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With the start of a new year, there's always talk of new year's resolutions. But does anyone else relate to the disappointment we feel when we almost inevitably fail to reach all those goals? Maybe it's because we don't have the right plan to make change possible. Mel Robbins is on a mission to share proven tools that empower you to create a better life. As a mom of three who hit rock bottom and n...

As a parent, you're probably moving fast on most days just to get it all done—and you may be drowning in fatigue and going through the motions. Today, T.D. Jakes reminds us to regain our focus and be specific with our actions. After all, time is a precious resource and one that we can't replace, so let's use it with purpose. Show links: Watch the full clip . Beekeeper's Naturals A PG-ish Guidebook...

Libby Ward is a digital creator, speaker, and mental health advocate with a deep commitment to helping moms break cycles of trauma and barriers that hold them back. Through her humor and relatable videos, she lets moms know that it's okay to be imperfect and how important it is to take care of ourselves. Today's interview with Libby gives a voice to moms who have believed the lie that our needs sh...

As much as we want our kids to listen to our words, the truth is that most of what they are learning is by imitating what we do and how we live. And while our circumstances are important, we actually have so much power over our experiences by choosing our responses, which is also something our kids will pick up on. Today's episode features author and neuroscientist Dr. Joe Dispenza, who discusses...

So much focus in our world today is spent on success, career goals, and independence. It's no wonder we're riddled with stress and anxiety! But even if we can't change our actual circumstances, what if we were to simply shift our mindset to make our thoughts work in our favor?  Dr. Alia Crum is an associate professor of psychology at Stanford, director of the Stanford Mind and Body Lab, and an exp...

As the end of the year approaches, it's the perfect time to throwback to episode 194, which was all about helping us focus on what's important. Today's episode features Alain de Botton, who is a modern philosopher of love, travel, architecture, and literature, as well as a visionary for a new way of education. He'll encourage you to acknowledge your own story, where you are in it, and to understan...

You know those days when everything seems to go wrong? Our brains are wired to protect us by staying alert to bad things, but sometimes this gets us stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by the negativity. Join me today as I reflect on my own recent struggles with stress and frustration, and how I'm learning to push the restart button on those days by reshaping my habits. We constantly have the choice to...

When you become a parent, it's easy to hold yourself back. You take on a huge responsibility, and you make less risky decisions since you have more than yourself to take care of. And while stewarding your family well is important, it's also important to continue to chase your own dreams. Jonathan Fields is an author, producer, and business innovator who is on a quest to discover what makes people...

Let's talk about your brain. It processes 70,000 thoughts every day using 100 billion neurons. All of this forms the basis for every memory, thought, and feeling—in other words, your entire life experience. But did you know that most of these thoughts are both negative and repetitive? No wonder we sometimes feel stuck. The good news is that you have the power to rewire and adapt your brain to have...

As parents, we all aspire to model the best qualities and behaviors we can for our kids—integrity, positivity, and simply being present—but it can sometimes feel daunting and complicated in the midst of our overly busy lives. Today, leadership expert Robin Sharma explains the simple steps on how to be a good human, and how to bring humanity back into everyday living. It doesn't have to be complica...

Today's episode is a throwback to episode 96, because the topic is so important that it deserves to be addressed again. We all know the feeling of not getting enough sleep—we wake up groggy, frustrated, and less patient with our kids and with life. But lack of sleep takes much more toll on our bodies and minds than we might realize. Sleep diplomat and professor Matt Walker explains that sleep is n...

We all have limitations and blind spots, which makes it easy to get wrapped up in our own heads, leaving us feeling stuck and alone. As adults, we need people to both call us out on our craziness and be our biggest fan and cheerleader—and our teenagers are no different. They need to be seen, understood, and accepted.  Today Dr. Lisa Damour shares why it's important to recognize and talk about our...

Why is it so hard to make friends as adults? Maybe it's because we're not always in situations where we automatically meet people in the same life stage as us. But also, maybe it's because we close ourselves off, quick to judge others and afraid of being judged ourselves, and unwilling to take a chance. Building community takes time, not to mention vulnerability. Today, motivational speaker Lisa N...

Sometimes we need to be reminded that we matter, and that the way we choose to face each day matters. We want to teach our kids how to filter through the noise of life and put themselves in circles that inspire and encourage them to grow—but the only way to do that is to model it through our own attitude. Motivational speaker Keith Harrell will fire you up as he explains that it's up to us to crea...

What things in your life feel unfair and cause you to get worked up? We all have those triggers—and in those moments, it's easy to feel powerless. But what if we shifted the narrative by changing our own reaction, instead of being angry at what can't be changed? Author and speaker Hal Elrod explains that while we can't always change our circumstances, we always have the power to choose how we resp...

This week marks the three-year anniversary of PG-ish! As I reflect on this journey, I remember all the time spent to scheme, dream, curate, pivot, launch, fail, and keep going. I started this podcast after huge changes in my family life, and I knew I needed to challenge myself to find (and share) resources to grow myself as a person and a mama. I believe reflection is important to remember how far...

Do you ever lose sight of the end game? Sometimes as parents, we focus on the short game—grades, extracurricular activities, and how to fix things immediately for our kids. But does that actually serve them well as they grow into adulthood? Dr. Madeline Levine, a psychologist with 40 years experience, explains that kids don't need us to fix everything. They actually need adaptability, mental agili...

Do you ever feel like you manage life well…until the small people in your life don't want to go along with your plans? That's when the heat turns on, when they find the most inopportune moments to lose it. But the truth is that their cries and outbursts are a way to be seen and heard. Parenting educator Lael Stone nudges us back to our kids' side, reminding us that our level of compassion and nurt...

Transitions aren't always easy, even when we're looking forward to them. There's fear and doubt about the unknown, and anxiety about making the right decision. And transitions always force us to find new ways of making life work. So today I'm simply sharing some thoughts on my new season of life as a working single mom of kids at two separate schools, and both the frustrations I've faced in making...

What made you smile today? If it's tough to answer this, you're not alone. We get overwhelmed with all the things of life—work, home, kids—that it's easy to miss the small moments that would bring us joy.  Catherine Price is a science journalist and author who is passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. Surprisingly, her solution to stress, life, better parenting, and...

Our instinct as parents can be to hold our kids so tightly in order to protect and guide them into the life we want for them. Sadly, such a tight rein sometimes squashes their unique traits—pieces of them that should be celebrated and allowed space to learn and grow in their own way. In a society that likes to point out weaknesses and conform us to fit a specific mold, Marcus Buckingham wants to t...

Do you find yourself sometimes blaming your current unhappiness and dissatisfaction on past choices? While that's a common sentiment, regret can actually have a positive effect on our lives. The trick is to find the gift in our regret, and learn from it as we move forward. Author Dan Pink has collected over 16,000 regrets from real people around the globe, and today he shares the four core regrets...

Why is it so hard to create good habits? We think that if we can find enough motivation and discipline, we should be able to accomplish our goals. The problem? We think we have to go big or go home—and so we set ourselves up for failure. B.J. Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford, explains why tiny habits are the key to changing your life. It comes down to creating triggers based on existing beha...

As July wraps up, let's take a moment to honor Social Wellness Month. Your personal well-being and connection network is important for not only your health, but the health of your family. Scientists are finding that the strength of your community can have powerful effects not only on your health, but can also influence your biology, lengthen your life, and improve your overall well-being. Today Dr...

Even with a 4-month baby in her arms during our interview, K. Domiana Ndour emanates an authentic and grounding presence. She's not only a wife and mom of three, but also a retired pro basketball player, two-time best-selling author, somatic healer, coach, international speaker, certified yoga instructor and educator. She's on a mission to equip busy moms like you and me with the tools to self-hea...