The Reconnected Momma

We’re back! And of course by ”we” I mean “I” because it’s just me but I’m so excited to be back chatting with you all! Life hit our family pretty hard the last several months and after lots of conversations recently with other women in my life it’s clear that a lot of us are feeling the same way right now. So, after trying to figure out the last couple of weeks how to dive back into reconnecting w...

What comes up for you when you hear the word discipline? Does your body recoil, do you mentally start tuning out to what you hear next? I think that discipline often gets a negative connotation when it comes to understanding why it’s necessary in achieving any kind of success in our life. However, when we can reframe our minds to view discipline as freedom I think that’s when we can start to reall...

I know most of us wake up everyday wanting to feel our best. I certainly don’t remember a day I woke up wanting to feel mediocre. However, as a mom it can be increasingly more difficult to find time in the day to do all the things you want to do for yourself and your own personal goals. Something I started doing a few years ago that has been a game changer for me is this concept called habit stack...

Summer is an incredible time of year. When I think of summer there’s an endless list of summertime memories- sunshine, suntans, picnics, boat days and ice cream. Honestly the list is endless. However, each passing summer there seems to be increasing amounts of societal pressure for parents to create the most epic summer experiences ever for our kids. I’ve totally been guilty of packing our summer...

It’s a struggle we all face as moms, exhaustion. With motherhood comes a laundry list of responsibilities we blissfully think will get easier as our kids grow. The truth is that with each new stage of parenthood there are different challenges. There isn’t a time when there is magically less to do. We all face exhaustion at one time or another and if we allow it it will set up camp with no sign of...

Today’s show is a juicy one, friends and I know you’re going to love it! My guest, Laura Sinclair and I dive straight into a lot of the issues that moms face. Whether it’s making hard decisions in life to pursue the quality of life you want, investing in ways to take things off your plate so you can focus on what you enjoy or figuring out if entrepreneurship is a good fit for you I believe you’ll...

It’s inevitable that if you live long enough you will go through lots of ups and downs in life. There are moments where we feel stuck, sad or lonely and then there are other periods where we can’t explain our energy and enthusiasm for life. What’s helped me navigate these different phases is looking at it from a perspective of seasons- much like the four seasons of the year. Today I’m sharing how...

I think it goes without saying that we all desire healthy, fulfilling and successful partnerships in our lives. Well when you throw kids into the mix, it’s really easy to put yourself and your relationship on the back burner if you aren’t intentional about maintaining connection and communication. My guest today, Michelle Purta, really pulls back the veil on the keys to a thriving relationship and...

Have you ever heard a quote or a saying that felt like a punch straight to the gut that instantly shifted your perspective on life? Well, I’ve heard several and today I’m sharing the question I first came across a few years ago that instantly changed how I was showing up for my life. It was like those magical machines at the eye doctor that you have to look through and read the letters across the...

Last week I talked about the trick I use to take action on something I feel resistance around so if you haven’t listened to that go back and check it out, it’s a shorty but a goody. Today I’m piggybacking off of that conversation of taking action even when you don’t want to, feel like it, etc. and how when we do the things we say we’re going to do or want to do we start to build confidence in foll...

Do you ever stare at your to-do list or your calendar at all the things you want to or need to accomplish that day but have a hard time just getting started on any of the items? Me too momma, me too! I don’t know if it’s because of getting older or just being pulled in so many different directions as a mom but even things I WANT to do are hard to get started sometimes. If I give myself too much ti...

Do you ever feel like you’re taking action or putting in the work towards a goal and you just keep spinning your wheels? You are so not alone my friend, I’ve been feeling this way over the last several months. So what do we do when we feel like we’re not getting anywhere or moving at a snails pace despite our efforts? Today I’m breaking down two components I’ve been using lately to assess why I ma...

Being a mom most of the time is a thankless job. Sure there are times where our families show appreciation for what we do but let’s be honest, most of the time our time and effort go unacknowledged. It’s just expected that we do the things we do because we’re mom. I know we all love our families and do the things we do for them without skipping a beat or needing to receive credit but it’s always n...

Today’s a juicy one, friends. If you’ve ever felt like your life was good and you had everything you wanted but still felt like something was missing,  you are so not alone. My guest today, Kelsey Smith, speaks to the heart of why making fulfillment a priority is so important for the legacy we leave behind and how we can make sure we are living the life we want. I hope you enjoy this conversa...

What if this year was the year you were authentically fulfilled and happy? If you’ve listened to this podcast at all then you’ve probably heard me talk about self-care. As we head into February the self-care/self-love month I really want to challenge the notion of what self-care actually looks like. If you’re used to constantly putting yourself on the backburner and feeling completely depleted and...

If you’ve ever felt pulled to start something of your own whether it be a passion project or a business idea then you’ll love today’s conversation with my guest Jennifer Jakobsen. After taking some time off to raise her three daughters Jennifer decided to pursue what was pulling at her heart and now she helps other women do the same but do it in a way that’s fun, clear and confident! Jennifer Jako...

With over 20 years of experience as a critical care nurse (40,000 clinical hours), Dr. Emily Jacobs became a clinical expert dedicated to personal and professional development, holistic nursing, and mentorship. She held a variety of positions in the hospital setting and completed that chapter as the Director of Corporate Nursing Education at a major hospital system in southeast Michigan. Unfortuna...

This year has started off with a bang and it has been busy! As I was able to get some space and quiet this morning I came across a question I had written down a while ago that was exactly what I needed in order to gain clarity and direction on moving into this new year. The question was ‘Are you living your BEST life?’ and I knew instantly I wasn’t. If you’re feeling the same way or know you’re no...

No matter what season of life you’re currently in, as moms we consistently have a million things on our to-do list and it can quickly feel overwhelming when we’re trying to navigate all the responsibilities. So today I want to share the one phrase I’ve been using everyday to help me stay focused on my priorities and maintain my energy while still moving me forward in my goals. In this episode we t...

Welcome to 2023 my friends! I hope you all celebrated the New Year exactly how you wanted to whether that was at home in your sweats or out partying it up. As I was reflecting on the year that just ended and setting my intentions for the new year there was a topic that kept coming up that set my heart on fire and I knew I had to talk about it with you. There are so many reasons why we wait to star...

There’s just something about the New Year that gets me so excited. As soon as Christmas is over I can’t wait to get out my planner and start mapping out my goals and dreams for the next year. It’s the idea of the clean slate, a fresh start that’s so hopeful. Setting goals and marking our progress from year to year is essential if we want to continue to grow and build the life of our dreams.. Howev...

I think that we can all agree as moms that peace is sometimes hard to come by. Well I don’t know about you but I’m tired of trying to chase those “peaceful moments.” So I started to take responsibility for creating and protecting my own peace on a daily basis because when I feel at peace it allows me to truly enjoy my life and the people that are most important to me. Today I wanted to share 5 way...

What makes this journey through motherhood even better is when you find women that will cheer you on no matter what, share the real stuff with you and who shows you what’s possible for yourself. My guest today does all of those things. She is helping to empower the next generation of women through her work in this world but she really leads from the front in making sure to put herself first so tha...

The Holidays are magical especially when you’re a mom watching your children experience everything the season brings. But for us moms that usually means lots of “extras” on top of our already full plates. I’m sure you’re no stranger to the messaging around staying healthy through the holidays and when it comes to health and wellness I think most of us know what we need to be doing- moving our body...

If you’re a mom you not only make decisions for yourself but also your kids and your family. I don’t know about you but I know that I’ve felt exhausted and fatigued around making decisions by the end of the day more times than I can count. Whether you’re familiar with this concept or not I know that there are so many moms out there that suffer from this on a daily basis. Today I'm breaking down wh...