Power of Moms Radio

Calling Down the Power of Heaven—How Mothers Can Enable Miracles [Season 2, Episode 12]

Today’s podcast was recorded with my sister Laura as we were sitting on the grass outside of a conference. Laura had shared a beautiful experience with our mom that happened about 20 years ago, and I just KNEW I needed to share it with you.    It’s a simple story, but we hope that as you listen, you will come to more fully understand that there is power from above that is available for us and for our families.    For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/2-12

"Three Ways to Help Our Children Not to Be Afraid" with Sarah Boyd [Season 2, Episode 11]

We all want resilient children. We want them to be able to overcome worry, anxiety, stress, fear, and all those other emotions that we TOTALLY understand. But how do we do that? How do we incorporate that kind of training into our day-to-day lives as deliberate mothers? Today I'm joined by Sarah Boyd, a mother of two, a cancer survivor, an author, and an expert in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. She's sharing three ways we can help our children to have more courage--which you'll l...

"Appointments" with Teens, Seeing Strengths in Our Weaknesses, and Why "Motherhood is for Me" - Audio Posts! [Season 2, Episode 10]

Three incredible deliberate mothers have prepared some great posts featured in this week's podcast. And our team of editors has done a GREAT job preparing their posts for the site. To make it easy for you to enjoy their words and reflect on their beautiful thoughts, we've put together an audio version for Power of Moms Radio. Enjoy this incredible advice from other deliberate mothers--and don't miss the question and challenge at the end of each one! (Plus, did you know YOU could be an au...

Making the Most of Everyday Moments to Connect with Our Children [Season 2, Episode 9]

As a special Mother's Day podcast, I sat down with Rachel Nielson from the 3in30 podcast to share some of my favorite experiences with my own mother, Zoe. Would you like some incredibly simple ways to bring more power and joy to your mothering? We hope you love these ideas as much as we do!  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/2-9

Mothers Are People. Let's Organize Wisely. [Season 2, Episode 8]

Today's podcast is simply one side of a conversation between me and you where I talk about the following topics:   - "Mommy is a Person" - It's easy for us to become "responders" and even "people pleasers," but it's totally possible to balance the love we have for our families with our personhood. - The importance of holding onto our personal power. Please learn from my mistakes. It's been a painful road, but I'm coming back. - The process of acknowledging how much we ARE doing. I've...

Encore Audio-post: Six Reasons to Never Give Up on Motherhood [Season 2, Episode 7]

Based on a post April wrote a while back, this “audio post” episode reaffirms that yes, life can be hard. Yes, sometimes we feel like giving up. But here is a reminder of a six powerful reasons NEVER to do so. For full show notes, please visit: https://powerofmoms.com/2-7

Two Aha Experiences (to Help You Get Your Own!) [Season 2, Episode 6 ]

I (April) have had some personal struggles over the past several months and years--particularly as I tried to do do more than one day's share each day, and as I tried to combat a really mean voice in my head that was waking me up each morning. I've finally found the solutions to these two challenges, and whether or not you struggle with the same kinds of things, I thought that perhaps my experiences could be helpful to you. Enjoy today's episode, and please share your thoughts and comments b...

Getting Over the Perfection Infection with Jill Savage [Season 2, Episode 5]

Jill Savage is an amazing woman. But not just because she speaks, writes, shares goodness and leads thousands of people around the world. It’s because she’s real. And she knows how to look at motherhood with a solid, beautiful perspective that can’t help but inspire you.   In today’s episode of Power of Moms Radio, we discuss some great topics that can help you better care for your family including How to catch ourselves before we go down "the rabbit hole” of frustration and comparison...

Staying Calm in a Perfect Storm--April Perry [Season 2, Episode 4]

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How To Pursue Your Dreams (Even if You're Scared)--with Dan and Allison Ralphs" [Season 2, Episode 3]

Do you ever feel like "dreaming" is for OTHER people, but not mothers? Then honestly, you must listen to today's podcast. We're going to show you the world is open to all of us, even those who are in the trenches raising the next generation. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/2-3

Getting Out of Overwhelm: A Step-by-Step Process [Season 2, Episode 2]

In this episode Rachel and I talk about: having a focused list and clearly identified next actions, saying no graciously, and taking ownership for our overwhelm. If you’re feeling the least bit overwhelmed, these principles can help you breathe a little more easily and enjoy your family even more.

Community Roundup! The Beauty of Our Secret Disasters [Season 2, Episode 1]

Each of us has “secret disasters”–moments that feel impossible, but no one ever sees. When we can learn to see these disasters as opportunities for beautiful change, we’ll welcome them with open arms. Join April Perry in this first podcast of Season 2, where she shares her recent post AND the incredible messages submitted by Power of Moms community members. Stay tuned at the end of the podcast for an update on what's happening behind the scenes and what's coming next! For more info, see po...

Goal Setting for Real Results - Episode 332

Join April from Power of Moms, and Saren from Power of Families as they discuss ways to succeed with your goals and to see real progress! For full show notes, please visit www.powerofmoms.com/332

Going from Entitlement to Gratitude--Episode 331

Cleaning with the WHOLE family - Episode 330

As mothers, we hope that everyone in the family will help clean the house so that we aren't the only ones doing the housework--and so we can teach our children and train them for adulthood. If you would like fun, creative, and DOABLE ways to make this happen, we have a podcast episode just for you! Join April and Saren on Power of Families Radio and Power of Moms Radio as they share some of their best ideas for getting the whole family involved in the housework. (In case you haven't heard,...

Encore: Getting Kids to Listen - Episode 229

We're bringing back this well loved, oldie-but-goodie, podcast with April and Amy McCready.  Here are a few of the main ideas from their conversation We’re not “trying to get control over the kids” or simply trying to “come up with consequences.” Our real goal is to strengthen our relationships with our children and provide an environment where we can grow together. As deliberate mothers, we need to make “Mind, Body, and Soul” time a priority with each of our children (Amy will explain ho...

Simple Halloween Fun--Episode 228

Do you find Halloween to be fun? Stressful? Scary? Annoying? All of the above? How can you make Halloween really work for your family? In this week’s encore episode, Saren reads her post, A Deliberate Mother’s Guide to Simple Halloween Fun, and shares some of the many great comments from readers that offer further ideas. The principles shared here apply to ALL holidays! For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/228

Procrastination--Episode 227

It's so hard to make ourselves tackle projects that feel overwhelming! But when we keep putting things off, we feel bad. In this episode, April and Saren share an exciting new way to reduce your procrastination by leaps and bounds and get the right things done. ***Tips and strategies based on David Allen's international best-seller, Getting Things Done®.

Encore: Finding Joy When We're Barely Surviving - Episode 226

This week we are bringing back one of our earliest podcasts—Finding Joy When We're Barely Surviving, which stemmed from this question from a mom in our community: "How am I supposed to find the joy in motherhood when all I can do is keep my head above water? I am barely surviving, let alone thriving!" Well, if you've ever felt this way, you're not alone.  And as we prepared for this radio show, we reached out to our Power of Moms Facebook community for answers.  (The response was wonderf...

Defining Success in Motherhood--Episode 225

We all want to be successful in our vitally important role as mothers. But how do we know if we’ve done a good job when no one hands us a trophy, we don’t get graded, and there’s no performance review or pay raise to confirm our success? How do we keep from feeling like failures when we’ve put in hours of devoted work each and every day but there’s not a lot of tangible evidence that we accomplished much? We’ve definitely had those thoughts. So we (Saren and April) recorded a radio show fu...

What's NOT That Important- Encore Episode 224

We thought we'd dig back in the archives and revisit this well-loved podcast. We come into motherhood with ideals about how things are going to go – then we realize that some of those ideals just aren’t realistic or aren’t all that important. What have you realized isn’t as important as it seemed to be at first? Have you let go of aspects of how your house and kids should look, what your kids should eat, that sort of thing? These questions received lots of interesting and helpful respo...

How to Declutter the Whole House in a Month - Episode 223

Have you ever wanted to just "get the house clean"? Join April Perry and her daughter Alia as they share how their family planned a one-month decluttering project of the whole home in preparation for a move. You'll learn simple ideas that can help you breathe deeply and conquer that clutter in no time at all. For full show notes, see www.powerofmoms.com/223

How to Declutter the Whole House in a Month--Episode 223

Have you ever wanted to just "get the house clean"? Join April Perry and her daughter Alia as they share how their family planned a one-month decluttering project of the whole home in preparation for a move. You'll learn simple ideas that can help you breathe deeply and conquer that clutter in no time at all. For full show notes, see www.powerofmoms.com/223

Encore: Back to School Routines - Episode 222

If your children have recently gone back to school or your school year is about to begin, you’re probably going through some of the same things we’re going through. There are lots of emotions involved and new schedules to consider.  Some of us are redefining ourselves as we enter a new stage of motherhood. Join Saren and April in this popular encore episode where they share their own “back to school” stories–along with plenty of practical tips for making the transition work for the whole f...

Good "Intentions" to Exercise - Robin Long and April Perry - Episode 221

We all know the drill... You wake up with AWESOME intentions to get out there and have an awesome workout. Because you want to be healthy.  And you want to feel great for your family. And then something happens. Or a LOT of somethings. And pretty soon you don't have time for a shower. Or a workout. And you grab a handful of fishy crackers and think, "Okay, we'll try again tomorrow." Deep inside, we know there's got to be a better option. And Robin Long, from The Balanced Life, is going...

Choosing Extracurricular Activities - Episode 220

As the majority of the moms in our community are thinking about the upcoming school year, many of us are trying to decide which extracurricular activities we should sign our children up for and figure out which activities that they want to do will really work for our children and our family as a whole. In this episode, Saren and her 14-year-old daughter Eliza share experiences and offer ideas to help navigate the world of extracurricular activities.

Encore: Craziness and Kindness in Motherhood - Episode 219

As a mom, you've likely found yourself in some pretty wild (and often very "yucky") situations that you never could have imagined before becoming a mother. In this encore episode, join Saren and her friend Janelle for some good laughs as they share some of their craziest motherhood moments as well as sharing some of their tenderest experiences with the kindness that can be on the flip side of the craziness. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/219

Encore: Why Families Need Nature - Episode 218

In this encore episode, we revisit with Saren as she tells about her families travels around the 12 oldest National Parks in the west last summer (camping the whole way!). Saren shares how this all came about and what her family gained through this wild and wonderful adventure. The principles offered apply to all families whether they’d like to do a big trip or simply spend a little more time outside together as a family.

Encore: Three Unbelievably Simple Parenting Ideas (that Work!) - Episode 217

This mini podcast was recorded a few years ago by April and her friend Tricia.  Tricia had taken some parenting classes to certify to become a foster parent.  Here she briefly shares a few pearls of wisdom, and three of her tips have made a HUGE difference for our community! Come find out why!  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/217

Audiopost: 3 Simple Ways To Connect Better With Your Kids - Episode 216

Do you want to have a deeper connection with your children, but aren't quite sure how? You're not alone! In this audio post, we have 3 articles that detail easy ways to make the most of the time you have with your family. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/216

Why Connection Really Matters with Jeremy Boden and Saren Loosli--Episode 215

Saren recently attended a marriage workshop with her husband and found it to be so helpful that she invited Dr. Jeremy Boden  - the therapist who conducted the workshop - to share some key principles on Power of Moms Radio. In this episode, Jeremy shares some of the key principles of the "new science of love" and helps us learn how we can communicate more effectively, form more secure bonds, and break cycles of behavior that just aren't working. For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/215

You Are Enough--Episode 214 with Saren Loosli

We all have days (or weeks or months) when when our best efforts just don't seem to be enough. In this week's episode, Saren shares her own struggles with "being enough" and reads three powerful posts that offer concrete ideas to help us see the good when we're feeling pretty bad and recognize that we are enough. This post comes with a big virtual hug from all of us as Power of Moms!

You Are Enough--Episode 214 with Saren Loosli

We all have days (or weeks or months) when when our best efforts just don't seem to be enough. In this week's episode, Saren shares her own struggles with "being enough" and reads three powerful posts that offer concrete ideas to help us see the good when we're feeling pretty bad and recognize that we are enough. This post comes with a big virtual hug from all of us as Power of Moms!

Laughter, Tears, and the Power of Telling Our Own Stories with Kate Orson and April Perry

How can we as mothers bring healthy and positive emotions into our parenting? How can we get our kids to laugh more? In this episode of Power of Moms Radio, April and Kate Orson, author of the book Tears Heal, talk about how we can embrace the laughter and the tears and really connect with our children. Kate and April share ideas on how we can make space for our children's emotions, not only for our toddlers, but for our teenagers as well!  

Encore: Why Good Eating is Part of Good Parenting - Episode 212

In this fantastic encore episode, Saren talks with Katie Kimball from Kitchen Stewardship about how what we eat, the way we talk about food, and the way we prepare food is such an important part of parenting. Katie offers concrete ideas about how to involve our children more in the preparation of food and really enjoy cooking alongside our children as we teach them responsibility and build their skills and self-confidence. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/212

Audio Post: Inspiration for a No-Stress Summer - Episode 211

Are you getting worried about summer? Often we want to use this season wisely and well, but be relaxed at the same time. We want to spend time with our kids, but we also don't want them to drive us crazy! This audio post has three articles with lots of ideas about how to achieve that perfect summer balance! For full show notes, visit powerofmoms.com/211

Encore: Choosing the Right Preschool Option - Episode 210

In this week's encore episode, Saren and her friend Janelle discuss what they believe is most important for preschool-aged children and share what the Joy School program can offer to kids - and moms! While this episode focuses on the benefits of the Joy School co-op preschool curriculum, the principles that Saren and Janelle discuss apply to any mom of preschoolers. For show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/210

Encore! Navigating Online Learning for Our Kids with Saren Loosli and Heather Clayton Staker

In this week’s episode, Saren interviews Heather Clayton Staker, mother of five and national expert in online learning. Saren and Heather talk about how we can help our children more fully reap the benefits of the vast online learning opportunities now available, while keeping their screen time under control. For full show notes, see www.powerofmoms/209

Encore: Making Summer Awesome - Episode 208

In this encore post, we revisit how to make the long, lovely days of summer become some of our family’s best memories. Join in to listen on how we can create a little more structure so that summer break is enjoyable for EVERYONE! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/208

What Your Kids Will Remember of Mom with April Perry and Saren Loosli==Episode 207

At Power of Moms, we believe that motherhood is beautiful, noble, and essential for growing strong families and strong communities. But since it's so easy to get distracted, we asked our community to answer this question and remind all of us what matters most: In 10 words or less, what did you love best about your mom while you were growing up? We're guessing you're not going to pick her "rock-hard abs," but is there a specific experience or characteristic that stands out in your mind? W...

Life Balance with Christy Wright and April Perry - Episode 206

With everything that happens inside of a family, who doesn't need a little more life balance? Christy Wright, an amazing mother, author, speaker, and member of the Dave Ramsey team, has some incredible words of support to share with the deliberate mothers at Power of Moms. Join us for today's episode and take a mental deep breath! (You've earned it!) For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/206

Healthy Eating (No More Dieting!)--Episode 205

Since healthy eating for themselves and their families is something April and Saren think about and talk about a lot, they decided to devote this week's radio show to this important and often tricky topic. In this 35-minute show, they share: some simple the food "rules" they've made for themselves tips for eating healthily while on the run as moms ideas for helping ourselves and our kids develop a real appetite for healthy foods thoughts on how we can develop a more positive and reali...

Children’s Tantrums: Episode 204

When our children throw a tantrum, sometimes we feel like throwing a tantrum ourselves! While some children are more prone to tantrums than others, most moms need to deal with their kids’ emotional outbursts or uncontrolled anger at some point. In this encore episode (was originally posted as Episode 13), April and Saren offer some very helpful ideas!  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/204

Low-stress Easter Ideas with Saren & April

In this episode, April and Saren share ideas for celebrating Easter in a meaningful, but very simple way. For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/203

Organization Audio Posts - Episode 202

These three posts were read by Jennifer Brimhall.  We hope they give you a jump start on organizing.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/202

Why Families Need Nature--Episode 201 with Saren Loosli

Power of Moms Co-Director, Saren, spent a solid month visiting the 12 oldest National Parks in the west last summer (camping the whole way!). In this week’s episode, Saren shares how this all came about and what her family gained through this wild and wonderful adventure. For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/201

Empowering Kids with Choices - Episode 200

Children of all ages often feel that they don't have all the freedom they want and this can be manifest in tantrums and power struggles and teenage rebellion. How do we decide what choices our children should have? How do we help them recognize the freedom they already have? How do we help them learn to make good choices? In this episode, April and Saren discuss how and when to give our children the freedom and control they crave.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/200

Acknowledging Our Kids in a Way that Really Works - Episode 199

It's easy to criticize our children and notice everything they're not doing, but how can we acknowledge their VALUE and help them to also acknowledge value in their siblings? Listen to a fun interview with April Perry and Colin Boyd--and then a lively discussion with April and Saren as they learn how to apply those great ideas. You'll find the results will empower your whole family! For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/199

Encore: Getting Kids Excited about Goals - Episode 198

Enjoy this encore podcast with April Perry and DeAnne Flynn about setting goals with children.  DeAnne Flynn is an inspiring mother of seven children (ages 8-22) who had tons of great tips to share.  Listen in as they discuss teaching children to help around the house, not solving all their problems for them, and more!  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/198  

Making Beautiful Dreams Come True: Episode 197

Power of Moms Co-Director, Saren, recently visited her sister, Saydi, who is currently living and of working on a farm with her family. While there, Saren and Saydi recorded this episode where they share the story of how Saydi and family were able to make their dream of farm life happen and how all moms can create beautiful experiences and memories for their families. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/197