Raw Mom Life

No mom ever wants to have to get her kids professional mental health help. No mom wants her kids to deal with anxiety or sensory overload. It's my reality and I know it's so common for many kiddos. Inside today's episode, I share about my experience with my daughters' anxieties and when/how we decided to get them professional help. Disclaimer: I am NOT a professional. I am simp...

Sarah Keyser is a police wife and mom to three girls #girlmoms! She shares her journey beginning with becoming a mom and quitting her FT job to juggling 3 busy daughters on the crazy schedule of a police wife while building her 2 businesses. She's hilarious and fun and her personality is contagious. We have some great conversations around so many real life momming things... listen in! Sarah i...

Entering this Motherhood journey can feel so lonely, but finding those mom besties is so powerful. But how do you find those friendships? Inside today's episode, I'm sharing my journey with finding good quality friendships and why connecting with other moms has been so crucial on my journey. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch f...

We don't hear it enough. So inside today's episode, I'm sharing a handful of reasons why you're a great mama! Follow Libby with Diary of an Honest Mom: Elizabeth Ward (@diaryofanhonestmom) | Instagram Get her Honest Mom Journal: The Honest Mom Journal: The struggling moms guide to struggling less. A daily guided journal for moms facing mental health struggles, depression &...

We are a couple weeks into summer and inside this episode, I share my thoughts about how I'm enjoying my kids, but also staying sane! Get the Mad Libs game here: Amazon.com: Looney Labs Mad Libs: The Game - Best Card Game for Adults Kids Card Games Party Games Family Board Games Word Games Fun Games for Teens 3-8 Player Games for Ages 10 to Adult : Toys & Games ---------------------------...

This is a fun episode with my friend, Bri Sutherland, homeschooling mom of 3. We chat about how she stays sane being around her kids 24/7 :) We chat briefly about why she started her small business, a hobby farm. We also have a really neat conversation about how to help our kids develop friendships and about how to figure out what to give our kiddos for their birthday! ----------------------------...

Especially in that baby/toddler phase. Those kiddos are so dependent on you and you're over-touched, overstimulated, and sleep deprived. Inside this episode, I share 3 easy ways to stay connected to your spouse during this phase. Not in this phase? That's okay, this episode is for you too ;) ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch f...

Inside today's episode, I'm sharing: my recent experience of realizing that I was holding myself to a standard of perfection, things I'm letting go of, and ideas that you had for how to feel less overwhelmed as a mama and allowing grace to set in. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every mo...

It's hard to see our kids not succeed at things, but failure is part of life. Recently, we've been through some situations with our girls that we've had to walk with them on that road of failure. Inside this episode, I share how I've helped a couple of my kiddos get through these failures. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday!...

Jenn Olson shares some incredible wisdom in this episode as we talk about the importance of faith, boundaries, and presence as a mom. She's a mom of 3 and runs her own photography business. We talk about how it's never too late to change the way you parent - learning to say no to other things so you can be present to your family, learning to control your own emotions so you can help them...

There are things we deal with every day with our kids that leave us wondering if it's just us... are we the only ones who deal with this? Are our kids the only ones? Is it just me? Things like sibling fights, after school outbursts, and more. Listen up if you want to feel better ;)  New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click...

One minute they're born, and the next you're buying them a phone haha! We bought my oldest a phone just over a month ago and I'm sharing how we knew it was time and how we monitor what she's doing on her phone inside today's episode. ----------------------------------------- Check out the Bark app here: https://www.bark.us/signup?ref=JPJDGDC New episodes post every Thursda...

Motherhood is beautiful in its lessons to us. We grow, sometimes painfully. We are grateful and exhausted and are constantly learning along the way. In today's episode, I'm sharing some of those things - things I wish I knew then (when I was a new mom) and things I'm still learning today. ------------------------------------------------------- At-home date night ideas episode: At-ho...

Mother's Day, birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day... they can be wonderful and absolutely frustrating too. We expect that the people around us know what we want on those days - time to ourselves, a special dinner, a certain gift, etc. Inside today's episode, I'm talking about these expectations and how I've found more joy in these days. ---------------------------------...

Beth is a mama to two girls, ages 12 and 15, and she gives fun and raw insight into raising teenage girls. We laugh as we talk about periods and friendship, we cry as we talk about our fears as mamas, and we dive into the importance of our faith as moms. It's a beautiful and raw conversation that is a must listen to for every mama! -------------------------------------------------------- Find...

Inside today's quick episode, hear why it's important for us mamas to get a break from our kids and how to make it happen. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/vi...

We are about to enter a crazy season of birthdays, recitals, tournaments, etc.. and I had a total breakdown over it. And once I got that ugly cry out of my system, I made a plan to make sure that I am taking care of me as well. We all know the mental load it takes to figure out the schedules, who is getting where when and how, meal planning, etc. Let's talk all the things inside this episode....

Figuring out how to talk to your kids about body parts, sex, periods, etc can be awkward... but it doesn't have to be! Inside today's episode, I'm sharing how I have created an open door, no filter policy with my girls as we talk about these topics. ------------------------------------------------------- Get that Body book from American Girl here: Amazon.com: The Care and Keeping of...

Seasonal depression sucks. I recorded this episode on a day where I was just feeling down to show the raw side of self care. What does self care look like for me on a down day? Listen up for some ideas that might be helpful for you too. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? C...

Cami Lish is a mama to three kiddos who is constantly on a journey of self love shares her insights into learning body neutrality. Learning to love yourself is not an easy road but she introduces us to this idea that there is a step before you love yourself. We also discuss a recent parenting reset she took herself on after having a moment at Disneyland where she lost her crap on her kiddo. She&ap...

It's okay to put yourself first because when you don't take care of yourself, you're not benefitting anyone. I recently learned this the hard way and I'm sharing this story and ways to say NO inside today's episode. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a gues...

Getting a babysitter + paying for date night gets to be too expensive. Inside this episode, I give some ideas for keeping date night fresh AT HOME as well as some fun family night activities! --------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! At home date night ideas: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/a77897/at-home-date-night-ideas...

If your faith journey needs a boost, listen up because inside this episode, I give you some ideas for how to make the most of little changes you can make that will deepen your faith. --------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! 5 Catholic Hacks to Bring You Peace of Mind: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/videos/483131800691647 More...

How do you move past mom guilt? Stacy Regnier is a mindset coach for mamas and we have an incredible conversation around how to conquer your mom guilt and learn how to trust that you are a good mom! She also teaches us mamas how to become "mom strong." Find Stacy on Instagram here: Stacy—Christian Mama Mindset Coach Get tips on being mom strong here: Becoming Mom Strong Get in on her $0...

There are things I would go back and tell myself as a new mom... hear some of these things inside this episode. Be ready to cry and also feel encouraged. --------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOes...