Momma's Morning Cup With Quinn Menier

Taking Imperfect Action: Scheduling Self Care

May 08, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MB

Let's take imperfect action. You want to have the best and most effective outcomes right? I know I do. But it all starts where we invest our time. What do your time blocks look like? No time blocks? Well dive in and let's chat. I will tell you the three time blocks you need to get yourself organized. In this episode, I dive into the conversation of taking imperfect action in self-care. Taking care of ourselves is the number one priority. You have heard before, you can't pour from an empty c...

Mindset Monday-Thinking Abundantly

April 10, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.48 MB

Hey Friends, Here's to another Monday Mindset episode. On this episode we are diving into thinking abundantly. How we can overcome a mindset of scarcity and struggle to a mindset of abundance. Hear how I changed my thinking when the odds were stacked against me. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Facebook group- Momma's Morning Cup for Busy Women. Click here to join. Please don't forget to share the show and review on Apple Podcasts. Visit the Blog here Instacart - Groceries deliv...

Mindset Monday-Top 5 Books That Will Help You Improve Your Mindset

March 20, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MB

Mindset Monday is a good way to reset your thinking after having a busy weekend or even just chilling around the house for two days. It’s a new week and your mind may start to get overloaded with thoughts of what do I do? What if we grabbed a book instead? Or even tuning into an audiobook? I am giving you the Top 5 books that have helped me change my mindset. Full Show Notes Support the show Don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss...

Mindset Monday-Time Management for overwhelm

March 13, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MB

Mindset Monday episodes are short episodes to get you thinking about your week. This episode is about how we manage our time to decrease the overwhelm. Listen in as I share how we know it's time to audit our weekly plans. I welcome you to join the Facebook Group: Momma's Morning Cup for Busy Women Share with us how you are going to change your mindset this week. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post conta...

Are we failing our kids?

March 09, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Are we failing our kids? I often ask myself this question. This generation is way different than when most of us grew up. I guess I am a geriatric millennial and times have changed. We are our children’s first teachers. If we help our children at home with literacy skills, this helps not only your child, but also the teacher when they go to evaluate your child in literacy. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2023/03/09/are-we-failing-our-kids/ Thank you for 2 years of listening t...

Unedited: Behind The Scenes Mom Life

February 06, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

I am taking you behind the scenes of mom life. How systems fail and/or go out the window when your family may not be on board. I chose not to edit to be real and authentic. Motherhood gets messy and you get to hear the real deal. Even while sick. Be sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review on Apple so more women can find Momma’s Morning Cup. Support the show Don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Audible and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.

How to organically heal through juicing and healthy eating with Kat "The JuiceIkon"

January 19, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

On this episode, I sat down with Kat, aka The Juice Ikon, a small business owner, wife, and busy homeschooling mother of two boys! Like many people struggling to balance everyday life, career, and responsibilities while maintaining their physical and mental health, she found herself, overwhelmed by chronic pain, depression and anxiety. After multiple surgeries, ineffective medications and failed medical procedures to improve her prognosis, she decided to take her health into her own hands....

How to navigate the emotional wall as an exhausted mom

November 23, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Exploring my emotionally healthy spirituality forced me to unpack some topics and things I haven’t had to or not in this capacity. Yall, I am a huge fan of therapy, especially for my Black and Brown folks, but this is on a different level. I want to talk about how to navigate the emotional wall as an exhausted mom. Full Show Notes: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2022/11/23/how-to-navigate-the-emotional-wall-as-an-exhausted-mom/ Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free del...

How to pour into yourself

November 02, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MB

How are you pouring into yourself lately? Mental health has been a huge topic lately, as it should be. How many people are now prioritizing their mental health? In this episode, I want to share how I have been pouring into myself through grief and ways you can put yourself first and fill your cup. Book mentioned in this episode; Passion To Purpose by Amy McLaren https://amzn.to/3FBB6T0 (Affiliate link at no additional cost to you. The compensation I receive is to support the blog). Ful...

How to pour into yourself

November 02, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MB

How are you pouring into yourself lately? Mental health has been a huge topic lately, as it should be. How many people are now prioritizing their mental health? In this episode, I want to share how I have been pouring into myself through grief and ways you can put yourself first and fill your cup. Book mentioned in this episode; Passion To Purpose by Amy McLaren https://amzn.to/3FBB6T0 (Affiliate link at no additional cost to you. The compensation I receive is to support the blog). Ful...

What would I experience during a coaching session?

October 05, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Go behind the scenes and listen in to a conversation and an impromptu coaching session during a monthly Momma's Morning Cup coffee chat. Before I took some time off, I held the monthly coffee chat inside of Momma’s Morning Cup Facebook Group. During this chat, we talked about boundaries. So good. Although I wish I could give you the inside of the whole chat, to respect the privacy of the attendees and with their permission, I want to share an excerpt from me coaching an attendee. Consider t...

How To Balance Life And The Career You Love With Anna Runyan

July 28, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

I had the pleasure of talking with my mentor and business/career coach Anna Runyan. You will hear more about what I've learned in this episode.Talking with Anna is such a relatable experience. As you will hear, she balances family and her career and really puts priorities in perspective. By the end of this episode, you will learn how to change your mindset when finding a career you love and/or working from home while balancing a family. Listen how Anna plans 90 days at a time (grab your f...

Being Open and Sharing My Personal Life Updates

June 22, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MB

In this episode, I wanted to give you a behind the scenes peek my life as a busy woman balancing motherhood, a new coaching practice, a new project which I am so excited about, health changes and also my marriage. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2022/06/23/being-open-and-sharing-my-personal-life-updates/ Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I...

Being Open and Sharing My Personal Life Updates

June 22, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MB

In this episode, I wanted to give you a behind the scenes peek my life as a busy woman balancing motherhood, a new coaching practice, a new project which I am so excited about, health changes and also my marriage. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/2022/06/23/being-open-and-sharing-my-personal-life-updates/ Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, ...

What is the definition of "Life Purpose?"

May 23, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MB

Do you still have dreams, desires and aspirations? I’m sure you answered yes to all of them. What does Life Purpose mean to you? Maybe we aren’t asking the right questions or taking the time out to discover our life’s mission and/or our life's work. Maybe you have a higher power that you believe in and you are asking, seeking and knocking on what comes your way. I am going to have you think about a couple of things when it comes to your life’s purpose. Full Show Notes can be found her...

What is the definition of "Life Purpose?"

May 23, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MB

Do you still have dreams, desires and aspirations? I’m sure you answered yes to all of them. What does Life Purpose mean to you? Maybe we aren’t asking the right questions or taking the time out to discover our life’s mission and/or our life's work. Maybe you have a higher power that you believe in and you are asking, seeking and knocking on what comes your way. I am going to have you think about a couple of things when it comes to your life’s purpose. Full Show Notes can be found her...

The Teenage Years Are The Hardest!

May 06, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

The teenage years are the hardest. I find myself questioning my ability as a mother. If I can handle the pressure, the arguments, the responsibilities and the frustrations that come along with this journey. I do know that the teenage years are hardest when you are the one experiencing the body changes, the hormonal imbalances, the adjustments of schooling, the loss of friendships, the wanting to become more independent from your parents. I get that. Sometimes as a teenager you feel like you'...

Let Go Of Expectations, Mom You're Amazing with Sandy Cooper

April 19, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Sandy's new book "Mom You're Amazing" is out now! it is a great read! It made me feel seen. Motherhood is hard and not a one size fits all, but this book made it so relatable and also learning from a more experienced mother than I am. Have you ripped up the chore chart? Have you yelled "I will just do it myself" only to be met with eyes wide open? We have, both Sandy and I share our moments of unmet expectations. Sandy Cooper is a writer, podcaster, Bible study teacher, and professionall...

Let Go Of Expectations, Mom You're Amazing with Sandy Cooper

April 19, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Sandy's new book "Mom You're Amazing" is out now! it is a great read! It made me feel seen. Motherhood is hard and not a one size fits all, but this book made it so relatable and also learning from a more experienced mother than I am. Have you ripped up the chore chart? Have you yelled "I will just do it myself" only to be met with eyes wide open? We have, both Sandy and I share our moments of unmet expectations. Sandy Cooper is a writer, podcaster, Bible study teacher, and professionall...

Sidelined: How Women Manage and Mismanage Their Health with Susan Salenger

April 12, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

[Health] Did you ever stop and ask yourself, “why did I agree to that?” In the newly-released book,SIDELINED: How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health, researcher and author Susan Salenger examines the many ways in which women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare. Salenger describes how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to be extremely conscientious about taking care of themselves. They choose their doctors carefully, visit them more freque...

It's Okay To Be Emotionally Uncomfortable

March 31, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

[HEALTH] What is scaring me or concerning me? What would happen if I did fail, or if I go after something that I want? What if I don't get the cleaning done in my house as I planned? What’s the worst that could happen? When was the last time you asked yourself these questions? This episode is about how we plan so much and have routines which are excellent and extremely important but when was the last time we were emotionally uncomfortable? Full Show Notes Can Be Found On The Blog here. Wa...

How To Budget Using Your Values with Tracy Bingaman

March 14, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

I had the pleasure of interviewing Tracy Bingaman about values based budgeting. How finances are intertwined with how we create balance with time and freedom in our lives. At the end of this episode you will be introduced to how we can take what we value and use it when budgeting our finances and also having balance between work and home. Tracy talks about delegation to create more time doing the things you love and with the people you love. Time is a nonrenewable resource and as far as ...

How To Find Purposeful Balance and Productivity with Kelli Hayes Smith

March 07, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

The conversation I had with Kelli Hayes Smith is very informative not only for female entrepreneurs but also every day moms who work and those who do not. Productivity doesn’t have to be something that is connected to your work life but also homelife as well. As you will hear in our discussion, sometimes we just have to plant our feet on the floor as the first step. Kelli shares her intimate story of how systems became a part of her life and how she is now pouring her own strategies into oth...

An Open Letter To Black Mothers

February 21, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MB

I am using my platform and my voice to speak up. I am very vocal in my opinions on my social platforms when it comes to the fight for equity among people of color, particularly Black men and women. When I wrote this open letter to Black Mothers, I came as a Black Mother myself so I am coming from a place of empathy. I see things the way these mommas see things. As a mother and a wife, I want my children to have the facts and also the courage to speak up when they see and hear things that ar...

Body Confidence After The Age Of 40 with Rachel Peru

February 14, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

This conversation is one of my favorites on the show if I had to pick one. As I get closer to the age of 40 in a few years I have started to look at life differently, but what about my body? What changes will it go through? Have you ever been there? We hear all the things that 40 is the new 20 or perimenopause will be dreadful, but what if we can go into our 40s with confidence. If you are already 40, are you confident enough to model lingerie? Today’s guest Rachel Peru a Body Confidence Ac...

How To Plan A Productive Day

February 08, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

When was the last time you had everything mapped out for the day? You had your calendar prioritized and was ready to tackle the day? Are you currently working from home with the littles there with you? Or like me, get certain days of the week to work and stay truly focused because you only work part time and have to make the most of the focused time you get. In this episode, I want to walk you through the new printable worksheet to set up your day so you can focus on the right things witho...

One Year Anniversary!! Of Helping Prevent Burnout For Busy Moms

January 31, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Momma's Morning Cup Is One! Last year I was building an online course for busy moms and specifically special needs families. I invested a lot of money to be trained by one of the best, if not the best online course creators herself Amy Porterfield. I had accountability partners who are amazing ladies and helped me every step of the way, well we helped each other. Somewhere along the way I backed up and thought about how I can teach these strategies to families and not build that connection f...

How To Effectively Plan Your Goals with Jessica Covington

January 24, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

I had the pleasure of chatting with Jessica Covington about effective goal planning as a mom. In our chat we discussed where to start and how to be accountable so you can achieve your goals this year. Accountability comes in many forms and there are different ways we can get to the end result individually and as a family. Jessica guides us on what it means to dream big and also incorporating time for yourself outside of motherhood. Key Takeaways Getting past mental blocks. Walking in your...

Create Easy Systems At Home To Prevent Burnout

January 17, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

EP 2 Season 2 [Family] In this episode I want to dive into some systems that are helpful to prevent burnout. Today I will go through a few systems that I use in my home and of course you can take away what may work for you and share with a friend as well. I am sharing these systems in the hopes that you will put a system in place in your home to ease fatigue and clear up time to prevent burnout. For more systems that I have covered on the podcast, go back to episode 16 in season 1 Clear To...

Create Easy Systems At Home To Prevent Burnout

January 17, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

EP 2 Season 2 [Family] In this episode I want to dive into some systems that are helpful to prevent burnout. Today I will go through a few systems that I use in my home and of course you can take away what may work for you and share with a friend as well. I am sharing these systems in the hopes that you will put a system in place in your home to ease fatigue and clear up time to prevent burnout. For more systems that I have covered on the podcast, go back to episode 16 in season 1 Clear To...

Lessons Learned In 2021

January 10, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Welcome Back To Season 2 of Momma's Morning Cup Podcast! S2E1 In this episode I want to dive into lessons I learned and some hot topics from 2021. Maybe you found these things very interesting as well and can relate to these lessons and hot topics. Grab your morning cup and let’s dive into our recap of lessons learned from 2021. Key Takeaways: The Top Rated Episode of 2021 The United States is Overwhelming I needed a Vacation Stress can cause chronic conditions Moms Need Community...

The Assignment, Motherhood. Unpacking A Unique Experience

December 28, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

SEASON 1 FINALE As we wrap up the last of The Assignment series, I want to talk about our assignment as a mother. Let's recap what assignment means. Assignment means a job or duty that is given to someone a task someone is required to do. We talked about our assignment as a woman which I said, “</strong>Now, if you want to look at the definition, again, we were given a task to do. It will vary throughout our lives and environment, but only you can fulfill that role. <strong>Being a woman m...

The Assignment, Relationships Part 2 Intimate Relationships

December 06, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Intimate Relationships. Today on the show I am continuing in our conversation about The Assignment and bringing relationships part 2. Man.. this can be a complex conversation and I want to disclose that I am not a licensed marriage and family therapist, this episode and series are just for educational purposes. How many of us were taught what it means to love yourself first, and what it means to be a woman before we join in a relationship with another person? Key Takeaways in this episod...

The Assignment, Relationships Part 1

November 23, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

I started a new relationship, no not with another person.. with myself! Going back to the previous episode in introducing “the Assignment.” I introduced the assignment of womanhood. What it means to be a woman. I said that our assignment as a woman can be whatever we want it to be. That’s the truth. We are not limited to anything if we have the desire. The thing about having the assignment as a woman though is, it is not our identity. Our identity is forming our own beliefs, values, personal...

The Assignment, Womanhood

November 15, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

I wanted to start a new series called "The Assignment" to finish out the year. If you are listening later on, it's okay. It's still relevant. Before I get into the series and what it entails, I want to tell you about when I was reading my new Bible, the TD Jakes Woman, thou art loosed edition. I bought this at the Woman Evolve Exhale 21' conference, which was hosted at The Potter's House, Dallas. I came across a page in the Bible called "Only You." It is a reference to Ephesians 2:10. S...

The Assignment, Womanhood

November 15, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

I wanted to start a new series called "The Assignment" to finish out the year. If you are listening later on, it's okay. It's still relevant. Before I get into the series and what it entails, I want to tell you about when I was reading my new Bible, the TD Jakes Woman, thou art loosed edition. I bought this at the Woman Evolve Exhale 21' conference, which was hosted at The Potter's House, Dallas. I came across a page in the Bible called "Only You." It is a reference to Ephesians 2:10. S...

Who Are You?

November 08, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MB

I knew I was being to called to lead but I didn't know in what capacity. I didn't know if it was to lead a family, a business, community or women. I decided to start this podcast because I knew I wanted to assist other moms in creating an intentional life so they can live up to their full potential and what God has instilled in them as their calling and their purpose. But who are you? What is your identity? Something shifted in me when I took a girls trip to Dallas Texas for a weekend chu...

Working From Home Tips For Mothers

October 29, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

In the last year moms have been faced with many challenges when it comes to finding the balance of working outside the home and inside the home. I surveyed moms regarding work and life balance as of right now in the current state we are in. I want to answer the most common questions I received. 1. How do you balance working from home and family? Time blocking is going to be your friend. Use 3 blocks of time and adjust how many hours you need in each block. I talked about the SAF model ...

Work From Home Tips For Mothers

October 29, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

In the last year moms have been faced with many challenges when it comes to finding the balance of working outside the home and inside the home. I surveyed moms regarding work and life balance as of right now in the current state we are in. I want to answer the most common questions I received. 1. How do you balance working from home and family? Time blocking is going to be your friend. Use 3 blocks of time and adjust how many hours you need in each block. I talked about the SAF model ...

Working From Home Tips For Moms

October 29, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

In the last year moms have been faced with many challenges when it comes to finding the balance of working outside the home and inside the home. I surveyed moms regarding work and life balance as of right now in the current state we are in. I want to answer the most common questions I received. 1. How do you balance working from home and family? Time blocking is going to be your friend. Use 3 blocks of time and adjust how many hours you need in each block. I talked about the SAF model ...

A Woman in Transition

October 18, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MB

If you had to really think about where you are now, are you in a transition period? Did you know there were steps to this? Have you ever been in transition and thought to yourself, I don’t want that person coming with me in my new life? I am talking about the person you are now and you are ready to be the person you were made to be. In today’s episode, I want to talk about what it means to be in transition and the steps to make sure your next plan is your best plan. Key Takeaways; I am ...

Netflix's "Maid" Review

October 11, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

I decided to check out the new limited series on Netflix “Maid.” I typically would just breeze right past shows like this because it looked like it would be a “slow” show where it took a long time to get to the point. I wrote everything I could to share my thoughts and feelings about the accurate depiction of a single mother, the caregiver role, the human service worker role, domestic violence victim role and the once a recipient of government assistance role. Key takeaways in this episo...

How To Do A Quarterly Goal Review

October 04, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

So it's also my favorite time of year, which is a new month and I get to plan the month out, but also it's a new quarter. In this episode I dive into looking back at my last three months and doing a goal review. Key Takeaways: 1. What goals were met. 2. What goals didn't work out. 3. Look forward to planning quarter 4. 4. Exclusive look into my new adventure to help other women plan for 2022. Books mentioned in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Uncomfortable Conversatio...

What to do in the middle of a struggle

September 27, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Have you faced a struggle lately? (Raises Hand). What did you do about it? I am here to tell you that you can get through your struggle. Your struggle does not define your destination. In this episode I am going to share a story of a conversation I had with a dear friend about being in the middle of a struggle and the solution we came up with. If you enjoy the show, please hit "follow" wherever you are listening and share with a friend. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://www.quinnmenier.com/...

Who is in your circle of influence?

September 22, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MB

Who is in your inner circle? Do they have an influence over you? Have you ever thought about it? In this episode let's explore who is in your inner circle and how you compare in that circle as well. Key Takeaways; The types of friends we have The type of friend you are Journal Prompt Book Share: Atomic Habits by James Clear (This does contain an affiliate link where at no additional cost to you, I receive compensation for your purchase. This purchase helps support the show. It also s...

Reclaiming My Time

September 13, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MB

How are you going to show up and schedule time for those things or people you just identified you are grateful for? I know there are mundane things we have to do, but I bet those things have at least some importance. When I say schedule time for what’s important, I mean, relationships, self-care, family and/or work. We all have 168 hours each week. If you want to be a doer in all the things that are important, and you have even an ounce of faith or belief in doing those things, you have to...

Getting Back Into A Routine

September 07, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

So getting back into a routine after kind of being all over the place in the last couple of years it seems can be a daunting challenge. It doesn’t have to be. If you had children out of school in the last year and now they are back in school, not only do you have to get back on track of a schedule but they do too, which can cause some push back. Key Takeaways Set a bedtime alarm on your phone. Create the time you will wind down, and the time you will wake. Give yourself at least 7-8 hours...

How To Find Your Passion and Purpose with Amy McLaren

August 30, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

I had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Amy McLaren about her debut book “Passion To Purpose” A seven Step Journey to Shed Self Doubt, Find Inspiration, and Change Your Life (and the world) for the better. Our conversation was informative of how she created a life she loved just by following her passion for travel and giving back internationally. I just loved this book. I consider it my new handbook in using the practical tips and tools outlined throughout this book. Amy’s Book was...

The Proverbs 31 Woman

August 23, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode, we are going to discuss the Proverbs 31 woman. That woman was baaaaad! In a good way. We are going to go deeper to see what areas of our lives are fulfilled. And what areas we need to focus on to find resources or create that intentional time to fill the gap. Key takeaways from this episode: You are priceless You are trustworthy You are a Go getter You are Strong You are loved You are praised You are a career woman You are a provider You are blessed You are an investor Yo...

How To Plan Your Month To Decrease Overwhelm

August 09, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MB

So today in this episode, I want to teach you my planning strategy for a month at a time. If you get excited about planning, like me, you may have your own strategy and think, oh, man, another strategy from someone else. But I tell you what, I'm going to make this as easy as possible. You may want to incorporate some of this in your own planning strategy. But if you are not a planner, or you are thinking how can I be excited about writing down a to do list? Here's the thing. planning our...

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