Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood with Joslyn Hillam | Positive Pregnancy Mindset | Pregnancy is Hard

Dealing with physical pains of afterbirth?! This is your episode! (If you need more emotional support during postpartum stay tuned for next weeks podcast episode!)   Link to my course Positive Pregnancy Playbook: (which is a self led video course for helping you mentally when you are SO sick and miserable while being pregnant): https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook Page for...

I apparently scheduled the episode that was supposed to air today last week. :| You got two episodes last week. :D I put a short one together for this week to help me maintain my consistency.    Link to my course Positive Pregnancy Playbook: (which is a self led video course for helping you mentally when you are SO sick and miserable while being pregnant): https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   H...

Having a NICU baby can translate into many heart aches and struggles and is not an easy time. Find tips in this episode to help you through.  If you are interested in one on one coaching in pregnancy, motherhood, or relationships, E-mail me at: melioramentor@gmail.com  and we can set up our 5 weeks of 10 minute sessions. It is $37 dollars at this current time and I know I can help you improve your...

Which do you prefer? Bottle or Breast?   Link to my course Positive Pregnancy Playbook: (which is a self led video course for helping you mentally when you are SO sick and miserable while being pregnant): https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoyin...

Find deep and emotional encouragement in your own HARD goals as I relate a special story to you. You are amazing Mama! Your body is doing AMAZING things! Keep your mind strong!  Link to my course Positive Pregnancy Playbook: (which is a self led video program for when you are SO sick and miserable while being pregnant): https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnanc...

Should you be induced? Should you wait for natural labor to start? Do Pitocin (induction) contractions hurt more than natural contractions? Should I get an epidural? So many things to think about!    Link to my course Positive Pregnancy Playbook (which can help lift your mindset when you are SO sick and miserable while being pregnant): https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook P...

Well... what do you do when your plans don't go as planned!? Emergency situations in pregnancy, mindset tools, and more to help you move forward with positivity.  Link to my course Expecting Enlightenment (which is a positive pregnancy playbook for when you are SO sick and miserable while being pregnant): https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I ha...

There are so many different ways a woman can bring a baby into the world. Deciding how you would prefer to bring the baby into the world is the next step in this pregnancy series.    Link to my course Expecting Enlightenment(which is a positive pregnancy playbook for when you are SO sick and miserable while being pregnant): https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook Page for Preg...

We are taking a week break from my pregnancy series with some inspiration I received last night that couldn't wait to get out.  I felt called to be a mother, but it was really hard. Especially inside my head. Mothering kids was DIFFICULT. I have found mental shifts and mindset tools that have really helped me improve my enjoyment of being a mother.  If you want details on one on one coaching from...

Finding out the Gender of our baby can be SO exciting! But it also can be disappointing and discouraging if the gender is not what you are hoping for. Listen for insights through this exciting time of pregnancy!  Link to my course Expecting Enlightenment which is a 'Positive Pregnancy Playbook': https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I post frequen...

'You should love your growing pregnant belly' 'You don't look fat, you are pregnant'  Do you sometimes feel fat, despite these comments you've likely heard? Me too. Listen to find better ways to deal with and handle these feelings!    Link to my course Expecting Enlightenment: https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of m...

It can be really easy to dwell on the negative changes that pregnancy creates for us. But today lets step back and find the miracles in growing a baby within!    Link to my course Expecting Enlightenment: https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com   Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoyin...

Survival mode is not the most enjoyable time of life and pregnancy. Join in some mental strategies to help you during these hard times.   Link to my course Expecting Enlightenment: bit.ly/pregnancyissohard    Facebook Page Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better.  https://www.facebook.com/pregna...

Sometimes we have to go through difficult experiences that we don't ask for. Miscarriage can be one of those very difficult things. Join in my story as we navigate some of these difficult things related to pregnancy (although there are still relatable experience suggested if you are not pregnant) and ways to cope during these painful times.  If you could give me a review on iTunes that would reall...

This is one of the most dreaded parts of pregnancy for me. I HATED being nauseated and sick.   Giving me a review on iTunes helps this podcast to be found by those who need it! If you could take a minute to give me a review, I would really appreciate it!    Link to my course Expecting Enlightenment: I designed a course around these six or so weeks of sickness that can feel like hell. These mental...

We can get afraid to feel excited about anything because we are scared of potential disappointment. I know I have been that way.  We are going to the next step in pregnancy today! If you know a pregnant woman (or non-pregnant woman) who you think could use this episode please share it with them!  Giving me a review on iTunes helps this podcast to be found by those who need it! If you could take a...

I never in a million years thought I would do a public podcast on this topic. Yet here I am. You’ll like this one. P.S. It is clean. I refer to sex as intimacy but if you don’t want your kids to hear the word ‘intimacy’ you might want ear phones for this one ;-)  Here is my Facebook Page for the Podcast: I do frequent live (short) videos of thoughts and tools to implement from the podcast   https:...

Are you worried about how to fill your days this summer? This episode gives some great ideas of things to implement during the summer. I also give an exciting announcement of the summer series that I am going to be doing!! You won't want to miss it!  Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard   Here is the Pregnancy is Hard-Pregnancy Support Group Page: h...

I did not enjoy making dinner in the beginning. It was not something I liked. Today I give a couple of tips that can help you enjoy making dinner!    Connect ->  melioramentor@gmail.com Community-> https://www.facebook.com/MelioraMentor For my fellow pregnant sisters who are having a difficult time dealing with metal games during pregnancy I have created a program that can help you lift that negat...

I have always felt called to be a Latter-Day stay at home mom. I have desired it for as long as I could remember but it came with a lot of struggles and I began to wonder if I was even cut out for motherhood.   

Do you feel miserable if you don't get enough sleep? Is not getting enough sleep a big deal? If so this episode is for you. I go into 3 real, sleep deprived scenarios and give some EASY thoughts to try implementing the next time you are sleep deprived. Even those who are not sleep deprived by a baby may find some good nuggets of  that help with annoyance and frustrations that can come with lack of...

It has been a strange day. :(    I share some thoughts.

Who are the trusted guides in your life? Do you have trusted guides that help you be a better person? Weight-loss class and How Negative Thoughts affect you: https://melioramentor.vipmembervault.com   Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/MelioraMentor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr_AzPUumAMz-yZ_y2J06Cw Pregnancy Course: https://pregnancyishard.thinkific.com Shelly Shumway's Face...

If I had a home I would be more friendly. If I had a bigger following I would show up better. Do you ever find yourself telling yourself these types of if/then statements? Me too. Today I have a thought tip that you can implement that can help with the things you want to start doing or stop doing!  melioramentor@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/MelioraMentor   My Mindset of Weight loss Class can...

Last week we talked about those negative thoughts that weigh us down. Today we are going to have a conversation on the next step! Thank you for joining me and sharing these episodes with those who you feel can benefit from them!  Reach out if you you want help in your goal! I am offering free help with finding doable thoughts and steps in reaching your goals and I would LOVE to help YOU!   meliora...