Confessions Of A Super Mom Wannabe

Professional organizer and minimalist mama, Christine Teigen talks about how she started living a minimalist life, what triggered it, and what her husband came home to on the day she started purging!   This subject hits me close, because with the exception of the occasional purge fest I get maybe once or twice a year, I’m pretty attached to my stuff.  I don’t like getting rid of many things because I always say, “what if I need this someday?”   Christine has a quick and easy process she runs this exact question through, that I think will help all of us when it comes to the things we have a hard time parting with.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: www.supermompodcast.com/organized   

I put the call out in the Wannabe Nation Facebook group, and I gathered your questions about life, mom survival tips, my favorite reads, and more. I had my friend Jamie with me to ask me all the questions so I wouldn’t think too hard about my answers, so what you’re hearing is totally real and unscripted. There was wine, laughing, and as many of my conversations do, it got a little weird. Stay tuned for the bathroom talk near the end. It gets real.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe SHOW NOTES: www.supermompodcast.com/QandA

Shonda Moralis is a women’s mindful empowerment coach, speaker, and psychotherapist in private practice. She believes that when women empower themselves and create life balance, they unleash the capability for incredible accomplishments. The author of the award-winning, Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms, Shonda lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two kids, loves to play outside, and is perennially fascinated by what makes people tick. Her upcoming book, Breathe, Empower, Achieve: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Women Who Do It All is now available for pre-order (The Experiment Publishing, October 2019).   One of my favorite parts of this episode is when Shonda talks about what to do when we aren’t enjoying every part of motherhood. You know, when the older lady in the grocery store says ‘enjoy every moment,’ and you feel guilty when you don’t because the kids are screaming and spilling stuff and throwing up on you? How are we supposed to enjoy THAT moment and so, SO many like it? Shon

I'm sharing about how we can use social media as a tool to stay connected, help with our relationships, and even tips to help you protect your kids online. I’m also going to share some practical tips that will BLOW your MIND.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups.wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe EPISODE WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com/socialmedia 

I don’t know a single mother who hasn’t been surprised by some aspect of motherhood. We all read that “what to expect” books, and maybe they (sort of) prepare you for the birth-giving part, but then what do you do with the little tiny human laying in front of you (or on you).    We all think - or really, really hope - we know what we’re doing, or that instinct will somehow kick in - and many times it does - but today I’m talking about ten surprises of motherhood I’ve had along the way, and what no one really tells you before you’re just in the trenches. I think you’ll relate to at least a couple…I’m even slippin’ one of my birth stories in there.    FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups.wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe 

Today I’m talking with Marriage and Sex Therapist, Leslie Gustafson. Leslie is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist and coach and television expert. In addition to her 30 year private practice, she is Cofounder of the online Marriage Transformation Program - Get Your Dream Marriage and CEO of The Amazing Intimacy Subscription Box Co. She and her husband Doug wrote the book “Amazing Intimacy - Create A Spectacular Marriage In & Out of the Bedroom”.    Leslie and I get real about sex and our sexuality as women. We talk about WHY sex is important beyond just making babies or just because our husbands want it. We talk about the benefits of sex, and some practical tips just for women about how sex can actually be fun, enjoyable, and not a chore or something to check off a list.    I loved talking to Leslie, and I really think we have something to learn and take from this show. Stick around to the end of the show for how you can get your hands on her Amazing Intimacy Box, which I am

I’m giving an overview of my top 3 favorite personality studies, why I think they’re important, and my personality type for each. Join the party on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe 

I’m talking about money today. Many people don’t know this, but there was a time when Byron and I could barely afford groceries.  We turned around ad realized we were in over $30,000 in credit card, student loan and medical debt alone, with no plan or means to get out of it    I know money can be a really stressful topic, especially in family and marriage, but when we can gain financial freedom, it’s a game changer.  So I’m talking today about the method we used to get out of that debt, gain power over our money, and get to where we are today.

Most of us have all but abandoned those big things we set out to do on January 1st. HELLO. I’m doing a little check in on myself and telling you what I did differently this year and some of the goals I set. I’m also telling you where I totally fall short.  I’m here to motivate you, encourage you, but mostly I’m here to say we’re probably in the same boat. So here it is, my half year in review, my goal setting strategies for the future, and why I keep saying the word spinach.

This is probably the most fun interview I've done so far! Courtney Sample and Megan Stratton are the hosts of the Unshaken Podcast. We talk about all kinds of things, including mom guilt, women supporting women, and even...our underwear!

You all need to know that this is a very special guest on the show today! I convinced my almost-15-year-old daughter, Abby, to chat with me for a few minutes about her first year of high school, cheerleading, and a little something every mom should know. We talk about her plans and interests, and an interesting statistic she learned about teenagers during the summer, and how she plans to prevent it.

I'm sharing some fears and confessions that I'm working through and don't quite have all the answers for yet. I'm gettin' real about marriage, parenting, and even my faith.    INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation SHOW WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com 

What is race? What is racism? How can we practice anti-racism and move toward racial healing in our homes and our community? Dr. Lucretia Berry is a voice that we all need to hear when it comes to these questions and more.  She is the founder of Brownicity, a platform dedicated to advocacy, education, and support for racial healing and antiracism. She helps me navigate through the tough questions and teaches us how to bring love to the commonly charged conversation of race and racism.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagramcom/thesupermomwannabe SHOW WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com/lucretia 

with Stephanie Rohlfs

with Rachel Marie Martin   Rachel Martin, single mom of 7, speaker, and author of the Brave Art of Motherhood. We talk about the different kinds of strength we need in the stages of motherhood, perfectionism, why she finally decided she needed to take control of the dire financial struggles she faced, shame, vulnerability, and how to show ourselves compassion.    FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups.wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe PODCAST WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com  

Processing my interview with Lori Lara

Self defense is a big focus for Lori Lara, but it hardly does her story or her vision justice. Lori is on a mission to teach girls - and their moms - about self love and trusting our intuition. Our conversation goes deep, and we talk about the most important thing: taking notice of ourselves, and going back for ourselves.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe PODCAST WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com/lori 

April Fallon is the host of the Adoption Now Podcast, and one of the most real mamas I know.  Whether or not adoption stories make you bawl like a baby like me, I think you’ll really enjoy hearing April. She even talks about how she doesn’t even try to wear her ‘super mom shirt’ anymore, and just goes with the flow and chaos of having 4 kids.      FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   PODCAST WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com 

I'm pulling the curtain back and making a few confessions about my experience as a business owner so far. It's gettin' pretty real in here! 

My husband Byron and I own a business of fast food restaurants, and we're answering some of our most commonly asked questions. We talk about the ins and outs of our business, how we got into it, how we manage working together, and more. FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups.wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe EPISODE WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com/happyhour