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Momma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenEmpty Nest, Full Life: A Journey Back To YouIn this heartfelt episode, Momma PK explores what it means to reconnect with yourself after spending years prioritizing others. She shares stories of real women who bravely stepped into this journey of rediscovery after the kids left home—and the powerful results they experienced. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to start reconnecting with your inner desires, passions, and purpose.🔑 Key Takeaways:Why it's hard for empty nesters to prioritize themselvesCommon emotional blocks women over 50 faceActionable steps to rediscover your identityResearc...2025-04-1713 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenA New Season of Growth, Transformation And Self-DiscoveryAfter a much-needed pause, I’m back—refreshed, recharged, and ready to bring you powerful messages of hope, inspiration, and encouragement. This season, we’re diving deep into a topic that so many women face: navigating life as an empty nester.If you've spent decades devoted to your children, you might now find yourself wondering:❓ Who am I beyond being a mom?❓ What’s next for me?The truth is, this isn’t an ending—it’s a new beginning. A time for personal reinv...2025-03-2514 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenOvercoming Post-holiday Blues: Embrace Joy Year-round (Replay)You don't have to let the joy of Christmas fade with the packing away of the decorations and the twinkling lights.  In fact, it is important to keep the spirit of Christmas alive beyond December.  PK offers three ways in which you can do this while transforming your life and the lives of others:Start a gratitude journal to keep you focused on all the good that's happening in your life.Schedule quality time with loved ones so you always have a supportive community you can count on.Engage in random acts of kindness which gives th...2025-01-1613 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenSavoring the Spirit of Christmas: How to Extend the Joy Beyond DecemberYou don't have to let the joy of Christmas fade with the packing away of the decorations and the twinkling lights.  In fact, it is important to keep the spirit of Christmas alive beyond December.  PK offers three ways n which you can do this while transforming your life and the lives of others:Start a gratitude journal to keep you focused on all the good that's happening in your life.Schedule quality time with loved ones so you always have a supportive community you can count on.Engage in random acts of kindness which gives th...2024-01-2513 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenThe Power of Gratitude: How a Gratitude Mindset Can Boost Your Well-beingHave you ever had so many things going wrong in your life at the same time that it made you feel like there was nothing left to be grateful for?  Well, I’m sure you’re not alone.  We’ve all been there at one time or another, which is why it’s so important to learn how to start building a gratitude mindset.  What’s a gratitude mindset?  It is a state of mind that allows you to focus on being thankful for what you have instead of dwelling on what’s missing.  It’s about focusing on the man...2023-09-0612 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenSoul Food : Seven Ways You Can Nourish The Hole In Your SoulEver had a nagging sense of emptiness that you just couldn’t seem to shake, a feeling like a hole in your soul?  It may be because you need nourishment not just for your body, but for your soul.Today’s episode will give you  several ways in which you can give your soul the nourishment it needs and deserves.  Here are some of those recommendations:  Spend time with family members  that you can share laughs and stories with.  Place video calls to friends whether they are near or far away.  Seeing faces is so much better than...2023-04-1215 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow To Avoid Burnout And Preserve Your Mental And Physical HealthHave you ever been in a situation where you were pulled in so many directions that you began  to feel as though you were burned to a crisp?  That’s the situation in which  neonatologist Susan Landers Berry, M.D. found herself after years of being in a high-pressure job while trying to balance her career with her family and home life.  Unfortunately, She found that she couldn’t handle it on her own.   Take a listen. You may hear your own story in hers, and you may be able to  benefit from the strategies she used to find herself an...2023-01-2527 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenFive Ways To Replace Holiday Stress With Holiday FunThe holidays are notorious for creating stress, as people try to manage their usual activities with the increased tasks that go along with celebrating the holidays, such as shopping for perfect gifts and making plans to entertain family.  If you add being a perfectionist to the mix then you’ve got the perfect recipe for a stressful holiday.   Additionally, when  you consider that according to the American Psychological Association, more women on average say they feel more stressed than men, you may want to pay attention to those things that are creating stress for you and make the necessary adjus...2022-12-2412 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenLearn To Love Yourself First: Critical Steps to To Maintaining Your Mental And Physical HealthFor many women, loving  themselves first does not come naturally.  In fact, many women have to learn to love themselves because they have been socialized to believe that putting their own needs first is a selfish act.  As a result, many women put everyone’s needs before they own, always talking about their dreams and desires in the future saying thighs like, “When the kids get older:” “When I get that promotion that I‘ve been working so hard for.”  “When I  have the time.”  “That’s when I will travel, or follow my passion, or start that nonprofit organization.”   The irony...2022-11-2225 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenYou Can Move Forward With Clarity: How To Get Unstuck From Thing That Are Holding You BackHave you ever been in a situation in which you find yourself procrastinating, going around in circles, unable to accomplish what you have in mind, literally feeling stuck with no clear way out?In this episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal  and a Career Coach shares many nuggets about the dangers of staying stuck for too long, and how it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy that prevents you from getting the momentum to break through to the next step.You'll want to l...2022-10-1631 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenYou Can Transform Your Life And The Lives of Others: The Benefits Of JournalingDo you have stories inside of you that you would love to share as part of your legacy  but  no one has heard them because you don’t think of yourself as a writer?  What would you say if I told you that by starting a journaling practice a few times a week you can learn to express yourself authentically, which can  transform not only your own life but  the lives of others? Well, you’ll want to listen to this episode  in which  Nkem Chukwumerije, writer and writing coach, takes you on her journey from her start in the...2022-10-1634 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow To Improve Your Health And Productivity: Amazing Benefits Of A Clutter-free LifeAs humans, we all have a habit of collecting and accumulating clutter. Often, our cupboards are full of gadgets and accessories we don’t use anymore, and our closets are filled with items of clothing that either don’t fit anymore or no longer bring us joy when we see ourselves in them.  Yet, we hang on to these items creating clutter that can cause our stress levels to go up, prevent us from being productive, and steal time from us while we hunt for things that are lost in the clutter.  In this episode Dr. Peggie Kirkland (PK) talks...2022-10-1639 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow To Fast-track Your Professional Growth Without Sacrificing Your Personal Happiness With Terry B. McDougallLet’s face it, being promoted to a supervisory position can be both exciting and daunting.  On the one hand, you feel excited about having been recognized for your experience and expertise, on the other, you can have fears about leading others in a way that will optimize their talents to advance the company’s interests.  Terry says that can be a  real challenge for new supervisors. This is why seeking help from a professional coach can make the process faster and get you to your goals sooner. In this episode, Terry B. Mc Dougall shares her journey...2022-08-0739 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenLiving With Passion And Purpose: How To Bounce Back After A Rockbottom Emotional BreakdownHave you ever been in a situation where you feel deep in your heart that the life you're living is not the life you were meant to live?  Well, that's where Avalaura Gaither found herself,  in spite of the fact that she worked tirelessly in her dream profession, had a great income, drove a nice car and had a great family.  So why did she find herself in an emotional heap on the floor crying out to God  for help?You'll want to listen to this episode to hear how Avalaura overcame her circumstances and designed a Trip...2022-08-0637 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenBecoming Healthy, Healed And Whole: Reclaiming Life After a Painful DivorceGetting a divorce can take a toll on your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health leaving you feeling broken and burnt out.  The good news is that you can rebound from a life challenge such as this and start thriving again. In today’s episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Kelly Foster discusses her road back to finding herself and living in  her purpose.  One, of many,  important points that Kelly makes is about the importance of looking inside yourself,  first, when you're on the path to healing and rebuilding.    Kelly is a writer, speaker, advocate, author of...2022-08-0531 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenFive Ways in Which Positive Self-talk Habits Can Impact Your Self-careIn this episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland (PK) delves into the impact that negative self-talk has on women.   According to PK,   your  internal dialogue frames the narrative messages that you tell yourselves over and over.  This narrative has the ability to change your mood and more significantly, can lead to depression and anxiety; the more you do it, the more it becomes embedded in your subconscious until it becomes a habit.  It is therefore important to start reversing that process by doing things like thought-stopping, blocking out time for self-care, filling your tribe with positive people and more. Please take a lis...2022-08-0431 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenOver 50 And Living Boldly: Mature Women Are Redefining Their Lives With International Travel  In this episode, Robin Tillotson explores the challenges and triumphs of black women, over 50, who have put themselves on the back burner while attending to the needs of their families.  For many of these women international travel with her company is their starting point for putting themselves first without feeling guilty. Robin is an avid traveler and the Chief Cultural Officer for This I do for me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous. Robin is also a self-proclaimed “activist for joyful aging.”  According to Robin,  international travel helps these women learn about new cultures and meet new people, all of w...2022-08-0334 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X Women3 Ways to Start Forgiving Yourself And Improve Your HealthA lot of times when we think about forgiveness, we think about forgiving someone else. But, how often do we actually think about forgiving ourselves? In this Episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland shares the importance of being able to forgive yourself. According to health experts, self- forgiveness is essential to your physical and psychological well being. In fact, some psychologists say that self-forgiveness has been linked to lowering your risk of heart attack...reducing stress, depression and anxiety. PK also offers  three  ways in which you can start forgiving yourself so you can avoid being stuck in a cycle of gu...2022-07-1016 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow I Overcame Life’s Challenges By Listening To My Mind, Body And Spirit With Rochel Marie LawsonPart of a larger Divine plan is how you sometimes come to view your life, If you’ve lived long enough.  You also realize that life sometimes takes us on unpredictable journeys, that may initially make our heads spin, but once we get over the initial shock of the experience, and we take some time to reflect, we may realize that things that happen are not just coincidences.   That was the experience of Rochel Marie Lawson in her journey to what she calls blissful living.  In this episode, Rochel Marie, takes us on a journey starting with her gr...2022-07-1037 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenWhat to Listen to During Our Summer Hiatus? Old Favorites of Course!Happy Summer everyone! Please make some time to decompress, soak up some rays and relax your mind, body and spirit.  It’s so important to recharge so you're not running on empty.Take that salsa class, learn to swim if you don’t know how to, travel as far as you’re comfortable going, buy a guitar or a keyboard and get a tutor, start writing your memoir, try some new recipes,  you get the idea… Just do some things that are different this summer.   To allow us to recharge on our end,  we’ll  be publishing so...2022-07-0603 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenFive Minutes of Meditation to Manage Stress and AnxietyMindfulness meditation is a practice that allows you to bring calm to your mind and your body as you let go of negative thoughts, and allow the thoughts which keep racing through your mind to slow down.  Just get a comfortable seat, wear comfortable clothes and focus on your breathing.  In this episode, PK leads you through  a 5-minute  Daily Mindfulness practice that can be done at any time of the day.  Believe it or not, just a few minutes 3-4 times a week can help build a habit that can lead to significant benefits. Just relax, breat...2022-06-1508 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow Affirmations Can Help You Shift Your Mindset From Negative to PositiveFor anyone who is not aware, affirmations are a tool for shifting your thoughts from focusing on what you’re lacking, to a focus on your strengths. Since we all have positive and negative internal dialogues running through our minds each day, those thoughts are shaping our reality with their scripts.  When the script is positive, we feel upbeat, confident and sure of ourselves.  However, when those scripts are negative, they can feed our self-doubt and can discourage us from trying to reach our goals. Having said that, you should have an arsenal of affirmations that you can u...2022-06-1211 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenWhy You Shouldn't Let Perfectionism And Honor Roll Hangover Steal Your JoyThis episode is definitely for you if  you answer "Yes" to these questions:Are you living your life trying to please others, even if it makes you uncomfortable?Do you find yourself setting out to do everything perfectly, so that you can receive approval from your family, peers, your boss, your clients?  Do you constantly feel yourself in a state of internal stress and panic about not meeting the expectations of others?If you're nodding your head "Yes" to these questions, then you may well be suffering from honor roll hangover.  This syndrome can create the limiting bel...2022-06-0713 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenYou Deserve to Put Yourself First on Mother's Day And Beyond!It's true that Mother's Day is a day when women are the focus of their family's  affection and adoration, but sadly, this attention may not extend beyond the day or to the same degree.  That's why you need to enjoy the day, but remember that it is still your responsibilityto keep yourself front and center when the day is over.Think about it.  What would your life be like if you stopped taking care of everyone else's needs first, and instead, made your own needs your first priority.?   Would you have more joy, better health, less...2022-05-0520 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow Your Clutter is Preventing You From Living Your Best Life with Dana LaquidaraAs humans, we all have a habit of collecting and accumulating clutter. Often, our cupboards are full of gadgets and accessories we don’t use anymore, and our closets are filled with items of clothing that either don’t fit anymore or no longer bring us joy when we see ourselves in them.  Yet, we hang on to these items creating clutter that can cause our stress levels to go up, prevent us from being productive, and steal time from us while we hunt for things that are lost in the clutter.  In this episode Dr. Peggie...2022-04-1939 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenBrilliance without Resilience Won’t get you Very far: 8 Tips for Building Your ResilienceBrilliance without Resilience Won’t  get you Very far:  8 Tips for Building Your ResilienceWhether at home or abroad, women are being called on to be more resilient.  Nowhere is this more evident than in Ukraine where women are being forced to take on full responsibility for taking care of their children and other family members some of whom may be elderly and or disabled.  In this episode, PK shares 8 strategies that can help you to be more resilient as you face challenges in your own life. According to PK, “You might be skilled...2022-04-0513 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X Women7 Ways to be Kinder to Yourself This Spring!For many people,  the start of spring signals new life, new beginnings and opportunities to  enjoy the extra hours of daylight.  It’s a time when you start to think about cleaning out closets, and cupboards and any other parts of your home that became cutterd during the winter months.  Some of you may even be picking up swatches of paint as you think about redecorating one or several rooms.In this episode, PK urges listeners to give not only their surroundings but themselves, a spring touch-up.  You’ll want to listen to this episode where she offers 7...2022-03-2313 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenWhy Your Legacy Should be one of Self-love and not Self-sacrifice!Happy international Women’s Day! And Happy Women’s History Month!  This time of year is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions women have made to the culture, history and society of the United States, as well as  their contributions to the world-at-large.  But have you stopped to think about what it takes to fulfill these roles effectively? When you look at your own life, do you find that you are putting yourself on the back burner in order to meet the needs of all those who are depending on you for mental, physical...2022-03-0809 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow International Travel can Help Women Embrace Life at 50 and Beyond With Robin TillotsonAre you tired of making everyone else a priority? Are you looking for ways to add some excitement and meaning to your life? Then you'll want to hear from Robin Tillotson, an avid traveler and the Chief Cultural Officer for This I do for me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous. Robin is also a self-proclaimed “activist for joyful aging.”   In this episode, Robin explores the challenges and triumphs of black women, over 50, who have put themselves on the back burner while attending to the needs of their families.  This is their starting point.  Where they end up is a com...2022-02-2234 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenReason #7: It's on you now! Strategies to get Financially Healthy and Save Yourself from an Emotional MeltdownDid you know that even though you Gen Xers are by nature self-sufficient, resourceful, flexible, and highly-educated, to name just a few of your admirable characteristics,  you still worry about debt, paying your  mortgages, student loans for you and your children and credit card interest.  In short you are stressed about your finances, and not having enough emergency funds on hand, what your retirement will look like, and whether  Social Security will still exist.  In this episode, PK  shares why getting financially healthy is important to your physical, mental and social well-being.Key Takeaways and Ge...2022-02-2110 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenReason #6: Cupid's Working Overtime to Help You Show Love for Your Spiritual WellbeingIf you've  ever asked yourself, "What's my purpose?" It's because you were in the space of assessing your spiritual wellbeing, which  is less about your  religious affiliation and  and more about your personal values, your beliefs  and your search for meaning and purpose in life.   In this episode, PK shares the connection between your  spiritual wellness and  your physical, mental and emotional wellness, and it's not about your religious affiliation.   You'll want to listen to this episode so you can assess where you are in your spiritual wellness.  Key Takeaways From This Episode:You ca...2022-02-1707 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenReason #5: It's not Over Cupid! 7 Tips to Help you Show Love for Your Professional HealthHave you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re working so hard you feel sleep deprived more often than you feel rested, or you’re working so hard that you forget to eat or you ignore important household chores, like paying your bills or doing laundry until you have nothing clean to wear, and for those of you with children, you are unable to make time for your children’s extra curricular or even their activities at  home?  These are all indications that you need to find a work life balance.  In this episode, PK encourage...2022-02-1509 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenReason #4: Happy Valentine's Day! Are You Emotionally Healthy?How are you celebrating this Valentine’s day?  Is it with a loving partner,   girlfriends, your family or are you alone?  Whatever situation you find yourself in, it is important to take some time to focus on your emotional health today!In this episode, PK provides Reason # 4  for why she thinks Cupid should really be working harder today,  since many of you are going to  experience a rollercoaster of emotions depending on the outcome of the day.   In her book, The Gifts of Imperfection Brene Brown, author and professor, defines connection as the energy tha...2022-02-1408 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenReason #3: How You Can Become Socially Healthy During This Season of RomanceEver noticed how good you feel after you have interacted with people with whom you share a mutually positive connection?   There’s a reason for that.  In fact, research from the National Institutes of Health says that not only do social connections influence our biology and well-being, strong social ties can impact everything from  a longer life, stress reduction, your ability to fight off germs and  better heart health ,which is very appropriate since February is also designated American Heart Month and  The American Heart Association In this episode I'm going  to give you  the third...2022-02-1210 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenReason #2: Cupid Doesn't Want You to be Sidelined by Poor Physical Health   How much is your physical  health contributing to whether you're a participant or observer of life?  In this episode, PK encourages listeners to join with Cupid in being intentional about focusing on getting or maintaining great physical health.  Right now everyone is focused on Omicron and other COVID variants because  those are highly communicable  diseases.  But it is also important that you pay attention to health concerns  such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, several cancer  and hypertension all of which are noncommunicable, but which can put you on the sidelines. Key Takeaways If you want  to mak...2022-02-1112 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenReason #1:Why You Should Choose Being Mentally Healthy as a Valentine’s Day GiftAre you mentally healthy?  Mayo Clinic, defines mental health as the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave in personal and family relationships, at work or school and in social settings.Listen to this episode to find out the cues that might alert you to the need to seek help from a mental health professional.  If some of those cues resonate with you, then work with Cupid to give yourself the gift of being mentally healthy because the effects will impact your life beyond Valentine's day!  Speaking of mental health, if you...2022-02-1008 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X Women7 Reasons Why You Need to Task Cupid With Being More Intentional This Valentine's DayAs Valentine's Day approaches, are you looking forward to it with anticipation or dread?  Many of you will go through a lot of emotions ranging from sheer ecstasy because you anticipate your significant other sending you flowers or gifting you with chocolate or jewelry or cute lingerie or other tokens of affection.  Others will be disappointed because their significant others forgot or ignored the day, and others may even feel despair at the thought of yet another Valentine's day alone.  In this episode, PK levels the playing field by reminding listeners that their first love should be the...2022-02-0906 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow I Went From A Rockbottom Emotional Breakdown To Living In My Passion And Purpose With Avalaura GaitherHave you ever been in a situation where you feel deep in your heart that the life you're living is not the life you're meant to live?  Well, that's where Avalaura Gaither found herself,  in spite of the fact that she worked tirelessly in her dream profession, had a great income, drove a nice car and had a great family.  So why did she find herself in an emotional heap on the floor crying out to God  for help?You'll want to listen to this episode to hear how Avalaura overcame her circumstances and designed a Triple A pr...2022-01-2137 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenDon’t Miss These Steps If You’re Starting A Business! Critical Advice For Entrepreneurs From Elaine SlatterCritical Steps You Don’t Want To Miss If You’re Starting A Business: Entrepreneurial Advice From Elaine SlatterWe cannot ignore the fact that the COVID19 pandemic has had many negative impacts on the lives of individuals, families, businesses, our country and the world-at-large.  However, the pandemic has also provided opportunities for many.  One such group is female entrepreneurs and, in fact, business experts say that 40 % of female entrepreneurs launched their businesses as a direct result of the pandemic.  Of note also is the statistic that says that 62...2022-01-1228 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenScrap the New Year's Resolutions: 10 Intentions You Can Set in 2022 To Prioritize Your Self-careAs you know, many people use the beginning of a new year to make resolutions about things they’d like to improve in their lives. The question is how successful have you been with seeing those resolutions come to fruition?  If you haven't had much success over the years, perhaps you need to stop making resolutions and start setting intentions instead.  In this episode, Peggie Kirkland (PK), Host and Executive Producer of Momma’s Motivational Messages challenges listeners to set intentions instead of making resolutions as they start this new year.  Th...2022-01-0219 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenPay Attention To These 5 Ways to "Self Care" During The HolidaysLet’s face it, the holidays are a time for merriment, feasts, fun, love and  laughter as you gather with family and friends.  However, this time of year can also be  a time of great stress as you manage careers, and preparations such as decorating and shopping for the perfect gift, gift wrapping, cleaning, preparing unique and familiar meals  and everything else that goes also with it.  All of this can be both exciting and overwhelming as you feel yourself being pushed and pulled in all directions catering to everyone’s needs and desires. In this episo...2021-12-1513 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenUnable to Move Forward With Intentionality? How Gaining Clarity Can Help You Get Unstuck With Becca RibbingHave you ever been in a situation in which you find yourself procrastinating, going around in circles, unable to accomplish what you have in mind, literally feeling stuck with no clear way out?In this episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal  and a Career Coach shares many nuggets about the dangers of staying stuck for too long, and how it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy that prevents you from getting the momentum to break through to the next step.You'll want to l...2021-12-0131 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenProven Strategies To Fast-track Your Professional Growth and Personal Happiness With Terry B. McDougallLet’s face it, being promoted to a supervisory position can be both exciting and daunting.  On the one hand, you feel excited about having been recognized for your experience and expertise, on the other, you can have fears about leading others in a way that will optimize their talents to advance the company’s interests.  Terry says that can be a  real challenge for new supervisors. This is why seeking help from a professional coach can make the process faster and get you to your goals sooner. In this episode, Terry B. Mc Dougall shares her journey...2021-11-0339 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenYou Can Transform Your Life By Starting A Simple Journaling Practice With Nkem ChukwumerijeDo you have stories inside of you that you would love to share as part of your legacy  but  no one has heard them because you don’t think of yourself as a writer?  What would you say if I told you that by starting a journaling practice a few times a week you can learn to express yourself authentically, which can  transform not only your own life but  the lives of others? Well, you’ll want to listen to this episode  in which  Nkem Chukwumerije, writer and writing coach, takes you on her journey from her start in the...2021-10-3134 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenHow I Overcame Life’s Challenges By Listening To My Mind, Body And Spirit With Rochel Marie LawsonPart of a larger Divine plan is how you sometimes come to view your life, If you’ve lived log enough.  You also realize that life sometimes takes us on unpredictable journeys, that may initially make our heads spin, but once we get over the initial shock of the experience, and we take some time to reflect, we may realize that things that happen are not just coincidences.   That was the experience of Rochel Marie Lawson in her journey to what she calls blissful living.  In this episode, Rochel Marie, takes us on a journey starting with h...2021-10-2037 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenAfter A Painful Divorce: How I'm Becoming Healthy, Healed And Whole With Kelly A. FosterLet’s be honest.  Getting a divorce can take a toll on your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health leaving you feeling broken and burnt out.  The good news is that you can rebound from a life challenge such as this and start thriving again.  In today’s episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, I interview Kelly Foster to discuss her road back to finding herself and living in  her purpose.  One, of many,  important points that Kelly makes is about the importance of looking inside yourself,  first, when you're on the path to healing and rebuilding...2021-10-0330 minMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenMomma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X WomenSeason Two Introduction: Why It's Important To Put Yourself First!Learn to put yourself first is our message to ladies over 40.  This is not an easy habit to form when you've been used to prioritizing everyone else's needs above your own, but it is something you can learn to do.  It is crucial for women to internalize the fact that focusing on themselves is the most unselfish act they can perform because everyone around them benefits when they are healthy in mind, body, spirit, professionally and financially.In Season Two  listeners will hear from guests who, through a variety of challenges, learned to stop putting their needs on...2021-09-3005 min