Mama Says Namaste Podcast

What opportunities for learning have you introduced in your home?  Do they stray from the conventional "kid-friendly" approaches to something different, like a distillery or a rest stop?  What can you find even in your own back yard?  How are we building up our kids and opening the door for life-long learning? Find out all this and more in this week's podcast, and be sure to check out all the pict...

This week we dig more into personality styles - steady, loyal, precise, factual...do any of these describe you or your child?  The saying "Think three times, speak only once" resonates with people who would rather sit back and observe, processing through their thoughts before acting on them.  The more you know these personality styles, the more you gain respect and understanding for how they tick....

This week we dive deep into the D and I personality styles - what that means, why we care, and how to bring out the strengths of these personalities vs. triggering that negative reaction people want to move away from.  We're moving into these snapshots of how we think, tick, and respond - going deeper than the surface to uncover the beautiful portrait of what makes you - and your child - so import...

How are we internally motivated?  True learning comes from that desire and hunger to acquire a skill or knowledge based on an area of interest or need to know.  As we dig into the concept of delight-led learning, it's looking at how we are internally motivated that is the best fuel for true growth and comprehension. There is a little something for everyone here...if you like to read, your blog pos...

Which path is right for me? Am I missing the mark? How do I inspire a "Life Long Learner"? How do I navigate all the overwhelming choices out there for educating my child? What type of thinker are they, and does that matter?  How in the world do I motivate my kid (or myself) to learn new things? First, It's All About Sales It's so important to build relationships - and the sales model we speak on...

Credibility - do you really feel comfortable teaching your children?  No matter what type of "school" they are in, like it or not,  you are your child's teacher.   And even more crazy, you are a teacher to everyone you meet!   We have the opportunity to learn from everyone - and this week we shift the terminology from "teacher" to "guide" to "lead explorer".  Let's have fun on this journey with a...

Is failure a tattoo or simply a bruise?  Can you allow your children to struggle and be uncomfortable?  This week we talk about the importance of the struggle in developing our own little butterflies.  It may be hard, yet it's so important in fostering resilience with our children. Listen to this episode on  iTunes ,  Stitcher ,  Google Play ,  TuneIn ,  YouTube , iHeartRadio   or your  RSS Feed  ...

Deschooling - The Education of Letting Go So you want a new perspective on education?  It may be that your first step isn't school at all, but "deschooling".  In this episode we debunk the myths of what we deem as "successful education" and talk about going back to the root of what you desire with your kids.   This blog post on " Functional Education " lays out the outline of what all we will be c...

We may beat to the beat of a different drummer.  So what expectations do you have surrounding education in your home?  It's intimidating to take responsibility for our children's education.  But then again...is this something you simply want to hand over to someone else and hope it just works out? No matter what decision you make for schooling for your child, this series is for you.  It's not simp...

There is so much awesomeness going on right now we felt it was important to take a step back and talk about what all is up with the Mama Says Namaste world.  Take on our challenge this week to put a date on it - and learn about the 90 Day Family Road Trip that's launching today!   Listen to this episode on  iTunes ,  Stitcher ,  Google Play ,  TuneIn ,  YouTube  or your  RSS Feed Have you used the...

Does your family actually play together, or even know how? Understanding what motivates each of us allows for you to connect and play where everyone has fun...including the parents! Listen to this episode on  iTunes ,  Stitcher ,  Google Play ,  TuneIn ,  YouTube ,  Spreaker  or your  RSS Feed   Play is the highest form of research.   Albert Einstein What are we able to do as human beings that can...

How many times do we try to coax our children out of their raging emotions simply because it doesn't work in our own schedule?   As we talk about building resilience, it's important to recognize that in order to bounce back, you have to be able to fall.   You can't navigate emotions you aren't allowed to feel.  Season 4, Episode 36: Building Resilience  Listen to this episode on  iTunes ,  Stitche...

Season 4, Episode 35: Quality Over Quantity This life lesson may be something we all know we need already, but when you have children, that lesson is very in your face, especially when you are working from home.   So how do you keep your sanity, free yourself from obligation, and yet still have that precious "quality time" with your family? Listen to this episode on  iTunes ,  Stitcher ,  Google P...

Breathe in.  Breathe out. Breathe in.  Breathe out. Today we meditate to create.  We focus on intention to create the life we want, instead of simply hoping it will fall in our lap.   I've been diving into meditation this year, and as our family has listened to so many guided meditations, I decided to create some of our own.  Listen to this to start out your day.  Grab 15 minutes of silence, or pl...

You may hear "pick your battles," but how easy is it to do that in the heat of the moment, when you're frustrated, tense, and have no patience left?  In this podcast, our daughter Clara joins us and we share about a crazy utopian society, how to pick your battles, and 4 powerful tips to diffuse the fight before it starts. Where we have been - Koreshan State Park - The Koreshan Unity was a communal...

When we cultivate empathy, we build the bridge of connection.   We don't take away the emotion or experience another is going through; we simply sit there with them.   Join us as we discuss where we are, our goals for the new year, and how to build empathy and connection in your home.  Listen to this episode on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , TuneIn , YouTube , or your RSS Feed Where are we:   T...

Season 4, Episode 32 Secrets, secrets are no fun.  Secrets, secrets hurt someone!  Most everyone has heard this at some point in their lives, and typically it's about kids keeping secrets from each other.  But wow, I have heard story after story of how secrets, lies and deception have just ripped families apart.  Our lesson today is an important one, and one that can be a pretty touchy subject. Li...

Have an abundance mindset.   How can you life in a way that recognizes the Law of Attraction, and raise your children to be generous in life? Listen to this episode on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , TuneIn , YouTube , Spreaker or your RSS Feed Where are the @FieldTripGypsies this week?  Rockin it in Miami after a few weeks in the Florida Keys! Wanna check out Nathan's orb spider?   Here you go...

Season 4, Episode 30 Listen to this episode on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , TuneIn , YouTube , Spreaker or your RSS Feed Podcast Title:  Every Action Has A Consequence Summary:   In this episode on the "10 Essential Lessons for Life," we discuss the hard truths of natural consequences, and how this exactly what we as adults deal with on a regular basis.  Learn three tips to ensure you are usi...

Summary:    In Season 4, "10 Essential Lessons For Life," we give you a series of insights that will hopefully motivate and inspire you with your own family.  These core lessons and values are the foundation of  our  family.  We will continue to grow throughout our lifetime, and there is no way we can teach our children everything.  Yet these lessons are the pinnacle of what we believe in.  It's n...

Summary:   In this new season, we address the 10 Essential Lessons for Life.   The first one here is on attitude - that powerful thing only we can control.   There are four critical components philosopher William James lays out, and we tackle them on this episode.   Check out the full show notes with links at www. MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-attitude Podcast Notes - It's About That…Attitude Links...

Season 3, Episode 27 Here come the Holidays…and Relationship Drama Do you feel the relationships in your life are what makes it all worthwhile, or are you stuck in the feeling of dread and obligation dealing with toxicity and resentment?  This is the final wrap-up for Season Three on the Mama Says Namaste Podcast.   In this series, my husband Nathan and I focused on how to clear the clutter not ju...

Are your life tasks completely dragging you down, where you feel like your life is more running errands and admin tasks instead of really enjoying your family or having a social life?   Life tasks can engulf your life.   Yet, our perspective and what we prioritize can make a dramatic shift in how those tasks are incorporated into the life we want to live.   Welcome to Season Three on the Mama Says...

Season 3, Episode 25 It's not a habit - it's intimacy Don't create habits.   Create something positive that is missed in your routine when it's absent.   Get intimate - with your connection to your own body, with your partner, and making connections with friends that feed your soul.    Welcome to Season Three on the Mama Says Namaste Podcast.   In this series, we will focus on how to clear the clu...

Welcome to Season Three on the Mama Says Namaste Podcast.   In this series, my husband Nathan and I focus on how to clear the clutter not just from your home, but also your head and your heart to create that space for clarity and connection. Join me and dive in to "The Minimalist To-Do List!"   Family Ah, here is where the riches lie – it's all about the family, right?  And, if you have children –...