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This is the audio file from the Facebook live from The Modern Mom Society Facebook group discussing the content from Day 4 of the True You Summit where I give an overview of the day's speakers and a little about my "why" around the experts and topics that I chose for today.True You Mind & Body explores food, exercise, and the mind/body connection to health and wellness and how to connect to your intuition for guidance on taking care of your body the way it was meant to be cared for.Today's theme and summit speakers:Katie Garces, Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner - Intuitive Eating and how to live Spiritual, Sexy & SaneAllison Tenney, Health & Fitness Coach - Building a healthy relationship with your body and finding the right exercise for you and your busy scheduleFaith Shevlin, Mind-Body Coach, Holistic Nutritionist and Spiritual/Intuitive Mentor, IMperfectly Healthy - The seven core issues at the root of health, body, and food challenges and mind/body approaches to healingTo access today's summit interviews, you can sign up at: https://trueyou.themodernmomsociety.com

This is the audio file from the Facebook live from The Modern Mom Society Facebook group discussing the content from Day 4 of the True You Summit where I give an overview of the day's speakers and a little about my "why" around the experts and topics that I chose for today.True You Spirit helps remove the obstacles that are in the way of us connecting to our divine self and what God, Jesus, the universe (or whatever you want to call it) and your soul truly wants for you while you're on this planet.Today's theme and summit speakers:Lola Wright, CEO & Spiritual Director, Bodhi Chicago - How discontent can serve our higher good and what to do about itShannon Jamail, Mind Body Complete - Surrender and how it gets you closer to your true youJosefa Lan, Shaman & Intuitive Coach - Spiritual healing and how to uncover our true selvesTo access today's summit interviews, you can sign up at: https://trueyou.themodernmomsociety.com

This is the audio file from the Facebook live from The Modern Mom Society Facebook group discussing the content from Day 1 of the True You Summit where I give an overview of the day's speakers and a little about my "why" around the experts and topics that I chose for today.Today's theme and summit speakers:True You Parenting explores all the areas in which we can learn to parent from our true self and be the parent we want to be, as well as learn and grow ourselves through parenting our children.Marcilie Smith Boyle of Working Parenting: Developing your parenting intuitionCasey O'Roarty from Joyful Courage: How parenting our children help us grow as people and into our true selvesChristina Fletcher from Spiritually Aware Parenting: How to connect to your inner wisdom and parent from a space of calm centerednessTo access today's summit interviews, you can sign up at: https://trueyou.themodernmomsociety.comOther links:Calmer Happier Easier Parenting book

I'm back with a quick hello and to introduce you to the project I've been working on since I signed off from season 1 of the podcast back in the fall. I'll tell you a little about the background of how I came to create the True You Summit and I also have the audio from a Facebook live that I did with my friend Heather Carney, the moderator and hostess with the mostess at the Holistically Green Village Facebook group where we talk about #momlife and introduce the topics of the True You Summit.Here are the links I mentioned in this podcast episode:True You Summit RegistrationThe Modern Mom Society Facebook GroupHolistically Green Village Facebook GroupJoin me and 15 experts in the True You Summit where the goal is to give you the tools and resources you need to live a life in alignment with what your body, mind, and soul desires; to help you uncover and achieve what you really want out of life, remove obstacles that keep you stuck in unfulfilling circumstances, and create time to pursue your passions and things that bring you joy above and beyond your role as a mother. We'll explore connecting to your True You as it relates to 5 different areas of your life: Parenting, Mom Life, Authenticity, Spirit, and Mind & Body. Hope to see you there!

In Sharon Somekh's interview we discuss:Things that we think make our kids happy but actually don't in the long runGiving your kids everything they want (even when you know it's not in their best interest) and how it sets them up for unrealistic expectations and difficulty handling disappointmentHow to coach your child through handling disappointmentWhat to do with tantrumsBeing your child's parent versus being their friendSharon's example of how she handled her sixth grader asking for a laptop as a parent and not a friend to her daughterImplementing the rules in a kind yet firm mannerYounger children thriving on the idea that you there to guide themRemembering the reasons you make your parenting decisions as a way of helping you stick to those decisionsChanging your mind when you make a parenting decisionThe importance of not changing your mind while your child is in the midst of a tantrumBuilding skills of indepence in our children as a key to happinessCelebrating the effort and progress of your child working toward a goalLetting go of some our fears as a parent and giving your children more responsibility and freedomSharon has a great free gift for the Modern Mom Society listeners! It's her guide, Top 5 Ways to Create A Healthy, Lifelong Relationship with Your Child. Get a link to that as well as the episode show notes at www.themodernmomsociety.com/episode38

In Aimi Palmer's interview we discuss: Her family and the decision to move to America The hardest thing for her to adjust to Finding her group of mom friends in Chicago Navigating immigration laws and other challenging things about living somewhere without family nearby Aimi's top 3 tips for traveling with little ones and dealing with jet lag Other tips on sleep Dealing with sleep crutches Her sleep training process Favorite thing about having made the move to Chicago Words of advice for someone who might have the opportunity to live in another country Access show notes and additional words of wisdom from Aimi on motherhood at www.themodernmomsociety.com/episode31

In Karen Davis' interview we discuss: A little about Karen's coaching practice What exactly is self care How to treat yourself like a child Finding time for self care Getting your family on board with you taking the time for yourself Overcoming mom guilt for taking time out for self care Why it's so hard for us to ask for help and why we should be asking for help more often How does mom build a life she loves Self care is the farthest thing from selfish! Links: Karen's blog post about treating yourself like a child Another great blog post about creating a life of your dreams! Listen below or subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play!

In Erin Reiff's interview we discuss:How she arrived at her decision to become a Single Mother by Choice (SMC)The process of choosing a donor and going through IUI and IVFWhat it was like bringing her daughter home and the early months of single motherhoodBeing an older mom versus a younger momGoing back to work and the importance of having an employer who understands work/life balanceNavigating the journey with her daughter's multiple food allergiesThe importance of asking for helpLinks:California CryobankFertility Centers of IllinoisAccess show notes and get additional words of wisdom from Erin on motherhood at http://themodernmomsociety.com/episode10Get in on the conversation with Erin and other Modern Mom Society moms at facebook.com/groups/themodernmomsociety

In Nili Yelin's interview we discuss: How she became the Storybook Mom Her start in acting with MTV and Saturday Night Live Ways to make storytelling more interesting and engaging for your kids How to choose a good picture book Nili's favorite books and authors How to encourage reading in your children Drawing from her stand up and acting experience, she shares tips for making up stories on the spot! Final tips to share on reading and parenting Rapid Fire questions If you'd like to access the show notes with links to Nili's favorite books and authors as well as additional words of wisdom on motherhood from Nili you can access them at: www.themodernmomsociety.com/episode5 While you're there be sure to browse all of the additional great content on The Modern Mom Society site including free resources and tools to help you on your parenting journey.

In Dori Mages's interview we discuss: Life before kids How doing therapy with kids before becoming a mother shaped how she parented What you can do to help your child when they are "perfect" at school and let it all out at home The importance of preparing your kids for the unknown so they know what to expect and how to behave at an event Life with teenagers - how to get them to communicate with you at that age, what discipline looks like A day in her family's life Managing work/life balance as a busy mom and business owner What she struggles with most in the day to day A few of her favorite tips and tricks: consequences, do-overs, "right words, right voice" Rapid fire questions and her thoughts on "13 Reasons Why" If you'd like to access the show notes and additional words of wisdom on motherhood from Dori you can access them at: www.themodernmomsociety.com/episode4 While you're there be sure to browse all of the additional great content on The Modern Mom Society site including free resources and tools to help you on your parenting journey. Be sure to subscribe and give us a rating so more moms like you can find all the great content we have planned!

In Vanessa McCabe's interview we discuss: How she and her husband met, life before kids Coping with the miscarriage of her first pregnancy Moving to a new place and connecting with other moms How trusting her instincts about her first born's constant vomiting led to surgery at 6 weeks old to repair his Pyloric Stenosis A little about each of her 3 children under the age of 6 Walking through a day in the life with her family About her Power Hour and managing the "controlled chaos", how to fit in self-care Thoughts on being a working mom What she finds is the most challenging part of being a mom A few last tips on asking for and receiving advice, toys, and getting the kids outdoors How and why she is raising her kids to be bilingual in Spanish and English Show links: Bilingual Avenue - podcast and other resources for raising bilingual children Baby Connect (iTunes and Android) - Must have app for tracking everything when your child is a newborn - I loved this app too! Get show notes and additional thoughts on motherhood from Vanessa at www.themodernmomsociety.com/episode2 And while you're there check out all of the great free resources and other content to help you on your parenting journey. Subscribe to The Modern Mom Society Podcast and give a rating in iTunes so other moms like you can find all the great content we have planned.

Traveling with your kids can be an adventure, and not always in a good way! Travel blogger Keryn Means from Walking on Travels is here to discuss how to keep it all together and make the most out of traveling with your little ones!In Keryn’s interview you will learn:Tips for navigating the airport and how to set your family up for a successful flightHow to successfully survive driving tripsHow to pack appropriately for young ones without having to take the whole house with youHow best to deal with sleeping troubles: naps, jumping time zones and jet lag, and how to set up sleeping arrangements so you don’t have to go to bed when the kids doThe best family vacation destinations and how to find a place that the whole family will enjoy

I know you’re curious…! Let’s talk tantra and how to keep the spark alive when you’re busy parents.In Rachel’s interview you will learn:What tantric sex and tantric yoga are really all aboutHow she works with couples to reignite the flame and how you can do it at homeWhy women have a hard time getting back into sex after the kids enter the equation and why men don’tWhy it might be ok to take a time-out from sex after baby is born, and how to stay sexually connected with your spouse during this time even though you’re feeling less than sexyThe reason it is so critically important to stay connected to your spouseA little about her Moonbeams group for tween girls and their moms (something to think about down the road!)

Who doesn’t need a little help in the parenting department? Dina Emser, a Positive Discipline coach is here to talk to us about a more positive approach to getting your kids to behave.In Dina’s interview you will learn:What positive discipline is all about and why you should consider using itWhat your child is trying to achieve by misbehaving, and how to help them get what they’re looking for in a more positive mannerWhy you might want to reconsider saying “nice job” and what you should say insteadHow to deal with toddler tantrumsWhat strong willed children are really looking for and how to give it to them without giving in all the timeA more positive way of using time outs

How does a new mom fit in self-care and learn how to find time for herself with little ones at home? Listen in as Nina Manolson shares her words of wisdom on self Care, losing the baby weight, and how to find deep nourishment as a busy mom.In Nina’s interview you will learn:How to fit in self-care and avoid neglecting yourself when you can barely find time to take a shower or go to the bathroom aloneTwo simple things you can do to make a big impact on your health and energyHer words of wisdom for moms who are still struggling with “baby weight”Her key to unlocking a healthier you: the Nourishment Dynamic ~ approaching wellness from the areas of Lifestyle, Food, and Mindset

With kids comes chaos and clutter! Sarah Nelson, a Professional Organizer from Less Is More Organizers is here to talk about how to conquer the clutter with little ones afootIn Sarah’s interview you will learn:How to get a handle on the toy madnessIf you should involve your child in the organizing processHow to know when it’s time for something to goWhat system she recommends for managing the kid’s clothes and hand-me-downsThe best systems for staying organized with kidsHow to prevent the “stuff bomb” from exploding in your house every day

In Annmarie’s interview you will learn:What being a conscious parent means – and what it doesn’tA few easy steps parents can take towards greater consciousnessHow to effectively deal with your full range of emotions and how to teach your kids to do the sameA trick to help you and your children shift anger into a useful toolHow to consciously parent and effectively discipline at the same timeHow to embrace your child’s uniqueness and support them in their spiritual journey and celebrate and appreciate that they are helping you in your own spiritual journey

In Dr. Hanson’s interview you will learn:What developmental milestones you should be looking for in your toddler or preschoolerHow being aware of your child’s neurological development can give you a different perspective as a parentAbout the “Triangle of Development” which affects all areas of development and how if any of these 3 pieces of the triangle are not functioning properly, your child’s development might sufferIf there is a difference between a true developmental delay and your child just being on the slow end of normalWhy you shouldn’t “wait and see” if your child will grow out of a developmental issueHow Dr. Hanson assesses and treats developmental delays