Elevating Motherhood

Latest Episodes:

135. Growth Mindset in Motherhood + Business: Showing Up As Your Best Self in Both Oct 20, 2022

Show notes

My best friend wrote a book about business and I couldn’t help but read it through the motherhood lens as well. So that’s what this episode is about: applying business principles to motherhood as a way for moms to find their balance between the two. We’ll talk about the principles of growth mindset in both our professional and personal lives. We’re besties, so this episode starts out super informal and has it’s off the cuff moments throughout, but we do dive into the nitty gritty and I can promise you’ll walk away with some useful insights on how to show up as your best self in both motherhood and business.

Amanda has a section in her book where she talks about growth mindset. Finding joy in work and living the life you want to have. Finding what gives you life and joy. She lists the following elements of growth mindset that we’re going to talk about:

1. Reflection

2. Cultivating Your Purpose

3. Take on Challenges

4. Foster Grit

5. Write Your Goals

6. Check Your Attitude

7. Ask for Feedback

8. Stop Seeking Approval

9. Reward Actions, Not Traits

Amanda’s Bio: Amanda Furgiuele is a sole parent, multiple-business owner and entrepreneur, international performer, and an expert in creative problem-solving and time management. She is also the co-author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Pursuit of Badasserie: How to Create Badass Business Abundance, and co-hosts The Pursuit of Badasserie podcast. With over 16 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Amanda has extensive knowledge in productivity, structural development, strategic planning, crisis management, and business process improvements across multiple fields. She challenges her clients to stop making excuses and start making progress through innovative solutions to even the most mundane problems.

Elevating Motherhood Links:

Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.com

Instagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood

Wellnesse: I have a new discount code for you! Wellnesse—a company started by the amazing Katie Wells of the Wellness Mama podcast—has offered a discount code for listeners of Elevating Motherhood for her amazing products! Wellnesse makes some of my favorite toothpaste (including a strawberry one for kids that my girls approve of!), shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, tongue scrapers, silk dental floss, biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes and more. You can now use the code LORIBETH for 10% off your purchase. I’ll have a whole list of my favorite Wellnesse products on the Elevating Motherhood website soon, until then, go check them out on their site www.wellnesse.com and be sure to use the code LORIBETH at checkout for 10% off!

134. The Real Reasons You Need a Birth Plan with Dr. Sarah Leahy of Birth Uprising Jul 09, 2022

Show notes

“It’s ridiculous that birth plans even have to exist. The purpose of a birth plan really is to decrease the likelihood that you are going to be abused while you’re in this setting. To decrease the likelihood that people are going to do stuff to you that you don’t want done.”

-Dr. Sarah Leahy

Join our Birth Plan Workshop on July 19, 2022! (www.birthuprising.com/events)

There was a crazy letter circulating on IG recently that was penned by three OBs from New York about birth plans, letting their clients (specifically their pregnant moms) that birth plans were not welcome in their practice. There was a poor attempt at justifying their reasoning behind this, but the simple fact this “rule” in their practice was put into place is enough to show me that women NEED to talk about birth plans more—including what they are and why they are essential. Birth plans are about so much more than the ridiculous stereotypes that surround them. People dismiss them (medical providers and OBs) because they assume women are creating them thinking that their birth can be planned. We don’t create birth plans hoping our births will be “perfect,” they are an education tool, a path to clear communication with a healthcare provider, and so, so much more that we’ll talk about today.

It’s insane to me that there are OBs in the world that don’t trust in a mother’s ability to give birth to the point that they manipulate and micromanage every aspect of our pregnancy and birth experience—down to your expectations about your birth and your right to communicate with them. Birth plans are a necessity now more than they’ve ever been.

In this episode, you’re going to hear real life examples, stories from our birth and pregnancy experiences, how to find your conviction & strength to speak up, and even “elephant in the room” topics like “I want a homebirth and my partner does not” and explanations for basic questions like “why do I need a birth plan?” and “how do I start to create a birth plan?”

Dr. Sarah’s Bio: Dr. Sarah Leahy is a doctor of chiropractic, mother of three, artist, birth educator, and the creator of Birth Uprising. She shares passionate, funny, and informational videos & slides on the regular over on her IG account @birthuprising

FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM

Please Visit:

WELLNESSE: www.wellnesse.com/loribeth Code: LORIBETH for 10% off your order

HOMESCHOOL EXPLAINED: www.homeschoolexplained.com

133. Aligned Adventure: Create Your Best Summer Ever in 2 Lists! Jul 04, 2022

Show notes

Summer flies by...we only have 18 summers with our kiddos (but do we?) In this episode, I address the mom guilt that surrounds creating magical summer for and with our kids + give you some great ideas to have fun with ease--the ease that comes from living an aligned life.

The 2 Lists:

1. Family Values List

2. Summer Bucket List

Add meaning to your summer by creating a family bucket list that aligns with your family’s values. I know that my family thrives most when we align our actions and values…and that includes things like summer fun!

1. Identify what your family values—make a values list first!

· Examples: Faith, Social, Character, Health, Education, Time, Financial

· Our family values: time in nature, friendships, trying new activities, going to new places, eating quality foods, and rest.

2. Take everyone into consideration—create your activities/wish list!

· Take the pressure off yourself to be the one who does it all and plans it all. Summer magic can happen with the help and input of your family

· Ask everyone what they hope to do this summer

· Write down their suggestions. See what is feasible and which ones align with your family’s values

· If your kids are too young to give their input, use your values as a guide to create plans, adventures, or daily habits

3. Put your lists into action

· Every Day Goals: If you value being outside, an everyday goal could be to eat outside as much as possible or prioritize having your morning coffee outside or get outside first thing in the morning or last thing at night catching fireflies with your kids.

· Destination Goals: your value of being outside could look more adventurous and out of the ordinary rhythm of life, like booking a camping trip or planning a trip to a local park or stream you’ve never been to.

· Look to see which items overlap. For our family, our summer list includes requests for fishing, swimming, and being on a boat. One day on the lake in a boat could check all 3 of those hopes off our bucket list.

4. Troubleshoot with your Values List First.

· Use your values list to troubleshoot as needed. Plans go awry. Attitudes go sideways. The weather turns. Plans get messed up. How can we re-center? Go back to our values list first. It’s your values list that is going to inspire you and give you perspective when your bucket list of hopes goes sideways.

New Discount Code! For Wellnesse!

Use the code LORIBETH at www.wellnesse.com/loribeth for a discount on all of Wellnesse's amazing products!

132. Bold Shifts: Elevating Motherhood & Life Updates Jul 01, 2022

Show notes

This episode will give you all the life and podcast updates for 2022 (so far).

It’s been a big break. Ironically, I’ve watched others around me take a long 6 month+ break at the same time. Coincidence or calling?

In the last 6 months, I've:

Had a baby

Stayed on an extended maternity leave (whatever that means)

Moved from Maui to Idaho (I answer the #1 question: Do you miss Maui?)

Found a new church & wonderful friends

Adventured daily!

Started a book

Joined a mastermind

Returning to the podcast:

A back log of episodes will be coming out shortly!

I look at what it means to elevate motherhood & how I'll be showing up boldly.

· Resources: I'll keep bringing you resources to feel confident

· Protection: Motherhood is sacred--to elevate motherhood means to protect the sacredness of our role as mothers

· Perspective: There is a need for paradigm shifts

· Bettering motherhood experiences: like birth, educating our children, finding balance in all areas of our lives, and encouraging moms to get to know themselves, show up as their most authentic self, and feel like you’re enjoying the journey

· Balance: I want to find the balance between being authentic and vulnerable and also being appropriately private

Want you to feel resourced:

· Email me and let me know what topics you’d like me to cover! Email me: loribeth@elevatingmotherhood.com

· What areas of your life do you feel like you need resources?

131. Organizing Your Home & Life with Jennifer Ford Berry Apr 13, 2022

Show notes

Organizing is not my strong suit. It’s actually something that I tend to shy away from if I can help it. But in the interest of life-long learning and personal growth—and out of necessity because we had the huge move from Maui to Idaho coming up—I decided to tackle the topic with your help! This episode is packed with questions from Elevating Motherhood listeners.

My friend Jennifer Ford Berry made this deep dive into getting more organized so easy! She helped me so much during this transition. This interview took place before I even started packing the first box (and before the baby was born in December!) I got to apply her insights from this chat to the move and WOW what a difference. Her guidance was with me the whole time and has even carried over into setting up my new home here in Idaho.

Jennifer’s Bio: Jennifer Ford Berry is a professional organizer, best-selling author of the Organize Now series and Purpose Over Possessions…and she has a new book in May! She is also the host of The 29 Minute Mom Podcast—I was a guest on her show, too! She owns a semi-annual family consignment event: Mothertime Marketplace, is the president of Jennifer Ford Berry Ministries, and is a loving wife and mom of 2.

She shares all kinds of insights and tips for organizing your life and home. We all come to this topic with different energy—some of us love organization, some of us avoid it—no matter where you are on your organization journey, Jennifer has some helpful thoughts that will speak to you!

FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM

I have a new affiliate discount code for you! Use the code LORIBETH for 10% off your purchase at www.wellnesse.com

130. Lent 2022: Why We Need to Practice Lent More Than Ever Mar 03, 2022

Show notes

“Ultimately, we recognize the season of Lent before Easter not because God demands it of us, not because Christ commanded it to prove our mettle, and not because we must perfect ourselves before we’re worthy of Easter,” writes Oxenreider. “We observe Lenten practices because they’re good for us… In a world that celebrates indulging our whims whenever we want, to practice the traditions of Lent is countercultural.”

Today is the first day of Lent—which is holding a new meaning for me this year as I pack up my house and life on Maui and get ready to move to Idaho (ironically in the middle of the Lenten season this year). The message and meaning of Lent is helping me get through this move by bringing in notions of self-discipline and reflection (which I need right now). Many of us think of Lent as a time of lack—of fasting & taking away. But what if we could expand that perspective and see the “lack” or “taking away” as making room for more, for celebration. Fasting making room for feasting. (Lent’s purpose is to quite literally makes room for Easter). What if this year we don’t skip straight to the Easter baskets and egg hunts, but use this time to come out of this season (a two year long season of lack) more meaningfully and intentionally?

If Lent is a new concept to you, don’t worry, we share the basics and history of Lent in this episode. If you’re an old hat at Lent, there’s something here for you, too, as Tsh Oxenreider walks us through her inspiring new book Bitter & Sweet as well her reasons why our world needs the life giving practice of Lent now more than ever.

Tsh’s Bio: Tsh Oxenreider is the bestselling author of several books, including Bitter and Sweet: A Journey Into Easter and At Home in the World, her memoir about her family’s year traveling around the world and living out of backpacks. She’s also a travel guide, teacher, and podcaster, and she lives in Georgetown, Texas, with her husband and three children. She is equally happy snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef with her family and putzing around her own backyard. Find Tsh online at tshoxenreider.com.

FULL SHOW NOTES AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM

VISIT TODAY'S SPONSORS:

BLOSSOM & ROOT (CODE: LORIBETH10)

HOMESCHOOL EXPLAINED

129. Creating A Cozy Home Year Round with Liz Marie Galvan Nov 27, 2021

Show notes

A wealth of inspiration and a breath of fresh air, Liz Galvan gives moms permission to look fully at their lives and figure out how to live with intention—not only within their homes but within their family unit and within themselves.

In this episode, we explore how we can bring beauty, peace, and a sense of coziness into our homes all year long by embracing the interconnectedness of our own actions with how we react and perceive the world we live in. It begins with us, and we can think about it, take action, and have fun, all with the way we show up for those around us.

Liz’s Bio: Liz Marie Galvan is the author of Cozy White Cottage Seasons, a blogger, momma, wife, and co-owner of the home décor boutique, The Found Cottage. Liz blogs daily on her website, LizMarieBlog.com, where thousands of people go for tips and inspiration each day—whether she’s blogging about life on the farm, their fixer-upper 1800s farmhouse, her latest DIY project, or even about their adoption journey. Liz lives in Michigan with her veteran husband, Jose, and their son, Copeland Beau, along with a few sheep, a lot of bees, a bunch of cats, and even a couple of dogs. You can follow Liz and all of her adventures on Instagram @LizMarieGalvan.

In this episode, Liz & I talk about:

· Her blog and new book

· Life on the farm

· Being in business with her husband

· Adopting

· Being “cozy in the moment”

· Her brick and mortar store, The Found Cottage

· Preconceived notions about what “cozy” is

· The definition of “cozy”

· Finding what your senses love

· Budgeting vs “Pinterest perfect”

· Design decisions

· Rugs as a design choice and budget savior

· Social media pressures

· The notion of being “real”

· Being drawn to authenticity

· Showing up on hard days

· The seasonal approach to cozy

· Going into the seasons with a fresh mind

· Ways to create memories with your family

· Being present and in the moment

· Multitasking and self-care

· Mom guilt

· Justifying your home and self-care

· Being a better parent by taking care of yourself

· Taking your form of rest daily

· Disconnecting

· Seasonal bucket lists

· Creating cozy family traditions

· Giving back during the holidays

· Going back to the basics

· Being intentional

· Using what you have

· Plants in your décor

· Slow growth

· Keeping a white house clean with kids and pets

· Learning to stop apologizing

· Tips to keep whites white

· Perfection is not cozy

Liz’s Links:

Website: https://www.lizmarieblog.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LizMarieBlog

https://www.instagram.com/lizmariegalvan/

https://www.pinterest.com/lizmariegalvan/_created/

https://twitter.com/lizmariegalvan

https://www.youtube.com/user/LizMarieGalvan

128. Going Grey: The Ups & Downs of Growing Out My Natural Hair at 40 Oct 16, 2021

Show notes

My hair may be changing, but so am I.

Growing out my grey is about soooooooo much more than hair. A year in, I’m more genuinely confident –that doesn’t mean I love every day, but my gosh, I see the growth literally and figuratively. I see the beauty and the potential. Maybe it’s because I’m a mom, but I know how quickly this transition will fly by, even if it takes years.

In this episode I talk about:

· Why I’m growing out my grey

· Shout out to my hairdresser Tiana

· How it all started

· How it’s going

· Vanity

· Non-toxic shift

· Primally Pure

· The ups & downs of growing out my grey

· Reflection

· Self acceptance

· Slowing down

· The slow process of growing out my grey

· Detachment

· Understanding my whys behind my choice

· Other people’s reactions to my decision

· Feeling “old” or looking “old” with grey hair

· The disbelief of others that I’m actually doing it

· Obvious disapproval of others

· Insults—intentional or not

· The people who love it

· Authenticity

· How others have inspired me

· How I’ve kept that ripple of inspiration going

· Deep, instant connections

· “You know you could just dye it” reactions

· Why others choose to grow their grey

· Months of unfolding

· Endless support of Silver Sisters

· #silversisters

· #grombre

· #growingoutmygrey

· #greyhair

· #grayhair

· #silverhair

· #greyhairmovement

· Two funny stories about growing out my grey

· Brad Paisley’s song “Then”

· Fertility = youth

· Different perspectives on aging

127. Pursuing Your Passion: Going Back to School While Mothering & Working with Malika Dudley Oct 03, 2021

Show notes

Have you thought about going back to school, pursuing your certification, degree, or even masters degree? Or maybe you’re dreaming of starting a business or passion project…but you’re a mom and busy and life seems overwhelming as is…so you question whether you can truly add one more thing to your plate financially, time wise, or even just mentally, emotionally, or physically.

There are so many factors to consider when wondering if your dream can or should come to life. And right as you are working out the details in your head or journal, cue the mom guilt and imposter syndrome.

But at the same time you look around and see that other moms are doing it or have done it. If you are anywhere on this journey toward making time for school, yourself, and/or your dreams, this episode is for you.

Maui mama Malika Dudley is here to answer questions about her story that led her to obtaining her masters degree and starting a podcast called Comminification (all about the beautification of communication). All while mom-ing, working, and processing loss.

She and I share about our masters degree journeys—and while we dive into the pragmatics of it (scheduling, cost, etc). you’ll see that this is a much bigger conversation than the questions and pros/cons list you might be compiling. At the end of our interview I was really struck by how much our journeys were about more than those initial lists in our heads…when really it came down to alignment, learning about ourselves, our families and our communities.

This conversation is a living, breathing example of what it’s like when moms take the time to show up and pursue their passions. So if you’re thinking about going for it—whatever that means for you—get ready! You’re going to learn so much about yourself!

Bio, Links, Full Show Notes & More can be found at: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM

126. Elevating Mother/Daughter Relationships with Ann Dillard, LMFT Sep 26, 2021

Show notes

“We repeat what we don’t repair.” – Christine Langley-Obaugh

Thanks for being here for this episode. You don’t have to be a mom to a daughter to benefit from today’s show. If you’re a woman, you’re already in a mother/daughter relationship (you are someone’s daughter). If you are a mom to a girl, there’s that dynamic, too. Do me a favor…hop over to IG after listening to this episode and look for the Episode 126 post…then share with me which relationship dynamic or lens first drew you to this topic. I’d love to know.

That’s the interesting part of today’s conversation…we’re all bringing a different perspective to the table. It’s like looking at our past (back at our childhood), looking at the now (and our children’s childhood as well as our current relationship with our own mothers), and into our future (what we want our relationship with our children to look like in the future, how we want our relationship with our own mothers to change, and even looking at future in-law relationships)—all at the same time.

The mother/daughter dynamic is so important in our everyday lives and in our society as a whole. Ann Dillard is here to tap into why that is, how we can heal every mother/daughter relationship in our lives, and offer us empowering, transformative insights into this vulnerable topic.

Ann’s Bio: Ann Dillard is the founder of KIP Consulting Services, LLC and passionate about instilling hope and empowering individuals to live their best lives. She operates a thriving private practice in Decatur, GA, where she offers mental health services to teens girls and their families. Ms. Ann hosts conversation circles and coaching programs internationally, where she helps women of all ages to navigate challenges in their mother/daughter relationships She is the a co-author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Unchain My Legacy and has contributed to several other publications. Ms. Ann has created several tools to help foster healthy relationships and stronger mothers and daughter bonds, as well as parents and their teenagers. Ann Dillard is a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, Internal Family Systems, and Brainspotting Therapist

FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM

Elevating Motherhood Links:

Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.com

Instagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood

Patreon: www.patreon.com/elevatingmotherhood

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjCL4jnooMFhvqTeHXGxUxQ

Please Visit Today's Sponsor: www.homeschoolexplained.com