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Have some of you enjoyed this time of quarantine, especially if you have teens? Today, we have Ann Kaplan on the show.  Ann talks about seeing her teens more than she normally would because of quarantine and how she has actually enjoyed it!  We talk about disappointments, from not being able to travel, to hanging out with friends and how we now have to think about "how to be with other people" and what that looks like.  Ann also points out that whatever issues we are dealing with now that most likely we were dealing with them before COVID-19.  She shares with us about not white knuckling motherhood and hopefully this moment in time will actually help us to learn to not do that. That we can believe in ourselves as moms and know we can do this and not just wait for reprieve.  Lastly, she talks about how figuring out how to get work done and getting time to yourself.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Please share with your friends, my goal is to get these episodes into as many moms'

Since COVID-19 hit have you found yourself making different decisions in regards to your health? Today we have Lindsay Young back on the show and we talk all about taking care of ourselves.  Even when the quarantine gets lifted everywhere we still want to stay healthy. Lindsay shares with us some things that are key in order to best take care of ourselves.  The first things she talks about is sleep and how good quality sleep is essential for a healthy immune system.  As well as moving daily, reducing stress and eating a healthy diet so that you can get a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Lastly she talks about gut health and how up to 80% of our immune system is in our gut! One topic that really stood out to me is something I have noticed for myself personally and how going to sleep before midnight makes a huge difference. Hear what we have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. ⁣ If you are on a health kick and want some inspiration, make sure to check out my recent series I did on how I lost 50l

Have you been thinking about your life choices lately, are you ready for a change? Today, we have Angela Guzman on the show.  I wanted to have her on the show to talk about about life choices and what made her decide to live a more intentional life.  Angela shares with us why they decided as a family to have her become the breadwinner and become a single income family. She talks about what her kids are learning from their decision to do this. Angela also shares with us what kind of budgetary things they needed to do in order to maintain a financially healthy lifestyle and stay afloat.  One story that stood out to me is when she said that simplifying her life has been such a gift to her family. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Please share with your friends, my goal is to get these episodes into as many moms's ears as possible! I don't want anyone to feel lonely, or feel like they are alone in all of this. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to check out the whole series, click

Has your business taken a hit from COVID-19 ? Today, we have Christy Wright from Business Boutique and Ramsey Solutions back on the show!  If you missed her last episode you can check her out on episode 93.  I wanted to have her back to share with us some business ideas to help during this time-frame. Christy tells us to think short term, she doesn't normally recommend that but we have never experienced this before so things are different.  She said we can't be thinking about 2022, she wants you to just keep your lights on! She mentions that you might need to get creative, do something right now that will help you keep the doors open and it doesn't need to be for forever.  One thing that stood out to me is when she said that fear can be loud and that we need to assess our situation and look at the facts and not let fear take over. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Please share with your friends, my goal is to get these episodes into as many moms's ears as possible! I don't want an

Has this quarantine actually been a blessing in disguise for your family ? Today, we have Laura Smith back on the show!  If you missed her last episode you can check her out on episode 172.  I wanted to have her back to share with us what it looks like to have older kids during quarantine.  We talk about that we are weathering the same storm but our experiences look different. She shares with us that the hardest part as a mom is dealing with her kids disappointments like missing prom, possibly graduation and having to come home from college abruptly and how she can't fix it.  Laura does acknowledge that there have been a lot of blessings during this time frame too.  One of the stories that really stood out to me is when she explained that there is such a renewed sense of family and that they are able to take a giant exhale.  During this time she has realized that they were all over extended and she hopes after this that they won't fall victim to do all the things they did before.  Hear what she says about th

Are you feeling a bit stressed or worried with money right now? Today, we have Rachel Cruze back on the show!  I had her on the show before on episode 100 where we talk about loving your life not theirs and it was so great. Make sure to check that out after this episode! So, I wanted to have her back on during this time frame because I know people have lost their jobs, or have had to take a pay cut, or just concerned that they may lose their job.  So she shares with us what to do if you have lost your job. She doesn't want you to blow through your emergency fund, she wants you to find another source of income if you can and go on unemployment to help not eat up your savings. I asked her what should people do if they are paying down credit card debt but lost their job. She also shared with us, that if you don't have 3-6 months emergency fund and currently are investing into your retirement that you need to pause that. She also wants everyone to leave their retirement alone, don't touch it, it's there for the

Have you lost track of what day it is, yeah me too! I decided to do a COVID-19 series through May, yes May because honestly, I really have no idea when life will get back to normal so I wanted to bring to you other moms and their experiences during this time frame!  I am going to be having guests talk about the challenges of homeschooling, working from home, the disappointments that come during this pandemic, enjoying older kids being all under one roof, keeping your business afloat, how to navigate your finances during this time frame, keeping yourself healthy not just physically but mentally, looking at life choices during this time, and ways to make the best of this quarantine! Please share with your friends, my goal is to get these episodes into as many moms's ears as possible! I don't want anyone to feel lonely, or feel like they are alone in all of this. Today, we have my friend Melissa Sharpe back on the show. She shares with us what its like right now in Canada to be going through this. We chat abo

How has your prayer life been lately? Today we have Kristen Pardue back on the show to talk all about prayer!  Kristen shares with us why it's so important to pray.  One story that she shared that I truly loved, was how she explains what it is like to pray to help her boys. She said that she tells them that it's just like talking with your best friend or Mommy.  I loved how simple she breaks it down for them so that they don't feel overwhelmed.  She mentions that elaborate prayers can feel so intimidating and it truly is just a conversation with Jesus.  Kristen shares with us that last year was really hard for her and her family that they went through a lot of trials.  That everyone has hard times even if social media doesn't show that part.  One story that I really enjoyed was how her son was healed and how God showed her in a dream what was going to happen!  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you want to check out another episode with Kristen, check out episode 166 https://mom

Have you ever thought about the things that you store in your house that you never use? Today we have Stephanie Sikora back on the show for part 4 of our simplifying series! Today we will be talking about storage and the cost that comes with storing a lot of things in our homes.  Stephanie challenges us to think about how much money we paying to store stuff in our house, how much of our mortgage are we spending to just store stuff? I thought that was such a great way to think about that.  Something I want to encourage you guys on is to think about what you are storing, if you had to pay for that space is that what you would want to be spending your money on in order to hold on those things? Maybe you would rather have that space for something else, take time to think about those things. One tip that Stephanie shared with us is start with easy projects, don't tackle the most difficult thing first.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Did you miss the last 3 weeks of our Simplifying S

Do you feel like it's so easy to have things fall through cracks on a daily basis? Today we have Stephanie Sikora back on the show for part 3 of our simplifying series! Today we will be talking about daily systems and how it can make your life easier.  Stephanie shares with us her tricks that help her on a daily basis to stay on top of things and not forget what is important.  She talks about if we have too much stuff, our systems can be inundated and so that is why its key to simplify our homes.  I even ask her if she has a junk drawer and how to best manage it? One topic that I wanted to pick her brain on is keeping the fridge organized! Who here shops at Costco or Sams and you get home and your fridge now looks like a game of Jenga trying to get stuff in and out?  One tip that Stephanie shared is how she remembers to give her kids their vitamins.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Did you miss the last 2 weeks of our Simplifying Series, where Stephanie and I talk about managing

Do you feel overwhelmed with all the kid stuff? Today we have Stephanie Sikora back on the show for part 2 of our simplifying series! Today we will be chatting all about kids stuff and how we can start minimizing the clutter. Some of the topics that I wanted to talk to Stephanie about were school photos, family photos and portraits that might be large and what in the world are we doing with them when we don't want them on the walls anymore.  Stephanie walks us through how she handles this issue with her clients and challenges us to really think about our purchases.  People are getting these huge photos and then storing them in their basesment where no one can see them. So let's be more intentional with what we bring into our space and how to manage it.  What do we do when Christmas and birthdays come around and we are bringing in a lot of stuff, do we get rid of stuff before they get more stuff.  What to do with our kids clothes, do we donate, sell, or giveaway?  One interesting topic is selling clothes and

Do you wish your life was more simple? Today we have Stephanie Sikora back on the show to do a 4 part series! I thought it would be great to have her back on the show in time for Spring cleaning.  I truly believe that the more simple we can live our lives the less stressed we will feel.  Many times it can be very overwhelming or feel chaotic because there is just so much stuff in the house and that alone can feel so stressful! This week we are going to talk about paper and how can we limit what we keep vs. what we get rid of.  One topic that I really loved is when Stephanie shared with us what she does with papers that need to go back to school. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.   Similar to getting your house in order, you may be struggling to get your health in order. If you want to check out my series on losing weight and needing some inspiration, make sure to check out my recent series I did on how I lost 50lbs in 10 months.  I also share products that I used and still use to

Have you stopped dreaming big because it just feels way too scary? Today we have author and professor Beth Troy on the show and we are talking all about dreaming big even when it feels super scary! Beth shares with us how she had to learn how to live with both her dreams and life in both hands. All too often I think it's so easy to think that dreams and real life are to be kept separate and we really need to live with both of them together!  We can get so caught up in our kids lives and making sure that they are going after their dreams that we forget about dreaming for ourselves. When is the last time you thought, this is a dream I want to go after. I think it is so easy to not even think about dreaming too big because we are afraid it won't happen.  Beth shares with us her journey of making her dreams come true writing her first book and what she learned in that process.  One topic that stood out to me is when I asked Beth what her advice was on helping her kids dream big.  Hear what we have to say on this

Do you have food allergies, skin issues, or other concerns that could be tied to your gut health? Today we have Tina Anderson on the show and we are talking all about our gut health and what that exactly looks like! Did you know that if you have food sensitivities you could possibly have gut issues. Tina shares with us her background as a trial lawyer and then became in-house counsel for a family pharmaceutical company.  What she didn't realize was working in pharmaceuticals it opened her eyes and she then turned toward the field of natural health and truly found her calling helping people heal their guts by creating a probiotic that she couldn't find on the market.  One topic that really concerned me is a product that is used all the time on our foods and plants and how it destroys the good bacteria in our bodies.  Hear what we have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. If you are on a health kick and want some inspiration, make sure to check out my recent series I did on how I lost 50lbs in 10 mont

Does life feel hard especially at the beginning of a new year? Today we have Suzanne Banker back on the show and were talking about how the new year can sometimes feel super hard because we have such high expectations!  We talk about how easy it is to get super excited before the new year to have all of our goals and dreams written out but have it look so different when life gets in the way! Have you ever noticed that some people look like they have everything easy, and it seems like they are able to stay on top of things while being successful?  Suzanne shares with us how it's easy to just see the good things in people's lives and not really know what is truly going on behind closed doors.  She opens up about how it has been a hard start for her this year but yet people wouldn't really know that if they were to just look at her Instagram feed.  It's so easy with social media to feel like everyone has it together, but what you don't see is the hard work people are putting in day in and day out, and picking th

Do you feel like you struggle with anger especially with your kids? Today we Natalie Hixson on the show and she is a certified life coach that helps discouraged moms overcome destructive anger and burnout.  She shares with us her journey of being an angry mom and what she did to process anger in a healthy way.  Natalie felt a calling to help other moms avoid those dark years of motherhood by helping them identify triggers, which resulted in controlling their reaction to those triggering solutions. One topic that stood out to me is when Natalie shared with us on how to find abundance and joy in motherhood for those days that just seem challenging.  Hear what we have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to listen to the episode I did with Noelle Cordeaux on feeling lonely: Why do we feel so lonely?   Resources mentioned in the show Let me help you plan your next vacation (fore FREE) Are you trying to figure out your next vacation destination if it be with the fam

Do you ever wish that you had a friend that was just a few steps ahead of you in life to share what she learned with raising kids? Today we have Laura Smith on the show and we are talking about what she learned raising her kids. As a mom of 4, we talk about what she is glad that she did with her kids and what she wished she hadn't of done. We talk about each kid being different and how to honor their personalities without trying to make them change. She shares with us how she truly enjoys having teens and adult kids and that to truly enjoy each age. One topic that stood out to me was helping our kids grow their faith and what she feels is the most important when it comes to this.  Hear what we have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. Did you hear my recent series on how I lost 50lbs in 10 months? Even if you don't have to lose weight but want to get healthy, this is a perfect series to listen too. I go over what I did, how I had to change my mindset, my journey of "just showing up" and doing it

Have you started a business and struggling to make it successful? Today we have LuAnn Nigara on the show and she is talking about her experience as a business owner as a mom.  LuAnn shares with us her thoughts on why our business might not be making money and the 5 things we might have missed. She also talks about how we might be missing the mark when it comes to serving our clients and are we really providing a good client experience?  She also shares with us how it's important to have core values in our business and how do we go about figuring that out.  One topic that stood out to me is that we need to be leaders in our business even if we are a team of one. Hear what we have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. Did you hear my recent series on how I lost 50lbs in 10 months? Even if you don't have to lose weight but want to get healthy, this is a perfect series to listen too. I go over what I did, how I had to change my mindset, my journey of "just showing up" and doing it even when it wasn't

Have you ever wondered what key skills kids need to learn to develop resiliency in life? Today we have parenting expert Cynthia Klein on the show and we are talking about family time and how its more important than we might even realize.  Cynthia shares with us how that kids really learn skills like problem solving, managing and expressing emotions by interacting with their parents and siblings.  Also, how having family time can help kids have a higher self-esteem.  One topic that stood out to me is when she shared that during family time kids can learn various leadership roles, appreciate each other, have disagreements and figure out possible solutions. Hear what we have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. If you missed the episode I did on the products I used during my weight loss journey, you can check it out here.  Make sure to go to the show notes to find the links to the products, but if you are mainly looking for the oils and supplements I am referring too you can click the Doterra Starter

Do you ever feel like it's so easy to put financial planning on any level on the back burner once you become a mom? Today we have financial planner Christina Lynn on the show and we are talking all about how finances can change for women after having kids. She shares with us that as busy moms it's easy to not pay attention to what is going on with our finances and how that can really put us in a bad position. Christina also talks about what mothers should not sacrifice financially as well as how we can take care of ourselves financially. She shares with us how to create a financial plan and goes over what an estate plan is and how to go about finding the right attorney in your state to help you draft a plan.  One topic that stood out to me is when she shared her story and how she wasn't really involved their family finances and how that caused problems later on. Hear what we have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. Speaking of not putting yourself on the back burner, did you hear my recent