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When our friends experience something hard we want to show up for them. But figuring out how to do that can sometimes feel confusing and even a little overwhelming. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to show up for friends when they’re hurting so they can truly feel your love, care, and support as they grieve.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/109
Episode Mentions:Kate Bowler's Book: There's No Cure for Being Human
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Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement.
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Part of why friendship in adulthood can feel so tricky is because we don’t have any shared language to discuss what might be happening in (and to) our relationships as we navigate different seasons of life. In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Alexander, who is sharing with us a framework she has designed to give us exactly what we’ve been missing in our adult friendships: a clear way to think about and experience them so we can stop overthinking and assigning untrue stories, and start enjoying more of the authentic, life-giving connections we crave.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/108
Connect with Alex:Instagram @itsalexalexander
Website + Friendship IRL Podcast
CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS:
Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement.
Share Your Sticky Situation via Email or Instagram >>
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I recently carved out time for a personal retreat. And it was AMAZING. In this episode, I’m going to share the 5 questions I used to help guide me in planning it, how it actually played out, and what I will do differently next time (because, YES there will definitely be a next time!)
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/107
EPISODE MENTIONS:Episode 103: Vision Boards for Skeptics
Episode 105: My Goals + Word of the Year
Dr. Becky
CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS:
Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement.
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Ever feel awkward trying to break into a conversation – especially when it feels like everyone around you already knows each other? It’s definitely an intimidating feeling to try and join (or start!) a conversation from scratch. So, in this episode, I’m going to share a simple strategy I use in almost every scenario that gets me quickly plugged with minimal awkwardness.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/106
CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS:
Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement.
Share Your Sticky Situation via Email or Instagram >>
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My goal setting process seems to evolve every year and this year is no exception. In this episode I’m sharing how I approached goal setting this year, the prompts I used to surface what to focus on in 2024, and how I came to my word of the year. If you enjoy a good behind-the-scenes look at what someone else is leaning into (and out of!) in any given season, this one is for you.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/105
Mentions + Other Relevant Episodes >>Episode 23: My Annual Goal Setting Strategy (Plus, My 2021 Goals!)
Episode 63 My Goal Setting Process: Looking Back to Better Look Ahead
10 Things to Tell You Podcast with Laura Tremaine
Ep 198: 10 Questions for the End of the YearThe Next Right Thing with Emily P Freeman
Ep 309: How to Walk Into January Like a Soul Minimalist
FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17th
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Ever feel like your efforts to make new friends are going nowhere, despite showing up in all the right places? In this episode we’ll unpack this oh-so-common frustration and explore why your efforts might not be getting you the connections you’re craving – and what small shifts you can make to start seeing some traction in your friendships.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/104
Other Relevant Episodes >>Episode 19 - 5 Practices for Pushing Through the Awkwardness of Making New Friends
Episode 20 - The Fear of Rejection is REAL. But How Likely is to ACTUALLY Happen?Episode 79 - Tackling our Mind Gremlins with Jess Critchlow
FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17th
Join us for this live workshop and get clear on who is filling you up, who is draining you, and who you might be missing in your circle so you can feel confident in WHO is going to get your limited time this year!
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It’s me. I’m the skeptic. After trying vision boards in the past, I had pretty much written them off as not for me. But recently, I’d seen some goal setting research that led me to think I should give them one more shot. But before I did, I wanted to talk to vision imagery expert, Maria Maldanado Smith about how I might approach it differently this time. If you’ve been on the fence about incorporating vision boarding into your goal setting process, this episode is a must listen.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/103
CONNECT with Maria >>Instagram
Website
Creating a Vision Board Workbook
FRIENDSHIP AUDIT WORKSHOP | Wednesday, January 17th
Join us for this live workshop and get clear on who is filling you up, who is draining you, and who you might be missing in your circle so you can feel confident in WHO is going to get your limited time this year!
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New episodes of the podcast will be back TOMORROW! You might notice a few changes though, so I wanted to pop in quickly and give you a quick run-down on what to expect!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/102
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CONNECTION CONUNDRUMS:
Pursuing IRL friendship can sometimes be confusing, challenging, and uncertain. So, every other week on this show I want to address the ups and downs our community is experiencing. You can send me your questions or sticky situations and I'll respond to them in a future episode with some ideas and encouragement.
Share Your Sticky Situation via Email or Instagram >>
[email protected] | @theconnectedmomlife
LET’S CONNECT!
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FRIENDSHIP + CONNECTION SUPPORT ⤵️Take the Quiz:
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FREE Guide:
Create Your Village: 5 Keys to Creating IRL Friendships (and Fast!)
FREE Template:
Make Space for Friendship Each Month (without the overwhelm!)
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It’s that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s where time has no meaning and I'm not really even sure what day it is. This is also one of my favorite weeks to sneak away for an hour and enjoy some hot coffee, quiet, and do some good old reflection. So in this episode, I’m sharing the 5 reflection questions I ask myself at the end of the year to gain perspective on how I showed up in really meaningful ways for my people and myself this year (and how you did too!)
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/84
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With the holidays around the corner, I wanted to share my favorite gifts to give to all the people in my life – from neighbors, to coworkers, to teachers, to party hosts, to close family and friends. Listen in to gain inspiration for gift-giving ideas that are consumable, functional, personal, and can fit any budget!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/81
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The holidays are a lot of things. They’re fun, stressful, full-of-wonder, intense, and everything in-between. But a few years ago, I found myself feeling more of the stressful and anxiety-inducing parts than the full-of-wonder parts and knew that something had to change. Since then, I’ve experimented with some simple reflection and planning activities to better prepare me for the season. In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 simple prompts I use to help me plot out my ideal holiday season so I can feel more present, and less stressed - and I’m hopeful it will help you too.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/80
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Popping in with a short and sweet update on the pod!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/101
EPISODE MENTIONS:New Year, Slightly Adjusted Goals (+ My Word of the Year Dilemma)
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The start of a new season is often an opportunity to reset, shake old patterns, and invest in some new things. But being prone to an all-or-nothing approach, I knew I wanted this transition to look a bit different this year. So, in an effort to not do a complete 180 from summer to fall, I adopted a mantra. It’s been serving me so well in all ALL areas of my life – from kids, to home, to my community connections – and I’m excited to share it with you in today’s episode!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/100
EPISODE MENTIONS:Free Workshop: The 3 New "Rules" of Friendship for Busy Moms
Podcast Episode: 8 Questions for the End of the Summer
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All moms are superheroes. But how do some seem to make it look easy? While motherhood is nothing but easy, there are some keys to making it feel and look manageable (most days!). In this episode, I’m joined by author of Secrets of Supermom, Lori Oberbroeckling to discuss small practical strategies to implement that have a BIG impact on daily mom life.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/99
MENTIONS:
The Secrets of Supermom BookConnect with Lori on Instagram @secretsofsupermom
Lori’s Website
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Habits. We’re constantly trying to ditch bad ones and stick to healthy ones. But it’s easier said than done. In this episode, I’m joined by habit and behavior change strategist, Emily Nichols to dig into how to create (and more importantly maintain) healthy habits. Listen as we discuss the number one question to consider before jumping into any new habit, the process for creating and sustaining habits that will work for YOU (and not the mom next door), plus you’ll hear Emily coach me through how to approach two new habits that I’ve been having trouble sticking to!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/98
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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we left Texas! When we made the decision to move “back home” we had some hopes and dreams as to how life would look. So, in this episode, I’m sharing what of those expectations have become a reality (and which ones haven’t!), plus an update on how our circle of community and friends is taking root.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/97
EPISODE MENTIONS:
Episode 72: We're Moving!
Episode 78: 3 Things I'm Doing Differently This Time as I Establish My Village
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It’s one thing to tell yourself you have all the time you need, and it’s another to feel like you actually do. In this episode, I’m joined by expert Laura Vanderkam to discuss all things time management for moms. Join us as we discuss the 24-hour trap so many moms fall into (and how to avoid it), how-to build resilient schedules that don’t crumble when kids get sick, simple strategies for making memories without adding more to our to-do lists, and much more.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/96
MENTIONS:
Connect with Laura on Instagram @lvanderkam
Laura’s Website
Before Breakfast Podcast
Best of Both Worlds Podcast
Time-Tracking Worksheet
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I turned 41 last week! So, in honor of that milestone, I thought it’d be fun to reflect on and share 41 lessons, mantras, and philosophies that have gotten me to this point – and perhaps will carry me through the next 41 years too!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/95
EPISODE MENTIONS:
Episode 6: My #1 Parenting Strategy
Episode 86: We Need to Reframe How We Think About Consistency
Episode 74 - How to Try-on Decisions Before you Make Them
Episode 71 - Giving Yourself Permission to Take a Break (Guilt-Free!)
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As an avid reader of mommy blogs 10 years BEFORE I became a mom myself, the conversation around (and about) motherhood has done a lot of shifting in the last two decades. In this episode, I’m joined by journalist Zara Hanawalt to discuss these shifts. From new language that has emerged to help us paint a more realistic picture of mom life, to how best to consume all of the motherhood media available, to the topics still not getting the attention they deserve – we’re talking about it all!
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/94
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Big days come with big expectations. And the key to actually enjoying those big days, starts with understanding our own expectations. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 questions to help you get in touch with your own expectations for the day so you can then share them or adjust them (or both!) so you can truly enjoy the day you deserve.
SHOWNOTES: https://www.theconnectedmomlife.com/93
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