Mama Says Namaste Podcast
349 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsLooking for input to shift your family from chaos and reaction to a life with intention? Ashley's audio blog series is theme-focused with binge-worthy content on how to create the family and lifestyle you love to come home to. She's a fulltime RVing, location independent, unschooling mama of three, focused on authenticity, awareness, personality styles and embracing love in the present moment.
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Juliette's Mindful Minute: Growth, Struggle and Change
April 01, 2022 16:54 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBJoin 9-year-old Juliette for a short musing on navigating change, embracing the struggle, and learning through it. Get all her mindful minutes at MamaSaysNamaste.com/meditations
How to Parent - and Teach - Along the Way
March 30, 2022 13:07 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MBLike it or not, your children are learning a ton from you. So it helps to be a bit intentional so you aren't stuck in repairing mode. Regardless of where or how your child does "school", this episode and blog post is for you. Head over to MamaSaysNamaste.com to see all the blogs that go with our episodes!
Creative Travel Ideas for the Senses
March 22, 2022 19:28 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBYes, you can engage all the senses and reframe travel as not just a destination for your body, but for your soul. Get some new ideas for your family that don't break the bank (or your sanity), and add some adventure, even if you don't leave your home.
Travel is Education (even outside your door)
March 16, 2022 19:37 - 31 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week 9-year-old Juliette joins us on the podcast to share about the impact travel has had in her life - she's known the nomad life since age four, and we loved having her join us! Travel isn't just a reward where you turn your brain off. It's opening up to new ways of living, thinking and perceiving the world. When was the last time you opened up to a culture or perspective that was unlike your own, and learned about something new?
Tiny Living for Families
March 09, 2022 16:50 - 30 minutes - 27.2 MBMaybe it's living in an RV. Maybe it's downsizing to a smaller home. Maybe it's a family trip where routines are off and you're more on top of each other. How do you keep the peace when everyone is on top of each other? Tune in to this episode, and check out the complementary blog at Mama Says Namaste!
The Truth About Travel
March 02, 2022 20:28 - 32 minutes - 28.7 MBSpring break is upon us, people want vacation, and yet we have a lot of volatility in the world. Travel is limited for many. With finances, heavy workloads, stress overload and more, how can you even think vacation? Yet we feel it's important, and it's not as "frivolous" as you might think. You might be surprised where you will find your "vacation" after this episode.
Financial Intimacy...Say What?
February 23, 2022 14:26 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBYou may not think about intimacy with finances, yet in our last week of our month-long focus on our most important intimate relationship, this is the biggie. Finances play a huge factor in marital discord and stress, and the more separte you are as a couple in this arena, the more shaky your whole foundation stands. We share how to create, calculate and communicate to build the relationship and life where you both are working together to create the world you thrive in.
6 Pillars of Intimacy with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo
February 16, 2022 20:41 - 44 minutes - 38.4 MBWe have the pleasure of sitting down this week with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo of the One Extraordinary Marriage show for a beautiful conversation about love and intimacy. We talk about how their podcast impacted our marriage, and what these six pillars of intimacy are that are so critical to having an extraordinary marriage. Get this in video form and the bonus blog post at MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-pillars-of-intimacy
A Meditation on Love
February 14, 2022 20:20 - 11 minutes - 11.9 MBIn celebration of Valentine's day, our 9-year-old daughter Juliette has put together a 12-minute guided meditation on love. So gather your family around and soak in the goodness of a moment to breathe deeply, and remember you are loved.
Navigating Conflict in Marriage
February 09, 2022 14:57 - 41 minutes - 37.4 MBThere are many tension points that cause couples to argue. Yet you can disagree without conflict, fighting and discord. The first step is taking personal responsibility, and recognizing you are on the same team. Here are some tips to keep conflict to a minimum, and see disagreements for the growth opportunities they can be.
Your Most Intimate Relationship: Redefining the Tribe
February 02, 2022 22:51 - 56 minutes - 50.9 MBMarriage looks quite a bit different than ages past, and it can be more complex than ever. This week, we break down what marriage is today, and what you can do now to move forward. Like every other relationship, it's nuanced and individual. We don't have the one right way for everyone, yet we know some essential components that will get you on the same page to start with! We dig into how "tribes" and our concept of marriage has changed over the years, and some essential components to create ...
Time Management Hacks for Parents
January 26, 2022 17:35 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MBInstead of the perfect schedule, try a few hacks that give you a breather and also allow for some grace along the way. This isn't your big fat easy button; it's a realistic way to not just survive parenthood, but enjoy it along the way. Get the podcast and the complementary blog at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-time-management
Get Out of Survival Mode - Guest Interview
January 19, 2022 12:38 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBGet yourself out of survival mode as you listen to this incredible interview where Elyssa Smith breaks down what truly is "survival mode" and how to hack it. We address what is so often the core of overwhelm and stress, 3 steps to step out of survival mode, and the science behind our processing that allows us to move shame out of the way and awareness and action take precedence. Check it out on audio, video, AND a full blog at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-survival
A Different Take on Goals
January 12, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 43.2 MBGoals, intentions, words of the year...there is a lot of pressure around it all and declaring how we have our act together and what all we'll accomplish at the first of every year. And yet, there is a different way to look at goal-setting that goes deeper with your why, your desires...and allows grace for growth. Remember to hop over to the website for the blog post that goes along with this episode!
What You Paid Attention To, Part 2
January 05, 2022 22:35 - 42 minutes - 37.1 MBWe've been going through the top ten podcast episodes listened to of all time, since our beginning in 2017. This week we hit on the top five most listened to episodes (and hot topics) you listeners have been paying attention to. I also share about the new book that is my next pivotal game-changer as far as rocking my world, and our perspectives now, looking back at when I first launched Mama Says Namaste as a business, and as a podcast. Check it out, and be sure to fill out our survey to ...
What You Wanted Most, Part 1
December 29, 2021 22:37 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOver the next two weeks, Nathan and I go through our top ten podcast episodes, sharing the cliff's notes version and our current take on it all. Not only that, you'll hear a piece from our daughter Juliet with an extra special gift for you!
Christmas Chats with Juliet
December 21, 2021 16:54 - 27 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week I sit down with 9-year-old Juliet again to share all about what Christmas means for us, how we navigate any stress/anxiety, and our hopes for the new year. Enjoy with your family, and then share your own answers together!
Have you forgotten?
December 15, 2021 23:50 - 36 minutes - 32.7 MBWhat do we really want our children to learn in school? What do we truly want them to learn in life? Well...who is teaching that? As we looked at comments from teachers, we had to ask...have parents forgotten their role? Not as provider, chauffeur, or chef...but as a parent? We're seeing a serious breakdown of trust in humanity in our world, and, while we might not be able to make a global impact immediately, we can start right in our own homes.
Holiday Stress and Obligation - Yay!
December 08, 2021 21:09 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MBAre you covered over in holiday stress and obligation? Did you realize you can be a rockstar by actually doing less? Pull back - remember what you're doing all of this for. What is your real goal here? Can you give yourself a break and allow others to shine as well? Get the full show notes, including links to our favorite book about Santa and some real stories on when letting go was truly magical here: https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/podcast-holiday-stress-and-obligation/
Taboo Topics in your home?
December 01, 2021 17:49 - 59 minutes - 40.1 MBHow to you have meaningful conversations in your home? In light of the past two years, especially, there has been plenty of opportunity for heavy topics that can be a bit overwhelming or intimidating to navigate with your children. This week, Ashley talked with Bright Littles founder, Tara Miko, about the incredible conversation cards she created to help her navigate these tough conversations with her four-year-old. We hit on the hard topics and how to address them in a way that can work ...
I Don't Want To Escape
November 24, 2021 21:31 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBSeth Godin has a beautiful quote that says, "Instead of wondering when your next vacation will be, why not create a life you don't want to escape from?" In this episode, Nathan and Ashley lay out how they created their own story they thrive in, and how you can stop waiting for vacations and create some beautiful life shifts even without lifting a finger. It sounds too good to be true, and the reason is in the mindset. If you want a new perspective, listen in.
Slow Your Roll...and let me PROCESS!
November 17, 2021 15:26 - 43 minutes - 38.9 MBThis is part 3 in our "DISCovering You" series - moving from basic communication to true connection with yourself and others. As we highlight all that is our new course by the same name, we're sharing highlights on understanding all the different behavioral reactions we can have in life. First, we addressed differing perspectives on episode 223. Then, we dealt with those high energy styles in 224. This week, we address the high-processing personality styles that may tend to be lower in en...
Can I Get A Chill Pill?
November 10, 2021 22:20 - 42 minutes - 38.3 MBAre you surrounded by high energy personalities that are wearing you down? Or do you feel like you're dragging others along? As we dive into understanding who you are and how you tick, we want to address all the varieties of approaches toward life. This week, we're looking at high energy styles, and how to harness it in a way that brings forth your best self...or helps you better navigate those around you.
Am I Pretty...to you?
November 03, 2021 17:28 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBWe are drawn to people for many different reasons - and what attracts one person may push another away. When it comes to what is truly attractive, it can be relative to each individual. This week we dig into the concept of "the uniqueness in each of us strengthens all of us", and how differing perspectives create a broader (and way more beautiful) world view. We're digging deeper than the surface of attraction here, and how people connect and relate. As we dig more into "DISCovering Yo...
Part 4: Instructions for Intention
October 27, 2021 17:20 - 32 minutes - 28.3 MBThis is part 4 in our series on a "Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship". We started with our fears and triggers, then all the ways we can love, then the essential ingredients needed...and now we move forward with our instructions for intention. A soulmate doesn't just happen - it's created through consistently showing up for one another. The intention of action is that critical element to loving that can keep up the momentum for a light-hearted and healthy relationship. What step i...
Part 3: Ingredients for Intimacy
October 20, 2021 17:25 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBAs we've been brewing on what the ingredients were for a light-hearted relationship, we started with some foundational elements. In Episode 219, we talked about those things that trigger us into reactive behavior, oftentimes those moments when we struggle to see beyond our own fear. In episode 220, we went into the many languages of love and how we can connect with people in a variety of ways. Now, as we start to lay down specific "ingredients" to a light-hearted relationship batter, t...
The Language of Love is more subtle than you think
October 14, 2021 01:46 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBAs we build up to our Recipe for a Lasting and Light-Hearted Relationship, we're stepping into Part 2: the language of love! We dig into Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages, and share how we believe you not only use them all, but there is more to it than the surface.
Recipe for a Light-hearted Relationship (Pt 1): Relationship Triggers
October 06, 2021 23:37 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MBWhat lightens your heart vs. hardening it? Have you looked at what relationship triggers may be setting you off into reaction mode, or not bringing out your best self at home? Even beyond the house - we have different triggers that will impact how we respond and react in life, and this week we dig into the element of these triggers as our first step in a new series: Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship. Pay attention to where you're triggered, and see what tools may help you flip th...
Skillset or Mindset?
September 29, 2021 22:52 - 32 minutes - 28.7 MBWhich is more important - your skillset, or your mindset? While you probably know the answer to this already, we share three key strategies to position yourself for the ultimate success.
5 Minimalist Parenting Tips
September 22, 2021 19:55 - 32 minutes - 28.3 MBMinimalism isn't just eliminating toys - that isn't the point. It's filtering out the "noise" in our lives to focus on what is truly important. And "noise" can be things, but can also be over-scheduled, maxed out living. We share five tips for minimalist parenting - five things we ask you to do less of...in order to invite MORE into your life.
Reframing the "Quickie"
September 14, 2021 19:54 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBAnd before you think this is an episode for the bedroom, it's way beyond that. Even a quick, intentional connection can have a lasting effect, and the more we can get comfortable with short bursts of joy in life, the more recharged we are for the long haul! In this episode, we talk about social "quickies" vs. long, drawn-out playdates that are more stressful than anything, yet parents are longing for a social outlet. Learn some tips for quick social bursts of connection...beyond the bedro...
Should We Force Children To Learn?
September 08, 2021 19:28 - 25 minutes - 22.8 MBIn our world of unschooling, we believe in delight-led learning, and the functional education model of learning as we live life together. So what if our kids want to just watch TV and eat chips all day? Do we allow it? Do we force our kids to step it up, or just cross our fingers and hope they muster up some work ethic on their own?
The Poker Face of Parenting
September 01, 2021 21:33 - 49 minutes - 42.5 MBRemember that Kenny Rogers song, The Gambler? In your family...do you know how to hold 'em, know how to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and when to run? Are you simply a cheerleader for your child, or are you coaching them through life? Coaching them means not telling them the answers but bringing to their awareness the tools they can use to help them navigate what comes their way. And that means navigating not just the awesomeness of life, but bringing awareness and understanding to wh...
Watch Your Language
August 25, 2021 17:46 - 26 minutes - 22.7 MBDo you really talk with your family, or are you more likely to talk at, over or for them? How do you really talk to kids in a way that equips them with the tools to find their own voice vs. being an echo of ours?
Are You Not Entertained??!
August 18, 2021 18:55 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBDo you remember the scene in the Gladiator, where, completely exasperated, Russel Crowe asks, "are you not entertained??" Have you had those moments where your kids come up to you and say the dreaded words, "I'm bored", and you're looking at all of the things to entertain them all around? We've been there, and have gone from the struggle of constant entertainment and stimulation overload to being able to rock a 6 hour trip six times in the last month with no "entertainment" in the car oth...
4 Tenets for Being A Good Human
August 11, 2021 19:16 - 53 minutes - 47.9 MBWhen we've talked about our goals as unschooling parents, we ultimately boil it down to "raising good humans". Not that humans are good or bad, but raising up humans who can see the good in the world - those things that light us up, lift us up, and support one another. We break down four powerful tenets to being a successful leader, and ultimately, just being a decent human being in our podcast this week.
Do You Flow...or Fester?
August 04, 2021 21:33 - 29 minutes - 26.2 MBLast week we talked about toxic behavior we all navigate in our lives. This week we take it a step further - if everything around you stinks...maybe it's time to check under your own nose first! There are often three ways we can approach life - fight, flight, or freeze. Yet I believe there are two others variables that can occur more frequently - our ability to flow... or fester. Let's dig into our different approaches, and why it may be important to check ourselves before we get too f...
Prickly People (Tips for Toxicity)
July 28, 2021 16:46 - 45 minutes - 40.4 MBDo you have any "prickly" people in your life? Maybe it's not about a horribly toxic person as much as it is that there are people in your life that can exhibit toxic behavior, sit in negativity and cynicism, or just have a bad attitude about life. Our most downloaded episode continues to be on navigating toxic behavior, so we're bringing up the topic again - not how to avoid it, but how to navigate the reality of what is. Sometimes it is what it is, and we will be with people who don't s...
Unschooling In The Florida Keys
July 21, 2021 18:22 - 39 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week we bring the whole family on to discuss what all we've been learning while volunteering with the Florida State Parks in the Keys. We're giving you a taste of our unschooling experience over the past few months as we've soaked in so much volunteering - so listen with the whole family and learn about this area and the life skills that are valuable regardless of where you're located! Kick it unschool with our crew in this family-friendly episode!
Recharge and Reset...Daily
July 14, 2021 18:51 - 40 minutes - 36.5 MBMy sister-in-law used to say, "take a break from the ones you love, so you can love them better", and was a big fan of "mommy sabbaticals". How often do we allow for space to recharge? Well, we think it needs to happen daily, and we'll share why AND how. We'll cover three steps to allow you the space to fully show up in life - for your family and yourself. Check out the blog post and podcast in the comments below!
Teenagers Are Like Brussels Sprouts
July 07, 2021 16:25 - 40 minutes - 35.7 MBOh the fun analogies Nathan can come up with. As we discuss teenagers - and our relationship with them - this week, we dig into more than just teens as we address labeling our children and the importance of genuine likability. As always, along with the podcast is a fully developed blog post that will also link to bonus topics with this subject - just hop over to the home page of MamaSaysNamaste.com to see the latest blog post that relates to this episode!
Screentime...or Crab Ankles?
June 30, 2021 14:04 - 44 minutes - 37.8 MBIn our super connected world, screens can be a love/hate relationship for sure. How does your family manage screen time at home...or does it manage you? We share some tips for "dummy-proofing" ourselves, things beyond screens, and our own personal stories of both eliminating screens and also using them as something that adds to a home life we all thrive in. You'll have to hear the podcast to determine how crab ankles may sneak into your home. ;-)
What's best for my kids...or our family?
June 23, 2021 21:43 - 57 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode, we dig into this listener question - How do we navigate as empowered, inventional parents the decisions that are "BEST" for our children while listening to them and what they need, while pushing them to do what might be harder? There was so much to unpack, this week's blog post that goes along with it leads you to multiple other blogs and episodes to dig deeper into the topics of natural consequences, emotional resilience, "adulting" and more. And...we tackle a biggi...
The Secret Exercise Routine No One Is Talking About
June 16, 2021 19:16 - 50 minutes - 43.6 MBThink you've heard it all when it comes to exercise? Well we want to talk about a specific type of yoga, actually, and it's not what you may think. Relationship yoga - the balance, the stretch and the pause. How do you exercise your relationships so they stay healthy and thriving?
Can I Afford It?
June 09, 2021 15:05 - 44 minutes - 36.6 MBThis past week we introduced a game that, ironically, was a "game-changer" in our life. It was a powerful game that shifted our perspective and made one pivotal shift in both semantics and mindset in our lives. Creating financial literacy at home - helping your children understand about investments, liabilities, assets and more - is something we see as a critical life skill. Do you - and your children - know how to make money work for the life you want to live? Do you know how to manage...
Living a Life of Ease (And How to Get There)
June 02, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWow, 201 episodes in, and this is a day to celebrate! 4 years ago today, the Mama Says Namaste podcast was created. 5 years ago today, Mama Says Namaste was officially launched as a business. And 40 years ago today, I was born! In this episode we look back over the last decade and the crazy shifts we made to get to where we are at this point. Not only do we share more about the mindset and actual shifts in our own lives, but we lay the four essential steps we chose to take to get there. ...
Lessons Learned for Intentional Families
May 26, 2021 16:54 - 53 minutes - 46.3 MBWow - we've hit our 200th episode!! That is 200 weeks straight of delivering you content to help you - and your family - thrive together, where the uniqueness in each of us strengthens all of us! In this episode, Nathan and I (Ashley) share our biggest lessons learned over the past four years in each of the subjects we've had a podcast series on - personality styles, marriage, parenting, unschooling, minimalism/decluttering, and family travel. Hop over to the blog post to get all the d...
Decluttering with Tracy McCubbin
May 19, 2021 14:15 - 45 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week is another interview with decluttering expert, Tracy McCubbin! With a super in-depth blog post in addition to this episode, we cover all about why it's important to be clutter-free, as well as how that doesn't mean you have to be a minimalist, where you can donate beyond Goodwill, and how to manage the clutter with toys and family members who aren't quite as tidy.
Real Talk with an 8-year-old Unschooler
May 12, 2021 21:07 - 40 minutes - 34.6 MBMy co-host may be a Logsdon this week, but she's a wee bit shorter than her Daddy! Joining me on the podcast is our youngest daughter, Juliet, who share her perspectives from being unschooled her whole life, AND all of her school years full-time RVing the States and learning as we grow. It's a pretty awesome thing to have your own children impress you, and I'm thrilled to share this episode - the insights out of the mouths of babes can be pretty profound. Sometimes the best way to ease...
The 90 Day Family Road Trip
May 05, 2021 19:34 - 41 minutes - 34.6 MBHave you ever considered full-time RVing for your family? It can seem like a pretty daunting thing, yet...it's possible. Oh so possible. We're living proof that not only can you do it, you can thrive and really have a blast! It's not that everything is easy, though. Let's dig in on the biggies you need to consider before you hit the road.