Mindset for Medical Moms

Thinking about your past can take up a lot of energy and time if you aren't intentional about it. In this episode I share multiple ways to think about your past so that you can let go of mistakes you've made or things that happened to you. When you 'clean' up your thoughts about your past you release all the stress from wanting it to be different.  Save the date! July 16th 2022 I'll be at Lit...

Your thoughts about yourself and what you believe is possible for you is so much more powerful than we give it credit for. Today's episode I share how two thoughts almost stopped my daughter from winning her surf contest. Two thoughts that stopped her from taking a risk to try. Two thoughts is all it takes to shift into the next version of yourself, the next step towards what you want out of life....

Have you been contemplating another child after a medical baby, but worry about making the wrong decision? This podcast takes you through the three things to consider as you navigate family planning so that you are empowered by the process instead of confused and frustrated.  Continue the conversation by joining our podcast Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/649738829380936/...

After ten year married to my husband and I feel like we are still just beginning. In this episode I share ten lessons I've learned over the last decade. Relationships require us to hold space for ourselves and a partner, which can sometimes be tricky. I share the top ten things that have helped me be my best self in marriage as well how to have a strong marriage.  Join our Facebook podcast gr...

Creating emotional safety starts with how you respond to your own negative self judgments and negative emotions. In this episode I walk you through how you can respond to yourself to create emotional safety for yourself so that you are no longer afraid of your feelings.  Join the podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/649738829380936/ Schedule a coaching consultation: https:/...

When shitty things happen in our world I want you to be empowered by coaching tools. If after tragic events you don't know how to apply the tools from the podcast authentically this episode shares how to do that. I share three things you should know in the aftermath of tragedy.  Join the podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/649738829380936/ Hospital Recovery Solution Worksh...

You feel it as your stomach tightens and the pressure of that internal urgency reminds you you're still not quite there. That finish line is just out of your reach.  If only your child could eat orally. If only your baby would crawl already. If only you were past the series of surgeries.  Urgency to keep moving to that finish line keeps us feelings stuck and overwhelmed. Today's episode...

Do you struggle to feel like you're enough? Does being good enough feel like a moving target? In this episode we dive into where enoughness comes  from and how you can apply feeling enough to all areas of your life.  Schedule a consultation here: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24265400&appointmentType=27123039

What does it actually mean to be present in your life? Today I share strategies and thoughts about being more present and why it's so important as a medical mom.  schedule a coaching consultation:  https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24265400&appointmentType=27123039

As a medical mom sex can be the last thing on your mind. It might me feel like a chore and something you have to check off your to-do list. This episode is for you if you want to have more sex and don't know how to move forward. I've got your back. Your biggest sexual organ is your brain. What you think about sex matters. This episode will shine a light on many things that stop you from being turn...

Do you want to feel more confident? Where does real confidence come from? This episode breaks down the myths surrounding confidence and shares why confidence is so important. Confidence is not something special certain people are born with. You can create confidence and this episode shows how to do that.  Sign up for the free confidence workshop March 16th: https://app.squarespacescheduling.c...

Healthy baby entitlement is the concept I created to help explain the feelings of loss and disappointment when our expectations of our life change. When you have a plan for the future and envision your life it includes how you think things are supposed to be.  So what happens when they're not? Sometimes you might fall into entitlement because you think you were supposed to have a life that wa...

In this episode I talk about why resisting emotions actually makes them bigger and harder to deal with. I also share how dread and fear of future emotions prolongs your experiences with negative emotions and what you can do about it.  Sign up for Confidence in medical motherhood workshop here: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24265400&appointmentType=27119498 Join...

Your comfort zone is fine, but discomfort is good! In this episode I'm going to share all the reasons why discomfort is so powerful and how by embracing discomfort you will help create more ease, joy, and growth in your life. I also share my 29 discomfort goals this year that I'm trying to accomplish.  Sign up HERE for the confidence workshop: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.ph...

Are you tired? I've got you. This episode will help you get more sleep one hour at a time. I will teach what thoughts prevent you from sleeping, how to think about your alone time, and how to commit yourself to sleeping more. Plus I extend a sleep challenge at the end to help you get started right now.  Group coaching waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61c558f214ec6db2d2b53aba

So you want to believe new things about yourself? In this episode I breakdown the process of believing a new belief. I dive into the 5 steps in which you follow to help you figure out how to decide to believe a new belief and 6 different ways to practice a new belief.  This is especially helpful to you if you're trying to increase your self belief. Use this episode to guide you through adding...

Don't you hate it when you're worried and someone says, "hey don't dwell on the negative." or they say, "just stop thinking about it, you'll be fine!" well this episode is not that. This episode equips you with the solution to worry and how walk you through dealing with valid possibilities that could happen in a medical mom's life. It's filled with loads of examples and I share a personal experien...

I created a framework that helps medical moms achieve their goals. These are the four pillars that include the most common challenges I see medical moms facing. In this episode we take a deep dive into the framework and I share all the skills that are needed to become confident, happy and fulfilled as a medica mother.   Confidence in Medical Motherhood Class on December 9th: https://app.squar...

When you're a medical mom, you often don't know where to start to help yourself navigate through the hard parts of handling your child's diagnosis. This episode gives you a road map on where to start with your mental strength as you navigate medical motherhood. I'll share the three tools you can implement right now to help yourself feel more confident and capable making decisions and taking care o...

In honor of my 9th wedding anniversary, I share several myths about marriage. In our romantic relationships, we often buy into these myths creating more misery in our relationships than necessary. Check out this episode to dive into some of these common marriage myths.  Request a Coaching Consultation: https://cortneygivencoaching.typeform.com/to/yhX8spn1

There is no way to avoid pain. It's a guaranteed part of life. How you experience pain, however, is a different question. There are two types of emotional pain. Dirty pain and clean pain. In this topic, I share how dirty pain keeps you held back and stuck in your pain and how you can get out of it. I share the sneaky ways that your brain tries to sabotage you from feeling and actually processing y...

In this episode, I share 15 thoughts for you to use in motherhood. Being a mom can be challenging but you don't have to make it harder on yourself with what you're thinking.  I share 15 thoughts that I believe when put into practice can help you alleviate stress, improve your confidence and help you feel grounded in your medical motherhood journey.  Request a coaching consultation: https...

As a parent, you are a leader. In this episode, I discuss how you can take empowered action to help lead your children. How you talk about our bodies, how you think about money, and how you discuss your problems all communicate to your children what you believe about life. When you take time to intentionally think about the message you're sending to your children you can have a greater impact on t...

What kind of expectations do you have for your children? What about parenting with your spouse? Do you have expectations for yourself? In this episode, I share why examing your expectations could be the most helpful parenting tool you could implement. Your expectations are happening to you, you get to decide what kind of expectations you have. They might be the reason why you're feeling upset and...

You want to be successful at parenting. You just want your child to be happy, right? This episode shares why happiness may not be the best goal for our kids. It also shares how our success at parenting doesn't have to come from our children's behavior. I share how the way you think about your child's feelings impacts you and what you can actually do about it. Plus loads of tips for helping your an...