Mom on Purpose: Recent Episodes
Lara Johnson
Being a mom is what you always wanted, but you’re in a funk. You snap at your kids, can’t get your to-do list done, scroll on your phone, and yell about all the messes. You are desperate to declutter, get a hobby, or take a vacation, but those are temporary fixes. You think “this isn’t how life should be.”But, life doesn’t have to STAY this way. I will teach you how to get out of your funk, be in a better mood, play more with your kids, manage your home better, get your lists done, have more energy, and live life on purpose.Welcome to Mom on Purpose. You belong here.
Watching my younger brother battle cancer has been one of the most heart-wrenching experiences of my life. As a protective older sister, witnessing his pain and fear while feeling powerless to help has been incredibly tough.
In this episode of the Mom on Purpose podcast, I delve into the immense strength and resilience my brother, his wife, and their three young children have shown throughout this ordeal.
The support from our extended family has been one of God's gifts, providing a beacon of hope during this grueling process.
So, whatever experience you're going through right now, I truly hope that you know that there is a very loving God that sees you and hears you and knows you by name and that he has placed extraordinary gifts along the way to help you.
Be on the lookout for those gifts and I promise you, you will see them.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Find inspiration in the story of overcoming adversity, highlighting the human capacity for resilience, love, and courage in the face of trials and tears
- Proof of God's love although out this journey from my brother's surgery to recovery
- The impact of kindness during my brother's treatment and recovery
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As humans, we've got a lot of emotions and big feelings about things, and they aren't always good. It's painful to feel uncomfortable, angry, resentful, guilty. But there's something even worse: adding shame on top of it all.
In today's episode, Lara talks about clean pain vs. dirty pain, and how we can choose which one to deal with. It comes down to the negative thoughts and whether you're going to let yourself talk to you that way anymore.
If you think you're not enough, too slow, too much, need to get better, then Lara's three steps will help you clarify whether those thoughts are true or not.
This Episode is For You If:
- You ever have the thought you should be doing more or you should be doing something better, or you should be further along
- You think, "Why can't I just be better, do better, act better…"
- You're holding back from your goals because you have a fear of failure, of rejection, of feeling bad
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You feel guilty, you shame yourself for taking time out for self-care. The meaning has become so skewed over the years, but in reality when you take care of yourself, it's the BEST way to take care of everyone else in your life.
In this episode, you'll learn 3 guidelines for your own self-care, self-preservation practice that feeds and nourishes your mind, body and soul.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're good at keeping commitments to other people but not yourself
- Self-care becomes one more thing on your to do list that you can't get to
- You think self-care takes too much time, money and energy
- You view self-care as indulgent manis and pedis
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgent, its self-preservation."-Audre Lorde, Burst of Light
When you take time for you, time expands, it's like a "universal exchange of energy." You'll create more space, and come back rejuvenated and with a fresh new outlook to everything you do.
Self-care is a way of preserving yourself, and you may choose to take hours and hours where you may want to cook a "full meal" of self-care things. That is okay, but also recognize that the "protein bar option" of self-care is also available to you too.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Audre Lorde
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the never-ending cycle of managing your home? Join me as we uncover practical tips in managing your home that support your personal dreams and goals.
Discover how to shift your mindset from viewing household tasks as never-ending chores to understanding them as part of a continuous, cyclical process. I also invite you to seek God's help in finding the right management system that works for you and your family.
Tune in and discover this simple shift that can reduce feelings of overwhelm and enable you to pursue your dreams more effectively.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to align home management with your goals and life purpose
- How to break down household tasks into different categories
- Techniques to reduce feelings of overwhelm
- The difference between "done" and "cyclical" tasks
- Seeking God's guidance to create systems that support your family's unique needs
Featured on the Show:
- FREE GUIDE: Step-by-Step Formula to Discover Your Purpose and Feel Alive Again
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
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In this episode of the Mom on Purpose book club, we're going to dive into the book "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie.
I think so much of us as Christian women, as mothers, we can find and see ourselves a lot in this definition she lists as being a codependent or struggling with codependency.
So, listen in as we recognize and overcome the traits of codependency, focusing on how caretaking and low self-esteem play significant roles.
We also address the emotional journey of detaching from adult children, the importance of setting boundaries, and fostering independence. Through this book, I share strategies for mothers transitioning from being deeply involved in their children's lives to allowing them more independence.
Reclaim your self-worth and emotional healing, as we discuss the effects of self-criticism and the path to self-acceptance.
What you'll learn:
- How codependency can manifest even in the absence of substance abuse
- How to step out of the drama triangle and foster healthier interactions
- Strategies for mothers to transition from controlling to guiding as their children grow more independent
- Shifting focus from fixing others to managing one's own emotions
- Signs of being codependent based on the book "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie
Featured on the Show:
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
- Honoring the Self: Self-Esteem and Personal Transformation by Nathaniel Branden
- On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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Imagine discovering that your path to personal growth and mental well-being has more options than you thought. Today, we welcome Dr. Emma Mansour, a licensed psychologist and clinical director of Life Matters Counseling and Psychological Services, as she opens up about her journey from aspiring lawyer to dedicated psychologist.
Together, we explore the critical distinctions between therapy and coaching, helping you understand when it's important to seek each type of support.
We also navigate the often challenging journey of finding the right therapist and establishing a strong therapist-client relationship. This episode is a heartfelt and informative guide to understanding when to seek therapy versus coaching for personal growth and mental well-being.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The unique roles and boundaries of therapy and coaching
- Recognizing changes in behavior and emotional states that may signal the need for therapy
- Steps to find the right therapist and the importance of a strong therapist-client relationship
- The importance of self-advocacy in therapy
- Guidance on seeking the right support for mental well-being
Dr. Emma Mansour's Bio:Dr. Emma Mansour is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual therapy and psychological testing. With over 14 years of therapy experience and as a graduate of the University of Utah's Counseling Psychology program, in addition to providing individual therapy, she also specializes in psychological testing and she is the founder of Life Matters: Counseling and Psychological Services.Her mission is to help you lead a meaningful and fulfilling life by guiding you through life's challenges and towards your values and goals.
Using ACT principles, she combines mindfulness strategies and behavioral change techniques to help you accept difficult emotions and thoughts. This approach enables you to commit to actions that align with your values. By fostering psychological flexibility, she empowers you to navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions with resilience and purpose.
Featured on the Show:
- FREE GUIDE: Step-by-Step Formula to Discover Your Purpose and Feel Alive Again
- Life Matters: Counseling and Psychological Services
- Life Matters: Counseling and Psychological Services on Instagram
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Being able to dream again is an integral part of to discovering our purpose. It's like using our soul to look beyond the limitations of our brain and seeing through God's eyes for what's possible for you and for me.
But that's hard to do sometimes when we get so stuck in the daily grind of things.
Today, I wanted to talk about how we can focus on the zoomed out version of our life and our future, the best way to think about dreaming.
I'll share with you some thought-provoking questions that are fun, playful, imaginative, and creative so you get to start hitting the ground running on those goals.
With the right tools, we can start be more strategic and be able to dream again.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Strategies for integrating dreaming and strategic planning into your daily life
- Questions to inspire big dreams and access your full potential
- How to let your imagination soar when turning dreams into reality
- Fostering deeply satisfying relationships that support your dream journey
- Tools and methods to incorporate reflective practices into your routine
Featured on the Show:
- FREE GUIDE: Step-by-Step Formula to Discover Your Purpose and Feel Alive Again
- Lara Johnson Coaching website
- Your Dream Life Starts Here by Kristina Karlsson
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Feeling overwhelmed by the quest for "work-life balance"? Join me debunk the myths surrounding this tricky concept, which originated in the 90s.
In this episode, I’ll explain why striving for balance often leads to disappointment. With over a decade of experience working from home and leading corporate workshops, I’ll share my own stories and offer practical tips to help you find a more fulfilling way to juggle work, home, and community responsibilities.
I'll share with you new ways to think about and manage your daily life and why the traditional idea of balance might not be working for you and offer fresh perspectives for a more harmonious life.
This episode is full of relatable stories and actionable advice to help you feel understood, inspired, and ready to live with purpose. Whether you're in survival mode or looking for a new approach to your busy schedule, this one is for you.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why the traditional concept of work-life balance might be flawed
- How various aspects of your life are interconnected and supportive rather than competing priorities
- A series of interconnected spindles rather than a strict, weighted scale called "web of balance"
- How to rebuild and strengthen different areas of your life when they falter
- Ways to seek inward growth and spiritual support to rebuild and strengthen weaker areas of your life
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Ever feel like you’re running on empty by the time dinner rolls around? If that's the case, this episode is for you! Building a personal toolbox of stress-management strategies is the heart of this episode.
We'll explore the daily stress points you face, from the morning school rush to evening chaos, and reveal practical strategies for managing these stressors that suits you best.
From methods like therapy and meditation to unconventional ones like indulging in some chocolate or finding a few moments of solitude and using the spoon analogy to help you manage your energy better, ensuring you don’t hit that dreaded "zero spoons" level where survival instincts kick in.
Listen in and discover how to manage your stress better and live your life on purpose.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to build a personalized stress-relief toolbox of strategies
- Finding stress relief methods that work best for you
- Common stressors in a mom's daily routine
- How dysregulation can lead to operating on survival instincts
- Understanding the spoon analogy as a tool to avoid burnout
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I am so excited to have you here today and to be able to tell you a little bit about what's been going on, because I feel like every few years, I start getting this itch in my heart, where I know, something's coming.
The same thing is happening for you but sometimes we don't always recognize it. So, in this episode, I'll also share with you 15 ways to recognize that you are being called to something more.
Remember, it doesn't always have to be a bolt of lightning that comes through you from God. It can even be a righteous desire of your own heart where you get to decide and then you ask God to bless it.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- 15 common and uncommon signs that you are being called to something
- My own journey in recognizing my calling
- How to take initiative based on personal desires
- Seeking God's blessings for personal decisions and actions
- The difference between burnout and being called to more
Featured on the Show:
- FREE GUIDE: Step-by-Step Formula to Discover Your Purpose and Feel Alive Again
- Lara Johnson Coaching website
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
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Have you ever wondered if there's a magical element to life, just waiting to be rediscovered? Are you curious about manifesting but unsure of how it works or if it's even real?
In this powerful episode, you'll learn the 3 components to manifesting magic in your life: belief, action, and trust and how to make this practice even more powerful by leaning into faith and trusting in God's will.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're curious about manifesting, and have experienced things working out unexpectedly
- You're hesitant to pray or ask for help, or want to learn how to embrace the magic of life and take control of your destiny
- You have heard about manifesting but are unsure of how it works or if it is real
- You want to learn how to harness the power of affirmations and follow their joy to attract good things into your life
If you're ready to embrace the magic of life and take control of your destiny, this episode is a must-listen! So, get cozy and let's make some magic together.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Ep 43: How to Make Affirmations Work for You
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What if your social media habits could unlock your life's greatest passions? Join me on this episode as we explore how everyday behaviors can lead you to self-discovery and fulfillment.
I'll share with you five powerful questions that can help you identify your true passions and illustrate how your social media habits, TV show preferences, vacation choices, internet rabbit holes, and shower thoughts can reveal your deepest interests and passions.
Whether you're looking to enrich your career, discover new hobbies, or go on meaningful projects, this episode reveals how small reflections can lead to big changes.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Five key questions to help you unlock your passions
- Techniques to study your unconscious behaviors for self-discovery
- How your preferences reflect your personality
- Ways to turn everyday habits and interests into a purpose-driven life
- Introduction to the upcoming Six Pillars of Purposeful Living program
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After a tough experience with a traumatic childbirth, I started shaking uncontrollably. I didn't understand it at the time, but there's this one book that helped me go through this.
In this episode of the Mom on Purpose book club, we're going to dive deep into the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski.
We'll talk about what burnout really is and how "Human Giver Syndrome" is slowly killing us. Today, we'll understand the body's natural process of completing the stress cycle to actively manage stress.
My hope is you realize that your joy matters, you matter. You can really heal your burnout with all of the steps that the book provides. I invite you to take them.
What you'll learn:
- The role of "human giver syndrome" in perpetuating selflessness
- The role of societal expectations and the patriarchy in contributing to burnout
- Techniques to complete the stress cycle
- Insights about burnout based on the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily Nagoski PhD
- Methods to identify when stress is not fully released and signs that stress needs attention
Featured on the Show:
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – by Emily Nagoski PhD
- Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D.
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"Go Big or Go Home". Now I am someone who will never say this to you, or I try, not to. Now you've probably heard this. It's very cliché in the self-help area and for some people it works fantastic but that's not always the case.
Another kind of flavor of this phrase is shoot for the moon. Worst case scenario, you fall among the stars. I wanted to tell you about this because I want you to not only discover your purpose, not only figure out what your dreams are. I want you to actually achieve them.
My goal is to help you never end up in a shame vortex where you're discouraged and you give up on the very things that you want. I want to teach you how to live that day in and day out, so that you can feel the joy that comes from living your purpose.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The pitfalls of the "Go Big or Go Home" mentality
- Strategies to counteract negative feelings by setting small, consistent goals
- Embracing a variety of emotions to stay committed to your goals
- Motivational tips and actionable advice to help you stay on track
- How comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy
Featured on the Show:
- FREE GUIDE: Step-by-Step Formula to Discover Your Purpose and Feel Alive Again
- 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, et al.
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You know, I've been a mom for almost 13 years now, which is incredible to think about, and many of you may have been a mom for longer or for less, but I guarantee all of us have heard these phrases.
For the longest time when I heard these phrases, it was like a punch to my gut, but I didn't ever understand why. These phrases were shared with so much love and that's okay, even if you've said these phrases, I've said these phrases before.
This episode's aim is to validate the diverse experiences of motherhood and provide supportive guidance that truly resonates with your own unique journey.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to approach well-meaning but often unhelpful phrases
- More realistic alternatives to these common motherhood advice phrases
- Strategies for dealing with emotional challenges
- How to manage constant worries about your children
- Different ways self-care can look at various phases of motherhood and the importance of finding what works for you
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What if your life's purpose was already within you, just waiting to be uncovered?
On this episode of Mom On Purpose, I will share how to uncover the purpose that lies deep within your heart and soul. It's like a treasure hunt and you're on a journey to discover that the "X" on the map.
But it isn't somewhere out there, but right over your heart. This isn't just about finding something new; it's about aligning your mind and body with what your soul already knows and desires.
To aid you on this journey, I’ve created a special guidebook available on my newly website, larajohnsoncoaching.com. This guidebook is designed to help you find the purpose written on your heart and soul through a series of insightful questions and exercises.
It’s a tool I’ve been perfecting over time, and I’m thrilled to finally share it with you.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to align your mind and body to reveal your true purpose
- Practical steps to uncover the purpose that is written in your heart and soul
- Lara's new guidebook, available on larajohnsoncoaching.com website
- Upcoming programs and resources that Lara will be launching soon
- Life's purpose as an internal journey rather than an external quest
Featured on the Show:
- FREE GUIDE: Step-by-Step Formula to Discover Your Purpose and Feel Alive Again
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
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The things that I see a lot is that a lot of time, women have this desire to pray which is a fantastic thing and ask God which path to take, and I've seen this in my own life. And while I believe it's a good thing to ask God, what I have found is that when we're praying about something and we're asking which path to take, we are waiting to take any kind of path until we receive some kind of answer.
In this episode, I will equip you with a five-step strategy to foster personal growth: decide what you want, plan your path, seek God's blessing, embrace failure as growth, and practice self-compassion. Learn how taking action first and then seeking God's guidance can help break the cycle of stagnation and propel you toward a more fulfilling life.
Using personal stories and practical advice, we'll go on a path of self-discovery and patience to truly understand our desires.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- A five-step strategy for purposeful decision-making
- Making proactive choices and taking ownership of your decisions
- How to recognize and embrace the subtle ways God's help can manifest
- Encouragement to be patient and adaptable in your journey towards personal growth and purpose
- Tips on maintaining a positive mindset and using affirming words to empower yourself
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When my brother was diagnosed with cancer, I found myself grappling with overwhelming emotions and an incessant stream of thoughts. It was during this tumultuous time that the book "The Untethered Soul" became my beacon of hope.
In this episode of the Mom On Purpose Book Club we touch upon the five key sections of the book—Awakening, Experiencing, Freeing, Going, and Living—each representing a step towards spiritual growth and inner peace.
We also tackle the idea of "inner thorns" that cause pain and block our energy. Using a powerful analogy, we'll explore how to face and remove these inner obstacles for true healing.
Join me and learn practical techniques to stay energized and motivated, even when negative past experiences threaten to drag you down.
What you'll learn:
- How to distinguish between your thoughts and your deeper consciousness
- The importance of understanding our true essence beyond our life experiences, body, and emotions
- Techniques to observe and manage the incessant inner voice that narrates our psyche
- The significance of facing and removing inner thorns
- Insights from "The Untethered Soul" that can aid in achieving spiritual growth and inner peace during challenging times
Featured on the Show:
- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – by Emily Nagoski PhD
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
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Summer is officially out! Today the kids are out of school. That's a big deal. I get really excited about this time of year because I know that my mornings will be less stressful.
But I also find that my anxiety starts to get a little bit higher, as I think about the kids being home all day. I just knew that traditional parenting strategies don't work for my kids.
So, as I've been thinking about what I wanted to talk about today, I have decided to share with you these out of-box parenting ideas that are highly effective for any child.
Strategies that are focused more on value and creating something that works than just getting them to behave in a certain way.
Embrace these techniques and transform your parenting journey into a more fulfilling and less stressful experience this summer.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Mindset shifts for parenting neurodivergent children
- Engaging in innovative connection strategies to strengthen the parent-child bond
- Using humor and physical play to defuse sibling rivalry and setting boundaries
- Strategically using electronics for parental downtime and encouraging children to negotiate chores
- "Mom timeouts" for sensory detox
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Learn about how quitting can be a good thing and how starting over can lead to a happier life as we welcome the amazing Goli Kalkhoran from Lessons from a Quitter podcast.
The constant push to hustle often blinds us to our own well-being, yet recognizing the need to step back is a skill in itself. It's important to know when to slow down to think about what we really want.
Goli guides us through making hard choices, like knowing when to give up on a dream. We talk about the scary and unsure feelings that come with making changes and share tips to help you trust yourself again and feel sure of yourself.
By the end, you will have the tools you need to handle changes and make choices that lead to new, happy beginnings that fit well with your life.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How you can feel better and more in control by leaving a job or career that doesn't match your beliefs anymore
- Tips for looking into yourself to understand what you truly want
- Why it's important to have people around you who support you when you're making big changes in your life
- How to deal with the hard feelings and fears that come with big changes
- The idea of making small changes over time instead of big
Featured on the Show:
- Lessons from a Quitter by Goli Kalkhoran
- Lessons from a Quitter website
- Quitter Club
- Goli Kalkhoran on IG
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In this episode of the Mom On Purpose Book Club, we are exploring Brianna Wiest's book "The Mountain Is You." We'll dive into the idea of self-sabotage, and how to turn it into chances for personal growth and mastery.
This episode is a guide to using emotional intelligence to start healing and to align with our most important values.
By facing our fears and being open about our weaknesses, we can learn to handle life's ups and downs and discover more about ourselves.
Join us for an episode that not only inspires but also gives you the tools to conquer your personal challenges and change the course of your life.
What you'll learn:
- How to redefine and transform self-sabotage into self-mastery
- Strategies from "The Mountain Is You" to understand and navigate self-defeating behaviors and underlying unconscious needs
- The importance of recognizing and addressing trauma
- Insights into emotional triggers and how they can guide us to personal freedom and self-awareness
- The concept of micro shifts and their cumulative effect on creating significant change
Featured on the Show:
- The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
- The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
- The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level
- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
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Join us in a heartwarming tribute to the silent yet formidable force that is motherhood, as we welcome the remarkable Ana Tajder, creator and host of the "Thank You, Mama" podcast.
On this very special episode, Ana brings her global perspective, sharing both her own story as the child of a famous actress and artist, and the many mom stories she's gathered from around the world.
This is a journey many moms know well as they balance their own dreams with family life. This episode isn't just about praising moms; it's about learning from our own moms to grow, take care of ourselves, and be confident.
Remember, you're not alone in this journey. We're in this together, learning to live our lives with purpose, one story at a time.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The maternal influence across different cultures and environments
- How to live with intention and follow your true passion in motherhood
- The stories and struggles faced by mothers around the world
- The resilience of mothers and the courage they instill in their children
- Prioritizing your own well-being to avoid burnout and remain healthy for your families
Featured on the Show:
- Mother-Daughter Puzzle by Rosjke Hasseldine
- Thank You, Mama Podcast with Ana Tajder
- Ana Tajder on Instagram
- Ana Tajder's website
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I am happy that you are here today. We're talking about something that's always vulnerable and very raw for me. If you've been following along for a while, you know about my family and how we're dealing with autism and PDA.
I have already done an episode before which I hope helps bring a lot of peace and comfort and hopefully hope to families that find themselves in similar situations.
For Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to do a follow-up on creating a path when dealing with neuro divergencies.
Whether that is autism, PDA, or any other challenges that you have with your kids, I hope this episode helps you embrace the process of thinking outside of the box and following your intuition on a very deep level when you have nothing else to go by or no proof that things are going to work out.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How trusting our intuition is necessary when facing uncertainty in parenting
- The hope, humor, and deeper appreciation for the world of neurodiversity
- Our story of battling PDA burnout and the unusual, gut-feeling path we took towards recovery
- The need for patience and understanding in the diverse ways brains interpret instructions and the world around us
- The historical mischaracterizations of autism and how evolving perceptions are shaping the treatment of autistic individuals
Featured on the Show:
- Ep 39: Behind the Curtain of Autism & PDA
- PDA North America
- Research Into Left-Handedness And Its Effects
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Ever wondered how a single idea, product, or behavior can suddenly become a widespread phenomenon?
My journey with "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell took an unexpected turn when I finally tuned into the audiobook, narrated by Gladwell himself. This experience completely altered my understanding of how small actions can ignite major social changes.
Today on the Mom on Purpose Book Club, we talk about Gladwell's seminal work, discussing the interplay of connectors, mavens, and salespeople who shape our world.
Join me as we also tackle the power of context, not only in broader society but in the intimate setting of our homes, and how this understanding can empower us as parents to navigate family life more effectively.
What you'll learn:
- Ideas from Malcolm Gladwell's book "The Tipping Point" about how small things can make a big difference in society
- People like Paul Revere who started big changes in society
- How the situation we are in can affect our behavior
- The 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' idea about how everyone is connected in some way
Featured on the Show:
- The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell
- Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
- Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
- The Stanford Prison Experiment
- Darley and Batson: Good Samaritan Study
- The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
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When we're talking about celebration, for the most part, we are thinking about the action of celebrating for big events in our lives. But the skill of celebration as fuel for your everyday life is much more critical to learn.
In this episode, we continue our journey learning about celebrating yourself. Today, we focus on the reasons behind our tendency to shy away from feeling too good, just as we do from feeling too bad. We will also unpack tips on how to sidestep the self-sabotage that awaits brought by the monotony of everyday life.
I hope you take this and run with this, because this is one of the most life-changing lessons that I can ever teach.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The importance of celebrating small wins and daily achievements for a fulfilling life
- How the 'CTFAR' model can help integrate celebration into different aspects of life
- Strategies to overcome the tendency to postpone joy
- Techniques for embracing and processing positive emotions
- Tips on how to effectively communicate your need for recognition and celebration with others
Featured on the Show:
- The Most Life Changing Lesson I Can Teach You (Part 1)
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Ever wondered how throwing your own victory party could be the hidden key to sustained personal growth?
Self-celebration is far more than a feel-good moment—it's your armor against the backward pull of old habits and a beacon guiding you to intentional living. In this episode, I want you to really know how special and dear you are to my heart, so I'm sharing with you the most life changing lesson I learned hoping it can change your life, just like it has changed mine.
If you're hesitating on trusting your heart and gut, this episode if you.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The role of self-celebration in acknowledging personal milestones and fostering a sense of fulfillment
- How seeking external approval can overshadow trusting your own instincts and decisions
- Strategies for cultivating self-trust and honoring your personal journey without the need for external affirmation
- The four signs that suggest a need to work on self-approval
- Identifying patterns that may hinder self-recognition
Featured on the Show:
- Brooke Castillo
- The Life Coach School
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Have you ever felt this weird internal turmoil when you absolutely know that you have to take care of your body as you're aging then suddenly you feel guilty that you're not loving your body as much and you're not body positive?
In this episode, we're finally going find out if you should love your body or lose the weight. Together with Laura Conley we're going to have an intimate conversation on embracing body positivity and taking of your body at the same time after motherhood.
Join us for this transformative episode that promises not just to inform but to reshape your perspective on body image, self-love, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The complex emotions new mothers face regarding body image and the struggle to balance self-love with the desire to lose postpartum weight
- How setting a positive example for children, especially daughters, can motivate you to overcome body image issues and diet culture
- How coaching can help uncover personal purpose beyond weight loss, leading to a more fulfilled life and the potential to inspire and support others
- Becoming your own best friend to foster unconditional self-acceptance
- Practical strategies for transforming self-critique into self-empowerment by reframing failures and treating oneself with compassion
Laura's Bio:
Laura specializes in guiding moms to lasting weight loss and self-acceptance. Her approach focuses on empowering her clients to balance their hunger hormones, rewire their brains, handle challenging emotions, take daily accountability, and become their own besties.
Through this work, Laura's clients are able to create positive legacies they want to create and the diet culture they want obliterate.
Featured on the Show:
- FREE OFFER: as a listener of the Mom on Purpose podcast, you get, "The Create Your Perfect Weight Loss Plan, PLAN: lose 10 pounds in 30 days" for FREE.
- Laura on Instagram
- The Yummy Mummy Podcast with Laura Conley
- The Yummy Mummy Experience: lose weight for the last time. Use code LARA to get a $500 discount.
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I never thought that breaking my leg while trying to learn how to ski would essentially teach me how much I love being a mom and how much joy I find in motherhood.
On this episode, I wanted to have an open and honest conversation about the shifts that I have made over the years to find so much joy in my motherhood now with my kids and how I show up with them.
We'll turn your negative thoughts around to help you feel joy even when mom life is tough and still hold onto who you are while taking care of your kids.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Strategies for rediscovering joy in motherhood
- The importance of mental preparation and mindset in facing life's challenges
- How to adjust perspectives and control internal dialogues to find happiness
- Identifying your source of joy and integrating them into daily interactions with your kids
- Establishing an emotional 'home base' to shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling joy and fulfillment
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Before I had really discovered who I was, I felt like sex was really hard and it was something that was not integral part of my marriage. It was something that was one more thing on my to-do list.
I know that for so many of us right now, there will be times when we get into those slumps or the funks. When you are exhausted by all the things, how can you still have a good sexual relationship with your husband or partner?
On this episode, together with Amanda Louder, we address the weariness that motherhood can bring to the bedroom. We share heartfelt stories and Amanda shares expert insights into reigniting that all-important spark, even when your energy reserves feel utterly depleted.
This is an episode you don't want to miss.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Strategies to keep a passionate and intimate relationship while being a busy mom
- How self-connection and finding joy in small things can help revive desire
- The importance of emotional intimacy and communication
- Ideas for transitioning from daily responsibilities into a more intimate mindset
- The role of responsive desire and creating the right context for arousal and desire
Amanda's Bio:
Amanda Louder is a Certified Sex & Marriage Coach who helps Christian men & women overcome their obstacles to create a more emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically intimate relationship. She is also the host of the Sex for Saints Podcast which has over 1.4 Million Downloads.
In addition to being a coach, Amanda is also a wife to Kevin, and mom and step-mom to 5 kids, ranging in age from 15-24. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching her kids play sports, fishing, and camping.
Featured on the Show:
- Amanda's website
- Amanda on Instagram
- Sex for Saints Podcast
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Join us as we welcome Bronte, a dedicated 'professional mom', to share her inspiring journey through the joys and challenges of motherhood. Bronte opens up about her early start in parenting, her transition from a hairstylist to a full-time stay-at-home mom, and the leap of faith that transformed her life and led her to start a farm.
Motherhood can be a profound calling, shaping one's identity and life path in unexpected ways. Whether you're a mom finding your entire purpose within the walls of your home or you're balancing motherhood with other passions, this episode celebrates the intentional living and unique purpose that every mother can embrace.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Bronte's personal story of transitioning from a hairstylist to a stay-at-home mom
- The emotional and spiritual aspects of embracing motherhood as a primary purpose
- Overcoming societal expectations and redefining self-identity as a parent
- The importance of self-care and giving yourself grace in parenting
- Adapting to life changes and trusting in a higher plan for your family
Featured on the Show:
- Bronte on Instagram
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In today's Mom On Purpose Book Club episode, we're are going to revisit Greg McKeown's book "Essentialism". This was one of the very first books that I did when I started the book club and it was crazy to go back and reread it and see how many things from the book I applied.
This was one of those life changing books for me and I hope that it will also help you identify what is important for you right now by adopting essentialism. Even if you have read it before. I would highly recommend listening to this as we talk about it, and discover how to live with purpose and intention.
What you'll learn:
- Ideas for decluttering life to focus on what's most important
- The significance of focusing on the "vital few" instead of the "trivial many"
- The importance of solitude, inward reflection, play, sleep, and selective focus
- The value of boundaries and when it's okay to quit
Featured on the Show:
- Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
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Ever felt like motherhood is less a role and more a company you're running solo? Today, we're talking about how to wear all the hats in motherhood. In this episode, we are going to tackle how someone juggles it all.
The juggle is real, but so are the strategies to keep all balls in the air. Discover how to identify and streamline your household tasks, allowing you to nurture your family and yourself while pursuing your personal goals.
Tune in and equip yourself with the tools to manage your home and family life with strategic planning and essential self-care.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to handle different roles in motherhood
- Balancing the needs of children while pursuing personal goals
- The importance of setting personal 'office hours' to avoid burnout
- How to take care of yourself and have downtime in a busy parenting schedule
- Techniques for making conscious choices about where to invest time, energy, and money in household tasks
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Most women have never been taught confidence or how to be confident, but yet most women want it, and when we get to this point where we want it, there's almost always an underlying fear that we are going to cross the line over into arrogance.
So today, we're gonna talk about what confidence is and how we can grow or increase our confidence without crossing over into the realm of arrogance. This is so important for you as you're working towards your purpose and being able to answer that feeling within. So let's dive into it.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to recognize and improve areas where you may lack confidence
- The difference between confidence and arrogance
- The importance of consistency in actions to grow confidence
- Understanding that experience comes from doing things, not just over time
- Tips on how to feel and show confidence in your actions and presence
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Two weeks ago today, I was in a ski accident and you all know how excited I was to be learning how to ski. I always think goals are linear, and I'm sure you experienced that as well. There might be a couple obstacles, but we'll work through that and then we'll achieve our goal.
But in reality, yes, that does happen, but more often than not we'll experience large detours along the way and it's very easy to become disappointed, discouraged and feel a lot of despair in those moments when the detours happen. I myself felt that way.
In this episode, I will share with you how we can take care for our emotional well-being when they do happen.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Understanding that life's goals are not always linear
- the 'RA-RA' method and how to use it to deal with emotions
- Recognizing the negative effects of resisting or avoiding emotions
- Ways to find moments for emotional care without needing extra time
- Strategies for processing and allowing emotions as a busy parent
Featured on the Show:
- Brené Brown - Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.
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Welcome to the Mom On Purpose Book Club and in today's episode we're are going to unpack Jennifer Breheny Wallace's book "Never Enough". This book talks about the pressures that can be unexpectedly harmful to the mental health of not only our youth but also adults.
This is a great self-help book to help us confront the critical issue of success pressure and its detrimental effects on the mental and emotional health of our kids, spotlighting the urgent need for change in how we define and pursue achievement.
What you'll learn:
- How achievement culture affects children and parents
- The concept of "mattering" in counteracting achievement pressure
- Why emotional intelligence is important for authentic success
- How to apply purpose and play as essentials for children's well-being
Featured on the Show:
- Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
- Suniya S. Luthar, Ph.D.
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As moms, we love to teach our children the gift of giving. Moms are the best at giving, serving their children, family, and community. But … how are you with receiving? How about asking for or accepting help? That's a level of discomfort that can make even the strongest of us squirm. In today's episode of the Mom on Purpose Podcast, Lara Johnson takes us deep into the gifts we can receive when we let ourselves be vulnerable.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why being like Jesus Christ means receiving like Jesus Christ
- How asking for and accepting help are real acts of love
- Some resources to help you learn about and work with your vulnerability
- Why our relationships really matter
So many of us think we're failing or weak if we accept help, but Lara is here to remind us that it's not selfish or weak … it's self-love.
Featured in this episode:
- Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
- Brené Brown
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When I think about the goal cycle, we're looking at it in four steps. The first is to decide, second is to implement, third is to celebrate, evaluate, and fourth is to try again. I signed up for ski lessons a couple years ago and I found out I was pregnant. Because of the complications with my pregnancy, I wasn't able to actually do the lessons and ended up cancelling them.
So, I'm bringing you on a journey today. I want you to see real time what this looks like and what it feels like when you're reaching goals. One year postpartum and I decided to learn how to ski again and I'm bringing you along with me to show you how the four steps happen and how it feels to actually do something about your goal.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Strategies for dealing with setbacks, including planning for and learning from falls
- Tips for setting and reaching new goals
- The emotional rollercoaster that accompanies pushing beyond comfort zones
- The concept of community support and its positive impact on personal growth
- Overcoming past traumas and fears through perseverance
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Today we are talking about goals and actually setting goals. And, as I've thought about this, one of the critical things that I teach in my program and that I coach people on is setting and achieving their goals to help them live their purpose. Now, a critical piece of that is what I call the goal cycle.
In this episode, we are going to talk more about building foundation before you can actually achieve a goal, to define what brings you joy and to discover what that purpose is with your joy. So tune in and get inspired to not only set intentional goals but to savor the growth that comes from every attempt, big or small.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to set goals that bring joy and lead to true accomplishment
- Strategies for building a solid foundation for goal achievement
- Techniques to rewrite subconscious narratives that hinder goal achievement
- Balancing strategic action and emotional management when pursuing goals
- How to address and overcome "goal skeletons"
Featured on the Show:
- How to Achieve Any Goal (part 1)
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As I've been thinking about you and thinking about my last year, I wanted to come clean on something. Some people sometimes hear me on the podcast and think that my life is perfect, that I'm doing everything right and that I'm reaching all of my goals.
But I wanted to just come clean on the fact that in 2023, I didn't set goals at all. I took a break from goals, and the reason why I want to share that is because there is this kind of underlying mindset that you always have to be growing and that works for some people, but also sometimes that doesn't work.
This episode is a testament to finding beauty in life's winters and the joy that comes from savoring the present.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Taking breaks from setting goals and allow yourself a "non-growth year"
- Strategies for living with purpose even when you're not pursuing new goals
- Growth is not the only path to happiness
- How to reassess goals to check if they are driven by true desire or simply habit
- How small shifts in daily routines can lead to significant positive changes
Featured on the Show:
- Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
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This episode is an excerpt from my interview on Melissa Snow's Powerful Women Rising podcast. Melissa and I dive deep into the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore the often unspoken weight of mom guilt and the search for balance in our chaotic lives.
We discuss practical strategies for overcoming internal beliefs that lead to guilt, the importance of self-care, and how embracing natural productivity cycles can transform both our family life and business ventures.
Let's redefine balance, prioritize what matters, and learn to trust the universe a little more during our seasons of 'wintering'.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- What is mom guilt, and why we experience it
- Practical ways to balance motherhood with entrepreneurship
- How reframing "work-life balance" to a "web of balance" can shift your experience
- Strategies for overcoming mom guilt and changing beliefs about motherhood
- Embracing natural cycles of productivity and rest
Featured on the Show:
- Melissa Snow - Your Relationship with Mom Guilt episode
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Sometimes God and the Universe has a funny way of poo poo-ing our plans, and that's okay. Yes, you may have created a plan, and maybe it didn't go the way you had hoped, but there's one guarantee: life will give you an opportunity to let go of your plan whether you like it or not, that's when the magic begins to happen.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Trust that whatever path is happening for you now is the right one
- Lara shares how she let go during her pregnancy to enlist the help of others
- The more we trust, the more the universe provides exactly what we need
- When we can handle any emotion, we remain open to receive the lesson
- When things go "wrong" maybe it means we have to practice feeling certain emotions so we can uncover why they are there.
What's a guarantee in life, is that we will definitely feel emotions we don't like. Instead of spiraling into a shame vortex, we can cultivate peace and a deep level of trust through our willingness to turn adversity into magical gifts!
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When your first baby was a week old, you were sleep deprived, your boobs were always out, you were bleeding, and it was plain messy. You also couldn’t stop looking at your new baby, the beautiful creature that was inside of you just a week before but that was now in your arms. It was beautiful.
As you move toward your purpose, you will have a similar experience. Allow your journey to be both messy AND beautiful.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to get comfortable with following joy and making decisions
- How to not worry that you’ll waste your time, money, or energy on something that doesn’t work out
- How to work from a place of self love, acceptance, and trust
- Examples of what discovering your purpose looks like
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Have you ever considered what we can learn from the life cycle of a tree in the midst of winter? Or how altering your sleep schedule in line with the changing seasons can impact your overall mental and emotional wellbeing? We discuss these intriguing ideas and more as we delve into the enriching exploration of "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times," a captivating book by Katherine May
The episode brims with personal anecdotes, reflections, and insights, as we explore not only the concept of "wintering" but also how it influences and resonates with different aspects of our lives, including motherhood. We touch on the necessity to take time for rest and retreat in the midst of chaos and crises, taking inspiration from the natural world around us.
Get ready to embrace "wintering" and discover how it can bring purpose, growth, and healing into your life.
What you'll learn:
- How rest and retreat can be empowering during challenging times
- The beauty of darkness and the natural rhythm of life
- The importance of accepting sadness as part of the healing process
- Insights on navigating difficult times, inspired by Katherine May's book
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- Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
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Have you ever gotten burned by your passions, only to feel like you have to take time away from them? If your passions require more than the resources you have to give, such as your time, money, or energy, then this episode is for you.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The 5 "rocks" to help you create boundaries to enjoy guilt-free passions
- Why it's important to conserve your energy so you don't burn out
- How keep the fire going so your passions don't fizzle
- How passions stop feeling fun when other areas of your life are suffering
- Steps for taking inventory to see if your passions still light you up or not
When these 5 "rocks" or boundaries are in place, your passions become the fuel, the mark that you leave on the world.
They won’t over consume you to the point where you have to take off long periods of time to recover, or that you have to manage guilt because your relationships aren’t as strong as you want them to be.
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Anger is an emotion that everyone has, but it’s exhausting when your kids feel it. You find yourselves refereeing sibling arguments, yelling at them to stop, then feeling guilty for showing up that way, and discouraged on how to help when they are angry.
You are not alone. Every mom, kid, and family feels anger. Learning the tools to help your kid through their anger will bring more peace to your house. And you’ll feel better because you are being the calm mom you want to be.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why anger isn’t a problem;
- How to get curious about your kid’s emotions;
- How to help your kid deal with their anger better;
- How anger can be a tool for connection instead of disconnection;
- How to look for clues to better understand your kid’s anger;
- When to talk about consequences after an anger episode.
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Ep 65 Create Gratitude by Letting Go of "Negative Gratitude"
Do you try to "look at the brighter side" anytime you feel negative emotions? If so, you are practicing "Negative Gratitude." Instead, take a deeper dive into your positive and negative emotions so that you can create a joyful gratitude practice that honors what you feel while fueling your daily life.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The more we try to fix emotions we don't want, the more we amplify them
- Why allowing others to be seen and heard is the most loving thing
- "Looking at the brighter side" is not always the best advice
- Emotions are simply vibrations in our body that we label "good/bad"
- How to see feelings as waves that rise and then fall away
- Feeling an emotion we don't like does not mean something has gone wrong
- How to see emotions as cyclical and be willing to experience the full range
- The most loving question we can ask before "spewing negative gratitude"
- How deep breathing allows you to "blow into the vibration" of feelings
- The 3 steps to create a daily "habit for living" gratitude practice
When we are willing to get in touch with the full range of negative and positive emotions, instead of trying to fix or push away, the more able we are to experience authentic gratitude for ourselves, and hold the most loving space for others so they can do the same.
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Ep 64 Increase Your Capacity to Feel Joy
Part of being on this earth is to feel and experience joy. When we feel the full spectrum of emotions, including negative ones, we increase our capacity to feel more joy than we are currently feeling right now. This is the fullness of life that God wants us to experience.
This episode is for you if ...
- You find yourself pushing away emotions that you think are silly
- You wonder when the "shoe is going to drop" because things feel really good
- You reach a goal and immediately move to the next one without celebration
- Deep down you are uncomfortable feeling joy so you dismiss it
Learn the steps to increase your capacity to feel joy so you don't sabotage yourself from the full experience of it and see that no mater what life dishes out, you can handle the full spectrum of emotions that come your way.
You got this :)
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Have you ever found yourself lost in a spiral of negative thoughts, wondering if there's a way out? Are you living in the shadow of fear, cynicism, or loneliness? Join us, as we dive into Jenny Allen's enlightening book, "Get Out of Your Head", and uncover a Christian perspective on controlling our thoughts and emotions.
In this episode, we explore the power of our thoughts and how they impact our emotions, behaviors, and decisions. We draw from Jenny Allen's book, which masterfully intertwines the neuroscience of thought patterns with Christian beliefs.
By serving God and others, being grateful in all circumstances, and finding the good in others, we can point towards the joy we have now and the joy that is to come.
What you'll learn:
- Tools to combat toxic thought patterns, using wisdom from Jennie Allen’s book
- How to trust Jesus over our own abilities
- How to overcome challenges of negative thought spirals
- Ways to confront fears, embrace community, overcome cynicism, and cultivate gratitude
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- Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen
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Ever felt like your dreams are just too big for your energy tank? The answer lies in strategic thinking and treating energy as an essential resource, just like in a game of Settlers of Katan! Trust me to guide you through this game of life, where we learn to optimally manage our resources, primarily our energy levels.
Imagine restoring joy and fun back into your life, wouldn't that be an energy booster? Whether you're a homemaker struggling with endless chores or you're battling those odd health issues that crop up and drain you, this episode has got you covered. Let me take you on this journey to re-energize your life, paving the way for purposeful living.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're trudging forward and you have no energy for your big dreams
- You struggle with completing projects due to lack of energy
- You find it hard to delegate tasks at home and manage the household
- You're interested in learning about strategies to increase productivity and energy levels
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Sometimes, life feels like a heavy-laden ship in a storm, teetering on the edge of capsizing. There is too much cargo, too many demands, and the constant pressure of holding it all together can lead to what I call 'functional burnout'. In this episode, I reveal my personal experiences and strategies for combating this overwhelming state.
We'll explore different facets of managing functional burnout — physically, spiritually, and mentally. The focus is not on the feeling of overwhelm, but on how to identify the signs, reduce the pressure, and find relief even in turbulent seas, and ensuring that your boat—your life—doesn't sink under the weight of burnout. Let's navigate these waters together.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're feeling overwhelmed by life's demands
- You're struggling to balance multiple responsibilities
- You feel the want to run away from your responsibilities
- You're looking for strategies to identify signs of burnout, reduce pressure, and find relief
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Ever wondered who could be the world's worst boss? Brace yourself, because the answer could be shocking. In this book club episode, we dissect the insightful nuggets from Seth Godin's book, The Practice, which nudges us to elevate our creative prowess and embrace purposeful work.
We journey through the personal and professional growth, shining a light on the power of generosity, and the transformative magic of the word 'yet' in combating resistance. The conversation takes a twist as we confront the destructive role of resistance in our lives and Godin's innovative ways to overpower it.
Tune in and be ready to transform your practice.
What you'll learn:
- How "The Practice" offers a fresh perspective on creativity, passion, and work
- Techniques to overcome self-imposed obstacles and train your inner boss
- The transformative power of the word 'yet' in facing resistance
- Insights on the art of selling as a dance between possibility and empathy
Featured on the Show:
- The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein
- The Practice by Seth Godin
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In this episode, I will be sharing my experiences and insights on managing anxiety as part of our spiritual journey. We'll be exploring the link between spirituality and anxiety, the importance of self-trust, and how 'full body joy' can guide us in discerning answers from God.
We'll also be discussing how the model of circumstances, thoughts, feelings, actions, and outcomes plays a significant role in our spiritual growth. The journey towards a spiritually enriched life isn't always easy, but remember, we are co-creators with God in shaping our future. Join me in this enlightening journey and trust in the blessings He has in store for us.
This Episode is For You If:
- You've questioned if it's a premonition or just being stuck in an anxiety spiral?
- You've thought if "it's God's will or just something that I want to do his will?"
- You ever get stuck in when is this fear or when is this God speaking to me
- You've ever had the thought "was that my own brain or was that something that came from God?"
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Imagine a life where you simultaneously embrace the paradoxes of motherhood, career aspirations, and challenges in a neurodiverse family. Let me take you to a rollercoaster ride of my journey as a mom of four, my battles with postpartum depression, my discovery of a fulfilling career and my inner call to do something more.
Amid unexpected surprises, like baby number four, I found alignment with God and built a reality I once couldn't envision. So, all you moms out there feeling lost in motherhood, join me as I reassure you - your potential isn't passing you by, it's calling you to embrace who you've always been meant to be!
This Episode is For You If:
- You feel lost in motherhood and believe your potential is passing you by
- You are struggling to balance the demands of your career and motherhood
- You have a neurodiverse family and are looking for guidance and support
- You feel a deep internal calling for something more and are unsure how to answer it
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When I first stepped onto the path of chasing my dreams, the palpable fear of 'what will people think of me?' was a constant companion. Perhaps, like me, you've wrestled with the overwhelming anxiety of judgment and rejection, especially in this era of social media spotlight.
Today, I unpack my personal journey of navigating this fear. We will drill down into the impact of this fear on our ambitions. We explore the importance of emotional resilience, the power of self-inquiry, and how to engage with and move past these fears.
By the end of this episode, you'll gain insight on how to confront your deepest fears and develop the skill to work through this fear for the rest of your life.
This Episode is For You If:
- You have ever wrestled with the anxiety of judgment and rejection
- You've ever experienced the fear of 'what will people think of me?'
- You've been paralyzed by fear of failure
- You've found yourself suppressing your ambitions due to fear of rejection
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Have you ever been paralyzed by the thought, 'I don't know'? From choosing a candy bar to making major life decisions, we've all encountered this mental block. Today, we tear down this wall together. Understanding the 'I don't know' thought pattern and recognizing it in our everyday lives is the first step.
Changing perspectives can open up new possibilities, and to illustrate this, an interesting strategy of flipping the dice is presented. Tune in to find how a simple question like 'What do I know right now?' can open up channels of communication with your inner self, enabling you to overcome this mental obstacle and live a purposeful life.
This Episode is For You If:
- You have difficulty navigating through the 'I don't know' mental block
- You find yourself feeling stuck or unsure at life's crossroads
- You are looking for strategies to overcome mental barriers and move towards a purposeful life
- You frequently find yourself thinking 'I don't know' in various aspects of your life, from simple decisions to crucial ones
Featured on the Show:
- Marianne Williamson
- Brene Brown: The Gifts of Imperfection
- Seth Godin: The Practice
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Busy Moms' Book Club: The Universe Has Your BackI've had my share of physical struggles, moments where my body felt weak and my spirit drawn thin. Yet these challenges, as daunting as they were, led me onto a path of inner healing and self-discovery that I share with you in this bonus episode.
Our journey today revolves around Gabrielle Bernstein's transformative book, "The Universe Has Your Back." Drawing from the teachings, we navigate the notion that our happiness, success, and safety are fundamentally linked to our connection with the universe's loving energy.
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What you'll learn:
- How to reconnect with love through the power of prayer
- The concepts of feeling connected versus disconnected
- How our thoughts influence the potential for healing
- The power of joy, the magic of synchronicities, and surrender
Featured on the Show:
- The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein
- Marianne Williamson
- Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
- The Practice by Seth Godin
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As mothers, we often mistake our feelings of sensory overload for anger. We're peeling back the layers on this misunderstood emotion, exploring how overstimulation can trigger our fight, flight or freeze responses, and looking at how this can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Let's face it, our nervous systems can take a real beating in the whirlwind of motherhood.
We dive into the importance of recognizing our triggers, setting healthy boundaries, and taking crucial steps to nurture our battered nervous systems when overstimulation hits. This journey of self-discovery equips us with tools to handle our children's devices and activities when we're at our limit, and teaches us to shift from self-blame to self-care.
This Episode is For You If:
- You find yourself losing your temper with your kids over minor incidents
- You feel an intense desire to sit in a quiet hotel room all by yourself for a break
- You find yourself overwhelmed while doing everyday tasks
- You lie in bed at night, exhausted from the day, but unable to switch off your active, noisy brain
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You'll uncover the power within you to reignite the love for your life in this episode, even in the midst of motherhood's everyday struggles. I will walk you through my very own trials of grappling with feelings of unfulfillment and unhappiness, despite having a life that checks off all the boxes of societal success.
Together, we'll navigate the guilt-ridden waters of not feeling joyful in the life you've dreamt of. We'll dive into practical steps to fan the flames of love for your life anew, from focusing on the parts of your life that bring genuine happiness to exploring the liberating notion of mentally 'letting go'.
This episode is your chance to reconnect with your life and live it with intention.
This Episode is For You If:
- You would die for your kids but you don't really like them a lot at the time
- You have all things you dreamed of, but don't feel happier with all these things
- You feel really guilty, that you aren't happier in your life
- You've ever felt really scared to open up and talk about this concern with other people
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Ever feel like the world is against you, especially in those challenging moments of parenting, managing your home or pursuing your purpose? What if I told you that you're not alone and that there's a force cheering for you, making those obstacles seem less daunting?
This episode is an intimate discourse on how recognizing God's presence in our lives can reinforce feelings of love, gratitude, and partnership. Whether it's about parenting, managing our homes, or pursuing our purpose, understanding that God is cheering for us can make a world of difference. So, take a moment, breathe deep, and let's together embrace the comforting truth that God is for us.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're feeling like the world is against you
- You want to be reminded that they're not alone in their struggles
- You wish to learn how to better manage life's obstacles
- You want to develop a deeper understanding of the role of divine partnership in overcoming life's hurdles
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Ep 54: The Gifts of Pessimism
As the eternal optimist in my relationship, I've found myself becoming frustrated and even ending up in tears more times than I'd like to admit, due to my overestimation of my abilities and underestimation of challenges. My optimism, while usually a positive trait, has sometimes misguided me, leading me to realize that there is indeed a place and a purpose for pessimism.
This episode takes a deep dive into the often overlooked gifts of pessimism and discusses how it can offer a unique perspective, especially for those of us who tend to lean more towards optimism. The aim is to dispel the stigma around pessimism and appreciate it as a tool for realistic foresight.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're a pessimist and you think they should change
- You think there's something wrong with you
- You wish to explore the balance between optimism and pessimism
- You want to understand how to honor and not shame traits in others
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Ever felt like you're battling inner demons, constantly comparing yourself to others on social media, or simply struggling to stand tall against life's bullies? Join me on a journey through the first half of Jordan Peterson's transformative book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.
We're going to get real about the importance of setting our house in order and limiting the number of rules in our lives.
Learn how to take responsibility for yourself, creating an avenue for positive change and a simpler, less complicated existence.
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What you'll learn:
- Embracing responsibility for our own lives as a trigger for positive change
- Strategies to combat self-criticism and improve self-image
- Peterson's insights about the thin linebetween order and chaos
- The effect of social comparison on mental health and how to deal with it
Featured on the Show:
- 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson
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Ever feel like your motivation is a flickering flame that can't withstand the wind of life's challenges? You're not alone, and we're here to shed some light on this universal experience. We dig deep into the ebb and flow of motivation when striving towards goals, illuminating how external factors can extinguish our drive.
Switching gears, we'll also tackle the concept of consistent, sustainable motivation. Using the striking analogy of a fire, we compare the erratic flames (your fluctuating motivation) to the steady warmth of the coals (your persistent drive).
Get ready to stoke your fire of motivation and keep it burning bright.
This Episode is For You If:
- You are struggling with maintaining your motivation levels
- You are in the process of setting new goals and need guidance
- You want to understand how external factors influence your motivation
- You are interested in exploring different interpretations of 'consistency'
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When pregnancy and motherhood catapulted me into a whirlwind of anxiety and postpartum depression, I, like many women, was unprepared. My guest, Jessica Allred, a licensed therapist and certified perinatal mental health specialist, shares a similar personal experience.
Jessica and I address the impact of 'mommy brain' on our journeys, exploring the complex concept of Human Giver Syndrome and how it hinders us from seeking the help we desperately need.
This is a candid conversation on perinatal mental health support, offering you an insight into taking your first steps towards better mental health.
This Episode is For You If:
- You are seeking advice on building a support network for new mothers
- You want to learn about resources available for perinatal mental health support
- You are a new mother experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression
- You want to learn about the concept of 'Human Giver Syndrome' and its implications on women's mental health
Mentioned in this episode:
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski
How to connect with Jessica:
- Website | Treat Counseling
- Instagram | Treat Counseling
- Facebook | Treat Conseling
About Jessica:
Jessica graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 2008 and a Masters Degree in Social work in 2010. After being in private practice for 10+ years, Jessica has become passionate about expanding her services, and training other clinicians as the owner of Treat Counseling.
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Ep 51: Who's In Your Village?
In the journey of motherhood, I've realized how vital it is to have a supportive “village” around you. A community that uplifts, empathizes, and guides you through the ups and downs of parenting.
Now, building out this village isn't an overnight task. It takes time, patience, and conscious effort. We'll have to identify who's already in your village and how to invite new folks to fill in the gaps.
Imagine an intentional, supportive village that's a blessing in your life, a pillar of strength when you need it most.
This Episode is For You If:
- You have difficulty asking for help or accepting assistance from others
- You want to learn about the role of belief systems in shaping our identities
- You’re a curious stay-at-home mom re-entering the workforce
- You find more comfort in venting anonymously in online forums rather than sharing your struggles with friends or family
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Busy Moms' Book Club: Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope by Mark MansonEvery month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it. It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid. 😉
Does the idea of hope both intrigue and confuse you? In Everything is Fcked: A Book About Hope*, Mark Manson pushes us to examine our perceptions and explore hope from a new lens, question our values, and challenge the narratives that have shaped our identities and view them in a new light.
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What you'll learn:
- How to challenge socialized perspectives and narratives about hope
- Manson's view on discomfort as the path of growth
- Why self-control is more about managing emotions than your thoughts
- The value of working with our feelings rather than against them
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- Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope by Mark Manson
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Ep 50: You Know Enough
There was a time when I personally wrestled with the grip of doubt, both in my professional and parenting journey. I remember throwing everything at the problem - money, time, energy - just to keep my head above water.
In the midst of the chaos, I not only built a business but also built self-trust, a quality that proved invaluable when my children were diagnosed and I had to find solutions before the experts could provide answers. The journey wasn't easy, but it was well worth it. Let me share how you can do the same.
This Episode is For You If:
- You often find yourself trapped in a cycle of doubt, without taking action
- You need to have all the answers before beginning a journey
- You have faced personal struggles with doubt in your professional or personal life, and are looking for ways to overcome it
- You are interested in embracing your purpose, managing your home more effectively, and learning how to rely more on yourself than others
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Ep 49 [ENCORE EPISODE] Discover Your Purpose with This Proven Formula
If you're a new listener, or if you've been around for awhile, this is popular episode that is worth a listen!
There’s something calling inside of you. It shows up when you’re watching Moana stare at the ocean or when you’re singing The Greatest Showman’s “A Million Dreams” song. You tell yourself it’s not the right time or season, yet the ringing inside of you doesn’t stop. In fact, it’s growing louder and more painful every day.
These are symptoms that God is calling you to something more. And that more is what you are on this earth to do. That is your purpose. Once you learn how to discover it, you will step into a current that will take you to places you once only dreamed of. And you’ll do that WHILE being the present, playful mom you want to be.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The 3 most common myths about your purpose
- How answering your purpose HELPS you in motherhood
- How to work in partnership with God in answering your purpose
- The proven AND simple formula that will help you discover YOUR purpose
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Greatest Showman
- The Alchemist
- Moana
- Frozen
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Ep 48: Have You Forgotten the Magic?
Have you ever wondered if there's a magical element to life, just waiting to be rediscovered? Are you curious about manifesting but unsure of how it works or if it's even real?
In this powerful episode, you'll learn the 3 components to manifesting magic in your life: belief, action, and trust and how to make this practice even more powerful by leaning into faith and trusting in God's will.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're curious about manifesting, and have experienced things working out unexpectedly
- You're hesitant to pray or ask for help, or want to learn how to embrace the magic of life and take control of your destiny
- You have heard about manifesting but are unsure of how it works or if it is real
- You want to learn how to harness the power of affirmations and follow their joy to attract good things into your life
If you're ready to embrace the magic of life and take control of your destiny, this episode is a must-listen! So, get cozy and let's make some magic together.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Ep 43: How to Make Affirmations Work for You
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Ep 47: Happy Birthday to the Podcast!
This is a slightly different episode today, considering we are approaching a ONE YEAR milestone with the Podcast! Happy bday Mom on Purpose! Join me as I reflect on this past year of climbing some metaphorical personal mountains, as I literally record this episode hiking a mountain with a baby in tow.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're ready to face your fears and climb your own "mountains"
- You need encouragement to know you are more resilient than you think
- You're ready to view your obstacles as opportunities
- You intuitively know there is a unique path to success just for you
Listen in and learn from my journey as I discuss complicated pregnancies, learning to rest and take care of my body, and navigating the unique path of success for my children. This episode serves as a reminder that you too can conquer the mountains in your own life, no matter how daunting they may seem.
So let's celebrate our achievements together and continue to live our lives on purpose!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Ep 1: You are Worth Celebrating
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Busy Moms' Book Club: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it. It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid. 😉
In today's episode, you'll learn how transform your relationships and discover the power of setting boundaries with the book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself .
Our conversation explores the different layers of boundaries - from physical to emotional - and their significance in avoiding resentment, overwhelm, and burnout.
We also break down the dangers of neglecting self-care and offer insights on how to establish and communicate boundaries effectively. Learn how to create a healthier work-life balance, model healthy boundaries for your children, and identify unhealthy communication patterns.
Click HERE to watch the Busy Moms' Book Club on YouTube
This Episode is For You If:
- You've ever found yourself neglecting self-care, feeling resentful, avoiding things or people, and feeling overwhelmed
- Think you have good boundaries but still feel discomfort in certain situations
- You often say yes to things but then get frustrated and feel obligated to follow through
- You avoid calls, texts, or emails from people asking you to do things
- If you have ever felt so burned out that you want to run away from life or imagine going to the hospital for a break
Don't miss this life-changing episode, where we dive deep into the six types of boundaries, with guidance on how to put these into action in your life.
Featured on the Show:
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
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Ep 46 From Stuck to Thriving with Aubry Martinez-McGraw
What if life coaching could help you navigate your life with confidence, even when adversity arises? Join me as I talk with one of my amazing clients, Aubry Martinez-McGraw about her journey in life coaching and how it has impacted her life.
Aubry shares her background, which includes teaching math at an alternative high school and being a certified life coach, and how her coaching niche has shifted from focusing on youth to college athletes.
Together, we explore how Aubry has learned to process emotions differently, leading to a positive change in the way she shows up in her life. By investing in herself, she has created an eternal ripple effect and now uses the tools she has learned to navigate her life with confidence.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How Aubry navigated her journey from struggle to success
- How she embraced change and learned to unlock her potential
- How Aubry learned to separate identity from external circumstances
- The advice Aubry shares for investing in yourself
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Life Coach School
How to connect with Aubry:
- Website | Elite Athlete Life Coaching
- Instagram | @eliteathletelifecoaching
- Work with Aubry
About Aubry:
Aubry Martinez-McGraw is a certified life coach, mother to three beautiful sons, wife, and former collegiate athlete. She holds a M.S. in Psychology with an emphasis in Life Coaching along with a B.S. in Sport Management. In 2021, she embarked on a career in life coaching, and never looked back. When she discovered the power of coaching and working with a life coach herself, her world changed for the better.
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Ep 45: The Compound Interest of Parenting
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the weight of parenting decisions, especially during the summer months? Are you constantly worrying about the long-term impact of your choices on your kids' future?
In this episode, I share my insights about effectively managing parenting decisions without getting bogged down by every single choice. I explain how our parenting decisions can have a compounding effect, just like our finances. I emphasize the importance of focusing on the present moment, rather than the next 20 years, in order to build trust and communication with our children.
We also address how to manage power struggles between parents and kids, and how to recognize when our own subconscious thoughts and behaviors may be contributing to these struggles.
This Episode is For You If:
- In the moment of parenting your child, you are thinking about their future and fear that if you don't hold your ground on a particular issue, your kids won't learn a particular lesson.
- You feel like certain parenting decisions have the weight of the next 20 years and that if you "give in" to something, your child won't turn out to be a responsible, caring human.
- You have a distinct physical response or reaction when you feel like your child is being disrespectful to you, leading you to snap at, yell, or give consequences to your child.
As we explore the compound interest of parenting and the importance of teaching healthy disagreement, I challenge you to consider when you want your children to disagree with you and how you're teaching them to do so in a constructive way.
By doing this hard but rewarding work, you'll not only transform your family dynamics but also experience a shift in your own mindset.
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Ep 44: 7 Micro-Steps No One Talks About with ForgivenessHave you ever struggled with forgiving someone, even when it feels impossible? Join me on this personal journey as I share my experiences and beliefs about the power of forgiveness, and how it can play a crucial role in navigating towards our dreams and purpose.
Together, we'll explore the 7 micro-steps that no one talks about to help you when things feel impossible, how to deal with anger, and move forward when it feels like you've taken a step back in your healing journey.
This Episode is for You If:
- You know you "should" forgive but don't want to
- You're feeling legitimately angry, confused, or worried about an outcome
- You thought you moved past a certain issue, but when it resurfaces, you feel as if you've taken a step backwards
- You've tried positive thinking but haven't found success
- You've seen someone else struggle to forgive and want to offer support
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Ep 43: How to Make Affirmations Work for You
Ever wondered why affirmations just don't seem to work? In this episode, I share when I first discovered what worked, and what didn't, and how I cleared up many misconceptions and confusion about how to use affirmations in a useful way.
I'll show you how to create your own meaningful mantras by following 3 fun steps to help you identify your current beliefs, brainstorm new thoughts and perspectives, and then try them on for size to see what truly resonates with you.
This Episode is For You If:
- You have used a mantra someone wrote and wondered why it just fell flat
- You think an affirmation is like making a magic wish
- Your affirmation sounds flowery, or too formal and not in your own voice
- You think affirmations will fix your problems or will make things happen
Discover finding the sweet spot that lies just 1% beyond your current beliefs and watch as your life transforms when you live by your own mantras.
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Ep 42: 5 Steps to Being More Present in Your Life
If you're constantly saying to yourself "I want to be more present," you're discrediting everything that you are already doing that creates the presence you seek.
You get trapped in this framework of "not enough-ness," and the drive to do more, be more becomes a tiring cycle, and that in order to check off the good mom box, you have to be fully engaged every moment of every time of the day.
This episode invites you to really step back, and ask yourself: why am I not actually present right now?
When you tune in, you'll learn these 5, easy to put into practice steps: noticing, pausing, giving your brain something to solve, breathing in the moment, and how to give your brain a focused container of time to practice presence.
This Episode is For You If:
- You have said you want to be more present in your life
- You feel bad that your mind is wandering when you're with loved ones
- You have a hard time turning your brain off
- You forgot who you were before you had kids
- You think you'll feel less guilty once you master being more present
You can give yourself permission to add these daily little on-the-go moment to moment bits of awareness, and even just a minute or two is progress.
When you test drive these easy steps to be more present, you just may catch yourself by surprise and notice without even trying that you have more presence in your life.
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Ep 41: 3 Guidelines to Effective Self-Care
You feel guilty, you shame yourself for taking time out for self-care. The meaning has become so skewed over the years, but in reality when you take care of yourself, it's the BEST way to take care of everyone else in your life.
In this episode, you'll learn 3 guidelines for your own self-care, self-preservation practice that feeds and nourishes your mind, body and soul.
This Episode is For You If:
- You're good at keeping commitments to other people but not yourself
- Self-care becomes one more thing on your to do list that you can't get to
- You think self-care takes too much time, money and energy
- You view self-care as indulgent manis and pedis
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgent, its self-preservation."-Audre Lorde, Burst of Light
When you take time for you, time expands, it's like a "universal exchange of energy." You'll create more space, and come back rejuvenated and with a fresh new outlook to everything you do.
Self-care is a way of preserving yourself, and you may choose to take hours and hours where you may want to cook a "full meal" of self-care things. That is okay, but also recognize that the "protein bar option" of self-care is also available to you too.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Audre Lorde
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Ep 40 When Your Husband Doesn't Support Your Dreams with Sharon Costanzo
Sharon Costanzo is a relationship and communication coach, and she's on the podcast today to discuss the challenges women face in pursuing their goals and dreams while maintaining their roles within the family.
We dove into the importance of being honest and vulnerable with one's spouse, even if it means letting go of control over the conversation's outcome. Sharon empowers women to stop walking on eggshells, and have conversations that matter.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How to negotiate healthy conflict in a partnership
- Why it's important to maintain individuality in relationships
- How to navigate discomfort in your marriage
- How to stop asking for permission
Mentioned in this episode:
- Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
How to connect with Sharon:
- Website | Keep Talking Revolution
- Podcast | Keep Talking Revolution on Apple Podcasts
- Send Sharon a DM on Instagram @KeepTalkingRevolution
About Sharon:
Sharon Costanzo left her job after her second child was born to become a very unhappy and unfulfilled stay-at-home mom to two babies under two. She argued with her husband constantly about his lack of support and appreciation for all the work she was doing on her own. After she hit rock bottom, Sharon finally learned how to speak up for herself. Today, Sharon helps women with their own transformation, and provides insights on what it takes to stop having unproductive conversations and start talking about what really matters.
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Ep 39: Behind the Curtain of Autism & PDA
April is World Autism Awareness Month and for Lara, it's deeply personal. It's estimated that one in forty-four kids has Autistic Syndrome Disorder. In the last two decades alone, autism numbers have tripled. It might seem like a fad diagnosis, but Lara's here to set the record straight. In this very special episode, she opens up about the hardships, challenges, and fears her family has worked through while raising a child with autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance). Chances are, this is a reality for someone you know, but you might not really be aware of the unique demands it has on them. Hearing what they experience within their walls will open awareness in your own life.
This episode is for you if:
- You've ever judged another parent for having a picky eaterYou know someone with an autistic kid and or a very "difficult kid," and they don't feel like they're a really good friend
- You've had the thought, "if only they were more consistent or took the device away"
- You've ever had the thought when you're out, like, "That person's pretty quirky or they're kind of weird," thinking something is off about them
Lara is passionate about this because she's living it. She knows how much you care, so take all her tips, learn from them, apply them, and see just how much you can feel connection even during challenging times with your children.
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Ep 38: Goals are Just Decisions in Disguise Part 2In today's Part Two of "Goals Are Really Just Decisions in Disguise," Lara's diving in with a solid, actionable plan that you can incorporate today (for anything you are reaching toward). The decision-making cycle will help you step out of the emotions that hinder your decisions, help you take an objective view of the negative stories you might have. It's about getting clear so that you can troubleshoot ahead of time. Listen in as Lara shares the four steps in the decision-making cycle that just might change how you see the G-word.
This episode if for you if:
- You try to avoid failure and increase your successes
- You are "always trying to do it right" so you don't waste your time, money, or energy
- You start working toward a goal, but after a couple of weeks, it suddenly becomes too hard and you are just ready to give up, telling yourself you didn't really want that
- Other people think you are reaching goals, but you don't think you are doing a good job at it
- At the very end of reaching a goal, you're desperate for a break and don't even want to think about reaching goals
If you're struggling with making decisions, with keeping commitments to yourself, it just means you need to tweak some things in your brain a bit. Lara's decision-making cycle tool is a fantastic framework to help you do that. If you want to take things deeper and personalize it to your own thoughts and behaviors, go ahead and book a free consult with Lara. You won't regret it.
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Busy Moms' Book Club: The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman
In today's bonus Busy Mom's Book Club episode, Lara is sharing her insights on the book, The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman. As moms, we are inundated with decisions to make, from the simple things like feeding our kids the right foods all the way up to making the best educational choices. If you're overwhelmed and uncertain, this book might be just the one you need.
This Episode is For You If:
- You spend a lot of time dwelling on, thinking about, or praying to know the right decision to make
- You love to research things when you are trying to make the "right" decision or a good decision, looking for answers from the experts
- You've ever had the thought that you should be better at something. Like you should be further along, or you should be good at something
- You've ever made a pro or con list (in the middle of the night, even)
Featured on the Show:
- The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions Emily P. Freeman
- Joshua Becker
- Mark 10
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PHD.
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it.
It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid 😉
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Ep 37: Goals are Just Decisions in Disguise Part 1
"I'm going to make it happen this time."
*"Goals are useless."
"I don't even bother because I'll never be able to do it anyway."*
Do any of those sound like things you've said before? In today's episode, Lara is guiding us into the mindset behind goals and how we can learn to recognize the patterns that got us where we are today. She even walks us through a small exercise to connect with our emotional response to the word "goal."
When it comes down to it, a goal is just a decision to do something. And when we can begin to understand our beliefs about the goal, we're better equipped to make the best decision. Join Lara to begin that discovery today.
This Episode is For You If:
- When you say the word "goals," you have a physical reaction to it
- If you find your body so triggered that you don't want to set any goals, because you have so much experience with not committing.
- If you find yourself really determined, really ready to grind, with the idea that "this time will be different"
- You find yourself shrinking away from the word "goals," and thinking you aren't good enough
Featured on the Show:
Life Coach School
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Ep 36: The Benefits of the What If GameYou've read all the books, talked to tons of people, and consumed every parenting article out there. And instead of feeling better, worry takes over as your brain swirls with questions and self-criticism.
But, what if that what-if game could work for your benefit? Today, Lara's going to walk you through a method for facing worry head-on. It all starts with recognizing what is in our control vs. what's out of our control. When we lean in and really feel the difference, we're going to see just how much is possible… in a good way.
This Episode is For You If:
- You've ever worried nonstop about your kids, your house, your marriage, but you're not actually acting on anything
- You worry that one parenting moment, or mistake, is going to affect their entire future
- You have specific hopes and goals for your child, but you can't figure out how to get them there
- You read a lot of articles and books, talk to people, and look up the research, and it just spins and spins in your head
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Ep 35 Clean Pain vs. Dirty Pain
As humans, we've got a lot of emotions and big feelings about things, and they aren't always good. It's painful to feel uncomfortable, angry, resentful, guilty. But there's something even worse: adding shame on top of it all.
In today's episode, Lara talks about clean pain vs. dirty pain, and how we can choose which one to deal with. It comes down to the negative thoughts and whether you're going to let yourself talk to you that way anymore.
If you think you're not enough, too slow, too much, need to get better, then Lara's three steps will help you clarify whether those thoughts are true or not.
This Episode is For You If:
- You ever have the thought you should be doing more or you should be doing something better, or you should be further along
- You think, "Why can't I just be better, do better, act better…"
- You're holding back from your goals because you have a fear of failure, of rejection, of feeling bad
How to Connect with Lara:
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Ep 34: Motherhood Mindset Shifts
Bringing little humans into the world bears with it the heavy realization that we're responsible for making sure they grow up with the right skills, values, and lessons to be good adults. It's a thought that can literally keep us up at night.
Over the years, Lara's learned that while we do need to teach our young ones, we're also still humans living a human experience. In today's episode, she shares three powerful, yet subtle, mindset shifts of motherhood that will hopefully bring things back to center and bring a little peace to your heart.
This Episode is For You If:
- You've ever felt an urgency to fill your kids up with all the important lessons as soon as you can
- You feel burdened by the responsibility of ensuring they become good humans in the world
- You feel a lot of guilt about not being good enough, making mistakes, or not showing up the way you intend
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Ep 33 Coaching, Therapy, Meds and More
Mental health carries a lot of weight, stigma, and embarrassment that prevents many from reaching out for the help they need. In today's special episode, Lara opens up about her own life of anxiety and depression.
Drawing on her experiences as a child, mom, and wife, Lara is candid about the tools she's leaned into: therapy, medication, and life coaching (to name a few). And what began as thinking her faith wasn't strong enough has now turned into a deeper faith and a gratitude to God for the bounty of help. Maybe Lara's story can help you uncover the tools you need.
This episode is for you if ...
- You've ever wondered about the difference between therapy and coaching
- You're not sure if you should see a therapist or if you should get a coach
- You've had questions about whether or not you should take medicine
- You've had the thought, "Well, I've done therapy"
- Or the thought, "I don't feel like it's the right next step for me"
- You also may be contemplating, "What should I do now?"
- You’ve ever prayed more, or feel like you need to have more faith, in order for the dark cloud that's over you to go away
How to Connect with Lara:
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Ep 32 Client Success Story with Jenni Vicknair
Join Lara as she interviews a very special guest, Jenni Vicknair, about the challenges, a-ha moments, and effects that coaching has had on her life.Through laughter and shared stories from their sessions, Lara and Jenni exemplify the beauty of coaching, of opening to Jesus’s guidance, and of becoming the best version of who you want to be. Listen in and find out just how powerful working with a coach can be.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The part of Jenni that she hadn't connected with in a long time and how Lara brought it into the open
- Why coaching is one of the best self-investments a mom can make
- Some of the advice and analogies that Lara used to help Jenni see the trickle-down effect that her growth was having on the family
Featured in this episode:
- Dave Ramsey / Financial Peace University
- Christy Whitaker Business Boutique
About Jenni:
Jenni Vicknair is a mom of three, a Christian, an entrepreneur, and a wife with a huge heart for helping families SIMPLIFY their lives. After sixteen years in the pharmaceutical industry and just as much time spent wasting money, eating out, and rushing about, she took the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University and started changing her life, discovering a whole new mindset about what health, wellness, and self-care really mean. With Jesus leading the way and love at her core, Jenni helps others by showing them how to SIMPLIFY in ways that clear out the noise and open the way toward true physical, spiritual, and financial peace.How to Connect with Jenni:
- Jenni Vicknair Instagram / contact
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Busy Moms' Book Club: Grit by Angela Duckworth
Talent isn't the answer. Effort is! In this month's book club pick, Grit by Angela Duckworth, we're learning about the true grit, real follow-through, and aligning with your core purpose. You don't have to be the smartest, savviest, or most talented in the room to achieve amazing things for your life. Join Lara in this month's Busy Moms' Book Club Bonus Episode and find out how to develop your grit and improve your future.
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it.
It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid.
You'll know this episode is for you if ...
- You don’t consider yourself to be a very smart person
- You wonder what you should be doing with your life
- You worry how you’re going to teach your kids how to “work hard,” to get them moving and motivated
- You struggle with keeping your self-commitments
Featured in this episode:
- The Love Your Story Podcast with Lori Lee
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 31: How to Keep a Clean Home
Are you a mom who goes all-in on what you love, but you don't have the systems built within your home and then before you know it, things get really cluttered and out of control?
If you find yourself getting so overwhelmed to the point where it actually stops you from progressing forward, listen in as Lara shares a process that will help you put a plan into place, say good-bye to clutter and overwhelm, and hello to a happy, harmonious home.
This episode is for you if …
- The messes in your house are yelling at you
- The more you try to juggle, the messier and more disorganized things get
- You yell at and shame your parter and kids for not "helping"
- You think you need to reorganize everything before working on a goal
When you think of your home like the zones of a sprinkler, you can figure it out based on the time you choose or have to give to it, not what needs to be done, but the time you choose to spend doing it. Then you can decide which zones in your home need to be "watered" most.
When you think of your home as a cyclical process, and not as an end destination that feels like a giant mountain to climb, the heaviness and overwhelm subside.
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 30: Create Your Own Goal Rulebook
Are you waiting to achieve a goal before you feel good about yourself? Chances are you have a lot of strong thoughts and feelings about goals, internalizing them in so many negative ways that you've lost sight of the direction you want to go. It's time to erase all that background chatter around goals and get back to basics.
In today's episode, Lara Johnson walks you through the simple act of creating your own Goals Rulebook. Once you understand that you get to create the rules around your goals, suddenly, everything you want to achieve becomes clear as a bell.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why feeling good about yourself has nothing to do with achieving goals
- How to tap into your body to uncover how you really feel about goals
- Ways to uncover why you want to achieve a specific goal
- How to put together your own Goal Rulebook
- Why letting go of what you should do gets you closer to what you want to do
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 29: The Gift of Receiving
As moms, we love to teach our children the gift of giving. Moms are the best at giving, serving their children, family, and community. But … how are you with receiving? How about asking for or accepting help? That's a level of discomfort that can make even the strongest of us squirm. In today's episode of the Mom on Purpose Podcast, Lara Johnson takes us deep into the gifts we can receive when we let ourselves be vulnerable.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why being like Jesus Christ means receiving like Jesus Christ
- How asking for and accepting help are real acts of love
- Some resources to help you learn about and work with your vulnerability
- Why our relationships really matter
So many of us think we're failing or weak if we accept help, but Lara is here to remind us that it's not selfish or weak … it's self-love.
Featured in this episode:
- Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
- Brené Brown
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 28: What My Birth Story Can Teach You About Goals
After a few weeks of maternity leave, Lara Johnson is back with an all-new episode for the Mom on Purpose Podcast and boy, does she have a story to tell. Lara shares the intimate details of her son's birth and the powerful lessons that came from it; lessons that are going to help you, today, make progress on your goals.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Lara's birth story and how it followed the same cycle as goal setting
- How to handle stagnation in your goal progress
- What roadblocks and challenges really mean
- How to adjust expectations
- Just how close greatness is when you think all is lost
Chasing down dreams is a wild, challenging, painful process, but in the end, when you're looking at the wonder you created, it's all worth it.
Listen now to learn how to put it all together.
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Busy Moms' Book Club: Atomic Habits by James ClearJoin Lara Johnson in the bonus audio replay of the Busy Mom's Book Club, where she talks about the self-help book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. Creating new habits is a challenge for many of us and as we make our goals for a new year, this timely book has plenty of advice and practical solutions you can implement right away. Together, we'll go over what it means to change our identity and Clear's four powerful laws to build new habits. Best of all, it ties beautifully into our calling as moms.
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, share all the highlights with you, and then teach you how to apply it to your own life. It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books offer in an hour (because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid).
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The difference between outcomes and processes
- How our beliefs drive our identity
- The "habit loop" our brain follows
- The four powerful laws of habit building
- How to create a system that works for you
Featured in this episode:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
Book Club Information:
Click here to join:The Busy Moms' Book ClubWatch the video of this replay here on YouTubeBook club replays:Youtube Channel
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Bonus Episode: Busy Moms' Book Club : The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Join Lara Johnson in this bonus audio replay of the Busy Moms' Book Club, where she discusses the book The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy.
If you've ever felt like goals seem like a lot of work, or if everyone else seems to have the secret sauce to reach their goals, then this book club is the one for you. Together, we'll explore Sullivan & Hardy's concept about standing in the gap vs living in the gain. We all have something we're striving for, but our ideals of success come from how where we measure from.
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, share all the highlights with you, and then teach you how to apply it to your own life. It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books offer in an hour (because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid. 😉).
What you'll learn in this episode:
- What it means to be in the gap vs. being in the gain
- How to really measure success
- Symptoms and behaviors of living in the gap
- Simple steps to get yourself out of the gap and moving into the gain
- The four-step process the brain goes through
- How to know what you really need to be happy
For more information, visit larajohnsoncoaching.com/podcast
Book Club Information:
Click here to join:The Busy Moms' Book ClubWatch the video of this replay here on YouTubeBook club replays:Youtube Channel
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 27 How to Love Your Story with Lori Lee
If you're stuck in shame because of the past and the stories you've built around those experiences, then you might not be living your full, authentic self. Those closed-off places impact our parenting, relationships, communication, and work more than we think.
In this episode, author and podcast host Lori Lee shares just how much we create our own reality and walks us through the steps it takes to not only accept our past, but to learn how to love yourself, and your story, here and now.
Episode highlights ...
- Why sharing your story is powerful
- How stories (and the surrounding shame) are created in the first place
- The first three steps to reframing your story
- How owning your story helps you become a better mom
- A simple technique to rewrite the negative beliefs
About Lori:Lori Lee is the host and producer of the Love Your Story podcast, a podcast dedicated to sharing candid interviews and conversations about living our best life stories on purpose. Lori pulls no punches in capturing interviews that shine a light on how we make it through the hard stuff – stress, anxiety, suicide, eating disorders, rape, the death of children, abuse, divorce and the real stuff that creates our dark and sacred pathways. She also shares interviews with Olympians, athletes, life coaches, therapists, and influencers who are changing the world. Lori has a master’s degree in Folklore. She is the author of six books and over 100 magazine and newspaper articles, including her latest book, L.I.F.E. – Living Intentional and Fearless Every day: The 21 Life Connection Challenges. She has been on radio and TV shows to discuss her work, and currently helps people recognize and manage the stories they tell themselves so they can live intentionally as they live their life story moving forward.
How to Connect with Lori:
Website: https://loveyourstorypodcast.com
Dealing with Anger: Interview with Lara Johnson: https://loveyourstorypodcast.com/captivate-podcast/episode-177-dealing-with-anger-interview-lara-johnson/
L.I.F.E.: Living Intentional & Fearless Everyday - 21 LIFE Connection Challenges (Book):https://loveyourstorypodcast.com/shop/
The Five Steps to Reframing Your Story, and its episodes 46 through 51 on Love your Story Podcast
Ep 26 Love Yourself to Your Goals with Dara Tomasson
Self-love, self-acceptance and reaching our goals starts with taking care of ourselves. You don't need permission to unconditionally love yourself and your body. The journey begins with curiosity, like a child at play, delighting in all the countless ways our amazing body has our back every minute of every day.
Dara discovered this for herself, and she invites you to explore this for yourself. She found that the true secret to weight loss was not focusing on the next app or shake, but instead choosing appreciation of where she was, no matter the size and shape of her body, and to have fierce self-acceptance of herself.
You'll know this episode is for you if ...
- You find yourself engaging in negative mental self-talk
- You say you love yourself, but you're not a priority on your to-do list
- You're stuck playing the comparison game
- You're living in the land of shoulding yourself
About Dara:Dara Tomasson spent 6 years as a professional long arm quilter. She is a free motion quilting liberator who helps fellow quilters find their own ‘free motion quilting voice’. Through her in-person workshops, her Youtube channel and online classes, she uses her professional teaching background to build a curriculum that takes the quilter from where they are, helping them to develop new skills.
You will find Dara spending her days helping fellow quilters lose weight and create more joy in their lives as she uses her life coaching skills to help them. Not only does Dara liberate your free motion quilting skills but, she liberates your mind to create what you truly want.
Dara is a certified life coach through the Life Coach School where she has her specialization in weight loss.
Dara has lived in many Canadian cities but currently resides on Vancouver Island with her husband and 5 children. Balancing her creative career and raising kids is the best recipe for success.
How to Connect with Dara:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dara_tomasson/
Website: https://daratomasson.com
Podcast: https://daratomasson.com/podcast/
Perfectionist Quiz: https://daratomasson.com/quiz/
Ep 25 Opening the Door to Connection with Marla Beech
Wouldn't it be amazing if every woman could feel the excitement of endless possibilities because of the unique gifts and talents she possesses? No two women are alike and none of us should plan to live our lives the same.
Self-Connection Coach, Marla Beech shows us what we can do to create connection with our time, life and ourselves to help us on our own unique paths.
You'll know this episode if for you if ...
- You've ever put yourself at the end of your to do list
- When you do have time to connect with yourself, you have no idea how
- You engage in a lot of negative talk with yourself
- You have the desire to connect with yourself and be your own best friend
Mentioned in this episode:
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Learn more about Marla, through her website, https://hunkeedori.com and how she mentors women through her public speaking, her Camp Connection online workshop, and one-on-one coaching.
Other places to connect:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunkeedori/
Podcast: Overburdened No More
Bonus Episode: Busy Moms' Book Club : Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinkingby Jon Acuff
In this bonus audio replay of the Busy Moms' Book Club, we explore the book Soundtracks, by author Jon Acuff, and learn how he changed his life by rewiring his overthinking, and by writing this book, it became an offering to others who might benefit from what he discovered. As Acuff reminds us that overthinking isn't part of one's personality. It's actually a form of fear that steals our time, creativity, and snuffs out our dreams and goals.
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it.
It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid ;)
What you'll learn in this episode ...
- How we spend too much time thinking about our thinking
- Why we're afraid to plan our goals because the voice inside says NO!
- How we allow our looping thoughts to douse our dreams
- Why we don't have control over our thoughts, they control us
As Acuff says, "The solution to overthinking isn't to stop thinking. The solution is running our brains with better soundtracks. Once we learn how to choose our soundtracks, thoughts become our best friend, propelling us toward our goals."
For more information, visit larajohnsoncoaching.com/podcast
Book Club Information:
Click here to join:The Busy Moms' Book ClubBook club replays:Youtube Channel
Ep 24 Creating a Successful Family ScheduleIf you struggle with planning a sustainable schedule for your family, this episode shows you how to revolutionize how you see your relationship with time, by offering a new way to use it with a series of quadrants that compliment your personal style.
You'll get clear on which one you fall into, and how to play with other quadrants so you can understand which ones each of your family members thrives in.
You'll know this episode if for you if ...
- Creating a schedule for your family leaves a really bad taste in your mouth
- When you do make a schedule, you feel like you're suffocating
- You shame yourself for not being more productive
- You LOVE creating a schedule but HATE that your family doesn't follow it
- When you block your time, you never complete what you wanted to
- You find the perfect planner and think, "this is it ... now it will be different!"
If you're not clear on what your relationship is with time, or how you function with it, then it can become a challenge when you multiply that by the number of people in your family because they all have their own relationships with time.
Learn how to understand everyone's unique quadrant so you can create harmony in your household. :)
Mentioned in this episode:
Megan Kierstead: https://www.megankierstead.com/
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 23 Letting Go of Doing It RightSometimes God and the Universe has a funny way of poo poo-ing our plans, and that's okay. Yes, you may have created a plan, and maybe it didn't go the way you had hoped, but there's one guarantee: life will give you an opportunity to let go of your plan whether you like it or not, that's when the magic begins to happen.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Trust that whatever path is happening for you now is the right one
- Lara shares how she let go during her pregnancy to enlist the help of others
- The more we trust, the more the universe provides exactly what we need
- When we can handle any emotion, we remain open to receive the lesson
- When things go "wrong" maybe it means we have to practice feeling certain emotions so we can uncover why they are there.
What's a guarantee in life, is that we will definitely feel emotions we don't like. Instead of spiraling into a shame vortex, we can cultivate peace and a deep level of trust through our willingness to turn adversity into magical gifts!
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 22 Creating Growth from Inside Your Comfort ZoneThere's a big myth that a lot of us come across at some point when we're reaching our dreams, and that is the saying, "there's no growth in the comfort zone." This is not always always true or useful to believe.
In this episode, you'll learn about the 3 different comfort zones, so you can avoid stalling your goals, and keep the ball rolling towards your dreams.
This episode is for you if ...
- You're discouraged about the goals you're trying to achieve
- You're telling yourself that you're not good enough
- Trying to reach your goals suddenly feels like an uphill battle
- You have a fear of failure or perfectionism
You'll also discover questions you can ask yourself to see where you fall into the "3 comfort zones" so you can move forward and create the things that you want in your life.
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Bonus Episode: Busy Moms' Book Club : Quiet, the Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan McCain.
If you identify as an introvert, you're in good company with Eleanor Roosevelt, Gandhi and Rosa Parks and Warren Buffet to name a few.
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it.
It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid ;)
You'll know this book is for you if ...
- You dislike small talk, and would rather discuss “deep” topics you care about
- You need downtime after spending time with others, even if you loved it
- You feel like the “noise” of motherhood and life is a lot for your body
- You feel like you are flawed for not being more sociable
In this book club, I will share with you the history, research, and examples of the difference between extroverts and introverts; and how harnessing your introverted superpowers can help you change the world.
In a nation of extroverts we are told to be "bold" as an individual, and that if we are not, the underlying message is that we are fundamentally flawed, and therefore not as good as someone who is more outgoing.
Instead, Quiet shows us how to honor who we are, and see that we can succeed and be happy and embrace our introversion, instead of shunning it.
For more information, visit larajohnsoncoaching.com/podcast
Book Club Information:
Click here to join:The Busy Moms' Book ClubBook club replays:Youtube Channel
Ep 21 Increase Your Capacity to Feel Joy
Part of being on this earth is to feel and experience joy. When we feel the full spectrum of emotions, including negative ones, we increase our capacity to feel more joy than we are currently feeling right now. This is the fullness of life that God wants us to experience.
This episode is for you if ...
- You find yourself pushing away emotions that you think are silly
- You wonder when the "shoe is going to drop" because things feel really good
- You reach a goal and immediately move to the next one without celebration
- Deep down you are uncomfortable feeling joy so you dismiss it
Learn the steps to increase your capacity to feel joy so you don't sabotage yourself from the full experience of it and see that no mater what life dishes out, you can handle the full spectrum of emotions that come your way.
You got this :)
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 20 When Following Your Passions Can Ruin Your Life
Have you ever gotten burned by your passions, only to feel like you have to take time away from them, or you feel guilty about enjoying them? If your passions require more than the resources you have to give, such as your time, money, or energy, then this episode is for you.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The 5 "rocks" to help you create boundaries to enjoy guilt-free passions
- Why it's important to conserve your energy so you don't burn out
- How keep the fire going so your passions don't fizzle
- How passions stop being passions when other areas of your life are suffering
- Steps for taking inventory to see if your passions still light you up or not
When these 5 "rocks" or boundaries are in place, your passions be the fuel, the mark that you leave on the world. It won’t over consume you to the point where you have to take off long periods of time to recover, or that you have to manage guilt because your relationships aren’t as strong as you want them to be.
If you’re ready to work on creating better boundaries so your passions continue to ignite your life, click HERE to set up a free consultation with Lara. We’ll make sure your "5 rocks" are strong and in place so that they won’t over consume you.
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Bonus Episode: Busy Moms' Book Club - The Lazy Genius Way : Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn’t, and Get Stuff Done by Kendra Adachi
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it.
It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid ;)
You'll know this book is for you if ...
- You're looking for a set of systems to live on purpose
- You have a list of "shoulds" that make you feel stressed
- You wear the busyness badge of honor
- You think you have to go all-in or it's not good enough
- You're exhausted by trying to keep up with ALL the things
If any of these resonate with you, then you'll be inspired by the Lazy Genius Way's 13 Principles, which are explained step-by-step in this episode.
Book Club Information:
Click here to join:The Busy Moms' Book ClubBook club replays:Youtube Channel
Ep 19 Create Gratitude by Letting Go of "Negative Gratitude"
Do you try to "look at the brighter side" anytime you feel negative emotions? If so, you are practicing "Negative Gratitude." Instead, take a deeper dive into your positive and negative emotions so that you can create a joyful gratitude practice that honors what you feel while fueling your daily life.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The more we try to fix emotions we don't want, the more we amplify them
- Why allowing others to be seen and heard is the most loving thing
- "Looking at the brighter side" is not always the best advice
- Emotions are simply vibrations in our body that we label "good/bad"
- How to see feelings as waves that rise and then fall away
- Feeling an emotion we don't like does not mean something has gone wrong
- How to see emotions as cyclical and be willing to experience the full range
- The most loving question we can ask before "spewing negative gratitude"
- How deep breathing allows you to "blow into the vibration" of feelings
- The 3 steps to create a daily "habit for living" gratitude practice
When we are willing to get in touch with the full range of negative and positive emotions, instead of trying to fix or push away, the more able we are to experience authentic gratitude for ourselves, and hold the most loving space for others so they can do the same.
If you’re ready to work through these steps with Lara, schedule a free 60-minute call so you can ride the wave of joy and gratitude every day. Click HERE to set up your free call.
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 18 How to Play More with Your Kids
Does the never-ending housework, appointments, and “juggling it all” make it hard to play with your kids more?If you've ever felt bad about not playing with the kiddos enough, it's time to cut yourself some slack sister! Celebrate ALL the amazing things you continually do for them, and when you take the time to fill yourself up first, that's not selfish. It helps you to show up at your BEST when it's time to play!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why it's important to fill yourself up first
- Self-care is not selfish
- The research on the benefits of play and why it's critical for kids
- Trust that YOU are the expert of your children and know what's best
- Get clear on what your heart says is true, not what others are telling you
- The purpose behind play, which is to create connection
- Play can be watching cat videos, or riding bikes. Let them take the lead
Now get out there and make some memories and forget the mommy guilt because YOU are an amazing mom on PURPOSE!
If you’re ready to work through these steps with Lara, schedule a free 60-minute call so you can work from a place of joy every day and reach your wildest dreams.
Click HERE to set up your free call.
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 17 How to Make Goals Not Suck (Part 2)
In this episode, we’ll continue to explore the tools to help you reach your goals and make the process of goal setting NOT suck and view the steps as a blessing that helps you create freedom and a life by design.
We’re going to continue to heal your relationship with your goals so you can fall in love with the process, and dig in deeper to The Goal Cycle which I introduced in episode 16.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to look at goals as a blessing
- There’s no right way to set and achieve goals
- How to work with your own brain, not against it
- To apply the principles to fit you personally
- Understand how intention creates your results
- Allowing your inner compass to drive the bus
- Who you need to BE each day to reach your goal
- You’ll get curious about doubt and why it’s there
- Become a master at turning obstacles into opportunities
- Learn to quiet the “it’s not working” tape in your head
- Celebrating your progress is the MOST important step
- Self-love, self-worth, self-joy is the #1 ingredient to success
If you’re ready to work through these steps with Lara, schedule a free 60-minute call so you can work from a place of joy every day and reach your wildest dreams.
Click HERE to set up your free call.
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ep 16 How to Make Goals Not Suck (part 1)
If you burnout when working towards goals OR if your skin crawls just hearing the word “goals,” it’s because you’ve been taught to have an unhealthy relationship with them.
It’s time to heal your relationship with goals by using a tool I created called, “The Goal Cycle.” Knowing how to use this tool will help you reach your goals AND make the process not suck.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why you hate setting goals;
- 4 goal myths that are making you miserable;
- 3 reasons why it’s fun to have goals;
- “The Goal Cycle” and how to use it;
- What part of “The Goal Cycle” is the most important.
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
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Ep 15 How to Avoid the “Back to School Bonk”
As you crawl to the close of summer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking life will be easier once school starts. But, if experience has taught you anything, you know you’re trading one kind of crazy for another.
When this happens, it’s easy to hit a wall with your energy reserves. This means you stop playing and being present with your family, and go into “hulk mode” because you have so much to do.
But there’s another way to keep your energy levels up while still managing the crazy and being the present, playful mom you want to be.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What it means to hit the “Back to School Bonk;”
- 5 things to keep your energy reserves up;
- How to mentally prepare for the next big transition;
- Systems you can do to support yourself during this transition;
- How to increase your energy reserves in preparation for the transition;
- Ways to celebrate the HUGE success you’ve had this summer!
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Ep 14 7 Tips for Dealing with the Storms of Life
It’s not a matter of IF the Storms of Life will happen, it’s a matter of WHEN. These can be big life events, or small like a busy season with kids’ activities, before your period, prepping for vacations, or transitioning to summer break.
Regardless of the storm and it's size, it’s essential for you to have the skills to support yourself through it. This will help the storm be less painful and more filled with self-love, compassion, and empathy.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why your brain freaks out when a life storm happens;
- What happens to your body during a life storm;
- How to stay calm for yourself and your family;
- 7 tips to support yourself during a storm.
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Ep 13 When You Lack Motivation For the Clutter Piles
Are your piles of clutter mocking you? Or do you have a nagging list of projects you aren’t doing? The answer to addressing these things is not more motivation, time or energy.
The answer is strengthening your “Decision Making Muscle” so that you can make empowered decisions to leave the stuff alone or to deal with it once and for all.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why you avoiding decisions;
- How making decisions develops your self-trust;
- When to choose to leave the piles;
- When to choose to address the piles;
- How to be nice to yourself no matter what.
- Why this matters when you are discovering your purpose.
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You have a lot to do, but you can't get off the couch. Instead, you zone out, scroll on your phone, and then get mad at yourself for wasting time when you should have been getting stuff done.
This is what I call, “To-Do List Paralysis.” It’s an epidemic that affects EVERY mom! Your “To-Do List Paralysis” makes you mad AND causes you to get behind on everything you have to get done. This only adds to your overwhelm and causes you to get more discouraged.
But this doesn’t have to happen, and I’ll show you how to overcome it once and for all so that you can get your to-do list done in less time and with energy to spare.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why “To-Do List Paralysis” happens;
- The difference between being in “shut down mode” vs. “paralysis;”
- How to work with your brain to address it;
- The 3 simple steps to put yourself IN motion;
- How to get your to-do list done once you’re in motion.
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Ep 11 How To Get Your To-do List Done
You LOVE checking things off your to-do list, but sometimes you don’t feel like you’re making any progress so you WRITE things in to check off so you feel better about how you spent your time.
That’s ok! Who DOESN’T love checking things off a list! BUT…it’s not solving the problem of actually getting the things done that you have to do.When you can’t get those things done, you will give up on fulfilling your purpose every time. Because at some point your list will become so overwhelming that you HAVE to stop all other pursuits to address it.
This episode will help you feel better about your to-do list while actually getting it done the things you SAY you need to get done.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to decide what you really need to do;
- How to self celebrate what you ARE getting done;
- How to organize your list for success;
- The difference between results vs. tasks;
- When to use “unsexy time;”
- How to create and utilize your “Anti-list.”
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Ep 10 Three Steps To Dealing With Your Kid’s Anger
Anger is an emotion that everyone has, but it’s exhausting when your kids feel it. You find yourselves refereeing sibling arguments, yelling at them to stop, then feeling guilty for showing up that way, and discouraged on how to help when they are angry.
You are not alone. Every mom, kid, and family feels anger. Learning the tools to help your kid through their anger will bring more peace to your house. And you’ll feel better because you are being the calm mom you want to be.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why anger isn’t a problem;
- How to get curious about your kid’s emotions;
- How to help your kid deal with their anger better;
- How anger can be a tool for connection instead of disconnection;
- How to look for clues to better understand your kid’s anger;
- When to talk about consequences after an anger episode.
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Ep 9 Embrace Your Messy Beginnings
When your first baby was a week old, you were sleep deprived, your boobs were always out, you were bleeding, and it was plain messy. You also couldn’t stop looking at your new baby, the beautiful creature that was inside of you just a week before but that was now in your arms. It was beautiful.
As you move toward your purpose, you will have a similar experience. Allow your journey to be both messy AND beautiful.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to get comfortable with following joy and making decisions;
- How to not worry that you’ll waste your time, money, or energy on something that doesn’t work out;
- How to work from a place of self love, acceptance, and trust;
- Examples of what discovering your purpose looks like.
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Bonus Episode: Busy Moms' Book Club - Think Again by Adam Grant
Every month, The Busy Moms' Book Club meets virtually over Zoom. You do not have to read the book to join. I read the book, then will teach it to you and how to apply it.
It's the best because you can get ALL the goodness books have to offer in an hour. Because we all know you loved Cliff Notes for your book reports as a kid ;)
This month was Adam Grant's book, Think Again. So if you ever...
- Have a fear of doing things the "right way;"
- Get worried that your confidence could come across as arrogant;
- Think you need MORE confidence before you can reach your goals;
- Get frustrated when people don't take your advice even though you know it will help;
- Avoid conflict by pushing down what you're feeling...
Then this month's book is for you! Enjoy!
Book Club Information:
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Ep 8 Four Steps to Making Better Decisions
If you’ve ever prayed about a decision, but not got an answer, asked everyone their opinion, but didn’t like their responses, researched the internet, but got overwhelmed by the information, and gave up on what you wanted to do, then you’re in the right place.
This comes from not understanding the WAY you make decisions. Once you get clear on that, you enter the Decision Making Cycle. Understanding this cycle will empower you to make decisions better, easier, and quicker.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The 4 steps of the Decision Making Cycle;
- How to get out of indecision;
- Why you give up after you make a decision;
- How to develop self-trust, trust in God, and trust in the lessons you’ll learn;
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Ep 7 Fill Your Tank By Following Your JoyYou are EXPERT at getting things done. But, your tank of energy is always empty. Well-meaning people suggest that you need to lower your expectations or leave the mess because your kids are “only little once.”
That advice DOESN’T work because you can’t have naked, starving kids running around. There are some things that HAVE TO get done. So you stay stuck in this vicious cycle of exhaustion.
Until now. I will teach you how to break the cycle so you can live your life on purpose and WITH purpose.
In this episode, you will learn:
- That joy is the first step to understanding your purpose.
- The faulty thinking society has about joy;
- What joy is and how you feel it;
- How to follow your joy so that you can understand your gifts and talents;
- The simple tools to feel joy more often in your life;
- How to use joy to fuel your energy tank.
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Ep 6 Discover Your Purpose with This Proven Formula
There’s something calling inside of you. It shows up when you’re watching Moana stare at the ocean or when you’re singing The Greatest Showman’s “A Million Dreams” song. You tell yourself it’s not the right time or season, yet the ringing inside of you doesn’t stop. In fact, it’s growing louder and more painful every day.
These are symptoms that God is calling you to something more. And that more is what you are on this earth to do. That is your purpose. Once you learn how to discover it, you will step into a current that will take you to places you once only dreamed of. And you’ll do that WHILE being the present, playful mom you want to be.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What this feeling is inside of you;
- The 3 most common myths about your purpose;
- How answering your purpose HELPS you in motherhood;
- How to work in partnership with God in answering your purpose;
- The proven AND simple formula that will help you discover YOUR purpose.
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Ep 5 How To Fall In Love With Yourself
Do you seek external validation, attention or praise from other people? Does it feel forced to say nice things to yourself? Are you constantly pointing out your flaws or deflecting compliments? If so, you are lacking self-love. And this lack is seeping into every aspect of your life.
Self-love isn’t just saying nice things to yourself. It comes from FEELING love for who you are, flaws and all. As you develop this kind of self-love, your ability to love others around you increases and that directly impacts and improves the relationships that matter most to you.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why you’re trying to talk yourself into self-love and why it isn’t working;
- Why your “love bucket” is empty and what you can do to fill it;
- How to overcome your fear of being selfish when you’re loving yourself;
- The 3 simple steps to fall in love with yourself;
- How this love helps you feel joy and improves every relationship in your life.
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Ep 4 Create a Strong Foundation by Getting to Know Yourself
“Who are you?” Answering this question before kids, marriage, and life was easier. Because much of who you were was based on what you did. Now, years into motherhood, what you did has changed, and so has the relationship you have with yourself. This leaves you feeling lost and frustrated.
It's time to change that. Once you get to know WHO you are, you will build a strong foundation for every aspect of your life. You feel more alive, fulfilled, and confident. You will show up differently in your marriage, motherhood, home managing, work, relationships, all of it. It’s time for you to know and embrace who you are.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why you lost your reference points of who you are after kids;
- The mental blocks that are keeping you from knowing yourself;
- How to build a strong foundation for the rest of your life to be built on;
- The 5 simple steps to know WHO you are.
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Ep 3 Feel Better By Making Friends With Your Emotions
Emotions rule the roost in your body. When you work against them, they have the power to shut you down and make your life harder. But when you understand and work WITH your emotions, life becomes richer and more joyful.
This is one episode that will change your life forever.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What emotions are and where they come from;
- Why you look over our shoulder for the next bad thing coming;
- Why you yell at kids, scroll your phone, eat junk food, drink too much, shop instagram ads, and binge whole series when you feel bad;
- A new way to process emotions that will help you feel better faster;
- Why feeling emotions helps you feel better and not worse.
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Ep 2 Make Peace With the Hard Things In Your Life
There will always be hard things in your life. The more you focus on those hard things, the less you will live your life on purpose. If you want to live on purpose, it's time to make peace with the hard things in your life.
That doesn't mean they will be less hard, but it does mean you will feel more peace THROUGH your hard.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to get clear on reality vs. perceived reality, and why that matters;
- How understanding your brain’s patterns empowers you;
- The 3-steps to spotting your patterns and what to do with it;
- How to move forward THROUGH the hard things in life.
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Ep 1 You Are Worth Celebrating
Every time you set a goal and tell yourself you didn’t do a good enough job. Or minimized how much you got done on your to-do list. Or focused on all the ways you are failing as a mom, your brain THINKS it’s helping you become better. In reality, it’s causing you to drown in the good life you have.
Learning how to celebrate yourself is the ONE SKILL that will change that. It will give you the fuel and encouragement to keep going. It will keep you from sabotaging your success. AND it will make you feel better about the progress you ARE making. THIS is the first and most critical step to living life ON purpose.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why your brain is sabotaging you;
- The skill of celebration and why its ESSENTIAL for you in your life;
- The benefit to you AND your family when you celebrate yourself;
- How to sit with your discomfort of joy.
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Welcome to the Mom on Purpose podcast. I’m Lara Johnson and I am here to teach you how to get out of your funk, be in a better mood, play more with your kids, manage your home better, get your to-do lists done, and live your life ON purpose.
With my proven method, this is possible for YOU and I’ll show you how. You’re not alone anymore. We’re in this together.