The Mom Founders Table

On this Episode of the Korner Cast we are discussing Homeschooling!  I am joined by Sarah Beth Hurley who is a former staff member of the Four Wind Society founded by Alberto Villoldo, owner of Heartlight services - a private energy medicine practice that focuses on healing, behavioral issues, and trauma in children and families.  Under Alberto, Sarah developed the Indigo Aztec Method an...

Are you ready for Episode #2 of The Korner Cast?  We're talking about More Sleep For Everybody - Sounds amazing right? While sleep deprivation may be your current reality, especially if you have a brand new baby at home, that doesn’t mean your life will always be lacking rest. I’m going to let you in on a little secret… There are ways to create habits that teach you and your child to sleep lo...

Welcome to the Korner Cast! To kick off episode #1 of The Korner Cast, I tell you a story about Cameron and a Lego that ended up somewhere it shouldn’t be. Navigating through this hilarious situation was only possible due to the communication habits I’ve been able to create with him. Teaching your children effective communication can seem like an overwhelming task initially but it’s actually very...

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Life after experiencing a traumatic event is never easy however, there is always an opportunity to turn those negative experiences into a place of strength. In today’s episode, we talk with sex and labor trafficking survivor Amanda Catarzi. Amanda is an author, copywriter, and advocate for those who have been victims of violent crimes. She is passionate about creating a platform for people who hav...

In life, there are experiences, things, people, and places that impact us. A lot of times we’re not even aware of what those things are, but continue to be influenced by them. In this episode of the Bravehearted Podcast, we take turns asking each other about situations that impacted our lives and how we have learned to let go of those things that have held us back in the past. We discuss childhood...

People have many opinions and tend to have strong emotional attachments to those opinions due to their life experiences. Navigating through different perspectives of those around us can seem like you’re making your way through a minefield and feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way! In this episode of The Bravehearted Podcast, we are breaking down accepting people as they are without...

Do you struggle with the Sunday scaries? Do you dread Mondays on a regular basis? You are not alone! Many of the individuals we work with feel like they’re being taken advantage of or undervalued at work. They clock out and drive home feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and stressed. But we are here to tell you, that this doesn’t have to be you. In today’s episode, we discuss how to be assertive at w...

Being a mom is a hard job and it's easy in the midst of taking care of little humans, we can often forget to take care of ourselves. Brandy Wells knows what it feels like to not prioritize your own mental health in the midst of motherhood and has dedicated her life to helping moms all over the world achieve balance in the midst of chaos. Brandy is a licensed independent social worker specializing...

Most of us are experiencing stress in many forms currently. How are you staying motivated in the midst of this trying time? How do you keep progressing when motivation is nowhere to be found? In this episode of The Bravehearted Podcast we discuss staying motivated in hard times, the importance of community, and how essential it is to practice self-compassion. Join us for practical tools and advice...

In a time of heightened awareness, voices being unmuted, and many social issues coming to light we are seeing that justice has unfortunately been deferred in many diverse situations. Justice for Bobi Conn a survivor of domestic violence looks like telling her story. In episode #27 of the Bravehearted Podcast join us and Bobi Con as we discuss her journey out of domestic violence and into health an...

Dr. Lauren Michele Jackson teaches in the Departments of English and African American Studies at Northwestern University. She is a distinguished author and a sought after writer, her work appearing in many prestigious publications including but not limited to The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post. Join us in a raw discussion about racism and what we can do to create real change, how t...

Are you currently walking through grief? Do you often struggle with anxiety? With over ten years of experience in grief therapy, Dr. Claire Bidwell Smith is an expert in her field. In episode 25, the three of us dive deep and talk about the expressions and emotions involved with loss, as Dr. Bidwell shares about her personal journey through pain. Additional topics discussed in this episode include...

Is your work-life dull or draining? Are you singing “Livin’ for the Weekend” as you flush ⅓ of your life away for a paycheck? Do you clock out frustrated and emotionally exhausted?  In this episode, Kelsea and Mindy discuss why having a passion for your career is essential to the overall success and how to fall in love with your work life again.  The two discuss their personal journeys i...

In episode 23 of The Bravehearted Podcast we interview Sue William Silverman, she is a teacher, speaker and author of four memoirs. Sue has appeared on many nationally syndicated radio and TV programs including The View, Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN.  Sue teaches in the low-residency MFA in Writing Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts. In this episode Sue walks us through her story of surviv...

How do you speak to yourself? Have you ever noticed that you say things to yourself that you would never say to anyone else? You’ve likely made comments about your appearance or your intelligence at some point. You say things to yourself like “I’m so stupid”, “I messed everything up”, or “I’m so fat/skinny” and speak to yourself so harshly without batting an eye. At some point in time all of us ca...

Birth and parenting is not like the movies…. Mama, this one's for you.  In Episode 22 of The Bravehearted Podcast we talk ALL things parenting.  With Mindy's walk into motherhood right around the corner and the navigation through the adoption process,  it is natural that she has all of the questions. Thankfully, Kelsea is a mama of two and has her own experience to share. We are tal...

How many times have you stopped yourself from taking a step because you feared that you wouldn’t be enough?  Do you make impulsive decisions out of fear?  Enter, the scarcity mindset. In episode 20 of The Bravehearted Podcast we talk all about the fear of being inadequate. Scarcity is a feeling that drives you to make choices out of, or be paralyzed by, fear. Fear of disappointment, fear...

Pleasure is your BIRTHRIGHT!  Do you feel shame around your relationships with others,your relationship with yourself or the unspoken, never talked about… SEX in your life? In Episode 19 of The Bravehearted Podcast we talk with LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Infidelity Recovery Coach Renelle Nelson . You might be ashamed of your sexual story, or the way you have been treated in par...

Do you find yourself overwhelmed, exhausted and stretched too thin? Have you ever said yes to something and felt guilty later?  You can't be everything to everyone. In Episode 18, we talk about being the yes woman or the “people pleaser” that you claim to be so often. We will help you connect the dots on why you say yes to everything and everyone and how that shows up in your relationships.&n...

Perfection is a lie. How many times have you said “I'm not ready yet?” or told yourself “ I can’t do that because…” does this sound familiar? In Episode 17, we talk about what perfectionism really is and how it stops us from making progress. You are not alone in your struggle with the need to be perfect. We are asking you some important questions and giving out thoughts in this discussion. What is...

Have you ever found yourself numbing how you feel? It’s not uncommon to lean in on unhealthy relationships, drugs or alcohol as a way to cope. In episode 16 of The Bravehearted Podcast we interview writer, teacher and fellow podcaster Gabrielle Cohen. ( @gypsyloveflow )  Gab tells us her story of struggling with substance abuse and toxic relationships that were covering up pain from her past....

“I don’t have time for that.” How many times have you said this? You are stressed and overwhelmed so that last thing you think you have time for is yourself. In episode 15 of The Bravehearted Podcast we are talking about how to manage your time to relieve stress and overwhelm. Time management is a crucial piece in living a life that is fulfilling. Being able to manage your time means that when lif...

Do you ever distract yourself or even self-sabotage to run away from something? You hide away at home to avoid social anxiety or you use its alcohol or drugs to cope with overwhelming feelings. You know that something is wrong, you know you want to change but you aren’t quite sure where to begin.   In episode 14 of The Bravehearted Podcast we talk with writer and speaker Lindsey Hall. We walk...

What’s the biggest challenge you are facing right now? Is there an obstacle in front of you that seems too hard to manage? We get it, we've been there too! In this week’s episode we discuss how to overcome the challenges you face, big or small. You will learn about three main categories that our challenges fall under; external, internal and habitual. We give you the advantages of working to overco...