THIS is Legit Motherhood
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsTHIS is Legit Motherhood is all about real and raw motherhood. This podcast will open up the world of motherhood to those who are soon to be moms, new moms, and even seasoned moms to all the things that make motherhood hard and chaotic, but also the freakin’ awesome and beautiful parts of it too. I wanted to start this podcast because I wanted to create a place for moms to remember who they are, what they are doing and capable of, and know that they are absolutely not alone in this journey. Join me as I interview other moms in all different mom situations that you will surely find relatable. I also share some of my motherhood stories and experiences with you because surely I'm not the only one who's had a screaming kid in the grocery store or ordered pizza again because it was a long busy day with the kids. Listen along...and remember you are LEGIT mama!
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Episode 70: The Truth About Working from Home and Being a Mom Entrepreneur
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 21 MBDo you wonder how I do it all...here’s the secret… I DON’T! Haha This is as legit as it gets. In this episode I open up to you all about what it’s really like working from home and having a business. I talk about the pros and the cons cause I want you to see what it’s all about! I am so grateful for the crazy journey I’ve been on and how it’s led me to my podcast management business and this podcast. But things are changing again and I’ve got news for you in this episode. A...
Episode 69: How Sharing Her Miscarriage Story Gave Her Strength with Stephanie Inghram
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 33.6 MBDid you know that 1 in 4 women have a miscarriage? It’s a heartbreaking thing that happens more often than we think. Although it is starting to be talked about more, it is still not talked about enough and that’s why Stephanie feels like she needs to continue to open up about her experience with miscarriage. In this very vulnerable episode, Stephanie shares her story about her two miscarriages. She shares what her body went through and also how hard it really was. But she talks a...
Episode 68: The Importance of Touch and How to Get in the Mood with Sex and Marriage Coach Amanda Louder
February 10, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 34.7 MBIt’s valentine’s week and I have a special surprise for you! On the podcast, we have a former guest coming back on the show! Amanda Louder, sex and marriage coach, came onto the show last year around Valentine’s which is super fun because she’s back again! Yep...talking all about intimacy but this time something I feel that is SO RELATABLE to almost every mom out there. Do you ever get touched out from the kids all day and then don’t ever feel in the mood? This episode is for you...
Episode 67: Loving Ourselves More as a Mom and as a Person
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBI had some time recently to read about my younger mom years. I have always liked to journal, but since being married and especially after having kids, I just didn’t do it as much. But the little I did write, I am grateful I did! I was reminded of some things that were really important to me when it came to be a home. Honestly, some things I had forgot. And I thought..I can still change and be a better mom, but I am also doing better than I thought. In this episode, I just w...
Episode 66: New Year, Supporting Our Spouse, and Budgets with Maddie Goldie and Brittanie Smith
January 27, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 39.2 MBThere’s no better way to ring in the new year than with your besties! In the first round table episode of the year, I chat with my longtime friends, Brittanie and Maddie. We chat about all things new year, supporting our spouses and the good and bad about budgets! Sound familiar? It should! These are all topics that have been on the podcast this month! For the next couple of months, I’m going to have a round table episode getting moms and experts on the podcast chat about the top...
Episode 65: How to Prioritize Your Money and Budget for Your Family with Katy Almstrom
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 29.8 MBHave you struggled over this last year with knowing where to spend or save your money? Have you stuck to your budget or has it gone out the window? I am super excited to share this episode with you! Katy Almstrom is a Money Coach who helps women manage their finances and helps them create budgets that work for their families. In this episode, we chat about: > How to map out your budget and prioritize your money > How to talk about money with your spouse > Budget tips and tri...
Episode 64: Legit Fatherhood
January 13, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBWe do a lot as moms. We really do. But what about dad? He does a lot too but how does he feel about fatherhood and his role as dad? This week I wanted to get a different perspective and we are talking to the one and only Wes, my man! Haha In this short but sweet episode, we ask Wes some questions about how he sees fatherhood and parenting! It’s a good reminder that it isn’t easy for dad either and that he is trying. Take a listen! Want to be featured on the podcast?? I am looking for moms ...
Episode 63: Why I Feel Hopeful This Year
January 06, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBI know midnight struck New Year’s and there was no magic button that made 2020 go away and everything was back to normal. BUT it is a new year and I am feeling hopeful. I am feeling hopeful that good things are coming. In this episode, I share with you some of the things I want to improve on this year and tell you about why I am hopeful this year. I hope this episode gives you some motivation as we start a new year and to remember that there is no perfect way to do motherhood, to survi...
Episode 62: Congrats! You are a Mom that Survived 2020
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBIt's the last episode of the year and I simply just want to say...YOU DID IT! You are a mom that survived 2020. I know it hasn't been easy. I know it's worn you out. In this episode, I just want to say way to go. I want to remind you that you are strong, that you've done something no one was prepared for and that you will be better for it. Legit...we all did the best we could in a crazy time. You aren't alone! I hope here in the Legit Motherhood Community you know that! Can't wait to see you...
Episode 61: Love Your Mom Body
December 02, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBDo you sometimes get stuck on the negative changes in your body since having kids? Do you talk unkindly to yourself in your head about the way you look? I’ve done it. I told you all I would get legit, well here it is. I don’t like to talk about this topic much because it hits home right now. This hasn’t been my year of good health habits and my confidence in myself has weakened. But you ladies asked for this topic and I didn’t want to shy from a topic that is probably sensi...
Episode 60: Mom Isolation: Why We Feel This Way and How to Support Each Other
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MB2020 has been hard on moms in a LOT of ways...but one thing for sure is that the mom isolation we normally feel...felt even more isolating this year. I’ve been there! I haven’t felt this isolated since the newborn stages. In this episode, I talk about mom isolation and why we sometimes feel that way. I also talk about how we can overcome some of those feelings and how we can better support each other! We all need that mom support in some way. Also, this week I would love to see a pictu...
Episode 59: Choose to Reignite The Passion in Your Marriage and Sex Life with Monica Tanner
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 34.9 MBDo you feel like 2020 has been a good year or hard year for your marriage and sex life? Or do you feel like you’re in a rut with your spouse right now? It’s a loaded question, but this episode is LEGIT full of some great tips and information on how we can change that. In this episode with Marriage and Sexpert (yep, that’s right!), Monica Tanner, she talks about how to reignite the passion in your marriage and sex life. She talks about the importance of CHOICE in your relationship. Eve...
Episode 58: Creating a Life You Don’t Want to Escape with Suzanna Haltern
October 28, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 26.5 MBDo you ever feel so overwhelmed by your responsibilities as a mom, you just want to getaway for a bit? Or maybe you are constantly wanting to get away because your life is just too much? This episode is so inspiring and Suzanna has the most peaceful calming voice I’ve ever heard! Haha Suzanna Haltern comes on the podcast to talk about how we can truly create a life that we don’t want to escape from. I found this topic fascinating because I won’t lie, sometimes I feel this way and I hat...
Episode 57: The Hope in Healing and Getting Rid of the Stigma Around Mental Illness with Sine Bentley
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 33.6 MBSine recently created a blog post about her experience with depression and anxiety during her pregnancies. I loved her post so much and her openness that I wanted to get her on the podcast. She talks about how she found hope in a dark time and what helped her, but that ultimately everyone’s experience is different. She hopes that sharing her experience lets other mom’s know that they are not alone if they have gone through this. She also hopes that opening up about her experience will help t...
Episode 56: How To Share the Family Responsibilities with Your Spouse with Sharon Costanzo
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 22.9 MBHave you ever felt like you take on too much? Do you feel like a lot of the household chores fall on your plate? I know in every household, the dynamics are different and the responsibilities are different, but for a mom, sometimes it seems mom takes on TOO much. In this episode, I discuss with Sharon Costanzo how we can better share the household and family responsibilities. I love how she shares her personal examples and experiences with what worked for her and her husband and ...
Episode 55: From Hot Mess to Less Mess: How to Get Organized During a Pandemic
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBAre you burning out?? Is 2020 getting to you? Do you miss normalcy and routines? In this episode, I want to help you go from HOT mess to LESS mess. I give you 3 simple ways that you can still get organized during a pandemic. You can create your world and what that looks like for your family! Sometimes it just takes a moment to get organized and then things don't feel quite as messy. I'm right there with you! Let's get organized together. Haili Info: Want to make some new mom friends and...
Episode 54: Finding Meaning and Joy after Child Loss with Megan Hillukka
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 29.6 MBSometimes talking about legit motherhood can be hard. This week’s episode tackles one of the harder topics, but I appreciate Megan who came on and shares her story about losing a child and how she now helps other grieving moms. In this episode, she talks a lot about the hope that can come from trauma, how you can heal, and moving forward with better meaning and joy. For those of you who have experienced child loss in any way, my hugs and message of hope go to you! I hope this episode w...
Episode 53: How Do You ACTUALLY Make Time for Yourself as a Mom with Chanelle Neilson
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 26.9 MBRight now, more than ever, we LEGIT need breaks. All of our “COVID life” scenarios are different, but one thing I know moms need right now is time for themselves. In this interview with Chanelle, she shares with us how she is currently making time for herself, how a morning routine gives her the time she needs, and why ask yourself what YOU need is the most important question to ask when trying to figure out your time for you. My hope is that this episode gives you the confidence you need to...
Episode 52: Pursuing Your Goals Even If Your Husband Has a Demanding Job with Sara Payne
September 16, 2020 15:39 - 39 minutes - 33.6 MBDo you sometimes feel like it's hard to reach your goals when your husband seems to always be working? Does he have a career path that requires a lot of him and you wonder how you'll ever get time for things that are important to you? In this episode, Sara Payne, chats with us about how she went for her goals and dreams even though her husband was in med school and became a physician. She gives three tips on how you can still go for the things you want even if your husband isn't around all...
Episode 51: Finding Your Identity After Having Kids with Amanda Bennett with Gotcha Mama
September 09, 2020 15:16 - 42 minutes - 35.6 MBHave you ever wondered, "Who am I now that I am a mom? How do I evolve into this new version of me?" In this episode, Amanda talks about how there's a huge transition when you become a mom. We talk a lot about the physical changes, but we forget to talk more about the mental shift in a mom's day to day decision making and how your priorities change. She talks about 3 simple things that can help a mom realize her identity after kids. You will become more confident as you take action and y...
Episode 50: How to Be a Flexible When You're Not a Flexible Person
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBDo you feel like it's really hard for you to let go sometimes and just be flexible? If we've learned anything from COVID and the year 2020, is that we have to be flexible sometimes. But it's not always easy, especially if you are someone who loves to plan and have a nice routine. In this episode, I'm going to share with you 3 ways you can start becoming more flexible, regardless of your circumstances or how much you love to plan. It's important to have some flexibility in your life so that y...
Episode 49: Every Type of Birth is Beautiful: A C-Section Experience that Changed a Mom's Perspective on How We Talk about Birth with Amy Matos
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 33.4 MBDid you have a birth experience that was not what you expected? I would guess that a lot of women have had birthing experiences that didn’t go as planned and sometimes that really affects them and how they view their motherhood or their bodies. In this episode, I talk with Amy Matos who opens up about her C-section experience and how it affected the way she viewed birth and her body for a while. But after having time and space to heal, she recognized that it didn’t matter how her baby was ...
Episode 48: Feeling Power and Beauty in your Labor and Delivery with Owners of Dear Darby April Millar and Aleena Hill
August 20, 2020 02:03 - 44 minutes - 37.2 MBAre you having a baby soon? Did you just have a baby? Do you have a friend who is having a baby? This episode is so powerful in helping women feel confident and beautiful in their birth experience. I got to chat with owners, and sisters, of Dear Darby. Dear Darby is a company that creates gowns and robes for labor and delivery that are beautiful, functional and comfortable. They also offer birth classes. Aleena and April have created an amazing resources and a community that supports mom in ...
Episode 47: The Podcast Hits a Year: 3 Things I’ve Learned About Legit Motherhood This Year!
August 12, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 21.8 MBLegit mom friends! This week on the podcast I am celebrating having the podcast for one year! It's been an amazing journey and I've loved all the guests who have been willing to be vulnerable and share their stories to help YOU in your motherhood journey. Take a listen to hear some updates on the Legit Motherhood Community and the podcast. Also, I share with you 3 things I've learned this last year about legit motherhood! I would so appreciate it this week as we celebrate if you would pl...
Episode 46: Meaningful Messes and Creating an Intentional Home with Carly Thornock
July 22, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 31 MBDo you ever feel super overwhelmed by the mess in your house? Do you feel like you can never keep up and your house can never look perfect?! Well, this episode should give you some major mom freedom in recognizing the meaning of the mess and creating an intentional home. This interview with Carly Thornock is so uplifting and inspiring on how you can look at the mess in your home and find purpose but also how to create a space that works for your family! We talk about embracing the mess, tr...
Episode 45: Ways to Expose and Talk to Your Kids About Race and How to Better Support Each Other as Moms with Sonja Thompkins
July 15, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this interview with Sonja Thompkins, you will get a new perspective on how we talk to our kids about race, how we can support each other as moms, and a good laugh as she talks about her legit motherhood experience. She gives great insight into how we can better teach and expose our kids to different races and experiences. She mentions it’s important that we don’t focus on the problem, but we need to focus on how to keep the problem from existing. A lot of what our kids learn is by watchin...
Episode 44: Why Mindset Matters as a Mom and How to Combat Our Limiting Beliefs with Crissy Pyfer
July 08, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this special episode, I get to chat with one of my clients! Crissy Pyfer is a life and business coach with a mission to inspire women to live each day with a Suburban Warrior mindset! I had her come on the podcast because I love her perspective and tips about why mindset matters so much as a mom! She says “Mindset is EVERYTHING!” We talk about how as a mom mindset affects what we do and how we can break the cycle of the negative thoughts. When we really break things down, there’s no reaso...
Episode 43: What the Transition from 1 to 2 Kids REALLY Looks Like
July 01, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 23.7 MBAre you in thick of the 1 to 2 kid transition? Or are you expecting your second and your mind is reeling about how in the world you are going to take on two kiddos!? You are not alone! In this episode, I am not afraid to share with you my experience of transitioning from one to two kiddos. It was not easy, but I learned a lot! I share with you 7 things that will give you hope in the transition! This Month's Sponsors: THE WINKLE: Go to https://thewinkle.com/. Use code LEGIT to receive f...
Episode 42: Real Talk about Women’s Pelvic Health and Physical Therapy with Jenny LaCross
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 27.3 MBHave you ever had physical therapy after giving birth? If your answer is no, you aren’t alone. It’s not very common and very few women think or are offered or advised to have physical therapy after giving birth. In this interview, Jenny LaCross, a board certified Women’s Health Physical Therapist and who specializes in pelvic health in women, breaks down a lot of the realities of the women’s anatomy and why pelvic health and physical therapy is so important, especially after giving birth. S...
Episode 41: The Balance of Prioritizing Your Spouse and Yourself: A Med-Student Wife Survival Guide with Hannah Crepeau
June 17, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 39.2 MBSupporting a spouse no matter what they are trying to achieve or what their career is, can be a tough ride. I love this chat with one of my good friends from college, who has been a med-student wife while her husband has been in medical school and doing his residency the last few years. her husband has been in medical school and doing his residency the last few years. This episode is SOOO good whether you 100% relate to Hannah’s situation or not. She talks a lot about how to make time for ...
Episode 40: Mom Guilt: It’s Time to Stop. You are Doing Enough
June 12, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBI felt major mom guilt the other day when my son said he didn’t know what he liked to do with mom. We were playing the “favorites” game and I asked my 6 year old what he loved to do with mom and he couldn’t think of something. Now, I know he’s 6 and I put him on the spot. But I felt this massive mom guilt because he didn’t know right off the top of his head what OUR thing was. But I can’t spiral in the guilt. It was a moment of humbling and recognizing what I might need to do better. ...
Episode 39: Parenting As An Exhausted Parent with Parenting Specialist Rachel Bailey
June 10, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBAre you feeling completely exhausted lately? Has parenting 24/7, especially during COVID-19, started to max you out?? This episode is SO helpful to help you see why we are feeling this way and how to make feel less exhausted. Rachel talks about why we as parents are so exhausted! She mentions that everything starts with us. We have to be in a good place and we have to do the work. She talks about the importance of setting boundaries to make time for ourselves and how important that time is...
Episode 38: How My Legit Motherhood Perspective Changed the Last Two Months
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 21 MBHello friends! This is the first solo episode I have recorded since February right before I took a break from the podcast and quarantine happened. In this episode, I kind of catch you up on where things are at now in my life. But most importantly, I share with you 5 ways that my legit motherhood perspective has changed over the last two months. Quarantine hasn't been all bad and today I'm showing you how I found the good things in this crazy storm we are all in. Haili Info: Want to make ...
Episode 37: Empowering Parents to Help Their Kids Cope with Medical Experiences with Child Specialist Kara Kimball
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 33 MBWith everything being different in our world right now, it’s always nice to learn ways we can help our kids feel less scared with everything going on. One way we can do that is through understanding how to explain, support and help our kids cope during medical experiences. In this episode I chat with Kara Kimball, certified Child Specialist, who gives some great tips on taking kids to the doctor, helping your kids through COVID and so much other great advice! Kara reminds us, “R...
Episode 37: Empowering Parents to Help Their Kids Cope with Medical Experiences with Child Life Specialist Kara Kimball
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 33 MBWith everything being different in our world right now, it’s always nice to learn ways we can help our kids feel less scared with everything going on. One way we can do that is through understanding how to explain, support and help our kids cope during medical experiences. In this episode I chat with Kara Kimball, certified Child Life Specialist, who gives some great tips on taking kids to the doctor, helping your kids through COVID and so much other great advice! Kara reminds u...
Episode 36: A Mom's Night Chat: Time Management, Balance and Dealing with COVID-19 with Brooke Markevicius
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBFor the first time on the podcast, I am doing a dual interview with a fellow podcaster, colleague and friend from MOMentum Radio, Brooke Markevicius! Broke and I talk about time management and balance in our homes and what that looks like right now during COVID-19. We are very legit with you about all the things we are going through, what is and is not working, and some words of hope to help you get through the thick of this unique time right now! Brooke Markevicius is the Founder and CEO ...
Episode 35: MINI SERIES PART 3 |STEM Activities with Your Kids with Alyson Peterson Owner of the Winkle
April 17, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 28.5 MBYou are listening to the last episode of a 3 part mini series to help support you during this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we chat with my friend Alyson Peterson who talks about STEM activities she does with her kids and her business the WINKLE which was inspired by one of her kids! Alyson was born and raised in Arizona. She has 4 very creative and active kids. She has a background in teaching art and a bachelors of fine art degree. I started the Winkle because...
Episode 34: MINI SERIES PART 2 | Homeschool Tips for the Moms Who Don’t Normally Homeschool with Erin Weist
April 16, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MBAre you still in shock that not just a mom dealing with kids home during a pandemic, but you are now their teacher too?? I asked my friend Erin Weist to come on because she has homeschooled her kids for 8 years and now most of her kids are in public school, well they were. Haha She talks about how what we are doing is nothing like homeschool or public school. Doing school at home right now in these circumstances just isn’t the normal way to learn...and that’s ok! Erin gives great tips and ...
Episode 33: MINI SERIES PART 1|A Costume a Day, Keeps the Frowns Away with Katy VanderDoes
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 27.5 MBWe are all in this COVID-19 lockdown trying to figure out how to make the best of it. When I met Katy, I was immediately impressed by the fun things she has been trying to do to lift the spirits in their home! Katy has been dressing up everyday in a different costume, taking on a new character and teaching her kids school! This story will just make you smile! Katy is a working mama who bakes, makes, and shakes up quarantine with a daily crazy character. When she’s not with my boys and my h...
Episode 32: The Truth About Mom Burnout and 3 Ways to Stop Maxing Out
February 26, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MB"I'm struggling with my time management, balancing all the things, and burning out". These are some of the things I have learned from you moms recently as to what you are struggling with in your motherhood. And you know what...I'm right there with you! In this episode, I open up to you more about the burnout I experienced a couple of weeks ago. I literally hit my max and I was stressing out! But thankfully, I had some humbling conversations with family and friends and recognized th...
Episode 31: Keeping the Love Alive After Having Kids with Amanda Louder
February 19, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 30.5 MBThis may be one of my favorite episodes yet because on this podcast we are legit about all things motherhood and in this episode we get legit about sex and how to keep the love alive after kids. In this episode, Amanda Louder, a certified Sex and Marriage coach, talks to us about common issues she finds with her clients, how the media can skew our thoughts and views on sex, how to feel more confident with yourself and your body, and how mindset really REALLY matters. She has great tips and...
Episode 30: How to find your mom tribe
February 05, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWhen I became a mom...all of a sudden I had this feeling of isolation I had never felt before. I quickly recognized about myself that I still need support and friends to be a good happy mom! In this episode, I open up to you about my journey of finding my mom tribes when we had to move around a lot and how I found my way back to making friends. Finding your mom tribe is so important and in this episode I also give you 4 ways that you can find your tribe! It's so important you have that s...
Episode 29: Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself: A postpartum journey with Allison Hardy
January 29, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 29 MBEvery mother's postpartum experience is different, but when it comes to postpartum depression, sometimes we only hear about emotions around sadness. Allison had a different experience in how her postpartum depression manifested itself. She talks about how she recognized it and how she started to find ways to manage it all. Her story helps us see the other side of postpartum depression and the hope of gettin out of the funk. She talks a lot about where her family was at the time it all star...
Episode 28: Create Your Own Motherhood Mold with Crystalee Beck
January 22, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 24 MBIt's hard for all of us a moms to get into our groove of what are parenting style is and how we like to handle things, but at the same time we worry if we are doing it right. Crystalee opens up about her journey and expectations of motherhood and how she started to mold her family and her motherhood into what she envisioned! She talks about some of the defining moments in her motherhood where she made choices that shaped the kind of example and mother she wanted to be. In your tip this w...
Episode 27: 10 Simple Home Organization Tips
January 15, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBHello ladies! Do you feel like your home is overwhelming? Do you feel like you have too much stuff? Do you feel like you don't know where to start? This episode is a great place to start! I've put together 10 Simple Home Organization Tips that you can get start on today! Your home doesn't have to be perfect and clean all the time, but it should be functional, peaceful and a space that brings you and your family joy (thank you Marie Kondo!). Something you can do TODAY to get started, m...
Episode 26: How Self Care Got This Mama Out of Rock Bottom with Cheree Sauer
January 08, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 31.9 MBI am super excited for this episode with my new friend Cheree Sauer. She tells her story and journey of how motherhood was unlike anything she ever expected and how prioritizing self care changed her life and motherhood. It also led her to starting a company where she makes self care boxes for other moms! She talks about how she relied on God to get out of her funk and how some simple self care practices helped her change her motherhood perspective. We also talk a lot about the definitio...
Episode 25: Reflect, simplify and take action: Don't let a new year overwhelm you
January 02, 2020 20:39 - 21 minutes - 19.1 MBHey Mamas! Welcome to 2020...a new decade! Are you feeling a little bit overwhelmed because it is a new year? Do you feel pressure to make lots of goals and make big changes? Today I wanted to talk about 6 ways you can simplify the idea of a "new years resolution". I also am starting a new thing this year with the podcast in trying to help you take more action into being the best legit mama you can be. The end of all episodes will feature: 1) A 5 minute action item you can do today 2...
Episode 24: Celebrating Family Traditions
December 18, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I get Wes to jump on the podcast with me and chat about the things we love about each other's families and the things that make it fun! We also talk about how the holidays can be hard for some and how to change that perspective. We also talk about the things we have carried on into our little family. We aren't perfect and we are still learning much about each other and our families, but what better time of year than to enjoy the blessing of family and the ...
Episode 23: Bringing Christ Back into Christmas
December 11, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIt gets busy this time of year with Christmas parties, lights, Santas, and presents. Sometimes it's hard to slow down and remember why we celebrate Christmas. This episode will give you ideas on ways you can bring Christ back into Christmas. Remember that it doesn't have to be big...it can be as simple as doing a service for someone in your family! Below are some links to ideas you can do this Christmas season! Christmas Idea Links: 25 days of Christs Light the World Christmas Devo...
Episode 22: Figuring Out Christmas Gifts for the Kiddos
December 04, 2019 17:37 - 20 minutes - 18 MBIt's Christmas time! I hope you are enjoying the season so far, but I also know it can get stressful, especially when it comes to what to get our kids for Christmas! In this episode, I give you some practical ideas to help you with deciding how many gifts, how to budget for Christmas, and figuring out why you make all these decisions in the first place! Remember to make Christmas work for YOUR family. These are ideas and tips from me and other moms to help you get some ideas, but don't f...