Love Your Mom Life
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsHow often do you say to yourself, “I love my mom life?” A lot, hopefully! If, on the other hand, you sometimes feel like motherhood is one never-ending ride on the Hot Mess Express, you’re not alone, girlfriend. Being a mom is hard. And being a mom with goals and dreams is even harder. Harmonizing what you want to do as a woman with everything you have to do as a mom is a challenge every mother faces. But the truth is, with some intention, planning and a whole lot of grace, you can create what you want to experience in life, love and motherhood. Tune in to the Love Your Mom Life podcast every Wednesday with Nikki Oden, a working mother of 2 (and recovering Hot Mess Express passenger), as we explore ways to take back your time, crush your goals and create a mom life you absolutely love. And be sure to connect on FB (www.facebook.com/youridealmomlife) and Insta (@NikkiOden) and visit us at www.youridealmomlife.com.
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30. That Time I Didn't Even Try
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBAre you brutally hard on yourself sometimes? If so, I'm right there with you. For most of my life, I have been my own worst critic. I do not let myself off the hook easily. And it's very rare that I give myself a break. But as moms, we have to remember that sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for ourselves is take the easy way out. Tune in to this episode to hear about that time I didn't even try, and why it was one of the greatest acts of love I've ever given myself. Suppor...
That Time I Didn't Even Try
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBAre you brutally hard on yourself sometimes? If so, I'm right there with you. For most of my life, I have been my own worst critic. I do not let myself off the hook easily. And it's very rare that I give myself a break. But as moms, we have to remember that sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for ourselves is take the easy way out. Tune in to this episode to hear about that time I didn't even try, and why it was one of the greatest acts of love I've ever given myself. Support...
Taking the "Boring and Intimidating" Out of Personal Finances with Debra Ohstrom
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIf you're the kind of woman who sticks her head in the sand when it comes to topics like investments, saving and personal finances, you won't want to miss Nikki's raw and honest conversation with personal finance gal, Debra Ohstrom. Debra breaks down investment strategies into concepts we can understand (like putting together a fantasy sports team!) to empower women to educate themselves and take charge of their financial health. Get started today with Debra's 14-day challenge! You can a...
Taking the "Boring and Intimidating" Out of Personal Finances with Debra Ohstrom
April 28, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIf you're the kind of woman who sticks her head in the sand when it comes to topics like investments, saving and personal finances, you won't want to miss Nikki's raw and honest conversation with personal finance gal, Debra Ohstrom. Debra breaks down investment strategies into concepts we can understand (like putting together a fantasy sports team!) to empower women to educate themselves and take charge of their financial health. Get started today with Debra's 14-day challenge! You can a...
Working, Momming and Winning Trophies with Brooke Wyckoff, College Basketball Coach
April 14, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode, Nikki is joined by Brooke Wyckoff, a working mama who is walking the walk and making big strides in the workplace for moms who want to pursue their careers while still being present, loving moms. As Head Coach for Florida State University's Women's Basketball team and co-founder of Moms In Coaching, Brooke understands a thing or two about being a mom who wants to have it all! Tune in to hear Nikki and Brooke's fun and honest conversation about navigating mom life while pur...
You Can Do Hard Things
March 31, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBHaving goals and dreams is hard. Putting yourself out there is hard. Going from A to B (whether that's from your current weight to your goal weight; from working mom to stay-at-home mom; or on any other number of journeys in your mom life) is hard sometimes. Tune in today as we discuss doing hard things, and why you should never, ever compare yourself to another mom! Support the Show. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch ...
Do This for Guaranteed "Me" Time
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MBAs moms, we are always on call. Literally. If your house is anything like mine, I'd be willing to bet good money that you hear “Mom!” at least twenty times throughout the course of a single day. No doubt, our kids depend on us for a lot. It’s beautiful. And it’s exhausting. So, like most moms I know, one of the things I crave more than anything is time to myself. The question is, how do we get it? Tune in to this episode to learn what you can do every single day to get guarantee...
What You and I Have in Common with a Real-Life Princess
March 10, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBNo family is perfect. I think we all know this, inherently, but was I the only mom in America who was kind of relieved to get certain confirmation that even the Royal Family has issues?(By the way, if you have no idea what I’m talking about, you must check out Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s incredibly raw interview with Oprah. Make some popcorn beforehand. You’ll thank me later). Aside from her beautifully raw honesty, what struck me was how much we all really have in common, as humans,...
From On-the-Go Stay-at-Home Mom to Empty Nester: A Conversation with Allyson Mancini
February 17, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBIt’s gonna happen to all of us. One day, we’re going to wake up and our youngest will have flown the coop and gone off to be a grown up. Maybe to college. Maybe to start a career. Perhaps just to get some independence and start living alone. And just like that: our role as “mom” will drastically change. For some of us, that seems like eons away. And for others . . . well, it’s right around the corner. SAHM-turned-entrepreneur and wellness coach Allyson Mancini knows the feeling al...
"What Not to Do" as a Mom and Other Laughs: A conversation with Wendy McGee
February 10, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBTune in to hear Nikki's candid (and at times, laugh-out-loud hilarious) conversation with mom-of-four and Fit Fannie founder, Wendy McGee. They discuss all the good, bad and ugly things we do as moms, how to laugh at ourselves, and how to embrace the fact that we will never be perfect. Wendy and Nikki also chat about what our kids learn from watching us step outside our comfort zones to create something new from scratch, as Wendy has done throughout her mom life--first as a weekly pare...
Embracing Change, Even When It's Scary (And Your Kids Are Watching)
January 27, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBWhether we like it or not, all of us are going to experience change in our lives. Sometimes change is good. And other times, it can feel . . . not as good. Especially when we don’t necessarily choose it. But often, change that feels not so good is actually greatness hiding inside some icky discomfort. So what are we supposed to do with that when it pops up in our lives? How do we embrace the icky discomfort so we can get to the good--especially when our kids are watching us? Join...
Embracing Change, Even When It's Scary (And Your Kids Are Watching)
January 27, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBWhether we like it or not, all of us are going to experience change in our lives. Sometimes change is good. And other times, it can feel . . . not as good. Especially when we don’t necessarily choose it. But often, change that feels not so good is actually greatness hiding inside some icky discomfort. So what are we supposed to do with that when it pops up in our lives? How do we embrace the icky discomfort so we can get to the good--especially when our kids are watching us? Join...
What horrendous typos and loving your mom life have in common
January 14, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBAre you way too hard on yourself when it comes to being a mom? Most of us are. In today's episode, we get real about what perfectionism means when it comes to being a mom, and why we need to flip the switch on our current perspective. Oh, and as I mention in the episode, you can click HERE to register for the free masterclass I mention in this episode on the 3 time management lies that are keeping you from living your best mom life! Support the Show. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Fa...
Horrendous typos + loving your mom life
January 14, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MBAre you way to hard on yourself when it comes to being a mom? Most of us are. In today's episode, we get real about what perfectionism means when it comes to being a mom, and why we need to flip the switch on our current perspective. Oh, and click HERE to register for the free masterclass I mention in this episode on the 3 time management lies that are keeping you from living your best mom life.
How Busy Moms Crush Their Goals
January 06, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBAnyone can set goals. But crushing them? That’s another story all together. And when you’re a busy mama, you face a particularly beastly struggle with making time for your goals. So how are you supposed to do it? Tune in as we kick off 2021 and Season 2 of the Love Your Mom Life podcast with some honest, real advice on how to go after what you want this year . . . and actually make it happen. Psst! If you want to check out my upcoming FREE MASTERCLASS on the 3 time management lies t...
Peace Out, 2020!
December 31, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.39 MBThis tumultuous, crazy, difficult-but-at-times-still-lovely year will finally come to an end today. In this final episode of 2020, we reflect on what the year gave us and look ahead at abundance and joy in 2021. Cheers to you, friend, and we'll see you next year! Support the show Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to [email protected].
Peace Out, 2020!
December 31, 2020 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.39 MBThis tumultuous, crazy, difficult-but-at-times-still-lovely year will finally come to an end today. In this final episode of 2020, we reflect on what the year gave us and look ahead at abundance and joy in 2021. Cheers to you, friend, and we'll see you next year! Support the Show. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to [email protected].
Make Yourself a Priority (Without the Mom Guilt)
December 24, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDo you often find yourself at the bottom of your list? If so, you're not alone. As moms, we often put ourselves last. But in today's episode, we discuss how to make yourself a priority. Tune in to learn how to set boundaries and honor the commitments you make to yourself so you can make progress on your goals and dreams and ultimately feel more fulfilled. And if you'd like to save your seat for the FREE masterclass I mention in this episode, click HERE! Support the show Follow Nikki...
Make Yourself a Priority (Without the Mom Guilt)
December 24, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDo you often find yourself at the bottom of your list? If so, you're not alone. As moms, we often put ourselves last. But in today's episode, we discuss how to make yourself a priority. Tune in to learn how to set boundaries and honor the commitments you make to yourself so you can make progress on your goals and dreams and ultimately feel more fulfilled. And if you'd like to save your seat for the FREE masterclass I mention in this episode, click HERE! Support the Show. Follow Ni...
How a Mom of 4 Turned Her Side Hustle into a Booming Business
December 16, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode of the Love Your Mom Life podcast, marketing guru, Barbara Gobbi of BG Marketing, shares with Nikki her journey from corporate employee to booming business owner while raising four kids. From fear to limiting beliefs to time blocking and more, Barbara and Nikki dive in to what it takes to turn a small side hustle into a thriving business, and how it's ok to start over and pivot no matter where you are in your career or how old you are. Tune in to hear all about it, and how...
16. The "You Can't" Monster: What It Is and How to Combat Yours
December 09, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBHave you ever heard of affirmations? I do them with my kids. Having once been told by a classmate that my nose looks like I ran into a wall (true story), it dawned on me one day when my kids were really little that one day some mean kids might tell my innocent little babies that they’re dumb. Or weird. Or bad at sports. You know—the stuff that gets you doubting how awesome you are. If you hear those lies long enough, you start to forget that you’re powerful beyond measure. You stop b...
The "You Can't" Monster: What It Is and How to Combat Yours
December 09, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBHave you ever heard of affirmations? I do them with my kids. Having once been told by a classmate that my nose looks like I ran into a wall (true story), it dawned on me one day when my kids were really little that one day some mean kids might tell my innocent little babies that they’re dumb. Or weird. Or bad at sports. You know—the stuff that gets you doubting how awesome you are. If you hear those lies long enough, you start to forget that you’re powerful beyond measure. You stop b...
The Art of Saying "No"
December 02, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBDid you know that "No" is a complete sentence? And it's ok to say it! So often as moms we say yes to things that aren't serving us or adding to the fullness of our lives. The result? Too much on our plates and less time for ourselves and the people we love. In Episode 15, we talk about why we do this and how we can finally stop (without losing our friends)! Support the show Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to nikki@y...
The Art of Saying "No"
December 02, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBDid you know that "No" is a complete sentence? And it's ok to say it! So often as moms we say yes to things that aren't serving us or adding to the fullness of our lives. The result? Too much on our plates and less time for ourselves and the people we love. In Episode 15, we talk about why we do this and how we can finally stop (without losing our friends)! Support the Show. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to nikk...
What to Do When the Mean Girls Attack
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBDespite the fact that high school ended many years ago for most of us, mean girl attacks still happen all the time. Mom shaming. Rude comments on social media. Competitiveness about our kids' accomplishments. Like it or not, we're all inevitably gonna have a run-in with a "mean girl." In this episode, we discuss how the mean girls usually attack, and what you can do when it happens to you. Support the Show. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an...
Prioritizing Your Marriage
November 18, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBOn top of everything we moms have to do, buy, cook, wash, bandage, snuggle and mend, is it any wonder that romance and date nights can often take a backseat when it comes to sorting out our priorities? In this episode, we get real about why prioritizing your relationship with your spouse or significant other is so important for your mom life, and why that relationship (and not your relationship with your kids) should actually be the primary one in your household. Support the Show. Fo...
How to Have It All without Doing It All
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAs a mom, you know all too well that there are literally hundreds of things that need to be done in your life each week. But did you also know that those things don't all have to be done by you? In this episode, we discuss why it's so important to let other people help us. Tune in to hear the top 5 ways I get help in my daily life so I can take back my time and get more done--and how you can too! Psst! If you haven't yet listened to Episode 11 (Why It's OK to Spend Money on Yourself),...
Why It's Ok to Spend Money on Yourself: An Interview with Yvonne Jimerson
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBSpunky money maven, Yvonne Jimerson of Redefining Posh, gives Nikki some tough love about having the right money mindset in this episode of the Love Your Mom Life podcast. As moms, we often don't think twice when it comes to spending money on our families or our kids. But when it's time to invest in ourselves or dish out dough to make our own lives easier? Most of us tend to cringe and tell ourselves that we "can't" afford it or that we "shouldn't" spend money on ourselves. But those ki...
The Lies About Motherhood that Are Stealing Your Joy: An Interview with Beth Hoff
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Nikki chats openly with Beth Hoff, a mom with a masters in clinical counseling and founder of Favorite Families and the Family Culture podcast, about the lies we tell ourselves as mothers. At the top of the list? "The quality of your connection with your kids is measured by the amount of time you spend with them." Total lie! Tune in to hear this and other lies busted as Nikki and Beth get raw and honest (and share a few laughs). HIGHLIGHT REEL: [4:45] Beth explains...
How to Enjoy the Road You're On
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBYou know that whole, "it's not the destination, it's the journey" thing? Well that's like, totally true. But as moms, we often forget that truth. And who can blame us, with the day-to-day challenges of juggling all the balls that come with raising children, running a household and pursuing our own goals and dreams to consume us? In today's episode, we dive in to the joy that comes with enjoying the road you're on, and with realizing that even the bumps in the road are all part of one l...
How the 5 People You Hang Around the Most Are Shaping Your Mom Life
October 14, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBYou know that old expression, "You are what you eat?" Well, here at Your Ideal Mom Life, we subscribe to the saying, "You are the average of the five people you hang around the most." In Episode 8, we dive into the powerful truth about how the five people you spend the most time with are shaping your life . . . and the changes you might need to make with your entourage if you want to start experiencing more balance, freedom and joy. Support the Show. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Fac...
Why You Should Be Grateful When Things Don't Work Out
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBHave you ever been dumped or fired and refused to let go? Or been unwilling to forgive yourself for something that you wish you had handled differently? Even now, might you be holding on to how things were before the pandemic, or how they “would have been” if none of this had happened? In Episode 7, we're getting real about why wishing for what could have been is the ultimate waste of time, and how choosing to appreciate the doors that slam in your face is one key way to love your mom lif...
The Stepmom Speaks: An Interview with Cameron Normand
September 30, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIf you are friends with a stepmom, your kiddos have a stepmom, or you are a stepmom, you won't want to miss this authentic conversation with Cameron Normand of This Custom Life. Cameron is a Certified Stepparent Coach who provides stepmoms with tools and advice to help them embrace their blended families. Tune in to hear all about the stepmom perspective, including an insider's take on what NOT to say to the stepmoms in your life! Highlight Reel: [6:13] Cameron and Nikki discuss why unde...
How to Create a To-Don't List
September 24, 2020 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBAre you awesome at making to-do lists? As a hustling mom of two, I live off of to-do lists, and would say I’m pretty darn good at making effective ones. (In fact, creating an effective to-do list for your mom life is something I cover in detail in The Mom Life Challenge!). But as more and more activities have gone virtual or been cancelled this year, I must admit I've been enjoying how much room I have on my plate. And that got me thinking . . . maybe I should intentionally make a list of...
From Frustrated Working Mother to Rockstar Career Mom: An Interview with Yamiek Anthony
September 16, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBCareer coach, Corporate America veteran and working mom of two, Yamiek Anthony, joins Nikki in this episode of Love Your Mom Life to chat about supporting working moms in harmonizing their professional goals with their most important job title: "Mother." Since becoming a mom and leaving her career in Corporate America, Yamiek now uses her past experience as a frustrated, working mother of two to help other working mothers become rock-star career moms. Tune in to hear Yamiek’s advice on h...
From Frustrated Working Mother to Rockstar Career Mom: An Interview with Yamiek Anthony
September 16, 2020 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBCareer coach, Corporate America veteran and working mom of two, Yamiek Anthony, joins Nikki in this episode of Love Your Mom Life to chat about supporting working moms in harmonizing their professional goals with their most important job title: "Mother." Since becoming a mom and leaving her career in Corporate America, Yamiek now uses her past experience as a frustrated, working mother of two to help other working mothers become rock-star career moms. Tune in to hear Yamiek’s advice on h...
2. The Root of All Mom Fails (and How to Avoid Them)
September 10, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBAt one point or another, all mothers have experienced that dreaded "mom fail" feeling. Being a mom is messy, beautiful, difficult and rewarding all at once. And no mom is perfect! Every single one of us has (and will again) fallen on our face. And while we shouldn't berate ourselves for "woulda, coulda, shouldas," we can get better at avoiding these so-called mom fails. In Episode 2, I share what I believe is the root of all mom fails, and how we can keep them from happening in the fi...
The Root of All Mom Fails (and How to Avoid Them)
September 10, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBAt one point or another, all mothers have experienced that dreaded "mom fail" feeling. Being a mom is messy, beautiful, difficult and rewarding all at once. And no mom is perfect! Every single one of us has (and will again) fallen on our face. And while we shouldn't berate ourselves for "woulda, coulda, shouldas," we can get better at avoiding these so-called mom fails. In Episode 2, I share what I believe is the root of all mom fails, and how we can keep them from happening in the fi...
How to Start Something New (Even When It Scares You)
September 10, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBHave you ever wanted to start something new? Maybe you've been eyeing a home-based business opportunity. Maybe you want to write a book, start a podcast or launch a course. Maybe you want to take on a new sport. There's just one problem: you're terrified. (This fear might also show up in the form of, "I won't be any good at it," or "I don't have time," or "I'm too old to start something new."). Trust me, I get it. I often joke that, like the phoenix that bursts into flames, burns to ...
3. Handling the Morning Rush Like a (Mom) Boss
September 10, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBLife as a mother, a wife and, let's be real, an adult woman in general is full of turbulence. And is the turbulence ever more exaggerated than in the morning when you’re trying to get more than one human out the door looking civilized and smelling clean? In Episode 3, we dive into why starting your day off powerfully is so important to loving your mom life, and I share tried-and-true tips on how to tame The Morning Whirlwind. [Some of you have asked where you can get your hands on the we...
Handling the Morning Rush Like a (Mom) Boss
September 10, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBLife as a mother, a wife and, let's be real, an adult woman in general is full of turbulence. And is the turbulence ever more exaggerated than in the morning when you’re trying to get more than one human out the door looking civilized and smelling clean? In Episode 3, we dive into why starting your day off powerfully is so important to loving your mom life, and I share tried-and-true tips on how to tame The Morning Whirlwind. [Some of you have asked where you can get your hands on the we...
1. How to Start Something New (Even When It Scares You)
September 10, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBHave you ever wanted to start something new? Maybe you've been eyeing a home-based business opportunity. Maybe you want to write a book, start a podcast or launch a course. Maybe you want to take on a new sport. There's just one problem: you're terrified. (This fear might also show up in the form of, "I won't be any good at it," or "I don't have time," or "I'm too old to start something new."). Trust me, I get it. I often joke that, like the phoenix that bursts into flames, burns to ...
Welcome to Love Your Mom Life with Nikki Oden
August 30, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.17 MBIn this introduction episode, we talk about "mom ruts" and loving your mom life again, and give you an idea of what this podcast is all about! Support the Show. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to [email protected].