Moms Need Moms

If you're like me, you probably tried meditation, before concluding that it's all B.S.  Well, I've taken it up again and this time, I stayed consistent and now it is part of my daily ritual.  The key is not that you need to be an expert in breathing techniques and staying still for more than 10 minutes.  You just need to be consistent.  Trust me, with all the meditation practices an...

I know this can be a sensitive topic, but let's face it, with today's divorce rates, Co-parenting has become hugely popular.  I never thought I would be in the midst of this, and yet here I am.  Now I'm no expert, and believe me, it has taken so much work on myself and the realization that I wasted so much time focusing on the wrong things.  I'm still working on it, because it&...

Let's talk Money Mamas.  We all want to live our best lives.  Sorry to tell you but money does seem to make things easier.  And you know what???  That's ok.  It's ok to love money.  It's ok to want to be wealthy and be financially free.  In this episode I talk about my money journey and share with you some simple steps I took towards financial health and wellness.  If this is a...

I continue my talk about my health and fitness goals and share what I've learned in my journey.  There's some juicy nuggets in here, so I hope you stay until the end.  Keep moving and take care of YOU. Episode for Mel Robbins Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Bgw0HWiRZZdt5N6nH09c0?si=caFGvN87Tp6xBtAjq4a_Tg Moms Need Moms: 0. In the Beginning on Apple Podcasts 0. In the Beginning...

If you've been following me, then you know how important health and fitness are to me.  It's been on my list of goals for the past few years now.  Every year it changes or evolves somehow.  I thought I would share with you some things I've learned along the way that have helped me incorporate health and fitness into my life.  If you want to hear more about how I started this journey...

I'm sure you've been hearing a lot about this topic.  So I'm hoping you'll keep listening as I share my tips for setting up to have a great year.  I know things happen and we can't always plan for everything, but having a plan is better than not having one.   If you're interested in working with me on finding your passion and reclaiming your purpose, feel free to reac...

This is a special episode.  So special that I recorded it back in October and am just now launching it.  I had just completed a huge milestone in my journey, and I wanted to share it all with you.  On October 17, 2023, I officially became a Certified Career Coach. If you want to know more about what I'm doing or if you're interested in becoming a Career Coach, send me a DM or email. I wo...

PSA: I recorded this episode before Christmas, hoping to get it out by then, but just couldn't.  But I feel like this is an important message and I wanted to share it with you regardless.  Hope you all had a wonderful Holiday with family and friends.  I'm so pumped for 2024. Intro I would love to connect with you all.  And if you would be so kind as to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts...

Continuing the Holiday fun by sharing the 2nd Part of my tips on how to take care of the most important person, YOU, Mama!  Love ya! Intro I would love to connect with you all.  And if you would be so kind as to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, I would so greatly appreciate it. Love you all 💙❤❤ Take care of you. I can't wait to hear from you all. IG Handle: @_moms_need_moms_ Facebook:  w...

Feeling anxious and stressful due to the Holiday Season?  A lot of you Mamas are feeling the same way as I am at times.  This should be a joyous time of the year but let's face it.  It's probably one of the most stressful times of the year.  So I made a list and checked it twice, of ways you can de-stress and take care of the most important person...YOU!  Enjoy Part 1. Intro I would love...

Hi all. I had done a really great interview with a friend and fellow podcaster of mine, Sarah Young of the Calming the Chaos Podcast and Collective.  She is a mom of 2 beautiful boys.  She brings a wealth of resources and knowledge to bring moms like you and I together to be heard and understood.  I remember what is what like for me when I was first given the diagnosis of autism for my son.  My wo...

This is a very sensitive subject and I apologize for it being such a downer, but I needed to say it.  It's National Bullying Prevention Month.  I was feeling inspired to talk about this so I hope it brings hope to someone.   Intro I would love to connect with you all.  And if you would be so kind as to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, I would so greatly appreciate it. Love you all 💙❤❤ Ta...

In this episode, I continue on from episode # 7 about things I wish I knew about Motherhood before becoming a Mama (Link to that episode is below) .   In this episode, the things I wish I knew, apply more to my motherhood journey in the now and in this moment.  Come along for the ride as I share with you Motherhood at age 5.  Enjoy. Moms Need Moms: 7. Things I wish I knew about Motherhood on Apple...

My favorite time of the year.  This was such a popular episode last Halloween, that I decided to bring it back as a Reboot.  Hope you all enjoy.  Have a safe and happy Halloween! Intro I would love to connect with you all.  And if you would be so kind as to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, I would so greatly appreciate it. Love you all 💙❤❤ Take care of you. I can't wait to hear from you...

Keeping these kiddos busy especially when we ourselves are so super busy.  It can also be expensive and frankly, overwhelming.  So I've come up with a few ways to have some fun that is inexpensive, and helpful for their growth and development.  I added some links to some of the toys I've bought for my son to keep him entertained, while at home and podcast episode I referenced. Enjoy! Par...

Now with the kids back to school, I can only imagine how stressed and anxious this time of the year can be for ALL.  So I have a couple of tips on how to relieve some of the anxiety and stressors that go along with going back to school.  Hope this helps. Links to the items mentioned in the episode: FUHUA Expandable BreathingColorful Inflatable Ball Expandable Magic Ball , Suitable for Practicing Y...

1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  That is a huge jump, when compared to 20 years, when it was 1 in 200.  And even though we have come a long way with technology and being able to recognize the early signs or red flags for Autism, it's important as a parent to recognize some of these signs, that you may not even have heard of.  Hope this is helpful.  Helpful links...

Intro I would love to connect with you all.  And if you would be so kind as to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, I would so greatly appreciate it. Love you all 💙❤❤ Take care of you. I can't wait to hear from you all. IG Handle: @_moms_need_moms_ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/joann.p.camacho.3 email: momsneedmoms39@gmail.com

In this episode, I talk about traveling with our kiddos.  Now, I'm no expert traveler and I haven't been on any long trips, but so far, I've been on road trips and short plane rides with my son.  As many mamas can relate, I always feel anxious and stressed out about traveling with my son.  Since he's on the spectrum, I always worry that the trip will be too much for him.  So I&...

This is for all my Mamas out there who need a little pep talk.  We're more than halfway through the year, but we are not done yet.  So if you think you are way behind on your goals, I'm here to tell you that you are probably a lot closer than you think.  So the best way to see that is by doing a check-in.  I used a very valuable checklist at the beginning of 2023 to set my goals for the...

Enjoy the 2nd part to my inspiring and spirited conversation with my bestie, Tamara Pagan. Intro I would love to connect with you all.  And if you would be so kind as to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts, I would so greatly appreciate it. Love you all 💙❤❤ Take care of you. I can't wait to hear from you all. IG Handle: @_moms_need_moms_ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/joann.p.camacho.3 email: m...

Join me for an awesome girl chat with my bestie, Tamara "Tammy" Pagan.  Tammy is one of my bestest and dearest friends.  She's also someone I can always turn to and talk to who can really relate to the struggles and joys of being a single mama, a working mama, a special needs mama and a friend.  It's tough being a Mama so it's important to find your tribe. I hope you enjoy...

If you're a Mama, then you're familiar with meltdowns.  But if you're a Mama with a kiddo on the spectrum, Meltdowns are a part of our daily life.   We spend so much time and effort trying to help our little ones manage their feelings and regulate themselves when they're feeling overwhelmed.  But how about you Mama?  How do you regulate yourself when navigating our kids' m...

Time to talk about every Mama's favorite topic. POTTY TRAINING. If you think potty training was hard for your Neurotypical child, can you imagine potty training a neurodivergent child.  So I have a few tips I'd like to share with you all, Amazon Finds for potty training supplies: Potty Training Seat for Boys and Girls With Handles, Non-Slip with Splash Guard, Includes Free Storage Hook -...

Today's episode is special to me.  I get to interview my friend and fellow podcaster, Sarah Young.  Sarah is the founder and owner of Calming the Chaos, a community made up of a membership site and her very own podcast.  The community is for Mamas with kids who are nuerodiverse, have special or medically complex needs.  Her mission is to help Mamas feel heard and supported, with none of the m...