Mom Essentials

We never want to throw shame towards our parents, but as today's guest Susan Morley shares we simply can't parent like they did. Even if you had the best childhood, we live in a different world and that means we need different tools into our toolbox. Susan, a parenting coach, is passionate about helping moms with spirited kids break the cycle of yelling, punishing, and spanking so they can have a...

Motherhood is not meant to be a journey we do alone. I am joined on today's episode with Dr. Michelle Stephens. She gives us her insight as a not only a doctor but as a mother. Michelle is the co-founder and chief nursing officer of Oath Care. Her experiences as a pediatric clinician, early childhood stress scientist, and mom to a 7- and 9-year-old deeply inform how she leads and builds within the...

All of a sudden, you can feel like you have a roommate rather than a spouse. How did this happen?!   On this episode, Amand Weber joins us to share quick and easy ways how to reconnect with our partners. Amanda, a relationship coach, works with women to create a connection that leads to more of the love & respect that you want in your current relationship or in a future one We unpack the beauty in...

I don't have to tell you that college is expensive! And even if you aren't filling out applications right now, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare while your kids are still young. Shellee Howard, a Certified Independent College Strategist and Counselor, helps Middle and High School students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process, helping them create a...

Do you feel like instead of a partner, you have an extra kid sometimes? This is something I hear from wives all of the time. Today's guest, Beth Rowles, is here to help! She is the only Conscious Parenting & Marriage Coach who helps the overextended mom who feels like she's doing everything by herself to create the partnership she wants with her husband without losing her marriage. She helps women...

You may have heard this before because it's true! Our body holds on to emotions and trauma. This can show up in multiple ways, but the good news is we don't have to keep holding on to it. Today's guest, Ann Hince, is going to share a simple technique that helped her release years of built-up trauma and emotions. She will share how she went further and can now put her awareness inside her body (som...

After you have kids, you might feel like you don't know your own body anymore. And then you try to put on things that you wore pre-baby and it feels like a crule punishment. Things don't fit like they used to or maybe not at all. Slowly you start trying to hide your body and end up not recognizing the person in the mirror.  Stephanie Wilkins, personal stylist, shares some quick tips to find your s...

Co-parenting can present a whole lot of challenges for moms. And it can bring up a ton of different emotions. Today's guest, Leslie Holthoff, is a Doctoral student studying perspectives of joint shared custody through the eyes of adults who have aged out of the two-home system. She is a relationship coach focused on co-parenting and divorce, helping people make the best decisions based on their fu...

We are all familiar with the term "anxiety." Perhaps you or your children deal with it on a daily basis. Today's guest, Laura Reardon, joins me to talk about the good and bad of anxiety; what it can teach us and how to avoid getting stuck in the cycle of it. We also cover how this shows up in our bodies and why. Laura is a certified Child Behavior Specialist, trained as an Emotion Coach, Childhood...

Families consist of all different kinds of relationships. However, sometimes we can feel like we are rowing the boat in a different directions.  Today's guest, Jeri Pleticha, shares key tips and strategies on how to ensure smooth sailing.  She has been married to her husband Roy for 29 years and has two adult children who still love her and want her opinion on some of their life choices. Which to...

On this episode, I am joined by Nicki Hoffman to talk about her mission to  eradicate childhood suicide by equipping kids with the skills and tools for mental and emotional intelligence & resilience. She and her business partner, Adrian Moreno, realized that by equipping kids with the skills, tools, and mindset early on, the next generation could grow up being able to handle anything life brings t...

Fatherhood can be intimidating! And for some of us moms, we can't understand the hesitations our guys have while embarking on the journey of parenthood. My guest, Kendall Smith, is the author of "Rookie Father: A playbook for men experiencing fatherhood for the first time."  Being a child of divorced parents, Kendall always knew he wanted to provide a better experience to his future children and R...

The world can be a scary place, but what if you could learn how to be more aware of your surroundings so you can enjoy life?  My guest, Valaire Horner,  is currently the CEO of Bravo Maritime Group which was founded by her husband Jack. Through the work that they do, their mission is to train people of all ages and backgrounds on how to live aware, not in fear.  Valarie shares with us the challeng...

Do you know how to trust your intuition? Or have you been taught (like most of us) to ignore that little voice inside you?  So many of us, have been conditioned to ignore our intuition and that can affect our parenting in big ways.  Tune in to this episode to find out how institution plays a big part in parenting, how we can encourage our kids to trust theirs, and why finding your Human Design is...

Bringing natural options into your home does not have to be complicated!  Tune in to listen to my guest Lisa Mosbey, as she shares ways natural options can help heal us on various levels; emotionally, mentally, and physically.  We even touch on how using natural products can lead to a legacy for your family. Lisa's own wellness led her back to school for a 2nd career as an Herbalist & Holistic Hea...

We have been taught a lot of wrong information when it comes to nutrition.  Today, we are joined by Chrissy Seibel,  a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and fellow essential oil lover. Since walking through her daughter's autoimmune diagnosis, she has been passionate about helping busy moms live their healthiest lives through nutrition, essential oils, and healthy habits. Chrissy lives on an organi...

Do you have a child who has come out?  Today's guest is Heather Hester the f ounder of Chrysalis Mama, which provides support and education to parents and allies of LGBTQIA adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. She shares the story of her son's coming out and how as a family they supported him in the best way they could. She dives into different approaches you can take as a parent, reminds us...

When Andrea Lukac entered the working world after studying economics, she noticed very quickly how unhappy she and other people around her were in their day-to-day lives. So often moms can feel the same way when they get overloaded with the expectations of motherhood. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be this way. Andrea shares in today's episode  how we can stop going through the motions and live ou...

Are you the yelling mom? So often, I hear from moms that they feel like all they do is yell at their kids. While we are caught up in the emotions, sometimes it seems like it's the only option. But the good news is that there are other ways to get your kids to listen without yelling! They call today's guest Sharon Silver The Parent Whisperer. She has the unique ability to see things through a child...

Think back on the last week. How many times were you frustrated or annoyed? If the number was higher than you'd like to admit, you must tune into today's episode! Susie Pettit dives into the importance of boundaries for ourselves and our parenting. Susie has been helping women (and lots of moms!) live lives they love for over 10 years. She is the host of the podcast Love Your Life Show and owner o...

Marriage isn't for the faint of heart.  This episode is a special one as I have my own husband on as my guest! As we mark the 10 year mark in our marriage, we share 10 lessons that we've learned throughout the last decade.     

While there's no shame in having a glass or two of wine from time to time, the mommy wine culture seems to be everywhere. And sometimes you can realize that one glass of wine a night has turned into one bottle of wine (or more) a night. Tune in to hear the empowering and insightful story from a dad's perspective on how alcohol (or the substance of your choice) can affect your marriage, work, paren...

Communication is important in any relationship, including the one with our kids. However, sometimes emotions can take over and we aren't always sure how to navigate it with our children.  On this episode, I am joined by Rosemarie Griffin who is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice, AB...

Have you ever faught with your spouse about the laudndry, the dishes, or (insert a household chore of your choice)?  We've all been there, but most of the time it isn't actually about that specific thing... it goes deeper. Elizabeth Polinsky, a Certified Emotionally Focused Marriage Counselor, shares the real reasons we have fights, what can be tracked back to our childhood, and ways to better com...

That's right, it's that special, and stressful, time of the year; back to school.  Tune in and get some great back-to-school tips for your kids, firsthand from a teacher!  The last few years have been difficult and getting back into a routine can be challenging, but our guest Erin Bahr provides you with ways to build excitement, the importance of talking with your kids, and how you as the parent c...