Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

Today on the podcast, we have special guest - maternal mental health expert, fellow mom, and author, Dr. Rachna Buxani-Mirpuri. This episode is for you if you're struggling with burnout, and you feel like your self-care routine isn't really making a difference for you.  Dr. Buxani teaches how we can truly start recovering from burnout, and emphasizes why especially as moms, it's so important that we prioritize our mental health. We also talk about the impact miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and infertility can have on a woman's mental health, and how we often don't allow ourselves time to grieve these losses. So, if you're ready for a dose of encouragement and some real talk and practical tips from a professional, you're going to want to listen to today's episode.  MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 31 Show Notes 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 💌 <<<

With a new school year around the corner, today I share three ways we can help our children develop their friendship skills. So, whether your child is a social butterfly or more of a lone ranger, there are things we can do to encourage them to have strong and healthy friendships.  Friends enrich our lives.  They can help boost our children’s self-esteem and social skills.  Friendships can also help teach our kids how to communicate with others, practice controlling their emotions, resolving conflict, and apologizing.   All around the world, successful friendships depend on the same fundamental skills - and honing these skills requires experience, effort, practice and a whole lot of coaching and parenting from us.  Tune in today as we discuss three things we can do to help our children have and be great friends. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 30 Show Notes 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 💌 <<<

Setting and managing goals is a huge part of fulfilling your vision and life purpose!  And to set effective goals, you've gotta have a process.  In today's episode, I’m going to walk you through the formula for setting SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound). It is about breaking things down until you find the first, small, actionable step – a step that you can realistically shift into a new habit! When we can make small changes and be consistent in new ways and routines, friend that's where the magic happens! MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Goals - Ep. 29 Show Notes 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 💌 <<<

We all want our kids to grow up to be leaders, right? It's not necessarily that we want them to grow up to be the President or a CEO, but in order for them to have much of an impact on their world, they’re going to have to lead in some capacity. There’s a calling and a purpose on each of their lives, and in order to carry that out, it is going to require some level of leadership and influence.   We want to be intentional with our kids and encourage the character traits of someone who is a great leader - confident, kind, dreams big, and has the communication skills and resilience to follow those dreams through to completion. Check out today's episode for four powerful ways we can raise our children to be effective leaders. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Ep. 28 Show Notes 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 💌 <<<

This podcast explores how to repair relationships with children after losing your cool, emphasizing the importance of trust and communication. It delves into self-regulation, empathy, and the evolving journey of motherhood, offering practical strategies for handling parenting frustrations.

It's not uncommon for parents to catch their kids in a lie - it’s actually a normal part of their development - and certainly not an indictment on our parenting.  Phew! Yet while that doesn’t mean that we should ignore it, what it does mean is that we can acknowledge that it’s normal, consider why our kids might feel the need to lie, and teach them why honesty is important. In this episode, we talk about some of the reasons why children lie, and I share 4 practical strategies we can implement to help raise honest kids. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Honesty - Ep. 26 Show Notes 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 💌 <<<

Life happens in cycles and seasons, right? As you become aware of the season you’re currently living in, you can learn how to fully experience it.  You can understand the lessons within each season, so you can gracefully move to the next one feeling complete and empowered.   It’s when you’re living in resistance to the season you’re in, that it feels like it’s lasting forever!  That resistance isn’t allowing you to learn the lessons God’s intended for you to learn in that season.  But if you can embrace each season - even the low seasons - and lean into the growth that is supposed to come with it, you’ll find you’re able to flow through the seasons with grace.   Listen to this episode to: Figure out which season of life you’re currently in; Discover the purpose of that season; Be aware of the pitfalls of that season; and Learn exactly what you should be focusing on in that particular season.  MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Seasons - Ep. 23 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching 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 💌 <<<

Patience isn’t just about waiting. It’s about how we wait, right? If we can help our children practice patience from a young age, we’re giving them a life-long gift. And the only way to have more patience is to practice! I can’t tell you how often I’m muttering under my breath throughout the day asking God for patience. But I know what’s happening when I do that - I’m actually asking for opportunities where my patience is going to be tested so I can practice!  In this episode, I give you smart and simple strategies to help your kids practice their patience.  We’ll discuss why it’s important to start small and keep it simple. We’ll also explore the role that self-regulation skills play in practicing patience, and the power in seeing and acknowledging our children’s effort and progress.  MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Patience - Ep. 24 Show Notes 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 💌 <<<

How we were parented as children is the single greatest influencer of the attachment style we exhibit in our adult relationships.  Since it's how we were parented that affects our attachment style, having this awareness now as parents ourselves is so valuable.  We can’t intervene in a world we can’t see, right? So just by listening to this episode, you’ll start to have a basic awareness and understanding of your attachment style, which can empower you to begin to heal from the hardships of your childhood, which is going to improve your relationships.  In this episode, we’ll discuss the 4 attachment styles and you’re going to resonate with at least one.  Your attachment style isn’t a diagnosis or a label, but rather it’s about gaining an understanding of the reasons why you do the things you do. In identifying the reasons that you have a particular attachment style, you’ll be able to start to heal some of the traumas that led to that style, so you can become more secure and grow deeper and healthier in your relationships. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Attachment Styles - Ep. 23 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching 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 💌 <<<

Purpose is the single greatest motivator in life. We all want to accomplish things that are meaningful.  We all believe the world needs improving, and deep down we all want to be part of the solution.   However, as parents we can’t force a purpose on our kids!  We can’t create their purpose.  We can’t decide what lights them up or what bores them.  But what we can do is open doors.  We can present them with options. We can create opportunities for them to discover their passions and talents.  In this episode you’ll learn three things we can do to help our children discover their purpose.  Today’s episode is for you if you’re wondering who should take the lead role, and who should take the supporting role in this process.  We’ll also discuss the importance of sharing how we feel fulfilled in our purpose with our children, and the importance of playing offense rather than defense. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: Purpose - Ep. 22 Show Notes 1-ON-1 COACHING: Motherhood Coaching 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 💌 <<<