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Seize the Moment PodcastNicole Karlis - Your Brain on Altruism: How Kindness Rewires Us | STM Podcast #236On episode 236, we welcome Nicole Karlis to discuss the benefits of altruism, the link between depression and feeling unimportant, the disaster effect and bounded solidarity, the myth of self-love, burnout as an indicator of poor social structures, why some people won’t accept help, how helping others aids our own mental health, altruism’s effects on the brain, co-regulation as the rule rather than the exception, and cultivating the Malama Mindset. Nicole Karlis is a health and science journalist. Her work has been published in Salon, The New York Times, Marie Claire, and The Bold Italic. Her new...2025-04-061h 00
Efficiency Bitch, How Ambitious Women Can Have It All Without Doing It AllCONNECTION: Unleashing the Power of Connection in Business with Nicole BZ | EP 124Welcome to the Efficiency Bitch Podcast! Today we’re delving into the realm of connection with Nicole BZ. Nicole cut her teeth in small businesses, local economies, and optimizing 21st-century technology for visionary leaders. A die-hard fan of all things creative, connection, and community, BZ weaves her passions with her expertise empowering business owners and CEOs to make their dreams their reality. BZ has worked across the globe and industries, and is currently obsessing over Web3 and making NFTs the next big thing in your business.During our conversation we talk about: Definition of business as tak...2024-01-2521 min
Serial Entrepreneur ShowHow to Leverage Relationships + LinkedIn with Photographer Leon McDonaldThis show is brought to you by SmartCookie Media where we provide end-to-end podcast production and VIP Day marketing services. Book a complimentary content session and ask for our free podcast checklist here. Are in-person events making a comeback? After being dragged to a networking event by his friend, Leon realized that was the secret to success all along. Meet Leon McDonald. He is a brand and portrait photographer out of Ohio, a SmartCookie client, and he is a pro when it comes to the in-person and LinkedIn networking game. Join us...2023-10-1929 min
The CircleEp26: Pressure Is A Privilege w/ NICÔLE LECKYActress, Writer, Producer, Artist...oxygen, Nicôle Lecky joins us on this week's episode. After the release of her multi award-winning drama series 'Mood' on BBC Three, Nicôle waxed lyrical with Leon and Akua, of the series' origin in theatre as the previously titled 'Superhoe', how her upbringing in East London shaped her, the era of the writer/performer, advocating for black female writers, juggling so many titles on her debut series, why she doesn't read reviews anymore and more! We've got ourselves another dope episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-201h 05
Conversations With NicoleCWN S12 E5 Leon BrunsonNicole's guests is Leon Brunson, Chef at Leon's at Lake Ella in Tallahassee, Florida.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-nicole--5650178/support.2023-04-1420 min
Black Writers ReadBlack Writers Read: Raina J. LeónSend us a textThis episode features our conversation with Philadelphia’s Dr. Raina J. León, which was livestreamed on Saturday, March 25, 2023 to talk about her expansive body of work.Dr. Raina J. León is Black, Afro-Boricua, and from Philadelphia (Lenni Lenape ancestral lands). She is a mother, daughter, sister, madrina, comadre, partner, poet, writer, artist, digital archivist, podcaster, and teacher educator. She believes in collective action and community work. She is the author of black god mother this body, Canticle of Idols, Boogeyman Dawn, sombra : (dis)locate, and the chapbooks, profe...2023-03-281h 13
Healin’ Beyond Dealin’Season 2 Finale: The Truth About Narcissism w/ Leon WalkerJoin Brittney Nicole as she interviews social media sensation and recovering narcissist, Leon Walker. This episode may be a trigger for you, as our guest is very transparent about his experience as a narcissist, contributing factors, healing, etc. You do not want to miss this finale!2022-04-0433 min
Nicole Purvy ClassifiedHow I Converted My Multi-Family Investments Into Short Term Rentals With Leon BuieToday I am interviewing Leon Buie, a seasoned real estate investor with twenty-one plus years of experience in the game. Leon started his career as an entrepreneur and owned and operated several businesses before investing in a real estate opportunity in 2000. It wasn’t long before he was managing 23 properties, single family and multifamily, and had flipped 50 plus properties. After the market crash in 2008, Leon pivoted to focus on multifamily investments and began hosting short term rentals through Airbnb in Philadelphia and Delaware. Tune in as we talk about the ins and outs of rental property management and Leon of...2022-01-261h 30
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow you can re-write your story with divorce specialist & blended family aficionado mom Renee BauerOne of the byproducts of the COVID pandemic is that divorce rates have gone up. Often the things that are taboo are the hardest to talk about, but I feel it takes extreme times to speak up and be honest about our inner happiness and truth. Today’s guest Renee Bauer is an entrepreneur, author, peacemaker and blended family aficionado. …and is dedicated to helping you find your Happy Even After. She is also someone who speaks truthfully about uncomfortable topics and believes wholely that we deserve to live our most rewarding and fulfilling life experiences. 2021-01-1247 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow being an Independent/Adventurous Mama can Create Mom Guilt with Freelance Adventurer Lindsey LapointeMom guilt. None of us mamas are immune to it. Many of us mamas in this community are independent, active, outdoorsy, adventure-seekers. Unfortunately this comes with societal and internal pressures which can lead to mom guilt and shame. For example, today's guest Lindsey Lapointe would receive comments when she would go on her all women's trip once a year once she became a mother. Today she talks about how it was difficult to return to being a freelance adventurer, especially after having her second child, and how the stigma for women is different for men o...2020-11-1746 min
The Soul Mammas Podcast114: "How to find the magic within & live the life of your dreams, even as busy mamas with mama of two Meghan Schoneberger"Is living the life of our dreams something that we actually believe is possible? I know I have used many excuses in the past of why that isn't really possible. But why do we tell ourselves limiting beliefs so often? Todays mama is someone who decided to trust herself as a mama enough to create real magic. Meghan Schoneberger is a talented singer/songwriter, reiki master and friend who left her conventional job to pursue her real passions and help others. I admire her courage to leave something that wasn’t serving her and pursing the road le...2020-11-0356 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to pursue your creative passions with kids with writer Brittany BergmanHow can we connect with our innate creativity when we have so many responsibilities as mamas? Todays mama, Brittany L. Bergman, author and mama, is going to tell us why we shouldn't lose sight of our identities as women. She is an author whose goal is to provide connection to moms who don't want to lose sight of their identities as women. A storyteller at heart, she invites women into her life and wants them to feel seen and known through her words. Brittany is a mom of two kids and has been married to h...2020-10-1342 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to be interdependent and not co-dependent in motherhood, with writer/photographer Kara BlockToday’s ocean mama is a multi faceted lover of all things creative, mother to a nine year old boy and published writer. Kara Block is a fellow surf mama who has that knowing glimmer in her eye, that proves her heart is forever tied to the water. After knowing her as a mutual friend for years, I am excited to speak to her many passions today. Her book : “the Cultivation of Life is the Practice” she speaks a lot of surrendering to what IS and how looking at our pain can lead to a type of rebirth. 2020-09-2948 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to empower yourself as a mom through business with business coach Aria LeightyToday’s guest believes in mom empowerment and provides opportunities for mom owned businesses. Aria Leighty is a mama of (14) and the Founder and CEO of The MOB Nation, a National Alliance of Mom-Owned Businesses. Aria is also a thought leader, trailblazer, and business mentor. Aria helps you get out of your own way, sparkle up your mindset, step in to your power, and live your dream life. Working with Aria as a business mentor blends consulting, coaching, and cheerleading not found anywhere else. She tells mamas to “own their power, share their gifts, and shine the...2020-09-0944 min
The Soul Mammas Podcast"How to find peace & presence when your child has stage four cancer. With adventure mama Kady Lieber.Childhood cancer. Something not spoken about unless we go through the horrific experience. Today's mama Kady Lieber has travelled around the world with her kids, but more importantly she is a mom who has had to endure a child with stage 4 brain cancer at only 17 months old. Kady is here to tell us that even though it is scary to think or talk about, childhood cancer can teach you how to live I the moment as if it were your last, & teach us to have gratitude for even the seemingly smallest of things. How her daughter Ava received a...2020-08-2543 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastBody image issues many moms face & how to accept your own beauty with personal trainer mom Meghan BarrettSo many mamas I've spoken to since I began this motherhood podcast have dealt with body and confidence issues since becoming a mom. It is common, but do we all have to put ourselves through it? What can we do to accept our bodies postpartum? Meghan Barrett, today's guest mama and personal trainer, is going to speak to us about her own struggle with body acceptance and how she's gotten on the other side of it. She is also going to share her experience with a bladder prolapse and how that affected her physical and mental wellness p...2020-08-1142 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastOMG all remote learning come fall? Now what moms? Tools and tips for this year, from your host, a former teacher.All remote learning come fall? This is what's happening in Southern California come fall 2020, and many places throughout the U.S. and world with the current pandemic. So what the heck do we do as mothers and parents who are either working from home or on site and wanting to give our kids the best education possible? We are all scrambling to find the best schools, online schools, homeschool situations, pods, private schools or tutors for our kids and every single one of us is feeling at a loss right now. It's okay if y...2020-07-2842 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy not to let obstacles stand in your way with single mama adventurer Melissa Prince.We all face obstacles in our lives; whether single parenthood, financial struggles, health issues, or loss, Melissa Prince is here to tell us why we can't let hardship or challenge stop us from living the life we love. Melissa is an adventure mama who adores the outdoors & has been a single parent since pregnancy. She makes accommodations in her schedule to do the things she loves with her 2 year old son in tow. Today she shares how you can "have it all" even if you find yourself in a hard position in life. Today we discuss: How...2020-07-1441 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastGrit, adaptability, & body image as mamas-with professional wrestler Katherine ShaiKatherine Shai is a professional mommy athlete. And her sport of choice? Wrestling! Katherine was raised in a wrestling family. At only 32 years old, she is wise beyond her years & knows all about grit & adaptability. Katherine believes in our ability to manifest what we want our world to look like, and then move in that direction. She’s had a bit of a rebirth in her early 30s since becoming a mother and has begun things that she never had before & it's changed her view on body image & beauty as a woman. Take Aways: Transitioning into...2020-06-3042 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy our pain & challenges are not better or worse than another mother's. Discussing miscarriage and loss.Alanna Jane is a mama, writer, Kundalini and meditation teacher as well as a spiritual guide for women. After losing her business and having a second trimester miscarriage, all within a very short time, Alanna experienced one of the toughest times in her life. Today she is going to talk about how one mother's pain of loss isn't more or less than another's. Alanna lives in Tasmania with her husband and four year old son Rumi, and speaks with such a beautiful vulnerability about loss, hardship and renewal. Today we talk about: Why mo...2020-06-1650 min
The Soul Mammas Podcast104: Struggling with mental health postpartum? Mamahood community creator Aubrey Grossen tells you why you are not alone.Are you struggling with postpartum depression, OCD, or anxiety? Aubrey Grossen, of the Mamahood Community, tackles the brave and taboo subjects of motherhood, not feeling like motherhood came naturally, postpartum mood disorders, and mom-shaming ourselves. She is a mama of two who went through severe postpartum depression and sparked her passion to start a facebook group called The Mamahood Community which started out as 39 close friends and family and has now turned into a group of over 36K mamas. Today we chat about: How motherhood doesn't come naturally to everyone and why that's okay Ho...2020-06-0941 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to nomadic travel with kids, live on purpose, & pave your own path as a family. With Robyn RobledoTravel. Something that made up such a large component of my life pre-baby, is also something that can easily go by the wayside once we have little ones. Looking back on my life I feel that the most transformative moments were from traveling to different countries in the world, experiencing different cultures, and seeing first hand how the rest of the world lives. Today’s guest, Robyn Robledo of Nomads with a Purpose, is a creative, mindful and courageous mama of five who chose to set off on nomadic adventures with her family of seven. At first it s...2020-05-2650 min
The Soul Mammas Podcast"An OB/GYN's perspective on birthing mothers, empowering ourselves & mothering during a pandemic" with Dr. Melissa DrakeMany of us have been turning towards media or social media to get our information during this time of social isolation. Because a pandemic of this kind is unprecedented and many of us mamas have never experienced anything close to this, it is easy to feel fearful and uncertain. Today's guest Dr. Melissa Drake is a breath of fresh air and is going to shed light on what is really going on in hospitals, from a first hand perspective. Melissa is an OB/GYN who has a personal practice in Santa Barbara California and is passionate about t...2020-05-1939 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHolistic Approaches to Fitness and Health with Little ones in tow. With mom influencer Britnee Kent.Today’s guest sums up active healthy living to a T. Britnee Kent lives on the North Shore of Oahu with her husband Connor & her baby boy Krew. Today she is going to talk about the realities of being a new mommy during a pandemic (a long awaited surgery for a torn ACL had to wait), & how she implements her own at home workouts as much as possible with an injury. We also talk about tools & tricks for happiness/ health through wellness & nutrition, and why she believes everyone can achieve what they want. Take Aways: Why we...2020-05-0538 min
The Soul Mammas Podcast"Empowered Births During a Pandemic, postpartum mental health, & why the more support you have the better-with doula mom Kim Summer."Today I am talking to a friend/ local doula mommy Kim Summer about the current state of the world, going through a pandemic with little ones, being on call as a doula and empowering women during tough times. Kim is a mother, writer, birth doula, maternal health care advocate, and postpartum educator with a focus on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. She supports families from all walks of life including Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Just as all of us are coming to terms with social isolation and major societal upheavals during this ti...2020-04-2851 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to even think about practicing self care as moms during a pandemic"So how do we even begin trying to practice self care during a pandemic? Most of us have never experienced mandated social isolation and quarantine measures as we are seeing them now. The news is filled with stories of sickness and death and sadness and All of us are worried about the health and well being of our own families. That being said, there is a lot to be thankful for and a lot to learn during such extreme and jarring times as this. With this forced "togetherness" we might be realizing that we can now focus o...2020-04-1428 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastRecognizing Postnatal Depletion & being a business owner mom during a pandemicToday’s guest is a business owner and mom of a toddler who is adjusting to social isolation during this pandemic like all of us mommies. Danielle Clayton's brand Salt Gypsy is a self funded project from the heart that has reached many women surfers worldwide. Seeing that there is so much uncertainty right now with our global economy, Danielle admits she’s trying not to “freak out” and stay calm. I appreciate her candor as I know so many of us can attest to this at the moment. Today we talk about: The realities of trying...2020-04-0753 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy our vaginas matter with pelvic floor therapist + vagina whisperer Sara ReardonHi mamas, I’m still coming at you during the COV19 pandemic and I’ve had a lot of mamas reach out and say what they actually need are podcast episodes about things that aren’t related to the virus. Informative, fun, creative, thoughtful episodes, that can help us retain a semblance of normalcy during stressful times. There are tons of mamas out there who could still use support and advice on some of the tougher or taboo subjects of motherhood and today we are going to talk about a really important one-pelvic floor health. Painful sex, leaking...2020-03-3158 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastLiteracy tips + activities for kids during a pandemic/social isolation. With Literacy For Littles Founder Samantha Carrick "We are all feeling rather insular, anxious, unsure as mamas during this stressful time. I hope this finds you well mamas. As moms, and I can certainly attest to this, we worry about keeping our kids healthy, educated & busy during these times. What is extremely helpful for our sanity and that of our families is sharing resources with one another online. Particularly with school closures, we can all use creative ideas right now. Today, Samantha Carrick of Literacy for Littles because she shares easy, non-stress, creative + accessible ways to teach literacy at home to kids of all...2020-03-2449 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastDo you constantly question yourself as a mom? Today's Bad Yogi Erin Motz tells us why we should have more compassion for ourselves & let go of mom guilt.I love the idea behind new mama & entrepreneur Erin Motz's brand Bad Yogi. I have often thought of myself as a bad yogi also or didn't fit into one box. Today this mama tells us why she wanted to make yoga accessible to everyone + a little more accepting to the world. Erin speaks candidly about the "internal tug of war" of wanting to spend time with your kids & contribute creatively to the world. She also speaks about mom guilt and how we can never win in our own minds and are often really hard on ourselves. 2020-03-1752 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy a former public school teacher chose to homeschool her kids, and the human design with Nicole Mc Namara, wife of legendary big wave surfer Garrett Mc NamaraNicole Mc Namara is wife of big wave legendary surfer Garrett Mc Namara, was one of the first women to tow in at Nazar, one of the biggest wave spots in the world. She’s done a lot of research on Human Design and learning how different individuals energy type is released in the world & bettering yourself constantly as a person. As a former school teacher, with a Masters in Environmental Education, Nicole knows about public education. Because she didn’t resonate with the idea that we are “smarter” or less smart than those around us, she’s made the...2020-03-1059 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastAre you Hesitant to Have a Second Child After a Rough First Birth? Real mama talk with guest Kelly De Chantal and listener responsesSo many of us soul mammas have experienced a traumatic 1st birth & because of that, we are now hesitant to have another child. Kelly De Chantal, mom of a toddler, is going to share her traumatic first birth experience, long labor/ emergency C section & I will be interweaving your responses as well. This prompted a discussion about disappointing births, post traumatic stress/anxiety & emotions that ensue following our births. Thank you to those of you who responded to the prompts for this on Instagram. Take aways from today: Why our birth experiences need to be...2020-03-0348 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastReal mom talk-How to rediscover our purpose when life events become challenging. With your host Nicole De LeonI've been promising some one on one coaching episodes with you all, AND have been getting some good feedback onto what things are going on in your lives at the moment. So today I am sharing about the MAJOR hurdles that come up for mamas in our lives and how we can still discover our purpose nevertheless. Some of these hurdles include: Feeling lost in our identities Letting go of things that used to define us Having little time for ourselves or not knowing how to advocate for our free time Having too many responsibilities so we...2020-02-1939 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy you May Be Suffering From Postpartum Depletion Without Even Knowing It with Surf Retreat Owner Amy KotchI thought total exhaustion in new motherhood was a normal occurrence. What I didn't realize was that feeling low energy through the day, everyday, & then not being able to sleep was actually due to postpartum depletion. This is a phenomenon I hadn't heard of until I interviewed today's guest mama Amy Kotch. Today this charging surfer & surf retreat owner, is going to share about her experience with postnatal depletion, her interest in orthomolecular nutrition, gentle parenting & living abroad with a child. Today we share about: Raising a child abroad How Amy's views on surfing hav...2020-02-121h 03
The Soul Mammas PodcastA return to creativity ; honest mom talk with renowned singer/songwriter Tristan Prettyman."Most people know today’s ocean mama, Tristan Prettyman for her music, beauty, and authenticity. I personally remember her music from the surf flick Shelter over a decade ago. As a singer-songwriter out of San Diego California, Tristan was invited to join Jason Mraz, her former fiancé, on his Natural tour back in 2006. Tristan has received much notoriety for her music and albums, like her song Hello’s No. 2 position on the iTunes Digital Albums chart and headlining tours across the U.S., Europe, and Japan, but what people may not know about this mama is that she has done...2020-02-0443 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow naysayers & one mom's breastfeeding in public led to the Little Milkbar creation with mompreneur Lindsay WhiteHow many of you mamas can attest to someone saying a snide remark or commenting on your choice to breastfeed in public? Today's mama, Lindsay White, founder of The Little Milk Bar said one particular rude comment about her breastfeeding in public led to the creation of her entire company, mission and business. This mom of two has always had an entrepreneurial spirit & turned her frustration at judgment towards mamas into her an empowered company. Now she is changing the lives of mothers around the world. Today we discuss: Her experience with young motherhood & needing to...2020-01-2844 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhen a spouse or partner suffers from a mental health disorder, divorce + single mompreneurhood with Heather Roma of the Westside CollectiveHeather Roma, mama to Hendrix & founder of her successful creative agency “WESTSIDE COLLECTIVE” balanced being a single mama for 3 years with very little help while growing her business. She attributes a lot of her success to doing inner work and growing and healing from past wounds. Today she is going to share about how sometimes the universe pushes us into difficult scenarios (like leaving a marriage to an ex husband with undiagnosed bi-polar mood disorder) so we can grow & be the best mommies we can be. Today we discuss: Why our lowest lows often are our great...2020-01-2136 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy 'bouncing back' in motherhood is a misconception with Olympic beach volleyball mama Lauren FendrickLauren Fendrick knows all about grit, perseverance and mental and physical training. She also knows what it's like to pressure herself to 'bounce back' in new motherhood. This mama of 7 month old Willa is a U.S. Olympian and world silver medalist in beach volleyball. After taking a ten month break from beach volleyball, the longest in her 16 year career, during pregnancy and new motherhood, Lauren learned all about the many physical, mental and identity shifts that go along with the territory. Today she shares about: Why we shouldn't expect to return to our...2020-01-1041 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastEpisodes to empower you from 2019. Your host Nicole De Leon complies golden take-aways from some of the most downloaded episodes of 2019.Whoa 2019 what a year personally and for the podcast. I have gone through some major realizations, personal growth and change, a melanoma removed on my arm, and interviewed so many INCREDIBLE mamas like you. Thank you again for listening in and supporting the podcast in 2019 and into 2020! If you just started listening in 2019, are a new listener, or want to go back and revisit episodes you may have missed. . .today I am going over some of the standout episodes 2019 and giving you takeaways from each. Disclaimer: I couldn't get to ALL of the great episodes (f...2020-01-0335 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to tap into the creative genius inside of us-with Singer/Songwriter mama Noelani LoveWe all have potential for creativity to offer the world, even if we weren't told we could or don't have many opportunities to tap into them. Today's guest Noelani Love believes we can all access our unique voice if we just believe it exists. Noelani is a true soul mamma & truth teller who experienced the challenges of young motherhood, life upheavals & plenty of opportunities for growth. As a singer, yoga instructor & jewelry designer (Noelani Hawaii) this mama of an eleven year old, blends conscious lyrics with ukulele melodies to empower her listeners and create social change through t...2019-12-2447 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to radically re-define yourself as mom, face your fears, + live your truth"-With fitness instructor mompreneur Kayla Johnson NealWhat would it take to radically re define ourselves as moms? Are we stuck in a rut, or wanting to pivot or add more creative passions into our lives? Are we in a situation that is not working but we stay because of fear? Today's guest & fitness instructor mom of six, Kayla Johnson-Neal, knows from experience what it was like to hit rock bottom and have to re-invent herself and believe in her own truth. After a tough divorce & three kids by 31, Kayla had to pick herself up by her bootstraps and decide what direction she wanted h...2019-12-1747 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastTips from a Sleep Consultant: How to Get our Kids to Sleep, Naps, Bedtime Routine, Nightlights, etc. with Samantha DayUghh. . .sleep depravation is the pits. It can exacerbate anxiety and cause all kinds of stress within a household. Is sleep something that has become a problem in your house? Do you have babies, toddlers or kids that you've deemed "just not good sleepers?" I certainly do. I didn't get ANY sleep postpartum (for like 2 years for that matter). As a matter of fact, the nights where I finally did get 8 hours were so few and far between I was literally surprised by how good I felt the next day. So what did I d...2019-11-3051 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to stay in alignment as busy moms during the Holiday season with your host Nicole De LeonAre you mamas feeling stressed out about the holiday season? Do you look forward to it, but mostly spend it burning the candle at both ends, & don't relax at all? Do you feel impending dread at all the money and energy you'll spend? You are NOT alone. The holidays can be so tough for learning to practice self care as moms because we are quite often doing everything for EVERYONE else. So I am here today to tell you and coach you on how this is the BEST time to focus on self care, alignment, and how to live y...2019-11-2633 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to Step into Our Power as Moms-With Core Power Yoga Santa Barbara Owner Cara FerrickOn the outside Cara Ferrick, mompreneur of two has it all-a beautiful family, thriving businesses, etc., but just like all of us, we all have to our own story. This mama has had to go through some serious hurdles, like the tragic death of her mother to cancer, to inform who she is today .Cara is the owner of Core Power Yoga in Santa Barbara as well as five other franchises in California. Cara is grounded, ambitious & believes in living out our greatest desires while leading by example for our children. Today we talk about:2019-11-1948 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastRecovering from loss; how to survive the death of a child. With Chloe Pestana mom of three.How do we possibly survive as a parent, if one of our children has died? Today we have a soulful, brave & beautiful mama on the show who is going to share one of the hardest experiences of a mother’s life-the loss of a child. Chloe Pestana, mom of 3 who lives with her husband and kids in Oahu Hawaii, wants to help other families that might be going through a tragic loss by sharing her own story of the loss of her beloved three year old son Legend. Her courage and grace in light of tragedy is hon...2019-11-121h 00
The Soul Mammas PodcastTwin daughters with down syndrome-one mamas journey to vie for inclusion for children with disabilities, with Rachael PrescottToday’s guest Rachael Prescott is a mama who advocates for viewing and treating people with disabilities as valued and worthy of inclusion. This mama has two boys and two twin girls Nettie and Lottie, diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Rachael is truthful in sharing her journey with other mamas and loves to promote choosing joy through all circumstances and in parenting. If you follow her on instagram you can see first hand her adorable and spirited little girls and their journey’s as well as the really hard/scary stuff like open heart surgeries, hospital visits, and healt...2019-11-0551 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastAre you feeling lost, or stretched too thin as a mom? Here are some of my favorite steps to re-discover your purposeStepping into the role of mother can be jarring to our sense of self identification. It is easy to start feeling lost when we are feeling exhausted, stretched thin, maxed out and drained. When I first became a mom two and a half years ago, I didn't realize how important taking to to myself and saying "YES" to help really was. It wasn't until I experienced a "low" as a new and anxious mom, where I felt adrenal fatigue coming on, that I realized I had to make a shift. Once I decided to take the that le...2019-10-2933 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhat a postpartum doula is and why ALL mamas should have one! With Love of a Little One Founder Lauren Archer.While I was pregnant I felt supported and cared for, but to my surprise immediately after I had my daughter and left the hospital I found postpartum support for mamas was sparse at best. I was shocked that I was only scheduled to see my OB one time postpartum and that is where the “support ended”. I was never urged to see a pelvic floor specialist, lactation support person or sleep trainer for instance, and all of this would have to be figured out on my own. As new moms, breastfeeding is often WAY more diffic...2019-10-2242 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow creativity can heal & how to navigate divorce or big life changes with kids. With Jake and Jones Shop owner/entrepreneur mom Jen SteinwurtzelToday we have entrepreneur Jen Steinwurtzel, mama of two boys on the show today who used her experience with going through a pivotal life change, in her case a divorce, to open her clothing shop Jake and Jones in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, California. She used courage derived from this "low" to open this store /boutique clothing line. Today she shares of why to listen to her inner voice, how life is not a dress rehearsal, how creativity and entrepreneurship can be healing during a low time. Today we talk about: Divorce an...2019-10-1551 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastAdventuring solo with kids, single parenthood and starting over with adventure mama Brooke FroelichAdventure mamas. Those who feel like the best versions of themselves when outside & outside with their kids. Brooke Froelich is a research scientist, trail runner, backcountry skier, climber, etc., but most of all-a mother. Today Brooke shares with us about how there is more to adventure than just travel. This former single mama who is now in a new marriage & with a one year old daughter, is transparent about the journey not always being "easy" & how facing our fears is often the biggest adventure of all. Today we talk about: What adventure means to h...2019-10-0842 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastA postpartum anxiety story many mamas share-with Doctor and twin mom Carly CrewAnxiety. Many of us have dealt with it in our lives at some point or another, but oftentimes it becomes more exacerbated postpartum. For me, profound worry, and insomnia consumed most of the first year of my daughters life. Postpartum anxiety is not easily diagnosed and not often spoken about, but so many mamas struggle with it. Postpartum anxiety symptoms can include: extreme worry, irritation, anger, rage, OCD like behavior, control, insomnia, dissociative thinking, etc. It is something that many women feel shame around speaking about, or not supported with and it impacts their entire lives. Today...2019-10-0148 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastThe Joys & Learning Lessons of Stepparenting + a new baby with mom author Michelle Mansfield The Joys & Learning Lessons with Stepparenting Today's guest and I share something in common. We are both stepparents to two older children and have been a younger daughter. We are going to share about the challenges and successes of step parenting, communicating with exes, navigating step motherhood changes a baby brings to a household. Michelle Mansfield is an Author and Health Coach who has a passion for wellness. Michelle's writing includes a series of children's wellness books starring her daughter. Her latest project and passion is writing a book addressing the common, but tab...2019-09-2456 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhat courage really means-with survivor CBS runner up, single mama, & professional river guide Kelly WiglesworthSoul Mamma’s are warriors & survivors, they follow their truth courageously rather than fitting into a motherhood box. Today’s guest is a mom of a 6 year old, & two time competitor on CBS's Survivor; Runner- Up on Season 1 Borneo & competitor in Season 31 Cambodia. Amazing mama & professional river guide/athlete Kelly Wiglesworth knows what grit, and courage look like. Now she is raising her son Rio as a single parent all while traveling the world together to provide clean water to countries in need. Today she shares about: Her life and riverruiding experiences leading...2019-09-171h 03
The Soul Mammas PodcastLessons learned from my mom. Then vs. now: Self care (or lack thereof for moms), boundary setting and health.My mom. My hero. The very person who taught me so much about myself, but also a woman that I saw burning the candle at both ends, being the YES person for everyone, and not taking care of herself. Did you have a mom like this? Are you like this? Let's face it, we can all relate to this. Because at one stage or another it was hard for us, as moms, to create boundaries. Some of us are better at it than others. For my mom, saying yes to everyone ALL of the time...2019-09-1052 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy it's so important for moms to follow their inner fire-with master mompreneur April BeachApril Beach does not define herself by societal conventions, in fact she is a self professed swearer & un-crafty mom who is impassioned by helping mamas design their business& develop world class programs so they can create their own aligned lives. April Beach, mom of 3 & lifelong entrepreneur, has coached entrepreneurs for 22 years to develop world class programs/businesses. She believes in the fire that exists within all of us and that with grit & persistence we can craft the life we want to live. She also believes we don't all fit into one "mom box" and that seeking perfection...2019-09-0351 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to practice non-resistance as mamas with Lindsay Gonzalez of Balancé Yoga studio and retreatsNon resistance. How dos this relate to motherhood? Well, I can think of a million ways. One- letting go of control can actually lead us to more alignment than trying to micromanage every little detail of our lives. Two-softening is essential for conceiving and giving birth, and three-we can either accept what IS or resist it and suffer, those are our two choices. For me, as a mom of a toddler and two stepsons, I have a hard time letting go of control. Sometimes I feel like control is the only way I know how to operate a...2019-08-2646 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow a cancer diagnosis completely changed one mamas life, inside and out. With surf/entrepreneur mom Shauna Mc CoySometimes it takes big, scary life shifts like loss, cancer, divorce, etc. to make changes that we really need to make in life. It also helps put what really matters in life into clear perspective immediately. Mom of three Shauna Mc Coy was faced with just that. After a breast cancer diagnosis that led to a double mastectomy, Shauna decided to reevaluate all that was important to her, change her diet, her sleep and work habits, and face the world with entirely new eyes. She admits to burning the candle at both ends and never taking time f...2019-08-191h 00
The Soul Mammas PodcastThe confidence mindset for moms with Olympic gold medalist platform diver Laura WilkinsonSo many of us mamas struggle with confidence postpartum and if you are struggling to find yourself again, you are not alone. Today's guest Laura Wilkinson is an Olympic Gold medalist in platform diving & mama of four (two from adoption.). As a budding diver and athlete who was often told NO, she went on to prove the masses wrong & then went through an 8 year emotional and life changing adoption journey. Today Laura is going to share about: Grit, perseverance and the power of believing in ourselves How her four children have all helped her g...2019-08-1259 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy we are all working mamas. With your host Nicole De Leon on postpartum anxiety, scary life decisions & following our truthNo matter how we look at it, we are all working mamas. At home mamas, working mamas, & work from home mamas. It is all WORK. Part of the impetus for this podcast was shedding light on all of this.. As a stay at home mom who also works from home, I have felt equal parts grateful & overwhelmed. Motherhood can be isolating, disillusioning, fulfilling, & exhausting. Today I share: My experience of moving from a full time job to full time mom Intense postpartum anxiety Stay at home motherhood challenges and successes Why I do...2019-08-0535 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to find your truest mom calling with a little faith, confidence and grit-with mompreneur Stefanie GassTodays mama believes in grit and the power of going after what you love. Even if that means falling and getting up again& again. Stefanie Gass has a successful online business where she helps women learn boundaries, time block and social media strategies. She is also a fellow podcast host of the Momprener MasterMind Show! Today she shares about: How our lowest lows can lead us to our highest highs (because, believe me, she's been there), How faith has played a powerful role in her journey How important persistence/grit was in her business No...2019-07-2956 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastNomadic adventuring with two kids under four & how to set boundaries as moms with graphic design mom Anelise Salvo.Have you wanted to take off work to travel with your kids but felt riddled with exhaustion or busy-ness? Do you feel overwhelmed at the prospect? You’re not alone, but Anelise Salvo, today's guest and owner of Anelise Salvo Design Co., is going to remind us why it is totally possible. In fact, her and her family travelled the globe or 6 months together & are going to SE Asia this year! Anelise, is a mompreneur/graphic designer who speaks about the importance of taking a maternity leave, making time for self care & passionate living. Today we...2019-07-2248 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastThe pressure to DO, BE and GIVE everything as moms. With Leather Bag designer and mom Emily Da FoeLet’s face it, there is so much pressure on mamas to DO, BE, and FACILITATE everything. Getting back to our “real” job or accomplishing external goals often receives more accolades than staying at home and snuggling our babies. It takes a lot of internal moderation to make sure we stay aligned to our truth and pay attention to if our candle is about to burn out. Today’s guest and creative entrepreneur mama who makes creative, beautiful and unique handmade leather bags, Emily Da Foe, knows just how challenging it is to always stay present as...2019-07-1554 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy you can pivot & change the trajectory of your life at any moment with Taja Collection founders and new mamas Annie and AnnabelleToday’s guests and new mamas know about courage, the power of pivoting and how much we can learn from making BIG life shifts. Annabelle Torgman DeGrazio and Annie Jensen Chapur left their jobs as lawyers (something they had worked hard for, for a significant portion of their lives) and launched their own company called TAJA collection in 2017 out of a passion for thoughtful gifts, candles and creative design. Their candles, diffusers, and vases, are all completely customizable keepsakes. are unique because they are completely customizable and work really well as thoughtful gifts. This means, you...2019-07-0852 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to up our confidence through pre & postnatal fitness. With certified mama coach Kim Perry.I cannot stress the importance of a motherhood community enough. Why? Because, l have been there. I felt so insular and alone as a new mama and I had no clue what it would really be like until I met my daughter. I had diastasis recti & all day "morning' sickness early into my pregnancy & exhaustion/anxiety postpartum. Today's guest Kim Perry, is a mommy of two daughters and a prenatal and postnatal certified coach who offers quick at home workouts and actionable tips to her clients. Kim is someone who quit a good job to fo...2019-07-0138 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhat being a strong mom really means-with Ninja Warrior extraordinaire Rose Wetzel Today’s mom Rose Wetzel is not only a Spartan Race-sponsored professional athlete, she is also a Ninja Warrior! What is a ninja warrior? Check out her show on NBC to see! This sport involves such physical prowess and courage, you almost can’t take your eyes off of the athletes involved. And it’s easy to forget she’s a new mama! Rose is a mom of toddler is a downright incredible athlete who has built businesses around personal training and fitness. She wholeheartedly believes in empowering women. Especially when they feel the most vulnerable-like pregnancy and post...2019-06-241h 02
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow loss & big life challenges can lead to mindful living as mamas. With intuitive brand consultant Rachel Garahan.How does major loss or life challenges lead to mindful living and parenting? Today's guest is here to tell us how. After losing her home in a fire as a kid, and losing her dad tragically, Rachel Garahan, mama of two and entrepreneur/brand consultant, stared crafting a life around intentional living and conscious parenting. Rachel doesn't believe in living inside of any boxes or following the status quo, and instead feels risks and uncomfortable moments lead us to our truest selves. She also believes in doing internal work, and discusses the importance of therapy and...2019-06-1753 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to add spice to your family's life and food with Spice Spice Baby creator Kanchan KoyaHave you ever hand to take a huge leap into following your intuition even when not everyone around you understood? Kanchan Koya, mommy of two, with a PHD from Harvard in molecular biology, who bravely decided to follow her passion for food & spices. She is part of the Creators Program at Buzzfeed Tasty creating recipes for an audience of millions. Growing up in India with a love of spices, she founded Spice Spice Baby a platform dedicated to shedding light on the healing potential of spices in families. Kanchan believes being a soul mamma means f...2019-06-1056 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to turn your family into an Adventurous one with Annika Mang of Born to Be AdventurousDo you want to adventure more with your family but feel like you don't have the means, or are waiting for the exact "right time?" Do you feel like you used to live an adventurous life before kids and don't know exactly how to it back into your life slowly postpartum? Annika Mang, today's guest and mommy of two, started a motherhood community about just this. She is the Founder and writer at BorntobeAdventurous.com and believes wholeheartedly in modeling her passion for the outdoors to her children. Annika is so fired up about being an...2019-06-0349 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to create space for our children to thrive with Ashtanga Yoga Instructor & surfer Lea Marie PerfettiToday’s guest, renowned Ashtanga Yoga instructor, surfer and mommy of four Lea Marie Perfetti, knows all about having to shed and rebuild our identities as mamas and how motherhood is a rebirth in so many ways. Lea is a mama who knows how to give her children enough love, presence and enough outdoor space to really allow them to thrive. In fact, you’ll see pictures of her children roaming the land near their home in Southwest Portugal riding horses, running around barefoot and joining their parents in their surf, yoga and travel adventures. Her and her husband Tari...2019-05-2756 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to feel ENOUGH & stop trying to do EVERYTHING as mamas. With Maria Alcoke of the Engine Mom Podcast.Enough-ness. Do you every feel enough as a mom? Do you ever take the time to pat yourself on the back and acknowledge what you've accomplished rather than what you have not? It's so easy to fill up everyone else cup before our own, or feel unworthy if we don't check off all of the "to dos" on our list. But what if we just accepted that we were already doing enough? I’m super stoked for today’s guest. Why? Because she’s a fellow podcaster mama who candidly speaks about just this. Maria Alcoke is also is...2019-05-2050 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastA Crohn’s disease diagnosis leads to huge life shifts. With Kayla Mangione of the Family Food Project Mamas most certainly can find themselves burning the candle at both ends and putting everyone else health, wellness and wellbeing in front of our own. Todays guest is going to share with us a great lesson in why we should always listen to our bodies inklings. Kayla Mangione, today's guest, was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in her twenties, which resulted in major surgery. This mama of two daughters has walked quite a road to arrive where she is today as a LMFT and Art therapist as well as the founder of the Family Food Project on Instagram. 2019-05-131h 04
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to be "green enough to be healthy & chill enough to be happy" with food advocate and "Mamavation" leader Leah Sedegie“You have to be green enough to be healthy and chill enough to be happy.” That is the motto of today’s guest and mama of three, Leah Segedie. We try to keep our kids safe in the best ways we can and sometimes detoxifying our homes can feel overwhelming. Leah is here to tell us that it is totally possible as busy moms to "go green" in our homes and stay sane at the same time. In her book and today, she shares about the three major things to avoid in our homes: Food packaging, pesticides and fire...2019-05-061h 14
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy it's totally possible to be a busy mom & start a side business or new career with Lisa Collum of Top Score WritingHave you ever wanted to start a business on the side or move into a different career path while being a busy mama? Today's guest is going to tell us why it is totally possible to start a side business while working your "day job" and why it is so important to trust your creative instincts. Lisa Collum, is an educator, but not in the classroom teacher sense any more. During her time working in a title one classroom, with a masters in education, she decided to take her knowledge of what kids really needed fo...2019-04-2956 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy you are not alone if you've had a stillbirth, miscarriage or loss of a child. With Amy Fritz-organizational coach.What is something you've experienced or are going through now as a mom, that you are nervous to share with others because you feel alone in your struggle? Stillbirth, miscarriage, the loss of a child. These are some of the most sensitive subjects, and not often talked about openly in society. Ironically the things that are the most "taboo" or sensitive, tend to be the things that mothers want to talk about the most, but often feel isolated in. Today's guest mother and organizational coach, Amy Fritz, experienced a profound loss when at six months in...2019-04-2243 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastSaying NO" & creating boundaries as mamas. With Sonnet Simmons Matthews and Veronica Morales Frieling of Not your Mothers PodcastAre you a mom who often says yes or does everything for everyone else? It is quite common as moms, & creating boundaries isn't always easy. Today’s guests believe that we have to learn to say “no” in order to live our greatest “YES’s” because if we are spread to thin we won't be living "on purpose" lives. Sonnet Simmons Matthews and Veronica Morales Frieling are friends, new mamas, & podcasts hosts. "Not Your Mothers Podcast" was created out of a passion to make mothers feel more connected/ less alone. They also believe that speaking our "unsaids"...2019-04-1559 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWorking mama-is juggling it "ALL" even possible? Vega Coffee's co-founder mom Noushin KetabiMoms, do you ever feel like you need to "juggle it all" but don't even really know what that means? Whether you are "working mom" or at home mom, or a mom-preneur, there is a stigma that moms have to "do it all." I believe this does us a disservice as moms. There are going to be some days that are harder than others, and some days we don't have it all figured out and that is OKAY. Today's guest, former lawyer and co-founder of Vega Coffee, Noushin Ketabi is a mom of a certified co...2019-04-0849 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to feed our children healthy foods in a creative, fun, affordable way. With Kristy Richardson of "On My Kids Plate"How many of us mamas can attest to having very little time for meal prep, or for wanting to feed our kids wholesome meals, but then we get so busy they end up snacking all day? How can we feed our kids healthy meals in a creative and affordable way? Today’s guest Kristy Richardson of the successful online space for kids meal planning “On my Kids Plate” is here to tell us why a little tweak here and there can help kids get interested in food they were once turning away. After her daughter went thr...2019-03-2949 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastRaising a special needs child with Down Syndrome activist and adventure mama Melody ForsythChildren with special needs make a special impact on our lives as parents. Today's guest, Melody Forsyth, is a mother of four and a down syndrome activist. At 40 years of age she was faced with trisomy 21 diagnosis early into her pregnancy. Of course she went through the full gamut of emotions: fear, anger, denial, yet what she would soon realize is what a true gift Ruby would be to her family. Yes, there have been very real health and developmental challenges in Rubys life, but more profoundly her family has changed forever. Now they all hike together in Utah w...2019-03-2546 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastQuitting something BIG. Why scary life decisions help us grow-with former lawyer/podcast host Goli Kalkhoran.Have you ever wanted to quit something big in your life but have been afraid to do so? Have you ever made a big decision that led to a big reward? Goli Kalkhoran is going to share with us soul mamas today why quitting her job as a lawyer, to be with her kids, was the best decision she ever made-but it wasn’t without fear & self doubt. It brought her to some low places, yet she turned them into successes & is currently hosting a weekly podcast Lessons From a Quitter, & running her successful side business. I...2019-03-1859 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastA unique & successful approach to fertility, IVF, & miscarriage with renowned fertility coach Molly NicholsHave you ever struggled with miscarriage, fertility or are currently trying to get pregnant? You are not alone, and it is okay to feel all of the emotions that go along with that. This is can be quite a difficult journey, and it is important to feel connected to a community of mamas going through it right along side of you. Today's guest and renowned fertility coach, Molly Nichols, endured SEVEN painful years of trying to get pregnant, which included extensive IVF treatments. One day she met a woman that changed her life forever. This woman told...2019-03-1159 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to deal with chronic illness as a mom. Author Lauren Ranalli discusses her postpartum diabetes diagnosis.Dealing with a chronic health issue? You are not alone. With a two little ones in tow, today’s guest never would have expected to receive an arthritis, gestational diabetes, & type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Author of “The Great Latke Cook Off" and other upcoming titles including “Mommy's Get Tired” Lauren Ranalli is going to speak to us about how she was forced to slow down & make accommodations for her health all while working full time in the public health sector, being a professional writer & literacy advocate. Have you downloaded the new free pdf on 5 Self Care Tips for th...2019-03-0442 min
The Soul Mammas Podcast43: Challenges of step parenting teenagers & a new baby with host Nicole De LeonNot everyone has a "traditional" family. Some of us are stepparents, in a longterm partnership with kids, have big age gaps between children, or have children with disabilities, for instance. More often than not we think we go through challenges alone, but if we share our unique stories we realize there are many mamas out there experiencing something similar to us. I was always really private about sharing my story of becoming a stepmom at 25 of two boys full time, one with a disability, but since I began the podcast I realized how important it is to be transparent...2019-02-2532 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastPostpartum health; mental health & nutrition with nutritionist & author Madeline Given.Have you every struggled with postpartum anxiety or panic attacks but felt scared to share about it? Many mamas experience postpartum distress, but it isn't always talked about. Madeline Given, author of 2 cookbooks, nutritionist, &mom, speaks honestly about her experience with postpartum anxiety & panic attacks. This certified holistic nutritionist specializes in eating to keep inflammation at bay. Today we talk about being more than one "type" of mom, & eating in a healthy way for your own family. Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more! Also have you down...2019-02-1857 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy listening to your intuition can lead you to a life beyond your wildest dreams with Melissa Camilleri of Compliment Inc.Sometimes our life’s work comes to us when we least expect it. We never really know when a creative side venture, something we do for free, or a service we are providing others might turn into something bigger. That is why, it is so important to follow our “gut instincts” when our inner voice is telling us to follow an inkling. When Melissa Camilleri, former teacher & mom of two boys, started making jewelry for her High School students she didn't know it would turn into a lucrative business beyond her wildest dreams. Now Compliment Inc. is not only a thri...2019-02-111h 01
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to live adventurously on your OWN terms as a mom with Pro surfer Belinda Baggs:Not only is traveling or adventuring with kids intimidating early on, it is even more daunting doing it alone. Today’s guest, Belinda Baggs, is a professional surfer & soulful mama who has travelled the world with her son Rayson since he was 7 months old. SOLO. This mama believes in living out our own legacy as parents, & not worrying so much what society expects or thinks of us. Belinda speaks of the challenges & successes of living an ocean inspired, soulful life with a wee one in tow as well as being an ambassador for Patagonia Surf in Australia. Today she sha...2019-02-0459 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastWhy to pay attention to your pelvic floor health postpartum. World renowned Pelvic floor specialist Julie Wiebe tells us what's normal and not postpartum.Admit it, most of us weren’t even aware of the significance of pelvic floor health either when we got pregnant or until after we had kids. And if you’re like me, you didn’t realize the importance of getting the pelvic floor checked out postpartum! To this day I have only been once! Julie Wiebe, a sought after physical therapist of over 20 years, and author, is going to tell us why incontinence, heaviness, leaking, pain and discomfort are NOT normal even though sometimes society has us believing that. Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to...2019-01-281h 03
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to find joy after suffering. Kate Merrick on the loss of a child, grief, faith & presenceHow can we find joy after deep loss? What about the loss of a child? Kate Merrick believes in the “in between moments that make up our lives” & the power of being truly present. This mama had to face "goodbye love" straight in the eye. Only 5 years ago she lost her daughter Daisy Love to cancer after a five year battle. Today we speak about finding the light through the darkness. She amazingly has gone on to write "And Still She Laughs: Defiant Joy in the Depths of Suffering" & "Here Now: Unearthing Presence & Peace in an Overcorrected World." Go...2019-01-2157 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastFinding purpose after a molar pregnancy & loss of a parent. Marianna Sasche of "Jackalo" ClothingHow many of you mamas have experienced something taboo like a miscarriage or loss of any kind, and felt that you couldn’t speak about it, or didn’t know who to turn to for support? Todays guest, Marianna Sachse, of Jackalo Clothing, is a mama and entrepreneur who experienced an invasive molar pregnancy which quickly turned very serious. Having been overlooked by the doctor’s at first, her molar pregnancy spread and she ended up having to go in for nine months of life saving chemotherapy treatments. To add insult to injury, her mom had just been given a dire c...2019-01-1449 min
The Soul Mammas Podcast36: What death can teach us about living life to the fullest. Interview with Sherry Mc Conkey (wife of the late Shane Mc Conkey)After faced with one of a mother’s worst fears, losing a spouse and father of your child, Irish-born Sherry Mc Conkey, had to courageously move forward alone with her toddler Ayla after the sudden loss of her husband, skiing legend Shane Mc Conkey. With incredible humility and a vivacious personality, this snowboarder, mountain biker, and yogi shares with us how to live our best life, even if we’ve experienced loss, trauma or grief. As she said in her 2016 TEDx talk: " You have one life. Live it." Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to read more on her...2019-01-0748 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastChallenges, successes, life changing take-aways from 2018 host Nicole De Leon.To thank you for your loyal listenership this year I'd like to give you a synopsis of inspirational & life changing tips and take-aways from the show in 2018! In this shortened episode, I also share about my successes and challenges as a podcast host, mom of a toddler and two teenagers; including negotiating being a step-mother, communicating with teenagers, toddler life, and learning to delegate. I talk about just getting started on a new business venture or dream and how much I learned from JUMPING in! I also discuss listening to our inner creative voice and not stifling it-even if...2018-12-3130 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to bring presence & mindfulness into our marriage & mothering. Interview with author Kaita MrazekDo you ever feel like the demands of parenthood have created a distance between you and your spouse? Today's guest and author of "Presence of Mind" Kaita Mrazek, talks about her experience with feeling "checked out"with her spouse & how bringing mindfulness to her marriage helped them to reconnect. This meant prioritizing spending time away together as well as tuning into & recognizing eachother's "bids" for love. Kaita also shares about how powerful presence & non-resistance can be with raising wee ones. Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to read more on her story, show notes, take-aways an...2018-12-2456 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to listen to your inner voice & follow your dreams. Interview with mama, author, and professional photographer Leela CydListening to our inner voice & following our dreams, or starting something new, is not an easy decision, especially if we have kids & the responsibilities of parenthood. Author & professional photographer Leela Cyd tells us why finding our creative flow is so important. Sometimes our dreams have to start as a "side hustle"and that's okay. She encourages us to stick with our passions without giving up, even if we don't know exactly "how" things will work out. It is knowing what lights us up that makes all the difference. Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to re...2018-12-1754 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastDiscussing miscarriage, mothering mindfully & mermaid-ing. Interview with Crystal Thornburg HomcyIf miscarriage is so common amongst mamas why is it not talked about in society? Why does it often make us feel so uncomfortable? I can personally attest to and agree with this week's guest in that, society didn't prepare us for articulating our miscarriage experiences. Crystal Thornburg Homcy, now a mother of four year old rainbow baby Naia, is not only a mindful mama, she is also an environmentalist, professional water woman, entrepreneur and all around mermaid. In today's episode we discuss her filmmaking, dealing with loss, and how to raise mindful babies. Go to...2018-12-1057 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastRaising seven children, becoming a mom at 16, & a birth story that didn’t go as planned-interview with soulful mama Arianna AllowayWhy is it important to always share our sacred birth stories? Today's guest is going to tell us why. After experiencing a traumatic birth with her seventh baby, today's guest Arianna Alloway was left feeling disappointed and deeply disrespected. This beautiful, soulful mama of seven children, who birthed her first daughter at only 16 years old, faced her own traumas in her youth, which included foster care and an estranged relationship with her birth mother. Arianna believes in the power of telling our birth stories, real self care, and connecting with other mamas to heal birth trauma. It was through the...2018-12-0358 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastPostpartum fear & worry-why it's normal for new moms. Interview with Audrey Hills of Surf Stoked MomsHave any of you mamas experienced a newfound sense of fear or extreme cautiousness postpartum? This feeling of fearfulness may have made you a bit disillusioned and doubtful because you may have felt like the only mama who has struggled with this. You are not alone. Postpartum our brains literally change to protect ourselves and our young. This week's guest Audrey Hills is here to tell us about her experience and research with fear postpartum and how she's learned to remedy it. She is now teaching surf retreats for moms to gain more confidence in the water. 2018-11-2643 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastHow to recover from a life-changing diagnosis. Interview with "Last Cut" founder Samantha PaigeAfter faced with one of the scariest diagnoses a person can face, Samantha Paige was taken on a journey that forced her to literally strip away layers of herself. At only 21 years old, her doctor found a lump on her thyroid, & soon after she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. It was then, that her life profoundly changed. Today Samantha, mama of an adolescent & founder of the "Last Cut Project" tells us how to listen to our inner voice, because it is much more important to our health than we think. Go to https://www.soulmammas.co...2018-11-1952 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastPro snowboarder Kimmy Fasani-how shifting our mindset can help us face fears & big decisionsHave you ever had to face your biggest fears? Whether we are aiming our snowboards down a steep snow covered mountain, surfing giant waves, or making a scary life decision-it is our mindset that can make or break the outcome. Kimmy Fasani, one of the world's best snowboarders, is here to speak to us about presence, trust, mindfulness, and intuition as it pertains to her professional career and new motherhood. Kimmy is now paving the way for professional mama athletes at the forefront of their careers. Check out https://www.soulmammas.com for more on he...2018-11-1247 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastPhysical health & self care postpartum. Interview with former Roxy athlete & mama Gillian GibreeAs mamas, it is never easy to transition away from our previously held self-identifications whether they are mental or physical, to step into this new role. Gillian Gibree has definitely earned the terms “athlete”and “ocean enthusiast”, as she is an incredibly active and accomplished mama in terms of physical fitness and health. This mama is a self proclaimed “ex-lifeguard, Roxy athlete and fitness model” who owns the business Paddle into Fitness in California. In this episode she shares going to share with our listeners her experience with fitness & health pre and postpartum as well as entrepreneurship, partnership, & juggling self care....2018-11-0553 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastMaking the choice to adopt or foster a child. Interview with mother of five Anastasia Stone.Whether we are step-parents, have gone through in vitro fertilization, had babies in a “traditional” manner, or have adopted or fostered children, for instance, we are all mothers first and foremost. This week’s guest Anastasia Stone & her husband, who are advocates for the foster care system, have adopted three babies, in addition to having two biological children. Anastasia knows the process can be challenging & emotional, & can mentor any mama listeners who might be considering going down this path. Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more! And please and...2018-10-2955 min
The Soul Mammas PodcastThe courage to do it alone as mom. How to be a single mama warrioress and follow your purpose. With Elise NicoleAfter experiencing crippling anxiety attacks, this soul mama of two, Elise Nicole, knew she was out of alignment. She realized her cup had become increasingly "empty" in her relationship & life, so she made the scary decision to move forward as a single mom. This decision was not an easy one for this artist & entrepreneur. Over the past year, Elise has courageously managed to return to her truth & re-discover her wings. Through deep inner trust, she believes we can all live out our truest purpose. Check out https://www.soulmammas.com for more...2018-09-1000 min