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Daily Mom Joy with RellieMomjoy: Triumphs Over Dental Dilemmas and BeyondSend us a textIn this episode of "Momjoy: Triumphs Over Dental Dilemmas and Beyond," Rellie Medina shares an uplifting tale from a challenging dental visit with her child that blossomed into an unexpected victory, symbolizing the broader journey of modern motherhood. She delves into the pressures of the "super mom" expectation and champions a movement towards authenticity and celebrating the small victories that parenting brings. This story is about facing life's challenges with grace and finding joy in the resilience and creativity that comes with navigating parenthood.Listeners are invited to embrace Rellie's four-step...2024-03-2613 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieFearlessly Mom: Navigating Irrational FearsSend us a textIn this episode of "Daily Mom Joy," host Rellie Medina delves into the common experiences of irrational fears that mothers face. From the heart-stopping moment of thinking a child has gone missing to the overarching worries about safety and parenting, Rellie discusses the impact of these fears and how to navigate and cope with them. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, she provides practical strategies for managing irrational fears and emphasizes the importance of addressing them to reclaim joy in motherhood. Join the conversation and discover how to challenge and overcome irrational fears...2024-03-1315 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieCreating Mom-Proof Habits: Self-Control and the Power of Our EnvironmentSend us a textIn this episode of Daily Mom Joy, host Rellie delves into the topic of creating mom-proof habits, focusing on the power of self-control and the influence of our environment. Rellie shares insights from the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, discussing the secret of self-control and how it relates to creating sustainable habits. She emphasizes the impact of environment on behavior, highlighting the importance of making cues for good habits obvious and reducing exposure to triggers for bad habits. Rellie offers practical examples and encourages moms to reflect on their own habits, ultimately e...2024-02-2620 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieWeights of Life: A Gym Owner’s Journey through Motherhood, Loss, & ResilienceSend us a textJoin us on Daily Mom Joy for an uplifting chat with the incredible Amy Passarella, co-owner of Burn Boot Camp gyms, as we dive into the 'Weights of Life.' In this heartwarming episode, Rellie Medina connects with Amy to discuss the bumpy road of New Year's resolutions, the juggle of fitness and family, and finding strength in the toughest times. Whether you're a mom on a fitness journey or just looking for inspiration to tackle life's unexpected twists, Amy's story of resilience and community at the gym is sure to resonate. Tune...2024-02-0542 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieMom's New Year Reboot: Revisiting Goals, Embracing Flexibility, and Finding Your Mom JoySend us a textJoin Rellie Medina in this episode of Daily Mom Joy as she gets real about the all-too-familiar experience of New Year's resolutions hitting roadblocks early on. She shares her own recent setback and how she bounced back, dishing out practical tips and encouragement for moms to reset, reassess, and keep pushing towards their goals. Tune in for some candid, no-nonsense motivation and a reminder that it's okay to stumble, but what matters is getting back up and staying in the race.2024-01-1617 minDaily Mom Joy with Rellie“Protecting Your Energetic Boundaries During the Holidays”Send us a textIn this special Christmas installment of 'Daily Mom Joy,' Rellie dives into a heart-to-heart with Kate Chisholm, Energy & Self Connection Mentor, about keeping your cool and setting limits on your energy spend during the festive rush. They start off with a cozy holiday hello and quickly get down to business: how do we moms keep our inner batteries charged when we're pulled in a million directions? Kate brings in her wisdom, chatting about the push-pull of doing-it-all and the need to stay rooted. They talk about the dance between our get-it-done masculine...2023-12-2436 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieMoms & Noms: The Power of NutritionSend us a textGet ready for a heart-to-heart on 'Mamas and Noms: The Power of Nutrition' in this episode of Daily Mom Joy. This week I team up with supermom Karena Moss to chat about how us moms can really take charge of our health and nutrition. Karena's got four kids and has been rocking a gluten-free and dairy-free life for 14 years, so she definitely knows a thing or two about food and self-care. We get real about the struggle of eating right during the holidays and drop some great advice on enjoying the festive goodies...2023-12-1934 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieFinding Joy when it feels Joyless!Send us a textIn this heartwarming episode of Daily Mom Joy with Rellie, I interview my guest Mischelle and we engage in a deep conversation about the joys and challenges of motherhood through (what feels as) joyless moments. Mischelle bravely recounts her experience raising a daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder, emphasizing the strength found in advocating for her child's unique healthcare needs. As both moms, we discuss the key role of instincts in parenting decisions and share uplifting stories of finding joy through music, meeting our children where they are, and embracing our children's individuality. The e...2023-12-1235 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieChoosing Joy in Life's StrugglesSend us a textJoin host Rellie Medina in this heartfelt episode of 'Daily Mom Joy' titled 'Choosing Joy in Life's Struggles.' Dive into an inspiring conversation with guest Lilibeth, who embodies the actionable choice of joy as she recounts her long and challenging journey to motherhood. From IVF treatments to nurturing hope through adversity, discover how through choosing joy and embracing the climb, she achieved her dream. Encouraging mothers to align their struggles with their desired joy, Rellie and Lilibeth explore important topics like coping with grief, the significance of a support system, and the...2023-12-0534 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieGlimmers & GratitudeSend us a textWelcome back, amazing moms, to 'Daily Mom Joy' because we know, you deserve it! In today's episode, we're diving into the holiday season stress (umm Elf on the Shelf anyone?!) and, well, how to keep our sanity. The awesome Tiffany Holman joins us, giving us a crash course about lifestyle changes we can make that won't drive us crazy – and it's all about glimmers, those bite-sized moments of gratitude. We're gonna explore how they can help make our days lighter and our holiday smiles brighter. So, put the laundry down, pass the kids to...2023-11-2835 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieMotherhood and Me-time: A Survival Guide!Send us a textToday's show is all about the joy of self-care, and more importantly - skincare! Remember, ladies, skincare isn't a fancy splurge, it's an essential part of our overall wellness and, trust us, it’s the ultimate act of self-love. Our skin is our largest organ and taking care of it isn’t vanity, it's necessary! From professional treatments to a few minutes dedicated to you, we'll discuss how skincare can act as a stress-buster, confidence booster, and a door to long-term health benefits. So stick around for some real mom talk, because Rellie and h...2023-11-2129 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieMastering Your Self Worth In Every Season!Send us a textHI Beautiful Moms! Join me Rellie, Therapist and Life Coach to Moms, as I'm thrilled to introduce our 'Ask a Joyful Mother' series!💁🏼♀️❓to my weekly podcast show just for YOU momma! In this series, one of our incredible Daily Mom Joy group members will share her experiences, insights, and journey towards finding joy! By no means was this an easy journey and talking about struggles normalizes that we are NOT alone in those struggles! Watch NOW where we get REAL about motherhood! ..and if you're interested in being featured, let me know! ...2023-11-1428 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieWhy Growth Matters When Self Care Falls ShortSend us a textHave you found a way to nail down a self-care routine only to wonder why it doesn't exactly bring you more joy or fulfillment in your life? Well...I argue it's because you are missing one key ingredient..and not just an ingredient ..but a very important human need and that's the need for Growth! In this episode, Rellie applies Human Needs psychology to the pivotal need for self-care by sharing her experience and her lessons from the past that have led her to find more joy in her life as a...2023-11-0711 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieMom Start Loving Yourself More...RIGHT NOWSend us a textMoms , we spin your wheels to make sure our kids are well taken care of AND at times go through great lengths to give them red carpet treatment as a way to show them how much we love them. But when was the last time you sprinkled that same love and kindness on to yourself?? How we treat ourselves is part of our overall well-being and it's just as crucial as taking care of our loved ones. When you feel good, you'll radiate positive energy, and this will have a ripple effect on t...2023-10-3112 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieThe True Meaning of Self-Care: It's Not What You ThinkSend us a textSelf-care has become a buzzword in recent years, often associated with activities like bubble baths and spa days. While these activities can certainly be a form of self-care, it's important to remember that true self-care goes beyond just pampering oneself.In this episode, Rellie encourages you to re-envision the actual meaning of self-care and how its recognizing that it's about taking care of oneself in all aspects of life, including physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It also means recognizing when we need help and seeking it out, whether that be through t...2023-10-2414 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieGiving a F**K about your Mom Struggles!Send us a textWhat If I told you that happiness as a mom doesn't come from some destination but rather from the problems and struggles you choose every day? This lesson was reinforced by Mark Manson's book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*CK" and showed up Rellie's life this past weekend when mom struggles were in full force! 2023-10-0910 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieLeveraging the Magic of the Fall Season for a More Peaceful YOU!Send us a textThe fall season symbolizes life transition. It's when we make space to shed the old before we welcome the new. It's a time for warmth, for stillness, for gratitude and reflection. As moms, we often get sucked into the hustle and bustle of motherhood that we often forget (or we may think we don't deserve!) to take that pause to reflect and to be still. It's necessary in the process of human growth and as moms! In this episode, Rellie describes the magic of the fall season as it relates to a season o...2023-10-0312 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieThe Beautiful Side of ConflictSend us a textWhat do you picture when you think of the word "conflict?" Do you automatically think of all the ways to avoid it? As moms, it can seem appealing to avoid conflict (any conflict!) like the plague. We just have way too much to do ! But here's a thought...what if I told you conflict is necessary to reap the rewards that come from conflict resolution. In this week's podcast episode, Rellie reviews 2 necessary ingredients to getting to achieve conflict resolution. 2023-09-2612 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieStrengthening your Emotional Support!Send us a textDoes asking for emotional support come easy to you or do you have to fight with yourself each time the thought of it creeps in? How we view emotional support has a major impact on how it translate into our world. If your belief is a limiting one then it may lead to no support or a very limited support system. Or you may have a positive view of emotional support but you find it difficult to follow through with tapping into it. In this week's episode, Rellie dives into emotional support and giv...2023-09-1212 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieWrestling with Resentment...and Winning!Send us a textWhen was the last time you felt bitter, frustrated, or maybe angry while you were engaged in motherly tasks (i.e. acts of service!) . Were you perhaps feeling resentment? Resentment can be a common emotion that comes up in your motherhood journey given all the acts of service we do every day for our loved ones. It can leave us feeling drained and frustrated with the very people we love more than anyone on the planet! So what to do!? Tune in and Rellie will dive into where resentment really comes from and...2023-09-0614 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieTaking Back Control over your TIME!Send us a textDo you catch yourself telling yourself "I don't have time..." like ALL the time?? There's just never enough time...to get things done for myself, to get everything done for the kids, to get work done, to get chores done...The list of stuff we DONT have time can feel daunting and overwhelming...therefore IT IS. But what if there was a better way? Tune in to this episode! Rellie will walking you through a re-frame to take ownership of your time once and for all! You got this MOM! 2023-08-2913 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieRecovering Gracefully when our Tools MalfunctionSend us a textHave you ever noticed that tools malfunction in the worst times! The AC breaks in the middle of the summer, the WiFi goes down in the middle of your teen son gaming (that may be worst than the AC!) and sometimes our therapeutic tools go out the window when we are faced with challenging situations. In this week's episode Rellie, shares her personal story to show that it's HUMAN for tools to fail us from time to time and better yet what to do when they do! 2023-08-2112 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieRediscover your Self-Identity in less than 20 mins!Send us a textIf I were to ask you, what is your identity...what would your answer be? For most of us, we identify as a MOM and that becomes our complete and total focus (which is WHY you are an amazing mom!). BUT ....what happened to the other qualities that make you ...well YOU! The other areas you unintentionally have been ignoring that could use some fun ! In this episode, Rellie will walk you through an exercise to re-assess where your focus is and what can be possible with a shift in perception! 2023-08-1414 minDaily Mom Joy with Rellie5 Ways to Win over Back To School Stress!Send us a textWhat's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Back to School?? Do you equate it with chaos or do you thrive in this season? Regardless if you are the mom that's had their back to school supplies ready and labeled since last month or you are the mom that is still scrambling to get school supplies out of your target bags (or into the cart!), you want to ensure you are hanging on to your peace! On this episode, I give you 5 ways to gain control back of the...2023-08-0814 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieFind your Re-Focus in 3 steps!Send us a textHave you ever gotten super hyped up about a goal and then boom you got squirreled!?And then what happened afterwards? Did you beat yourself up some before trying again? Or did you abandon ship....move on to another goal only to find yourself in the same pattern? In this episode, Rellie shares 3 steps to finding your Re-Focus and gain traction so you can achieve the goals you want - kindly ! 2023-08-0112 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieOvercoming the Comparison Mind TrapSend us a textWhat happens when we start comparing ourselves to other moms? We fall into the comparison mind trap! We fail to see we are simply in a season! And seasons change! But until then, we must equip ourselves for our season. So listen in to discover what season you are in and how you can trade comparison for compassion!2023-07-0809 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieMy routine is: hurting me...or serving me?Send us a textRoutines! As moms we either live or die by them ...or for some of us ...are in dire need of one! How we intentionally or unintentionally build our routines is driven by two very important human needs. These either serve our wellness goals or keep us trapped in behaviors we are desperate to change! Tune in as Rellie introduces the concept of Human Needs psychology (by Chloe Madanes), how it applies to our daily routines as moms, and how a simple shift in our routine can create lasting change towards the joyful life y...2023-06-1914 minDaily Mom Joy with RelliePrioritizing our Wellness: Identifying the ChallengesSend us a textWhat keeps us from prioritizing our mom wellness? Our emotional, physical, and spiritual health! In this episode, I polled a group of 40 moms and share the results on what keeps them from prioritizing their wellness. How does this apply to you? In life if we ask the right questions, we gain the insight to take the RIGHT action towards the life we want! 2023-06-0914 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieTackling Disappointment when Real Mom S*%T Happens!Send us a textHave you ever had an expectation movie reel in your mind and then real mom sh*@t happens that totally derails it? Did "Disappointment" set in, and did you let it drive the that scenario? What did that cost you? Well its happened to me! Tune in to this episode where I give you an example of real mom sh&*t that happened to me recently and how I applied my two power tools to significantly change the outcome. Listen and start applying these tools for yourself to gain more daily...2023-06-0113 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieWhat's your "default" emotion?Send us a textUnwanted "default" emotions; we all have them! How do you typically react when something falls outside of your control or something doesn't go the way you expected it to? Recognition of this is the first step into building new emotional habits! Tune in to find out how you can choose a new "default" for yourself to experience the life you want. 2023-05-2313 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieHow to Extinguish "Exhaustion"Send us a textHow many times a week (or even in a day!) do you tell yourself "I'm exhausted"? In this episode, Rellie goes over the power of our every day language and how these simple words can control our perception, and therefore our experience, of life! Tune in on what action you can take TODAY to create a different experience that brings you JOY. 2023-05-1614 minDaily Mom Joy with Rellie3 Ways to Optimize Mom Joy this Mother's Day!Send us a textMother's Day is a day of recognition for what we do each and every day! You deserve to feel JOY regardless of your past or current circumstances. In this episode, Rellie walks you through 3 simple steps that you can apply, not just this Mother's Day but every day, to tap into that joy. 2023-05-0914 minDaily Mom Joy with RellieWelcome to Daily Mom JoySend us a textRellie Welcomes you to Daily Mom Joy Podcast series.2023-05-0604 min