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Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Throwback to GratitudeSend a textIt is going to be a throw back month as I am on vacation. So this is the first of 4 episodes that I am rereleasing. Recorded back in July of 2020 and released in Aug. Episode 20 is all about helping to understand the benefits of gratitude. I will included the episode description from that episode and am calling this episode 20.2 throwback to gratitude.This is the episode description from the episode 20 description (I used to write my descriptions in 3rd person ) : “Gratitude is a Spirit-filled principle. It opens our minds to a univers...
2023-07-2136 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.What visa? and momentum.Send a text“Strength or force gained by motion or by a series of events.” He made it. In this episode I share about the last day before sending my son off to the MTC. We had a crazy day of trying to get stuff done for his visa application as well as getting him all packed. And spoiler alert - I am not that sad. So today I share another story as me and my family get through another crazy day and send off our Elder Johnson. Then I talk about momentum and how I am hoping to...
2023-06-2331 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Ep. 95 - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - part 1 Perceptions, motivations and paradigmsSend a text “We saw our natural role to affirm, enjoy, and value him.” This summer I am going to be discussing the best selling book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. In this first part of the 8 part series I share the beginning of the book, or part I. Mr. Covey’s explanation of the need for understanding paradigms which he can refer to as a map. How we see the world around us. I share his story about his son who was struggling and how ultimately Stephen Covey and his wife had to look mor...
2022-06-0332 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Some thoughts on AbundanceSend a text“It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody.” This week I am exploring the idea or outlook of abundance. I have loved learning more deeply about this topic. So in the podcast I share a few different points on this outlook. First is that God created this world with plenty and more to spare. The second is to think about moving beyond gratitude to thoughts where you actually want the things, ideas or people that you are grateful for. And I also share a few stories that relat...
2022-05-2728 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The power of storytellingSend a text"At some point in a story our brain waves can connect together.” Who doesn’t love a good story? I gave a talk in church and spoke about gathering to tell stories and wanted to really figure out why storytelling can be so compelling. And what I found out related back to my episode about my singing group(ep.91), a good story can release the same hormones, oxytocin and dopamine plus add to that some endorphins. I also share a couple of stories, both about dogs, as an example. So if you love stories as much...
2022-05-2035 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Bonus - Looking back at Gratitude episode 20Send a textIt's been a busy week especially as we welcomed my daughter home. So this week I don't have a new episode but it is looking back to episode 20 all about Gratitude. This is the episode that inspired me to keep a gratitude journal which I have now been doing ever since July of 2020. So you will here about my favorite book which helped me think about Gratitude helping you get out of the blahs. I also loved learning about the negativity bias and how gratitude can help you with that as well as a lot...
2022-05-1337 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.My daughter is coming home from her mission!Send a text“Don’t tell them that they have lost their purpose.” I am so excited my daughter is coming home from her 18 month mission. She has been teaching and serving full time for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This episode is really mostly advice for me to help prepare as we welcome her home. First I share a few of the things that I am worried about. Then I tell you of a few warnings and advice that I learned this week that I think will be really helpful this summer. For example, a...
2022-05-0624 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Singing - the super ice breakerSend a text“Singing bonds you more than any other group. It acts as an ice breaker and somehow can connect you faster than other types of activity.” For this episode I share a little bit about my journey into getting into my acapella group in college and what that meant for really the rest of my life. It was also delightful to discover that there was research behind the feelings of closeness and bonding that I felt with the group that is created by singing and making music together. I have a few quotes from some of the s...
2022-04-2938 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Antifragile - things that gain from disorderSend a text“Feel free to mishandle” This message would be something you can put on a moving box of something that is antifragile. In this episode I explore the term of antifragile. I also share a few things I learned from the book named after the term Antifragile, things that gain from disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. I talk about things like nature and our muscles being antifragile. There are a few other nuances to the term however I love thinking about this that we are designed to get stronger in the midst of chaos. For mo...
2022-04-2232 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Kinsman Redeemer - An Easter MessageSend a textFor how shall I go up to my father, and the lad be not with me? Happy Good Friday. In this episode I share a quick Easter Message about two things, both of which come from the Old Testament. The first idea is from the quote which is from Genesis 44:34 where Judah is trying to take the place of Benjamin in the Story of Joseph in Egypt. I also share a new term I learned about called Kinsman Redeemer which was an ancient near eastern term and tradition of the oldest male relative to care...
2022-04-1521 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Why we complain and a few ways to stop.Send a text “If something can be changed, work to change it. If it cannot, why worry, be upset, and complain?” Complaining has been especially easy this past two years with all of the hard things that have been happening in the world. (I mean gas prices lately, ugh?!?!) In this episode I take a look at the why behind the complaining. Then explore a little bit of what that says about us. I will also talk about the detrimental effects of complaining on ourselves and others. Finally I share a few ideas of what we can do to decr...
2022-04-0838 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The history and a few ideas for April Fools' DaySend a text“Go see the washing of the lions.” Happy April Fools’ Day! I am going to share a little bit of the history of where this tradition is thought to have originated. I talk about some old stories from back in the 1500s and 1600s of what people used to do. I am also going to give you a few ideas for the day. Now I know this comes out on April Fools’ day but maybe you can squeeze in a few harmless pranks before the day is over. For more info see www.findingth...
2022-04-0127 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The Reverse Bucket ListSend a text“By managing what we want instead of what we have, we give ourselves a chance to lead more satisfied lives.” The reverse bucket list is a term that has at least two meanings, and in the episode I will explain both of them but mostly the one given by Arthur Brooks, who is an author and social scientist. In the episode I share how learning to manage your wants can increase your sense of satisfaction and happiness. I tell a story of me, HGTV shows and feeling a sense of dissatisfaction with my home. I also s...
2022-03-2531 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Pet PeevesSend a text“ ... a pet peeve is an annoyance that’s nurtured like a pet — it's something someone can never resist complaining about.” This week’s topic came from me noticing a pet peeve of my own, hand towels not getting hung back on their hook. I wanted to figure out the reason behind these little but big annoyances. I share some of the things I found. I talk about a few of the reasons why we might have a pet peace in the first place. I share one experience our family had with spills at dinner and being able...
2022-03-1825 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.ProcrastinationSend a text“...at its core, procrastination is about emotions, not productivity.” Procrastination is what I am talking about today and boy do I need to figure this out. The most helpful thing I learned and shared in this episode is that procrastination is more about avoiding unpleasant emotions that come up when you think about doing a certain task. I share how this relates to social anxiety, sometimes making things a bigger deal than they really are. Plus I give a few tips to help you and myself on our emotional journey to less procrast...
2022-03-1137 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Cultivating Friendship - How to be yourself by Ellen Hendriksen - part 3Send a text“Friendship is a process not a ready made discovery.” This episode will finish the discussion of the Book by Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. How to be your - quiet your inner critic and rise above social anxiety. I break down the process of making friends which Dr. Hendriksen describes in her book. I begin by sharing the idea of repetition. Then go on with the process of disclosure. Sharing a study done about 36 questions that can bring you closer to someone. And finally showing you like them by inviting them to do something. It all seems...
2022-03-0433 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Facing our fears - How to be yourself by Ellen Henriksen - part 2Send a text “You have to earn being comfortable.” This week I will be talking more about the Book - How to be Yourself by Ellen Hendriksen and a lot of it will be about facing our fears. There are some great stories of someone who talked to 10,000 strangers in New York City or another person’s 100 days of rejection. I share this idea of safety behaviors that actually could be making it harder for you to connect with people by putting off the wrong vibe. After listening, can you make your own challenge list? What would you be doing...
2022-02-2535 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Replace and Embrace - How to be yourself by Ellen HendriksenSend a text"The inner critic only wants what’s best for you, but lets you know in an ineffective way. So reason with it. Tell it how strong you are. And remind it that kindness trumps criticism.” In this episode I share some tools from the book by Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D., How to Be Yourself - quiet your inner critic and rise above social anxiety. This is part 1 in a 2 part series. I reveal the big worry or the why of social anxiety. I also tell you about two tools, replace and embrace, as ways to challenge...
2022-02-1841 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.A few thoughts and report on my progress so far this year.Send a text“Even just showing up for 2 minutes make a vote towards who you want to become.“ In this episode I share a few of my thoughts on the progress I am making with some of the things that I learned from the Atomic habits and how some of that knowledge and advice has affected the goals and things I want to do and become. I report on a few things that I am doing well and some that I am struggling with. And hopefully by the end of the podcast you find a way to stay comm...
2022-02-1125 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The 4 C's - Create - Contribute - Cultivate - ConsumeSend a text“The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.” In this episode I talk about what I am calling the 4Cs - create, contribute, cultivate and consume. I share this new theory of mine in regards to helping my children be more aware of how they spend their time, but it really relates to everyone. I also mention how long it takes to create different things, like a fancy birthday cake, a book, or even an amazing musical versus how long it takes for us to consume that thing. It is my...
2022-02-0441 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The Downsides of habits from Atomic Habits by James ClearSend a text“Establish a system of review and reflection.” This is my last installment sharing my takeaways from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. I finish off by sharing a few things that James Clear says can be not so good about habits. I talk about some of the downsides of habits, like getting stuck in a rut, getting off course, or having your fundamentals become lazy which can put off all the other things. I share the tips that will help you become more aware. Such things as a system of reflection and review. Also the...
2022-01-2832 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The 4 laws of Habit change from Atomic Habits by James ClearSend a text“Why am I not doing the things I say I want to do?” In this episode I continue talking about the Book Atomic Habits by James Clear. I share the 4 laws of habit change as well as my favorite tips from each one. These laws help you start to understand why it might be hard for you to follow through on a habit or goal that you want to start or stop. They go right along with the habit loop and understanding how the brain forms habits. Come and learn things like habit stacking, temptatio...
2022-01-2138 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Ep. 76 - Identity and forming habits from Atomic Habits by James ClearSend a text “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” Happy New Year all and I am so glad to be back after a few weeks break. The episode today I am going to share some thoughts from James Clear’s book Atomic Habits on identity. I share how identifying with your goal or habit you want to start or even stop can help you with your follow through. I talk about his suggestion to think about who you want to become before you make the decision of habits you...
2022-01-1429 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Ep. 75 - 1 percent better to reach our goals.Send a text“Doesn’t matter how small the improvement.” This week I am sharing a bit about the British cycling team and the story of their rise to greatness after 76 years of not doing much. It is with that context that I thought it would be helpful to go into the new year as we think about any new year's resolutions. So I share the ideas that helped the British team rise to excellence, this idea of 1 percent improvement, aggregate of marginal gains or small improvement each day. I also share the story of Namaan, from the Old...
2021-12-1732 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Twelve Symbols of ChristmasSend a text “Teach them to look for Christ's return as they look for mine each year.” In this episode I share about 12 different symbols of Christmas. Did you know the meaning behind the bow on top of a Christmas present? I share about the symbols of red, green, the Christmas tree, Candy Cane, Gifts, Santa Clause and a few more. It is easy to get frustrated by the commercialization and busy-ness of Christmas. However as I learned more and more about all the symbols of Christmas I am grateful for these reminders that are all around me thr...
2021-12-1034 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Parents and our foundation.Send a text“Parents remain part of our identities for life.” This year has been a big foundation change after the passing of my mother. And now there is one more thing that has been added on to that, a remarriage. So in this episode I share a bit why this change can be such a foundation shift for all of us whether we are kids or adults. Then I share how learning and really understanding that we are a child of God can help us recover and lead us to a lasting foundation despite a change in our p...
2021-12-0321 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Does having a gratitude practice really help?Send a text“Much of our time and energy is spent pursuing things we currently don’t have. Gratitude reverses our priorities to help us appreciate the people and things we do” I have been keeping a gratitude journal now for almost 18 months. So I decided to look back on all the benefits that experts have said come out of practicing gratitude and see if I had seen them in my life over the past 18 months. I go through many of the promises and share how it has helped me and I also share my favorite thing about kee...
2021-11-1927 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The purpose and power of introductionsSend a text“Make the world a bit more human in the process.” After last week I have thought a lot about starting conversations and that led me to explore the power of introductions. Introductions are helpful both in writing and when meeting someone new and I share how they both can relate. I also share how being willing to take the time to make introductions can really help everyone feel a little more at ease and comfortable, something I realized I needed to work on in my Gospel Doctrine class. So this episode is really more of a help...
2021-11-1230 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Flexing your extroversion muscles while still feeling uncomfortableSend a text“Are you willing to be uncomfortable and still do what you need to do?” I was all pumped up from last week's episode on the Serendipity Mindset to be better at reaching out, being open and making connections. However I noticed that at my first opportunity (a ward trunk or treat activity) I did the same thing I always did. So I thought well maybe I just need some prompts and some practice. But then after listening to a coaching call I also realized that I need to be ok feeling the discomfort and awkward...
2021-11-0535 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The Serendipity Mindset - highlights from the book by Christian BuschSend a text“Instead of worrying about being impressive, what are ways I can make a connection?” The Serendipity Mindset challenges us to learn to create our own good luck. In his book, Christian Busch talks about a lot of different ways that we can harness and learn to see good luck and serendipity in unexpected situations. In today’s episode I share a few of the things from this book along with some stories of my own serendipity or some missed serendipitous opportunities as well. If you are looking for a little more luck in your life, come...
2021-10-2942 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.6 things I can't live withoutSend a text “How can I drink water without ice?” After having my ice maker go out for a few weeks it really made me think about how much I love ice and really I do. I decided to then focus an episode on 6 of my favorite things I can’t live without. I mean I can live without them but I would rather not. Ice is number one on that list. Do you have 6 things that you can’t live without? To find out the other 5 on my list, listen up and maybe we have one in common.
2021-10-2231 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Some of my favorite birthday parties!Send a text “Always have something to do when your guests arrive at the party.” It was fun going down memory lane and remembering some of my favorite birthday parties that I have thrown over the years for my kids. I really do love a good party! In this episode I share 5 different birthday parties, the Princess mother-daughter party, the Pokemon party, the Quidditch Party, the Wild Kratt party and the Harry Potter party (which is different from the quidditch party. Can you tell we love Harry Potter at our house?) I also share a few tips...
2021-10-1545 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Skills you have gained as a mom you can put on your resume.Send a text “Skills? What skills can I put on my resume?” This is the question I had a few years ago when getting back into the workforce. And thankfully to my husband who helped me see a lot of the skills I have developed while taking time to be home with them. And put in the right context and wording these skills can be transferred to your resume as well. For this episode I share 7 skills that I know I have been developing and I am sure you have too, from raising kids and managing your home and...
2021-10-0836 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Change is fast, transition is slow.Send a text"Transition is slow and involves an emotional adjustment, which is internal, invisible, and intangible.” Change can happen very fast and can be expected or unexpected but we then have to go through a time of transition which is the difficult emotional part as we get used to a new normal after the change. This week I share my thoughts of going through transitions and it is helping me to understand what this uncomfortable feeling I have been dealing with lately. I share a lot of tips to help you through whatever transition you are goin...
2021-10-0135 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Unhealthy GuiltSend a text“Unhealthy guilt is disproportionate, misplaced and irrational.” In this episode I am going to talk about the feeling I have been having lately which is unhealthy guilt. This bad feeling we can have when we haven’t done anything wrong or broken our standards but are feeling bad. Most times this feeling is misplaced. Some similar feelings like mom guilt and for me it has been a feeling like I need to do more, but do I? So bear with me as I try to explain my thoughts and some solutions on ways to help overco...
2021-09-2431 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Burdens made light - through Jesus ChristSend a text “I see you.” After watching the show The Chosen I was struck with a poignant scene between Eden and Jesus. I share my thoughts on how Christ will ease burdens and tell of some times throughout my life where He has tried to make things just a little bit easier. It is a more spiritual episode and hopefully it inspires you to look and see ways that your burdens have been made light.For more info and sources for this podcast, go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep063To find the 10 ideas of...
2021-09-1728 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The Growth Mindset - principles learned from Carol Dweck's book MindsetSend a text“Praise the process and embrace challenges.” I am excited to share what I learned from the book Mindset, the new psychology of success. How we can learn to fulfill our potential by Carol Dweck in this episode. I learned so many things about changing your mindset. From fixed, this idea that your intelligence or personality or really anything is fixed to growth where with practice, proper methods, feedback, and persistence and guidance you can grow your intelligence or personality or in other ways. It was eye opening to me to see how I need to be awar...
2021-09-1049 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Push and Pull motivation - when to know to push your kids or not.Send a text “Is my child going to miss out if I let them give up on soccer or piano?” These are questions we as parents face sometimes when dealing with helping our kids grow and develop. It is an interesting balance of when to push them to do something or when they are the driving force. So in this episode I explain and define push and pull motivation and then share some of my experiences with my kids and the factors that can make it harder or easier to help your kids. For more info: ...
2021-09-0341 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Parent Sportsmanship - 8 tips to better sportsmanship while in the standsSend a text“Applaud the effort even if it fails in the end.” Fall sports and games are full swing. In this episode I am sharing 8 tips that can help us as parents be good sportsmen and offer great support and help for our children who are on the field. Beginning with tips like applauding effort no matter the outcome to remember that kids are just kids and they are learning on the field. So if you have found yourself, like me, sometimes not behaving or getting too intense in a game. Take a step back and listen to...
2021-08-2733 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Getting Organized for School by your Clutterbug or personality typeSend a text “The basic aim of organization is to know where things are and to be able to retrieve these things with minimal to no fuss. “ My kids are back to school and I wanted to get more organized, hoping this is the year the kids actually hang up their backpacks. The only problem is I don’t like traditional approaches to organization. Thanks to a little HGTV bingeing I found the show Hot Mess House and some new philosophies. The Clutterbug and the PixiesDidIt! who share that organization are definitely not one size fits all. It is all a...
2021-08-2036 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Grit - the power of passion and perseverance by Angela DuckworthSend a text “We as a nation obsessed with talent” In the episode I talk about the book I recently listened to titled Grit the power of passion and perseverance by Angela Duckworth. A few things I share about this book that I enjoyed is understanding talent and effort. I really loved this idea of deliberate practice and a growth mindset. The other thing I love is this idea that we can grow our grit. Come get a little taste of this book and then add it to your summer or really anytime reading list. For more...
2021-06-2536 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Dad Jokes and the Power of HumorSend a text"Want to hear a potassium joke? K." I grew up with a Dad who loved to tell “dad jokes.” In this episode I talk about Dad jokes and how humor really has so many benefits. Humor can help us be more creative, have better health and improve connections with others. I share all of this and some of the dad jokes that both my dad and my husband love to tell. Plus I learned that there is a whole science about the benefits of humor, called gelotology. If you want a little reset, listen up and l...
2021-06-1835 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Lessons learned from my Spartan RaceSend a text“Things are way more dramatic in your head than in real life.” I made it and survived the Beast! The Spartan Race! So excited to be done and to share some of the lessons I learned from this race. The 4 things I share in this episode are 1) Do something big even if it freaks you out, 2) Things are way more dramatic in our heads 3) preparation builds confidence and 4) Your mindset and attitude make all the difference. Come celebrate this accomplishment with me while I share a few lessons learned along the way. For more...
2021-06-1132 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Why I love Summer!Send a text“Since being married and having kids that summer has become even more meaningful and rejuvenating for me.” I love summer and in this episode I share the reasons why. I love going to the pool with my kids which is one of the reasons I love summer so much. I also share how this going to the pool helped revitalize me after a very long winter after having my second child. It is a love of long relaxed days, the water, the sun, and having time with family and friends. Come and listen and celebra...
2021-06-0428 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Lessons learned from 3rd GradeSend a text “I have learned to have so much empathy for students (and their parents) who struggle academically or behaviorally.” This week I will share a few stories about my son Simeon and his struggle in 3rd grade. Simeon has never really liked school. Having my child suspended during that year is not something I expected. I share a few things that I learned from going through that year with him. So if this year has been a struggle, come and listen and be reassured that in the end it will all be ok. For show...
2021-05-2837 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Mom fail or Mom rescue, you decide.Send a text”This one I will never forget because I was the epic rescuer here.” Two stories this week from early on in my family’s life where I made a rescue. One I share from an experience at the zoo and the other which took place in the parking lot of our city Library. So one may not be a total fail but the other one I considered one of my favorite moments as a mom. For more info go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep053I would love to h...
2021-05-2130 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Can Stress Be our Friend?Send a text“Stress is what happens when demands exceeds capacity.” To say that this has been a stressful year is an understatement and in this episode I am taking a look at stress and if we can make it our friend. I found some great information, that it is not necessarily the stress itself but whether we believe that stress is good or bad. I share the idea of a stress mindset which can really help us as we react to our daily stresses or the bigger challenges in life. The best part of all this, is that...
2021-05-1442 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.10 things I have learned from my kidsSend a text“Our moms and our children usually teach us a lot things we need to learn and grow in this life.” As we get to celebrate Mom’s this week I am going to share 10 things I have learned from my kids over the years. Things like learning to love re-reading books to seeing life more abundantly when my girls put on a lemonade stand. As you reflect on lessons learned from your mom or being a mom this weekend take a moment to think of a few things you have learned from your kids over th...
2021-05-0733 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Celebrate Small Simple StepsSend a text“What we do is nothing but a drop in the ocean. But if we didn’t do it, the ocean would be one drop less.” Celebrate with me as I have now reached episode 50!!! As part of a celebration I share how this one principle of small, simple steps has helped me be able to bring this podcast to life. I share how I have been training for a half marathon with a simple training program that slowly gets my running minutes up along with my miles. In addition I share all the other things in m...
2021-04-3028 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Stormy First Drafts - The stories we tell ourselvesSend a text “Our brain likes to make up stories, especially when we don’t have all the facts.” How many times have you thought that someone was mad at you or they didn't like you and it turned out not to be true? Stormy first drafts or SFDs are stories our brains tell us that are not necessarily true, such as so and so does not like me. In this episode, I will explain a little more about this idea as I read about it in a few of Brené Brown's books. I share a story that really he...
2021-04-2333 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.I am not my body, I am not my mindSend a text“I am a spiritual being having a human experience.” I am getting a bit philosophical as I explore this idea of we are not our bodies or our minds or our job, ect. I get into how we can learn to drop labels we give ourselves and see ourselves as the dynamic individuals that we are. I share how we are having a mortal experience but that we are so much more than all of it. I refer to some great articles and videos that helped me understand maybe a little bit more this idea of...
2021-04-1639 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Ep. 47 - The Power of Habits - A review of the book by Charles DuhiggSend a text“Habits, scientists say, emerge because the brain is constantly looking for ways to save effort.” In this episode I am doing another book review and recommendation on The Power of Habits, Why we do what we do in life and in business by Charles Duhigg. This book has so many fascinating stories and goes very in depth into habit creation and also how we can learn to change our habits. I share a few of the stories from this book as well as some of the tips on ways to change your own habits. It is a g...
2021-04-0946 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Thoughts about EasterSend a text“Because of Him all men will be raised from the grave.” Happy Good Friday. Today I take some time to contemplate what Easter really means and how we truly don’t understand all the things that Jesus Christ has done for us. Spending a study abroad in Jerusalem 25 years ago, I share a few experiences that really have helped my belief and testimony of Jesus Christ. I hope you can take some time to think and ponder this special gift of this Easter Season. For more information see www.findingthefloor.com/ep046
2021-04-0224 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Working through OverwhelmSend a text“Bear with us, while we think.” I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with keeping up with all the things I am learning and sharing. And there were some things I was forgetting to do. I felt like I needed a little more time to process and think. In the episode I share what I did to get through the overwhelm. Things like writing down my thoughts and making a plan helped me to get through and find more energy. Hopefully this episode can help you work through your overwhelm as well. For more...
2021-03-2629 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Self-love part 6 - Final ThoughtsSend a text“Remember the worth of your soul is great.” In this final episode in the self love series, I share some of my thoughts of all of the things I have learned and then tried to apply throughout this self love series. I share how my decluttering goal is going, my struggles with comparisons, my attempt at using the law of attraction, a pleasant surprise from one particular skill I thought was a weakness as a mother, and then applying the idea of what you think of me is none of my business. In the end this s...
2021-03-1935 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Self-love part 5 - What you think of me is none of my business.Send a text“The less you are attached to compliments, the less you will also be attached to criticism.” The 5th of the self love series; that what other people think of me is none of my business. It is easier said than done, but in the podcast I share a few tips that I learned and experienced to help as we learn to overcome this tendency to worry about what other people might be thinking about us. For more info come visit www.findingthefloor.com/ep043I would...
2021-03-1235 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Self-love part 4 - Making Peace with out WeaknessesSend a text“Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities” Have you ever thought to rejoice in your weakness? In this episode we are going to explore this idea of making peace with our weaknesses or flaws. Ultimately they are there to help us to be humble and rely more about God. I have 6 different ways we can learn to be ok with our weaknesses and slowly work on them so that they don’t bother us so much. For more info come by findingthefloor.com/ep042I would lo...
2021-03-0541 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The Law of AttractionSend a text"The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe." This is the 3rd part of my exploration and research into what it means to have self-love. I had a question about what it means to put positive energy out there and what I found was the Law of Attraction. This idea that our thoughts can give off and attract energy. This week I explore this law and how you can use it in a real sense in our lives. For more...
2021-02-2643 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Self-Love part 2 - Stop ComparisonsSend a text “Your contest is not with him but with yourself.” In part two of the Self-love series I am going to talk about how to stop comparisons or even better how to let comparisons we make have less effect on us. I share why comparisons are not helpful for us and then suggest 5 things we can do to help us become more aware of this very natural tendency to compare ourselves to others. For more information see www.findingthefloor.com/ep040I woul...
2021-02-1934 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Self-Love part 1 - Keeping Commitments to OurselvesSend a text“Self-love is dynamic; it grows through actions that mature us.” For the rest of the month of February I am going to explore this idea of self love. In this episode I talk about developing more self - love and trust through keeping commitments we make to ourselves. I share some ideas on ways we can take small steps and really decide what we want, not what we think we should be doing. Finally at the end making sure we put our own twist on the commitment, goal or habit so we can really take ow...
2021-02-1240 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Ten Things I Miss About My MomSend a text“I miss my mom’s encouragement to do significant and impactful things.” Since my Mom’s birthday is coming up I am indulging a bit and sharing 10 things that I miss (as well as some of my family too) about my mom. Things like, going on walks or going shopping to having her come and clean my house. It is funny the things I miss and today I appreciate a lot of the things she did that I probably didn’t before. So bear with me today as I feel some feels and share some thoughts...
2021-02-0536 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.My B+ Life - How I let a few grades define me.Send a text“Your grades absolutely don’t define you.” Reflecting back on my education, I talk this week about my grades and how one certain grade started to define me. The dreaded B+. I share stories of grades I remember and that have stuck with me even now some over 30+ years ago. I confess about failing algebra tests and not passing AP exams and still being able to be happy. But what about that B+, come listen and find out how I finally got over thinking it meant I was just not quite good enough. ...
2021-01-2939 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Am I a good mom? How do I even measure that?Send a text“You can’t measure your worth by someone else’s results. That is powerless. What my kids ultimately choose is really out of my control.” What does it mean to be a good mom? It is a question many moms and parents ask all the time myself included. In this episode I share some thoughts and new revelations I have learned about how you even measure that idea. I also tell some stories of when I think I have been a good mom or bad mom depending on what my kids have done. Ultimately my message is t...
2021-01-2233 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Lessons learned from my Podcast.Send a text“LL my daughter would say, it's a life lesson.” This week I share some of my favorite things I have learned this year because of doing this podcast. From my favorite, most of helpful thing of keeping a gratitude journal to my most surprising thing of learning what makes things cool. A little look back on this past year's life lessons. Thank you new and returning listeners for tuning in!For more info see www.findingthefloor.com/ep035I would love to hear from you! You...
2021-01-1535 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Gratitude through TrialsSend a textThis is a bonus episode. Camille was asked to be a guest on A Light in the Darkness podcast just before Thanksgiving and this part is from that episode. In it Camille shares how she was able to see the blessing and find things to be grateful for during her mom's battle with cancer. The full episode can be found at https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-axtia-f29808 or search for A light in the Darkness podcast episode 24.Also for more info check out www.findingthefloor.com/bonusI woul...
2020-12-2319 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.It's not about the nail - I don't have to solve their problemsSend a text”Your job is not to fix their problems that is Jesus'. Your job is to breath hope into the situation so that they can solve their own problems.” In a follow up to episode 33, Camille continues to find ways to show more compassion for her family and to help them do the same. Learning the 5th myths of helping others really helped Camille to rethink how she helps her children solve their problems. Finding perspective from the short video it’s not about the nail, and learning about the righting reflex Camille shares her ideas of...
2020-12-1831 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Talking about the brain with my kidsSend a text“What would it be like if we all allowed her to be grumpy?” That thought, spurred a search for ways for Camille to help her family develop a little more compassion for each other. As a first step, she shares a few ideas about the brain from a Jody Moore coaching family home evening lesson. The lesson talks about 3 main functions of the brain. Camille tells about teaching that to her kids and how that knowledge has helped her to have more compassion for her family. For more information visit www.findingthefloor.com/ep033...
2020-12-1132 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Talking with Rebecca Vineyard - descendant of Amanda Barnes SmithSend a text“That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, I’ll never forsake.” Camille had the opportunity to talk with Rebecca Vineyard who is a direct descendant of Amanda Barnes Smith (see also episode 17) Rebecca shares what it was like having an ancestor who had such a miraculous story and how that story and the faith of Amanda helped her family and her own faith. For more information see www.findingthefloor.com/ep032I would love to hear from you! You can...
2020-11-2745 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Being a Good Gift ReceiverSend a text“Receiving is actually harder to do than giving.” Camille shares in this episode how their kids have been not so gracious receivers, to put it nicely. She mentions a game she tried with her kids to help them practice being more grateful no matter what gift they get. After hearing a talk about being a good receiver she shares how she has really tried to examine how she receives and has been working on being a better gift receiver herself. As this giving season approaches Camille shares some advice on how to practice being a good r...
2020-11-2027 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Belief Window part 2 - Applying the Reality ModelSend a text“Ultimately, the goal here is to have inner peace.” In the part 2 of the belief window, Camille shares how to apply the ideas from the Reality Model and learn to find the incorrect principles that are on your belief window. Camille shares a surprising thought that helped her with one pain point in her life. And she goes through her path to finding a new belief (or actually a few) on her belief window. If you haven’t listened to the talk by Hyrum W. Smith or read his book you can fi...
2020-11-1331 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Ep. 29 - The Belief Window - from Hyrum W. Smith Reality ModelSend a text“I am not telling you what you need to have on your belief window I am just telling you that you have one.” Camille has become a little obsessed with this idea of a belief window. In the episode she shares the reality model and that we all have beliefs on our belief window that drives our behaviors. From the a talk she heard by Hyrum W. Smith and then also from his book You Are What You Believe, Camille shares a little bit of both. Are the results in your life meeting your needs? ...
2020-11-0628 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Riding the Bus - Our experience living in a "failing" school districtSend a text“Are you sure you want to take the bus on your first day of school?” Camille shares in this episode how nervous she was to send her first child to school on a bus. She also shares how their family has been doing well in what the state of Ohio deemed a low performing or “failing school district.” She confesses a few of her assumptions and fears before she even sent her oldest to school. With wonderful teachers and administrators Camille shares some of her family’s experience in her school district and that maybe the rankin...
2020-10-3029 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Expectation HangoverSend a text“Expectation Hangovers is not about changing your reality, but about changing your reaction and responses to it so that true transformation occurs.” In the final series of Expectation Camille talks about how you can deal with what is called an Expectation Hangover. She shares info learned from the Book Expectation Hangover written by Christine Hassler. Hassler’s book has great ideas and tools to make sure you have a whole self recovery when confronted with some expectations gone awry. Emotional, mental, Behavioral and Spiritual recovery is the goal of this book and Camille relates a few of th...
2020-10-2338 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Expectation of Time - and Einstein's Theory of RelativitySend a text“When you sit with a nice girl for two hours you think it’s only a minute, but when you sit on a hot stove for a minute you think it’s two hours. That’s relativity.” - Albert Einstein In this episode, Camille shares her thoughts about time. She has been reflecting on time as her son has just finished serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. How has two years gone by already? She talks about the reason it feels like time for us goes by fast or slow and...
2020-10-1648 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Expectation of Things - The Cool FactorSend a text“What makes something cool?” We need things but why is it we start to give things meaning. Why is it in middle school having the right pairs of jeans or when in elementary having the most awesome Michael Jackson folder. In episode 25, Camille explores the idea of what makes something you buy cool. Why are we attracted to buy certain things or feel like we need certain things? When her children were younger Camille loved looking at the Pottery Barn catalog, however when she had some money to purchase the items she had been admiring...
2020-10-0943 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Expectations - Learning from Dantzel NelsonSend a text“When I married him, I didn’t expect much, so I was never disappointed.” When Camille read this quote from Dantzel Nelson she just could not understand how this could even be. How can you not have expectations? It took her awhile to realize that letting go of expectations can truly help with your happiness. In this episode she shares her experience first reading this quote and then trying to grapple with the idea slowly. She tells a few ideas, such as the invitation and the manual to help get a better understanding of how expectat...
2020-09-2536 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Our Dog Beanie - Pet Stories part twoSend a text“Maybe it would be good for my girls to have a dog?” After 19 years of married life Camille was finally willing to get a dog. What took her that long? In this episode she shares her thought process and then literal journey as they looked at a few dogs to find one that worked for her family. It took her a willingness to be brave, let go of her fears and admit that maybe she could be wrong and a dog might be good for her kids and family. Learn what surprised her most of all. ...
2020-09-1836 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Emmo the Cat - Pet Stories part 1Send a text“Our cat learned a pretty great trick, he could open our back door!” Pets sure makes life interesting. In this episode Camille shares some stories about her funny and smart cat named Emmo. At the beginning of the episode she looks back to where she was the morning of Sept. 11 2001. Keeping a little more light she shares the first part of a two part series in her life so far with pets. As a kid, Camille thought for sure she would have a dog but as she began to have kids she did not like the...
2020-09-1134 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Joy in the JourneySend a text“Can I just fast forward to the part where I am fluent in Spanish?” Camille's daughter shared this quote which inspired this episode. When things are feeling hard it is all too easy to want to get through the hard stuff and move on. In this episode, Camille shares some ways that we can strive to find joy in our lives despite it being a stinky or not so great part. She shares some ideas such as celebrating success, reflecting how far you have some, appreciating others in your life and more to find joy as we...
2020-09-0433 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.GratitudeSend a text“Gratitude is a Spirit-filled principle. It opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God.” Camille has been feeling in the blahs lately with all of the things going on with COVID-19. A favorite book she read reminded her of a way to get out of the blahs: showing and practicing gratitude. During her research she finds that there are a ton of benefits to our mind and our body as we learn to appreciate our life and overcome our negative bias. Camille tells of different ways to start a grati...
2020-08-1436 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.My thoughts on the book - How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie.Send a text“Those who do not know how to fight worry, die young.” Alexis Carol. In this 2nd book review, Camille shares a few things she has learned from the book by Dale Carnegie, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. Written over 70 years ago this book still is totally relevant for us today as it was then. This book shares practical advice about banishing worry and as the book preface states, “kicks you in the shins so you will do something about it.” Come and listen as Camille shares her own stories of worry and ways she has...
2020-08-0745 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Being a loser and understanding your valueSend a text“Teach your family that human value is the same all the time.” Camille has been grateful for a little bit of respite due to COVID-19 from playing sports and dealing with losing with her kids. In this episode, Camille talks about being a loser and having conversations about losing with your kids. She gives some tips on helping your kids understand where their value comes from which can help bring a healthy perspective when playing a sports. Since practicing for some sports are up and running again and as Camille reenters the world of sports...
2020-07-3132 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The Accounts of 2 Pioneer Women shared by Karl Ricks AndersonSend a text“God revealed it to them, and they understood it, and no power on earth could turn them from what they knew to be that truth.” In this episode, Camille had the great pleasure of having guest, Karl Rick Anderson share some stories. Karl also known as “Mr. Kirtland” is an expert in history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1830 - 1837. Camille asked Karl to share 2 accounts of pioneer women who came from Kirtland and made their way to the Salt Lake Valley. First account is of Amanda Barnes Smith experience at Hans Mil...
2020-07-2451 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Our favorite audiobooks while on the road.Send a textOur most favorite audiobook is Harry Potter, the whole series. Are you looking for some audiobook ideas for your trip? In this follow up episode to the road trip tips, Camille shares her family's favorite audiobooks they have enjoyed in the car over the years. She begins with her children’s #1 favorite Harry Potter, then followed by other favorites such as the Penderwicks, The Kane Chronicles, the BFG, and Winnie the Pooh. Listen and you will get a a fun list of books that has entertained Camille's kids while on the road....
2020-07-1734 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Road Trip TipsSend a text“Don’t over think the drive. Just get on the road and you might be surprised at how much fun you can have.” In this episode, Camille shares some tips for getting your family on the Road this summer. From pre planning your route and amount of travel time each day, packing for the day, to audio books and the co co pilot. Hopefully you are already planning on getting on the road this summer or any time and if not, Camille challenges you to take a drive, big or small, and go on an adventu...
2020-07-1035 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.A conversation with America's Violinist - Jenny Oaks BakerSend a text“My parents helped me understand that I have been given a gift and I had a responsibility to develop that gift.” Camille had the great pleasure of talking with American’s Violinists’s Jenny Oaks Baker. In this episode Camille catches up with Jenny, a friend from high school, and learns more of her journey to become a premier concert violinist. They talk about Jenny’s work ethic, her time at the National Symphony and her decision to leave that position to be home more with her children. She shares how that decision became a true blessin...
2020-07-0344 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Rusty - a dog walking story.Send a textRusty - A dog walking story. “Oh no! It’s the Grim!” In this episode Camille shares the story of a dog named Rusty who they were watching for only 10 days. She shares two specific walks around their block that ended up being a little bit scary and dramatic and yet funny at the same time. I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram. Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music. I love it...
2020-06-2623 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.In Memory of our FathersSend a text “You can honor someone without putting them on a pedestal. You can honor them without it meaning that they were perfect or an endorsement of everything they did. You can just celebrate them.” In honor of father’s day, Camille shares in this episode some memories of 4 men who have made a difference in her family's lives. A few recollections by children, aunts and uncles of each of these men and calls it a short preview of their lives. 2 grandfathers, Henry and Neal and two fathers, Leo and Roger.I would...
2020-06-1937 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next."Go home and love your family." - Mother TheresaSend a text“Go home and love your family” - Mother Theresa. In this episode Camille shares how her family has been talking about the death of George Floyd, the protests, and the riots this week. She loves the above quote from Mother Theresa which was an answer to the question of how to achieve world peace after she won the Nobel Peace Prize. Camille shares how she has gone from feeling overwhelmed by it all to coming to remember it begins by building relationships and turning to Jesus Christ to change our hearts. I would l...
2020-06-0522 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Trickle down MessonomicsSend a textI can’t get my stuff out of your garage, if I get that stuff, then I have to find a place for it and I have no where to put it right now, you know, trickle down messonomics. In this episode Camille shares this new term coined by her friend Kris Ford, former rapper turned contractor. Kris has helped Camille with a handful of projects: her den, her deck and her kitchen. She talks with Kris about construction, changing your space and the challenges that go along with it. Come listen and help Camill...
2020-05-2937 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Birds are my Nemesis!Send a textHave you ever thought about how birds were faring during a severe rainstorm? In this episode Camille shares her stories of birds, and how she really doesn’t like them keeping her from getting sleep. She also shares two stories of how her family had a little too close encounter with trying to save the birds that she hates. Nature loving or not, join Camille as she shares her stories of learning from the birds.I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findi...
2020-05-2232 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.A conversation about social media with my daughter Izzy.Send a text“Social Media should be fun!” Camille and her daughter Izzy have a conversation about social media, the good, the bad and the ugly or should we say the too perfect. In this episode, Izzy shares her 3 favorite social media apps, Instagram, Snap Chat and Tik Toc. She shares what she likes and dislikes about each app and also gives a few tips she has learned as she has navigated social media as a teenager. I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at ca...
2020-05-1535 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Courage to Stand Strong - My mother's journey to be baptized.Send a textHappy Mother’s day! Camille’s mother attended church all by herself when she was young. In this episode, Camille shares a little bit of her mom’s history and willingness to stand strong in her faith despite obstacles in her way.I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram. Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music. I love it so much!
2020-05-0828 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.What I learned from Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel HollisSend a text"I believe we can change the world but first we have got to stop living in fear of being judged for who we are." Rachel Hollis - Girl Stop Apologizing. In the episode Camille shares how this book helped her drop her excuses and start doing. From small projects and goals to big dreams, Camille shares her 3 big excuses that held her back and also her favorite strategies offered by Rachel Hollis to get dreaming again and turning her dreams into actionable goals. If you have felt stuck, this podcast will help you s...
2020-05-0143 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Meeting Mary Ann Angell YoungSend a textMary rowed across the Mississippi in November with a baby! On a Sunday a few years ago, Camille stumble across this story of Mary Ann Angell Young and her courageous life. In this episode, Camille shares a little bit of the life of this extraordinary women from the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One particular story helped her gain a new perspective as to how to serve and be supportive to her husband as he serves as the Stake President. I would love to hear from you! Yo...
2020-04-2424 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The Matilda ProjectSend a textWhile listening to the Book Matilda by Roald Dahl with her kids Camille realized she hadn't read any of those books that Matilda read before she even started going to school albeit fiction. Reading David Copperfield was a distant high school memory and staying awake to read A Tale a Two Cities was almost impossible at the end of a busy day. She decided to listen to some of the books on Matilda'st list. In this episode, Camille shares how she went about her "Matilda Project", what she learned and her 3 favorite Charles Dickens book...
2020-04-1728 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.The Science Fair StruggleSend a textWait, what?!?! You won the science fair? In this episode, Camille share her stories of getting through the struggle of picking a project, keeping your kid motivated and then getting it all done and to school on time. She would much rather do without all this but hey if you need a project idea there is a few here that just might work.I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram. Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for...
2020-04-1436 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.You are Really Sick - the nicest doctor and my shingles storySend a textYou have 5 children? Oh no, I have 5 children and coming to work is a break for me. As a mom it can be hard to slow down and rest when you get sick. Years ago when Camille's kids were a lot smaller, she shares a story of how she got really sick and the story of her visit to one of the nicest Doctors. **Episode recorded in January 2020 before all the COVID-19 social distancing and stay at home craziness. Take care of yourself especially during this crazy time**I would love...
2020-04-1319 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.90/10 Clean up PrincipleSend a textClean up 90% of your room in 10% of the time. In this episode, Camille describes this cleaning principle thought up by her husband as well as the box of wonders of other cleaning methods used to get company ready. It's amazing how many other things the 90/10 can be used in real life. Steven Covey and other have used this principle too. I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram. Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and...
2020-04-0722 min
Finding the Floor - A thoughtful approach to midlife motherhood and what comes next.Introduction - Episode 0Send a textWelcome to Finding the Floor! In this episode you will get to know a little bit about Camille and why she decided to start doing this podcast. Plus she will share a little bit on what to expect with life as a midlife mom. So glad to have you here!I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram. Thanks for listening!!Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music. I love it so much!
2020-04-0712 min