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Do you ever feel alone in motherhood? Like you're waiting for that village everyone keeps telling you it takes to raise a child but that village doesn't seem to be coming? If you're looking for a down to earth, unplugged, unscripted conversation about the minute details of motherhood - from parenting and disciplining to postpartum bodies to mom guilt and everything in between - you're going to love today's episode. If nothing else, it's going to make you feel seen and certainly less alone in your experience of motherhood. I'm joined by a guest host today, Mary Hendricks of The Very Mary Life, and together we interview two sisters and mamas, Sammy and Gracie of Supporting Chaos. We're trying this new format on for size to see how y'all like it, so tune in and let us know what you think! For more on Mary, visti https://www.instagram.com/theverymarylife/ For more on Supporting Chaos, visit https://www.instagram.com/supportingchaos/ And for more on The Mom Feed Podcast, visit https://www.instagram.com/themomfeedpodcast/

Have you ever sat down to think about just what your kids are learning in school And how they are learning it? Oftentimes in school, kids are told what to think, not how to think it. Not all the time. But a lot of the time. The truth is, our educational system isn't really designed to nurture self confidence and trust in oneself. Our educators are the true heroes of our time, no doubt. But is there a better way to educate our children such that both teacher and student can learn from each other in the process? Matt Beaudreau thinks that there is. Matt is the founder of Acton Academy Placer and Acton Academy Sacramento. As a career educator, Matt has delivered TEDx talks, consulted with Universities, written books, and created programs that have helped to push education into the 21st century for teens across America. He currently hosts The Essential 11 podcast, which focuses on gaining world-class advice from prominent guests in business, media, sports, education, and entertainment. Beaudreau is also a world-renowned keynote speaker, speaking to over 250,000 people across the globe with clients ranging from Lockheed Martin and the United States Air Force to Caterpillar and Honeywell. On the show today, we talk about a new model for education, one that encourages critical thinking, goal setting - both individually and as a collective, socratic conversations, learning how to think vs what to think, character building and so much more. If you've got a child about to be in school or currently in school, you cannot afford to miss this episode. Follow us on Instagram @themomfeedpodcast Follow Matt @mattbeaudreau

Have you ever read your horoscope? Are you into astrology? Whether your knowledge of astrology is as far as reading your horoscope or runs so deep that you know your birth chart, today's episode is going to be illuminating. Because today we're talking all about how you can use astrology to enhance your parenting experience, and to deepen the connection you have with your children. My guest on the show today is Jessica Eccles, an intuitive astrologer and educator. She believes that the universe has a way of guiding us forward through our lives and astrology is a language we can use to better understand how the universe is supporting us. Today we cover how to use astrology to: Figure out the best place for you to live and thrive Figure out how to find your purpose Figure out how to prioritize your time Parent deeply and more effectively For more about Jessica, visit  Astrologer | Thatssoulastro  and follow her on Instagram. For full show notes, visit themomfeed.com

Do you have a toddler (or two...or three)? Do you find joy in this stage of your little one's life? The answer might be complicated, and likely depends on how many tantrums you're navigating, temperament and many other factors. My guest on the show today is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst and parenting coach. She also happens to be a mother to two toddlers! She has cracked the code on toddler behavior to such a degree that she says she finds joy in toddler parenting - and she wants you to as well! Today on the show we touch on: How the entire family factors into toddler behavior Sara’s holistic, whole family approach to toddler behavior The importance of self care as a main parenting strategy Mom guilt (as a drain on your energy and making your parenting less effective) Feeling confident in your parenting choices Teaching toddlers to listen How changing your behavior can change your toddler’s behavior How do handle apologies How to handle hitting/biting/kicking How to use the word NO effectively And much more! If you're ready to own toddler parenting and find joy in this stage of life, you're about to have that wish granted. For more about Sara, visit (no title) Follow Sara on Instagram and on Tik Tok

Do you already have a strategy in place to talk to your kids about money? Have you thought about setting them up for good money habits as early as 3 years old? Chances are, you want your kids to have a good relationship with money. My guest on the show today is financial coach, Ashley Bennington. She share all about the importance of setting your kids up early for good money habits. We also discuss empowering women - even stay at home moms without a traditional income - on how to experience financial freedom and confidence. We talk about women and investing, and the critical role women play around their family's wealth journey - whether they work outside of the home or not. Ashley is the founder of Her Seven Figure Story to inspire and educate other women on the importance of confidently managing and growing their personal wealth. After scaling that business to six figures in just six months she decided to launch her second business, Buy the Blazer Creative Agency, in order to help other female business owners enhance their creative identity as an entrepreneur. Today's show is all about empowering yourself and your children around money. Enjoy! Learn more about Ashley at  Home Page - Her Seven Figure Story Follow Ashley on Instagram @hersevenfigurestory Follow us on Instagram @themomfeedpodcast Sign up for our newsletter for weekly updates and inspiration Mentioned in the intro: 30 Day Free Trial to Unicorn Wellness Studio (Pilates) Malibu Workshop May 14th 1-4pm: Restore and Reset with Master Celebrity Psychic Medium & Astrologer, Narea Kim

If you're in your reproductive years, are currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant, or have experienced miscarriages or infertility, today's episode is going to be a ray of light. I'm joined by Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, two mamas who founded a prenatal vitamin company for both men and women. It's called WeNatal, and it was born after both Ronit and Vida experienced miscarriages within a week of each other. Their doctors gave them the usual spiel (your eggs are old, it happens, try again), but Ronit and Vida wanted better answers. They dug into the research and found that men account for 50% of infertility and pregnancy health but no one was talking about it! They set out to create a prenatal vitamin company for men to increase the quality of sperm. But along the way, they realized that women's prenatals needed an overhaul. So they got to work and teamed up with key medical advisors like Dr. Mark Hyman, Chris Kresser and Kelly Leveque to formulate the cleanest, most bioavailable prenatal vitamins as affordably as they could (without compromising on quality) for both men and women. Theirs is a holistic approach to conception that involves both the body and the mind: their prenatals come with a Journal that supports couples through this crucial time frame and guides them on manifesting the family of their dreams. They are truly transforming prenatal health and we are here for it! Follow them in Instagram @We_Natal For more information or to order, visit  Prenatal Vitamins for Him + Her | WeNatal

Are you ready to feel more connected with your child? Do you want to raise cooperative, confident, kind kids? What if it's not about changing them. What if it's about changing your own perceptions and parenting habits? According to clinical psychologist specializing in family and parent support, Dr. Sarah Bren, that's precisely how to transform your parenting experience and deepen the connection with your children. This episode is like a toolkit you can return to again and again. We touch on tantrums, whining, secure attachment, attunement, coregulation, developmentally appropriate expectations for your children at all ages, boundaries and why they are so key in your parenting journey, natural consequences, positive reinforcement and so much more. Dr. Bren even shares what she calls the 3 magic words that can help deepen the connection with your child - it's brilliant! Follow Dr. Bren on Instagram @drsarahbren Check out her upcoming live workshop called "“Be the Calm in Your Child’s Storm: How to Keep Your Cool When Your Child Loses Theirs.” - the workshop takes place April 26th at 1pm EST and April 28th at 7pm EST. Sign up by April 19th Child Tantrums| Live Workshop & QA Session | Dr. Sarah Bren  and get the workshop for $27 instead of $37! You can also check out Dr. Bren's new course, The Science of Tantrums, that launches May 2nd. Sign up  The Science of Tantrums Course | Dr. Sarah Bren | Family Therapy and Parenting Support to get on the waitlist for the official launch. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themomfeedpodcast/ for real talk about motherhood, along with a dose of humor 😊

Today's show can be summed up in one question: Why would you tolerate anything less than loving your life? Today's episode is for moms who are interested in seeking peace with a sense of urgency. It's for women in motherhood who want to eliminate stressful beliefs that leave them suffering from burden, overwhelm and heartache. It's for women who want to find their personal freedom and inner peace so that they can be present at any moment, as mothers and as powerful women. Shelli Lawrence is a life coach who has been doing this work for 25 years. A mother herself, she is passionate about teaching mothers to question their thoughts - or at least the ones that cause them to suffer. For more information on Shelli, visit  Shelli Lawrence            - ... Seek peace with a sense of urgency Follow Shelli on Instagram @Workwithshelli Follow this show on Instagram @Themomfeedpodcast

Today on the show, we explore the spiritual side of motherhood. When a baby is born, a mother is also born. And when that child is put into the arms of that woman, that woman transforms. Our culture is very heavy on the baby registry, and supporting the needs of the baby, and sleep training and feeding schedules and all of those things. But where is the conversation around the transformation into motherhood? We talk about that today with the amazing Julie Piatt. A mother herself, Julie is a mystic, a bestselling author of 3 plant based cookbooks including This Cheese is Nuts, The Plant Powered Way, and The Plant Powered Way Italia. She is the founder of SriMu, a plant based not-cheese company, and she is married to one of the most prolific podcasters and plant-based endurance athletes of our time, Rich Roll. On the show today you can expect to walk away seeing the sacredness of your motherhood, of getting in touch with your intuition, of deepening the connection with yourself as the powerful woman and shepherd of human life that you are. For more about Julie, visit  Julie Piatt For more about SriMu, visit  SriMu®: Do Life. NOT Cheese. For full show notes, visit  Home The Mom Feed Follow Julie on Instagram @SriMati and @SriMu

Life is admittedly heavy right now. If you're anything like me, you feel guilty enjoying your life all the while knowing how many people are suffering right now, particularly in Ukraine (though if you follow the news, you know that the hardships are unfortunately not reserved to just that country right now). Today on the show I'm joined by Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting. Caitlin is all about real, raw observations of motherhood, and she does so with a lot of humor. 3 years ago, Caitlin's eldest son, Callum, was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 3 years old. Happily, after 3 years of treatment, he is cancer-free. But in that process, Caitlin learned a lot about what joy means, and how to find it even in moments of great despair. The lessons she took from her experience being a mother to a child with cancer can most certainly be applied to what's happening in the world right now. Tune into this candid and uplifting conversation about finding the light in the dark, as well as some hard-hitting talking points about mom guilt, relationships and other realities of motherhood. Follow Caitlin on Instagram @bigtimeadulting for a daily dose of the humorous side of motherhood Follow @themomfeedpodcast for resources that help mothers through every transition and stage of motherhood

Do you get triggered by your children? Often? Does their whining or their screaming or their tantrums set you off and cause behavior in yourself that you're not always proud of? Do you have any persisting health issues - no matter how big or small - like migraines, bloating, IBS, brain fog, joint pain, skin issues and the like? Issues that no matter what you try, nothing ever really seems to work? Did you know that both your emotions and your health issues could be being triggered by trapped emotions in your body? It may sound a little out there, but it's actually just quantum physics (no big deal). We are all made of atoms and we vibrate at different frequencies. Turns out, emotions also have frequencies, so when they get stuck, they can cause everything from angry outbursts to chronic health issues and everything in between. Thankfully there is something you can do about that, and my guest on the show today, Gina Kegel, explains it all. Gina is an Energy healing transformation coach who uses a technique called Emotion Code to release trapped emotions within the body - emotions you are not even aware are there - to bring your body and its frequencies back into balance so you can heal (and maybe not lose your s$%t the next time one of your kids has a tantrum). Today's show is all about taking care of you, mama. It's time. Tune in and find out how emotion code might be the next step in your health and parenting journey. Follow us on Instagram @themomfeedpodcast Follow Gina on Instagram @GinaKegel Book a session for 30% off with code HEYMAMA at  Free to Flourish Energy Healing

Do you tend to put yourself first? Like, before your kids and your spouse and your friends? Do you feel like you've lost that sense of vitality and energy since becoming a mother? Are you suffering from any postpartum health conditions like diastasis recti, prolapse, bladder leakage or low back pain? Do you have any lingering health conditions like brain fog, anxiety or depression, gut health issues like bloating, stomach aches, skin rashes, etc.? Do you realize it's all connected? Are you ready to heal your body, mind and spirit so you can shine and truly enjoy yourself as both a woman and a mother? Today's episode will empower you to do just that. I'm joined by moms and pilates instructors, Sue McCaroll and Caitlin Hatzenbuhler to discuss the role that both nutrition and pilates have played in their own healing and empowerment journey through motherhood. Sue shares her experience developing Bell's Palsy after the birth of her third child, and Caitlin shares her experience with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. They both also share about powerful transformations around food that transformed migraines, anxiety, joint pain and more! Feel empowered in motherhood, mama. Sometimes it starts with just acknowledging that you don't feel your best, and then asking the right questions and surrounding yourself with people who can give you the answers to unlock it all. For full show notes, visit  Home The Mom Feed Follow us on Instagram @themomfeedpodcast Follow Caitlin and Sue @well2youpodcast

Ask yourself honestly: how many times throughout the day do you feel complete and utter peace? How many times throughout the day do you feel complete and utter stress? What if there was a way to quickly help move you from a state of stress to a state of calm? And not just you - your children too! Well, there are many ways to do that, but my guest on the show today has one that combines modern psychology with ancient acupressure points that can help you get to a calmer state in a matter of minutes. It's also backed by over 200 studies. Jessica Ortner is a New York Times Bestselling author and the co-founder of The Tapping Solution and The Tapping Solution App. Together with her brothers, they created the company when they experienced profound healing as a result of tapping, also known as EFT (emotional freedom technique). Since then, they have helped countless people to discover how to release emotions that are not only causing stress but also may be contributing to chronic health issues, anxiety and depression and more. They have been featured on CNN, Psychology Today, Women's Health, Dr.Oz, Shape, Martha, Cosmopolitan, and more, and I am delighted to have snagged Jessica for an hour of her time today. Enjoy and happy Tapping! Follow us on Instagram @themomfeedpodcast Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicaortner  Follow The Tapping Solution on Instagram @thetappingsolution To try The Tapping Solution, visit https://www.thetappingsolution.com/ and download the app on your phone or tablet For $10 off Modere liquid collagen mentioned on the show today - or any of their other clean living products - use this link.

We are already 6 days into 2022, and I felt like the best way to support you as the year unfolds was to give you a special tarot reading, just for this community! My friend, wellness witch, coach, and mentor, Tandy Gutierrez, graciously did a 5 card tarot pull to give guidance and journal prompts for the year ahead. Tandy pulls one card for the year, along with 4 other cards for each season. Each card comes with its own set of journal prompts and guidance, so be sure to get your notepads ready to write down what resonates! We also discuss the similarities between the tarot and astrology; the importance of knowing your sun, moon, and rising zodiac signs and what each one tells about yourself; how to use the Tarot for self-care; how hard it is to be a mother right now; and the numerological number for the year and what it means! Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Do you feel like you're in a good rhythm with your partner? Are you parenting together and struggling to keep the romance alive? Are you also business partners? There are many dynamics at play in relationships these days, and it's safe to say that if you're married, parenting and running a business together, there is a little extra something special you need to be doing if you want to be in flow with each other. Hallmark Channel star, Andrew Walker, and his lovely wife and mompreneur, Cassandra Troy Walker, have definitely figured this out. Together they own and operate an LA-based cold pressed juice company called Little West. Andrew also has a full time acting career, and they have two little boys. While they are in a good flow as a couple and team these days, it didn't come without its share of challenges. Today we have a candid conversation about how they manage to parent, run a business together, and still have time for romance! If your relationship could use a little TLC, you're going to love today's episode. Be sure to listen to the end for a special discount code off Little West juices exclusively for The Mom Feed listeners. For full show notes, visit www.themomfeed.com For more about Little West, visit  Little West

Giving birth doesn't seem to be going out of fashion anytime soon. And it's safe to say there are a lot of opinions about how it should be done. If you've ever considered either a home birth or unmedicated birth, today's episode is going to give you answers. My guest today is licensed midwife and certified professional midwife, Hayley Oakes, and she has been attending births in home, birth center, and hospital settings for just over a decade. Today Hayley shares statistics around home births that may surprise you, and she is passionate about normalizing home births if that is something a woman would like to explore. Hayley also touches on the importance of a woman's environment during pregnancy, because that can impact the child's psycho and social development. We also discuss the importance of honoring the postpartum period, and how failing to do so can lead to higher chances of developing postpartum mood disorders.

Wouldn't it be nice if we could just wave a magic wand and have our babies sleep through the night? Many sleep training techniques purport to do such a thing (sort of), but in reality, not all sleep training is created equal. And that's because not all babies are created equal! But just because your baby or toddler or even older child doesn't respond to traditional sleep training tactics doesn't mean there is no hope. It just means you need to tailor your approach. Today's guest, Chrissy Lawler, has made it her life's mission to help families get more sleep by doing just that: tailoring the approach to match the unique needs of the child. Chrissy is a Marriage and Family Therapist who founded The Peaceful Sleeper after realizing that the biggest proportion of her clients who were thriving were the ones who were well-rested. A mother of 4 herself and a past insomnia sufferer, Chrissy is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to getting babies and kids of all ages (even us adults!) get good sleep. It's no wonder she's been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and Better Homes & Gardens, to name a few. https://thepeacefulsleeper.com/ If you've got trouble sleeping - or if you've got children who do, this episode is going to be life changing. For more conversations after the show, follow us @themomfeedpodcast For show notes, visit themomfeed.com For more about Chrissy, visit thepeacefullsleeper.com and follow her on Instagram @the.peaceful.sleeper

Did you know that 90% of a child's lifelong neuron connections are formed in the first 6 years of their lives? That effectively means that they are basically downloading their software through the inputs around them from their primary caregivers and peers. And that's important because that software will run on autopilot for the rest of their life. Think about your own belief systems and where they came from. Many of the things you believe aren't actually your unique beliefs. They were imprinted upon you by your primary caregivers - unless you worked really hard to undo them in your adult life. Today on the show, I'm joined by early childhood education expert and positive discipline certified parenting educator, Danielle Bettmann, to talk about how to parent in order to build healthy relationships with our children such that we build positive neural connections. We talk about whining and tantrums and how to deal with them, bribes and threats and why they don't work, the inner workings of positive discipline and how to use the techniques in practice, emotional regulation for both parent and child, and more. Danielle's focus is on children up to age 6, but parents of children of any age will benefit from the strategies being shared here today. You can find Danielle at  Wholeheartedly  and on Instagram @Parent_Wholeheartedly

Richelle Fredson has spent almost 20 years in book publishing. She was the Director for publicity and marketing for Hay House, and worked with many experts including Dr. Wayne Dyer, Gabrielle Berstein, and Louise L Hay herself! In short, when it comes to book publishing, it doesn't get much better than Richelle. Richelle left Hay House to start her own business, Purposeful Platforms, a company that helps writers become authors. Specifically, she coaches people's stories out of them and helps them write book proposals to help them land book deals. If you've been wanting to write your story and become a published author, or even if you've just been looking to discover your story and see how it has shaped your life, this episode is going to be life changing for you. Discover the power of storytelling, find your inner gem, figure out how to set boundaries to create balance in your life, and so much more in today's interview. Follow Richelle on Instagram Follow The Mom Feed Podcast on Instagram for conversations after the show Check out the show notes at themomfeed.com

Do you talk about gender and sexuality with your children? Do they know what it means to be LGBTQ? Do you ever wonder at what age it is most appropriate to have these conversations with your children? As parents, we have a lot on our plate. Navigating conversations like these ones may not be at the top of our list. But almost 6% of adults in the US identify as LGBTQ - and 5-10% of LGBTQ youth attempt suicide each year (roughly 1.5-3 times more than heterosexual youth). It's clear that we have some work to do. Because as my guest on the show today, Chris Tompkins says, the messages about this subject begin on the playground. And while you may not have a child who is LGBTQ, your child will almost certainly interact with someone who is, and we need to begin to change the societal beliefs around the subject. On today's show, we talk about two very important concepts: Heteronormativity, which is the concept of being assumed straight at birth, and Benign Neglect. Both of these societal standards are leading our LGBTQ youth and later, adults, to feel shame, and to live a life where they do not feel accepted for who they are. And that is unacceptable. Chris discusses his book,https://www.amazon.com/Raising-LGBTQ-Allies-Changing-Playground/dp/1538136260/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1N3JHDNCT1SPD&dchild=1&keywords=raising+lgbtq+children&qid=1633397157&sprefix=how+to+raise+kids+who+aren%27%2Caps%2C481&sr=8-5 We discuss at what age to talk to children about the LGBTQ community, why it's important that we must, among other things. This episode is a must for every parent.