Mom Writes First: Recent Episodes
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Mom Writes First helps moms write every day so that they can finally write, publish, and sell their first book!
Write the book, write the blog, write fiction, write nonfiction, write in your journal, write the poem... Whatever your trying to write, this podcast helps you make time to write first.
Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and supported on your writing journey.
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Unlock Your Creativity: Using Music as a Writing Prompt
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen shares a powerful and simple method to spark creativity in your writing using music. Inspired by a recent writing workshop, Jen explains how instrumental music can help generate fresh ideas and overcome writer's block. She outlines a three-step process: choosing an instrumental track, meditating for a few minutes, and then writing whatever comes to mind. Additionally, Jen introduces the 'Mom Writer Quiz,' a tool designed to help you discover your unique writing style and tips on how to leverage it. Tune in for practical advice and inspiration to make your writing dreams a reality.
00:00 Introduction to Creative Writing with Music
00:43 Meet Your Host: Jen from Mom Writes First
01:37 The Struggles of Writing and How Music Can Help
02:08 The Power of Music in Writing
03:54 Personal Experience: Music as a Writing Prompt
06:06 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Music for Writing
10:22 Reflecting on the Writing Exercise
11:09 Bonus: Discover Your Unique Writing Style
12:43 Conclusion and Encouragement
Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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6. The Frenemy Effect: How Your Phone Steals Your Writing Time and 3 Strategies to take back your time!
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen, a busy mom of five and aspiring author, discusses the significant impact that phones have on our productivity, especially for writers. She highlights the ways in which phones act as "frenemies", distracting us and eating up precious writing time. Jen provides three science-backed strategies for reclaiming your time: setting boundaries with your phone, creating a phone-free writing ritual, and transforming your phone into an ally. She encourages listeners to identify and replace their habit of distraction with productive writing habits. Additionally, she offers a free resource to help conduct a time audit to better understand and manage your time effectively. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to make your writing dreams a reality.
00:00 Introduction: The Phone Dilemma
01:33 Welcome to Mom Writes First
02:24 The Phone as a Writing Distraction
04:06 Understanding the Impact of Phone Distractions
09:32 Strategies to Reclaim Your Writing Time
19:42 Final Tips and Resources
Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Why 2025 Is The Year for Moms to Write Their Book
In this episode of Mom Writes First, Jen discusses three compelling reasons why 2025 is the perfect year for moms to start writing their book, poem, blog, or short story. She emphasizes the unique voices moms bring to the world, their role as an emotional pillar in their communities, and the cultural shift towards relatable stories. Jen also highlights writing as a lasting legacy for their children and a powerful form of self-care. Additionally, Jen shares her 'Word of the Year' for 2025, 'Focus,' and explains how it has guided her aspirations and daily life. Don't miss her inspiring message to embrace your dreams and start writing today!
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:58 Why 2025 is the Year to Write Your Book
02:11 Reason 1: The World Needs Your Voice
05:56 Reason 2: Writing is Your Legacy
08:05 Reason 3: Writing as Self-Care
10:40 Word of the Year: Focus
16:28 Choosing Your Word of the Year
17:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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- Best Career Advice I Ever Received and How I'm Applying it to my writing
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen shares the most transformative career advice she has ever received: focusing on how you want to feel. Reflecting on a pivotal conversation she had in 2016 while feeling stuck in her career, Jen explains how this advice has profoundly impacted her professional and personal life over the past decade. She discusses the challenges and successes she's experienced, emphasizing the importance of tuning into desired feelings rather than specific goals. Jen now applies this advice to her writing journey in 2025, aiming to create a writing life that feels inspiring, joyful, and fulfilling. Join Jen as she walks you through how you can adopt this mindset to transform your career and life.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:26 The Turning Point: Career Stagnation
04:36 The Best Advice Ever Received
07:42 Applying the Advice: Career Transformation
13:06 Focusing on Feelings in Writing
16:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Keep Writing Even When You Are Stressed and Anxious
Hey, writer! Stress or anxiety have you hitting pause on your writing? Does the chaos around you make you feel like you have no energy to write? We've all been there. When things get rough, you can still write. Learn 4 steps to manage the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, so that you write more, not less. Jen will teach you how to navigate challenging times to maintain and even grow your writing practice. She uses a concept called VUCA--which stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity--to show you how to write more, not less. No matter what the world throws at you. Together, we've got this. Now, let's write! I
00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
00:43 Setting the Stage: Anxiety and Uncertainty
02:32 Understanding VUCA
04:42 Managing Anxiety and Stress
06:53 Actionable Steps to Keep Writing
14:31 Transforming VUCA into Creative Fuel
20:43 Conclusion and Encouragement
Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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October Motivation—Why October is the Perfect Time to Carve out Time for Your Writing Goals. Don't Wait for January. Work on Your Writing Dreams Today.
Join Jen on this episode of 'Mom Writes First' as she motivates busy moms to prioritize their writing goals now, instead of waiting for January. She introduces the 10-minute writing challenge, shares personal insights on balancing writing with a busy life, and emphasizes the importance of setting writing goals in October. Jen offers practical steps and encouragement for moms to start their writing journey today.
Introduction and Motivation
The 10-Minute Writing Challenge
Balancing Writing with a Busy Life
The Importance of Writing Now
Seasonal Reflections and Upcoming Goals
Don't Wait Until January
Finding Time to Write
The Pitfalls of Waiting
Starting Today for Future Success
Why October is Perfect for Writing
Steps to Build a Writing Habit
Join the Writing Challenge
Final Encouragement and Action Steps
Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Why You Need to Re-Choose to be a Writer Every Day.
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen passionately discusses the power of deliberate choice in pursuing writing . She emphasizes the importance of making a conscious decision to identify as a writer daily, drawing parallels with everyday life choices to illustrate how intentional living can shape one's destiny. Jen shares a metaphor of shopping for the life you want, encouraging listeners to visualize and choose their writing path with clarity and purpose. She acknowledges the challenges women, especially mothers, face in carving out time for writing amidst life's demands but affirms that with intentionality, it is possible.
00:00 Introduction: Embrace Your Inner Writer
01:33 The Power of Choice in Writing
04:23 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Simplicity
10:52 Visualizing Your Writing Journey
14:37 Making Writing a Priority
16:11 Reflecting on Your Writing Path
17:47 Conclusion: Empower Your Writing Potential
18:09 Bonus: Discover Your Writing Strengths
Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Avoid Book Marketing Burnout! How to Market Your Book, without the stress with Lyda Mclallen of Talk + Tell Book Publishing Company
Simplifying Book Marketing with Lyda from Talk Plus Tell
In this episode of Mom Writes First, host Jen chats with Lyda Mclallen, owner of the book publishing company Talk Plus Tell. Lyda, who has been in the industry for over seven years and guided 200+ authors, shares practical tips on making book marketing easier and more enjoyable. She emphasizes the importance of identifying your target audience early in the writing process and provides insights into structural, copy, and proof edits. Jen and Lyda discuss the value of creating a book that resonates with your audience and how to leverage testimonials for long-term success. The conversation touches on building a supportive writing community and how authors can maintain focus on their goals amidst life's demands. They also highlight the significance of romanticizing the writing process and making marketing fun and engaging.
00:00 No More Book Marketing Burnout!
02:09 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:22 Understanding Your Target Audience
05:46 The Editing Process Explained
09:51 Effective Marketing Strategies
11:13 The Value of Testimonials
19:05 Empowering Authors and Building Community
25:46 Conclusion and How to Connect
https://talkplustell.com/
Take the QUIZ to discover your writing style, and get tips on how to leverage it to write more!
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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What Season is Your Writing In? Nurture Your Writing Goals with this Coaching Exercise + Why Jen became a life coach for writers [Self-Coaching Exercise for Writers]
Embrace Your Writing Season: A Self-Coaching Exercise for Busy Moms
In this special episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen guides busy moms through a unique coaching exercise to determine the current 'season' of their writing journey. The episode provides practical, reflective questions and actionable steps tailored to the spring, summer, fall, and winter stages of writing. By embracing their current season, listeners can take inspired and intentional actions towards achieving their personal writing goals. Jen, a certified coach shares her passion for helping moms write, regardless of their life circumstances.
00:00 Introducing Today's Episode
01:30 Meet Your Coach: Jen's Journey
03:41 The Importance of Professional Coaching
06:11 Focusing on Writing: A Personal Mission
10:56 Preparing for the Coaching Exercise
14:36 Part One: Identifying Your Writing Season
20:55 Part Two: Setting Goals Based on Your Season
21:21 Spring: Planting Seeds of Inspiratio
23:08 Summer: Nurturing Your Writing
24:57 Fall: Reflecting and Refining
26:21 Winter: Rest and Recharge
28:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Body Awareness Meditation for Writers (Improve Focus & Enhance Creativity with this Grounding Meditative Exercise)
This episode guides listeners through a body awareness meditation designed to ground the body and enhance creativity. Ideal for writers who often find themselves disconnected from their physical selves; this meditation emphasizes the importance of being aware of bodily sensations. The episode includes a step-by-step exercise focusing on the sense of touch, encouraging listeners to concentrate on the sensations in their hands and fingers. The meditation concludes with deep breathing to foster a sense of gratitude and release tension.
Episode includes techniques such as Box Breathing and is inspired by the host's experience with PQ Reps, as taught by Shirzad Chamine.
00:00 Introduction to Body Awareness Meditation
00:16 The Importance of Grounding for Writers
00:53 Preparing for the Meditation
01:15 Starting the Meditation: Breathing Exercises
01:44 Focusing on the Sense of Touch
02:58 Detailed Finger Awareness
05:33 Concluding the Meditation
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
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The Power of Intentional Rest for Returning to Creativity and Joy
In this episode of Mom Writes First, host Jen shares her personal journey of taking a five-month break from podcasting and writing to focus on intentional rest. She discusses the inspiration behind her decision, including insights from a TED Talk and the book 'Wintering' by Katherine May. Jen explores the seven types of rest as outlined by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and explains how she applied these principles to restore her energy and creativity. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own need for rest and the impact it can have on their creative pursuits.
00:00 Using Intentional Rest to Boost Your Creativity
00:02 Introduction: Why I Took a Break
00:46 The Decision to Pause
02:43 Struggles and Realizations
06:12 The Turning Point
11:46 The Framework for Rest
16:32 The Seven Types of Rest
22:10 Implementing Rest in My Life
28:24 Encouragement and Conclusion
Mentioned in the Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNN4EPJzGk
https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Revive the Joy in Writing with these Journal Prompts .
Basically, a workshop for moms to help them add joy back to their writing practice.
In this episode:
- Six journal prompts designed to help busy moms rediscover the joy and fun in writing.
- Make writing enjoyable
- Overcome the barriers to fun writing
- Learn from your inner child, on what it means to have fun while writing
- Get advice from your future self, who is a successful and HAPPY writer.
00:00 Introduction to Joyful Writing Prompts
00:12 Introducing Mom Writes First: A Podcast for Writing Moms
01:08 Rekindling the Joy of Writing Through Journaling
03:44 Journal Prompts to Spark Joy in Your Writing
03:52 Imaginative Prompts to Spark Writing Fun
05:15 Empowering Your Writing Journey with Self-Coaching
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching
Reviving the Joy in Writing: Tips for Busy Moms
Let's explore how moms who write can rediscover the joy in their writing process.
- Learn six actionable tips aimed at helping moms avoid taking their writing too seriously
- Understand how to stop sapping all the fun out of the creative process.
- Use childhood experiences to remember the joy of writing
- Learn the shocking truth about why you should consider ditching writing goals.
- Practice engaging in free writings
- Identify ways for creating a fun writing ritual
- Understand the importance of building a community with other mom writers, and ceasing to fight with the writing process.
Writing shouldn't feel like a chore. Let's make a joyful priority in our creative lives.
00:00 Introduction: Rediscovering the Joy in Writing
00:27 Meet Jen: A Mom, Lawyer, and Aspiring Author
01:29 The Struggle of Writing as a Busy Mom
02:48 Why Writing Shouldn't Be a Chore
07:52 Embracing Writing with Joy and Curiosity
12:37 Practical Tips to Make Writing Fun Again
21:04 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching
Overcoming Procrastination and Embracing Your Writing Journey as a Busy Mom
In this empowering episode of Mom Writes First, Jen shares insightful strategies to help busy moms conquer procrastination and kickstart their writing ambitions. Unlike conventional advice, Jen unpacks procrastination not as a sign of laziness but as an avoidance of discomfort associated with seeking harmony and avoiding tough situations. She offers three practical tips: recognizing avoidance, understanding your patterns, and creating a procrastination list to prioritize writing tasks based on willingness, fostering a gentle approach towards self-motivation.
00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Procrastination for Busy Moms
00:18 Meet Jen: Lawyer Turned Life Coach and Aspiring Author
00:38 Unlock Your Mom Superpower for Writing Success
01:16 Embracing the Spring Season and Its Inspirations
02:04 The Heart of Procrastination and Avoidance in Writing
03:15 Strategies to Combat Writing Procrastination
05:31 Understanding and Addressing Avoidance Deeply
07:59 Practical Steps to Overcome Procrastination
08:54 The Procrastination List: A Unique Approach
13:22 Encouragement and Next Steps for Aspiring Writers
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching
Harness the power of your thoughts to achieve your writing goals!
You can write more by choosing better thoughts, and this episode shares a tool, called the Thought Bridge, to help you do just that!
Learn how to shift beliefs about time management to help you reach your writing goals.
Learn the Thought Bridge tool, and understand how it is based on cognitive behavioral theory
The episode encourages listeners to examine their thoughts, recognize beliefs that do not serve them, and gradually shift towards more supportive thoughts using the Thought Bridge.
00:00 Introduction to Time Management and the Thought Bridge
00:55 Welcome to Mom Writes First Podcast
01:56 Shifting Beliefs to Serve Your Goals
02:23 The Power of Thought in Achieving Goals
03:39 A Personal Journey: From Time Scarcity to Abundance
07:19 Implementing the Thought Bridge Technique
10:26 Building Your Personal Thought Bridge
16:26 Empowering Your Writing Journey
17:09 Closing Thoughts and Invitations
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Learn a coaching prompt designed to help busy mom writers confront and move past limiting beliefs that hinder their writing goals.
Learn:
- How thoughts and beliefs directly affect your ability to achieve writing aspirations.
- How thoughts and beliefs create our results in our life.
- Journal prompts that help mom writers explore beliefs that may be blocking their writing progress
- Guidance on choosing thoughts beliefs that serve your writing goals better.
00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Writing Success
00:17 Meet Jen: From Lawyer to Life Coach and Aspiring Author
00:38 Leveraging Mom Superpowers for Writing Goals
01:12 Understanding the Power of Thoughts in Achieving Writing Goals
02:46 The Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Transforming Writing Blocks
04:32 Journaling Prompts to Uncover and Shift Limiting Beliefs
05:40 Taking Action: Identifying and Changing Unhelpful Beliefs
08:30 Encouragement and Next Steps for Aspiring Writers
09:05 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Engage Further
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching
- Reflect Forward: Reach Your Writing Goals this Year with this Journal Prompt
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore shares her experiences and insights on balancing motherhood with personal aspirations, especially writing. Jen, who is a mother of five, a lawyer turned life coach, and an aspiring author, uses her 43rd birthday as a springboard to discuss the importance of reflection and goal setting for moms who yearn to write. She provides a journal prompt aimed at helping listeners envision their future lives, acknowledging the messiness and joy of motherhood along the way. Jen encourages listeners to embrace their unique mom superpowers to achieve their writing goals and offers practical tips and a free 21-day time audit guide to help find extra time in their day. This episode is a heartwarming blend of personal anecdotes, motivational advice, and practical resources for any mom looking to make space for writing in her life.
00:00 Finding Balance in Motherhood and Writing Goals
00:26 Introducing Mom Writes First Podcast
00:48 Leveraging Mom Superpowers for Writing Success
01:26 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Gratitude
01:41 Embracing the Chaos and Joy of Motherhood
07:00 Journal Prompt: Envisioning Your Ideal Future
08:10 Guided Reflection: Crafting Your Future with Intention
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching
Balancing Writing, Wellness, and Motherhood --"Eat, Move, & Groove"
In this inspiring episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore sits down with Susie Kundrat, a registered dietitian, professor, and author of 'Eat, Move, Groove,' to discuss the intersection of motherhood, wellness, and achieving writing goals. They delve into practical tips from Susie's book and her journey to publication, emphasizing the importance of community, small actionable steps in nutrition and exercise, and leveraging one's unique mom superpowers to reach personal and writing milestones. Susie shares her 2211 nutrition and fitness plan, geared towards making health and wellness simple and attainable for busy moms. This episode is a treasure trove of motivation for moms looking to nurture their writing dreams while taking care of themselves and their families.
00:00 Introduction to the Interview and Susie's New Book
00:22 Welcome to Mom Writes First: A Journey of Writing and Motherhood
01:46 Susie's Journey: From Nutrition to Empowering Women
04:11 The Birth of Eat, Move, Groove: A Holistic Approach to Wellness
14:46 The 22 11 Plan: Simplifying Nutrition and Exercise
22:11 The Power of Small Steps: Writing, Eating, and Moving
25:02 Exploring the Essence of Groove Through Community and Generosity
26:04 The Joy of Teaching and the Impact of Volunteering
26:21 Finding Your Own Community of Generosity
27:39 Personalizing Your Groove: Cooking, Eating, and Loving Food
28:32 Simplifying Snacks and Integrating Movement into Your Routine
32:04 Leveraging Support and Collaboration for Success
37:09 Empowering Each Other on Our Journeys
41:25 Maximizing Your Online Presence and Engaging with Your Audience
43:31 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Learn more about Susie, her book "Eat, Move, and Groove," and all the incredible work she is doing in this world here: https://www.eatmovegroove.com/
Follow Susie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/eatmovegroove/
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
Instagram @momwritesfirstFacebookWebsite www.momfirstcoaching.com
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Maximizing Your Time: The Power of a Time Audit
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore, a mom of five and a life coach writing her first book, discusses the importance of managing one's time effectively. Addressing a common coaching question, Jen shares her number one tip for better time management - conducting a time audit. She explains how auditing your time can reveal how much of it is spent on non-essential activities, allowing for adjustment towards fulfilling personal goals and responsibilities more efficiently. Jen provides practical tips for conducting a time audit, including doing it without judgment and tracking time in a way that resonates personally. She highlights that the goal is not necessarily to get more done, but to prioritize what truly matters. This episode is especially tailored for busy moms aiming to achieve their writing goals, though the advice is universally applicable.
00:00 Introduction to Time Management for Busy Moms
00:13 Welcome to Mom Writes First: A Journey to Writing Goals
01:13 Recording from the Road: Sharing Time Management Insights
02:53 The Heart of Time Management: Doing What Matters
03:53
09:07 Implementing Your Time Audit: Practical Tips and Insights
13:54 Wrapping Up: Empowerment and Next Steps
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Protect Your Energy: A Journal Prompt for Busy Moms
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore introduces a journal prompt designed to help busy moms prioritize what's important in their lives, particularly in the context of reaching writing goals. Jen, a mom of five and a life coach, shares her personal journey of writing her first book and how she manages her time and energy amidst her bustling life. While on a spring break trip with her family, she reflects on the importance of protecting one's energy to not only meet personal aspirations, such as writing, but also to fulfill roles as a mom, wife, and more effectively. The journal prompt encourages listeners to contemplate what it means to protect their energy and how it can lead to living a life that aligns with their true self. Jen concludes the episode by inviting listeners to share their insights and interact with her on Instagram, and encourages sharing the podcast and leaving reviews to help reach more listeners.
00:00 Ki ckstarting Your Writing Journey: A Special Journal Prompt
00:00 Introduction to Mom Writes First Podcast
00:10 Introducing Mom Writes First: Empowering Busy Moms
00:31 Unlock Your Mom Superpower for Writing Success
00:31 The Power of Leveraging Your Mom Superpower for Writing
01:34 The Journey of Writing from a Hotel Room
02:03 Embracing the Iterative Process of Achieving Goals
03:26 The Struggle of Prioritizing Writing and Personal Goals
04:09 Realizing the Importance of Protecting Your Energy
06:52 This Week's Journal Prompt: Protecting Your Energy
07:28 Sharing Insights and Empowering Each Other
08:04 Closing Thoughts and Invitations
08:04 A Call to Action: Share, Review, and Join the Community
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Breaking Free from Busy: Empowering Moms to Prioritize Writing
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' host Jen Larimore, a mom of five and a lawyer turned life coach writing her first book, addresses the common obstacle of feeling too busy to pursue personal goals, specifically writing. Jen stresses the importance of moms making time for their passions, not just for self-care but to set a positive example for their children. She introduces cognitive behavioral theory to illustrate how the thought 'I'm too busy' is a self-imposed barrier that leads to feelings of overwhelm and prevents action. Through a series of exploratory questions, Jen guides listeners to challenge their limiting beliefs around busyness, urging them to redefine their priorities in alignment with their values and passions for writing. She encourages seeking coaching for deeper exploration and offers resources through her website and Instagram to support moms in reclaiming time for their creative endeavors.
00:00 Welcome to Mom Writes First: Empowering Busy Moms
00:55 Today's Focus: Making Time for Your Writing Passion
02:01 Understanding the 'Too Busy' Mindset
04:21 The Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Overcoming 'Busy'
10:52 Exploring and Challenging Limiting Beliefs
15:11 Practical Steps to Reclaim Your Time and Creativity
15:27 How Coaching Can Transform Your Writing Journey
16:05 Join the Mom Writes First Community
16:14 A Personal Invitation from Jen
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Transforming into Your Writer Self While Juggling Motherhood and a Day Job
In this episode of Mom Writes First, host Jen Larimore addresses a coaching question from a client about balancing the roles of motherhood, employment, and entrepreneurship while navigating a transition into a freelance writing career. Jen, a mom of five and a lawyer turned life coach, emphasizes the importance of leaning into transformation and envisioning one's future self as a writer. She encourages listeners to move at their own pace and to be open to various paths to achieving their dream of becoming a writer. The episode also includes an invitation for listeners to share their perspectives and questions via social media or email, further empowering the community of mom writers.
00:00 Introduction to Mom Writes First
00:01 Meet Jen Larimore: Lawyer Turned Life Coach and Aspiring Author
00:55 Today's Special Coaching Question: Embracing Transformation
02:42 The Struggle of Balancing Writing, Work, and Motherhood
03:34 Jen's Advice: Embracing Transformation and Future Self
05:46 Paths to Becoming Your Future Self
08:57 Releasing Control and Trusting the Transformation Process
10:38 Engaging with the Community and Final Thoughts
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Grow your Confidence with this Journal Prompt
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First,' Jen Larimore, a mom of five and a lawyer turned life coach writing her first book, discusses how moms can leverage their unique mom-superpowers to achieve their writing aspirations. Jen shares her own struggles with confidence and worthiness in writing, assuming many listeners can relate. S he introduces a simple journaling prompt designed to build self-appreciation by listing five personal wins each day, encouraging listeners to identify patterns in their achievements.
00:00 Introduction to Mom Writes First Podcast
00:22 Unlock Your Mom Superpower for Writing Success
01:04 Today's Special Episode: A Vulnerable Share
03:06 The Power of Journaling: A Simple Yet Effective Prompt
04:11 Encouragement and Next Steps
04:20 Closing Thoughts and Invitations
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching
Does Anxiety Stop You From Writing?
Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Impermanence: A Story for Mama Writers
In this episode of 'Mom Writes First', host Jen aims to help anxious 'mama writers' who struggle to find time and peace to write. She shares a personal story about how understanding the concept of impermanence eased her anxiety. Drawing an analogy with a Thai meditation master's broken goblet story, Jen emphasizes that everything is temporary. She encourages her listeners to embrace this impermanence, not just with objects but also with their writing, children, self, and life experiences. This acceptance, she believes, can relieve them from the burden of perfection and help appreciate the present moment. It can also shift the perspective of their writing frustrations, enabling them to see their work through a lens of unconditional love and appreciation.
00:00 Introduction: Addressing Anxiety in Writing
01:41 Personal Struggles with Anxiety
03:21 The Broken Goblet: A Story of Impermanence
05:22 Applying the Lesson of Impermanence to Life
06:49 Impermanence and Writing: Overcoming Perfectionism
08:21 Conclusion: Embracing Impermanence in Writing and Life
08:52 Outro: Encouragement for the Writing Journey
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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As I sat scribbling notes on the bleachers during my child's sports event, the reality of balancing motherhood and writing struck me harder than ever. It's a struggle that's all too familiar, and today, I'm getting personal with you about how to keep your writing dreams afloat in the storm of family life. We're diving into the CPR method - Compassion, Perspective, Release - a lifeline I've clung to when the tides of life and creativity clash. By starting with a healthy dose of self-compassion, we can better understand the weight of our challenges. Shifting our perspective, we'll examine whether writing is genuinely impossible or simply uncomfortable in the moment. And finally, we'll chat about the art of release, learning to let go of the barriers that hold us back from the page.
Wrapping up this heart-to-heart, I'm reaching out to all the fellow writer-parents to join the ongoing conversation where encouragement flows like ink at momwritesfirst on Instagram. Remember, your stories are not only valuable but necessary, and there's a world eagerly anticipating your words. So, cheer up and tune in for this session of unwavering support, as we pledge to keep our pens moving and our narratives unfolding. Let's promise to touch base again soon, continuing this shared journey of storytelling, motherhood, and the magic that happens when we merge the two.
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Embracing Radical Self-Acceptance and Self-Love on Your Journey as a Writer
In this episode of the Mom Writes First podcast, host Jen emphasizes the importance of radical self-love and self-acceptance in the journey of writing and becoming a writer. She offers valuable insights into how feelings of unworthiness and self-criticism hinder growth, suggesting effective tools and exercises like thought work, viewing oneself as an ecosystem of qualities, and reflecting on oneself as a child for fostering self-acceptance. Jen also advocates for unconditional love and acceptance for one's self as a necessary step towards overcoming perfectionism, setting healthy boundaries, and creating unique work.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:24 Gratitude and Reflections on the Podcasting Journey
03:01 The Importance of Sharing Your Message
05:57 The Power of Radical Self-Acceptance
07:15 Embodying Your Identity as a Writer
08:34 The Role of Self-Love in Writing
09:49 Overcoming Self-Judgment and Embracing Growth
13:50 The Impact of Radical Self-Acceptance on People-Pleasing Tendencies
14:34 The Burden of Perfection
15:06 The Struggle of Being a 'Perfect' Mom
16:57 The Importance of Self-Love and Acceptance
17:19 The High-Achieving Mom
17:57 The Pitfalls of Conditional Self-Love
18:36 The Power of Radical Self-Acceptance
19:39 Tools for Building Self-Love and Acceptance
21:37 The Ecosystem of Our Qualities
22:41 The Power of Childhood Photos in Self-Acceptance
25:29 The Journey to Self-Acceptance
25:44 The Power of Discernment and Curiosity
26:18 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Copyright 2024, Mom First Coaching
Discover the transformative power of intuition
Creating a Vision Board using Power of Intuiton
In this episode, Jen discusses the power of intuition in creating a vision board that helps visualize the future self. With emphasis on non-judgment and resonance, she explains her unique approach towards vision boarding that might be different from traditional goal-setting processes. She provides steps on how to select and group images based on their emotional resonance, rather than their rational or logical relevance to specific goals. She also shares her insights on the importance of patience and openness during this process. She encourages listeners to share their vision boards and engage on her Instagram page, @momwritesfirst.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose
00:31 The Importance of Vision Boards
01:26 The Reality of New Year's Resolutions
02:23 The Power of Intuition in Achieving Goals
03:58 Creating a Vision Board: Gathering Supplies
04:34 Creating a Vision Board: Selecting Images
06:35 Creating a Vision Board: Assembling the Board
08:41 The Impact of Vision Boards on Personal Growth
09:42 Conclusion and Invitation to Share Vision Boards
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Have you ever been swept up by a tidal wave of guilt when you sit down to write, feeling like you're choosing your passion over your kids? That's the monster known as Mom Guilt, and it's exactly what we're taming in this episode. I'm Jen, your fellow mom and writer, who's been right there in the trenches with you. Together, we'll explore a transformative four-step process to navigate these tricky emotions, so that we can write more and still be the awesome, incredible moms that we already are!
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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As the clock ticked over to a new year, I found myself scribbling down writing dreams in the precious margins of motherhood, determined to bring them to life. This episode is a love letter to all the busy moms who harbor stories within, yearning to claim their writer's mantle amid the chaos of parenting and daily life. Learn 5 tips to truly becoming a writer this year!
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Imagine, a year from now, you’ve established a daily writing habit and you’re achieving your goals. Sounds impossible, right? Let me assure you, it’s not. Drawing from my own journey, I’ll show you how setting personal standards and creating micro habits can turn this dream into reality, even in the midst of motherhood. We’ll start with a simple, achievable micro goal for your writing and gradually build it into a daily habit. Trust me, the power of consistency is transformative.
Keep an ear out for our special segment, ‘Gem of the Week’ - @mybeautifulbifidalife on Instagram
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Have you ever felt burnt out from the constant pressure of writing, or found it challenging to balance writing with everyday tasks? Imagine how transformative it could be if we could enjoy our creative process and find joy in writing. That's exactly what we're diving into today. Join me, your host Jen, as we journey together to uncover the essence of joy in writing and in our lives. I'll be sharing personal anecdotes, as well as tips and techniques that have helped me to center joy in my own writing practices.
Keep an ear out for our special segment, ‘Gem of the Week’ - @woodfirecandle on Instagram
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Ever felt overwhelmed, juggling mom-life, yet yearning to keep your creative fires burning? In this juice episode, Jen shares her personal journey with creativity and shares 5 practical ways to nourish your creative side, even when life gets too busy. And, it gets even better! We'll also explore how embracing creativity can serve as a tool for personal reconnection, adding new, meaningful dimensions to your life. Plus, you'll learn how doing this can actually help you shift your personality and be more open and creative.
Mentioned in the episode: Ann Lawton, board certified art therapist. https://www.instagram.com/ae_lawton/
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Are you stuck in the rut of your writing journey? This episode is going to reignite that creative spark in you! We dive deep into the topic of motivation and how it fuels our literary pursuit. Our number one tool? A simple question, "what do I want to create?" It helps you envision the larger goal, and streamline the process to get there. It's important to align this with your personal values, and remember, it's okay to step off the path if you want to. You hold the reins of your journey.
Exciting news for our female listeners - we're recommending a powerful podcast this week! Dr. Meghan Hurley Powell's 'Power Within Her' is a treasure trove of inspiration that focuses on journaling as a tool to tap into women's potentials. I've found it incredibly enriching and I'm sure you'll love it too! Be sure to find all the details in our show notes and over on the Instagram page momwritesfirst. So go ahead, take out just 10 minutes from your day to create a sustainable writing habit. You've got this!
Learn more about Meghan here: https://www.meggymarie.com/
Take the QUIZ! Discover how to use your mom superpower to reach your writing goals.
Ready to take back your time and add hours to the day so you can finally manage it all? Then you have to check out the FREE Time Audit Guide. You'll get coaching, worksheets, and tips on running your first time audit so that you can finally write your book without burning out. It's absolutely free, and it's my way of supporting and empowering YOU!
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Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify or your favorite platform.
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Are you ready to break free from the chains of discomfort that are holding you back from becoming the writer you were meant to be? Can you imagine the joy of creating a consistent writing habit and bringing your book to life? This episode is all about facing discomfort head-on and using it as a catalyst for growth. We share insights on how to dodge the trap of artificial comfort and explore the benefits of embracing discomfort. You'll also learn how fear of failure and criticism could be hindering your progress and how to overcome these barriers.
Let's also dive into the NEST framework, which is a powerful tool for using discomfort as a stepping stone to becoming the writer you aspire to be. Discover how to recognize the urge to divert from your writing task, let it envelop you without acting on it, and sift through the data to understand what's happening in your brain. Finally, we talk about the transformational process to align your life with your true desires using this data.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and tips that will challenge your mindset and transform your writing journey. Don't miss out!
Gem of the Week:
Siri, Who Am I? by Sam Tschida - a witty rom-com about Mia who wakes up with amnesia and has to play detective using only her iPhone and Instagram to rediscover who she truly is.
https://www.instagram.com/therealsamtschida/
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Ever felt like the daunting task of writing strips you of your confidence? As if the fear of judgment is so overwhelming, it paralyzes you from putting your thoughts into words? I understand this struggle all too well. This episode is an intimate discussion about my own journey in overcoming self-doubt, bearing my soul to the world, and the crucial realization that the well of true confidence resides not outside but within us.
In the throes of my personal experiences, I've discovered two strategies that have been pivotal in breaking free from the shackles of self-doubt. The first involves becoming the president of your own fan club, embracing the audacity to celebrate and advocate for your work. The second explores the concept of viewing your work as separate from yourself, offering a fresh perspective to appreciate it objectively. These strategies are transformative, designed not just to inspire you but also to help you redefine your approach to writing. So, let's shake off the fear and self-doubt, and embark on a journey to create with courage and confidence!
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Copyright 2023, by Spectacle Coaching, LLC, Empowering Spectacle-Making Everyday
Do you struggle to make time to write? Do you want to make your writing a priority?
Let's explore together how to prioritize time and set a schedule to breathe life back into our writing. On this episode, I share my 5 best tools for actually making time to write every day!
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Copyright 2023, by Spectacle Coaching, LLC, Empowering Spectacle-Making Everyday
Welcome to Mom Writes First!
Ever felt that inner voice urging you to unleash your creativity, but struggling to make space for it? Come with me on this journey of transformation, as this podcast evolves!
In this revamped podcast, we'll continue to support and empower moms, making space for the creative passions that make us better and happier. You'll hear about my own journey - from an 8-year-old aspiring writer to a mom finally prioritizing her passion for writing. I'll share how I've learned to trust my intuition and create a daily writing practice, despite challenges and fears. So, join me as we navigate through this journey, one word at a time. And remember, you're always welcome here at MomWritesFirst! Let's make space for our creative passions together.
Unlock your creativity! Nurture that Spark!
Mom First inspires lawyer moms to make space for their own creativity and passions! When you nurture your creative spark, you become a better mom and even a better lawyer. Plus, it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD!
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle" Connect with Mom First:Websitewww.momfirstcoaching.com
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Join me, as we celebrate a milestone on our podcast, Mom First - our 100th episode! I'm brimming with gratitude for this journey that began with a dash of fear and apprehension and has blossomed into an avenue of joy, learning, and empowerment. This podcast has been more than just sharing my tales - it's a testament to the power of showing up, of being seen, and of embracing our wisdom and experiences. If you've ever questioned your creativity or struggled to make space for your passions amidst the endless demands of work and motherhood, this episode is for you.
I firmly believe in empowering women to cultivate joy in their lives. As women, we often find ourselves caught in the balancing act of work and home, leaving little room for personal happiness. But, what if I told you it's possible to elevate your work, relish the season of life you're in, and create an enjoyable life that sets a positive example for your children? I offer guidance through one-on-one and group coaching, helping women like you step bravely into their journey of creating a life well-lived. So, buckle up for an exploration into the essential components of a meaningful, fulfilling, and joyful existence.
Unlock your creativity! Nurture that Spark!
Mom First inspires lawyer moms to make space for their own creativity and passions! When you nurture your creative spark, you become a better mom and even a better lawyer. Plus, it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD!
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle" Connect with Mom First:Websitewww.momfirstcoaching.com
Instagram@momfirstcoaching
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Copyright 2023, by Spectacle Coaching, LLC, Empowering Spectacle-Making Eve...
Ever feel like you're drowning in the never-ending vortex of motherhood, lawyering, and managing a busy household, leaving no space for your creative passions? What if I told you it's possible to change that narrative? Welcome to Episode 99 of Mom First, a transformative journey as we unlock the door to creativity for lawyer moms. I'm your host, Jen, and I'm breaking down the mental barrier that has you convinced you're 'too busy', and guiding you to carve out precious time for your creative pursuits.
We'll explore the power of self-inquiry, helping you master the art of separating fact from thought. Together, we'll navigate through the maze of your mind, identifying thoughts that hinder your creative journey, and learning how to drop the 'busyness badge'. By sharing personal experiences and strategies, I'll empower you to embrace thoughts that will propel you towards your creative goals. What's more, I'll reveal a special mantra that has transformed my life and can do the same for yours. So, shake off the shackles of 'busyness' and join me over on Instagram at momfirstcoaching as we embark on this thrilling adventure towards creativity and fulfillment.
Unlock your creativity! Nurture that Spark!
Mom First inspires lawyer moms to make space for their own creativity and passions! When you nurture your creative spark, you become a better mom and even a better lawyer. Plus, it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD!
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle" Connect with Mom First:Websitewww.momfirstcoaching.com
Instagram@momfirstcoaching
TikTok
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Copyright 2023, by Spectacle Coaching, LLC, Empowering Spectacle-Making Eve...
Have you ever felt that nagging sense of something missing in your life despite seemingly having it all? In this episode, I get vulnerable and share that I know that I feeling all too well.
We'll explore the importance of nurturing our creative sides in the midst of our busy lives and how embracing our passions can profoundly impact our well-being.
Join me on this journey of rediscovering our creative passions and pushing through the resistance that holds us back. We'll discuss the radical act of making time for our creative pursuits, and how it can teach us to dismiss perfectionism and comparison. Together, let's navigate this beautiful and magical world, unlocking our creativity, overcoming our fears, and supporting each other along the way.
Unlock your creativity! Nurture that Spark!
Mom First inspires lawyer moms to make space for their own creativity and passions! When you nurture your creative spark, you become a better mom and even a better lawyer. Plus, it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD!
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle" Connect with Mom First:Websitewww.momfirstcoaching.com
Instagram@momfirstcoaching
TikTok
Listen to more episodes by visiting Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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Ready to unleash your inner artist and make room for creativity in your life? Discover how intentionally creating space for creative pursuits enriches life and why making physical space for our creative pursuits matters.
On this episode, I'll share some musings on how we can apply a principle from Montessori pedagogy, called the prepared environment, to enhance our own creative spaces.
Let's explore how applying Montessori principles to your artistic endeavors can help create a supportive environment for your creativity, as well as the value of structure and order. Get inspired as I challenge you to make physical space for your creative passions and provide a practical framework to help you get started. Learn how the Montessori philosophy of the prepared environment can be applied to your own creative spaces, enabling freedom and motivation for your artistic journey. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your inner artist and take up space in the world with your creativity!
Unlock your creativity! Nurture that Spark!
Mom First inspires lawyer moms to make space for their own creativity and passions! When you nurture your creative spark, you become a better mom and even a better lawyer. Plus, it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD!
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Are you struggling to find time and space for fitness amidst the chaos of parenting? Join me, a mom of five, as I share my journey to create an intentional fitness space inspired by a Montessori philosophy. I'm using the concept of the "prepared environment" to help transform 2023 into my fittest year ever. You'll discover how designing a nurturing environment for physical and mental well-being can make sticking to workout routines not only possible but enjoyable, and say goodbye to toxic diet culture.
In this special series, I also explore the power of coaching in finding fulfillment and joy in this season of life. Learn how partnering with MomFirst Coaching can help you set a fantastic example for your children and support you on your journey towards a healthier, happier version of yourself. So grab those earbuds and your yoga mat as we embark on a transformative adventure together to embrace our fittest year ever!
Unlock your creativity! Nurture that Spark!
Mom First inspires lawyer moms to make space for their own creativity and passions! When you nurture your creative spark, you become a better mom and even a better lawyer. Plus, it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD!
Are you ready to go FIRST?
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Do you feel like being a busy lawyer mom has left you with no time for hobbies or creative pursuits? Ever wonder how reigniting that creative spark could make you an even better mom and lawyer? Join us on this podcast journey as we explore various creative outlets, such as writing, art, music, cooking, and entrepreneurship, as well as how to manage time, overcome self-doubt, and cultivate a mindset that allows for creativity and joy.
In this eye-opening episode, we share our personal experiences of juggling the demands of work, parenthood, and household tasks, and how we lost ourselves in the process. Together, we'll uncover the secret to finding space for what truly lights us up, becoming better parents and lawyers in the process. Learn how embracing and integrating your passions into your life can inspire your children to do the same, leading to a fulfilling, creative, and joyful life. So, hit subscribe and embark on this transformational journey with us – you won't want to miss out!
Unlock your creativity! Nurture that Spark!
Mom First inspires lawyer moms to make space for their own creativity and passions! When you nurture your creative spark, you become a better mom and even a better lawyer. Plus, it FEELS SOOOOO GOOD!
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle" Connect with Mom First:Websitewww.momfirstcoaching.com
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Do you feel stuck at your job?
Are you ready to leave law firm life in the dust, but don't know what to do next?
In this episode, Jen shares 2 exercises to help people who want to leave their lawyer job but feel stuck
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
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Do you feel stuck at your job?
Are you ready to leave law firm life in the dust, but don't know what to do next?
In this episode, Jen shares 2 exercises to help people who want to leave their lawyer job but feel stuck.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
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Are you a people pleaser? Do you say, "Yes," even when it means sacrificing what you want? People pleasing can derail health and fitness goals and prevent you from reaching your goals.
But you can stop people pleasing.
Try these two little hacks:
1) Build your capacity for self-love, so that you make yourself a priority. Jen's trick is to picture yourself as a child and make a promise to take care of yourself.
2) Build better boundaries by practicing say, "no," using a game based on the day of the month.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
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Are you a stressed-out lawyer and burned-out mom? MOM FIRST helps smart, compassionate lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and finally get "unstuck" so that they create wholehearted & aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
You can ditch the overwhelm, the mom guilt, the worry, and the anxiety, that comes with law firm life, and instead, create a business that works for you, your family, and your community.
BUT, here's the Catch! No one is going to do it for you. Not the law partners. Not the clients. Not your spouse. Not your kids. Not your friends. Not even the other moms on the PTA (though, dang, are they organized). No. YOU have to go FIRST. You have to take the Leap!
If you want a life where you go from frazzled and barely surviving to fulfilled, joyful, and thriving, then you have to go FIRST.
Let's go FIRST, Together, and be an example of what is possible in this world.
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle," with Host, Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle" Connect with Mom First:Websitewww.momfirstcoaching.com
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Want to learn how to stop avoiding your workouts so you FINALLY move forward on your fitness goals
• Recognize avoidance for what it is - not laziness or weakness but rather a desire for harmony and to avoid uncomfortable situations.
• Identify patterns of behavior in order to counteract them, such as procrastination or cramming too much into too little time.
• Create a Procrastination Workout List by listing out desired activities for the week in priority order and then asking the brain if it is willing to do each one; if no, just move on down the list until something can be done.
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Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
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Perfectionism doesn't have to block you from your dreams. Learn to move past perfectionism and find the magic and joy in our daily lives by listening to this conversation with Farrah Haidar, host of the Tales She Told Me podcast.
Farrah Haidar is part-owner of Seven Sisters Scones, a Johns Creek specialty bakery, and a communications professional. She is responsible for marketing and growing the bakery’s business nationally. Prior to her work with Seven Sisters Scones, she spent 20 years executing integrated communications campaigns in the financial services, high-tech and manufacturing industries. She is a creative using her various skills to bring people and brands’ stories to life. In her spare time, she is a dedicated volunteer, helping several non-profits expand programs and fundraising. She is passionate about community, good food and leaving the world a little better than she found it. Farrah holds a Masters of Business Administration from Boston University’s School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Hayward.
Farrah on Tales She Told Me https://open.spotify.com/show/4JRbI7WeszZ8PBP5zR9Ln6
https://www.instagram.com/farrahhaidar/
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
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Do you like your job? Are you in the right job? Here's how to know if you are in the right job, right now! Look at your boss and ask yourself how you would feel if YOU had their job.
Consider:
- How they are doing?
- What they work on and their workload?
- What are the values your supervisor actually demonstrates?
Do you want that life? This is about values--YOUR VALUES, specifically. This question can help you figure out whether your job is in line with your current values.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
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Perfectionism drama shows up to derail us from our goals. Jen shares how she is showing up with vulnerability to overcome perfectionism so it doesn't stop her from reaching her goals.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
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Looking for a way to feel better? Try using the power of resonance. By tuning in to what feels good and right in our body, we get out of our minds. It helps us defeat analysis paralysis and move towards what is really in alignment with who we want to be. Tune in to what you want, just like a tuning fork.
On this episode, Jen gets vulnerable and shares how she is working with her coach to figure out how to get out of her head and tune in to what she really wants by learning to follow the feeling of resonance.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
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Time Audit & Time Optimization to Reach Goals
Who wishes there were more hours in a day? Wanna get more time in your day? Don't we all!
Try a Time Audit!
Auditing your time raises your awareness and can help you identify how to better align actions with goals.
Conducting a Time Audit can help assess how are using the 168 hours that you have each week and make sure that you are using your time in a way that aligns with your values.
Learn 5 tips for conducting time audits:
1) Let go of judgment around how you are actually using your time so that you can assess it and reflect and adjust.
2) Track with a method that works for you
3) Track as accurately as you can without obsessing and drowning in perfectionism.
4) Track every day for a week but do not review the data until the end of the week.
5) Repeat! Make small tweaks and figure out what works for you.
Remember this should be a tool that serves you and improves your life--not one that stresses you out more.
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Are you ready to go FIRST?
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Lacking motivation? Do you keep giving up on your goals? Do you lack consistency?
On this episode, Jen shares how she is using microhabits and stacking to bust through the the hard times and stay consistent and motivated to reach her goals.
If you want to stay consistent, you need to understand the process of change, which includes ebbs and flows in motivation and discipline. Knowing that feeling like you aren't making progress is PART of the progress. You can stay consistent and move forward with your goals by stacking tiny habits (microhabits) that will help you to keep moving forward on your goals. Doing a little bit every day really does help! It makes your success inevitable.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
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Have you ever felt like you are failing at EVERYTHING? So many working moms feel like a failure because they cannot give 100% of themselves to their kids or to their work.
While a lot of working moms feel like this, it doesn't have to be this way. Its time to push back on the narrative that working moms are failing. Today, we'll talk about how to move past this narrative, question it, and three specific areas to work on to feel like you are rocking it--as a mom and as a leader at work, too!
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
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In this episode of Fittest Year Ever on Mom First, learn how to use the Thought Bridge tool to help manage your thoughts and stay focused on your goals. Using the Thought Bridge does not involve positive affirmations; rather, it involves finding thoughts that feel true to you and gradually working up toward your goal thought.
Use the Thought Bridge to bridge the gap between where you are now and the goal thought that will serve you better.
• Start by doing a mind dump and identifying where you are in relation to a specific topic and then identify what you would like to achieve in your goal thought.
• Pick thoughts one by one, that feel like they could be true for you and get closer to your goal thought.
• Each thought is like a step in a bridge that can help you get from one point to another, such as from a negative body image to genuinely loving your body.
• A coach can offer personalized help with this process.
• Doing this type of work can have transformative effects on achieving the results we want in life.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle" Connect with Mom First:Websitewww.momfirstcoaching.com
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Mom First encourages moms to empower one another.
• To feel better quickly, reach out and empower another woman; be kind and encouraging.
• Celebrate those around you chasing big dreams and lead the way by being an inspirational leader.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
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Learn how the Thought Ring can help you hack your brain, understand your thoughts and emotions, and manage your mind so you stay on track to reach your goals.
Ditch the Stress that Comes with Being a Lawyer Mom and Create Soul-Aligned Business!
Mom First helps lawyer moms break the golden handcuffs and get "unstuck" so they create the lives and soul-aligned businesses that work for them, their families, and their communities.
Are you ready to go FIRST?
Get Coached by Lawyer Turned Life Coach, Jen Larimore
Now "Mom First," formerly "Quite the Spectacle" Connect with Mom First:Websitewww.momfirstcoaching.com
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How would you show up differently if your belief and confidence in yourself was absolutely unshakeable?
You can build your confidence. You can be more self-confident. And you don't have to wait until you achieve your goals to have that self-confidence.
The truest and highest form of self-confidence comes from living in integrity with who you are.
•Knowing yourself and living in integrity with your values gives you the confidence to stand up for yourself, your dreams, your desires, and your boundaries.
• When you are aware of what is happening within your heart, it allows you to make intentional decisions that create the life that truly want.
• This self-knowledge leads to an unshakeable belief in oneself, which makes one unstoppable no matter what life throws at them.
• Coaching can help develop this knowledge and provide support when facing difficult situations or saboteurs who judge or diminish others for their own gain.
• Doing this work provides huge payoffs as it helps build true confidence by discovering who we really are and how best to use our unique gifts. When you get to that spot, nothing can make you inferior. Nothing can shake your ultimate confidence in yourself!
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What if exercise could be something that served your body?
What if you LOVED to work out?
What if moving your body was fun and joyful?
Let's ditch toxic diet culture and the toxic fitness industry to create a new way forward for ourselves. By focusing on joyful movement, we can move our bodies in a healthy way that serves us in the long term. And we teach our kids how to love their bodies too!
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Wanna know the secrets to having delicious and fun meals together as a family, even when you’re busy at work and running here and there with the kids?
Jen chats with Linda Lederman, a kitchen confidence coach and owner of Balaboosta’s Secret, where she helps busy moms with meal planning, prep, and cooking lessons, as well as coaches them on how to serve dinners with side dishes of games and clever conversations.
She shares how we can make ordinary weeknight meals extraordinary with speed, ease, yum, and lots of fun.
Easy, One Dish Meals: FREE PDF: https://balaboostassecret.com/easy-one-dish-dinners/
More about Linda:
- https://balaboostassecret.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/easyweeknightdinnerforbusymoms
- https://www.facebook.com/BalaboostasSecret
- https://www.instagram.com/balaboostas.secret/ @balaboostas.secret
- Easy, One Dish Meals: FREE PDF: https://balaboostassecret.com/easy-one-dish-dinners/
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Meal planning and meal prepping is a huge part of the mental load for families and working moms. It can be a burden instead of a joy.
Sometimes, we need to take a break from the things that are stressing us out. That’s what Jen did when it came to meal planning and meal prepping, but now, she’s back at it. And she is determined to make meal planning and meal prep much more fun.
Let’s have a goal of making meal planning and meal prepping more enjoyable.
In this episode, Jen shares the challenges of meal planning and prepping. More importantly, she shares how you can make it fun and enjoyable.
Meal planning and meal prepping doesn’t have to be a chore. Instead it can be a way in which you care for your family, nourish your bodies, and create more time and space for true connection with your family. Let’s make some memories–and some meals!
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Let's Make This Year Our Fittest Year Ever!
- Diets are popular, but they don't work for most people and can be exhausting.
- Instead of focusing on the latest diet trend, ask yourself what would nourish your body. Look for the answer from within instead of from a book.
- Nourishment is defined as providing the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
- Imagine what it would look like if you aimed to “nourish” your body, instead of forcing it into weight loss or restriction or treat it like an adversary that you are at war with.
- Asking yourself what will nourish your body today feels more like self-love, kindness, and peace, than thinking of food as something that should be restricted and it sets a better example for our kids too!
- Learn to get in tuned with your body: what it needs for food, how often it needs food, and what food serves it. Learn to listen to your body.
- Try asking these 2 questions each day:
- What does my body need today to feel nourished?
- What am I learning about what my body needs?
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Are you a breastfeeding mom? Do you have to pump? Do you use your work breaks to pump milk for your baby? Do you struggle with pumping milk?
Then this episode is for you! This is the episode I needed--but didn't have--as a new mom, returning to work.
- Certified lactation consultant Lo Nigrosh joins Jen to share tips on how to be successful when pumping at work.
- Learn when and how to build that coveted freezer stash and why early morning pumpings are gold.
- Understand the importance of properly fitted breastpumping phlanges. Try this sizing resource: https://cdn.branchcms.com/GodJV07437-1548/docs/BIC_Flange_Fits_Guide_July2022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3sXPsdbtUshUfZZmHV6ZbjFJej-7Ic_CW_jyRo-8gY3Vl999jJ0H31_q4
- Find out how to get the most milk (a.k.a. white gold) out of your pumping sessions.
- Learn about the important role that hormones and stress play in pumping milk.
- Find out how you can support and empower others who are trying to breastfeed or pump milk for their babies at work.
Find out more about Lo:
https://www.instagram.com/lonigrosh/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lo-nigrosh-16371495/
https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-milk-making-minutes/
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My word of the year is "Commitment."
Let's use commitment to create the results that we want in our life, to achieve our goals, and to practice constraint so that we only commit to things that we want to do and can do.
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Do you love your body? Do you appreciate it?
In this Fittest Year Ever episode, let’s talk about how we feel about our bodies. Did you know that you can feel more confident in your body? Did you know you can love your body right now, just as it is, without changing it?
A whopping 91% of women are dissatisfied with our bodies. It is possible though to improve our body image and body appreciation.
Here’s what helps:
•Journal and examine your thoughts in order to change their perspective on their body.
• Begin to question where the negative thoughts come from and realize that the negative thoughts are actually programming and conditioning you’ve received from others.
• Notice and appreciate the differences and appreciate body diversity.
• Stop using your body to judge your morality.
• Practice loving and appreciating your body everyday using mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion.
Resources:
"Body Dissatisfaction in Women Across the Lifespan: Results of the UNC-SELF and Gender and Body Image (GABI) Studies", https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3745223/
The Body Confident Mums challenge: a feasibility trial and qualitative evaluation of a body acceptance program delivered to mothers using Facebook, https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-11126-8Connect with us:Website
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Before you hit “GO” on 2023, take some time to pause and reflect on 2022 using the 5R Framework, plus an added twist of “wonderment” to take your mindset to the next level.
In this episode, Jen shares with you how you can use a reflection framework from adult learning, called the 5R framework, to reflect on what the past year was like for you and help you make decisions about where to go from here.
This 5R framework can be used to reflect on what this past year was like for you and help make decisions about where you go from here. The 5Rs stand for 1) Reporting, 2) Responding, 3) Relating, 4) Reasoning, and 5) Constructing.
But you can next level this framework and your own reflection, by adding wonderment to the mix. Wonderment is a state of awe and admiration that can be used to empower oneself. Use powerful and insightful questions to create the feeling of wonderment for yourself.
The 5R framework is from Bain, et al., and more information can be found here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/reflecting-on-experience
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Welcome to your Fittest Year Ever.
*Come with Jen as she shows up with vulnerability and self-compassion to try to create her fittest year ever. You can be healthy and fit.
*Let’s cultivate a loving and healthy partnership with our bodies.
*We’ll use mindset and goal setting to meet physical fitness goals.
*Begin by building your mental fitness first. Learn how to recognize the self-critical thoughts and remove the default thought patterns that are standing in the way of your physical fitness.
*Then we’ll work together to identify goals and habits that will work in the long term.
*Each week, we’ll empower each other to show up with self-compassion, not judgment and criticism, to make real and sustainable long-term change, so that 2023 truly is your fittest year ever.
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Jen interviews Onnie Michalsky about radical rest - an intentional break from the hustle culture.
- Radical rest goes against the norm of always being "on" and can help reduce feelings of inadequacy, resentment, and perfectionism
- Learn why radical rest is the self-care solution you've been looking for.
- Jen and Onnie share how they engage in Radical Rest. Jen explains what she does to turn off her brain and just focus on being present in her body.
- To make space for radical rest in your life, start by becoming aware of when you need it, communicating this need to those around you, and letting go of unrealistic expectations.
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Did you know that 20% of parents say that the stress of the holidays negatively impacts their families. Where do you land on holiday stress and the mental load?
Check out this episode for 3 quick tips for how working moms can better manage the mental load and stress of the holidays, and show up with joy and fun, instead of stress and frustration!
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Now is the time to set those big, scary goals for yourself.
Here's why:
- When we don't set goals for ourselves and make our growth and interests and passions a priority, we start to lose ourselves. We put everyone else's needs first and slowly (very slowly) we start to forget what we want and who we are.
- You are more than a mom. You are more than an employee.
- If you want to raise children who are fulfilled and go after their dreams, then you need to set that example for them.
Make a commitment that scares you and show up each day to become the person you really want to be. Set that example. For yourself. And for your kids!
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Tantrums and Meltdowns and Fits!
Learn 4 tried and true tips for dealing with tantrums, plus a brand new method that will change how you think about tantrums forever.
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Gratitude, Thankfulness, Appreciation!
We've all been told to be grateful, and the literature on gratitude's correlation to happiness is well-documented.
• However, often times people use gratitude as a way to self-sabotage or make excuses for not going after what they really want.
• This is because they think that being grateful for what they have should mean that they don't want anything more.
• However, this isn't true! We can be grateful for everything we have AND still want more out of life.
• Wanting more doesn't mean we're ungrateful - it just means that we are ambitious and striving for a joyful life!
• Switching from “gratitude” to “appreciation” can help shift your perspective and make space for more positive emotions.
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Create a Thanksgiving Holiday that really matters without the stress. Less stress and less overwhelm means a happy, more connected you.
On this episode learn the 3 things to do when planning Thanksgiving, 3 things to do each day leading up to Thanksgiving, and 3 things to do on Thanksgiving Day to have a less stressed and more connected time.
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What do you do when you think that what you want is impossible? What do you do when you feel like your goal is out of reach an impossible for you?
When that happens, it is called getting stuck in the muck of impossibility.
In this episode, learn three strategies to move past impossibility.
Here is what you'll learn:
•It is possible to want something that seems impossible
• When you are stuck in the muck of impossibility, it feels like there is no hope
• You have to create and generate that feeling of hope for yourself
• Move past the suffering by accepting the impossibility
• Find a way to act as though you have now whatever is supposedly impossible– despite the supposed impossibility
• Release your expectation around timing
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How does she do it all? How do you do it all? How does anyone do it all?
Are you struggling with overwhelm? Girl, Same! In this episode, Jen shares her 4 step process for overcoming overwhelm for good. Its not to do lists. Its not the bullet journal. Its a paradigm shifting way to ditch the overwhelm and have more fun instead.
If you want to feel better now and get over your overwhelm, this episode is for you.
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How to use boundaries, vulnerability, and adventure to reach your fitness goals with psychotherapist and personal trainer Bria Wannamaker
What if it felt fun and good to make space for your fitness goals?
In this episode, learn how to drop the mom guilt and make the time to reach your health and wellbeing goals. Discover a healthy way to create boundaries around your goals and to add fun and adventure to working out and exercise.
Bria Wannamaker is host of the Better Bodies podcast and a psychotherapist and personal trainer. Learn more about her here: www.briawannamaker.com
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**Have you ever felt scared to try something new? What if your superpower was showing up as vulnerable and authentic AND doing the thing that terrifies you?
Trying something new doesn't have to scary. You can view it as a challenge. A way to add joy to your life. In this episode, Jen and Chrysty chat about why it is so important for women, especially moms, to go after their goals--even if it scares them, and how to find the confidence to just go for it.
If you are in need of that extra push to find yourself again, check out this episode with Chrysty Lockhart.
Find out more about Chrysty Lockhart, Host of the Start Scared Podcast:** https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
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In this episode learn 5 actionable and practical tips on how to create and actually accomplish your goals.
Plus, Jen shares a confession about how she felt when she finally achieved her goal for the year. Spoiler alert: it was not awesome. Hear what she learned and what she's doing differently from now on. Learn to celebrate all the wins, small and big, on the way to accomplishing your goals.
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Creating your Own Version of Success with Dr. Johanna B. Moore
Episode 55
In the past, society has defined success in such a rigid way, and we all followed suit thinking it would fulfill something in us but more often than not, it has left many of us questioning our decision.
**You have three choices: doctor, lawyer, engineer. Not everyone is suited to these professions, then why have these been the pinnacle of success in our society’s eyes for so long?
This is not the case now. Newer generations have understood that happiness comes from finding out who you are and what you truly want, not what society tells you.**
**Especially for mothers. The role of the working or non-working mom has been switched up so much, it's time for us to take control of what is best for us when it comes to reaching our goals in our personal, professional, and private lives.
On today's episode, we are talking about growth and finding our own version of success and we have invited a very special guest who is an incredible woman.**
Dr. Joanna B Moore is a triple board certified physician and a local leader in her community, as well as a mother of twins. Dr. Moore has a company called She Is Money**, a success strategy platform for education and coaching.
Join us for an inspirational conversation about how we can redefine success for ourselves and society using Dr. Moore’s strategies to goal plan.**
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How Dr. Moore started her company She Is Money
- Do we need to check all of society’s boxes of success?
- What the younger generations are teaching older generations about happiness
- Having patience with yourself when you’re growing
- What is the “So Money Strategy?”
- When you need a friend vs. a coach
- Creating a clear plan to reach your goals
- Why mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy aids in reaching your goals
- How can moms empower each other on this journey
Listen to Dr. Johanna B. Moore’s podcast: Your Version of Success
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Episode 52: How to Handle Being Misunderstood when Pursuing a Goal or Passion
Check out this episode for 5 tips on how to handle being misunderstood!
Have you been misunderstood? Has someone questioned your values because you have the audacity to go after a goal? Have they criticized your parenting or your commitment to work? Have you ever felt judged by others for deciding to make your goal--be it a business goal, a monetary goal, a fitness achievement, or a creative work (like a book, or a piece of art)--a priority?
No matter how big or small your goal is, reaching it means that you will have to create something new in your life. You will have to become someone new. You will have to become the person that can attain that goal. When you do that, there may be people who misunderstand you. They may ridicule you, call you names, think you are wasting your time, or shun you. But ultimately, in order to reach your goal, you are going to need to allow them to misunderstand you.
In this episode, Jen shares 5 new ways to handle being misunderstood. And none of them include arguing with them or defending yourself. Check out this episode for a new way to handle being misunderstood--from a place of peace, compassion, and integrity.
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Episode 52: How to Manage Stressors with a Quick Pen-to-Paper Exercise
Use this quick technique to manage the daily stress and the extraordinary stress.
Learn a simple 3 step process for resetting your stress with a fast journaling exercise, grounding technique, and perspective taking process.
- How to Create Your Ideal Morning Routine this School Year
Are you ready to create your ideal morning routine? In this episode, discover a new way to create a morning routine with just 5 easy steps! I'll teach you how to get step-by-step closer to your ideal morning and help you manage the morning chaos.
You can make your mornings whatever you want them to be by following the five steps revealed in this episode.
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Episode 49:
How to Build Mindfulness Using Circle Drawing
In this episode check out a mindfulness practice that connects the drawing of circles to our breath.
**This mindfulness practice borrows from the Enso, a sacred symbol in the Zen school of Buddhism. An enso is traditionally a circle that is drawn using a brush with one single, uninterrupted fluid movement.
For more info on the Enso and ideas relating to a mindfulness practice using circle drawing, check out the following:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5LHMlZJ-N0**
https://creativeenso.com/enso-circle-symbol-of-creativity/
https://janineibbotson.com/enso-practice
https://www.faena.com/aleph/enso-impressing-the-wholeness-of-being-in-a-single-stroke
https://www.lionsroar.com/what-is-an-enso/
Episode 46: [Call to Joy]: Reading for Joy for Moms!
This episode is a **Call to Joy, a quick, simple bit of encouragement to help empower you to create a joyfilled life.
On this episode, here how Jen used the power of a reading routine to add more joy to her life, even though law school had made her want to QUIT Reading forever!
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Episode 45--How a Story about a Broken Goblet Reduces Anxiety and Stress
So many moms spend so much time worrying about what we cannot control--whether it's at work, at home, with our kids, our spouses, or ourselves. This level of anxiety and stress prevents us from being present in the moment and enjoying the moment.
In this episode, Jen introduces you to a parable or story about the broken goblet from Ajahn Chah, a Thai meditation master. The story helps us to appreciate the moment and be present in the moment, even when life is uncertain.
Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.ajahnchah.org/book/About_Ajahn_Chah.php
https://embracemindfulness.org/2021/09/27/the-glass-is-already-broken/
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Episode 43: [Call to Joy]: Add Fun with Nostalgic CartoonsThis episode is a **Call to Joy, a quick, simple bit of encouragement to help empower you to create a joyfilled life.
On this episode, hear why watching cartoons from your childhood can be a way to add some fun and joy to your life, and share that experience with your own kids.
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Episode 42: How to Write a New Life Story
The stories that we tell ourselves matter. They create our lives.
Looking for a transformational episode to help you live an intentional life? If you are ready to live your life on purpose and with intention, then this is the episode for you.
I'll teach you how to discover what your past experiences have taught you, how they've strengthened you, and how the lessons that you learned in the past have prepared you for today. You will realize that you have everything you need to create the life you want today. And then we will set about discovering what it is that you want to do in this current next chapter of your life.
If you are done with living your life on default, and ready to write your own adventure, then this is the episode for you.
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Episode 41: [Call to Joy]: The Simple Joy of a Rain WalkThis episode is a **Call to Joy, a quick, simple bit of encouragement to help empower you to create a joyfilled life.
You can't stop the rain, but you can dance in it... OR JUMP IN THE PUDDLES?
What do you see when you see puddles? I see the possibility of a rain walk. So do my kids!
When the stars align and everyone is healthy, there is a gentle rain in the middle of the day (no severe weather), and we're home, a rain walk is a fun, simple, and FREE way to build some lifelong memories and add some spontaneity, joy, and fun to your day. Be prepared to get wet and messy.**
Is your To Do list packed with items that you just aren't doing?
Stop avoiding, stop procrastinating, and stop beating yourself up.
On this episode, I share with you a special productivity hack, called the "I'll do" list. Its a way to help you unlearn procrastination and start checking off those items that have been on your to do list for ages.
On this episode, learn:
- how procrastination and avoidance are actually the result of your strengths
- the STRENGTHS of those folks who procrastinate and avoid things regularly
- why to stop procrastination and avoiding your to do list
- and the productivity hack, "I'll do" list
Episode 39: **[Call to Joy]: How to Add More Time to Your Day with the Golden Triangle
Every working mom needs more time in her day. An extra hour here, a spare 15 minutes there. What if you have more time than you realize and you aren't just using it efficiently?
On this short episode, Jen shared with you an efficiency hack from Samantha Ettus, a lifestyle blogger, parenting expert, and CEO! Its called the Golden Triangle, and it helps you systemize your commutes so that you can have more efficiency. Jen shares her take on this, including ways to uplevel the Golden Triangle and use it to support you, create the life you want, and HAVE MORE FUN!
For more on Samantha Ettus:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthaettus/2016/05/08/9-secrets-to-thriving-as-a-working-mom/?sh=3421ffcb8dc8
https://www.instagram.com/samanthaettus/**
Episode 38--What to Ask Yourself about Work-Life Balance
We’ve been lied to! As mothers, we are taught to achieve some sort of balance between all the hats we wear, but what exactly is balance, and has it EVER been achieved? If so, that person needs a Nobel Prize because from my experience and mothers I’ve spoken to, this unattainable utopia has remained elusive. Telling a mother she just needs work-life balance can be harmful, because it sounds like a normal part of life, but it doesn’t actually exist. Also, when referring to work-life balance, it almost always leaves the needs of the person trying to achieve that balance out of the equation. It’s a common theme in our society to just keep working harder, and to do better, but at what cost?
What if we changed our perspective of what work-life balance means to mothers in society and create a new narrative? Like going after your dreams after having children and setting a positive example for them to not let anything get in the way of their dreams. Or to be able to be fully present for your children because you yourself are fulfilled by the way you’ve structured your life for YOU, and not society’s expectations. The positive outcomes from making this switch can be exponential, but we have to change how we approach what it is to be a mother who is also a lot of other things.
Join us in today’s podcast to learn why work-life balance is a hoax and what we can do to change it. Let’s take our power back together!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How work-life balance doesn't exist
- Leaving mothers out of the equation
- Why balance is directed primarily toward women
- How society has shaped the question around work-life balance
- The history of work-life balance
- What balance means to our host Jen
- Questions to ask yourself when considering balance
- How to take your power back
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Episode 37: [Call to Joy]: Spark your Creativity with Musical Mark MakingThis episode is a **Call to Joy, a quick, simple bit of encouragement to help empower you to create a joyfilled life.
Do you think of yourself as a creative being? No matter how you answer that question, this episode for you. On this episode I share how I've used an easy activity, called musical mark making, to add more creativity to my everyday life. You are more creative than you realize. Moms can be creative too, even when we have a mile long to do list!**
Episode 35
What is your legacy?
On this episode, I encourage you to consider the legacy that you are leaving, and what that could look like for you? This is more than accumulating wealth. This is more than babies and grand-babies. Your legacy is who you are as a person and how you will be remembered.
This is your invitation to align with your values and build a life that you will appreciate.
Episode 35: [Call to Joy]: How a candle can add reverence and joy to your daily lifeThis episode is a Call to Joy, a quick, simple bit of encouragement to help empower you to create a joyfilled life.In this episode, I share with you how we've used a candle at different points throughout the day to add more magic, joy, reverence, peace, and sacredness to our daily life.
Welcome to Mom First! This podcast helps working moms ditch the overwhelm and stress so they are happier and more fulfilled each day. You have a lot going on, and I get that you are a Mom First--and so much more too!
Between the meal prepping and laundry folding at home, the smart goals at work, and the daycare dropoffs and kid activities, what so many of us are looking for is joy, connection, and meaning. If you want that in your life, you have to cultivate it. You have to create it on purpose. And this quick hit episode is here to empower you to do that. Let’s go.
Episode 33:
What can we do when things go wrong in the world? When tragedy strikes, when natural disasters happen? How can we cope?
On this episode, I share with you 3 steps for taking back your inner peace in the midst of all that you cannot control and then I share with you how we can use that inner peace to create change in the world.
Episode 33: [Call to Joy]: How to Create More Fun and Joy Using Simple TraditionsThis episode is a Call to Joy, a quick, simple bit of encouragement to help empower you to create a joyfilled life.In this episode, I share with you how we've used simple traditions to keep our family connected and intentionally have more fun and joy throughout the year. Not just on special occassions!
Welcome to Mom First! This podcast helps working moms ditch the overwhelm and stress so they are happier and more fulfilled each day. You have a lot going on, and I get that you are a Mom First--and so much more too!
Between the meal prepping and laundry folding at home, the smart goals at work, and the daycare dropoffs and kid activities, what so many of us are looking for is joy, connection, and meaning. If you want that in your life, you have to cultivate it. You have to create it on purpose. And this quick hit episode is here to empower you to do that. Let’s go.
Episode 32: How to Worry Less about the Kids
Welcome to Mom First! This podcast helps working moms ditch the overwhelm and stress so they are happier and more fulfilled each day. You have a lot going on, and I get that you are a Mom First--and so much more too!
As moms, we all worry, and we can worry a lot. Is our worry useful? What can we do to lessen our worry?
On this episode, learn why worry is not a helpful emotion and how to better manage worry from a place of discernment and action. I'll introduce you to the 80/20 rule and share with you how I use that rule to manage my worries around my kids.
This episode is a Call to Joy, a quick, simple bit of encouragement to help empower you to create a joyfilled life.
Welcome to Mom First! This podcast helps working moms ditch the overwhelm and stress so they are happier and more fulfilled each day. You have a lot going on, and I get that you are a Mom First--and so much more too!
Between the meal prepping and laundry folding at home, the smart goals at work, and the daycare dropoffs and kid activities, what so many of us are looking for is joy, connection, and meaning. If you want that in your life, you have to cultivate it. You have to create it on purpose. And this quick hit episode is here to empower you to do that. Let’s go.
In this episode, I share with you how I've used simple bedtime rituals to create connection with my kids and help me live into my values as a mom.
Come with me on this episode, where I share my personal journey and mission to create more joy in my life and to inspire other moms (including working moms) to do the same.
Yes, I know you have a lot on your plate. Same, Girl, same! I know the meal prep, commute, laundry, and zoom meetings feel endless. And that every free minute you devote to your kids.
And I'm here to tell you that if you want your kids to grow up to live lives full of happiness, connection, and meaning. Then guess what!? You go first!
Here I'll share with you how I came to this realization, and what I did about during a time when I was really struggling. You'll learn specific ways to implement a joy practice in your life and create more joy on purpose. Let's go!
This episode is a Call to Joy, a quick, simple bit of encouragement to help empower you to create a joyfilled life.
Between the meal prepping and laundry folding at home, the smart goals at work, and the daycare dropoffs and kid activities, what so many of us are looking for is joy, connection, and meaning. If you want that in your life, you have to cultivate it. You have to create it on purpose. And this quick hit episode is here to empower you to do that. Let’s go.
In this episode, I share with you a simple morning ritual that I have started that helps me feel so much more connected to my kids and makes space for a little calm and magic in our mornings.
Transitions can be a point of conflict and frustration. But they don't have to be. They can be points of connection and joy.
As working moms, a lot of the moments in our day are moments of transition. What would your day be like if you decided to master them. So that you ran the transitions, instead of the transitions running you?
Whether its the morning routine, the bedtime routine, or the transition when you first get home, there are things you can do to make the transitions go smoother for you and your kids.
On this episode, I share 10 tips that I've used for mastering everyday transitions.
Quite the Spectacle Podcast is now Mom First, a podcast to help working moms ditch the overwhelm and stress so they are happier and more fulfilled each day.
Jump into this quick discussion on the interconnection between three topics: keeping promises to ourselves (goal integrity), self care, and radical love.
This is the third episode in a 3-part series on judging.
To hear how to judge yourself less, then check out how to tame the inner critic, in Episode 22.
For tips on how you can judge others less, and improve your relationships, personally and professionally, check out Episode 23.
In this Episode, Episode 24, I teach you how stop judging life and be happier right now.
Learn what it means to judge life and our circumstances. Learn what it looks like when you are judging your life’s circumstances–chances are you are totally blind to it! Its a major blindspot for a lot of us.
And learn 3 very simple, doable ways to judge circumstances less and be happier now. You can implement this today and start feeling better asap.
In today’s episode I share with you how to judge others less. You can be more judgmental, and it will improve your relationships–personally and professionally.
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Episode 23: Stop Judging Others
This is the second episode in a 3-part series on judging.
To hear how to judge yourself less, then check out how to tame the inner critic, in Episode 22.
In today’s episode I share with you how to judge others less. You can be more judgmental, and it will improve your relationships–personally and professionally.
Today:
- Learn how to recognize judgment at work, at home, with family and friends, and kids
- Hear why judgment is a problem and how it interferes with unconditional love
- Learn why we judge each other
- Understand when we should accept others’ instead of judging
- Discover 2 specific questions to ask you when you are trying to decide whether you “should” judge a situation
- Learn how to accept others more
- Get my mind hacks on acceptance of others
- Discover the three superpowers that helps us move from a weak state of judging others into a powerful, wiser state of discernment
- Discover the “Yes And” game
- Learn how to address behavior and concerns with others, including family, kids, friends, managers, supervisors, and colleagues from a place of non-judgment (and why this is actually more effective)
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This episode is for you if you are trying to figure out how to tame the inner critic and judge your self less. You can have less self-judgment.
On this episode, learn how to recognize the inner critic, what to do if you don't think you have an inner critic, and at least 4 practical ways to deal with the inner critic.
What to do about Burnout
Welcome to Episode 21 of Quite the Spectacle the Podcast.
In this episode, we talk about burnout. The stats around it are STAGGERING.
In this episode, learn what burnout is, and how it can manifest itself physically. Hear from Elizabeth Rosenberg founder of the Good Advice Company, and her story about burnout, how she initially didn’t recognize it as burnout, how she overcame it, and what she does not to prevent burnout.
We are all in this together and empower each other here, so you’ll learn how you can empower others who may be experiencing burnout.
More about Elizabeth:
Elizabeth Rosenberg is an entrepreneur, charismatic leader and visionary who drives authentic change and purposeful impact through her work. As the founder of The Good Advice Company, a marketing and communications consultancy, and with more than two decades of experience working with some of the most innovative brands and leaders in the world, Elizabeth taps her knowledge, intuition and truths to uncover and amplify purpose and ownable narratives. Based in Los Angeles, Elizabeth is currently writing and speaking about her health and wellness journey and truly believes there is a future where wellness, intuition and the corporate world collide.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethrosenberg/
Mentioned here:
https://www.mother.ly/news/2021-state-of-motherhood-survey/, Motherly Survey
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/03/millions-of-working-mothers-in-the-us-are-suffering-from-burnout.html
Game-changer book: Burnout The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/198481706X
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Episode 20 of Quite the Spectacle. Are you a go-getter, a pleasure-seeker, or a joy-getter?
What does it mean to you to have joy in your life? What drives the way you show up each day? Do you show up to get a goal, gain some pleasure (maybe some “self care” like a bubble bath, massage or binging), or do you show up for JOY?
In this episode:
- Learn a new way to approach your daily life–as a JOY GETTER!
- Learn why being a go getter approach might not be the best for wellbeing and joy
- Understand why pleasure, as awesome as it is, is not going to permanently bring you joy.
- Gain peace around not always having joy (sometimes you won't feel joy all the time, and that's okay!)
- Three simple, easy practical ways that you can embody Joy on the DAILY and be a joy-getter today.
- BONUS #1: Find out two of my family's new favorite card games!
- BONUS #2: Hear how I came up with the term "joy getter"
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Welcome to Episode 19! Go after that big dream (and get out of your own dang way)
This episode is for you if:
- If you have a big dream or goal on your heart (no matter how long its been there) and you want ideas for activating and taking the first steps to achieve that goal or dream.
- If you recognize that there are obstacles (mostly inner obstacles) that stop you from achieving your goals or making your dreams a reality and you want honest, simple, and straightforward ideas for addressing them.
- You want help to keep going and keep moving forward to achieve your goals and dreams.
In this episode:
- Get simple, practical, doable tips for overcoming the most common obstacles.
- Get the courage to handle uncomfortable situations, including fear of failure and judgment from others.
- Learn about the Emotional Cycle of Change and why its totally normal that we sometimes quit when things don't go as planned -- AND Why its so important to keep moving forward and pushing yourself.
- Learn why you have to be willing to stand out if you want a stand out life and achieve your dreams.
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Today’s episode is about embracing and creating change in your life.
This episode is for you if:
- You find change intimidating, are wondering how to manage change, or are feeling anxious about a change happening in your life
- You are trying to figure out how to create intentional change in your life
In this episode:
- Interview with brand strategist and entrepreneur, Jackie Bebenroth
- Learn about the 5 steps of change, the trans-theoretical model of change, the importance of intentionality in creating long lasting change, and how you can use the steps or cycle of change to your advantage.
- Discover a mind hack to help you take action when you are fearful or hesitant about an upcoming change
- Consider how you could think about change and the process of change to create more joy in your life
- Uncover why all the attempts we make to change and improve our lives are important and help us to push outside of our comfort zone to reach our full potential
- Bonus: Hear about the magnificence of the 80-20 rule and how it helps Jen, a recovering perfectionist, navigate life, have more fun, and create the results that matter.
A little bit about Jackie Bebenroth
Jackie draws from two decades of experience as a brand strategist and entrepreneur to help visionary leaders achieve transformation inside their businesses and beyond. She’s developed a communication methodology called the Change Stage Framework that is proven to connect, convert and cultivate audiences for sustained impact and business growth.
At her marketing firm, Muse, she leads a team of strategists and creatives who are dialed in to the growth needs of the nutrition, health and wellness segments, where behavior and lifestyle change is a requirement to success.
https://www.museheadquarters.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiebebenroth/
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Rest is a radical and rebellious act! In a world where we are called to be on, do all the things, respond to all the things, all the time, deciding to rest is a radical act.
What if you could make time and space for rest that would leave you feeling truly refreshed, relaxed and recovered. That’s what you deserve and that’s what you need.
It is possible for you. In this show we talk about the 7 types of rest. If you are not feeling rested, it might be because you aren’t getting enough of the type of rest that you need.
In this episode, we will focus on the need for mental rest. How to get it. Why it is important. We will talk about how to do nothing. And how to troubleshoot if you are having a hard time making space for mental rest.
Mentioned in the Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNN4EPJzGk
https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs
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- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love? I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Learn how to use a simple powerful sentence to show up on purpose with intention in your daily life, to reach any goal, create any result, add value at work, and improve your relationships. Use it to generate confidence, purpose, calm, peacefulness, or any range of emotions.
In this episode, learn about:
- Some of the science behind why a personal mantra can be so powerful
- How to create a personal mantra
- Why tying it to action can be powerful
- The research-based way to uplevel your personal mantra, using self-distancing
- Practical pointers on developing your own mantra and implementing it in your life
- Pitfalls to avoid
I’ll share with you one of my own personal mantras and encourage you to develop your own (and to share it with others in your life).
Plus, you’ll hear about my first GIVEAWAY! (Running from March 24, 2022 to April 30, 2022).
Resources in this episode:
Info re applied psychology in sports: https://oxfordre.com/psychology/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190236557.001.0001/acrefore-9780190236557-e-157
2013 study on areas of brain that self-affirmation activities
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4814782/
Benefits of positive self talk, per Mayo https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950
Self-Talk as a Regulatory Mechanism
http://selfcontrol.psych.lsa.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KrossJ_Pers_Soc_Psychol2014Self-talk_as_a_regulatory_mechanism_How_you_do_it_matters.pdf
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- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
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Welcome to Episode 15: The Thoughts that Stop Us
Today’s episode is all about the thoughts that stop us from reaching our goals and bringing those big ideas and dreams that we have to life.
This episode is for you if:
- You’ve ever had a goal or idea that you didn’t follow through on.
- You experience self-doubt or self-judgment.
- You are looking for practical ways to help coach yourself to pursue your goals.
In this episode:
- Learn how recognize and deal with those negative thoughts that come up.
- Learn why they come up (and how to appreciate and accept them)
- Learn what to do to overcome the negative thoughts and stay focused on your idea and goal.
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love? I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Welcome to Episode 14: Finding a Job You Love!
Today’s episode is all about your job and making sure it is one that you love. One that brings you joy and fulfillment.
This episode is for you if:
- You are considering a leap to a new job or career.
- You are feeling uncomfortable and restless in your job.
- If you job is just a place where you are going through the motions.
- And you are looking for growth and opportunity.
In this episode:
- Interview with career coach, Nicole Anderson
- Learn how to use practical tools before starting the job search to help find MORE JOY in your career.
- How to know when its time to make a change
- What your first step should be
- How to start the job search process and then negotiate in the terms that are going to make a position a better fit.
- On top of all that, Nicole will share a tip for helping to keep employees engaged, too, and some ideas on how to empower each other to find jobs that LIGHT us up!
A little bit about Nicole!
Nicole Anderson is a career coach who helps women find more joy in their careers. Through one-on-one coaching, accessible tools, and strategic co-planning, Nicole helps women go claim their big dreams. Her expertise has been developed through a decade of experience in career coaching and corporate recruiting, and social justice and employment equity are central tenants of her work. Guided by the belief that work should be empowering, economically inspiring, and inclusive, Nicole guides women across industries and backgrounds to their next career level.
Her website: https://www.careercoachnicole.com/
Her Instagram: @careercoachnicole https://www.instagram.com/careercoachnicole/
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love? I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Welcome to Episode 13: How Journaling Can Empower You, an interview with writer, professor, and podcaster Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell
Do you journal? How can a journaling practice help you to manage your mind and achieve your goals?
This episode is for you if:
- You are looking to start or continue a journaling practice
- If you are curious to hear how you could use journaling to improve your life, work, and relationships (including that all-important relationship with yourself)
- Want to hear about different ways and reasons to utilize journaling
In this episode:
- Interview with writer, professor, and podcaster, Dr. Meghan Hurley-Powell
- Hear about Meghan’s journaling practice and consider ways to implement your own practice
- Find out what the number 1 question people have about journaling is
- Gain ideas for overcoming blocks to journaling
- How to let go of perfectionism around journaling
- Find out how a trip to the grocery store led to Meghan writing a book
A little bit about Meghan!
Meghan hails from lake country in rural Minnesota, which is approximately several hours northwest of Minneapolis. She has earned three degrees in English: a BA & MA from University of North Dakota and a PhD from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Currently, Meghan lives and works as a temporary Assistant Professor of English at a college in Iowa with her husband, Roger, and their dog, Banner. When she is not teaching classes on writing, research writing, and literature, Meghan is usually working on a collection of creative non-fiction essays or a saucy but sweet romance novel. Meghan is also the host of the lovely podcast, “The Power Within Her.”
Her website: meggymarie.com
Her Instagram: @dr.meggymarie, https://www.instagram.com/dr.meggymarie/
Her Podcast: The Power Within Her (episodes released Tuesdays)
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love? I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Welcome to Episode 12: Cultivating Creativity, including an interview with Rhonda WIllers
What does creativity mean to you? How do you show up as a creativity being? Do you consider yourself to be creative?
This episode is for you if:
- You are NOT an artist (or if you are!)
- If you are curious about what creativity could look like for you–especially if you do not consider yourself to be a creative being
- Seek permission to become creative and tips for how to move beyond limiting thoughts around your creative abilities
In this episode:
- Interview with artist, writer, researcher, podcaster, and author, Rhonda Willers
- Consider a new definition for creativity as a generative process
- Use the power of “yet” to grow
- Identify ways to start small to grow and cultivate your creativity
- Recognize the creative blocks that may be there and where they come from, including from the environment that we grew up in
- Learn how to “move through” (and beyond) your limiting thoughts around creativity with “low stakes” creative opportunities
- Get ideas for maintaining and safeguarding your creative practice amidst disruption and distraction
- Find out what baskets and lunch trays have to do with creativity
- And lastly, learn a “subversive” strategy to help empower those around you to nurture their creative sides, too
Mentioned in the show:
Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown (https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/)
Shop: Collage Kits from Ann E. Lawton, available online: https://aelawton.myshopify.com/
Bio for Rhonda Willers
Rhonda Willers, American, is a visual artist, writer, researcher, podcaster, and author of the book, Terra Sigillata: Contemporary Techniques. Focusing on fragility, space, and subtle strength, she works with repetitive forms and markings to elicit thoughts of memories, spiritual spaces, and rituals. Her creative practice includes ceramics, mixed media, drawing, painting, writing, and time-based interactive installations and experiences. She has taught workshops for: Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue with Jingdezhen International Studio, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Pocosin Arts School of Fine Crafts, and more. Her writing has been featured by The Isolation Journals founded by Suleika Jauoad, Pottery Making Illustrated, and more. In 2022 Rhonda launched her podcast, The Artist In Me Is Dead, which focuses on conversations about the ebbs and flows of creativity. Rhonda actively engages in the ceramics community through her service as a volunteer working board member for NCECA.
https://www.rhondawillers.com
https://linktr.ee/r_willers
https://www.instagram.com/r_willers/
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- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love? I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Welcome to Episode 11: Setting & Achieving Goals with Coach Tilita Lutterloh
This episode is for you if:
- Are seeking guidance on how to set goals that you actually wanna keep
- Aren’t sure why your values matter when it comes to setting goals
- Want to move towards intrinsic motivation for achieving your goals
In this episode:
- Interview with Coach and #GoalDigger, Tilita Lutterloh (a.k.a. Coach “T”), who is a Certified strength, conditioning, and nutrition coach by trade, competitive Olympic development track & field athlete by talent, #GoalDigger by nature.
- Learn how to identify values, create values-based goals, and
- Hear about how failure is an option, and how its the most commonly chosen option
- Discover the two elements to look for to see if you goal is too big, too small, or just right!
Coach T Bio : Coach T, has always operated from a place of values-rooted excellence, which led her to being an Olympic development track & field athlete. Now, Coach T helps purpose-driven high achievers get stronger and eat better so they can do more of what they want and do it better! Over the last 17 years, Tilita’s big picture thinking & detail-oriented coaching have catapulted the fitness, and performance of many curious newbies & experienced go-getters alike who love taking on challenges & exploring what their bodies can do. Whether you want to run a race, run a business, or simply run your life above the status quo and you crave a deep sense of accomplishment, Coach T can help you cross YOUR finish line with courage, feeling good. www.Tilitafied.comwww.healthmadesimplepro.com **FB: facebook.com/Tilitafied
IG: instagram.com/iamtilita
Tilitafied**
Be sure you get Tilita’s High Acheiver Habit→ Go here! tiny.cc/thehighachieverhabit
FREE GIFT–Get your free copy of the Guide to the Thought Ring at www.quitethespectacle.com. This is the tool that I use each day to manage my own mind and create the life I want. You can use it too. Its simple. Its doable. And, its absolutely free. Visit me at www.quitethespectacle.com. And to learn more about the Thought Ring, check out Episode 3 of this podcast!
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love? I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Welcome to Episode 10: All about Boundaries with Podcaster & Mindset Coach, Diana Keller.
This episode is for you if you:
- Are seeking inspiration and guidance in implementing boundaries in your life
- Want to hear how to put boundaries in place and use them
- The first question to ask yourself when you are setting up boundaries
- Looking for ways that boundaries can benefit you and your relationships
In this episode:
- Interview with Diana Marie Keller, https://www.dianamariekeller.com/. Diana is the host of Keep Moving Forward podcast and a positive mindset coach. Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/diana_marie_keller/.
- Discover why self-awareness is the first step for establishing boundaries
- Learn the difference between supporting others with their boundaries and gossiping
- How boundaries help us grow our ability to have and receive unconditional love, to unconditionally love others, and to grow the relationship with yourself.
FREE GIFT–. Get your free copy of the Guide to the Thought Ring at www.quitethespectacle.com. This is the tool that I use each day to manage my own mind and create the life I want. You can use it too. Its simple. Its doable. And, its absolutely free. Visit me at www.quitethespectacle.com. And to learn more about the Thought Ring, check out Episode 3 of this podcast!
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love? I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Welcome to Episode 9 Balancing Resiliency and Perseverance.
This episode is for you if:
- You are seeking inspiration to follow those “little whispers,” your inner voice, and your intuition.
- You are trying to cultivate more mindfulness.
- You want to explore the balance and partnership between resilience and perseverance.
In this episode:
- Interview with Emily Jacobson, Owner and acupuncturist at To The Point Acupuncture and Tai Chi, and Owner and Director of Healing Roots Wellness Center (https://healingroots88.com/). Connect with Healing Roots on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Healing-Roots-Wellness-Center-105272735052192.
- Emily has attended St. Croix Center For The Healing Arts massage school in the year 2000. With a passionate young heart, she decided to make an attempt at entrepreneurship and started her first business, Exceptional Relief Massage, in 2002. After a very successful 9 years in business, Emily's mind and body needed to dive deeper into the healing arts. Wanting an extension of her career as a bodyworker, she chose to study Chinese Medicine and received a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2016 and promptly opened To The Point Acupuncture and Tai Chi. Now, as the owner and director of Healing Roots Wellness Center, Emily's goal is to create a wholesome community of wellness providers and wellness seekers. Knowing that there are many paths to healing and that collaborative care has a big impact, Emily wants to offer a diverse way to make healing available and accessible. Emily believes that we are on this planet to connect, love, and support each other. She believes this is the only way we are able to fully thrive as human beings. Humbly holding space for practitioners and recipients to receive emotional and physical nourishment is the basis of why Emily decided to open Healing Roots Wellness Center.
- Emily’s story of how she came to open a wellness center and followed the “little whispers.”
- Learn about mindfulness, ways to cultivate mindfulness, and why its important to do so. Emily shares so many things we can do and describes her own mindfulness practices.
- Discover a new way to think about resilience and perseverance, how to cultivate resilience, when to choose to perseverance, and how to maintain the harmony or balance between the two.
- Hear how we can empower each other with our favorite podcasts!
Discussed in today’s episode:
- Mindfulness bell app. https://mindfulbell.app/en/index.html
FREE GIFT–. Get your free copy of the Guide to the Thought Ring at www.quitethespectacle.com.
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love?
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
Visit Quite the Spectacle for more information, https://www.quitethespectacle.com/. Follow me on Instagram: @jenthespectacle (https://www.instagram.com/jenthespectacle/)
Welcome to Episode 8-Building the confidence to achieve ANY GOAL–with the minimum baseline.
This episode is for you if:
- You haven’t kept your New Year’s Resolutions
- You like to make big, complex goals to satisfy your perfectionist brain
- You struggle to keep commitments to yourself (or others)
- You don’t feel like you have confidence in yourself (or others tell you you need to develop more confidence)
In this episode:
- You’ll learn why building integrity with yourself is the necessary first step to achieving any goal
- A simple, manageable tool for creating more integrity and confidence–called the minimum baseline
- How to overcome common objections to the use of the minimum baseline
- How to use and leverage the minimum baseline to reach your goals and create more alignment in any area of your life
- I will share my own personal example of how I’ve used the minimum baseline to develop a consistent yoga practice, how that created more confidence, and how I am now leveraging that to achieve other goals.
FREE GIFT–. Get your free copy of the Guide to the Thought Ring at www.quitethespectacle.com. This is the tool that I use each day to manage my own mind and create the life I want. You can use it too. Its simple. Its doable. And, its absolutely free. Visit me at www.quitethespectacle.com. And to learn more about the Thought Ring, check out Episode 3 of this podcast!
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love? I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether it's by text or social media. Then, tag me, so I can personally say, “Thank you.”
Visit Quite the Spectacle for more information, https://www.quitethespectacle.com/.
Follow me on Instagram: @jenthespectacle (https://www.instagram.com/jenthespectacle/)
Welcome to Episode 7-Moving forward when you don’t know what you want.
This episode is for you if:
- You don’t know what you want.
- If you are too confused or unsure to pick a goal.
- If you need clarity around your goals and dreams.
- If you have spent time building other peoples goals and dreams, but don’t know what your own goals and dreams are.
- You need inspiration and motivation to identify a goal and go after it with your whole heart.
In this episode:
- You’ll learn why its important to be “selfish” and why pursuing your goals and dreams is actually “self-less”
- I’ll share my own journey to uncovering my goals and dreams, including advice from my coach (“Pick a goal, any goal!”) and my remarkable experiences with journaling and guided intuitive drawing.
- I’ll teach you a simple but easy tool for uncovering what you want out of life, including the things, goals, ideas, adventures, and feelings that you want MORE of.
Mentioned in this show: The phenomenal, eye-opening intuitive drawing classes that I've been taking with artist, art therapist, art educator, and overall extraordinary human, Ann E. Lawton, https://linktr.ee/ae_lawton and on Instagram @ae_lawton (https://www.instagram.com/ae_lawton/)
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love. I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether its by text or social media. Then, tag me, so i can personally say, “Thank you.”
Visit Quite the Spectacle for more information, https://www.quitethespectacle.com/.
Follow me on Instagram: @jenthespectacle (https://www.instagram.com/jenthespectacle/)
Come with me on this very personal episode where I discuss what to do if you are frustrated with your body image. In this episode, we move beyond body positivity, body love, and body image, to provide a practical way that you can improve the relationship with your body. You can be in harmony with your body. That is available to you.
Discussed in this episode:
- Common thoughts about the body
- Examples of how those thoughts prevent us from pursuing our goals and dreams (our spectacles!)
- An easy, accessible thought to try to create more partnership and harmony with your body–instead of separation
I will also share with you my personal journey with a diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Failure (aka Primary Ovarian Insufficiency), and how I’ve worked to overcome the frustration, grief, and betrayal that that diagnosis brought. I felt incredibly alone when I received my diagnosis. I promised myself that if I came through that diagnosis to a better place, that I would talk about it so that others who have this condition would not feel so alone. So while this is an intensely personal subject and very difficult for me to talk about, I have decided to put it out there, in case it helps another woman feel less alone. If you are struggling with Premature Ovarian Failure (Primary Ovarian Insufficiency), or other concerns like early menopause, infertility, or pregnancy loss, please know that I see you. You are strong. You are beautiful. You are not alone.
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love. I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether its by text or social media. Then, tag me, so i can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Come with me on this episode where I share with you why radical self-acceptance is the foundation for growing your own self-confidence.
Radical self-acceptance is about embracing everything about ourselves–the joys, the foibles, the good, the bad, the past and the present. It is about accepting where we are, and believing that wherever we are, that is okay.
**You can increase your self-acceptance, and then start growing your self-confidence. I’ll show you how to do just that, with two simple practical tools. First, I’ll help you understand where all of that negative thinking and negative self-talk is coming from. Second, I’ll share you with you the mind hack for rising above the negative self-talk, and using the power of our minds to not just accept, but also love ourselves where we are right now.
You can accept yourself, even the imperfections. You can even learn to love them and become more confident. Let me show you how I did that. Please listen in.**
Three Asks:
- Send feedback! What do you love, what don’t you love. I wanna hear it. This podcast is meant to serve and empower you, so please let me know what you think.
- If you have a story to share that you think is in alignment with becoming a “Spectacle,” please reach out to me. I’d love to chat and have you on the pod!
- Please share this episode with a friend–whether its by text or social media. Then, tag me, so i can personally say, “Thank you.”
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Do you struggle with guilt? Are you plagued by the dreaded "mom guilt?" Or do you feel guilt for not being a good enough daughter, friend, or father? Maybe you feel like you are not a good enough provider for your family or you aren't there enough for your friends? This kind of guilt often does not serve us well. Did you know that most guilt is unnecessary and just a product of social conditioning and thought errors or cognitive biases? When guilt is helpful, its only because it helps us realign to our values, and then its important that we move past the guilt and transform our lives. In this episode, I explain how to overcome guilt in just four steps. You can do this.
On this episode, we take on guilt, examine guilt, and learn how to move past guilt so that it does not stand in the way of our joy, dreams, or goals.
Come with me, as I share with you a simple, four-step process that you can use today to overcome guilt. I’ll show you how to recognize when guilt is unnecessary and even toxic and when you can use guilt as a guidepost to reconnect to your deepest values.
Here is the four-step process for overcoming guilt:
- Recognize guilt as a feeling in our body
- Identify the thought causing the guilt
- Figure out where that thought comes from: social conditioning, a thought error or cognitive bias, or a sign that we are not in alignment with our values
- Change the thought pattern itself and move forward with more intention
I’ll even share with you my own journey in overcoming and ending Mom Guilt. I successfully gave up Mom Guilt in 2016, and when it reared its head in 2020, when my world was turned upside down, I used this process to overcome it again, recalibrate, and move forward with intention. If you are a mom dealing with mom guilt, you can move past guilt, too. Let me show you how. If you aren’t a mom, you might still struggle with guilt! Whether you are struggling with guilt as a daughter, a friend, a provider, a father, a teacher, or just generally feeling too much guilt, please know that it is possible to feel better. Give this process a try and let me know what you think.
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Today I share with you why you don’t need any resolutions other than to Manage Your Own Mind! This is the secret sauce. Managing your own mind means that you don’t need any more accountability partners or systems. All you need is to manage your own mind to get the results that you want.
You can manage your mind to create the results and outcomes that you want in your life.
Learn about a super practical tool, called the "Thought Ring," which I use to manage my mind. This tool, the "Thought Ring" harnesses the power of metacognition to help us understand how our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and outcomes are connected and influenced by each other.
With the Thought Ring, you will become more mindful and gain awareness of our thoughts and emotions. And you can use the Thought Ring to see how your thoughts and emotions lead to the behaviors that are creating the outcomes in your life. The AWESOME news is that you can control all of this. You have the power to change it. That means you can use the Thought Ring to create any outcome that you want in your life.
Make mindfulness your super power to overcome anxiety, confusion, stress, lack of confidence, suffering associated with health conditions, and lack of motivation/will power
Use it. Manage your mind. Create your own spectacle in your life. And then tell me about it. I can’t wait to hear from you. Go out there and do it.
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Episode 2: Start with Joy!
On this episode, you’ll get loads of practical tips and tricks to help you cultivate a practice of joy in your life. If you are looking for practical tools that you can implement today to lead a more joyful life, then this is the episode for you.
Listen in and learn why we need to START WITH JOY! And, how to do that.
In this episode, I cover:
- What joy means to you and how to recognize it,
- How to discover (or rediscover) what brings us joy, and
- How to cultivate a practice of joy, including overcoming some of the internal and external obstacles to joy.
In the first part of this episode, you will learn:
- Why your past can be the key to more joy in the present moment.
- How to use journaling to deep dive and understand what brings you joy.
- How to do a deep dive into journaling to move toward greater understanding of what brings you joy.
- How to hack the feeling of envy to use it as a guide for creating more JOY in your life.
In the second part of the episode, I’ll explain how to:
- Fit fun, joy, and enjoyment in your schedule life (especially if your day is jam-packed),
- Make the ordinary moments extraordinary,
- Add more “joyful flair” to your daily life, and
- Manage your own mind for more joy!
Quotables:
- "It is our responsibility as adult humans to manage our own minds and we can manage our minds to create more joy.”
- “You can add more 'joyful flair' to your life, even if you are a grown up.”
- "We are meant to live extraordinary lives, and we do that by making the ordinary extraordinary!”
You can have more joy in your life. It is within your reach. Let me show you how.
Resources in this episode:
The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, by Helen Oxenbury and Michael Rosen
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Introducing Quite the Spectacle, a podcast for high-achieving, energetic, and passionate women who are ready to build a life they love!
"Quite the Spectacle" is a podcast that is about embracing what makes our lives spectacular, joyful, a little bit messy, and super authentic.
On this podcast, you will get practical tools and the inspiration to help you chase down those big, bold dreams of yours--and have FUN along the way.
Today's episode covers why we need to be willing to work through shame, fear, self-doubt, and our own inner critic to reach our goals, and why its important to be willing to be seen and to make a spectacle.
We cannot wait to hear from you! Share with us, "What's your Spectacle?!"
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