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Radiant Joy Motherhood

64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -

THAT'S A WRAP for Season 2. I will be taking a break for the summer (because I'm a Mamapreneur too and I practice what I preach). Season 3 will be back in August of 2023 with weekly episodes jam-packed with insights and tips. Until then, come say hello over on Instagram - you can find me @RadiantJoyMotherhood.

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For generations, society has painted motherhood as a time of endless joy and beauty - from pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond. This podcast is shattering that image by normalizing conversations about real motherhood. The messiness AND the beauty. The joy AND the self-sacrifice. I am your host, Lynn Turcotte-Schuh, Sea Lion Trainer turned Mama Mentor and I'd like to welcome you to Radiant Joy Motherhood.

 

Each episode will be packed with inspiration, reminders that you are not alone in your struggles and actionable ideas to help you start redefining your own motherhood experience. My goal: for you to know that it is OK to love your kids AND NOT love motherhood. My mission: to help you break away from society's expectations and redefine your own experience so you can find radiant joy in every single day.

So go reheat your coffee (or Chai) for the 18th time today, plop your kiddo in front of Sesame Street (or Dino Dana if you're in our house) and open your heart to finding radiant joy in motherhood.

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Episodes

Ep 50 - The Truth About Becoming & Being a Mother with Fran Verbeek

May 22, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Your Action Item from this episode: Write down the following words  and post them wherever you need a reminder: "When I am doing a task of mothering, it is the most important work I will ever do and I have no reason to feel guilty, no matter what else is happening around me." __________________________________________________________________________ Frances Verbeek is the designer & founder of The Happi Empire, offering guided journals, books, affirmation cards and online courses to help pe...

Ep 49 - The Four Seasons of Motherhood

May 06, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Here are the links you need: To reach out and let me know what season you're in: Instagram, Facebook, Email ([email protected]) To join our free Facebook Community, click here. To schedule your free Micro-Coaching Session, click here. Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep 48 - Navigating the Fourth Trimester: Insights from a Postpartum Doula with Tasha Cofer

April 21, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

I'll never forget the day I brought my daughter home. I was super excited, super scared and really overwhelmed all at once. As the hours went by and the days started melding together, I struggled to get sleep, to feed her and to take care of myself. I felt so alone in the world and unsure of how to navigate this whole new season of my life. If I had only known then about Postapartum Doulas and all the support they can offer, things might have been different. That's why, even though I love t...

Ep 47 Using Challenging Times to Build Stronger Connections with Our Kids - FB Live Replay with Dr. Jessica Larson

April 08, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

This Facebook Live with Jessica Larson of Mama-Be Self Care was recorded during the lockdown at the beginning of COVID but the insight we share about connecting with our kids applies no matter what season we are in. I have always seen parenting as a relationship, not a strategy. That's why I don't practice or preach any particular parenting style. Each of us, as Moms, is different and each of our children is different. In my opinion, being  successful as a parent means understanding your ch...

Ep 46 - Letting Go So We Can Live an Authentic and Fulfilling Life with Karen Brein

March 24, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

As busy moms, we all know how overwhelming life can get. Between work, family, and everything else, it's easy to get bogged down and feel like we're constantly playing catch-up. But what happens when the things that used to feel important to us no longer align with who we are or what we want in life? It may not be easy to let go of the things that no longer serve us, but it's essential for our mental and emotional wellbeing. In today's episode, we're going to dive into the topic of letting...

Ep 45 - Juggling It All: Giving Moms Permission to Be Human

March 10, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MB

Even when you're juggling kids and laundry and dinner and cleaning and social media posts and coaching calls and writing blogs...and...and...and...you may still feel like you're not doing enough because you're a driven, ambitious Mamapreneur. And even worse, you may feel like everything you do needs to be perfect. The truth is, no one is perfect...and you ARE doing enough. And today, we're going to talk about the importance of giving yourself permission to be human. More specifically, I am...

Episode 44: Following Our Body's Natural Energy Flow to Increase Productivity with Carelyn Torres

February 25, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Alright, Mamas, let's talk about something we all know but rarely discuss – our menstrual cycles. We all have different experiences when it comes to (what my Mom used to call Aunt Flo's monthly visit) but one thing we can all agree on is the ups and downs that come with it. What if I told you that you could use those energy changes to your advantage? Yes, you heard me right – your menstrual cycle can actually help you be more productive!  Having been a Childbirth Educator educator for the ...

Episode 43: From Surviving to Thriving in Motherhood

February 10, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

The Ambitious Coach Podcast helps online coaches build a wildly profitable online coaching business all through using social media platforms. It’s hosted by Allison Henderson, a 6-figure online business coach and founder of Social Media Sales Blueprint. Allison went from a 9 to 5 stressful corporate job to helping hundreds of coaches live freedom-based lifestyles. If you are struggling with getting clients or understanding how to grow your online coaching business, this show will help you ge...

Episode 42: Understanding and Meeting Our Basic Needs with Kate Smith

January 27, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Kate Smith is a mother, early childhood educator, Certified Children's Yoga Teacher, and founder of the Conscious Mamas Movement, an educational platform that empowers caregivers with mindful tools to raise the next generation of conscious humans. Her work guides parents to do their inner healing work, build their emotional literacy skills, and show up as the present parents they want to be. She combines her decades worth of experience in holistic health to model a way of living well in pare...

Ep 41 - Defining Your Message and Finding Your Voice with Kathleen Fordyce

January 13, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Kathleen Fordyce is a copywriter who harnesses the power of storytelling to help health, wellness and creative business owners level up their website copy and marketing so they can grow their business and make an impact in the lives of those they serve. She’s also a book addict, wife, and mom of two living in New York.  What we discuss in this episode: Kathleen shares her story of entering motherhood and finding her path after the death of her husband How to figure out what our message is...

Ep 40 - On-Air Coaching Call with Community Member Megan

December 17, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

On-air Coaching Call time! We love these episodes because they are real-life and unscripted. Today I am chatting with Megan and her main question initially was "How do I react when my daughter does something that's really unacceptable?"...but the real question was "How do I regulate my emotions enough to do what I know I should be doing?" In this episode you'll find: How to respond to toddlers who are doing their work (biting, kicking, etc). How to respond to our kids when they have done ...

Ep. 39 - Whole Body Wellness with Shannon Wright

November 20, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Shannon is an RN by trade who became a SAHM to 4 kids and entrepreneur with an ecommerce business to  encourage other moms to live with courage in whole body wellness.   What we discuss in this episode: Shannon shares her journey from being an RN to being a Mama of four who chose to stay home with her children but also wanted to honor who she is. The issue with defining motherhood with the "doing" rather than the "being". What Whole Body Wellness is and why we should be paying attention ...

Ep 38 - Birth as a Rite of Passage with Amelia Kriss

November 04, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Amelia Kriss is a Drama Therapist and Certified Coach in private practice in the Bay Area, California, where she lives with her husband and two powerhouse daughters. She works primarily with recovering people-pleasers and "Nice" girls who are ready to deconstruct self-shrinking patterns, and find more ease & joy.  Amelia is also deeply committed to Birth Story Medicine work; helping birthing parents integrate, and move forward from, unresolved issues connected to the experience of giving bi...

Ep. 37 - Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Became a Mama

October 21, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

The truth of matrescence, or the transition to motherhood, is that it's messy. It's overwhelming. It's a period of intense transition where you your mind, body and spirit feel out of control and you don't recognize the person in the mirror. You lose your confidence. You're caught between two worlds. You're stumbling to figure out who this new person is. What she likes. What she fears. What she needs. When you listen to your inner voice and go against the grain, you get Mom-Shamed and bullied...

Ep 34 - Self Care for Health and Wellness with Dr. Orlena Kerek

October 07, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 16.4 MB

Dr Orlena trained as a pediatric doctor. She now works as a health coach, teaching busy women to lead their most healthy life in a way they love. So they can feel amazing, lead a long life and teach their kids healthy living habits. What we discuss in this episode: Dr. Orlena shares her journey about how she wasn't showing up like she wanted to for her kids and in life and what she did to change that. How parenting is hard, but when we show up for ourselves first then we can show up for o...

Ep 36 - Self Care for Health and Wellness with Dr. Orlena Kerek

October 07, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 16.4 MB

Dr Orlena trained as a pediatric doctor. She now works as a health coach, teaching busy women to lead their most healthy life in a way they love. So they can feel amazing, lead a long life and teach their kids healthy living habits. What we discuss in this episode: Dr. Orlena shares her journey about how she wasn't showing up like she wanted to for her kids and in life and what she did to change that. How parenting is hard, but when we show up for ourselves first then we can show up for o...

Ep 33 - Ditching the Hustle Culture with Jennie Blumenthal

September 23, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 12.7 MB

After spending 20 years in Corporate America helping Fortune 500 companies manage multi-million dollar growth strategies, Jennie left her partnership in a global consulting firm to launch her own company. Besides her role as CEO, she also serves as a professional speaker, an Adjunct Professor in Strategy, a Board member, and the author of Corporate Rehab: Ditch the Hustle Culture and Thrive Again. Her coaching and speaking business focuses on female executives looking to reach the next leve...

Ep 35 - Ditching the Hustle Culture with Jennie Blumenthal

September 23, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 12.7 MB

After spending 20 years in Corporate America helping Fortune 500 companies manage multi-million dollar growth strategies, Jennie left her partnership in a global consulting firm to launch her own company. Besides her role as CEO, she also serves as a professional speaker, an Adjunct Professor in Strategy, a Board member, and the author of Corporate Rehab: Ditch the Hustle Culture and Thrive Again. Her coaching and speaking business focuses on female executives looking to reach the next leve...

Ep. 32 - Learning How to Respond Vs React: Week Three

July 15, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

Final week of the Ripple Effect Workshop replay. This week we pull it all together with some mindset shifts.

Ep. 34 - Learning How to Respond Vs React: Week Three

July 15, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

Final week of the Ripple Effect Workshop replay. This week we pull it all together with some mindset shifts. Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 33 - Learning How to Respond Vs React: Week Two

July 08, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

All about keeping our cups full...for ourselves and our kids. Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 31 - Learning How to Respond Vs React: Week Two

July 08, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

All about keeping our cups full...for ourselves and our kids.

Ep. 32 - Learning How to Respond Vs React: Week One

July 01, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MB

All about triggers. Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 30 - Learning How to Respond Vs React: Week One

July 01, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MB

All about triggers.

Ep. 29 - A L.O.V.E. Chat About Abortion and Motherhood

June 26, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

I know this a sensitive topic and I might lose some of you, but please hear me out. I am sharing this IG Live replay in hopes that: - If you are FOR upholding Roe v. Wade and feeling defeated, saddened, enraged right now...I hope this can bring things back into perspective that the MAJORITY of this country are rational human beings that we can have positive and productive discourse with - If you are AGAINST Roe v. Wade being upheld and are celebrating right now, I hope that this helps you ...

Ep. 31 - A L.O.V.E. Chat About Abortion and Motherhood

June 26, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

I know this a sensitive topic and I might lose some of you, but please hear me out. I am sharing this IG Live replay in hopes that: - If you are FOR upholding Roe v. Wade and feeling defeated, saddened, enraged right now...I hope this can bring things back into perspective that the MAJORITY of this country are rational human beings that we can have positive and productive discourse with - If you are AGAINST Roe v. Wade being upheld and are celebrating right now, I hope that this helps you ...

Ep. 28 - Decluttering Your Home to Declutter Your Mind with Eliza Martel

June 17, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

I could not be more excited about today's guest. Not only is she one of the Mentors inside the Happy Mama Wellness Community, but she is the expert I never knew I needed in my life. And her name is Eliza Martel. Welcome back to another episode of Redefining Supermom where we are breaking down the myth and redefining what it means to be a super awesome Mama. Eliza helps her clients create intentional spaces for intentional living and today, she shares her journey as a Mamapreneur, the philos...

Ep. 30 - Decluttering Your Home to Declutter Your Mind with Eliza Martel

June 17, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

I could not be more excited about today's guest. Not only is she one of the Mentors inside the Happy Mama Wellness Community, but she is the expert I never knew I needed in my life. And her name is Eliza Martel. Welcome back to another episode of Redefining Supermom where we are breaking down the myth and redefining what it means to be a super awesome Mama. Eliza helps her clients create intentional spaces for intentional living and today, she shares her journey as a Mamapreneur, the philos...

Ep. 27 - What is Love?

June 06, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MB

I came across the words of Iain S Thomas and it struck a chord. Here is what he wrote: Before your children came, they were told you would love them. So whatever you do, however you treat them, to them, it is love. If you are cruel to them, they will think it is love. If you yell at them, they will think it is love. If you ignore them, they will think it is love. If you walk away from them, they will think it is love.  And if you are kind to them, they will think it is love. And if you ar...

Ep. 29 - What is Love?

June 06, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MB

I came across the words of Iain S Thomas and it struck a chord. Here is what he wrote: Before your children came, they were told you would love them. So whatever you do, however you treat them, to them, it is love. If you are cruel to them, they will think it is love. If you yell at them, they will think it is love. If you ignore them, they will think it is love. If you walk away from them, they will think it is love.  And if you are kind to them, they will think it is love. And if you ar...

Ep. 26 - Expanding Our Light to Brighten the Darkness with Gina Nicole

May 31, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

"Comparison is the thief of joy." That was one of the things that stuck with me when our guest today, Gina Nicole, and I did our prep session a few weeks ago. I wasn't sure she could drop any better wisdom...but she did. With one conversation, Gina took me to school and to church in less than 30 minutes...and I am so grateful for it. I can't wait to hear what your big takeaways are. Head on over to the Instagram DMs after this episode and let me know! If you enjoyed this episode of the Red...

Ep. 28 - Expanding Our Light to Brighten the Darkness with Gina Nicole

May 31, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

"Comparison is the thief of joy." That was one of the things that stuck with me when our guest today, Gina Nicole, and I did our prep session a few weeks ago. I wasn't sure she could drop any better wisdom...but she did. With one conversation, Gina took me to school and to church in less than 30 minutes...and I am so grateful for it. I can't wait to hear what your big takeaways are. Head on over to the Instagram DMs after this episode and let me know! If you enjoyed this episode of the Red...

Ep. 27 - Power Struggles Coaching Session

May 23, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Last week a founding member of the Happy Mama Wellness Community and amazing Mama reached out to me over a DM. She wrote: "So this Mama needs some advice. My daughter is 2.5 (will be 3 in Auguust) and holy tantrums lately. It always seems to be over the littlest things like the wrong water cup, making her wash the soap off her hands or wiping after going to the bathroom. I've tried time-outs, gentle talking, preparing her like 'Ok Mommy is going to get water and you will get whatever cup I ...

Ep. 25 - Power Struggles Coaching Session

May 23, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Last week a founding member of the Happy Mama Wellness Community and amazing Mama reached out to me over a DM. She wrote: "So this Mama needs some advice. My daughter is 2.5 (will be 3 in Auguust) and holy tantrums lately. It always seems to be over the littlest things like the wrong water cup, making her wash the soap off her hands or wiping after going to the bathroom. I've tried time-outs, gentle talking, preparing her like 'Ok Mommy is going to get water and you will get whatever cup I ...

Ep. 25 - Modeling How to Work Through Big Emotions

May 02, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Ever had a bad parenting day? I'm sure if I could see you, every single one of our, yes OUR (I have bad days too) hands would be raised. Here's the good news - you can turn those bad days, those bad moments, into teaching moments by modeling for your kiddos how to get through to the other side. Click play to find out how! I know all of this sounds good in theory...if you are struggling to put it into practice, check out our free online community for Mamapreneurs. It's the cheerleading squa...

Ep. 26 - Modeling How to Work Through Big Emotions

May 02, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Ever had a bad parenting day? I'm sure if I could see you, every single one of our, yes OUR (I have bad days too) hands would be raised. Here's the good news - you can turn those bad days, those bad moments, into teaching moments by modeling for your kiddos how to get through to the other side. Click play to find out how! I know all of this sounds good in theory...if you are struggling to put it into practice, check out our free online community for Mamapreneurs. It's the cheerleading squa...

Ep. 25 - Stripping Down to the Bare Essentials in Motherhood with Jill Svirida

April 30, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 24 - Using Systems to Reduce Overwhelm

April 11, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 23 - What We Want vs What We Need

April 05, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MB

Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 22 - An Interview With My Daughter

March 28, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 21 - A Gentle Reminder to Slow Down

March 21, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Connect with Lynn: Email: [email protected] Social Media: Facebook, Instagram Join Us: Happy Mama Wellness Community Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 20 - Tuning In to What Our Bodies Need

March 14, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

 Connect with our guest, Grace Carroll: Email: [email protected] Social Media: Facebook Support the show Connect with Lynn on instagram @HappyMamaWellness. Looking for more support with parenting and motherhood? Check out the Happy Mama Wellness Community here!

Ep. 19 - Let's Go Fly a Kite

March 05, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MB

What started as a classic scene in the original Mary Poppins has become the foundation of my most recent redefinition of SuperMom. Recorded at 5:30am, this is an unscripted and raw account of where I am, right now, on my motherhood journey...and I know many of you are in the same place. After you listen to this episode, head on over to Instagram and send me a DM with the word "kite" for a little extra love from this Mama to you. 🙏💕Lynn _____________________________________________________...

Ep. 18 - Fitting YOU Back Into Your Schedule

February 25, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

"You are worth it and you are totally capable of making positive changes in your life so that you can be the best version of yourself." Can you feel the love? I know I can. This conversation with Karen, started off with how to fit YOU back into your schedule and ended with one of the best pep talks I've gotten in a long time. Her take on holistic health and wellness is so refreshing and I can't wait for you to meet her. So let's just dive right in. 🙏💕Lynn _________________________________...

EP. 17 - A New Beginning

February 20, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MB

My Gram was my BFF, my lighthouse in the storm, my hero. We talked about everything from gardening and crafting to the meaning of life and current affairs. She was the one person in my life that I knew I could say anything to without judgment. And she sparked the new voice of this podcast, the new goal for our community and the new mission for Happy Mama Wellness in general. Curious? Good! Check out this episode. 🙏💕 Lynn P.S. - Here's the Jasmine Star Podcast episode I was referring to! M...

Ep. 16 - Multitasking Doesn't Exist...And Neither Does SuperMom

January 24, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.43 MB

You can have it all...you just can't have it all at the same time. Today is our FIRST Mama Minute - inspiration and wisdom brought to you in five minutes or less. What things do you need to adjust in order to get rid of the SuperMom complex? Share with us in the comments or send me a DM and let me know! Until next time…TCKS, Lynn ______________________________________________________________ Want to check out our FREE online community for Mamas trying to run a business and take care of the...

Ep. 15 - Fascia: The New Kid on The Block

January 22, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

“Fill up your plate with things that make you happy and let the rest go.” Before she drops this inspirational quote at the end of today’s episode, my good friend Mishra Keller shares wisdom about body image, our fascia system and how to take better care of our body overall. After recording this episode I worked with Mishra to begin my own journey with the MELT Method…and I can back up everything she says. And BONUS - If you’re part of our online community, she recorded a Mini Hand Session ...

Ep. 14 - Avengers Endgame and My Battle with PPA

January 15, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Today’s episode is a little different…it’s not a an interview or a “tip”. Today, I’m going to be sharing a little bit about my experience with Postpartum Anxiety and how I was moved to tears watching an Avengers movie. I hope you enjoy listening. Let me know if you want more episodes like this in the future. Until next time…TCKS, Lynn ______________________________________________________________ Want to check out our FREE online community for postpartum Mamapreneurs just like you? Click...

Ep. 13 - Busting the Myths Around Sleep Training

December 31, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

When you hear Sleep Training, do you automatically cringe at the thought of letting your baby scream and cry for hours until they tire themselves out and to sleep as you sit outside their door crying as well. I know I did…until I started learning about what sleep training CAN be. Today we’re chatting with Certified Sleep Consultant Katrina Taibinger about the myths surrounding sleep training…such as how long sleep training takes, how skipping naps may actually interfere with and at what age...