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Raw Mom Life

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This mom life thing isn't for the faint of heart. It's hard AF somedays. Come hang with me and listen to my short and sweet episodes on all things mom life from a raw perspective. I know you're a busy mama, that's why I keep these short for easy listening while you get ready for the day or do dishes. Listen up and get ready to live fiercely, my friend. Come follow me on IG: www.instagram.com/amberwilfahrt

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Raw Mom Conversation with Cassy Burton

April 17, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes - 21.3 MB

Cassy Burton is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is a mama to 3 small kiddos. Inside this episode, we really dive into the mental health of moms and the tools we can use to help ourselves as we raise these kiddos in a world where there's so much pressure. Cassy has partnered with a couple of organizations to add some telehealth mental therapy appointments available, especially for moms, to meet with them after kiddos are in bed or on the weekends. You can check out more here: Cassy Burt...

Raw Mom Conversation with Katie Cobb

April 09, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Katie Cobb is a mama to a teenage daughter. Inside today's episode, we chat about finding yourself over and over again as a woman, outside of being a mom. We chat about raising girls in a society that tells women to look a certain way; about the balance of what healthy looks like and giving them a good sense of body positivity. It's a fine line and we have a great conversation around it! -------------------------------------------------------- Watch for more RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas! Wan...

Tips for Budgeting

March 21, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Money is stressful, straight up. Inside this episode, I'm sharing the budgeting app we use, how we've cut back on some expenses, and how I stay within the grocery budget in this world where everything feels so expensive. Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/viewform Come hang with me on IG, it's my fave place to be: https://www.instagram.com/amberwilfahrt

Raw Mom Conversations with Erin Bouma

March 14, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Erin Bouma is a busy mama to two kiddos, working 2 jobs and running her own side hustle. Erin shares her experience with Al-Anon (for those with loved ones that are alcoholics) and how she balances all the things. We talk about the importance of our mom community as well as the joy of having big kiddos! Erin shares her wisdom on boundaries and you need to hear it. -------------------------------------------------------- Watch for more RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas! Want to be a guest? Click h...

Having Awkward Conversations with your Kids

March 07, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MB

Sex, periods, armpit hair, even school shootings. How do you talk to your kids about these things? Inside today's episode, I'm sharing some tips for how to have these conversations as well as my own experience with talking to my kids about this kind of stuff and how to normalize it. Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/viewform Come hang with me on IG, i...

Raw Conversations with Aimee Spivak

February 28, 2024 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Aimee Spivak is a spitfire! She's an empty nester and mama to two grown children. Inside today's episode, she shares about her journey when her kids were little, how she recognized that her son was neurodiverse and how she helped him (and herself). She shares about what it's like to be a single woman and empty nester. She shares her heart with us and she'll make you laugh and feel less alone. -------------------------------------------------------- Find Aimee here: Aimee Jensen Spivak (@aime...

Stop Doing Everything For Your Kids to Lessen Your Mental Load

February 10, 2024 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

What do I mean stop doing everything for our kids? It really can be so much easier to just do everything for our kids. It's less messy. It takes less time. But is it really healthy? Inside today's episode, I'm talking about: -Food -Chores -Conversations with our kids -Letting our kids make mistakes When we are able to let go of having the control of these things, it very much lessens the mental load that we carry. Hidden Brain Episode: Making the Most of Your Mistakes https://open.spotify.c...

The Mental Load

January 26, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Happy 2024! I'm finally back. Thanks for sticking with me while I respect my own mental health by creating boundaries. Inside today's episode, I'm talking about: -Why I have been so inconsistent with my podcast and showing up on reels -Why I'm slowly coming back into it -The mental load of motherhood... I'm currently feeling better than I have in a loooong time regrading the mental load -Tips for feeling mentally better Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Dr. Morgan Cutlip: https://am...

Raw Mom Conversation with Amelia Sherry

December 27, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Amelia Sherry is a girl mom and author of the book, Diet-Proof Your Daughter. I read this book this past summer and it really opened up my eyes to my own relationship with food and movement, but also the way I speak about food and body to my girls. Inside this conversation, Amelia and I dig into some details of the book and I give her real life examples of things I've been through with my girls while she gives her professional advice. I took away a lot from this episode and I hope you do too...

5 Tips to Make the Holidays Less Stressful

November 25, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

The holidays are so wonderful and so crazy and so stressful all at the same time. There's people to see and gifts to buy and memories to create... on top of the added Christmas concerts at school or recitals. It's a lot. Inside today's episode, I'm sharing some tips to help make this holiday season less stressful, even among the chaos. -------------------------------------------- Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms...

Another Go with Seasonal Depression

November 14, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Seasonal depression sucks. Depression in general sucks. Inside today's episode, I'm talking more about the tools I use to help me get through this season of cold, no sunshine, and lots of feels. Happy Light: Amazon.com: SUXIO Light Therapy Lamp - 10000 Lux Therapy Light, 3 Timing & Mode Happy Lamp, Touch Control Daylight Lamp with Memory Function, Portable Light Therapy Box for Home/Office Use As Lift Mood : Health & Household -------------------------------------------- Watch for RAW CONV...

Mom Thoughts

October 19, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

We graduated OT! I'm talking about it in more detail from beginning to end inside today's episode.  More mom thoughts about your kiddos getting older and why it rocks as well as a raw moment about being the maid... always keepin' it real for you! -------------------------------------------- Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/viewform Come hang with me o...

Why I Choose to be a Christian in Today's World

October 10, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

I was recently asked why we continue to be Catholic in today's world and how we balance going to church with littles? Inside today's episode, I get real vulnerable sharing with you why we keep going even though being Christian isn't always looked at kindly in today's world. -------------------------------------------- Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/v...

14 years of marriage... how are we still going strong?

September 28, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

We celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary this week and on social media, I shared 14 things I've learned from 14 years of marriage. Inside today's episode, I'm diving deeper into those 14 things and sharing some personal stuff about how we've made our marriage stronger than ever.  -------------------------------------------- Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7I...

Raw Conversations with Jenna Erickson

September 14, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Jenna Erickson is a mama to 4 kiddos, a wife, a nurse, and an entrepreneur. We have a raw conversation about losing ourselves as mamas, especially in those early years... how we can sit in this fog of low energy, exhaustion, etc. Jenna shares her personal story of how she came out of the fog, including starting to move her body, love herself more, and believing in herself... one tiny step at a time. This is an encouraging episode! -------------------------------------------------------- Find...

School is Almost Here

August 17, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MB

Prepping for school can feel overwhelming. Saying goodbye to summer can be sad and bring mom guilt over that summer bucket list with items left not crossed off. Inside today's episode, we're chatting about how to let go of your summer bucket list and how to prepare us and our kids for that transition to a school routine. Rakuten app:  www.rakuten.com/r/AELIND29?eeid=44971 Fetch app: https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralsocial?code=DJYQPH  ------------------------------------------------...

Reconnect with your Spouse

August 10, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

It's been awhile since I've talked about marriage! Inside today's episode, I give you some tips on what's been working for our marriage lately that have really helped us feel connected. And like I always say, when your marriage is on, everything else feels easier! ------------------------------------------------------------------ New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8H...

Raw Mom Conversations with Katie & Bri

August 04, 2023 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Katie Hannasch is a mama to two little boys and a cancer warrior. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with terminal, stage 4 sarcoma. Inside this episode, she shares her whole story. We talk about her diagnosis, what it was like right after her diagnosis, how faith is the most important thing on her cancer journey, and how she's continuing to live life as a wife and mama, friend and daughter. Bri Sutherland joins us and shares more about walking alongside Katie as a friend during this journey...

Summer Thoughts, Part 2

July 28, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MB

Summer is 2/3 done! Here's an update on how things are going over here and some thoughts for you as we finish out this summer. ------------------------------------------------------------------ New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/viewform Come hang with me on IG, it's my fave place to be: https://www.instagram.com/amber...

Decluttering 101

July 20, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

If you've ever felt like in a constant state of anxiousness in your own home because of the clutter, let me be the first to say that you are far from alone. But to think about decluttering sounds absolutely overwhelming b/c there's just so much and so many places in your home filled with stuff. Inside today's episode, I'm sharing my journey of why I started decluttering, how I started the process, and some tips I've learned along the way. Be ready to hear some fire, cuz I'm pretty passionate...

Is it time to get professional help for your child?

July 13, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MB

No mom ever wants to have to get her kids professional mental health help. No mom wants her kids to deal with anxiety or sensory overload. It's my reality and I know it's so common for many kiddos. Inside today's episode, I share about my experience with my daughters' anxieties and when/how we decided to get them professional help. Disclaimer: I am NOT a professional. I am simply speaking from my experience! ------------------------------------------------------------------ New episodes pos...

Raw Conversations with Sarah Keyser

July 06, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Sarah Keyser is a police wife and mom to three girls #girlmoms! She shares her journey beginning with becoming a mom and quitting her FT job to juggling 3 busy daughters on the crazy schedule of a police wife while building her 2 businesses. She's hilarious and fun and her personality is contagious. We have some great conversations around so many real life momming things... listen in! Sarah is an entrepreneur sharing her love for Savvi clothing brand and also shares about her passion for h...

The Power of Connections

June 29, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MB

Entering this Motherhood journey can feel so lonely, but finding those mom besties is so powerful. But how do you find those friendships? Inside today's episode, I'm sharing my journey with finding good quality friendships and why connecting with other moms has been so crucial on my journey. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/form...

You're a Great Mom and Here's Why

June 22, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

We don't hear it enough. So inside today's episode, I'm sharing a handful of reasons why you're a great mama! Follow Libby with Diary of an Honest Mom: Elizabeth Ward (@diaryofanhonestmom) | Instagram Get her Honest Mom Journal: The Honest Mom Journal: The struggling moms guide to struggling less. A daily guided journal for moms facing mental health struggles, depression & ... A journal, diary, for stressed out mothers.: Ward, Libby Julia: 9798364448842: Amazon.com: Books ------------------...

Summer Thoughts

June 16, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

We are a couple weeks into summer and inside this episode, I share my thoughts about how I'm enjoying my kids, but also staying sane! Get the Mad Libs game here: Amazon.com: Looney Labs Mad Libs: The Game - Best Card Game for Adults Kids Card Games Party Games Family Board Games Word Games Fun Games for Teens 3-8 Player Games for Ages 10 to Adult : Toys & Games ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas e...

Raw Mom Conversations with Bri Sutherland

June 08, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

This is a fun episode with my friend, Bri Sutherland, homeschooling mom of 3. We chat about how she stays sane being around her kids 24/7 :) We chat briefly about why she started her small business, a hobby farm. We also have a really neat conversation about how to help our kids develop friendships and about how to figure out what to give our kiddos for their birthday! -------------------------------------------------------- Find Bri here: www.facebook.com/farmatallc New episodes post every...

How to Prioritize Your Marriage

June 01, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.58 MB

Especially in that baby/toddler phase. Those kiddos are so dependent on you and you're over-touched, overstimulated, and sleep deprived. Inside this episode, I share 3 easy ways to stay connected to your spouse during this phase. Not in this phase? That's okay, this episode is for you too ;) ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/for...

Letting Go of Perfectionism

May 25, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Inside today's episode, I'm sharing: my recent experience of realizing that I was holding myself to a standard of perfection, things I'm letting go of, and ideas that you had for how to feel less overwhelmed as a mama and allowing grace to set in. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9...

Helping Your Kids Through "Failures"

May 18, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MB

It's hard to see our kids not succeed at things, but failure is part of life. Recently, we've been through some situations with our girls that we've had to walk with them on that road of failure. Inside this episode, I share how I've helped a couple of my kiddos get through these failures. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/...

Raw Mom Conversations with Jenn Olson

May 10, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Jenn Olson shares some incredible wisdom in this episode as we talk about the importance of faith, boundaries, and presence as a mom. She's a mom of 3 and runs her own photography business. We talk about how it's never too late to change the way you parent - learning to say no to other things so you can be present to your family, learning to control your own emotions so you can help them with theirs, and so much more! -------------------------------------------------------- Find Jenn here: S...

My Kids Do It Too

May 04, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

There are things we deal with every day with our kids that leave us wondering if it's just us... are we the only ones who deal with this? Are our kids the only ones? Is it just me? Things like sibling fights, after school outbursts, and more. Listen up if you want to feel better ;)  New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/v...

We Bought My Daughter a Phone!

April 27, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MB

One minute they're born, and the next you're buying them a phone haha! We bought my oldest a phone just over a month ago and I'm sharing how we knew it was time and how we monitor what she's doing on her phone inside today's episode. ----------------------------------------- Check out the Bark app here: https://www.bark.us/signup?ref=JPJDGDC New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/...

Things I've Learned from Becoming a Mom

April 20, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Motherhood is beautiful in its lessons to us. We grow, sometimes painfully. We are grateful and exhausted and are constantly learning along the way. In today's episode, I'm sharing some of those things - things I wish I knew then (when I was a new mom) and things I'm still learning today. ------------------------------------------------------- At-home date night ideas episode: At-home Date Night/Family Night Ideas (buzzsprout.com) Find your tribe: Finding Meaningful Friendships as Moms (buzz...

Lowering Your Expectations Around Special Days

April 13, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MB

Mother's Day, birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day... they can be wonderful and absolutely frustrating too. We expect that the people around us know what we want on those days - time to ourselves, a special dinner, a certain gift, etc. Inside today's episode, I'm talking about these expectations and how I've found more joy in these days. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be ...

Raw Mom Conversations with Beth Bendschneider

April 06, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

Beth is a mama to two girls, ages 12 and 15, and she gives fun and raw insight into raising teenage girls. We laugh as we talk about periods and friendship, we cry as we talk about our fears as mamas, and we dive into the importance of our faith as moms. It's a beautiful and raw conversation that is a must listen to for every mama! -------------------------------------------------------- Find Beth here: https://instagram.com/shine.with.beth Check out her products that help fight against huma...

Take Time Away From Your Kids

March 30, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MB

Inside today's quick episode, hear why it's important for us mamas to get a break from our kids and how to make it happen. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/viewform Come hang with me on IG, it's my fave place to be: https://www.instagram.com/amberwilfahrt

How to Stay Sane During a Busy Season

March 23, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

We are about to enter a crazy season of birthdays, recitals, tournaments, etc.. and I had a total breakdown over it. And once I got that ugly cry out of my system, I made a plan to make sure that I am taking care of me as well. We all know the mental load it takes to figure out the schedules, who is getting where when and how, meal planning, etc. Let's talk all the things inside this episode. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch fo...

Talking to your Kids about Puberty

March 16, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Figuring out how to talk to your kids about body parts, sex, periods, etc can be awkward... but it doesn't have to be! Inside today's episode, I'm sharing how I have created an open door, no filter policy with my girls as we talk about these topics. ------------------------------------------------------- Get that Body book from American Girl here: Amazon.com: The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls, Revised Edition (American Girl Library): 8601404233258: Schaefer, Valori...

Seasonal Depression and How to Take Care of Yourself in a Depressive State

March 09, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Seasonal depression sucks. I recorded this episode on a day where I was just feeling down to show the raw side of self care. What does self care look like for me on a down day? Listen up for some ideas that might be helpful for you too. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7I...

Raw Conversations with Cami Lish

March 02, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Cami Lish is a mama to three kiddos who is constantly on a journey of self love shares her insights into learning body neutrality. Learning to love yourself is not an easy road but she introduces us to this idea that there is a step before you love yourself. We also discuss a recent parenting reset she took herself on after having a moment at Disneyland where she lost her crap on her kiddo. She's learning to say no to things, how to be present to her kids, and be a more joyful self. This is ...

The Power of NO

February 23, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

It's okay to put yourself first because when you don't take care of yourself, you're not benefitting anyone. I recently learned this the hard way and I'm sharing this story and ways to say NO inside today's episode. ------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/viewform Come...

At-home Date Night/Family Night Ideas

February 16, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Getting a babysitter + paying for date night gets to be too expensive. Inside this episode, I give some ideas for keeping date night fresh AT HOME as well as some fun family night activities! --------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! At home date night ideas: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/a77897/at-home-date-night-ideas/ 120 fun questions for married couples: https://coupletraveltheworld.com/fun-questions-for-ma...

Give Your Faith a Refresh this Lent

February 09, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

If your faith journey needs a boost, listen up because inside this episode, I give you some ideas for how to make the most of little changes you can make that will deepen your faith. --------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! 5 Catholic Hacks to Bring You Peace of Mind: https://www.facebook.com/AscensionPress/videos/483131800691647 More ideas for Lent for the whole family: https://hallow.com/blog/what-to-give-up-for-lent/?fbclid...

Raw Mom Conversations with Stacy Regnier

February 02, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

How do you move past mom guilt? Stacy Regnier is a mindset coach for mamas and we have an incredible conversation around how to conquer your mom guilt and learn how to trust that you are a good mom! She also teaches us mamas how to become "mom strong." Find Stacy on Instagram here: Stacy—Christian Mama Mindset Coach Get tips on being mom strong here: Becoming Mom Strong Get in on her $0 Masterclass: Turning Motherhood into Your Superpower --------------------------------------------------...

A Message to New Moms

January 26, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

There are things I would go back and tell myself as a new mom... hear some of these things inside this episode. Be ready to cry and also feel encouraged. --------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8HSieo2ZXe4DOesXnlzb-WerDhA9U9wZXEIqoDd7IWUPg6Q/viewform Come hang with me on IG, it's my fave place to be: h...

Habits, New Year's Resolutions, & an Announcement

January 19, 2023 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Starting a workout routine. Eating healthier. Incorporating a morning routine. That's all hard stuff... stuff that we usually get wrong at the start and so it doesn't last. Inside today's episode, I am giving you my best tips for creating these habits in your life.  And there's an announcement at the end, letting you know a decision I had to make... for better or worse! --------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONV...

Finding Meaningful Friendships as Moms

January 12, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Being a mom can be so lonely. And it's hard to find friends when you're a new mom or find the right friends, no matter what stage of motherhood you're in. In today's episode, I'm sharing my experience of the friendships I've built and also the ones I've put up boundaries around and why. --------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIONS with mamas every month! Want to be a guest? Click here: https://docs.google...

Raw Mom Conversations with Gretel Scott

January 05, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Gretel is a mom of 2 who works FT as a Social Worker and has the online persona of Snarky Mommy... and she's hilarious. She says, "I love my kids more than anything but I also need to be able to be snarky about them to cope." Come listen to our raw mom talk! Find Gretel on Instagram here: Snarky Mommy (@snarkymommy78) Find her on Twitter here:  @snarkymommy78  ----------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Watch for RAW CONVERSATIO...

Tools to Help You Parent Your Neurodivergent Kiddo

December 29, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

It has been a journey this year learning to help my 7 year old with her big emotions, her sensory sensitivities, and her anxiety... all while keeping myself from losing my crap. Inside this episode, I share more about this journey and some tips we've used to help her when she gets overstimulated, anxious, and frustrated with life. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Get your loop earplugs here: loop-earplugs.sjv.io/YgQQJq...

Being an Overstimulated Mom

December 22, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MB

Getting overstimulated is super easy and then leads to no patience, snapping at your kids, and mom guilt. No thank you. Inside this episode, I share some of the tools that I use to help myself when I'm feeling overstimulated. And stay tuned for next week's episode when I share the tools I use with my neurodivergent kiddo! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- New episodes post every Thursday! Get your loop earplugs here: loop-earplugs.sjv.io/YgQQJq Watch ...