The Mother Like a Boss Podcast

Moms are nurturers by nature and nothing feels more nurturing than providing our kids with happy lives. However, in my never-ending quest in the self-development world, I've realized that fostering happiness is not the same as constantly trying to force happiness onto my children. We are not responsible for the emotions of others and micromanaging the feelings of our kiddos is exhausting and prett...

Remember the days when you didn't know everyone's opinion about everything and they didn't know your opinion about everything either? The good old days. Opinions are great because they make us all different, but being sanctimonious in the way we show up with those opinions can be damaging to the confidence level of us all, moms included. Everywhere you turn, it seems like the sanctimommies have ta...

Times may be changing, but homemaking is still important. Why? Because your home is more than the cleaning, the cooking, the momming. A home is what happens inside and outside the walls, separate from the material world. Our homes are intangible, a feeling more than anything. That never stops being important. So what does that mean for modern moms and reluctant homemakers alike? Today is a discuss...

Vulnerable. That's what this episode is. In my motherhood communities, we get a lot of questions about step, or bonus parenting. I may not be a stepparents, but I am a stepchild and have been since I was 3. I wanted to open up on this episode and give a unique perspective from the viewpoint of a "bonus kid." Sometimes, the best ways to approach difficult situations are by putting yourself in the o...

This month, our mindfulness episodes are focused simply on a statement, an affirmation to base your mindset shift on. You spend your life caring for your children, your family and the people around you, but you are worthy of being taken care of, too. The more you are filled with love from yourself and care from those around you, the more you'll have to give without resentment or exhaustion. Want m...

Let's all be honest: not every moment of motherhood is fun. Some moments are difficult, messy, joyless and the whole thing can feel downright unlovable. So how can you keep your mom spirits up in the unlovable moments? Let's uncover the answer to that question in this episode. Join us in our brand new FREE challenge, Your Best Mom Year and make your goals #lastpastFebruary Click here to save your...

This month, our mindfulness episodes are focused simply on a statement, an affirmation to base your mindset shift on. Do you base your worth on who you are innately and are you caught in the trap of believing your are what you do? You are who you are, mama, not what you accomplish. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/188 for the full show notes and more goodie...

It's official: I'm the mother of a teenager daughter. Someone catch me as I fall over in disbelief. I am uninterested in typecasting her in the role of "moody teen" and instead plan to let her forge her own path, emotions and all. We thought it would be a great way to celebrate the birth of my first born by doing an insightful and honest Q&A session with her. Our listeners (and their teens!) asked...

This month, our mindfulness episodes are focused simply on a statement, an affirmation to base your mindset shift on. You are more than "just" a mom. You are a person. You are a woman. You are more than the sum of the titles you carry around. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/186 for the full show notes and more goodies. If you loved this episode as much as...

Being an overachiever was a badge of honor for much of my life. Achieving gave me purpose and accolades made me feel worthy, but at what cost? There is a trap that's easy to fall into as a go-getter, an overachiever in life and it's time we discuss what price we pay in motherhood for falling into this trap. The gold-star mentality can be costly when no one is handing us gold stars anymore. Don't f...

It's a new, fresh year and everyone is trying to get (and stay) motivated to accomplish all the things. I have news for you: motivation is NOT what you need to be successful or get things done. Motivation is a feeling. It's based on emotions. Even as an exhausted mama, you can still accomplish incredible things withOUT relying on motivation to do it. Here's how. Want more from this episode? Head o...

Each year I'm alive, I learn something new and exciting. Today's episode is dedicated to the good, the bad, the ugly and the powerful lessons I learned in 2019, both in my personal life and my business. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/183 for the full show notes and more goodies. If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where...

The only thing that feels harder than setting goals is sticking to them! It's that time of year and everywhere you look, everybody's talkin' 'bout goals and resolutions. But how do you actually set goals for 2020 that won't overwhelm you or cost you $75 for a new planner you won't use. Goals should fit your life. Here's how you can make sticky goals for the new year. Want more from this episode? H...

"Here come the holidays, here come the holidays, right down stressful lane." I am self-confessed boundary ninja, but it hasn't always been that way. Around the holidays, which is my favorite time of the year, the last thing I want is to feel stressed and overwhelmed. I want to enjoy the time with my family and the season upon us and boundaries are the way to do that. Want more from this episode? H...

Calling all my business mamas, or my "I'd LOVE to be a business mama" mamas because this episode is for you. I started my first business as a young, naive and pregnant 22 year old and my second successful business with a 3 year old and 9 year old at home. I know that running your empire with small kiddos to care for can be challenging at best. I'm here to lighten your load and help you create a pl...

It is such a joy that I get to bring back on-air coaching calls to the podcast. These discussions with real moms and real students are filled with truth and helpful to so many other struggling mamas out there. In these episodes, I get to take you behind the scenes of an honest strategy and coaching session with a mom navigating the waters of modern homemaking. Kari Story has an amazing...well...st...

Be present, they say. Set goals for the future, they also say. Where is the middle ground? It's possible to love where you are while also looking ahead with anticipation and preparedness. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/178 for the full show notes and more goodies. If you loved this episode as much as I loved sharing it, there is more where that came from....

If you've been around the Mother Like a Boss™ world for any amount of time, you know one of my signature phrases is, "Routines should fit into your life, not the other way around." Routines are great, the bee's knees for sure, but what happens when they become an obsession? It's easy to become obsessed with micromanaging the moments of our lives to avoid the chaos we fear, but is that any way to r...

In the instant gratification nation we're all living in, what does it truly mean to buy your time back? What would it look like to invest some of your time now to buy it back in the future? As a mom, the idea of investing in my routines, my systems and delegation in my home is bought me back hours of my life that I can invest back into myself and my family. Want more from this episode? Head over t...

Home management is a hot topic these days and everywhere I look, there is another checklist or printable promising to get your home "in shape" and organized. But what IS home management and why are so many moms struggling? There is a deeper, more helpful conversation to be had that is beyond another checklist. Managing your home can be easier and less stressful, so let's dive into the how. Want mo...

Mamas, being "busy" has become a status symbol we were as an indication of our worthiness, but I'm here to tell you it's more like an epidemic. What is being "busy" each day really getting you? Let's explore that in another mindful Monday episode and discuss how to lovingly cut the cord with the need to stay busy. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/174 for th...

It's Halloween, so why not talk about the scary, gross places you're probably forgetting to clean. No judgement, girl. This is all about recognizing and changing. We have a lot on our minds, so remembering to clean every nook and cranny in our houses isn't usually at the top of the priority list. Let's simplify it today. Don't forget to save your seat for the live encore presentation of the Rock Y...

It is such a joy that I get to bring back on-air coaching calls to the podcast. These discussions with real moms and real students are filled with truth and helpful to so many other struggling mamas out there. In these episodes, I get to take you behind the scenes of an honest strategy and coaching session with a mom navigating the waters of modern homemaking. You are going to fall in love with my...

When I started my first business at 22, not knowing anything about business, I didn't think much about financial freedom. I was brought up to believe you worked, made money then retired. It wasn't until years later when I opened my mind to new possibilities that I realized I could create my own financial freedom for my family while empowering moms around the world to create freedom in their own ho...

We're all familiar with fear of failure, but what about a fear of success? It seems downright nutty to fear doing well and yet here so many of us sit afraid of being too much, having too much or maintaining too much. Whether it's at a job, in a business, at home with your kids, in your marriage or just managing your home, fear of success is real and ultimately causes us to self-sabotage so we neve...