Mom Inspired Show With Amber Sandberg

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

Do you feel like you just need a nudge to get the ball rolling with your weight loss? Can you believe we are almost in 2020, not only are we entering a new year but we are entering a NEW DECADE!  So I thought this episode would be perfect to start off the new year on the right food. This episode is going to be short and to the point, I wanted to offer you guys up 3 steps that really helped me with my weight loss journey. So if you are wanting to go into this new decade losing weight and getting healthier this will help you get on the right path. I have had women come up to me wanting to talk about my weight loss. I can tell they feel at a loss and I can totally relate.  So, in January I have decided to help coach 10 women, its been on my heart to walk this journey with other moms and help them get to their goals. If this is something you might be interested in, feel free to email me at amber@mominspiredshow.com  Even if this is past Jan. 2020 and you still need help, please email me.   If you missed the

Have you wondered what program I started off with to lose my 50lbs? Well, it started with LEAN and in this episode we talk about intermittent fasting and can it really help you lose weight? I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert last year and this is the program that started me on my path to lose 50lbs in 10 months.  On this first episode of the series you’ll  find out: What intermittent fasting is and how it works How intermittent fasting can help you lose weight and keep it off Nutritional myths that could be keeping you from losing weight How bulletproof coffee helps you burn fat (see recipe at the very bottom) …And more!   Click on the link below to get Amanda’s program and get ready to kick that slow metabolism into HIGH gear! (with a $10 discount, make sure to use code MOM  )* Get Started!   If you want to check out the other episodes I did with her last year click the links below: what-is-carb-cycling-and-macro-management-and-how-ca

Have you wondered if you are providing your body with the right supplements and food to achieve your goals, esp. when it comes to weight loss? Today is part 2 of my weight loss series.  Kristen Pardue is back on the show with me to help share the products that I took during my journey to getting healthier and losing weight. Not only is she a dietitian but she cured herself of an auto immune disease with products that we are going to be talking about. She has so much knowledge and does such an amazing job at breaking things down and explaining why we need certain things in our diet to be healthier.  Some products I didn't take the whole time, some I just started not that long ago but wanted to include everything. So I put the oils and supplements at the top of the show notes and if you want to scroll to other things esp. items you can find on Amazon, make sure to scroll to the bottom of the show notes. One topic that really stood out to me is that we have so much inflammation in our bodies and people don't ev

Do you just feel stuck with wanting to get healthier or losing weight? Today is part 1 of my weight loss series.  I am going to be sharing my journey from the past 10 months where I lost 50lbs.  I had many people ask me what I had done to lose the weight and so I thought it would help for me to share my story here on the podcast.  I talk about why I wanted to lose weight, why it wasn't just about a food plan for me, what I did for my workouts and where I am at today in my journey. If you are one of those people that love to hear about all the products that someone took while transforming themselves then you don't want to miss next week.  At the end of the month I am going to give you 3 key things that helped me to get going that could help you as well so make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss any of these episodes! I have had women come up to me wanting to talk about my weight loss. I can tell they feel at a loss and I can totally relate.  So, in January I have decided to help coach 10

Have you ever wondered why you feel over stimulated but yet under performing? Today we have Dr. Kristen Race on the show where we talk about balancing our brains to have a more balanced life.  She talks about how you can't live a balance life without first balancing your brain chemistry.  Kristen also shares how we can be under-performing yet overstimulated and by overstimulating our brains it impairs our attention, problem-solving and decision-making skills. One topic that really stood out to me was her tips on how to slow down, reduce stress and improve brain function.  Hear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the interview I did with Ann Kaplan about trying to do everything on our own: Are you exhausted trying to do it all on your own? Resources mentioned in the show: Get $10 off for Lean 7 week online weight loss program: I had the pleasure of doing a four-part series with Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert. On this first

Have you ever wondered what does hospitality really look like? Today we have Melissa Sharpe back on the show for part 2 of our interview and we talk about why hospitality is so important. Melissa shares her personal experience on what it looks like in her daily life and she gives us tips on being a good host.  We talk about how it's so easy to think hospitality is about the house looking perfect with pinterest made recipes.  Melissa talks to us about how Jesus defines hospitality and uses the woman at the well as an example.  One topic that really stood out to me is the topic of FOMO (fear of missing out) and how feelings of comparison and jealously esp. when looking at other people's lives on social media can steal joy and our ability to be hospitable.  Hear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast. If you missed last week's episode make sure to check out part 1 of this interview: http://mominspiredshow.com/the-importance-of-hospitality-part-1-melissa-sharpe-162/ Resources mentione

Have you ever wondered what does hospitality really look like? Today we have Melissa Sharpe back on the show and we talk about why hospitality is so important. Melissa shares her personal experience on what it looks like in her daily life and she gives us tips on being a good host.  We talk about how it's so easy to think hospitality is about the house looking perfect with pinterest made recipes.  Melissa talks to us about how Jesus defines hospitality and uses the woman at the well as an example.  One topic that really stood out to me is the topic of FOMO (fear of missing out) and how feelings of comparison and jealously esp. when looking at other people's lives on social media can steal joy and our ability to be hospitable.  Hear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast.   If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did last week with Jenny Stemmerman about not being stressed for the holidays!  https://mominspiredshow.com/taking-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays-jenny-stemmer

Do you find that you get stressed out for the holidays vs. being excited for them? Today, Jenny Stemmerman from Your Life Rocks and I talk about how it can be so easy to get stressed out as moms when it comes to the holidays.   This episode is more of a conversation between friends that we wanted to include you in on and just share our experiences and most likely you will be able to relate to one of us if not both.  We discuss how we try to keep things simple but special and how we have similarities but also different approaches when it comes to the holidays and what that looks like.  One topic that stood out to me is how do we prioritize other family members and what they want for their holidays.  Hear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast. Click here to get access to my gift guide for husbands - Stocking stuffer ideas for your guy!   If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did with Alexandra Kuykendall about not feeling stressed for Christmas:  Don't feel stresse

Do you find that when challenges come up in your life that you forget to remember the good things too? Today we have Wendi Lou Lee on the show, some of you might know her as "Baby Grace" from Little House on the Prairie.   Wendi shares with us her journey of being on the show for 4 seasons all before starting Kindergarten.  She also shares here story about having brain surgery to remove a tumor and how God worked through the worst circumstances to reveal His great love for her.  We also talk about comparison and how it's very easy to fall into that trap especially as women. Wendi opens up with us on how she handled fear and anxiety during that challenging time in her life.  Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast.     If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did with Nichole Nordeman on embracing motherhood:  https://mominspiredshow.com/embracing-motherhood-nichole-nordeman-83/   Resources mentioned in the show: Guest Info: Wendi Lou LeeWendi's book: A Prairie Dev

Are you finding that you have more time on your hands and not sure what you want to do with your life? Today we have Camilla Jean on the show and we talk about women wanting to start new chapter's in their lives and where to begin.  Many moms out there might be finding themselves with more time on their hands and are wanting to generate income by starting a side business or a full blown business but just don't know where to start. Camilla Jean talks to us about identifying strengths, experiences and passions to help ignite their ideas. One point that really stood out to me is when she talked about getting our families to support our ideas so that everyone feels involved and invested in our business idea.  Hear what she says about these topics and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the series I did with Samantha Johnston : https://mominspiredshow.com/47-creating-brand-represents-personality-brand-strategist-samantha-johnston/ Guest Info: Camilla Jean Ringkob Website:www.

Do you find yourself feeling lonely even though we are connected with technology and social media? Today we have Noelle Cordeaux on the show and we talk about why we are feeling so isolated and lonely and how social media could be impacting that. She shares with us how online social capital doesn't transfer to real life.  Why loneliness is a warning signal that it's time to find your tribe. One point that really stood out to me is when she talked about how our phones can trigger the same brain chemicals as addiction. Hear what she says about these topics and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the series I did with Melissa Sharpe:  What motivates us to gather a community? Guest Info: Noelle Cordeaux Noelle is offering listeners a $200 off and a free six step guide to becoming a coach if they go to https://www.jrni.co/podcast Website:www.jrni.co/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/jrni_co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JRNICoaching/ Note: This page contains some a

Are you looking for a fun family vacation that also can be relaxing? Today I am doing a replay of my Disney Cruise episode because many people have asked me the difference between going to Disney parks and Disney cruises.  So if you have been considering going on a Disney cruise then this episode will be perfect to listen too. I go over the things that I personally loved, and why its worth going.  I also share my experience with the kids club and why I thought it was amazing and how it felt completely safe. Hear what I say about these topics and more on the podcast. Did you know that my travel services cost you nothing? That's right, I get paid by the vendor so it's completely risk free to have me help you plan your next vacation.  If you are wanting to go on a Disney Cruise or have any questions on any other trips feel free to email me at ambersandberg@hkluxurytravel.com Guest Contact Info: Amber Sandberg Website: http://mominspiredshow.com/ Facebook page: Mom Inspired Living Instagram: https://www.inst

Have you ever felt nervous about raising a confident girl? Today we have Amy Klein on the show and we talk about raising confident girls.  Amy shares with us how in the workforce she felt like there weren't enough women fighting for other women and lifting them up as they climbed the corporate ladder. She realized that women didn't have the confidence that men naturally did in regards to their career and how that impacted their future. She recognized that in order to have women be confident as adults that it needs to start when they are younger. So she created a business to help girls be the best version of themselves. We talk about navigating positive body image, social media, bullying and peer pressure. Hear what she says about these topics and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the series I did with Melissa Sharpe about raising our daughters: https://mominspiredshow.com/60-leave-no-girl-behind-series-part-1/ Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss pr

Have you been wanting to get away on a vacation that you feel completely pampered and stress free? Earlier this month I had the privilege to go to Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Mexico and stayed at several luxury properties.  For those of you that don't know my story, I am a travel agent with H & K Luxury Travel and earlier this Spring I got invited to a dinner here in Nashville for travel agents.  I met some amazing people that represented luxury properties in Mexico, especially in Cabo.  So, I decided to go check out these amazing places for myself so that I could come back and share with you my experience. I stayed at 5 different resorts so that I could see the difference between each of them in order to help my travel clients.  I had the best time, it felt like a mix of Scottsdale/Palm Springs and Hawaii depending on which resort you were at. If customer service is high on your list for when you travel than you will want to make sure you stay at one of these properties. If you have a big birthday or anniver

Have you ever felt a nudge to go after something that would take a leap of faith? Today Founder and Publisher of Little Lamb Books Rachel Pellegrino on the show. We dive into how she started her journey as well as talking about some of her favorite christian books for kids especially chapter books.  Rachel shares with us how she decided to go from being a teacher to starting her own publishing company and how it really was a leap of faith.  She shares with us how important it is to have kids reading and some tips with helping kiddos who don't love to read to be able to read more.  One topic that Rachel mentioned that stood out to me is when she said how important it is to read to your kids even when they know how to read. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode, check out the interview I did with Erin Odom on motherhood and side hustles: Budgeting, Motherhood and finding your side hustle Resources mentioned in the show: Lean 7 week online weight loss program