Mom At 41 With Dr. Karen Osburn

Can we really have it all?  Is it tougher for us as Moms?  And are we being too hard on ourselves? In this Episode I share:  an epiphany I had this week about trying to do it all how life is different when you have kids that when you say yes to something, you must say no to something else Resources You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once. -Oprah Winfrey *Come visit us and at the Shine Yoga and Lifestyle Festival at the Enjoy Centre in St. Albert, Alberta from March 20-22, 2015.  I’d love to meet you!  My team and I will be at Booth #4 sharing about doTERRA Essential Oils, and will be the best smelling booth there! *Wanna learn about Essential Oils from one of the best in doTERRA? I am thrilled to be hosting holistic Chiropractor and doTERRA pro, Dr. Tanya Maximoff at my office, Synergy Family Wellness Centre from March 27th-28th, 2015. Here’s Dr. Tanya’s Class Schedule: Friday March 27th 7pm: Essential Oils 101 for the Entire Family Saturday March 28th 10am: Raising Healthy Kids and Babies w

I was incredibly honoured to have interviewed one of the most prominent female voices in the Podcasting space, Elsie Escobar.  Elsie is intelligent, articulate, down to earth woman, who had so many wonderful things to say on Motherhood, Technology, and Podcasting. In this Episode Elsie and I discuss: On Motherhood how Elsie feels that being a Mom has brought her the things she needs to work on for herself why she feels the Media is behind the unrealistic perception of Balance that many women have about being a Mom  why being able to have rants on the challenges of Motherhood is healthy and cleansing On Technology why technology is simply another layer to add to our consciousness and for our kids how Elsie thinks we can use technology life-affirming ways and to help us be better why she feels that technology and podcasting is her calling On Podcasting how Elsie got turned on to Podcasting and created Elsie’s Yoga Class the uniqueness of women in the Podcasting space what she feels that Podcasting will loo

Would you like to know exactly what you are putting onto your skin +save money? It’s super easy! In this Episode I’m sharing:  how to make your own Essential Oils Coconut Salt Scrub the resources to get all your ingredients Resources ***Recipe for Coconut Salt Scrub to download! *** Sources for Raw Ingredients: Voyageur Soap and Candle (Canada) Amazon (US): for Pink Himalayan Salts and Jars for your Scrub Other Great Essential Oil ‘Flavour’ Combinations:  I made Tangerine+ Lemon  (Tangerine not available-sub Wild Orange instead!) Ginger + Lime Lemon + Lime Grapefruit + Wild Orange Wild Orange + Lavender Just Peppermint The possiblilities are endless! Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in grea

Podcasting is a HUGE amount of work.  Why am I continuing to find the time to do this with all my other plates spinning in my life?   In this Episode I share: the Top 5 Reasons why I continue to do this Mom at 41 Podcast why fatigue, brain fog and a limitation of time will not stop me from delivering the message of Mom at 41 Momma Action Step Register for the Mom at 41 Newsletter-easy peasy! Resources I am grateful, now f#$ off. (written by blogger Boganette) Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 42: Dear Stressed Out Mom Episode 17: Top 13 Mommy Confessions Episode 4: Why I Am Not Always Enjoying the Moment as a Mom  Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Momma Stories of Struggle, Inspiration, and the Life

You know you know you need to drink more water, but why aren’t you? In this Episode I’m sharing:  the reasons why peopele tell me they don’t drink enough water 10 Amazing Reasons to drink more water each day my top 5 favourite oils that I add to my water each day Resources Top 5 Essential Oils I put in my Water Daily: Lemon  Grapefruit Wild Orange Peppermint Silm and Sassy Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! MANY of the Essential Oils mentioned above are available in great Starter Kits from doTERRA.   My favorite Kit is the Home Essentials Kit: Full size 15ml bottles of 10 Essential Oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, OnGuard, Breathe, DigestZen, Melaleuca, Frankincense, Oregano, and Deep Blue), a Petal Diffuser as seen here, AND includes your wholes

Have you ever wondered what it's like for men to go through the process of infertility? Adoption? Their thoughts on what makes a succesful marriage?  Hear my husband Ed's side of the story on all this and more!  In this Episode, my husband Ed and I discuss: the Male Perspective of infertility and adoption why he was detached from both of our sons for the first few weeks the challenges and joys about Adoption and what surprised Ed most about being an Adoptive Daddy how our marriage has changed with Kids what has kept our relationship together for over 22 years, and the comittment we made early on in our marriage what would surprise people the most about Ed and I as parents and as a couple Resources Adoption Options: our wonderful adoption agency in Edmoton, Alberta, Canada The Chiropractic Philanthropist Podcast (Ed's #1 Chiropractic Podcast) TCP Episode 8: Dr. Karen Osburn: Overcoming Personal Adversity and Finding a Renewed Purpose :my interview with Ed on his podcast Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 74:

How do you use Essential Oils each day?  What oils do YOU use? HOW do you use them?  Today is the episode to answer ALL these questions! In this Episode I’m sharing:  a review of the 3 ways to enjoy the Benefits of Esssential Oils why using Essential Oils each day as part of your daily Wellness regime makes most sense versus only for health care challenges how I use Essential Oils in my everyday life for myself and my Family Resources You’ll start off with 1-2 Essential Oils, and then once you feel more confident, will begin to add more into your daily life, and it will become as easy and a smuch as a habit as brushing your teeth! A Day in My Life with Essential Oils NOTE: I did NOT start with this routine right away.  Just lemon in water at first, then added 1 or 2 new oils every few days.  This does NOT have to be your daily routine, but simply mine that works best for my Family.  You’ll find the right Essential Oils and the right routine that will work for you and YOUR Family, too!  In the Morning… *Wake

Ugh…Mommy shaming.  Have you experienced it before?  In this Episode I share: a recent experience of feeling judged and shamed by another Moms the Life Lesson from this experience and why I’m grateful for it Momma Action Step Send an email or note or even just text a Mom you know to let her know she’s awesome. That’s all. In fact, I just texted my friend right before recording this episode!  Resources I Miss the Village  Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter Related Mom at 41 Episodes  Episode 25: The Problem With Mom Shaming Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear  Episode 56: Why Parenthood is Never the Same Story with Momentity Founder Nicole Carpenter Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every single comment, post, and message here, and would love to Connect with you! Mom at 41 Newsletter Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get Real Mom

Why are so hung up as women over how we look?  More importantly, how can we change this and start making the shift to loving our bodies? In this Episode I share:  why I went on my first diet when I was 12 where some of these warped body images come from what you and I can start doing to love our bodies and create our own definitions of beauty and how women should look Momma Action Step Start learning to Love your body.  Whatever small step and however that looks to you: give yourself permission to move each day, buy clothes that fit you not cover you, journal, work through past ‘stuff’ with a girlfriend or a therapist, or maybe just decide it’s time to let go of past events that are keeping you from loving your body.  Take one small thing you can to today, and do that. Resources Cindy Crawford’s recent un-photoshopped picture I Choose to Love my Body video (POWERFUL-please watch) The Body Love Journey (Carmen Jubinville’s powerful program, and recent Mom at 41 guest!) Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter R

Would you like to know exactly what you are putting onto your skin (your largest organ of your body, FYI)? Would you like to save a TON of money?  And guess what? You don’t even have to be crafty to do it!  In this Episode I’m sharing:  how to make your own Peppermint and Lavender Essential Oils Lip Balms the resources to get all your ingredients how to make the Lip Balms for only about 80 cents per tube-a steal! Resources ***Recipe for Lavender+ Peppermint Essential Oil Lip Balm *** Sources for Raw Ingredients: Voyageur Soap and Candle (Canada) Amazon (Canada OR US) Sources for Lip Balm Containers: Voyageur Soap and Candle OR My Essential Business (Canada)) Aromatools (great variety but shipping is higher) OR Amazon (US or Canada) Other Great Essential Oil ‘Flavour’ Combinations:  Citrus Bliss + Peppermint Elevation + Peppermint Wild Orange + Lavender Bergamot + Wild Orange Lemon + Wild Orange Lemon + Peppermint Or just Peppermint would be great! Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes

In this Episode I share:  some heart-to-heart Truth of a message I feel you need to hear today why we are so hard on ourselves as Moms the Top 5 Reasons To Stop Being So Hard on Yourself Momma Action Step Please forward this Podcast episode to a Mom you know who is being really hard on herself and needs to hear this today. Post it on her Facebook Wall, tweet it and tag her Twitter handle, take a picture of the podcast art and post it on Instagram and tag her, or just email the link to her. Let’s pay this one forward today. Resources Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 25: The Problem With Mom Shaming Episode 33: Imperfect Parenting with Sarah Spear Episode 42: Dear Stressed Out Mom Episode 56: Why Parenthood is Never the Same Story with Momentity Founder, Nicole Carpenter Mom at 41 Facebook Page Like the Mom at 41 Facebook Page here and read my posts of Inspiration and Support each day, and from all the other Mommas in the Mom at 41 Community! I respond to every

Don’t we want to do whatever we can to help our Kids stay healthy and well?  Would you like some very simple and natural tools to do that….that also smell great? In this Episode I’m sharing:  9 uses of Essential Oils for Babies and Kids simple protocols to use them and Product Information Guides on ALL the Esential Oils mentioned in today’s episode (below) a Review of the 3 Ways to use Essential Oils Resources Colic/Upset Tummy:  Digestzen in carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO)-rub right into tummy. To Calm (babies and toddlers): Frankincense and Lavender-rubbed into bottoms of feet with FCO.  Also, you can diffuse Lavender in room when sleeping at night/naps. Diaper Rash: Lavender and Melaleuca in FCO-rub into baby’s bottom. Ear Infections: Melaleuca and Basil around the ear with FCO-apply as often as needed to soothe and decrase pain. Teething: White Fir-2 drops-apply directly to gums, OR Clove-1 drop with 1 tbsp FCO and apply directly to gums. Fever: Peppermint with FCO-apply to bottoms of fe

In this Episode Carmen and I discuss: why Balance is a daily practice how her biggest challenge is not allowing herself to get maxed out the importance of being honest with our kids about being imperfect how she’s more effective as a Mom when she keeps a higher intention during tough moments with her kids why reaching out for help is so important and not feeeling you have to figure it out for yourself as a Mom Carmen’s Favourite Quote “I’ll take care of me for you if you, if you will take care of you for me. ”-Jim Rohn Top Core Values for Carmen 1. Spirituality 2. Emotional Well-Being 3. Taking responsbility for your own life Parenting Advice If you’re not okay, your kids are not okay (self-care is important!) Resources Guy Finley Website  Related Mom at 41 Episodes Episode 20: Is Balance Possible as a Mom?  Episode 36: Daring Greatly as a Parent with Danielle Reed Episode 69: Getting our Mama Bliss on and Simplicity Parenting with Kathy Stowell Episode 71: Why Balance is a Constantly Moving Target with Ten

As a Mom, there is always Chaos.  It’s just varying degrees of it, depending on the day.  So instead  of pushing against the chaos of life, why not instead find ways to Thrive?   In this Episode I share:  some recent Chaos in my life and what I learned from it 5 Great Tips to Help you Thrive Amidst the Chaos Momma Action Step Choose one of the 5 Tips I mention in the Podcast episode (quick cheat sheet below!) and do that TODAY. Top 5 Tips to Thrive Amidst Chaos 1. Take it one step at a time 2. Essential Oils used daily 3. Deep Breathing 4. Drink lots of Water 5. Stay connected socially to your friends Please listen to the Podcast Episode by clicking the Arrow/Play Button at the top of this page to get more details on each Tip!  Resources Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter Essential Oils Information on the Mom at 41 Website Balance Essential Oil (and one my favs for chaotic days!) Related Mom at 41 Episodes  Episode 76: Decide to Rise Episode 78: Essential Oils Tips for Stress and Anxiety Episode

Do you have challenges dealing with stress or anxiety in your life? Would it be helpful to have simple tools at your fingertips to help in those moments when you feel out of control? In this Episode I’m sharing:  4 Essential Oil Blends for helping to decrease stress and anxiety, and produce more calm and peace in the body the Benefits of each oil, ingredients, and how to easily use them a Review of the 3 Ways to use Essential Oils Resources Click on the links below to get information on the 4 doTERRA Blended Essential Oils we talked about on today’s Episode.  Balance    Serenity   Elevation    Citrus Bliss  Live Blood Cell Analysis video Before and After using Balance Essential Oil Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page-daily tips, recipes and stories posted daily! Register for my Essential Oils Newsletter and be entered in a draw to win a FREE Essential Oil each month PLUS I’ll send you the 101 Uses for Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil Guide as a special gift! To order any of the doTERRA Esse

Do you use your Intution to guide you as a Mom or overthink and worry about the unknown in raising your kids?                                                               In this Episode Kate and I discuss: how coping with exhaustion and caring for her Self has been her bigggest challenges as a Mom why Kate sees Motherhood as being about Flow and Ease and how planning and prioritizing has helped her how she builds her business in the nooks and crannies of life when her Soul was in a deficit from giving from an empty cup as a new Mom the importance of Intuition in guiding Kate’s life as a Mom and Entrepreneur Kate’s Favourite Quote “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.”-Albert Einstein Tweetables to Share!    The Power of following your #Intuition as a #Mom on the #Momat41 Podcast. @ConsciousDivas… CLICK TO TWEET     {#Moms): Why you cannot give from an empty cup on the #Momat41 Podca

Some inspiration I had after teaching my first Desire Map Workshop this past weekend, and why I think you should Decide to Rise.  In this Episode I share:  my experience facilitating my first Desire Map Workshop  a reading of a beautiful poem by the author of the Desire Map, Danielle LaPorte how you can stay Connected to get advance notice of the next In-Person and NEW Virtual Desire Map Workshops Decide to Rise by Danielle LaPorte Push. Turn up the volume. Go hard. Go harder. Reprioritize your aches and pains. Infuse your sensitivities with courage. Devote yourself to done. There are Soul-justified reasons to cancel. There are times to just stop.This isn’t one of them. Keep going. Show up. Full on. Full tilt. Full out. Decide to be one of those people who pull it off. Do what you say you’re going to do. Don’t let us down. Decide to rise. Why decide to rise?Not for the reasons you might think.In fact, these are the reasons that will make you sick and tired: Do not rise out of obligation.Do not rise beca

In this Episode I’m sharing:  4 simple Essential Oils Tips for Colds and Flus Easy Recipes and Protocols to help with a Cough, Sore Throat, Fever, and with Flu Symptoms Resources Reduce a Fever 2-3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil diluted in Fractionated Coconut Oil to bottoms of feet and along the spine. You may also rub a drop across the forehead. Reduce a Cough and Congestion 2-3 drops of Breathe Essential Oil mixed with Fractionated Coconut Oil.  Rub onto chest and bottoms of feet, diffuse during day or at night next to your bedside table. Sore Throat 2-3 drops of OnGuard Essential Oil and Lemon Essential Oil with 1 teaspoon of raw honey in hot water and drink like a tea. Flu Bomb 4 drops Lemon Essential Oil 2 drops Melaleuca Essential Oil 2 drops On Guard Essential Oil 2 drops Oregano Essential Oil 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil Drop in doTERRA Vege Capsule, every 4-6 hours until symptoms improve For kids-half the dosage above, with frationated Coconut Oil and rub into bottoms of feet 3x/day.  Oth

How does Adoption work?  Can the Birth Mom ‘take the baby back’? Is the birth mom or birth dad involved in Parenting the kids? And how do you navigate the relationship with the birth mom? In this Episode Traci-Ann and I discuss: why she decided to adopt as a Single Mom at the age of 40 and how she was placed quickly with her daughter Arielle  some of the biggest Myths about Adoption  the difference between the Closed Adoption of the past and the Open Adoption system now why Traci-Ann wants to make sure her daughter doesn’t feel any shame about her adoption A Beatiful Quote About Adoption “Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.”-Oprah Winfrey Some of the Biggest Myths About Adoption Myth: The birth moms are irresponsible or ‘bad’ girls.  Truth: Their actions that got them pregnant may not have been responsible, but their decision to find a famiily to raise their baby absolutely was incredibly repsonsible. Myth: The birthmoms ‘give away’ their babies. Truth: The birth moms make an incredibly dif

In this Episode I’m sharing:  2 simple and natural solutions to healing your sinuses with Essential Oils an amazing story on how just one Essential Oil from doTERRA alleviated 2 years of chronic sinusitis Resources Breathe Essential Oil   Sinus ‘Tea’ Recipe: 2 drops each of: Peppermint, Melaleuca, Oregano and Lemon Essential Oil in a mug of hot water.  Inhale the vapours as many times as feels good, and repeat a few time throughout the day until sinuses feel clear again. Watch the video to show you how to make it and the science behind why it works here. Dr. Karen’s Essential Oils Facebook Page Family Physican's Kit (5ml Bottles of Breathe, Peppermint, Melaleuca, Oregano, Lemon, Lavender, OnGuard, Frankincense, Digestzen, Deep Blue AND Slim and Sassy) + inlcudes Wellness Advocate Fee (Wholesale Membership).   Home Essentials Kits (full size 15ml Bottles of all oils in Family Physician's Kit except for Slim and Sassy, PLUS Petal Diffuser and includes Wellness Advocate Fee). To order any of the doTERRA Essent