The Holi Life: Recent Episodes
Sunit Suchdev
Weekly interviews with experts in the areas of holistic health in mind, body and soul, and current events affecting those things. Sunit and her guests talk about ways to live your absolute best, empowered and most aligned, holi life.
Sunit and Matt have an in depth dicsussion about raising children in today's climate, what "home education" means and why it is important to understand the history of complusory schooling.
If you are concerned about the direction our schools are heading, and wanting to take your power back, this is a great episode to get started!
Learn more about Apogee Strong and Matt at:
https://apogeestrong.com/leadership/
Today Sunit sits down with Kid Carson and they chat about his childhood, early years, and how he got into radio. They also chat about what he was thinking when he decided to go rogue at his most recent job, and what he is doing now.
Sunit is honored to be speaking at the Kid Carson and Friends event in Vancouver this weeked.
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Sunit sits down with activist "Magay 45" (follow her on Instagram)
Rachel is a lesbian woman who has decided to speak out against the trans movemement infiltrating our society right now. Sunit and Rachel discuss what is happening, as well as her own upbringing and how she feels so strongly about children.
They both talk about inclusivity, what it means, and why they are so bothered by what is happening in schools.
This is a MUST LISTEN! If you are a parent with a child in the system it is so important to know your rights and how best to approach your kids. This episode will support you in your parenting!
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In this episode Sunit Interviews Dr Hsiang, a vascular surgeon from BC who didnt go along with the government narrative but decided to take an early retirement and is now speaking out against it.
They discuss the past 3 years, why he took a pause, and whats coming up for him.
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Today Sunit opens up a brand new season with Dr Jen VanDeWater of The Wellness Company
They discuss her path to becoming "the people's pharmacist", the slow "a-ha" moments that led her to ask more questions, and how she ended up aligning with the new way forward in healthcare, with the Wellness Company.
The discuss the various offerings of TWC in the US and their hopes for Canada, as well as some of the amazing supplements they are offering to help people get OFF pharmaceuticals and get healthier.
They also chat about why so few people are willing to go first and lead, and why so many people are so disconnected these days.
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https://www.twc.health/theholilife
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Sunit Interviews a microdosing expert who supports people in their microdosing journies with magic mushrooms. Sunit shares her own pre-concieved ideas about "doing drugs", how she has opened her mind in 2022, and why she is excited for 2023. Microdosing is quickly becoming the latest thing to try and for good reason! Take a listen to this very informative episode!
Learn more what Julie does here:
https://www.juliecyvonne.com/UYM
Sunit speaks with Tanya Gaw of Action 4 Canada.
Action4Canada is a grassroots movement reaching out to millions of Canadians and UNITING our voices in opposition to the destructive policies tearing at the fabric of this nation. Through Call To ACTION campaigns, they equip citizens to take action.
Action 4 Canada is committed to protecting… FAITH, FAMILY and FREEDOM.
They discuss what is happening in schools, the political landscape of canada, and all the initiatives that are being worked on and how we can all get involved.
Go to their website to learn more:
https://action4canada.com
Join Avtion 4 canada here:
https://action4canada.com/join/
Check to see if there is a chapter near you:
https://action4canada.com/a4c-chapters/
Today Sunit goes deep with Wiloh Sky, the "amber alert" mom who was arrested for "kidnapping her child".
What actually happened was medical kidnapping by the authorities, and this family was mistreated at every turn.
Join Sunit and Wiloh as they chat about the chain of events, the emtional and spiritual strength that was called in, and how it ended. Also you'll hear what is next for Wiloh and how you can help!
Join her new email list for "parents against medical abduction"
pama.united.now@gmail.com
Follow Wiloh on IG
Sunit sits down with Kaya Usher, a beautiful soul who has come into frequency work through her own difficult times in her life's journey. From battling breast cancer, almost dying on the operating table, and then losing the love of her life, lead singer, Gord Downie, of the Tragically Hip to brain cancer, to coming out on the other side, with a higher sense of self and purpose..she is now changing lives through her amazing work. Kaya has a variety of options for helping people level up in their life, whether its her book, her course, her free community, or her music. You can see all that she offers on her website..there is something for everyone ranging from free to paid! This episode is a must listen for anyone feeling that call.. "something isnt working...I know there is more, I need help guiding me to feeling better".
Check out ALL that Kaya is up to:
https://kayausher.com
https://thesimplicityplatform.com/events/
Follow Kaya on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/thekayausher/
In this IG live, Sunit and Andre of whattheeffjall on Instagram sit down and talk about it ALL. From what happened to him on IG, how he felt, what he's doing now and what his plan is moving forward...to relationships of all kinds. They talk about how to find love as an awake and unjabbed person, what to know if you're jabbed, the keys to a successful marriage, and how to handle friends and family not on the same page. They end it off by chatting about kids, and stay tuned for the raw ending where they talk about hosting a retreat for singles~!
In this IG live, Sunit and Andre of whattheeffjall on Instagram sit down and talk about it ALL. From what happened to him on IG, how he felt, what he's doing now and what his plan is moving forward...to relationships of all kinds. They talk about how to find love as an awake and unjabbed person, what to know if you're jabbed, the keys to a successful marriage, and how to handle friends and family not on the same page. They end it off by chatting about kids, and stay tuned for the raw ending where they talk about hosting a retreat for singles~!
Dusty Imoo is a former NHL and professional hockey league goalie coach who now works with athletes, kids and families. Sunit and Dusty talk about the door that closed for Dusty, how he navigated it, and what he does now. They talk about kids, mindset in sports, and even parenting. Lots of wisdom for moms and dads alike in this one!
Check out Dusty on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dustyimoo70/
Check out his website:
https://www.thegoalietherapist.com
Continuing on with the theme of mental health, Sunit interviews Kaylor Betts. This episode is chock FULL of juicy tidbits. Kaylor shares his own mentl health struggles in his young life and how he pulled through them. They discuss western medicine, holistic health, current affairs, optimum diet, and all sorts of other details like..
-Kaylor's minute by minute account of when he went 'viral"
-if he would ever date someone who is vaccinated
-how he eats to thrive
And much, much more!
Follow Kaylor on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/
Check out his website:
https://buildmentalwealth.co
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Sunit and Dr Joseph Yi discuss the state of the world, how he got to where he is today, and how to master your mental health. A great episode with lots of great tips to level up!
Follow Dr Yi on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yojimd/
Sunit interviews mom of 5, restaurateur, small business owner and holistic freedom fighting mama, Rebecca Matthews. They discuss everything from motherhood, homeschooling, and babywearing, to diet, wokism, and vaccines. Go follow Rebecca on her journey on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/corduroyrestaurant/
Listen to her podcast:
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The Holi life is all about living your best, most authentic and empowered life. Mind, body, soul health is the name of the game. Politics never played a part until we realized how much it can determine the rest of our mindset and mental health! Today, Sunit interviews political woman of wisdom-Sarah Swain. They discuss all things Canadian politics and you will feel empowered, inpsired and EDUCATED. A democracy means the citizens have the power-which means we need to actually TAKE PART in what is happening. This episode is like a university level politics class..you will learn so much. Join in so you can understand what is needed next to save our country and bring it back to the democracy it is meant to be.
Today Sunit chats with the first medical doctor in Canada to take cannabis to the next level.Dr Ira Price is an expert on all things cannabis and they chat about all the beginner info everone should know. This episode is a must listen if you think "weed" is just a recreational drug!
Find Dr Price on Instagram:
Dr Ira
Check out what he's up to in bio pharma:
https://www.neuerabiopharma.com
On today's bonus episode, Sunit shares feedback from a recent social media post where she commented that kids seem like snowflakes these days and gives some tips on things to be thinking about when raising your own. She summarizes by reminding everyone to think beyond the current moment. Think ahead 5, 10, 15, 20 years about what kinds of humans you want to hand over to this planet and then reverse engineer your parenting to raise your kids in alignment with that. Listen in and share if it resonates!
In this first episode of Season 10, Sunit goes solo to discuss why so many of us are not wanting to rock the boat, people pleasing, and how evolution does not seem to be aligned in all areas of our lives. For instance, technology has evolved greatly while humans are more emotionally and physically depleted than ever before. What is the reason for this? How do we do better? And how can this change the trajectory of the path we are on? Tune in for all this and more! Dont forget to leave a rating and a review so more people can find our show!
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With all the madness in the world, more and more parents are feeling the pull to homeschool. Today Sunit discusses her top 10 tips to consider when getting started.
If you want to make 2022 your best year yet, this episode is the way to do it! Listen in as Sunit and Dave of www.dirobi.com discuss all things health and anti aging! You will be motivated and inspired to start the new year off right!
This episode is long time coming and a wonderful way to end 2021! I interview Tim James of "the chemical free body" and we discuss everything from the health issues with masks to how to ACTUALLY be healthy. This is a must listen for anyone who is looking to take ownership of their health moving into 2022, and not relying on failed government policies.
As the world starts to get crazier and crazier, it is time to not only become empowered in your health, but also your wealth. Today Sunit interviews a crypto enthusiast and picks his brain about all the crypto basics that people should be aware of, and why crypto is even relevant at all right now. This is a new idea for many people but is tied into taking ownership of your self, the same as you do with your health.
Today's episode is all about mushrooms, and it is packed full of all sort of useful information when it comes to our favourite fungus!
Sunit interviews Jeff Chilton of https://www.nammex.com and they discuss all sorts of cool stuff like:
-the medicinal and nutritional benefits of mushrooms
-how to buy and cook them properly
-mushrooms as supplements
-mushrooms as drugs
Jeff shared all sorts of wisdom in this episode including resources to learn more.
Check out the Namex website as well as www.realmushrooms.com
Today Sunit chats with Michael Collins, the founder of SugarAddiction.com
Michael is an author, speaker and has been completely sugar free for over 30 years.
In this episode, learn about sugar addiction, how to break the habit, and even how to raise kids sugar free (as he did!).
We all know sugar is bad for you, and now is as good of a time as any to start t get it out of your life! Take listen and earn how you can get Michael's book for free!
On today's episode Sunit re-visits social media etiquette and talks about the basics of being a host and a guest on social media platforms. The rules are simple: treat virtual space as though it is real space. You would never go into someone's home or business and be beligerent so don't do it online! Sunit shares the key to running social media effectively for business and a few key points to remember that will help us elevate humanity and alleviate the emotional pressure that comes from not interacting online appropriately.
Today Sunit reminisces on what she was feeling and doing one year ago as a worldwide pandemic was declared and they decided to go with their intuition and go on vacation despite warnings to stay home. She shares what intuition is, why we have separated from it and how to cultivate it within ourselves and our children.
In this episode Sunit chats with fitness expert Chantelle Christensen (Somers). They get back to the basics of what it takes to lose weight, work out, and just be healthy. They discuss everything from nutrition, exercise, and self love to how covid has affected us and how to raise more empowered kids. Chantelle shares her fave top exercises that you can do at home with no equipment, as well as some popular fitness myths.
You will enjoy this light, motivating and sunny conversation between friends!
Follow Chantelle on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/chantellechristensen_/
Check out Chantelle's latest program offerings:
https://breathemovesweat.com
In a quest for true holistic health, it is important to realize that many chronic diseases and health conditions we struggle with today are actually preventable. Today's topic of discussion is about Topical Steroid Withdrawal. A horrific and debilitating skin condition that starts with the innocent use of steroids. This condition is definitely preventable and today Sunit interviews Briana Banos, the creator of the "Preventable" documentary. They each discuss their journey into and through this skin condition and their desire too create more awareness especially amongst mothers who may be wanting to help their small children. Listen in as they share the very real consequences of their choices, and how they are managing through such a difficult time.
Watch the documentary:
https://youtu.be/RMbtf3C8BZk
If you need more information go to the ITSAN website:
https://www.itsan.org
Sunit interviews Medical Medium advocate "the Smile Enthusiast" and they squeeze every last drop out of this episode where Smile shares her healing journey and her big goals. They discuss how she went from being told surgery was the only option to thriving in her health, and how she is now coaching other women to do the same. She shares all her wisdom and tips on becoming empowered, getting confident, and taking charge of your own health, as well as how she is preparing to become a guiness book of world records holder!
Check out Smile on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/the_smile_enthusiast/
Check out her youtube channel and quick centurion video here:
https://youtu.be/Npr_nf7N_Eo
Check out the non toxic skincare line she recommends:
https://curateforlife.com
What is Ayurveda? Where did it originate? How can we implement Ayurvedic principles for optimal health?
Sunit interviews Parvinder Grewal, a licenced Holistic Health Practitioner who has studied and is a practitioner of massage, reflexology, nutrition, and herbology. She is also Chopra certified as a primordial sound meditation teacher.
They chat about the eastern traditions that many holistic health practioners and spas are now adopting as an adjunct to other holistic therapies. Sunit picks her brain about how to bring all these practices into daily life. They also discuss the situation we face in the world today and how to navigate the toll this is all taking on our emotional health.
Check out the 3 Realms Wellness Website:
https://www.3realmswellness.com
Books Parvinder recommends to learn more:
Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra
The Yoga of Herbs by Dr Frawley
Sunit interviews Brian Swan, also known as "the Unstoppable Surfer", husband of Rhonda Swan and Dad to Hanalei Swan, also known as the Unstoppable Family. Brian shares his wisdom about all things life, parenting, family, and business. They talk about current events, raising kids, homeschool, and living a life you can be proud of.
Check out Brian on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/unstoppablesurfer/?hl=en
Check out Brian's new Beard line:
https://unstoppablebeard.com
Sunit talks about the current climate and how to find your tribe. The impact of what is happening right now is deep when it comes to our emotions and mental and spiritual health, and it's important to surround ourselves with like minds so we don't feel alone. There are many ways you can be the light for others, as well as find those who can go on this journey with you..tune in to hear how and why!
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https://www.instagram.com/the.holi.life/
Sunit briefly reflects on 2020 and talks about how to get prepared for 2021. She discusses her upcoming holi life program and how to live a truly holistic and healthy life using her Holi Life pillars of mind, body, and soul.
Sunit sits down with Kerry and Nicole of Three Six Nine Media (https://www.threesixninemedia.com). They discuss why they decided to start this company, what it's really all about and how people can get involved and really make an impact. They plan to get off social media to focus on building community so be sure to visit the website, sign up for their email list and join the community:
https://www.threesixninemedia.com/community
We are now about 9 months into what initially started as 2 weeks to flatten the curve. Many people are now starting to question the mainstream narrative and trying to understand what's really happening. Sunit chats with Tania the Herbalist about how she got into this fight, what she thinks is happening, and how to be prepared for what is to come. They also talk about how to stay physically and emotionally healthy during this time, the power of finding your tribe, and what you can do to take action, if you feel inclined.
Come check both Tania and Sunit out over on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/sunitsuchdev/
https://www.instagram.com/taniatheherbalist/
For health inspo check out the holi life brand page!
https://www.instagram.com/the.holi.life/
Watch Tania's Interview with David Icke!
https://www.bitchute.com/video/5pGnAmw50scb/
Sunit recaps the week and talks about how to raise your vibration and prepare for whats to come
Sunit sits down wit Odessa Orlewicz of Liberty Talk Canada to talk about what is happening all across the country and the globe. They discuss what has happened, what is coming and what we can do about it.
Check out and join the new Liberty Talk Network here:
https://www.libertynetwork.ca
Check out and subscribe to Odessa's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/LibertyTalkCanada/featured
Subscribe to the new holi life youtube channel here.
Sunit interviews the founder of Action 4 Canada- a grassroots movement reaching out to millions of Canadians in the hopes of uniting voices for a better country. They discuss current events, how Tanya became motivated to take action on the things that matter to her, and how you can do the same.
Go to
https://action4canada.com
to learn more!
Today's episode is for anyone who is asking any questions at all about the current narrative. World wide people have been captured by mainstream media and a constant push of fear but it is time to become empowered and ask some serious questions about what is going on. If you want to take action, this episode is for you.
go too:
https://action4canada.com
https://vaccinechoicecanada.com
https://www.constitutionalrightscentre.ca
For more information.
Today Sunit introduces the Holi Life brand, explains what inspired it and who it's intended for. She also talks about current events and how her homeschool journey is going so far!
With so much to be NOT grateful for this year, Sunit celebrates Canadian Thanksgiving 2020,and talks about all that she is grateful for this year. She discusses all her learnings and gratitude for them since March, the current political situation, what is coming, and crypto currency. If you want to keep up with the new brand...go here to sign up for he email list:
https://theholilife.com/index.html
Follow on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the.holi.life/
Check out old episodes on youtube and join live on Sunday nights at 7pm PST for "Sunday Skool":
https://youtube.com/channel/UC7w6J3Jw69ZOLgquuhZIDfA
For financial Info right now:
Rich Dad Poor Dad:
https://youtu.be/CLtf3ZX2spg
Crypto Casey:https://youtu.be/BOdz6RMJ2qI
Sunit interviews Rhonda Swan, matriarch of the Unstoppable Family and mother to Hanalei Swan. Rhonda shares the story of how a defining moment in her corporate career ended up shaping her family's future, and why she and her husband made the decision to leave everything to travel the world with their daughter. They talk about how moms CAN have it all while also raising amazing children, and the lessons she has learned from raising a little girl who already owns her own business. If you have ever wondered what it takes to live an aligned life, raise amazing empowered children, and make an impact on the world all at once, this episode is a must listen! This episode is for moms of children of all ages!
Find all the members of the Unstoppable Family here:
http://swanlinks.com
Check out Hanalei's Fashion Design Website:
https://hanaleiswan.com
Follow the Unstoppable Family on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/unstoppablefamily/
Today Sunit interviews Lisa Hyde, an author, speaker, and business woman who shares the story of how her struggles in her personal life led to skin issues, which led her to her business, which then led opened the door to living her most high vibe life. Lisa hosts "the confidence crown" podcast and speaks about building confidence in ourselves so we can find the success we dream of. She shares her tips for turning your side hustle into a thriving business, no matter what else is demanding of your time, and how to live an unapologetic life by following your gut, not your gurus. This is an inspiring must listen for anyone who is needing that extra push today!
Go check out Lisa on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/theconfidencecrown/
Today Sunit interviews Dr Ashley Beckman, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine who helps her clients transform their health naturally. She is an expert in healthy aging and longevity and shares her wisdom on living a healthy and holistic life. They discuss epigenetics and anti aging, among other things that come along with living a holistic lifestyle. Sunit picks her brain about skincare, green beauty, and non invasive anti-aging tools! Listen in and have your notepad ready! Check out Dr Beckman's website for more information and freebies:
https://drashley.com
Visit Dr Ashley on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/drashleybeckman/
Sunit interviews Veronica and Sonnet of "Not Your Mother's Podcast" and they discuss all the mama things. Everything from what no one told you that you wished you would have known, to what it really means to live a high vibe mom life. They discuss the
unsaids of motherhood, and how they are learning from the ghosts of their past. This is a chock full, warm, cozy episode to hunker down and listen to! Especially if you are a new or expecting mom, or someone early on in motherhood.
Go check out Sonnet and Veronica's show and visit them on IG!
https://www.instagram.com/notyourmotherspodcast/
This week, Sunit interviews Nina Peters, a woman on a journey of self healing. Certified in yoga and meditation, she is a mother of three who has experienced the rock bottom that depression and avoidance had to offer. Taking charge of her own life to heal herself has propelled her to support others on the uncomfortable journey of cultivating self love, forgiveness, acceptance and empowerment.
Nina and Sunit talk about current events from a spiritual perspective, how to send out much needed love and energy into the world, and how to guard yourself from the negativity. They also chat about the basics of self love and self care, and how to prioritize our emotional health and healing, especially during times like these. Every woman needs to listen to this episode...ESPECIALLY if you are a mother feeling the very big weight of doing it all right now!
Catch Nina on her facebook business page here
Keep up with Sunit on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sunitsuchdev/
Geralyn and Sunit continue their conversation from last week, discussing female empowerment, brand standards, and fragility. They discuss race, doing the work, and working towards true authenticity and alignment in your business. It is a deep dive into issues bubbling to the surface right now within our society, and how they intersect with us as humans, women, and business owners.
Sunit interviews Geralyn Power, a former police officer turned leader of a large Doterra team who is a passionate activist in the areas of leadership, self realization and development, and just truth telling in general. Sunit and Geralyn talk about "toxic positivity" and the good girl archetype that so many women and female empowerment brands tend to default to these days. They discuss what toxic positivity is, why it's harmful, and what needs to change so that we can begin to truly make change in this world, especially as it relates to current events. They talk about old paradigms and releasing limiting beliefs and stories, and what it truly means to live a "high vibe life", and how to take ownership for loving ourselves, being in alignment, and living out our truth.
You can find Geralyn on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/geralynpower/
Today's episode is a re-run of Episode 38 from October of 2017.
Sunit interviews Nicole Lee on this special episode of Modern Mommy Prepschool (Now known as the High Vibe Life). Nicole Lee is a strategist, coach, and diversity, equity and inclusion trainer. She was the first female President of TransAfrica, the nation’s premier African American foreign affairs organization and founder of the BMLP, a legal organization affiliated with the Movement for Black Lives.
In light of the recent events in Charlottesville, NC, Sunit has joined forces with Women Podcasters in Solidarity (www.mothersquest.com/solidarity) to use her platform to spread awareness around the topic of racism that is so rampant right now in the U.S and the world. Sunit wants to inspire new and expecting moms to raise a different generation-one that will not know the racial divides we see today. They talk about: -how to raise children who are cultured and not racist -what white privelege really means and what micro aggression is -what are the things you can do with your children to ensure you are raising kind and racially aware kids who will also be good friends to their friends of color -what is the optimum age to introduce these conversations and at what age it could be too late -tips and resources for parents who truly do not know where to begin Nicole coaches parents around this topic as well as provides other classes and resources on her website: www.nicolelee.org
Today's episode is for anyone who has been toying with the idea of homeschooling their child. With the current climate being the way it is, and unceratinty of what the future looks like, many of us are re-considering what the future looks like for us and our families. As parts of Canada and the US begin to open up, there are questions around what school will look like for our kids. Many of us are not comfortable sending our children back for various reasons, but we also feel overwhelmed with the idea of becoming homeschool moms! Today Sunit interviews Kaleena Amuchastegui. She is the author of "the 5 hour school week" book and supports homeschool parents and those thinking about homeschool. They talk about: how and why to get started, what resources and curriculums to use on your homeschool journey, and how to handle the judgements and expectations of others. You can follow and keep up with Sunit and Kaleena over on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sunitsuchdev/
https://www.instagram.com/5hourschoolweek/
Check out more homeschool resources on Kaleena's website:
http://fivehourschoolweek.com/links
Today Sunit talks about unconditional love, and how to practice non-judgement and complete acceptance during times like these which can be some of the most divisive we have ever known. During the current Covid crisis, we sometimes find ourselves at odds with others in our lives who may not feel the same. In fact, m they may feel completely the opposite of us. Sometimes it is simply a sig that you have outgrown people, and it is ok to let those relationships go. But sometimes, you cannot. You need to accept people where they are and know that you will still love them no matter what. Sunit shares her own experiences at this time and how she is navigating this very lonely time in her life.
Today Sunit talks about unconditional love, and how to practice non-judgement and complete acceptance during times like these which can be some of the most divisive we have ever known. During the current Covid crisis, we sometimes find ourselves at odds with others in our lives who may not feel the same. In fact, m they may feel completely the opposite of us. Sometimes it is simply a sig that you have outgrown people, and it is ok to let those relationships go. But sometimes, you cannot. You need to accept people where they are and know that you will still love them no matter what. Sunit shares her own experiences at this time and how she is navigating this very lonely time in her life.
Are you needing to find financial peace amidst this economic crisis? Today we chat with Nicole Cooley, a money coach who is serving her community in the best way she knows how right now. Nicole and Sunit talk about how to navigate these uncharted waters and how we can find peace amidst the chaos. Nicole shares her biggest finance and money tips and also invites listeners to join in on her FREE 5-day email series that will help you get organized and feeling calmer about your current situation.
Get access to her email series here:
https://nicole-cooley.com/choosingabundance/
Check out some of the resources she shared here: https://www.ellevest.com/ https://www.youneedabudget.com/ NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-money-unemployment.html?inf_contact_key=2708f83e24ed31c060493cf8fa56b807680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1
Check out Nicole's website, here: www.nicole-cooley.com
Much of the world is sitting in a low vibration right now, and if you pay attention to the law of attraction, you know that like attracts like. As long as we sit in a low vibe, we will keep attracting it and stay stuck here. We need to collectively raise our vibration so we can move beyond the current situation. Today, Sunit shares what it means to be in a high vibe, talks about the vibrational scale, and actual things we can do to raise the vibe and collective consciousness of the planet.
Take a listen if you're looking to do your part in raising your own vibe so you can be part of the healing of the planet.
Today Sunit talks about how to take this time in our lives and make it the best thing that ever happened to us. She shares some of her own musings around new things she is grateful for in her life, and how she feels the world will change after this is all over, and asks you to consider how this will change you as well. Taking this time and applying mindset shifts of gratitude, mindfulness, removing limiting beliefs and dreaming big will help you move from a space of doom and gloom to hope. This gift has been given to us for a reason, perhaps now is the time for us to take it and fly!
Listen in for some hope and inspo and dont forget to leave a rating and a review!
In this special episode, Sunit comes back from her spring break hiatus early to address the current global situation with Corona Virus, and addresses some common questions people have right now. She talks about the power of pausing in both the micro and the macro of life, why critical thinking is SO important now more than ever, and why "conspiracy theories" might actually provide you hope right now. She also shares how to maintain and level up in your mind, body, and soul health, and lays out how to move forward with your children in this new way of mom life. If you have been feeling lost, confused, or needing a familiar voice, tune in!
One of the most beautiful pieces of living a healthy, happy, high vibe life is having like minded women to enjoy it with. But what happens when you begin to grow so much you are growing apart? What happens when your friends begin to distance themselves from you, or blame you for their feelings or problems? When they are not able to shop up for you in the way you desire? When they dont support you the way you had hoped?
Today's episode is for any woman who values sisterhood, and finds herself in a place where she is re-evaluating friend relationships in her life. Sunit shares examples from her own journey, and shares two key learnings that are crucial to every decision you make about whether to continue with your friendships:
1)evaluating whether this relationship truly brings you value or whether you stay out of obligation or habit
2)understanding when it's time to be ok with letting go, and owning your part in it, and conversely, NOT allowing anyone to blame you for their role in the dissolution of a relationship.
One of the most mature things we can do as we evolve on our journey of growth is to own our own thoughts, feelings and responses, and understand that we are not to blame for the feelings of others.
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Today Sunit talks about how to change your life once and for all. If you have a dream or goal or wish on your heart that you have just been holding space for, today is going to give you the actionable, tangible steps you can take to actually move forward and make it happen. Sunit shares the importance of self love and self praise on this journey and then discusses the 5 keys to achieving your dreams:
1)Identifying what they are and why you want them
2)Figuring what needs to happen for you to get to your goals
3)Identifying what has been standing in your way and labelling it as mindset issues, limiting beliefs, or actual truths-and taking action on the actionable
4)Ensuring your priority is always the health of your physical body so that it can support you through this time of work
5)Eliminating the unnecessary and saying no to what doesn't serve you, to make room for this work. This includes people, commitments, and even social media.
If you commit to starting today, you will be many steps closer in just one month from now!
On today's episode, Sunit answers the most common question she gets-what her day looks like in terms of meals and supplements. She shares:
-how and what time her day starts
-the very first thing she consumes
-all the supplements she is currently taking
-how often and exactly what she eats
-what a day and week in her life looks like
And much, much more!
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Leading a healthy, happy, high vibe life, starts with shifting mindsets and one of the easiest ways to do this is to change your perspective. Sunit talks about her journey as a mother and how it has shaped her perspective on motherhood and life in general.
She shares the simple ways you can flip the switch on negativity change your vibration no matter what difficulties you encounter.
"I dont have time"
"I dont know how to start"
"I cant think about nothing"
"I cant sit still"
If you have ever WANTED to try meditation, or been intrigued by the idea of simply having a few moments to be present with yourself, this episode is for you. Sunit guides you through a quick, powerful meditation that helps you connect to your breath and take a few mindful moments to yourself. You may want to mark this episode as a favourite to come back to over and over again!
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Today Sunit interviews Leslie Klatt,a former marketing and project management professional turned mom and online business coach for moms who struggle with their identity after starting a family, and who struggle getting everything done that they need to do.
Today's episode is for women who want to take control of their motherhood, their mindset, and their businesses, and free themselves from the expectations of others. They discuss strategies to identify your goals, and systems to help you achieve them. -daily tips to get stuff done and free up more time -how to avoid stress and overwhelm by being proactive not reactive -why boundaries and containers around time are essential for running a business from home -some of the common social norms and "programming" that we should separate ourselves from to live a life of alignment -how to stop feeling guilty about everything
On this episode of the High Vibe Life-Sunit continues her chat with Courtney Wilson, a 24 year old mom who is wanting to live her happiest, most holistic, and high vibe life. Courtney wants to model her best life for her daughter and Sunit has her on to give her some guidance. She gives free reign to Courtney to ask her whatever she wants about motherhood, holistic and healthy living, and living in alignment. In part 2 of this 2 part episode they discuss:
-Courtnery's internal conflict about raising her daughter vegan
-the importance of confidence as a parent
-microwaves, filtered water, fluoride and dental health
-how to transition to a holistic lifestyle without feeling overwhelmed and then inspire others to do the same
-navigating social media as an influencer
-Sunit's journey to living a more healthy and holistic life
-natural ways to manage anxiety and depression
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On this episode of the High Vibe Life-Sunit talks to Courtney Wilson, a 24 year old mom who is wanting to live her happiest, most holistic, and high vibe life. Courtney wants to model her best life for her daughter and Sunit has her on to give her some guidance. She gives free reign to Courtney to ask her whatever she wants about motherhood, holistic and healthy living, and living in alignment. In part 1 of this 2 part episode they discuss:
-motherhood and all that it brings
-meditation and mindfulness
-diet and supplements for kids and moms
-the importance of gut health
You are probably wondering most of the questions Courtney asks so listen in and nod along!
In the first episode of 2020, Sunit shares one of the biggest secrets to her growth so far. As she has levelled up in her health, motherhood, business, and relationships, she has utilized a basic principle of open mindedness to really learn and grow. On today's episode she shares what it means to truly be open minded, and some questions you can be asking yourself to determine how open minded you truly are. She discusses levels of consciousness, the "Dunning-Kruger" effect, and gives examples of how you can incorporate these ideas into your own life and growth as a human.
In this final episode of the 2019, Sunit talks about how to take the reigns and begin to lead your own life in 2020. "DIY" ing your health, and your happiness means you take ownership of it and make it work for you. She talks about "losing the recipe book" to life and understanding that you can make it whatever you want without having to look elsewhere for exactly how to do things. She talks about the core components necessary for truly bringing "the gift of you" to the table...it starts with building trust with yourself and others. If you are ready to leave this decade behind and begin a more meaningful trajectory into 2020, this episode is for you!
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Do you struggle with anxiety? Depression? Feelings of loneliness or unhappiness? Do you find yourself unable to forgive, or that your moods always depend on other things, people, or situations in your life? Are you holding grudges? Taking things personally? Do you have expectations that aren't being met? Are you beginning to realize that you can't control anyone but yourself? Most people can resonate with at least one of these statements at some point in their lives. Today, Sunit talks about the concept of spiritual detachment and introduces us to a new way of thinking. She explains what detachment is, what it isn't, and how to begin to practice it in your own life to achieve ultimate happiness.
If you have had a nagging feeling that you need to change the relationship you have with your phone, you might be right! If you desire to have more meaningful connections with your self and others, and be healthier physically and emotionally, changing how much time you spend on your phone might be the secret! Today Sunit shares her own desires to change her relationship with her phone, and some tips to getting out of the social media vortex that can suck you in so easily. She talks about the "why" behind desiring change and how our phones keep us in a low vibration. Tune in!
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Sunit shares ten tips for staying emotionally and physically healthy this holiday season.
On today's episode of "the High Vibe Life", Sunit discusses a Danish word she heard many years ago from a friend. Hygge. She talks about what it means, how to pronounce it, and how to incorporate it into your Holiday season. She also talks about how to bring it into your new year and your life. Part of the new "Daily Dose" series of episodes, this is a shorter episode meant to introduce you to an idea or concept that will improve your life in some way. Don't forget to share this episode with others and please leave a rating and review if you enjoy the show!
In honour of breast cancer awareness month, Sunit shares her tips for maintaining healthy breasts and also what she has found in her research when deciding whether to have a mammogram.
In today's episode she discusses:
-what pink washing is
-all the daily habits you can incorporate to love yourself and your breasts
-things you should avoid
-hormone balancing foods
And much more!
Have you ever been presented with a business opportunity or network marketing opportunity that sounds too good to be true? Or you wonder if you really COULD quit your job and have the time freedom and money you dream of? Today, more than ever, we are INUNDATED with new opportunities to make money every day. It can be easy to get caught up in "shiny new object" syndrome! In today's episode, Sunit shares what she has learned in over 3 years of running her own business, and the top 6 questions she asks of any new opportunity.
In part 2 of this two part episode, Sunit and Naturopathic Doctor Taylor Bean continue to discuss what a Naturopathic Doctor is, and the trends they would like to see in healthcare in the future. They discuss staying healthy during flu season, flu shots, and empowerment when it comes to taking control of your health. Listen in as they share their favourite tips and tools for staying healthy, feeling empowered, and living in the highest health they can!
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http://www.taylormadewellness.com
In this two part episode, Sunit and Naturopathic Doctor Taylor Bean discuss what a Naturopathic Doctor is, and the trends they would like to see in healthcare in the future. They discuss staying healthy during flu season, flu shots, and empowerment when it comes to taking control of your health. Listen in as they share their favourite tips and tools for staying healthy, feeling empowered, and living in the highest health they can!
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https://www.instagram.com/drtaylorbean.nd/
Check out her website:
http://www.taylormadewellness.com
Sunit shares 5 tips to shift how you do Halloween and also how she implements some of these in her home.
Halloween is just one day but the candy lasts forever!
Many moms are wanting to change how they celebrate, and Sunit talks about how to do this!
Listen in as she discusses:
1.changing your approach to trick or treating and handing out candy
2.how to get your kids to willingly hand over their stash
3.options for getting rid of the excess
4.the importance of having open dialogue and empowering your children
5.the best time of day to consume treats in relation to your immune system
In today's episode, Sunit continues the conversation about the newly released Doterra products and covers off the supplements specifically. She discusses the new Adaptiv line up, Peppermint soft gels and Turmeric Duo Caps.
These products are available TODAY! October 1st, 2019.
Reach out to Sunit if you want help getting started with a Doterra Wholesale Account!
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Living a high vibe life means keeping up with all the latest and greatest updates from the holistic health world! Join Sunit as she recaps the new products that were announced at the Doterra Convention this year and how she thinks they will level up your life!
In this episode Sunit talks about Black Spruce, Lemon Eucalyptus, Citronella, Rose, the Yarrow Pom line extensions, the new Tamer kids blend and Celery Seed Oil (no it's not a replacement for celery juice!).
She also shares some of the cool health and science initiatives that Doterra is undertaking.
Today Sunit introduces "the daily dose"- a concept of giving you a short, "dose" of something that will help you in your day. A quick actionable tip that will help your day feel healthier and more high vibe!
Today's "daily dose" is a breathing exercise that is amazing for women of all ages, and kids too! If you've ever wanted to start meditating, or teach your kids to meditate, this is a great one to get started! You'll feel relaxed and recharged when you're done!
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In today's official season premiere episode, Sunit kicks off September and this final quarter of the year by talking about the importance of a healthy mindset for success in ANYTHING in life. Whether it's losing weight once and for all, improving your relationships, your motherhood, or your business...nothing will move forward if your mindset doesn't. In today's episode Sunit shares the step by step daily changes outlined in her 30 day mindset shift challenge and also discusses her hopes for the future of the podcast!
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All your questions about health, essential oils, and mindset, answered on instagram live!
Are you already stressed from having your kiddos home for the summer? Or maybe you're feeling pressure to fill their days with epic joy. Newsflash..your kids don't need you to curate the perfect, fun and joy filled summer for them. They are perfectly capable of making their own fun. Just like their parents and their grandparents before them! We have become a society that needs to feel busy all the time and have lost the ability to do nothing at all. Mothers feel lazy if they're not entertaining their kids every second. It's time to change the conversation. In today's season finale episode, Sunit talks about her hopes for summer, and how she plans on keeping it low stress and high vibe by doing less and getting back to the basics. No extracurricular activities, just lots of good old fashioned fun around the house. No over scheduling, late nights, and excessive playdates. Just connecting in with what matters. No over indulging in technology and tv, just learning to be present in the moment, journaling and sharing gratitude, and reading actual physical books! This is what memories are made of!
Today Sunit continues her conversation with one of the authors of the book "Let That Sh*t Go", Nina Purewal. They talk about why her and Kate Petriw wrote the book, who it's for, and how to find peace of mind and happiness in your everyday.
Sunit digs into the journey that has led Nina to where she is at and addresses the book chapter by chapter.
Today they discuss: Perspective, Authenticity, Forgiveness and even how to get back control with technology. They discuss how all of these things contribute to living a more mindful life.
You can connect with Nina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nina.pure.minds/ and follow the book
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Today Sunit sits down with one of the authors of the book "Let That Sh*t Go", Nina Purewal. They talk about why her and Kate Petriw wrote the book, who it's for, and how to find peace of mind and happiness in your everyday.
Sunit digs into the journey that has led Nina to where she is at and addresses the book chapter by chapter.
Today they discuss: Awareness, Self Love, and Acceptance and how all of these contribute to living a more mindful life.
You can connect with Nina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nina.pure.minds/ and follow the book
https://www.instagram.com/letthatshitgo_book/
Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!
Last week we talked about the ingredients for a high vibe LIFE...and this week we talk about the ingredients for a high vibe wedding! Your wedding day is likely going to be one of the most special days of your life...how will you ensure you spend it enjoying the day? No bridezillas here! Tune in and listen as Sunit talks about the best ways to prepare for a beautiful wedding day including:
Setting intentions and journaling
Getting a sidekick
Communicating with your tribe
Anticipating Hurdles
Nutrition, Movement, and Mindfulness
How to use essential oils to support all of it
Other things to think about-including a mental "walk through" of your big day
Interested in getting started with essential oils and a diet change to support the lead up to your big day? Connect with sunit over on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunitsuchdev/
or email her at sunit@sunitsuchdev.com
Sunit always talks on the show about raising your vibration and living your best life but, what are the tangible things you can do daily to actually live at the highest vibration possible? In this episode, she shares the top ingredients that she has incorporated into her own life to shift her vibration and return to a place of alignment. She discusses the importance of:
Nutrition
Detoxing-emotionally and physically
Reconnecting with your passions
Gratitude
Forgiveness
Mindfulness
Connection to a higher power
Other Tools to support you such as:essential oils, music, crystals, and positive people
Listen in to see which of these resonates with you and raise your vibe today!
Have you ever heard someone say "it takes 21 days to break a habit"? Sadly, that is actually not rooted in any kind of science. In today's episode, Sunit talks about what the latest research really shows and the 5 steps that can help you kick any habit for good. She talks about:
-replacing habits instead of breaking them
-cutting out triggers
-accountability partners
-finding like minded communities
-mindfulness as the biggest key to quitting your bad habits
Plus a few other tools to help you kickstart this adventure!
She also shares an amazing recipe that will help you kick your addiction to alcohol, smoking, food, and junk, for GOOD. If there is ANYTHING in your life that you have been trying to kick for good, this episode is for you!
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Have you tried to hold it together when all you wanna do is let it go? If you pride yourself on pushing through the tough stuff and never taking a break, today's episode is for you. Today Sunit talks about an important lesson she has learned over the years and that is that it's ok and even beneficial to breakdown when you cant keep it together any longer. Whether it's your business or your motherhood, or a million other things, sometimes the best way to get through it is to surrender to it. It's ok to take a step back, hit rock bottom, get quiet, or sob hysterically into your bucket of ice cream. Sometimes, this is where the magic happens. The beauty is waiting on the other side of that. Take a listen, share if you know someone who might enjoy it, and please leave a rating and a review if you find value in the episode!
Today, Sunit interviews Elizabeth Sanchez, a holistic life coach and energy practitioner who shares what it means to be an empath. They talk about the common misconception that an empath is someone who is very empathetic, and drill down to what it truly means to identify as an empath. In the first 10 minutes, Sunit also gets Elizabeth to share why she left a very lucrative paycheque to pursue her dreams. Today they discuss:
-the difference between being empathetic and being an empath
-how to know if you are an empath, and how to protect yourself if you are
-how to know if your child is an empath
-how to respect and deal with others who are empaths
-how this topic could explain the heightened issues we are seeing today with post partum depression and anxiety, and sensitive children
See more of what Elizabeth offers at :
https://www.elizabethasanchez.com
Today Sunit shares simple tips to introduce meditation to your children. No matter what their age, all kids can benefit from learning to give their brains a break. Sunit reminds us to let go of limiting beliefs and expectations, and that we need to set the example if we want our children to follow. She shares ways in which you can introduce your kids to meditation, without it feeling weird or hard, and why it's more important than ever to give our kids this beautiful tool that they can carry with them throughout their lives!
Did you know that giving gratitude can instantly raise your vibration? When you find yourself in a dark place, thinking of something you are thankful for will instantly shift your mindset.
In today's episode, Sunit shares from the "Grateful AF" deck of inspirational cards (www.knockknockstuff.com), 25 things to be grateful for when you can't think of anything else.
Things like umbrellas, clean water, and teeth. Tune in and get your dose of gratitude!
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Do you find yourself toning it down because you don't want to make others uncomfortable? Have you ever been told to be quieter, talk less and not speak your truth? Has anyone ever told you something was impossible or that your dreams are too big?
Today's episode is for you if you question how big you can dream. If people are constantly trying to bring you down. If you wonder if you might need to give up on those lofty goals because enough people have told you that you should. The truth is, right now more than ever, we need more people to show up and live big. We need more who are coming out full strength. Not diluted.
Listen in as Sunit shares some inspiration around what matters most.
Living a high vibe mom life means feeling confident that you are doing everything in your power to raise high vibe kids.
In today's episode, Sunit discusses the concept of attachment parenting and how she has discovered what it is rooted in over the years. She summarizes from the book "Hold Onto Your Kids" by Drs Gorden Neufeld and Gabor Mate and shares her personal thoughts about raising children who are connected to their parents more than their peers. She shares why she regrets not reading this book earlier, what she thought attachment parenting meant and what it really means, why it struck a chord with her, and how her and her husband implement these concepts with their kids now. It is also an insight into our own childhoods, and why we turned out the way we did.
Today's episode is for parents at any stage!
On today's episode, Sunit talks about using various religious holidays as teaching opportunities for yourself and your kids. She shares how they approach Christmas and Easter in their home even though they are not christian, and why she believes it is important to raise children who understand that Easter is not about bunnies and chocolates. She shares how she herself was raised and how it felt to become a grown adult and not know the basics. Sunit shares the 3 most important reasons why she believes kids should understand where these celebrations stem from, regardless of whether you choose to celebrate or not:
1.These conversations foster and keep alive their natural curiosity and help us raise kids who will ask questions and think for themselves.
2.Children become aware of the fact that we are all different, but also how similar we are. They learn to develop appreciation for differences but also the similarities.
3.Understanding deeper details and the true history and roots of certain religions and subjects just makes for smarter kids who are well versed in details.
In this episode, Sunit interviews Susan Whitehead. Susan is a homeschooling mother of 6 who shares how her and her family live a life of purpose and intention. She shares how being a "travelling family" has changed their lives, why they decided to live this way, and how to make any of your dreams and goals happen. They discuss the common excuses and barriers that hold many women back from living the life they want to live and remind us that we only have this one life. Susan talks about "the regret test", and also shares the intentional ways in which they parent. This episode is a must listen for anyone who ever wonders if it's possible to live the kind of life you want to live and raise the kinds of kids you want to raise!
Check out Susan's website here: http://wanderlustfamilies.com
We all have dream bashers and energy suckers in our lives and in our social media feeds but often times, the click of a button can remove them from our space. But what if these people are close friends or family? How do you deal with it then? If you have ever tried to make any changes in your life, or start something new, and wondered why those closest to you seem to go silent, today's episode is for you. Sunit dives into why this may be happening, how to move through it, and what to do with those people.
Listen in as she talks about giving others permission to have opinions, detaching yourself from expectations, and learning whose opinion matters the most.
Link to register for the FREE webinar Sunit mentions at the beginning of the episode (for those not already enrolled as a Doterra wholesale customer):
https://rebrand.ly/breatheeasierwithsunit
Sunit celebrates 100 episodes by sharing her top 5 takeaways from being in the online space. She recaps how she started a blog almost 7 years ago, and shares reminders about what it means to live a high vibe life.
Listen in as she expands on the following tips:
-there is no substitute for hard work
-commitment to something means it becomes you and you become it
-when your purpose collides with your drive, anything is possible
-if there is something on your heart or a message that keeps showing up for you, it is there for a reason
-it's ok to change your mind and go with the flow
Part 2 to last week's conversation:
How would it feel if you could say "Ive got this!" every time a health issue arose with you or your baby? What are some natural things you can do to boost your fertility? Is it possible to have a better pregnancy and delivery using essential oils? Which oils are not safe for babies and kids? Sunit talks with registered nurse, Amber Adams and they discuss all the things when it comes to oils and mom life. In this 2 part episode they discuss:
-ways to boost your fertility naturally
-oils to use throughout pregnancy
-oils to help with delivery and pospartum
-oils that will support your self care in the early days of new motherhood
-how to use oils with babies and kids in some of the most common issues we come across as moms
-what oils we should take caution with
-what questions you should be asking when deciding what brand of oils to start with
If you have questions or want more info, you can check out both Sunit and Amber on their instagram pages for oily tips!
Sunit https://www.instagram.com/sunitsuchdev/
Amber https://www.instagram.com/oillovingnurse/
Already know you want to get started with purchasing oils! It is super simple! Click here: https://sunitsuchdev.com/essential-oils/
How would it feel if you could say "Ive got this!" every time a health issue arose with you or your baby? What are some natural things you can do to boost your fertility? Is it possible to have a better pregnancy and delivery using essential oils? Which oils are not safe for babies and kids? Sunit talks with registered nurse, Amber Adams and they discuss all the things when it comes to oils and mom life. In this 2 part episode they discuss:
-ways to boost your fertility naturally
-oils to use throughout pregnancy
-oils to help with delivery and pospartum
-oils that will support your self care in the early days of new motherhood
-how to use oils with babies and kids in some of the most common issues we come across as moms
-what oils we should take caution with
-what questions you should be asking when deciding what brand of oils to start with
If you have questions or want more info, you can check out both Sunit and Amber on their instagram pages for oily tips!
Sunit https://www.instagram.com/sunitsuchdev/
Amber https://www.instagram.com/oillovingnurse/
Already know you want to get started with purchasing oils! It is super simple! Click here: https://sunitsuchdev.com/essential-oils/
Last week we talked about the high level barriers that can prevent us from pursuing our dreams and starting a business. This week, we talk about the 5 things to be thinking about when you are actually IN business. many entrepreneurs get started, rush through the set up, and then flail aimlessly trying to keep up with all the demands that come with entrepreneurship. But they haven't first established the most important things that will serve as the foundation for your business and it's growth. Listen in as Sunit shares the 5 things to be going back and drilling into if you are feeling stagnant in your business, or are just getting ready to start one.
What are the common barriers that come up for women wanting to start their own business? How can you be a mom, AND start and run a heart centred business that you love? What is the secret to just going for it, and not caring what people think? Today Sunit shares how and why she started her own business when she thought she would retire at her cushy corporate 9 to 5 job. She shares the inspiration that got her there, the universal coincidences that led her to contributing to a book and starting podcast, and how she did it all with young twins at home. This is a must listen for anyone who is starting to think about making that leap!
Whether you are a working mom or a stay at home mom or somewhere in between, you surely feel pulled in many different directions. Women today can barely catch a break between caring for their little humans, their partners, and their homes. Today, Sunit discusses how to "balance" motherhood and why achieving true balance shouldn't be the goal. She shares what to strive for instead, how to become more efficient and productive by journaling and time blocking, and other tips to help you make the most out of this precious life.
Boundaries are an important thing for us to establish in our lives to protect ourselves from harm. Physical boundaries are much more easily understood than emotional and situational ones, however. In today's episode, Sunit discusses what boundaries are, and what they are not, as well as who they are for (they are for you, not other people). She shares the 3 steps you can take to establish boundaries in your life, and talks about why others overstepping our boundaries is OUR fault. Self love is an important part of self care, and having boundaries is an important step to to self love.
So many of us are walking around wounded, never having dealt with the various things that have brought us pain in the past. Sunit addresses why we live in a culture where we don't want to address our pain, and what we can start doing to move on from that. She shares the 5 steps you can take to owning the difficult things you go through and actually make them part of your story.
Sunit shares why feeling pain is important, and also how we can change the future as mothers, by raising kids who are comfortable not being happy all the time.
Listen in as she reminds us that pain serves a purpose, and how to use it to be your strength instead of your weakness.
Why do we shy away from rising up? Why do we like to stay in our comfort zone? What is the key to dreaming big and seeing all our hopes come to life? Today Sunit talks about what it means to stay small, why we stay small, and why it's important to dream big. She also talks about what dreaming big really means and what it requires. If you have ever found yourself wishing you could make your daydreams a reality, you may first need to establish what or WHO has held you back from doing so. Once you understand that your brain prefers to be comfortable, and that those naysayers NEED you to stay small to feel good about themselves, you can then move forward with confidence that you are on the right path!
This week, Sunit dives into the differences between spirituality and religion and answers the question, can you be both spiritual and religious? She also talks about what we lose out on when we say we are only spiritual. We might be connecting in deeper with ourselves, but how are we connecting in with our like minded tribe and community? We have access to more luxuries and advancements than ever before in life, and more than ever, many people are identifying with spirituality and a need to connect deeper to themselves, so why then are we unhappier than we have ever been? Could it be that us falling away from organized religion and going to common places of worship is distancing us from what really matters most in life? Listen in and see where you fall on this topic!
In this episode, Sunit talks about what guides us as we move through life. She discusses the fact that much of how we operate is dependent on how we are programmed from day 1. Our programming comes from our parents, our surroundings, our culture, our society, our education..etc. We are taught our belief systems and we don't question anything because we don't have the capacity to question as babies. But these things eventually dictate our belief system, which becomes our values. These things eventually trickle down into limiting beliefs, which are the beliefs we have that can hold us back. She discusses some of the most commonly held beliefs today, and encourages us to think about where they come from and why we believe them. She talks about objectively questioning cultural and societal beliefs, as well as commonly held thoughts like:
Traditional Schooling and University
Our thoughts and beliefs around retirement and saving for retirement
Winning is good and better than losing (everyone is a winner)
We shouldn't hurt other people's feelings
Being happy is always the goal
Tune in and ask yourself...what do i believe about these things? And why? And what else do i believe to be true that maybe isn't? And how is it dictating how I show up in the world?
Kicking off the new year with tips on setting goals and intentions, getting clear on big dreams and little goals, and then putting pen to paper and planning out your year. Sunit shares how she plans out her year, then drills down to the months, weeks and days. She shares how to assess how last year went so that you can do more of what worked, and fix what didn't. She encourages you to establish more boundaries, and say no to what doesn't serve you. She explains how to plan ahead and take a little extra time up front to save yourself headache and time. She also talks about using "busy" as an excuse. Kick your new year off right and take a listen to the first episode of 2019, which is streamed live from her facebook and instagram pages this season! Go follow Sunit on facebook https://www.facebook.com/SunitSuchdev/
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In the season finale and final episode for 2018, Sunit interviews Crystal Escobar of the Wanna Be Balanced podcast and brand. Crystal shares how she and her husband became millionaires at the age of 27, retired by age 35, and now live a life with complete time freedom. Crystal gets really raw and deep about her path going from being a devout mormon to a spiritual seeker. They talk about her new book that is coming out in 2019, how she feels about the people who have turned on her for speaking her truth, and some of the biggest resources she has turned to, to help her on this journey. She also shares the "secrets" to her success online, which of course, really aren't secrets at all. We all know it takes hard work, longevity, and consistency to make anything a success. Crystal also shares her emotional journey through motherhood, wanting more children, and getting a tubal ligation reversal at one point, because she was so conflicted about what she really wanted. You do not have to be mormon, or even religious, to resonate with this episode. Crystal's story is one that every woman can relate to. Growing up being told how to think, feeling like you need to push your feelings down, having big dreams but not being able to dream them, not being sure you have what it takes to create financial freedom for yourself, feeling conflicted about motherhood...they talk about it ALL. Crystal took a little break from instagram at the time this episode was recorded, but she is back! Go follow her:
https://www.instagram.com/wannabebalanced/
Sunit interviews the author of "Why Cant We Just Play? What I did when I realized my kids were too busy", Pam Lobley. Pam is a regular contributor to online publications such as the Huffington post, and an experienced mom who realized earlier on that motherhood wasn't as "fun" as she thought it would be when their various activities and commitments began to feel like a chore. She talks about how she made this realization and what she did to begin to change the idea of "play" in their home. Sunit and Pam talk about why parents these days feel like they need to over schedule their kids, what the science says, and why it's important for both the kids AND the moms to allow kids to just PLAY. Any mother who wonders whether she is doing too much or not enough extracurricular activities needs to listen to this episode!
Sunit talks with Ilona Farry, founder of House of Alchemy. Ilona is reiki practitioner and holistic nutritionist, among other things, who is passionate about inspiring infinite potential through holistic empowered living. In this very juicy episode, Ilona talks about all the tools women can access to incorporate into their self care and live a high vibe life. They also chat about why we get so disconnected from our intuition and how to reconnect to it. They chat about essential oils, crystals, eating for your chakras, and what oracle cards really are! You are sure to learn something new, and walk away feeling inspired!
Connect with Ilona over on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/houseofalchemy44/
In this solo episode, Sunit talks about the power of saying thank you and ending the conversation there. How often do you receive a compliment about something and find yourself brushing it off? Or being self deprecating? Or excusing it somehow? Why cant we just own what we bring to the table? Why do we feel the need to add a "but" or some type of explanation after the fact? We do this with everything, including, our appearance, what we are wearing, our children, our work, the list goes on. Owning our worth and what we bring to the table, regardless of how big or small, regardless of whether it feels superficial or not, is a key to developing that self love that many of us lack. It is also a key piece for success. Listen in and see if this resonates with you, and use this holiday season to shift your mindset around it!
Sunit chats with Kodette Labarbera, co star on the reality series "hockey wives", philanthropist, and an autism awareness advocate. Kodette is a mom of two boys and wife to a professional hockey player turned coach. She shares how she managed to thrive through an autism diagnosis for her eldest son while navigating travel and distance as her husband played in the NHL. Kodette lays out her non negotiables when it comes to ensuring her own cup is full, and how she feels about asking for help. She also shares tips for other moms who may be going through something similar. This conversation will remind you that we all have tough challenges, and it is how we approach those challenges that dictates how we get through them. Kodette and Sunit speak about being empowered as moms and what really matters at the end of the day.
You can go see what Kodette is up to over on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kodettelabarbera/
Connect with her on her website! She has an awesome blog!
https://www.kodettelabarbera.com
Sunit chats with bestselling author, life coach, and host of "the Sparkle Hour" podcast, Michelle Lewis. Michelle is an expert into helping people turn their tragedies into triumph and spends her days speaking to and coaching women into shifting their mindsets and living happier more vibrant lives. She spreads positivity wherever she goes and shares her secrets and tips for living a purposeful and happy life. They talk about ways to change your mindset, reconnect with who you are and reach for who you are meant to become, and also tips to get aligned with your highest self. They also talk about our programming from when we were young, and why so many of us are lost and not living the lives of our dreams. If you have ever dreamed of rewriting your story and busting through your limiting beliefs, today's episode will inspire you to do just that.
Michelle Lewis is an award-winning writer, Amazon best-selling author, passionate speaker, and women's empowerment coach. She is the creator & founder of The Blessings Butterfly (TM), a holistic coaching practice that is dedicated to encouraging, inspiring, and empowering people to overcome their shame and live a life that they love. Michelle is also the co-creator and co-host of The Sparkle Hour, a podcast for helping people to transform their trauma with humor, storytelling, and Sparkle Skills (TM). She can be found traveling the world and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and on her website at www.theblessingsbutterfly.com"
Part of living a high vibe life means you are spending a majority of your days living out your purpose and doing fulfilling, meaningful work that brings you joy. So many people these days are just on auto pilot-punching in and punching out, and beginning to get really tired of the same old corporate grind.
Sunit interviews Amy Coats, the founder of the "two week notice society", and they talk about the top steps people need to take when thinking about leaving their 9 to 5, and how you can be sure you will have more success than you've ever had before.
They also chat about the basics of starting a business, and why social media savvy is a must in today's world.
If you have ever toyed with the idea of pursuing your dreams and starting a business that highlights your passions, this episode is for you!
Learn more about Amy and what she offers at:
https://www.twoweeknoticesociety.com
Sunit interviews the author of "Pregnancy Brain" and host of the "Delivering Miracles" podcast, Parijat Deshpande. They dive really deep into the physiology of stress, what it is, how it affects your mind and body, and all the ways to manage it.
Sunit and Parijat discuss the concept of getting to the root of issues versus putting a band aid on them, and how to live a truly high vibe life by managing your stress.
Parijat shares how her journey in her high risk pregnancy led to the work she does today, and how what she learned then can help women feel more empowered to get healthier.
Check out her website, book and podcast!
https://www.parijatdeshpande.com
Today Sunit celebrates her 43rd trip around the sun by sharing her thoughts on getting older, and also the wisdom she has acquired over the years. She talks about the areas she has grown in and shares tips on how she has overcome things like: Taking things too personally Making Assumptions and judgements The importance of setting boundaries and being protective of your space Rewriting your story and pursuing your life’s purpose Grab her FREE mindset shift workbook: https://sunitsuchdev.com/high-vibe-life-workbook/ Check out the new health and wellness website: www.40andsuch.com Grab “The Four Agreements” here.
Sunit interviews holistic nutritionist Jess Groff and they discuss mental health and all the things that impact it. Unknown to many of us, nutrition, is in fact a huge predictor of your mental health. Jess talks about her own mental health disorder and how she has controlled it with food, and shares tips around protecting your mental health and space at all times. With halloween and the holidays right around the corner, they talk about how to navigate sugary treats, demands on your time, and asking for help. A great episode for any woman who knows there are more ways to get into a better headspace but doesn't know where to start.
Sunit interviews pleasure coach Sarah Marie Liddle and they discuss her complex journey through life as she ventured off on her own, dove into spirituality and self help, and worked through body image issues, among other things. Sarah and Sunit talk about the importance of taking ownership for your happiness, how you can practice self love and learn self acceptance, and why self care isn't a thing you do when you have time but should be a way of life. A wonderful thought provoking discussion that touches on many topics we face as women today.
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https://www.instagram.com/sarahmarieliddle/
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Sunit interviews Amber Adams, a successful leader and entrepreneur in the direct sales space. She talks about why she left nursing to pursue something that made her happier and felt more aligned with her heart. Amber shares how she has raised a business while raising babies, even though she is not a typical type A personality. They talk about how it is possible to have it all and what steps she takes every day to continue growing herself and her business, and what she thinks is the secret to success. This is a great interview not to be missed by anyone who is wanting to step out and live a life of their dreams!
In this episode, Sunit interviews Natalie Sager.
Natalie is a mama of two delicious boys, wife to her best friend, journey man and soul mate, and daughter to two incredibly supportive and caring parents. As an author, speaker, teacher, and meditative Yogini, she is passionate about holistic health, organic living, and honoring the divine. She and her co-author, Lindsay Ambrose earned the #1 New Release in pregnancy and childbirth on Amazon for their book launch for Peaceful Mama, The Mnd, Body & Baby Connection on Mother’s Day 2018. Natalie’s mission is to help all beings live in pure health with an abundance of happiness. In this episode, Sunit and Natalie talk about the importance of mindfulness, tips to incorporate it throughout your day and with your kids, and what it means to live a holistic and happy life.
Sunit interviews the founder of the Love For Lewiston Foundation, Jessica Janzen Olstad, who shares her story of loss. After losing her beautiful boy Lewiston to Spinal Muscular Atrophy before he was even 6 months old, she had to learn how to pick herself back up, and continue living life. She shares what it means to run towards the roar, how she grieved without spending a single day in bed, and the things that help her when she gets in a rut even now. She talks about how to be the best mom you can be and her top tips for getting moving and finding joy again. If you have ever experienced loss, or felt like you didn't know how to move forward, this episode will inspire you to implement the things that have helped her.
Go follow Jess on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jsjanzen/
Go learn more about the foundation at: http://www.loveforlewiston.ca
Take Sunit's challenge and donate to this cause if it speaks to your heart!
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It seems that more and more people these days are feeling lost and confused about their place in the world. They are searching for purpose, and looking to others for answers that will most likely only be found within. Join Sunit as she goes live to share why it is more important than ever to take our power back, and become more confident so we can in turn turn around and raise children who are not having to do the deep work that we have had to do. She shares her top two tips for raising more confident kids, and also touches on why they decided on a Montessori education and the principles that guide her in her parenting.
In this encore presentation of IG Live, Sunit shares one of her biggest takeaways from her twenties...that paying close attention to the people who are where you want to be one day can serve you greatly in all areas of your life. She talks about really looking at the guideposts that are directing and inspiring you, and why it is important to recognize yourself as a leader and lead by example. She shares why she feels she is having success in parenting and business, and why she feels the need to live what she preaches, and why you should too. An absolute must listen for anyone who is a parent or striving to be a leader in any way in their life!
An encore presentation of a very popular IG Live Sunit did where she talks about the difference between self love and self care, and why it is so difficult for women to practice self care these days. Self Care comes after we have mastered self love. She gives tangible tips on how to learn to love yourself, so you can move into the self care, and why it is so important to do this now. She also talks about why it's important to foster this in our families and our children, and how to get vulnerable and do the work to get to where you need to be.
In this episode, Sunit talks about the keys to a happy life. Preparedness, Expectation, and Validation. She expands on these three components as they dictate happiness in life, especially mom life, and shares why she thinks she handles some things in life with ease while others prove to be more difficult, and she shares why she is trying to raise kids who aren't always looking for her approval.
Sunit interviews Monaica Ledell, the president of Truth Hacking and founder of the popular blog and website, Mommy Breadwinner.
Monaica and Sunit have a light and candid conversation about being the "type A" woman who strives for excellence, how to "navigate" all the things, and what the journey to being the breadwinner in her home looked like for Monaica. Any mom who considers herself a driven go getter will enjoy this conversation and Monaica's honest, laid back style. They talk about how they have both managed to let go of the "juggle" in this season of their lives, what they prioritize in life, how being a driven mom is different than being a driven man, and ponder mom guilt, among other things.
A must listen for any woman who is on a path to success!
Sunit talks with Tara Clancy of Nurturing Literacy. Tara specializes in helping children develop language and reading skills, and shares her personal story of discovering some barriers to literacy in her own kids. Undiscovered problems that cause all sorts of other issues in young children, including delays in literacy, poor sleep, physical manifestations such as elongated jaw, and delayed potty training at night, among other things, could be the root of seemingly mysterious problems in early childhood. Tara and Sunit both share their personal experiences with their own children, and the signs and symptoms that led them to finding solutions, and Tara shares what else to look for and also the steps you can take to intercept these problems. This is an episode that all young moms need to hear. Your child's behaviour issues or delays in other areas could be the result of an undiagnosed sleep or breathing issue. These often go unnoticed because they manifest at night while you think your child is having a restful sleep. An absolute must listen episode!
Sunit interviews the founder of Better Postpartum, a postpartum support program for women in their "fourth trimester". Sunit and Natalie talk about why postpartum depression seems to be on the rise, and how to get in front of it so you can prevent it. Natalie shares her own story, and gives tips on what to look for as a postpartum mom, what to prepare for while you're pregnant, and how you can enjoy the days after you give birth in the same way you enjoyed your honeymoon! This episode will inspire you to be more intentional about how you enter the most important role of your life so that you can thrive, and not just survive, in motherhood, and beyond.
Sunit interviews the founders of Komae- a childcare app that has filled a gap that seemed to exist in the world of babysitters and nanny services. Komae allows you to network with trusted, like minded friends and parents within your community, who will participate in babysitting exchange services for points. Not only does this serve your childcare needs, but it also fosters the idea of the village, and looks to build relationships outside of just childcare. The idea is genius, and will have you thinking, "why didn't I think of that?". But more importantly, Amy and Audrey answer Sunit's questions about how they got started, and what has helped them go from being simply having a lightbulb moment to actually turning it into a thriving business. They share wisdom that will inspire any mom thinking of taking an idea and turning it into something more. Listen in as they share their story and practical tips!
Today Sunit interviews Nicole Cooley. Nicole is a money coach who works with people to manage their money with intention and purpose.
They talk about how to get your finances under control and what it means to be an intentional spender. Nicole shares tips on how to start switching your mindset around money, especially when you are a mom who may feel guilty for spending!
A great conversation to listen to with the hubby!
Go check out Nicole's offerings on her website https://www.nicole-cooley.com
Follow her on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/NicoleCooleyMC/
Sunit interviews Shelly Peterson, a psychic medium who shares Sunit's passion to inspire women to connect to their deeper selves and live a life of abundance and inner peace. They talk about self care in motherhood and what meditation really means. They also talk about how the Law of Attraction plays into your experience as a mom, and why mindset is EVERYTHING. Tune in as they chat about living life at a higher vibration, and how to raise children who don't throw tantrums. This episode is packed FULL of juicy goodness and mom tips. If you are levelling up in your life, you definitely do not want to miss listening to these ladies chat about how to live the mom life of your dreams.
You can see more of what Shelly offers at:
http://www.shellypetersen.com
Sunit interviews stylist Jennifer Mackey-Mary and they talk about the f word, mom style, and capsule wardrobes. Jennifer drops some truth bombs about motherhood and feeling your best, and shares some insight into how to feel good about yourself and what you wear. A fun conversation that shines a light on being a mom, while not losing interest in the things that make you feel pretty.
You can see all of the amazing services Jennifer offers at
http://appleandpearwardrobe.com/index.html
Sunit interviews Anjelica Malone, author of "Milk Boss 101". Anjelica guides women through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, and has a unique story. Her and Sunit chat about their different viewpoints on motherhood before they had kids, and the defining moments that shaped them into the mothers they are. Anjelica is well traveled, and shares tons of tips on how to travel with young kids. In this conversation, the energy is high, and both women have a heart for inspiring moms to live their best, most high vibe life after becoming parents. The tips and encouragement they share will leave you feeling inspired to rock your own mom life! Go check out what Anjelica is up to at www.anjelicamalone.com
Sunit talks to health and wellness expert Amanda Koch about living a healthier life. They discuss all the ways in which they themselves have struggled or been inspired to go down the rabbit hole of health. Listen in as they chat about how to take the small steps to a life full of health and vitality, and all the different ways that your food and toxins in your environment might be affecting your health and even your mood.
Sunit talks about self care and how she designs her life in a way that all of it feels like self care. Find out what it means to live a life of self care and why this should be your goal. Self care is not something you do for a few minutes here and there, it should be a way of life. With everything at our finger tips these days, living the life of your dreams, and being at the top of your game in mind, body, and soul is absolutely possible. You must get into the right mindset and take control of your happiness. Listen in as Sunit shares tips on how to take the small steps forward to a less busy, more fulfilling mom life.
Sunit has Susie Parker of www.sleepbabylove.com back on the show for a second time. They do a deeper dive around the topic of sleep and discuss how to raise good sleepers. Sunit shares how she got her twins sleeping through the night at a young age without harsh sleep training. They also talk about:
-what sleep regression is and what's normal
-how teething can be affected by sleep and why some parents don't even notice their kids are teething
-signs to look for that may indicate your child isn't sleeping properly as they get older
Sunit and Susie offer up a Q&A to the listeners. If you listen to today's episode and have more questions about sleep, email us at info@modernmommyprepschool.com and we will answer it on a future podcast episode!
Streaming live from Facebook and Instagram, Sunit addresses the Florida shooting and what it has to do with intentional parenting. she talks about gun control, meditation, and why they don't throw birthday parties for their kids! If you want to raise kids that contribute positively to the world and reflect the values and hopes and dreams you have for them, you must reverse engineer your goals to guide them in the right direction. Listen in as Sunit shares examples from her own parenting of how and why they have made the choices they have, and the key to being confident in those choices.
Sunit and Cat Stancik of www.actionincubator.com talk about mindset shifts you can be making to stop feeling guilty as a busy mom. They talk about how you can stop being a mommy martyr and start rocking your mom life. They discuss everything from baking perfect cookies to sending christmas cards, and what self care truly means. If you are ready to stop talking about how busy you are and how much you aren't getting done, and START talking about all the amazing things you are doing, this episode is for you!
"Stop dreaming the dream and start living the dream"-Cat Stancik
Sunit interviews Health and Wellness Coach Michelle Beckner. They talk about all things nutrition and health eating and how moms are often the change makers and change starters in the home when it comes to bettering nutrition. Listen in as they dicsuss:
-how starting your baby on solids is an important time to be intentional because it can be the beginning of food choices for life
-why it's important to not have a double standard when it comes to food for kids vs adults
-the key signs that a baby is ready to try solids, and some resources to help you decide how you want to introduce them
-what is the ideal age to introduce spice and variety
-how moms can change their perspective around raising healthy eaters and why it's important to do so
And much more!
You can check out her website here:
http://mlbfamilywellness.com/index.html
Sunit goes live on Instagram to share her thoughts after learning a friend passed away from cancer. She talks about why this inspires her more than ever to live a healthier life and how moms have a chance to make change if they take action and speak up.
In this episode, Sunit talks to author and Ted speaker Suzanne Brown about the life of working moms and her book, "Mompowerment". They discuss all the options that working moms have, as well as the different seasons of life that can bring changes in desires and perspective. Suzanne shares stories from her book which is a collection of inspiring stories from working moms that will be sure to get your brain buzzing. Being a working mom is not easy and this interview will introduce you to some ideas that may help you navigate your work life balance! It doesn't have to be all or nothing!
You can check out Suzanne's book and all her offerings here:
https://mompowerment.com
In this episode, Sunit interviews founder of Fit Mom Go, Erin Kendall. Erin is a personal trainer and mom who knows what it's like to juggle kids AND workouts. Erin and Sunit talk about fitness at all stages of motherhood, how to be focused so you can be productive, and why every minute counts. Workouts don't have to be long to be effective! Erin also has a youtube channel and all sorts of services that can help guide you in getting fit at home with your littles running around!
Got 10 minutes a day? Take her 5 day energizer challenge! Sign up here:
Fitmomgo.com/5days
Today Sunit chats with Brooke Wilkerson, of www.brookewilkerson.com
Brooke is a mommy blogger, and regular contributor to “Scary Mommy”. Sunit picks her brain about how she started "Coffee and Chaos" and hot to maintain grace in the face of chaos. Brooke talks about the trials and tribulations of being a mom of three, and all the ways in which she struggled before her successes. She talks about why she started a blog and how she has turned it into a business. Brooke and Sunit talk about how to anchor yourself in your life to help with postpartum depression and anxiety, so you can truly thrive in motherhood. Brooke also shares some key tips on how she juggles it all. You can go follow her very popular facebook page over at: https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeeandchaosblog/
Sunit kicks off the new year by walking you through how she sets intentions, instead of resolutions, for new chapters in her life. If you are looking to do life differently this year, or feel ready to start the new year off the right way, this is the episode for you! Listen in as Sunit talks about:
How our compass from childhood should no longer rule the decisions we make as adults
The 4 steps you need to take to begin changing negative thoughts to positive ones
What neural plasticity is and why it matters
How exactly to map out your intentions for the new year, and come up with mantras and focus words that will keep you on track
In this season finale episode, Sunit interviews Melissa Schulz who is a DONA certified doula and and they talk about how to TRULY be prepared for motherhood. It is the solid final message after a whole season of hitting home the fact that we need to do better as expecting moms. Don't say "this doesn't apply to me". Ask "HOW it applies to me".
Many women prepare with the material things but are not prepared mentally and emotionally. Listen in as Sunit and Melissa cover:
-the documentary that you must watch to be reminded of how little babies actually need, and how different parts of the world value things differently
-the absolute must have material things for babies -the non material things that we should be thinking about
Take a listen to this live stream where Sunit expands on last week's episode, and talks more about how to own your power as a mom, learn to be confident in saying yes to what serves you and no to what doesn't, and what greeting cards for moms tell us about mom life today.
Sunit and guest co-host Brittia Kubeczka talk about the importance of thinking ahead and planning for self care. They hope to inspire moms to be confident as they walk into motherhood, keep their power, and understand that self care doesn't mean self-ISH. Momma knows best and there is no need to feel guilty when you make decisions that are aligned with your family's goals and values!
Sunit talks about how it is that she is able to live a stress free and centred life while everyone around her seems to be busy all the time. She talks about the way she uses the power of "no" to eliminate anything and anyone that doesn't serve her, and issues a challenge to moms everywhere-say no to the things that bring you no joy, so you can say yes to the things that do.
Sunit Interviews Doula and Baby concierge Jessica Zablan of the Birth and Baby Co. in this episode.
They discuss pretty much everything but the birth. Tune in and take a listen as they talk about
-the ins and outs of purchasing baby items second hand
-what is absolutely necessary to purchase and what is not
-how far ahead of when you will need the items should you be purchasing them
-the mindset shifts that need to occur so that you can truly serve your baby in the way they need, instead of worrying what everyone else is doing
And much more!
Check out the website at www.thebirthandbabyco.com
In this episode, Sunit shares the cornerstone pillars that she uses in her coaching of new and expecting moms, that will help moms prepare for, and thrive, not just survive, in mommy life. From not losing yourself to parenting with intention and knowing what kinds of kids you are trying to raise, and doing it all with hubby on the same page, these 5 pillars will lay the foundation for your parenting blueprint.
Sunit interviews Ashley Walburn of www.homeholistic.com
Ashley is the mother of four boys. She has a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and teaches prenatal yoga and natural childbirth classes at her yoga studio, Home holistic in Overland Park Kansas. She is a birth doula and has attended over 650 births. She loves supporting and empowering women as a counselor, a yoga teacher and a doula.
Today Sunit and Ashley discuss: - how to take our power back as moms, before we even have a baby -the difference between a midwife and a doula -why someone should hire a doula, and who may not need one -why prenatal yoga is the best thing you can do for your body while pregnant, and how it prepares you for labour and delivery Ashley gives her top tips of ways you can nurture and physically prepare your body for childbirth Sunit brings up what she is seeing as a big lack in new and expecting moms and they discuss how to be empowered and confident as a mom Go hang out with Ashley on the Home Holistic page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hOMeholistic/ You can also checkout the Mindful Mama movement on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmamamovement/ Follow the page, join the group, and listen to the podcast!
Join Sunit as she discusses how to become instantly happier. She discusses the concepts of assumptions and judgements and how they are rooted in thoughts, not reality. Adopting the practice of only focusing on what is real, instead of that which is a thought in your mind, can make you the happiest mom you know!
Sunit and Michelle White talk about all things essential oils.
Michelle talks about how she got into them and becoming EMPOWERED as a mom. They talk about how to incorporate oils into your life, the best oils to start with and how to use oils with your kids. Michelle references Stephanie Fritz (https://www.facebook.com/theessentialmidwife/) and the Modern Essentials App (https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/modern-essentials/id533956710?mt=8) They talk about the top oils for pregnant and expecting moms, and what oils are a must for babies and young children, as well as how oils can benefit your skin and your health in general.
In this encore presentation of a talk she gave at an online summit for moms, Sunit talks about mindfulness as self care.
She talks about the ways you can be more mindful, the science behind clearing your mind, and the difference between mindfulness and meditation. She also talks about how to implement this with your kids, and gives you the top 4 ways you can super charge your selfcare. Listen and be inspired to make changes towards a happier healthier life! Even if you don’t think you have time for self care, you will once you understand the concepts behind mindfulness!
Dr. Stefani Reinold is a Reproductive Psychiatrist, mother of two, women’s mental health advocate, and creator of the online program, Push Past Postpartum, helping new mothers overcome depression and anxiety. Her mission is to encourage new moms to stop suffering and to start embracing motherhood.
Sunit interviews Dr Reinold about the rising incidence of PPD, why this is happening, and if it can be prevented. She talks about the high expectations today, the lack of community and insistence of doing it alone. They speak to the fact that once you are in it, PPD is not your fault and needs to be managed. But if you are expecting, there are definitely things you can do to try to alleviate it. Lack of sleep is a huge contributing factor so it is one of the things that needs to be kept in check. Birth trauma, medical issues, and thyroid conditions can also be contributing factors. Past experiences and social and psychological actors are also at play. Dr Reinold gives some great questions to assess your risk for PPD: -how you are actually doing now, while pregnant (not when the veil is on, and not what you think you SHOULD be feeling but how you are actually feeling) -how well you are sleeping now-is your lack of sleep being caused by current anxiety and depression? -how have you dealt with stressful experiences in the past? If you were able to get through it well, you probably have a lower risk of PPD. She offers a course for women who may be on the cusp of ppd or not able to afford professional help. www.pushpastpostpartum.com Or you can check out her website at: www.stefanireinoldmd.com
Sunit reminisces about her birthday 2 years ago, when everything changed, how far she has come, and why she is the happiest she has ever been. She talks about why she is so passionate about inspiring mind body and soul care for moms, how it all applies to parenting, and the exact things that led her to this place.
Sunit interviews Nicole Lee on this special episode of Modern Mommy Prepschool. Nicole Lee is a strategist, coach, and diversity, equity and inclusion trainer. She was the first female President of TransAfrica, the nation’s premier African American foreign affairs organization and founder of the BMLP, a legal organization affiliated with the Movement for Black Lives.
In light of the recent events in Charlottesville, NC, Sunit has joined forces with Women Podcasters in Solidarity (www.mothersquest.com/solidarity) to use her platform to spread awareness around the topic of racism that is so rampant right now in the U.S and the world. Sunit wants to inspire new and expecting moms to raise a different generation-one that will not know the racial divides we see today. They talk about: -how to raise children who are cultured and not racist -what white privelege really means and what micro aggression is -what are the things you can do with your children to ensure you are raising kind and racially aware kids who will also be good friends to their friends of color -what is the optimum age to introduce these conversations and at what age it could be too late -tips and resources for parents who truly do not know where to begin Nicole coaches parents around this topic as well as provides other classes and resources on her website: www.nicolelee.org
Join Sunit as she shares the one practice you can adopt in your life to be truly free. She shares one of her learnings from the book “The Four Agreements” and talks about one of the most profound practices that can change your life immensely: the art of not taking anything personally. Listen in as she challenges you to recognize when you are triggered, shift the blame from everyone else to you, and free yourself from being responsible for others’ feelings. She shares a quote by Emily Maroutian: “I am not here for your understanding of who I am. I am here for your understanding of who you are. I am your mirror. How you feel about me, what you see in me, the thoughts that arise from your encounter of me, the judgments you hold about me, are all reflections of you. They have nothing to do with me.”
Sunit interviews Susie Salinas from "Systems by Susie"
Susie is an organization expert with a background in teaching and event planning. She is an expert in helping busy moms keep their home, kids and lives stress free. Today, Sunit and Susie help pregnant moms prepare better for motherhood in the area of getting and keeping their home and environment organized. They talk about: -transitioning your environment to accommodate a new addition -how to set up systems that allow you to manage all the stuff that babies come with -why labelling is beneficial for the village that comes to help you -the importance of letting go and allowing others to help -solutions and tips on how to decide what to keep and for managing all the things that come along as you move through new motherhood into school aged children and onto college. Susie mentions apps and products that she thinks are helpful If you want to keep up with Susie and her products and services, go check out her website! www.systemsbysusie.com Listeners of the show get a coupon code for their purchases! Utilize the code “PREP" at checkout!
Sunit continues the discussion around limiting beliefs and how these show up in our parenting. Are you limiting your children by unintentionally allowing your fixed mindset beliefs guide your parenting choices? Take the challenge to examine how you speak to and about your kids and become aware of how your beliefs could be impacting your parenting.
Sunit interviews the CEO and Founder of Gugu Guru, Monica Banks
Gugu Guru is a totally free website where you can take a quiz and get personalized product recommendations for your baby registry based on your answers. If you are wanting more support they also offer a paid concierge service that takes care of everything you need from a registry perspective.
Sunit talks about the growing and overwhelming amount of stuff for new and expecting moms these days and how she encourages less is more. Sunit and Monica talk about the increasing trend of minimalism and what Whitney Port said she wanted for her baby! Monica goes through different options available when it comes to baby gear. They discuss the new minimalism trend, but also how to shop smartly and ensure you are purchasing things that are multipurpose and will grow with your family. Monica says higher quality items last longer and true minimalists want to reduce their footprint so splurging for something that will grow and be able to be used for future children is good. Monica shares what is trending on their baby and mom registry right now. They also discuss self care and what that really means from physically taking care of yourself to asking for help. Sunit shares the results of a survey of first time new and expecting moms that revealed what the biggest disconnect is for moms from before to after pregnancy. Gugu Guru was named by the Washington Post as "one of the top pregnancy websites you need to know about"...you can go check out the services they provide at www.guguguru.com
Sunit continues to challenge moms to explore their readiness for betterment in all areas of their life by expanding on the topic of mindset and specifically honing in on what could be holding you back from living your best life, which is limiting beliefs. She discusses how limiting beliefs and fixed mindset are intertwined, what limiting beliefs are, and how they are, in essence the ceiling that stands between you and the stars. Listen in and take the challenge to catch yourself in limiting beliefs this week so that you can start to change your thought process, and then eventually, be able to impact your children in a way that removes any ceilings that prevent THEM from always reaching for the stars.
Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next part of this episode where we talk specifically about limiting beliefs in children!
Sunit talks about what sleep training meant for her before her twins were born, (hint it does not mean cry it out), how to avoid the "witching" hour and how she got her boys sleeping through the night with no fuss by about 12 weeks. Listen in as she lists the books she relied on, the routine and habits they implemented from Day 1, and why it's good to be selfish when it comes to prioritizing sleep.
In this episode, Sunit talks about growth mindset and fixed mindset, what the difference is, and which mindset is important to work towards for success in your mom life. Listen in as she challenges you to look within yourself and ask if you are in the right mindset to take action and make true change!
In this episode, Sunit interviews Kate Turza.
Kate is a mom, wife, and postpartum doula. After navigating three difficult postpartums, she trained as a postpartum doula in order to help build the support network she so desperately needed during her experiences. She's been practicing for over 2 years now and her passion for normalizing the postpartum period and early parenthood has just gotten stronger.
This episode is perfect for the first time new or expecting mom who wants to feel better prepared. Join them as they discuss:
-what a post partum doula does
-the most common things new moms feel unprepared for that they did not think about while pregnant
-how you can be better prepared and potentially avoid or mitigate postpartum depression and overwhelm
-why visitors in the first couple of days can be detrimental to breastfeeding
-the 12 steps you can take to ensure emotional success in the postpartum period based on data out of the UK
Sunit refers to this episode she did previously on negotiating, and this episode on the importance of early connections where she interviewed a Speech and language Pathologist.
You can check out Kate's website at:
http://www.ktpostpartumdoula.com/
and follow her at: https://www.facebook.com/kateturzadoula/
In this episode, Sunit talks about why she added this segment to the show, and what "Mindset" means in relation to motherhood. She then challenges listeners to check in with themselves and ask "am I TRULY a happy mom?".
Listen in and be inspired to make small mindset shifts so you can rock your mom life! Warning:may cause more happiness, more love, and more miracles!
In the Season 3 premiere, Sunit welcomes guest co-host Wendy Rohin, a pediatric physiotherapist and founder of "Everything Babies". They discuss:
-how to set yourself up for success as a new mom -reduce new mom overwhelm -minimize the STUFF and how to increase your baby’s development from a young age Take a listen as they chat about what is happening to moms these days and how to prevent the negativity around motherhood that is so prevalent, how to help your baby learn, grow, sleep, and develop, and how to build confidence before becoming a mom, by not comparing, parenting with purpose and getting on the same page as your partner.
Sunit interviews Lindsay Slutzky, Chief Marketing Officer at Jiobit. Jiobit is a wearable location tracker for kids and the idea to create and launch this productwas brought to her by a friend and previous colleague of hers. Lindsay talks about how she decided to make the leap to start working at this startup and exactly how this opportunity came to be for her. Lindsay and Sunit talk about how having a job or position that you are truly passionate about becomes more important when you are leaving your kids for 40 plus hours per week. Lindsay talks about all the considerations she gave to being a part of this project and why she decided to make the leap. Lindsay has 4 kids and 2 of them were under the age of 3 at that time so Sunit asks her for tips on how you navigate a startup/new business when you have young kids. Listen in as they talk about: -the 3 valuable tips on how to do this successfully with small kids -the partner’s role in parenting and why letting go of control is so important -how you can offload tiny household jobs onto your kids, no matter what age they are Sunit asks Lindsay to share advice for any new moms out there who might be on the verge of a great business idea. Lindsay says this feeling is rare and if you have that feeling, you HAVE to go for it. The anxiety of doing something is way worse than actually doing it. They talk about the immense power of moms, and that we have the skills to do ANYTHING we put our minds to. Sunit says we have to take our power back. It is a superpower to be a mother. We undervalue ourselves- for anyone listening right now…you are not JUST a mom. They talk more about the Jiobit. It is a wearable location tracker that coordinates with your phone to tell you where your child is. It tracks your child in real time. It is a highly encrypted device that only allows YOU to track them. There are no distance limitations so you can track your child even if you are not in the same part of the world. Operates on similar technology to your phone. Check out the website and get on the waitlist for the Jiobit! www.jiobit.com Follow Lindsay on IG @lindsayslutzky Check out Lindsay’s Mother’s Day Blog Post that she refers to:https://www.jiobit.com/blog/super-mom-mothers-day
Mason Aid is an Adult Co-Coordinator for PRISM and helps to provide workshops for area schools and therapists on LGBTQ* basics to help them improve the services they provide. Mason’s upcoming website will be a resource for parents wanting to raise kind, compassionate, and knowledgable kids when it comes to the LGBT community. Mason is also a speaker and a writer. As a new parent Mason knows the challenges that come with having conversations with littles and is working to help parents raise children who are comfortable with the LGBT community. Sunit asks everyone to please share this episode if they never share anything else, because this episode is THAT important. Mason wants to help and be a resource for parents be more open to all the information surrounding this community. Sunit and Mason talk about how parents hold all the power. We shape our kids. Parents must be purposeful in their parenting. Sunit shares an example of how Caitlyn Jenner forced her to be more mindful in a conversation she had with her son. Listen in as Mason educates Sunit on: -how to raise more tolerant children and why this work is so important -why it is hurtful to use the word “queer” if you are not part of the community -why using the word “gay” should be a positive thing, not a slur -ways to discuss this type of topic with your children and be a parent that your kids feel comfortable talking to about anything Books mentioned by Mason "Babies Everywhere” “Mommy, Momma and Me" Sunit refers to this episode with Samantha Munoz about how to curate a purposeful bookshelf. https://www.modernmommyprepschool.com/2017/01/24/ep-05-sunit-interviews-samantha-munoz-about-her-new-book-the-intentional-bookshelf/ Other resources that Mason recommends: GLSEN.org – Resources for schools and parents
https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist -- Good compilation of online resources
https://www.bustle.com/articles/87976-30-lgbtqia-positive-childrens-books-thatll-teach-kids-how-beautifully-diverse-the-world-is -super awesome list of children’s books
LGBT Dictionary -- http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/definitions/definitions-for-adults/
LGBT Dictionary simplified for kids! -- http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/definitions/youth-definitions/
Find out more about Mason at:
www.themasonaid.com
This episode will be especially valuable for any mom or mom to be who may be getting ready to go off on a maternity leave, or come back from one. Cynthia Spitalny is President and Founder of Shewill, which is dedicated to getting women to own their voices and their value. Her super power is getting women to own their value via becoming master negotiators in every aspect of their lives, including with employers, vendors, partners, children, husbands, and friends. She is currently building a negotiating course for women as her first major product that will be launching in 2017. Cynthia has been published in the Elite Daily, MindBodyGreen, and LinkedIn. Be inspired as Cynthia shares her story about coming up with solutions to support more “female friendly” policies at her workplace. Sunit shares a personal story about why she feels that negotiation skills are especially important for moms to be and new moms. She didn’t even attempt to negotiate when she was in an unfavourable situation of returning to work after having babies and wishes she would have tried. Cynthia talks about the top things a woman going off on mat leave or returning from a mat leave should keep in mind, it is really just about knowing what you want and starting a conversation. The most important thing is to know and own your value. what do you bring to the table? Leverage that. For a company to replace you would cost way more than working with you to come to an agreement. Sunit asks what to do when you ask for what you want an the employers says no. Listen in as Cynthia talks about why no is just the beginning of the conversation, among many other great tips! www.shewill.biz You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9MTVIvx-SRcUVnkEZtbjgfb she will by cynthia IG: https://www.instagram.com/cynthias_whole_life/ Do you know I have a Facebook page where I inspire mom empowerment? Come follow me! https://www.facebook.com/ModernTwinMom/
Katie Kahvo is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in fertility, and is also certified by Wow! Weight Loss and has completed a degree in Community Health Sciences from Brock University. Helping our community improve their health and wellness has always been her passion.
Sunit and Katie discuss things you should be thinking about BEFORE having a baby: -how maternal nutrition affects your child’s long term health -how the food that you are eating BEFORE getting pregnant, may be affecting your GRANDCHILDREN -what HEALTHY nutrition really looks like, and the absolute vital types of food you should be eating when you are trying to conceive and pregnant -the 5 key things you should consider to increase your fertility BEFORE resorting to medical help -why it’s important to establish something to nurture OTHER than kids, BEFORE having them -supplemental things you could be doing alongside fertility treatment, to help you on your journey of trying to get pregnant -why methyl folate is preferable over folic acid Find Katie at www.katiekahvo.com Join her private community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FertileBeginnings/ Have you followed me on Instagram? Come follow me and check out my behind the scenes life! https://www.instagram.com/moderntwinmom/
Today’s episode is for ANY mom who wants to spend more time with their kids and work on their own terms. Sunit interviews Rashida of Rashida Joyce consulting. Rashida helps women achieve the career and life of their dreams.
Sunit and Rashida both think you can have it all as a mom. You just have to get creative. Listen in as Sunit and Rashida discuss: -the turning point for Rashida in her biz to babes journey -the mind shift that occurs when you realize you CAN be a mom and have a career/business on your own terms -the steps Rashida took to adapt her career to her motherhood and how she continued to morph her desires to eventually start running her own successful business -actionable tips to start the ball rolling with running your own business -the revenue possibilities of working from home (hint:it’s not 6 figures a YEAR) The completely FREE online summit they discuss is June 23rd and 24th. Open your mind to the possibilities and be inspired! Go here to register: www.wahmvirtualsummit.com Find Rashida on all social media as Rashida Joyce Rashida_Joyce on twitter Join our private Facebook group for a mindset shift around motherhood! https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernmommyprepschool/ Wanna see my behind the scenes life? Follow me on Instagram and check out my IG stories: https://www.instagram.com/moderntwinmom/
Natalie Sager is the Modern Hippie Mama-her goal is to educate and inspire moms to take charge of the health and wellness of their families. Take a listen as Natalie and Sunit discuss: -how pregnancy can be a catalyst for moving towards a more holistic and healthy lifestyle, and Natalie’s story of how she got started as a wellness coach -how you give away your power when you don’t question things as a mom -why “colic” is an unacceptable excuse for babies crying -how preconception and prenatal moms can prepare and transition to a healthier lifestyle by expecting the unexpected -steps you can take post baby to create a healthier environment and life for your family Jennifer Tow-is the lactation consultant Natalie mentions You can contact Natalie at: natalie@the modernhippiemama.com visit the website: www.themodernhippiemama.com
Arianna works with first time pregnant moms who are going to be returning to work or have very little time to take off, to help them prepare in all areas of the transition. Arianna helps women prepare their business with systems to ensure that you can support and maintain your own health so you can transition smoothly out and then back in. The second trimester is the golden time for women to be preparing and thinking ahead about taking time away from their business. Specific things to think about will depend on your type of business but the key categories to prepare systems in advance for are: Content Communication Finances Listen in as Arianna and Sunit discuss: -how to have a stress free maternity leave if you choose to take time away from your business -how to delegate -how to build a “mom” tribe around your personal life AND your business -how having a business is like having a baby and why you’ll be successful as a mom if you are a business owner -how being a happy healthy mom impacts our future You can find out more about Arianna, the ecomap and her services at: www.ariannataboada.com bit.ly/expectingentrepreneur Continue the conversation in our private Facebook group at : https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernmommyprepschool/
Episode 20:Julie Tupler Discusses Diastasis Recti
Julie Tupler is a Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Personal Trainer. For over 20 years she has been teaching and developing the Tupler Technique(r) Program for treatment of diastasis recti for women, men and children, to prepare pregnant women for labor and abdominal surgery patients for surgery.
Dr. Oz calls Julie an expert on diastasis recti. New York Magazine calls her the guru for pregnant women. She has been featured on many national television programs such as the Today Show, Regis & Kelly as well as in many fitness, medical, and women's health magazines.
In this episode, Julie shares how she stumbled upon her discovery of actually decreasing a diastasis, and shares her knowledge around keeping it small throughout pregnancy and all the other little tips she shares with her own clients. Listen in as Julie talks about: - things you should do and avoid when it comes to caring for your abdominals as a pregnant and new mom -why you should never do crunches -how to check for and avoid surgery for any width of diastasis Check out the website for a TON more info! www.tuplertechnique.com www.diastasisrehab.com Check out her new book “Together Tummy”!
Sunit interviews Carly Daley who is a mom of two with one on the way. She is the founder and host of Modern Hippie Health and Wellness.
Her website is a resource for all things healthy living, and she has a product line now as well.
Carly and Sunit talk about how they got more into holistic living and how Carly got onto this path.
In this episode Sunit and Carly talk about:
-how pregnancy can be a catalyst for living a healthier lifestyle
-Carly’s post-partum depression journey and how she evolved from baby #1 to baby #2, with the specific things she did differently for a better experience with her second baby
-why it is important to be a more conscious consumer when it comes to our food and our environment, and the easy steps you can take to move in that direction
-how to make your kids a part of your healthy lifestyle
-why Carly started an eco-friendly skincare and product line
Check out the Licorice Soap” and the “Liquid Gold Rejuvenating Face Serum” Sunit mentions, along with all the other amazing products here:
https://modernhippieshop.com
Check out the whole website here:
www.modernhippiehw.com
You can also apply to be a brand ambassador on her website and get some products for free!
You can also click to listen to the interviews Sunit mentions with Diana Collins:(https://www.modernmommyprepschool.com/2017/02/28/episode-10-season-1-finale-sunit-interviews-diana-collins/) regarding PPD and Matt Duncan: (https://www.modernmommyprepschool.com/2017/04/25/episode-16upcycling-matt-duncan/) regarding being more eco conscious
https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernmommyprepschool/
Have you heard the buzz about “Montessori” but aren’t really sure what that means? Is it a parenting style? A type of school? Sunit interviews the founder and CEO of “Voila Montessori” and they discuss how to prepare your home and adapt your child’s environment for optimal success and growing great humans.
Montessori is an educational method that is based in the understanding that we all have an innate need to learn, and that children are capable of knowing what they need to learn and learning it.
The Montessori method allows children to learn on their own. Jeanne Marie thinks Montessori starts with conception…the womb, birth environment, and growing environment are all contributing to a child’s development.
Join Sunit and Jeanne Marie as they discuss:
-preparing and adapting your home for a new child and the four areas of your home you should focus on
-the importance of trusting that your child has their own timeline, and not comparing them to other children’s timelines
-how parents can be guides to their kids and not servants
-how to lessen your feelings of “so much to do” by encouraging and involving kids at every stage
-unschooling vs Montessori
-Montessori “approved” toys through all stages of early life
-what advantages the Montessori method provides for children
Learn more about Montessori, get resources and find out more about what Jeanne Marie does at:
www.voilamontessori.com
Join the private fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernmommyprepschool/
Monica Froese is an author and business strategist, and in addition to having been at the WHITEHOUSE (listen to the episode for more info!), she has all sorts of cool things under her belt. She helps women start their own businesses in 45 days!
In this episode, Monica and Sunit talk about why blogging isn’t a business, unless it IS your business, and how to do it all (but not really). They talk about outsourcing and delegating and how to say “no”.
What do you enjoy doing that you can monetize, so you can actually afford to outsource? Monica does the math and tells us how swapping what you don’t love with what you do love can actually help you “buy back time” once you become a mom.
They talk about systems, streamlining, and preparing ahead to make life easier as a working mom.
They also get real about our “social calendars” these days and how to minimize all clutter in your life, physical, social and emotional.
They talk about getting on the same page as your partner and having a “contingency” plan for your new normal. Learn to say no…being selfish may not be easy, but it’s ok.
Working mom, stay at home mom or work at home moms, this episode is for you!
Give your family the gift of a happy healthy mom and go listen to this episode to be inspired!
Go to…
www.redefiningmom.com to see more!
www.redefiningmom.com/goals for a cool freebie!
In this episode, Sunit interviews Matt Duncan who is the author of “the Upcycled Toys Club” which is an activity book for inspiring children to be more eco aware. Matt is an outdoor experiential educator, author, and entrepreneur whose focus is on teaching families the importance of protecting and preserving our environment. Matt’s passion for the environment was sparked at a young age as a Boy Scout, and ever since he has always been fascinated by the wonders of nature, and is constantly on the lookout for new and innovative ways to instill the love of nature to his students and their families. His career as an educator with degrees in developmental psychology and a masters in education, as well as certifications in experiential education and permaculture, all came together as he created his latest project, The Upcycled Toys Club. Matt's passions include camping, rock climbing, and other activities that bring him closer to the earth, as well as spending time hanging out with, and helping to educate, really cool kids and helping them find ways to let their creativity shine!
Sunit and Matt discuss how this book came to be and what inspires him. They talk about how important it is to care for our planet and how easy it is to integrate this awareness into your children from a young age if you start early.
Take a listen to the show and see if you are inspired to implement some of the cool ideas they talk about, into your own life!
You can get the book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Upcycled-Toys-Club-Friendly-Recycling-ebook/dp/B01N9H1UKB
Check out the website for more info www.upcycledtoys.club
text “upcycle” to 444999 to get a “getting started” guide and certificate of membership.
To contribute to Matt’s upcoming project, you can email him at: matt@upcycledtoys.club
Sunit Interviews Joy MacTavish who is a holistic perinatal professional. She supports families before and after childbirth, is a certified lactation consultant, a baby wearing consultant and parenting coach.
Sunit talks about how she discovered EC. She was potty training her kids at 2 years old and her mom mentioned that she potty trained Sunit at 6 months old. This piqued Sunit’s interest so she looked into it further and realized that this is actually something that people do. Sunit just wants to introduce this to her listeners who may have never heard of this.
She talks about the fact that she just wanted to do this show so people can hear about it and decide if it’s right for them.
Joy says this practice goes back thousands of years. Diapering has increased the age of “potty independence”. There is nothing wrong with using diapers, but it is an alternative for people. Sunit reiterates that she wanted to bring awareness to this as being another one of those things that used to be normal before modern day conveniences, that is now unheard of. Diapers are normal now but they didn’t exist hundreds of years ago, just like many things we have now to think about when raising children. There is another way and Sunit just wants to bring it back into the spotlight. EC was something that was naturally done centuries ago, but has evolved to the point where diapering is normal.
Sunit asks Joy what are the benefits and disadvantages? Benefits-less reliance on diapers equals less expenses and less waste. Parents feel that they are more connected to their child’s cues.
Andrea Olson who started this movement says it can start at birth. Joy says they started at 3 weeks with her baby. She didn’t change any poopy diapers after 5 or 6 months. She couldn’t relate to fellow parents at daycare during the potty training phase because she didn’t really potty train. Her child was already transitioned. EC is birth to 18 months. Potty training is 18 months and older.
Sunit asks Joy to explain exactly what Elimination Communication means and how it actually looks. Joy says there are a variety of things that parents do. There are various ways of communicating and connecting with your child, observing cues, knowing and anticipating, etc. It requires you being very present and knowing your child’s signs and signals and keeping track of the baby’s activities and environment and time of day. There is not one right way to do it. It is what you make it. Some families do it only at certain times others do it 24/7, it can really be what you make it. No pressure. EC families graduate from diapers between 12-18 months. Traditional diapering is between 2-4.5 years. It has to fit into your routine, it does take a shift in energy.
Sunit says that she has mixed feeling about it because on the one hand she would have loved to have tried it but on the other hand, there is something to be said for handling baby stages step by step. You can take one thing at a time, like newborn stage, then sleep, then solids, then teething, then potty training. Thinking about EC from birth could feel very overwhelming to a new mom. But if there is an ambitious mom wanting to try it, it’s an option. She likes that it’s flexible though. If you are interested you can try it and make it work for their family. Sunit asks about how successful people are with this method, Joy says it depends on your expectations.
Some families are gung ho, others not so much. As long as you are ok with the progress, and don’t set an impossibly high bar, you will be happy with it. Doing EC at any level can cut down on diaper use and that alone is a great benefit.
Sunit says she just wants people to listen to this episode and be open to another way of doing things. Just being introduced to it might change how you approach things.
Sunit asks Joy for some tips to help a new or expecting mom to help avoid the overwhelm she may be feeling. Joy says mindfulness. Just breathing and being. Watching what is happening in your body and with your child. Slow down and look at what’s happening and indulge what you need. Tune out the noise and what is happening in the future and just focus on the present.
Sunit says just go with your gut. Just go back to your breath, your baby and yourself. Sunit asks about non coercive potty training. Joy says there is a lot of talk in parenting circles about potty training when the child is ready but in the EC world potty training is parent led not child led. The parent decides when the family is done with diapers, not the child. It’s gentle in the sense that it is concise and focused and no rewards or punishments. A week or two of focused time.
Sunit summarizes that it’s parent led, not stressful, and no rewards.
She asks Joy for books or resources.
Godiaperfree.com/joy
Soundbeginningsfamily.com
The Miracle Morning is a worldwide phenomenon and Lindsay is the author of one of the books in the series “the Miracle Morning for parents and families”. She is a wife and mom of two kids.
Lindsay talks about her “plan” for her life and how she envisioned motherhood. She talks about how everything went according to plan but once she was done having kids she felt like “is this happily ever after?”. She felt like she wasn’t fully satisfied living her dream. But she didn’t have any dreams past being a stay at home.
She talks about meeting Hal Elrod at a self-development conference and being moved by something he said. “The moment I accept responsibility for everything in my life is the moment I gain the power to change anything in my life”
She had been using her kids as an excuse not to follow her dreams. First it was sleeping through the night, then it was when they’re in school….It was always something that was holding her back.
She was inspired by Hal because his story is so powerful and he has overcome so much adversity so if he can do it she can. She became more purposeful about creating the life she wanted.
Sunit says that when she was reading the Miracle Morning she kept thinking she wasn’t sure if she could do this because she is not a morning person. Lindsay says she isn’t either and in the world of miracle morning she wakes up pretty late. Sunit asks her to give listeners a rundown of what Miracle Morning is all about.
Lindsay says it is basically the way you start your day. Hal did a bunch of research to find out what some of the most successful people in the world are doing in their lives first thing in the morning and he combined the most commonly mentioned things to create the life SAVERS.
Silence
Affirmations
Visualisation
Exercise
Reading
Scribing
Lindsay introduced the concept to her own family but decided to change it to accommodate her family preferences. They combined "silence" with "visualization" and called it "meditation", kept "affirmations" and "reading" the same, and changed "exercise" to "health" and "scribing" to "creativity". They also added an “S” for "service" because this is important to them in their family, to develop a heart for serving others.
Sunit says this is so important to understand that doing these things from early on will make it normal in your family. It is never too early to start thinking about these things.
Lindsay shares the story about how she met Hal at a conference she was speaking at and just shared with him how the Miracle Morning had changed her life and that of her kids and he was shocked that their family was doing this with their kids. After some back and forth and communication with each other, Hal asked Lindsay to write the next book in the series because he felt it was important to get this message out to parents. Through writing the book Lindsay learned that parent are their children’s greatest teachers, it all starts with them. Parents should understand and practice this themselves. Sunit says yes “start as you meant to go”, if you are practicing the habits and values you want to instill in your kids, they will grow up with it and it will come naturally to them.
Sunit mentions that the Miracle Morning advocates for people to get up an hour early to do their practice. How does this change with kids? Lindsay says she does not get up and hour before her kids. It’s usually only about 15 minutes before. She meditates and does her journaling. She also points out that her Miracle Morning is customizable-she meditates in bed and doesn’t do the SAVERS in that order. You can make it work for you.
Lindsay says meditation is not a new concept to kids, it seems new to us as adults who haven’t practiced it, but we make it into something harder than it actually it is. Sunit says meditation is really just anything that gets you focused in the present moment. They give tips on how to get older kids to meditate. Sunit says she heard that you can tell kids to focus on one object, and encourage them to explore all the physical aspects of it. Like how it might feel, look, taste, etc.
Lindsay says there are also simple ways to get them to focus on their breath. Placing stuffed toys on their belly, etc.
Sunit talks about the common responses people have to this type of thing. Limiting beliefs and using your kids as an excuse not to do stuff. Lindsay says kids can learn anything that we want them to learn. And that THEY want to learn. When children are ready, they I’ll learn. An example is reading. People think you have to teach your child to read, but in fact, when they are ready, they will learn, as long as you give them the opportunity. Change your mindset.
You’ll never truly be ready or feel you have time. If that is your mindset it will never happen. Say yes and figure it out later. Start before you’re ready.
Sunit asks Lindsay for tips to set our kids up for success.
They talk about “the family board meeting”. Spending one on one time with your children once a quarter. The kids get to pick the activity. Doing something that they choose and have one on one time with you is really special. Building memories and keeping relationships fresh is so important. Sunit recalls a point from the book about scheduling your family first and then schedule around that. Lindsay says you have to find what rhythm works for your family.
Sunit reiterates that the Miracle Morning can be whatever you want it to be. Although many people think they can’t get up earlier and end up loving it. She talks about being at the boss mom retreat and Pat Flynn showing up and saying he gets up at 430 in the morning to do his MM, even though he never used to be a morning person.
Sunit asks how to fit in the Miracle Morning during the different seasons of your life. Lindsay says to customize it. The point is to make your day better, so if it’s stressing you out that’s not good. Lindsay says it is a mindset shift, just start small. You can literally start with 6 minutes a day.
Sunit says her hope is to inspire a new generation of moms and dads who are better prepared and thinking ahead about what kinds of kids they want to raise. She wants them to be more mindful and purposeful in their parenting and starting to think about this stuff very early on is much more effective than waiting until you are bowled over with kids. She asks Lindsay what is her hope for the future. “To elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time”. Lindsay wants her kids to grow up being more mindful, more creative. Make healthy choices. Affirm their strengths and those of others. Always learning. Have a heart for service. All of the components of the miracle morning are important to her and this is her hope for the next generation and the world.
Sunit tests herself and recaps the SAVERS.
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You can follow Lindsay at www.gratefulparent.com
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Episode 13-Sunit and Angie Talk Meal Planning
(This Episode is sponsored by Modern Hippie Health and Wellness) www.modernhippiehw.com
Angie Trueblood is a meal planning strategist and writer. She spends her time helping other mamas simplify dinner in an effort to create more space for quality family time.
Angie talks about working with busy moms to help simplify dinner time and it was something that was born out of necessity for her own life as a mom. Mealtime used to be fun and became a chore when kiddos came into the picture. She had envisioned meal time being a time to reconnect so she set out to do that. Her fb group was founded with the desire to share with other moms and see what they were doing. She ended up loving being able to help women plan better and bring mealtime back to being family time. Her business is a culmination of all these things.
Sunit reminds listeners that paying attention to some of these desires that tug at you can end up becoming a business that you love, that allows you to pursue your dreams and stay home with your kids.
Angie says as busy moms we are making hundreds of decisions a day, so planning appropriately for mealtime can be something that takes one more thing off the table and alleviates stress. Sunit says planning is the key. Meal planning shifts through the different stages of life so being aware that it will flex is good, and when you know these changes will shift, you are better prepared.
They talk about “start as you mean to go” and why it is important to implement this strategy for meals also. Sunit asks what women should be thinking about and how it applies to all stages. Angie says it’s important to come up with a system BEFORE baby comes along. Put in the hard work NOW while you’re pregnant. Coming up with a list of meals that take less than 30 minutes that provide you with a starting point is key.
Angie refers to kids who are more “opinionated” in their eating and sees many moms catering to all the different preferences in the home as kids get older. There is not enough time for a mom to cater to everyone, so know ahead of time what your plan is and stick to it. Parents are often accommodating their children from pureed to solid food and bending over backwards to appease their kids, and it can result in stressful mealtimes and separate mealtimes for parents and kids. It doesn’t need to be this way. Kids can eat what parents eat from a young age and always making mealtime family time will start you off on the right foot.
Sunit refers to “Baby Led Weaning”, the book which encourages starting kids on true solids instead of purees. This method helps children get exposed to different textures and flavors of food as well as encourages them building their pincer grasp. They can control what they eat and best of all, it’s easy for mom. Sunit says that this way of introducing solids has led to good eaters who are not overly picky and a peaceful mealtime in her home. When you set the expectations, your children will learn to respect them. Moms need to give themselves a break. Your job is not to be a short order cook-it is simply to feed them and teach them healthy habits.
Snack foods and packaged foods can set kids up for failure because it is tough to transition from those to real food. Start as you mean to go. Ensure snacks are truly just small and healthy. Otherwise they don’t really enjoy the next meal.
Sunit refers to “French Kids Eat Everything”, the book that is written by a woman who had to move to France when her kids were young. She discovered why French kids are better eaters than Americans and that they don’t snack. Once Sunit read the book she cut out extra snacks and it has been great for her family.
There is no eating food on the go in France. Meals are to be enjoyed while you’re sitting down and when you are truly hungry. Angie refers to the book “It’s not about the Broccoli”. It’s about teaching kids good habits. Sunit agrees that thinking about all this ahead of time avoids rash decisions in the moment.
She talks about how having those discussions with kids from an early age has been a mainstay in their home. They have taught their kids that anything that grows outside in the ground or on trees is healthy food and everything else is treat food. She mentions the documentary “the Kids Menu”, (http://www.kidsmenumovie.com ) and how she learned to talk to her kids even better about making healthy choices. Asking them “what would Iron Man (or any superhero they admire) eat?” when they are making a choice, will almost always result in a healthier choice made from a rational decision making process rather than being told to choose the broccoli over the cookie. We underestimate kids.
Sunit asks Angie about tips for new and expecting moms to prepare for being too busy to cook.
Angie says the goal should be to never sit down and feel like you’re starting from zero. Angie says freezer meals are gold. Create base food that is easily added to. A chicken that can be split up and seasoned differently can be frozen for different meals on different nights. Pasta and instant brown rice can be a great starter for that chicken. Frozen shrimp can be a lifesaver.
Sunit adds two points: ask for gift cards to restaurants that deliver instead of baby gifts, and also anything that can be made in muffin tins in batches makes a great freezer meal to make ahead. Also, there are great meat substitutes that you should keep stocked in your pantry, black beans, quinoa, mushrooms, for a hearty meal if you don’t have time to defrost meat.
Angie says you should always have a steady grocery list of must haves for your pantry so grocery shopping is easy. Also, always cook more than you plan to eat, and be creative with the leftovers. Shortcuts are key!
Now is also a good time to think ahead about what parts of your life are going to change with a baby…like grocery shopping. Who can help with this and can you order online?
Angie makes a good point that when you are actually grocery shopping you end up seeing and buying things not on your list and you spend more than the delivery charge of having things delivered!
Sunit says to start setting up your tribe. Ask for help, and if you aren’t expecting, look at your pregnant friends who might need you, and make food for them and just give it to them to freeze.
Sunit asks Angie what her vision and hope for our future is. Angie says she wants a world where we get back to valuing and having, quality time with our family. She wants to see families cutting out the “busy” and being more intentional with their time. Mealtime gets lost in the busy-ness and she wants to see it brought back. Sunit says to sit down and really enjoy your meal. Cut out the excess, don’t make it busy, we can all make our lives less busy. It is a choice.
You can find Angie at www.mealplanningmama.com.
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In this episode, Sunit talks to her 5 year old boys about how life is going so far, what their plans are for the future, and tips they have for new and expecting moms. It's a light and fun kick off to the second season!
Diana is a mom of two girls who lost her best friend to suicide. Her friend suffered from PPD and Diana also ended up with PPD. Diana talks about how her friend’s death shaped her own experience with PPD and her journey over the last 7 months.
Diana says that her friend struggled as a new mom whose baby had health issues, but she didn’t really talk about it much. She ended up becoming addicted to prescription medication. Diana was 8 months pregnant when her friend died. It kick started her own struggle with PPD once her baby was born.
Diana gets very raw about feeling suicidal and knowing where her husband kept his gun. She attempted suicide despite being in therapy and was immediately referred to a specialist. She had another attack after which she ended up in the Psych ward. That was a turning point for her to share her story with the world.
She shares that she recently quit her job and has decided to pursue launching her own podcast called “Always with Me”. She says that today-7 months later, she feels empowered. She has a purpose. She didn’t lose herself when she became a mom, because she hasn’t even found herself yet. Now she feels that she can really follow her life’s purpose which is to help other women.
Sunit talks about what the “self” really means and how that’s why this is important to connect with BEFORE your baby comes. Diana confirms that she was still searching for her SELF before becoming a mom and she feels that if she would have built a foundation before-hand she may not have been as likely to succumb to the overwhelm.
Sunit asks Diana why she didn’t reach out for help-even when she was living with her inlaws. Diana says she didn’t want to be a burden and even though people offered help she didn’t think they meant it. It took her time to realize that when people offer help, they really mean it.
She tells a story about a time when she needed help and went to facebook to ask for help.
Sunit asks if there is something Diana thinks she could have done differently to prevent the overwhelm. Diana says expect the unexpected. She couldn’t have controlled Sabrina’s death but she didn’t prepare for an unexpected c-section and all that came with it. Sunit agrees that although being prepared is the best way to avoid overwhelm and that’s what modern mommy prepschool is all about, there is still something to be said for knowing that things beyond your control can happen. Joining communities and mommy groups now so that you have a place to go for support. The idea of a “village” is so foreign and we are all so isolated, so purposely setting that up before hand can really add a lot to your life as a mom. Sunit encourages women to start a community if they can’t find one.
Sunit asks if there is one woman listening right now who is in the depths of despair-what would Diana tell her? Diana says “you matter”. Diana wants women to know that they are not alone. Diana gets emotional and wants that woman to know she has a purpose.
Both Diana and Sunit encourage this woman to get help. Diana says that when you are in the moment and you are desperate-call the suicide hotline. You will feel heard in the moment.
Sunit asks Diana what she does for her SELF and how she maintains it. Diana says she loves to craft and has an etsy shop where she sells her stuff. She told her husband she needs time to craft and he supports her so she can do that. Babies are time consuming but find time to do what you love to do. Sunit says that even though some people are averse to the term “sleep training” she feels that having a reliable sleep schedule allows you time to look forward to doing these things you love.
Diana’s Etsy shop is “this RAD cottage”-you can find baby accessories and nursery décor and mens tshirts.
Her podcast and website is www.alwayswithme.com. Her podcast will be a place for women to come and know they are not alone. A place to be inspired and feel comforted. The struggles and the joys of motherhood-a place to feel like you can relate.
Facebook group: “Always with me”.
Sunit ends by saying “sharing is caring”-you could save a life by sharing this episode. If you are someone who doesn’t understand PPD-open your eyes wider, pay more attention to new moms and reach out. Diana says that yes, sometimes you don’t need to physically have someone there, you just need to be heard. Sunit encourages moms like her who haven’t experienced PPD to reach out to those who might be. She encourages pregnant moms to surround themselves with community and prepare well, and women who might be going through PPD-please reach out for help.
Lesley Yadon is a coach for new moms who are struggling with their motherhood journey. She believes that every mother already has and already is exactly what she needs, to be to mother her baby. She has a Masters degree in Counselling and helps mothers create a more confident motherhood journey.
Sunit says she really wants to help women be more in tune with themselves so they don’t end up losing themselves so she really thinks they are aligned.
Lesley says the birth of her son was the catalyst for the journey she would go on. She struggled with motherhood and tried to use her education and knowledge to help her through this place.
She decided that moms should not have to do this anymore. She started the Momma’s transforming journey which is a 6 session journey where she works with clients on the mind body connection and how to harness that and channel it to motherhood. She also talks about the spirit and creating rituals.
She describes a little bit about how she works with women from start to finish.
Lesley talks about how sometimes women just need a good cry. She says that our tears actually contain hormones. Our body is physically eliminating hormones that are making us feel threatened and scared.
Lesley is not a therapist but her work is really aligned with those that may be struggling with PPD or anxiety and may be needing the help of a professional.
Sunit says sometimes we lose touch with ourselves when we become moms, even though you have had this innate mothering capacity your whole life. Sunit talks about how she found herself relying on books so much sometimes and she had to stop herself and remind herself to go with your gut. She asks Lesley to speak to this intuition that we have and what happens to it when we get pregnant. Why do we lose that? Why don’t we trust ourselves that we are as wise as we are? How can we get it back and be more confident as moms?
Lesley speaks to the fact that there is an unspoken message coming from society. She thinks we are hearing society say “we are not rational as we are” so we need help from all sorts of experts, including pediatricians, mother in laws, neighbors etc,,.. We are told “you must be PMS ing, women are emotional” etc. It makes you question yourself. We also have a natural tendency to look at others and wonder… Why do they look like they have it all figured out? It is especially hard when our baby is crying and we are sleep deprived.
Sunit agrees that we are receiving all these messages often even before we are pregnant. People telling you when you should start having kids, then how to be when you’re pregnant, and on and on. Sunit also says that the comparing to others is so easy with social media. Our parents didn’t seem to care what other people were doing with their kids. It’s ocmpleetely different today and its detrimental to us and our parenting. Lesley says it is also disconnecting. In our parents’ day and age our moms could help each other raise their kids. These days we don’t even know our neighbours’ names. We are getting more and more isolated in our parenting. Sunit says it is “less about community and more about competition”, there is so much judging and comparing. It doesn’t feel like a village anymore, it seems like it would be healthy not only for the mom but for also the kids.
Sunit asks Lesley about blessingways. Lesley says a blessingway is like a baby shower but it’s more about the mom. It’s a shower for the mom’s soul. It’s a place where you intentionally bring a small tribe of women together to help you transition emotionally and spiritually into motherhood. She references the book “Mother Rising” by Yann Cortlund Barb Lucke, Donna Miller Watelet. This is something that you would ask someone to plan for you, a one-time event. The mom only needs to show up and open her heart. Lesley lays out all the different components of the event, there is a ritual and a feasting. This is a place to talk about your fears and allow other women to support you. These women eventually become your tribe who will support you through the hard times that may come.
Sunit talks to Lesley about the fact that she struggled to get pregnant and that she lost touch with the fact that not everyone has the same joyful experience when they first find out they are pregnant. She asks Lesley what she would say to the woman who is listening and might not be elated.
Lesley says everyone is on their own journey. There is so much out there that says that being a a mom is supposed to be so joyful and it can be tough. She reminds women that it is ok to have the emotions you are having if they don’t line up with what you think you should be feeling. The sadness you may be feeling can fade, as you give it time to be there. Allow it to be there. Don’t look at others and ask “why can’t I be enjoying this experience”. This is punishing yourself. Don’t compare. Sunit says move through the pain instead of trying to push it aside. Feel the emotions you need to feel to get through them. Lesley uses the word “fierce” to describe how she had to be to get through what you need to get through.
Lesley hopes we can support each other as women and know that all our journeys look different.
Sunit asks Lesley for one piece of advice for a new or expecting mom. Lesley says her advice centers around connection. She encourages women to be intentional about connecting to their own heart, their own desires and dreams and always return to that core knowing. The other part of connection is having people you can connect with who will support you. Build your tribe. People who you love and trust. Sunit reminds everyone that being in touch with yourself is a big part of not losing yourself once you have kids. Connect with your heart and connect with yourself.
Sunit asks Lesley to share something about herself that she has held onto or reconnected with after becoming a mom. Lesley says her creativity. She loves writing and loves expressing herself through poetry.
You can find Lesley at www.lesleyyadon.com
She is “Lesley Yadon Coaching” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Lesley created a special FREE guide for our listeners on how to create a Blessingway, available here:
https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/138592?v=6
Lilah is a branding designer and business mentor. Her and her husband have a business where they coach creative people to turn hobbies into businesses. Lilah married her hubby early in life and had kids early on as well. Motherhood was not what she expected. She always wanted to have something on the side and to be able to make money with her art skills.
She was a talented artist and her dad ran his own business so she had all the tools to go in the direction of graphic design. She started as a graphic designer but has now moved into the business of teaching others how to monetize their hobbies and passions-in the area of crafts.
Sunit asks Lilah to talk more about “wake to make” and how her and her husband coach people to make what they love and make money. Lilah says that with a little coaching, most people just take it and run with it. Sunit asks if Etsy is the way to monetize your craft but Lilah says there are other ways too. Online courses, you tube channels and tutorials, teaching people to do what you do is a huge market. You are not providing a product, you are teaching them how to make what you make. Moms are monetizing all sorts of things that they are good at that would provide value to someone else ie meal plans etc.
Lilah says you have to think about how you can monetize what you are innately good at and how you can sell it or teach it.
Lilah says that when something comes naturally to you, you don’t realize how valuable it is because you think everyone can do it. Sunit agrees that everyone has a special gift that others would pay to have or learn or to be walked through.
Sunit asks Lilah how she managed to level up even with kids. Lilah says she actually didn’t uplevel as quickly as she would have liked early on but she committed to just doing one thing every day to move her business forward. It cannot move as quickly as you want it to, but it will move if you are patient. And persistent. They talk about the communities and mentors that have inspired them, including Dana Malstaff and the Boss Mom group. Sunit talks about Marie Forleo and B School, and getting clear on and honing in on your ideal client and your brand. Figure out your target market and then take it one day at a time.
Sunit asks Lilah why it’s important to have a business and babies and has she thought about throwing in the towel and letting her husband take over. Lilah jokes that she has considered sending her children to boarding school, the business is the easy part. She loves her business and she loves helping people and their testimonials keep her going on tough days. She saves them and looks at them when she’s having a bad day. They talk about the beauty of having your own business and that if you really don’t feel like “businessing” you can take a day off.
Lilah gives tips for women who want to do something but are scared to. She mentions the book- “Loving the Little Years:Motherhood in the Trenches” by Rachel Jankovic. She talks about life on a Scale of 1 to 10. New things are always at a 10. 10 being unachievable. 1 is very achievable. So when you are a new mom, it feels like a 10. Once you start to get comfortable you move to a 1. But it’s always changing. It’s the same in business. You can do whatever you think you can’t do. It will go from a 10 to a 1 eventually.
Sunit asks Lilah, what is the first thing you should do if you have an idea for something. Or if you want to spur an idea for a side hustle or a business. If you want to do something but don’t know where to start –ask yourself what comes naturally to you that others say you are good at. Something you would love to do day in and day out. THAT is your ideal business. Then figure out how to monetize it and what your why is. Ask yourself why you want to help them, and why you want to do this. Your why will keep you going and continue to move you forward.
Sunit says her why is to create a new generation of moms who feel like they are better prepared and so solid in themselves that they don’t lose that. Happy moms raise happy kids and that’s the goal. Lilah says she has a passion for design and pretty things and an eye for making things better or more beautiful and she is passionate about doing that. She feels purposeless when she is not hustling. She feels called to pursue something outside of her children.
Sunit says if you are listening and motivated by this, EVERYBODY has a special gift in this world. Sunit says even the moms who live for their kids and love being with them 24/7 get lit up by having another purpose. She hopes the listeners walk away feeling inspired to find that. Lilah says you don’t have to be limited to motherhood. Let yourself dream, and it’s ok to want something else that is just yours and brings you joy. Think about your selfish why and your why that pulls at your heart and makes you want to make change. It doesn’t always have to be about making income if that’s not important to you.
They talk about how it’s great that their kids see them reaching for the stars and chasing their dreams.
Sunit asks Lilah for one piece of advice for a woman who wants to do more-Lilah says give yourself grace. You are in an emotional and hard time in your life-you are going to grow and change. Give yourself grace in this next season of your life. Sunit says it doesn’t have to be horrible, it’s going to be different-no matter how prepared you are, life will be different, but it can be, and is, an amazing thing. You will do things you never thought you could be capable of.
Lilah said whenever she feels like she can’t move forward she reminds herself of what she went through when she gave birth. It’s the hardest thing you can do. Sunit says women are strong creatures, and don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do as a mom. You can do anything as a mom.
Sunit asks Lilah what she held onto from her pre-baby life that’s all about her and how she did it. Lilah said she has always been an artist and she was able to continually weave that into her life. Lilah says she kept motherhood very simple in the beginning. She didn’t have a ton of toys and baby equipment and clothes and excess so she didn’t have as much to clean or do as maybe others would. Her son was a good sleeper so she took that time to nurture the artist side of herself. She also had a big support system. It’s ok to put the baby down to do something for yourself. You can find Lilah and her hubby at
www.thehigginscreative.com
They also have a podcast! (checkout the website for more info!)
Search the “Wake to Make Tribe” on Facebook. It is for makers, artists, online business owners-anyone with a creative calling in their life.
Shelly is a Health and Performance Coach who believes moms can thrive in all areas of their life.
Focuses on moms who are juggling babies AND businesses. Has found that Health and performance are interrelated and takes a wholistic approach to health and covers everything when working with moms and moms to be including, mindset, self-care, and the big picture.
Newborn to elementary days are the most challenging times and those are typically the moms that need balance in their life.
Science proves that if you don’t take care of yourself, the way you show up for your kids will suffer. It’s important to model that for them. Sunit talks about her recent eye injury and how it reminded her that if you aren’t at 100% you can’t properly show up for your family. (you can’t pour from an empty cup).
Shelly says that the key to long term success with your health is to have automated habits which means you should adopt them as soon as possible (ie before babies come). It’s valuable to also model your health for your kids. Sunit asks about nutrition, fitness and well-being and how they all fit together. Shelly says the most important thing to do FIRST is to address your self-care and how you think about your body. It shouldn’t be about the number on the scale, it should be about making decisions on a strong foundation of how you think about yourself.
It’s a domino effect when you start to take better care of yourself, you are set up to take better care of everyone around you. Sunit asks for tips on “self care” and Shelly and Sunit both agree that the term self care is overused. It’s not all about bubble baths and trips to the spa. Shelly says you have to be anchored in what lights you up. Find what you love and DO THAT. THAT is self care and nail it down BEFORE you have babies. She often asks new moms what they love to do and they will say “I have no idea…. I’m in survival mode”.
Constantly celebrate yourself and each success you have. The small wins and one foot in front of the other is what leads to transformation.
Sunit reminds everyone that taking care of your SELF means finding your passion NOW. She asks Shelly to give tips to expecting moms that will help them get some solid habits in place NOW to anchor them after baby comes. Shelly says it’s all about baby steps so she doesn’t recommend making any sweeping changes. Everyone knows what they could do a little better. Pick the low hanging fruit, one thing you know you could get a quick win with, and do that. Once you master it, move on to the next area of your health. One thing at a time. Coaching is all about teasing out what people intuitively know already. You already know what you need.
Sunit reiterates that we have all the answers already even as new moms. We already know what kind of mom we want to be and what kinds of kids we want to raise, It sometimes helps for someone else to just ask the right questions.
She asks Shelly about the fad diets and women wanting to lose baby weight quickly. Shelly discourages anyone from doing cleanses and diets for the purpose of losing weight. Instead she would like to see women setting themselves up for a healthy lifestyle. You are perfect the way you are and as long as you are anchored and feeling whole as you are, you will settle back into the right weight when you are ready. Sunit also brings up the fact that fad diets could be depriving your body of the proper nutrients and calories for breastfeeding.
Ultimately, getting good habits going BEFORE you have a baby will make it easier for you to have something to stick to. Getting your partner involved in your desires for your health and making it a lifestyle for both of you, will allow him to help you hold on to the things you want to hold on to. Be anchored in your relationship. Have your partner on board and he will help you be more successful.
Sunit and Shelly talk about how as coaches they are not successful telling people WHAT to do. They want to encourage women to dig deep and figure out what motivates you and where you want to end up and then help you get there.
Sunit asks Shelly about one piece of advice to give to women for whom motherhood is in the near future. Shelly says “to love yourself healthy”. Everything you do for your health-do it out of love for your SELF. It will get you quicker results.
She asks Shelly something about her SELF that she has held onto and how she did it. Shelly says she has always been physically active and this was important to her to keep. She did get away from it for a bit but she has been able to reconnect with it. She also loves that her kids see her making activity a priority. Sunit asks how she makes time for this. Shelly said she always asks herself “what’s it going to cost me if I don’t do this”. She is reminded that it will affect her mood and how she shows up for her family. Then, she makes sure that it’s scheduled into her day like any other appointment. She makes it a priority. Sunit and Shelly talk about the fact that you don’t need too much time or equipment to make physical activity a priority. Shelly says that an accountability buddy can help you stay on top of things you want to stay on top of.
You can learn more at her blog at www.shellyrobinson.com
You can also join her FB community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealthyMamaHustle/, and surround yourself with like-minded moms.
Susie Parker is a certified Sleep Consultant and founder of Sleep Baby Love, Child Sleep Consulting.
Thinking about getting baby sleeping BEFORE baby comes prepares you for the reality that they are not naturally great sleepers. Acknowledging that it could be difficult, will help you deal with it more confidently, because at least you will expect it.
Exhausted parents need support. Sleep consultants change lives! Get help if you can’t see an end in sight.
Sunit says many people associate “sleep training” with crying it out. She asks Susie, what is the definitiom of sleep training. Susie says sleep training does NOT equal CRYING IT OUT! It means teaching independent skills.
Sleep training is just teaching your child independent skills. Call it whatever you want, but it can be sleep coaching, sleep helping. You are helping your child learn skills to fall asleep independently. There are many methods, and much gentler techniques to teach your baby these foundational skills.
Just cover the foundational skills-put baby down awake, don’t use props, put them down before they are overtired, pay attention to total daily sleep needs.
Sunit asks what can a woman being doing before baby comes to prepare. Susie says don’t over stress/overthink-every child is different. Do prepare, be aware, once they are born get to know their sleep personality!
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. -great first book on sleep-covers the why of sleep importance. Also gives total sleep needed by age. Susie says if you are going to read one book, read that one.
It’s very typical that newborns don’t know how to sleep. It’s natural that they are fussy initially. Babies do not come knowing how to sleep. They are supposed to be fussy and bad sleepers in the first 6-8 weeks. They need closeness, rocking etc in the first weeks.
Don’t let your baby cry too long in the early days. Some experts are now saying even 4 months is too early for sleep training, but when you are desparate, you want it to happen as early as possible. Talk to your pediatrician. Do what feels right to you but it’s never too late. Susie works with people who have kids all the way from babies to 6 and 7 years old.
Consistency is key. Whenever you are ready to be consistent-that’s when it’s time to start. That is the biggest component to addressing sleep challenges.
When you are ready, if you can’t go it alone, and know that you will be successful-get a sleep consultant. All the information on the internet can be overwhelming. Ask for help. There are sleep consultants everywhere!
Habits that are never too early to start:
Dissociate food and sleep. Do not nurse your baby to sleep! Feed baby while they are awake.
Do not rock to sleep.
Put baby down when they are drowsy but awake.
Use nap time as practice.
Swaddled! If baby doesn’t like swaddle, find something they DO like. Babies have a moro reflex until about 4 months, their arms flail and they can’t control this. Swaddling keeps them from being annoying to themselves! Temper this with swaddling.
Mimic their in utero environment-white noise machine mimics what they hear in the womb, is soothing, and also blocks out other noise.
Dark room or blackout shades if needed.
Sunit asks if we are setting babies up for a crutch if we do things like sound machines or blackout blinds?
Susie says Maybe- but the worst thing that can happen is they sleep well but need something. It’s not a big deal. Typically kids will outgrow white noise. Every “crutch” is different-blackout blinds may create more reliance on a really dark room but again, look at your life and assess how important this is to you.
Babies SHOULD be sleeping in their room/crib for the most restorative sleep. Napping on the go might be convenient in the short term but in the long term it’s not optimal for good sleep.
Babies who are good sleepers with good sleep habits are more amenable and flexible when the time comes to go on a trip.
Sunit asks what advice do you give to the mom who is very active and doesn’t want to put that on hold. Does she have to sacrifice that to create good sleep habits? Assess your child and go with what they need. Don’t be selfish. Put baby's sleep needs ahead of your own habits and activities and work around that.
No one can make you sleep train your child. You do what’s best for you. You will only be successful if you are in the driver’s seat. Understand your child and your life, prioritize, and do what’s required.
Susie and Sunit both agree that even now, even at preschool age, their kids will never be the ones that are up late every night-it’s special occasions only. Sunit says when you prioritize your child’s sleep early on, it always pays off. That is her experience with twins.
Dr Ferber (Ferber Method)-Solving your Child’s Sleep Problems-is very detailed if you like that
Kim West "The Sleep Lady Shuffle"-a gentle method and good for an older child (1 year and older)
Sometimes blogs are better than books!
www.babycentre.com is a great resource
Communities with birth boards-have babies with the same birth month so you can compare notes
One piece of advice Susie would give to a woman for whom motherhood is in the near future.
Don’t stress: create knowledge and foundation to be ahead of the game. Just listening to this podcast puts you ahead!
Studies show that confident parents have better sleepers. Babies pick up on uncertainty. Fake it til you make it. If you’re struggling-REACH OUT!!!
Sunit says she wants to inspire women to not lose themselves in motherhood. Having good sleepers allows her time to do things she still likes to do.
She asks Susie the one thing about her life that she loves that sleep training allowed her to keep. Susie says watching TV! Early bedtimes allow for tv time, time for nice quiet dinners, time with your husband etc.
Susie and Sunit talk about the real housewives and how addictive it is.
You can find Susie and her blog at www.sleepbabylove.com
“Sleeping Made Easy” is her FREE facebook community. Search for it on FB!
Samantha Munoz-author of the brand new parenting book “the Intentional Bookshelf”. She is an engineer who blogs at Addison Reads.
Sunit says that she is a connoisseur of parenting books and would never rave about this one if she didn’t love it.
She asks Sam why she wrote this book. Sam says dealt with a lot of overwhelm when she first became a mom. She was by herself raising her daughter in Japan away from family and friends and she didn’t know if she could do it. The idea of molding your child and having the responsibility of teaching them and growing them was too much. She realized that children’s books could help her parent. She realized they have important and valuable lessons to teach. They could help her teach core family values and other things beyond math and science. She decided to share with other parents. Sunit observes that Sam did not give a list of what books to buy but instead tells people what they need to take into consideration to create their personal bookshelf. Sunit parallels this to how she approaches her coaching of expecting moms. Sam says yes she purposely wanted to avoid that. Telling parents what they “should” do is doing the opposite of what she is trying to accomplish. It gives people anxiety when someone tells them what to do. You need to parent how YOU want to parent.
Sunit mentions that the book addresses all sorts of cool info about budgeting and book clubs and book boxes and that her own children’s bookshelf is NOT intentional. But it will be now! Sam says the main point of this book is to encourage parents to utilize books to help them parent and also in the book there is a worksheet that helps parents plan their bookshelf. Have goals for your bookshelf. Sit down and talk about it with your spouse.
Sunit agrees that you need to plan ahead with your partner on how you will parent and what kind of kids you will raise and this can help you guide your bookshelf.
What is a good place to start when it comes to books for your baby? Sam says board books are the best place to start for babies. New and expecting moms should start with board books.
Some of Sam’s favorites are by a company called Baby Lit. They have a series of books inspired by classic literature. That is a great place to start.
“Dear Zoo” by Rod Campbell
“Cheeky Monkey” –a story about honesty that comes with a little stuffy monkey. Great for incorporating values early on. Sunit reminds everyone that it’s never too early to start reading to the littles. Books are a great way to communicate with your child from Day 1.
Sunit asks Sam why she thinks parents should have “the intentional bookshelf”. Sam says even just having this book on her nightstand reminds her that she has a plan for her parenting and that she is incorporating what she wants as a parent into her child’s life. It makes her feel more at peace. Sunit and Sam talk about the fact there is so much pressure and stress to raise kids with the right values-parenting can be made easier with this book!
Sam gives her one piece of advice for new and expecting moms: Sam says-RELAX. Trust your instincts and what you know you want to be as a parent. Everyone has an opinion. Remember what YOU want to do and what your purpose is, and what you have in your mind and your spouse’s mind. Be clear on that, nothing else matters. Sam took too much advice and stressed about everything. And it hurt her, she wishes she hadn’t taken so much advice.
Sunit asks Sam to share something about her SELF that she has held onto outside of her role as a mom. Sam says that she loves to write and her blog really helped her get focused and clear on what she loves, and she has come full circle and been able to go back to being an engineer. Get clear on what you want. We CAN be amazing moms without having to let anything go. Hold onto some piece of you and embrace it. Sam says you feel like the perfect parent until someone reminds you that you’re not. Don’t compare just be laser focused on what YOUR goals are for parenting.
Sam blogs (and you can also find the book) at:
www.addisonreads.com
Not yet possible to walk into a bookstore and buy the book, but you can order thru her website or on Amazon as a paperback and also Kindle.
Kendra Hennessy-mom coach and strategist at “Mother like a Boss”
Helps women become home maker-ish and focuses on mindset and strategy to get moms organized.
Deeper issues often come into play when looking at a clean and organized household
We are all “homemakers!”. Kendra helps moms DO IT all and ENJOY it all.
Works one on one with moms over the course of a month. Assesses each woman's unique “issues” separately. Does everything from helping women get the toy room uncluttered to helping create meal planning and digging deep into childhood issues that may be contributing to current situation.
Motherhood doesn’t have to be frazzled. Motherhood can be kept simple and stress free with the right strategies and systems in place-Kendra can figure out where is the breakdown in systems in your life. Motherhood CAN be stress and frazzle free.
Systems help you become more calm, more collected. No more playing catch up from the day before.
Sunit and Kendra talk about perfection in motherhood-you CAN be a perfect mom as long as you stop comparing yourself to others. Perfect is whatever you want it to be, decide whats important to you and then do it.
Perfectionism gets a weird “rap”. There are contradicting sayings out there. "Nobody’s perfect". But "practice makes perfect". No wonder moms are confused and overwhelmed. Perfection is in the eye of the beholder. Avoid comparing yourself to others like THE PLAGUE.
Kendra and Sunit say, before your baby is born, decide how you want your life to look and what you are willing to do to get there! Overwhelm is caused by wanting something but not wiling to work to get there. If you want a “martha stewart” perfect home..you can have it. You have to work for it. Do what gives you joy. "There are as many ways to mom, as moms in the world”. Change your expectations and progress and evolve as a mom. That’s perfect too! Do not use perfectionism as a coping mechanism OR a defense mechanism. Women try to DEFEND the fact they’re not living a perfect life. Deep rooted issues in your childhood can cause your issues with “perfectionism” now. Ie)all or nothing. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. It can be whatever you want it to be.
Sunit talks about the fact that she didn’t even baby proof because she likes her living space to be clutter free and clear. She asks Kendra if everyone thrives in a cleared out space or if everyone is different. Kendra says that even people who think they love ALL THE THINGS don’t realize how much they will actually benefit from de cluttering until they do it. Clutter in your mind is affected by physical clutter in your life. From her experience, Kendra sees that for the vast majority of people, having less clutter-the more peaceful your life tends to be and the less stressed you are.
Doing it yourself is better than having someone do it for you. It’s best to learn the system and do it right the first time to avoid Boomerang clutter! (clutter that comes back).
Kendra’s biggest tip:Have a home for everything. (Homelessness is the best friend of clutter because then it requires a temporary space). Then you won’t have to worry about losing stuff or random things cluttering your space.
For new moms:it’s so tempting to want all the things and cute baby knick knacks but it’s dangerous because it can take over your home. Ask a veteran mom “what did you actually use?” so that you are not just buying random stuff.
Have stations in different parts of your house so you always have supplies in the areas you’re using them (i.e. a diaper change station on every floor-this can also avoid overwhelm).
Take care of YOURSELF whether you had a baby yesterday or 15 years ago. Be #1. When you are not at 100% you can’t give your best to your family. Throw away the guilt over taking care of you. It’s ok to be #1. Your kids will be better for it.
Sunit says that’s why she started this podcast is to encourage women to start thinking about this before babies come.
Sunit recommends the book “How to have your Second child first”-by Kerry Colburn & Rob Sorenson
Kendra's one piece of advice: Be really true to yourself. think of what values you want to install in your kids. Not what you saw on pinterest or what your neighbours are doing. And then be whatever kind of mom YOU want to be. Show up as YOUR best authentic self.
Kendra shares something about her SELF that she holds onto:she has not given up her radio and tv shows that she loves. She knew she didn’t want to give them up because she would feel deprived. She also gets her hair done every 4 weeks without fail. She decided what’s important to her and stays true to that.
www.kendrahennessy.com -there is a free tutorial video on boomerang clutter!
The book Sunit references is "How to Have Your Second Child First" by Kerry Coburn and is available here.
Carrie is a communication consultant and speaker. She runs “he says she says” with her hubby and homeschools her 5 kids.
Sunit says that the relationship with your partner is such a big part of parenthood. She brings up the article written about Giuliana Rancic’s controversial comment about how putting her marriage first has actually been the best thing she’s ever done. Carrie says she didn’t like that women are laughing about the fact that their husband comes last. She asks “why even get married” if that’s how you would feel. Marriage is a partnership and your husband should be your closest ally in this journey. Carrie says that if you don’t make your marriage a priority, you won’t have a marriage that lasts.
Common reasons why women are not enlisting the hubby’s support in the early days:the first 6-8 weeks goes so fast and is such a blur that if you haven’t planned for it, you are so engrossed in learning how to be a mom, you forget to be a wife. Dads are so insecure about fatherhood because they are not given the opportunity to participate. Giving them the chance to participate fully allows them to make their mistakes and learn, and allows moms time to themselves. Plan to give dads a chance.
Carrie talks about pre-emptively quitting law school to be a stay at home before she even had kids. She talks about Maverick and his health issues and how they ended up public speaking about their struggles.
By the way:Maverick is healthy and happy today despite the fact that drs said he wouldn’t make it and if he did he would be delayed.
Ryan and Carrie serve women, men, and couples, BEFORE there is a problem. They work with couples whose marriage is GOOD but they want to be proactive and prevent issues. They teach better listening skills, better communication, and conflict resolution.
Carrie also works with moms who need help communicating with their teenagers.
Her husband works with dads. Together they work with couples.
Sunit asks about the resources and packages on the their website and if it’s self directed or led by Ryan and Carrie. Carrie says they have various offerings.
Sunit asks what benefit there is in couples invest in themselves before baby comes. Carries says that it will help them not fall apart. Having a vision built up in your mind of what motherhood SHOULD be can throw you off if you’re not well prepared. They talk about all the things that can throw off your marriage once you become parents. Carrie says the divorce rate for couples going through a traumatic birth or child illness is very high. You need to be aligned so you are prepared for all the things that could unexpectedly happen. Communication is the number one thing in relationships. What advice does Carrie have for the woman who says her husband does not like to communicate? Carrie says to have the talk but don’t start it with “we need to talk”. Carries says you should lovingly talk to your partner about your wishes for parenthood. Sit down and talk about it. Women will say “my husband xyz” but 9 times out of 10 women haven’t even talked about it with their husband. Don’t make assumptions.
Sunit brings up the article again and how important it is to place the marriage high on the priority list. It should be first BEFORE your kids. Carrie’s OB told her to have a date night before her 6 week post partum check up. It’s not where you go or what you do its about having time to reconnect without a baby in the mix. “Dad is the most important person in my life, Im the most important person in his life”. Have your bedroom be off limits.
It’s never too early to establish your marriage as the priority. It’s hard but important for you, your marriage and your sanity.
If there any dads listening today-who want to be a good dad and a supportive husband but need some tips to get started-what tips do you have for him? Carrie says be patient and roll with the punches. Hormones and emotions can be tough to deal with. Also, dads should be patient with themselves. It takes time to learn how to be a dad especially when you are working outside the home and don’t have as much time as mom to get acquainted with the baby. Also, schedule date nights-regardless of whether mom says she wants it or not. Just plan it.
Dads play their own role with their kids-you don’t have to be the mom. Each of you have your own role. Sunit asks Carrie for one piece of advice:Start talking to your partner now and keep talking. Talk about expectations, hopes, dreams, fears. Talk every day and accommodate as they change. It’s the only way to make sure conflict is resolved and you are continually evolving.
Sunit asks Carrie to talk about what she has maintained or reconnected with about her SELF. Carrie realized after bringing her business online that she could fulfill her love for having her own businesses while still being a mom who homeschools and runs a business with her hubby.
You can find her at: www.ryancarriesharpe.com (He says She says)
The article they reference at the beginning of the episode:
http://www.success.com/blog/secret-to-a-happy-marriage-put-your-spouse-first?utm_source=sumome&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=sumome_share&utm_term=sumome_facebook
Kate is a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist with experience in early childhood education and has created the “toolkit for postpartum healing” with her sister.
Has an interest in early intervention and went into business with her sister and husband who is a mental health counsellor.
Her passion is inspired by the fact that there isn’t a lot of education or preparation around motherhood. She often asked herself “why didn’t anyone tell me this?” in the early days of being a mom. Not much talk of how to take care of yourself and your family and your baby.
Sunit agrees that there is so much energy put into the “fun” parts about becoming a mom that there isn’t a lot of proper preparation for the things that really matter. The overwhelm from being caught off guard and being unprepared can lead to PPD. Sunit asks Kate what effect PPD can have on the baby and why it’s important to prepare better before baby comes.
Kate shares how the unexpected early arrival of her preemie son (while she was still in school) caused her overwhelm in the early days. The combination of still being in school, a preemie baby and the psychosomatic thoughts affected her greatly in the early days, but postpartum can present itself even over a year after having a baby-often caused by something that happens early on.
Because she is a SLP-she knew that when a mom has PPD-it puts the child at risk for social and cognitive delays all the way into early childhood. There is research that shows this and it gave her anxiety as a new mom knowing that her mental state was affecting her baby.
The focus is always on the baby being healthy-ie the pediatrician always checks over the baby to make sure baby is healthy and growing well but never checks in to see how mom is doing. But the mom’s mental health affects the baby.
Sunit asks Kate to share tips of things to do and keep in mind if early childhood education isn’t your forte.
Kate says that preparing by having some nursery rhymes and songs in your toolkit is a great thing to do. You tube is a great resource. Kate says that hand gestures along with music and singing are a great way to engage babies. Sunit asks about baby sign language and Kate says it is a controversial topic but a safe bet is to pair the verbal word with the gesture if you want to do baby signing with your kids. Hand motions and pointing to objects help babies learn attention skills.
DOs-get your arsenal of songs/games ready before baby comes and become aware and intentional of your hand gestures and pointing in early stages. Talk to them and acknowledge what they are doing (I see you! I see you are sitting up in your chair! Wow, you must have a strong belly!). It grows their vocabulary, gives them reassurance and reinforcement.
DONTs – Don’t NOT interact with your baby. They’re never too young to interact with them. Also, don’t cater to their every whimper. Resist the urge to “save” them all the time. It’s ok for them to be left to their own devices for a few minutes. Use the “talk and acknowledge” from a distance. If your baby is truly distressed you’ll know. Sunit refers to the sleep expert she interviewed who also said that you need to teach babies to self soothe while still tending to their needs.
Sunit asks if babies can hear you in the womb and Kate says there is research to show that they can and that they can identify you. They are able to pair up and build neural connections to decipher around what they heard in the womb (which was muffled) and what they hear now. Get dads in on the fun of talking to baby in utero because they will recognize dads tone when they are born.
Sunit says her biggest takeaway is to recognize that your own mental health does affect babies in the early days and that’s why it’s so important to prepare well and get your support system set up BEFORE baby comes.
She asks Kate for tips for an overwhelmed new mom who may be doing more of the “donts” right now. Kate says that she recommends setting very small goals for yourself-like-5 minutes to get outside every day. Kate says you can even just start with 1. Just do what you can handle and work your way up. She reiterates adopting the “village” mentality and building your support system so that you don’t feel alone. If you feel like you don’t have a village, check out the resources available to you in your community and online. There are many resources and support groups that are free. When people offer to come see the baby, tell them to come over and tell them what you need! Take the baby so you can have a nap, clean your house, do your dishes, etc. Ask for the time you need to interact with your child.
Sunit asks Kate for one piece of advice for the mom who doesn’t have a baby yet-how can she prepare? Kate says that right now you have the opportunity to set yourself up for success-organize PP aspects BEFORE the baby is born. Figure out your support, figure out your systems and do dry runs before hand to ensure you are ready. Make it easy for yourself, station the things you will need often in every area of your house where you spend the most time. Ask for multiples of things that you may use a lot of (ie-more than one “baby seat” for more than one room of the house). Get your finances in order-who will pay the bills if you are the one that pays them right now? Get your logistics in order. Think past the birth experience at all the other practical things you need to be thinking about.
Sunit says that’s why she started MMPS-to inspire moms to think about this stuff ahead of time. She asks Kate about her Self and how she holds on to what she loves to do. Kate says she loves to write and her blog was inspired by that love. After her son was born, starting her blog was a place for her to express herself without rules and do something for her SELF.
Her blog is at www.bayridgebirdroom.com
www.toolkitforpostpartumhealing.com to access the toolkit
Jennifer Blossom is the host of the Blossom to be Fit show and is interviewing Sunit to introduce her to Modern Mommy Prepschool listeners.
Jenny asks Sunit to tell listeners about the show format-Sunit says that the first episode is meant to share her vision for the podcast but moving forward it will be Sunit interviewing experts who can help moms to be prepare better for motherhood.
Jennifer says that when Sunit was a guest on her show, that episode is still their most downloaded episode.
Sunit says that right now they are launching in seasons but it will be once a week on Tuesdays and listeners can expect about 30-45 minutes.
Jenny asks Sunit what is MMPS and why did she start this. Sunit says it started with her passion for coaching and inspiring women to prepare a little better for motherhood. Sunit is a planner and was having twins and by default ended up thinking about things maybe others do not think about and had a good experience in motherhood. She realized there are core things that you can address before being a mom that will help you navigate motherhood better. She wanted to expand her reach so started creating an online course and then had the idea for disseminating this info over a podcast also. Podcasts allow you to multitask. The whole idea behind the brand is to inspire women to prepare better for motherhood.
Jenny says that as a medical professional, she really sees a need for this. Women are drowning in overwhelm and are going to be benefit from being better prepared.
Sunit says she is trying to create a movement for this next generation of moms-she is tired of the negativity around motherhood. there is no doubt parenthood is the hardest job in the world but you can truly have it all. She wants women to come listen to this podcast and walk away feeling inspired to have a good experience. She wants it to be a mindset shift.
Sunit says she is here to serve anyone for whom motherhood is in the near future. Or if you’re a new mom who might be starting to feel overwhelmed. Dads too. Sunit says she coaches women to include the partner in everything and this includes this podcast. this podcast is for anyone for whom PARENTHOOD is int he near furtuere.
Every week Sunit will interview guests who are experts in their field-Sunit coaches to pillars of motherhood-the self, the partner, the past the present and the future-and she will have guests on who address various facets of these pillars.
Sunit says women get caught up in the same things when they get pregnant-baby names, nurseries etc. And they forget to address the stuff that REALLY matters.
Jenny says that the way this is being done is sure to “produce” amazing mothers. She is very excited for this!
Jenny asks how listeners can support Sunit. Sunit says “sharing is caring”-if you listen to the episode and you think someone will benefit, just share and listen. Subscribe. Download.
Jenny says never underestimate the power you have as a listener to share with someone who may not know about it but could really use it. Sunit says this is even more than a movement-she wants to stop the cycle of overwhelm and you never know how you might be helping someone. Maybe even a new mom who is struggling. Jenny says yes “never rob somebody of the blessing of experiencing this”.
Sunit says she is going to have a guest on who lost her best friend to PPD and this is bigger than anything-it affects women on many different levels and can affect lives and families.
Sunit wants her listeners to know that she is an open book-she has twin 4 year old boys and an amazing and supportive husband who is encouraging her to pursue MMPS the brand and she is excited for the future of this brand and future collaboration with Blossom to be Fit. Sunit encourages listeners to reach out and tell her what they like and don’t like and she adds that she loves fashion and makeup and all things pretty and that people can keep up with her at www.moderntwinmom.com and the podcast and course are over at www.modernmommyprepschool.com
Sunit is on all social media handles as Modern Twin Mom and has a private fb group “Modern Mommy Prepschool” that she invites listeners to come to for more discussion and a direct line to some of her guests.
Jenny says she might stalk Sunit on Social Media.
Sunit closes off by saying she’s very excited for this and asks people to share, download and subscribe and tells listeners to stay tuned for all the exciting things her and Jenny have planned.
Tune in next week for the next episode!