The Mother Like a Boss Podcast

I have always been a person who knows the power of the written word. I embrace that a good book can change our lives if we let it. Over the years, I've read many a book that helped me reach new levels of awesomeness, but none as much as the book I am discussing today. It is because of Jen Sincero's You Are a Badass that I have transformed by life, my business, my relationship with my kids and my m...

All the single and solo parents out there, this one's for you. I brought my dear friend and boss mama Tara Bosler on the show to discuss something that is truly an inspirational and important topic to discuss: how to rise as a single mom.  This episode is full of her nuggets of wisdom and is valuable whether you find yourself in a solo parenting position or not. Tara is all about eliminating excus...

Raise your hand if you love your kiddos but feel like you really aren't enjoying time with them? It's ok...I'll raise mine. I want nothing more than to spend uninterrupted, fun time with my children, but life happens. You don't have to love "playing" to enjoy time with your kids. On today's episode, I'm exploring 8 ways you can enjoy time with your kids and it doesn't have to cost you a penny. Win...

Happy Mother's Day, friends! This was such a fun episode because I am answering YOUR questions. From how I balance home and life to what I most love about being a mom, this episode is fun and valuable. Take a listen and hear me answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/032  for the show notes, all the deets and mor...

I've said it before and I will say it again, the most important person in your life is YOU. Did that make you feel all sorts of weird? We've been fed a line as moms that everyone else should come before us, when in reality, putting yourself first is the most compassionate thing you can do for others. When I'm in a place of alignment with my own self, I show up as a more amazing mom, wife, friend,...

We live in a time where there is (thankfully) a lot of talk about self-care. But what happens when you're in a mom that's not into pedicures and massages? How do you make sure you are taken care of? I had the pleasure of interviewing Shelly Robinson from Alively and I know you will fall in love with her as much as I have.  As the founder of Alively, a self-care subscription box, Shelly is on a mis...

The postpartum season of life brings about a lot of joy, a lot of tears and many times, a lot of emotions we aren't prepared for. In my care, that emotion was anxiety. After waiting 6 years to have another baby, I was thrust back into baby mode and honestly, wasn't prepared. I spent many nights sobbing, wondering how I was ever going to get back on track. My new routines (and a whole lot of grace)...

"Ok. I know I need better routines. I'm ready for this. I'm gonna do it. I am mom, hear me roar. Uh...so...where do I start?" I've been there. Starting something new and wanting to stick to it can be tough, but I've learned a thing or two over the years about how to truly begin a winning routine that will create ease and joy in your home.  Remember, your routines should fit into your life, not the...

As mamas, we like to think we have our priorities in order. Obviously, our kids take top billing, but what about the other very important people in our lives, like ourselves?! Priorities can be tricky because we convince ourselves that they are set in stone when in reality, our priorities can change day to day, even minute to minute. What's more important than sticking to one set "most important t...

I'm pretty intent on living my best homemakerish life and a big part of making that happen is setting clear and intentional goals for my home and life. Goals don't need to be grandiose. They don't need to feel like unattainable dreams. Goals are nothing more than the end result you want to achieve. They are the last stop on the GPS. Where are you headed and where do you want to end up? You can't p...

There may be nothing that moms in our world need more than a heaping spoonful of grace. We're bombarded with images of perfectionism wherever we turn and knowing when to give ourselves the grace not to give into that is a beautiful thing. But what happens when the grace we give ourselves and others becomes a cycle of excuses? What happens when the seasons of life we've been struggling through aren...

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to stay home with your babies  and  provide financial freedom for your family? Maybe you've dreamed of having a business on the side to bring in extra cash while staying home to raise the kids or homeschool. My guest today is here to give you the deets on how that's possible. Micala Quinn from Live Free Mama is here to share her story of quitting h...

It's part 2 of the homemakerish guide to spring(ish) cleaning and this time, we're diving into the nitty gritty of cleaning. What to clean, how to clean and my best tips for getting the most out of your spring cleaning.  I'm also giving some pretty blunt (but loving) advice on delegating the tasks out to everyone in your home. You shouldn't be the only one busting your hump to deep clean the house...

It's that most wonderful time of the year for your house. It's time for spring cleaning. Time to break out the extra cleaning supplies, roll up your sleeves and get to work...or not. I have a different approach to spring cleaning. It doesn't need to be done in the spring. In fact, it should get done multiple times a year to save you the arduous task of having to spend entire weekends scrubbing and...

Truth be told, I really hate paperwork. I love to organize it, but I hate having it clutter up my home and my life. My husband and I have an unspoken rule in our house that we will keep the papers to a minimal, but that can be really difficult for people who hold on to the notion that papers are more important than they actually are.  Today's episode is all about my journey to minimize the amount...

How often do you feel like you're just going through the motions of motherhood? Where there used to be intention, there seems now to be a discouraging cycle that you don't even remember becoming a part of. Today, I'm pleased to have my friend Kelsey Van Kirk on to have an open and honest discussion about what purposeful motherhood looks like and her feelings about being created for the life we liv...

In part 2 of this episode all about my home birth story and how it influenced my feelings about mommy judgement, I dive into the real story of my pregnancy and eventual birth of my son. This story is raw and real, good parts and bad. I give you a glimpse into how everything went down, and how I felt afterward about my choices. I also impart my feelings on how we can not only see how others are jud...

This episode comes straight from the heart and took me quite a while to finally decide I would record. Not because I didn't want to talk about it, but because I knew it would be emotional for me. This is part 1 of of a two part series dedicated to my home birth and what it taught me about mommy judgement. You'll hear me discuss how I decided that home birth was right for us, what kind of research...

Whether you already have a solid cleaning routine in place or the thought of sitting down and creating one makes your head spin, there is no denying that a good cleaning routine can change your life. Why? Because routines create freedom in your home and help you establish good habits around cleaning. This episode is dedicated to to giving you solid strategies for getting started with your cleaning...

When you wake up each morning and take a look in your closet, does it make you feel inspired or grumpy? Being a mom and staying stylish aren't always seen going hand-in-hand, but with help from Jennifer Mackey-Mary of Apple and Pear Wardrobe, we can all learn a thing or two about creating a functional wardrobe full of clothes that uplift our spirits and enhance our best features. This interview is...

How often do you sit around waiting to be hit with a rush of motivation to do what you know you should do (but don't want to) only to realize that motivation just isn't coming? Motivation is a desire or willingness to do something, but what do you know about the 99% of tasks in your life you have no desire to do, but know you need to? That's where momentum comes in. This is a topic I preach quite...

For some of us moms, getting your kids to eat vegetable is equivalent to threading a wet noodle through a straw. It just ain't happening. Luckily, Jennifer Zils from Kids Eat Vegetables is here today with some simple, actionable ways we can introduce our children to veggies without the fuss and fighting. We also have a wonderful discussion about the importance of setting boundaries at the dinner t...

We live abundantly full lives as moms, and sometimes our to-do lists read more like novels than easy-to-follow reminders. I used to be obsessed with list making and even call myself a recovering junkie. The truth is, I used my to-do lists as a way to procrastinate what I actually needed to do. Rather than continue down the path of too many things, let's uncomplicate our lists and make room for mor...

Oh laundry. That task that seems never ending. The chore that, the second it is done, turns around and mockingly says, "Just kidding, girl. You ain't done with me." Truthfully, I'm not a big fan of doing laundry, but over the years, I've made an effort to enjoy it (as much as one can enjoy folding clothes over and over every day...) and make it easier to complete. This episode is all about the hac...

Have you ever started listening to a podcast and thought, "I could probably use this time to get some stuff done. But, what?" Today, we're going to solve that problem. Often the biggest hurdle when deciding to jump in and tackle chores in your home is just making the decision to do so. In this episode, I'm giving you 20 things you can do in your house while you listen to this (or any) podcast epis...