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All Figured Out with Andrea BarrA (camp)fireside chat about community and self-care with Gillian BehnkeEp. 65: How to take inspiration and turn it into something beautiful.
MOM CAMP đď¸ How dreamy does that sound? Gillian Behnke chats us through the inception and execution of her yearly âMom Campâ here in British Columbia.
In this episode, we talk about:Â
+ Gillianâs journey to parenthood and balancing her current corporate career, while being a mom and running a business.
+ The inspiration and creation of Gillianâs event, "Mom Camp", including how to turn an idea into a large-scale, weekend-long event.
+ The transformation, impact and ripple effect...2024-10-2551 min
Elevating Motherhood120. The 6Rs of Rest & Recovery with Gillian BehnkeâHow do I want to feel today?â
Are priorities and boundaries easy for you? Can you take a week off of work or a break from life and feel rested at the end of it? Are there moments in your life (like all of 2020 and now 2021) that have you feeling like you need to recover from an event or busy season?
Gillian Behnke is here to share 6 ideas with us that can help us on our road to (much needed!) rest and recovery. All 6 ideas begin with the letter R...but by the time we ende...2021-08-151h 08
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireTragedy, tangents, and taking the DAMN trip: A chat with Bevin FarrandIn this week's episode I am chatting with Bevin Farrand. A year and a half ago, Bevin unexpectedly lost her husband, just days after they returned from a whirlwind trip to France. Bevin had been laid off months before and they had gone back and forth for months on whether or not to take the trip. Now, that trip offers some of her best memories. It prompted her to start the "Take the Damn Trip" community, where she inspires others to take the trip, start the business, DO THE THING that they are dreaming about.
We also...2021-07-1254 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireBreaking generational curses: A chat with Audrey Renee of Dear Single MommyIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Audrey Renee, author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and coach. Audrey shares about her life as a single mom and how started her business and community, Dear Single Mommy. She is on a mission to coach and empower single moms to have an identity beyond "single mom," and to break through the obstacles of life and take action towards their dreams.
Audrey is passionate about helping and inspiring women to break generational curses. She coaches single moms to start businesses, and shows them how it is possible to build success in...2021-07-0538 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireReframing toxic motherhood messaging: A chat with Lori Beth AuldridgeIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Lori Beth Auldridge, a work-at-home mama of 3, wife, homeschooler, business owner, and the host of Elevating Motherhood podcast. Lori Beth lives a life of design on the island of Maui with her husband and three soon-to-be-four children. She shares in detail the five red flags that define toxic motherhood messaging, and how we can tweak our mindsets to improve our lives.
Lori Beth believes that motherhood is about making the best decision about what works for you and your family in each season, without following the âshouldsâ. If you wa...2021-06-281h 14
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireMotherhood on Haida Gwaii: A chat with Lynn Hughan & Carsen GrayIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with mom and daughter Lynn Hughan and Carsen Gray. Lynn and Carsen are a mother-daughter duo who were inspired by their life experiences on Haida Gwaii to write a childrenâs book, Twelve Months of Fun on Haida Gwaii with Mattie and Jojo. The book is based on the lives of Carsen's children, and is filled with the familiar activities and beloved people on Haida Gwaii. They have also incorporated the Haida language into the story, something they are passionate about continuing to learn.
Lynn and Carsen share their expe...2021-06-2136 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe MASH Movement: A chat with Kasha Mitton and Maggie AynsleyIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Kasha Mitton and Maggie Aynsley. They are the founders of The MASH Movement, a platform that raises awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). They inspire and mobilize their community with a focus on movement, awareness, service, and health.
Kashaâs son is living with DMD, and she helps us understand disease, where Canada stands in fighting it, and the importance of creating awareness. They explain their mission of being the voice of DMD and supporting patients and families.
Kasha and Maggie are incredible humans, and I am s...2021-06-1446 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireLove like a mama: A chat with Lila Harrison KingIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Lila Harrison King, the author of the book Love Like A Mama and host of the podcast of the same name.
Lila wanted to be a mom since she was a little girl, but it wasnât in the cards to happen biologically. She shares the story of her adoption story, an incredible and inspiring story of perseverance, loss, and love.
Lila also shares how she started on the road to adopting one child, and through a twist of fate she and her husband welcomed three chil...2021-06-0735 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireFinding Your Colour in the Darkness: A Chat with Gina BellIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Gina Bell, empowerment coach, and creator of the Tears and Tulle Movement. Gina shares how a photoshoot moment with a rainbow tulle skirt empowered her in her darkest time, and she wanted to empower others in the same way. She believes that women should allow themselves to express their colour from within, in their dark moments, and not wait for the moment to be perfect.
Gina is driven by her passion for womenâs empowerment and has written a book Tears and Tulle, to empower girls and women of a...2021-05-3128 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireEstablishing healthy sleep habits for children: A chat with Eva KleinIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Eva Klein. Sheâs a certified infant and child sleep consultant and is the founder of My Sleeping Baby and the Sleep Bible program. Eva shares how she experienced debilitating effects of chronic sleep deprivation when her now 7-year-old daughter was a baby. Her experience prompted her to get a sleep consultant certification during her maternity leave, and started a business where she helps parents establish healthy sleep habits for their children.
She shares some awesome techniques you can use with your child to help them build better slee...2021-05-241h 07
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireRedefining self-care: A chat with Justine SonesIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Justine Sones, a writer, stress management coach, and mom of two. Justine has made it her mission to help women business owners do work that matters, and build a life that supports them instead of stressing them out. Coming from a background in massage therapy, she understands the power of self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and creatively solving problems.
She shares her own journey with self-care and how it looks like for her now, as a mom and a businesswoman. We talk about self-care during the pandemic, which is mo...2021-05-1745 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe truth about baggage: A chat with Jennifer KosterIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Jennifer Koster, a recovering workaholic, serial entrepreneur, startup investor, owner of several companies, upcoming author, and mom to a 9-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter. Jennifer shares her story of how she struggled most of her adult life with childhood baggage of wanting acceptance. She has always been in a conflicting dynamic of wanting relationships and career success, and she explains what she has discovered about where that conflict first originated.
Jenniferâs first book, The Truth About Baggage, will be published this year. She wrote it over a sp...2021-05-1055 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireSobriety as a super power: A chat with Emily TomlinsonIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with Emily Tomlinson, sober mom, and Epidermolysis Bullosa advocate. We talk about overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, finding healing, and being a mom to a special son living with epidermolysis bullosa. Emily shares about her struggles with alcohol and drug addiction since the age of 13; and her journey to becoming sober at the age of 30. She became sober just over a year before she became pregnant with her son Nash. And even though she wasnât prepared for it, she embraced and became strong for her son and his needs.
Em...2021-05-0345 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireBuilding back your self-confidence and self-love: A chat with Christine OsoriaIn this weekâs episode, I am chatting with self-love, self-confidence and empowerment coach Christine Osoria.
Christine was a guest presenter inside the IGNITE community and led a great conversation for our members. In this episode we talk about how often moms can lose a sense of themselves, and their self-confidence. Christine shares her story of how her own confidence and sense of self hit rock bottom, and what she has done to intentionally build herself back up.
This is a great chat, full of tips and habits you can implement to build up your ow...2021-04-2649 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireWalking your kids through hard seasons: A chat with Sara OlsherIn this week's episode I am chatting with Sara Olsher of Mighty and Bright. Sara has made it her mission to help families, and specifically children, work through hard seasons. First through her divorce and then through a cancer diagnosis, Sara developed the tools to help her daughter navigate the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear that come with those stressful times. This led to the creation of Mighty and Bright, where families can access books, tools and resources to help other families.Â
Sara's drive to make things easier for families is incredible, and I loved her perspective on h...2021-04-1940 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireGetting your humans outside: A chat with Amy BushatzIn this week's episode I am chatting with Amy Bushatz of Humans Outside. Amy shares her story of how her family moved to Alaska for a change of pace, and to align more with their desired lifestyle of spending more time outdoors. She initially struggled to make outside time a habit, so she created some rules for herself to help her build the habit. She created a personal challenge to spend a minimum of 20 consecutive minutes outside every single day for 99 days.
Amy has gone WAY past that first 99 days, and her family has embraced the habit...2021-04-1246 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireMaking space for the joy and the struggle: A chat with Amanda LarameeIn this week's episode I am chatting with Amanda Laramee, occupational therapist and health coach. We are talking all about how it is important to make space for joy, but to also make space for the struggle. Checking our expectations about how we "should" be feeling, and making space for the hard times. It is okay to feel the feelings, and to move through them as opposed to around them. It can be so hard as we often feel shame, pressure to handle all the things, to be that super mom. Amanda shares her perspective on how we can...2021-04-0539 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireWriting a family business plan: A chat with parenting coach Danielle BettmannIn this week's episode I am chatting with parenting coach Danielle Bettmann. I LOVED this conversation. Danielle has developed the idea of a Family Business Plan, helping families establish goals for how they want to live their lives. How they want to communicate, how they want to problem-solve, what their core values are, etc. It's just like a business plan, right down to writing a family mission statement. She gets her clients to ask "How do we want to feel in our home?" It helps to align parents and kids, get the kids on board with why and how...2021-03-2941 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireUsing visual schedules for family success: A chat with Easy Daysies' Elaine Tan ComeauIn this week's episode I am chatting with Elaine Tan Comeau, mom of three and founder of Easy Daysies. Easy Daysies is a magnetic daily visual schedule for kids, and we used them when our kids were little. They help the kids understand the tasks they need to complete, they can have some independence for setting the order, and they can move tasks from the "to do" column to the "done" columns. I've just ordered some new ones now that the kids are older, as having this type of schedule is still super helpful to keep the chaos under...2021-03-2240 min
Reimagining Hustle with Roxanne MerketFigure Out What Doesn't Work - Reimagining Hustle with Gillian BehnkeGillian Behnke is a mom, full time employee, AND founder of Mom Camp. In this episode, Gillian and I chat about slowing down, scheduling your time, and why Gillian doesnât believe in failure.  2021-03-1633 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireFinding your flow between wellness, work, and motherhood: A chat with Mia MoranIn this week's episode I am chatting with Mia Moran, coach and creator of The FLOW Planner. She shares about the turning point she experienced, looking at seven coffee cups from one morning and still feeling exhausted. She embarked on a process of making huge changes in her life, and within one week felt like she'd had 10 years of therapy - don't worry, we talk about what she did in that week! It led her to write an awesome book about how to feed your family in a healthy way, but eventually she realized that there was a much...2021-03-1536 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireKeeping women on the map in the midst of a pandemic: A chat with Larkin MacKenzie-AstIn this week's episode I am chatting with Larkin MacKenize-Ast, mom of two and chair of the Business Women's Network for Coast Capital Savings. This year Coast Capital is launching the "Keep her on the map" campaign, to shed light on the disproportionate impacts the pandemic has had on women.
Did you know that at the start of the pandemic, women aged 25 to 54 lost more jobs than men and lost six times more work hours each week to family responsibilities? Women, and especially mothers, have really taken the brunt when it comes to the impacts of the...2021-03-0838 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe journey back from losing yourself in motherhood: A chat with Kristina CamposIn this week's episode I am chatting with mom and coach Kristina Campos. She shares her story of how she moved through the devastating break-up of her marriage, into a place where she has discovered (and embraced) who SHE is again. Kristina had lost who she was beyond wife and mother, and this major life change put her on a path of self-discovery and renewal. She learned a lot about not only who Kristina was, but also the type of mom she wanted to be. She now works with moms and families on their own journeys through parenthood, focusing...2021-03-0131 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireUsing movement to uplift and inspire in a challenging time: A chat with Karen KobelIn this week's episode I am chatting Karen Kobel, owner of Kahlena Movement Studio. As the owner of a business that historically relied on in-person services, Karen had to pivot quickly when everything closed down last year. We chat about the challenges she faced in those first few months as she moved her business entirely online, and also what she did to stay balanced in her home life. Karen shares how her passion for movement and dance has been integral for her throughout her life, especially when things get tough. She shares different ways that she uses movement in...2021-02-2229 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireMeal planning tips and cooking hacks: A chat with Christine Pittman from COOKtheSTORYIn this week's episode I am chatting with Christine Pittman of COOKtheSTORY. We are chatting about meal planning and meal prep, and as the author of over 40 cookbooks, she is definitely an expert in these areas. Christine started blogging recipes and cooking tips over 10 years ago, and she has a gift for simplifying instructions and making awesome dishes totally manageable. As a less-than-confident cook, I am ALL about simple and manageable. We chat about how to make meal planning work for your family, and I get her insights into which counter-top cooking appliance is her favourite - Instapot, Air...2021-02-1541 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireMastering your money mindset: A chat with Kayla LyonIn this week's episode I am chatting with money and life coach Kayla Lyon. Kayla works with women and their families to help them set and accomplish their financial goals. We talk about the common limiting beliefs that we can carry, where they come from, and how she helps people overcome them. Money is something that can cause so much stress in a family, but it's also one of those things that people rarely talk about openly. Kayla firmly believes that we should talk about money as openly as possible, and she is working to remove the taboos and...2021-02-0845 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireRecovery from productivity and perfectionism: A chat with Tasha SkillinIn this week's episode I am chatting with Tasha Skillin. Tasha shares her journey of her life as a perfectionist, people pleaser, and productivity junkie. We talk about the trap of "busy" becoming a measure of our self-worth. She shares how she pushed herself to the point of total burnout and chronic illness, leaving her bed-bound for two years. She went from being a six-figure earner in a direct sales business to zero income, and had to figure out how build her life back. She was told she wouldn't get better but refused to accept her prognosis, and dove...2021-02-0148 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireCurating a strategy for your life: A chat with Nicole SeawellIn this week's episode I am chatting with Nicole Seawell, a life strategist. It was such a fascinating conversation, and she explains how she helps her clients actually develop a strategic plan for their life. She uses the Enneagram and a method called the Science of Timing, which is a very cool concept that identifies your personal timing for when each of your strengths are at their best. She then customizes and curates a plan for each individual, using all the data she gathers using these tools. It's all about setting yourself on a path towards your own best...2021-01-2532 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireKnowing when it's okay to drop some balls: A chat with Naomi Tucker from Planners on PurposeIn this week's episode I am chatting with Naomi Tucker from Planners on Purpose. Naomi is a professional meeting and event planner and a mom, and is very familiar with high stress and long days. Even working in an industry that demands adaptability, quick response, and frequent pivoting, nothing can prepare someone for the impact of a global pandemic. Unsure of what would unfold, Naomi has navigated through the unknowns and helped companies to stay connected in a virtual setting. Added pressure that comes with being a leader in that space is the feeling like you can't stop, you...2021-01-1831 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe power of decluttering and simplifying: A chat with Krista Lockwood of Motherhood SimplifiedIn this week's episode I am chatting with Krista Lockwood of Motherhood Simplified. We chat all things simplification and decluttering, and how it can in fact be possible for busy moms. Krista shares her story of how she, her husband, and their three kids moved from Alaska to Florida with only one suitcase each. They basically started from scratch, and she realized how much better she felt without all the "stuff." As she intentionally chose what items she allowed back into their home, she has been able to master the balance of having enough, without having too much.Â
2021-01-1342 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireNumerology 101 & a forecast for 2021: A chat with Jessica CeratoIn this week's episode I am chatting with certified numerologist Jessica Cerato. We start off with the basics of numerology, how you can find out your own ruling number, and how numbers can work for you. Then we dive right in to her forecast for the year ahead, as she explains the numbers for each month and what they mean. It is a very cool conversation. What she shares about the numbers and energy for the first six months of 2021 is fascinating. Jessica's passion for this work and what it can do is contagious, and she offers an awesome...2021-01-0455 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireTransforming your triggers: A chat with Dr. Lynyetta WillisIn this week's episode I am chatting with Dr. Lynyetta Willis. Straight up - this is a powerful episode. It is all about breaking the patterns we have learned since childhood, and identifying the triggers that can set us off.Â
Lynyetta has developed the term "stable misery," that place where we can stay in less-than-awesome (or even unhappy) circumstances because they are familiar and feel "stable." These patterns are hard-wired in our brains (yay, it's not our fault!), and Lynyetta shares how we can in fact transform your triggers.Â
She also shares a powerful and pa...2020-12-2852 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe intersection of Mom and Entrepreneur: A chat with coach Roxanne MerketIn this week's episode I am chatting with Roxanne Merket, a life and business coach for moms. Her specialty is working with moms who have lost themselves a bit, they've forgotten who they are other than "mom." Our chat is all about how mom life and entrepreneur life can intersect and work together in a balanced, positive and productive way. This is an awesome episode if you are running a business, a side hustle, or if you're thinking about starting something new. Roxanne's energy is contagious, she is hilarious and this conversation was just a blast. Enjoy!
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Mom Camp: Around the CampfireFinding you again and making you a priority: A chat with Angel LaweryIn this week's episode I am chatting with Angel Lawery. She shares about an experience that rocked her to her core, and how it changed everything for her and how she thought about her priorities.
Angel also shares about her time as a collections officer for a financial institution, and how she witnessed so many women in crisis. This experience has become a driving force in why she is now so passionate about helping other women create their own businesses and financial security for their own families.
Angel is a ton of fun and it...2020-12-141h 05
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireListening to the Universe, trusting ourselves: A chat with Cindy RyanIn this week's episode I am chatting with my friend Cindy Ryan, the incredible woman behind Blissful Intuitive. Cindy is an intuitive coach, Reiki practitioner and a medium. She shares her story of the transformation her life has taken, from the decision to leave her marriage to embracing her true self. As a child Cindy would sense things, but as she grew older she ignored and repressed what was happening. It was only in the last few years that she truly started listening and embracing what she was experiencing. The story of how she started to hear and understand...2020-12-0753 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireNavigating the daily challenges of blended family life: a chat with Adrienne BartonIn this weekâs episode I am chatting with Adrienne Barton from The Art of Blended Chaos. We are talking about all things step families, or blended families. Adrienne shares her story of becoming a blended family and the challenges she encountered, as well as the things she has learned along the way. She has incredible perspective about navigating transitions and establishing new traditions, as well as great advice about making them as seamless as possible. Itâs a great conversation about circumstances that can come with a lot of potential challenges, and how to navigate them and build positive, prod...2020-11-3032 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe power of EFT Tapping: A chat with Self-Love Rebel Laura ParkinsonIn this week's episode I am chatting with Laura Parkinson about all things EFT Tapping. Have you heard of it? EFT Tapping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a simple and effective technique using a combination of modern day talk therapy and ancient acupressure (tapping on meridian points). Clinical studies show EFT Tapping is a powerful treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions.
I love it because it's a form of meditation that feels accessible to me. The process of tapping directly influences the area of the brain that controls the fight, flight, freeze response and, as...2020-11-2339 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe power to re-write your story: A chat with Dr. LaTarsha HoldenIn this week's episode I am chatting with Dr. LaTarsha Holden, and her story is a serious inspiration. Twelve years ago, LaTarsha and her six children found themselves homeless. Fast forward to today and their life couldn't look any more removed from that place. They are all thriving - not to mention LaTarsha has a Doctorate in Leadership Studies, is the author of thirteen books, and an inspirational speaker.
She shares her story and how she taught her kids the importance of service, and how they had the power to re-write their own story. They had nothing...2020-11-1625 min
Planners on Purpose PodcastParenting on Purpose with Gillian BehnkeToday we welcome Gillian Behnke, creator of Mom Camp Life to the podcast. Her and I have a wonderful conversation about being a mom, having the juggle all of the things. As a busy mom of two, Gillian cares deeply about helping other moms feel better both mentally and physically. She believes that motherhood does not equal with exhaustion, and that is possible to thrive mentally, emotionally, physically and professionally. Episode Highlights High performing moms hate to say no. However it is best to be comfortable with saving no and understand what to say ye...2020-11-1030 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe Juggling Mother: A chat with Amanda WatsonIn todayâs episode I am chatting with author and lecturer Amanda Watson. I seriously loved this conversation. Her book The Juggling Mother: Coming Undone in the Age of Anxiety was recently released, and it is all about the social expectation that women, particularly as they have children, must juggle an unfair share of paid and unpaid work. In Amandaâs words, âI had been researching how working moms are represented in media when I became pregnant and hit the job market. That's when the subject matter hit me on another level. I had to admit that as I wrote...2020-11-0947 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireRituals to belong to yourself and feel good in your body again: A chat with Naty HowardIn todayâs episode I am chatting with Naty Howard. We're talking about rituals, and how they can help you belong to yourself and feel good in your own body again. Naty shares her story of how after a LOT of research and testing, she discovered that she had heavy metal toxicity in her body. She tells how she took control of her own personal healing journey and made important changes in her life to realize wellness. This started with rituals. Rituals can be the support system that lifts you up and gives you a solid foundation of wellness. Sh...2020-11-0253 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireThe importance of playful living: A chat with PK Beans Founder Traci CostaIn todayâs episode I am chatting with Traci Costa, founder of PK Beans. We are chatting about playful living â and not just for kids. Itâs an awesome chat about how important it is for us to keep play alive in our own lives as adults. We get so wound up in the work, the stress, the to do list, we can lose the freedom to just play. Not to mention technology, which can take over, numb us and erase our desire to let go and be playful.
True free play has no outcome, no rules, no ins...2020-10-2649 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireReducing your debt and finding your purpose: A chat with Bethany AdkinsIn today's episode I am chatting with Bethany Adkins from The Millennial Mission. We are chatting about what it means to live a life of purpose. Bethany and her husband Corey found themselves heavily in debt (over $250,000), working jobs that made them feel like zombies, and doing everything but stepping into their purpose. Bethany shares their journey of both their failures and victories along the way to eliminating their debt and getting clarity on what they were meant to do.
Bethany is passionate about helping others find a path to follow, and feel the peace that comes...2020-10-1938 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireProcessing the grief of the pandemic: A chat with Katie RoĚsslerIn todayâs episode I am chatting with licensed counsellor and grief healer Katie RoĚssler. We typically think of grief as connected to loss and death, but our chat is about the collective grief we are all feeling when it comes to the pandemic. We chat about the grieving process and how it connects to the loss we are all experiencing - the loss of our ânormal.âÂ
This is a weird time, and it's important that we acknowledge that some of what we are feeling is actually a form of grief. Katie shares the important things you can...2020-10-1242 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireEscaping mom guilt: A chat with LaWann MosesIn today's episode I am chatting with coach, podcaster and success strategist LaWann Moses about the big topic of mom guilt (insert ominous bom-bom-bommmmmm music). We talk about how LaWann defines mom guilt, and her answer is surprising! We get into the topic of the unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves as moms, and where that feeling of "should" comes from. (Sidebar: Why did June Cleaver and Mrs. Brady ever become the epitome of the "perfect mom?")
LaWann is the host of the More than a Mother Podcast, and she helps moms to remember what they truly...2020-10-0547 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireBody positive parenting: A chat with Registered Dietitian Jenn MessinaIn today's episode I am chatting with Registered Dietitian Jenn Messina about body positive parenting. We chat about what the term "body positive parenting" actually means, and how you can bring it into your home even if you're still working on your own body positivity. Jenn shares that it starts with how we speak to ourselves and the type of language we use. We also talk about intuitive eating actually means and how to support a diet-free home.
There have been a lots of great moves toward body positivity in the media and especially on social media, b...2020-09-2838 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireKnow better, do better: A chat about anti-racism with coach Alyssa HallToday I am chatting with Alyssa Hall, an anti-racism coach. This is such an important conversation. Itâs a huge conversation. We talk about the difference between non-racism and anti-racism, and how you can practice anti-racism in your own life. We talk about Black Lives Matter and a lot of different things affecting BIPOC, but the main point of our chat was to understand how an average person can implement change. How we can talk to our kids, how we can acknowledge our feelings in this situation, how we can explore and address our own underlying biases. How we ca...2020-09-211h 11
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireOn life, loss, and love: A chat with Dara KurtzToday I am chatting with Dara Kurtz â mother, podcaster, speaker, author, and breast cancer survivor. Daraâs newest book, I am My Motherâs Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, has just been released, and in the book and in this episode, Dara shares her story of losing her mother just two weeks after the birth of her first child. She grieved for many years and we talked about how that has impacted her in her work and as a mother. Years later Dara discovered letters her mother had written to her, and we talk about how this discov...2020-09-1446 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireSurviving Homeschool: A chat with DeLise BernardToday I am chatting with DeLise Bernard of Surviving Homeschool, about all things homeschooling. We are in the midst of the back to school season and this episode is incredibly timely. So many parents are either making the leap to homeschool or considering dipping their toe in the water, and DeLise is a wealth of information about how to be successful on the journey. She shares about her own experience homeschooling her kids, how she has supported new homeschooling parents in this recent explosion of learning from home, and her best "survival tips" on how to get started the...2020-09-0749 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireHow occupational therapy can help with pain-free parenting: A chat with Lisa WesthorpeIn this episode I am chatting with Lisa Westhorpe, owner of Nurture Occupational Therapy. We talk about what occupational therapy is, and how it can help a wide variety of challenges. She shares how she helps moms to "parent pain-free" - managing and overcoming the aches and pains that new moms experience when moving their bodies in ways they haven't before, and how she provides support for new moms as they adjust to the new physical demands that come along with first-time motherhood. We also talk about how our bodies change in ways we might be fully aware of...2020-08-3136 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireMaking connections and having stories worth telling: A chat with Jessica RoblesIn today's episode I am chatting with Jessica Robles, of Stories and Films. I love when I "meet" people for the first time and immediately feel a connection. We chat about a ton of different topics - including how she became a first-time mom and caregiver to a special needs baby in the same moment, how she and her husband made a conscious effort to celebrate him every day of his five years on earth, and how she started her media company to tell stories and connect people. We chat about simple ways you can care for yourself, and...2020-08-2440 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireFrom NICU mom to maternal mental health advocate: A chat with Bre ReidIn todayâs episode I chat with Bre Reid, a mom life coach and founder of Yes You Can, Mama. Bre shares her story of her daughterâs birth at 28 weeks, the 12 weeks of NICU care, and her resulting PPD and PTSD. We talk about the lack of mental health support that is offered and available to new moms, and especially new moms of preemies. You get launched into the world of motherhood with no real training, no experience, ALL the hormones and NONE of the sleep. Itâs as though the system is set up to create postpartum challe...2020-08-1743 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireEliminating the Mom Meltdown: A chat with Natalie HixsonIn today's episode I chat with Natalie Hixson, and it is an incredibly importance conversation. Natalie experienced an incredible turning point in living an abundant and joyful mom life: it occurred during a therapy session she scheduled for her daughter when she was told that SHE was the one who needed therapy. With therapy, she learned how to process anger in a healthy way and was inspired to then help other moms who may also be struggling.Â
Mom anger is kind of a 'taboo' subject, but an important one to tackle which is why she's so open t...2020-08-1034 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireFrom health scare to life-changing clarity and inspiration: A chat with Lisa MichaudIn today's episode I am chatting with Lisa Michaud, a coach, speaker and powerhouse of inspiration. Lisa shares her story of a serious health scare that gave her life-changing clarity. She found her truth, got super clear on what matters most, and made huge changes to her life. She changed her city, lifestyle, and began building her business. We talk about expectations we place on ourselves and the expectations of others, how to let go of them, and how to stay true to yourself and what you know to be true.
We talk about the importance of...2020-08-0336 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireAnger versus discipline, and parenting with love and logic: A chat with coach Ann KaplanAnn is a parenting coach with four kids aged 5-15 herself, so she's in the thick of every stage of parenting. Ann coaches women through various stages of motherhoodâfrom conception to the transition into their new motherhood role, to behavioural challenges, to starting a business with kids in tow. Sheâs a no-nonsense, straight-shooting, coach. We talk a lot about why parents can lose their temper with their kids, and how to stop. I won't lie - I felt pretty vulnerable about sharing examples from my own life about challenges we have at home, and she gently called me ou...2020-07-2745 min
Mom Camp: Around the CampfireWhere motherhood and career strategy merge: A chat with Erin KraebberErin Kraebber is convinced balance does not exist â perfect balance, that is. She works full-time in college athletics, with long days and nights and a hectic schedule. A mom of two, Erin has found the balance that works for her family and she is passionate about helping other moms get clarity on their own personal and career goals. It is possible to succeed as a mom AND on the corporate ladder, and we have a great conversation about all the things working moms have to process and manage when it comes to working and raising a family.
Fo...2020-07-2036 min
Positively LivingÂŽ: Shame-Free Productivity ConversationsBuilding Resilience through Self Care with Gillian BehnkeText your thoughts and questions!Self-care is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I have spoken about it many times on podcasts, summits, and on social media, linking it to productivity and to energy management. Thatâs why episode 10 of The Positively Living Podcast is about how self-care creates resilience! In this episode of The Positively Living Podcast, Gillian Behnke and I are sharing the importance of building a healthy foundation, identifying your personal priorities so you know what matters most, and establishing boundaries to protect those priorities. Gillian Behnke and I co...2020-07-2043 min