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Elevating Motherhood172. Confident in the Kitchen: My 8 Best Tips for Elevating Your Everyday CookingThis episode is my audio version of my contribution to the 2025 For the Love of Homeschooling Homesteading & Skillful Living Mega Bundle – available now through April 25, 2025 Get your mega bundle here: https://www.fortheloveofhomeschooling.com/?ref=loribethWhat makes me a passionate home cook?Lori Beth Auldridge is a homeschooling mom of 4 & passionate home cook. She learned from the best (Grandma Huck) while growing up in Appalachia & from private celebrity chefs when she worked as a personal assistant. She is the creator & host of the Elevating Motherhood Podcast. Follow her...2025-04-2442 min

The Greta Eskridge PodcastElevating motherhood through nurturing ourselves and others with Lori Beth AuldridgeI am so glad to introduce my friend Lori Beth Auldridge to you on the podcast today! Lori Beth is such an interesting person and I knew a lot of the interesting parts of her story already. But on the podcast today, I learned even more. We talked about everything from how Lori Beth collects heritage breed animals, heritage seeds from the incredible children’s artist Tasha Tudor, was a home schooler for 11 years before she ever home schooled her own kids, her gift for hospitality, and about her business that focuses on supporting mothers and elevating motherhood. ...2025-04-0147 min

Elevating Motherhood157. This Week on the Internet Loses Its Mind: Ballerina Farms & Twerking Fourth GradersWell, it's been another week of the internet going crazy. But so many friends and followers sent me two of the same posts this week and I felt called to share my thoughts on them because to me they are incredibly related: 1. Hannah of Ballerina Farms is competing in the Mrs. World Pageant and the internet has decided she is dangerous and setting a bad example (oooooookay…) 2. The teacher calling for parents to take phones away from kids and stop letting phones raise their children because 4th graders are bullying, body shaming, and twerking on the playground. What Do I Thi...2024-01-2239 min

Tea Talk with Nikki PhillippiEscaping the System: The Fight for Homeschooling w/Lori Beth Auldridge Tea Talk ep 35My Homeschooling Story on Lori Beth’s Podcast “Elevating Motherhood”, Click HereCheck out Lori Beth! She's full of wisdom and helpful homeschooling advice!https://www.elevatingmotherhood.com/Lori Beth Auldridge InstagramLori Beths homeschooling community: https://www.patreon.com/ElevatingHomeschoolCommunityIf you'd like to see exclusive content and support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nikkiphillippi♥ YOUTUBE ♥♥ INSTAGRAM ♥♥ FACEBOOK ♥2023-12-091h 10

Life On Purpose Podcast with Amy DebrucqueSavoring The Season Of Summer with Littles Ones with guest Lori Beth AuldridgeToday we are talking with the host of Elevating Motherhood, Lori Beth Auldridge. Lori Beth shares what she is looking forward to savoring this summer with four little ones and how she is being intentional about it. This is a great listen for moms needed a fresh perspective and new ideas for embracing summer by acknowledging and appreciating the season of life you're in. . 2023-06-1435 min

Make Room ShowNavigating Seasons in Motherhood w/ Lori Beth Auldridge, Amy Debrucque and Becky KopitzkeWelcome to The Make Room Show, the podcast where we help you make room for what matters in your life. I'm your host, Jennifer Ford Berry, a professional organizer with years of experience in helping families simplify their homes and create space for the things that truly matter. In this episode, we are joined by three amazing speakers and hosts of our upcoming Focus Retreat! Lori Beth Auldridge, Amy Debrucque, and Becky Kopitzke, and I talk about the importance of making room for motherhood. We discuss how simplifying your schedule and possessions can create more...2023-05-1145 min

Elevating Motherhood149. Mother's Day Special: Navigating Seasons of Motherhood with Jennifer Ford Berry, Amy Debrucque, Becky Koptizke, & Lori Beth AuldridgeHappy Mother's Day, Mama! This is a super special episode…not just because it’s in honor of Mother’s Day, but because there will be 4 mamas speaking life over you today! 3 of my dear friends in life and business—Jennifer Ford Berry, Amy Debrucque, and Becky Kopitzke are joining me for this conversation. These lovely mamas are all members of the mastermind I’ve had the honor of being a part of for a while now, they are also authors, speakers, podcasters, coaches, wives, and mothers. We talk often about how these multiple roles take...2023-05-1149 min

Elevating Motherhood120. The 6Rs of Rest & Recovery with Gillian Behnke“How do I want to feel today?” 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

Elevating Motherhood119. An Unhurried Heart, Mind, & Life with Jennifer Dukes LeeToday’s guest wrote a lovely, inspiring book called Growing Slow: Lessons on Unhurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl. I devoured this book. I experienced the blessed timing of reading this book right after the book from last week’s episode with Ginger Stache, Chasing Wonder: Small Steps Toward a Life of Big Adventure…and mamas, if I could recommend reading any two books back to back, it would be these two! In Growing Slow, Jennifer addresses all kinds of issues mamas struggle with and provides so much encouragement for our insecure mama moments when we fee...2021-08-0857 min

Elevating Motherhood118. Being Blown Away Instead of Burnt Out with Chasing Wonder Author Ginger StacheWe’re always chasing after something…why not chase after wonder? The world is filled with wonder. It’s also filled with messages of chaos, burn out, busy-ness, and overwhelm. This past year has been no exception—especially for moms. When I picked up Ginger Stache’s book Chasing Wonder, all of those life sucking messages seemed to disappear. It was like a pressure valve released in my life and I was free to see the wonder around me again. Ginger is a mom and author I am really excited to share with you. She is here wi...2021-07-3157 min

Elevating Motherhood117. Called to Create: Let’s Feed Them Plants—Why Jessica Ross Started a Vegan Cooking Show & How It Will Help You Eat More Veggies“…(then there’s) the societal pressure, stigmas, & expectations that you have to choose one eating way, jump on that ship, then fire cannons at everybody else.” What motivates people to start businesses? Channels? Recipes? Blogs? And what inspires people to choose eating styles? Paleo? Keto? Vegan? Whole 30? What motivates people to do the two together and show up for others with ideas for eating? Maui Mama Jessica Ross is here with us today to share her heart behind her vegan cooking show Let’s Feed Them Plants on Patreon. I personally follow Jessica because her recipes are delicious...2021-07-241h 01

Elevating Motherhood116. Creating a Welcoming Table & Home with Abby TurnerI’m sure I’m not the only one who is feeling ready for get togethers and BBQs and celebrations with friends and family. I personally love celebrating and eating together as much as possible…but I do know there is sometimes some trepidation when it comes to planning these kinds of events. Modern pressure tells us we need to host a Pinterest worthy celebration and nothing less. I think in our heart of hearts we know that’s not true, but that doesn’t always make the stress of party or meal prepping any easier. But Abby Turne...2021-07-181h 05

Elevating Motherhood115. Finding Satisfaction in Motherhood with Alyssa BethkeHave you ever thought of your life in terms of being satisfied with it or not? To be honest, I’m not sure the thought of whether I was “satisfied” in my life and motherhood really ever crossed my heart, but when Alyssa Bethke’s book title came across my desk, I thought about the notion of satisfaction…and it became very clear that while maybe it’s something that wasn’t obvious to me in the past, upon reflection I realized that it is something that probably showed up often in my actions and self-talk. So we’re going to...2021-07-1053 min

Mom Camp: Around the CampfireReframing toxic motherhood messaging: A chat with Lori Beth AuldridgeIn this week’s 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 ‘shoulds’. If you wa...2021-06-281h 14

Elevating Motherhood113. Fascia, Muscles, & Movement: Educating Yourself About Your Postpartum Body with Greta WyethOur bodies are AMAZING! And not just because they can grow and sustain babies but because of how they work. This conversation with Greta Wyeth will leave you feeling very appreciative of all your body can do. One of Greta’s many missions is to help women educate themselves about their bodies so they can clearly communicate and get the help they need. She goes about this in a really interesting way. I didn’t feel like I was being lectured to about what my body can do, but instead I felt awakened to mind-blowing ways my body works and...2021-06-261h 19

Elevating Motherhood112. Brainspotting Therapy: What It Is & How it Can Help Women in the Perinatal Period with Jana Glass“There’s no better time to heal than now." -Jana Glass A listener wrote in and suggested that I interview today’s guest Jana Glass about brainspotting—and I’m so grateful she did! If you ever have an interesting guest or topic that you believe could benefit moms, please reach out and share—the result could be something like today’s awesome episode! Jana is going to share a therapy technique called brainspotting—she’ll describe what it is, how it works, what a brainspotting session looks like, and how it can help moms (during any time in...2021-06-1959 min

Elevating Motherhood111. Beauty in Hard Times with Give Grace Author Megan SmalleyIf you could use a life-giving conversation right now, this episode is for you! Megan Smalley is here with us to share about her bookGive Grace: How To Embrace The Beauty of Life’s Brokenness but in the process we talk about #allthethings that moms feel deeply in their motherhood journeys and how we can show up with more grace for ourselves and others. Megan and I “get” each other. We have a lot of similarities and yet we are not the same. You’ll hear that in this conversation as we cheer each other on while being in...2021-06-121h 15

Elevating Motherhood109. Burlesque Moms with My BFF Amanda FurgiueleDo you have a creative outlet? Have you ever thought of taking up burlesque as a creative outlet? My best friend and fellow mom Amanda Furgiuele did. She says she was tricked into it, but years later, she’s still at it and has turned her hobby into a business and now a podcast. This mompreneur is going to teach us all about the history of burlesque and cabaret, drop some truth bombs, bust through some stigmas, and share what it’s like to be one of 4 hosts on a podcast. She even brings up things from year...2021-05-291h 01

Elevating Motherhood108. To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool: 3 Questions to Help You DecideWe’ve come to the end of what seems to be one of the craziest years ever in education. Now what? Do we take time to reflect on what actually worked and what can just go away and never return? Are you asking yourself, your community, your children, and/or your school reflective questions? Are you just so done with this year in general that you just want to move on and hope for the best in the fall? Or do you feel unsettled and unsure which direction to move forward? Should you just homeschool? Should you at least co...2021-05-2328 min

Elevating Motherhood107. Sobriety & Mommy Wine Culture with Jenna DillulioToday we’re talking very openly and honestly with Jenna Dillulio about her journey with alcohol, stigmas around drinking and sobriety, and mommy wine culture messages that are disempowering moms. Is this an anti-alcohol episode? Nope. It’s a pro-information, empowerment episode. Jenna shows up with incredible vulnerability…and the result of such honesty is pretty mind blowing. She’s walking the walk and modeling kindness and authenticity in ways that we need more of in general—whatever the topic. Jenna’s Bio: Jenna Dillulio is a social media influencer with a social media platform that is buil...2021-05-151h 08

Elevating Motherhood106. SURPRISE! We're Having A Baby!Well, it’s official! We’re not done having kids! Baby #4 is due to arrive sometime in November or December. My “official” due date is Thanksgiving Day, but I tend to carry over my due date when given the space and freedom to go into labor on my own. This time around is different than the other girls because it is a surprise this time around AND I’m now in a new decade of life. What’s different this time: * I’m 40 and unafraid. * I have more research under my belt. ...2021-05-0925 min

Elevating Motherhood105. Toxic Motherhood Messages: How to Identify Them & What We Can Do“Toxic messaging encourages you to identify with the collective rather than your true self and family values.” – Lori Beth Auldridge It’s time to call a spade a spade. There are societal messages about motherhood that are toxic to moms. Some people have told me they don’t like the word “toxic” to describe my thoughts on this, but to me, that’s what these messages are—toxic. But that doesn’t mean we have to accept them or embrace them. What we can do is learn about them—and ourselves!—while we dismantle them and step back into our p...2021-05-0256 min

The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast | Healthy Cooking Hacks for Busy Moms, Meal Planning & Meal PrepCultivating Curiosity as a Mom with Lori Beth AuldridgeHave you ever felt like there's no time for you in your motherhood? The days are long but the years are short- and it doesn't feel like there's a spare moment to take a breath, let alone cultivate a new interest or hobby. But it's not just our kids who can learn and grow-- we deserve to cultivate curiosity and learn new things, too- and our kids will benefit from our learning as well. In today's episode, I'm joined by Lori Beth Auldridge, creator and host of the Elevating Motherhood podcast and the just-launched Curiosity Collective, a Patreon branch...2021-04-051h 40

Elevating Motherhood101. Speak Up & Reach Out: Empowering Moms to Make Their Voices Heard on Issues That Are Important to ThemAre there things going on in the world that you wish you had more confidence to speak up about? Not just speaking up and sharing your opinions on social media, but taking your voice to the next level and contacting government departments or offices of elected officials—people and programs with power to make real, lasting, important change in your community. There are ways! And I’d love to help you find your confidence and courage to speak up, reach out, and create positive change in your community! Welcome to “Lobbying with Lori” – Just kidding. Well, kind of. 2021-04-0452 min

Real Happy Mom[119] Struggling to Find Your Tribe? Tips for Creating a Mom Community with Lori Beth AuldridgeSend us a textWhat does it seem so difficult and awkward to make friends as adults?!Finding a group of moms or a community that you connect with doesn't have to be. The value of community in motherhood is so precious and shouldn't be put off because you feel awkward trying to start a conversation with someone new. That's why I've got my guest, Lori Beth. She shows us how easy it is to find your tribe. It doesn't have to be scary and YOU can be the one to crea...2021-02-0229 min

Elevating Motherhood074. Understanding Child Development: The 12 Senses with Hannah FreedI find parenting to be easier in some ways when we as parents are working with some basic child development information. For example, it’s easier for me to understand why my baby wants to put everything in their mouth if I know they are teething and that biting down on anything provides some relief from the pain of teething. Or that if a tween is unusually moody or distant it could be because she is getting ready to get her first period. These are all basic child development facts that are easy to remember…and easy to forget in t...2020-10-141h 55

Elevating Motherhood067. Why We Hired a Doula: A Dad’s Perspective with Chris & Lori Beth AuldridgeAre you thinking about hiring a doula but aren’t 100% sure it’s the right choice for you? How does your partner feel about having a doula? Are they on the fence? Aren’t sure it’s necessary? It’s a big decision. Everything surrounding babies and birth can feel like a big decision. That’s why my husband Chris is with me today to help you on your quest to gather more information, stories, and resources to find out if hiring a doula is right for you. This episode is 2 parents who had 3 babies with 3 doulas sitting down together and casually...2020-09-1941 min

Elevating Motherhood065. All the Feels: Why Emotions are (Mostly) Awesome & How to Untangle Them When They’re Not with Elizabeth Laing Thompson“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” Luke 12:25 2020 has been an emotional roller coaster. This year has been nuts. Add to that the fact that motherhood can feel nuts some times and comes along with so many emotions that you just don’t know about until you’re in the thick of it. A lot of moms I talk with (myself included!) talk about how these emotions can feel like they get out of control sometimes. And our guest today, Elizabeth Laing Thompson, is here to talk about just that as...2020-09-121h 01

Elevating Motherhood064. Menstrual Cycle Awareness & Tracking with Period Pioneer & Author Claire BakerWhat are periods like for you? Awesome? Awful? A breeze? Maddening? Inconsistent? Non-existent in this season? Whatever your current relationship with your body and period, whatever your age, whatever season you’re in when it comes to your menstrual cycle, this conversation is for you. Did you know you can work WITH your menstrual cycle, understand more about your hormones, and live in harmony with your body rather than pushing against it? And all with simple tracking techniques and one helpful mindset shift. Claire Baker is here to share with us about what those do-able ch...2020-09-091h 00

The Homeschool CEOCelebrating Personal, Business, AND Homeschooling Success with Lori Beth AuldridgeIn today’s episode, my guest, Lori Beth Auldridge, and I dive deep into three parts of being a successful Homeschool CEO. We talk personal: How to grow in authenticity and abundance, and how to embrace our differences. We talk business: How to celebrate business success regardless of what is going on around you. We talk homeschooling: Your kids are learning even if we aren’t “teaching” them. As a homeschool mom of 3 girls and owner of several businesses, including a nationwide community of moms called Yaya Mama, and a podcast called, Elevating Motherhood, Lori Beth share...2020-09-0800 min

The Healthy Mama Kitchen Podcast | Healthy Cooking Hacks for Busy Moms, Meal Planning & Meal PrepGrowth Mindset as a mom and simple, stress-free homeschool with Lori Beth AuldridgeWhat does it mean to be a lifelong learner, to have a growth mindset as a mom? I think for many of us, entrance into motherhood feels a little bit like a surrender to our former lives, into a new role as a mom. But being a mom doesn't mean we stop growing- it simply means our lives have expanded, we have new and different priorities- but we are still US, and when we lose our sense of self, our sense of growth- it's hard to pass that onto our littles. This is why I am SO excited to...2020-09-071h 39

Elevating Motherhood063. Study SomethingWhen I first started Elevating Motherhood, I had two episodes that I wanted to share with you…1. Create Something and 2. Study Something. Create Something came to life in episode 10…and now we’re all the way to episode 63. I wouldn’t say I got distracted so much as it didn’t feel like the “right time” to publish it. But now feels right. Our whole world feels flipped upside down, we’re being asked to rethink basically everything…including our role as parents, our roles in our house, how we think about education, how we learn, how our kid...2020-09-0543 min

Elevating Motherhood062. The Power of Prayer with Speaker & Author Chrystal HurstMind, Body, Spirit…I believe that we have a lot of resources for how to care for our minds and bodies as moms, but what about our spirits? I think it’s really important that we as mothers nourish our spiritual side as well as our mind and body. It’s honestly one of the main ways I get closer to feeling “whole” and more like my authentic self, when I work on my mind, body, AND spirit (but especially my spirit). For some of us, this is done through our religion or church. Some moms don’t have a clearly def...2020-09-0251 min

Elevating Motherhood061. Interest Led Learning, Homeschooling an Only Child, Gameschooling & More with Jessica WaldockHave you ever heard of gameschooling? Strewing? Relaxed homeschooling? If so, you’ll know how magical these elements of home education can be. If not, you’re in for a treat! Jessica Waldock is here with us today to offer us tips and insight on all the things. Whether the homeschooling an only caught your eye or it was the interest led learning or the word gameschooling, this episode is for you! It’s not just for parents of only children…you’ll see that very quickly. Jessica is an incredible resource! Her website www.thewaldock...2020-08-3154 min

Elevating Motherhood060. Adventuring Together with Greta Eskridge“Adventure is the vehicle, connection is our destination.” Second generation homeschool mom Greta Eskridge wrote a book! Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids...and it’s not only an awesome resource for homeschool families but ALL families! Adventuring together becomes an art, a simple space of connection & fun, and is totally do-able when viewed through the lovely lens Greta offers us. This book is for all families (this episode is for all families!), whether you’d consider yourself a high adventure person, adventure weary, or if a trip to the st...2020-08-301h 13

Elevating Motherhood059. From Classroom Teacher to Homeschool Mom: Reframing Education with Monica Erwin“There are hard things in life, but should education be one of them?” The perspective of a classroom teacher turned homeschool mom is pretty interesting…and very insightful. Monica Erwin is with us today to share more about her experience of moving from classroom teacher to homeschool mom…she shares so much about the mindset shifts she had to make and shows us a path toward a more compassionate approach to education and parenting. I was very moved by her honesty and really humbled by her stories and perspective. There are stigmas surrounding homeschool in general…...2020-08-292h 17

Elevating Motherhood058. Making Homeschool Manageable & Fun with Kristi CloverWhen home education doesn’t feel manageable, that’s the time for us to reach out and lean in to experienced homeschoolers who are enthusiastic about helping…and today’s guest Kristi Clover is bringing the enthusiasm! She’s here as our own personal cheerleader today to talk with us about everything from organization, how to pivot when things get sideways, and offer us a dose of fun, joy, & grace. We laugh SO MUCH in this episode! It’s a good time when these two Enneagram 7s who are also ENFPs get together! (p.s. I know you’re here...2020-08-261h 16

Elevating Motherhood057. Bringing Beauty & Community into Your Homeschool with Lauren GiordanoToday’s conversation is real, relatable, and empowering. Lauren Giordano is with us today talking about her new magazine, her beautiful shop, all the resources she offers, the importance of community (including how to be involved and how to involve others!), as well as so many stories that will warm your heart while offering a moment of calm. You’re going to learn so much about what homeschool can actually look and feel like today. Lauren’s Bio: Lauren is a home educating mother and business owner. She has a passion for community and interest-led learning. Lauren and he...2020-08-221h 15

Elevating Motherhood056. Charlotte Mason 101 with Leah Boden“Education is the science of relations.” Charlotte Mason What is Charlotte Mason? What does that mean? Is that a school? An education philosophy? And actual person? I keep hearing “Charlotte Mason” or “Charlotte Mason inspired”—what does that mean? These are common questions for parents who are new to homeschooling and I’ve brought the brilliant Leah Boden onto the show to get you those answers! Leah’s Bio: Leah Boden is married to Dave, they have four children and live in England. Leah is a long-time student and practitioner of the Charlotte Maso...2020-08-191h 16

Elevating Motherhood055. Homeschooling Multiples, Transitions, Balance, & Encouragement with Alisha MillerEncouragement, Passion, Variety, and Beauty The lovely Alisha Miller is here with us today. She is so encouraging. This conversation feels like sitting down with a super sweet friend to talk about all things homeschool. By the end, you’ll feel comforted, inspired, and motivated to move forward with homeschooling knowing you can implement her encouraging ideas. Alisha gives us specific examples of how she homeschools with multiples, how she meets her children where they are, and how she overcomes homeschool fears (fear rises up in all of us from time to time). We also talk about co...2020-08-151h 12

Elevating Motherhood054. Homeschool Planning, Morning Time, & More with Pam Barnhill“Truth, Goodness, & Beauty” Get ready for some truth, goodness, and beauty! Pam Barnhill is here to share fresh ideas that will help you feel organized and ready to start your homeschool journey! Pam’s Bio: Pam Barnhill believes that you don’t have to sacrifice relationships to homeschool strong. An award-winning educator, former journalist, and now homeschooling mom, she has a knack for breaking down big tasks into small, manageable steps and getting to the heart of the stories her listeners want to hear. She is the host of the popular podcast Your Morning Basket and the...2020-08-121h 13

Elevating Motherhood053. Homeschool, Books, & Living with Kids with Blogger Rachael AlsburyDo you feel like you won’t be able to homeschool because you have negative ideas about what homeschool looks like? Do you wonder how on earth you’re going to find the time to homeschool your kids? Are you afraid you won’t have any time for you? How can you find time for yourself with this big, new responsibility? No worries, mama! Rachael Alsbury is here with us today to offer us modern homeschool support and talk about all things books, reading, and living with kids! She inspires moms in their reading lives on a r...2020-08-081h 07

Elevating Motherhood052. Brave Learning with Julie BogartJulie Bogart is here with us today sharing all of her incredible insight and inspiration with us! Get ready to elevate your homeschool AND your motherhood journey! If you know, you know…you’ll get why I’m so excited! If you don’t know yet, you will after today! Julie has been my go-to resource for all things modern homeschool since I had my own children. I’ve read her book more than once, I listen to her insightful podcast on a regular basis, I use her curriculum, been inspired by her poetry tea times, and just const...2020-08-051h 13

Elevating Motherhood051. Homeschool Series Intro: Resources + Encouragement + Q&AWelcome to the August 2020 Homeschool Series! Homeschool is alive and well…and modern homeschool support is nothing short of incredible! I’m humbled and honored to produce this series for you, mamas! I know these are uncertain times and our ideas and daily schedules surrounding education are shifting. I wanted to show up for you in a way that leaves you feeling resourced and supported. This month I’ll publish 10 episodes for the month of August every Wednesday and Saturday starting on Wednesday, August 5th. I have an incredible line up for you this month! TEN ep...2020-08-0548 min

Elevating Motherhood050. Nature-Based MotherhoodUsing a nature-based homeschool curriculum has taught me a LOT…about myself, my values, what I want out of this life, what I need, and what I want my days to look like as a work from home mom of 3. Those homeschool lessons have bled over into my motherhood journey, too, showing me what motherhood means to me, how I want to be seen and known by my kids, my willingness to learn beside them, my connection with the world around us, all of it. I’m an opt-outer in a lot of areas of my life. Home...2020-07-2941 min

Elevating Motherhood049. Bold Faith, Counter Culture, & Dignity in Motherhood with Angela BraniffThis mama. This conversation. Her book. Her message. It’s all for you. Angela Braniff and I started this conversation talking about her new book Love Without Borders: How Bold Faith Opens the Door to Embracing the Unexpected…and quickly moved into a deep dive about the heart of modern motherhood. This episode has all the things, all the elements, all the encouragement we as moms need to hear right now. Angela’s Bio: Angela Braniff is the founder of the popular YouTube channel, This Gathered Nest. She is an adoption advocate, home school...2020-07-221h 00

Elevating Motherhood048. Prepping with Humor, Community, & Confidence with Ready for Anything Author Kathi Lipp“You are smarter than you know, more resourceful than you know, and you are more prepared than you know.” Ready to laugh AND be inspired? Then listen to this episode! We are going to stop guessing and start preparing because organization & declutter queen Kathi Lipp is here to take the overwhelming idea of prepping and bring information, joy, and good laughs into our day! Kathi is like the nicest neighbor that shows up in book form. You’re going to love her! Kathi’s Bio: Kathi Lipp is a national speaker and host of the C...2020-07-1549 min

Elevating Motherhood047. Parenting Through Grief with Emily Humphries* Trigger Warning * There is mention of loss and death in this episode—loss of a child, loss of a friend, and loss of parents. Grief has been a roommate for Emily Humphries for a while now…and she’s graciously offered to share her story with us as a means of supporting other mamas who are also experiencing seasons of grief in their life. We can learn so much through simply listening to someone else’s story and hearing examples of all the how, when, why, who, what moments that come along with grief. Emily shares her story of...2020-07-081h 31

Elevating Motherhood046. Intuitive Eating with Holistic Health Coach Kristin DovbniakEating isn’t supposed to be complicated…but it is. Most mamas I know have gone through seasons of not liking their bodies, eating disorders, deprivation, and just general complexity when it comes to meals and the foods we eat (or don’t eat). But we have the opportunity to change that and model something different for our kids—something healthy and balanced. We are given the chance to learn and grow as women, moms, individuals and reframe our relationship with our bodies and with food. After talking with today’s guest, I feel like Intuitive Eating is a great...2020-07-021h 11

Elevating Motherhood045. Your Blue Flame: Drop the Guilt and Do What Makes You Come Alive with Jen Fulwiler“The mess and the chaos is always going to be there and the trick isn’t to wait for that moment when that’s not there so that you can finally be satisfied, but to be satisfied even when you hear the cat throw up in the other room, you still smile and you still say ‘yes, this is where I’m meant to be.’ I really think that’s the root of purpose and satisfaction.” Jennifer Fulwiler is with us today to discuss her new book Your Blue Flame: Drop the Guilt and Do What Makes You Come Alive.2020-06-2538 min

Elevating Motherhood044. Leaky Pelvis: Understanding Our Postpartum Bodies, Why We Leak, & What We Can Do About It with Physical Therapist Angie Peters, MPTNo more guessing. We’re going to be proactive gather information to help our bodies and ourselves. We are worth it. I’m worth it. You’re worth it. Physical Therapist Angie Peters is BACK! And we’re talking all things leakage after babies. Because…no more guessing. We’re going to learn more so we can strengthen our bodies and regain our sense of dignity around things that effect many moms like a leaking pelvis. Angie’s Bio: Angie is a physical therapist on the island of Maui who specializes in pelvic floor rehab. I...2020-06-171h 12

Elevating Motherhood043. The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents & Children through the Science of Connection with Amy Olrick & Jeffrey Olrick, PhD.Kids don’t come with an instruction manual, right!? It’s true…but Jeffrey and Amy Olrick’s book The 6 Needs of Every Child is at the top of my list—it is the BEST parenting book on the market! I’m not kidding. Even with three kids and three degrees + years of babysitting and nannying for other people’s kids, I still learned so, so, so much from reading their book. It was also the perfect middle ground for my husband and I to talk about parenting as individuals and together as a couple. It gave us the words t...2020-06-101h 27

Elevating Motherhood042. Small Changes, Big Reasons: How Reducing My Toxic Burden Improved My Health, Saved Me Money, & Cleared Up My SkinI’m sure you’ve noticed by now if you’ve been listening to Elevating Motherhood for a while or follow me on Instagram that most of the personal use product brands I talk about fall into the “clean” category. They’re non-toxic, mostly plant based, or sustainable. Some are organic. Some companies are b-corps. But mostly, the companies and products that I talk about and use fall into the “clean” category. Am I just being bougie with my choices? Or just trying to be trendy? Or use products that are “on brand?” No. (Those are common assumptions, by the...2020-06-0448 min

Elevating Motherhood041. Called to Create: The MUTU System Story with Founder & CEO Wendy Powell“Every woman deserves the dignity of a body that works and that makes her feel good.” Have you ever felt like your postpartum body was letting you down? Like it isn’t or wasn’t performing like it was supposed to? Mom guilt? Shame? You. Are. Not. Alone. And if there is one woman who understands those feelings of disconnection and what we can do about it, it’s today’s guest: Wendy Powell. Not only does she understand these common feelings and thoughts, but is committed to creating solutions for mamas who need more understanding and connection on their journeys. We...2020-05-2756 min

Elevating Motherhood040. Intro to Ayurveda: The Science of Everything with Ayurvedic Nutritionist Jessica QuinnHow Ayurvedic Principles Can Elevate Your Daily Life. What is Ayurveda? Ever heard of it? Studied it? Tried it? Do you currently use principles from Ayurveda in your daily life? Or is this a brand-new topic for you? Today’s episode is Ayurveda in a nutshell. Ayurveda 101. Or even an Ayurveda refresh, if it’s something you’ve studied in the past. Jessica Quinn is here with us today to generously share her knowledge and expertise. She is an Ayurvedic Nutritionist who was raised in San Diego and has been living on Maui for 16 years. She sp...2020-05-201h 27

Elevating Motherhood039. We've All Been Groomed: A Conversation with Author, Advocate, & CEO Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good“Release means reclaiming our minds, our lives, and our futures from the negative messages that held us back. Release allows us to name what was stolen and who we were before it was stolen and to start doing the work that has to be done to get it back.” – Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good, page 144 of Groomed Overcoming messages that shaped our past and limit our future—that’s what Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good’s new book Groomed is all about. And she’s not just talking about survivors of sex trafficking that she works with on a daily basis, b...2020-05-131h 01

Elevating Motherhood038. What We Need Right Now: Nourishment with Lisa McCrohan, MA, LCSW-C, SEPSoothed, settled, safe, and connected. When Lisa mentioned wanting to talk about nourishment, my first thought was “Nourishment? What’s that? I seem to have forgotten…” How about you? Same? Are you feeling any kind of nourished right now, mama? Good news: you’re about to! Lisa McCrohan is back to speak peace into our tender mama hearts right now—and I’m so grateful! She highlights how we can approach our life using our mind, body, and compassion. By the end of this conversation you’ll have a deeper understanding of not only how your nervous sys...2020-05-0641 min

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama43.5 Fill Your Mama Cup Cuz You Are Worth It | with Lori Beth Auldridge from Yaya Mamas (Part 2)This is Part 2! Every mama (and aspiring mama) needs to tune in to this episode today! I am joined by fellow podcaster, Lori Beth Auldridge, host of the Elevating Motherhood podcast, work at home mama of 3, wife, friend, sister, blogger, homeschooler, wanna be homesteader, business owner, webinar creator, avid reader, and so much more. Lori Beth is here to talk with me about filling our mama cup and how mamas are totally worthy of time! We serve our families all day and it’s time to check in with ourselves and ask ourselves if we are pouring into ourselves as we...2020-05-0414 min

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama43. Fill Your Mama Cup Cuz You Are Worth It | with Lori Beth Auldridge from Yaya Mamas (Part 1)Every mama (and aspiring mama) needs to tune in to this episode today! I am joined by fellow podcaster, Lori Beth Auldridge, host of the Elevating Motherhood podcast, work at home mama of 3, wife, friend, sister, blogger, homeschooler, wanna be homesteader, business owner, webinar creator, avid reader, and so much more. Lori Beth is here to talk with me about filling our mama cup and how mamas are totally worthy of time! We serve our families all day and it’s time to check in with ourselves and ask ourselves if we are pouring into ourselves as well. In this tw...2020-05-0420 min

Elevating Motherhood037. From Lost to Found: Thoughts on Miscarriage, Faith, Joy, & Finding Our True Self with Nicole ZasowskiNicole Zasowski is here with us today! She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of the incredible book From Lost to Found: Giving Up What You Think You Want For What Will Set You Free. She speaks to us on such a heart centered level. She’s kind, compassionate, open, and really models transformation for us—sharing her path to her true self and what that looked like for her. She opens up about her pain and triumphs in her book and in this interview. Today you’ll learn a bit about her book and her pow...2020-04-2957 min

Elevating Motherhood036. You Are Enough: Empowered to Rise with Author, Filmmaker, & Transformation Coach David TrotterDo you ever struggle with feeling like you’re “not enough?” Where does that feeling come from? How can we work through those negative thoughts? Who or what can support us on our very personal and individual journeys toward believing we are “enough?” What’s holding us back? So many questions. Where and who do we get our inspiration from? Should women only listen to women? Mothers only listen to mothers? As women, can we get inspiration from a man? I think the answer is YES! And that’s exactly why David Trotter is here with me today t...2020-04-221h 06

Elevating Motherhood035. Why I’ve Started Reading Poetry Again + 9 Reasons It’s Helped Me as a Mom + (Why I Can’t Believe I’m Saying That Out Loud)Omg. How fluffy does reading poetry sound? Seriously. It seems so frivolous in our modern world. When I think of poetry I don’t picture a mom with a beautiful messy bun on the top of her tired head, sipping cold coffee in yesterday’s yoga pants while tiny children scream at her feet, doing everything they can to draw her attention away from the page she is so obviously not engrossed in. Instead, when I think of poetry, I imagine something out of an old movie…sleek beatniks lying around an apartment in Paris, smoking, reading poetry...2020-04-1520 min

Elevating Motherhood034. Changing How We Talk About Motherhood, Alcohol, & Sobriety with Laura McKowenI'm so honored to share the incredible Laura McKowen with you today! This conversation is AWESOME and just the start I was hoping for to a very…interesting & challenging topic. How are we supposed to talk about alcohol as moms? Some of us drink. Some of us don’t. And there’s this weird divide between the two and unhelpful cultural influences that leave us fumbling for how to talk to one another about drinking and sobriety. Which is so weird as moms and friends and sisters to suddenly NOT know how to talk to one another about...2020-04-081h 05

Elevating Motherhood033. Sex After Babies with Jazmyne FutrellWe do not talk about sex after babies enough. How do I know? Because of aaaaaaaaaall the emotions that came up for me and other mamas when I broached the subject. “Should I do an episode about it?” I asked.The answer: 100% YES! So I invited the energetic and talented blogger Jazmyne Futrell of www.mixedmombrownbabies.com onto the show to get this conversation rolling! Jazmyne lives in California with her husband and their four children. She shows up on her blog (and social media feeds) honestly and openly—talking about all things motherhood, from kids...2020-04-0147 min

Inspiration RisingOpting Out of the Cultural Norms of Parenting - Lori Beth AuldridgeCreate beautiful, engaging social media in 5 minutes a day - www.RiseUpCreatives.comLori Beth Auldridge is a wife and mama, raising her littles in Maui. When she first became a mom on the island, she was excited...but felt completely lost. She knew she needed mom friends but struggled to find them. So she took action and created her own community of mama's that quickly grew to 50 members within the first several weeks. The desperate lack of community in #MomLife drove her to launch what has become a nation-wide movement called Yaya Mama. Yaya means sisterhood an...2020-03-2946 min

Perfcked Podcast17. Finding community, confidence and a brighter way of life on the other side of sudden trauma with Lori Beth Auldridge, podcaster, blogger + yayaDo you have a village or community to lean on, in good times and in bad? In today's episode, Lori Beth Auldridge is speaking to us about the importance of finding your village or creating your own in the absence of one. Lori is a podcaster and blogger who has made it her mission to encourage women to find their sisters and nurture those villages. She shares the bright side of life, honestly and authentically, as a way to normalize the concept of building the perfect life for your own family, ignoring society's expectations. This episode was...2020-03-271h 16

Elevating Motherhood032. How Guided Journaling Changed My LifeI knew something needed to change. I wasn’t getting what I wanted or needed out of my everyday life. I wanted more alone time, more date nights with my husband, deeper connection with my kids…I wanted us to be a family who goes outside more, one who has fun together…I felt like I needed to eat better and workout. My list was so long and overwhelming that I knew I couldn’t start to improve all of that (or anything!) if I tried to change everything all at once. And my schedule was so full as...2020-03-2521 min

Elevating Motherhood031. Home Education (Short Term): Listener Q&AHome Education Resources...you asked, I answered! Tune in for encouragement, support, and sisterhood as well as answers from an experienced homeschool mama. Episode 030 Is jam packed with practical tips and mindset shifts to help you through this complex transition into educating your kids at home. Episode 031 Is a follow up where I answer listener questions from moms around the world who are searching for specific answers on their unique home education journeys. In this episode, I give candid answers to listener questions about temporary homeschooling: · What does a day look lik...2020-03-1850 min

Elevating Motherhood030. Educating Your Kids at Home (Short Term): Insights from an Experienced Homeschool MomSchools are closed. You need help teaching our kiddos. You’re here for answers, tips, tricks, schedules, and resources. If you find yourself needing to educate your kids at home for a while unexpectedly, I get that you might be in a bit of shock. It’s overwhelming. I think a lot of that overwhelm comes from this idea that just a day ago we had a predictable schedule in place and knew what we were good at…we’re good at being a parent, we’re good at our job, we understood our current roles and then were...2020-03-1643 min

Elevating Motherhood029. Options for Anxiety: A Conversation with Parent Coach & Educator Breon MichelAnxiety is one of the most requested topics from listeners here on the show. So many moms want to know more about it and/or what they can do to manage theirs or make it disappear. I’m not a medical professional. I can’t diagnose anxiety, nor am I ever trying to by presenting episodes about anxiety. This isn’t medical advice, this is a discussion among moms. My goal is to empower mothers to learn more about themselves and encourage them to learn more about topics that inspire them, interest them, or even concern them. Topics...2020-03-111h 46

Elevating Motherhood028. Nannies, Babysitters, Mother’s Helpers: What’s the Difference, How Much to Pay, & What to Expect with Nicki Taylor of The Nanny ConnectionAt some point, most parents are going to need to bring someone else in to help with childcare. There are a variety of options…daycare, school, family members, or even childcare swaps with friends. But not all of us have those options. We might live far from family or schedules don’t line up or…I could literally list 100 reasons why childcare might go awry (because it can & does!) and why we might need to seek out other options. There also might be listeners who are expecting or have a new baby and want to plan ahead as muc...2020-03-0451 min

Elevating Motherhood027. Sibling Rivalry with Positive Discipline Educator Jailan HeidarSibling Rivalry…this is a dynamic topic! If you have more than one kiddo, you know that there will be inevitable moments of sibling rivalry: fighting, disagreements, arguing. So what can we do about it? Should we do anything about it? We as parents bring so much of our own “stuff” to the table when it comes to sibling rivalry. Maybe you didn’t get along well with your siblings growing up. Maybe you still don’t. Maybe that’s motivating you to do whatever it takes to make sure your kids get along—now and in the long term...2020-02-2656 min

Elevating Motherhood026. Self-Directed Education with Austin ReesMany of you know, I’m big into alternative education options. We personally homeschool our three children, but I know that’s not the best option for every family. The good news is, there are so many options when it comes to our children’s education—what works for one child might not work for another, and that’s okay. Options do exist. We don’t often hear about all of our options, but today we’re going to shift that with our guest Austin Rees. She is here to share her family’s alternative education journey with us. Have you e...2020-02-1957 min

Elevating Motherhood025. Called to Create: The MeiLi Autumn Beauty Story with MeiLi CoonI think it’s really easy to look at someone else’s successful business (especially on social media) and think that it must be so easy because it looks so effortless. Or someone else can look at the same business and think that it looks like it would be way too complicated, so they shut themselves off from the possibility that they, too, could do something that successful. That’s why I love these behind the scenes stories of mom entrepreneurs in the Called to Create series here on the show. There is so much to be gained from hearin...2020-02-121h 30

Elevating Motherhood024. Mom Friends: A Conversation with Julia Wurst of The Dear Bestie ShowIn the spirit of expanding upon last week’s episode about how to create a successful moms group, I wanted to bring someone onto the show who could dive into those friendships a bit more. Making friends as an adult is very different than how we made friends when we were younger. Our needs are different, the setting in which we make friends are different. So many elements of adult life—marriage, kids, moving, job changes—all of these complicate our efforts to make friends and can leave some of us feeling like we don’t even want to...2020-02-051h 03

Elevating Motherhood023. 5 Tips for Starting a Successful Moms GroupMotherhood can feel pretty isolating, especially in the first few weeks and months after your baby is born. Or when there are other big changes in your life like moving to a new town with your kids in tow. There will always be different seasons within your motherhood journey--even motherhood itself is a season—and those journeys, every one of those seasons are easier, lighter, and feel more do-able with support. And there is nothing like the support of a solid, loving moms group. There are lots of support avenues for moms out there—online and...2020-01-2921 min

Elevating Motherhood022. Parenting in the Age of Social Media with Dr. Sarah SarkisParenting in the age of social media feels tricky, doesn’t it? I’ve found that a lot of parents feel insecure when it comes to rules about social media and how to approach it. We need to talk about it more and find ways to feel confident in our parenting in general, but especially when it comes to phones and social media. That’s why I’ve invited Dr. Sarah Sarkis on to the show today to start that conversation and help us navigate these tricky waters. Dr. Sarah Sarkis is a psychologist, writer, and perf...2020-01-2259 min

Elevating Motherhood021. Loss of a Child: How to Offer Support in Times of Grief with Sonya NiessTrigger Warning. Sonya Niess has returned to the show today. She was my first guest in Episode 2 when we talked about expectations and motherhood. If you haven’t tuned in to that episode, I highly recommend going back and listening to it. It really is the first part of a very powerful story. And one that contains transformative perspective for any mom. At this point, the title has probably clued you in to what happened next on Sonya and Naia’s journey. Please know that this is a trigger warning. It’s with a heavy...2020-01-151h 23

Elevating Motherhood020. "What About Me?" Connecting with Yourself & Your Family in a Marriage with KidsMe time when you're married with kids? Yup. It's possible. But how? How can there be any time for anything when everyone else's needs feel so important and our schedules are so busy? It's enough to leave any parent asking "what about me?" This happened to my husband Chris & I. We felt like our needs weren't getting met, our schedule was a mess, and we'd get resentful if the other person got to go do something by themselves and we didn't. And then things changed. Not magically overnight, but there was a sh...2020-01-0834 min

Elevating Motherhood019. Bellies, Backs, Bottoms, & Bladders: Physical Therapy for Moms with Angie Peters, MPTYou know the jokes… how moms can’t go to the trampoline park or even sneeze without peeing a little? We’ve just come to accept it as annoying and kind of funny at the same time. What if I told you there is something that can be done about it? That bladder issues after baby are common but not normal? It’s true! And today’s guest, Angie Peters, is here to share valuable insights about pelvic floor health and physical therapy with us. It turns out there are a LOT of options that don’t just involve...2020-01-0156 min

Elevating Motherhood018. Be the Light: A Seasonal Mindset Check-inToday’s episode is coming to you on a Friday instead of a Wednesday this week because a lot of us will be celebrating Christmas on the 25th and we’ll be more than a little distracted on that particular Wednesday…plus Hanukkah & Solstice begin on the 22nd and Kwanzaa & Boxing Day on the 26th and and and…the list of celebrations is huge in the month of December. And I thought it would be helpful during this busy time of year to do a mindset check. Yes, even this close to big holidays. This is an insanely...2019-12-2008 min

Elevating Motherhood017. Mean Girls: A Compassionate Conversation with Lisa McCrohan, MA, LCSW-C, SEPLet me start off by saying this interview did NOT go in the direction I thought it would. Lisa blew my mind with her insights and loving suggestions. She is a true healer and helper and I could not be more excited to share her with you! Back in 2014, Lisa had a blog post go viral: Raising Girls Who Are Includers Instead of Mean Girls (https://www.lisamccrohan.com/2014/09/raising-girls-who-are-includers-instead-of-mean-girls/) You’ve probably read it…it is still making the rounds on social media over 5 years later. Why? Because it’s an important topic that hits home for ma...2019-12-181h 26

Elevating Motherhood016. Called to Create: The Blossom & Root Story with Kristina GarnerWhat does it take to create a homeschool curriculum, turn it into a business, and homeschool your kids all at the same time? We’re about to find out! Kristina Garner is an artist, a writer, and a homeschooling mom to her two young daughters. She creates secular, nature-based homeschool curriculum and writes regularly on her blog Blossom & Root about homeschooling with a focus on nature, STEM, and the arts. She also enjoys traveling, making a fantastic mess with paint, exploring the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains, rock climbing, and reading. Kristina is the second mama to...2019-12-111h 06

Elevating Motherhood015. Intro to CBD with Will Kleidon of Ojai EnergeticsThe topic of CBD is surprisingly one of the most requested from my listeners! Maybe you’ve heard moms talking about CBD in passing or have seen it mentioned online. Maybe you’re not 100% sure what CBD is, maybe you already know, maybe you use it, maybe you’ve thought about using it, or maybe you’re one of many who aren’t even sure if it’s legal or not? It doesn’t matter which of those describes you…this highly anticipated episode is for you! There are a lot of takeaways from today’s show as we pull back the curta...2019-12-041h 07

Elevating Motherhood014. Living in Gratitude12 Idea for Living in Gratitude Aloha Mamas! At this point in the podcast, you’ve heard me mention a few times that I feel moms & families are suffering from disconnect (on a lot of levels) but especially when it comes to gratitude. We have intellectual gratitude--(I mean, of course we’re grateful for our family!)—we think it, but what about actual gratitude? And by “actual” I mean action based. What actions have we taken lately to express our gratitude to loved ones? It’s this disconnect between intellectual and actual gratitude that I want to address beca...2019-11-2733 min

Elevating Motherhood013. Seasons, Senses, & Biodynamic Nourishment with Lily DiamondConnection, slowing down, being more present, & returning to nature. These ideas keep presenting themselves over and over again here on the podcast in multiple episodes across a variety of topics. Slowing down and being more present in our everyday lives—with ourselves, with our children, with the seasons—I know many mamas would like to do just that, but how? How can we take care of ourselves and be present as moms when we are so busy and fed constant contrary messages about #allthethings we need to buy, do, and be? Maybe the answer is hidd...2019-11-2053 min

Elevating Motherhood012. Called to Create: The Primally Pure Story with Bethany McDanielEpisode 012 is the first in a series here on Elevating Motherhood titled “Called to Create”—which will feature interviews with mothers who are also creatives & business owners. In this series you’ll hear inspiring stories about how these women got their start, created powerful products &/or businesses, how they balance work & motherhood, what they’ve learned along the way, and what they continue to learn. I want you to tune in and be encouraged to answer your own call to create! Our story today features Bethany McDaniel…Bethany is the heartbeat & brains behind Primally Pure, a natural skincare com...2019-11-1329 min

Elevating Motherhood011. Intro to Acupuncture with Dr. Eva Ross, L.Ac., DAOMHave you ever tried acupuncture? Do you use it and love it like I do? Are you too scared of what it might feel like & never tried it? What is acupuncture supposed to do anyway? Can it help you pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, or even postpartum? Today we're diving into these questions and so much more with our amazing guest, Dr. Eva Ross. My goal with this episode is to take the mystery out of Acupuncture (& Chinese Medicine) in the hopes that it sheds some light as an option for mamas on their personal health journeys. Dr. Ross...2019-11-061h 09

Elevating Motherhood010. Create SomethingSomething’s wrong, something’s off. It can feel like that sometimes as a mother. Moms are busy, stressed, tired, don’t know how to slow down, doubt themselves… why? What’s causing all of these negative emotions? All of this disconnect? Too much on our plates? Expectations? Demands? Well, honestly, there are probably more factors than I can list. But the more important question: What are we going to do about it? One of the puzzle pieces in this stressed-out bigger picture is that we’ve stopped creating for the sake of creating. We’...2019-10-3023 min

Elevating Motherhood009. Education Reform in the Home & Schools: An Interview with Heather Baylosis, MSEDTimes are changing. The way we parent our kids at home and teach children in schools is shifting. There’s no denying these changes. It’s all part of education reform…and this isn’t your average conversation about it. Join me for today’s incredibly insightful interview with Heather Baylosis, MSED--a passionate educator here on the island of Maui & mother of two. What do we mean by education reform? How we approach our children, their education, parenting, learning styles, and the 'whole self' is different. There’s more of a focus on values, char...2019-10-231h 24

Elevating Motherhood008. Boy Mom: An Interview with Monica Swanson“Love, trust, respect, & grace.” Monica Swanson is with us today! Sharing about her new book Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You and her new podcast The Boy Mom Podcast. Monica is a wealth of information for not only boy moms, but all mamas. Her compassionate, value-driven approach to parenting is really powerful and transformative. Listen in to this encouraging episode! It’s a girl mom of 3 + a boy mom of 4 sitting down and talking about gender, differences, similarities, equality, parenting approaches, and more! This interview is just a taste...2019-10-1636 min

Elevating Motherhood007. Universal Laws + MotherhoodEpisode 007. Universal Laws + Motherhood An Interview with Nadia Bernardy of Work & Woo and the But First Woo Woo Podcast. www.elevatingmotherhood.com/episode7 How “woo” are you? Doesn’t matter! You don't have to be woo to gain valuable, loving insight from tuning in...no matter how you describe yourself or what your beliefs, this episode is for YOU! There are so many truths in this episode that just make sense. Want more peace in your everyday mothering? Maybe you’ll find some through the lens of Universal Law! The 12 Un...2019-10-0947 min

Elevating Motherhood006. Birth Workers: An Interview with Midwife Rachel Shapiro-DaviesEpisode 006. Birth Workers: An Interview with Midwife Rachel Shapiro-Davis Gosh, where do I even begin with show notes for Rachel’s interview? We talked about so many things in such a short amount of time! Here are some of the highlights from this magical interview. Rachel Shapiro-Davis is a midwife from Israel, Spinning Babies Educator, mama of Noam Or Shalom, and creator of Equilibrio—a school in Israel that focuses on connecting birth work and body work. Rachel visited Maui to teach a Spinning Babies Workshop for birth workers on the island. We met at a Pa...2019-10-0237 min

Elevating Motherhood005. The Lie of ConvenienceEpisode 005. The Lie of Convenience SHOW NOTES www.elevatingmotherhood.com/episode5 Moms have a lot of things to work through…a lot of issues that come up…a lot of problems to solve in every season of motherhood. And there is no one size fits all answer for any of these issues or problems. But there is a problem with one of the common solutions and perspectives that are offered up by others…and that problem is “convenience.” In fact, the notion of “convenience” is so common that moms have...2019-09-2518 min

Elevating Motherhood004. My Journey with Anxiety: Melissa's StoryShow Notes Episode 004. My Journey with Anxiety: Melissa’s Story www.elevatingmotherhood.com/episode4 Here at Elevating Motherhood, we’re not going to shy away from the taboo topic of anxiety, but rather talk about it openly, hear personal stories from mamas who are living with it, and find more connection by being real about it. In the first episode in our My Journey with Anxiety Series, Melissa Dyckman bravely talks about her first experiences with anxiety and panic attacks that didn’t present until after she became a mother. Melissa walks...2019-09-1854 min

Elevating Motherhood003. Balance + MotherhoodEpisode 003. Balance + Motherhood SHOW NOTES www.elevatingmotherhoodcom/episode3 How do you find balance as a mom? How do you find a work/life balance? Is it even possible? In this episode, I’ll be addressing the mysterious idea of “balance” in motherhood. What is it? And how the heck do you find it? Is it just an illusion? Let’s talk about. Listen to the full episode for personal examples and insights. As promised, here is a re-cap of the main points and strategies that can get us closer to solvi...2019-09-1830 min