The Thriving Mum Podcast: Recent Episodes
Unyime Oguta
All women are worthy of care and attention that come from eating well and managing their health - and that includes mums! Join Life and Nutrition Coach, Unyime Oguta as she dives into the mindset, strategy, and skills to help you let go the of "shoulds" and "have-tos" in motherhood, feeding kids, body image and so much more. Go from overwhelmed and surviving to thriving in the beautiful chaos that is motherhood. Learn more at oliveandbliss.ca or come hang out with Unyime on Instagram or Facebook @oliveandblisswellness.
In this episode, Unyime invites you to rethink mom guilt. Unyime offers a different take on mom guilt as a mask that holds many ambitious women from pursuing their goals and ambitions while raising children. Drawing from her experience as a coach and mom, who is pursuing other goals, Unyime opens up about embracing emotional awareness, confronting beliefs, and the power of making decisions about the life you desire. Consider this your belief check and tune in to discover a simple principle that can help you release mom guilt and forge your own path for a life where your family and ambitions can co-exist.
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The real reason your hard work isn’t paying off has nothing to do with your actions. It has everything to do with what you believe. This week, Unyime shares two powerful lessons in authenticity from her recent keynote speaking experience. You’ll learn why true results don’t come from striving harder, but from aligning your actions with deeper beliefs—and how obedience, identity, and trust in God shape the outcomes you desire.
If you’ve ever wondered why your efforts still leave you stuck, this conversation invites you to stop measuring yourself by what you do and start examining what you believe. Tune in to uncover the real shift that changes everything.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Your beliefs shape your results. If the beliefs underlying your actions are misaligned, no amount of doing will produce lasting transformation.
- Authenticity is forged in obedience. True authenticity isn’t about oversharing or performance. It’s about aligning with God’s direction and trusting the process, even when it stretches you.
- Discomfort is an invitation, not a stop sign. Panic, overwhelm, or resistance are not indicators to quit. They are often signals that your identity and capacity are being stretched.
- Copying someone else’s blueprint robs you of your authority and identity. You will go faster when the way you work matches your identity. Your growth deepens when you honor your wiring and God’s unique way of leading you.
- Faith is always working. Your results reflect your faith
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What if receiving wasn’t weakness, but leadership? In this week’s episode of Permission Granted, Unyime challenges the guilt and resistance you may feel when it comes to asking for help, accepting support, or simply letting yourself be recognized.
Here’s what you will learn:
- Why receiving is leadership skill.
- The dangers of rejecting help.
- How to shift from over-explaining to asking and receiving unapologetically.
If you loved this episode, Maison Lumière (House of Light), my 6-month mastermind where high-achieving women return to the lives they were created to lead with peace, power, and unapologetic clarity could be the next best step for you. Learn more and apply to join us here or https://www.unyimeoguta.com/apply.
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Ever feel like achievement is costing you you? High achievement isn’t about chasing goals but about nurturing the potential already planted within you
In this episode, Unyime unpacks the seed analogy and explores why identity, not effort or output, is the root of true success. You’ll discover why so many women feel exhausted by achievement, how to recognize when you’re striving instead of stewarding, and the conditions you need to grow into who you were created to be.
If you’ve ever found yourself achieving more yet feeling emptier, this conversation will invite you to pause, reflect, and return to your true design.
If you loved this episode, Maison Lumière (House of Light), my 6-month mastermind where high-achieving women return to the lives they were created to lead with peace, power, and unapologetic clarity could be the next best step for you. Learn more and apply to join us here or https://www.unyimeoguta.com/apply.
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Women who truly have it all start with who, not why or how. We’re taught to chase our why (purpose, reason, calling) and figure out how along the way. But if you don’t know who you are, your why and figuring out how will only take you so far.
And that’s why in this week’s episode of Permission Granted, I’m inviting you to look beyond titles, accolades, and curated images to the deeper truth. Your significance is not something you achieve, it is who you are.
You will discover why identity comes before achievement and what makes the women who seem to have it all different. If you’ve ever wondered whether the life you’re building is truly yours, this episode will help you see where you’re still striving and performing in your life, so that you can make powerful decisions and lead your life with more peace, power, and presence.
If you loved this episode, Maison Lumière (House of Light), my 6-month mastermind where high-achieving women return to the lives they were created to lead with peace, power, and unapologetic clarity could be the next best step for you. Learn more and apply to join us here or https://www.unyimeoguta.com/apply.
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What if being called selfish was actually a sign that you’re walking in obedience?
In this episode of Permission Granted, we explore the deeper meaning behind being misunderstood as you build a life rooted in alignment, not performance. This podcast was inspired by a client experience that led me to ask the same question that I’m inviting you to consider: Are you building a life—or maintaining an image?
When a woman chooses to walk in purpose over being palatable, she will be misjudged. But that judgment doesn’t mean she’s wrong. It means she’s different.
This conversation reframes selfishness as a sacred act of courage for the woman led by Spirit, not strategy. You’ll walk away with a renewed conviction to honor your yes to God, even when it costs you validation, applause, or approval.
If you’ve ever felt torn between obedience and expectations, this episode will meet you right where you are.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Join the email list: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/permissiongranted
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Side effects of this episode include feeling less rushed, becoming less reactive to your life, and moving at a pace of peace and peaceful presence.
Join Unyime for a soulful mini-class on how emotional mastery and nervous system regulation can help you lead with more peace, power, and presence. You’ll learn how to interpret emotional signals without immediately reacting, recalibrate your emotional baseline, and stop mistaking composure and avoidance for regulation.
If you feel stretched thin but crave a calm, grounded pace of leadership — this is your invitation to stop performing and start listening.
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Why do boundaries feel so hard? In this episode, Unyime explores the hidden beliefs that make setting boundaries feel uncomfortable or impossible, and shows you how to take your first steps toward creating boundaries that honor your peace, leadership, and relationships. Learn why boundaries matter, what’s getting in your way, and how to start practicing them today.
Connect with Unyime
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Access The Boundary Code, your complimentary audio class on boundaries: The Boundary Code™: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/boundarycode
- Book a Boundary Deep Dive Session with Unyime: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/deepdive
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Most people misunderstand leadership. They think it’s about titles, achievements, or waiting for someone to tell them they’re ready. But true leadership starts long before the world notices It begins with you.
In this episode, I share the 3 things about leadership I wish every leader knew. These lessons were forged in my own story as a wife, mom, and leader navigating high-stakes roles, and in the quiet breakthroughs of my clients who learned to lead boldly in their own careers, and relationships.
Tune in to learn about identity, responsibility, and refinement, the cornerstones of leadership no one teaches you. And discover why the gaps you’re trying to hide may actually be the key to your growth.
If you’ve ever wondered, Who am I to lead? Or Why do I feel unqualified? This conversation is for you. Listen in and reclaim the leader you were born to be.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Join the email list: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/permissiongranted
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Most ambitious women have mastered the art of holding it all together on paper. But beneath the polished exterior lies a quiet sense that something is missing. In this episode, I reveal the hidden architecture that distinguishes women who truly thrive from those simply surviving. You’ll discover why chasing balance is not the answer—and how self-leadership becomes the unseen foundation that holds your vision, your peace, and your power.
We’ll explore how to build a life that withstands the pressures of success without sacrificing who you are, so that you can lead with conviction, clarity, and calm presence. Self-leadership is the secret that no one applauds, but everyone feels. If you’re ready to stop performing for applause and start building for alignment, this conversation is your invitation.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Join the email list: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/permissiongranted
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You’re a high-achiever who is holding it all together, but why do you feel exhausted despite everything you’ve done to achieve balance? This is the hidden cost of holding it all together as a high achiever - and we don't talk about it enough.
In this episode, I reveal one of the biggest lies keeping high-achieving women in a cycle of exhaustion. I unpack how overwhelm and burnout often hide behind success and why balance is not the solution. If you’re tired of performing strength while quietly unraveling inside, this conversation is your invitation to pause, breathe, and return to yourself.
Tune in now to discover the one decision that begins your return to self-leadership, peace, and presence.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- The Boundary Code™: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/boundarycode
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If you’re in a season where things aren’t quite like they used to be, and your go-to tips and strategies are beginning to waver, it’s easy to assume that you don't have what it takes to hold the life that you’re called to. In this episode, Unyime invites you into a conversation required for your next level because the women who get to rise today are not women who do more. They are women who are called to BE more.
If you’ve been wondering whether you’re capable of wearing all your hats without falling apart, this conversation will serve as a reminder and the spark needed to step into your next season without abandoning yourself in the process.
If this episode resonates with you, let's connect in my DM. Let's chat about where you feel the shift happening for you in this season —only if it feels aligned for you.
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
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High-achieving women are making moves in their personal and professional lives now more than ever. But it’s time to change the narrative and adopt peace as a success strategy. In this episode, Unyime dives into how being a high achiever sets you up for a life of hustling, the reason why peace is required yet feels uncomfortable, and what it takes to ensure that you build success that lasts – with peace as your success strategy.
This is a call to action for working moms and leaders who value legacy and sustainable impact, and want to create success without burnout.
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Instagram and LinkedIn: @unyime_oguta
Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/
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We’ve all been there – working hard yet nothing seems to be moving in the direction that we want. We make it mean that we’re at the end because we’re stuck. But what if feeling stuck wasn’t the problem—but a sign? A sign that you’ve outgrown the version of you that got you here. The truth is, you’re not stuck—you’re just tolerating an outdated self-concept.
In this episode, we’re breaking down the main reason why you feel stuck and the one shift that changes everything. No more waiting, overthinking, or playing small. Your next level is already calling—you just have to decide to step into it.
It’s time to move. Tune in now and let’s go
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- Join the email list, Permission Granted
- Connect with Unyime on Instagram I LinkedIn
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How many times have you thought that maybe you’re not cut out for the life you truly want? Once? Every minute? If you’ve ever felt like living a life where you’re thriving and crushing it in career and life seems impossible, think again.
In this week's episode, I share why mistakes and what we call failure are the key to creating the life you really want - you just need to know how to use them to your advantage. Join me as I share a simple trick for navigating what I call the failure recovery window that will have you turning what feels like failure into your secret weapon for your best life. Hit play and let’s dive in.
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Mom guilt is real, but what if the problem isn’t the guilt, but the stories we tell ourselves about what we feel? In this episode, I offer practical insights to help you recognize guilt as an opportunity for growth, challenge limiting beliefs, and create space for your career success and motherhood to co-exist.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between mom guilt and shame,
- Why so many moms feel stuck with mom guilt, and
- A simple process to help you overcome guilt.
Ready to stop letting guilt hold you back from your next level of success? My private coaching and mentorship will help you take purposeful action toward creating a life that feels deeply fulfilling – one where your career success and family commitments co-exist. Head over to https://www.unyimeoguta.com/private-coaching to learn how to become a private client.
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In this week’s episode of Permission Granted, we are dropping a truth bomb that every high-achieving, kind-hearted woman needs to hear – you would have more time and energy to prioritize yourself and your goals if you stopped being the dumpster for other people. If you’ve been the go-to person for everyone’s problem, this episode will give you the permission slip to draw the line.
Listen in as I share a powerful coaching moment with a client who was burned out from trying to save everyone at work, home, and beyond. Together, we redefined her boundaries and freed her from the cycle of people-pleasing and resentment.
You’ll learn:
- How to recognize when you’re playing the “dumpster role”—and how it’s tied to people-pleasing.
- The subtle ways we justify overextending ourselves and the cost it takes on our mental and emotional health.
- Why redirecting others is one of the most empowering ways you can support them
Ready to reclaim your energy and time while still showing up for the people you love and care about? Head over to unyimeoguta.com and learn more about how private coaching with me can transform your life.
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In a world that teaches women to perform for approval, being unapologetic about who you are and what you want is a radical act – and it is exactly what your soul needs. This week’s episode of Permission Granted is unpacking why prioritizing yourself is the most powerful gift that you can give yourself and your family. Unyime challenges you to unlearn societal scripts, release the need for external validation, and take ownership of your life.
What would it look like to choose you—not the version of you shaped by society and others’ expectations, but the real, raw, unapologetic you? This is the permission you’ve been waiting for. Let’s dive in!
Ready to create a life where peace, joy, and authenticity are your foundation? Head over to https://www.unyimeoguta.com/private-coaching and learn more about how private coaching with Unyime can transform your life.
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- Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
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Your career is about you and your goals, not your employer. This week, Unyime and Simi unpack this transformative mindset shift that will inspire you to think bigger and give yourself the permission to create a career that you truly deserve and desire. Together, they unpack powerful strategies for shifting from "pick-me energy" during the interview process to empowered leadership, negotiating better pay, and breaking free from limiting career mindsets. Tune in to hear Simi’s personal journey from corporate dissatisfaction to helping women worldwide land fulfilling, higher-paying jobs that work for their lifestyles – the work that inspired her to write her book, Job Search to Job Secured, a practical guide to navigating job transitions with clarity and confidence in 90 days or less.
About Simi
Simi Awokoya is a career and job search coach for women and author of Job Search To Job Secured, a career book for women who want to change to a more fulfilling career in 90 days or less. Over her past 10 years as a career coach, Simi has worked with hundreds of women around the world to help them move to higher paying and rewarding jobs that significantly increase their salary, promote them to senior positions and help them become leaders in their industry.
Connect with Simi:
- Website: https://coach-simi.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simiawokoya/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsimi
- Simi’s career book for women: https://amzn.eu/d/cBqL9zk,
- Simi’s career and job search email series: https://coach-simi.com/email
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Your life playlist—the recurring thoughts shaping your reality—might be on autopilot. In this podcast episode, Unyime leads you through a simple practice to uncover and identify the "songs" keeping you stuck, and how to intentionally replace them to align with the life you desire.
Through real-life stories and practical insights, Unyime Oguta teaches you how to break unhelpful cycles, reframe your mindset, and build a playlist that supports clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating change, growth, or feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers the tools to reclaim your narrative and thrive in every area of your life as a high-achieving woman.
It’s time to rewrite your soundtrack and create space for the life you truly want. Press play, and let’s get started.
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- Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
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If the thought of setting boundaries scares you or fills you with guilt, this episode is for you. This week, I share the #1 reason why having boundaries feels scary for many women, especially moms. I also offer some transformational thoughts that will help you understand the power of boundaries and how you can start saying yes more to yourself.
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- Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
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What if putting yourself first isn’t selfish but the most generous thing you can do to thrive as a woman? In this episode, we’re challenging the stigma around selfishness and reclaiming a self-ish approach to living by exploring how centering yourself can transform your life.
Tune in to discover why prioritizing your needs is the key to showing up fully for your family, career, and dreams; and learn 3 actionable steps that you can implement right away to help you live a more fulfilled and empowered life.
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- Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
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In this week’s episode, we tackle the deeply ingrained belief that prioritizing yourself is selfish—and turn it on its head. Drawing from my personal journey with burnout and the societal expectations that left me feeling stuck and unfulfilled, despite having the “perfect” life on paper, I explore why so many women, especially mothers, struggle with guilt when putting their needs first.
Tune in to hear how a radical shift in mindset and boundaries helped me reclaim my health and well-being as a high-achieving, ambitious woman. If you’ve ever felt torn between the demands of motherhood, career, and personal well-being, this episode is your reminder: taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s the foundation for creating a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment.
Take this work deeper in my upcoming workshop, SELF-ish. Register for SELF-ish: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/selfish
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- Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
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Join me this week as I reflect on 2024 through the lens of Permission Granted. In this episode, I share five transformative lessons that shaped the year for me and my clients. From letting go of entitlement to the mindset shifts and emotional work necessary to lead a fulfilled life, this episode will gift you with thoughts and journal prompts that will inspire you to embrace growth, navigate challenges, and step into your next level in 2025!
If you are ready to reclaim your time, energy, and identity - without guilt in 2025, then you will love my upcoming workshop, SELF-ish. Register for this complimentary workshop to gain the tools that will help you set guilt-free boundaries, rediscover your passions, and start living a life that feels like yours again. Check out all the details and register at https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/selfish
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/
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As we approach the end of 2024, it's time to rethink how we approach goal setting. In this week’s episode, Unyime dives into why setting traditional "big goals" might not serve you, and offers a fresh perspective on setting meaningful intentions. Tune in to discover how to shift from outdated goal-setting ideologies to a process that feels expansive, supportive, and aligned with your authentic self.
Discussed in this episode:
- Three common challenges when pursuing big goals
- Macro and micro-level changes required for sustainable growth
- Why feelings matter on your growth journey
If you're ready to create a life driven by purpose—not pressure—this episode is for you.
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/
- Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/
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Have you ever felt torn between who you are and who the world expects you to be as a woman? Today’s guest, Mariela De La Mora shares her transformative journey that started with the permission to choose herself despite societal and cultural expectations. Mariela shares how embracing her authentic self—once labeled “too much” for being assertive and outspoken—became her superpower. Through her story of personal transformation, navigating single motherhood, and defining success, Mariela shows how breaking generational cycles and unapologetically living on your terms can make you more money and inspire your child.
Nuggets from this episode:
- Everything you want is on the other side of your relationship with yourself.
- Choosing yourself starts with rediscovering who you are beyond your roles as a mom and partner.
- The journey of breaking generational cycles starts with a decision.
- Motherhood is a mirror for redefining your identity.
- How showing up authentically is changing Mariela’s relationship with her daughter.
Connect with Mariela
- www.marieladelamora.com
- www.instagram.com/mariela.delamora
- www.linkedin.com/in/marieladelamora
- Check out her podcast - Cycle Breakers and Money Makers: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fDb1ToR8VolFiu2eqoCon?si=e93eb6375c3846c2
- Doors to Reclamation Mastermind, a thought leadership mastermind for women of color, opens February 18. Visit https://marieladelamora.com/reclamation
About Mariela:
Mariela De La Mora turns daughters of immigrants and women of color into in-demand thought leaders who make more money by being who they are, but louder. Through her unique blend of marketing, mindset, and leadership coaching, her clients turn what they used to get in trouble for, into their competitive advantage.
As the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants who left a 16-year Marketing career, Mariela has created a brand not only her skillsets but her story, and has since built a million-dollar business as a single mother.
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Have you ever accepted an opportunity because others said it was "good for you," only to regret it later? In this episode, we explore why walking away from opportunities can sometimes be the best decision you can make for your life. As we wrap up the year, this episode will offer some insights about cultivating self-trust and knowing that saying no doesn’t mean you’re losing—it means you’re aligned.
Tune in to learn how to trust your inner compass, redefine success on your terms, and build a work-life vision that honors your full life—not just your titles.
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by holiday obligations and expectations this season, you’re not alone. The holiday can bring a sense of pressure and urgency that feels overwhelming, especially if you’re a people pleaser. That’s why, we’re exploring how to thrive through the holiday season in this episode starting with the belief that overwhelm isn’t about how much you have to do but your thoughts about it.
We dive into practical mindset shifts and tools to help you:
- Build awareness of holiday stressors and how they show up in your body.
- Define how you want to feel this season and align your priorities accordingly.
- Create a plan to delegate, let go, or simplify tasks that don’t align with your desired holiday experience.
- Meet your inner people-pleaser with compassion and make choices that honor your well-being.
By the end of this episode, you’ll feel equipped to step into the holiday season with peace, joy, and the confidence to say no when needed. Because let’s face it, the holiday is for you just as much as it is for other people.
Mentioned in this episode: People Pleasing Beyond Boundaries and Saying No
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This week, we’re tackling a common challenge faced when you’re working on change in any area of your life – how to stop letting the old version of you take over. Drawing on personal stories, like driving my family to safety during our community evacuation—I highlight how self-trust and courage emerge in the face of the unknown.
Here’s what we covered:
- How the old version of you shows up
- The power of normalizing past versions of yourself
- Why it feels easier to choose fear over courage
- Practical steps to move forward despite fear
If you’re ready to reclaim control over your life and navigate change with courage, this episode will give you the foundation for sustainable change.
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If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re failing as a mom, come a little closer. The culture teaches us that motherhood should be innate, but like any other skill, it requires learning, practice, and growth.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the evolution of motherhood and how shifting your perspective can transform your parenting journey. I explore the belief that has helped me thrive as a mom: mothering is a skill.
We cover:
- Why adopting the belief that mothering is a skill matters;
- The power of your motherhood image;
- Three common misconceptions that keep moms stuck in survival and disempowerment;
- The difference between motherhood and self-problems; and
- My GEM framework – a simple process to help you separate motherhood challenges from personal struggles, rediscover yourself, and rewrite your story with compassion.
It’s time to thrive and rewrite your motherhood story. If you’re ready to align your ambitions with your values while thriving as a mom, I’d love to support you through private coaching.
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Motherhood is an opportunity to build a legacy. This is the lesson that I learned from my grandmother, Lovina, whose story inspired this episode. This week, I unpack the journey of redefining motherhood beyond being a good mom, key questions that will help you uncover your unique path as a woman wearing multiple hats, and the power of intentionality and self-trust as a mom. Lovina is no longer on this side of earth, but I hope that this episode will inspire you to build a life and legacy that empowers you and your family for generations.
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Having it all in life requires you to let go of thinking that you’re indispensable. Thinking that you are indispensable leads to placing pressure on yourself to perform and having expectations for others to fulfill your desire to feel needed and wanted. This week’s podcast episode invites you to an opportunity to explore the unconscious ways that this thought may be playing out in your life. Unyime poses key questions to raise your awareness and get you out of this thought pattern so that you can feel less overwhelmed and stressed out in your relationships and career.
Key takeaways:
- The 5 statements that show you have the underlying thought, “I am indispensable”.
- Grief and its role in shedding the identity of being indispensable.
- Unyime’s lazy-girl era
- Why this work matters for building a life where you get to have it all.
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What’s the difference between feeling like you’re passively experiencing life and feeling in charge? Stepping into leadership and being the co-creator of the life that you desire. Today’s podcast guest is my long-term private client, Ashley Paige.
Ashley went from a mindset coach to becoming a Virtual Assistant for anti-diet professionals. But her journey wasn’t smooth sailing. In this episode, we discuss the mindset and emotional obstacles that Ashley had to navigate, and how overcoming those challenges has helped her to pivot powerfully, live authentically, and enjoy a life that feels like a dream.
Here’s a sneak peek into what we discussed:
- Ashley’s journey from co-dependency to taking charge of her life as a newly divorced woman who desired more for her life
- The transformational power of leadership and its impact on her relationships, career, and business
- What it’s like to allow herself to receive abundance in all areas of her life
- Key misconceptions about boundaries and difficult conversations
What is the life that you desire? If Ashley’s story resonates with you, we could do some amazing things together through private coaching and mentorship. Book a complimentary coaching call with me to discuss what working together could look like for you.
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Entitlement is a common experience when you feel out of control in your life. It will keep you from your next level and make it harder to become the woman you desire to be. And that’s why this episode offers insights into how you can identify entitlement in your life, why it happens, and the simple shift that will help you take charge and create the life that you desire.
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If you’ve bought into the belief that things have to be bad before seeking a change in your life, then this episode is for you. In this episode, I explain why it makes sense to think that the only time you need to do something about your life is when things are bad, and how it may show up in your life. When we wait for things to be bad, we continue to perpetuate a survival mentality and never really thrive. This is why I offer 3 questions in the episode to help you find out whether you've settled for good enough, so that you can course correct and give yourself permission to let life be better now.
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If the holiday season tends to feel like a blur, you need a holiday relief plan. Navigating between the expectations of activities, inter-personal relationships, and trying to enjoy the season can feel like a challenge if you fail to set your intention with a plan to follow through. And that’s why this episode dives into 5 foundational questions to ask yourself, so that you create a foundation for the holiday that will help you go navigate it with more peace, sanity and presence.
Next Steps:
If you desire this holiday season to feel different, then it’s time to do something different. Creating a holiday relief plan will help you make empowered decisions about how you’ll spend your time and with whom.
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In this episode, we dive into how better time management rarely has anything to do with time or management. Time management can often feel challenging, and today, we explore three reasons why people struggle with time management and how you, too, can navigate your experience of time with mastery. It’s time to get stuff done without burnout or sacrificing your relationships with the people that matter to you.
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Ever wondered whether there's more to your life than being a mom? This episode is for you. There are conversations that must be experienced to grasp the depth of transformation, and this is one of them. Lenine is a private client and friend that I’ve had the privilege of walking with through going from a woman who felt lost without her children to fully owning her identity outside of motherhood.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Lenine’s success as a private client.
- The beliefs she had to unlearn to separate her identity as a woman from mom.
- How finding herself has transformed her relationship with her young adult sons.
- Challenges with being the first to establish a new normal in your family.
- The coaching I offered Lenine that led to the most transformative trip of her life yet.
- The permission that she’s giving herself this season.
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One thing I learned from my experience of burnout is that I may not always have control over my time but there’s something more powerful than time that I can control – and that is my energy.
Time management is not about time itself. It’s about energy management.
In this episode, I break down why work-life balance is not the solution to your time management problem. Then I offer 3 simple ways you can solve your time management problem now with what you already have. Let's dive in!
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There’s more to motherhood than it being the pinnacle of your existence as a woman. In this episode, we dive into the power of giving yourself permission to create space for your dreams as a working mom. I share insights that have helped private clients go from feeling lost to starting business and NGOs, reconnecting with themselves, and rediscovering their passions in life. Tune in now and discover what could be possible when you create space for your dreams.
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This episode is for you if you find yourself bound by the “rules” of how you’re supposed to show up in the world. This week, I share reflections about a recent realization that I may not be a true introvert. I reflect on my thoughts, how this plays out in real time, and offer questions to help you if you’ve found yourself living your life defined by a label or title that doesn’t serve you and the life that you desire.
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Leadership is not reserved for the boardroom only! If you desire to thrive as a woman who has it all, this episode will help you understand self-leadership as the key to thriving as a woman, especially if you’re a working mom.
Tune in to understand what self-leadership is, and what you can do starting today to cultivate this skill, so that you too can thrive and live your life with authenticity and courage.
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In this week’s episode, we’re simplifying how to navigate change when it doesn’t make sense. Giving you a sneak peek into my own change journey in this season, I share why your feelings about the change are completely normal. Learn a simple shift that will ensure that you don’t give up when you encounter obstacles. Enjoy!
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My mom wasn’t at my wedding. And that experience was the catalyst that laid the groundwork for what I’m sharing in this week’s episode. This episode is for you if you’re at the cusp of wanting to “grow up” and stop living in the shadow of a parent or anyone that you hold in high regard. Tune in to understand why this matters and how you can build your confidence to stop seeking permission today.
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Do you hate making decisions? Get ready to master decisions and overcome indecision and fear in this thought-provoking episode. We’re exploring why making decisions can feel so challenging, especially for women, and how to overcome it. Tune in to learn three common root causes that contribute to stress and overwhelm, and learn simple strategies that will help you go from indecision and fear to confidence with decisions.
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This episode will offer insights and reflections to help you avoid burnout as a high achiever. This week, we explore the high achiever’s mindset trap of problem addiction. Unyime shares insights into her journey as a high achiever, and the delicate rhythm between being solution-focused and needing to “fix” things.
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This week’s episode presents a case for why comparison is not the thief of joy. Join Unyime as she delves into why comparison matters, simple questions to ask yourself when caught in comparison, and how you can steer yourself towards your desires without making yourself wrong or bad about comparison.
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In this episode, we discuss the transformative mindset for winning in life. The conversation revolves around the importance of facing life’s challenges with intention, strategic thinking, and a winning mindset. Unyime invites you into a deeper understanding of who you are and what you desire as the key drivers for a life where you stop waiting for permission and start creating mind-blowing results.
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Every BODY has a story that shapes their body image. In this episode, I, Unyime Oguta, open up about a pivotal moment in my body image journey that changed my daughter’s life as I invite you to explore your own body story. This episode highlights the significance of recognizing your body story, and offers 3 simple ways that you can have a 1% impact on your body image regardless of your body story.
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In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked connection between body image and career success. As you climb the ladder of success, your visibility increases, and with it, the pressure to maintain a certain appearance. This can lead to significant body image challenges that impact your confidence, performance, and overall career trajectory.
Whether you're an employee aiming for a promotion or an entrepreneur building your brand, this episode provides essential insights to help you excel in your career while maintaining a healthy relationship with your body and a positive self-image.
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This is an invitation to reflect and contemplate who you are in relationship when it comes to your body.
As women, we have been taught to see our bodies as objects for making big moves and achieving the relationships, life, and success that we crave. But what I’ve found is that you can achieve all the success you desire but it will mean nothing if your body lacks the capacity to hold that level of success, exposure, and responsibility. This episode is your wake-up call. The body is always talking. It’s time to listen.
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The allure of breaking generational patterns is loud, and if you’re feeling pressured, this is the episode for you. As a mom and coach who helps women do this work, I believe that you're not responsible for breaking every generational pattern.
This episode offers reflections that will shift your mindset, and give you tools that will help you heal while laying the foundation for your children and generations to thrive on their unique journeys. Enjoy!
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If the idea of moving your body makes you want to run for the hills, you’re not alone. As we wrap up our series on pleasure, our guest, Kim Hagle of Radiant Vitality is unpacking why movement sometimes feel punitive and unattainable.
Tune in to learn Kim’s simple practice that will help you connect back to your body in less than a minute a day, why the way we’ve learned to exercise disconnects us from our bodies, and how you can start building the practice of movement into your life today. You have the permission to let whatever your body is saying be enough.
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The conversation around a thriving, fulfilling life cannot be complete without pleasure. Pleasure is a gateway for connecting with your body. And that’s why this episode dives into why pleasure matters when it comes to food and eating, and how you can start cultivating pleasurable experiences with food for yourself.
This episode will have you rethinking how you approach eating beyond the food on your plate to finding fulfillment and joy in your everyday life. Let’s get into it.
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If you’ve ever felt shame around your body and sex, or even guilt around pleasure then here’s what you should know. Your relationship with sexuality and pleasure is one of the most complex experiences you’ll ever have as a woman. And that’s why, Danielle Savory is here to help you know how to experience more pleasure in your life.
As we continue with our series on pleasure, this episode is an invitation to,
- understand why pleasure matters especially if you’re driven
- debunk the myth about what happens to a marriage after children
- learn how to experience more pleasure even if you live with chronic pain
And so much more. Because more women experiencing pleasure makes the world a better place! Let's dive in, shall we?
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As a working mom, pleasure is a non-negotiable if you desire to elevate your experience of motherhood and feel empowered, while seamlessly integrating your career success, nurturing motherhood, and leading a fulfilled personal life.
In this episode, I share some common misconceptions about pleasure, why pleasure matters for women, and simple practices to help you cultivate pleasure in your life - with the time and energy that you have today. I also share how I cultivate pleasure as a working mom who wears many hats and wears them well.
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How often do you discount yourself from opportunities because you think about the time, energy, and money that needs to be exchanged for what you desire? This is the type of thinking that perpetuates a cycle of lack, discontent, and resentment. In this episode, Unyime shares why creating the life that you desire is not a time, energy, or money issue; but rather, a priority issue. Tune in for insights and questions that will help you start prioritizing yourself beyond a time, money, or energy lens, so that you can experience more pleasure in your life right away.
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When you don't have time to feel your emotions, you're keeping yourself from achieving your goals simpler and faster. In this week’s episode, Unyime delves into a client experience with 3 common misconceptions about time and feeling emotions. She offers a simple practice to help you create time and cultivate the habit of allowing emotions in your life so that you can start achieving your goals faster and simpler.
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Is perfectionism holding you back from taking action toward the life you desire? In this podcast episode, Unyime delves into how perfectionism stifles growth, and why giving yourself permission for imperfection is key to stepping into the next level of your evolution. Listen in for a simple strategy that will help you confront your fear of making mistakes, so that you can challenge assumptions, and take empowered action toward your goals and desires today.
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Life can be good. As good as you imagined. It’s not that you don’t desire it enough – you just try to make it happen like you’ve been taught. In this episode, you’re invited to contemplate some questions that will reveal where you’re striving for results. This is the pep talk you need to give yourself the permission to let life be good. It's time to surrender and trust that a life that feels good is closer than you think. Let’s dive in!
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My marriage changed when I stopped fighting for it. In this episode of Permission Granted, I share the shift in perspective that helped me transform my relationship with my husband. The insights from this episode will challenge you to reconsider your own preconceptions about your relationships and lead you to explore the transformative power of self-acceptance. Listen in for a reminder that true growth and fulfilment come from within, transforming not only ourselves but also our connections with others.
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People ask me all the time about the secret to no longer people-pleasing. In this episode, I share why there's no secret and one paradigm shift that will help you navigate the desire to people-please with ease.
SELF-ish: The Masterclass begins on April 2. Join me to learn how to reclaim selfish as the bridge to self-love and serving others well. You'll learn how to break free from the people-pleasing mask, so that you can create a life where who you are and what you do are deeply rooted in love.
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Do you identify as a people-pleaser or struggle with holding your boundaries and saying no? In this episode, we delve into the complexities of people-pleasing, exploring why holding boundaries and saying no can be so challenging, despite knowing it's the right thing to do for you. Listen in for my unconventional take on recovery from people-pleasing, and discover the power of embracing your tendencies without shame and creating a life that feels meaningful, regardless of societal norms.
Plus, don't miss our upcoming free masterclass, SELF-ish, where we delve deeper into this transformative conversation. Register at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/selfish
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Is self-care selfish? Join me for this thought-provoking episode as we challenge common beliefs and redefine what it means to prioritize self-love and authenticity. Discover why prioritizing self-care goes beyond simple actions and how it's connected to your sense of worth and identity. Ready to embrace a new perspective? Let's dive in!
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Welcome to this special episode of the podcast as we dive into the transformative power of recognizing that being a mom is not the end of the road. Rather, motherhood is a catalyst for unraveling your untapped potential and limitless possibilities.
Through spoken word, I’m inviting you to break free from the shackles of limiting beliefs and take a bold step toward your aspirations, starting with one thing you’ve avoided because you’re a mom. This episode will help you reclaim your power and embrace all facets of your identity. Enjoy!
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In this episode, Unyime shares a personal reflection on the concept of permission and its profound impact on her journey toward self-discovery and empowerment. Delve into her journey with burnout, the fear that activated a shift in perspective, and the transformation it sparked in her life.
You’re invited to play with “what ifs” as a pathway to curiosity and intentional living. Get ready to explore what profound changes could be possible when permission is granted. Your permission slip this week invites you to reflect on your journey and identify where permission just might make a difference today.
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Welcome to Permission Granted, a podcast dedicated to empowering ambitious, purpose-driven women to live fulfilling lives without burnout. Ten years ago, burnout changed my life. I didn't know it then but that was the birth of an evolution that I never would've dreamt of.
In this inaugural episode, I share my journey from burnout to empowerment and introduce the mission behind the podcast. With a focus on simplicity and practicality, each episode will equip you with tools and permission slips to step into your power and create your version of success.
Get ready to be inspired, activated, and empowered as you embark on the path to living life on your terms. This is Permission Granted, where the red carpet is rolled out for you to be who you were created to be. Let's begin.
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We experience pivots every day in life. But what happens when you’re being called to move away from business as usual and you feel unsure about what’s next? In this episode, I offer some thoughts to help you get curious if you’re being called to pivot so that you can take inspired, courageous action to live your thriving, audacious life. I also share a recent pivot that I’ve been called to make in my business and my thoughts around it.
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I’ve been experimenting with jealousy for 5 years and I can’t wait to share what I found out after feeling jealous of my husband. If you tend to feel jealous, or are afraid or ashamed of feeling jealous, this episode is going to help you understand why. I also share a simple process to help you work through the feeling of jealousy right away, so that you can learn from it and create the big, audacious life that you desire.
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Are you feeling worried, tensed, and overwhelmed about the end of the year? Moms often tell me how stressful the end of the year is, because of all the holiday traditions, and expectations that many of us feel obligated to participate in. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my journal entry from 2017, when I recovered from my first experience with burnout. Tune in for a little perspective shift and the one thing that will help you end the stress and overwhelm, so that you enjoy the end of the year with more peace and calm.
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Trying to do it all is an epidemic for women. It is impossible and unrealistic to do it all, yet we feel the pressure to do it all because of what we’ve been taught and expected to do. In this week’s episode, we’re exploring how to know if you’re trying to do it all, and how to release the pressure so that you can live a thriving, burnout-proof life.
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Hiring a coach is not the best decision that you can make for your life. It’s easy to believe that coaching is a magic pill that will help you solve all your problems but that’s not true. In this episode, I share my thoughts on hiring a coach, the criteria that will help you decide when you need one, and how to show up and make the most of your coaching investment.
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Women often feel uncomfortable admitting that they’re a big deal. We belittle our accomplishments and hard work because it feels uncomfortable, and we’re scared of what others might think about us. In this episode, I share why this is unhelpful and keeps you from achieving your goals and becoming the woman you desire. Tune in for the shift in perspective that will help you go from discounting yourself and playing small to owning your change and big-deal vibes.
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You’ve heard it said that self-awareness is the first step to making lasting change. The problem with this is that self-awareness is where many get stuck with trying to know and do more without getting the results that they desire. On this episode, you’ll learn why romanticizing self-awareness keeps you stuck, and what you can do to move forward and achieve your desires with ease.
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Do you feel like you’re always one step away from things going wrong? Are you ready for an empowered and authentic life? Then you’ll love this episode. In this episode, we’re exploring seven compelling reasons why adopting a burnout-proof lifestyle is not just beneficial but necessary for a thriving life.
I’m sharing how I’ve been able to use these reasons to stay calm despite navigating the chaos of being displaced due to wildfires in the NWT. Get ready to stop waiting for permission to live the life of your dreams.
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If you’ve achieved what most people term success, yet deep down you’re tired of feeling like you’re experiencing or on the verge of burnout, then this episode is for you. We’re continuing our burnout series to by diving into burnout recovery and prevention. You’ll know how to recognize burnout and a simple process for navigating it. Tune in to learn about my simple process that has helped clients recover and prevent burnout in their lives. You’ll walk away with a strategy to help you reclaim your life so that you enjoy your career while prioritizing your self, well-being, and family successfully.
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If you’re wanting to live a thriving life, but are feeling like you’ve done all the things and it’s still not working, this episode is for you.
Tune in this week to discover what it takes to live a thriving life. I’m giving you a peek into my thoughts about talking about burnout; one of the most important skills you need to cultivate to create a burnout-proof lifestyle; and some questions you can ask yourself to drastically reduce stress and overwhelm so that you can live a thriving life.
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Our burnout series kicks off with a reminder that your thriving life will require you to raise your standards. If it feels like you’re always trying to survive no matter how hard you try to catch a break, then it’s time to raise your standards. This episode addresses a common misconception about raised standards, how standards relate to burnout, and one simple shift you can make to help you raise your standards right away. Your standards shape how you approach your life, so let’s create your thriving, burnout-proof life together.
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It’s easy to buy into the message that in order to have a successful life as a mom that you have to do it all. But doing it all and having it all are not the same thing. Trying to do it all keeps you from having it all. In this episode, I share why trying to do it all is a disservice to you and the people you love. Tune in to understand why you may be struggling with doing it all, and a simple process for creating a life where you’re fully thriving, and burnout is optional.
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Do you find yourself struggling to keep up with your to-do lists? To-do lists can be helpful for keeping track of tasks. The pressure of having to check off tasks that you never get to can also make you feel like you’re failing in multiple roles as a mom. In this episode, I share the concept of to be over to do, and how to make to-do lists that actually work. You will learn why you struggle with your to-do lists, and simple tweaks that you can make to help you feel more productive and aligned with the thriving life you want.
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Many women avoid arguments because of the thought error that arguments are conflicts. They’re not. In this episode, I share why I believe that arguments can be opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. Tune in for mindset shifts and tangible things you can do to help you mindfully engage in arguments. Your thoughts and opinions are worth sharing. Learn how to argue better and let’s get to work.
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Do you have a vision of who you want to be beyond what society tells you that you should be? This is the question that Stephanie Dodier and I explore in our discussion about self-leadership and what it means for women. Tune in to learn how we define self-leadership as women with marginalized identities, and how it has shaped the way we approach coaching and our lives.
I hope this episode will inspire you to redefine leadership for yourself, so that you can own your power and create the thriving life that you want. Let’s go.
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Life is made of constant transitions. The key to thriving and navigating life transitions with ease is not about what you’re doing but who you are becoming. Tune in to this week’s episode, as I walk you through a real-time evaluation of my transition this season. You will learn why we struggle with life transitions, and 5 questions that will help you navigate your season of change so that you can proactively take charge and thrive without burnout.
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If you’ve ever wondered why you feel afraid to be seen, you’re not alone. This week, we’re diving into how to overcome your fear of being seen. Our guest, Lucia Doynel talks about why women feel afraid of showing up unapologetically, especially in front of the camera; and the link between burnout and our need to perform as women. Tune in for 3 tools that you can use right away to address your underlying fears so that you can show up unapologetically and be seen.
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Feeling uncomfortable when things feel easy in your life can be an indication that you’re committed to hard. In this episode, you will understand how this is rooted in a thought error that keeps you working hard for everything. Tune in for some mindset shifts to help you embrace the discomfort of allowing ease, so that you can fully step into your thriving life unapologetically.
Links & Resources
- Book a sales call with me to get started on creating a life where you step into your power as the leader in your life. As a private client, you’ll get coached on motherhood, career, and life. Together we will work on your mindset, boundaries and time management and so much more, so that you can ditch mom guilt, people-pleasing, and end the cycle of burnt-out mom once and for all.
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If you find yourself overwhelmed by the summer season, then this episode is for you. On this week’s episode, we’re diving into the #1 reason why moms feel overwhelmed during the summer. Tune in to learn how to take the pressure off the summer with the belief that the summer owes you nothing. You will learn three things you can do right away that will set you up for thriving throughout the summer. Let's dive in.
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If you find yourself getting angry and feeling ashamed or embarrassed about it, then this episode is for you. In this podcast episode, we’re shedding light on anger and why so it’s easy to default to anger when you’re a busy mom. Listen in to understand why you’re afraid to feel angry and the 4 questions that will help you deal with anger without spending hours trying to fix yourself.
Links and Resources
- Learn more about working 1:1 with Unyime at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching. As a private client, you’ll gain the skills you need to manage your mind, create boundaries, and navigate motherhood, career and life, so that you end the cycle of burnt-out mom and thrive once and for all.
- Join the Permission Granted email list and learn how to give yourself permission to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and step into your power as the leader in your life, and thrive in the chaos that I call motherhood and life. Sign up at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
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If you’ve ever wondered why you keep repeating patterns that don’t serve you, you’re not alone. You’re just used to playing your greatest hits. Your greatest hits control how you mostly think, feel and act. To change your pattern and act differently, you must change your greatest hits. Tune into this week’s episode to learn the reason why changing your patterns feel hard, how to identify your greatest hits and what you can do to finally see the change that you’re seeking.
Links and Resources
- If you want to create a life where you go after your goals while thriving, learn more about working 1:1 with Unyime at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching. As a private client, you’ll gain the skills you need to manage your mind, create boundaries, and navigate motherhood, career, and life, so that you end the cycle of burnt-out mom and thrive once and for all.
- Join the Permission Granted email list and learn how to give yourself permission to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, step into your power as the leader in your life, and thrive in the chaos that I call motherhood and life. Sign up at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
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If you feel like you’re doing work-life balance wrong, you’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack why it feels impossible to achieve work-life balance as a working mom. Tune in to learn about questions that will help you know where you’re striving to achieve work-life balance and what you can do today to help you stop chasing balance and live your thriving life.
Book a sales call with me to get started on creating a life where you step into your power as the leader in your life. As a private client, you’ll get coached on motherhood, career, and life. Together we will work on your mindset, boundaries, and time management and so much more, so that you can ditch mom guilt, people-pleasing, and end the cycle of burnt-out mom once and for all.
Links and Resources
- Join the Permission Granted email list and learn how to give yourself permission to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and step into your power as the leader in your life, and thrive in the chaos that I call motherhood and life. Sign up at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
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Today I’ve got a treat for you. I’m sharing 3 tools from my coaching tool kit that have helped my clients and I to navigate motherhood, career, and our lives without burnout. Let's dive right in!
Book a sales call with me to get started on creating a life where you step into your power as the leader in your life. As a private client, you’ll get coached on motherhood, career, and life. Together we will work on your mindset, boundaries and time management and so much more, so that you can ditch mom guilt, people-pleasing, and end the cycle of burnt-out mom once and for all.
Links and Resources
- Join the Permission Granted email list and learn how to give yourself permission to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and step into your power as the leader in your life, and thrive in the chaos that I call motherhood and life. Sign up at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
- Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/oliveandblisswellness/
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Every mom has a list of things they wish they knew when they became mothers. Today, I’m sharing 5 things I wish I had told myself as a new mom. Whether you’re a new mom or not, this week’s episode is a call to move beyond wishing to action. Take these thoughts and come share yours with me on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness.
Book a sales call with me to get started on creating a life where you move from wishing to taking action toward the thriving life you desire. As a private client, you’ll get coached on motherhood, career, and life. Together we will work on your mindset, boundaries, and time management so that you can ditch mom guilt, people-pleasing, and end the cycle of burnt-out mom once and for all.
Links and Resources
- Join the Permission Granted email list and learn how to give yourself permission to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and create a life that you’re wildly excited about. Sign up at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
- Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/oliveandblisswellness/
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Shame is a common emotion rooted in the belief that you’re wrong and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. The biggest mistake I see moms make when it comes to shame is that we internalize shame. Internalized shame makes you become your own oppressor and keeps you from the thriving life you want to create. And that’s why in this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize shame, why it is important to lean into shame, and how to navigate shame so that you don’t let it hold you back from your thriving life.
Links and Resources
- Book a sales call to work with Unyime privately on thriving in motherhood, career, and life. As a client, you’ll receive coaching on your mindset, boundaries, and time management so that you can end the cycle of burnt-out mom once and for all.
- Join the free email series, Permission Granted to dive deeper into shame and worth through the month of May. Sign up now to join us for our free community call on May 22, 2023. Sign up at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
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In this episode, you’re going to learn about one of the most important skills for thriving in motherhood and life – the skill of leadership. The biggest mistake that most women make is thinking that leadership is only reserved for boardrooms and white men in suits. That’s not true. Tune in to know why leadership is essential and how you can cultivate the skill of leadership, so that you can create a burnout-proof lifestyle where you go after your dreams and thrive without sacrificing your health, career, or relationships.
Book a sales call to learn how to lead your life so that you can go after your dreams and thrive without sacrificing your health, career, or relationships. As a private client, you’ll get coached on motherhood, career, and life. Together we will work on your mindset, boundaries, and time management so that you can ditch mom guilt, people-pleasing, and end the cycle of burnt-out mom once and for all.
Links and Resources
- Join the Permission Granted email list and learn how to give yourself permission to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and create life on their terms. Sign up at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
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It is completely normal to experience resistance when working toward a goal, making a change, or experiencing something new. On this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a recent allergy diagnosis and what I learned about resistance. You will learn why it is completely normal for you to experience resistance, how to recognize when you’re experiencing resistance and how to move through it.
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Book a sales call if you want to finally move forward with your goal. I’ll help you understand why you’ve been feeling stuck, and support you with a simple process to help you create your goal without stress and burnout. As a private client, you’ll get coached on motherhood, career, and life.
Together we will work on your mindset, boundaries and time management so that you can ditch mom-guilt, people-pleasing, and end the cycle of burnt-out mom once and for all.
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Links and Resources
- Join the Permission Granted email list and learn how to give yourself permission to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and create life on their terms. Sign up at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
- Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/oliveandblisswellness/
If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
Expectation attachment is keeping you from your next level. This happens because you have default thoughts about your goal – the way it ought to, should, or has to be. It makes sense to hold on to what you think you know and what you think you can control. It is also valuable to start questioning how expectation attachment and this perceived safety may be holding you back from the life you really want. In this episode, you will learn 1) How to identify where you may have expectation attachment; 2) The value of my sales call for potential clients even if we don’t work together; 3) How to let go of attachment to expectations so that you can create the bold, audacious, and thriving life that you want.
To work with Unyime book a sales call here Join my free email series, permission Granted, where I teach you how to ditch mom guilt, people-pleasing, and have it all without burnout. Click to join. Loved this episode? Leave a rating and review here
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Having the courage to be a mom who thrives while having it all can be intimidating. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn why The Thriving Life came to be and what you can expect when you tune in every week, especially the one skill that every woman needs to live a thriving life.
You have dreams and things that you want to do in this world. It’s time to stop dreaming only, let’s get to work without burning ourselves to the ground.
Book a sales call for private coaching with Unyime at https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/claritycall
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The Thriving Mum Podcast has come to an end. In this week’s episode, I share how things are changing. Tune in to learn about where we’re going, what you can expect, and how many times I can say pie in 10 minutes!
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Life will bring seasons that push you, shake you, and pull you to grow beyond what you think you’re capable of. And thriving during those seasons of change will not always look like thriving. Today’s podcast will give you 3 important shifts to make so that you can navigate change and thrive while doing so.
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Things have changed in the way women are expected to mother their children. This calls for a motherhood re-invention which can feel scary and uncomfortable. On this episode, you will learn why re-invention is necessary for your motherhood journey and how you can set yourself up to succeed and feel good about yourself as a woman. Let’s re-invent what it means to be women who wear many hats, play leading roles in our lives, and thrive through it all.
Mentioned in this Episode
- Sign up for Permission Granted, my weekly email series to help you create the life you want unapologetically and without burnout. https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join
- Listen to the episode on Evidence Paradox
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When it comes to your kids fighting, are you a detective or a judge? Find out on this week’s podcast episode with guest, Emily Hamblin, of Enlightening Motherhood Podcast. Emily is the creator and co-host of the Enlightening Motherhood podcast & life coaching business. As a mom of 4, former foster mom of 27, and educator of all ages, she definitely understands what it’s like to feel overwhelmed with your children’s intense behaviors & emotions.
In this episode, she shares 4 steps to confidently handling sibling rivalry by normalizing this often challenging experience, and gives you simple, actionable strategies that you can start using today. Listen in to hear her coach me on a real-life situation with my kids too!
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Connect with Emily on
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enlighteningmotherhood/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnlighteningMotherhood/
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlightening-motherhood/id1615301027
- Grab Emily’s “Why is My Child Melting Down?” Cheat sheet & Mini-Training for a 5-step process to identify what the root cause is for your child’s emotional outbursts, so you can pinpoint what skills you can help them develop to help them better thrive. Get access for FREE at http://enlighteningmotherhood.com/freebies
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If you’re like so many women, you probably struggle to love others, especially when they rub you the wrong way. This can be hard when the people are those closest to you. But regardless of what you think about other people’s love worthiness, I want to assure you that it is possible to love even when it’s hard. You are more in control of your relationships than you think. So, let’s talk about it.
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If you find yourself saying, “I don’t know” when it comes to taking action toward the life you want, you’re not alone. It’s easy to default to this way of thinking because it feels like the key to figuring out what to do.
In this episode, you’ll learn why not knowing is a gift and the one mindset shift that will help you finally figure out steps that will get you closer to creating the life you want with ease.
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One thing that women get wrong about creating the life that they want is that they use evidence from their past and current lives as reasons why getting what they want is impossible. On this week’s podcast episode, rightly titled, evidence paradox, you will learn why this is normal behaviour, how it keeps you from the life you want to create, and how to change it. Let's dive in!
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If you’re struggling to stick with your New Year goals, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Research shows that only 9% people of people who set goals actually achieve them. On today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the reasons why that is. It is the thought, “everyone else has it figured out but me”.
It sounds very innocent, but it doesn’t serve you to think this way. And today, you will learn why and what to do instead, so that you can fully embrace your own journey as you work toward achieving your goals. Let’s go!
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How often do you tell yourself that you’re failing at something? In this episode, we’re exploring what happens when you think that you are failing. I’m sharing my own experience with failure and offering simple shifts that you can make, so that you become proactive in addressing failure and not let it hold you back from the life you want to create.
I can help you walk through your fear of failure and equip you with tools to help you go after your big dreams without letting shame get in the way of that. Learn more and schedule your free consult call with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
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You’ve likely heard the quote that when you know better, you do better. And while some of that is true, I beg to differ. Knowing better doesn’t shift you into doing better. There are many steps between knowing and doing that nobody really talks about. If you’re wondering why you haven’t been able to do better despite everything you know, this episode will help you know why, and offer a simple solution that will help you be on your way to finally do better.
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Many of you are going to make resolutions, set goals, and make vows for the year, but none of that matters if you’re doing it with the wrong intention. Many women set goals laced with varying degrees of people-pleasing and they wonder why it feels so challenging to achieve them. In this episode, I’m sharing my story about what happens when you stop people-pleasing by focusing on three mindset shifts to help you thrive in the new year. I give you several journaling prompts to help you assess what is driving your goals and how you can pivot if you need to.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for the People-pleasing Detox Workshop at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/workshop
- Listen to the episode on how to set goals HERE
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Welcome to the last episode of 2022! This year has been amazing and also challenging for me as a thriving mom, coach, and business owner. In this episode, I bring you behind the scenes of my self-reflection as I share the top 5 lessons that I learned in 2022. Get ready to laugh along and feel inspired to take a moment and reflect on your own year.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Join me for the People-pleasing Detox Workshop at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/workshop
- If you’ve enjoyed listening to The Thriving Mum Podcast, let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcast HERE
If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
The holiday season is prime time for your boundaries to be challenged especially if you’re a people pleaser. And that’s why this episode is going to teach you how to navigate holiday boundaries as a people pleaser.
Tune in to learn the one thing stopping you from prioritizing your needs and wants, and the simple steps that will help you feel more comfortable stating your boundaries. You deserve a holiday where your needs are top of mind and what you want matters. Learn how to create it now.
Grab the free People-Pleasing Detox guide at www.oliveandbliss.ca/peoplepleasingdetox
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If you find it challenging to believe that what you want is possible, I want to pose that what is standing in your way is simplicity disbelief. In this week’s episode, I explain why many women, especially moms struggle with simplicity disbelief. Listen in for 3 simple questions to help you recognize how simplicity disbelief is impacting your ability to thrive, and what you can do to start keeping things simple.
Loved this episode? You might like these:
TTMP 51: How to Redefine Motherhood and Write Your Own Story
TTMP 90: Breaking Motherhood Rules
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In order to achieve any goal, you must change the image that you have of yourself. This requires becoming a different version of yourself and moments of discomfort. For many of us, the discomfort feels unbearable, and so we occupy ourselves with hard and busy work that works until it no longer works.
That's why in this episode, you will learn all about dealing with the discomfort of growth. You'll learn how to look at the discomfort differently, and what to do so that you keep working towards your goal with ease.
Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook @oliveandblisswellness
Learn about private coaching with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
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The thought, “it keeps happening” may be what’s holding you back from reaching your goals. If you find yourself repeating the same unhelpful behavior even after doing the mindset work, you might find yourself feeling frustrated when you think that it keeps happening. In today's episode, you'll learn why thinking this way doesn't serve you, and what to do instead, so that you stop feeling stuck and take action toward your goals.
To learn more about working together, head to https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
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If you’ve ever felt like the more you try to get things under control in your life the harder it feels, then you’re in for a treat. We’re back with another episode in our series titled, “the gift of coaching”. This week, my client Austin and I chat about her pink drinks and making decisions. Austin shares how she went from feeling out of control to taking charge of her life by making decisions. You will learn how making decisions and planning her celebration ahead of time helped her reach her goal faster, and how it can help you too. Austin’s story is a reminder that your dreams are worth fighting for and you don’t have to hustle to achieve them.
- If you’re inspired by Austin’s story, I would love to help you achieve your goals. Learn more about me and how I can support you at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Do you worry about disappointing others and find yourself saying yes when you REALLY want to say no? Use the FREE People Pleasing guide to find your inner voice and start living authentically. Download https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/peoplepleasingdetox
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If you’ve ever thought that you are too emotional, you’re not alone. The thought of dealing with emotions can feel scary, especially when you have a busy life.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from my client Victoria who wanted help because she felt that she was too emotional. You’ll hear her unpack how she went from feeling bad about her emotions to taking charge, and not letting them stop her from creating the life that she wants. Victoria declared, “my emotions are not a problem”, then went on to get her dream job and change her relationship with her family and colleagues in ways she least expected.
This story is a testament that you can be emotional and still do great things. Your emotions are not a problem. Let’s dive in.
Ready to manage your emotions, become confident, and go after your goals with ease? Sign up for your consult call at https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/claritycall
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Life doesn’t always give you warning signs before things go the way you didn’t plan. In this episode, rightly titled, how to be calm when things feel chaotic, Unyime walks you through a real-time life experience that feels chaotic, how she is choosing to think and coach herself through it, and the lessons she has learned. The nuggets from this episode can be applied to any situation in your life right now or in the future. Let’s dive right in!
- Enjoyed this episode? Let us know and help other moms find the podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriving-mum-podcast/id1540673480
- Connect with Unyime on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/oliveandblisswellness/
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Boundaries can often feel challenging when you have people-pleasing tendencies. In this first installment of the gift of coaching series, Unyime chats with her former client, Jill about her experience of becoming confident with boundaries and healing her relationship with food.
Jill shares what she learned while working with Unyime, and how it has helped her gain her freedom and power back as a wife and mom, create boundaries, and create a safe food environment for her children.
Ready to get your power back, create boundaries, or heal your food and body image? Sign up for a free sales call with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
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Living a stress-free life is boring - think man-made neighborhood pond. What you want is a life that's fun, vibrant, and exhilarating without all the drama attached to that. That's a less-stressed life. Motherhood is not boring. It is chaotic, beautiful, full of joy and laughter and pain, evolving, and it will challenge all of your insecurities. And when you are trying to live a stress-free life, you miss out on the opportunity for growth waiting to happen because you’re focused on controlling everything to stay stress-free.
In this episode, I invite you to accept and normalize stress as being a part of life, not because you’re terrible at managing it but because it just is. Only then will you be able to expand your capacity to manage and reduce stress, without making yourself wrong in the process. That, my friend, is living a less-stressed life. And it’s waiting with your name on it.
Mentioned in this episode:
Save your seat for The Less Stressed Holiday Workshop HERE
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If you struggle with not feeling enough, you’re not alone. The reason why you struggle is that you think enoughness is something you achieve through actions. It isn’t. Feeling enough is a conscious decision that requires devotion and commitment to unlearning the thoughts that keep you not feeling good enough, and creating a self-image of someone who IS already enough. Cultivating your enoughness is one of the quickest ways that you can achieve what you want in your life without wasting a lot of time, money, or effort. And in this episode, you will learn 5 skills to help you do that. Let’s dive in.
Do you want to create a holiday that feels full and fun, and build beautiful memories with your family, without burnout, stress, or overwhelm? Sign up for the Less Stressed Holiday workshop at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/holiday
Learn more about me coaching with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
If you’ve been working hard towards a goal and wondering why you haven’t reached it yet, are you allowing yourself to receive it? Allowing yourself to receive can feel challenging when you’re used to hustling for want you want. And that’s why in this episode, I’m sharing simple ways that you can learn to allow yourself to receive all the good that’s coming to you with ease. It has been a game-changer for me. I know it will be for you too.
Sign up for the Less Stressed Holiday workshop at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/holiday
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If the thought of displeasing others makes you want to run for the hills, then this episode will help you think differently about yourself and your need to people-please. You are not wrong for wanting to serve other people – this is your superpower. But when this gets in the way of your own health and well-being, then it’s a problem. And that’s why in this episode, you will learn what to do when you struggle with people pleasing, so that it doesn't hold you back from creating the life that you want, especially around the holidays.
Learn more about people-pleasing during the holiday, and sign up for the Less Stressed Holiday workshop https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/holiday
How did you feel the last time you wanted somebody to believe you, but they didn’t? You probably felt hurt. But here’s the kicker, you’re the one who didn’t have your own back or believe yourself, and that’s why it hurt. In this episode, you’ll learn why trying to convince others to believe your experiences and feelings is a sign that you lack self-trust. Then know the steps that will help you build self-trust, so that you never need validation from others again.
Learn about personal coaching with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
Do you think that you’re failing at motherhood? In this episode, I’m offering my thoughts on why it is impossible for you to fail as a mom. You will learn the reason why you may feel like a failure, how this impacts you and your child, and the will help you stop thinking that you’re failing at motherhood.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Listen to the episode on The Good Mom Syndrome HERE
- Learn about me and how I can support you at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
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Do you want to know the secret to doing it all in motherhood? Choosing not to do it all. While that sounds like a mind-bender, I think that we often confuse having it all with doing it all in motherhood. And that’s why many moms feel stressed and overwhelmed. It is possible to have it all without doing it all. And the key is knowing how to name what matters. In this part 2 of our 4-part series on rethinking motherhood, you will learn why it is important to name what matters in your motherhood and actionable steps that you can take to help you do so today.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Let’s connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oliveandblisswellness/
- Wanna learn more about my holiday coaching experience for moms? Send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca to learn all about it.
Did you ever think about the kind of mom you want to be before having kids? I’m going to guess not, which might be the reason why motherhood feels so challenging for you. And that’s why this week, we’re talking about redefining your motherhood identity. Your motherhood identity is the key to creating the motherhood experience that you want. This episode is one of a four-part series titled Rethinking Motherhood, so be sure to tune into all 4 episodes throughout the month of September.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 29: Redefining Self-Care: How to Practice Self-Care Without Feeling Selfish HERE
- Let’s connect on Instagram at @oliveandblisswellness
- Send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
- Learn more about me and how I can support you at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
Are you surviving or thriving in motherhood? Motherhood can often feel out of balance because it looks like we’re surviving all the time. In this episode, my guest, Jessica Jackson shows you the 5-step path from surviving to thriving. You will learn how to always win, no matter what season of motherhood you’re in, and how to go after your dreams without taking away from your family.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Jessica's Instagram and Website
- Learn more about me and how I can help you thrive in motherhood through coaching at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/life-coaching-with-unyime
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You’re not failing if you find it challenging to prioritize yourself. Instead of worrying about how to fix it – buying another course, reading another book, or getting another planner, start by getting to the root of the matter by asking yourself the bigger question. Why do you find it challenging to prioritize yourself?
In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about the benefits of prioritizing yourself, especially when it comes to food and body image healing. You’ll learn the importance of rethinking what prioritizing yourself means, and 3 journal prompts to help you get started with prioritizing yourself.
Learn more about how me and how I can support you through Life and Nutrition Coaching at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
Moms fall into the trap of existing in life because of the societal expectation that being a good mother means putting yourself last. This is what I call delayed living. Delayed living steals from your life today. And that's why in this episode, I'm inviting you to take an inventory of where you may be holding yourself hostage, so that you can make the necessary changes that will help you live your life to the full now rather than waiting for the ideal career, body, house or circumstance.
Learn more about working with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
Let’s connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oliveandblisswellness/
Are you recognizing areas in your life where you might want to change but are afraid to do so? You’re not alone. Letting go of what’s familiar can make you want to throw up a little. In fact, in this episode, you’ll learn why embracing growth can feel challenging and how to embrace the process of letting go of the familiar, so that growth can happen.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Learn about working 1:1 with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Learn how to eat food with less, fear, guilt or shame at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom
Do you tend to be hard on yourself whenever you make mistakes? If you’re like most women, chances are you’ve learned that the best way to become a better, perhaps different version of yourself is to go all in with willpower and self-control. But this is one way that you’re making life harder than it needs to be; and in this episode, I’m going to share the power of self-compassion, the difference between real and pseudo-self compassion, and how cultivating the skill of self-compassion makes it easier to live your life and meet your goals.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- TTMP 52 Emotional Self-Care and How to Deal with Too Many Feelings
- TTMP 69 Allowing Negative Emotions
- Food Freedom Guide to learn practical steps to let go of dieting, stop obsessing about food and eat in a way that you enjoy. https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom
- Learn more about working with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Dr. Kristin Neff’s website: https://self-compassion.org/
How differently would you approach motherhood if there were no rules? If you’re shaking your head right now, you’re not alone. Eight years ago, I would’ve shaken my head too because I had so many rules about what it means to be a mom. For a lot of us, we’ve struggled to box ourselves into rules and expectations that don’t serve us, yet we’re afraid to try anything else. And that’s why on today’s episode of The Thriving Mum Podcast, I share why breaking motherhood rules is key to creating the life that you want.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
- How sticking to motherhood rules may be keeping you from actually creating the motherhood experience that you want.
- Why it is important to trust yourself when it comes to raising your children
- 3 simple things you can do today to help you get started with breaking motherhood rules, so that you can create motherhood on your terms
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Ready to break some rules around food, your body image, feeding kids, or motherhood? learn more about 1:1 coaching with me here.
Exercise can sometimes feel like another item to check off on your to-do list, and rightly so because mom life is busy. But what if moving your body was something that you looked forward to doing every day? In this episode, Certified Personal Trainer and Non-diet Coach, Jolyn Martin debunks some of the myths about exercise and moms. She also gives you 5 steps to change your exercise mindset, so that you can have a better relationship with moving your body every day.
Connect with Jolyn:
On The Non-Diet Mom Show
On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jolynmartinfitness/
On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jolynmartinfitness
Want to learn what kind of exerciser you are? Take the quiz at https://www.jolynmartin.ca/exerciser
Are you a cycle breaker? If you’re trying to heal your relationship with food and your body, or choosing to mother differently, you are breaking generational cycles. And this can feel scary when it feels like you’re among the minority. In this episode, Unyime shares one quick tip for breaking generational cycles so that you can feel confident being among the minority, work through your own fears, and create the safety that your child needs to thrive in life.
Grab a free copy of my Food Freedom Guide to learn the 3 most important areas that will help you heal your relationship with food and your body at oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom.
Learn more about me and how I can support you at oliveandbliss.ca
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Feeding children over the summer can be challenging. Things feel even more stressful as children interact with their friends and other families around food. In this week’s episode, Registered Dietitian Rosanne Robinson is helping you with everything you need to know about navigating summer mealtimes and feeding children, so that you can feel confident, support your child, and still have a great summer. Here’s a sneak peek at what we discussed:
- All-day summer grazing and scheduling meals and snacks
- How to handle food conversations with other families
- Strategies for handling picky eating and summer potlucks/BBQs, hydration
- Traveling with children and food
- Fun ways to prevent dehydration
Connect with Rosanne on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blueprintnutritionrd/ Connect with Rosanne on Instagram @blueprint.nutrition.kids
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There will come a time in your food and body freedom journey where your old patterns and ways of thinking and doing things will start to show up again. This is the messy middle and while it may feel challenging to navigate, this is a normal part of your process. In this episode, Unyime shares 5 simple ways for navigating the messy middle of food and body image healing with less stress and overwhelm.
Mentioned in this episode
Grab the food freedom guide at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom
Visit Unyime’s website https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
Connect with Unyime on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
Body image is much more than how you see yourself, and if you’re struggling to figure out why it feels challenging for you, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode, Body Image Coach and Educator, Brianna Campos is normalizing the challenge of body image acceptance, grief, and healing. Tune in for simple, practical steps to help you navigate your body image journey today.
Here’s a sneak peek at what we covered:
- Brianna’s body image story
- How to hold space for others and navigate your body image journey
- Brianna’s hot tip for providers who support people with body image healing
- What mums can do to support their children who live in larger bodies
- 3 simple practices to help you get started with body image healing now
Follow Bri on Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri and visit her online. Listen to Bri’s podcast HERE
As mums, we all need a personal time out to slow down, take inventory and set ourselves up to thrive. In this week’s episode, Unyime offers three thoughts for this time out to help you prioritize yourself, so that you can refocus on what matters and make the best of the rest of the year. Let’s go!
Sign up for the Peaceful Mealtime with Kids audio challenge at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/challenge
Learn more about how Unyime can support you at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
In this week’s episode, Unyime explains the mealtime anxiety cycle to help you understand how your mindset around feeding kids and mealtimes impacts your child’s eating experience. You will learn 4 feeding archetypes and 5 simple questions that will help you understand how the mealtime anxiety cycle shows up in your home, so that you can create suitable solutions for you and your child to experience more peaceful mealtimes.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Join the free peaceful Mealtimes with Kids Challenge happening June 7 to 10, 2022 at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/challenge
- Learn more about how Unyime can support you https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
- Connect with Unyime on Instagram
In this episode, Unyime shares 5 common myths and misconceptions that moms have about raising children who are intuitive eaters. You will learn why trying to raise an intuitive eater may not be helpful for you or your child, and what to focus on instead, when it comes to helping your child have a healthy relationship with food.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Join the free peaceful Mealtimes with Kids Challenge happening June 7 to 10, 2022 at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/challenge
- Learn more about how Unyime can support you https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
- Connect with Unyime on Instagram
Want to help us reach more moms? Don't forget to leave us a rating and review here.
If you're feeling like something is missing from your intuitive eating or body image work, this week's episode might be just what you need. In this week’s episode, our guest, Vanessa Preston is talking about the power of nervous system work in body image, intuitive eating, and parenting.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and Nutritionist, and is also the founder of the Body and Food Freedom Project, and the host of the Body and Food Freedom Podcast.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- Why nervous system work matters while healing your relationship with food and your body
- How you may be hating yourself without knowing it
- The power of sharing your calm and connection with your child
- Vanessa’s mantra for life – we all need this too
- Simple steps to get started with nervous system work
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for the free audio challenge at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/challenge
- Connect with Vanessa on Instagram and her website
If you’re struggling to be a good mom, you might be experiencing what I call the good mom syndrome. Good mom syndrome is a set of social behaviours internalized by moms based on unconscious ideas/beliefs of what it means to be worthy of being a mom. In this episode, I share why many moms struggle with the good mom syndrome and the steps you can take to stop hustling for your worth as a mom.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- The reason why you strive to be a good mom.
- How to recognize the good mom syndrome
- Mindset shifts and practical steps that will help you stop striving for your worth and start thriving in motherhood instead.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Learn about Thrive at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Come hang out with me on Instagram or Facebook
- Episode 30: How to Reduce Mealtime Struggles with Your Kids
- Episode 32: How I Help My Children try New Foods
- Episode 64: Real Talk About parenting a Strong-willed Child with Wendy Snyder
In this episode, I’m normalizing change and showing you how to do so when you have behaviors that may not serve you. You’ll learn why I recently shared in my non-diet Mastermind group that I will no longer be calling myself a “recovering” people-pleaser or perfectionist. You’ll learn how to work with your own challenging tendencies, why you even find them challenging, and how to decide when it’s time to move on and let them go. Let’s dive in.
- Learn more about me and how I can support you Thrive at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
- Come hang out with me on Instagram or Facebook
This week's episode is not business as usual. I'm inviting you to check in with yourself by tuning into how you're really feeling in this season. The body never lies and if you want to thrive in this season, you must be truthful with what's happening within you so that you can find the right solution for yourself. Let's check in together.
Come hang out with me on Instagram and Facebook.
Learn more about how I can support you at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/
In this episode, food and body image coach, Victoria Yates and I are normalizing shame around food and our bodies. We share different ways that shame shows up in food and body image healing journey, and give you the tools to help you work through shame, so that you don’t let it sabotage your health journey.
Connect with Victoria:
- Victoria’s website: victoria-yates.com
- IG: instagram.com/nondiet_rn
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-health-podcast/id1482770447
Learn more about how I can help you eat healthy without shame and dieting at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca and @oliveandblisswellness
It’s possible to fall into the trap of self-sabotage when things feel too good to be true in your relationship with food and your body. And that’s why in this episode, I’m teaching you how to pay attention to your brain and direct how you think about food and your body, so that you continue to build momentum and avoid self-sabotage.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Thrive at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Get the free Food Freedom Guide at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom
- Let’s connect on Instagram. I’m @oliveandblisswellness
Clean thinking is intentionally thinking thoughts that serve you on your food and body freedom. In this episode, I share 5 ways to help you cultivate the habit of clean thinking and what gets in the way, so that you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start getting faster results on your food and body image healing journey. Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Learn more about my program Thrive at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Episode #73: Who You Are Becoming on Your Food and Body Freedom Journey https://www.buzzsprout.com/1491814/10280487
- Food Freedom Guide https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom
If you're enjoying this podcast, would you help us help other mothers and mothers at heart thrive in motherhood? You can do so by leaving a rating and review HERE.
Do you believe that your health is part of your worth? In this episode, my guest, Intuitive Eating Coach and Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Ardelle Viau talks about healthism and the drive for perfectionism in health, and how you can stop chasing a false sense of safety and embrace the grey instead.
Here’s a sneak peek at what we discussed:
- Ardelle’s personal health journey
- How perfectionism shows up in your relationship to food and body
- Important tools and questions to help you discover what you want when it comes to your health
Get in touch with Ardelle:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aromasandavocados/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aromasandavocados
- Book a free clarity call with Ardelle: https://www.aromasandavocados.com/work-with-me/1-on-1-coaching/
Feeling like you keep coming up against a wall in your food and body image healing? It may be because your self-image hasn’t quite caught up to who you’re becoming. And that’s why in this episode, I’m offering a different to approach your food and body image healing by thinking about your self-image and who you are becoming on your food and body freedom journey. Let's dive in.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Ready to transform your relationship with food and your body? Learn about and sign up for my 1:1 coaching program, Thrive at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Grab your free food freedom guide at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom
Emotional eating can feel like a dirty little secret that so many of us try to hide from. We know that we do it. We try to find solutions, and nothing seems to be working, so we wallow in self-pity and beat ourselves up about it. In this episode, you will learn 3 signs that you may be eating emotionally and what to do about it. Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for the free Masterclass, Stop Emotional Eating at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/emotionaleating
- My personalized coaching program, Thrive at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
Do you constantly feel like you’re trying to outrun a dysfunctional relationship with food or your body? It might be because you have what I call emotional debt. Emotional debt negatively impacts your relationship with food and your body. And that’s why in this episode, I give you 5 simple steps to help you pay off your emotional debt so that you stop living an overdrawn life.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for the free Masterclass, Stop Emotional Eating at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/emotionaleating
- My 1:1 coaching program, Thrive at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
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Are you ashamed or embarrassed about emotional eating? Your feelings are normal because this is what we’re taught. And that’s why in this episode, our guest Stephanie Dodier will help you understand why you feel the way you do, and how your emotional eating urge can help you, so that you manage your urges and stop the shame and embarassment around emotional eating.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for the free Stop Emotional Eating Masterclass at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/emotionaleating
Connect with Stephanie:
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- Get Stephanie’s Podcast Roadmap
The reason so many of us struggle with negative emotions is that we haven’t been taught that having negative emotions is normal. That’s why in this episode I’m teaching you a simple process to help you allow negative emotions, and get comfortable with feeling discomfort so that you don’t self-sabotage your food and body image healing journey.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Learn about my coaching program at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Learn more and sign up for the free Stop Emotional Eating Masterclass at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/emotionaleating
It is normal to experience fear when you decide to embrace a non-diet approach to health. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 simple steps for navigating fear on your non-diet food and body image journey. The steps will help you develop a deeper relationship with your body, so that you too can start focusing on love-based actions that will help you on your food and body freedom journey rather than letting fear hold you back. Let’s dive in!
Learn more about my program and schedule your free consult call with me at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
If the thought of meal planning has you running for the hills, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple meal planning process for busy moms. You’re going to walk away knowing exactly what to do, so you rarely run out of ideas or worry about keeping up with feeding your family again. Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Learn more about my 1:1 coaching program, Thrive at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/coaching
- Connect with me on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
Did you know that you have a thought playlist? This is the list of your default thoughts that drive how you engage with food and your body. Cleaning up your thought playlist is the key to letting go of thoughts about food and your body that no longer serve you so that you can let them go. In this episode, I give you 4 simple steps to help you think new thoughts that will help you in your relationship with food and your body. Let’s dive in.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Schedule your free clarity call with Unyime https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/claritycall
- Start enjoying food without needing control or willpower with the FRE Food Freedom Guide: https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom
One of the biggest struggles many women, especially mums face when using a non-diet approach to health is just knowing whether what they’re doing is working. And that’s why this week, I’m teaching you how to create intangibles and not sabotage your health goals. You’ll learn a better way to track your health goals and 3 mindset shifts to make, so that you keep going no matter what.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Schedule a clarity call to HERE
- Get started on your food freedom journey with the free Food Freedom Guide HERE
If you're at your wit's end with your strong-willed child, this episode is for you. Our guest this week, Wendy Snyder, is giving you simple tools to help you parent your strong-willed child. Wendy Snyder is a Positive Parenting educator, family life coach & advocate. She helps families parent from a place of great purpose and intention by creating healthy, respectful & cooperative relationships. Here's a sneak peek at our conversation:
- What positive parenting really means
- Why parents struggle with strong-willed children
- Seeing the beauty in your strong-willed child
- Her four Rs to help you go from a punishment mindset to walking in compassionate discipline with your strong-willed child
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Join Wendy's FREE New Year Fresh Start parenting Challenge here
- Get Wendy's free guide to raising strong-willed children here
- Connect with Wendy on Instagram
- Connect with Wendy on Facebook
Non-diet health goals can feel challenging to set and achieve especially because you’re not counting calories, weighing, or measuring anything. This week I’m giving you a step-by-step process to help you achieve your non-diet health goals, by knowing what you want and how to measure your progress. Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in the episode:
- Get the goal-setting workbook HERE
- Join me on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
- ready to explore coaching with me? Sign up for a clarity call:https://bit.ly/3HL2Gei
Setting health goals when you’re no longer dieting can feel challenging. And if you’re wondering how you can set a health goal without weighing yourself or counting calories, then this episode is for you.
In this episode, you learn the one thing we get wrong about goal setting, and 4 simple tools that will set you up to achieve your goals this year. Let’s dive in.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Download the Food Freedom Guideand stop stressing about eating
- Schedule a free clarity call HERE
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One sure way to break the habit of not doing enough is learning to take stock of your growth. In this episode, you will learn the value of taking stock and 3 important questions to help you reflect on your growth. It’s time to break the endless grind for your worth and be your own cheerleader.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for a clarity call with me HERE: http://oliveandbliss.ca/thrive
- Grab my Food Freedom Guide HERE: https://oliveandbliss.ck.page/7d4a87b38e
If you’re feeling more overwhelmed than peace and calm this holiday, the reason is simple. In this episode, I share what overwhelm really is, why you feel overwhelmed, and exactly what you can do to minimize it and also manage it when it happens.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for a clarity call with me HERE
- Grab my Food Freedom Guide HERE
Wondering how to maintain a mealtime structure and still be flexible with meals over the holiday? In this week’s episode, I cover why mealtimes may feel challenging and what to do to maintain a sense of calm and normalcy, so that you get to relax and enjoy the season with your kids. Let’s dive in.
Mentioned in this episode:
Mealtimes Simplified Bootcamp https://oliveandbliss.ca/eat
Learn more about Thrive, my 1:1 coaching for mums HERE Enjoying this podcast? Help me reach other mums by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts HERE
In this part 2 of our 2-part series, we’re diving into what you need to know so that you can set yourself up to protect your mental and emotional health through the holiday. Learn practical ways to navigate diet culture conversations around bodies, food, and weight, and learn how to help your child create boundaries too. Let’s dive in.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Listen to Episode 57 on Apple podcasts
- Grab the free Food Freedom guide here
- Learn more about me and how I can support you at http://oliveandbliss.ca
Please help me to help other mums by leaving a rating and review on Apple podcasts here
If you’re tired of the stress and overwhelm of the holiday season and traditions, then this episode is for you. In this part 1 of a 2-part series to help you navigate the holiday season by saying no to diet culture, Stephanie Dodier and I talk about the intersectionality of diet culture and holiday traditions to help you raise your awareness of the sneaky ways diet culture may be dictating how you engage with the holiday season.
Mentioned in this episode:
Connect with me on Instagram
Sign up for the Mealtimes Simplified Bootcamp at https://oliveandbliss.ca/eat
At what point did you decide to be everything but yourself? In this week’s episode, my guest, Toni-Ann Mayembe of Real Happy Mom podcast and blog share practical ways that you can learn to live authentically, let go of guilt, and be a real, happy mom. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to finally be yourself. Let’s dive in.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Connect with Toni-Ann on
- https://www.instagram.com/realhappymom
- https://www.facebook.com/realhappymom
- https://www.twitter.com/realhappymom1
Toni-Ann's gift to you: www.realhappymom.com/thrivingmum
If you struggle with celebrating yourself, then this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 3 ways that I’ve been celebrating myself and how this practice has changed my life over the past year. I hope you’ll feel inspired to celebrate yourself and thrive in your life. Let’s dive in.
Links Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for a clarity call HERE
- Episode 54: What to do When Things Don't Seem to Be Working
- Learn more about me and how I can support you HERE
Many mums give up on the work needed for intuitive eating, body freedom, or feeding their kids when things don’t seem to be working. There’s a lot of unpacking that needs to be done for lasting change to happen and when you’re unwilling to do that, typically you’ll want to give up and say it doesn’t work. In this episode, you’ll learn why this happens and what you can do to help you stay on track and have your back no matter what. You’ve got this!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Check out the Food Freedom Guide here
- Find out more about me and how I can support at https://oliveandbliss.ca/
If you've enjoyed this podcast, here are some ways you can support this work and help other mums:
- Leave a rating and review here
- Come over to Instagram and say "hi"
- Share the podcast with a friend
Being on the receiving end of comments about your child’s eating or body can sometimes feel stressful especially when you’re trying to establish a food-neutral environment in your family. This week we’re talking about ways you can navigate those situations, so that you can know what to do when people food police your child, and what to do if this is you.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for the Motherhood Stress Reframe mini-training here
- Access the Intuitive Eating Counselors Directoryhere
- Grab your food freedom guide here
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If you’re worried about having too many feelings, this episode is for you. We’ve been taught that being emotional and having too many feelings is bad, but I believe that having emotions can be your superpower once you choose to invest in emotional self-care. In this episode, I share three simple things you can do to take care of your emotional needs, so that you can stop reacting in your life and start living proactively and with intention. Let’s do this!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Get the tools you need to stop letting stress run your life during the Motherhood Stress Reframe. Sign up now at oliveandbliss.ca/training
- If you would like to learn more about me and how I can support you, then check out my website at oliveandbliss.ca
Did you know that you could write your own motherhood story? Yes, you can decide today, right now, I’m done with whatever story I’ve been telling myself that’s making me feel unfulfilled, and choose to create one that works for me. You totally can and that’s why in this week’s episode, I’m sharing 5 simple steps to help you create the motherhood of your dreams. Once where you stop surviving and start thriving in the chaos that is motherhood. Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Sign up for the Motherhood Stress Reframe mini-training here
- Here about my IBS misdiagnosis in Episode 1 here
It is easy to feel grateful when things are going the way you think they’re supposed to go. But how do you remain grateful when your life feels like you’re putting out fires all the time? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to embody gratitude in motherhood, so that you can live your days with more intention starting today.
Get started with The Gratitude Reframe Worksheet. Grab your copy here.
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Choosing to live a life of food and body freedom is a great step to changing your life. But how does this really work in a world where diet culture and beauty industry ideals are working to make you feel like you’re not enough? The is where the real work is. And that’s why in this week’s episode, I’m talking about the art of recommitment, which is what it takes to live a life of food and body freedom. Learn how to simply commit to the daily practice of showing up for yourself as you continue to navigate your own food and body freedom.
Learn more about Thrive and how I can support you here.
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Many of us have made decisions in our lives for decades rooted in the fear that has been rationalized by cultures that seek to keep us in lack and not feeling enough. In this week’s episode, I’m asking, what does love look like to you? It’s time to define what matters and live from love instead of fear. Let’s do this.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Intuitive Eating Series – TTMP Episodes 40 to 44
- 1:1 coaching program, Thrive
- Get started with simple steps to help you gain food freedom with the Food Freedom Guide
In this episode, Unyime discusses why your style as a mother matters. You’ll learn a step-by-step process, with journal prompts to help you declutter and redefine your style in a way that matches how you want to feel every day.
Want to let go of food obsession and fear? Grab the Food Freedom Guide
Learn more about me and how I can support you to create the life that you want here
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Our thoughts create our results. For most of us, those results are not what we want. If you’re struggling with overwhelm and anxiety or meeting your goals in life, then it's time to look at your thoughts. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple process for how to declutter your mind and become unstoppable, so that you can start to think on purpose and create the results that you really want in your life.
Want to let go of food obsession and fear? Grab the Food Freedom Guide
Learn more about me and how I can support you to create the life that you want here
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Are you struggling to find joy in your life? Let’s start with the pile of unmade decisions called clutter. In today’s episode, our guest, Allie Casazza teaches you how to declutter, simplify and find joy in motherhood. This episode will give you the tools and strategies you need to let go of stuff, so that you can create more joy and ease in your home and life. Let’s dive in!
Here’s a sneak peek at what this episode covers:
- What clutter REALLY is
- How striving for minimalism is stealing your joy
- A quick way to create more joy with ease
- Practical steps that you can take to declutter your home and life today
- How to create a family culture of simplicity
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Allie’s book, Declutter Like a Mother
- Allie’s Instagram
- Allie’s Facebook
- Allie’s website
Share your episode takeaways with me on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
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Are you trying to stop eating emotionally but it’s not working? What if you saw emotional eating as a gift rather than your lack of willpower, self-control, or something you should be ashamed of? In this episode, we’re diving into our emotional connection to food, the #1 reason why you may be struggling with emotional eating, and the solution that will help you stop feeling ashamed about emotional eating.
Here’s what we cover in this episode:
- Why you struggle with emotional eating
- The #1 reason why trying to stop emotional eating isn’t working for you
- A simple 5-step process for navigating emotional eating
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Episode 16 – The Gift of Emotional Eating with Stephanie Dodier
- Thrive, my 1:1 transformational coaching program to help you heal your relationship with food and your body
- Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
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Ever imagine what life would be like if you no longer experience fear, stress, and overwhelm around eating? Today’s podcast episode is all about the tools and strategies that are essential for making peace with food. In this episode, I’ll be sharing two common ways that most people approach making peace with food, the importance of self-trust, and simple steps for making peace with food, so that you can transform your relationship with food and your body.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Episode 41: How to Connect with Your Hunger, Fullness, and Satisfaction Cues
- Episode 42: How to Silence the Food Police and Find Peace
- Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
- Sign up for a FREE consultation call at http://www.oliveandbliss.ca/thrive
- Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
- If you’re enjoying this podcast, would you help more mothers find us by leaving a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts? Leave a review here.
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Today’s episode is all challenging the food police. In this episode, I’ll be walking you through a step-by-step process for recognizing the food police, critically assessing your thoughts and actions, and silencing the food police and find peace, so that your inner intuitive eater starts to shine through.
Here’s a sneak peek at what this episode covers:
- How the food police becomes a part of your food story
- How to recognize the food police
- A step-by-step process to help you silence the food police and find peace
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
- Sign up for a free consultation call at http://www.oliveandbliss.ca/thrive
- Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
- If you’re enjoying this podcast, would you help more mothers find us by leaving a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts? Leave a review here.
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In this episode, we’re discussing how you can have a pleasurable experience around food and eating. I’ll be giving you the tools that will empower and help you connect with your hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues - three important pieces when it comes to healing your relationship with food.
Here’s a sneak peek at what this episode covers:
- Why you may not feel hungry, full, or satisfied when it comes to eating.
- The big lies that keep you from connecting with your hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues
- Simple questions to ask yourself about hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, so that you can connect back to what feels good to you when it comes to food and eating.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Episode 36: Food Permission and the Threat of Mental Restriction here.
- Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the Food Freedom Guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
- Learn more about me and how I can support you to make changes when it comes to food and your body at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
- Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
- If you’re enjoying this podcast, would you help more mothers find us by leaving a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts? Leave a review here.
Today’s episode is all about ditching the diet mentality. In this episode, I’ll be walking you through the process of identifying how diet mentality shows up in your life, quick steps to help you ditch dieting, and what to expect when you commit to ditching dieting. You'll get the tools that will empower you to begin rebuilding trust and heal your relationship with food and your body.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
- TTMP Episode 12: What to Expect When Healing Your Relationship With Food here
- Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
- Learn more about me and how I can support you to make changes when it comes to food and your body at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
- Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
- If you’re enjoying this podcast, would you help more mothers find us by leaving a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts? Leave a review here.
No one wakes up thinking, “how can I damage my child’s health today?” Yet so many parents are pressured into wanting to restrict foods or put their children on diets. Why? To protect them from the hurt and stigma that so many people face just by living in a world that is unaccepting of people who live and eat in ways that don’t conform to diet culture’s ideal. This is why in this episode, I’m sharing simple ways to help children build healthy habits for life without dieting.
Here’s a sneak peek at what this episode covers:
- Why when it comes to your child, wanting to restrict foods or put them on a diet is normal
- How my childhood experience with food impacted many areas of my life, including my parenting
- The dangerous impacts of diets and food restriction on children
- 5 ways you can help your child build healthy habits...and they don’t involve dieting
Need help Getting Started on Helping Your Child Build Healthy Habits? Sign up for my Mealtimes Simplified Bootcamp starting on August 2nd, 2021. Click here for all the details and to sign up.
Episode 8 of the Podcast: The One Thing Your Child Needs from You When it Comes to Eating
Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Learn more about me and how I can support you to make changes when it comes to food and your body at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
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Do you feel inadequate and struggle with raising a healthy, confident eater? Do conversations with your mom and best friend include apologizing for your child’s picky eating? Girl, stop apologizing for your child’s food behavior. If your idea of a healthy, confident eater is one that includes a child who eats their veggies, never fusses about meals, and is a certain size, then you’re in for a ride my friend. We’re redefining healthy eating as it relates to children, and giving you 5 practical steps you can take to simplify mealtimes, stop apologizing for your child’s behavior, and feel confident raising healthy, confident eaters.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Who a healthy, confident eater is.
- Why the pressure to conform to diet culture’s definition of a healthy child is not helpful.
- What happens when you’re struggling with guilt and shame when it comes to feeding your child.
- 5 steps you can take to simplify mealtimes and feel confident about feeding your child.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Learn more and sign up for the Mealtimes Simplified Bootcamp here
- Ellyn Satter’s info on What is Normal Eating here
- Ellyn Satter on the joy of being a competent eater here
- TTMP Episode 8: The one thing your child needs from you when it comes to eating here
- Food freedom Guide here
- Want more support? Learn how to help your child eat in the free guide here
- Let’s hang out on Instagram here
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Dream with me for a moment and imagine a world where women stop feeling guilty and ashamed because of their periods, cravings, or hormones. Wouldn’t that be great? In today’s episode, we get a sneak peek into how we can all strive to get there.
Our guest, Isabel is talking all about how you can cultivate a deep understanding of your body through body literacy. Understanding how your body changes over a month will help you to care for and nurture yourself from a place of empowerment and intention. Here’s a sneak peek at what we discussed:
- Body Literacy and how it can help you nourish and support your body from a place of empowerment and intention
- Why we should be paying more attention to our hormones
- Why food restriction and hormonal pills are not sustainable solutions for addressing period problems
- How women who experience period problems can support themselves without restrictive diets and plans
- How mothers can support their daughters when it comes to taking care of their bodies
About our guest:
Isabel is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Woman Wise Nutrition. She specializes in the intersection of Women’s Health and Disordered Eating. She helps women who struggle with hormone dysfunctions like PCOS and Amenorrhea to learn how to stop fighting food and their bodies, and start tuning in to nourish their body from a place of empowerment and intention. Isabel strives to empower women with a deeper understanding of their health so that they can ultimately live their life of purpose.
Connect with Isabel:
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- Isabel website
- Isabel's resources
Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Learn more about me and how I can support you to make changes when it comes to food and your body at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
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But I allowed myself to eat the food, so why am I still bingeing on it? I’m sure you can relate to craving certain foods even after you’ve told yourself that you’re allowing them back into your diet. You feel frustrated because you’ve given yourself permission to eat those foods, yet you can’t let go of the obsession with them. Giving yourself permission to eat foods that you previously restricted is a process that requires unlearning your food rules and diet mentality thoughts. Even if you have stopped dieting, the mental restriction may be holding you back from finally eating foods you love without guilt, fear, or shame.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why mental restriction keeps you in the overeating and binge eating cycle
- How to know whether you’re mentally restricting
- The solution to mental restriction
- Simple steps to help eat without guilt, fear or shame
- What to do if you can’t eat foods due to an allergy or intolerance
Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Learn more about me and how I can support you to make changes when it comes to food and your body at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
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Mama, let’s be frank, the postpartum period can be challenging because you don’t know what to expect when you have a newborn.
That’s why in this episode, my guest, Jaren Soloff is giving you everything you need to know so that you can set yourself up for success after your baby arrives. Here’s a sneak peek at what we discussed:
- Why it is important to prepare for the postpartum period
- What breastfeeding and informed consent have in common
- How to take care of yourself and find postpartum support
- Why the first forty days after baby really matter and what to do during that time
- Questions to ask yourself when you feel the pull to lose weight and snap back to your pre-baby body
About our guest:
Jaren Soloff is a Registered Dietitian and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who serves as an expert in women’s health. Jaren combines her expertise as a skilled nutrition therapist and lactation consultant to support mothers in nourishing themselves and their babies with confidence, so that mom and baby can thrive in motherhood.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Connect with Jaren:Jaren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcrcl_/
Jaren's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fullcrcllactation
Jaren's book - The Postnatal Cookbook: https://www.fullcrcl.co/the-postnatal-cookbook
Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Learn more about me and how I can support you to make changes when it comes to food and your body at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Are we friends on social yet? Let’s connect on Instagram @oliveandblisswellness
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Do you want to change your life, especially when it comes to your relationship with food and your body, yet find yourself saying something like, “I can’t do it because…?” thinking this way keeps you stuck in problem mode and distracts you from taking actions that will bring you closer to the kind of life you want to live. In this episode, I’m sharing simple, practical steps you can use to take charge of decisions, ask powerful questions, and finally see the changes that you want for your life. This is the episode you didn’t know you needed!
Want a quick start to getting off the diet train and gaining food freedom? Check out the food freedom guide. Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Learn more about me and how I can support you to make changes when it comes to food and your body at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
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Ever wonder how you could possibly manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) without cutting out carbs? You might feel like weight loss and cutting our carbs are the solution for managing PCOS but let’s be honest, those only make things worse…hello cravings!
That’s why in this episode, my guest, Julie is busting common myths about PCOS and giving you practical strategies on how to navigate living with PCOS without dieting. Here’s a sneak peek at what we discussed:
- Common misconceptions about PCOS
- How to know whether you have PCOS
- The science behind PCOS in plain language
- Why your feelings and cravings are normal
- How to manage PCOS without dieting
Here’s your self-care manual for thriving beyond PCOS.
About our guest: Julie Duffy Dillon is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorder Specialist, and Food Behavior Expert partnering with people with PCOS on their Food Peace Journey™️. You can hear her on the weekly podcast, Love Food. Learn more about her work including courses for PCOS at JulieDillonRD.com.
Connect with Julie:
- Julie’s website julie@juliedillonrd.com
- On Instagram @FoodPeaceDietitian
- Grab a copy of Julie’s PCOS and Food Peace Roadmap here
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If feeding your child is something you’ve been struggling with then you’re in luck. This episode gives you a peek into how I help my children try new foods. In this episode, I’m chatting with my three children about their experience trying new foods in our home lately. I hope you'll find practical strategies for how to help your own child try new foods, without pulling your hair out…at least most days. Here’s a sneak peek at what we talked about:
- Their favourite foods and why. This is a great conversation to have with your child. Listen for the way they described what works and doesn’t for them.
- Reasons why they don’t like certain foods. Your child may relate to these reasons too.
- Simple strategies that you can apply today to help you meet your child where they are at on their food journey.
- How you can create an environment of less pressure and peace around food and eating.
- Helpful tips that your child can use to feel more confident trying out new foods.
...and so much more!
Want a quick start on implementing what we chatted about? Grab your free guide on How to Help Your Child Eat here.
I’d love to hear all about your experience, so let’s chat on Instagram or Facebook.
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You’ve heard it said that we’re all born intuitive eaters but what happens when a child’s innate ability to trust their eating cues is interrupted out of necessity? Our guest, Katelyn Parsons takes us on a journey of healing her relationship with food after being diagnosed with a milk allergy at age 6 months old.
This is a story of hope despite struggles with perfectionism, body image, and finding freedom.
Here’s a sneak peek at what we discussed:
- How the perceived safety of perfectionism kept Katelyn stuck in a tumultuous relationship with food
- Why trying Intuitive Eating may feel intimidating if you struggle in your relationship with food
- The power in normalizing emotional expression and conversations with children
- Hw you can create a peaceful food environment, even when your child struggles with a food allergy
- and so much more!
Connect with Katelyn:
- Want to reach out to Katelyn? hello@katelynparsons.com
- Find her on Instagram and Facebook
- Grab Katelyn’s Food Freedom Guide http://bit.ly/food-freedom-guide
Want to help your child eat by reducing struggles around mealtimes? Then grab your free guide HERE
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One question I get often from mamas is, "how can I reduce stress around mealtimes?" This episode is a quick start guide to help you know how to reduce mealtime struggles with your child. You can get off the mealtime struggle cycle, build a trust-based feeding relationship with your child, and help them become healthy, confident eaters.
Here's what you'll learn:
~The one myth keeping you stuck in the mealtime stress cycle.
~Common areas where you may be struggling and what to do instead.
~Simple steps to help your child become a confident eater. Be sure to grab this free guide to help you dive deeper into this.
~How to make changes where trust with your child has been broken
Mama, mealtimes can be challenging but they don't need to feel like war. You can have less stressful mealtimes, mama. Let me show you how.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Podcast Episode 8: The One Thing Your Child Needs From You When it Comes to Eating
- A Quick Start Guide on How to Help Your Child Eat. Get yours here.
- Looking to heal your relationship with food so that you can fully support your child to become a healthy, confident eater? Join the waitlist for Thrive here.
- Learn all about me and how I can support you here.
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If you’re still asking whether self-care is selfish, then this episode is for you. You’ve probably asked that question many times, but are yet to find an answer. In today’s episode, I’m giving you the right questions you need to be asking so that you can start taking the steps you need to help you practice self-care without feeling like you’re selfish.
- Grab your free Food Freedom Guide HERE
- Learn more about my program and how I can support you HERE
- Listen to the Thriving Mum Podcast Episode 1 HERE
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Simplicity in motherhood can often seem far-fetched, especially when you’re trying to keep up with all the expectations of motherhood. You’re in for a treat in this episode because our guest, Florence Akpan is sharing all about how to simplify motherhood. Here’s a sneak peek at what we discussed:
- Practical strategies for asking for help and delegating tasks, including in her business
- Why she doesn’t consider herself a superwoman
- Lessons and encouragement if you’re struggling with feeding your child
Florence is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, who after a 10-year career with the Govt of Sask decided to pursue her immigration practice full-time. She was able to grow that business from a side hustle to a place where she is running it successfully, as well as helping small business owners scale their side hustle just like she did. She’s also a wife and a mom to two beautiful babies.
Connect with Florence on:
- Website
Struggling with feeding your child, grab your free quick-start guide on how to help your child eat HERE.
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Many mothers are trying to find their identities as mums but are looking in the wrong places, so we're talking about seven values of thriving mums. Thriving mums are committed to living by their values and letting those values determine the actions they take and how they live their lives. When you live by your values, life runs a little bit smoother no matter what’s going on and that’s what thriving is about.
Let’s have this conversation so that we can shed what no longer serves us, and start prioritizing what matters.
The popular belief that diastasis recti (DR) is a problem that needs fixing leaves mothers feeling like their bodies are broken . I’m putting a stop to that messaging on the podcast today with my guest, Inemesit Graham. She’s busting some common myths about DR and giving you some strategies you need to support yourself. Enjoy!
Here’s a sneak peek at what we discussed:
- What diastasis is and isn’t.
- What happens before and after you have a baby – that no one talks about.
- Why you need to stop viewing DR as an injury that needs fixing.
- Why language around DR and your body matters.
- Some of the reasons why your belly could be distended and what to do about it.
Connect with Inemesit
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- Her website
Find me on Social Media @oliveandblisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
Grab your free Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
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It’s time to talk about motherhood and your money mindset! Money talk stresses many mothers out but did you know that children want to learn about money from you, mama? In this real-talk episode, our guest, Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas breaks down how you can have a thriving mindset when it comes to money.
This is huge if you want to thrive, stop stressing about money, and change your generation’s money story for good. Enjoy!
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn:
- What a holistic approach to money means;
- The connection between money and your emotions;
- Why your language about money matters, especially around children;
- How to rethink financial achievement; and
- Practical steps you can take to build a thriving money mindset today.
Connect with Chelsea:
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- Grab Chelsea's Meaningful Money Goal Worksheet to help you set your money goals the smart way.
Learn all about Thrive: Food Freedom Program and apply to work 1:1 with me here
“I'm always stress eating. I just need more willpower!” How many times have you thought or said that? Here’s a truth bomb for you: stress eating has nothing to do with whether you have the willpower or not. It comes from not having enough tools to manage the stress in your life.
But sometimes, food feels like the best solution when you’re stressed out. So, let’s talk about how you can take small steps that will help you manage stress, without turning to food, or needing more willpower.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why it is absolutely okay if you’ve been turning to food when stressed out.
- How to shift your mindset from guilt about stress eating to curiosity.
- Practical steps to help you minimize stress eating episodes.
- What to do when you feel the urge to stress eat.
- What to do after stress eating. We know it happens!
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Stress Eating Guide
- Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
- Learn about Nutrition Coaching
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Stress happens. That’s just life but it doesn’t have to suck the light out of you. Today, I’m sharing why managing stress matters, and 5 simple ways that I handle stress without losing my mind. I hope that you’ll feel inspired to take the steps you need today to start caring for yourself. Remember that you matter and you’re worthy of the effort it takes to manage stress.
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 16 - The Gift of Emotional Eating with Stephanie Dodier
- Episode 1 – My Story and IBS
For support on your food freedom journey at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Grab your free food freedom guide at Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
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Are you wanting to explore a non-diet approach to health, perhaps through intuitive eating and HAES-aligned practices? Congratulations on making the decision! If you’re like most people, chances are that you’ve experienced the tension between leaving what feels safe and predictable (food rules and restrictions) to what is unknown (food freedom).
This episode dives into 3 ways you can navigate those moments of insecurity and tension, aka belly knots, so that you can embrace your food and body freedom journey with less stress and overwhelm.
If you have questions or would love some support, let’s connect on Instagram or Facebook. I am @oliveandblisswellness.
Learn more about my one-on-one nutrition coaching at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Grab your free Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
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How many times have you given up on making decisions about food and eating because you couldn’t, well, make up your mind? If you’re being honest you know you sometimes struggle not because you don’t know what to do, it’s more because you’re afraid you’ll make the wrong choice about what to eat. Food and eating decision struggles can impact your relationship with food, and prevent you from eating in a way that serves and honors your needs.
Unyime shares 5 questions that can help you navigate food and eating decisions, so that you can manage those struggles and simplify eating for you and your loved ones.
Want to get started on your finding freedom with food and eating today? Grab the Food Freedom Guide.
If you need help to do this work in your life, then sign up for Nutrition Coaching with Unyime.
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Most women don’t consider themselves courageous because of the belief that our worth as women is tied to other people’s perception of us. We believe that we’re only worthy when we’re of value to others – our partners, friends, children, etc.
But did you know that you are innately worthy as you are?
Find out the powerful questions you need to ask yourself about your worth, so that you can take the steps you need to find the courage you need to live boldly now.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The Thriving Mum Podcast – Episode 7 (How You Can Give Yourself Permission)
- People-Pleasing Detox Workshop – Click here to find out all the details
Do you go out of your way to please the people in your life? I’m guessing you do. You probably make excuses for why you need to do it too – but don’t feel bad because we all do it.
Today’s episode dives into how to stop people-pleasing and confidently prioritize your needs. You’ll get to discover why mothers often feel the need to prioritize others’ wants and needs above theirs, how we’re paying the price with food and our bodies, and steps you can take to confidently stop people-pleasing.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Grab your FREE People-Pleasing Detox Guide at www.oliveandbliss.ca/ep19
Sign up for a FREE People-pleasing Detox Workshop at www.oliveandbliss.ca/peoplepleasing
Let’s connect on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
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Why you struggle with food and eating has more to do with how you think about food and your body than the food itself. In this episode, Unyime shares several reasons why you may be struggling with food and what you can do about them, so that you can change how you see your struggles and do something about them.
Let’s connect on Instagram at @oliveandblisswellness.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Christy Harrison’s blog about Diet culture
- Grab Your free Food Freedom Guide
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One of the negative patterns that mums fall into is negative self-talk when it comes to food and their bodies. Negative self-talk does not support your health journey, rather it makes you feel worse about yourself, lose motivation, stress out, and stay stuck in a cycle of guilt and shame about feeding yourself and your family.
Let’s chat about how you can identify your negative self-talk, and what you can do to silence the mental chatter that comes from your inner critic.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Instagram at @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
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Mama, you can't live out your purpose on an empty stomach, so start taking care of yourself by eating. Too few of us think about eating as a form of self-care. In fact, the thought of even spending time on self-care is like speaking a foreign language to some of us because it seems like there’s never enough time in our day to eat. I’m sharing 3 quick ways that you can commit to eating as a form of self-care.
Want to get started with eating as a form of self-care? Grab your Food Freedom Guide at oliveandbliss.ca/foodfreedom
Are you on Instagram or Facebook? Let’s connect. I’m @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
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Do you struggle with emotional eating? Stephanie Dodier is a Clinical Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, speaker, podcast host, and Creator of The Going Beyond the Food Method™️. In this episode, she gives us a master class on the gift of emotional eating.
This episode will help you rethink emotional eating so that you can see it as a gift to be treasured, rather than dreaded.
Here’s what we discussed:
- What emotional eating is
- What to do when you feel the urge to eat emotionally
- The questions you should ask yourself rather than “how do I stop eating emotionally?”
- How to process your emotions and eat the foods you crave without guilt or shame
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Connect with Stephanie:
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- Get Stephanie’s Podcast Roadmap
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
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“Food can be a powerful entry point into exploring more about ourselves, our beliefs, our values, and what we truly want out of life.” A quote from our guest, Alissa Rumsey’s book, Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace with Food and Transform Your Life. Exploring your relationship to food can truly lead to helping you find yourself and your place in this world. Alissa shares the keys to finding yourself through unapologetic eating in this packed episode.
Here’s what we discussed:
- What set Alissa on her path to self-discovery and unapologetic eating and living
- How healing your relationship with food can transform other areas of your life
- The roots of diet culture and how it robs you of your power as a woman
- Why self-care and compassion are important when you’re making peace with food
- Alissa’s current self-care practices...and so much more!
Connect with Alissa (click the links to access):
- Alissa on Instagram
- Alissa on Facebook
- Alissa’s website
- Buy Alissa’s book
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
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Did you know that your mindset is one thing keeping you from experiencing food freedom? Your mindset goes beyond your perspective and ultimately influences your feelings, and actions you take regarding anything in life, that includes how you engage with food and your body. Here's what Unyime discusses in this episode:
- 3 common mindsets that keep you stuck in the cycle of thinking that you’re broken
- 3 practical steps you can take today to help you break free so that you can finally be at peace with food and your body
- journaling prompts to help you explore your mindset
Find Unyime on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. The podcast hashtag is #TTMP
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
- Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
Do you struggle with making fitness a part of your daily routine? The first thing you need is motivation. If you’re wondering how to find the motivation for movement, then you’re in luck. Our guest today, Kim Hagle is sharing the secret to finding motivation for movement. Kim shares the one mindset shift that can help you break your mental barriers, so that you can finally meet your movement goals.
We chat about:
- The barrier to finding motivation
- The mindset shift you need to make to stay motivated
- The difference between exercise and movement
- Why the saying 'no pain, no gain' does not help with motivation
- What thriving as a mum means to Kim
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
- Find Kim on Instagram @radiantvitalitywellness
- Find Kim on Facebook @radiantvitalitywellness
- Listen to Kim's podcast - The Joyful Movement Show Podcast
- Grab your free gift from Kim, The Motivation Secret: The simple mindset shift that will get you off the start-stop cycle for good HERE
- Visit Kim's website - www.radiantvitality.ca
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
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Ever wonder whether you can have a health condition and eat intuitively? Well, you’re in luck because my guest today is a great example of how you can be an intuitive eater despite having a health condition. Lindsay Sarson is a registered holistic nutritionist, Intuitive Eating coach, host of the Intuitive Diabetic Podcast, and type 1 diabetic. She’s passionate about changing the landscape of dieting and diabetes because of her personal struggles with food and her body while living with type 1 diabetes over the past 31 years. Lindsay is also a mum of two beautiful girls, and we chat about how she has been able to practice Intuitive Eating, work through her body image issues and impact her children in the process. I’m inspired by Lindsay’s story and I hope you’ll feel the same too.
The key takeaways from this episode:
- Owning your health condition allows you to want to take care of yourself
- Your children are taking in the messages you send about yourself, eating, and your body.
- Having a health condition can be challenging especially when you have to watch what you eat. Intuitive Eating gives you the tools to listen to and respond to your body’s needs so that you can enjoy the foods you love and live without food fears.
- The more comfortable we get in something that we’re dealing with, whether it be diabetes or lactose intolerance, the easier it is to continue to honor ourselves, and express ourselves, and have that same expectation of those that are important to us in our lives
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Find Lindsay on Instagram @theintuitivediabetic
Listen to Lindsay’s podcast The Intuitive Diabetic Podcast
Do you have diabetes or know someone who does? Learn more about Lindsay and how she can support you at https://www.lindsaysarson.com
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Get your free guide at Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
So, you're ready to stop dieting and want to heal your relationship with food, perhaps through intuitive eating, right? First, congratulations! I'm so happy and so proud of you! Secondly, you're probably wondering what to expect when you stop dieting. This episode dives into 5 things I wish someone had told me when I was learning how to let go of dieting. If you haven’t already, you will experience one, if not all of them. Check them out and prepare your mind, so that you can navigate your own journey of food freedom with less stress.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Social Media @oliveandblisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Grab your Food Freedom Guide
Get your quick start guide to Intuitive Eating
Wondering how you could possibly prioritize your health because your life is so busy? The key to stop living like you’re putting out fires every day is to set priorities…but this only works if your priorities are in alignment with what matters to you. Learn how to set priorities with the simple process discussed in today’s episode, so that you can finally get a handle on your life AND keep your health and wellbeing top of mind.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Listen to The Thriving Mum Podcast Episodes 3 and 5 here
Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Welcome to 2021! Start off the new year with the tools to help you achieve your health goals. This week, I’m addressing how your thinking keeps you stuck in a rut when it comes to achieving your goals. I share 3 common ways women get stuck and give up on health goals – why we act that way and what happens when we feel stuck.
If you’ve struggled with achieving your health goals in the past, I can guarantee that you will relate to one if not all of the reasons.
It all starts with your mindset, so as you listen to this episode I want you to be open to the possibility of changing your health goals or how you plan to achieve them.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
- The 3 thought patterns that are keeping you stuck when it comes to your health goals.
- What black-and-white, martyr, and perfectionist thinking all have in common.
- 3 shifts you need to make to break out of the cycle of being stuck.
FEATURED ON THE PODCAST:
- Click here to learn more about my Food Freedom Program.
- Find me on Facebook!
- Come hang out on Instagram with me!
- If you want to quick start your path to food freedom right away, download your Food Freedom Guide.
- Leave us a review here
Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
Having an abundance of sweets and treats around the holidays can feel quite stressful for many women, especially mums. Unyime talks about 5 steps you can take to ease the feelings of stress and anxiety for yourself or your child when it comes to sweets and treats. Check out the steps and end the battle with treats and sweets once and for all.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Learn about Nutrition coaching with Unyime at www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Grab the Food Freedom guide Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
We all want children who grow up with a healthy relationship with food. As a well-meaning parent and caregiver, you do your best but that best can sometimes seem like it's not enough when mealtimes end in tears and fighting with your child. Unyime discusses 5 questions you need to ask yourself about eating in your home. Learn why trust is important when it comes to helping your child have a healthy relationship with food.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #TTMP
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Ellyn Satter's Website
Nutrition Coaching: www.oliveandblisswellness.ca/nutrition-coaching
Does the thought of prioritizing yourself make you feel uncomfortable? Perhaps taking time for self-care or rest just seems impossible because your life is busy. This episode gives you one simple thing you can do to ease the discomfort and anxiety that you may feel when you choose to do anything outside what’s expected of you as a woman.
If you have questions or would love some support on your nutrition journey, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
If you're ready to give yourself permission to heal your relationship with food, apply for one-on-one nutrition coaching with Unyime here
Grab your Quick Start Guide to Food Freedom here
Find me on social media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #thethrivingmumpodcast
The holiday season can be a time of stress about food for many women, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Unyime shares 5 quick tips to help bring a bit more peace and joy to your holiday eating experiences, rather than stressed out and overwhelmed.
If you have questions or would love some support on your nutrition journey, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Grab your Quick Start Guide to Finding Food Freedom here.
Find me on social media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #thethrivingmumpodcast
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Intuitive Eaters Holiday Bill of Rights by Evelyn Tribole
What type of a mother would you be if trusted yourself enough to be great at it? In this episode, we dive into what diet culture and balance in motherhood have in common, and how kicking balance to the curb is the antidote to societal motherhood standards. trusting your ability as a mum so that you can thrive in motherhood.
If you have questions or would love some support on your nutrition journey, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on social media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #thethrivingmum
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Christy Harrison: What is Diet Culture
Grab your Quick Start Guide to food freedom HERE
Intuitive eating can help to build a foundation for healthy living for you and your loved ones. If you’ve been on the fence about intuitive eating, Unyime talks about how you can start eating intuitively today even though your life is busy. Learn 5 simple steps to get you on your journey to becoming an intuitive eater. Grab the Intuitive Eating for Busy Mums: A QuickStart Guide from oliveandbliss.ca to help you get started.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #thethrivingmum
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
How to Become an Intuitive Eater
Intuitive Eating for Busy Mums: A QuickStart Guide
Not a mum? Not to worry! Get your Quick Start Guide to food freedom and learn 3 life-changing habits to help you enjoy eating once again.
Mama, you don’t have to shove eating aside because your life is busy. Find out 5 ways that you can benefit from intuitive eating. Learn to improve your relationship with food and your body, while modeling a healthy relationship with food for your kids, so that they can be intuitive eaters too.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #thethrivingmum
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
How to Become an Intuitive Eater
Intuitive Eating for Busy Mums: A Quickstart Guide
Not a mum? No problem! Here's a quick guide to get you started on your food freedom journey. Get your Quick Start Guide to Food Freedom
Benefits of Intuitive Eating: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/resources/studies/
All the noise about what you should and shouldn’t eat can make eating feel like another task to check off on your to-do list. But did you know that people who do well with eating feel good about it and enjoy all kinds of food? Learn 5 steps you can take today to help you find joy and pleasure in eating once again.
If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca
Find me on Social Media @oliveanbdlisswellness. Our podcast hashtag is #thethrivingmum
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
The Intuitive Eating Workbook
IE pros directory
Olive and Bliss - Food Freedom Guide
Hello and welcome to the very first episode of the Thriving Mum Podcast!!
I’m bringing this podcast to you with all the random feelings that make me want to scream and run away at the same time.
In this episode, I share my personal journey of trying to take care of priorities at the cost of my health, and how that experience led to redefining motherhood for myself. I hope you’ll feel inspired to stick around and subscribe to this podcast.
I feel honored to have you here. Together let’s thrive beyond food and our bodies because there's so much waiting on the other side.
Discover the 3 life-changing habits to get you started on your food freedom journey. Grab the Food Freedom Guide