever have this? You're watching TV or listening to music and you hear something that feels like it was meant specifically for you. This is exactly what I felt. In this case, it's about snapping at your kids, beating yourself up because you've been working so hard on yourself,...

In today's episode, I talk about an experience where I quickly judged another parent. His daughter was feeling emotionally overwhelmed (a.k.a. having a temper tantrum) and oh, I had some judgment going on about his response. In the show, I explain the story and my realization at that moment that I am also an imperfect parent, which is ok. Perfection is not what we're aiming for as parent...

In today's episode, we're talking about all things resilience.  It's a word that's used so often, yet at the same time, it's also underestimated. In the show, I get into the details of what it means to be resilient and how important it is to acknowledge your inner strength. Resilience is something you need to practice. It's not an overnight sensation and in this episo...

It's a celebration! Today's episode marks the 1 year Mama Needs More anniversary and I'm giving away a free session. Listen to the show for the exact details. Hurry, because the offer ends on April 30, 2024. In today's very special anniversary episode, I talk about what happens to your life and your mind when you stick to your goals. More specifically, how you grow as a person...

This episode is a vulnerable one where I share my recent experience facing my fear... public speaking. In the episode, I talk about an opportunity I had to speak in front of hundreds of people. After the talk, my inner critic went wild, dishing out all sorts of harsh comments because things didn't go as planned. Instead of sinking deeper into a black hole, I turned to lessons learned. I share...

As great as it would be to have a miracle way to know exactly what you're purpose is, it doesn't work like this for most people. In today's episode, I share some no-BS info on the hype that is finding your purpose, while offering you 10 steps to discover yours. One thing I point out is that you do not need to have a flashy purpose for all to see. A purpose is about what fills you up...

Today's episode is number 25! It feels like a big number, so I'm celebrating with a guest. Nicole Dake is a mother, an award-winning author, a spiritual life coach, a blogger, and a social media influencer. In the show, Nicole shares her personal story and her trauma-healing journey. She talks about awareness of what's happening, self-acceptance by accepting where you are now, and t...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Karen Smith. Karen is the owner of Aunties Kitchen, an Indigenous business providing fresh, healthy and delicious catering services. After working for 25 years in the government, Karen decided it was time to stop working for someone else and instead, follow her dreams. During the show, we talk about reconnecting to who you are by returning to what's...

In today's minisode, you will discover 8 strategies to help you find that much-needed work-life balance. I call it the work-life-motherhood balance or integration. As mothers, this almost seems like a mythical creature at times. But your life does not have to be a juggling act of swapping from one role to the next without a second to breathe in between.  Tune into the show and find out how yo...

In today's episode, I dive into a topic I'm passionate about: food and the impact this has on your mental and physical health. I briefly explain what unhealthy food is and what it does to your mind and body. So I don't scare you off, I am all about balance – don't touch my pasta! In balancing things, this also means getting enough of the good stuff in. This is why I explain wha...

In today's episode, I give you my top 10 busy mom strategies to set yourself up for success in the new year. I make it easy to combine things, so you feel like you achieve more throughout the year. If you follow the tips, you will definitely do just that! I also highlight why starting before the year ends can help you get the most out of the year to come. This creates a feeling of "Yes,...