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Homeschooling: it’s a hot topic in motherhood right now, and has increased in popularity in recent years. Moms want options when it comes to their children’s education, and for many, homeschooling is the answer. What does it take to homeschool your children? Is homeschooling a good option for you and your family? How can you get started? And how can we learn and grow with our children, homeschooled or not? Join me and guest Rachel Rainbolt—homeschooling and attachment parenting mother of three, author, and parent educator/coach with her company, Sage Parenting (click here for her free Homeschooling Book)—as we discuss how to overcome the challenges and reap the many benefits of homeschooling. Rachel says it’s really a lifestyle choice, a lifestyle of learning and growing together with our children. Her suggestions in this episode can help any of us be a more present, engaged, and adventurous mother, so tune in and get inspired with us on “Motherhood.” And visit my website and blog for more parenting and motherhood resources, strategies, and inspiration. The post Motherhood – Homeschooling & Motherhood: Growing & Learning Along With Your Children appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What’s the secret to greater energy in motherhood? Exercise, of course. Moving our bodies helps us keep up with all the little bodies in our home and can increase self-esteem, mental health, and happiness, too. But it isn’t always easy to get that workout in when you’re a mom, is it? Especially when you don’t know where to begin. Today, I’m talking with Allan Misner, Personal Trainer and creator of 40+ Fitness & podcast series, about the best ways to exercise when you’re a mom, no matter what your age or stage of motherhood. Allan has created a simple, effective fitness routine specifically for mothers, and he’ll walk you through each step in this episode. Join Allan and me as we share our best secrets to mom fitness. Then, be sure to download Allan’s FREE motherhood fitness video routine, here. And check out my book, 8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise for more on how to get motivated, overcome roadblocks and keep moving throughout motherhood. The post Motherhood – Mom’s Personal Trainer | Fitness for Energy & Vibrancy in Motherhood appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Father’s day has arrived once again and it’s a perfect time to reflect upon all the good the men in our lives do—for us, as moms, and for our children. It’s too easy, as mothers, to be so caught up in our own experience of parenthood and family that we forget to notice the unique contributions and gifts fathers have to offer. Could we do a little better at respecting our differences and seeing the benefits dads bring to our families? I believe we could. How can we better appreciate the role of “father” and “husband”? How can we encourage the men we love to be their best as a dad and partner? My guest, Joseph Sanok, husband, dad of 2, counselor, and creator of the top podcast series “Practice of the Practice,” is here to share his thoughts on the roles of a father, how we can better understand and appreciate the men in our lives, and a few tips on how to help them be their best. A great episode to invite the husband, partner, or father in your life to join you for, this one will help you celebrate fathers and fatherhood on Father’s Day and all year long. For more, check out, “The Best Father’s day Gift: 7 Ways to Show Dad How Much He Matters.“   The post Motherhood – Celebrating Fatherhood: How We Moms Can Better Understand & Appreciate the Dads, Husbands, Men in our Lives appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

“It’s summer again!” This phrase usually brings excitement to kids, but for moms? It may bring a mix of emotions. “How will I entertain the kids all summer?” “What about our routine?” “How do I keep my sanity when the kids are ‘bored,’ the house is a mess, and I haven’t had a break?” Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! In today’s episode, I’m talking with one of my favorite fellow “moms of many,” Nancy McGuire. Nancy has been my “summer mom survival” mentor over the years, and we’re sharing our best secrets for how to not only survive summer, but enjoy it. With practical ideas like setting up summer rules and goals, establishing daily quiet time, and when to just let it all go and have some fun, this episode will get you, and your family, ready and pumped for summer! And be sure to check out “7 Strategies for Summer Sanity” for more ways to keep summer fun and chaos-free. The post Motherhood – Mom Summer Survival: Strategies for Summer Sanity (& Fun)! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

“It takes a village to raise a child;” we’ve all heard the saying; but what about “It takes a village to raise a mother?” It’s just as true, if not even more so. We need each other through this motherhood experience. We need safe, support villages that build us up and foster self-confidence in parenting. How can we build our support “tribes?” Where do we begin? I’m talking with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, parent coach at TheParentingSkill.com, and we’re sharing our best strategies to help you create the supportive team you need as a mom. Mercedes is also sharing her empowering “new” vision for parents—including “shame-proofing” parents and how we can build villages that not only strengthen and uplift us as parents but teach our kids to do the same. Remember, we truly cannot do it alone! And for more ideas on building support, check out “Motherhood 101: 12 Realities and 12 Lessons.”   The post Motherhood – “It takes a village to raise a Mom”: Building Non-Shaming Support Villages appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Serving others is a huge part of being a mother, and of being human. I know for many of you, like me, service and contribution is a top priority, along with family and faith. How can we serve in ways that will truly make a difference in the lives of others? How do we know who needs our help most? And how can we raise our children to want to follow in our footsteps and serve others with a willing heart? In today’s special episode I’m talking with Hayley Smith, founder of Lifting Hands International, a non-profit that helps “get refugees what they need—simple and politics-free.” Hayley will share how she felt compelled to help the millions of families who’ve been displaced because of war and terror, and her story will hopefully inspire you to want to get involved and make a difference—in one way or another—too. Be sure to visit my post about “Making a Difference: Help for the Refugee Crisis & What You Can Do” for links and more ways you can serve today, including how to help resettled refugee families locally, and be sure to visit the Lifting Hands International website for more ways you can get involved. You may also visit these reputable organizations’ websites for more ideas on how to make a difference with the refugee crisis: International Rescue Committee and The Welcome to America Project.   The post Motherhood -Making a Difference: Service, Hope, and How You Can Help Refugees, and Others, In Dire Need appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

If there’s one thing most moms want, it’s greater peace and calm amidst the storms of motherhood. Mindfulness is the way. Associated with greater physical and mental health, better sleep and relaxation, and an overall calmer, more present state of being, mindfulness can make a huge difference in your, and your family’s, life. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Manuela Mishke-Reeds, author of 8 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness. She’s sharing strategies and methods for making mindfulness a part of your everyday life in ways that are practical and will benefit not only you, but your children and family, too! And for more on mindfulness techniques, check out “Daily Mindfulness: 6 Ways to Put More Being into What You’re Doing.“ The post Motherhood – Practicing Mindfulness in Motherhood appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Mother’s intuition” and “women’s intuition,” but do we really believe in it? Even more importantly, do we know how to listen and trust our own intuition? Call it conscience, a gut feeling, the Spirit, or whatever else, the most important questions is “How do we develop our intuition and learn to trust it?” What benefits can it bring into our lives? And how can following our intuition benefit our families, too? My guest, author and intuition coach Gail Harris says learning to trust and follow our intuition becomes a way of life that can lead us closer to the Divine and to the life we were meant to live. We’re discussing how intuition not only prevents us from potential harm, but how it also leads us to potential good, increasing our life purpose and peace, and benefiting our children and families along the way. And in my Simple Solutions segment, I’m talking with Melina Engel, from SimpliSafe, a revolutionary home security system that puts you and your family first at a fraction of the cost. Using your intuition to keep your family safe? Absolutely. And for more on intuition in motherhood, visit my post, “3 Steps to Enhance & Trust Your Intuition.” The post Motherhood – Trusting and Following your Intuition appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Zion Ponderosa’s Women’s Adventure Retreat, in southern Utah, along with 10 other women of all ages, locations, and personalities. Together, we tried things we’d never done before—from rappelling to zip-lining to a helicopter tour of the awe-inspiring Zion National Park, to simply spending a week with a group of women we’d never met before! I was inspired by this experience, and it got me thinking about adventure and motherhood. How many times do we say “no” to adventure because we’re “too busy,” “have too many responsibilities,” or are just too swamped with “being mom?” Yet, adventure is an important part of becoming the mom, and person, we desire to be—not only benefitting us but our families, too. Today, I’m talking with some of the participants from the women’s adventure retreat, to hear their thoughts on adventure, why it’s important, and what we can gain when we ditch the guilt, push ourselves, and just say “yes” to something new. I’m also talking with Mark Wade, marketing director for Zion Ponderosa, to get his take as a father and husband, and Mandy Woodhouse, director of the semi-annual Women’s Adventure Retreat who is a pretty adventurous mom herself. Tune in to hear some powerful and fun testimonies of what adventure has done for each of my guests, and to feel inspired about what adventure can do for you, and how to start putting more adventure into your life today! Also, in my Dr. Christi’s Simple Solutions segment, I’m talking with Thomas Byers, owner of Thomas Byers Guitar Studio, who has taken on his own new adventure and invites you to come along! Thomas has created “Guitar for all” online guitar lessons for folks of all ages and levels, and his easy-to-use videos allow you to try the adventure of learning guitar in your own home—for you, your kids, or the entire family! Finally, be sure to check out my blog post related to this topic—“Ditch the Guilt & Embrace Adventure: 8 Tips Gained from the Zion Ponderosa Women’s Retreat,” for more ideas on how to make adventure part of your life and for some incredible pics of some of the adventures I have been fortunate enough to embrace. I hope it will motivate you to get out there, seek adventure, and let it help you grow!   The post Motherhood -Ditch the Guilt & Embrace Adventure—Benefits for Family, Relationships, & Personal Growth! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In honor of my brand new book, “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise,” which is officially out TODAY, I want to share some of the secrets of health, self-esteem, family success, and happiness I have gained through researching and writing this book. We all want to be healthy, happy, to feel good about ourselves, and to build strong family relationships, right? Well, there’s one key ingredient to all these things, and that’s making a habit of exercise! Now, for those who are grimacing just reading about exercise, it’s important to understand that what we’re really talking about is creating a mindset that leads toward lifelong activity, health, and happiness. As we move our body, it quite literally moves our mind, leading to all kinds of benefits like overcoming depression, anxiety and other mental illness, reducing stress, improved sleep, mood, and self-worth, stronger relationships, clearer focus and thinking, greater intuition and creativity, and yes, even a longer, happier life! Who doesn’t want all that? Today’s “Motherhood” episode explores many of these benefits and shows you how you can not only want to exercise, but actually start moving today, and keep going your whole life long! My two incredible guests are Katherine Althous, single mom, and Beachbody coach, who’s overcome lifelong depression and discovered energy and joy through exercise, and Brielle Kennington, mom of 3 and Diamond Beachbody coach, who has lost 60 pounds this year and has found, and learned to love, her true self through exercise! These two women will inspire you with their experiences of learning to exercise for health and wellness, and their strategies for how to start small and stick with it! And don’t forget to visit my website for “50 Fun Ways to Exercise as a Family” and other tips, and check out “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise” online or at a bookseller near you! The post Motherhood – How to Boost Physical & Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Family & Happiness Through Exercise! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

“ADHD.” We hear the term all the time, but what does it really mean? How can we tell if our child is struggling with ADHD, and perhaps most importantly, how can we find the right treatment and solutions? As parents, it can be especially challenging to parent a child with ADHD, and even more so if you struggle with ADHD yourself. Today’s guest, Cindy Goldrich, ADHD coach and author of the award-winning book 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD is sharing her 8 keys, including some of her best strategies for understanding, guiding, and teaching children with ADHD. With such concepts as “create calm,” “cultivate effective communication,” and “establish meaningful consequences,” these parenting skills will strengthen you as a parent, whether your child has ADHD or not! And be sure to visit my website for more parenting skills resources.   The post Motherhood – 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Motherhood is fraught with difficult, and often traumatic, experiences. From traumatic childbirth, to helping our children through trauma, to facing our own past and present pain, trauma requires understanding and the right kind of help in order to fully heal. Today, we are tackling this tough topic, sharing tools to help you, your children, and those you love, cope, deal with, and heal from trauma. I’m talking with trauma psychologist, Guy Macpherson, founder of The Trauma Therapist Project website and podcast series. He’s offering his best advice for how to understand trauma, how to get help, and what you can do as a family. If you need help from a trauma therapist, Guy recommends this link to find a certified therapist near you. And, be sure to listen to my interview with Guy on his Trauma Therapist podcast, for more on this topic, and visit my post, “Understanding and Coping with Loss and Trauma.” The post Motherhood – Overcoming Trauma in Motherhood: Tools for Dealing, Coping, & Healing appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

“I don’t have time to exercise.” “I’m too busy, tired, and/or stressed.” “It’s just too hard!’ If these, or other roadblocks (or excuses!) have blocked your success and motivation with exercise, then this show is for you! Research shows exercise not only helps us get physically fit; it’s also key to greater physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. As I learned while researching and writing “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise,” exercise is one of the best things we can do for greater happiness, health, wellness, and overall life satisfaction–literally acting like medicine in the treatment and prevention of mental and physical illness. If exercise is so magical, however, then why do so many of us (over 80%!) fail to make exercise a habit? I’m talking with my sister- and brother-in-law, Lindsay and Tyler Elmer, in today’s episode, about how we can identify and overcome the roadblocks that keep us from exercise, and how we can implement new habits to start and keep us exercising for life. Lindsay and Tyler shared their experiences in “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise,” and I invited them to inspire you with the things they’ve learned along their journey! And in my “Dr. Christi’s Simple Solutions” segment, I’m talking with Mandy Woodhouse, director of the Zion Ponderosa Resort’s Women’s Adventure Retreat. They’ve invited me to be their guest at this amazing, activity-filled event, and I can’t wait to share it with you! What better way to start, and stay, exercising than to make it fun and adventurous! Be sure to also visit my website for more on Overcoming Roadblocks to Exercise and “Exercise for Mental Health: Key 1, Make It Fun! (My Book Launch at Zion Ponderosa’s Women’s Retreat)!   The post Motherhood – Overcoming Roadblocks (& Excuses) to Exercise, for Mental (& Physical) Health appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The more I write and speak on self-esteem and self-worth, the more I hear from parents, “How do I help my child develop healthy self-esteem?” As a mom, that’s one of my main questions, too: “How can I ensure my daughters (and sons) grow into confident, self-loving adults?” Today, I’m talking with Tenielle Shenae, self-esteem advocate, speaker and founder of True Reflections workshops for girls K-12. Tenielle speaks to girls each day on building self-esteem and self-worth, and she’s sharing some of her best strategies with us. Trust me, this is good stuff! I’m also talking with my 12 year-old daughter Kennedy and 14 year-old niece, Presley, to get their thoughts on the challenges they, and others their age, face when it comes to self-esteem, social media, comparing, self-criticism, and self-confidence. Whether you have daughters or are a mom of only sons, don’t miss this important episode as we share how we, as moms, are the models and teachers for our children’s sense of self-worth! And, in my Dr. Christi’s Simple Solutions segment, I’m talking to Scott Walker, co-founder of TeenSafe, an incredible program that allows you to monitor your child’s texts—even after they’ve been deleted. Prevent bullying and unhealthy situations with TeenSafe by trying it out for FREE. Listen in for details! Then, be sure to visit my website for more on Self-Esteem and Self-Worth, and links to my books on self-worth: “This is How We Grow,” “Who Am I Without You?” and “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise.”   The post Motherhood – How to Teach Your Daughters Self-Esteem & Self-Worth appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Personal growth can be challenging, and when you’re a mom, it might feel like there’s no time to left over for “choosing to grow.” Yet, the lens of motherhood provides unique opportunities for personal growth as well as relationship growth. In fact, it’s often through our relationships we grow the most. In this episode, Michelle Duncan Wilson, founder of Soul Work For Moms, and I are discussing the importance of our relationships—with ourselves, our children, our spouse/partner, friends, family, and community—in personal growth. We explore these relationships and how they are truly the perfect soil in which we can “plant ourselves and grow.” (This is How we Grow) We’re also sharing specific strategies to help expand your perspective when it comes to personal growth and tools that will keep you “growing” through motherhood, now and always. Be sure to also visit my website for more on this topic, including my post, “Weather the Storms Together: 4 Ways to Strengthen Families in Times of Stress.“ The post Motherhood – The Key to Personal Growth in Motherhood: Focus on Relationships appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

As a mom, I love using essential oils to improve the overall health and wellness of myself and my family. They have truly changed my family’s life! But when I first started, I didn’t understand what essential oils really were, and I was especially clueless about how and when to use the many different kinds of oils, and what they could really do. Many of you may also wonder, “What are essential oils?” “How are they made?” “And what can they do for me, my kids, and my family?” That’s why I’m thrilled to share this inspiring and informative episode on “Essential Oils 101” with you. Featuring two of my favorite essential oils “gurus,” Dani Smith & Shannon Palmer, we are sharing our best tips, tools, and education on the many wellness benefits of essential oils, and how giving them a try can empower you and your family, like it has done for us! We’re also doing an incredible GIVEAWAY—enter to win a “Family Physician” kit! Featuring ten of the most popular oils, and worth over $160, trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this! All you have to do is visit my post, “Essential Oils 101” and register to win! It’s that simple. Learn with us, and see what essential oils can do for you! The post Motherhood – Essential Oils 101: The Many Uses & Benefits for Moms, Kids, & Families appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What can you do when a friend, family, or community member is in need? We all need help at some point or another, whether in times of trial or loss, with the addition of a new baby, or even just in the midst of “normal” life stress. But when it comes to reaching out to others in their times of need, it can be intimidating to know when, and how to  help in a way that is comfortable, generous, and realistic. Photographer and blogger, Lindsay Ross, had the same question–“What are specific things I can do to help others?” — that prompted her to write her popular blog post, “How to Help When Someone is In Need.” Lindsay created a detailed (and plentiful) list of ideas, gathered from dozens of friends and acquaintances, on how we can reach out, do what is in our power, love those in need, and let help in when we need it, too. We’re sharing the best things we’ve both learned about giving and receiving help in this uplifting episode! Be sure to visit my website/blog for more on how we can love and support one another, and check out my memoir, This is How We Grow, for my personal story of how giving and receiving help enables us to grow.   The post Motherhood – How to Help when Someone is in Need (& How to Let Help In!) appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you a perfectionist? What does “perfectionism” really mean? How do we know if we’re struggle with perfectionism? What’s the problem with it anyway? I’m talking with perfectionism expert, Sharon Martin, LCSW, psychotherapist author of the blog, “Happily Imperfect,” and we’re sharing our best strategies for how to identify and overcome perfectionistic tendencies, unrealistically high expectations, and how to untangle self-worth from what we do, or don’t, achieve. How can we accept our imperfect moments? And what can we do to instill in our children a stronger sense of self-worth so they’ll strive for “progress and not perfection,” as well? Tune in and find out!    For more on how to overcome perfectionism and on building self-worth, visit my post, “Perfect? or Fake? 8 Myths About Perfectionism & 8 Truths to Cure It,” and check out my book, “Who Am I Without You?”.   The post Motherhood – “There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Perfect’ Mom”: Overcoming Perfectionism appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What can you do to reclaim your marriage during and after maternal depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, or major life stress? My guest, prolific author and international perinatal mood/anxiety disorders expert, Karen Kleiman, says we must start working on our relationship while working to overcome our challenges if we want our relationship to last. Based on her book, “Tokens of Affection,” Karen is sharing her best strategies to help you build the marriage or partnership you desire. Through practicing principles like esteem, collaboration, compromise, selflessness, loyalty, and more, you can repair your relationship, strengthen it, and heal together. For more on strengthening couple’s relationships through postpartum depression, click here, and to listen to my episode on “Strengthening Marriage by Resolving Conflict,” with my husband, OJ, click here. The post Motherhood – Tokens of Affection: Tools to Strengthen Marriage Through and After Depression appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Parenting is tough, whether you have one child or several. “What’s the secret to finding the right family routine?” “What about discipline, allowance, and teaching responsibility?” “How do I juggle it all and still find time for myself?” I’ve gathered four of my favorite mom “tribe” members and mentors together for this episode, packed with real, “let’s get down to it” advice on parenting and motherhood. Join Nancy (mom of 6; grandma of 6), Jen (Mom of 8, grandma of 1), Stacie (mom of 7), Becky (mom of 6) and me (mom of 6) as we dish about the challenges and benefits of raising a large family and what we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re just starting out or a well-seasoned mom, there’s advice for one and all as we explore parent-child, sibling and marital relationships, how to handle the everyday struggles of raising kids, and our best strategies for growing ourselves as we help our children grow. So put your feet up and join us! And be sure to visit my website for more tools and tips, including this post on Mom Mental Health: How to Get Alone Time (25+ Strategies). The post Motherhood – Top Parenting Secrets from Tried & Tested Moms of Many appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.