A Mixed Life: Motherhood, Mindset & Motion: Recent Episodes
A Mixed Life with Tam Bush
A Mixed Life is all about conversation and what it means to navigate motherhood.
Each week we share various topics about being a mother, our mindset, and how we stay in forward motion. We are interested in the journey of motherhood and how we bridge our lives to those we love as we continue to learn and grow. We also support fathers, their fatherhood journey, and learn how to best support them today and beyond.
If you're ready for authentic, raw, and honest perspectives, this show is for you.
"Most of what matters in your life takes place in your absence." – Salman Rushdie Absence ăb′səns noun 1. The state of being away. 2, The time during which one is away. 3. Lack; want.
In today's episode, we will talk about the three lessons about being absent or lack of presence within ourselves as moms. The journey moms face is individual, however, the sentiments felt are similar when striving to be better daily. To learn more, check out our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
"In case no one told you today, you are needed, you are stronger than you think, you are doing great, you deserve the best, you are here for a reason, don't give up." ~Unknown
Life throws curveballs at different stages and phases of our lives. As moms we take on many things intentionally and unintentionally. This can impact our mind, body, and spirit in many ways. You deserve to be your best for you, and in turn for others.
In today's episode, we highlight how mental health is important to take time for yourself to become better than yesterday. We also talk about motherhood, postpartum and its impact on who we are as moms.
To learn more, check out our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletterhere.
Podcast Resource Links
• What is Mental Health?
• National Health on Mental Illness
• Mental Health by Numbers (statistics)
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Disorders
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• 75 Hard Program created by Andy Frisella
“Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your biggest opportunity for growth.” -Peter McWilliams
"I enjoy being uncomfortable!" said no one ever.
Stepping outside of your comfort zone and being uncomfortable is the last thing many would want to do. Doing the opposite of what your mind tells you to do is the first of many steps toward growth.
In today's episode, we will highlight the importance of challenges and pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday, but also embrace motherhood authentically.s
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"Be happy in the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more." -Mother Teresa
Summer is approaching fast. As we prepare for the summer—camp activities, local city programs, travel, and more—there is so much to learn, explore, and grow.
In today's episode, we share some reminders to help when in the middle of summer fun and chaos.
Take a step back, take a deep breath, and be in the moment. Yes, it can be hard but well worth it as new memories are created.
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"Somedays are more difficult than others. If today is one of them, remind yourself to just breathe. You can pick up your fight again tomorrow."
Have you ever had a mom moment where everything isn't going well and forget the one thing that will help you through it?
Far often we may allow so many things pile up within ourselves leaving us running on empty.
In today's episode we share how taking a quick moment and breathe can solve many emotional rollercoasters at that very moment. By taking a quick pause can not only help to reframe our thoughts, emotions, and how we can continue to put our best foot forward as moms.
To learn more, check out our website. Subscribe to our weekly AML Mom Mompsiration here.
"You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection." ~Buddha
As moms, we often downplay what we need or deserve because of how we may view ourselves. We take care of others on many deep levels—our spouses, children, extended family, friends, and sometimes strangers we just met—but in many cases forget to share what we truly need or believe we deserve.
Today we will take a look at how an experience of learning that deserving good should never be a downplay of who we as mothers, but a necessity of what we're becoming. It is important to know that as a mom, you hold more than value...you deserve good in every way.
To learn more, check out our website. Subscribe to our weekly Mompsiration here.
"Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears." ~Lee Brown
Have you had those moments when you dream of doing something important to you, but kind of let it slip through your fingers?
As moms we have many dreams before we became moms, then our lives shift to taking care of those we love. Our dreams are still there waiting to be found. We may find it again quickly, other times it may take a little longer. There are some that never even try because of fear or other reasons in their life's journey.
In today's episode, we will read the book Dream by Susan V. Bosak. It is important to remember your dreams, and why it was important (and still are) to you. We hope today's reading sparks you to find it again.
To learn more, check out our website. Subscribe to our weekly Mompsiration here.
"Trust the process and let it flow."
When faced with new opportunities, great or small, there are so many nerves, fears and possible joys. It can be a challenge leaving one part of our lives to move on to another. In today's episode, we talk about learning how to trust and let go of the things that holds up back.
As moms, it is scary to learn how to work through moments in our lives as we are growing up not only for self, but to model this to our children and loved ones.
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"New beginnings and new opportunities are on the way. You just have to keep seeing and believing beyond your current circumstances."
Starting or thinking about something new is scary but it is well worth the try than living in the "I don't know" mindset.
Before A Mixed Life began, it was just a lingering thought, but stayed dormant and did not grow to bless others.
In today's episode, we share how A Mixed Life came into existence, its growth, and the future impact and support for moms wherever they are on their motherhood journey.
Share your thoughts with us.
Thanks for the journey.
To learn more about how A Mixed Life began, visit our website.
"There is no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one." –Jill Churchill
As moms we are so attentive to others and many times forget ourselves. There is so much we experience that makes us the mothers we are, how it impacts our daily mindset, yet we try to find ways to keep in forward motion.
This podcast is a journey; where we want to travel along with you tackling many topics that we share only with ourselves in our minds. Here's to learning, growing, and creating a space to encourage, inspire, and challenge you to become better than your very best.
Join us as we embark on this motherhood journey together, as we continue to become better moms, push our mindset to greater heights, and keep our forward motion the way we know we can and be the woman we know we can become.