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Mamas you can pursue your dreams and be a great mom at the same time. I know I say that all the time, but it is true.  In the guest chair, today is Tranita Alexander and she is sharing all about pursuing your dreams and creating a healthy, happy home environment.  Tranita has a passion for encouraging moms to be their personal best as well as being the advocate your child needs.  In this episode,...

Balance, balance, balance... in my Jan Brady voice LOL. These days everyone is chasing balance and the holidays are no exception. In this episode, I am sharing 5 easy ways for you to find and maintain "balance" during the holiday season.  Balance as we tend to think of it does not exist. However, in today's episode, I share how to find the state of balance that will work for you.  Listen now for 5...

The holidays are not a joyful, happy time for everyone. While many people are excited and looking forward to the holidays, others are experiencing grief, sadness, and hardships. In today’s episode, I am discussing the reality of grief during the holidays and how it can come in many different forms. I am also sharing some tips on how to cope with and manage grief during the holidays.  Many people h...

The holidays do not have to be complicated. We tend to naturally over complicate the simple things in life. In today’s, episode I am sharing 3 easy ways to keep the holidays simple and meaningful for your family.  I am sharing lessons I’ve learned from overdoing it on the holidays and what matters most during this season.  Resources Get my course " Balancing the Busy: How to Manage Family, Busines...

Have you ever wanted to start your on non-profit organization but are at a complete lost of what to do first? Well you’re in luck. My guest today is dropping all the gems about non -profit startup and all it takes to successfully operate a non-profit. Rashidah Butler-Jackson is an expert in non-profit management and she is here to share some tips with you.  In this episode, she shares: how she got...

The winter blues can really bring you down. As someone who experiences seasonal affective disorder every winter, I know firsthand just how hard the winter can be. In this episode, I am sharing some of the best ways to get through the winter months and handle the winter blues.  Resources Get my course " Balancing the Busy: How to Manage Family, Business, and All the Things " for 50% off when you us...

Today's episode is a topic I absolutely love. We are talking all about ways to maximize your time during the holiday season.  The holidays are stressful enough and the last thing you need to be doing during the holidays is a bunch of busywork.  Take a listen to hear 4 ways you can best maximize your time and be more productive this holiday season.  Resources Get my course " Balancing the Busy: How...

Did you know that the pelvic floor muscle is essential to body movement and health? Don't worry I didn't realize just how important this muscle is until I sat down with today's guest.  On the show today, Pelvic Health Therapist, Caitlin McCurdy-Robinson, breaks down for us just how important a healthy and strong pelvic floor is. In this episode, she shares: how she became a Pelvic Health Therapist...

On today's episode, I am sharing 5 easy tips for new moms to reduce holidays stress. The holidays are stressful enough for moms, especially when they have a new baby. In this episode, I am sharing some of my best tips to help make navigating the holidays with babies a little less stressful Resources Get my course " Balancing the Busy: How to Manage Family, Business, and All the Things " for 50% of...

I don't know about you but I am always looking for fun things to do with my kids during the holidays. When they were younger, it was the challenge of how can I keep them occupied and entertained during winter break. We developed some fun family traditions that I will be sharing later on during PodcastMas 2021, but today I am sharing some fun activities you can enjoy with your family this holiday s...

It is hard being a mom, especially a single mom. Everything falls in your lap. You are there 24/7 for your kids and you rarely get any breaks. Every bump, bruise, and boo-boo falls in your lap. It is up to you to help your children through every major life event and celebrate each milestone. As much as you love your children, sometimes you may feel like "this isn't fair". No one plans to be a sing...

This episode here is all about finding balance, time, and decreasing stress as a mom. While this episode is for all moms, it is specifically for all the moms in medicine. The past two years have been hard on all moms, but our moms in health care faced unique challenges. Thrust into a pandemic, having to work 60+ hours per week while managing family and life, my guest today Dr. Lauren Duroy knows f...

Let's be honest, the holidays can be a stressful time. Between the holiday shopping rush, school break for the kids, holiday parties, and work/business life, this is a busy season.  When life gets busy, it is so easy to let your self-care go, However, that is the last thing you want to do this time of year is forget about yourself. It's so easy because everyone and everything is going to demand yo...

It's hard to believe December is here already! It feels like we just celebrated the holidays and welcomed in 2021. Now it is almost time to say goodbye to 2021, and hello to 2022. A few weeks ago, I got this wild idea to do something I have never seen on a podcast for the month of December. Can you guess what it is? Take a listen to this episode to find out what's happening on the podcast this mon...

This year I have so much to be thankful for. If you follow me on Instagram you know my son turned 21 years old yesterday. My oldest daughter asked me how I felt and all I could say was "baby, I feel blessed". Blessed is the best way I can describe it. When I look back over these past 21 years, I can't help but celebrate. How often do you look back over your life and celebrate where you are today?...

Why do moms feel we have to sacrifice ourselves in order to be great moms? Why do we think that if we pursue our dreams then that makes us a bad mom or selfish? We are so tuned into our family and their needs that we skip basics like enjoying a shower or putting lotion on our bodies. Crazy, right? I know it sounds crazy when you read it, but this is the reality we face every day. My guest today, C...

Believe it or not, hormone balance and nutrient deficiencies play a big role in work/life balance and stress. However, not many people consider the part that nutrition plays in overall health and stress responses in the body.  Today, I am joined by Dr. Angela Potter, a holistic doctor in women's health. Dr. Potter joined me today to discuss natural remedies for stress, the importance of nutrition,...

These days the hustle culture is idolized. People wear "being busy" as a badge of honor. Well, I've said it once and I'll say it again, busyness is not life. Staying in a state of busyness leaves you nothing but stressed, overwhelmed, and miserable.  In case you don't believe me, my guest today is very familiar with life in the fast lane. Jess Johnson, knows all about the hustle culture, and speci...

Why are we so hard on ourselves, mamas?  We are our own worst critics at times. Why is that? I've said it once and I will say it again, mom guilt is a lie! It is the false messages that we as moms tell ourselves and somehow believe that we are failing at this thing called motherhood.  However, just because I know it's a lie and I have strategies to overcome it, doesn't mean I still do not fall vic...

In this episode of the More Than a Mother podcast, I am talking about an issue that is a major problem, yet it is underreported and often hidden. Today, I am explaining what domestic violence is, breaking down some common myths, and challenging all of us to change the narrative and how we tend to think about DV. Also, find out the question everyone should be asking. Spoiler alert: It’s NOT “Why Do...

Statistics show that social media can have a negative impact on teens, specifically teenage girls. In a world where everything is going digital, it is natural to worry about your kids and social media. However, you do not have to feel helpless. You don't have to feel like social media is running (or ruining) your teen's life. The natural reaction is to want to delete all profiles and remove your k...

Do you have a morning and bedtime routine? How do you handle the routines in your life? Do you wish you had routines but don't know where to start? Lucky for you, my guest today is a routines expert. On the show today, I am joined by Ashley Brown of Routine and Things. Ashley is helping us get our routines together but implementing one routine at a time.  Today she shares: The importance of managi...

Today I am sharing some of the best tips and routines to help you and your children navigate the school year successfully. I asked my mom friends on Instagram to chime and share their #1 tip, routine, or hack for back-to-school success. In this episode, you will hear tips from:   @tinseltownmom- 4:24 @momallinone - 5:22 @momof2wifeofone - 8:29 official_toshij - 10:42 markeisha_hall - 12:39 karlamu...

This episode is different. This one is personal. Back to school season is among us. Similar to last year we are experiencing anxiety unlike any other as many of our kids return to school, in-person. New variants emerging, to mask or not mask, vaccinate or not, there is so much additional stress on top of the normal chaos that already exists when it comes to back to school.  In this open letter to...

Summer is coming to an end and season 6 of the More Than a Mother podcast is preparing for one of our best seasons ever.  Take a listen to what's coming this season. Mark your calendar, Season 6 premiere episode Wednesday, September 15th. Subscribe and turn on those notifications so that you don't miss a single episode.  If you have not yet connected with me, head over to Instagram, and let's be f...