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Where in your life do YOU struggle with self-doubt?  Maybe it's shown up when you set a boundary.  Maybe it's when you've had something to say, but the self-doubt crept in and you stayed quiet.  Maybe it was a parenting decision you made and you can't stop wondering whether you made the right choice.  Or maybe it’s a dream you want to chase, but your self-doubt keeps telling you that you’re not qualified. We all face moments of self-doubt. The key is to figure out how to move past it.  Because if we don’t, self-doubt will sabotage us.  It'll keep us playing small.  And playing small is going to prevent us from reaching our goals, friends.  Listen to this episode to learn exactly what to do when self-doubt and imposter syndrome creep in.  I teach you how to stop second-guessing yourself and change your inner dialogue so you can work with your inner critic, rather than against it! MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 41 Show Notes - Self-Doubt 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Anytime my kids get anything from anyone, I immediately turn into that cringy mom that’s like “and what do you say????” And every dang time, I’m expecting them to give a big hug and enthusiastic THANK YOU! And almost every time, I get some sort of sheepish mumbled "thank you" at best.  I know I'm not the only one! And it got me thinking, my kids can say "thank you" regardless of whether they deeply experience gratitude. Do I really just want my kids to say the words, or do I want it to be deeper than that – do I want them to really embody a life of deep gratitude? Gratitude is an internal experience. In today's episode, I teach about the four parts of gratitude (notice, think, feel, do) and how we can foster them in our children. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 40 Show Notes - Gratitude 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Do you hygge?! Hygge is a Danish way of life that's all about embracing coziness, contentment, and meaningful connection. How beautiful is that?!    So, as we enter the season of all things cozy, we brought in the Hygge Master herself! Meet Kim Morrison, founder of The Hygge Gathering - a space and lifestyle that invites us to embrace the ordinary, enjoy each day, and be in the moment.   In today's interview, Kim talks about practical ways we can create an intentional gathering space in our homes so we can enjoy meaningful connection with others.  She also shares about the importance of releasing the expectation of perfection in hosting and encourages us to be spontaneous in our invitations.   Check out today's episode for the full interview with Kim Morrison and learn how to be intentionally present, embrace simplicity, and purposefully incorporate daily moments of togetherness with our children.    You can connect with Kim here: Instagram: The Hygge Gathering Kim's Course - How to hygge with families MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 39 Show Notes - Making Our Homes a Place of Gathering with Kim Morrison 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

As moms, we’re the hardest working people on the planet! Amiright?! Within that, we can help shape our kids' work ethic.   Spoiler alert - this podcast episode isn’t about creating little doers. Kids should be kids. Their work is to play. Yet, while prioritizing play, we can cultivate, encourage and instill life skills. And a work ethic is just that – it’s a life skill.   That’s why it matters so much. Having a strong work ethic makes them trustworthy. It makes them dependable. It makes them creative. It allows them to walk out their calling and purpose.   Walking in their calling and purpose requires action. And action requires work ethic. A work ethic is an element of their character and identity. In today's episode, I share 3 practical ways we can start intentionally encouraging our children's work ethic. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 38 Show Notes - Work Ethic  1-ON-1 COACHING: Life & Motherhood Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Did you know that it takes about 4-6 years after the birth of a baby for us to return to pre-pregnancy levels of sleep?! After I’ve had a bad night of sleep, it’s like I’m impaired - even my balance is off!  Not to mention, my fuse is super short, I’m irritable, and I can’t focus. So, I started looking into what I could do - the things I could control – to function better the morning after a bad night of sleep.  I searched and experimented with things I could do for my body and mind to get through the day as best I could.  And I want to share those with you today! Listen to this episode for six smart tricks and hacks to help us make the most of the morning after a bad night’s sleep. SHOW NOTES: 37 Show Notes - How to Recover From a Bad Night’s Sleep 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Integrity is when our behavior matches our beliefs.  So, integrity isn't just about honesty or kindness. Rather, it's about every decision we make. It's about making the right choice for the right reason — not because of the recognition or praise we receive, but simply because it’s the right thing to do.   Integrity impacts our kids in so many ways - it helps them anticipate the consequences of their behavior, make choices and decisions, it forms the basis of relationships, and enables them to find peace.  Integrity is somethings we can begin instilling in our children now, even while they're young.    Listen to this episode for 3 practical things we can do as parents, to help our kids understand the importance of living in integrity and walking it out.    Spoiler alert - we want to encourage our kids to push back and disagree with us.  Listen to learn why! MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 36 Show Notes - 3 Ways to Teach our Kids to Live a Life of Integrity 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more w— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Are you in your feelings?! Organizational Psychologist, Self-Awareness Coach, and founder of The BRAVE Method, Dr. Stephanie Lopez, shares with us how avoiding our feelings is the number one thing holding women back. In today’s episode, Dr. Lopez talks about her journey in transitioning from a thriving career at NASA to now helping high-achieving women be the best version of themselves.  As a mindset and emotions coach, she helps women go from being hard on themselves to conquering their negative thoughts, feeling confident, and living a life they love. “That’s a paradox.  You can actually accept yourself.  You can accept the mistakes that you’ve made. You can accept the moment that you’re in, and simultaneously improve.” - Dr. Stephanie Lopez To learn more about Stephanie, head to: Instagram: @drstephanielopez Facebook: drstephanielopez Website: www.brave-method.com 3 things you’ll learn in this episode: The truth about defensiveness and how it’s probably showing up in many areas of our lives without us being aware of it.  The most effective way to deal with our inner critic. How to tackle worry by separating the stories we’re telling ourselves from the facts. Mindful Motherhood Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572246294/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_N8FTA72K0MYD3CCPXGRJ_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 35 Show Notes - Not Feeling Our Feelings Is Holding Us Back with Dr. Stephanie Lopez 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  — >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

One of the greatest gifts our kids can have is knowing who they are and what they stand for.  This world comes hard and fast, trying to tell our kids who they are or are not.   It’s no wonder our kids can struggle with confidence and self-worth at times. As moms, we have influence to speak life over them, build them up in truth, remind them of their identity, and teach them their worth. Check out this episode for 3 ways we can help our kids cultivate a strong and true self-identity today.   We'll discuss the importance of creating opportunities for them to explore their interests, how we can encourage them to find and use their voice, and why allowing them to fail is key to their self-discovery and personal growth. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 34 Show Notes - Identity 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Back to school season!  Whatever that looks like for your family, it’s a time of transition, right?  I love seasons of transition because they’re the perfect opportunity to take an inventory of routines, habits, and mindsets and make some changes.   Typically back-to-school season is all about our kids, but since this is The Motherhood Podcast, we’re taking care of you mamas!  This episode is for you if you're ready to learn how to reverse engineer your mornings to ensure you have time for yourself.  We also discuss how to identify and fix the morning glitches and ways we can prioritize nourishing ourselves holistically.  MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 33 Show Notes - Self Care for Back to School 1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

Ready for a few practical tools to better love your kiddos?! By default, we show others love the same way that we like to receive love.  The catch is that people receive love in different ways. The true beauty in loving others - the true act of selfless love - is learning how those you love most, prefer to receive love!  In today's episode, we talk about the 5 love languages, and how we can learn our children's love language so we can love them better. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES:  Ep. 32 Show Notes - Love Languages   1-ON-1 COACHING: From Insight to Outcome - Life Coaching with Michelle CHECK OUT MY FREE 5-STEP MORNING ROUTINE FOR MOMS: My 5-Step Morning Routine MOTHERHOOD VILLAGE FB COMMUNITY: The Motherhood Village MOTHERHOOD INSTAGRAM: @themotherhood.podcast “I love The Motherhood Podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show!  This helps us support more women, just like you, on their motherhood journey.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.”  Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<