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Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons199: The Reclamation Era: Writing, Motherhood, and Neurodivergence with Stephanie SprengerIn this episode, I sit down with the wonderfully multifaceted Stephanie Sprenger—a writer, podcaster, producer of live storytelling and comedy shows, and single mom to two teenage girls. Stephanie shares her journey from being an early childhood music therapist to reclaiming her identity as a writer, a path that led her to create vibrant communities for women to find and share their voices.Our conversation dives deep into the power of storytelling as a form of self-mothering and community-building. Stephanie, the executive producer of Listen to Your Mother Boulder, explains why sharing honest, unfiltered stories about mo...
2025-10-2050 min
Peri-NormalWelcome to Peri-NormalEpisode Overview:Welcome to the debut episode of Peri-Normal, a podcast dedicated to demystifying neurodivergence and perimenopause, especially as they intersect at midlife. Host Steph Sprenger shares her personal journey with ADHD, discusses the challenges of diagnosis for women, and sets the stage for candid conversations with experts and real people navigating neurodivergence in midlife.Key Topics Covered:Steph’s ADHD diagnosis story: growing up undiagnosed, internalizing symptoms, and the journey to self-discovery in midlife.The unique challenges women face with ADHD, including misdiagnosis and masking.The impact of hormones, perimenopause, an...
2025-09-0810 min
In The NOCODivorce and single motherhood are funnier than you think. Just ask comedian Stephanie SprengerComedian and writer Stephanie Sprenger bares all in her comedy. Through her standup, the Arvada resident broaches subjects that might make people blush -- but are very real portrayals of life as a middle-aged single mom. She jokes about topics like menopause, potty breaks and divorce. Stephanie is part of a group of four comedians and four storytellers performing this Thursday in Lafayette at an event called “Reclamation: The Fempire Strikes Back.” She spoke with host Erin O’Toole about what inspires her comedy and how she came to standup relativel...
2024-08-1409 min
Mother Plus Podcast#120: What Happens When ADHD/RSD People-Pleasers Become Moms?Send us a textToday, Stacey brings you a solo episode to talk to you about what summer break has looked like for this people-pleasing ADHD mom. She talks about how you can learn from her mistakes, and save yourself from burnout, if you, too, struggle with making everybody around your happy all the time - but especially your children. Recap:What happens when people pleasers become moms?We all know the importance of putting up boundaries and teaching your kids to “figure it out” for themselvesBut when you're a people-pleaser you can kn...
2024-08-1427 minMother Plus Podcast#110: One Mom's Story of Living With Anxiety and ADHDSend us a textADHD, high functioning anxiety and perfectionist-based procrastination go together like peanut butter, jelly and banana. We’re former hard-working, top-of our class, good girls who masked our high functioning anxiety our whole lives, and then we became mothers, and the masks are falling apart. They are WORN OUT. And we just can’t keep them together anymore.Today, I’m going to share a story with you about motherhood and anxiety so you can KNOW for sure that there are others out there like you. You’re not alone. And eithe...
2024-05-2214 minMother Plus PodcastSaving My Daughter From Heartbreak: A Story From The Live Stage Show About MotherhoodSend us a textWhen you’re a mom, and you surround yourselves with moms telling their motherhood stories, baring their souls, laughing, crying, and being brutally honest, it is a powerful thing. Listen To Your Mother is a national series of live storytelling shows where local writers share their original pieces about motherhood. And today, Steph brings you the piece she read at last year's show.The story is called “Heartbreak And The Young Entrepreneur.” It’s all about her young daughter’s entrepreneurial efforts, and the disappointment that comes with them. Hard for he...
2024-05-0110 minMother Plus PodcastBONUS: How To Clean Your Fridge For The ADHD MomSend us a textSteph tackles her chaotic fridge in today's Tedious Task of the Week episode. Step 1: Throw out the questionable stuff—no guilt, just toss it! Step 2: Remove leftovers you know you aren't going to eat and put the containers on the counter. Step 3: Take out trashy items your kids left in there (or you did, oops) like cardboard packaging and half-consumed smoothies. Step 4: Reorganize just a tiny bit to make it look prettier and less overwhelming. Step 5: Clean out the leftover containers and put them in the dishwasher—you're done!In today's mini-episode, Steph tackles t...
2024-03-0706 minMother Plus PodcastI Am An ADHD Mom: What Do I Do Now? (The Best Resources & Recommendations Inside)Send us a textADHD meds—what it's supposed to feel like, how it's going for Steph, and the challenges of getting meds right now. Our favorite books on ADHD—especially for women—and the things we love about them.Applying the ADHD filter to our lives and our motherhood feels embarrassing at times, like it's all we can talk about. But the integration, healing, and reclamation are such an important part of the diagnosis process. But the hyper-focus on ADHD has also been a useful tool for taking ACTION in the moment and changing the structure of our live...
2024-03-0525 minMother Plus PodcastBONUS: How To Match Socks For The ADHD MomSend us a textToday is our very first episode and our series that we were calling big tedious task of the week. Big Tedious Task = The really seemingly menial, tedious little things that every other mom seems to have no issue with, but you feel like it's equivalent to climbing Mount Everest.One of the challenges with ADHD or a neuro divergent brain, is that it doesn't think in order. Instead of past present and future. Everything is now. Moms with ADHD get overwhelmed with the everyday tedious housework and...
2024-02-2911 minMother Plus PodcastWhen You Finally See Yourself Clearly: An ADHD Story (With Inspiration from Alice in Wonderland)Send us a textIt can feel vulnerable and uncomfortable when you learn something major about yourself and it's all you want to talk about—like, for example, a brand new ADHD diagnosis. Looking back at your life through a new lens is an important part of integration and healing. Steph has always been a huge fan of Alice in Wonderland, and shares her lightbulb moment when she realizes that maybe it's because it was a bit neurologically autobiographical—a "lost" girl trying to find her way back home after stumbling down a rabbit hole. After a month on ADHD...
2024-02-2719 minMother Plus PodcastHow To Get Tested For ADHD And The Ways In Which It Could Change Your LifeSend us a text Welcome back to the ADHD in Motherhood Series. It's been a ride. Today, we cover:The process to getting an ADHD evaluation can be tricky, which sort of feels like a sick joke when you're already struggling to complete tasks you don't like. Be prepared to feel big feelings after your diagnosis: anything ranging from grief to relief. You may experience the regret of wondering what would have happened if you'd been diagnosed sooner—there is a grief that accompanies looking back at how many years you may have needlessly suffered. To take m...
2024-02-2125 minMother Plus PodcastThe Things That You're Good At Because You're An ADHD MomSend us a textLet's talk about the positive qualities about women with ADHD—because, yes, we have our own superpowers!We had a major breakthrough about our "Remember her?" moments when we are longing for our pre-mom selves: Of course we miss the person we used to be before all the things we struggled with became magnified. Motherhood + ADHD can wreak havoc on self-esteem, and it's important to remember the things you really love about yourself instead of focusing on your flaws and struggles. We do a deep dive into the qualities we both...
2024-02-1327 minMother Plus PodcastThis Is For The Moms Who Feel Like They Are Failing At MotherhoodSend us a text**TO JOIN US AT THE NEW MOON VIRTUAL RETREAT, CLICK HERE: https://www.motherplusser.com/new-moon-retreat**We are so excited to share the first episode in a 5-part series for moms who basically feel like they suck at this whole motherhood thing. Stace and Steph look at motherhood through the lens of ADHD; getting a diagnosis opened Steph's eyes to a major puzzle piece as to why she has always felt like a failure at motherhood, an "impostor mom."We represent the moms who feel like there is just "something different" about u...
2024-02-0532 minMother Plus PodcastHow To Create A New Moon Ritual For Yourself To Do Every Month (With Mother + Astrological Intuitive)Send us a textStace and Steph welcome Jamie DeLuccio, astrological intuitive, yogi, and women's circle facilitator, back to the podcast for a follow-up episode. As always, we are all about permission on this podcast! Understanding your birth chart and how astrology can impact your life is the ultimate permission slip to understand and accept who you are. Jamie teaches us how following the lunar cycles can give us an accessible introduction to learning astrology. We talk about how to create a special New Moon ritual for yourself meditation, journaling, and a focus on int...
2024-01-2634 minMother Plus PodcastIt's Good For Kids To Help: A Sneak PeekSend us a textIn this mini episode, find out what we learned from Parent Coach Cindy Shuster in our virtual workshop, It's Good For Kids To Help.Cindy reminds us to be kind and gentle with ourselves first and foremost—give yourself a break!We learn the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and why extrinsic doesn't really work.Cindy shares her feelings on chore charts, and why they probably haven't worked out for you in the past. Let's talk about our boiling points—can you relate to that feeling of being pushed to your limit...
2024-01-2412 minMother Plus PodcastFlying Under The Radar of ADHD Because You're A Smart "Good Girl"Send us a textMoving beyond the stereotypes: ADHD can show up very differently in women/girls than in men and boys. Steph shares what it felt like to be a sensitive daydreamer in school, a "good girl" who got good grades and flew under the radar because her symptoms were all internalized. Do you feel like you've had a "secret" your whole life, that maybe there was something wrong with you or different about you that you didn't want anyone to know about? Steph shares her "breaking point" moments when she realized it was time to...
2024-01-1728 minMother Plus PodcastWhat Do I Do With My Screen Time Guilt?Send us a textScreen time: Some of us hate it, some of us rely on it, some of us feel guilty and confused, but almost all moms have BIG feelings about screen time. It's a slippery slope—Stacey shares how her zero tolerance screen time went from the occasional TV show to weekend cartoon marathons and iPads in the car. Steph's kids are older, and she shares a completely different perspective on TV shows, devices, and active vs passive screen time. Oh, the guilt! So many of us feel so guilty when we "give up" and g...
2024-01-0939 minMother Plus PodcastIt's All On Me: Moms Talk Failure To Delegate In Their HousholdSend us a text**SIGN UP FOR THE PARENT WORKSHOP HERE: https://www.motherplusser.com/parent-workshop**In this episode, we cover:Stace and Steph confess that they are total Montessori Failures—after trying to empower our kids' independence when they were toddlers, things aren't going so well these days.It feels impossible as parents to commit to a "chore plan" with consistency and so we end up taking the path of least resistance. We are so burned out of all the failed responsibility charts, "new systems," and family mee...
2023-12-1324 minMother Plus PodcastHoliday Magic For Moms: The Antidote To Holiday Stress & DisappointmentSend us a text** Download the Self-Indulgent Season Inspiration List FREE: https://www.motherplusser.com/Self-Indulgent-Season **In this episode, we cover:•Holiday magic fades fast as mothers, despite our big daydreams that it will be extra magical when we make our favorite childhood holiday moments happen for our own kids. •When holiday disasters befall us, everything feels much worse than regular crises, and it's generally the parents—aka holiday project managers—who suffer the most while the kids are generally oblivious. •While you're making your Wish List, write your Bitch List too a...
2023-12-0526 minMother Plus PodcastAre You A Main Character Mom? Don't Be Embarrassed. So Are We.Send us a textAre you a Main Character Mommy? Don't be embarrassed—so are we. Can we ditch the narrative that quirky, charismatic moms have something wrong with them? Even in this age of feminism and female empowerment, we are resistant to the idea that a mom can and should be the main character. The one line in the Barbie movie that Stace and Steph can't stand—because we won't stand still. Letting our own lights shine does not mean extinguishing our children's lights—we are all allowed to be the main characters of our own story...
2023-11-2910 minMother Plus PodcastThe Mother Daughter Journey Part 2: How To Find Connection With Our Daughters Again As They Grow UpSend us a text**To sign up for the Emerging Writer's Workshop, click here!**Deb shares her opinion on the biggest obstacle in mother-daughter relationships right now, and it's probably not what you think. Grief is a huge part of our journey with our daughters—letting go is hard, and even when you have a secure relationship with your daughter, your influence in their lives changes, which can be difficult to accept. Tough conversations: raising daughters in a sexualized culture where we have made a lot of positive strides but yet...
2023-11-2131 minMother Plus PodcastThe Mother Daughter Journey Part 1: What Happens To Our Relationship When They Turn 9?Send us a text**To sign up for the emerging writers workshop, click here:https://www.motherplusser.com/writing-workshop **In this episode, we cover:As parents, we can't help but project "our stuff" onto our children: Deb talks about "conscious adulting," in which we show up responsible for who we are and invite our children to learn how to be exactly who they are.Deb gives us a crash course in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is Steph's favorite kind of therapy and large part of the book she's writing...
2023-11-1428 minMother Plus PodcastCycle Sync With Me! Part 2: Follicular PhaseSend us a textWelcome back to the Cycle Sync with me series. Today, we're going to discuss what comes AFTER your period: The Follicular Phase. Most of us haven't spent a lot of time understanding what is happening during this phase of our cycles. But it's actually a pretty beautiful, uplifting time. It's really your body taking a fresh start. In this episode, we'll cover:What the Follicular Phase looks like when your hormones are balanced.And then we'll dive deeper into the four categories of cycle syncing:What To Eat (Hint: Protein + Fiber, lots...
2023-11-0823 minMother Plus PodcastI'm Not A Real Writer/Artist/Creative: The Excuses We Tell Ourselves To Not Do The Things We Love To DoSend us a textImpostor syndrome for creatives is a real thing—today we approach it through the angle of writing, and our tendency to say, "I'm not a real writer."What pulls you to feel the need to write/create/sing/paint? Many of us do these things because we simply feel like we have to, like there is something inside that needs to get out—it's a catharsis. We talk about the obstacles that hold us back from claiming our titles—"I am a writer/painter/dancer"—and prevent us from putting our creat...
2023-11-0132 minMother Plus PodcastWhen Was The Last Time You Asked Yourself: Do I Like My Days?Send us a textWe learned that our retreat attendees' goals weren't as specific and project-oriented as we imagined—most of them wanted to reassess their day-to-day routines and priorities to make themselves feel better and happier. Zooming in to the small details of your day rather than zooming out to the big picture/pie in the sky goals can be intuitive and healthy, especially when you're in the weeds with young kids. Knowing when something has run its course: during the early months and years of parenting, we often adapt our routines to accommodate our new survival mode...
2023-10-2535 minMother Plus PodcastParenting Insecurities and a Maternal Identity Crisis: A Super Mom Road Trip StorySend us a textIn today's solo episode, Steph shares an update on her memoir and reads an excerpt. When you're a nostalgia junkie, saying goodbye to your childhood home can be rough—Steph dragged her young kids on a 25-hour pilgrimage to the midwest nine years ago to see her old house one last time. Being a solo parent is a ripe opportunity to confront one's parenting inferiority complex, and Steph found herself face to face with her biggest fears about herself. When we "go home again," even if we are parents, sometimes our parents and grandparents still...
2023-10-1825 minMother Plus PodcastI Didn’t Realize I Was This Depleted: Why You Need To Fill Up On You-Time RegularlySend us a textStace and Steph share the "secret sauce" we've learned from our experiences working with women during our two September events. We discuss the power of intentional connection with women who want to "go there" with each other and get real—and how the effort leaves you feeling filled up instead of depleted.You can't plan for the unique alchemy that happens when women gather and are present in the moment—everyone's gifts and needs naturally rise to the surface. Small talk is SO overrated—we talk about what happens when you go deep with conversa...
2023-10-1023 minMother Plus PodcastCycle Synch With Me! Part 1: Menstrual CycleSend us a textCome cycle synch with Stacey in this four-part series, all about why and how we can cater our lifestyle choices to what time of the month it is. In Part 1, she discusses the menstrual phase of cycle synching. She talks about:Why we should see our period as a beautiful sign to slow down our bodies and embrace the “lazy”What she eats to keep her body nourished during this timeWhat type of exercise she does — if any during this timeHow she approaches social situationsThe best types of activities to focus o...
2023-10-0321 minMother Plus PodcastPeople-Pleasing, Disclaiming, & Qualifying: Why Do Women Feel The Need To Diminish Their Stories?Send us a textBeing a woman writing memoir is scary and can bring up fears that writing about your own life is self-absorbed or navel-gazing. Why do so many women feel the need to apologize for their work or offer disclaimers that diminish the value of their stories? Mother-plussers can be a bundle of contradictions: Steph describes herself as unapologetically apologetic, a nice girl who hates being nice, and an approval-seeker who rails against the systems that cause women to seek approval. Steph shares her latest advice for her daughters when they are confronted with a hurtful re...
2023-09-1213 minMother Plus PodcastHow Does A Type B Mother + Entrepreneur Keep Her Sh*t Together To Run A Business?Send us a textIn this episode, Stacey gets the honor of interviewing one of her business mentors, Allie Casazza. She is a #1 best-selling author, a podcast chart topper, and thought leader when it comes to minimalism -- not just in your home, but in your life. Today, we talk motherhood + business. We cover:The power of changing your mind in your life and in businessBeing unapologetic about who you areHow much better a mom you can be when you follow your passions and creativityMom guilt - the event that happened that uprooted her dee...
2023-08-2957 minMother Plus PodcastDitch Self-improvement And Information Overload: Try This InsteadSend us a textIn this episode...Stace and Steph share our obsession with the word "container," and why we think it's exactly what women need right now. Moms are always giving and giving, and we we do have downtime, we often bombard ourselves with new information and trying to "better" ourselves, which isn't always what we need. Sometimes when we over-consume, we fill ourselves with things we don't actually need. Stace and Steph think what women really need is to give themselves permission to show up exactly as they are and express themselves au...
2023-08-1535 minMother Plus PodcastSteph Went Back In Time To Before She Was A MomSend us a textThe Mother Plus Mini* Retreat is HERE!!!An afternoon away from your kids that is so life-giving, it feels like a weekend retreat.Get in on it here: https://www.motherplusser.com/offers/3AL55MUq*We're talking 4.5 hours away. You can take 4.5 hours.In this episode:Steph shares the balance of writing the "inner story" and "outer story" of her memoir. Follow along with her Midwest explorations as she spent two weeks on the road to visit all her childhood and adolescent homes. Steph talks ab...
2023-08-0614 minMother Plus PodcastOur Favorite Rituals, Places, and Practices That Can Help You Feel More Connected To YourselfSend us a textWhat, exactly, does "woo-woo" mean? Stacey reads us the official Merriam-Webster and Steph shares her take. Steph shares why she thinks people seek out these kinds of experiences, rituals, and practices: to feel more connected to ourselves, and to feel more connected to something greater than ourselves. Why do people hate this stuff so much? We explore the intersection of religion, science, and the esoteric, and Steph shares all the obnoxious things the "super-woo" folks out there have done to damage the reputation of all things metaphysical.All this talk about our "energy" and "ge...
2023-07-0640 minMother Plus PodcastCarve Out A Sliver of Time For Yourself This SeptemberSend us a textHey Mom Friend - Need some time alone? (But with other women)Exhausted after a summer of giving and giving and giving to your kids? Can’t stop thinking about that class you want to take or that idea you want to work on or that book you want to write?Carve out a sliver of time for yourself this September at the Mother + Mini Retreat.Stace and Steph are joining you at the ever-indulgent Nurture WellCare marketplace in Denver for a dreamy (but doable) fou...
2023-06-2902 minMother Plus Podcast"It's Not Ladies Night:" This Mother + Stand Up Comedian Talks Sexism In The Comedy IndustrySend us a textIn this episode, we cover:"And then I took a stand-up class and it changed my whole life." Find out how Zoe Rogers went from actress to SAHM to thriving stand-up comic.When Zoe began performing stand-up comedy, she noticed a glaringly obvious lack of women: "How am I supposed to get good at this if I can't get booked?""Can't we all just fall apart with each other?" Zoe found an outlet with stand-up comedy when motherhood felt very overwhelming, isolating, and laced with judgment. Zoe's superpower is connecting with people v...
2023-06-2044 min
Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship#59 - Parent Involvement in Teen Friendship Issues with Stephanie SprengerHow can we help our teens navigate the complexities of friendships without projecting our own experiences, desires, or traumas onto them? What level of parent involvement is appropriate?In this thought-provoking episode, I spoke to the insightful Stephanie Sprenger to explore the delicate art of guiding our children through the messy world of friendships while recognizing when our own feelings and experiences might be hindering their growth and learning. As parents, we might struggle to find the right balance between protecting our kids and allowing them to learn from their own mistakes. We also...
2023-06-0836 minMother Plus PodcastTo All The Women Who Say I'm Sorry Too Much: This One Is For YouSend us a textQuestion: What is the one thing that women do A LOT that kills their confidence? The answer to this question is so compelling, so relatable, that since answering this question, I have talked about it on stage in front of over 500 people, and gone viral-ish on Instagram for speaking on the subject matter. And finally, today, I get to bring it to you. Hi. I’m Stacey Hutson, and this is the Mother Plus Podcast. Today I’m going to talk about women and apologizing. I’m sorry, O...
2023-06-0516 minMother Plus PodcastHow To Not Lose Your Damn Mind This Summer BreakSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Buckle up—it's summer vacation. Regardless of whether you're staying home with kids, juggle working at home with kids home from school, or are a full-time working mom, the transition to summer brings undeniable challenges. But don't despair! We have ideas to help. But it will take just a tiny bit of organization and planning. You can do it!Get your kids involved in planning to make summer vacation successful and call a family meeting to brainstorm. All hands on deck will lead to success!Sch...
2023-05-2326 minMother Plus PodcastOur Best Conversation About Postpartum Depression and Mental Health For MomsSend us a textSuzanne is a former actor and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Her personal experience with postpartum depression and anxiety left her feeling alone and confused. In her book Post Pardon Me, she addresses the dark thoughts that so many mothers have but are too scared to say out loud. She's thrilled to get this book into the hands of mothers who may be struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety.Though we do talk about postpartum depression on this episode, our conversation here is so much more than that. It i...
2023-05-111h 07Mother Plus PodcastI Am A Messy, Unorganized, Scatterbrained Mom: Here's What Changed Everything For MeSend us a textToday, we’re going to talk about what it means to be a mother + unorganized, messy, scatterbrained adult. Join Stacey as she very openly shares about her most embarrassing quality, and what happened when she did something about it. In this episode, we cover:It was generally acceptable for me to be a quirky, forgetful, unorganized person when I was a kid and a teenager. But it was no longer acceptable when I became an adult (read: Wife, Homeowner, and Mom).There is a lot of shame that comes with bei...
2023-05-0423 minMother Plus PodcastDo Your Own Work: Stop Expecting Your Family To Know What You Need (Brilliant Advice from a Parent Coach)Send us a textIn this episode, we we meet Cindy Shuster, mother + parent coach. Note, we didn't say parenting coach. Because Cindy specializes in helping the parents. Not just with their children, but with themselves. That's where it all begins. We cover:Cindy's "meltdown moment" when she lost it on her family, and how it was both an epiphany and a turning point when she learned the importance of setting clear boundaries and communicating expectations before reaching our boiling point.Cindy suggests that while it would be great for family members to step up without...
2023-04-2557 minMother Plus PodcastTrying To Live Life With Mindfulness And Intention After Losing A FriendSend us a textIn light of us both having had close friends pass away recently, we reflect on balancing grief with living life in a way that makes you feel truly alive. We talk about the sacred space funerals offer to celebrate life and grieve in community, and how both of us have always prioritized making that time, regardless of the obstacles it takes to get there. Losing loved ones inevitably causes us to ponder our life choices and puts us back in touch with ourselves and the way we want to be living—it can be a wa...
2023-04-1840 minMother Plus PodcastI'm Finally Doing It: I'm Writing A BookSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:The gift and curse of the multi-hyphenated mother plusser: As someone who does a little bit of this and a little bit of that, Steph shares how having a "cobbled together career" sometimes makes her feel like less of a real adult, and how challenging it can be to be pulled in multiple directions. Sometimes our intuition speaks to us through our bodies. After losing her voice seven times in a year, Steph realized it was time to change directions, take a break from teaching music classes, a...
2023-04-1126 minMother Plus PodcastThis Mother + Storyteller Is Giving Women The Opportunity To Be Listened ToSend us a textMother + Storyteller, Jamie Yuenger has a background in radio, TV, and folklore. She describes her interests as a merger of "identity and how one expresses one's identity," which has led to her current project the podcast "If You Knew Me," which documents the inner lives of women.In this episode...Find out why Jamie hated her NPR internship—"I didn't know, but I was an entrepreneur,"—and instead pursued helping families and businesses document their histories and share their stories.Jamie shares her perspective on the threefold power of women shar...
2023-04-0438 minMother Plus PodcastThis Mother + Boudoir Photographer Tells Us Her Secret To Feeling Sexy and How To Fearlessly Go For ItSend us a textToday's guest, Sarah Marie, is the epitome of a multi-passionate mother-plusser. In her own words, she wishes she could be "entrepreneur Barbie" and do a little of everything. Sarah says, "I am an entrepreneur, I'm a public figure, I'm a photographer, and I help everyday women uncover their sexy, divine feminine power."Sarah grew up fearlessly pursuing her dreams—running for office, auditioning for talent shows—and says "she always lost," but it never caused her to quit. Learn how her tenacity and pursuit of fun and just going for it h...
2023-03-2845 minMother Plus PodcastThe Messy Middle: The Place Between Mom Boss Success and Fully Present MotherhoodSend us a textJoin Stacey as she explains her internal struggle with wanting to accomplish all of these big audacious goals, and wanting to be a fully present mother.It feels like we're surrounded by stay at home moms who are succeeding as entrepreneurs, authors, and podcasters...But Stacey wonders, at what cost?When your time is accounted for at almost every moment of the day, what time is left for empire-building? What if you don't want to sacrifice your family time or husband time? Does it mean that your drive to succeed isn't strong e...
2023-03-1414 minMother Plus PodcastMothering With Confidence, Humor, and Intention: A Conversation About Keeping Your Identity in MotherhoodSend us a textAllie Lefevere is a mother + writer/marketer and podcaster. She runs Obedient Agency with her best friend, specializing in humor marketing. Join us, as we talk with Allie about:Ambivalence in pregnancy: Allie openly talks about her uncertainty with entering motherhood, and once she became pregnant with her daughter, how that uncertainty didn’t magically fade away. Life after baby: A typical day in the life for Allie changed when she had her daughter, but not as dramatically as you might think. As she says, her and her husband had 14 years to dis...
2023-03-0750 minMother Plus PodcastTaking A Momcation: The Anticipation, The Escape, and Reentry Back Into Mom LifeSend us a textOn this solo episode, Steph is talking about the "3 stages of the momcation": anticipation/preparation; the actual trip; the dreaded reentry. Anticipation: the week or two before the trip when you lose your mind because you need a break SO badly and are SO close and start imagining all the things that could go wrong to ruin your vacation. The actual escape: Sweet relief! The exhale. This is the part when you realize you have zero responsibilities and you can enjoy absolute freedom and just BE. The reentry: This could potentially be a time whe...
2023-02-2815 minMother Plus PodcastThis Mother + Holistic RD Talks Nutrition, Eradicating Guilt, And Taking a Momcation!Send us a textIn this episode, we cover:Lucy is extremely clear on what it takes to balance running a business AND homeschooling her three kids: delegate, ask for help, and expect your partner to step up. Bonus if you can do those things with minimal guilt and being totally ok with knowing that is what needs to happen to pursue your passion like Lucy does—she is a rockstar!We do a deep dive on guilt and why it's so hard to let go of. Lucy shares her tips on sharing the household burden wi...
2023-02-2050 minMother Plus PodcastBe A Selfist: Stand Up For Enjoying Your LifeSend us a textIn this episode, Steph learns a new phrase that totally grossed her out: "Taking a selfish." Here's what she discovers:Why is selfishness a phenomenon seemingly unique to women? Would most men describe doing something enjoyable as "taking a selfish"? After some online research, Steph discovered the origin of "taking a selfish" as a David Rose quote in the first ever episode of Schitt's Creek. This makes SO much sense. And also explains why this phrase is extra cringeworthy for moms to incorporate in a non-ironic way. What role does patriarchal society ha...
2023-02-1310 minMother Plus PodcastWhat We Learned From This Mother + Writer About Storytelling And The Messy Middle Between Creative Pursuits & MotherhoodSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Mother + Writer or Writer + Mother: Jackie Leonard describes the moment after her first child was born when she started "writing things in her head again," and what she did with that inspiration. Jackie created Motherscope Magazine—an online writing and publishing community for moms—when her firstborn was just one year old. We've said it before and we'll say it again—community is everything. Jackie shares her journey with Motherscope's community events, both in-person and virtual. Jackie on the importance of storytelling in motherhood: it keeps us present...
2023-02-0649 minMother Plus PodcastCycle Syncing For Moms: Getting In Touch With Your Body's Needs & Wants Throughout The MonthSend us a textFollow along with Stacey, as she walks you through the four phases of your cycle:The Inward to Outward PhaseThe Girl on Fire Phase + Libido SpikeThe Calming Down PhaseThe Permission PhaseSee how you can use your cycle as a map to what your body needs and wants throughout the month rather than a nuisanceFor the Cycle Syncing Guide mentioned in the episode, please visit: https://www.motherplusser.com/pl/2147657766 Before starting this podcast, Stacey Hutson was a personal health and wellness chef, a certified Transformational Nutrition Coach, and a Paleo Blogger ov...
2023-01-3116 minMother Plus PodcastThis Astrological Coach Gives Moms Permission To Be Themselves AgainSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Do you feel confused in general when it comes to astrology? Jamie DeLuccio, intuitive astrology coach, gives us a crash course in Astrology 101. As an astrologer, yoga teacher, counselor, and mentor, Jamie's mission is: "to help take people back home to themselves to remember who they are and to really embrace self-love, self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-forgiveness." Isn't that the juiciest "remember her?" a mother-plusser could ask for?There's more to astrology than "What's your sign?" Jamie explains the difference between your sun sign (the one most of us k...
2023-01-241h 00Mother Plus PodcastLet’s Talk About It: A Conversation with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist About Pain & PowerSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Pauline, a pelvic floor physical therapist, explains what exactly the pelvic floor is and why it's so important. How can you tell if you would benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy? Learn the telltale signs of a weak pelvic floor, and remember: don't ignore pain!An important reminder to advocate for your own health as a mother and patient—many doctors in the US do not routinely suggest pelvic floor physical therapy unless you specifically ask, do don't assume that because a physician doesn't recommend it that you...
2023-01-1750 minMother Plus PodcastA Very Self-Indulgent Christmas: 20 Ways To Care For Yourself This Holiday SeasonSend us a textHere's what to expect:Though the holidays are our favorite time of the year, we tend to put the most pressure on ourselves during this seasonLast year, we did an episode called, “Holiday Dissappointment: When Mom’s Expectations Don’t Meet Reality” where we discovered that we need to stop trying to make magic happen for our kids and let it happen naturallyToday, we’re going to talk about letting that magic happen for ourselves. “That’ll buff out,” says Steph. As your kids get older, they find what they love most about C...
2022-12-1641 minMother Plus PodcastMother + Cannabis Attorney: This Full Time Working Mom Is Thriving and Not ApologizingSend us a textMeet Aly Jaen: Mother + Cannabis Attorney. Aly Jaen is a cannabis attorney—she shares with us exactly what that means, and how she got into this field. Cannabis law is a relatively new field, and Aly has had the unique experience of being a pioneer in her career. As a young field attorney, she has been on the cutting edge since legalization in 2014—take that, "good old boys" club!We've all heard it takes a village, but Aly paints a picture of the support people and systems she has in place to ensure...
2022-12-1248 minMother Plus PodcastAs Long As I Was Good, She Was Good: A Beautiful Conversation With A Single MomSend us a textAlicia shares her experience as a single mom raising a daughter and how she weathered the different stages when, as she so wisely puts it, "Sometimes their star is not as bright during a period of their lives.""And then I realized, as long as I was good, she was good." Alicia shares how she learned to prioritize her own needs and reminds us to give ourselves what we need and be OK with it. Alicia shares her path to finding independence for both herself and her daughter, and how she snuck in time f...
2022-12-0552 minMother Plus PodcastEmpty Nester + Standup Comedian + Netflix Star: You’ve Got To Hear ThisSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Why rejection stings so much for Mother + Creative types, and how Lisa has coped with criticism and negativity as a performer. Lisa shares her experience being on a Netflix reality TV show and what it was like to have her image out in the world without having much control over it. The importance of owning the narrative when you have a public persona, and how it stems from being centered in who you are and not caring what other people think. Being a mother + empty nester: Lisa sha...
2022-11-281h 07Mother Plus PodcastWhen You Prefer Your Children In Small DosesSend us a textSteph shares her guilty secret from when her kids were younger: she preferred them in small doses. The delights of “parallel play” with your kids—sharing time and space while still doing the things you enjoy. How alone time, and the perception of it, changes when your kids hit the tween and teen years. A reminder before we enter the holidays: You aren’t a bad mom for craving time to yourself, so take it!In this solo episode, Steph reads an essay she wrote years ago—“I’m Back for Tea Time”—about how she preferr...
2022-11-2116 minMother Plus PodcastTeaching Mothers To Love Themselves With Boudoir Photography: An Interview With An ExpertSend us a textIn this episode:Learn what drew Wendy to boudoir photography—and why she describes it as both her passion and her superpower.Wendy talks about the ebb and flow of professional life for moms, and how a desire for flexibility caused her to start her own business as a photographer. "I realized from a young age that I wanted to teach whatever I mastered." Wendy finally found her calling in her 50s —you'll be blown away and inspired by the gift she's sharing with the women she works with. How Wendy has incorp...
2022-11-1454 minMother Plus PodcastThis Mom Wrote A Book: A Story Of Mental Health, Speaking Your Truth, and Asking For HelpSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:How journaling during pregnancy led to the publication of Maci's first book, Maggie Morris.Maci's passion for mental health advocacy and the important message her book has for kids, teens, and adults: the super power of speaking up, asking for help, and talking about your struggles. How friendship changed the course of Maci's book, and the real power of community when pursuing our mother-plusser goals and dreams.Writing a book with young kids isn't always a pretty picture: Maci shares her seven-year journey of writing Maggie Morris (t...
2022-11-0750 minMother Plus PodcastMoms: How Do You Celebrate Yourself On Your Birthday Or Just Because?Send us a textIn this solo Stacey episode, we cover: How childhood birthday celebrations raise the bar on birthday expectations, making it difficult to swallow a low-key, adulthood birthday.What do birthdays look like when you become a mom? (Especially in those early days).Stacey’s perfect birthday “me day” + Dozens of ideas from listeners on how to indulge yourself on your birthday, even when you’re a mom.How can we change perspective on our birthdays and make it more about celebrating ourselves (because we’re amazing and we deserve it)How can we stop waitin...
2022-10-3125 minMother Plus PodcastWhen A Traditional Job Takes The Pressure Off And Increases Creativity EnergySend us a textIn this episode, we cover:When we experience an unexpected career pivot, why does the guilt and shame show up? Bri describes feeling a need to "Explain things to someone who doesn't exist." Does social media trigger our inner critics in a more intense way?When preoccupation with making money derails our creativity and curiosity, and how a more traditional, stable job took the pressure off and opened Bri up to prioritizing her art in a different way. A simple mindset shift from "How is this going to benefit my business" to "H...
2022-10-2453 minMother Plus PodcastWhy Fall Is The Perfect Time To Nourish Our Senses And Our SoulSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Why are we obsessed with all things fall and pumpkin? It's not really about the pumpkins: Fall is the beginning of cozy season, and we naturally want to cocoon and nurture ourselves with all our favorite sensory treats.Learn our new favorite word—Hygge—which means a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. How can we dig into all the seasonal delights without being sucked into consumerism and overindulgence?As moms who don't love "playing" with our kids, fall is a...
2022-10-1741 minMother Plus PodcastRemembering Her: One Mom's Journey Down Memory Lane To Find Herself Again in MotherhoodSend us a textJoin Stacey in this mini episode as she remembers why she started this podcast in the first place, how it came to be, and what it felt like to lose herself in motherhood, and then find herself again. In it, she reads a piece that she wrote for the live stage show, Listen To Your Mother called "Remembering Her." Join Stacey in remembering: Saturday night karaoke and the "going out" daysDining out with her husband without kidsFarmer's Market trips when her time there was slow and intentionalCareer-ladder climbing at...
2022-10-1014 minMother Plus PodcastFrom J Lo to Paleo: This Mother + Entrepreneur’s Journey From Burnout to WellnessSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:How being on a "success treadmill" caused Autumn to hit rock bottom with her health—and how she flipped the switch to get out of that stress state prior to motherhood. Autumn's pursuit of wellness—not just being fit but feeling good— and desiring a schedule that worked for her led to the creation of Paleovalley, a company that nourishes families with accessible whole foods.Balancing motherhood with being a multi-business owner: how Autumn's company created a culture that prioritizes family, health, and wellness. It's a gift to our k...
2022-10-0341 minMother Plus PodcastThe Cold Plunge: This Mom's Experience With The After-School TransitionSend us a textThe after-school transition to being with our kids again can be all-consuming, even when we are practicing good self-care. How can we be OK when our kids aren't OK? Having healthy boundaries between their crises and our crises is easier said than done. The more sensitive and emotional we are, the harder it can be to shift between alone time/work time and parenting time. Our parenting journey is not linear—we get better at some things and worse at others and have to ride the waves as they come. In this solo episod...
2022-09-2617 minMother Plus PodcastBack To School For Moms: Permission To ExhaleSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Why it's important to keep our back-to-school expectations and ambitions in check. Parenting can still be a full time job even when your kids are in school—don't underestimate the workload in managing a family calendar and daily transitions. Carrying our children's back-to-school emotional burdens is a heavy weight—give yourself grace and recognize how hard it is!Allow for some extreme decadence at the beginning of the school year—whatever that looks like for you. Getting organized is part of self-care: staying on top of things...
2022-09-1939 minMother Plus PodcastThe One Thing That Will Help You Overcome Information Overload & Digital AddictionSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Information overload: there are two different kinds—the active, intentional information we seek out (online courses, podcasts) and the mindless stimuli that bombards us daily (social media notifications, message alerts, etc)The internet can be an accelerant for the addiction to learning: with digital courses, influencers, podcasts, and workshops at our fingertips (and social feeds), we are constantly consuming information. Being constantly “on call” and “checking in” isn’t just overwhelming—it can fry our nervous systems and make it more difficult to participate in our actual, real lives. Bew...
2022-08-0147 minMother Plus PodcastWhen Big Personalities Become Moms Part 2: How This Mom Got Herself BackSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:When you finally claim something for yourself after years of telling yourself there was something wrong with youThe “got myself back moment”: finding your creative outlet and feeling attractive while doing itThe guilt around doing something for yourself that doesn’t make moneyFind your "plus" as soon as you can because you’re going to need to have all your reserves when your kids turn into teenagersThe slippery slope between finding yourself and staying diligent with your teenagersThe different stages of life where we find the other side of...
2022-07-0124 minMother Plus PodcastWhen Big Personalities Become Moms Part 1: Parenting TeenagersSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:When being an empty nester isn’t sad: How Lisa embraces her new found freedomWhen you continue your creative pursuits while doing ALL the activities, it’s a quick road to burnoutSlow down and take a breath and teach your kids to be bored in a world where “activities” are an all-encompassing portion of their lifeThe unconventional decision to become a stay at home mom when her kids were teenagersHow Lisa brought her research and ideas about parenting teenagers to life through presentation, blog, and bookYou can’t make col...
2022-06-2038 minMother Plus PodcastMother + Advocate: The Uncharted Territory Of The Teen Mental Health CrisisSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:How bullying for teenage girls can be subtle and insidious: It may look more like relational or indirect aggression than traditional bullying, but that doesn't make it any less serious. Social media has acted as an accelerant for social problems amongst adolescence: externalizing their public identities makes it harder to be authentic and empathetic. Why fear of being a "helicopter parent" has led many parents to be too hands-off when it comes to their children's social and emotional (but not academic!) experiences. How can a restorative justice mod...
2022-06-0648 minMother Plus PodcastThere Is No Right Way To Be A Mother: A Conversation With A Mother + AuthorSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:The reality of pregnancy discrimination and the damaging narrative that "having babies means you aren't serious about your career."What it looks like to be a mother + writer, and how having kids can actually enhance our creative process.Balancing the good and bad of modern motherhood: more honest, candid conversations paired with unrealistic expectations and overwhelm. The tempting trap of parenting trends that ultimately make moms feel worse about themselves + the rabbit hole of social media.There is no "right way" to be a mother AND there i...
2022-05-3044 minMother Plus PodcastThis Mother (of 7!) + Productivity Coach Runs 3 Businesses From Home: Here's HowSend us a textIn today’s episode, we talk about:Getting out of the box of what you think your business and life "should" look like, and step into your own space. Stop thinking about "balance" and start thinking about "flow" to avoid guilt and overwhelm. How to overcome limiting beliefs by getting quiet and re-examining your thoughts. Are you avoiding certain tasks you don't like? Instead of procrastinating and worrying, time how long it takes you to complete it, then focus your intention and watch the time shrink. Saying no to multi-tasking and yes to giv...
2022-05-2337 minMother Plus PodcastAmbivalence in Motherhood Part 2: Changing The Definition of SelfishSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Why do we judge moms for using childcare?Accepting the type of mother we are, even if we are different from other moms, and find people who understand and support you. The mother needs to be as happy as her kids: changing the definition of "selfishness" to be "filling" self and caring for self. It's important to acknowledge and accept that ambivalence—even hating motherhood at times— is normal.Mothers are often stretched to the breaking point: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Laura...
2022-05-0931 minMother Plus PodcastAmbivalence In Motherhood Part 1: When You’re a Different Kind of MomSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:What happens when you feel like you're a "different kind of mom?"Our guest Laura shares that early on, she knew she needed more—more time away, more of her own interests. Learn about Mothers and More—a national club Laura was a part of whose focus was simple: Mom needs to be happy, whatever that looks like. Why we need to have real conversations about our ambivalent feelings about motherhood AND find other moms who understand us. Why you are allowed...
2022-05-0226 minMother Plus PodcastMoms Who Grew Up In The 80s and 90s: This One's For YouSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Why we are nostalgia junkies and have an obsession with all things 1980s and 90s...We are drawn to music, movies, TV shows, and books from our past now because they bring us comfort and remind us of a simpler time. Bringing our own childhoods into our lives with our children is a way to light us up and make "play" more fun. Ideas to bring our 80s-90s culture to our kids: read-aloud book club with our favorite childhood books; taking back the radio with OUR mu...
2022-04-2542 minMother Plus PodcastThis Mother + Interior Designer Helps Other Moms Feel Good In Their HomeSend us a textIn this episode, we talk about:Getting curious and becoming an observer: Start noticing how you feel when you enter a space, then ask yourself "How do I WANT to feel in here?"Starting from a place of gratitude and appreciation—what do you love about the rooms in your home?How motherhood changes our spaces, and how we can take small steps and get the whole family involved. Rather than a major overhaul once a year, make "letting go" a regular part of your family's routines. Michal and Stacey have a "disco...
2022-04-1852 minMother Plus PodcastWhy This Mom Gave Up A Successful Career To Stay HomeSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Why this mom went from a successful career to becoming a stay-at-home momWorking moms cannot have it all: how society sets us up for failure to juggle careers and our families.Having a flexible career and balanced work-family life should not feel like an unachievable utopia . . . but it does. Delegation is everything: get your family on board so you can truly take care of yourself. Why it’s important to have honest conversations with women about what balancing work and family life really looks like.Michelle Spor...
2022-04-1158 minMother Plus PodcastMotherhood In the 1980s: How These Two Moms Banded Together To Pursue Their CareersSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Raising kids in the 1980s vs. now--was it easier and less high-pressure to be a mom then? The importance of raising independent children who don’t think the world revolves around them. How Barb and Suzanne teamed up to get their MD/doctorate degrees while raising young kids. Identifying your values and priorities and remembering you cannot do it all: “getting our educations was our self-care.”Ask for help to achieve your goals: Find a Barb/Suzanne, team up with a friend, recruit family and neighbors.Barb Gabl...
2022-04-0457 minMother Plus PodcastFrom MLM Dropout To Copywriter to 7 Figure Businesses: This Mom Teaches Entrepreneurs How To Find Their Unique VoiceSend us a textIn this episode, we talk about:You don’t have to be a “real writer” to learn how to present yourself in writing in your own words. How to write like you talk and use your authentic voice to reach your target audience.Overcome impostor syndrome by remembering the value of your own voice--nobody else is exactly like you, with your skill set and life experiences. It’s okay to pursue a job you love, whatever that looks like--your family will be okay. Why we don’t have to let motherhood change us.Sarah V...
2022-03-2845 minMother Plus PodcastWe Do Talk About Bruno: Our Encanto Episode Just For MomsSend us a textIn this episode, we discuss:Encanto as a metaphor for moms giving themselves permission to take care of their needs.Louisa represents the pressure we feel every day as moms to do everything for our families and still take care of ourselves. Isabella is a metaphor for perfectionism and expectations. Bruno represents our tendency to repress our intuition, especially if it makes other people uncomfortable. The townspeople remind us that it’s ok to lay down our load and rely on others for help. We’ve created a FREE “Permission Slip” download to help Moth...
2022-03-2121 minMother Plus PodcastAn Interview With Author, Speaker, and Listen To Your Mother Creator, Ann ImigSend us a textIn this episode, we talk about:Writing during early motherhood as an avenue for creativity and connectionThe birth of Listen to Your Mother and the creation of an unparalleled community.The beauty of using your strengths to follow your ease, instead of your joy.The impact of positive psychology on Ann’s life and career.“I am not an expert, but I have something to share.”: the value of beginner’s mind, staying curious, and finding your “why.”Ann Imig is a writer, speaker, performer and positive psychology coach who spends most of her...
2022-03-141h 02Mother Plus PodcastWhy Do Moms Have To Be So "Extra" About Everything?Send us a textIn this episode, we talk:Why is *everything* a special occasion, and how did we get here? What happens if you don’t find joy in going over the top on all the things? Handing our kids the reins to take ownership of some of these special occasions.Let them be bored: why we struggle to tolerate the ordinary and mundane. Being unapologetic about your family values and giving yourself permission to NOT be extra unless you want to.We think you’re either going to love this Stace + Steph episode or hate...
2022-03-0727 minMother Plus PodcastThis Artist’s Evolution From “Crazy Film Life” To Mom LifeSend us a textThis episode covers:Timid vs. reckless: not asking for what you’re worth can create a reckless lifestyle Mohawks and couch hopping: Putting on a tough exterior so that people respect you Hitting rock bottom before finding a path that honors youWhen the “crazy artist life” meets motherhoodWhen you follow your dreams for your career, you reduce mom guilt because aren’t pulled between an unfulfilling job and your family Combining all of your passions together to create the life you’ve always wantedBeth Gatza is an award-winning, professional artist working out of...
2022-02-2858 minMother Plus PodcastThis Live Show Helps Mothers Share Their Stories All Over The CountrySend us a textWhat is Listen To Your Mother, and how does it link Stace & Steph?LTYM brings a realness to motherhood that gives women permission to express ALL of it: the good, the bad, and the ugly?What is the value of moms sharing their stories about motherhood? How can YOU get involved in sharing your stories or connecting with LTYM?In this Stace + Steph episode, Stacey interviews Stephanie about her experience as Executive Producer of Listen To Your Mother Boulder. Listen To Your Mother is the live storytelling show that gives Mother's Day a mi...
2022-02-2145 minMother Plus PodcastThis Mom Took a Vacation By Herself: Here’s What HappenedSend us a textIn this episode, we talk about:The undeniable impact of pandemic parenting on our mental healthRemembering to help yourself when you’re a constant “helper”Don’t underestimate the toll of the postpartum period and early childhood parentingStop making excuses: you deserve a break and the benefits are huge!How to give yourself a “momcation” and work within your limitsIn this episode, Stace and Steph have a conversation with Laura Guska, a stay-at-home mom to two small children, ages 3 and 15 months. Before becoming a mom, she was a 4th grade teacher and...
2022-02-1452 minMother Plus PodcastAll the Reasons We Shouldn't Be Doing This PodcastSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:What happens when your dream doesn’t look the way you envisioned it?Finding a balance between drive/ambition and allowing space and grace for your own sanity, pace, and challenges in your path.Make your list of “Why I shouldn’t do the thing” and then figure out what’s actually true. Shift your mindset from perfectionism to acceptance: “I’m pursuing my dream, but I accept that it’s happening more slowly or differently than I wanted.”In this Stace and Steph episode, we revisit all the obs...
2022-02-0742 minMother Plus PodcastWhy Following Your Passion Isn't "Woo Woo"Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about how to:Get curious about what you desire, and follow your curiosity like breadcrumbsAsk yourself: what is holding me back from doing what I want to do?Question your thoughts; interrupt the process; rewireWhy feminine energy is so revolutionary and why honoring ourselves is not "woo-woo"Your new motto; "I Matter." Start where you are and take small steps. Melissa Bauknight is a life and business coach, the founder of The Ripple Connection, and a top leader with Beautycounter. She's committed to helping women come a...
2022-01-3154 minMother Plus PodcastWhen Mom Loses Her ShitSend us a textIn this Stace and Steph mini-episode, we talk about meltdowns: mother meltdownsWhy it helps to accept this side of ourselves, talk about our meltdowns, and find compassion when we #FailLikeAMotherUnderstanding what pushes our buttons and triggers our feelings of frustration. The lost cause of trying to find reason amidst an unreasonable situation. Accepting the type of mother we are instead of trying to be someone we’re not, and finding fulfillment as a path to avoid meltdowns. Stephanie is mother of two girls + writer, music therapist, producer, and teacher. She writes frequently about her r...
2022-01-2429 minMother Plus PodcastHelping Mom Entrepreneurs Overcome Trauma + BONUS Hypnotherapy SessionSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:How Kalindi uses hypnosis to help women overcome trauma that is holding them backUnderstanding the power of our subconscious mind and how to tap into itShifting the cultural paradigm of guilt and imbalance that negatively impacts mothersFulfilled motherhood: make yourself a priority and put your identity back on the tableKalindi Conaway is a certified Rapid Transformational Therapist Practitioner (RTTP). She is also trained in Neo-Ericksonian hypnosis, NLP, CBT, and inner child healing.It is estimated that 95% of our actions and behavior are run b...
2022-01-1740 minMother Plus PodcastWe Don't Like Playing With Our Kids: Here's WhySend us a textIn this episode, we cover:What about playing makes us so uncomfortable: when you’re drained, and in perpetual “mom mode,” it’s hard to flip a switch into being playful. How to tap into play that feels good for both you AND your kids and ditch the guilt, too.Why the Montessori method not only gives us permission not to play, but shows us why it’s better to teach our kids not to rely on us for entertainment. What it looks like on the “other side of play” as our kids get older...
2022-01-1041 minMother Plus PodcastHow Making Space For Creativity Helped This Mom Get UnstuckSend us a textIn this episode, we cover:Kimberlyn Owens-Hughes helps women make space for creativity-- creativity is the first thing to go when we are burned out.To do list vs to be list--how do you want to feel during the day? The importance of setting boundaries with our kids to foster their own independence and creativity.The role confidence plays in moms forgetting our identities and losing our spark.Using connection and community to get unstuck.Kimberlyn is the founder of Coffee and Create, a virtual co-working space for female creatives. Kimberlyn o...
2022-01-0353 minMother Plus PodcastThis Mom Kept Her Passion By Making Her Kid A Part Of ItSend us a textIn this episode of the Mother Plus Podcast, we cover:How Niki lost her connection with music when she became a mother 2 + years ago. But she soon realized it was key to her mental health, to developing new skills, and really the best way to bond with her daughter.She performs with her daughter on her back or her husband’s back, or with her hanging on stage with them and their band because Niki wants to have her daughter be a part of their love for music. Overcoming your prior expectations of...
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