Mindful Mama Movement: Recent Episodes
Shannon Kinney-Duh and Ashley Walburn
Welcome to the Mindful Mama Movement Podcast! Shannon Kinney-Duh, creator of A Free Spirit Life, and Ashley Walburn, owner of Home Holistic, are bringing you the Mindful Mama Movement - a podcast, community and retreats that empower mamas, encourage authentic living and celebrate living an inspired life.
Join us as we bring women together from around the world - in all stages of motherhood - on a journey of learning how to trust ourselves, how to listen to our intuition, how to let go and forgive and how to embrace imperfection in the mess of life.
We are practicing mothering from a place of power, presence, creativity, humor and wisdom. This is a place to be nurtured and cared for while you nurture and care for others. We are so happy you are here.
In today’s episode, Shannon and Ashley share what they love about the summer season, along with tips on how to slow down, exhale and savor the different seasons and stages in motherhood and beyond.
To learn more about Shannon, her services and products, visit www.ShannonKinneyDuh.com.
To learn more about Ashley and her services, visit www.HomeHolistic.com.
Would you like to become a sponsor of our show? Visit Mindful Mama Movement Podcast to learn more and email us: hello@mindfulmamamovementpodcast.com.
Thanks for listening. Let’s connect on Instagram: @mindfulmamamovementpodcast.
We will see you with new episodes after our summer break!
With love,
Shannon & Ashley
In this episode, Shannon and Ashley are talking with Harvard Lecturer, Speech Pathologist and mother of two, Dr. Rebecca Rolland.
Dr. Rebecca is the author of the book, The Art of Talking with Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity and Confidence in Kids.
Science has shown that the best way to help our kids become independent, kind and happy is by talking with them, yet we often find ourselves distracted, exhausted, or at a loss as to how to have meaningful conversations.
Dr. Rebecca offers tools for communication to help you engage in more "rich talk" and shares ways to promote your children's empathy, curiosity and ability to embrace challenges, and helps you feel more confident as parent.
Enjoy the show!
To learn more about Dr. Rebecca Rolland, visit her website.
To learn more about Ashley and Shannon, visit The Mindful Mama Movement.
In this episode, Shannon and Ashley share personal details about how they face their fears in life, even when it's really uncomfortable and scary. They both share how imposter syndrome creeps up and how they've learned that sometimes they have to take the brakes off and simply jump into the flow of where their intuition and the pull of the Universe is taking them.
You will feel so inspired to get out of your comfort zone, listen deeply to that inner voice and lean in towards the direction your dreams are taking you next.
To learn more about Shannon, visit A Free Spirit Life. To learn more about Ashley, visit Home Holistic.
Thanks for listening and for sharing this episode with your friends!
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In this episode, Shannon and Ashley share a lovely conversation with Stef Tousignant, creator of Parenting with Gratitude.
Stef is an author and parenting expert, who calls herself an imperfect parent and gratitude nerd.
Stef shares how her daily practice of gratitude has changed her outlook on life, and how it's changed her parenting style over the years. We explore how to savor the special moments in life, ways to be more present in our parenting, and how having a simple gratitude practice can help you feel better and happier.
The practice of gratitude is a compliment to self-compassion, something we mothers need more than ever while raising children these days. We are all human and learning this parenting thing as we go along. We need to practice being gentle with ourselves along the way.
Also in this episode, we talk about ways to look at imperfection and mess as examples of well-lived lives. What a beautiful perspective.
You're going to love this conversation - so let's jump right in! Enjoy the show and thanks for listening and sharing this episode with your friends.
To learn more about Stef and to join her 90-day gratitude challenge, visit her website Parenting with Gratitude.
To learn more about Shannon, visit A Free Spirit Life.
To learn more about Ashley, visit Home Holistic.
In today's episode, Ashley and Shannon explore and guide you through the family of origin work.
What is your family of origin?
Your family of origin is the family in which you grew up in. Who was in your home during your childhood and how did that shape who you are and how you parent today?
As you reflect on your family of origin, you can become more mindfully aware of the celebrations you loved, the challanges you faced and the new intentions you want to set for your family.
Let's bring a new sense of awareness around these particular topics:
love and affection, holidays and traditions, values, important memories, sibling relationships, fights and conflict, parenting roles and dicipline.
To be intentional means we have choices. You can learn from looking back at your family of origin and how you were raised to gain greater awareness, so that you can make different choices that feel best to you and your family.
Let us know what your greatest take-away is from this episode and thanks for listening. We appreciate your support and feel grateful for you!
To learn more about Ashley Walburn, visit Home Holistic.
To learn more about Shannon Kinney-Düh, visit A Free Spirit Life.
To join our mailing list and learn about upcoming episodes, visit Mindful Mama Movement Podcast.
Happy New Year, mamas!
In this episode, Shannon and Ashley share an authentic conversation about how even in the New Year, life goes on. Some days are harder or easier than others.
No matter what day this is in the New Year - today in this moment - is the new page of your life story.
Shannon and Ashley share that just because it's a New Year, doesn't mean that they are kicking it off in a "perfect" or new way.
What are you going to do with this part of your life story?
Feel encouraged, supported and inspired as you hear how Shannon and Ashley share some challenging parenting moments and some journal prompts for self-reflection.
We are so grateful you are here.
Thanks for listening!
Meditations Mentioned:
5 Minutes to Parenting Patience Meditation
Learning to Surrender Meditation
Shannon Kinney-Düh on Insight Timer
Home Holistic
A Free Spirit Life
In this epsiode, Shannon and Ashley explore how to find comfort and peace during the winter season. We know the holidays put a lot of pressure on moms. We share our own experiences about what we love and don't love about this time of year, and how we are leaning into what brings us comfort when we experience resistance and stress in life.
Whether it's the dread of the cold months ahead, the holiday rush, turning a year older or seeing how fast our kids are changing and growing, Shannon and Ashley talk about the challenges that come from all that and more, and encourage you to be intentional about where you put your energy this holiday season and what you make space for in your daily life.
Take good care and Happy Holidays.
See you next year!
In today's episode, Shannon and Ashley are bringing back one of their favorite past guests, Carla Naumburg, PhD. Carla is a clinical social worker, mother and author of the new book, You Are Not a Shtty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give Yourself a Break.*
Mamas give so much and we also need to tend to our own needs, so we can feel grounded, connected and supported in the midst of our chaotic, busy lives.
In this episode, we talk with Carla about why we suffer from Sh*tty Parent Syndrome, the difference between self-improvement and self-care, setting healthy boundaries and how to treat ourselves and our children with greater compassion while giving ourselves a break.
This episode is authentic, funny and powerful.
For your chance to win a signed copy of Carla's books, You Are Not a Shtty Parent and How to Stop Losing Your Shit with Your Kids,* do one or all of the following steps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win. Two winners will be announced Tuesday, November 15th, 2022.
Steps to Enter:
1) Follow Carla Naumburg on Instagram: @carlanaumburg
2) Follow Mindful Mama Movement Podcast on Instagram: @mindfulmamamovementpodcast
3) Rate and Review our show on iTunes
4) Review Carla's book on Amazon after reading it!
EMAIL US and let us know that you did at least one of the steps above and we'll enter you to win! (The more steps you do, the more times we'll enter you.)
*Quick warning: There are curse words in today's epsiode that are unbeeped. If you are listening with little ears, you may want to listen at another time.
To purchase her book and learn more about Carla, visit her site: Carla Naumburg.
Other links mentioned:
Episode 21: The Practice of Being Present in Our Parenting with Carla Naumburg
The Hating Game romance novel.
Bluey TV Show.
Do you or someone you know need support for postpartum depression? Visit Pregnancy & Postpartum Resource Center for more information.
A Free Spirit Life
Home Holistic
Thanks so much for listening!
In this epsiode, Shannon and Ashley are talking with Human Design Life Coach and Author, Aypril Porter. Aypril recently wrote the book, Parenting the Child You Have: Re-Imagining the Parent-Child Relationship Through the Lens of Human Design.
Aypril is on a mission to help her readers and clients live deep, rich and authentic lives by giving themselves permission to live according to their Human Design.
If you're not familar with Human Design, you can listen to Episode 34, where we teach you about the 5 energy types and how to learn more about your personal chart.
Enjoy this fascinating conversation about the practice of using Human Design as a tool in our mothering, as we embrace our children's unique differences and shine a light on their authentic strengths.
Parenting through the lens of Human Design helps us feel more in sync with our children. It gives us practical tools to help us connect with our children in ways that create more flow and less push against the current, while helping our children feel seen and heard for being their authentic selves.
To look up free Human Design charts for you and your family, visit Genetic Matrix.
To learn more about Aypril Porter, visit her website www.ayprilporter.com.
You can purchase her book, Parenting the Child You Have, on her website or here on Amazon.
Thanks for listening!
In this episode, Shannon and Ashley explore the powerful healing modality, Human Design.
Shannon, a Human Design Specialist and Spiritual Health and Wellness Coach, shares how Human Design has impacted her life, and why she loves using in her parenting and with her clients.
Learning more about your Human Design chart illuminates your path to healing, growing and becoming your authentic self, and helps you parent in a way that honors your children's uniqueness and true nature, too.
What is Human Design?
Think of Human Design as a modern day astrology, where you learn about your energy map and what truly makes you who you are - based on the integration of ancient wisdom teachings with Quantum Physics. You've been imprinted, from the moment you took your first breath, and Human Design helps you become more aware of the energy you put out into the world, how you process information, the ways to make decisions in alignment with your intuition, your life's theme and so, SO much more!
To find out your energy type, visit Genetic Matrix to look up your free chart.
The 5 Energy Types in Human Design include:
Generator
Manifesting Generator
Manifestor
Projectors
Reflectors
If you have questions or want to share what your own energy type is, you can email Shannon and Ashley: hello@mindfulmamamovementpodcast.com
To learn more about Shannon's Human Design readings and coaching services, visit A Free Spirit Life.
To learn more about Ashley's one-stop-wellness center, visit Home Holistic.
Thanks for listening!
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Hosts, Shannon Kinney-Düh and Ashley Walburn invite their friend, entrepreneur, doula, cranial sacral therapist, yoga teacher and boy mom, Tori Weber, into the conversation today about being busy, working and raising kids all at the same time.
In this honest conversation, these three mamas keep it real sharing the ups and downs that come from raising kids in all different stages and ages, while making self-care a priority, so they feel more connected, grounded and ready to face what each new day brings.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Shannon Kinney Düh's Business: A Free Spirit Life
- Shannon's meditations on Insight Timer
- Tori Weber's Business: Nettle and Honey
- Tori Weber's New App: Marma Nutrition
- Ashley Walburn's Business: Home Holistic
- Insight Timer
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!
In this episode, Shannon and Ashley share about their journey of navigating grief and loss over this past year. They are each experiencing loss and grief in different ways and discuss what has supported them through their healing process.
Shannon recently had the first anniversary of her father’s passing. He passed away unexpectantly and she hasn't experienced this kind of loss before. Shannon shares how she recently honored him, as well as celebrated life on the anniversary weekend of his death. Exploring making space for her grief has really helped with the healing process and she shares about that process in this episode.
Ashley is experiencing loss and grief in a different way, as she and her husband have become empty nesters and her family dynamic has changed. Now with the change, she is nervous to visit them at college because she will see her kids in a different way, and they'll see her in a different way, too.
Book Suggestions for Navigating Loss:
Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson
It’s OK that You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine
Visit the Mindful Mama Movement on Instagram @mamamovementpodcast and send a DM to share what's helped you as you've had to navigate grief and loss in your own life.
Thanks for listening!
The Mindful Mama Movement Podcast is back!
Hosts, Shannon Kinney-Duh and Ashley Walburn, recorded their first episode back in 2016, and in today's epsiode they share their thoughts on what mothers are feeling, including themselves, while navigating this post-COVID world.
What is the Mindful Mama Movement?
Mindful mothering is about nurturing yourself while you nurture your children. It's about consciously awakening to your inner wisdom, strength, peace and power in the midst of being a mother in this changing world.
From discovering your newborn, to loving and accepting the wonderful people who've left your nest, our movement is inspiring mamas to be authentic and to live empowered lives.
Meet Our Hosts:
Shannon Kinney-Düh is the creator of A Free Spirit Life. She's a Spiritual Health and Wellness Coach, Human Design Specialist, Intuitive Energy Healer, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, artist and mom to three boys.
Ashley Walburn is the owner of Home Holistic in Overland Park, Kansas. She's a Yoga Teacher, Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Marriage and Family Therapist, Cranial Sacral Practitioner and a mom to four boys.
To learn more about the Mindful Mama Movement podcast, visit here.
Let's connect on Instagram: @mindfulmamamovementpodcast.
Thanks for listening!
In today's show, we give you a quick update on what we've been up to and the services we continue offering our mindful mama community.
You can learn more about Ashley's yoga studio and her new Omama's at Home online course at Home Holistic.
You can learn more about Shannon's all new online course, Live Freely - finding peace, courage and clarity through the mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion here. And more about Shannon's life coaching services and women's heart and soul retreats at A Free Spirit Life.
Make sure to check out new podcast episodes at on the A Free Spirit Life podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or on the website.
Episode 40: Being Present & Connecting to Your Authentic Self with Conscious Parenting Coach, Catherine Weiss.
Be well and keep taking good care of you, mama!
Warmly,
Shannon & Ashley
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Shannon share's news about an upcoming retreat that they are planning for mindful mamas.
Shannon and Ashley enjoyed a break over the summer, but did not intend to be gone so long from the show. As they continue balancing their work and family lives, they are taking a break from offering consistent podcast episodes, but they do plan on coming back in the near future to share what they've been up to.
In the meantime, join the Mindful Mama Movement mailing list to stay connected with them and other mamas from around the world. You'll also receive 2 free guided meditations and to be the first to know about their early bird retreat specials.
www.mindfulmamamovement.com
Stay in touch in their private Mindful Mama Movement Facebook group HERE.
Also, Shannon has started a new A Free Spirit Life podcast where she will focus on sharing stories and inspiration on living and cultivating a more authentic, creative and soulful life. Visit www.afreespiritlife.com to learn more.
See you soon!
Thanks for all your support. We love you all.
Shannon & Ashley
Whoa, mama! 29 episodes, 1400 Facebook group members, and 22,000 downloads later the Mindful Mama Movement podcast is wrapping up a successful Season One.
In Episode 30, Ashley and Shannon reflect upon the early days (recording the first 8 episodes on the floor!), to their favorite moments and interviews. The recording process (complete with interruptions from a potty training toddler). And the quotes that stuck with them as mamas on their own journeys.
Ashley and Shannon plan to take a bit of a summer break to enjoy time with their families and further cultivate their individual businesses before returning with Season 2.
In the meantime, you can find Shannon at A Free Spirit Life and join her monthly membership for women who want to move from a life of stress and overwhelm to one that supports joyful, authentic, creative and mindful living. Visit HERE for details on the circle and HERE to learn more about her one-on-one holistic life coaching services.
If you live in the Kansas City area, join Ashley for yoga! Classes and information on other holistic wellness services can be found at Home Holistic.
For show notes and to listen to our past episodes, visit Mindful Mama Movement.
Stay connected with us this summer and join our private Facebook group HERE!
To learn more about Shannon, visit A Free Spirit Life.
To learn more about Ashley, visit Home Holistic.
HAPPY SUMMER! Thank you for all your support. We can't wait to share our second season with you.
Love,
Shannon & Ashley
In today's show, Episode 29, we enjoy a lovely conversation with Christa Melnyk Hines. Christa is an award-winning freelance journalist, author and connection expert. Through her books, articles, blog and newsletter she inspires today’s busy families to grow happier and stronger through healthy, meaningful connection.
Christa is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World , a guide for parents interested in nurturing a versatile set of social skills in this generation’s digitally-charmed kids. She is also the author of Confidently Connected: A Mom’s Guide to a Satisfying Social Life , which helps moms build and sustain a thriving, balanced social life that supports their emotional health.
This is a great show focused on dealing with technology and how you can create deep and meaningful connections with your family. We love Christa's practical and powerful tips on how to take mindful breaks from your devices, like connecting together in the family room, taking a weekly digital sabbath or creating "no phone zones" in your home.
Christa inspires you to look at your own life and see how you use technology, as your children are modeling your behavior. We also explore the importance of friendships, and how invaluable it is to nurture connections with women, both online and in person.
You will feel excited to try some of her great tips as you continue deepening the connections with your family and friends.
To learn more about Christa, visit her website HERE. Join Christa on Facebook HERE.
To learn more about Ashley's studio and her wonderful yoga services, visit Home Holistic.
To learn more about Shannon's Live Freely Circle, where women from around the world are gathering online to nurture their dreams and take good care of their souls, visit A Free Spirit Life.
Join our community on Facebook to connect with other mindful mamas!
Thanks so much for listening and for sharing our shows with your mama friends. We appreciate you. Love,
Shannon & Ashley
In today's show, Episode 28, we are excited to share our beautiful conversation with Julia Aziz! Julia shares her story about becoming a mother, and now while raising her children with authenticity and compassion. She is honest about how she's had to learn to surrender her need to control and how she is unlearning multi-tasking, so she can be more in the moment with her kids and in life.
You are going to feel so inspired after listening to this show! Julia is the mother of three children and the author of Lessons of Labor: One Woman's Self-Discovery Through Birth and Motherhood. As a counselor and interfaith minister, Julia has worked with women through many life transitions, from having a first child to losing a loved one. In addition to teaching at a graduate school for integrative medicine, she leads private meditation groups, movement workshops, and silent retreats exploring creativity, self, and purpose.
To learn more about Julia, visit her website HERE.
Join our private Facebook group to meet other mindful mamas from around the world! Click HERE to join us!
To learn more about Ashley and her yoga and holistic studio, visit her website www.homeholistic.com.
To learn more about Shannon and her online support circle and holistic life coaching services, visit her website www.afreespiritlife.com.
Thanks for listening and for all your support!
Love,
Shannon & Ashley
In today's show, Episode 27, Ashley Walburn reflects on her journey into motherhood and how different her births were, and what she learned from them. Ashley shares her vulnerable and personal stories about how each birth came in their own timing, and although they were filled with surprises and hard times, she wouldn't have changed a thing.
You will appreciate Ashley's ability to be raw and honest in her storytelling, and her stories will inspire you to reflect on your own births, along with the many challenges and celebrations that come from being a mother.
To learn more about Ashley and her wonderful yoga studio and services, visit www.homeholistic.com.
Join our movement in our private Facebook group where you can connect with mama's from around the world. Click HERE to join us! Thanks for your support and thanks for listening.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
With love,
Shannon & Ashley
In today's show, Episode 26, we decided to try something new in honor of Mother's Day. Rather than interview a guest or chat together, we are sharing personal stories about our own journey in motherhood. This week Shannon shares her story and Ashley will share hers in the next episode.
Shannon shares more about her birth stories, how all of the births were so completely different and how powerful it was going through each one.
Shannon reflects on some of the lessons she's learned from her boys, including how wonderful it is to be different, that we all bloom in our own timing, how important it is to practice letting go of control, how to accept what is and how to trust herself, her children and life.
The full circle moments she's experienced though these different births and raising three awesome kids, has taught Shannon how to stop being afraid - how to be brave and honor the challenges, imperfections and celebrations that come on this crazy joyride called motherhood!
Happy Mother's Day to you beautiful mamas.
Join us on our private Facebook page to connect with moms from around the world.
Click HERE to join.
Visit Shannon's website A Free Spirit Life to learn more about her life coaching services and to read her blog, where she shares more stories like the ones you heard today.
Thanks for your support and thanks for listening!
With love,
Shannon & Ashley
In today's show, Episode 25, we continue our conversation with Casey O'Roarty, creator of Joyful Courage.
Casey talks about how important it is to learn not only what our triggers are, but how to help our children become more aware of their triggers, so that when they are feeling frustration or anger coming on, they can recognize what it feels like and learn tools to cope with those heavier emotions.
Casey talks about what the "Brain in the Palm of the Hand" is, which is a powerful way to think about happens when we "flip our lid," and she shares some interesting facts about brain development in teens.
This show is full of invaluable tips and resources on how to raise whole children, all while learning how to deal and heal from our own emotional outbursts.
To learn more about Casey, visit www.joyfulcourage.com.
Join our thriving community of moms from around the world on Facebook here:
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Visit our website, www.mindfulmamamovement.com for more details and to receive two free guided meditations.
We appreciate you! Thanks for listening...
With love,
Shannon & Ashley
In today's show, Episode 24th, we are excited to share with you our fun conversation with Casey O'Roarty! Dive right into listening - seriously - Casey is not only awesome and full of wisdom - but so real and so dang funny. She is a Positive Discipline coach and creator of Joyful Courage.
Casey share's how rough it was becoming a mom and what she learned about herself as a stay-at-home mom during the early years.
Casey shares how some of the darker moments and the challenges she's faced in motherhood led her to learning the philosophy of Positive Discipline. This practice worked so well for her, that she says it changed the dynamic of her family, and it also led her to become a Positive Discipline parent educator.
Casey talks about how to use Positive Discipline with not only toddlers, but with teenagers. We talk about how to help our kids develop coping skills and how important it is to do our soul-work as moms.
We also explore how important it is as we are nurturing our children, that we learn how to nurture ourselves and as Casey says, "get our stuff together." One practice that has really helped Casey on her path to mindfulness is meditation, and she shares a simple way of focusing on your breath and how that helps you learn more about your triggers so that you can return to a place of calm. Such an invaluable practice in motherhood!
Today you'll hear part 1 and then listen to Episode 25 for part 2. To learn more about Casey and her parenting services, visit her website Joyful Courage. You can find her Joyful Courage Podcast HERE.
Stop by our Mindful Mama Movement Group on Facebook. Click HERE to join us!
Today's show is brought to you by Home Holistic and A Free Spirit Life.
Thanks for listening.
We heart you.
Shannon & Ashley
In today’s show, Episode 23, we’re incredibly honored to have two-time Olympic medalist, Shannon Happe, as our guest. Shannon’s last name is actually pronounced like “happy” and it’s certainly fitting for her personality. Shannon is fun and brings a fresh, but real, perspective about motherhood to the show.
Shannon’s passion for skiing, especially the moguls, began at a very young age thanks to the fact that she grew up in the mountains around Lake Tahoe.
Shannon was a member of the United States Olympic Ski Team for 12 years, won two Olympic medals, and has multiple World Cup victories under her belt but, she says that nothing has been more challenging, or rewarding, than being a mother.
Today, Shannon opens up about the isolation she felt after becoming a mom, what brought her back to herself and helped her feel connected again, her struggle with having a miscarriage, her uncertainty about having another child, why women should stop telling each other motherhood is “hard”, and the one thing she wants all mothers to know.
Shannon also talks about her upcoming business venture that is going to “help bring inspiration and movement” to the corporate world. Shannon’s new business: Team Empower Hour
Episode Sponsors: hOMe Holistic and A Free Spirit Life.
Join us on our Facebook Group, the Mindful Mama Movement, to connect with women from around the world!
Thanks for listening!
With love,
Shannon & Ashley
Today, in Episode 22, we are back from a short hiatus and peeling back the layers of what can make a mother a highly sensitive person with Shawn Fink of abundantmama.com. Shawn has been called the "Yoda of Mamas" and is her 5th year of the Abundant Mama, her blog which has evolved into a 4 week program. She has placed over 1500 mamas onto a path of building an abundant life practice using "soul"-care (her definition of self-care), learning to trust and let go, and making time for play. She is also the mother of twin girl "tweenagers" who will be entering middle school in the fall. Shawn explains how she did not discover she was a highly sensitive person until after becoming a mother. She found she needed to become her own best friend in a world where the typical information geared toward new moms did not appeal to her. She did not enjoy leaving the house and was turned off by many things in the public realm. Triggers such as noise from the kids could bring on an overwhelming feeling of depletion and unideal reactions. Shawn further dissects high sensitivity as typically being introverted, creative, and needing time to recharge alone. There can be a sensory aspect to it as well, as she states highly sensitive people can have adverse reactions to certain sounds or light. In turn, highly sensitive people tend to be softer, more compassionate and empathetic, and very connected to their intuition. And most highly sensitive kids will go on to become highly sensitive adults. When Shawn began staying up late at night several years ago writing her novel, she began to feel empowered. She really tapped into how vital alone time was for her, and from there her blog was born and writing became an everyday thing. She now teaches moms how to tap into "the thing that makes you feel most like yourself," and encourages them to make time for that thing in the morning before the rest of the family is up. Although she says, "becoming a mother truly amplified my sensitivities," it also helped her to find what she was good at and when she felt most like herself. To learn more about Shawn, you can go to her website: http://www.abundantmama.com/ Join the Mindful Mama Movement group on Facebook to join our community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/ To learn more about Ashley and her yoga and wellness services visit her website, Home Holistic.
To learn more about Shannon and her life coaching services, e-coures and monthly virtual Live Freely Circle, visit her website, A Free Spirit Life.
In today's show, Episode 21, we have the pleasure of chatting with Clinical Social Worker and Writer, Carla Naumburg.
Carla is the author of two books, Parenting in the Present Moment: How to Stay Focused on What Matters and Ready, Set, Breathe: Practicing Mindfulness with Your Children for Fewer Meltdowns and a More Peaceful Family Life.
Carla shares that she discovered mindfulness when she just wanted to learn how to stop yelling at her kids so much.
This conversation takes on a realistic, practical and funny journey as we explore what it's like to practice being present in the midst of motherhood. Carla is the first to admit how hard parenting is, yet she shares her personal experience and simple tips on how to deal with the constant distractions in daily life and how we can find more peace, all while practicing self-compassion and grace.
To learn more about Carla, you can visit her website: http://carlanaumburg.com.
Make sure to join our private group on Facebook! Carla will be there this week to answer any questions you might have. One lucky mama will win one of her books!
Visit HERE to join and to learn more about the give-away.
The Mindful Mama Movement Podcast will be taking a short break from posting shows, so make sure to listen to our previous recordings here: www.mindfulmamamovement.
If you live in the Kansas City area, visit Home Holistic for your yoga and wellness needs.
If you are longing for more peace, presence and a sense of purpose in your life, visit A Free Spirit Life, where Shannon is now offering a limited number of personal life-coaching sessions specially for moms.
We appreciate you! Thank you for leaving us your reviews on iTunes. Subscribe to our show to be alerted when our next episode goes LIVE.
With love,
Shannon & Ashley
In today's show, Episode 20, we are excited to talk with Carly Mentlik about empowering our children, in particular, tween and teen girls. We explore how important it is that our children stay connected to their authentic voice and find the courage to be themselves.
Carly is a licensed professional clinical counselor, yoga teacher, business owner and a single mom to an 18 month old girl. She offers parent coaching and classes, as well as learning guides for girls.
Carly has also created curriculum, courses, programs and taught for enrichment programs, homeschool coops, youth groups and for private families, in areas of: personal growth, creative thinking, psychology, philosophical thinking, creative writing, yoga, expressive arts and project-based learning.
To learn more about Carly and her work, visit her website: https://www.carlymentlik.com/
For your chance to win a learning guide or 50% off her coaching services, visit the Mindful Mama Movement group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/
Love,
Shannon & Ashley
We are excited to share with you our wonderful interview with Shawna Childers! Shawna is a professional organizer living in Kansas City. In today's show, Episode 19, she walks us through those daily tasks that far too often feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Shawna offers solutions on how to bring ease to responsibilities like laundry, meal planning and organizing. She has a simple recipe for a natural cleaning product that can replace those harmful and often toxic ones. She also shares insight on why it's so important that everything in your home has a place.
We talk about clutter, creative solutions on preserving memories of the things that you still love but that may be taking up space, and how to practice letting stuff go.
Shawna is practical and realistic, yet also invites us to embrace imperfection and to remember that it's ok to leave some of the mess.
GIVE-AWAY! Stop by the Mindful Mama Movement Facebook group for your chance to win an in-person or Skype consultation with Shawna.
You can learn more about Shawna on her website: here.
Today's show is sponsored by Home Holistic. Visit here to learn more.
Today's show is also sponsored by A Free Spirit Life. The 8-week life-changing online course, Inside Out: A Creative Adventure of Self-Discovery is now open for registration. You can visit HERE to learn more.
Today, in Episode 18, we are so excited to bring you our conversation with our dear friend, Sarah Doggett! Sarah Doggett is mama to the 5 kid circus known as the Cirque du Doggett. She is also a birth and post-partum doula, maker of slings, infant massage instructor, kids yoga teacher, knitter, dancer, hiker, essential oiler, art journaller and wife to a wiley wizard. She lives in Beaverton Oregon, and can be found online at www.sarahdoggett.com. In this interview we talk about the importance of community and connecting with circle of women, both online and in person. We explore what it feels like to be in the "cave" of motherhood, when you feel consumed by caring for your children but also are looking for the opening and learning how to balance your own self-care needs. We get honest and open about our challenges, along with sharing our current joys. Sarah also asks us about why we started the Mindful Mama Movement in the first place! It's a lovely conversation and we feel blessed to get the opportunity to share yet another inspiring show. A new session of Shannon's online course, Inside Out: A Creative Adventure of Self-Discovery starts February 6th! If you want a sneak peak into this course, you can join her this week for her FREE online mini-workshop, The Art of Living Freely, where she explores 7 powerful self-care practices that will help you feel more peace, ignite creativity and cultivate your inner courage to follow your heart and take care of YOU. To learn more about her free workshop, visit HERE. Make sure to join our Mindful Mama Movement group on Facebook where all the lively sharing is going on! Thanks for being here.
Love,
Shannon & Ashley
In today's show, we have the honor of speaking with Hala Khouri, a yoga instructor and somatic psychologist living in L.A., about healing trauma through movement, learning to step back and allow your children to forge their own path, and staying centered and connected in your parenting journey.
Hala has two boys, ages 6 and 9, co-founded a nonprofit organization called "Off the Mat Into the World" that aims to bridge yoga, activism and social justice, and still makes time to sip her coffee each day. She is genuine, relatable and provides wonderful insight into parenting in the phase she describes as a "constant state of humiliation and inspiration."
Haha reminds us that so much of our work is staying out of our children's growth and just doing our best in each moment. You can visit her website at www.halakhouri.com.
Hala will be in Kansas City in September 2017 to offer an "Off the Mat, Into the World" workshop with co-founders Seane Corn and Suzanne Sterling. The workshop is a 5 day intensive entitled "Yoga Purpose and Action" where you will explore what the world is calling on you to do and discover your purpose within a justice framework.
Join us on our Mindful Mama Movement Facebook group to share in the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/
Quotes from the show:
"It's been an interesting journey to try to step back and do more underparenting so they (my children) can experience their own resilience and not lean on me all the time."
"What I'm trying to let go of for myself is me needing to know how much they need me or love me or that I'm a good mom. They can't meet that need for me...they just need to live their lives and I need to trust that I'm a good parent and a good person and not need that validation from them."
"I feel like so much of the disconnect that we experience in our lives is about being disconnected from our own bodies, from our sensations, from our breath. To me that's really one of the most powerful forms of healing is moving our bodies and being in relationship to our bodies."
In today’s show, episode 16, we speak with Sami Aaron. Sami is a yoga and meditation teacher who focuses on yoga nidra — a meditation and conscious relaxation practice — and pranayama — the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises. She is also the Director of Training and Development for The Nature Process – which offers powerful tools for managing stress, improving mental health and releasing grief.
In this vulnerable interview, Sami talks about her own journey of walking through grief after her oldest soon took his life in 2003. She also talks about her labor and delivery experiences in the 70’s as well as how she discovered yoga nidra, pranayma and the critical role nature plays in her healing and wellness.
Join in the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/
Some quotes from the show:
“For women giving birth today and their support group, it’s so vital to find that little bit of activism within yourself and tune in to what you body and heart are telling you.”
“When you’re in deep grief you don’t allow yourself to open up because by doing so you are opening yourself up to more grief, so it is much easier to keep it in. And I know I did for many years.”
“To be able to come to the place where you can allow joy in again is a really hard part of the journey.”
“Don’t let anybody tell you how long to grieve. Grieve as long as your heart needs to, but know that you have the opportunity to offer up that grief to others in compassion.”
Sami Aaron’s nature process workbook, Experience Your 54 Senses will be released on Amazon later this year. To learn more about The Nature Process, visit thenatureprocess.co.
Happy New Year Mamas!
We are so happy to be back with you after a two week break to share Episode 15. In today's show, we share our personal reflections about the New Year. You'll hear tips on creating a personal and family vision board. You'll also feel inspired to make your self-care needs a priority and we'll get you thinking about what you are ready to let go of so you can make space for what matters most to you.
Stop by our Mindful Mama Movement Facebook group to join in the amazing discussion.
We love you and we're so excited to share 2017 with you!
Check out these workshops coming up: If you are local to the Kansas City area, check out our "Create Your Mindful Vision Board" with our mindful mamas at Home Holistic. Visit HERE for the details and to save your spot.
For those of you who would prefer an online circle, check out Shannon's Live Freely Circle where we'll be focusing on setting intentions and creating a positive mindset for an abundant year! Visit HERE for those details.
Looking forward to an exciting and fun year together!
Love,
Shannon & Ashley
In this 14th and final episode of 2016 for the Mindful Mama Movement, Shannon gifts us with 5 essential tips for how to stay mindful during the holidays. She emphasizes that we must "embrace imperfection," and that this is "a wonderful time of year to renew and to get quiet...it's going to be up to us to create the kind of season that we want - which is slower, simpler, more present."
Continuing in the spirit of slower and simpler, Shannon has included a blissful, guided meditation for deep relaxation within the second half of the episode. You will also want to make sure to go to www.mindfulmamamovement.com and sign up for our mailing list (if you haven't already) to receive an additional free guided meditation by Ashley on making space in your life.
So please treat yourself to these invaluable moments of reflection. As Shannon states, "Part of the point of the holiday season is to learn how to receive."
Additional quotes:
"Feel more grounded and reconnect to your breath...there is nothing more present than your breath."
"Let go of your need to do it all."
"Don't strive to be perfect; strive to be imperfect."
"Ask yourself: what am I most grateful for in this moment?"
Additional links:
Check out the Live Freely Circle to see what is in store in 2017 for this month to month online, empowering support group. Visit this link to learn more: http://www.afreespiritlife.com/live-freely-circle/
Go to www.homeholistic.com to see what this KC area one stop shop has to offer - from yoga for all ages and levels, to chiropractic, counseling, and massage and so much more.
And don't forget to join the Mindful Mama Movement on Facebook, listed as the Mindful Mama Movement Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/?ref=bookmarks
In today’s show, Episode 13, we are speaking with not one, but two amazing and creative women.
Becky Pashia and Noelle Stoffel are incredibly talented, and professional artists. Becky is the mama to three boys, ages 13, 15 and 22, and Noelle is a mama to two girls, ages six and nine.
We’re so excited to speak with both Becky and Noelle about the role creativity plays in not only the lives of children, but in the lives us mamas as well.
They feel art can be a great example for life. Making messes is part of making art. It’s important for you to take time for yourself to spend on your hobbies and relax. There’s not one specific and right way to do things.
Becky and Noelle both stress the importance of being truly present in your child’s life and noticing the little things about them to help further their creativity and interests.
We also discuss whether or not they believe it’s too late for adults to learn to paint or be creative, why Becky feels frustration and boredom are critical components of creativity, and how becoming moms effected their creative lives.
Becky and Noelle inspire us to encourage our kids to make gifts for family and friends instead of buying them and then take the time to give the gifts in creative ways, like a treasure hunt.
It’s because of this that Becky and Noelle actually created two apps that help children learn how to do this virtually in hopes it will carry over into real life.
Both of the apps, One Present, Please and Pass a Present, are available in the App Store and are linked to below.
Both Becky and Noelle are members of the Mindful Mama Movement Facebook group and will stop by to answers any questions you may have. Join us in the group to get inspired!
Check out Noelle’s website here.
Visit Becky’s website here.
Click here to get the FREE version of One Present, Please (iPad only)
Click here to get the full version of One Present, Please
Click here to get Pass a Present
Today’s show, Episode 12, is a particularly special one for us because we have the incredible honor of speaking with one of our favorite authors, Katrina Kenison. Katrina is the mother of two young men in their 20’s, has been writing about motherhood for 20 years, and has published 4 books about motherhood.
We especially love that Katrina is authentic, honest, vulnerable, and shares her real life in such a beautiful way. Her words have the power to make you feel as if you're living her life right beside her.
In this episode, we specifically talk with Katrina about her experiences writing about her life as a mother (and what her family really thinks about it), her tips for writing a memoir of your own, how the ordinary moments are truly the greatest gifts, what we as mothers need to remember in the wake of the recent election, her self-care practices, and so much more.
Katrina has some incredible insights and unique approaches to parenting; including why praising our children may not always be the best way to handle certain situations.
Katrina provides an incredible example of being a Mindful Mama by making the decision to choose love over fear and reads a beautiful, and powerful, excerpt from her new book.
Katrina has been kind enough to offer to answer your questions inside the Mindful Mama Movement Facebook Group so join us there and don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with her.
Katrina Kenison Quotes from the show: “You want life to just be as it is and change is really the thing that we can be certain of. So, we have to learn to ride those waves of change.”
“I think it’s so easy for us to fall into a pattern of praising our children and I don’t actually think that does them any good.”
“If I had it to do over again myself, I think I would be even more conscious of the language that I used with my children.”
“When it’s over it’s really, really over. Which, I guess, is why I just encourage mothers at every age to just stay awake. Pay attention. Be aware of how fleeting it all is.”
To learn more about Katrina, visit her website. Click here to purchase her latest book, Moments of Seeing: Reflections from an Ordinary Life.
In today's show, Episode 11, Shannon and Ashley are thanking YOU for being part of the Mindful Mama Movement community. We reflect on what we've learned and what we've loved so far about collaborating on this podcast.
We are grateful for all of you and excited to continue growing this space to reach more mamas from around the world.
We also announce and describe our first Mindful Mama Movement Mini-Retreat! If you live in the Kansas City area, join us on Saturday, December 10th from 1 - 5 p.m. to connect with other like-minded mamas.
We will guide you through circle time, conversation, journaling, self-care practices, gentle yoga, guided meditation, breath work and deep relaxation to help you prepare for a mindful holiday season and renew before the New Year. Come make space for self-care and stillness, feel more connected to your inner peace, gain greater awareness on how to carry that peaceful feeling with you in the midst of daily demands and enjoy meeting new friends.
This retreat is designed to be personal, rejuvenating and fun. Save your spot using the link below: http://mindfulmamamovement.com/retreat/ Not local? Join Shannon online for the Live Freely Circle where she'll guide you during the month of December to return to stillness, connect to your inner peace and to start a simple meditation practice. Learn more and sign up here: http://www.afreespiritlife.com/live-freely-circle/
Join our group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/
Thank you for being here mamas. We heart you...
In today’s show, Episode 10, we are humbled to speak with Erin Heger about her powerful experience with postpartum depression (PPD).
Erin is the mother to nine-month-old Camden and is here to tell her story of going through a difficult time in the months following his birth, in hopes that it will give others going through a similar experience the permission and courage to seek help.
Erin says she enjoyed being pregnant and, though she had a previous miscarriage, she didn’t experience much discomfort and there were no health concerns.
Camden’s birth went as she had hoped and planned. In fact, she was only in the hospital for two hours before he was born. However, due to the accelerated rate of the birth, instead of feeling like a “warrior” or “Goddess” afterwards, she just felt exhausted and broken.
Unfortunately, these feelings didn’t stop once they went home. She felt everyone had lied to her about how great motherhood was.
She convinced herself things would get better, and that Camden would be less difficult, around the 12-week mark but things only got worse.
In a desperate attempt for change, she took Camden to the doctor thinking there was something wrong with him. The doctor immediately recognized it was Erin who needed help.
The diagnosis of PPD left Erin feeling shocked, confused, and ashamed. So much so that she says accepting it was one of the hardest parts of the whole process.
Listen to the show to hear more about her story and to see how you might be able to help another mama in need, or get help yourself.
Erin documented her journey on her blog as it was happening and has purposefully left the older posts up so others going through something similar might recognize their own struggles. To read these posts visit Erin’s blog here.
Erin also had an article about her experience published on Romper.com.
Erin has graciously agreed to answer your questions in the Mindful Mama Movement Facebook Group so head on over and ask away. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/
In today’s show, Episode 9, we have the honor of speaking with Olympic medal winner, Sydney Leroux about her recent transition into motherhood.
Sydney is the mother to a six-week old baby boy and our very own Ashley was Sydney’s doula.
She is also a professional soccer player with a World Cup title and, as a professional athlete, Sydney brings a unique perspective to show.
Most mothers experience some emotional and frustrating moments with regards to their bodies after giving birth but Sydney’s body, and how it feels and performs, is critical to her career.
In today’s show, we not only talk about her struggles with this but also about how she felt when she discovered she was pregnant while qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
In fact, she explains why her reaction to the news is the one thing she would do differently if she could go back and do it all again.
Sydney’s raw, and beautiful, emotions during this interview are moving and take us back to what it was like being new mothers for the first time.
It’s all not serious though as Sydney talks about her need for a breast milk freezer and tells her birth story that is filled with humorous moments and a few surprises.
We hope you find Sydney’s honesty refreshing and you take comfort in her words; especially if you’re on your way to becoming a new mother yourself.
Sydney now feels a bond with other mothers, who she says are all superheroes, and has offered to answer any questions someone might have for her about transitioning into motherhood and then transitioning back into your career.
To learn more about Sydney, check out her website or follow her on Instagram.
To connect with Sydney, just head over to the Mindful Mama Movement Facebook Group and post your questions for her.
In today’s show, Episode 8, we’re talking with Karen Maezen Miller.
Not only is Maezen a wife and a mother, she is also a Zen Buddhist priest at the Hazy Moon Zen Center in Los Angeles, California.
Maezen has written three books and several anthologies about spirituality in everyday life. She leads retreats around the country and we’re honored she’s with us today to share her valuable insights on motherhood from a Zen Buddhist perspective.
Maezen became a mother at 42 years old and prefers to call the transition into motherhood more of a “catastrophe” and she explains why in today’s episode.
She also impresses how important it is to be very clear about your life, and what is actually happening, at each moment in time. Without doing so, she feels you can never truly be open to the answers life provides, understand the energy you project onto those around you, or be able to handle situations that don’t go your way without becoming depressed.
Maezen uses this philosophy when parenting her own child, and admits that it’s easier said than done, in order to not make herself the center of her daughter’s life.
We also speak with Maezen about a few passages we absolutely love from two of her books; including why fatigue is a gift and why she believes doing laundry is a perfect representation of life itself.
Lastly, Maezen uses her expertise to offer tips for those looking to start meditating.
Maezen’s ability to step into herself and take full responsibility for her thoughts and feelings will inspire you to look at your own life and see where you can practice quieting your mind and opening your heart. We adore Maezen and think you will as well.
To learn more about Maezen, visit her website HERE.
Join our Mindful Mama Movement Facebook group to connect with like-minded women from around the world! https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/
In today's show, Episode 7, you're going to meet Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom. www.boss-mom.com
Dana is infectious and energizing. She mixes her playful side with her deep knowledge, experience and passion for building community and bringing women together while raising their children and raising their businesses.
If you aren't starting or running a business, you are still going to benefit from this interview. Dana talks about the balance, or lack of balance, we all feel when juggling being a mom with our work and personal lives. She talks about how we can shed guilt so we can give both our kids and our work the attention they need.
Dana says the word "work" is not a negative thing and that we all have ups and downs on the journey of motherhood. She shares how our practice is to make personal daily assessments so we can learn how to listen to our gut and see what's not working so we don't ignore what we love and so that we can truly go for what we want.
Dana shares how to create a dream maker and deal breaker list so you can see where to apply energy in your life. You are going to love this conversation!
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In today's show, Episode 6, Lifestyle and Mindset Coach, Carla Reeves, shares how important it is to find what fuels you outside of motherhood. She shares tips on enriching your partnerships, how guilt can be a messenger for something deeper and how to create a mission statement for being a mom and a vision for your life.
Carla is inspired to spread goodness and love to those who are ready to awaken to the fullest version of their own lives. She is a Lifestyle & Mindset Coach, speaker and mother of 2 boys. She has a unique ability to uncover how our thoughts impact every area of life.
Carla equips her clients to dramatically shift their experience and results in life, work, and relationships, by changing the way they think. With extensive training in Frame of Mind Coaching Methodology and a passion for journaling, she has led hundreds of people to create positive, lasting shifts in their everyday lives.
This show will uplift and inspire you!
Join our Mindful Mama Movement Group on Facebook where Carla will be there to help us create our own mission statements. We want you to share in the discussion!
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Thank you for all the wonderful reviews and raves of our show. We appreciate you deeply.
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In today's show, Episode 5, you are going to meet Michelle Hunter. Michelle is a content strategist, writer and coach with a gift for helping creative entrepreneurs tell their story with simple authenticity and transform their business with powerful marketing and strategy.
She's a mom to 3 adult children and continues to parent them mindfully.
Her business, Michelle Hunter Creative, focuses on empowering women to bring their creative vision to life in a business that is rich, fulfilling and aligned with their lives.
In our show today, Michelle talks about the "toddler dance" our children go through, even when they are adults, and what that's teaching her about motherhood.
She shares her personal reflections on what she's learned from her path as a mother to this point, including how to embrace imperfection and letting go of mama guilt. She inspires us to look at our own lives and see where we can let go of the guilt we are carrying.
Michelle also shares about animal personality traits and how that helps you learn more about yourself and parenting. It's such a fun discussion and we can't wait to hear what your dominate animal trait is!
You can find out more about Michelle and join her free Discover Your Story Challenge on her website, HERE.
You may have a business dream, a creative idea or an impact you want to make on the world. Michelle will inspire you to discover your story and help you find the confidence to show up and the direction to go next as you prepare to share your ideas!
JOIN HER FREE CHALLENGE HERE. And stop by our Mindful Mama Movement Facebook Group and share your animal traits and take-aways from this show. Michelle will stop by to answer questions you have this week!
In today's show, Shannon and Ashley take an honest look at how easy it is to get lost in motherhood. We explore questions about self-care, maintaining balance, letting go of guilt and finding the confidence to trust that you are giving your children enough while you take better care of you and your needs.
We also talk about finding gratitude, even in the crappy moments, tips and strategies on raising happy children and handling sensitive emotions.
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In today's show, you will meet Shannon Kinney-Duh, the other host to the Mindful Mama Movement podcast! She is a holistic life coach, yoga teacher, writer, artist and mom to 3 boys (ages 3, 6 & 8).
Shannon shares her journey of healing from not feeling "good enough" to one that embraces imperfection. She provides inspiration on how to break through self-doubt, on living a creative life and facing your fears, the importance of nurturing your creative dreams, and how to step into the flow of the present moment so you can feel more empowered and alive.
Shannon believes we are all creative and long to express our authentic selves in the world. Rather than let self-doubt and fear keep you from being your true self, Shannon inspires you to dig deep and find your courage to live an authentic and creative life.
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Welcome to the Mindful Mama Movement Podcast! Shannon Kinney-Duh, creator of A Free Spirit Life, and Ashley Walburn, owner of Home Holistic, are bringing you this movement - the podcast, community and retreats for women in all stages of motherhood.
Mindful Mothering is about nurturing your heart and soul while you nurture your children. It's about consciously awakening to your inner wisdom and being peacefully present as a mama no matter where you are on your journey. From discovering your newborn, to loving and accepting the wonderful people who have left your nest.
The Mindful Mama Movement is bringing women together from around the world to celebrate this imperfect journey of motherhood. Our movement is empowering mamas to be authentic and to live inspired lives.
We are so happy you are here. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and join our growing community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindfulMamaMovement/
In today's show, you will meet Ashley Walburn, the co-host to our podcast! Ashley is a marriage and family therapist, birth doula, yoga teacher, owner of a holistic health business and the mom to four boys (ages 12, 13, 14 & 22).
Ashley takes us on a personal story of the challenges and celebrations she faced becoming a young, single mom, the trauma she experienced in birth, how she met the love of her life and why she's so incredibly passionate about empowering women as they birth and become moms and beyond.
You are going to feel so inspired by Ashley's authentic, raw interview and her generous sharing.
To learn more about Ashley, visit www.homeholistic.com.
In Episode 1 of the Mindful Mama Movement, co-hosts Shannon Kinney-Duh, creator of A Free Spirit Life and Ashley Walburn, owner of Home Holistic, explore what a mindful mama really is, why this movement is so important and how you can get involved.
You'll meet the hosts and hear more about their stories. Shannon Kinney-Duh is a holistic life coach, yoga teacher, artist, entrepreneur and mom to three boys ages 8, 5 and 3. Ashley is a marriage and family therapist, birth doula, yoga teacher, business owner and the mom to four boys ages 22, 14, 13 and 12.
This show looks at how to be your authentic self, the difficulties of being a mother, and the importance of nurturing yourself as you nurture and care for others.
Becoming a mindful mama is about practicing non-judgment, kindness and self-love. It's about stepping outside your head and into your heart, moving beyond fear and embracing the presence moment.
This episode ends with a Mindful Mama Moment - an actionable tip you can take with you and apply to your daily life. Think about scheduling self-care, finding some stillness or writing in a journal. How can you start taking good care of your mind, body and spirit in the midst of the this crazy, chaotic gig of being a mama?
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