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Send us Fan Mail Ask a life coach - how can I get my kids to….you fill in the blank - listen, follow directions, care about their grades - whatever it is. It’s a question I get a lot - and we’re going to unpack it all on this ep. Of TIM podcast So, there are more specific ways to deal with this on a case by case basis that takes each individual and each individual situation into account.  But what...

Send us Fan Mail Mornings are so important. They set you off on a trajectory for the rest of the day - and so how your day starts matters.  If your morning starts off with you running behind, fighting with kids, struggling to find things…and other common scenarios will create mornings filled with anxiety, frustration, stress - and it can even leave you feeling a bit panicky. If you can’t seem to g...

Send us Fan Mail  I teach people how to make meals easier all the time - and that’s why in our CHART - secret #2 in ACL that section is called all the meals. It’s because they happen all day, every day (at least in my house - there is ALWAYS someone eating) . I brought in an expert to talk about how to make meals easier specifically in freezer meal planning & prep - I’m going to share a conver...

Send us Fan Mail Should I do it this way? Or is that the better way? Should this be something I do now? Or is this something I should do later? What is the best way to take care of this clutter. I could do it this way - but maybe that way would be better. Our minds can trip us up so easily - and when we have this desire to do things the “right way” - well that just makes things all the more compli...

Send us Fan Mail This is one of those mantras you'll want to write on sticky notes & post around your home where you'll see them. So simple yet so powerful. If this mantra & corresponding action was peppered throughout your week, your Friday self will be able to enjoy the weekend, guilt-free! Let's do it! Get some powerful mantras to inspire, encourage, and life you up when...

Send us Fan Mail No no, this isn’t just a pipe dream, and I don’t have a genie in a bottle - but i’d sure have a word with her if I did.  I digress.  But, you actually can set yourself up for have the weekend off - and it’s the setting up part that is the key.  As the queen of systems and processes - after all with a family of 11 to manage these are essential - I’m going to be sharing a simple and...

Send us Fan Mail 11 people. Can you imagine if I was the only one who did things around my house? But, I know when it comes to getting kids to help out, it can be tricky to say the least.  As a mom of 9 - for 23 years now - how can I get my kids to help has to be in the top 5 of the questions I get asked most often.  And so, we’re going to talk about it - in episode 25 of The Intentional Mom podca...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many women who feel like the weight of the world is on their shoulders - and in some cases it is. Whether they’ve chosen in or not - they’re going it alone. Sometimes there are people who could help - and who they ask for help…only they don’t end up getting the help they’ve asked for. This was a great question sent in by someone just like you since every Friday is our...

Send us Fan Mail You suck. There, I said it out loud. Would you actually say this to someone? (shaking head). So WHY are you saying it to yourself? Listen mama, you’re going to get it wrong. You’re going to mess up. Sometimes in a big way. But you’re likely forgetting a few things: Is a life coach just a buzz word? Is it an actual thing? Is a life coach like a therapist or a counselor?  And, why s...

Send us Fan Mail So often when we think about dealing with clutter we think about rolling up our sleeves, jumping in, and getting to work. And while that’s not wrong, it’s honestly not the best thing to do - at least not at first. This is what I call treating the symptom - because the clutter is honestly just a symptom of a problem. Did you catch what I just said? You’re going to be learning about...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a woman who has, or suspects you have, ADD/ADHD? A diagnosis can be freeing, but learning to navigate life with this new diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Jami Nato found herself in this situation, but she's learning to embrace all her new discoveries and use them to her advantage. Plus she is HILARIOUS - you need to listen to this episode if you need a laugh - there a...

Send us Fan Mail Before you think today’s episode may not be for you, a workout is something as simple as going for a short walk. And, it also doesn’t matter what you’re trying to find time for if a workout isn’t for you - if you struggle to find the time you’d like for anything, this episode is one you’ll want to listen to.  How do you find time for a workout every day is a question I get asked a...

Send us Fan Mail I’d love a clean home, but I’m just so busy. In this episode i’ll be sharing a simple process you can create that will get you on your way to a cleaner home. By the way - I’ll also share why I’ve never hired anyone to clean my home - even though life with 11 (now 10) people certainly keeps me busy - and hiring someone sounds like a dream at times.  A clean home is possible, I’m sp...

Send us Fan Mail This is one of those mantras you'll want to write on sticky notes & post around your home where you'll see them. So simple yet so powerful. If this mantra & corresponding action was peppered throughout your week, your Friday self will be able to enjoy the weekend, guilt-free! Let's do it! Get some powerful mantras to inspire, encourage, and life you up when...

Send us Fan Mail Question: If I could guarantee that you would experience success and not failure with whatever it is you’re wanting to do and currently paralyzed by would you do it? If I told you you could not fail - you’d only succeed would you say…welll, I don’t know…probably not…NO - you’d say if I knew i couldnt’ fail of course I would do it - and you;d jump in.  Well, that’s what I’m here to...

Send us Fan Mail I would love to do (this, that, or the other thing) read a book, have a girls night out, read a book, sleep in - whatever it is. If you are pressed for time or feel like you never have enough time I’ve got 5 time saving hacks for you - and I think #5 is the best one so make sure you listen all the way to the end. With 9 kids I get it, you’re being pulled in all kinds of directions...

Send us Fan Mail Why is my house always a mess? Raise your hand if you ever say this!!! Maybe every day? Look there are 10 people who live here. I get it, the mess is real. But one of the best ways you can fight the mess is to actually work with it. What? Seriously, it’s true.  I’ll explain it all coming up - let’s go! A couple of tools you will find helpful to put these things into practice are a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jennifer sits down with Heidi Villegas, who shares her journey with using oils and herbs as natural remedies. Heidi highlights the benefits of using herbs and oils, including saving money, experiencing fewer side effects, and achieving better results. Heidi emphasizes the importance of finding reputable sources and teachers when starting with natural remedies. If a...

Send us Fan Mail I don’t usually swear - and I’m not going to directly swear in this episode - but we are going to talk about the lie that I think pretty much all women believe - and what you actually need to know about it. If you’re someone who needs shortcuts, fast passes and the easier way of doing things - make sure you listen to this episode of The Intentional Mom podcast. Get some powerful m...

Send us Fan Mail Want to guess how many times I heard “yes” when I surveyed audiences of women and moms asking if they felt like they were failing every day? 83% - 88% of the time.  Nearly 90% of women and moms feel like they're failing at life every.single.day. Why is this? Why do we settle for this Why do we want this? How can we change this? We’ll unpack these things in episode 12 of The I...

Send us Fan Mail In this Monday Mantra episode - you'll hear this week's mantra + how & when to use it! Get some mantras for yourself below! Get some powerful mantras to inspire, encourage, and life you up when you need as little something intentional to focus on.  We have a beautiful pdf download of the 6 Mantras For Intentional Moms you can keep or print. Request them right HERE. V...

Send us Fan Mail Spring break! Vacation! Yay! But there's SO much to plan & get ready. It can be so stressful to get everything planned, prepped & packed you're left wondering if it's even worth it.  As you're leaving you're plagued by the "what did I forget" thoughts & have discovered the first thing within the first hour.  And then you get home to a...

Send us Fan Mail Working moms. You're juggling SO much. At work you have things running well, you manage your time well, you get the stuff done you need to get done, you're a rockstar most days. And then your home & life outside of work feel like a dumpster fire much of the time. You're left wondering, "What's wrong with me? Why can I manage my work life but I suck at...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you realize it or not when it comes to you taking action, getting something done, or really doing anything at all you’ve got an unknown enemy or obstacle you likely don’t even realize is there - but in episode 7 I’m going to tell you what that enemy is & we’re going to talk about how to take that enemy down - in 3 simple steps.  No more staying stuck, not more avoiding...

Send us Fan Mail Ok so you’ve been working at something, trying to do something, wanting to create a new habit for SO LONG - but it’s just not happening. Should you keep trying? Maybe - but maybe it’s just time to quit. How do you know what to do? In this episode I’ve got some guidance for you on whether or not to just keep working at it or if it’s time to hang up the towel.  With this 3 step-step...