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Mama's Daily Dose

479 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Mama’s Daily Dose is the short, actionable podcast for moms of young kids. You devote yourself to your kids and now you don’t know who you are, what you want and who you want to be. You’re left asking yourself, “what do I want?”Everything looks great on the outside - you have the partner, kids, house, car…but something is still missing. This is your opportunity to discover that “something” through small actions each day. I’ve tried on all the “mom” hats - stay at home mom, working mom, mom entrepreneur; so you don’t have to. I’ve helped hundreds achieve their goals and love their life as “mom” AND an individual… and you can too! Get your Daily Dose and actionable step Monday - Friday. Press play and subscribe. Want more personalized help to figure your sh*t out? Book your Confident Mama Session at allyoumama.com

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64 - "...instead the story has been that children follow their mothers along all day."

September 02, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MB

Do you follow your kids around all day or do they follow you? "For the larger part of the great motherhood story of human kind, a mother’s days have not been spent following around their children all day, instead the story has been that children follow their mothers around all day.” - C.J. Schneider Mothers of the Village IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Everyone needs a little more patience. You AND your kids

September 01, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MB

Who couldn't use a little more patience for themselves and others??? IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com

63 - Everyone needs a little more patience. You AND your kids

September 01, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MB

Who couldn't use a little more patience for themselves and others??? IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Empathy is the most important trait to teach my kids

August 31, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MB

There are many traits I want to teach my kids...but empathy is first. Here's why. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com

62 - Empathy is the most important trait to teach my kids

August 31, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MB

There are many traits I want to teach my kids...but empathy is first. Here's why. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

62 - Empathy is the most important trait to teach my kids

August 31, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MB

There are many traits I want to teach my kids...but empathy is first. Here's why. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

61 - Our children show us what we need

August 30, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MB

If you're not sure what you're in need of...you don't have to look too far! IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Our children show us what we need

August 30, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MB

If you're not sure what you're in need of...you don't have to look too far! IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com

60 - Someone has to cry at drop off

August 27, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MB

Is it me or the kid? So many tears... IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Someone has to cry at drop off

August 27, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MB

Is it me or the kid? So many tears... IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com

59 - "The pull of social media is so strong because many mothers..."

August 26, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MB

"The pull of social media is so strong because many mothers are often desperate for not only amusement; they are desperate for connection, to remain relevant and to be a valuable part of some type of work or social group." - CJ Schneider  Mothers of the Village LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SELFISH MAMAS CLUB! JOIN SMC IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

"The pull of social media is so strong because many mothers..."

August 26, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MB

"The pull of social media is so strong because many mothers are often desperate for not only amusement; they are desperate for connection, to remain relevant and to be a valuable part of some type of work or social group." - CJ Schneider  Mothers of the Village LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SELFISH MAMAS CLUB! JOIN SMC IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com

Be Unapologetically YOU!

August 25, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.78 MB

It's hard to be someone you aren't, it takes so much more energy! You are you, no one else it...be unapologetically YOU! Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com

58 - Be Unapologetically YOU!

August 25, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.78 MB

It's hard to be someone you aren't, it takes so much more energy! You are you, no one else it...be unapologetically YOU! Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

57 - Shame lives in the darkness

August 24, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MB

If you are holding something in that is shameful or you are ashamed of, that is where it will thrive. The only way to take away its power is to bring it to light. Sharing my Postpartum anxiety took me almost 10 months. I instantly felt lighter once I shared it with the world and that is when my healing began. Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Shame lives in the darkness

August 24, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MB

If you are holding something in that is shameful or you are ashamed of, that is where it will thrive. The only way to take away its power is to bring it to light. Sharing my Postpartum anxiety took me almost 10 months. I instantly felt lighter once I shared it with the world and that is when my healing began. Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com

You're a Mama to your kids AND yourself

August 23, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MB

It's an interesting situation when you become the mother of not only your children but yourself! Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com

56 - You're a Mama to your kids AND yourself

August 23, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MB

It's an interesting situation when you become the mother of not only your children but yourself! Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

55 - "Can I get your number?"

August 20, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.83 MB

Finding mom friends is like dating all over again... Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

54 - "You're both on a solo journey and in need of others..."

August 19, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MB

"You're both on a solo journey AND in need of others to make it to your destination." - Ross Ellenhorn How We Change Selfish Mama's Club - starts in 1 week! REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

53 - Build your village

August 18, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MB

You can create whatever village you want and suits you and your children. Here are a few ideas to start and continue your village building. Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

52 - A village is vital

August 17, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MB

You know the saying...it's a saying for a reason. You need to have a village, we as humans need our villages and groups to not only thrive, but to survive. Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

51 - It can be hard to see your gifts...

August 16, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MB

They come naturally to you so you don't always see them. You have them, and it is you duty to share them! Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

50 - I've gotten this far with the help of my friends

August 13, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MB

Thank you to each and every one of you that listen and support me. This is for you! Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Interview - "If you can love your kids unconditionally, you can love yourself unconditionally" Jenny Drake

August 12, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Special Interview episode with Jenny Drake of jenny-drake.com. Jenny is a self-love coach who works with women who want to fall deeper in love with themselves so they can show up more authentically. How she lost herself as a SAHM of young children and believed she had to sacrifice herself in order to be a good mom. She now practices self-love and self-care and coaches other women, so they can love themselves unconditionally. Jenny Drake: www.jenny-drake.com IG - @jenny_drake_ Link to her...

49 - "Bank your gratitude..."

August 12, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MB

“Asking for help particularly in a situation where you aren’t able to give back is a hard thing to do…bank your gratitude for a time when you can generously pay it forward.”  - C.J. Schneider "Mothers of the Village" Asking for help is difficult. Asking for help when you know you can't immediately pay the person back is even harder...but this makes it easier. Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

48 - I want my kids to be risk takers

August 11, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MB

I want my kids to go out there and take risks and make decisions for themselves. Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

47 - Taking back the word "selfish"

August 10, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.39 MB

Continuing the conversation from yesterday, how I took back the meaning to suit my life and my needs. PS - this episode is a little longer than usual, I got pretty passionate. Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

46 - Selfish little b*tch

August 09, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB

The story I hinted at in episode 2 of my Grandma calling me a "selfish little b*tch" Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

45 - Top 3 things NOT to ask in Mom's FB group

August 06, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3 MB

There are lots more, but I've consolidated down to 3. Selfish Mama's Club REGISTER HERE IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

44 - When mother's don't feel confident about their support

August 05, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.05 MB

Quote Thursday: “When mother’s don’t feel confident about the available allomothers…they often will end up mothering alone which is a more taxing, less efficient and unnatural way for humans to raise children.” – C.J. Schneider Mothers of the Village * allomother -  an individual other than the biological mother (or current caregiver) that performs the functions of a mother for the children. IG - @meghanQbarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

43 - Do what makes you happy

August 04, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MB

We all have interests and hobbies (outside of our children). What makes you happy? Go do it! IG - @meghanQbarrett www.alllyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

42 - Choosing YOUR hard

August 03, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

Life is hard in general, what hard are you choosing? IG - @meghanQbarrett www.alllyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

41 - It's not the great ideas that make people wealthy...

August 02, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MB

Everyone has ideas...even great ideas...but what makes someone successful, even wealthy? IG - @meghanQbarrett www.alllyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

40 - How birthday parties change...

July 30, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.39 MB

Birthday parties look a little different these days... IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

39 - "...the first 3 to 4 years..." Happy 4th birthday, Anderson!

July 29, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.01 MB

"Studies of young children show clearly that parents' style of childrearing during the first three to four years determines the amount of self-esteem a child starts with." - Dr. Matthew McKay Self-Esteem HAPPY 4th Birthday, Anderson! Have I already totally messed up my kid??? IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

38 - Do I want to be a Working Mom or SAHM? A college essay

July 28, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MB

A question many moms ponder throughout life... I was asking myself this question as an 18 year old in college...and continued to ponder it for years to come. Just because you grow up one way, doesn't dictate how you will be. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

37 - Who is judging you?

July 27, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.29 MB

Should you care about their opinion? I have 2 questions you can ask to find out if you should even care what they have to say. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

36 - We're all out here trying our best

July 26, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.15 MB

Everyone is doing the best they can, including you. You're doing great, Mama.  Keep it up! IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

35 - Stage 5 Clinger

July 23, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MB

We've all been there Mama. When you sweet (sometimes not) kid just won't leave you alone. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

34 - "While there are often very good reasons to change..."

July 22, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MB

“While there are often very good reasons to change, there are often equally if not more attractive and even sensible reasons to stay the same.” -Ross  Ellenhorn from his book: How We Change (and 10 reasons why we don't)  This quote and this book have changed the way I view change in myself and others. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

33 - 5 minutes of undivided attention is better than one hour of distracted

July 21, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MB

Seriously - what can you get done in 5 minutes of UNDIVIDED, FOCUSED attention? IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

32 - Big, milestone goals. Happy 35th Birthday to me!

July 20, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MB

It's my 35th Birthday! I am grateful for where I am and I am looking forward 5 years in the future to the big 4-0. What big milestone goal do you have? IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

31 - Wake up 5 minutes earlier

July 19, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 2.22 MB

The theme of this week is the number 5! What could you do and how can you feel if you wake up just 5 minutes earlier? IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

30 - If you pee in the pool it gets warmer

July 16, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MB

I mean...it's true. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

Interview - "Little Pockets of Time" with Kiana, Mom AND Entrepreneur

July 15, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Being a mom is tough, being an entrepreneur is tough...put the two together and you get super tough...but also super fulfilling. Kiana shares her story of how she left the corporate world to purse two of her dreams at the same time - to become a mom and entrepreneur. If you've ever thought about starting a business, have a business or even just a little thought about a business that could work...Kiana will inspire you to use the time you have and enjoy being both a mom and entrepreneur. K...

29 - "You have a first name."

July 15, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MB

"You have a first name." - Meghan Q Barrett Don't ever forget that. You are you. IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

28 - The Future is Looking Bright

July 14, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

Thanks to a 16 year old I met on the plane, I know our future is bright. There are great kids out there that are going to do monumental things! IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

27 - I need a vacation from my "vacation"

July 13, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

Traveling with kids can be tough...even tougher when your partner isn't there. We can all use a vacation, Mamas! IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

26 - "Who are you for yourself?"

July 12, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MB

This episode was inspired by a TikTok video: ttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdC87s3f/ You play all these different roles for other people, but who are you for yourself? IG - @MeghanQBarrett www.allyoumama.com www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett

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