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If you have kids on a traditional school schedule in the U.S., two things are true: 1) itās summer break, and 2) the children will be home for the next 10-ish weeks. Summer balance is different than schoolyear balance. But as we will learn today, balance isnāt so much about what we do, but what we think about what we do. Today Iām sharing four mindsets to find your summer balance. Also, at the end of this episode I share my plans for summer balance and how you can connect with me. For show notes, click here.
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In February 2022, I had the privilege of interviewing my dear friend, Sarah Turner, for a two-part episode devoted to the challenges of parenting teenagers. At the time of the recording, Sarah was in remission from an aggressive cancer. Sadly, a few months later, the cancer returned, and she passed away on March 4, 2024. As a tribute to Sarah, I am replaying our conversation. For show notes click here.
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For weeks, I have been offering you strategies to help you get stuff done. I hope something Iāve shared has helped you organize your projects, your tasks, or your responsibilities. But lest you believe that the value of your life consists only in the abundance of your accomplishments, allow me to bring balance to this series by offering you six times itās okay NOT to get stuff done. Click here for show notes. Join me at the (FREE) I AM MOM MOMFERENCE
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Are you procrastinating about starting big projects because they are...too big? Do you have trouble staying focused long enough to make progress on...well, anything? Do you have pockets of time that feel wasted or underutilized? If you answered yes to any of those questions, todayās episode is for you. Today Iām sharing two of my favorite and most used strategies to get stuff done: Timers and Pairing. For show notes, click here.
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What you may consider a ānormalā period (moodiness, cramping, breast tenderness, fatigue) my guest would call āred flagsā of hormone imbalance. But it doesnāt have to be this way! If youāve been told the only solution to your discomfort is a prescription for birth control, buckle up for a candid conversation about hormones, monthly cycles, and perimenopause. Leisha Drews is here to offer a holistic approach that prioritizes nutrition, stress levels, and rest so that you can show up as the best mom you can be. For show notes click here.
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If you are a person who hates "being a slave" to your to-do list, this episode is for you. I break down the exact process I use to create lists that free up my brain space, move the needle on projects that matter to me, keep track of looming deadlines, and permit me to ignore everything else. If you think you're not a "list person" I challenge you to listen to this super tactical episode. For show notes, click here.
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How can you create time blocks in your schedule when you have tiny kids at home? What does self-care look like for the mom with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers? What do we do when we feel 100% called to motherhood and also 100% called to a career or a ministry? Is balance even possible? Well, my guest today would argue that, yes, yes it is. And sheās here to tell you how. This is part 2 of my 2-part conversation with Sasha Star Robertson. Listen in. For show notes, click here.
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We are continuing our series on how to get stuff done and Iāve invited my friend Sasha Star Robertson to join us. Sheās a mom to 3 children ages 3 mos, 18 mos, and 4 years. Sheās also an entrepreneur, a podcast host, and a faith-based productivity coach. If youāre wondering how to get stuff done with littles at home, Sasha is your girl. She is here to share how to get stuff done by creating schedules from your most purposeful priorities. This is Part 1 of a 2-Part conversation. Listen in. For show notes, click here.
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Are you having trouble getting stuff done? Maybe you are struggling with how to balance your time with the Lord while also tending to your never-ending to-do list. Or maybe you are struggling with only doing the stuff on your to-do list but never getting to the things that feed your soul and creativity. If you are struggling to get stuff done then I have a favorite strategy of mine to offer: Routines. I'll tell you what a routine is, why routines work, who they work best for, who they do NOT work for, the first few steps to establish a new routine, and what to do if your new routine is not working. (I love me a good routine, can you tell?) For show notes, click here.
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The stats on kids and body shame are staggering. Some studies suggest that 94% of teen girls and 64% of teen boys have been shamed for how their body looks. As moms we can have a huge influence over how our kids see themselves and their bodies. Today, I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber. She has been helping families for 25 years and she is here today to help us help our kids embody a healthy and God-honoring view of themselves and their bodies. Listen in. For show notes click here.
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Today I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber to talk about body shame and women: What causes it. How social media contributes to it. How it leads to eating disorders. And what we can do to overcome it. And stay tuned to the end of our conversation where I go off on a tangent about my insecurities talking about my weight and health on this podcast. I may or may not have a vulnerability hangover after releasing this episode into the wild. Listen in. For show notes click here.
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Do you feel like you're drowning? Is your house rarely clean? I mean, really clean? Are you struggling with how to take good care of your children AND also find time to get your work done AND be a good daughter AND a good sister AND a good friend AND mop the floors? Do you need a system that actually works? A system that will help you fit in all the tasks and relationships that matter most to you? If you are struggling to get stuff done, Iāve got a super practical episode. Today, we are talking about how to get stuff done using Theme Days. For show notes including the link to the quiz What is Your Busyness Personality, click here.
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If there's one thing I learned about YOU in my most recent podcast listener survey is this: you love practical episodes to help you find balance. If there are two things I'd add this: You are struggling to get stuff done. So, today and next week and maybe even beyond next week, weāre going there. Weāre getting personal and practical. Today Iām giving you 5 reasons why you donāt get stuff done. Listen in. For Shownotes and the link to the Busy Quiz click here.
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Today I welcome back to the show Brant Hansen. Heās a best-selling author, award-winning syndicated radio host, podcast host of the Brant and Sherri Oddcast (my favorite podcast), advocate for children with correctable disabilities with CURE international, and heās on the autism spectrum. He is hilarious and wise and witty and I just cannot believe I was able to sit and ask him questions for a full hour. For shownotes click here.
This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. Be sure to go back and listen to EP217 for Part 1 before you listen to this.
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Okay, you guys, this is my dream interview. If it all ended today, Iād die a happy podcast host. Brant Hansen is a best-selling author, award-winning syndicated radio host, podcast host of the Brant and Sherri Oddcast (my favorite podcast), advocate for children with correctable disabilities with CURE international, and heās on the autism spectrum. Iām not exaggerating when I say that heās informed my faith and my daily outlook on Jesus and peace more than anyone in the last 20 years. Iām so excited for you to hear my interview with Brant Hansen, Listen in. For show notes, click here.
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Does this happen in your house? You announce that youāre going to start having family devotions and your kids are likeā¦ugh. thatās so booooorrrring! It doesnāt have to be this way. Family Bible time can be meaningful, fun, and engaging for everyone in the family. If starting family devotions is one of your goals for 2024, then you are in for a treat. Today I welcome back to the show my friend Laurie Christine. Laurie is a teacher, an author, and a mom to 4 busy boys. And sheās here to share 7 practical ways to engage your kids with Scripture. This episode is super tactical. Youāre gonna love it. Also, This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation, so if you havenāt yet listened to EP215, pause his and listen to it first. Click here for show notes.
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Personal confession time: One area of parenting where I carry shame and regret is around family devotions. When my kids were small, we tried. I promise we did. But if my kids acted disinterested or wouldnāt sit still and acted likeā¦well, like KIDS, I would get all tense and rigid and respond in frustration and anger. Most family devotions ended up with someone in tears (usually me) and another one in time out. If you, too, feel like family devotions are disastrous (at best) or non-existent (at worst) then this episode is for you. My friend Laurie Christine discusses 4 barriers to family devotions and how to overcome them. Listen in. Click here for show notes.
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Have you ever made a teeny tiny change and suddenly youāre like, WHOA, why did I wait so long to do this? It would have saved me years of low-grade stress! Today Iām sharing twelve of thoseā¦not so that you can imitate me and make the same small changes Iāve made, but so that you can think about your own life and how you might make small changes that matter to YOU. Listen in. Click here for show notes.
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What role does social media play in our confusion about our lifeās purpose and where can we find clarity instead? When facing a detour in your dayālike a sick kid or a flat tireāhow can you see that as a way to live out your purpose rather than an obstacle to it? And what exactly does Jesus think about us wasting resources on HIM?
Today I welcome back to the show Kelly Needham to discuss her book Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, And Reaching for Greatness Will Never Be Enough. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. If you havenāt listened to Part 1 yet, pause this and go find EP212 first. Then come back here to listen to Part 2. Click here for show notes. Take The Balanced MomCast Listener Survey!
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