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the Selfish Mom Podcast

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratings

Welcome to "The Selfish Mom Podcast," the ultimate destination for wellness and empowerment tailored specifically for moms! 

Are you a mom who's constantly juggling the demands of family, work, and life? Are you in search of a balanced, thriving, and fulfilling lifestyle? Look no further. Hosted by Ali Kay, this podcast is your go-to source for holistic wellness, self-care, and self-empowerment.

Join us on a transformative journey where we celebrate the beauty of self-care, self-discovery, and self-love. Discover how embracing "selfishness" can lead to a life of vitality, resilience, and happiness. Ali Kay, your guide and fellow Selfish Mom, shares actionable insights, inspiring stories, and expert advice to help you prioritize your mental and physical health.

Here's what you can expect:

 Wellness tips and practices tailored for every type of woman m.

 Empowering interviews with experts and inspiring moms.

 Strategies to redefine "selfishness" as an act of selflessness.

 A supportive community of like-minded moms on the journey to wellness.

It's time to put yourself first without guilt, embrace self-care, and rewrite the narrative of motherhood. Subscribe to "The Selfish Mom Podcast" now and embark on a path to become the healthiest, happiest, and most empowered version of yourself. Join Ali Kay and our community of Selfish Moms, because taking care of you is the first step to taking care of your family.

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Episodes

The Miracle Mindset with Megan Loda

August 02, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Sponsor: Organifi is a line of superfood blends that offer plant-based nutrition with high quality ingredients and less than 3g of sugar. Use code ALI to receive 20% off your purchase. http://organifishop.com/ ~ Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali interviews fitness influencer & entrepreneur Megan Loda. Megan Loda is a former elementary teacher turned 3x entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry. At 21 years old she had back surgery and spiraled into a deep depression abusing dru...

Taking Action Towards Motivation -- the Main Ingredient to Start & Stay Motivated

July 29, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Sponsor: Organifi is a line of superfood blends that offer plant-based nutrition with high quality ingredients and less than 3g of sugar. Use code ALI to receive 20% off your purchase. http://organifishop.com/ ~ Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali discusses the key for finding and maintaining motivation. Ali has discussed the concept of motivation in two previous episodes but on this episode, Ali dives deeper into a new perspective on what drives motivation; action. Taking micro action t...

Ditching the Diet + Finding A Healthy Lifestyle with Brogan Morris

July 19, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Sponsor: Organifi is a line of superfood blends that offer plant-based nutrition with high quality ingredients and less than 3g of sugar. Use code ALI to receive 20% off your purchase. http://organifishop.com/ ~ On this episode, Morgan Morris shares her version of a healthy lifestyle that she lives by. “I started my fitness journey in 2012 during college. I had gained the freshman 15 and lost all self-confidence. I first found Zumba, and it changed my life. I started feeling confident and en...

The Importance of a Morning Routine & Gaining Control Over Your Day

July 12, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Sponsor: Public Goods is the one stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price.  Everything from coffee to toilet paper & shampoo to pet food.  Public Goods is your new everything store, thoughtfully designed for the conscious consumer. ~ Organifi is a line of superfood blends that offer plant-based nutrition with high quality ingredients and less than 3g of sugar. Use code ALI to receive 20% off your purchase. http://organifis...

The Importance of a Morning Routine & Gaining Control Over Your Day

July 12, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Sponsor: Public Goods is the one stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price.  Everything from coffee to toilet paper & shampoo to pet food.  Public Goods is your new everything store, thoughtfully designed for the conscious consumer. ~ Organifi is a line of superfood blends that offer plant-based nutrition with high quality ingredients and less than 3g of sugar. Use code ALI to receive 20% off your purchase. http://organifis...

Success Is Found In The Gray | Special Guest Host: Ashley Caywood

July 05, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Invest Your Best – ~ Sponsor: Public Goods is the one stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price.  Everything from coffee to toilet paper & shampoo to pet food.  Public Goods is your new everything store, thoughtfully designed for the conscious consumer. ~ Join us for an episode with special guest host Ashley Caywood. You may remember her form Episode 9 in Season 1. Ashley discusses her journey and highlights the importance ...

The one about IMPOSTER SYNDROME: What it is & How to challenge your core beliefs

June 28, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Invest Your Best – ~ Sponsor: Public Goods is the one stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price.  Everything from coffee to toilet paper & shampoo to pet food.  Public Goods is your new everything store, thoughtfully designed for the conscious consumer. ~ Are you somebody who deals with a lot of self-doubt? Are you sabotaging your success? Do you find yourself doubting your abilities and you feel like a fraud. On this episo...

The Mind-Gut Connection with Sophia Culpo

June 21, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

Invest Your Best – ~ Sponsor: Public Goods is the one stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price.  Everything from coffee to toilet paper & shampoo to pet food.  Public Goods is your new everything store, thoughtfully designed for the conscious consumer. ~ On this episode, Ali discusses gut health with Sophia Culpo. Sophia Culpo is the super cute girl next door who can probably solve your IBS problems.  Her degree in nutriti...

30 min. A Day Keeps the Insanity Away & Other Foundations to START a Healthy Lifestyle

June 14, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Invest Your Best – If you are somebody who wants to make a healthy lifestyle change and don't know where to start or you don't believe you have it in you to work towards change, then this is the episode for you. Ali gives perspective on what it means to work towards living a healthier lifestyle and how the journey is never over. Ali discusses her four key foundations that she believes are needed to start living a healthier lifestyle both mentally and physically. June 14th Dietbet challenge...

Discussing Healthy Lifestyles with Whitney Fransway (Bachelor Contestant Season 21)

June 07, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali interviews Whitney Fransway. Whitney discusses her motivation to live a healthy lifestyle, her relationship with food and some wellness tips you can start applying to your daily life. About Whitney: Whitney Fransway is a reality star, model, and pilates instructor from Minneapolis, MN. She became known as a contestant on season 21 of ABC’s hit reality show The Bachelor. She attended Normandale Community College from 2010 to 2014 where she earned an As...

Body Positivity & Answering It ALL about my PLASTIC SURGERY

May 31, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali is back with Season 3. Season 3 is set to bring you more valuable guest interviews that will provide further insight & tangible actions on how to live your best life mentally and physically. Ali openly shares how she had surgery 5 weeks ago & answers all the questions related to the procedures she had done. Ali highlights how she is sharing to be honest about her journey & also to share a fresh perspective on "why" those procedures were right for her. ...

FRI-Yay: Oscars, My Wellness Finds & Surgery Recovery

April 30, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.09 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali openly talks about her recovery, why she has been nervous to share her personal choice, and her future plan to openly share her experience with choosing to have surgery. Ali recaps the Oscars, as well as shares her weekly wellness finds, which include a gallon water jug, two books "21 Days to Resilience" by Dr. Zelana Montminy and "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess" by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Ali leaves you with a weekend wellness tip to stay on track or your we...

More On Motivation

April 19, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Invest Your Best – How do you find motivation?" and "How do you stay motivated?" are common questions Ali gets asked in regard to her 70 lb weightloss/fitness journey. On this episode, Ali unloads the concept of motivation and what factors contribute to an individual's motivation, which ultimately stems from their thinking, feelings, and actions. All things we have control and power over. If you are someone who struggles to find motivation to stay on track of their goals or to just "START", ...

FRI-YaY: Netflix + Visual Goal Setting

April 16, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MB

Invest Your Best – Happy Fri-yay! On this episode, Ali shares her favorite shows, gives your more coffee drinks & discusses how setting visual goals can keep you on track of your goals especially during the weekends. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the Show.

Discussing Muscle Mass with Dr. Jaquish

April 12, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali has on Dr. John Jaquish, insert bio. He discusses how you can lose fat and gain muscle through variable resistance and his X3 equipment. About Dr. John Jaquish, PhD.  Inventor of the most effective bone density building medical device, which has reversed osteoporosis for thousands and created more powerful/fracture resistant athletes, John is now partnered with Tony Robbins and OsteoStrong for rapid clinic deployment. In the process of his medical re...

Fri-Yay: Khole K., Dirty Chai & Visualization

April 09, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Invest Your Best – On this Fri-yay episode, Ali discusses how giving yourself grace is important in order to keep pushing through the bad days. Ali touches upon this week's pop culture and gives her perspective on Khloe Kardashian's picture that was taken off the internet. Ali also gives another healthy alternative coffee drink recipe. Ali wraps up this episode by how you can visualize staying on track of your weekend goals. "House" by Ocean Steeze Available Now on Spotify Follow Ali Kay...

Fri-Yay: Khloe K., Dirty Chai & Visualization

April 09, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Invest Your Best – On this Fri-yay episode, Ali discusses how giving yourself grace is important in order to keep pushing through the bad days. Ali touches upon this week's pop culture and gives her perspective on Khloe Kardashian's picture that was taken off the internet. Ali also gives another healthy alternative coffee drink recipe. Ali wraps up this episode by how you can visualize staying on track of your weekend goals. "House" by Ocean Steeze Available Now on Spotify Follow Ali Kay...

FRI-YaY: Khloe K., Dirty Chai & Visualization

April 09, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Invest Your Best – On this Fri-yay episode, Ali discusses how giving yourself grace is important in order to keep pushing through the bad days. Ali touches upon this week's pop culture and gives her perspective on Khloe Kardashian's picture that was taken off the internet. Ali also gives another healthy alternative coffee drink recipe. Ali wraps up this episode by how you can visualize staying on track of your weekend goals. "House" by Ocean Steeze Available Now on Spotify Follow Ali Kay...

If It's Easy It's Sleazy with Colten Barnaby

April 05, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali has guest Colten who shares his inspiring weightloss journey.  Colten has set a goal to lose 100 lbs and has lost over 50 lbs since September. He shares how he “started” like building cornerstone habits and walking every day to what keeps him motivated on his journey. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the Show.

FRI-YaY: Weekend Success & New Drink Recipe

April 02, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.1 MB

Invest Your Best – ON this very 1st episode of FRI-YaY with Ali Kay, Ali brings a casual side to the Invest Your Best podcast by having mindless, feel good conversation that still leaves you with motivation to live your best life over the weekend. Weekends can be challenging to stay on track of your mental, physical and personal goals, so Ali hopes to bring you a weekly Friday episode that will set you up for success to tackle the weekend while enjoying a little mindless entertainment and jo...

Body Image, Self-Acceptance, and Surgery Talk

March 29, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali openly shares questions in regards mental burnout, her weightloss 70 lb weightloss journey, starting a staging business, her struggles with self-image, as well as diving deeper into moral value associated with food. If you want to know more about Ali's struggle with body image and her journey of self-acceptance, than this is the episode for you.  Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the Show.

Day to Day, Week to Week with Ashley Caywood

March 22, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali sits down with Ashley Caywood, a fitness trainer and health coach in Oklahoma. Ashley, who has her degree in health and exercise science plus multiple certifications shares her passion for helping people set maintainable goals through maintanable habits for long term success and happiness. Ali and Ashley discuss the importance of structure and routine, as well as going back to basics to incorporate simple habits into your life that will influence healt...

Real Talk with Kristen Louelle

March 15, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode of the "Invest Your Best with Ali Kay" Ali has an open and real conversation with Kristen Louelle. Kristen (insert bio). Kristen openly discusses her Sport's Illustrated search experience as a post-partum mom, her beliefs in prioritizing self-care, her marriage, & the power of manifestation in her life. Kristen discusses being empowered by motherhood and her passion for empowering women on her social media. This is an episode that will inspire you and give...

The Struggles of Social Media

March 08, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali explores the pros and cons of social media in our lives. In a world where life revolves around social media, Ali openly discusses how social media can have a negative impact on individual's mental health and family life. Ali explores active tips that can be openly applied to your life to set healthy boundaries on social media. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the Show.

Secrets to Healthy Weight with Kris Williams

February 26, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali sits down with Kris Williams, author of Becoming Lean and Free: Surprising Secrets to Healthy Weight. Kris shares these realistic secrets that you can start applying to your every day life. About The Author - Kris Williams expertly and compassionately guides people along the path to health and wholeness. Participants in a L.E.A.N. program receive tools they can use immediately in their home, office, or school so they can feel less ache-y, more flex...

Rethinking Alcohol with Annie Grace, Author of This Naked Mind

February 22, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

This episode is sponsored by “Premium Jane”  https://premiumjane.com Use code: YourBest to get 20% off purchase today! On this episode, Ali sits down with author of “This naked Mind”, Annie Grace as they openly discuss alcohol & how to take back control. About Annie Grace: Annie Grace is the author of This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life and The Alcohol Experiment: A 30-day, Alcohol-Free Challenge to Interrupt Your Habits and Help You Take...

Q & A: Back to the Basics

February 15, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali openly answers the questions you have submitted to her, as well as re-cap what's been working for her the past 5 weeks in her fitness journey. Ali addresses questions such as "what is something you wish you knew during your workout journey that you know now," "what's her daily diet," & "Why isn't the scale moving?" Listen along, as Ali openly discusses and answers these questions so that you can take away some tools & tips to apply to your every day l...

All Things Pelvic Floor Muscles with MaryEllen Reider

February 05, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Invest Your Best – Are you somebody who pees their pants while jumping on the trampoline? Or maybe you have painful inter-course or you wonder if you have a "loose" you know what... On this episode, Ali has an open and real conversation with MaryEllen Reider, co-founder of a women's device called the "Yarlap," which helps maintain bladder control and tone pelvic floor muscles. MaryEllen sheds light on what the pelvic floor muscles are, why they are important & how we can improve these muscle...

The One About Cream and Sugar

January 29, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali dives deeper into why I always give health tip to "reduce the cream & sugar in your coffee." If you follow Ali on social media, Ali gives tips on what she incorporated into her every day life during her fitness/wellness journey and what she continues to integrate into her life. One of Ali's major changes was reducing the amount of cream & sugar in her morning coffee. Ali shares she is NOT a nutritionist, dietician, or doctor, but shares her personal r...

Hello 2021

January 18, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali goes back to basics and talks about how important self-care is in order to better your life physically, mentally & spiritually. Ali explores different areas of self-care that you can apply to your ever day life. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the Show.

Goodbye 2020

December 28, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Invest Your Best – 2020 has been the year of unknowns and things we cannot control. On this episode, Ali narrows in on the things we can control and how to enter 2021 with a plan in place to accomplish your goals for the future. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the Show.

Navigating Self-Image from The Biggest Loser’s Micah Collum

December 18, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Micah Collum, the Biggest Loser’s runner- up, shares his inspiring story. From experiencing feelings of low self-worth, image & depression, Micah shares his “why” that keeps him pushing forward and contributes to his success on and off the show. Micah even shares some of his personal weightloss tips from meals and intermittent fasting that contributed to his weightloss. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Follow Micah Collum: Instagram TikTok Su...

Balancing Alcohol

December 11, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali has a honest and raw conversation about the impact of alcohol on her life. Leaving nothing off the table, Ali discusses her struggle with alcohol while weighing out the pros and cons of alcohol use and if alcohol is something that supports her personal goals. If you are considering reducing alcohol in your daily life, Ali gives some achievable take always that you can apply to your life today! Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the S...

Motivation

December 04, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali digs deeper into what keeps her motivated even during the holidays. It’s easy to set goals but how do you stay motivated and on track even during the holiday season? Ali shares tips from her personal life that can be applied to your every day life. If you struggle with staying motivated then this is the episode for you! Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the Show.

The Cycles of Change

November 20, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali dives deeper into the cycle of change and how it can be applied directly to your daily life. Ali shares from her personal journey how she utilizes the cycle of change to bring more awareness & insight to keeping  on track of your goals by to remaining proactive in pushing forward especially during the holiday season. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Support the Show.

The Cycles of Change

November 20, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali dives deeper into the cycle of change and how it can be applied directly to your daily life. Ali shares from her personal journey how she utilizes the cycle of change to bring more awareness & insight to keeping  on track of your goals by to remaining proactive in pushing forward especially during the holiday season. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok

Just Run feat. The Crummy Marathoners

November 09, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali sits down with the Crummy Marathoners, a wife and husband duo who have a podcast and instagram page dedicated to all things running for beginners. Harrison and Mo discuss and share their personal running journey and give tips on how to just start running. If you are interested in learning more about where to begin your running journey then this is the episode for you. Follow Ali Kay: Website Instagram TikTok Check out The Crummy Marathoners: Podc...

Understanding Your "Why"

October 26, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali discusses how to stay motivated and how to get ahead of those slump days. Are you someone who sets big goals and then can’t seem to follow through with them? Or maybe you are someone who might feel down and out some days and can’t seem to find the motivation to get back on track. Ali shares her personal experiences and some tips that help her stay motivated, and how to get in touch with your “why” while understanding how to set achievable goals and kee...

Just Start

October 12, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Invest Your Best – On this episode, Ali shares her personal experience through her entire weightless journey and gives specific steps that can be applied to your every day life in order to put your best foot forward into action.  Two years ago, Ali decided to make an entire lifestyle change after continuing to feed into her pregnancy lifestyle even after she had a baby. As a result, she continued to gain weight to the point where her maternity clothes that fit her during pregnancy did not ...

COMING SOON: Invest Your Best with Ali Kay

October 05, 2020 18:00 - 46 seconds - 578 KB

Invest Your Best – Come join Ali Kay as she casually explores what it takes to live your best life mentally, physically & spiritually by focusing on things you can control; your thinking and actions. Nothing is off the table as Ali discusses, shares personal experiences, as well as interviews guests that will give listeners insight in understanding what it takes to step into action in many different areas of their lives, including fitness, health, motherhood, and entrepreneurship. Follow ...