Mom Essentials

Wait, aren't life coaches for adults?! Today's guest, Renaye Thornborrow, reminds us that our core beliefs and thoughts are developed at a young age and the benefits of bringing this type of teaching to children.  Renaye is leading a worldwide movement to bring life coaching and mindset skills training to kids. Since 2013, her company has certified hundreds of coaches in over 30 countries, helping...

We don't always want to think about the "what ifs" in life, but our guest today, Rachel Schromen, reminds us that preparing for the unexpected in all areas of life is essential.  We dive in and discuss everything from prenups to estate planning, health care directives, and much more. Rachel is the owner of Schromen Law in St. Paul, MN. She is an estate planning attorney and frequently works with y...

It's easy to let our emotions lead our actions.  So many times I hear from moms "Well, I'm just the yelling mom but I wish I wasn't!" The good news is you don't have to be.  Often we want to stuff down the emotions coming through in our body, but instead, we should be leaning into them so we can start identifying how they are showing up.  In this special feature of Mini Tools, learn how to start t...

Money can be a very intimate thing for people to talk about. And sometimes it is easier to avoid it all together. Even when we are married, the topic can feel uncomfortable. But what if the unexpected happens? How can you be empowered with your money? And how do you even start talking about this if your partner is the one with all the control? We cover this and so much more with today's guest, Jen...

Kids grow up in a blink of an eye. One day you are changing their diapers and the next you are getting them ready to send them off to college.  No matter where you are in this timeline, it's our job as parents to prepare our kids the best we can so they are ready to launch.  Tune into this episode as our guest, Megan Nilsen, shares tips and strategies we can do with our children to help them be pr...

Mama, are you feeling stressed out? Ready to lock yourself in the bathroom just so you can get a few moments to yourself? You are not alone! It's easy to be overwhelmed with all of the plates you are trying to juggle. And when our moods are out of wack, we can end the day feeling guilty for not being the "perfect mom". Tune into this special episode to learn 3 quick and easy things you can be doin...

Are you having trouble with sleep? Anxiety? Boundaries? Hypnotherapy could be your answer! And no this is not the kind of thing you see on TV where you follow a pocket watch back and forth with your eyes while someone says "You're getting very sleepy!"  Our guest today, Clariss Tu, shares with us how we can use this practice to help us create the change we want to see in our lives.    Clarissa is...

Parenting a sensitive child can be challenging at times. And when you are a sensitive mama, you must find a way to stand in your own truth and find the right journey for your family.  Tune into this episode to hear the story of Heather Nardi's journey through parenting a child who opted to take a more holistic approach to her mental health and learn the steps they took so their whole family could...

Let's face it, none of us are perfect! And our guest today, Lisa Sugarman dives deep into embracing our imperfectness, how to avoid the comparison trap, and more on this fun episode! Lisa is a mom, a parenting author, a nationally syndicated humor columnist, and a podcast host, creating content that helps empower parents, especially moms, by giving them permission to embrace their perfectly imperf...

As a parent, you know that traveling with children is a whole different kind of vacation. And if you have a child on the spectrum and/or with invisible disabilities it can add extra challenges. Our guest today, Dawn M. Barclay provides numerous tips on how to make any vacation a wonderful experience for the whole family. Dawn is an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different a...

Sometimes families are created in different ways. And today our guest is going to be sharing with us all about her family's story of adoption. Anna Maria DiDio, is an adoptive mother and was inspired to write her memoir, Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure after her own family journey to Mexico.     Now her L.I.F.E.* Adventures children's books feature stories about adoption, foster care, st...

Sometimes we can operate in a fear based mode. That is a great cue to take a pause so you can be more intentional with your parenting. Today's guest, Jim White, shares simple steps to better connect with our kids and parent in a different way. Jim is an author, coach and founder of the Family Enrichment Academy. He has been married for 40 years and has 6 children as well as 12 grandchildren. His b...

This is a special 'Mini Tools' episode for quick tips on how to better enjoy your summer with your kiddos!  Summer vacation is coming and I don't think I'm the only one a little freaked out with the thought of how I'm going to get everything done while keeping my kids occupied.  In this episode, I will share a few quick and easy tips to think about to make the summer more enjoyable for everyone. H...

So many of us crave a special bond with our kids, but we need to ask ourselves if we are truly modeling the behavior.  My guest today, and one of my favorite people, Tracey Winn Steivang shares the importance of letting your kids know they are valued and simple ideas to create that solid bond in your relationship.  As a multipassionate woman and mama to 3, she is focused on helping people create t...

When it comes to puberty, there are so many questions... from both parents and kids!  When do you start talking to your kid about this? How do you approach the sex talk? What do you do when they bring up a question you're not ready for?  We cover this and so much more on today's episdoe with  Lori Reichel, Nationally recognized health educator; former school health teacher and administrator; autho...

Trigger Warning: this episode contains sensitive material such as sexual abuse.  Danielle Leukam is the author of Four Pounds of Pressure: A Memoir of Rape, Survival, and Taking Back My Power. She has loved writing for as long as she can remember. After surviving a heinous attack in her home in 2018, she finally pursued her dream of becoming an author. She joins us today to share her story and giv...

Have you ever wondered if someone in your life is a narcissist? It seems like today, that term is thrown around a lot! So I asked Chelli Pumphrey, MA, LPC, a licensed psychotherapist, globally recognized relationship coach, and author join us on this episode today.  We dig into relationships and specifically look at what a true narcissist is, flags to watch out for, and what to do if you find your...

It's time to start loving your body before the after picture!  My guest, Jessie Erickson, mama and certified nutritional coach, shares ways that we can start loving and embracing our bodies at any stage of life.  We cover everything from looking at ourselves in the mirror, to hormones, to mindset and everything in between!  To learn more about Jessie, check out the following links:  https://linktr...

Welcome mamas! I know you have a lot of stuff going on, but this is a must listen to find out what this podcast has in store for you. Take a listen to find out a little more about me, my journey so far, and why in the world I would start a podcast when I said I would never do it again. It's time to jump in!