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Alpha Moms PodcastRe-Establishing BoundariesOn this episode I discuss how to re-establish boundaries in relationships. Sometimes when you've had a long romantic relationship or friendship, or even with family it can be hard to change the dynamic. As we grow and evolve into better versions of ourselves we want to hold onto the types relationships that we are used to. Follow along with me on this episode of Alpha Moms as I read the article: 10 Ways to Build and Preserve Better BoundariesMedically reviewed by Jacquelyn Johnson, PsyD. — Written by Cha...2022-05-3153 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms Emotional IntelligenceSelf awareness is a huge part of growth. Emotional Intelligence is a large part of it. On this episode, I reference three articles written by professionals along with my personal reflection on it. Emotional Intelligence varies person to person based on experience and up bringing. Being a mom has made me very intentional with what I instill in my boys. I hope this episode gives you perspective on how emotionally intelligent you are, your spouse is, and how we are educating our children to be emotionally intelligent. Enjoy this episode! Articles: Psychology Today : 12 Signs your pa...2022-04-2935 minAlpha Moms Podcast7 year Cycles from Humans to the PlanetsOn this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about the seven year cycles of humans and what each stage means. From primal instincts to being at peace with life and surroundings. I relate to my own life experiences past and present and how the stages resonate with me. I truly hope this podcasts touches you and helps guide you on your seven cycles. Thanks for listening!Support the show2022-04-1543 minAlpha Moms PodcastPerspective v.s. Biased opinion & New Book We should All be Millionaires by Rachel RodgersOn today's episode I talk about the layers to being on a "side" of a trending event. Why do we gravitate towards a certain opinion? Our experiences in life and who we are fans of could make our view points biased. On social media we put energy into choosing a side or bringing up someone's past to prove they are a "bad person too". We can put energy into who's right and who's wrong, but can we put our energy into turning into the better version of ourselves? New favorite book alert! We Should All be Millionaires by...2022-04-0140 minAlpha Moms PodcastGentle parenting or Mom Shaming?! What are you watching?On today's episode I discuss the tik tok trends on gentle parenting. Is this new trend just another way to shame moms? There are great perks to minding your own business and sometimes we need to do that. Parenting ideas and approaches should be inspiring not a way to hurt others. Gentle parenting is a privilage and on this episode I list how and why? Also what new shows are on Netflix/Hulu and beyond the app universe? Enjoy this new episode and thank you for listening. Support the show2022-03-2532 minAlpha Moms PodcastWhat we are conditioned to think, kardashians, society "agenda" vs parentingHow aware are we of how we sound? Do we complain a lot or are we positive? Part of being self aware is listening to ourselves speak. Kardashian comments "get off our lazy asses", remember the source with comments like this. Do you follow women who uplift women? How much weight does a celebrity hold with influence? Does society have an agenda with our children? What is the thought mindset behind this? Are we so afraid of an agenda that we don't have enough confidence in our own parenting? Does having multiple baby dads/moms really matt...2022-03-1838 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms 29 Evolution of Adult friendships and unmasking our childrenOn this episode I talk about the spectrum of friendships with adult women and their evolution. I also discuss the reaction to unmasking our children and whether as Americans display the sense of entitlement with what our children go through versus the children in other countries. I hope you enjoy this episode!Support the show2022-03-0435 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 28 Making decisions and taking your power backOn this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about feeling stuck in life and how to pull yourself out of it. Once we realize how to be selfish and make those decisions for ourselves than we can learn how to move forward with our happiness. We are only as stuck as we allow ourselves to be. Growing through hard times only makes us stronger. We all have the power to make changes in our lives for the better and we can't always rely on others to do fix it for us. I hope this episode reminds you of your s...2022-02-2242 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 27 Parenting Power Struggle and Adapting to COVID today-On this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about the difference in parenting different ages and personalities. The attempts to make sure our children our grounded when they can be spoiled by others. -COVID today is different from 2020 COVID. We are adapted, people have made up their mind about the vaccine so let's stop arguing already. -Everyone should be able to change their mind in careers, relationships, where you live, without fear of others negative input.Support the show2022-01-1438 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms New Year Clutter FreeHappy New Year Alpha Moms! I hope everyone is safe and healthy. One great way to start off the new year is by organizing and letting go of unnecessary things. A clean environment helps create a clean mind. I hope this episode inspires you to start the new year with a freedom to release the past and old things, while organizing and building for the future. Thank you for listening! Support the show2021-12-3140 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 25 Tolerance v.s. PerspectiveThank you for listening to this new episode of Alpha Moms. On this episode I talk about Tolerance v/s perspective and reference two articles The Slippery Slope of Tolerance and Tolerance Day, the power of perspective by Ken Wells. We all are on a spectrum, the human spectrum. Not everyone human is made exactly like the other (unless identical) and we still have our own thoughts. Instead of fighting for what you feel is right why not understand why someone else feels the way they do? Is being tolerant trending so much that we tolerate even the most e...2021-12-0329 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms Tween-Teen dating.On today's episode I talk about tween/teen dating and how we handle it as parents. After discussing a few articles, I give my perspective, my experience and ideas on handling the dating world with our tweens and teens. We are definitely raising our kids in a tech world with different identities and sexuality. I hope this episode helps spark a conversation with your kids about dating and good luck! Please subscribe and review. Support the show2021-11-1930 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms Woman's HealthAfter reading Gabrielle Unions recent book, You Got Anything Stronger? I was inspired by the knowledge I gained about women and our aging bodies and decided to reflect on some articles I've read myself. In this episode I talk about puberty, to child birth, to menopause and everything in between. We still need to keep doing research and do more to learn about women's bodies. I hope my experience with living in this body and all that changes that have gone with it help someone or maybe even resonate with some of you all listening out there! S...2021-11-1247 minAlpha Moms PodcastAre we raising entitled children?Thank you for listening! On this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about raising entitled children. After reading a few articles and learning tips from specialist Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, I discuss the things we do that create entitled children and adults, my personal parenting experience, and the solutions I've learned from these articles. Things discussed: -parents "making up for feeling a sense of lack" -social media -helicopter parenting -setting healthy expectations -be consistent please subscribe, rate and review Support the show2021-11-0556 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 21 Netflix Documentary,Pray Away and Dave Chappelle stand upOn this episode Alpha Moms I give my perception on the documentary on Netflix titled Pray Away followed by, the points I picked up from Dave Chappelle's stand up The Closer. These are very sensitive subjects and I am acknowledging that, I respect any agreement and disagreement with my perception and am always open to conversation and awareness. I hope you all enjoy this episode and my perspective on these topics right now. Thanks for listening. Support the show2021-10-2931 min
Alpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 20 Starting a business while juggling motherhood with Sarah MilesOn this episode of Alpha Moms I introduce one of my closest friends Sarah Miles. We discuss starting a business while juggling mom life. Sarah explains how she creates her art and the obstacles of learning how to start a business on your own. You all get to have a sneak peak of one of my most cherished relationships and I'm sure you'll laugh with us as well. Thanks for listening! Support the show2021-10-2255 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 19 Happiness, a state of being.On this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about happiness and what I think it means to find it. We all have our own interpretation of what happiness. I tell my experience of going through a recent dark time emotionally, and how dark times are necessary in order to appreciate the good times. I hope that sharing this helps someone that may feel I like their dark times aren't ending. Support the show2021-10-1539 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 15 Early Intervention and the benefits of going to see a chiropractorOn this episode of Alpha Moms I dive into the topic of early intervention. I explain my journey as a Mom and an Occupational Therapist telling my experience of early intervention. Why should you go to a Chiropractor? On this episode of I list the benefits for your mind and body when being treated by a Chiropractor. Thank you for listening! Support the show2021-09-2431 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 18 Using people in Relationships and Football on NetflixOn the episode of Alpha Moms I talk about the terminology of "using people". The bad connotation and what that means, and flipping to a positive side with a different perspective. I also talk about watching football on Netflix and how I use them as teaching moments for my older son who's just started playing this year! Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast. Thank you for listening. Support the show2021-09-1745 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 14I'm back! I talk about mindset and the 6 strategies I use to keep moving forward on my personal journey of enlightenment, empowerment, and pursuing my goals in life. -practice -energy -slow down-self awareness -be selfish-victim Check out this new episode and leave a review! Support the show2021-09-1145 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 16 History of Marriage and Marriage and BusinessOn this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about the History of Marriage and Marriages mixed with business. I reference the articles History of Marriage:13 Surprising Facts and 5 keys to Success for couples running a business together. I learn new things about marriage and business and decide which ones I'm going to take on and move forward. From the lack of equality with women and marriages to our evolution of rights, we find the power and strength in the wave of change continuing to move forward. Support the show2021-08-0336 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms Guided meditationSupport the show2021-07-2012 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 15 Are you an Empath?On today's episode of Alpha Moms I talk about an article I read titled, Being an empath, 7 ways to stop absorbing other people's emotions. by Keir Brady. There are positive effects to being an empath, we also need to discern whether emotions/feelings and energy is truly our own. In this article there are many examples on how to not absorb other peoples energy and take it in as your own. I hope this episode resonates with some of you or people you know. thanks for listening! Support the show2021-07-1938 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 14 What about your friends?On today's episode of Alpha Moms I talk about how and we can make sure our friendships stay strong and why it's important. Being a mom, wife, business owner/having a demanding career, can all take tolls on our friendships. On this episode I read a list on ways to be a better and more present friend. I learned a lot from this list and will be implementing some new things as well. I hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you for listening.! Support the show2021-07-121h 00Alpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 13 The book, Witch and normalizing women who don't want childrenOn today's episode we talk about the woman empowering book title Witch by Lisa Luster. We dive in on the topic of how we've demonized what being a witch is, and learn the history of women and some men that have had to keep in secret or stop practicing their beliefs. I also talk about the importance of not expecting women to want or need to have children. It is very common that women are being told "their clock is ticking" or "ask them when they're having kids" assuming that it is what every women should do. I hope y...2021-07-0435 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms Illuminating from teen pregnancy and domestic violenceOn this episode of Alpha Moms I have a special guest my little sister Jameka. She shares her personal experiences and brings us on her journey of enlightenment, empowerment and in her words illumination from teen pregnancy and domestic violence. In this episode we see how an immature mindset and feeling unloved can take us down dark path in life. I hope her story gives a light to anyone's dark tunnel they may be in, and also some insight for us parents on how our reactions (whether assumed or not) can be helpful or hurtful to our children when...2021-06-051h 01Alpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms Toxic Masculinity and woman empowerment episode 12On this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about toxic masculinity and the power within women that we need to tap into. With the trend of Men feeling entitled to a position of telling women how to get a man or what they can and can't do as Mothers, we get lost in who we are as women and how magical and powerful we are. Looking within and trusting yourself to find validation instead of on the outside and from other people. I hope this podcasts embolden's women to trust themselves and feel empowered to question everything and stand up...2021-05-1541 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms Episode 11 Kids Birthday Parties/Planning Girls Trips/1 on 1 time with your kidsBirthday Parties in the days of COVID how do we plan? Remember when we watched MTV's Sweet Sixteen and watch wild planned parties? Do kids really even care about parties? Planning a girls trip, what to think about. Amount of women, personalities, where to go, Are we planning couples trips after COVID or are we sick of each other? One-on-One time with our kids, there are great benefits to one on one time and I list some for you in this episode! enjoy! Support the show2021-04-1939 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 10 Mom Guilt and Co-DependencyOn this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about Mom Guilt and Co-Dependency. I explain the definition of Mom Guilt and how I overcame it (and continue to work on it). Co Dependency, I think I have that! I introduce a new book I'm reading titled Co-Dependent No More by Melody Beattie and I discuss what Codependency is and how it shows up for me and how it can show up in others. I hope you learn something new about these topics and yourself! Thanks for listening !Support the show2021-04-0447 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 9 Pushing our truth onto othersIn this episode I talk about how we as Moms can at times push our truths onto others and my perception of why that is. I talk about how our mindset and beliefs can hold us back on listening and being open to others and their differences. I answer questions, Why do we have to be right? Why do we feel the need to look at differences as a threat? and how we view others and treat them is really an example of how we view and treat ourselves. I give examples and suggestions on how we can change...2021-03-1544 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms Episode 8 Using Inspiration in others to take action with ourselvesOn this episode of Alpha Moms I talk about how we can use inspiration to achieve our dreams. When people believe in you it can be easier to believe in yourselves, than to do it alone. I share my journey on how I became an Occupational Therapy Assistant and how a new dream I am pursuing has made me deal with those of disbelief in myself and looking outside of myself for validation instead of within. I talk about the NETFLIX stars of Dream Home Makeover Syd and Shea McGee and how using other people journey to enhance that b...2021-02-2841 min
Alpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 8 Featuring Gabby Baker as we talk ChristianityOn this new episode of Alpha Moms I talk to my best friend Gabby Baker about Christianity. Growing up with Christian household with pastors for parents and earning a degree in Theology herself, she's able to give us a perspective of Christianity today. Gabby shows insight on parenting and religion as well as making sure you do your own research when being a Christian. My best friend reminds us at the end of the day, Christianity is about love.Support the show2021-02-0738 min
Alpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 7On this episode of Alpha Moms I get to interview the CEO of Tall Luxe NnekaMorgini. We even have her little guy Jeremiah on, you know Mom life! On this episode we hear how Nneka was able to believe in herself and push forward as a single mom starting a fashion line for tall women. Nneka is an inspiration for all of us Alpha Moms out there feeling like we have dreams and don't know where to begin. Enjoy this episode and DM me with feedback @ALphaMoms_ Support the show2021-01-3040 minAlpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 6 New Year, who dis?Hi Alpha Moms! On this new episode I talk about what we are doing for the New Year. Are we setting New Year resolutions or just trying to get back on track? Are we making new vision boards or recycling 2020 vision boards. At what age do we start teaching about vision boards and goal setting? I also talk about mindset and accountability for ourselves and how both are important for success. thanks for listening!Support the show2021-01-1032 min
Alpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 5On this episode of Alpha Moms we talk about ways we can integrate change within our community. I used social media current event page to ask a question about how we can implement change within my community. The responses were good, bad, and ugly. D.M. me at @AlphaMoms_ if you have any responses to this episode. I hope you enjoy.Support the show2020-12-1638 min
Alpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 4What do your holidays look like pre and post COVID? I married into some traditions. How I cope with grief during the holiday season. What my latest book I've read by Sunny Hostin I Am These Truths and how it touched me as a black woman and the black culture we live in.Support the show2020-12-0325 min
Alpha Moms PodcastAlpha Moms episode 4What do your holidays look like pre and post COVID? I married into some traditions. How I cope with grief during the holiday season. What my latest book I've read by Sunny Hostin I Am These Truths and how it touched me as a black woman and the black culture we live in.Support the show2020-12-0325 min