3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

Get ready for a thoughtful journey as moms are encouraged to assess their emotional well-being by voicing their values. Discover how understanding what truly matters can strengthen relationships with partners and children. Engage with personal anecdotes that highlight the transformative power of articulating values. Plus, a self-assessment tool is introduced to help moms evaluate their alignment with their core beliefs. This series is all about prioritizing well-being while navigating the back-to-school chaos!

The mental load of motherhood is heavy, and I am always on the lookout for ways to lighten it. Can you relate? A surprising discovery I’ve made throughout the years is how dramatic a difference knowing and voicing our values can make in lightening our mental load as moms. When we know ourselves well enough to know our core values, we are able to decrease stress and pressure and build up the structure and support that we need. Knowing our core values is key to avoiding mom burnout! I was really grateful to have the opportunity to discuss this at the Happy Mom Summit with JoAnn Crohn. In the interview, I discussed 3 ways knowing our values can help lighten our mental load, and I’m so excited to share them with you today. I absolutely loved being part of the Happy Mom Summit. I hope you find these takeaways helpful in lightening the mental load of motherhood! ***Announcement:Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with my helpful and FREE Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon! Related Episodes: 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom BurnoutEpisode sponsors:Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/3in30class for 50% off your first box PLUS 50 free credits with Class Pass. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Values-based budgeting is the key to approaching personal finances without shame and guilt. Did you even think that was possible?! 🤯Money is one of those topics that brings up a lot of emotion - usually negative. Guilt, shame, stress, anxiety, frustration… It’s exhausting! We feel guilt and anxiety if we spend. We feel shame if we’re “too stingy.” We feel frustration at ourselves or our situations. Does this sound at all familiar? I can imagine you nodding in solidarity. If you’re struggling with the burden of all of these emotions, you’re going to love what Jen Smith has to say. Jen is a personal finance expert and co-host of the top-rated Frugal Friends Podcast. She is also the best-selling author of The No-Spend Challenge Guide and Pay Off Your Debt for Good. She is legit! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcement:Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with Rachel’s awesome Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon! Related Episodes: 369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman203: 3 Ways to Change your Money Mindset Today // Sara Payne363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha SladeEpisode sponsors:KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you frustrated trying to figure out how to teach your kids to work? If you’re like me, you bounce around between different systems that are “going to work this time” and feel exasperated when they don’t. I don’t want to be a drill sergeant, but I also know it’s important that my kids grow up with a good work ethic! How do I find the right balance!!??Thankfully, I was able to interview Danielle Porter. Danielle is a mother of six and someone I admire deeply because she's so careful and intentional in everything she does. I asked Danielle to come and teach me about teaching our kids to work, and to be honest, I was surprised by what she had to share! I hope you find her takeaways as helpful as I did!For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Related Episodes: 369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman180: Three Secrets to Helping Your Kids Behave Well // Ralphie Jacobs293: Rethinking Housework // KC DavisEpisode sponsors:Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!Paleovalley: Click on the link and use code 3in30 for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you like the idea of having a creative hobby but don't feel like you'd be good at it?I don’t consider myself to be an artistic person, but the truth is, I never even attempt art, so how would I know?We live in a society that is obsessed with productivity and excellence, so we often don’t give ourselves permission to try a new creative hobby just because we want to or because it feels relaxing or fun.Lisa Funk of Hand Lettered Design believes that the benefits of having a creative hobby go far beyond a beautiful finished product. I can't wait for you to read what Lisa has to share. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcement:List of Creative Hobby Ideas You Can Do Even If You’re Not Good at ThemGet Lisa’s awesome products at Hand Lettered Design. Use code 3in30 for 10% off all of her educational products!  Related Episodes: 305: How to Hold Space for Your Creativity as a Busy Parent // Elizabeth Bergeland & Ben Brashares282: You Don’t Have to be Good at Something for It to be Worthwhile [Hidden Gem]201: Living your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage // Brooke SnowEpisode sponsors:Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s about that time of year when I start to look for home-organizing hacks for the summer. Are you like me and you feel like clothes are multiplying? 🫨 My kids (and even my husband and I!) are changing clothes multiple times a day between swimming, working, and playing out in the hot sun chasing our dog, Petra.I am definitely feeling like it's time to get some good systems back in place in our home, and honestly, summer is a great time to do some organizing because we have more free time as a family. If you're also feeling ready to do a summer reset, my conversation with Jen Martin from Reset Your Nest will give you many great ideas. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. ***Announcement:Click here for a printable of Jen’s awesome organizing hacks!Related Episodes: 321: How to Design a Home Full of Stories // Carly Thornock312: How to Run Your Home like a Well-Run Business // Crystalee Beck096: How to Organize Yourself and Your Home For the New School Year // Mika PerryEpisode sponsors:Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.Molly's Suds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you love the idea of family adventures but struggle with the actual execution? Daily life with children is an adventure in and of itself, and sometimes, that's all we can manage. But sometimes, we are in seasons where we want to get out into the world more together.That's why I'm so excited about this special encore episode, so I can share this fantastic interview I did with Chamaine Wollenzein, in case you missed it the first time. She is inspiring! Oh, and if you're not a hiker or camper, don't worry - this episode is still for you! Chamaine and I discuss how a family adventure is any type of shared experience that is out of the ordinary. You get to do you!For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. ***Announcement: Don’t forget to purchase your Flecks of Gold journal while they’re in stock! They just started shipping, and they are GORGEOUS! Related Episodes: 363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks240: How to Get Your Kids to Play Outside // Angela HanscomEpisode sponsors:KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line!Paleovalley: Click on the link and use code 3in30 for 15% off your first order.*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling to know how to teach your kids about money? Financial literacy for kids is so critical - we all know that. But it can also be overwhelming! That’s why many parents (myself included!) have questions about (and maybe even some guilt over 🫣) how to teach their kids about money. I have often felt like I'm not doing enough in this area, but I've also felt stuck and wondered where I can get started with it all. Can you relate? 🙇‍♀️If so, you're going to love this episode with Abby Chipman. Abby is the finance director for 3 in 30, and she is a queen at managing finances as well as teaching budgeting skills to her family and those in her community. She recently taught a class about financial literacy for kids at a retreat I had for the Self-Assured Motherhood program alumni. The women at the retreat loved it so much that I asked her to bring her three takeaways here so we could all learn from her. Enjoy! ***Mentioned in the Episode:Abby's Book & Podcast ListJolly Good DollarRelated Episodes like this one on How to Teach Your Kids About Money:203: 3 Ways to Change your Money Mindset Today // Sara Payne312: How to Run Your Home like a Well-Run Business // Crystalee Beck315: A Word from our SAM Sisters Sponsors:Mollys Suds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products.Little Stories: To try out this brilliant app for families, simply download Little Stories from the app store or Google Play and enjoy reading with your child. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.Greenlight: Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to Greenlight.com/3in30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about using the Enneagram in relationships? If you don’t know what the Enneagram is or haven’t used it much in your relationships, you are in for a real treat! It is an incredible tool for improving relationships, and I am so thrilled to share it with you today! Now, a little backstory: For as long as I can remember, I've been a sucker for personality quizzes and profiling systems - anything that helps me understand myself and others more deeply. I think this probably started with taking quizzes in teen magazines with my friends while growing up in the 1990s. 😝 (Please tell me you were obsessed with these, too! For nostalgia’s sake, I looked some up and found this one - doesn’t it take you back?) Even now, in adulthood, I love learning about how I and others think and the differences between how we all move through the world. It fascinates me! I am excited to share with you a conversation I had with Enneagram expert Kelsey Lincoln who helps us understand how we can use it to improve our relationships. You are going to love it! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. ***Announcements: Don’t forget to order your Flecks of Gold Journal while they’re in stock! Right now thru the end of June 2024 enjoy $5 off each journal! Related Episodes like this one on Using the Enneagram in Relationships:342: Communicating to your Partner that Things Need to Change// Eli Harwood276: How to Stop Giving the “Silent Treatment” after a Fight // Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman124: How to Stop Judging YourselfEpisode sponsors:OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co.BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.Lume: New customers get $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strong parent-child relationship is so important, but it can sometimes be hard to know how to build one. It’s my honor to share an interview with my Dad, Mike Westover. He has had, without a doubt, the biggest impact on my life, my mothering journey, and how I am trying to build bonds with my kids. My dad is and always has been a rock in my life, and I've been trying to get him to come on the podcast for many years, but he would insist, "What would an old man like me have to teach all of the mothers who listen to your show?" Well, a lot, as it turns out! I know you are going to love this conversation with him as he shares three simple, yet powerful things we can all do to forge a strong parent-child relationship. it's an honor to get to share this piece of my heart with you on this week after Father's Day.For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. ***Announcements: Don’t forget to order your Flecks of Gold Journal while they’re in stock! Right now thru the end of June enjoy $5 off each journal! Related Episodes: 043: What to Do When You Realize You Can’t Control Your Children // Marilyn Faulkner038: How to Get your Teenagers to Talk to You (and it Starts When They are Young) // Tony Overbay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist086: 3 Easy Ways to Build Life-Long Bonds with Your Children365: Intentional Fatherhood // Tal EyreEpisode sponsors:Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order.Paleovalley: Go to paleovalley.com/3in30 for 15% off your first order.BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.*** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices