Motherhood Unstressed

Experience total body relaxation and embodiment while embracing the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. Through soothing breathwork and enchanting visuals, you'll be transported to a serene sanctuary, where the power of divine harmony and universal love intertwine. Unwind, let go of stress, and cultivate a deep sense of peace and happiness despite the challenges of the outside world. Join us on this soul-nourishing quest and unlock the boundless tranquility within. Sponsored by: Kate Farms - use promo code unstressed for 20% off Warmies - use promo code ELIZABETHC_15 for 15% off  Olynvolt - use promo code unstressed for 35% off massagers Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Like today's show? Please leave a review - even one sentence helps!

In this episode of the Motherhood Unstressed podcast, I have the honor of speaking with acclaimed poet and NY Times best selling author, Maggie Smith, about her latest book, "We Could Make This Place Beautiful." Tune in as we dive into Maggie's creative process, the themes of her poetry, and how she uses writing as a tool for healing and personal growth. With Maggie's inspiring words, you'll be sure to walk away feeling uplifted and inspired. Connect with Maggie Instagram: @maggiesmithpoet Twitter: maggiesmithpoet  Facebook: maggiesmithpoet Web: https://maggiesmithpoet.com  Get the Book: "We Could Make This Place Beautiful" Sponsored by: Kate Farms - use promo code unstressed for 20% off Warmies - use promo code ELIZABETHC_15 for 15% off  Olynvolt - use promo code unstressed for 35% off massagers Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Like today's show? Please leave a review - even one sentence helps!

Experience a journey within and discover the power of relaxation with the Inner Oasis Meditation. This guided meditation focuses on helping you find your inner calm, letting go of worries and anxiety, and feeling safe and secure in the present moment. Through positive affirmations, deep breathing, and visualization techniques, you'll be guided towards a state of complete relaxation, where your mind and body can rejuvenate and heal. Whether you need a break from a stressful day or a way to wind down before sleep, the Inner Oasis Meditation will leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on whatever life brings. Sponsored by: North American Herb and Spice - promo code motherhood25 to save https://www.northamericanherbandspice.com  Right Start Math - promo code MHUS23RSMPC to save https://rightstartmath.com  Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation MOSSA On Demand - promo code motherhoodunstressed30 to save https://www.mossaondemand.net  Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Motherhood Unstressed CBD - promo code Podcast to save https://sambucolusa.com  Like today's show? Please leave a review - even one sentence helps!

In 2020 I interviewed Dave Hollis on the show to discuss his then new book, Get Out of Your Own Way. When I learned of his unexpected passing last week I felt compelled to share our episode again as a way to honor his legacy and the message of personal growth he was striving to convey to the world in his short life. I am grateful for the opportunity to share his words, and my sincere condolences go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time. In this episode you will hear directly from Dave about his journey of self-exploration and boundary pushing, and why pursuing GROWTH provides the ultimate source of happiness and fulfillment in life.  Resources: Get Out of Your Own Way by Dave Hollis The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Sponsored by: North American Herb and Spice - promo code motherhood25 to save https://www.northamericanherbandspice.com  Right Start Math - promo code MHUS23RSMPC to save https://rightstartmath.com  Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation MOSSA On Demand - promo code motherhoodunstressed30 to save https://www.mossaondemand.net  Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Like today's show? Please leave a review - even one sentence helps!

Take a journey within and allow yourself to rest and recharge with this guided meditation for sleep. Focusing on the power of positive affirmations and deep breathing, this meditation will guide you towards a peaceful and restful sleep. With better sleep you can expect increased energy and productivity, improved mood, and a stronger immune system. By the end of this meditation, you will feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready for a deep and restful sleep. Sponsored by: North American Herb and Spice - promo code motherhood25 to save https://www.northamericanherbandspice.com  Right Start Math - promo code MHUS23RSMPC to save https://rightstartmath.com  Magic Mind - promo code unstressed for 40% off at https://magicmind.co  Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation MOSSA On Demand - promo code motherhoodunstressed30 to save https://www.mossaondemand.net  Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Motherhood Unstressed CBD - promo code Podcast to save https://sambucolusa.com  Like today's show? Please leave a review - even one sentence helps!

You’re too sensitive. You’re overreacting. Grow a thicker skin. You take everything so personally. We hear these comments all too often. There’s no denying sensitivity is surrounded by stigma. We discourage it in our children, judge it in our peers, and ultimately weaponize it in our relationships with colleagues and family members. While it’s not widely understood by the public, sensitivity is an essential human trait. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 people are highly sensitive individuals, and without them, we would not have the theory of evolution, the Declaration of Independence, or Netflix.  Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo are the force behind the world’s largest online communities for sensitive people and introverts, Sensitive Refuge and Introvert, Dear. And they’re on a mission to break the negative stigma surrounding sensitivity in their forthcoming book, SENSITIVE (on sale 2/28), unveiling the hidden power of highly sensitive people (HSPs) in our loud, fast, and too-much world. Weaving together actionable advice, relatable anecdotes, and the latest scientific research, SENSITIVE shows readers how leaning into their sensitivity can unlock a powerful “boost effect” to launch them ahead in life. Presenting the empowering idea that sensitivity gives you access to five distinct gifts, Granneman and Sólo offers the tools and insights you need to embrace this undervalued strength and leverage it across the most important areas of your life. In this episode Jenn is revealing: - A clear picture of what it really means to be sensitive and what strengths sensitive people bring to the world - What makes the sensitive brain different — and how it’s wired to go deep - How the needs of sensitive people differ from those of less sensitive people and people with autism  - How to transform one of the misunderstood gifts of sensitive people—empathy into a source of world-changing strength - The common misconceptions about sensitive children—and their secret advantage - The powerful traits of sensitive leaders, who are often the most effective leaders of all Are you highly sensitive? Take Dr. Elaine N. Erickson's Test: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/  Connect with Jenn: https://introvertdear.com  https://highlysensitiverefuge.com  Twitter @JennGranneman Instagram @introvertdear Facebook @introvertdearblog Read Sensitive https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593235010/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_4W1R40JWNN6EB1ZN918D?linkCode=ml1&tag=unstressed02-20 Sponsored by: North American Herb and Spice - promo code motherhood25 to save https://www.northamericanherbandspice.com  Right Start Math - promo code MHUS23RSMPC to save https://rightstartmath.com  Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation MOSSA On Demand - promo code motherhoodunstressed30 to save https://www.mossaondemand.net  Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Like today's show? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts - even one sentence helps! ABOUT THE BOOK: A paradigm-shifting look at a long-undervalued yet hugely beneficial personality trait, from the creators of the world’s largest community for highly sensitive people   “Don’t be so sensitive!” Everyone has a sensitive side, but nearly 1 in 3 people have the genes to be more sensitive than others—both physically and emotionally. These are the people who pause before speaking and think before acting; they tune into subtle details and make connections that others miss. They tend to be intelligent, big-hearted, and wonderfully creative; they are wired to go deep, yet society tells them to hide the very sensitivity that makes them this way. These are the world’s “highly sensitivepeople,” and Sensitive is the book that champions them. By the creators of the world’s largest community for sensitive people, Sensitive teaches us how to unlock the potential in this undervalued strength and leverage it across the most important areas of our lives: in friendships and relationships, the workplace, leadership, and parenting. Through fascinating research and expert storytelling, Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo show readers that the way to thrive as a sensitive person is not to hide their sensitivity, but to embrace it—and they demonstrate how to do that in each area of life. Weaving together actionable advice, relatable anecdotes, and the latest scientific research, Sensitive shows readers how leaning in to their sensitivity unlocks a powerful “boost effect” to launch them ahead in life. It hands them the tools and insights they need to thrive as a sensitive person in a loud, fast, too-much world. A powerfully validating, destigmatizing, and practical book, Sensitive plants a gently fluttering flag in the ground for sensitivepeople everywhere. This inspiring book has the power to change—once and for all—how we see sensitive people, and how they see themselves. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo are the force behind the world’s largest online communities for sensitive people and introverts, Sensitive Refuge and Introvert, Dear. Granneman is also the author of The Secret Lives of Introverts, and has been featured in HuffPost, The Washington Post, the BBC, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, Glamour, and more. Sólo has been featured in HuffPost, The Washington Post, Vogue, MSNBC, The Telegraph, and numerous podcasts. Both are regular contributors to Psychology Today and Forbes.

Do you find yourself constantly saying yes even when you should be saying no? Are you paying too much attention to what other people think instead of focusing on what makes you feel good? In her book, Get Real, which is part memoir, part blueprint for wellbeing, Dr. Ivens helps readers identify the things that are truly important in life by equipping them with the motivation, self-healing techniques, and actionable advice needed to improve mental and physical well-being. Tune in to hear Dr. Iven's powerful story of healing and transformation, and why slowing down and tuning in is the key to a happy healthy life for you and your children. Connect with Dr. Ivens: Instagram @sarahlucyivens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-ivens-phd-b77aba40?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Read Get Real https://amzn.to/3DFPCak  Sponsored by: North American Herb and Spice - promo code motherhood25 to save https://www.northamericanherbandspice.com  Right Start Math - promo code MHUS23RSMPC to save https://rightstartmath.com  Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation MOSSA On Demand - promo code motherhoodunstressed30 to save https://www.mossaondemand.net  Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Like today's show? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts - even one sentence helps! More about Dr. Ivens Dr. Ivens is a certified life coach and the author of nine Lifestyle and wellness books, including Forest Therapy and No Regrets, where she also gives helpful guides on how to better your life. Originally from London, Dr. Ivens moved to New York where she spent 5 years as OK! Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief and two years working in Los Angeles for HBO.  

The Silva Method, also known as Silva Mind Control, is a self-help method developed by José Silva. The method is based on the idea that the human mind has the ability to access a higher level of intelligence and consciousness, known as the alpha level. Using visualization, affirmations, and deep relaxation, this meditation will help you access the alpha level of consciousness and gain greater control over your thoughts and emotions. Sponsored by: Right Start Math - promo code MHUS23RSMPC to save https://rightstartmath.com  Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation MOSSA On Demand - promo code motherhoodunstressed30 to save https://www.mossaondemand.net  Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Motherhood Unstressed CBD - promo code Podcast to save https://sambucolusa.com  Like today's show? Please leave a review - even one sentence helps! More about the Silva Method The Silva Method is a type of guided meditation, which uses techniques such as visualization, affirmations, and deep relaxation to access the alpha level. The method also includes techniques for goal-setting and decision-making, as well as stress management. Silva began developing the method in the 1940s, and it quickly gained popularity in the United States in the 1970s. Silva's son, Jose Silva Jr., has continued to promote and teach the method. Many people have reported positive experiences with the method, and it has been used for a variety of purposes including personal development, stress management, and even for healing.

This week Motherhood Unstressed welcomes children's author Julia Barbaro to the show. Julia is a mother of six and wife to Gino Barbaro, they host the Julia and Gino podcast. In this episode Julia shares her insights on conscious and intentional parenting and what makes for a happy marriage and life. She talks about the importance of being present in the moment and connecting with your children on a deeper level, as well as the role of communication and teamwork in maintaining a strong relationship with your partner. Join us as we delve into the world of mindful parenting and learn how to create a more peaceful and fulfilling family dynamic. Websites: jakeandgino.com  https://juliabarbaro.com  Youtube @juliabarbarolifemarriageco7267 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnqS3i-Czmd_OTeDCqEAQ?view_as=subscriber  Facebook @juliabarbaro https://www.facebook.com/julia.barbaro.9  Listen to the Julia and Gino Podcast Julia’s Children's Books:  The Cannolis Exploded! A Gelato Blast! Liz's TEDx Talk: Dear Overwhelmed Moms, Self-Care Isn't Selfish https://youtu.be/CyVYnYKzjyg  Sponsored by: Magic Mind - promo code unstressed for 40% off at https://magicmind.co  Paktli Gluten Free Snacks https://paktlifoods.com - promo code unstressed to save Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20% https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation MOSSA On Demand - promo code motherhoodunstressed30 to save https://www.mossaondemand.net  Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save https://sambucolusa.com  Motherhood Unstressed CBD - promo code Podcast to save https://sambucolusa.com    Like today's show? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!

In this guided meditation, we will focus on cultivating the practice of metta, also known as loving-kindness. Metta is a powerful tool for creating positive emotions and fostering connection with ourselves and others. We will begin by settling into a comfortable seated position, and taking a few deep breaths. From there, Liz will guide you to help you connect with feelings of love and compassion for yourself and others. You will learn how to direct positive intentions towards yourself and others, to help you develop a more loving and compassionate mindset. This meditation is suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators and can be practiced by anyone looking to increase feelings of love and kindness in their life. Sponsored by: Magic Mind - promo code Unstressed to save 40% Mommy Make-Up's Free Color Consultation program and use code UNSTRESSED to save 20%! https://www.mommymakeup.com/pages/free-color-consultation MOSSA On Demand - promo code motherhoodunstressed30 to save Paktli - promo code Motherhood15 Sambucol - promo code Motherhood15 to save Motherhood Unstressed CBD - promo code Podcast to save Like today's show? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!