Power of Moms Podcasts (Archive): Recent Episodes
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Rachel Nielson, a board member with Power of Moms, recently recorded a podcast with the Marvelous Moms Club about her amazing mother, who battled breast cancer for thirteen years.
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This 20-minute podcast by Saren, her mom, and her sisters, Saydi, Shawni and Charity, offers simple, meaningful ideas for creating a wonderful Thanksgiving season.
The post Thanksgiving Ideas – Episode 44 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
In this podcast, Rachel Nielson shares concrete strategies for breaking the cycle of unhealthy stress, negative self-talk, and resulting bad habits in your life.
The post Unhealthy Stress & Habits? Break the Cycle! Episode 87 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
To our wonderful friends who have been subscribed to "The Power of Moms Podcasts," our feed has moved to a brand new location! It can now be found at "Power of Moms Radio" (a bright blue icon on iTunes...with full details at www.powerofmoms.com/power-of-moms-radio). Thanks!
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What have you realized isn't as important as it seemed to be at first? We come into motherhood with ideals about how things are going to go - then we realize that some of those ideals just aren't realistic or aren't all that important. April and Saren discuss what they've "let go" of - and share some funny stories about what they used to be concerned about.
The post What’s Not That Important? Radio Show Episode 36 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
In this Radio Show, April and Saren brainstorm the things they’re most grateful for right now and share what our Facebook community said they’re most grateful for. Plus they share a fun new Thanksgiving tradition that captures what everyone in your family is most grateful for each year (in writing or with a voice recorder) […]
The post Creating a Snapshot of Gratitude – Radio Show Episode 34 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
If you've seen the Six Sisters' Stuff blog, you know how amazing these ladies are. And now, we get to hear from their PARENTS. With down-to-earth wisdom that can be applied in any home, they are truly an inspiration.
The post Six Sisters’ Parents: How They Did It – Episode 66 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
This lively podcast with Power of Moms Co-Director, April Perry, and motivational speaker, Chantelle Adams, will provide some great ideas to help all of us live with more courage, confidence, and compassion.
The post Courage to Fly – Episode 64 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Since healthy eating for themselves and their families is something April and Saren think about and talk about a lot, this week's radio show is devoted to FOOD. Check out their tried-and-true concrete ideas plus their refreshing emphasis on heath and energy rather than how we look.
The post Healthy Eating (and No More “Diets”) – Radio Episode 24 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
In this podcast, professional photographer Candace Moss shares with April how we can shoot the "moments" AND remember being there!
The post Deliberate Photography – Episode 57 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
In this week's Radio Show, Saren and April talk about how we can heighten the joy we feel in our lives as we "bring ourselves" more fully to our work as mothers.
The post Bringing Yourself to Work as a Mother: Radio Episode 19 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Here are three simple ideas you can apply to your parenting today. If you're anything like me, you'll notice a HUGE difference.
The post Mini-Podcast: Three Unbelievably Simple Parenting Ideas (that Work!) appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Would you love to make family reading time a regular, joyful part of each day . . . but maybe it feels a bit daunting? Saren Loosli and Mandy Roos demystify the process in this fantastic podcast.
The post Sharing the Joy of Reading – Episode 55 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Have you ever wondered, "How am I supposed to find JOY in motherhood when I can barely handle my life?" Saren and April discuss the best ideas from our Power of Moms Community.
The post Finding Joy When We’re Barely Surviving – Radio Episode 17 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Want to learn two specific things that can help you raise your teenager? This podcast with April and her 13-year-old daughter, Alia, can be a great jumping-off point for a discussion with YOUR teen.
The post Two Things Our Teenagers Need – Episode 54 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
In this 20-minute episode, Saren and April talk about their biggest takeaways from the Retreat they conducted last weekend. Among other things, they realized these important points: When we try to help others, we realize how much we know and how much we’ve progressed – which is very gratifying. Everyone else is having so many […]
The post You Know More Than You Think You Know – Radio Episode 14 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
In 10 words or less, what did you love best about your mom while you were growing up? We asked our community this question, and their response was BEAUTIFUL. Hear all about it in our radio show broadcast.
The post What Our Children Will Remember – Radio Episode 13 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
This radio show podcast will help you learn how to give yourself a break, move forward at a pace that really works for you and your family, and realize that it's OK to have a down day and/or put some great ideas on the shelf for a while.
The post Dealing with the Down Days – Radio Episode 11 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
We have all been shocked by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. In this post and podcast, April and Saren discuss our community's best ideas for talking with our children about hard things.
The post Deliberate Mothering Ideas for Handling Tragedies – Episode 52 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
We need friends. We need to socialize. We need to have time face to face with other moms who "get" what we're going through. Join Saren and April as they discuss a variety of ways to make this happen.
The post We Need Each Other – Episode 8 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
As we jump into the month of February, these ideas for celebrating the love in our families will help us to put our primary focus on how our home and family FEELS.
The post Focus on the FEELING – Radio Episode 5 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Last week, we enjoyed a great 45-minute teleclass with Richard and Linda Eyre, authors of the NY Times Bestseller, Teaching Your Children Values. We invite you to enjoy the recorded teleclass which includes: a little history on how Teaching Your Children Values became the first parenting book since the 1950’s to hit #1 on the […]
The post FREE Values Teleclass with Richard and Linda Eyre appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
What;s your Personal Best? Join April Perry and Andrea Davis as they discuss methods for focusing on our own "personal bests" and giving ourselves relief from trying to measure up to someone else's standards.
The post Your “Personal Best” – Episode 49 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed (which we're pretty sure you have), this radio show will provide you with lots of helpful ideas to help you through those challenging moments--and provide great tips for setting up long-term solutions.
The post Define “Overwhelmed” – Radio Show Episode 3 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
This month, Saren and April have officially become mothers to TEENS! Listen to the advice they've received from the Power of Moms Facebook community, and then share your thoughts!
The post Starting the “Teenage Years” – Radio Show Episode 2 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
For Amy's 40th birthday, she and a wonderful group of friends (who called themselves "The Giving Crew") decided to do 40 acts of kindness in their community. This inspiring podcast will show you how they did it--and how you could make this a new tradition in your own family.
The post Kindness Inspires Kindness – Episode 47 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
2012 was a year of amazing growth for Power of Moms - as well as a whole lot of growth for its founders. In this podcast, April and Saren reflect on favorite experiences and lessons learned in 2012 while sharing thoughts on how to make 2013 a year of really living our priorities.
The post New Year’s Reflections and Plans – Radio Show Episode 1 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
If you've ever felt uncomfortable about having "the talk" with your children--you'll love this podcast where April Perry and her 12-year-old daughter, Alia, discuss basic principles for having healthy, positive conversations about intimacy.
The post Having “The Talk” – Episode 43 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Based on ideas from the book, "Time Management from the Inside Out," Adina Soclof (from Parenting Simply) joins Power of Moms Co-Founder April Perry to discuss powerful ways mothers can become more productive and purposeful in the way they use their time.
The post Managing Time from the Inside Out – Episode 42 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
What does balance really mean? In this one-hour podcast, Saren Loosli and Chrysula Winegar discuss how examining your priorities will help you find balance.
The post Perspectives on Balance- Episode 38 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Sometimes I (April) struggle to help my children set and achieve goals. I want them to be excited about life, and I want them to progress within their areas of interest, but the whole process can feel a bit overwhelming. So I teamed up with DeAnne Flynn, an inspiring mother of seven children (ages 8-22), […]
The post Getting Excited About Goals- Episode 37 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Ever wondered how to appreciate your body (in spite of all its "imperfections"), while also making time to give yourself the nutrition and exercise you need? You'll love this podcast with Dawn Wessman and April Perry.
The post Solutions to Moms’ Body Issues – Episode 36 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
We've all had those days, haven't we? The groceries got left in the car, the sock got stuck in the vacuum . . .. And you think what else could possibly happen today?!" Join Kristine Jones and April Perry as they discuss ways to manage all those crazy moments.
The post Ever Had a Day that Felt Like a Circus? – Episode 35 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Come join April Perry in a fun and meaningful discussion with Sarah Osmotherly--where we discuss why we need social time with other mothers, what we loved about our experience at the Retreat, and what we can do to become really rockin' mums.
The post Becoming REALLY Rockin’ Mums appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Do you have a passion that inspires you to get out of bed in the morning? Join us for our first international podcast, featuring Saren, April, and four powerful mums from Australia.
The post Discovering Your Passions – Episode 32 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
California Mother of the Year 2012, Beverly Nelson, mothered 11 teenagers. She calls them "baby adults" and in this podcast, she and Caryn Payzant discuss the tactics she used to maintain patience and instill values in her teenagers.
The post Patience with Teenagers – Episode 31 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Do I think one person can help change the world? Yes! I've been looking for (and finally found) some simple ways I can help shape the next generation, right in my own home.
The post Five Ways To Open The World To Our Children appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Isn't love the most important element of discipline and conflict resolution? This 20-minute podcast offers lots of stories and methods for making love the key ingredient in our discipline strategies with our children and our resolution of issues with our spouses and friends.
The post Love is the Answer – Episode 28 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Donna West is affectionately known as "Gaming Grandma"; her most prominent "I love you ritual" is playing games with her children and grandchildren. Listen to this podcast about the benefits of this important ritual.
The post I Love You Rituals – Episode 27 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
What if your habits, preferences, or ideas clash with a child's? How do you decide when to accept that particular behavior of theirs (even if it conflicts with yours) and when to try to change that behavior?
The post What to Accept About Our Children – Episode 26 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Whether you're facing economic hardships, physical challenges, or emotional difficulties, the principles and stories offered in this 30-minute podcast can help you see the hope and find the power to change your mind and heart even when you can't change your circumstances.
The post Getting Through the Dark Times – Episode 48 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
We all know that motherhood is the best improv show out there. And things rarely turn out as planned. So in the midst of all the chaos and unmet expectations, how can The Power of Acceptance influence us as wives and mothers? What specific things can we do to become healthier, happier women? When a […]
The post When Motherhood Doesn’t Turn Out as Planned – Part 2 – Episode 25 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Have you ever wondered how your reality ended up so far from your plans? Join Whitney Winter and April Perry in a lively chat where they share their best ideas and discover the power that comes from accepting the not-so-perfect parts of our lives.
The post When Motherhood Doesn’t Turn Out as Planned – Part 1 – Episode 24 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
How do you develop the confidence to teach your children well? How do you help your children develop the characteristics that are important to a successful life? And where do you start if you feel like you’re failing miserably? Join April Perry, Co-Director of The Power of Moms, and Tina Marantette, of www.raisingyourchildren.net, as they […]
The post Mothers ALWAYS Teach, Part 2 – Episode 23 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Whether consciously or not, mothers are always teaching their children. Join us in this podcast as we discuss ways to make great teaching in our homes a reality.
The post Mothers ALWAYS Teach, Part 1 – Episode 22 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
As moms, we wish each moment of our parenting lives could be picture perfect. But, there are always things that we wish we'd done differently. In this podcast, our guest, Karen Baker, discusses some ways she's found to keep her thoughts clear of regret.
The post No Regrets – Episode 21 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Not everyone has the choice to be a stay-at-home mom, but for those who do, and for those who feel like everyone's asking them "what they do all day," here are some ideas from two moms who know that they are more than "just" a mom.
The post Ever Feel Like “Just a Mom”? – Episode 20 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
In this podcast episode, Caryn Payzant and Sara Sahagun discuss ways that we can keep an attitude of gratitude and teach our children about being grateful. Sara is a caring mother of three who recently experienced the loss of her husband. She gives wonderful advice about being grateful for what she has. Sara says, "Gratitude means focusing on the things that are good in your life."
The post An Attitude of Gratitude – Episode 18 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Even moms make mistakes. In this podcast, Lacy Anderson and Emily Watts, talk about how seeing a mother admit mistakes and apologize for them can be the best lesson our children will ever learn.
The post The Gift of an Imperfect Mom – Episode 17 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.
Sometimes it feels like implementing quality traditions into our homes is "just one more thing" to do. In this podcast, you'll be reminded that traditions don't have to be "big" or stressful in order to be magical.
The post Stress-Free Traditions – Episode 16 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.