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EP 111 POWER TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF USING GRETCHIN RUBIN'S FOUR TENDENCIES

Habits Deep Dive / Why Simple Changes Compound into Big Results (Atomic Habits by James Clear)

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267// Magic Moment Clear Unwanted Patterns & Make Room For 2024 Dec 26, 2023

Before we can add in NEW yummy desires and goals for 2024 we have to clear out the old. Our psyche can be full of unwanted triggers and patterns and this can be the very thing blocking us from becoming who we would like to be. Feel bogged down? Tune in for a quick retune before you embark on your 2024 goal setting.

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The Greatest Gift We Can Give, Connection & How To Maintain it with Our Kids Dec 19, 2023

Connection may just be the cure all to childhood misbehavior and troubles but it is harder to foster than any of us would want! In this episode we dive into one of our favorite books "Hold Onto Your Kids" by ⁠Gordon Neufeld⁠ and ⁠Gabor Maté MD⁠ and pull our favorite tips for maintaining a strong relationship with our children as well as signs and symptoms that may point to a connection issue! We also discuss how and why kids become "peer oriented" and why it is happening more and more.

We hope this episode leaves you empowered to create strong family bonds and connections that will heal past hurts and forge new relationship paths for future success!

Authoritative Parenting / Arguably the MOST Effective Parenting Style

230 // Pt. 1 What Ancient Cultures Can Teach us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff

Discovering YOUR Life Essentials

Solitude Through Digital Minimalism

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265 // Moving Our Stuck Energy & Discovering What We Already Know with Kristen of MotherTree Reiki Dec 12, 2023

Reiki is known as the divine movement of life force energy and is used as a healing technique to guide stuck energy from our chakras into alignment with our true purpose and intention. This week Felica interview Reiki Master Kristen Morris of MotherTree Reiki about her journey guiding people to know themselves better and she shares her experience having a healing session with Kristen!

They talk about how our energy can prevent us from knowing ourselves fully and how reiki can move us into alignment.

You can learn more about Kristen at @mothertreereiki

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How to Enhance Your Ability to Be Present

227 // Magic Moment: Recommitting to Your Phone Detox

204 // Daily Life As a Spiritual Practice Solitude Through Digital Minimalism

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264 // Navigating Difficult Parenting Differences by Modeling Gratitude Dec 05, 2023

In this episode we answer a question about how to respond when other adults in our lives want to parent our kids in a way that differs from our desires. Listen in for ideas on how to navigate these situations in a way that honors ourselves, our kids, and the other loving (and often well-meaning) adults in our lives.

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When We Find Our Kids Sneaking Screens and Food, Agreeing to Disagree On Others’ Parenting Decisions, and Talking to Our Kids About Santa

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263 // HOW TO Move Through the Stress Cycle and Stay Out of Overwhelm Nov 28, 2023

Stress is a fact of life, getting stuck in it isn't! When we are stuck in chronic stress or our stressors push us past our ability to cope we find ourselves in overwhelm. This episode we unpack Atlas of The Heart, the work of Brene Brown, as a guide to moving through stress and out of overwhelm. We touch on ways that we can identify the feeling in our body before it becomes overwhelmed and our favorite tips and tools for increasing our ability to cope with these often uncomfortable feelings.

9:00- Definition of Stress vs. Overwhelm

15:26 - Where do we feel stress/overwhelm in our bodies?

18:30 - Your body keeps the score

22:52 - Move through the tunnel

23:50 - Completion of the stress cycle

25:50 - Fight, flight, or freeze

28:30 - Using RAIN from Tara Brach as a tool

31:45 - Grounding

36:11 - Having a positive social interaction

40:06 - Creative expression

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262 // Taralyn’s Alignment Search Nov 21, 2023

It sometimes feels like we are being pulled in many directions, and it is hard to feel settled and aligned when that is happening. In this episode, Taralyn describes a few things she has learned lately in her wrestle for alignment.

The steps she has used to help her are:

1-Identify what parts of you are misaligned and intentionally give them all a seat in your council.

2-Set aside time daily to imagine what it would feel like to have that settled feeling of being aligned in your heart, mind, body, and spirit. Use that powerful brain of yours to try on the feeling of having all of the parts be in harmony. Tapping into this vibration helps you pull it towards you. Grounding is also a really helpful tool during this step. The shower is a great place to try this habit because its daily and the water is so conductive.

4-Think bigger. Zoom out your perspective and observe that YOU are not your body, your emotions, or your mind. Once you FEEL that, aligning all of them becomes easier--like a magnet rearranging metal shavings.

If you try this, Taralyn would LOVE to know how it goes for you. Just DM her on instagram @taralyngriffin

Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habit Building with Taralyn

203 // Meditation: Letting Fear Go

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

⁠⁠How to: Create Pockets of Peace⁠⁠

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261// How 'Respectful Parenting' Fails & Remedies with Joe Newman Nov 15, 2023

"No one listens to me!"

"I feel like the train engine running our whole home."

"I am exhausted, will it always be this hard?"

Finding the right parenting style for your family is hard. Information flies at us from all direction challenging us to "listen more", "be more strict." etc ... ultimately what we want is a dynamic, respectful and loving relationship with our children.

In this episode Felica interviews Joe Newman, author of Raising Lions, about his work for his new book. They discuss how respectful parenting can be taken too far when we are respecting our children but they are showing no respect back and why this happens.

Related Episodes

⁠⁠Running a Household Without Resentment⁠⁠

Books and Links We Mentioned

⁠⁠Fairplay⁠⁠ // Eve Rodsky

⁠⁠Raising Lions⁠⁠ // Joe Newman

⁠⁠No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame⁠⁠ // Janet Lansbury

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260 // How to Handle Parent Guilt, Reinventing Ourselves, and Bossy Kids {Best of} Nov 13, 2023

Do you ever feel parent guilt? We get so many questions from listeners about the torn feeling that comes while trying to balance being a whole person ourselves while still serving our families with love. In this episode, we answer this question as we discuss how we can set boundaries for ourselves, protect our own personal time (shower time, bathroom, etc.) and learn to coexist with more ease without young children.

We also address questions about reinventing ourselves as our children grow, how to handle kids being sneaky and hiding things, and how to deal with our children being bossy and having public meltdowns.

Related Episodes

⁠How to: Create Pockets of Peace⁠

⁠Running a Household Without Resentment⁠

Books and Links We Mentioned

⁠Fairplay⁠ // Eve Rodsky

⁠Raising Lions⁠ // Joe Newman

⁠No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame⁠ // Janet Lansbury

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259// Magic Moment Get Out of The Trap of Overwhelm! Nov 02, 2023

This episode is a balm to stress and overwhelm. If you are feeling trapped in the storm of life this episode is for you. Felica shares her favorite quick tips for regulating her nervous system when things are just too much!

If you liked this episode don't forget to share it and leave a review! We appreciate you so much.

Review of the week

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Can I be friends with them?I LOVE this podcast. As a mom, and a former therapist—they speak to my heart from such a real, empowering and practical perspective. I glean so many tips and tidbits from what they share and appreciate their honesty and ability to respect different points of views on topics. They truly do their research and have conversations that make me think, laugh and secretly want to be friends with them!

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Tips for Overcoming Distraction

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258// Can Eroticism and Safety Co- Exist? With Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Oct 31, 2023

Our favorite sex therapist is back and this time we are challenging the assumption that sexual desire dies with long term relationships. Felica interviews Dr. Finlayson-Fife and they dive into the challenges we face to "keep the fire alive".Esther Perel said " Eroticism is the antithesis to everything a healthy family life needs, ritual, routine and knowing. Safety and security. Eroticism is adventure" , in this episode we tease out the nuance in this and discover what eroticism TRULY means. Hint ** it isn't all about sex/ desire.We also touch on the fact that families are more child centered than ever with higher expectations for couples. All responsibility often falls on parents, not community, institutions or society. We set up play dates and take pictures of and talk about and invest in our kids yet our personal and couple relationships are left to shrivel up. How can we do better?We tackle all this and more! Don't miss this chance to bring more erotic energy into your life.

Links We Mentioned

https://www.goodinside.com/podcast/4759/sex-after-kids-tell-me-more-esther-perel/

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How to Own Your Own Desires with Dr.Finlayson Fife

Discovering Self within Our Sexuality & Overcoming Betrayal

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257//Magic Moment Are You Over Identifying With Your Role As Mother? Oct 26, 2023

In this mini episode Felica helps us think about how we take on our role as mother. It is a blessing for all the women we have been and a challenge to shed our over identification with our labels. ENJOY! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

256 // Our Favorite Value Aligning Techniques for Intentional Parenting {Best of} Oct 24, 2023

So often in parenting, we find ourselves...losing our cool, to put it nicely. We respond with anger; we use bribing or coercion to make our kids behave, and we hurt our relationship with our kids and ourselves in the process. In this episode, we take a deep dive into individual steps we can take anytime we find ourselves triggered by our kids’ behavior. We start with ourselves, pause, attune to our child, and then respond, not react, by setting limits and allowing logical consequences by looking at the need being expressed by our child’s behavior. This conversation will help you reframe difficult parenting situations and allow you to focus on the priority of your relationship.

Take a pause to connect to your intuition when making decisions.
Pay attention to what you fear and ask yourself why? Parenting helps us see ourselves more clearly. Don’t parent from a place of lack.
The Pause - Give your self time and space with your children
Use breath to bring yourself into the present moment and pause
Sometimes bad behavior is a cry for connection.

Time Stamps

8:00- How do we live from a place of authenticity when parenting
12:31 - Take a pause to connect to your intuition when making decisions
18:15 - Parenting from a place of lack vs. wholeness
21:00 - Meditation practice to give your child self love and acceptance
24:33 - Journal out your fears with your kids to process them
29:00 - The Pause - Give your self time and space with your children
37:30 - Zone of zero reactivity
46:50 - Come to each situation with a response vs. a reaction
52:31 - Natural consequences vs. Cultivating consequences

You can listen to this episode on most other platforms here :)

Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HERE

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Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections

Gift of Fear // Gavin De Becker

Books and links we mentioned;

The Awakened Family // Shefali Tsabary

The Conscious Parent // Shefali Tsabary

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255// Facing Our Fear {Best of} Oct 17, 2023

Original Post date 10/25/22

Fear is a powerful emotion. All of us face it at some point of another, and often, it really puts a damper on the way we live our lives. It can interfere with us loving wholeheartedly and doing things that inspire (and scare) us. In this episode, Taralyn dives deep into the concept of facing and processing our fears so they don’t hold us back in life. She addresses 3 different kinds of fear, and walks you through steps to free yourself from the fears that don’t serve you.

Books Taralyn Mentioned:

Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm // Thich Nhat Hanh

Related Episodes:

Escaping the Trance of Unworthiness and Finding Self Acceptance Within

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections

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254// Creating Roots Through Family Traditions {Best Of} Oct 10, 2023

The holiday season can feel overwhelming because we feel the need to do everything to make them exciting and special. However, the beauty of having our own families is that we can intentionally choose the holiday activities that serve us and let go of the ones that don’t. The magic of family traditions is that they help our children feel a sense of belonging and gives them roots, which helps them identify with the connection of the family instead of peer groups and can help with their behavior.

In this episode, we share the traditions that serve us with simplicity and joy and give you many options to try with your own family. We talk about how sometimes all it takes is to recognize the traditions we already have and capitalize on naming them and making them reoccurring and special.

From Halloween fun, ways to be grateful in November and loads of Christmas and winter traditions we hope that this episode inspires you to create new memories with your family and recognize your current traditions to turn them into magical ones that repeat every year!

You can listen to this episode on iTunes here and many other platforms here.

Books we mentioned:

Hold on to Your Kids // Gabor Mate

The Entitlement Trap // Linda and Richard Eyre

Food Nanny Rescues Dinner // Liz Edmunds

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253// Susan Stiffelman On Remaining Present in Parenting (BEST OF) Oct 03, 2023

There is nothing quite like parenting--it’s something we want to desperately do well at, and it is simultaneously one of the most difficult things that many of us will ever do. We face fears, failure, triggers of our own emotions, often while experiencing physical and emotional fatigue. However, because of this, children have the capacity to be our greatest teachers. They allow us the opportunity to truly look inside of ourselves when we are triggered, and wake up to our own nature.

In this episode, Felica had the incredible opportunity of discussing this topic with parenting expert and author, Susan Stiffelman, MFT. She explains how we can use the practice of being present to truly use this journey we have as parents to truly evolve ourselves as we face the daunting task of raising humans to do the same. Her books and her words are unbelievably inspiring and will help you as you navigate your own parenting experience.

You can learn more about Susan Stiffelman and her work and sign up for her newsletter on her website: https://susanstiffelman.com. She is offering a webinar you can join her in about coparenting with a narcissist here.

You can listen to this episode on iTunes here or on many other platforms here.

Books we mentioned:

Parenting with Presence // Susan Stiffelman

Parenting without Power Struggles // Susan Stiffelman

Loving What Is // Byron Katie

Playful Parenting // Lawrence Cohen

Related Episodes:

The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connection

Janet Lansbury’s episode: The Best Way to Deal With Intense Tantrums

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252 // Habits Deep Dive / Why Simple Changes Compound into Big Results (Atomic Habits by James Clear) {Best Of} Sep 26, 2023

It can appear like people who are successful at achieving their goals simply possess an incredible amount of self control. That kind of belief lets us off the hook from creating the life we really want--we simply lack the self discipline, right? Well, it turns out that as we create habits that add value to our lives, we actually require LESS self control, not more. As we change our environment and our cues and rewards, we have the power to eliminate negative habits and build positive ones that can transform our life. Habits are the key to making our goals a reality. We discuss the science behind habits and explore the work of experts on the subject. We break down the steps for creating a good habit (or ridding yourself of a bad one), and give you applicable tips that you can use right away in your life. We share what has really worked in our own lives as we have experimented with habits and unlocked the magic of things like habit stacking.

Books that inspired us:

Atomic Habits // James Clear

Deep Work // Cal Newport

Essentialism // Greg McKeown

Getting Things Done // David Allen

The Power of Habit // Charles Duhigg

Our Related Episodes:

Habits for High Performance

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251 // Making It Easy to Do What Matters Most With Greg McKeown {Best of} Sep 19, 2023

We often receive the message that we can have it all; we can do it all. Social media messages, societal expectations, and our own self talk often feeds the lie that we can do EVERYTHING. When we don’t live up to the unrealistic expectation that we can do everything and succeed at everything, there is a cost to our mental health.

In this episode, we discuss this topic with New York Times best selling author, Greg McKeown. He helps identify the lie that we can do everything, and instead offers a path of wisdom, balance, and priorities instead of the wild racing that we often indulge in when we are trying to say yes to everything. He gives us very applicable steps on how to make doing what truly matters to us easy.

BOOKS AND LINKS:

Greg’s Website:https://gregmckeown.com

Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most // Greg McKeown

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less // Greg McKeown

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250// HOW TO Respond to Never Ending Demands & Requests Wholeheartedly Sep 12, 2023

Research indicates that preschoolers, on average, make three demands/requests per minute! Wow. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed. “Watch me!” “Get that!” “Where’s my dinosaur?!”

In this episode we talk about practical ideas and tools that have helped us navigate the barrage of daily requests, questions, and demands in a way that allows you to maintain calm and respect for your kids and yourself.

Books & Links we mention

Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff

Mom Watch Compilation by Johnson Files

Related Episodes

230 // Pt 1: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda Eyre and Richard Eyre)

How To: Create Pockets of Peace

Time Stamps

10:00 How many requests our kids make per minute

13:15 Why we future focus and how inputs from our kids overwhelm us

14:15 Are our kids self centered?

23:18 Using body language and social cues

25:55 Mom watch this watch this!!

29:00 Do you have a hard time tuning out noise/ kids?

32:18 Good parenting does not mean responding to everything request

40:01 Ask, is my child seeking connection?

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228 // Making Friendships, Creating Community, and How to Know When You’re Done Having Kids

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249 // Cultivating Secure Relationships with the work of Stan Tatkin, Relationship RX Sep 05, 2023

Having a secure relationship with our partner is the foundation for a long, happy life. Building on this relationship we create meaningful and lasting lives that support our psychological development as well as provide a strong foundation for our children, careers and physical health. We loved reading Relationship RX by Stan Tatkin and we had to distill this one for you! In this episode we discuss how knowing your attachment style can guide you to a self awareness that enhances your ability to connect, repair and forgive. We also share our favorite tactics from the book for putting your relationship first, healing past wounds and supporting each other in parenting. Related Episodes Putting Connection With Our Spouse First How to own your desires with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Time Stamps 12:00 - Attachment styles 14:05 - Anchors 16:30 - Waves 20:01 - Islands 32:33 - The relationship as an entity should be the highest priority 35:35 - Conflicts within a relationship 44:30 - Am I putting my role as a parent, or my hobby over my primary attachment? 46:17 - Supporting your spouse in parenting 51:40 - Secret password for stressful parenting moments 57:50 - Bring issues up preventatively Sponsor: GABB WIRELESS We LOVE devices that help our kids stay safe and be able to adventure while still being able to contact us safely and allow us to know where they are without being the kind of technology that steals their mental health and attention. Gabb wireless is an incredible company that we FULLY endorse for just that. Go to https://gabbwireless.com and use code FINDTHEMAGIC to get $50 off any device! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

248 // Intentionally Questioning Our Parenting Choices Aug 29, 2023

There are lots of decisions that we make as parents that are made out of guilt or a sense of obligation. In this episode we talk about how to navigate parenting questions from a place of wholeness in order to figure out what will be best for parent AND child. We talk about whether or not to do preschool and *spoiler alert* there is no one perfect decision. :)

Related Episodes

Patience with Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood and Making Peace with Your Inner Landscape

Time Stamps

1:44 - To preschool or not to preschool?

3:00 - Taralyn’s experience with kids going or not going to preschool

10:30 - Felica’s experience

14:15 - the questioning of our choices because it’s the worth the wrestle

16:09 - What will be the best for you and your child?

18:55 - Eliminating the guilt

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247 // Revolutionizing Emotional & Physical Healing Postpartum with Arielle Martone Aug 22, 2023

Healing your body and spirit postpartum is a topic that is both under talked about and misunderstood. In this episode Katelin interviews Arielle Martone, doctor of physical therapy, yoga teacher and postnatal coach turned postpartum wellness coach after having 2 kids and overcoming postpartum depression and pelvic pain herself. She has 12+ years of experience and utilizes her knowledge and background to help new moms reconnect to mind/body and actually heal postpartum so they can feel strong and confident not only in their bodies but who they are becoming.

You can learn from Arielle at the following links:

www.findyourwaymama.com

Free Resources

Pelvic Floor Recovery Guide

Exhausted to Energized without Sleep Training

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HOW TO Prepare Children for a New Sibling: a Conversation with Upbringing
Prepping Kids for New Babies, Earning vs. Rewarding, Quiet Time Tips, & Our Favorite Life Hacks

Time Stamps

1:42 - Intro to Arielle and the importance of postpartum care

11:40 - The signs to be aware of with Postpartum mood disorders

13:50 - Normalize seeking help vs. normalizing the struggle

16:30 - Feeling like something is “off” is a signal

20:20 - Trust yourself

26:50 - Tips to recover if you feel like you have no time

31:27 - Pay attention to when you’re saying “should”

39:50 - Prioritize your sleep and give yourself grace

41:25 - How “bounce back culture” can be a detriment to our overall health

47:09 - Don’t rush back into physical exercise

51:05 - Trust your body

57:15 - Pelvic Floor Therapy exercises

1:03:00 - Exhausted to energized

1:05:16 - How to get back to our true selves after having kids

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246 // Tips for an Intentional Back to School Season Aug 15, 2023

The beginning of the school year is filled with many conflicting emotions for both our kids and us as parents. In this episode we share favorite tips, ideas and traditions that will help you start the year off right and from a place of wholeness.

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207 // We Are All Good Inside: Parenting Without Using Shame and Repairing When We Do, with Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 1

210 // Navigating Tricky Transitions With Kids Ahead of Time and What to Do When Whining Feels Unbearable: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 2

108 // Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect With Your Child (based on Playful Parenting by Larence J. Cohen)

118 // Become a Child Whisperer / Parenting Your Kids True to Their Nature (based on the work of Carol Tuttle)

Links Mentioned

Weekly Clothes Organizer

Fave Books back to school

Kissing hand by Audrey Pen

I Love You All Day Long by Francesca Rusackas

Super Manny Stands up by Kelly DiPucchio

Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss

Time Stamps

12:25 - How to navigate the logistics of going back to school with systems

15:35 - Weekly Clothes Organizer

20:17 - Special back to school dinner with notes of encouragement from family

22:21 - Helping your kids emotionally return to school by addressing your own anxieties

25:21 - Emotional vaccination with your kids

27:24 - Visualizing mediation the night before

27:55 - Review the child whisperer to help your kids deal with the upcoming

31:42 - Reading a back to school book

34:19 - Making love bracelets

35:00 - First day special events

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245// Magic Moment Rituals for Emotional Wholeness Aug 08, 2023

Fall is the perfect time to reset our rituals, intentions and systems. In this magic moment Felica shares 2 rituals that are resetting her emotional wellness. The first centers on grieving our losses; the small day to day things we try to push past. The second is a ritual for visualizing our intentions and future goals around parenting and reframing our day to day tasks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

244 // Tips for Overcoming Distraction Aug 01, 2023

Centering our minds and finding a place of peace in our days is crucial in modern parenting. Our phones are filled with demands that pull us away from ourselves, our desires and our families. On top of that the demands of our lives from appointments to chores call us away from creating connection and relationships.

In this episode we refresh our determination to keep saying yes to connection and no to superficial distraction. We share why and our favorite tips and tricks for cultivating a present life.

Related Episodes

How to Enhance Your Ability to Be Present

227 // Magic Moment: Recommitting to Your Phone Detox

⁠204 // Daily Life As a Spiritual Practice⁠⁠Solitude Through Digital Minimalism

Time Stamps

11:04 - How can we curb distraction?

12:15 - Delete your apps

15:00 - Set aside time for phone time

16:30 - Turn off notifications

17:33 - A box for your phone

19:23 - A key to having self control - change your environment

22:46 - How to be present when our minds are preoccupied

24:41 - Maybe lower your standards for what needs to be done

27:20 - Magical mind will serve a magical body

29:00 - Practice being still

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Kimberly Br0ssi

I’ve enjoyed this podcast since 2019 and it helped me get through several hard moments. The mini magics are always awesome. All 3 hosts are so great and share how we can care of ourselves so we can better take care of others. Each are at different points in life and motherhood so there’s something for everyone. There are so many episodes that I re-listen to when I need the reminders!

Great for any woman, young or old, new mom or veteran. Thank you!
real and refreshing

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243 // Magic Moment: The Power of Play Jul 25, 2023

Have you ever tried to teach your kid a value? Or help them stop taking toys? Or handle a conflict within a friendship or with a sibling? As parents we have a (sometimes) underutilized tool that can help us in these situations: play. In this episode Katelin walks through how to use role playing specifically to help work through these situations with our children of all ages.

Related Episodes

Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect With Your Child (based on Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen)

Books & Articles Mentioned

6 Steps To Do A Role Play

Playful Parenting // Lawrence Cohen

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This podcast is my happy place

I am SO grateful for the time and effort that goes into this podcast. Every episode is packed with gold. There is so much education and real conversations about life and motherhood. It helps to calm my soul, reassure me, motivate me and so much more. THANK YOU!

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242 // A Balm for Summer Burnout Jul 18, 2023

Summer is half over and with all the fun comes exhaustion and overwhelm. In this episode, we address the concept of summer burnout, which can be applied to really any season of life. This episode was inspired by a voice message we received from one of our fabulous listeners. If you’d like to send us a question in the form of a voice message, just click ⁠here⁠.Related Episodes

Authoritative Parenting / Arguably the MOST Effective Parenting Style

230 // Pt. 1 What Ancient Cultures Can Teach us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff

Solitude Through Digital Minimalism

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-Mandy Schuh

I have listened to this podcast for years, it is hands down my favorite podcast! It is insightful, fun and full of great ideas. I feel like I have made a friend in Felica. I appreciate the realness from these ladies and within Find The Magic. Thank you for being a breath of fresh air!

Still My Favorite!

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241 // How Delight Enhances Our Ability to Be Present Jul 11, 2023

Stuck in a rut? Are you feeling tired or disenchanted with your life or easily frustrated with your kids? Our days are made up of small moments, small seemingly insignificant moments that add up to our lives. Are we racing through or are we practicing presence and engaging with our day day? Inspired by Ross Gay on We can do hard things; this episode we share how finding small delights each day has inspired us to be more present for ourselves, our loved ones and especially in parenting. Related Episodes

229 // Applying Our Four Pillars: Connection, Being Present, Unconditional Love, & Healthy Boundaries

Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem

Links We Mentioned

Start a Daily Delight Practice With Abby, Glennon, and Amanda!

The Artist’s Way // Julia Cameron

We can do hard things Start a Daily Delight Practice with Abby, Glennon & Amanda!

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240// Parenting While Healing Trauma, Navigating Name Calling, Spitting and Punishments Jul 03, 2023

We all have negative experiences that impact our mental state day to day as we parent. It can be exhausting and disheartening to attempt to parent in this state of distress. Today we tackle a listener question on parenting while healing past trauma and parenting. We also hear from a listener seeking advice about her children's name calling, spitting and general boundary pushing.

Book Mentioned:

How to do the Work // Nicole LePera

Related Episodes

Hone Your Morning Routine

Morning Routines for a 30 day transformation

How To: Create Pockets of Peace

Time Stamps

14:00 - How to deal with trauma and parent

15:58 - Big T vs little t trauma

16:30 - Repressed trauma

17:40 - Adult trauma

19:07 - Therapy is a major tool

22:00 - Give yourself extra grace and self care

24:01 - Name your trauma

31:00 - 90 second rule with stress/anxiety

34:57 - How to handle kids being unkind

38:30 - This too shall pass

42:00 - Name calling is a hard no

46:40 - A family is a good testing ground for kids to figure out social interactions

49:39 - Foster positive interactions to start a positive momentum

53:35 - Honey vs. Vinegar analogy

54:52 - Give yourself self-care so you can be your best

1:01:00 - Laughter is a pressure relief valve

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Local1st 02/10/2023

Most helpful podcast

I listen to a lot of parenting podcasts, this one is my favorite! So many topics covered and ideas discussed. I always seem to get so much out of listening. Thank you!

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239// Guiding Your Family to Homeostasis Magic Moment Jun 27, 2023

Who doesn't want peace and homeostasis in the family environment? So often we can get to a place of chaos; where our homes and families feel out of sorts. In this episode Felica shares her experience of stripping away outside influence with their cross country move and how it affected her family environment. She shares tips on applying her learning to your home. She also explains how she felt the anxious buzzing energy in her home, recognized it, and found some settling. Hint hint, it always starts with us!

Related Episodes

Patience with Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood and Making Peace with Your Inner Landscape

Enneagram Type Descriptions

Time Stamps

1:52 - Recognizing something is out of whack

4:00 - Our inner landscapes reflect onto our outer landscape --Focus on yourself

6:45 - Find support from others

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MaryHag

11/08/2022

The highlight of my week🙏🏻

Updating my review since I have been listening now for a couple of years. Honestly, this podcast is a game changer and life changer for me, and truly a highlight of my week. I eagerly go onto my podcast app each week to refresh and pray for a new episode to be ready on my Tuesday morning walk. This podcast has helped me through so many challenges in parenting and in life, and I feel like I have been growing right alongside you incredible women for the last couple of years. I appreciate your authenticity and being real with us, approaching each new episode and book with such an openness and sense of curiosity and your clear passion for sharing the tools you discover with us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing what you do - now please don’t stop because I’m about to have child number 2 and I need y’all!!

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238// Unearthing Our Ego with The Enneagram Jun 20, 2023

The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. It unpacks the intention by with we interact with others and make the choices we make. In this episode we unpack our Enneagram types and discuss how they helped us unearth shadow sides of our egos that were limiting us or helped us see ourselves and our relationships in a new light. The Enneagram is a multi-faceted tool that can make us aware of who we are and how to work with our strengths and also help us determine weaknesses we may seek to change. In this episode, we use it to help us explore our own personalities and share how knowing ourselves has helped us capitalize on our strengths and understand and work with our weaknesses.

Books and Links We Mentioned:

Road Back to You // Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stable

Enneagram Test

Famous People’s Types

Dr. Nicole LePera // the.holistic.psychologist

Time Stamps

Related Episodes

⁠Building Bridges Back Home to Ourselves ⁠

⁠Becoming Embodied ⁠

Become a Child Whisperer / Parenting Your Kids True to Their Nature (based on the work of Carol Tuttle)

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Unicorns are Real

I have loved and listened to "Find the Magic" for years of motherhood. So many of those years I would listen to Taralyn or Felicia talk about reframing and even enjoying the mundane tasks (like changing diapers) and to dos that normally are mindless. They talked about enjoying these things, creating connection in them. Every week I tuned in but honestly, I didn't believe it. I said things like, "I can't be that mom, that isn't working for MY children, these women are just UNICORNS. And every episode I would still plug in my headphones and listen along and wish I could get there, be that mom. Then something switched, last year I went on (my first ever) solo retreat to South America. It was a women's empowerment, yoga, surf trip but a switch flipped and I started doing the work on myself. I continued taking steps like FINALLY starting a miracle morning routine (for me!) and guess what? Things started clicking with my kids, and at home. So if you are able, start with yourself. I was convinced that to be a good mom I had to read all the parenting books, listen to all the podcasts, plan all the activities but that is so far from reality. Start with your Self! So grateful to Find The Magic, To Taralyn, Felicia and Katelin... Thank you!

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237 // Our Thoughts Create Our World Jun 13, 2023

In our lives there are things that we control, things we influence, and things we have no control over. In today's episode, Katelin explores one thing that is entirely within our control: our thoughts. Our thoughts have power over the way we see and subsequently engage with our world. She discusses tips and tools, including the work by Byron Katie, for how to change our thoughts, which will ultimately change our reality.

Related Episodes

The Power of being present NOW

Books & Links Mentioned

How Your Thinking Creates Your Reality // Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D.

Can You Affect Another Person's Behavior With Your Thoughts?

The Power of Now // Eckhart Tolle

Loving What Is // Byron Katie

Time Stamps

1:14 - Three buckets in life

2:32 - Our thoughts are within our control

4:30 - How thoughts become belief and how that primes our brains

7:45 - Beware of labeling our children – “terrible twos” “threenager”

10:25 - Experiment on labeling “smart” and “dumb” rats

13:51 - Step 1 is becoming aware of your thoughts are your thoughts

15:12 - Step 2 create what you want to see

16:50 - Step 3 - visualize every step and the end

17:25 - step 4 - invite God into this process

18:30 - Using the work by Byron Katie as a tool to unstick thoughts

21:15 - Example of navigating sharing holiday time with families

28:40 - Turning around your belief statement

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MaryHag

11/08/2022

The highlight of my week🙏🏻

Updating my review since I have been listening now for a couple of years. Honestly, this podcast is a game changer and life changer for me, and truly a highlight of my week. I eagerly go onto my podcast app each week to refresh and pray for a new episode to be ready on my Tuesday morning walk. This podcast has helped me through so many challenges in parenting and in life, and I feel like I have been growing right alongside you incredible women for the last couple of years. I appreciate your authenticity and being real with us, approaching each new episode and book with such an openness and sense of curiosity and your clear passion for sharing the tools you discover with us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing what you do - now please don’t stop because I’m about to have child number 2 and I need y’all!! 😝😘

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236 // Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda Eyre and Richard Eyre) {Best of} Jun 06, 2023

Have you ever driven in a city that isn’t well planned? The roads are often too narrow for the amount of traffic, and the flow of streets seem to have no discernible pattern. Navigating in such a place can be tricky and chaotic. In contrast, a city that has planned ahead of time what they want long term often has wide, orderly streets, and the initial time and thought investment pays back tenfold as their city runs much smoother as it grows. In this episode, we talk about using this theory of infrastructure in our own families. It takes some time upfront, but in the long run, it makes our family run sooo much more smoothly and makes parenting easier, while intentionally aligning it with our values. We discuss the systems that we have tried out in our own homes over the years that have proven themselves to be priceless. Books we mentioned: The Entitlement Trap Secrets of a Happy Family Hold on to Your Kids Miracle Morning Links We Promised Serendipity Parenting Episode from Linda an Richard Eyre Related Episodes Discovering Your Life Essentials How To: Create Pockets of Peace Sponsor: GABB WIRELESS We LOVE devices that help our kids stay safe and be able to adventure while still being able to contact us safely and allow us to know where they are without being the kind of technology that steals their mental health and attention. Gabb wireless is an incredible company that we FULLY endorse for just that. Go to https://gabbwireless.com and use code FINDTHEMAGIC to get $50 off any device! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) MaryHag 11/08/2022 The highlight of my week🙏🏻 Updating my review since I have been listening now for a couple of years. Honestly, this podcast is a game changer and life changer for me, and truly a highlight of my week. I eagerly go onto my podcast app each week to refresh and pray for a new episode to be ready on my Tuesday morning walk. This podcast has helped me through so many challenges in parenting and in life, and I feel like I have been growing right alongside you incredible women for the last couple of years. I appreciate your authenticity and being real with us, approaching each new episode and book with such an openness and sense of curiosity and your clear passion for sharing the tools you discover with us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing what you do - now please don’t stop because I’m about to have child number 2 and I need y’all!! 😝😘 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

235 // The Kids Are Home For the Summer, Now What? {Best Of} May 30, 2023

In a few weeks our kids will be home for the summer, and our daily schedules will change drastically. A lot of jokes, angst and dread can surround this time of year. Let’s start as we mean to go on! In this episode, we are sharing some of our favorite tips for designing our summer. We touch on creating and setting boundaries from the start, letting our kids be and resisting screen entertaining. If we have learned anything this year, it is that being fluid and available for change can help us live in the present and create a calm atmosphere in our homes. As we let them be free to work through the B word (boredom!) we will come out the other side with having enjoyed our summer together!

Related Episodes

HOW TO Parent Less and Love it More

The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting

Interview with Dr. Mary Wilde: How to Joyfully Ride the Waves of Parenthood Without Drowning in Them

Encouraging Independent Play and Letting Go of Guilt

Time Stamps

10:00 - Summer bucket list

11:56 - Beware of over scheduling

17:00 - It's not our job as a parent to entertain our kids

20:45 - Importance of completing your essentials during the summer

22:27 - Consider eliminating screens

23:41 - Embrace boredom

27:23 - Give them a chore if they are bored

29:11 - The moment of "reaching" when we slow down

34:20 - Remind them to clean up

35:15 - Take the time to teach them more household skills during the summer

36:00 - Open the buffet

39:00 - Set the expectation & infrastructure at the beginning

45:34 - Verbally state your expectations

46:01 - Let go of control

47:31 - Children can contribute to the family

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234 // Magic Moment: In Defense of Books By Taralyn May 23, 2023

We LOVE books. One of the casualties of our current age and our screen adapted/crippled attention spans is that we don’t read as much anymore. In this magic moment, Taralyn gives her best persuasion for reading and gives lots of easy tips to keep or acquire the habit of reading in your life. People ask us all the time how we read so many books, and she tells the secret to our habits:)

Books and Links We Mentioned:

Women Who Run With Wolves // Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D

The Gift // Hafiz

You Can Heal Your Life // Louise Hay

Related Episodes

Book Club Recommendations for 2020

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

Morning Routines for a 30 Day Transformation with Taralyn

Hone Your Morning Routine with Felica

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I have loved and listened to "Find the Magic" for years of motherhood. So many of those years I would listen to Taralyn or Felicia talk about reframing and even enjoying the mundane tasks (like changing diapers) and to dos that normally are mindless. They talked about enjoying these things, creating connection in them. Every week I tuned in but honestly, I didn't believe it. I said things like, "I can't be that mom, that isn't working for MY children, these women are just UNICORNS. And every episode I would still plug in my headphones and listen along and wish I could get there, be that mom. Then something switched, last year I went on (my first ever) solo retreat to South America. It was a women's empowerment, yoga, surf trip but a switch flipped and I started doing the work on myself. I continued taking steps like FINALLY starting a miracle morning routine (for me!) and guess what? Things started clicking with my kids, and at home. So if you are able, start with yourself. I was convinced that to be a good mom I had to read all the parenting books, listen to all the podcasts, plan all the activities but that is so far from reality. Start with your Self! So grateful to Find The Magic, To Taralyn, Felicia and Katelin... Thank you!

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233 // Building Bridges Back Home to Ourselves with Tessa Brown May 16, 2023

We have all been here; there are times in life of discontent, resentment, perhaps even depression and often these coincide with a forgetting of ourselves. In this episode Felica interviews Tessa Brown, an artist and writer who focuses her work on womanhood and feminine energy and happens to be Felica's dear friend.

They dive into reclaiming our younger selves and the decisions we made, wrestling with motherhood and its expectations as well as considering how we can build bridges to parts of our lives that we want to include and ask the right questions to determine what things we should leave behind.

Time Stamps

3:30 - What do we say yes to?

6:45 - How did past selves make decisions for our future?

14:35 - What is the right question to ask

18:00 - The power of manifestation

22:30 - Not merge with collective

24:05 - I get to decide who comes onto the island

25:25 - Do I want this life?

Related Episodes

EP 99 HOW TO OWN YOUR OWN DESIRES AND THE ART OF INTIMACY WITH DR. JENNIFER FINLAYSON-FIFE

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11/07/2022

Absolute favorite

This is the only podcast that I cannot wait for the new release each week. There’s so much to contemplate in each episode. Yet at the same time its easy enough to digest that, even when my mom brain is at an all time high, I finish each episode inspired. Thank you 💛

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232 // When You Feel Like You're Drowning and Siblings Won't Stop Fighting May 09, 2023

In today’s episode we talk about how to deal with your children squabbling repeatedly and what to do when you feel like you just can’t get it together.

Time Stamps

13:42 - How to help our kids have a positive sibling relationship
19:17 - Sibling situation is working out a social dynamic for the real world
21:50 - We learn in families how to read people
21:21 - Emotional Preparing
25:00 - Code words
27:30 - Beware of comparison
31:48 - I feel like I’m drowning
37:43 - Life is a balancing act
40:40 - Be kind to yourself and others

Books & Related Episodes

How to do the work // Nicole Le Pera

HOW TO Prepare Children for a New Sibling: a Conversation with Upbringing

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda Eyre and Richard Eyre)

Understanding Praise and How We Can Use It to Give Our Kids Confidence Instead of Insecurity

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Good for dads too!

As a father of two grown children and now taking care of my 16 year old nephew along with my wife, I still find lots of great tips and inspiration from these three amazing humans. I love the “high 5” and “facepalm” stories and the podcast is a soothing way to start a day or listen to in the drive home after a busy day at work. I wish I had something like this when my kids were younger as I think back to some situations I could have handled better. Thank you Find the Magic for all the times you made me smile, laugh, think and grow as a parent.

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231// Pt 2 Be the Calm Your Kids Need, Talking Less and Reducing Anger // Michaeleen Doucleff Hunter Gather Parent May 02, 2023

Some parenting wisdom feels true to our core; that is how we felt when we read much of the wisdom from Hunter Gather Parent by Michaleen Doucleff. Today we are sharing our favorite nuggets from the book pertaining to disciplining our kids. The advice is less prescriptive and more in line with what we know to be true as parents and humans. Our children are learning. Our role is to see them with love and respect and teach them the ways of their family tribe. We tackle how to direct our kids with less force, create cooperation, and reduce the amount of anger in our homes.

Find part one of our conversation here -

230 // Pt 1: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff

Books, Quotes, & Links Mentioned

Understanding Praise and How We Can Use It to Give Our Kids Confidence Instead of Insecurity

Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff

“When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it's our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.”― L.R. Knost

Time Stamps

7:15 - Premise of Hunter, Gather, Parent

9:50 - 100 commands vs. 3 commands per hour

12:00 - A request is giving our kids the chance to obey or rebel

14:30 - Master the facial expressions and gestures

15:11 - Ask 3 times calmly

18:59 - Parent is the pole analogy

22:11 - Don’t talk for your kids

25:17 - At intersecting points, redirect your kids to the family

27:58 - Misbehavior is a call for responsibility & freedom

29:00 - Our work is their play

32:15 - We can infuse connection into our daily chores

35:35 - Never in anger

39:19 - Take a breath & say nothing when feeling angry

41:10 - Yelling trains our kids not to listen

43:15 - When we respond with kindness & quiet, we teach them to do the same

48:13 - How we see our kids is changes how we act towards them

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Cherise L&D nurse, 03/15/2023

I just want to take the time to thank you for being such a positive change in my life. I started listening to you guys while I was in nursing school back in 2020. Your very first podcast on morning routines changed my life forever. I then purchased “Miracle Morning” and have lived by this since then. I wake up every morning, oil pull, set my diffusers, do yoga, sip on tea, and if I have time run with my dog (I even make sure to do this on my work days). Being a busy mom of 2 kids ages 7 and 4 that I partially homeschool (they’re also in a homeschool co op), wife, and a nurse, I can’t thank you ladies enough. Your podcasts help center myself as a parent. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day busy lifestyle, and when I do find that happening, I pop my ear buds in and go on a run and listen to you ladies. I tell every single mom about your podcast. You have made such a positive change for my family. I truly can’t even begin to tell you how much gratitude I have for your show.

Thank you,

Cherise

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230 // Pt 1: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff Apr 25, 2023

"My kids never help", "It's like pulling teeth", "Our family life feels disconnected", "They don't care about me or what I do for them"; frustration over the lack of help in our homes from our children can send us into a spiral of hard days. The sentiment that "kids will be kids" and we need to cater to their whims can topple the structure of our families. In this episode, with the help of Hunter, Gather, Parent by Michaleen Doucleff, we are going to challenge the Western assumptions we all hold about parenting to bring a breath of fresh air and an ease to our parenting that just may revolutionize the way you think about your home environment!

Time Stamps

8:00 - Intro to Hunter, Gather, Parent
10:13 - The silo parenting present in western culture (WEIRD)
15:51 - The drive to help and belong is naturally present in our kids from the beginning
20:30 - In the long run, forcing your kids is detrimental
21:30 - Example of five year old girl from the Nani Gandi Tribe
23:00 - Never force a kid to stay and work
25:00 - Less praise, more acknowledgement
26:38 - Independence vs. Autonomy
30:01 - “We clean it up” vs. “You clean it up”
34:15 - Example of autonomy the Hadzabe community
41:05 - Chore charts and how they work against intrinsic motivation

Related Episodes

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda Eyre and Richard Eyre)

How To: Create Pockets of Peace

Books Mentioned:

How to Raise Kind Kids // Thomas Lickona

Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff

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AngelinaEM

04/12/2023

My new best friends.

I am a busy mom of 4 (7 yo and under) and Find the Magic is something that I do for myself. I connect with these women SO well and they make me feel like I’m doing the best job, even when I feel like I’m not. Thank you ladies for being here for us mothers. ♥️

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229 // Applying Our Four Pillars: Connection, Being Present, Unconditional Love, & Healthy Boundaries Apr 18, 2023

229 // Applying Our Four Pillars: Connection, Being Present, Unconditional Love, & Healthy Boundaries

When we first started Find the Magic, we realized through research and experience that many of the strategies and ideas we found in books boiled down to four pillars: Connection, Being Present, Unconditional Love, & Healthy Boundaries. We labeled these pillars because they figuratively hold up the loving, kind, respectful homes we are striving to cultivate. We have found that if you are seeing behavioral issues with children or a lack of peace within yourself, these pillars can serve to help you recalibrate. In this episode we discuss how to ACTUALLY apply and do these four pillars.

Time Stamps

10:00 - What are the Four Pillars?

11:09 - When our kids openly disobey

13:32 - The stories we tell ourselves are important and shape our responses

16:08 - Wholehearted parenting leads to kids who honor their own and others emotions

20:07 - How do you “make” a child do something?

21:51 - Pillar #1: The importance of connection

24:10 - Connect in the moment by acknowledging emotion and truly seeing them

25:58 - Physical touch is a meaningful way to connect in the moment

28:50 - Child Whisperer – type 3 energy

32:10 - Preventative connection - acknowledging when kids are behaving well, holding hands, etc.

33:22 - Caregiving tasks ARE connection times

35:23 - Pillar # 2: Being present

37:00 - Wholehearted attention some of the time is WAY better than half-hearted attention always

38:20 - See the present moment as the main event rather than the precursor

41:26 - In yoga the transition to the posture is the posture

43:05 - Mantra for being present is “Here I am.”

45:00 - A human need is to be witnessed

47:27 - Pillar #3: Unconditional Love

50:00 - What does love look like when I misbehave?

54:07 - Pillar #4: Healthy Boundaries

55:05 - Hold boundaries early

1:00:00 - Maintain boundaries for yourself - take time to refuel

Related episodes

Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem

223 // The Power of Being Present NOW

HOW TO Reconnect with Life, Your Marriage and Your Kids / Deep Dive into Connection

Let Your Phone Be a Tool Not Your Master: Screen Detox Tips and Boundaries for Real Life

183 // Putting Our Attention on the Beautiful Call of Our Lives with Johann Hari’s Stolen Focus

How to WAKE UP to Your Life

Links & Books Mentioned

Blue spaces: why time spent near water is the secret of happiness

Good Inside // Dr. Becky Kennedy

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228 // Making Friendships, Creating Community, and How to Know When You’re Done Having Kids Apr 11, 2023

Friendships are exceedingly important, especially for mothers, in fact friendship is becoming a huge factor to over all health and wellness in a happy life. In this week's episode, we address listener questions and dive into how we can find and cultivate friendships and how that will look different in each stage of our lives as well as the age old question, should we have another baby? We dive into the intention to start from a whole place when making this decision and how Taralyn and Felica made the choice themselves.

Related Episodes

Patience with Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood and Making Peace with Your Inner Landscape

Time Stamps

11:57 - How to navigate friendships and create a community?
13:17 - Take a look at what friendships do you currently have
15:07 - Take the extra step to be vulnerable and create friendships
19:00 - Connection can look different in various stages of life
20:55 - Relationships can be a crossroads of human souls
25:00 - Don’t be afraid to instigate events
26:56 - How do you know you’re done having babies?
28:30 - The answer is inside of you
30:35 - There is a peace within
33:45 - Never make the decision to add another kid during a state of “lack”

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normalizing motherhood

I have been listening to you ladies for some time, but todays episode was so spot on that I found myself crying. Felicia talked about “seeing our kids” in defiant behavior, and as she did, I actually felt so seen myself (after a very difficult day with my own 3 kiddos). Thank you for normalizing this difficult and hilarious thing called motherhood. I have found SO much inspiration, wisdom, practical help, and pure relief in your conversations. I am so grateful for finding your show

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227 // Magic Moment: Recommitting to Your Phone Detox Apr 04, 2023

This episode is the encouragement and reminder you need to recommit to living. Felica touches on the tenants of why we choose to be intentional with our screen use and find presence in our lived reality. She offers practical tips and how to's for detoxing from our devices as well as mindset reframes for why we are doing so. Happy detoxing!

Related Episodes

Saving Our Kids & Ourselves from Screens & Social Media with Collin Kartchner

Books & Links Mentioned

Digital Minimalism⁠ // Cal Newport

Time Stamps

1:30 - Recommended water bottle
3:00 - The importance of digital minimalism
5:00 - You don't need a huge social media presence
5:44 - The fallacy of "If you didn't post it, it didn't happen"
6:40 - Too much media input isn't good for our brains
7:40 - Think of ways that you can make connections in real life
8:24 - Digital Detox
9:58 - A mantra for why you are making your choice to detox Sponsor:

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Review of the week:

THE ONLY PODCAST I RELIGIOUSLY LISTEN TO This podcast saved my motherhood! I read all of Janet Lansbury’s books prior to my first daughter and told myself I can do this…then when my second was born (daughter had just turned 3), I started to fall apart. I found this podcast…and [went] down the amazing rabbit hole of this podcast. They dive into incredible topics, things I am thinking of, they read and discuss books I’ve read or are in my to-read list…I just cannot say enough good things about this podcast and these women. I listen while doing laundry, walking, making dinner…wherever I can. The mamas are like having coffee with best friends–they keep SO REAL. And during the pandemic–bless you girls. This time is so challenging, sometimes I feel like I am barely getting by–but they make me laugh because they remind you that everyone is going through this thing called life and motherhood–even now. Hugs and loves from NJ!

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226 // "What if Your Possessions Were the LEAST Interesting Thing About You" an Ode to Intentional Living with Leslie Alder Mar 29, 2023

Are you carrying the weight of the things you own? Are you carrying the weight of your todo list? Do you think thoughts like "I should be able to keep up with the chores." or "There must be something wrong with me, everyone else is doing it!" Today's interview is with Leslie Alder, she guides caregivers through their clutter and chaos and out the other side to lighten the load that parenting and motherhood so often place on our shoulders. Felica and Leslie dive into the mindset shifts needed to access the feelings you want to feel in your environment. They question the more is more culture that we live in and offer an anecdote for slow living that could bring us a slow peace that we desperately all need. Link to Things We Talked About with Leslie

Slow Home Book: The Simple Home: A Month-by-Month Guide to Self-Reliance, Productivity and Contentment

Go fund me for Milo

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Review of the week by Cara Partridge:

Life changing

…Having a baby is one thing, but raising that baby, your child(ren) can be exhausting and confusing at times. Am I doing this right, should I do this? Etc. etc. This podcast halps shed light on parenting and literally gives the best advice. The title “Finding the magic” could not be more spot on. I find myself being able to be more connected to my children and husband sometimes when I just feel lost. It helps me understand nd see more clearly into our relationships. The more I listen, the more I love. Thank you so much for all you girls do. You rock!

Time Stamps

1:50 - The magic of caring for sick kids
5:45 - How the adventure to New Zealand began
7:40 - How to live more minimally
11:22 - What is my motivation for change?
12:51 - A flawed filter of viewing our life is “I’m probably doing it wrong.”
15:50 - Replicating a more contemplative state
17:09 - Way of life in New Zealand and how it was a reframe
19:44 - Ritual is routine with intention
21:58 - “I don’t have enough time or energy”
24:12 - “All of this clutter is making me overwhelmed”
26:35 - It’s the stories we tell ourselves that bring meaning
31:00 - What does my house mean to me? And what systems can I make?
34:05 - Recap: I get to choose how to use my time and energy, overwhelm doesn’t come from the clutter––it comes from what I am making it mean, I haven’t figured this out YET.
36:00 - Leslie’s morning routine

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225 // Becoming Embodied, How Authentically Feeling Can Heal Us: Exploring the Work of Gabor Mate and Susan Cain Mar 21, 2023

Our bodies are intelligent. They are the home to our mind, spirit and psyche and are affected by our emotions whether we acknowledge them or not. Making the connection between our bodies and our emotions can lead us to a place of wellness and wholeness. This week we explore the mind body connection with the work of Dr. Gabor Mate (When the Body Says No). We also dive into how we can process those emotions and perhaps allow them to move through and heal us. Feeling pain is hard. There is no way around it. Oftentimes, we try to numb it or avoid it. We continue our conversation we started in episode 222 about negative emotions. How does the repression of negative emotions affect our bodies? We discuss grief and anguish and we wrestle with the concept of finding the balance in relationships between authenticity and attachment. Can we be true to ourselves and also have nurturing relationships? It’s a balance we all face.

Here are some of the questions we discuss that may be contributing to a build up of unprocessed negative emotions in your life:

1- In my life’s important areas, what am I not saying no to?

2 - How does my inability to say no impact my life?

3- What bodily signals am I overlooking?

4 - What is the hidden story behind not saying no?

5 - Where did I get these stories?

Related episodes:

222// HOW TO Make Room for Negative Emotions and Why Processing Anger is So Important From the Work of Susan Cain and Gabor Mate

Staying Open to The Present

216 // What Resentment Reveals and Understanding Envy

How to Process Jealousy and Resist the Gaping Pit of Comparison

Books and Links We Mentioned:

When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection // Gabor Mate, M.D.

Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole // Susan Cain

Kali Ma Meditation Felica Mentioned

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I’ve listened to this podcast from day one and obsessively check my podcast feed every Monday to see what the new episode is. Episodes are always exactly what I need to hear. They give concrete tips and ideas for a more wholehearted life and do it without making you feel guilty or like you need to change. Their views on parenting speak right to my heart and I am so grateful for the work they put into their thoughts every week. They’re changing my family one episode at a time.

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224 // Overwhelmed by Defiant Behavior? The Amazing Benefit to Truly Seeing Our Kids Mar 14, 2023

There is a lot of parenting advice out there and it can seem overwhelming to sift through. In this episode Felica breaks down her favorite steps to connecting to our child during recurrent misbehavior or unreasonable tantrums and a new way to see our kids during their hard moments.

Related episodes:

207 // We Are All Good Inside: Parenting Without Using Shame and Repairing When We Do, with Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 1

210 // Navigating Tricky Transitions With Kids Ahead of Time and What to Do When Whining Feels Unbearable: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 2

108 // Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect With Your Child (based on Playful Parenting by Larence J. Cohen)

118 // Become a Child Whisperer / Parenting Your Kids True to Their Nature (based on the work of Carol Tuttle)

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So very helpful!

I’ve been so thrilled with this podcast. It’s been a huge help and has made me feel like I’m not alone in my challenges. You both are inspiring to me and helped me decide to learn to play the piano in the next 5 years after listening to your episode on a grown mindset.

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223 // The Power of Being Present NOW Mar 07, 2023

When experiencing beautiful moments of joy, wonder, or gratitude it can be easy to want to cling on to those moments and not want to let go. On the flip side, when we experience difficult, dark, or heavy moments it's hard not to try to rush through, avoid, or numb out in order to escape the present. In this episode, Katelin explores what we gain when we truly embrace the present moment during both the highs and the lows. Time Stamps 1:11 - Reluctance to let time pass 3:00 - “We suffer when we cling to or resist experience. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional” - Byron Katie 4:40 - When we resist being in the present, we also suffer 6:25 - Mindfulness is a powerful tool 6:40 - “The moment you realize you are not present, you are present." - Eckhart Tolle 8:00 - Being present with a stomach bug :/ Related Episodes Staying Open to The Present Books & Links Mentioned The Power of Now // Eckhart Tolle Loving What Is // Byron Katie Why Mindfulness Is a Superpower: An Animation Sponsor: GABB WIRELESS We LOVE devices that help our kids stay safe and be able to adventure while still being able to contact us safely and allow us to know where they are without being the kind of technology that steals their mental health and attention. Gabb wireless is an incredible company that we FULLY endorse for just that. Go to https://gabbwireless.com and use code FINDTHEMAGIC to get $50 off any device! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Review of the week from bhelmich: When my daughter turned about 8 months I started to notice I was really struggling with all the challenges of motherhood. I was at a breaking point and felt like I couldn’t share my honest thoughts with anyone without the sting of their silent judgement. This podcast was a saving grace; not only have I learned some great tools and coping mechanisms, but I no longer feel like I am ALONE or I’m doing something wrong or I’m a terrible mother if I meet some hardships in parenting. I now realize it is completely normal and I am so much more patient with myself and my daughter. I look forward to listening to this on my way to work every day so much! I feel like I’m having an intelligent, productive conversation with some great people and reflecting on myself and growing after every podcast! I really don’t think I could ever thank these women enough! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

222 // HOW TO Make Room for Negative Emotions and Why Processing Anger is So Important From the Work of Susan Cain and Gabor Mate Feb 28, 2023

We spend lots of time embracing positivity and focusing on ways to be positive, but where does that leave space for negative emotions? In this episode, we delve into why it's important to actually feel and process the difficult stuff, specifically the big emotion of anger. We know that flying off the handle in anger isn’t helpful, but neither is bottling it up. So where does that leave us? How can we process it in a healthy way? We use the work of Gabor Mate and Susan Cain to explore answers to this important question.

Related Episodes

Connection vs. Detachment: Fulfilling Our Own Needs Without Becoming Islands of Selfishness

Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem

5 Steps to Transforming Resentment

Books and Links We Mentioned

Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole // Susan Cain

When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection // Gabor Mate, M.D.

Hold on to Your Kids // Gabor Mate

https://drgabormate.com/liberal-conservative-anger/

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Review of the week from kaygutke:

Since I have been listening to this podcast I have been such a better parent! They are so uplifting, yet real. I love how to the point they are with things but have fun in it too. Great balance and great advice that applies perfectly! Thank you ladies!

Time Stamps

9:55 - The place of negative emotions in our lives
18:41 - The importance of processing healthy anger
23:00 - How can we actually process anger in a healthy way
24:47 - Name the emotion
28:54 - The difference between Rage, Healthy Anger, and Resentment

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221 // Taralyn's Sleep Meditation Feb 21, 2023

This episode is a sleep meditation that Taralyn has guided many people through in person, and at their request, she has recorded it to use anytime you’d like. Simply play before bed and enjoy the relaxation:) Simply download the episode, and then you can listen to it even without wifi and on airplane mode.

Related episodes:

How Light Affects Our Sleep, Fertility, Our Child’s Behavior, and More with Andy Mant

Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

Books and links she mentioned:

Taralyn’s Fave Sleep Music: Slow Wave Sleep – Delta Waves // Kelly Howell

Stress Less, Accomplish More // Emily Fletcher

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Review of the week from Myka Almazan:

I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

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220 // Who Needs Sleep? How to Make Our Rest a Little Better Feb 21, 2023

Sleep. We all want good sleep. For many of us, it’s like this elusive prize we keep hoping to win but keep having it snatched away by little adorable people (our children:), or bad dreams, or night wakings, or panic attacks, or (insert your sleep woes here–thay can be endless).

In this episode, Taralyn gives 5 specific tips for improving your sleep and explains the next episode, which is her guided meditation for sleep (you’re welcome all her yoga students who have been requesting it for years!).

Each tip is an easy, low hanging fruit that has the potential to help you get the rest you need.

Related episodes:

How Light Affects Our Sleep, Fertility, Our Child’s Behavior, and More with Andy Mant

Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

Books and links she mentioned:

Taralyn’s Fave Sleep Music: Slow Wave Sleep – Delta Waves // Kelly Howell

Stress Less, Accomplish More // Emily Fletcher

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Review of the week from Myka Almazan:

I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

Time Stamps

2:19 - Sleep can be elusive
3:30 - Carve out the time you need for adequate sleep
6:00 - Blue-light blocking bulbs
7:22 - More reading before bed, less screens before bed
9:10 - Make waking up easier for yourself
10:50 - What about kid night-wakings? give yourself space
12:00 - Allow yourself a nap
14:45 - Sleep Meditation

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Ep 219 // 3 Keys to Finding Home & Paradise Within Feb 14, 2023

Finding home - a quest we are all on. What does it really mean and can we arrive? In this weeks mini magic Felica shares the impetus behind their adventure to Florida and 3 keys to help us navigate finding home. Home doesn’t always mean a concrete place or a city; what she unpacks helps us see that home is our heart and headspace. Home is a settled feeling of acceptance of all the unknowing, the good and the bad.

Time Stamps

2:20 - Logistics of moving
4:41 - What makes home, home? How do we feel settled?
8:37 - Our place is a place we design and find acceptance in
9:09- Tip 1) Find good where you are, and then make a choice for change
12:31 - Tip 2) Accept the duality of life. Paradise is a state of mind
14:22 - Tip 3) Rest into the present moment

If you liked this episode you would love our episode with Heather Chauvin, find it here -- and don't forget, if you liked this episode please share it with a friend or on social media!

RELATED EPISODES

The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting

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I listen to a lot of parenting podcasts, this one is my favorite! So many topics covered and ideas discussed. I always seem to get so much out of listening. Thank you!

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218 // Juggling Everyone's Needs (including our own) & Addressing Behaviors Our Kids Pick Up from Others Feb 09, 2023

How do you make sure everyone’s needs are met when it doesn’t feel like there is enough time in the day? How can you better your relationship with your spouse or partner when also trying to run a household and life together? What do you do when your kid starts saying things you don’t want them to say? In this episode, we dive into some of our recent listener questions and aim to help you with concrete tips and ideas to remedy these common household concerns.

Books Mentioned

Fair Play // Eve Rodsky

Related Episodes

217 // Finding Tranquility in Our Family Schedules with Laura Vanderkam

Running a Household Without Resentment

8:21 - Routines - how can we help so that everyones needs are met?
12:15 - Use usual tasks that need to be done like meals, carpool, diaper changes as connection time
19:46 - Taking time for self-care and love
22:42 - Batching your time with an intention for a time block
26:10 - Building our relationship with our partner
29:15 - Being clear on expectations with yourself and your partner
32:42 - Conception, planning, execution
37:00 - Making date night a priority
39:58 - Responding when our kids copy negative behavior
55:01 - There are many factors why kids act a certain way
57:53 - Sassy, demanding, bossy - It’s ok to use your voice powerfully

Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND Review of the week A parenting podcast for all the ages I have been listening to Find The Magic for a long time now and appreciate that they provide info that spans from mom of newborns to parents of teens. They have kids in all the stages (similar to me) and also connect to women in general (they don’t only talking about things related to being a mom). They share parenting tips and info on many great books, but also lots of information about meditation, miracle morning and taking time for ourselves amidst the chaos of parenthood. I can’t recommend this podcast enough!

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217 // Finding Tranquility in Our Family Schedules with Laura Vanderkam Jan 31, 2023

This episode covers tips of how to manage your time with intentionality and mindfulness. Felica interviews Laura VanderKam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday, and explores ways that we can get the most out of our time. She covers some ideas around how to avoid mindlessness in our schedules, bringing intention to our daily plans, and tips to help us feel less frazzled when it comes to using our time well.

Learn more about how to manage your time better at Laura Vanderkam’s website and book:

https://lauravanderkam.com/start-here/

Tranquility by Tuesday // Laura Vanderkam

Time Stamps

3:54 - Time management and how we get the most of our time
6:50 - Mindlessness is the biggest obstacle
7:40 - Figure out where your time is going now = Time tracking
11:12 - Batch/schedule your day with intention
17:52 - Plan your weeks ahead of time
18:47 - As a caregiver take one night off
19:31 - Consider planning your week on Friday
22:36 - Handling the time underestimation trap = add time
25:35 - 4 minutes acknowledged makes for meaningful moments
28:00 - Make time for making memories

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Best podcast!

I love this podcast; it makes me want to be better every time I listen and gives me the tools I need to be a better mom and wife and enjoy each day more. So grateful for their example and advice…[It’s] my number one favorite podcast and I recommend it to every friend! Love you girls!

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216 // What Resentment Reveals & Understanding Envy Jan 24, 2023

We all know that we don’t love feeling jealous, but do we know the difference between jealous and envy? When we feel them, where do we go from there? What about when we feel resentful of someone? Where does this emotion come from and who is responsible for it? In this episode, we deep dive into these emotions using Brene Brown’s work as a guideline. Resentment is in the envy family, along with a host of other unpleasant emotions. We give some ideas on how to process these difficult feelings.

Time Stamps

10:54 - Our language shapes our world,
13:20 - Comparison isn’t inherently bad, it’s a natural part of being human
18:00 - Stay in your lane and your journey
19:54 - Humans are happier if they are forced to commit to a decision
26:15 - Feeling content with fashion
32:30 - Definition of Jealousy vs. Envy
34:09 - Malicious envy vs. just plain envy
38:45 - Resentment is a part of the envy family
42:00 - What do I need that I’m afraid to ask for?
43:00 - Schadenfreude & Freudenfreude
45:20 - Cultivating flame-keepers
50:32 - “Rejoice in the success of others”
52:30 - Develop Freudenfreude using “Shoy” and “Bragitude”
54:52 - Social media can be a detriment for our ability feel freudenfreude

Related episodes:

Comparison vs. Contentment

Books and links we mentioned:

Atlas of the Heart // Brené Brown

Decide Already by Hidden Brain

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215// Why We Get Triggered by Our Kids (& How To Do Better) with Jen Lumanlan Jan 17, 2023

Parenting is overwhelming and unpredictable. Even in the best of times we can find ourselves reacting instead of responding to our kid's big emotions or perceived disobedience. We know that we are in charge of our internal landscape but often that feels much easier said than executed. Today Felica chats with host of Your Parenting Mojo, Jen Lumanlan about how we can identify and tame our internal triggers to create healthier relationships with our kids. This work often involves delving into our personal BIG T or little t trauma as well as "trauma" that is less obvious; we discuss how we can work with these triggers and how to do so in a safe space. We walk through 13 common reasons our kids "don't listen" and strategies for navigating this as well!

If you would like to dive deeper you can find the PDF HERE!

You can find more from Jen @yourparentingmojo

RELATED EPISODES

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections

Review of the Week from Sydnee

So good!!

I love how supportive and inspiring this podcast is, and I love that each person brings their own perspective on things!

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214 // Compassion: Where Love Meets Suffering and Remains Love Jan 10, 2023

We all go through hard times. People we love experience hard things. What do we do when we are faced with the suffering of others? It can be easy to either push it away because it is too painful to see, or we can go the other way and fully immerse ourselves in a way that is more enmeshment than compassion.

In this episode, Taralyn shares some personal experiences that have recently invited her to delve deep into what it means to be compassionate. She uses the work of Brene Brown, Kristin Neff, and Chris Germer to define what compassion is, what it is not, and how to use the power of true compassion to love people in the middle of their suffering.

Related episodes:

179 // Do You Want a House Full of Kind Kids this Summer? Techniques to Help Raise Kind Kids

Books and links she mentioned:

Atlas of the Heart // Brené Brown

Brene with Chris Germer on theThe Near and Far Enemies of Compassion

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Review of the week from bprause

My go to

I am inspired literally. Every. Episode. I recommend you to all my friends. I love my children to pieces and I am so grateful to have found a sound resource that I can turn to , to unfold the best version of myself for them. Until recent years I turned my nose up at all the ‘self-help’ type resources. Until I discovered one day I don’t know more than everyone. Now I want to learn from the best. I truly feel like you ladies are top tier, and I truly truly thank you.

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213 // Finding Space, Alignment and Consistency this New Year Jan 03, 2023

How do you feel about the New Year? Are you overwhelmed by the prospect of shaping a year? Do you rebel against the concept of new year goals? Do you thrive off of the excitement of setting intentions for the year?

In this episode, each of us talk about our different approaches to the new year and how the different options suit our unique natures. It’s all about finding out what serves you best in your life. What do YOU want? We discuss liberating concepts like making vital space for what we love, aligning with who we truly are and our why, and then trying out bite-sized consistency.

Related episodes and meditation links:

Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habit Building with Taralyn

Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

Heart Centered Meditation

Books and links we mentioned:

Ted Talk Katelin mentioned: Matt Cutts: Can You Change For The Better In Just 30 Days?

Felica mentioned Oprah’s Super Soul: Intention

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207 // We Are All Good Inside: Parenting Without Using Shame and Repairing When We Do, with Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 1

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Review of the week from kaykidwell

A Must for Moms

This Podcast has been such a blessing for me. It talks about all the important things that we face with a foundation in motherhood. They provide inspiring and realistic goals and changes. It sheds light on ways to gently move myself into the woman and mother I aspire to be. It really limits my feelings of inadequacy and provides clear wisdom that is beyond what I could find on my own. They have also helped me see the cycles of trauma that I have faced growing up and how to break through that to provide a better life for my children. Truly a must listen.Sharing what they learn has helped me grow and I have loved and been moved by every single episode I’ve listened to!

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212 // Lying, Shyness, Easily Frustrated and Deeply Feeling Kids and How They Are All Good Inside, with Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 3 Dec 27, 2022

It’s easy to keep our cool, accept our children for who they are, and hold boundaries with unconditional love when our kids are behaving well, but what about when their behavior scares us? What do we do when our kids lie? What about when they are feeling extra reserved and we worry they won’t be able to navigate social situations? How do we handle when our kids are so easily frustrated for reasons we don’t even understand (does it really matter how your socks line up with your heel?

In this episode, we draw on Dr. Becky Kennedy’s book Good Inside to address these issues. We share many ways of reframing these difficult situations in a way that really helps us as parents see things in a bit more clearly and patiently.

Related episodes:

210 // Navigating Tricky Transitions With Kids Ahead of Time and What to Do When Whining Feels Unbearable: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 2

202 // Facing Our Fear

203 // Meditation: Letting Fear Go

108 // Using Play to Diffuse Poser Struggles and Connect With Your Child (based on Playful Parenting by Larence J. Cohen)

118 // Become a Child Whisperer / Parenting Your Kids True to Their Nature (based on the work of Carol Tuttle)

41 // Our Take on the Grit Phenomenon

Books and links we mentioned:

Good Inside // Dr. Becky Kennedy

The Child Whisperer // Carol Tuttle

Playful parenting // Lawrence J. Cohen Phd

Owala water bottle Katelin mentioned

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Review of the week from Bprause

My go to

I am inspired literally. Every. Episode. I recommend you to all of my friends. I love my children to pieces and I am so grateful to have found a sound resource that I can turn to, to unfold the best version of myself for them. Until recent years I turned my nose up at all ‘self-help’ type resources. Until I discovered one day I don’t know more than everyone. Now I want ot learn from the best. I truly feel like you ladies are top tier, and I truly truly thank you.

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211 // The Healing & Connecting Power of Nature Dec 20, 2022

Nature has the power to heal us, ground us, and connect us to each other and something bigger than ourselves. In this episode Katelin explores some of the extraordinary benefits of being in nature for us and for our kids. You'll hear tips and ideas for how to experience the gifts of nature even during winter time :).

Related Episodes

Why Kids (and adults!) Need to Connect to Nature

Books & Articles mentioned

Last Child in the Woods // Richard Louv

The Danish Way of Parenting

Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons

The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases

100 Outdoor Winter Activities

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Parenting with Unconditional Love

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Review of the week from mamaErinE

So much wisdom and humility

You women are amazing, thank you

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210 // Navigating Tricky Transitions With Kids Ahead of Time and What to Do When Whining Feels Unbearable: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 2 Dec 13, 2022

There are so many situations that can be hard for kids (and parents!) during childhood. The beginning of school, separation from parents for a date night or work, or any change or transition can be difficult for kids and their emotions. In this episode, we draw on the wisdom of the book Good Inside to give lots of tips around this topic and make these situations easier.

We also provide an alternative lens to look at whining through, and give several helpful tips on how to handle this universally annoying sound of our children whining. (It bothers all of us, right?:)

Related episodes:

Patience With Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood, and Making Peace With Your Inner Landscape

Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect with Your Child

Books and Links We Mentioned:

Good Inside // Dr. Becky Kennedy

Red Queen // Victoria Aveyard

An Enchantment of Ravens // Margaret Rogerson

Sponsor:

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Review of the week from mamaErinE

So much wisdom and humility

You women are amazing, thank you

Review of the week!

Jess Dustin

Best of the best!

I’ve listened to this podcast from day one and obsessively check my podcast feed every Monday to see what the new episode is. Episodes are always exactly what I need to hear. They give concrete tips and ideas for a more wholehearted life and do it without making you feel guilty or like you need to change. Their views on parenting speak right to my heart and I am so grateful for the work they put into their thoughts every week. They’re changing my family one episode at a time.

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209 // Giving and Receiving This Season in a Healthy Way Dec 06, 2022

Life gives us lots of opportunities to both give and receive all year long, and especially around the holidays. How can we give from a place of wholeness without being drained? How can we truly receive what life has to offer us (and the gifts people give us) from a place of gratitude instead of emptiness or resistance?

In this episode, Taralyn gives some tips on how to deepen our experience of giving and receiving that will enhance our lives instead of depleting us.

Related episodes and the book that inspired us:

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

Morning Routines for a 30 Day Transformation with Taralyn

Hone Your Morning Routine with Felica

Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

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Review of the week from mamaErinE

So much wisdom and humility

You women are amazing, thank you

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208 // Magic Moment: Are You Defined By Motherhood? Nov 29, 2022

While the sentiment of being defined by Motherhood can be endearing, in today's Magic Moment Felica discusses what she feels could be troubling with this conversation and how we can reframe ourselves as whole persons as opposed to defining ourselves inside a role. She discusses how defining ourselves in a finite role can create dissonance in our authentic self and how we can let go of control and see our multitudes to prevent tunnel vision in our parenting. There is no one right way, we are all unique in our families and in finding ourselves we will be better for our children and those we care for. RELATED EPISODES: Escaping the Trance of Unworthiness & Finding Self Acceptance Within Finding Joy and Enthusiasm in Every Day Seeing Ourselves Clearly in the Role of Mother Find us on our website: findthemagic.co EPISODE SPONSORS: Gabb Wireless Offer your kids freedom and give yourself peace of mind with Gabb Wireless! Their beautiful mission is to protect kids from cyberbullying, sex crimes, explicit content and screen overuse while offering a solution to keep in contact with parents! Use code FINDTHEMAGIC for $50 OFF ANY DEVICE! gabbwireless.com/promo/findthemagic

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207 // We Are All Good Inside: Parenting Without Using Shame and Repairing When We Do, with Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 1 Nov 22, 2022

When our kids misbehave, it is easy to start spiraling in fear that they are going to end up as what we consider failed adults. We just want to do best for our kids, and sometimes, that leads us to parent using punishments, anger, and shame. In this episode, we dive deep into the work of Dr. Becky Kennedy, author or Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be. We focus specifically on how we can truly change our mindset when looking at our kids and ourselves with kindness and grace, with the knowledge that we are both truly good inside. We are good people, having a hard time sometimes, making mistakes sometimes. We also go into her beautiful tips and steps for repair when we slip into shaming tactics as parents. This episode has lots of inspiring info, concrete tips, and encouragement that you can do this.

Related episodes and the book that inspired us:

Good Inside // Dr. Becky Kennedy

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Review of the week from ghfcjzdj

Life-changing

Who know a podcast could be everything you were looking for? I feel like I’m being wrapped in a giant hug when I listen to this. It’s helped me and bettered me in SO many ways–I can’t say thank you enough!

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206 // When Kids Cry About Everything, Easing Parenting Judgement and Encouraging Cooperation Nov 15, 2022

Everyone has emotions, but some kids seem simply extra emotional. What can we do when it feels like our kids are crying over EVERYTHING? In this episode, we explore how to handle it when our kids have big emotions that alarm us. We also address feeling judgemental towards others’ parenting styles, and how to deal with power struggles with kiddos.

Related episode and book we mentioned:

Good Inside // Dr. Becky Kennedy

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Review of the week from AliKat867

A parenting podcast for all the ages

I have been listening to Find the Magic for a long time now and appreciate thaty they provide info that spans from mom of newborns to parents of teens. They have kids in all stages (similar to me) and also connect to women in general (they don’t only talk about things related to being a mom). They share parenting tips and info on many great books,but also lots of information about mediation, miracle mornings and taking time for ourselves amidst the chaos of parenthood. I can’t recommend this podcast enough!

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205 // Respectful Potty Training with Monica Ferrie Nov 09, 2022

Potty training can be a seemingly daunting task that many of us dread––whether because we’ve heard some nightmarish stories or maybe we’ve had some negative experiences ourselves. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Katelin interviews Monica Ferrie, an Australian toilet training expert and educator who shares refreshing insights and a different approach to potty training that follows the learning stages that all of us progress through when we learn how to do anything: modeling, exploring, teaching, automation. We hope you find answers to questions and the confidence you need to navigate potty training respectfully and successfully with your little ones!

You can find more information about Monica and this approach at:

There are Ebooks you can purchase and many FREE resources at this website!

Potty Training Equipment Mentioned:

Baby Bjorn Potty Seat

Step Stool

Time Stamps

3:10 - Intro to Monica Ferrie - Toilet training expert
7:20 - 4-stage learning process
11:35 - Every kid is different, personality will impact potty training
16:00 - "Have I missed the window of opportunity to potty train??" 😰
17:34 - Attaching toileting to a routine
19:55 - How can I know my toddler is ready to potty train?
23:00 - Building bladder capacity
27:36 - What if my kid is showing signs but big changes are coming
28:45 - Myth: Once the diaper is off, it needs to be 100% off all the time
33:10 - Put a diaper on when you go out
34:27 - Equipment to have on hand before we start potty training
37:40 - Poop problems, constipation, etc.
45:00 - Sometimes they are scared to poo in the toilet, but they can in the diaper
48:32 - Careful about over-celebrating
51:09 - Prizes and incentives
55:01 - Night training
1:00:50 - What can we as parents do with helping our children night train
1:06:05 - Regressions: what do we do now?
1:10:27 - Put back on the diaper even after trained?

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Review of the week from WWCD?

Life Changing

I have been BINGING Find the Magic for the past week! I absolutely love their message and how they spread it without making you feel guilty or wrong for your own personal opinions (with the most soothing voices).

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204 // Daily Life As a Spiritual Practice Nov 01, 2022

Parenting is one of the most transformative spiritual practices that we know of. In this episode, we discuss how we can use the tasks that we are already doing in parenting to actually elevate our spirituality. There are so many tips and tools we use daily that we share here that we use in our own lives regularly. We were largely inspired by Eckhart Tolle’s work on the subjects of spirituality and presence.

RELATED EPISODES

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eckhart-tolle-essential-teachings/id1458654443?i=1000555068926

BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONED

Seven Sacred Pauses // Macrina Wiederkehr

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LOVE!

AS A FIRST TIME MAMA I AM LOVING THIS PODCAST. FOR FUTURE SEASONS I WILL BE GOING THROUGH AS WELL AS THE ONE I AM IN, THEY HAVE SUCH GOOD SUGGESTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES ON PARENTING. I LOVE THIS PODCAST SO MUCH AND I’M ONLY IN THE FIRST TEN EPISODES. I CANNOT WAIT TO CONTINUE LISTENING!

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203 // Meditation: Letting Fear Go With Taralyn Nov 01, 2022

This is a live recording of Taralyn actually walking you (and her yoga students during a class) through the fear release guided meditation that she has been using regularly herself for years. The first 6 minutes are the subconscious deep guided work, and then there is about 9 minutes of relaxation for you to enjoy before she walks you up out of the deep release. If you'd like to skip the center relaxation part, you can finish the guided meditation, and then skip to 14:30 so you be sure to be counted up out of the deep subconscious state.

So go ahead, find a quiet place for you to lay or sit down, and enjoy. You can use this guided meditation over and over with different fears.

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202 // Facing Our Fear With Taralyn Oct 26, 2022

Fear is a powerful emotion. All of us face it at some point of another, and often, it really puts a damper on the way we live our lives. It can interfere with us loving wholeheartedly and doing things that inspire (and scare) us. In this episode, Taralyn dives deep into the concept of facing and processing our fears so they don’t hold us back in life. She addresses 3 different kinds of fear, and walks you through steps to free yourself from the fears that don’t serve you.

Books Taralyn Mentioned:

Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm // Thich Nhat Hanh

Related Episodes:

Escaping the Trance of Unworthiness and Finding Self Acceptance Within

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Review of the week from Jess Dustin

Best of the best!

I’ve listened to this podcast from day one and obsessively check my podcast feed every Monday to see what the new episode is. Episodes are always exactly what I need to hear. They give concrete tips and ideas for a more wholehearted life and do it without making you feel guilty or like you need to change. Their views on parenting speak right to my heart and I am so grateful for the work they put into their thoughts every week. They’re changing my family one episode at a time.

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201 // Magic Moment: Finding Spiritual Meaning in Parenting Oct 18, 2022

Having children has such a beautiful gift in it in regards to our own spirituality. Parenting can be so full of love, can challenge our ego, and can create a beautiful surrender in our own soul as we embrace the delicious journey of this life. In this episode, Felica addresses how we can support our children in their own spiritual growth, while at the same time, we can also use it as a spiritual conduit of growth for ourselves as well.

Book Felica Mentioned:

The Spiritual Child // Lisa Miller, PhD

Related Episodes:

Escaping the Trance of Unworthiness and Finding Self Acceptance Within

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Review of the week by manwomandog:

The biggest help to me and my parenting

Since I have been listening to this podcast i have been such a better parent! They are so uplifting, yet real. I love how to the point they are with thing but have fun in it too. Great balance and great advice that applies perfectly! Thank you ladies!

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200 // Being Real: Navigating the Struggles AND the Joys of Parenthood Authentically Oct 13, 2022

This is our 200th episode!!! Thank you all for your amazing support!!! We are soooo grateful for the most amazing listeners in the entire world:).

Sometimes, it feels like it's the cool kid thing to do to complain about parenthood all the time. On the other hand, it can be easy to portray our children as heavenly cherubs who do no wrong and parentland as being full of only bliss. It's a tricky balance to find between being honest about the fact that parenting isn’t unicorns and roses all the time, but also realizing that it is also a great honor and really meaningful work to engage in.

In this episode, we talk about that balance and wrestle with how to be authentic to ourselves, recognizing and asking for help when it’s hard, and soaking in the moments of love and enjoyment when they come. We hope you leave it feeling like you aren’t alone in your struggles and in your joys. Parenting is full of both.

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Related Episodes:

The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting

Janet Lansbury’s episode: The Best Way to Deal With Intense Tantrums

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Teaching Our Daughters to Live Wholeheartedly

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Review of the week by Paris Tews 123:

I always finish better!

I always finish these episodes both with the desire to be better, [and] the tools to do so. Thank you Taralyn, Felica, and Katelin! I’m grateful for all the goodness this podcast has brought to my motherhood experience.

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You Are More Than a Body Oct 04, 2022

How do you feel about your body? We live in a world that prizes a narrow body ideal, and it is easy to find our own perceptions of ourselves swayed by this view. In this episode, we discuss the brilliant body image work of Lexie and Lindsay Kite in their book, More Than a Body. We discuss how we can leave the waters of self objectication, where we experience the world through an outsider’s perspective of our bodies, onto the firm land of embodiment, where we can truly experience life IN our bodies, through our own experience of them. It’s a game changing concept.

We address issues like positive body image, and agree that “Positive body image isn't believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks.” It’s a revolutionary concept that we believe can change the world for the better for men and women, as we reject objectification and make peace with our bodies and experience truly living inside of ourselves.

THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED US

More Than a Body // Lindsay Kite PhD and Lexie Kite PhD

RELATED EPISODES:

Raising Boys Part 1

Raising Boys Part 2

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Review of the week by Cara Partridge:

Life changing

…Having a baby is one thing, but raising that baby, your child(ren) can be exhausting and confusing at times. Am I doing this right, should I do this? Etc. etc. This podcast halps shed light on parenting and literally gives the best advice. The title “Finding the magic” could not be more spot on. I find myself being able to be more connected to my children and husband sometimes when I just feel lost. It helps me understand nd see more clearly into our relationships. The more I listen, the more I love. Thank you so much for all you girls do. You rock!

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198 // Teaching Kids through Literature--Our Favorite Children’s Books Sep 28, 2022

We LOVE books. We love them for us, and we love them for our kids. Sometimes, in a world full of seemingly infinite book titles, it’s hard to know where to start. In this episode, we share our current top book recommendations for kids. BOOKS WE RECOMMENDED I Can’t Wait to Go to the Dentist! // Jeanie Allen You’ve Got Dragons // Kathryn Cave Love monster // rachel bright Words on Fire // jennifer Nielson The Kissing Hand // Audry Penn Owl Babies // Martin Waddell The Rabbit Listened // Cori Doerrfeld I said no // Kimberly King Good Pictures Bad Pictures // Kristen Jenson RELATED EPISODES: The Power of Beautiful Words Sponsor: GABB WIRELESS We LOVE devices that help our kids stay safe and be able to adventure while still being able to contact us safely and allow us to know where they are without being the kind of technology that steals their mental health and attention. Gabb wireless is an incredible company that we FULLY endorse for just that. Go to https://gabbwireless.com and use code FINDTHEMAGIC to get $50 off any device! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Review of the week by Jjaammiee : Best podcast! I love this podcast; it makes me want to be better every time I listen and gives me the tools I need to be a better mom and wife and enjoy each day more. So grateful for their example and advice…[It’s] my number one favorite podcast and I recommend it to every friend! Love you girls! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

197 // Navigating Extended Family Relations with Grace Sep 21, 2022

"My Mother in Law is driving me crazy."

"My brother's wife doesn't understand how much this party meant to me."

"I don't want to go but I think I HAVE to because my in-laws expect us."

Navigating extended family relationships can be tiring, overwhelming and sometimes create great hurt and turmoil. We have received countless requests to tackle this topic. Today we brought in a special guest to help us dive into this water. We talk about granting grace and empathy in our relationships. Creating healthy boundaries even when it hurts. Cultivating a meaningful relationship with in-laws and more!

RELATED EPISODES:

When Other People Disagree With Your Parenting

The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting

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Review of the week by Kjp32611

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THE ONLY PODCAST I RELIGIOUSLY LISTEN TO

This podcast saved my motherhood! I read all of Janet Lansbury’s books prior to my first daughter and told myself I can do this…then when my second was born (daughter had just turned 3), I started to fall apart. I found this podcast…and [went] down the amazing rabbit hole of this podcast. They dive into incredible topics, things I am thinking of, they read and discuss books I’ve read or are in my to-read list…I just cannot say enough good things about this podcast and these women. I listen while doing laundry, walking, making dinner…wherever I can. The mamas are like having coffee with best friends–they keep SO REAL. And during the pandemic–bless you girls. This time is so challenging, sometimes I feel like I am barely getting by–but they make me laugh because they remind you that everyone is going through this thing called life and motherhood–even now. Hugs and loves from NJ!

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196// Magic Moment: Using Anger as a Doorway to Meaningful Parent Child Relationship Sep 13, 2022

Are anger and aggression always bad? Is there room for genuine upset in the realm of respectful parenting? There is merit and validity to accepting our emotions, even the strong ones! In this episode Felica breaks down the idea of using anger as a touch point to meaningful and empathetic connection with our children. She discusses the value of not squandering our anger but finding space for it. Can we see anger without shame and allow it to guide us to connection with our kids? Can we be genuine with them so they can see us as a separate being worthy of respect?

RELATED EPISODES:

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

Feeling Burned Out? How We Use Healthy Treats to Take Care of Ourselves

To Raise Strong Children, We Need to Be Strong Parents

Patience With Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood, and Making Peace With Your Inner Landscape

How Light Affects Sleep, Fertility, Our Childre/s Behavior, and More With Andy Mant

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Review of the week byEllison RN:

STUMBLED UPON THIS PODCAST

I’m normally not a podcast person, but I found this one and love it! … Often times we hear what we should be doing without any encouragement for what we are actually doing. I found the lack of “do it like this” completely wonderful and tips for just dealing with my emotions or changing my mindset is what I needed. I’m in my late 30s and luckily listen to my own instincts. Just great to have the support thrown out there for doing just that! Thank you!

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195 // How to Keep Your Cool When Sleep Deprived and Connecting With Kids During the School Year Sep 06, 2022

It’s one thing to set aside time to sleep. That’s tricky enough. However, even when we allow ourselves the time to sleep, sometimes our kids simply don’t cooperate in allowing us to get several hours of consecutive sleep. What can we do then? In this episode, we address some coping strategies to help you when you are dealing with this special brand of sleep deprivation.

We also talk about how it can be tricky to find connection time with our kids once school starts and give some tips that have helped us.

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LINKS WE MENTIONED

Janet Lansbury episode on sleep: https://www.janetlansbury.com/2021/12/a-holistic-approach-to-baby-and-toddler-sleep-with-grace-koinange/

BluBlox (Now called Bon Charge) Website: https://boncharge.com

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GABB WIRELESS

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Review of the week by MaryHag:

So very helpful!

I’ve been so thrilled with this podcast. It’s been a huge help and has made me feel like I’m not alone in my challenges. You both are inspiring to me and helped me decide to learn to play the piano in the next 5 years after listening to your episode on a grown mindset.

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194 // Stoking Your Own Fire Aug 30, 2022

Is there a way to follow our personal path and passions, and have a family and/or a career? Life is about making lots of choices and finding balance, and there is no one answer that works for everyone. In this episode, Taralyn talks about keeping the embers of dreams alive while you try to find that balance for yourself and what works in your life. Her three tips for deepening the experience of developing your own gifts are to 1) remember what you loved as child, 2) carve out a little bit of space every day to keep furthering your gifts as you incubate them for another season in your life, and 2) periodically finding some time to do a deep plunge into whatever your gifts are.

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REVIEW OF THE WEEK from Katie Jo 555

...I love this podcast and recommend it to everyone...Every episode leaves me feeling refreshed and ready to take on another day of motherhood--rather than feeling guilty for all of the ways I'm failing like some other parenting resources can make me feel. FTM has been with me through my best seasons of motherhood, and my hardest. I always always come back for more and I hope y'all never stop! Thank you use much for all of the heart, wisdom, and encouragement you share here. I"m a better mama and a better ME because of you.

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193 // Back to School Magic Aug 23, 2022

Every change of season brings with it lots of opportunities for us to be intentional about what kind of life we want to create. As we shift from summer to fall this year, we discuss our very favorite tips on how to capitalize on these opportunities. Our children’s education, however that looks, whether in the home or out of the home, affects the rhythm of the whole family. With it, we have the chance to help our kids fly while still creating a beautiful grounding nest for them to connect with the heartbeat of the home.

RELATED EPISODES

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

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REVIEW OF THE WEEK from taybniebs

I’m only one episode in and I have to leave a review. This podcast is the magic! It is the magic that I found! I am so impressed by the concept from the episode about acceptance, joy and enthusiasm. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it and I really feel enriched and fulfilled by these concepts! I’m excited to try these ideas out the next time I wash dishes. Ha ha. Thank you ladies for your enthusiasm and passion in the process of providing this content for us! Such an undertaking is supposedly what life is all about. :)

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192: How to Live Our Best Lives WITHOUT Living Through a Screen {Best Of} Aug 16, 2022

Remember what it was like to be a teenager? Do you remember the insecurity around discovering yourself? Now, imagine your teenage self with not only a school full of peers to compare yourself to, but with an entire internet full of people to measure up to, to compete with for likes, and pictures of parties you weren’t invited to. Can you imagine how hard that would be? Well many of our kids are experiencing just that. They are floundering in the deep end of a virtual pool before their brains are developed enough to metaphorically swim.

The research is coming in fast about the giant social experiment of putting the pocket-sized computers into the hands of young children and teens, and the results are…alarming, to say the least. In this episode, we are thrilled to discuss this important subject with social activist and champion of giving back our children a healthy childhood, the late Collin Kartchner. We are devastated at his passing but want his legacy and his message to live on.

Collin helps us to understand the direness of the situation concerning kids and their internet consumption, specifically social media and online gaming. These platforms are designed specifically to give our minds dopamine hits, which can to dependence, and provides the false sense of connection that kids are craving. This can create a vacuum in their minds that may lead to depression and lack of connection to people around them.

Although this information at first paints a bleak picture for childhood, we discuss the beautiful antidote that is at all of our fingertips: connection. REAL connection with actual humans in our lives. Collin offers concrete advice about trying out a family screen detox, and gives us lots of inspiring suggestions on how to increase the connection in our own home with the people we love. His rallying cry to #savethekids will truly inspire you and leave you hopeful that you can truly make a difference in your child’s life (and how to model freedom from screen dependence yourself:)!

Original Air Date: 8.31.2020

RELATED EPISODES

Finding Solitude Through Digital Minimalism

Curbing Your Screen Attachment

How to WAKE UP to Your Life

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191 // Our Top Tips for A Lasting, Powerful Morning Routine {Best of} Aug 09, 2022

Setting aside time to feed our souls is important, and it’s no secret that one of our core habits to get this time is our morning routine. This habit has literally been the biggest game changer in our own fulfillment and wholeness, and so we really can’t say enough good about it. This subject remains one of our most frequently asked listener questions, so in this episode, we delve deep into some tricks to really help cement this routine into a long term, non-negotiable habit. We also introduce you to a really accessible form of meditation and will give you tools to get you started on this life changing habit, or give you ideas to improve what you already have going.

Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habit Building with Taralyn

Creating a Morning Routine with Young Kids with Lindsay & Mike McCarthy

Morning Routines for a 30 Day Transformation with Taralyn

Hone Your Morning Routine with Felica

Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

BOOKS THAT INSPIRED US:

The Miracle Morning // Hal Elrod

The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families // Mike and Lindsay McCarthy and Hal Elrod

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Katie Jo 555, 07/25/2022

The best

I don’t have much to say other than that I love this podcast and recommend it to everyone and can’t even believe I haven’t taken the time to write a review before! Every episode leaves me feeling refreshed & ready to take on another day of motherhood - rather than feeling guilty for all of the ways I’m failing like some other parenting resources can make me feel. FTM has been with me through my best seasons of motherhood, and my hardest. I always always come back for more & I hope y’all never stop! Thank you so much for all of the heart, wisdom, and encouragement you share here. I’m a better mama & a better ME because of you!

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190 // Finding Acceptance, Enjoyment, and Enthusiasm with Anything We Do {Best Of} Aug 02, 2022

Have you ever been in the rut of the everyday? It can feel like a slog at times moving from one mundane task to the next. This shows up magnified in parenting when we are stuck on the treadmill of cleaning up spills, changing diapers, driving carpool, planning meals only to fall asleep exhausted and enter the next day that way! We easily catch ourselves living for our next date night, weekend away or perhaps even that day when “life will be easier, our kids will be older, we will have more money” etc. This episode we want to challenge that status quo. We want to share a concept with you that can awaken you to each of these moments and help you find the acceptance, joy and perhaps even enthusiasm in all of the parts of this life, small and big.

Original Air Date: 9.23.19

RELATED EPISODES:

Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem

THE BOOKS AND LINKS THAT INSPIRED US:

A New Earth // Eckhart Tolle

Oprah’s Interview with Eckhart

Find us on our website: findthemagic.co

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Gabb Wireless

Offer your kids freedom and give yourself peace of mind with Gabb Wireless! Their beautiful mission is to protect kids from cyberbullying, sex crimes, explicit content and screen overuse while offering a solution to keep in contact with parents! Use code FINDTHEMAGIC for $50 OFF ANY DEVICE! gabbwireless.com/promo/findthemagic

Organifi

This weeks sponsor Organifi is loved here at Find the Magic for their whole food based supplements for that extra boost when your daily diet isn’t up to speed! Felica loves mixing their “GLOW” collagen raspberry lemonade with their “Red Juice” for an energizing summer drink. Head to organifi.com/findthemagic for 20% off your entire order!”

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189 // Our Top Tips for Parenting Boys {Best Of} Jul 26, 2022

How do we raise boys in this fabulously challenging time? In this episode, we revisit our very favorite pieces of knowledge on the subject by combining our two most popular discussions about it. We address issues like how to cultivate respectful, strong, and kind boys by channeling their natural strengths (as opposed to simply suppressing all of their tendencies and making them feel like they are terrible all the time). We explore some fascinating psychology and hopefully help all of us raise boys who become men who are whole, respectful, humans who make this world a better place:).

We also review the four pillars of connection, getting outside, sleep, and nutrition, and we tackle the challenges and opportunities that boys face at school and learning. We address the research on screen time and boys’ brains, and give you all sorts of tips to make screen time a pleasant activity with boundaries instead of an unlimited source of distraction and dependency. We have such an AMAZING opportunity as parents to really create a community where they can thrive with their own natural strengths, and we can help create a world where boys are taught to have emotional intelligence and access their internal world with confidence and love. Thanks for joining us for this conversation!

Original Air Date: 2.2.2020

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Books that inspired us:

Calmer, Easier, Happier Boys // Noel Janis-Norton

Boys Adrift // Leonard Sax

Wild Things // Stephen James and David Thomas

RELATED EPISODES

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda and Richard Eyre)

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Organifi

This weeks sponsor Organifi is loved here at Find the Magic for their whole food based supplements for that extra boost when your daily diet isn’t up to speed! Felica loves mixing their “GLOW” collagen raspberry lemonade with their “Red Juice” for an energizing summer drink. Head to organifi.com/findthemagic for 20% off your entire order!”

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188 // Magic Moment: Summer Reflections Jul 19, 2022

We are midway through the Summer, our kids are all home and life looks a little different. At Find the Magic we think seasons are a beautiful time to reflect and find insight and renewal. In this Magic Moment Felica will talk about being off social media and what awareness this has cultivated for her and how she is using this slower Summer schedule to do some inner work and see her children as a "garden" to tend to with love. She will also offer you some opportunities for pairing down your mind chatter and reducing the "rebound" of the outside world to find a little more clarity and creativity in your ventures.

RELATED EPISODES

Letting the Wave of Spring Carry Us Into a Joyful New Season

Seeing Situations Clearly

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187 // Letting Go As a Parenting Practice Jul 12, 2022

Control is a tricky thing. We sometimes want control everything when things are going wrong, and that becomes problematic when it involves other people. (Spoiler alert, we can’t control other people:). In this episode, we talk about how to balance having limits and healthy boundaries, while still allowing others, including our children, an appropriate amount of independence and autonomy.

RELATED EPISODES

Authoritative Parenting / Arguably the most EFFECTIVE Parenting Style

Finding Joy Again When You Aren't Loving Parenting with Rachel Nielson From 3 in 30 Podcast

BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONED

The Awakened Family // Shefali Tsabury

The Conscious Parent // Shelfali Tsabury

Letting Go Meditation // Tara Brach

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Chamonix Skincare:

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Organifi

This weeks sponsor Organifi is loved here at Find the Magic for their whole food based supplements for that extra boost when your daily diet isn’t up to speed! Felica loves mixing their “GLOW” collagen raspberry lemonade with their “Red Juice” for an energizing summer drink. Head to organifi.com/findthemagic for 20% off your entire order!”

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186 // Nourishing Our Bodies: A Form of Self Care with Ali Essig Jul 05, 2022

Our bodies are our conduits for experiencing this life. It makes sense that caring for them from a place of love is a worthy investment for us. Self care is part of wholehearted living for both our body and our soul. Sometimes, when people talk about self care, they mention expensive hair products and elaborate pedicures. At Find the Magic, we are big fans of the kind of soul filling self care that is more about true fulfillment (think meditation, time with God, feeding our intellect, etc.). So, when it comes to our bodies, it makes sense that we like the idea of going beyond image based self care and going deeper into truly nourishing our body with foods and love. In this episode, Ali Essig, a plant-based holistic nutritionist and educator, gives us lots of priceless information on how vegetables and fruit are a beautiful, accessible form of self care. She gives practical tips on how to incorporate more of these life improving ingredients into our family’s eating habits in a really simple and reachable way.

You can find more from Ali at www.Plantwhys.com and on instagram @plantwhys

She offers a $37 mini course and our listeners can get 20% off with the code: EATFORLONGEVITY

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BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONED

The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest // Dan Buettner

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Chamonix Skincare

This amazing skincare line is clean, comfortable, and produces wonderful results. What makes them different from other skincare product lines?

They use no mineral oil, petroleum by-products, pharmaceutical preservatives, coloring agents or other harmful ingredients commonly found in skin care products, and they never test on animals.
They use only pure ingredients, including a variety of potent antioxidants, in synergistic combinations that reinforce the positive skin care effects of each ingredient.
Their anti-aging skin care products, developed by a pharmacist, are proven to work, and are endorsed by numerous physicians.

Visit them at https://betterskintoday.com and try their money back guarantee:)

Organifi

This weeks sponsor Organifi is loved here at Find the Magic for their whole food based supplements for that extra boost when your daily diet isn’t up to speed! Felica loves mixing their “GLOW” collagen raspberry lemonade with their “Red Juice” for an energizing summer drink. Head to organifi.com/findthemagic for 20% off your entire order!”

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Review of the week from kkaian:

FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE A BETTER PARENT

I look forward to this podcast every week. (and honestly wish it was more like a daily thing!) [They] are warm and welcoming. They really inspire me to be a better, more thoughtful mother. And they have helped me figure out how to ease a lot of the stress and overwhelm that can come with being a stay at home mom. I have listened and relistened to every episode. I truly feel like this podcast is a gift! So Grateful for all the life changing wisdom and ideas they share. Thank you!!!

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185 // Aligning Our Personality with Our Soul Using the Work of Gary Zukav Jun 29, 2022

Here at Find the Magic, we like to go deep. In fact, we love it. In this episode, we go way deep discussing Gary Zukav’s book, The Seat of the Soul. We can see why Oprah loves his work so much.

We explore how the personality is different from the soul, but “when the personality comes fully to serve the energy of its soul, that is authentic empowerment.” It takes practice and awareness to differentiate between the workings of our own personality and the growth of our soul. The tools we can use for this process are choosing intentions, adding clarity, practicing forgiveness, and distinguishing true needs from false ones.

The umbrella that covers all of these topics is love. “An authentically powered person lives in love. Love is the energy of the soul. Love is what heals the personality. There is nothing that cannot be healed by love. There is nothing but love.”

― Gary Zukav

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THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED US:

The Seat of the Soul // Gary Zukav

EPISODE SPONSOR:

Chamonix Skincare:

This amazing skincare line is clean, comfortable, and produces wonderful results. What makes them different from other skincare product lines?

They use no mineral oil, petroleum by-products, pharmaceutical preservatives, coloring agents or other harmful ingredients commonly found in skin care products, and they never test on animals.
They use only pure ingredients, including a variety of potent antioxidants, in synergistic combinations that reinforce the positive skin care effects of each ingredient.
Their anti-aging skin care products, developed by a pharmacist, are proven to work, and are endorsed by numerous physicians.

Visit them at https://betterskintoday.com and try their money back guarantee:)

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Review of the week from AK Lonski:

OB-SESSED

I am so happy I found this podcast at exactly the right time in my life! Thank you so much for creating exactly what I needed! 🧡

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184 // What To Do When Your Kids Act Out Defiantly with Kimball Lewis Jun 21, 2022

Parenting strategies sound great when things are going well, but what about when the train comes off the tracks and your kids are seriously acting out? Kimball Lewis is the CEO of Empowering Parents, the home of the Total Transformation Program. He uses his experience with kids and teens who are acting out in really frustrating ways to give us lots of simple tips on how to help us gain back connection in our relationship with our children. The beautiful goal of these tips is to have a relationship with our kids where we not only love them, but we also LIKE them and enjoy being with them.

You can find more from Kimball at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentingAdvice
Instagram: @empowering_parents
Twitter: @Emp_Parents

https://www.empoweringparents.com

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Review of the week from Cass McCaffree!

Really beneficial to my motherhood

…they have beautiful tips and insights about motherhood that I really appreciate. On top of that, I implemented a lot of tips from the magic morning on waking up early and I’ve really enjoyed doing that so far! I’d recommend this podcast to any mother who just wants to do the best they can.

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183 // Putting Our Attention on the Beautiful Call of Our Lives with Johann Hari’s Stolen Focus Jun 14, 2022

Having trouble paying attention? We all are. In this episode, we discuss Johann Hari’s book, Stolen Focus, and outline the 12 things that are stealing our ability to focus in our modern lives. It ISN’T a matter of discipline for which we need to constantly beat ourselves up for. There are huge systemic forces that are targeting our attention spans. The good news is: we can get it back. We can restore our attention spans individually and as a society. This episode has lots of eye opening research and ideas to come back to life and start living it instead of rushing around in our minds and in our tech.

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LINKS WE MENTIONED

Organizations that are helping this cause in the world: https://stolenfocusbook.com/endnotes/

Stolen Focus // Johann Hari

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Review of the week from MakennaMarie!

This podcast is my happy place

I am SO grateful for the time and effort that goes into this podcast. Every episode is packed with gold. There is so much education and real conversations about life and motherhood. It helps to calm my soul, reassure me, motivate me and so much more. THANK YOU!

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182 // You Are Telling Yourself Something. Are You Listening? Finding Joy, Freedom & Alignment with Heather Chauvin Jun 07, 2022

Are you questioning yourself or simply not listening to what your heart, soul and body are telling you? Are each of your buckets so full that one drop would overflow any area of your life? Often we bypass our intuition and listen instead to outside inputs or numb out completely. Heather Chauvin is a podcaster, author and mother who brings personal empowerment and intuitive guidance to woman across the globe. We adore her and her message--one that will inspire you to listen to your own inklings on what your body and heart need to live a simple and joy filled life.

We talk about "balance," finding personal empowerment within motherhood, breaking generational patters and getting emotionally uncomfortable which is the first step to finding our true joy.

We have interviewed Heather before! To find that episode click HERE

To find more from Heather click HERE

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Review of the week from Nikkie!

Every parent should listen!

I love this podcast and I appreciate the hard work that goes into every episode. I just can’t imagine life as a parent without any guidance, and I feel like the hosts are my weekly guides. I’m blown away with how many valuable resources I find in each episode.As mentioned in the intro, they literally do all of the hard research on parenting and distill the information through the podcast. I’m a mother of a 4 and 6 year old and I wouldn’t feel as confident and grounded in my motherhood journey if it wasn’t for the resources provided by you ladies.I love this podcast so much I often find myself craving a second episode each week.Thank you,Xoxo

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181 // Magic Moment: Awe & Wonder May 31, 2022

Awe is an emotion that we don’t typically think about as an emotion but it turns out that this emotion could be a key to unlock fulfillment and a greater sense of meaning in our lives. Why? Because when we feel that sense of awe, we see that we are part of something bigger and greater than ourselves, and that in turn inspires us to do good, be better, and ultimately feel more alive. Listen in to learn how to cultivate more awe and wonder into your life.

Articles & Links mentioned:

https://www.outsideonline.com/podcast/science-of-awe-nature-mental-health/

Strollers filled with supplies at at the Polish border for Ukrainian refugees

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EP 180 // Using Meditation As a Tool to Find Balance and Combat Mom Guilt With Kelly Smith May 24, 2022

The habit of meditation is such a beneficial one that we talk about so much in this podcast. It is something that can be such a game changer. It allows us to find clarity in our lives as we move towards balance and as we analyze the guilt we feel as parents. In this episode, Felica talks with Kelly Smith from Meditation Mamas Podcast and the Mindful in Minutes Meditations Podcast. She delves into how she makes her meditation practice actually happen while still being a parent.

YOU CAN FIND MORE FROM KELLY SMITH HERE:

Meditation Mama Podcast

Mindful in Minutes Meditations

Listen Notes:)

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Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

The Artist’s Way // Julia Cameron

YOU CAN FIND MORE FROM KELLY SMITH HERE:

Meditation Mama Podcast

Mindful in Minutes Meditations

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Review of the Week from Nikkiex0

I love this podcast and I appreciate the hard work that goes into every episode. I just can’t imagine life as a parent without any guidance, and I feel like the hosts are my weekly guides. I’m blown away with how many valuable resources I find in each episode.

As mentioned in the intro, they literally do all of the hard research on parenting and distill the information through the podcast. I’m a mother of a 4 and 6 year old and I wouldn tfeel as confident and grounded in my motherhood journey if it wasn't for the resources provided by you ladies.

I love this podcast so much I often find myself craving a second episode each week.

Thank you,

Xoxo

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EP 179 // Do You Want a House Full of Kind Kids this Summer? Techniques to Help Raise Kind Kids. May 17, 2022

Dr. Thomas Lickona is a developmental psychologist and the founding director of the Center for the 4th and 5th R’s (Respect and Responsibility). In this episode, we explore his book, How to Raise Kind Kids, and discuss the benefits of being kind (it actually increases our happiness as well), and how to teach our children to be kind to themselves and others. Kindness is connected to character and respect, and there are lots of things we can do to model for our children.

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https://www.readbrightly.com/the-best-characters-in-childrens-literature/

BOOKS WE MENTIONED

How to Raise Kind Kids // Dr. Thomas Lickona

Hold On to Your Kids // Gabor Mate

Entitlement Trap // Richard and Linda Eyre

Glow Kids // Nicholas Kardarash

Hunter gather Parent // Michaeleen Doucleff

The Bear and The Nightingale // Katherine Arden

ARTICLES WE MENTIONED:

https://www.janetlansbury.com/2016/04/helping-toddlers-succeed-at-the-park-playdates-outings-and-other-social-situations/

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Creating a Morning Routine with Young Kids with Lindsay & Mike McCarthy May 10, 2022

Creating a cohesive, successful and loving home environment starts with our leadership. Mike and Lindsay McCarthy are the authors of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, a beautiful accompaniment to Hal Elrod'sThe Miracle Morning for parents who have kids in the home. The book offers practical, sage wisdom for creating your ideal miracle morning even with kids interrupting and unique schedule concerns. In today's interview, we discuss what prompted the McCarthy's to make this change and transform their families life and how they have led hundreds of families to do the same!

We review the concept SAVERS, an acronym that helps you remember the steps of a powerful morning routine, which creates a fool-proof guide to a successful miracle morning. We also help flesh out the why behind creating a morning routine with kids:)

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Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

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Review of the week–update from Hollyamber:

Spring renewal! This episode was just what i needed! I have given up social media and I am doin gsom e spring planning!

Still here, still listening and learning from these ladies. Still the podcast I keep going back to. I absolutely recommend this podcast to EVERY mother out there. Something here for everyone regardless of your religion or spiritual beliefs. No political side notes. Just MAMAS looking for joy and peace and love and all of the good things we are all trying to find. This is THE PODCAST.

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Understanding Praise and How We Can Use It to Give Our Kids Confidence Instead of Insecurity May 03, 2022

We all want our kids to feel confident. We want them to feel capable. In this episode, we delve into research on what words we use to encourage our kids. The concept of praise is a fascinating one, and some methods yield results that are opposite of what we intend. We discuss the difference between effort based praise and results based praise, and why it’s worth practicing the first. We also explore when it is really powerful to use identity praise when instilling values, and we describe how gratitude, love and authenticity are the keys in the end to helping our kids feel confident as we delight in their existence with them.

LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Raising a Moral Child // NY Times Article

Praising Children Risking Failure // Janet Lansbury

5 Surprising Ways to Encourage Your Kids // Janet Lansbury

Podcast: How Do I Build My Kids’ Confidence and Self Esteem

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Park Chat: Fostering Independence, Can I Selectively Ignore My Kid & Quiet Time Woes Apr 26, 2022

Have you ever been trying to leave the house when your toddler insists on attempting (unsuccessfully) to do up all of her buttons on her own shirt? Has your child ever asked you to “watch this!” 17 times in 5 minutes? Have you ever wondered how to actually transition into quiet time from naptime to claim a little bit of rejuvenation time in the day?

In this episode, we have a friend to friend discussion like we have been having at parks for the last decade. The issues we talk about are ones that Katelin is currently facing and we get often from our listeners. It is a balancing act to try to allow age appropriate independence while still actually getting places. We also have tips on how to balance spending attention without spending all our time watching the new tricks our kids learn (wiggling toes while IN SHOES? Impressive…:). We also share our experience about the life saving quiet time habit, and what worked for us and what didn't.

LINK WE MENTIONED:

Johnson Files Instagram: Watch This!

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Review of the week from Jessicah Johnston:

After my first baby I suffered from crippling postpartum depression and anxiety. I went to a maternal mental health clinic and my therapist recommended this podcast to me. I have been listening ever since. Two years later I still look forward to every episode andI am now months into my morning practice.

This podcast has helped give me tools to love my life, feel joy in the present moment, and dpen all my most important relationships. I’m so grateful for these women and their perspective and knowledge. I feel like they are my friends and they truly have inspired me to make life altering changes that are helping me find the magic in my every day.

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Turns Out, We CAN'T Do It all. Enjoying Your Limited, Beautiful Life Apr 19, 2022

“Any finite life — even the best one you could possibly imagine — is therefore a matter of ceaselessly waving goodbye to possibility.” –Oliver Burkman

If we live to be 80 years old, that means we will live approximately 4000 weeks. Most people, when asked, guess a much higher number. We are, by nature of our mortal lives here on earth, limited in our experience of time. Realizing this is both humbling and liberating. Once we realize that we cannot do EVERYTHING (because it is impossible) and that the present moment is all we ever actually have (because even that limited 4000 number is not a guarantee), we can get onto truly living. Living now. Living fully.

In this episode, we discuss how to try to balance holding a vision of what we want in the future while still living in the present moment. There is freedom when we realize that we can honor the past and the future, and still recognize where we really are–which is right here, right now.

BOOKS THAT INSPIRED US:

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals // Oliver Burkeman

Start Finishing // Charlie Gilkey

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Review of the week from jackiede5:

Awesome

This is my go to podcast especially when I’m having a hard time with life of being a mom and wife. I can listen to this podcast and feel accepted for who I am, yet feel inspired to change in a loving and patient way. Thank you!

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Magic Moment // Why Are We So Overwhelmed? Apr 12, 2022

"Put the big rocks in first"; a brilliant analogy by a brilliant mind BUT what if there are just too many big rocks? How can we acknowledge the myth that we can do it all if only we prioritize the "main" things. With all the work we do here around value alignment and setting priorities our world just plain has too many things that we want to say yes to. Saying no to something we know isn't aligned isn't the hard thing, saying no to something we wish could be a yes IS THE THING. Often times we live on the brink of complete overwhelm because there are so many good things we would love to do. As mothers we also "should" ourselves right into the ground. Layering expectation onto ourselves until we have no room to breathe. How can we dig ourselves out from under this pile of big rocks and "should's"?

In this episode we talk about the power of an embodied YES and how we can plan based on seasons of our lives. We also discuss recognizing the fuel you are running on (hint hint fear, shame, need for approval are all unsustainable fuel sources!).

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Review of the week from Jessicah Johnston

Who knew a podcast could be so life changing?

After my first baby I suffered from crippling postpartum depression and anxiety. I went to a maternal mental health clinic and my therapist recommend this podcast to me. I have been listening ever since. Two years later I still look forward to every episode and I am now months into my morning practice.This podcast has helped given me tools to love my life, feel joy in the present moment, and deepen all my most important relationships. I’m so grateful for these women and their perspective and knowledge. I feel like they are my friends and they truly have inspired me to make life altering changes that are helping me find the magic in my every day :)

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How to Nurture Your Emotions and Create Your Future Apr 05, 2022

It is one thing to identify our emotions and investigate them, but how do we lean into what we are feeling without getting stuck there? Where do we go from there?

In this episode, we continue our conversation about Tara Brach’s book, Radical Acceptance, that we started in the episode Escaping the Trance of Unworthiness & Finding Self Acceptance Within. Specifically, we discuss our wanting selves and how when we are stuck in that mindset, we cannot be satisfied with any circumstance. We also discuss how to truly nurture ourselves after we identify and recognize our emotions.

The book that inspired us:

Radical Acceptance // Tara Brach

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Review of the week from PhoebeFarnz:

My favorite podcast!

I love this podcast! Every episode has nuggets of gold! I love listening and feel like I learn something new that is so helpful to life and motherhood each time!

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172: Activating Our Sage Mind With Robin Davis // Part Three Mar 29, 2022

This episode is the third in a three part series that deals with the voices that both hurt us (saboteurs) and help us (sages). After discussing the saboteurs that we entertain in our minds with Robin Davis, we explore the antidote to these negative voices in our heads. This is the sage mind that we all have. When we utilize our sage mind, we use the power to empathize, explore, innovate, navigate, and activate. These attributes combine together to create a powerful force that helps us create the life we want.

You can set up a session with Robin by calling or texting her at 801.529.5885

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Shirzad Chamine’s Website

BOOK AND LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours // Shirzad Chamine

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171: The Internal Voices That Sabotage Our Lives with Robin Davis // Part Two Mar 22, 2022

This episode is the second in a three part series that deals with the voices that both hurt us (saboteurs) and help us (sages). In this episode, part two, we explore the nine accomplice saboteurs that stop us from living wholeheartedly. We each have different voices that are louder in our minds. This conversation is illuminating because as you listen, you will be able to identify your own saboteurs, which is the first step to taking away their power and getting on to living the life you want.

Saboteurs:

Judge (part one)
Pleaser
Victim
Restless
Hyper-vigilant
Hyper-achiever
Hyper-Rational
Controller
Stickler
Avoider

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Shirzad Chamine’s Website

BOOK AND LINKS WE MENTIONED:

Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours // Shirzad Chamine

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Letting the Wave of Spring Carry Us Into a Joyful New Season Mar 13, 2022

For those of us who live in a climate with winters, we live in colder temperatures, less light, and lots of dormant energy for months and months. Then, there is this glorious shift as spring begins to stir, and it is an easy time to tap into the flow of changes around us and find hope and energy ourselves.

In this episode, we discuss capitalizing on all of the benefits of spring with our practices and our mindset. We also give lots of easy tips to make the holidays that are scattered throughout this season really meaningful while still keeping things low key and low pressure.

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BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONED:

One Strange Rock: Nature Show kids love

The Chosen: Fabulous Series About Christ Taralyn Mentioned

Rainbow Window Clings that make rainbows in your house

Book about Holy Week that makes it fun for kids

Herb garden kit to grow inside your house

The meditation Taralyn mentioned during spring equinox:

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169: The Internal Voices that Sabotage our Lives with Robin Davis // Part One Mar 08, 2022

Have you ever had thoughts that seem to sabotage your experiences in life? Perhaps you feel like you are constantly beating yourself up about how things are, or maybe you feel like you can’t stop worrying about something even though you know worry isn't helpful. In this episode, we explore the role of thought saboteurs in our lives and how to recognize their voices without letting them control our outcomes with life coach Robin Davis. We go deep into the role of the judging saboteur and how to identify it so it doesn’t rule us.

This episode is the first in a three part series that deal with the voices that both hurt us (saboteurs) and help us (sages).

You can set up a session with Robin by calling or texting her at 801.529.5885

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Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours // Shirzad Chamine

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Review of the week from Megsho:

Find the Magic podcast has been such a light in my life since becoming a mother. It is my go-to podcast for respectful parenting tips and more importantly SELF CARE. Their voices are so soothing, they have so many life changing book recommendations, and they inspire me to be the best mother and person I can be!

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Magic Moment // Receiving Abundant Energy Inside the Exhaustion of Parenting Feb 28, 2022

Maybe it’s because we are at the end of the winter season, maybe it’s the world news, but we have noticed that there is a common thread lately with our listeners as they share what’s on their hearts. ‘The common theme we have been hearing is that many parents out there are simply feeling drained and exhausted. Although this is something all parents are familiar with in every season, there just seems to be an extra dose right now. In this magic moment, Felica addresses this exhaustion and gives us several different ideas to try out.

You aren’t alone out there:)

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Review of the week from schomburg:

Great Resource

I’m a recent follower and have loved digging into these topics. I love how everything has a positive yet genuine feel. Great resource for any mama that wants to improve mental health.

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Escaping the Trance of Unworthiness & Finding Self Acceptance Within Feb 22, 2022

Many of us live our whole lives with this nagging feeling like there is something wrong with us. Somehow, others are more worthy, have it more together, or understand something about life that we don’t. Tara Brach, author, therapist, and teacher, calls this constant undercurrent of disillusion the trance of unworthiness.

In this episode, we discuss her book, Radical Acceptance, and explore the antidotes she offers to this trance. It is possible to live from a place of accepting reality without judgment. This is a place of recognition, nurturing, and mindfulness.

The book that inspired us:

Radical Acceptance // Tara Brach

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Review of the week from Emiliyyar:

Finally friends

Motherhood can feel really lonely sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, I love and appreciate my real life friends. But this podcast makes me feel like I am not alone. I finally have “friends” that feel the same way about motherhood, goals, and different aspects of my life. I feel like I can have conversations with these gals for hours because I feel like they got it. They feel how I feel.

I look forward to this podcast so I can see what My friends are thinking lately.

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Magic Moment: Morning Time as a Path to Recovery of Self Feb 15, 2022

In this beautiful episode, we share some tender insights from one of our fabulous listeners. As Kelsey shares her personal story, she shares issues she has had with mental health and how her morning routine has quite literally saved her life. Her vulnerability is powerful and she has inspired all of us, first of all how to be transparent about mental health, and second how to truly save ourselves with the power of a morning personal routine.

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Morning Routines for a 30 Day Transformation with Taralyn

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Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

BOOK SHE MENTIONED:

Seven Sacred Pauses // Macrina Wiederkehr

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I have been listening to this podcast for over a year now…To say I’ve become obsessed with it would be a gross understatement. I went through every episode from the very beginning and listened religiously anytime I was in the car, on a walk, or doing housework. The wisdom, simplicity, and genuine connection I feel from these mamas and their souls’ essence, shines through their voices. This podcast is the one that I will recommend to everyone walking this journey of motherhood…

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Antidotes to the Traps of Entitlement and Yelling Feb 08, 2022

We all want our kids to be grateful when we give them wonderful experiences in life, and it can be alarming when they not only don’t show gratitude, but are full of complaints. In this episode, we address this issue and discuss how we can cultivate gratitude without layering on guilt for our kids.

We also talk about one of our most common questions ever: yelling. It is sooooo easy to get caught up in the habit of yelling, and sometimes we can feel trapped because we don’t know how else to get our kids to listen. We give several concrete strategies to help this common issue, not just a philosophical discussion on the topic.

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BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONED

The Entitlement Trap // Richard and Linda Eyre

Janet Lansbury’s Website

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I found this podcast a few months ago andI have been binging it ever since! I was definitely in a funk ever since having my first baby in 2020 and listening to this podcast has truly helped me so much.

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Strategies for Calming Sibling Conflict Before It Escalates Feb 06, 2022

When there is chaos inside our homes it creates an underlying current of frustration. Guilt can often build up as we take sibling relationships on as our responsibility and wonder if our kids will ever get along. Sibling quarrels occur in every family; knowing this can offer us some reprieve, but having the right tools can offer even more! In this episode we discuss the books Siblings without Rivalry and Peaceful Parents Happy Kids in hopes of bringing a comprehensive look at how we can support our children's relationships with each other and foster an environment of peace, love and respect inside our homes. RELATED EPISODES HOW TO Prepare Children for a New Sibling: a Conversation with Upbringing Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem What to Do When Sibling Tension Rises / Deep Dive into Sibling Rivalry EPISODE SPONSORS: MamaZen: Mindful Parenting App If you’re experiencing impatience, anger, anxiety, and feel frustrated with your kids, then you need to get this app. MamaZen will teach you how to control your negative emotions so you can deal with your kids’ difficult behavior with more love and patience. You’ll feel calmer, happier, and more connected to your kids. Some of our favorite sessions are Reduce Mom’s Guilt, Patience for Never Ending Bedtime, and Overcome Anxi ety and Overwhelm. Sessions are only 2-15 minutes long, and even 1-2 times a week makes a huge difference. Go to your app store and download MamaZen today. Use PROMO CODE magic to get full, unlimited FREE access for 30 days! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND Review of the week from Beautifulstaple: I feel SO grateful and thankful to have stumbled on this podcast, well over a year ago now. I look forward to the ladies’ new episodes just as much as my morning cup of coffee. Motherhood to my three little ones has brought a lot of joy and also a lot of loneliness. Finding this podcast and tuning in each week has helped me feel less alone. I like to take the kids to the park and walk. I especially enjoy the vulnerability and honesty they share! Oh and the book reviews! All three of them have very soothing voices to listen to which brings a calm vibe as well. Thank you for all that you ladies do. It is very appreciated and has helped me so much! *tearing up -Hugs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Supporting Children's Relationship with Sexuality with Dr. Finlayson-Fife Jan 25, 2022

A healthy understanding and acceptance of our own sexuality is an essential life building block that can be ignored or damaged. How we view our own sexual desires was in some way shaped by experience we had throughout childhood and young adulthood. This episode we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife a renowned sex and relationship therapist to talk about how to help our children foster a healthy relationship with their sexuality.

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What my mama soul needed.

I found this podcast a few months ago and I have been binging it ever since! I was definitely in a funk ever since having my first baby in 2020 and listening to this podcast has truly helped me so much.I listen on walks or at the gym or whenever I can sneak in a moment to myself. They have great tips and advice and every time I listen, I learn something new that helps me be better to myself and to my daughter. Listening to the mamas talk feels like a therapy session with my best friends.I recommend this podcast to all of my mom friends! Thank you guys for helping me find the magic.

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Magic Moment: Embracing Our Children's (and Our Own) Flaws Jan 18, 2022

In this episode, Felica delves into the idea of embracing our children’s flaws. She discusses the jewish term, yetzer hara, and explains how it looks in real life to see the less desirable aspects of our children’s personalities from a place of clarity. For all of us out there who have darker sides ourselves (oh that’s all of us), and have people in our families with flaws (also everyone), this refreshing episode will help us reframe how we look at the qualities that often frustrate us.

BOOK SHE MENTIONED

Blessing of a Skinned Knee // Wendy Mogel Ph.D

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Review of the week from GreenMamaDoc:

Just wanted to say Thank You! I very much appreciate you. Your words are always genuine, non-judgemental and thought provoking. I have actually never missed an episode. I love the mindfulness you bring to parenting and the reminder to care for ourselves during this journey of motherhood. I have taken up yoga and have been getting up earlier thanks to you both. Please know you are making a difference in this world, for the better. Thank you for sharing your light.

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Why Our Personal Peace Includes Financial Awareness With Smart Money Mamas Jan 11, 2022

Money is a part of all of our lives. It can be liberating or stressful depending on how you manage it. In this episode, we talk with Chelsea from Smart Money Mamas about how to help your money be a positive part of your life. Chelsey, a hedge fund investor turned entrepreneur, helps caregivers make their money work for them so they can have peace, and live a life full of what they want. She gives SO many incredible tips in this episode that makes the whole world of money feel manageable.

You can find more about Smart Money Mamas on YouTube and on her website, smartmoneymamas.com.

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Review of the week from kaygutke:

Since I have been listening to this podcast I have been such a better parent! They are so uplifting, yet real. I love how to the point they are with things but have fun in it too. Great balance and great advice that applies perfectly! Thank you ladies!

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Timeless Practices That Carry Us Into Each New Year Jan 05, 2022

As the year changes from one to the other, we have decided that it is a good time, instead of focusing on a bunch of new ideas and goals, to explore and motivate ourselves to deepen practices that have withstood the test of time, both in our own lives and in humanity for decades, centuries, and even millennia. We discuss what it means to create a life of joy and purpose through caring for ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually, and how we can also approach our outward circumstances and embrace the gift of service as we welcome 2022.

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Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONED

The Artist’s Way // Julia Cameron

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Just wanted to say Thank You! I very much appreciate you. Your words are always genuine, non-judgemental and thought provoking. I have actually never missed an episode. I love the mindfulness you bring to parenting and the reminder to care for ourselves during this journey of motherhood. I have taken up yoga and have been getting up earlier thanks to you both. Please know you are making a difference in this world, for the better. Thank you for sharing your light.

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When We Find Our Kids Sneaking Screens and Food, Agreeing to Disagree On Others’ Parenting Decisions, and Talking to Our Kids About Santa Dec 27, 2021

We have the best of intentions, but it can feel scary sometimes when we try to set healthy boundaries around things like food and screen time, and our kids start sneaking those things in an attempt to hide them. We want to keep the healthy limits, without having our children develop an unhealthy compulsion to hide them or have it become a power struggle. In this episode, we explore this issue, along with how to maintain a friendship with someone who parents completely differently than you.

We also have a discussion about Santa, and give some ideas on how to enjoy magic in a way that aligns with your family’s priorities.

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A Night in Santa’s Great Big Bag // Kristin Kladstrup

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works // Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

How to Get Your Kids to Eat…but Not Too Much // Ellyn Satter

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I love listening to your podcast. I find myself nodding along each time I listen. Keep up the great work and authentic conversations

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography with Kristen Jenson from Good Pictures Bad Pictures Dec 20, 2021

We live in a world where the internet is a huge part of almost everything. We use it for so much of our lives! The internet can be such a wonderful tool, and yet it can also be difficult to manage, even for us adults. When it comes to our children, it becomes tricky to help them navigate being safe online. In this episode, we Taralyn talks with Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds (formerly Protect Young Minds) and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures, about having connected and loving conversations with our kids about internet safety and keeping themselves also safe from possible predators. She approaches the subject in such a way that it doesn’t feel daunting or too scary.

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Get your free guide about how to talk to your kids about pornography here: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/prepare-prevent

Books: Both Good Pictures Bad Pictures books can be purchased from Amazon, where they have been #1 Best Sellers. Find more information and links to purchase them at https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books/

Curriculum: Learn about our new curriculum Brain Defense: Digital Safety at https://braindefense.org/ Blog: Keep current with empowering articles on our blog at https://www.defendyoungminds.com/blog/ Guides: Find our helpful downloadable guides at https://www.defendyoungminds.com

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Why Your Desires Matter and How to Define Them with Heather Dhauvin

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Review of the week from Myka Almazan:

I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

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Finding Contentment AS We Crush Our Goals Dec 13, 2021

Is it possible to be content while also still growing? Can we reach for our goals, but still find enjoyment in our lives along the way? In this episode, we dive deep into the philosophy of contentment and discuss ways to find a deep well of it in our lives, even as we work towards our goals. We identify several indicators that help us know if we are caught up in unhealthy striving, which will not satisfy us, because we will always be reaching for our contentment in the next thing. We discuss tools we can use to employ healthy striving, which allows for contentment and wholeness during the whole process. This kind does not base our worth nor our happiness on our achievements, and liberates us to live our lives fully

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Books and Links We Mentioned:

Being Well Podcast

The Greater Good Magazine // Daniel Cordaro

Brene Brown and Tim Ferriss Interview

The Choice // Dr. Edith Eva Eger

The Universal Christ // Richard Rohr

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These [ladies] are so good at motivating mamas and dads everywhere...It helps us all find the peaceful goodness in parenting and cling onto it!

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Magic Moment: Game Changing Time Hacks That Take Less Than Five Minutes Dec 07, 2021

Sometimes, we just need some easy to apply tips to help us. In this episode, Taralyn discusses four of her favorite life hacks that include time. She talks about four different tactics that each take less than 5 minutes but are game changers. With these tools, you can save yourself from task build up, help kids navigate squabbles, process big emotions so you don’t carry them around, and stop yourself derailing after a setback, large or small. She walks you through how to try these tips out in your daily life.

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Since I have been listening to this podcast I have been such a better parent! They are so uplifting, yet real. I love how to the point they are with things but have fun in it too. Great balance and great advice that applies perfectly! Thank you ladies!

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Navigating the Holidays With Less Stress and More Intention Nov 29, 2021

The Holiday season can be filled with magic, love, unicorns, AND stress, overwhelm, grief, and general anxiety. In this episode, we discuss the idea of intentionally making space for all that the holidays bring us, even the unpleasant stuff. We discuss how to create the kind of season you can find healing and rejuvenating instead of draining and difficult. Our tips include things like setting aside time to grieve if you feel loss this time of year and embracing what is important.

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Deepening Connection and Belonging During the Holidays

Authoritative Parenting / Arguably the most EFFECTIVE Parenting Style

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Review of the week from AK Lonski:

I am so happy I found this podcast at exactly the right time in my life! Thank you so much for creating exactly what I needed!

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Our Favorite Value Aligning Techniques for Intentional Parenting Nov 22, 2021

So often in parenting, we find ourselves...losing our cool, to put it nicely. We respond with anger; we use bribing or coercion to make our kids behave, and we hurt our relationship with our kids and ourselves in the process. In this episode, we take a deep dive into individual steps we can take anytime we find ourselves triggered by our kids’ behavior. We start with ourselves, pause, attune to our child, and then respond, not react, by setting limits and allowing logical consequences by looking at the need being expressed by our child’s behavior. This conversation will help you reframe difficult parenting situations and allow you to focus on the priority of your relationship.

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Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

Books and links we mentioned;

The Awakened Family // Shefali Tsabary

The Conscious Parent // Shefali Tsabary

The chore charts Taralyn mentioned: https://mcsquares.com/collections/planners-charts-and-to-dos

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Review of the week from KeelyMiller:

I have a hard time finding podcasts I stay interested in. Find the magic gives me so much inspiration and it’s a daily so much inspiration and it’s a daily reminder of my goals as a woman and mother! A very positive outlook on motherhood!

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How to Rock Your Mornings with Chanelle Nielsen Nov 15, 2021

It is no secret that morning routines are pretty much the key to our existence here at Find the Magic. We LOVE how this habit fuels us and improves the way we show up for ourselves and our people. Chanelle Nielson is an author, life coach, and morning routine expert. In this episode, we discuss this topic with her, and she gives an abundance of good ideas on how to revamp/commit to the incredible life changing habit.

You can find more about Chanelle on her website and instagram.

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Connection vs. Detachment: Fulfilling Our Own Needs Without Becoming Islands of Selfishness

Morning Routines for a 30 Day Transformation with Taralyn

Hone Your Morning Routine with Felica

Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

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Review of the week from camrylbc:

Imagine a podcast that gives you the Reader’s Digest on the latest parenting and self-help books that have been sitting on our dresser (or at least on your list of to-reads) for what seems like forever. Here it iiiiiiiis!! This podcast does not overwhelm me or make me think about “all that I’m doing wrong,” not at all. Rather it truly inspires me to be a little better each da. And to be myself. Covers such a WIDE variety of relevant topics, and sparks now conversations with myself. Highly recommend!

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Seeing Past Our Ego for True Connection Nov 08, 2021

You know when you are around someone that truly just radiates love? When you talk to a person like this, you can see that they truly care about you by the way they look at you and how they listen to you. It is easy to feel truly connected to this kind of person, and the positive shift they make in the world around them as they go about their lives is palpable. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the concept of connection and how to truly connect with others. To do this, we need to have a clear lens. We compare how common situations look in our lives when we have a cloudy lens, which cripples connection, with how they look when we have a clear lens geared towards connection.

Related Episodes

Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem

Putting Connection With Our Spouse First

Books and links we mentioned:

Robcast Episode: Pete Rollins - An Introduction to Love Part 1

Bonds That Make Us Free // C. Terry Warner

Hold on to Your Kids // Gabor Mate

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Review of the week from Myka Almazan:

I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

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Seeing Situations Clearly Mini Magic Oct 25, 2021

In this mini magic episode, Felica shares with us some helpful wisdom from Deepak Chopra’s Agelss Body, Timeless Mind. She walks us through what to do when you are experiencing a negative situation, and gives a really useful, easy exercise to try out. Reframing how we are looking at something can be truly enlightening:)

RELATED EPISODES AND BOOK LINKS

Ageless Body, Timeless Mind // Deepak Chopra

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Therappy App

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Review of the week from moro2450:

Gold, PURE Gold!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For all the time and energy that you put into this podcast. I’m not being dramatic in the slightest when I say this podcast has changed my life. My friend shared an episode with me after she saw me having a power struggle after power struggle with my toddler. I have been hooked ever since...

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Finding Joy Again When You Aren't Loving Parenting with Rachel Nielson From 3 in 30 Podcast Oct 18, 2021

Many parents WANT to love parenting, but they find themselves disenchanted with much of what parenting entails when they are actually in the trenches of it. In this episode, Felica discusses parenting with Rachel Nielson, creator and host of 3 in 30: Takeaways from Moms. She offers us wonderful tips and insights into how to find the joy in parenting when you feel like its not easy to find.

BOOKS AND LINKS

Simplicity Parenting // Kim John Payne

Spiritual Serendipity // Richard Eyre

RELATED EPISODES

How to Develop a Peaceful Routine with Kids // Felica Allen from Find the Magic Podcast

How to Fall Back In Love With Motherhood When It Feels Hard // Tessa Brown

How to Coach Your Children Through Their Big Emotions With Geogia Anderson from knowhowmom.com

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Review of the week from brun.hanna:

A Must-Listen Podcast for ANYONE

Taralyn, Felica and Katelin and their guests bring so much wisdom in every episode. I always feel encouraged and empowered with actionable steps and tools and I recommend this show to literally everyone I know! Thank you!!!!

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Deepening Connection and Belonging During the Holidays Through Traditions Oct 16, 2021

There are so many wonderful ways to help our kids feel a sense of belonging in our home. This time of year offers so many opportunities to cultivate that. In this episode, we share with you a few new tips that we use in our own homes to really take advantage of the season.

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Review of the week from Ridges Rock:

Fantastic podcast with fabulous people

I love this podcast; I’ve pulled so many golden nuggets of truth in each podcast! Thank you!

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HOW TO Help Picky Eaters and Save Dinner Time with Real Food Hero Oct 04, 2021

As parents, we all want our kids to be healthy. However, when it comes to food, many parents feel stuck because of the power struggles that come up around meals, and many parents end up frustrated, feeling that their kids are picky eaters. In this episode, we discuss the antidote to this issue with psychologist and family food expert, Gitte Holm Moller.

She offers us amazing concrete solutions to help create a healthy family culture around food, and she does it in a very approachable way.

BOOKS AND LINKS:

You find more from Gitte on her website, realfoodhero.com and on instagram @realfoodhero

RELATED EPISODES

HOW TO Eat With Intuition

Making Dinner Meaningful and Uncomplicated With Claire Tansey

EPISODE SPONSORS

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Review of the week from audie bo:

I sure found the magic in this podcastt

Thank you for this podcast! I love the calm encouragement I get from listening!! The tips and tricks are practical and I always learn something I can use to be a better mom and wife! Makes me so happy to listen!

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Cultivating Our Kids’ Talents Without Overpushing, Combating Consumerism, and Tips for Responding With Less Anger Sep 27, 2021

How can we help our kids reach their full potential while still nurturing our relationship with them? It’s easy to cross over the line between encouraging and over pushing. In this episode, we address several listener questions, including this one. We also discuss a few tips on not being swept away in consumerism, and responding to our kids with love when we need a reset and find ourselves reacting with anger.

BOOKS AND LINKS:

Hold on to Your Kids // Gabor Mate

The Child Whisperer // Carol Tuttle

The Awakened Family // Shefali Tsabary

The Conscious Parent // Shefali Tsabary

Entitlement Trap // Richard and Linda Eyre

RELATED EPISODES

Parenting Boys Part 1

Parenting Boys part 2

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda and Richard Eyre)

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Review of the week from Hollyamber:

I’m listening from the start

I’m a new listener but ofer the last couple weeks I’ve listened to several of the episodes and it has been exactly what I needed. It’s all so relatable and helpful...

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Going With the Flow: Allowing Ourselves Time to Rest, Work, and Play with Meridith Bienvenue Sep 20, 2021

The earth has seasons, the moon has cycles, the day has rhythms of light and dark, warmth, and cold. As humans, we also live with cycles. Women have monthly cycles, we all live in seasonal cycles, and we have daily cycles as well. Each season of part of these cycles comes with natural places for rest, motivated work, and play. However, we often internalize the message that we constantly need to push through our need for rest or stillness and constantly achieve. This pushing can lead to burnout and frustration.

In this episode, we discuss the idea of leaning into cyclical living instead of fighting against it with Meridith Bienvenue. She explains how we can actually harness the power of the different cycles that we live with and learn to honor our need for both healing calm and empowering movement. It requires trusting ourselves, honoring our bodies and our minds, and flowing with life.

BOOKS AND LINKS:

You can connect with Meridith on her website, https://www.shewhocan.com and on instagram @shewhocan

The Universe Has Your Back // Gabrielle Bernstein

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Kimberly

Mind Readers

These ladies continue to read the minds of their listeners and bring meaningful, inspiring, healthy content each week. They’re so in tune with the ebb and flow of life and help all of us listening find pockets of calm in the chaotic storms of daily life.

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How to Process Jealousy and Resist the Gaping Pit of Comparison Sep 13, 2021

Have you ever heard about someone succeeding, and instead of feeling happy for them, you felt slightly nauseous like you ate something rotten? Maybe you even felt like you wished they would trip a bit over their success? Jealousy is an incredibly unpleasant emotion, and yet it’s a common human experience. In a world where we see the best of everyone’s lives on the internet, how can we navigate the inherent comparisons? Is there any gift we can glean from feeling jealous?

In this episode, we wrestle with these ideas and walk you through how to recognize jealousy, allow it to point us to clarity of things you desire (or maybe by questioning it, you realize things you don’t want after all), and then how to move past it to living authentic to yourself. We also talk about how to perhaps get to the point where you can experience genuine happiness for others’ successes. Just maybe;).

BOOKS AND LINKS:

A New Earth // Eckhart Tolle

Gifts of Imperfection // Brene Brown

Radical Acceptance // Tara Brach

RELATED EPISODES

Our Daily Meditation

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Erica Golem

Life Changing

This podcast has drastically changed my perspective on life. It is essential to my role as a mother, wife and human. Thank you!

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Making It Easy to Do What Matters Most With Greg McKeown Sep 06, 2021

We often receive the message that we can have it all; we can do it all. Social media messages, societal expectations, and our own self talk often feed the lie that we can do EVERYTHING. When we don’t live up to the unrealistic expectation that we can do everything and succeed at everything, there is a cost to our mental health.

In this episode, we discuss this topic with New York Times best selling author, Greg McKeown. He helps identify the lie that we can do everything, and instead offers a path of wisdom, balance, and priorities instead of the wild racing that we often indulge in when we are trying to say yes to everything. He gives us very applicable steps on how to make doing what truly matters to us easy.

BOOKS AND LINKS:

Greg’s Website:https://gregmckeown.com

Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most // Greg McKeown

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less // Greg McKeown

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Review of the week--we love our dad listeners!

Carguy1982

Loved the playful parenting episode. As a father, that is a subject I face all of the time. Learned a lot about how to approach it better and more effectively. I added many of the great suggestions in playing and interacting with my kids and it has been amazing.

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Connection vs. Detachment: Fulfilling Our Own Needs Without Becoming Islands of Selfishness Aug 30, 2021

Connection is at the center of so much of our lives and relationships. In this episode, Taralyn, Felica, and Katelin wrestle with the concept of how to maintain connection with others and live wholeheartedly, while still releasing what we cannot control and detaching from the outcome. Detachment is a popular word in some self-help philosophy, and it is a valuable concept because it allows us to not cling onto things we are unable to control. However, each of us values deep connection. We share metaphors we have come up with to help us wrap our minds around these ideas and how to love deeply, give without resentment, and express our needs to others. How can we sacrifice beautifully for those we love, while still staying whole ourselves? How can we follow our dreams without becoming an island with empty relationships? We talk about possibilities of finding a balance on this topic.

BOOKS:

Nonviolent Communication // Marshall Rosenberg

Loving What Is // Byron Katie

A New Earth // Eckhart Tolle

RELATED EPISODES

Our Daily Meditation

EPISODE SPONSORS

MamaZen: Mindful Parenting App

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Kjp32611

This podcast saved my motherhood!...They dive into incredible topics, they read and discuss books I’ve read or are on my to-read list… I just cannot say enough good things about this podcast and these women. I listen while doing laundry, walking, making dinner...wherever I can. The mamas are like having coffee with best friends -- they keep it SO REAL. And during the pandemic -- bless you girls. This time is so challenging, sometimes I feel like I am barely getting by -- but they make me laugh because they remind you everyone is going through this thing called life and motherhood -- even now.

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Cultivating Resilience When Life Gets Hard with Lopa van der Mersch Aug 23, 2021

The last year or two have been rough for many of us. In this episode, we talk with Lopa van der Mersch, founder and CEO of a thriving company called Rasa, about overcoming adversity.2015 was quite a year for Lopa. Over the course of 365 grueling days, she left a cult, had a huge falling out with her family, endured a health crisis, and lost a beloved family member. Oh, and the cherry on top? Then she had a baby—by emergency C-section. Lopa shares with us how she turned this season of challenges into an opportunity to change the world for the better, and shares her insights for cultivating a resilient posture in the face of trauma.

You can learn more about Lopa and try some of her amazing products at her website, wearerasa.com (Rasa is Taralyn’s favorite caffeine free, super herb and adaptogen filled drink, and she enjoys it daily)

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bhelmich

When my daughter turned about 8 months I started to notice I was really struggling with all the challenges of motherhood. I was at a breaking point and felt like I couldn’t share my honest thoughts with anyone without the sting of their silent judgement. This podcast was a saving grace; not only have I learned some great tools and coping mechanisms, but I no longer feel like I am ALONE or I’m doing something wrong or I’m a terrible mother if I meet some hardships in parenting. I now realize it is completely normal and I am so much more patient with myself and my daughter. I look forward to listening to this on my way to work every day so much! I feel like I’m having an intelligent, productive conversation with some great people and reflecting on myself and growing after every podcast! I really don’t think I could ever thank these women enough! <3 You are amazing and these conversations are a gift!! Thank you for your commitment and transparency; I know in all seriousness it has honestly changed my life, and probably many others!

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Box Breathing Session Aug 16, 2021

In this mini episode, Taralyn guides you through her favorite versatile breathing exercise called box breathing. This is a breathing tool that you can use anywhere when you are searching for calm and clarity. You can use it during a meeting, while feeling stress at home with kids, or just before going into a situation where you need to be at your best. You can use these seven minutes to find an easy recharge any time of day, and once you learn the technique, you can use it in smaller increments, like 30 seconds on your own, to calm yourself anytime of day.

For more explanation, listen to episode 138, "Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habits with Taralyn."

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Alternate Nostril Breathing Session Aug 16, 2021

In this mini episode, Taralyn guides you through her favorite balancing breath. Use this 7 minute exercise to help you center yourself in your search for balance. For more explanation, listen to episode 138, "Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habits with Taralyn."

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Carbon Dioxide Breathing // Power Breath Session Aug 16, 2021

In this mini episode, Taralyn guides you through a session of Carbon Dioxide Breathwork, also known as power breathing. This is her favorite energizing breath. This method has been around for centuries and is inspired now by the Wim Hof Method. Use this as a stand alone session, or do several sessions in a row for added energy and benefits.

For more explanation, listen to episode 138, "Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habits with Taralyn."

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138: Breathwork Exercises for Daily Habit Building with Taralyn Aug 16, 2021

There are countless benefits to focusing on our breath. Here at Find the Magic, we have enjoyed having breathwork as part of our daily morning routine. In this episode, Taralyn walks you through her three favorite breathing exercises that are a wonderful part of your daily self care. She explains each different technique you can choose from to see which one resonates with you, and then you can simply click on the accompanying title of the breathing exercise individual episode and try it out. We would recommend choosing one and listening to it for 30 days straight so you can really feel the benefits of it.

LINKS AND BOOKS:

Breath // James Nestor

Wim Hof Method website:https://www.wimhofmethod.com

Wim Hof Method app

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Kim B.

Taralyn, Katelin, and Felica are amazing, inspiring, well educated, powerful, and intentional women andI’m so thankful that technology has allowed them to connect with all of us. Their guests are amazing and kind with lots of helpful tips and insight. You’ll feel the magic and instantly feel calm, heard, and connected while listening to them! Let their beautiful thoughts and voices help you cultivate a magical self and home.

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Discovering What We Are Capable of Using the Wim Hof Method With Jeremy Wilstein Aug 09, 2021

We live in a time where we have so many ways to make our bodies comfortable. We have air-conditioning inside during the summer, and furnaces to keep us warm in the winter. Although we LOVE these modern comfort conveniences, sometimes it makes so that we are unwilling to tolerate discomfort, which can lead us to escape and numb instead of facing life. We talk often about how to lean into discomfort emotionally on this podcast, but in this episode, we deepen the discussion by exploring how to do this using our bodies as a tool through breathwork, mindset shifting, and cold exposure. Jeremy Wilstein, a certified instructor though the Wim Hof Method, walks us through this incredible technique and explains how to incorporate these three tools into our daily habits to truly help us break through barriers and improve our lives.

Links:

You can connect to Jeremy on Instagram @Jeremy. Wilstein and on FB at Jeremy Wilstein

Wim Hoff Method website: https://www.wimhofmethod.com

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Kimberly Br0ssi

I always love listening to Find the Magic. We all strive to find what lifts our soul and helps us center ourselves within our family unit, especially during these crazy and uncertain times. Listening weekly is therapeutic for me and benefits my family as I implement the tips....

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HOW TO Set and Hold Boundaries while Maintaining Connection with Joe Newman Aug 02, 2021

Our job as parents is to set boundaries, and our kids often push those boundaries. In this episode, Felica and Taralyn have a discussion with Joe Newman, the insightful author of Raising Lions. He helps us work through what to do when our children inevitably cross the boundaries we set for them. We ask him several listener questions, and he helps us realize how to enforce limits with our children in a way that still maintains connection.

Books and links

Raising Lions // Joe Newman

A Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion // Jonathan Haidt

Joe’s Raising Lions Website: https://www.raisinglions.com/about-joe

Joe’s Youtube Channel

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Raising Lions: The Art of Compassionate Discipline with Joe Newman

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Dpippen 6.10.21

I am so happy I found this podcast. I feel like a better mother and human. I highly recommend this to all my mom friends!

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Why Boundaries Are Key to Wholehearted Living Jul 26, 2021

Our four pillars to wholehearted living are connection, unconditional love, staying present, and healthy boundaries. Without boundaries, the first three are unattainable. Boundaries allow us to create limits for ourselves and others, and give us freedom to experience the first three pillars within the framework of those limits. In this episode, we explore ideas about how to set and hold boundaries with young kids, teens, and adults.

Related Books

Gifts of Imperfect Parenting // Brene Brown

Raising Lions // Joe Newman

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Love!

I love listening to your podcast as I’m going about my day. I relate a lot to you guys and it’s so nice to 1. Know i’m not the only person going through something and 2. Getting advice on how to do it. Love you guys! Keep it up:)

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Restoring Calm in Our Families with Simple Changes // Magic Moment #2 Jul 19, 2021

We’ve all felt it. Routine changes, new starts, sickness, a new baby or a build up of stress in our lives, and the climate in our homes is off, even acidic. Every day seems to be a battle of opposing forces. Our “patience skin” is worn thin. Oftentimes, we get to this place and fight against it. We hold up a shield and try to stop the the impacting waves when often it is in the softening and riding that we will find our way to the calm beyond the breakers. In this mini magic episode, Felica shares our tried and true tips for anchoring your days. She starts with strategies for healing ourselves from these times of soul sickness. From this place of a full cup we can be empathetic to our children’s misbehaviors and more aware of the messages they could be sharing through their actions and simple changes we can make to help them heal.

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Kayla609

So so good

I’ve been a long time listener and I can’t even begin to describe how this podcast has helped me in my motherhood journey. It has truly helped me crawl out of the survival mode hole I was in with two young kids. It has helped me find myself again, take better care of myself, live an intentional life, and continues to help me grow to be a better/happier verion of myself to be a better mom and wife. This podcast has also introduced me to countless books that have also been transformative. This podcast along with the journal has been my life guide and I’m so grateful for it everyday.

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Living with Abundant Enthusiasm / Favorites Collection #1 Jul 13, 2021

Ideas have the power to change us. While creating this podcast, we have had several ideas and philosophies that we have researched, tested and discovered to be truly transformative for us. They have made our lives better in SO many ways.

In this episode, we have put together some of our very favorite podcast pieces that we have found valuable. We talk about cultivating abundance, enthusiasm and joy as well as coming to a still awareness and acceptance of things we cannot change. We also tie this in to parenting unconditionally and with empathy. At the soul of this all is our ability to know ourselves, intuitively and make decisions based on this knowing.

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moro2450 2.4.21

Gold, PURE Gold

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For all the time and energy that you put into this podcast. I’m not being dramatic in the slightest when I say this podcast has changed my life…

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Deep Dive Into Independent Play With Emily Lawson Jul 05, 2021

It is exhausting when we feel like we must entertain our children for every moment of their lives. Not only is it draining, but it allows us no time to actually get things done or care for ourselves. Luckily for us, kids instinctively know now to play independently if we give them the space they need to develop this skill. It allows them to be creative, use their imagination, and problem solve.

In this episode, Taralyn interviews Emily Lawson, a certified early education teacher and founder of the Sandbox Academy, about independent play. She has several concrete tips on how to actually free yourself and your kids through independent play. Her formula is: establish a routine that includes daily independent play your kids learn to expect, have special toys that only come out during independent play, start with small chunks of time, and go outside into nature.

You can find Emily’s website and program here: https://sandboxacademy.com

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Books we mentioned:

The Nature Fix // Florence Williams

Last Child in the Woods // Richard Louv

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Review of the week:

Jess Dustin 6.28.21

Best of the best!

I’ve listened to this podcast from day one and obsessively check my podcast feed every Monday to see what the new episode is. Episodes are always exactly what I need to hear. They give concrete tips and ideas for a more wholehearted life and do it without making you feel guilty or like you need to change. Their views on parenting speak right to my heart and I am so grateful for the work they put into their thoughts every week. They’re changing my family one episode at a time.

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Keeping Our Cool When Our Kids Are Driving Us Mad and How to Establish a New Routine Jun 28, 2021

At some points in parenting it feels like our kids are misbehaving so often that we can’t help but just lose it. In this episode we answer some listener questions addressing what to do when our inner fire keeps flaring up and we end up lashing out at our children’s behavior.

Sometimes, we learn better, so we do better, but our children are accustomed to the old way of doing things. We address some realistic ways to incorporate new routines and parenting strategies as our children grow, even when they aren’t used to it.

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Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

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Feeling Burned Out? How We Use Healthy Treats to Take Care of Ourselves

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Patience With Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood, and Making Peace With Your Inner Landscape

How to: Create Pockets of Peace

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Finding Our Family Through Digital Minimalism Jun 21, 2021

Technology is a wonderful tool, but it makes a poor master. In this episode, Felica talks with Diane Boden from Minimalist Moms Podcast about implementing digital minimalism in our homes. She offers a realistic view of life with screens and kids, embracing the messy middle of life and coexisting with them.

They touch on many concrete tips to make it achievable from independent play to hard conversations about devices in your home (peer pressure!). We view the screen epidemic as very dangerous. If we band together as parents and question societal norms we can lead our kids to a more connected and aware future.

Related Books and links:

Digital Minimalism // Cal Newport

Atomic Habits // James Clear

Gabb Phone

Tick Talk Watch

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Kayla60910 6.1.21

BEST PODCAST!

I can’t even begin to describe how this podcast has helped me in my motherhood journey. It has truly helped me crawl out of the survival mode hole I was in with two young kids. It has helped me find myself again, take better care of myself again, live an intentional life, and continues to help me grow to be a better/happier version of myself to be a better mom and wife. This podcast has also introduced me to countless books that have also been transformative. This podcast, along with the journal, has been my life guide and I’m so grateful for it every day.

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Awakening the Creative Process Inside of Us Jun 14, 2021

For people who consider themselves to be artists, making time for creativity can feel as important as breathing. However, for the rest of us, we might dismiss the concept of cultivating creativity as something “cute” that only other people have time for. We might feel like creativity is simply an unnecessary luxury that doesn’t mesh with the practical responsibilities of life.

Creativity is a key component to wholehearted living for ALL of us. In this episode, we discuss ways that everyone, regardless of interests, personality, and responsibilities, can benefit from engaging with the creative spark in all of us. Creation feeds our souls.

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BOOKS AND LINKS WE MENTIONED

Art of War // Steven Pressfield

The Artist’s Way // Julia Cameron

Tim Ferris Article // https://tim.blog/2021/05/26/how-to-become-a-better-writer-by-becoming-a-better-noticer/

Creative Visualization // Shakti Gawain

Bird by Bird // Ann Lamont

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Child Play Troubles, Defiant Kids, and Our Easy Affirmations Routine

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TaraMS10 5.20.21 -- BEST PODCAST!

My favorite parenting podcast (and I listen to a LOT of them). These women are real, with great advice, and examples for navigating the parenting journey. They read all the books we don’t find the time to read, make our struggles seem normal, and provide tips along the way.

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HOW TO Prepare Children for a New Sibling: a Conversation with Upbringing Jun 07, 2021

Adding a new baby can bring many emotions, for us and especially for siblings are essentially being dethroned! How can we help them through this transition smoothly? In this episode we talked with Hannah and Kelty of the parenting resource Upbringing. Certified in Simplicity Parenting, Positive Discipline and trained in Foundations of the respectful parenting approach, RIE, Hannah & Kelty empower parents to grow up alongside their babies and kids elevating their discipline practices one conversation at a time! And this is one of them. We break down environment changes and routines that can reduce stress, preparing our kids with the right information and supporting them emotionally.

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Learn more about their new baby course, Right From The Start and their discipline-related guides on their website, and catch their live Dismantling Discipline Q&As weekly on their thriving Instagram community or their top-rated parenting podcast of the same name.

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AK Lonski, 06/01/2021

OB-SESSED

I am so happy I found this podcast at exactly the right time in my life! Thank you so much for creating exactly what I needed! 🧡

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Creating a Slow Home with Carl Honoré Jun 01, 2021

Life often seems to be pulsing or pushing; it has a hum beneath us telling us to go, making us honk in traffic and get mad at the slower person in line. This hum can create anxiety and stress in us and our children, but often, we don’t question it. In this episode, Felica talks with Carl Honore, author of In Praise of Slowness about how we can be free from that constant rushing hum.

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Books and Links We Mentioned

In Praise of Slowness // Carl Honore

Under Pressure // Lisa Damour

WORKBOOK // 30 Days to Slow: Build a Calmer, Richer Life // Carl Honore

Carl’s website: carlhonore.info

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How to: Create Pockets of Peace

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The Kids are Home for Summer, Now What? May 24, 2021

In a few weeks our kids will be home for the summer, and our daily schedules will change drastically. A lot of jokes, angst and dread can surround this time of year. Let’s start as we mean to go on! In this episode, we are sharing some of our favorite tips for designing our summer. We touch on creating and setting boundaries from the start, letting our kids be and resisting screen entertaining. If we have learned anything this year, it is that being fluid and available for change can help us live in the present and create a calm atmosphere in our homes. As we let them be free to work through the B word (boredom!) we will come out the other side with having enjoyed our summer together!

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How to Handle Parent Guilt, Reinventing Ourselves, and Bossy Kids May 17, 2021

Do you ever feel parent guilt? We get so many questions from listeners about the torn feeling that comes while trying to balance being a whole person ourselves while still serving our families with love. In this episode, we answer this question as we discuss how we can set boundaries for ourselves, protect our own personal time (shower time, bathroom, etc.) and learn to coexist with more ease without young children.

We also address questions about reinventing ourselves as our children grow, how to handle kids being sneaky and hiding things, and how to deal with our children being bossy and having public meltdowns.

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Books and Links We Mentioned

Fairplay // Eve Rodsky

Raising Lions // Joe Newman

No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame // Janet Lansbury

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Craving a Slow Down? Start with Your Mind. May 10, 2021

The search for simplicity and slow can be overwhelming. As we looked for where to start the prompting to go inside was reoccurring. In this we start with clearing and cleaning up our mind first. How can we free up our minds, create more mental minimalism to live in the present moment, while still accomplishing our goals and managing our lives day to day? Do you have too many big rocks in your jar? We explore the concept of balance and where we may be confusing balance with perfectionism and bringing awareness to the time we realistically have. Lastly we touch on time, not getting stuck in our thoughts of the past or pushing for the future but how we can live here in this moment.

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Books and Links We Mentioned

Essentialism and Effortless // Greg Mcowen

The Artist’s Way // Julia Cameron

Stillness is Key // Ryan Holiday

When the Heart Waits // Sue Monk Kid

Think Like a Monk // Jay Shetty

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Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctors or on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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An Honest Path to a More Minimal Lifestyle with Diane Boden of Minimalist Moms Podcast May 04, 2021

In an age when materialism is rampant and we are craving simplicity in our lives, the logic of minimalism offers us a beautiful alternative. In this episode, one of our favorite minimalists and authors, helps us move towards minimalism in our lives by giving us some very applicable concrete tips on where to start making shifts in our lives.

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Books and Links We Mentioned

Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity // Diane Boden

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Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctors or on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Is Being Busy Stealing Your Life? May 03, 2021

We all have the same 24 hours in a day. And yet, somehow, it often seems like others somehow are doing more, accomplishing more with their time and we are left feeling like failures. We have people who need us, responsibilities to fulfill, and what can seem like an endless to do list that we are never caught up on. This can lead to us chasing after achieving and we end up in a space of burnout and being constantly busy.

In this episode, we hash out how we ourselves struggle with the balance between accomplishment and calm, and the things we have found helpful as we search for the elusive balance.

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Anxious Depletion / Magic Moment # 1

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This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctors or on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Recalculating Happiness with Jess Klasnick Apr 26, 2021

Most of us say that happiness is something that we want, and society is all too willing to volunteer a recipe for finding it. If only we had the right size house, in the right neighborhood, with the right job, then we would be happy. In this episode, Jess Klaznick helps us recalculate happiness as she shares her family’s journey to joy. She found that after achieving the recipe that society offered to her for happiness, she was surprised that the happiness promised didn’t automatically follow. She and her husband sold much of their belongings to travel the world with their children, and the insights she gained along the way are both inspiring and helpful.

You can find more about Jess on her website, https://www.recalculatinghappiness.com

Related Episodes

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HERE

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This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctors or on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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HOW TO Find Slow Simplicity in Your Life Apr 19, 2021

In a time when we feel like we need to do more and more, it is easy to become overwhelmed. In this episode, we discuss many tips that we have used as an antidote the the issue of constantly being busy we addressed in the last week’s episode. We offer you tools that help us stay present and take time daily to align our actions with our vision for our life.

Related Episodes

Feeling Burned Out? How We Use Healthy Treats to Take Care of Ourselves

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections

Patience With Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood, and Making Peace With Your Inner Landscape

Books and links we mentioned:

Essentialism // Greg McOwen

When the Heart Waits // Sue Monk Kidd

Hands Free Mama // Rachel Stafford

Child Whisperer // Carol Tuttle

Resucceed // James Colburn

Clean Mama Instagram

Live Free Creative

Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HERE

We use a monthly subscription to audible to read all our favorite audiobooks, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctors or on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Raising Lions: The Art of Compassionate Discipline with Joe Newman Apr 05, 2021

When we have a child who is misbehaving, it is easy to see him or her as a “problem child”. We don't want to crush our child, but also don't want to be so loose that our child becomes a tyrant. The paradox is that as we see our children for their worth and raise them in their own power we can begin to feel feelings of frustration, that we aren't listened to or disrespected. This can cause us to swing wildly from extreme discipline to lax parenting. We can find ourselves at a loss as to how we can maintain some semblance of order and connection in our homes.

In this episode, Felica explores this dynamic with Joe Newman, author of the incredible book, Raising Lions. Joe has decades of experience working with children whose behavior is so difficult that they are medicated, sent to other learning facilities, etc. His work has helped countless children who have been labeled as a lost cause, and has given relief and hope to many parents who are at their wit’s end.

He explains how we can use compassion within structure and firm boundaries as we navigate raising our children by finding the balance between power and connection.

Book we mentioned:

Raising Lions // Joe Newman

Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HERE

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p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctors or on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Become a Child Whisperer / Parenting Your Kids True to Their Nature (based on the work of Carol Tuttle) Mar 29, 2021

Even though it can FEEL like there is one right way to parent in any situation; in our hearts we know that isn't true. We can feel the parenting advice that aligns with our personality. We can see the change in our child when we are acknowledging them for who they are. Parenting is not a one size fits all for us or our kids.

This week we are distilling concepts from the book The Child Whisperer by Carol Tuttle. Her unique take on recognizing our child's nature guides us to a more true interpretation of their needs and how we can guide them true to their personality, energy and desires! We loved this book so much and think you will too. If you are feeling at odds with one or more of your children and need a reset; this unique way of interacting with your children may be just the thing you need!

Related Episodes

Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect with Your Child

Books and links we mentioned:

The Child Whisperer // Carol Tuttle

Are you feeling lost, unanchored or listless in your days? We use our daily planner and journal to align our core values with the tasks we do each day! You can learn more about it HERE

We use a monthly subscription to audible to read all our favorite audiobooks, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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The Beauty of Conflict with Clair Canfield Mar 22, 2021

When most of us think of our experiences with conflict in communication, we feel emotions ranging from mild discomfort to full fledged panic or dread. In this episode, we explore our approach to conflict with Clair Canfield, a brilliant professor on the subject of communication. He models what he teaches throughout this conversation and he offers us amazing tools to help us improve our relationships by holding space for others and changing our lens about what it means to connect with others. Clair's pillars of communication are nothing short of groundbreaking and have changed our approach forever.

Here they are:

1. Belief in the capacity to change

2. Belief in self determination (people have the right and ability to choose. Advice giving is counterintuitive)

3. Everyone has dignity

4. Safety- do not cause harm

5. Ethic of care (benevolence)

You can watch Clair’s Tedx talk here, and his website is Canfieldconsulting.net. You can also find him on instagram @collaborativeconflict:)

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctorsor on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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HOW TO Reconnect with Life, Your Marriage and Your Kids / Deep Dive into Connection Mar 15, 2021

Connection is a foundational pillar of our parenting philosophy on Find the Magic along with boundaries, unconditional love and presence; we view connection as the vital, healing salve that can repair wounds and refill our empty buckets. In today's episode, we break down how we can connect with our kids, ourselves, and our spouse. Filling our own bucket first allows us to connect with others. We offer some of our favorite tips for reconnecting with yourself and specifically how reconnecting with our bodies can remedy feelings of burnout and exhaustion. How gratitude offers us strength through trying times and realizing that we are connected with those who came before us can bring perspective. We dive deep into the traditional differences in need between males and females and how need for affection can collide with a need for sexual connection. We wrap up with gentle reminders of how we may be distracted in our parenting and guide you in ways you can find little moments sprinkled in your day where you can take advantage of connecting with your kids (even in discipline!**).

Books that inspired this episode

His Needs Her Needs // Willard F Harley Jr

Elevated Childcare // Janet Lansbury

Our Related Episodes:

How To Parent Less and Love it More

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

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HOW TO Simplify Meal Planning with Claire Tansey Mar 08, 2021

Dinner can be the most joyful part of our day but often the preparation and pressure of getting something on the table brings stress instead of enjoyment with our family. If you strive to meal plan, make homemade meals and enjoy dinner time tune in! In 2021 we are focusing on being essential, minimizing the extra energy expenditures that cause us friction and burnout. In this episode we have a wide ranging conversation about many tips that can bring you more joy in meal planning from ways to budget and buy in season to picky eaters and how we can include them in meal planning and prep. We touch on back pocket dinners (meals made from ingredients you already have on hand) like black beans, cheddar cheese and tortillas from the freezer! Or a simple parmesan pasta or tuna melts, this is your fail safe back up plan! As much as we want to meal plan our best intentions can be thwarted by time, expired ingredients or lack of energy. Back pocket dinners are your go to in these moments. We also discuss narrowing down our dinner favorites and add them to our reoccurring dinner list! Meal planning is a task that brings many of us stress, Claire helps us see that it doesn't need to. We can choose to find joy in meal planning! How we start is how we mean to go on. Let's find our groove together.

Related Episodes:

HOW TO Eat with Intuition

Cultivating Joyful Eating Habits / Deep Dive into Feeding our Kids

French Kids Eat Everything (and so can YOURS!)

You can find Claire’s books below:

Dinner, Uncomplicated: Fixing a Delicious Meal Every Night of the Week // Claire Tansey

Uncomplicated: Taking the Stress out of Home Cooking

You can also connect with Claire on Instagram @tanseyclaire and on her website

Clairetansey.com

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Anxious Depletion / Magic Moment #1 Mar 01, 2021

Todays episode is our first Magic Moment! A shorter episode with quick wisdom to start your day. Felica shares the feelings of overwhelm, burnout and anxiety she has been experiencing and ways she has found to allow space for these feelings. She dives into what little things she believes may be weighing on us as parents/ mothers specifically and how we can see them more clearly. As we clarify them and expose what is pushing us to feel overwhelmed and anxious we can take steps to find more peace in our days. Felica shares tips that have helped her become more present, grounded and creative as she creates space for the burnout.

Related Episodes:

Tapping Into the Abundance Inside Us

Our Daily Meditation

Hone Your Morning Routine

Patience With Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood, and Making Peace With Your Inner Landscape

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

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Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Child Play Troubles, Defiant Kids, and Our Easy Affirmations Routine Feb 22, 2021

In this rapid fire listener question episode, we address what to do when your kids have playmates who play in ways that you don’t approve of. We also delve into some options you have when your child seems to want to do everything you DON’T want him or her to do while still maintaining connection. We also share the specific affirmations we do with our children each day.

Related Episodes

Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect with Your Child

Books and links we mentioned:

The Child Whisperer // Carol Tuttle

Think Like a Monk // Jay Shetty

Dad is Fat // Jim Gaffigan

Podcast: Hurry Slowly

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctorsor on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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How To Tame Your Parenting Triggers with Jen Lumalan of Your Parenting Mojo Feb 15, 2021

Being reactive and angry in our parenting is a feeling that weighs on many of us. There are times when your child does things that all children do like: expressing uncomfortable emotions, making big messes, wasting food, screaming/shouting LOUDLY, stalling endlessly while getting dressed, leaving the house, or getting ready for bed...and we lose our cool.

As we embark on this journey of authenticity and finding ourselves inside parenting, the anxiety of failing to respond in a way that is honoring to our kids and ourselves can threaten to break us. We often find ourselves trying to change our children, looking for strategies that will guide us in how we can get them to do or not do something. In this episode with Jen Lumalan of Your Parenting Mojo Podcast, Felica and Jen have a wide ranging conversation about how we can flip that perception and recognize our childhood trauma and how nurturing ourselves can help us better nurture our children. They flesh out common parenting triggers like respect and defiance and how we can recognize when our patience skin is worn thin! In that recognition, we can give ourselves grace and space between the trigger and our response to our children. A space where trust is created inside our relationship, where our child trusts that our response will be connecting and loving. We have all experienced circumstances that weaken our ability to respond to our kids with love and respect. Hopefully this episode will offer your resource, encouragement and insight into how you can see those triggers and soften the effect they have on your relationships.

Jen is offering a course for parents who would like more training on recognizing and taming our triggers. The course can be found here: go.yourparentingmojo.com/t?orid=7508&opid=16

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctorsor on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Recognizing Desire, Intimacy After Betrayal and Discovering Self within Our Sexuality with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Feb 10, 2021

In this episode, we had the honor once again of discussing different aspects of intimacy with the incredible Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. She uses her extensive knowledge and wisdom about the subject of sexuality to help us navigate many different situations, such as when partners differ greatly in their level of desire for each other, how to journey through betrayal trauma, and she even gives tips on how to have a healthy relationship with your own sexuality while you are single.

Related Episodes

How to Own Your Own Desires & the Art of Intimacy with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Putting Connection With Our Spouse First

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctorsor on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Power to Motivate Yourself Using Gretchin Rubin's Four Tendencies Feb 01, 2021

How do you handle expectations? Are you a rule follower? A rule breaker? Do you do better when someone else expects you to do something, or are you motivated by your own expectations? We draw from Gretchin Rubin’s Four Tendencies and use that information to help understand yourself and what motivates you. As you discover this, it allows you the freedom to know how to get the things you want in life. You can learn to stop fighting your own nature and instead learn to learn what works.

The book that inspired us:

The Four Tendencies // Gretchin Rubin

Related Episodes

Habits Deep Dive / Why Simple Changes Compound into Big Results

Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem

Habits for High Performance

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at@utahhousedoctorsor on their website,http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Patience with Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood and Making Peace with Your Inner Landscape Jan 25, 2021

We dive into a wide range of listener questions today! We start by exploring what the solitude of 2020 brought into our life, how to come to peace with our inner landscape and find connection where we can. We spend time on a deep dive into one of our most asked questions, dealing with our kids aggression and when they hurt other kids. We can remain calm, lean into emotions AND not become attached and let their emotions control ours. Our children's lives are intimately entwined in ours; this reveals itself in our third listener question about dealing with situations when our kids won't tell us their secret feelings or share their emotions. And finally we explore friendships in mothers, types of friends we need and how to deal with the loss of friendship that is no longer serving you or your child.

Related Episodes

Finding Wisdom in Chaos

Susan Stiffelman on Remaining Present While Parenting

The Power of Beautiful Words

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast

This episode’s sponsor: Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Learning from Brave and Powerful Women and Seeing Power as Infinite Jan 18, 2021

Power is not finite, join us as we dismantle this perception with co-founder of Bravery Magazine Elyse Beard. In this episode she shares the stories of incredible women throughout history who have shown exceptional bravery, ingenuity, and intelligence. She offers tips to use the tapestry of history as a way to change the way we approach our own lives, and how to help our children face their own fears and follow their dreams.

You can find more about the Bravery Magazine below:

Braverymag.com

Instagram: @bravery_mag

Email: hello@braverymag.com

Related Episodes:

Teaching Our Daughters to Live Wholeheartedly

Raising Boys Part 1

Raising Boys Part 2

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect With Your Child (based on Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen) Jan 11, 2021

This week we explore the ideas of Lawrence Cohen. We often think of play as a secondary, optional activity. For kids, exploring the world through play is part of their healthy development. We dive deep into the science of play and discuss how to harness it for powerful connection.

Books that inspired us:

Playful Parenting // Lawrence Cohen

Raising Lions // Joe Newman

Related Episodes:

Authoritative Parenting / Arguably the most EFFECTIVE Parenting Style

Make Your Morning Routine Happen!

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

Discovering YOUR Life Essentials

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Approaching the New Year Without Overwhelm Jan 04, 2021

There are so many jokes about New Year’s Resolutions. We have all seen how full gyms get for the first two weeks of January, only to empty again after that. So many of us choose goals and have big plans to revamp our lives on January first, only to make no lasting changes.

In this episode, we share our personal approach to the new year, and how we look at it from a place without overwhelm. We use January as a time of self reflection, and save our accomplishment goal setting for spring time, when the whole world is waking up:). We give you lots of easy tips to make the beginning of your year inspiring and introspective without being overwhelming.

Books that inspired us:

Atomic Habits // James Clear

The Miracle Morning // Hal Elrod

Related Episodes:

Make Your Morning Routine Happen!

Finding Motivation to Claim Your Personal Power Hour

Discovering YOUR Life Essentials

Links We Promised:

Rachel Hollis episode: This Daily Practice Changed My Life and Business

My Intent Bracelet Maker Kit: Taralyn uses this with her kids to let them make jewelry with the words they choose for the year.

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

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Breaking Out of Generational Molds with Tessa Marinello-Wells Dec 28, 2020

Most of us want to be respectful, gentle, loving parents. However, many parents are held back by the way they were raised. It can be difficult to break the mold of generations before you. In this episode, we talk about how to do just that—how to take unhealthy parenting habits we experienced as children and rewriting the script for our own parenting style. This includes getting new information, as well as being aware of the molds we have been operating with in order to be free of them.

Books that inspired us:

Elevating Child Care // Janet Lansbury

Gifts of Imperfection // Brene Brown

A New Earth // Eckhart Tolle

Related Episodes:

Hone Your Morning Routine

Big Little Feelings instagram

Links We Promised:

You can find more about Tessa and her wonderful shop, Argilla by Lucia on Etsy and Instagram

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

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Using Intuition to Guide New Year Preparation Dec 21, 2020

There are many voices competing for our attention. People we know, books we read, the news we listen to all are voices that fill our heads as we navigate what to do with our lives. In this episode, we explore how to create space in our lives for listening to our own intuition first, and how that serves us. We all have access to this incredible tool, and it is an eye opening experience to learn how to really tap into the power of intuition. We offer tips on how to cultivate and trust the intuitive process.

Books we mentioned:

Conversations with God // Neale Donald Walsh

You Can Heal Your Life // Louise hay

Becoming Mrs. Lewis // Patti Callahan

The Artist’s Way // Julia Cameron

Happiness Project // Gretchin Rubin

Left to Tell // Immaculee Ilibagiza

Related Episodes:

Tapping Into the Abundance Inside Us

Our Daily Meditation

Hone Your Morning Routine

Links We Promised:

Felica’s favorite kid shoes

Baby Moccasins

The podcast episode with Joe Rogan and Matthew McConaughey

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Susan Stiffelman on Remaining Present While Parenting Dec 14, 2020

Children have the capacity to be our greatest teachers. They allow us the opportunity to truly look inside of ourselves when we are triggered, and wake up to our own nature. In this episode, Felica had the incredible opportunity of discussing this topic with parenting expert and author, Susan Stiffelman, MFT. She explains how we can use the practice of being present to truly use this journey we have as parents to truly evolve ourselves as we face the daunting task of raising humans to do the same. Her books and her words are unbelievably inspiring and will help you as you navigate your own parenting experience.

You can learn more about Susan Stiffelman and her work and sign up for her newsletter on her website: https://susanstiffelman.com. She is offering a webinar you can join her in about coparenting with a narcissicist here.

Books we mentioned:

Parenting with Presence // Susan Stiffelman

Parenting without Power Struggles // Susan Stiffelman

Loving What Is // Byron Katie

Playful Parenting // Lawrence Cohen

Related Episodes:

The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting

When You Feel Like You’re Failing

Janet Lansbury’s episode: The Best Way to Deal With Intense Tantrums

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Feeling Lost? HOW TO Cultivate Meaning in Our Lives Dec 07, 2020

“What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him. What he needs is not the discharge of tension at any cost, but the call of a potential meaning waiting to be fulfilled by him.” Victor Frankl

We all want to feel like our life has meaning. It is a deep human need that creates a void when our life feels like it lacks purpose. This desire for meaning crosses through every life station, regardless of economic status, life condition, or level of adversity. Whether you spend your days caring for children, struggling to stay alive from health issues, or have a bustlin EVERYONE wants meaning.

In this episode, we explore how to intentionally cultivate meaning in our life. We dive into Dr. Victor Frankl’s advice of finding meaning through deets, experience, and even suffering itself.

You can listen on iTunes here or many other platforms here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-dinner-meaningful-uncomplicated-claire-tansey/id1448424341?i=1000500833088

Related Episodes:

The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting

Finding Compassion in the Current Chaos

HOW TO Eat with Intuition

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Making Dinner Meaningful and Uncomplicated with Claire Tansey Nov 30, 2020

We all have to eat to survive--it’s part of life. Often, the task of feeding an entire family every single day is overwhelming. The sheer recurring quantity of the task can be daunting to the most ambitious of us, and yet, the task remains. How can we as parents create a dinner table that is both fulfilling for our families and doesn’t drain the life out of us as parents?

There is so much fascinating research out there about how eating family dinner together helps predict positive outcomes in children’s lives. We all know it’s something to strive for, yet we are often met with roadblocks to accomplishing such a task. Fortunately, in this episode, dinner expert and author Claire Tansey walks us through each roadblock to successful family dinners and gives amazing tips and strategies for overcoming them.

She shares incredibly practical advice about how to meal plan in a way that actually works for you, and gives lots of helpful information about how to make dinner preparation and the eating of food satisfying and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Related Episodes:

Cultivating Joyful Eating Habits / Deep Dive into Feeding our Kids

French Kids Eat Everything (and so can YOURS!)

You can find Claire’s books below:

Dinner, Uncomplicated: Fixing a Delicious Meal Every Night of the Week // Claire Tansey

Uncomplicated: Taking the Stress out of Home Cooking

You can also connect with Claire on Instagram @tanseyclaire and on her website

Clairetansey.com

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Teaching Our Daughters to Live Wholeheartedly Nov 23, 2020

Raising children in today’s society has lots of opportunities and challenges. In this episode, we explore the ones that are specific to raising girls. This is an exciting time to be a woman, and there are many things we can do as parents to help our girls truly embrace the gifts this time in history offers us while rejecting the limiting messages that are simultaneously given to girls.

We address topics like body image, power, and joy. We all have such an incredible opportunity for influence for the girls in our lives, and the ideas we delve into this episode will hopefully spark a dialogue for you. We can all do better.

Related Episodes:

Living Life Untamed and Releasing Others to do the Same

How to Own Your Own Desires and The Art of Intimacy with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Parenting Boys Part 1

Parenting Boys Part 2

Books that inspired us:

Untamed // Glennon Doyle

Loving What Is // Byron Katie

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works // Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

Love Warrior: A Memoir // Glennon Doyle

For the recipes we mentioned for banana pudding and acorn squash, visit our website, findthemagic.co, episode 101

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Living Life Untamed and Releasing Others to do the Same (Untamed by Glennon Doyle) Nov 16, 2020

“Feelings are for feeling. All of them. Even the hard ones.” Glennon Doyle

This is our 100th episode! In this landmark episode, we explore what it means to step into our own power. There are lots of things we are told as we grow throughout childhood and into adulthood. Many of those things are wonderful and they serve us in creating a life that is true and beautiful. However, there are also things that we learn that simply don’t serve us. One of the joyful realities of adulthood is that we actually have the power to identify what we have learned and CHOOSE which things are true and beautiful, and which are not for us.

We discuss the work of Glennon Doyle in her new book, Untamed, and discuss the deep topics that she brings up. She challenges the way we look at ourselves, and truly helps us see what dialogues we are having with ourselves because of society’s pressures, and walks us through how to authentically connect with who we truly are. We cover topics like how we cannot selectively numb our feelings; to lean into one, you must learn to lean into them all.

Related Episodes:

Books that inspired us:

Untamed // Glennon Doyle

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works // Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

Love Warrior: A Memoir // Glennon Doyle

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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How to Own Your Desires & the Art of Intimacy with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Nov 09, 2020

Physical intimacy is an important aspect of our lives, and yet it is also an area that for many people, can be a space that is complicated, difficult, and even emotionally or physically unpleasant. In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a relationship and sexuality educator and coach, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with a Ph.D in Counseling Psychology.

In this conversation, we discussed this important topic and specifically address how you as a woman can own your own desire in a positive and empowering way. We address how developing yourself as a whole person, making room for yourself, and belonging to your own desires instead of only belonging to others and sacrificing yourself for their desires and needs are all key components to owning your own sexuality (and your own life).

Intimacy takes courage. It means you are willing to be knowable--even the flaws and the scary parts. Sexuality is just a part of intimacy, and Dr. Finlayson-Fife beautifully addresses how we can bring our full selves unapologetically to our partners, and as we learn to do that, we can learn to fully bring ourselves unapologetically to the world. We can show up as a whole, flawed and glorious person in our own lives. As we acknowledge and validate our own desires, we are able to own them. Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s words are both empowering and inspiring.

You can learn more about Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and her course offerings at her website, https://www.finlayson-fife.com

Related Episodes:

Putting Connection With Our Spouse First

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast, @katiejeangabriel, @taralyngriffin, and @felicaallen

This episode’s sponsor:

Utah House Doctors: Everyone knows that the market is hot right now and it is the perfect time to sell your home, but what you may not know is using a professional in this type of market will actually make you more money then if you try and sell your home yourself, or sell with a discount brokerage. We have experienced the service of Utah House Doctors, and they make buying and selling homes so easy and painless. You can find them at Instagram at @utahhousedoctors or on their website, http://www.utahhousedoctors.com.

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Prepping Kids for New Babies, Earning vs. Rewarding, Quiet Time Tips, & Our Favorite Life Hacks Nov 02, 2020

So many of the life hacks that we use in our lives every day to make it easier came from other people sharing them. In this episode, we answer several listener questions, including our very favorite life hacks that are saving us right now, from laundry and cleaning life savers to hair and easy morning breakfast tricks.

We also address issues about helping toddlers adapt to quiet time (one of our most frequent questions asked), preparing your older children to welcome a new baby into the family, and we discuss the important difference between systems of earning and rewards, bribes and punishments.

Books we mentioned:

Entitlement Trap // Richard and Linda Eyre

Fairplay // Eve Rodsky

Links we promised:

Taralyn’s hair curlers that she and Katelin sleep in. She now likes the first link best started with these ones, which are fabulous as well.

Felica’s black socks she uses for her boys.

Taralyn uses the KB no show socks (she and her 4 kids wear all just wear the same size for simplicity. You can buy a big pack from costco or a smaller pack from Amazon).

For the overnight breakfast recipes Taralyn, go to our website, findthemagic.co, episode 98.

Related Episodes:

Running a Household Without Resentment

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

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Seeing Ourselves Clearly in the Role of Mother Oct 26, 2020

Society has often put the role of motherhood either on a pedestal or in a cage, and both are small spaces from which to thrive. Few roles combine such responsibility and power with such possibility for shame and unhelpful pressure. Because of this, the topic of seeing our own role as mother clearly and with curiosity is an important one. Something that every single one of us have in common is the fact that we have a mother. Some of us know our mothers, while some of us have never met her. Our relationship with our mother might be simple, joyful, complicated, toxic, or countless adjectives in between. Every situation is different, and regardless of what that relationship looks like, we can find wisdom as we address that relationship. In this episode, we discuss the fascinating work of Harriet Lerner and explore how it is possible to learn from the things our own mothers did or didn’t do with a combination of both clarity and grace. According to Lerner, addressing that relationship in our own mind and heart is something that is helpful to us as we approach our life and our own parenting. As we gain clarity with this relationship, we are able to see ourselves more clearly and truly learn to find the magic that we can access in this powerful role. Books we mentioned: Harriet Lerner on Mothers and Daughters: Breaking the Patterns that Keep You Stuck // Harriet Lerner https://amzn.to/2HzsGPI Related Episodes: Guidance for the Changing Seasons of Motherhood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-the-magic/id1448424341?i=1000466525358 The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-the-magic/id1448424341?i=1000471366626 Keeping Our Personal Identity While Parenting https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-the-magic/id1448424341?i=100045781826 Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. You can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE. p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:) Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast This episode’s sponsors: Shine Cosmetics: for amazing products with an inspiring message, go to https://shinecosmetics.com and use code findthemagic at checkout for a discount Blublox: For the products to help your light Hygiene to improve your health and sleep, go blublox.com and use the code findthemagic at checkout for a discount Parasol Diaper Subscription: for eco friendly, healthy, convenient diaper products for the kids, go to https://www.parasolco.com and enter findthemagic at checkout for a discount Don't forget to sign up for our email HERE for recipes, book and podcast recommendations and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Creating Roots Through Family Traditions (Entitlement Trap by Linda Eyre and Richard Eyre) Oct 19, 2020

The holiday season can feel overwhelming because we feel the need to do everything to make them exciting and special. However, the beauty of having our own families is that we can intentionally choose the holiday activities that serve us and let go of the ones that don’t. The magic of family traditions is that they help our children feel a sense of belonging and gives them roots, which helps them identify with the connection of the family instead of peer groups and can help with their behavior.

In this episode, we share the traditions that serve us with simplicity and joy and give you many options to try with your own family. We talk about how sometimes all it takes is to recognize the traditions we already have and capitalize on naming them and making them reoccurring and special.

From Halloween fun, ways to be grateful in November and loads of Christmas and winter traditions we hope that this episode inspires you to create new memories with your family and recognize your current traditions to turn them into magical ones that repeat every year!

Books we mentioned:

Hold on to Your Kids // Gabor Mate

The Entitlement Trap // Linda and Richard Eyre

Food Nanny Rescues Dinner // Liz Edmunds

The recipes we talked about are on our our website under Episode 96: www.findthemagic.co

Related Episodes:

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books, we use Audible as our library. They have a thorough collection of books, monthly credits and discounts on books so good it can’t be beat! We use a monthly subscription, you can learn more about it and start a FREE month trial HERE.

p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:)

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How Light Affects Our Sleep, Fertility, Our Child’s Behavior, and More with Andy Mant Oct 12, 2020

A good night’s sleep is an elusive goal we simply dream about but rarely attain. We all know the benefits of quality sleep for us and our children, but we find ourselves at a loss for how to improve it. In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Andy Mant, founder of Blublox glasses. He shares loads of helpful research regarding how the light we expose ourselves to throughout the day and especially in the hours after the sun goes down impacts our sleep quality and overall health, including our brain focus power and maintaining a healthy weight. With only a few simple changes in our habits surrounding light, we can quickly reset our circadian rhythms to a healthy pattern.

He addresses how this light hygiene affects babies’ sleep cycles, children’s learning and behaviour, and even fertility. He gives an entire spectrum of ideas to help you circadian rhythm, from the simplicity of watching the sunrise, to the options for changing the EMF and light environment in your home.

To read more articles on this subject, or to try their amazing products, go to blublox.com and use the code findthemagic at checkout and enjoy 15% off your purchase! You can also get more information on their youtube channel as well.

Also, check out Restoring Vision, an amazing charity organization that blublox is currently partnering with to donate glasses to people in need.

Related Episodes:

Habits for High Performance

Habits Deep Dive / Why Simple Changes Compound Into Big Results

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books! Enjoy:)

Our Website: (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books)

Habits for High Performance

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For more information on Dr Mary Wildes course go here- https://compassionparenting.com

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Habits Deep Dive / Why Simple Changes Compound into Big Results (Atomic Habits by James Clear) Oct 05, 2020

It can appear like people who are successful at achieving their goals simply possess an incredible amount of self control. That kind of belief lets us off the hook from creating the life we really want--we simply lack the self discipline, right? Well, it turns out that as we create habits that add value to our lives, we actually require LESS self control, not more. As we change our environment and our cues and rewards, we have the power to eliminate negative habits and build positive ones that can transform our life. Habits are the key to making our goals a reality. We discuss the science behind habits and explore the work of experts on the subject. We break down the steps for creating a good habit (or ridding yourself of a bad one), and give you applicable tips that you can use right away in your life. We share what has really worked in our own lives as we have experimented with habits and unlocked the magic of things like habit stacking.

Books that inspired us:

Atomic Habits // James Clear

Deep Work // Cal Newport

Essentialism // Greg McKeown

Getting Things Done // David Allen

The Power of Habit // Charles Duhigg

Our Related Episodes:

Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connection

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Growing Up Alongside Our Kids with Upbringing Sep 28, 2020

Our child’s resistance to cooperate or push back against our wishes can be alarming. However, it is possible to actually welcome the resistance instead of desperately trying to control it. In this episode, we collaborate with Hannah and Kelty, cohosts of the parenting podcastUpbringing and explore the concept of resistance and how we as parents can respectfully and emphatically create and hold boundaries while still honoring our childrens resistance.

Hannah and Kelty are certified coaches in Simplicity Parenting, Positive Discipline and trained in the respectful parenting approach, RIE. They have an abundance of parenting knowledge and they share with us their wonderful parenting tips which include their Freedom Model, and the RESIST technique to help you know exactly what to do as you come up against your childrens’ resistance. We talk about leaning into our child’s resistance as we work to recognize our triggers and grow up beside them!

You can find more about Upbringing on their website, Upbringing.co, where you can find their shop, their podcast, and their helpful models. You can also find them on instagram:)

Books that inspired us:

Nonviolent Communication // Marshall Rosenberg

Elevated Childcare // Janet Lansbury

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Our Website: (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books)

Saving Our Kids and Ourselves from Screens & Social Media with Collin Kartchner

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Let Your Phone Be a Tool Not Your Master: Screen Detox Tips and Boundaries for Real Life Sep 21, 2020

We can all use a little less screen time in our lives and the lives of our kids. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to know exactly where to start when attempting to set boundaries and help our families become less dependent on entertaining technology to get us through the day. After a particularly inspiring conversation with Collin Kartcher a few weeks ago (see link below to listen), we have, in this episode, taken the conversation even deeper and walk through how to apply the principles in real life. We discuss how screen boundaries have worked in our own homes with hacks and tips that we have found to be immensely helpful in keeping technology in the place of a useful tool instead of the master it has become in so many of our lives. We address not only how to find freedom from technology, but how to also foster the antidote to this dependence: connection with real humans, in real life.

Want to motivate yourself a bit more? Try plugging in your own daily screen time into the following equation. Pull out your phone, check your daily screen time (or, look at your daily social media time, or gaming time--whatever you feel like is just kind of fluff screen time). Then plug in that number of hours into this equation:

Daily Screen time X 365 (days in the year) X 50 (years) divided by 5,840 (awake hours a year, if you sleep 8 yours a night) = the amount of years of your life you will spend looking at your phone if you do the same amount for 50. (For people who average 5 hours per day, it is around 15 years total!)

Motivation? Found. Your welcome:)

Books and links that we mentioned:

Digital Minimalism // Cal Newport

Atomic Habits // James Clear

Gabb Phone

Tick Talk Watch

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How Meditation Can Save Your Life With Brooke Snow Sep 14, 2020

Small daily practices often compound into large scale change in our lives. As parents we tell ourselves we "don't have time". Our conversation with Brooke Snow today will challenge that belief. Of all the life changing habits in the world, meditation is right at the top of the list for us at Find the Magic. In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with author, meditation instructor and advocate Brooke Snow. We also discuss how meditation can help improve all aspects of your life, from your ability to parent with patience, to your ability to handle what life throws at you.

Brooke initially discovered the life-saving power of meditation unintentionally while struggling to breathe with blood clots in her lungs in a life-flight helicopter. It wasn’t until later, while living with the PTSD (that can accompany near death experiences) and simultaneously raising her young children, that she truly began to understand what meditation could do.

Brooke gives us some wonderful tips on how to incorporate visualization into our practice, as well as how to use the floors and ceilings technique to truly dial in meditation as an easy non-negotiable habit.

Find more about Brooke at:

Her book // Living in Your True Identity

Brooke Snow Podcast

Brookesnow.com

@iambrookesnow

Our Related Episodes:

Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit.

Morning Routines for a 30 Day Transformation with Taralyn

Hone Your Morning Routine with Felica

More Resources:

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books! Enjoy:)

Our Website: https://www.findthemagic.co (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books)

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Systems and Values for Easier Days and Stronger Family Connections (Entitlement Trap by Linda Eyre and Richard Eyre) Sep 07, 2020

Have you ever driven in a city that isn’t well planned? The roads are often too narrow for the amount of traffic, and the flow of streets seem to have no discernible pattern. Navigating in such a place can be tricky and chaotic. In contrast, a city that has planned ahead of time what they want long term often has wide, orderly streets, and the initial time and thought investment pays back tenfold as their city runs much smoother as it grows. In this episode, we talk about using this theory of infrastructure in our own families. It takes some time upfront, but in the long run, it makes our family run sooo much more smoothly and makes parenting easier, while intentionally aligning it with our values. We discuss the systems that we have tried out in our own homes over the years that have proven themselves to be priceless. Books we mentioned: The Entitlement Trap Secrets of a Happy Family Hold on to Your Kids Miracle Morning Links We Promised Serendipity Parenting Episode from Linda an Richard Eyre Related Episodes Discovering Your Life Essentials How To: Create Pockets of Peace We would love for you to share our episode with your friends and family. Also, thank you so much for your kind reviews! We are so honored have such wonderful listeners. How to leave a review on iTunes: * Open podcast app * Search for Find the Magic * Click on episodes * Scroll to the bottom of the page * Click on write a review * Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) * Hit SEND We LOVE reading your words and your kindness often brings us to tears! Thank you! Here is a list of ALL our favorite books! Enjoy:) Our Website: (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books) https://www.findthemagic.co Find us on instagram @findthemagicpodcast : https://www.instagram.com/findthemagicpodcast p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:) For more information on Dr Mary Wildes course go here- https://compassionparenting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Saving Our Kids & Ourselves from Screens & Social Media with Collin Kartchner Aug 31, 2020

Collin Kartchner is a social activist and champion of giving childhood back to our children. The research is coming in fast about the giant social experiment of putting the pocket-sized computers into the hands of young children and teens, and the results are…alarming, to say the least. Collin helps us to understand the direness of the situation concerning kids and their internet consumption, specifically social media and online gaming. These platforms are designed specifically to give our minds dopamine hits providing the false sense of connection that kids are craving. This can create a vacuum in their minds that may lead to depression and lack of connection to people around them. Although this information at first paints a bleak picture for childhood, we discuss the beautiful antidote that is at all of our fingertips: connection. REAL connection with actual humans in our lives.

Collin offers concrete advice about trying out a family screen detox, and gives us lots of inspiring suggestions on how to increase the connection in our own home with the people we love. He will truly inspire you to make a difference in your child’s life (and model freedom from screen dependence yourself!

Books We Mentioned

Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids—and How to Break the Trance // Nicholas Kardaras

Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids // Kristen A. Jensen

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds // Kristen A. Jensen

Digital Minimalism // Cal Newport

Collin uses a Gabb phone with his kids. Here is their website.

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The Art of Acceptance, Self Discovery, and Homeschooling with Erin Loechner Aug 24, 2020

In her book, Chasing Slow, Erin Loechner describes how sometimes, in our search for more, we add things to our lives. We buy more things, add more tasks, take on more. However, often, what we need is actually less. In this episode, she shares with us her insights on living with the lion inside of us, the one who always is whispering to us that we must do more, have more, BE more. What do we do with this voice when we are different phases of life? Some phases require more stillness, and others have space for more goal reaching, and there is beauty in all of these phases.

This embracing of each phase of life that Erin embodies led her to search for and then create, along with child development professionals and educators, a beautiful homeschool curriculum called Other Goose. It is built on these three pillars of education: connection through nature, community through stories, creativity through play. It offers flexibility to parents of younger children and is a wonderful resource for any of you out there who are considering homeschooling this year.

Erin Loechner has been an online educator, homeschool advocate, and author for over 10 years. Her all-in-one homeschooling plan for the early years, Other Goose, has been used by over 25,000 students worldwide, and includes daily literature, creativity, foundations, outdoors, relationships, language, math, rhythms, logic, and habit lessons for kids ages 2-7.

To find out more about Other Goose and take the assessment go here.

Chasing Slow is her fabulous book and you can find it here.

Other Goose on Instagram: instagram.com/othergoose

Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erinloechner/

Her blog is https://designformankind.com/

Related Episodes

Episode 44: Making Education Awesome

Episode 85 Homeschooling and Trusting Your Ability to Teach with Jen Lumanlan

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Why Your Desires Matter and How to Define Them with Heather Chauvin Aug 17, 2020

Sometimes, it takes facing death to really help us realize what we truly want out of living. In this episode, author and entrepreneur Heather Chauvin shares her story of how her experience with stage 4 cancer did just that. We found our conversation with her to be truly liberating in so many ways.

Heather debunks the unconscious belief that so many parents have that exhaustion is simply a defining aspect of parenthood. What??? Doesn’t that just give you energy, knowing that you don’t HAVE to be drained all the time? She challenges us to look at our own life, really tap into what we truly desire, and then go after that feeling. She gives step by step instructions on how to create the life we want, NOT by doing it all, but by distilling down to doing the things that matter.

You can find our more about Heather at her website, http://heatherchauvin.com/media, and watch her inspiring Ted Talk here:)

Books we mention:

The Desire Map // Danielle Laporte

Here is a list of ALL our favorite books! Enjoy:)

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HOW TO Parent Less and Love it More Aug 10, 2020

We are so excited to dive into wholehearted and respectful parenting and what it means with Minimalist Moms Host Diane Boden. This discussion will help you get to the heart of a wholehearted parenting approach by simplifying what you DO to get to the relationship you hope to have with your kid. We discuss how to both acknowledge parental emotions and needs and your child's emotions/needs and meet in the middle in a peaceful place. This episode is a combination of two separate conversations we had with Diane. In these discussions, we give a breakdown of our favorite tips on discipline as well and how to create an environment of teaching over punishment and reward. We touch on creating rhythms and routines, setting calm boundaries and responding to sibling conflicts. In true minimal fashion we also discuss how to PARENT and talk less and get more results. If you enjoyed today’s episode we would love for you to share it with your friends and leave a review! Spreading the word helps more parents find us and helps us grow so we can bring you amazing guests and topics! Books we mentioned: Simplicity Parenting // Kim John Payne Calmer, Easier, Happier Boys // Noel Janis-Norton Elevating Childcare // Janet Lansbury Raising Lions // Joe Newman Here is a list of ALL our favorite books! Enjoy:) To find out more about Diane or listen to her podcast find her here - https://www.minimalistmomspodcast.com/ Our Website (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books): https://www.findthemagic.co Find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findthemagicpodcast p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:) Our podcast logo was designed by https://instagram.com/mrstaylordoyle?igshid=wxljtnhf9r1b --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Homeschooling and Trusting Your Ability to Teach with Jen Lumanlan Aug 03, 2020

So many of us are facing a big decision this Fall, will we be teaching our kids at home? Or maybe we have no choice at all. So many of us are being thrown into the role as teacher and parent. This week Felica is interviewing Jen Lumanlan of Your Parenting Mojo. Jen Lumanlan holds an M.S. in Psychology (Child Development) and an M.Ed., and hosts the Your Parenting Mojo podcast which is a reference guide for parents of toddlers and preschoolers based on scientific researchers and the principles of respectful parenting. In each episode she examines a topic related to parenting and child development from all sides to help parents understand how to make decisions about raising their children. She lives in California with her husband and daughter. Jen brings us wisdom backed with immense research (her specialty!) on why we should trust our ability to teach, our child’s ability to learn (and lead their own education through their own interests!) and the process of homeschooling.

We touch on why we can let go of the perfect curriculum, standardized tests, and we discuss the value of play in education, socialization and explore the concept of pandemic pods. We hope that this wide ranging conversation helps any of you choosing (or maybe without the choice) about your child’s education this Fall feel more confident.

If you would like to learn more about Jen you can find her on her website https://yourparentingmojo.com/

If you would like to learn more about Jen you can find her here.

You can listen to her podcast here.

Here is her blog post on socialization in schools and her blog post on schemas is here, and she has some wonderful information on the Pandemic Pods 'in a box' course here. You can find is Jen’s course to help you decide if you’re ready to homeschool here.

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How GOOD Apologies Change Every Relationship (Even the one with ourselves) - based on work by Harriet Lerner Jul 27, 2020

We ALL make mistakes. Every single one of us. Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we hurt people. Although many of us are over apologizers for unnecessary things, we often become non-apologizers when it comes time to truly say we are sorry. We buffer it with defensiveness or ego, and our attempts at apologies fall flat. Our relationships suffer when this happens.

In this episode, we address how over apologizing is unhelpful and give tips on how to avoid it, and then we delve deep into what makes a true apology, and how to get out of the way of our ego enough to truly make amends in our relationships.

This topic is so beautiful because it really gives us space in our relationships to admit when we do wrong, listen without defensiveness, and truly heal.

Articles and authors that inspired us:

Harriet Lerner // Why Won’t You Apologize

Maja Jovanovic // Sorry to bother you, but do you say “sorry” too much? What to say instead.

Interview with Harriet Lerner on Elle

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Finding Wisdom in Chaos Jul 20, 2020

In this special episode, we welcome a new host onto our show! Katelin is Taralyn’s sister and Felica’s sister-in-law, and we are so excited for you all to get to know her better. For many of us, this is a time when our current reality does not match our expectation of it. Even without a pandemic, sometimes our career, our relationships, or our health doesn’t line up with what we think it should be. In this episode, we talk about the wisdom from authors that we are personally leaning on during this time, and which books are really helping us the most. We have found comfort in the wisdom that has transcended time from the philosophers of the past such as Socrates and Plato, and modern thought leaders such as Ryan Holiday and Eckhart Tolle. As we talk about these different philosophies, we explore the idea that when we feel like we are losing ourselves because the outer circumstances that we have learned to define ourselves with change or disappear all together, it is actually an opportunity to truly find ourselves. We are more than our circumstances; we are not our thoughts. It is a quite liberating realization! Books or authors we mentioned: Stillness is Key // Ryan Holiday The Obstacle is the Way // Ryan Holiday A New Earth // Eckhart Tolle Our Website (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books): findthemagic.co Find us on instagram: Felica: https://www.instagram.com/felicaallen/ Taralyn: https://www.instagram.com/taralyngriffin/ Katelin: https://instagram.com/katiejeangabriel p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Coaching Yourself Through Any Problem with Robin Davis Jul 13, 2020

What do you do when you find in a circumstance that you don’t like? Do your thoughts make your situation feel better or worse? The concept that I have control over my thoughts and feelings, and therefore my actions and results was a mind blowing philosophy when I was first introduced to it years ago, and I have found this philosophy help me in so many situations since.

This week, I had the chance to interview Robin Davis, a Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School. I have LOVED using the model they teach there for years, and have used it in self coaching with a lot of success. In this episode, Robin breaks down the model to apply to any situation in your life, and then takes the time to coach me with a personal dilemma I have been having.

Happy listening!

Love, Taralyn

More Info:

If you’d like to have a free coaching session with Robin, call or text her at 801.529.5885

Robin is certified through the Life Coach School, founded by Brooke Castillo. Here is the website for that organization.

Books or authors we mentioned:

Loving What Is // Byron Katie

Law of Attraction // Esther and Jerry Hicks

Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself // Joe Dispenza

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The Power Of Beautiful Words with Taralyn Jul 06, 2020

Hey everyone! It’s Taralyn today. It’s no secret that I LOVE words. I love talking; I love writing; I love reading. I feel so much of who I am and how I think is a result of the ideas and philosophies I have read or heard over the years. Words have the power to change the world! I have found that memorizing beautiful words from the masters who have come before me to be a powerful way to have those ideas at my fingertips when the need arises. I have also been pleasantly surprised at how fun it has been to introduce my kids to poetry and great literature and how easy it is to have them memorize these words.

In this episode, I talk about different categories of words that my kids and I memorize: historical documents, poetry, inspiring leader quotes, and scripture. I explain the benefits of such a practice, and give you lots of easy tips and tricks to have you easily incorporate some literature love into your parenting.

Links:

My favorite quote book: Great Quotes from Great Leaders // compiled by Peggy Anderson

Rainer Rilke

William Blake

William Wordsworth

Norton Poetry Anthology ( more of an investment, but has great info)

Karl, Get Out of the Garden!: Carolus Linnaeus and the Naming of Everything // Anita Sanchez

Great kids’ literature lists: https://goodandbeautifulbooklist.com and http://litkidz.com

Historical documents: archives.gov

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Finding Yourself After Giving Birth Jun 29, 2020

Hey! It's Felica! I am solo this episode to share Wes' birth story! I am also sharing some of my favorite tips for regaining a feeling of peace, finding your why and some concrete systems you can implement in your home after you have a new baby.

Hopefully this episode brings you some doable takeaways that you can try (or not!;).

In this episode I discuss:

My go to breathing techniques as a starting point to regaining.
How you can slowly build up your self care routine after having a new baby.
My strategy for reintroducing morning time.
How to recognize what is truly important to you, say no to other things and strategize with the help you have to prioritize.
ROUTINES & rhythms and why they are crucial.
How to set and hold boundaries even when you feel like you should give in because of the new addition to your family.

The cleaning system I mention - https://cleanmama.com/blog/

Food prep resource (Utah) - https://www.citruspeardinners.com/

My newborn / postpartum essentials list HERE

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Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem Jun 22, 2020

With all the change and emotional upheaval of the last few months, it is easy to feel a bit unmoored. In this episode, we take a nice big breath and go back to what we know for sure—our core pillars of wholehearted parenting.

Whenever we find ourselves having specific issue with one of our children (or any relationships for that matter!), or we are feeling a bit overwhelmed with any aspect of life, we find ourselves returning back to these four basic pillars over and over, and they have served us well.

Our foundational recipe is connection, unconditional love, being present, and setting healthy boundaries. We have found these to be not only crucial and useful, but liberating. We address each one with fresh examples to hopefully give you some tips as you navigate the important situations in your life.

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HOW TO Express Your Needs and Solve Problems with Nonviolent Communication Jun 02, 2020

Communication is always an important space, and now more than ever, we are loving the communication philosophy developed by Marshall Rosenberg called Non-Violent Communication (NVC). The ground breaking assumption of NVC is that ALL human beings have the ability to connect with each other and have needs, and that our needs don’t conflict, but it is simply our strategies for meeting those needs that create problems. These conflicting strategies are what lead to violence or causing harm to each other. This is deep, powerful philosophy that can change the way each of us interact. Whether you are talking to your children, your spouse, your neighbor, your boss or those across cultural lines using appropriate and clean communication tactics will open doors and hearts.

The steps to nonviolent communication involve observing, describing emotion, identifying needs, making specific requests, and clarifying understanding. If there ever was a time for this clarification, it is now. We hope you find it helpful in all important relationships in your lives.

We recorded this episode before the history-making events of the last week surrounding civil rights here in the United States, so although we don’t apply the principles directly to this subject, we look forward to hearing how you apply the concepts in whatever you are currently facing.

The Book That Inspired Us:

Nonviolent Communication // Marshall B. Rosenberg // Audio and hardcopy versions

Felica’s High Five inspiration: Clean Mama

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How to Share Poetry With Our Kids, Handle Park Disputes and Be Aware of Our Own Burden of Need May 18, 2020

We loved this melting pot of rapid fire questions from all of you! Remember to leave a review with any questions you’d like us to answer. In this episode, we answer a bunch of different questions on a wide variety of topics that apply to many parents out there. We talk about our own bedtime routines (aside from our children—we need good sleep too!), what to do when your child is having a dispute at the park playground, and teaching a love of poetry to our kids. We also share a bit about creating an affirmations routine with your kids, and we explore the idea of not projecting our own needs onto our children, along with other topics. Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our email at findthemagic.co for the poems we referred to:) Taralyn’s favorite sleeping earbuds If you have a newer iPhone, you’ll also need this connector for it them to plug into:) Blue light blocking glasses to wear before bed to improve sleep Taralyn’s Favorite sleep track from itunes: “Slow Wave Sleep Delta Waves” by Kelly Howell Hose bib safety lock to keep toddlers from turning on the water (this one locks the whole thing completely). Felica uses this regulator which isn’t a lock, but prevents her youngest kids from turning on the hose. Here is the link to our episode that includes information on age appropriate chores Our Website (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books): https://www.findthemagic.co Find us on instagram: Felica: https://www.instagram.com/felicaallen/ Taralyn: https://www.instagram.com/taralyngriffin/ p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:) https://amzn.to/36d89Zj --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

The “S” Word: Can We Encourage Better Infant Sleep? Interview With Holistic Sleep Specialist Kim Hawley May 11, 2020

Sleep. Blessed, sometimes elusive sleep. Sleep is such an important issue that parents of babies and toddlers often find themselves desperate for it, and it is surrounded by so many emotions. We questions ourselves constantly. Are we doing it right? How can we sift through all the information out there? How can we meet both our needs and the needs of our child? In this wide ranging conversation we discuss and tease out ideas on infant sleep that we hope will be eye opening for all of you!

In this episode, we bring in a professional to address one approach to sleep. Kim Hawley is a Certified Certified Holistic Sleep Coach, and she has a Master’s of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health, and a Master’s of Arts Cultural Anthropology from George Washington University (along with many other certifications you can find on her website). She shares many tips regarding sleep, and she offers wonderful advice on how to filter through all the information out there.

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To Raise Strong Children We Need to Be Strong Parents May 04, 2020

For many parents, it can be difficult to respectfully parent while still holding strong boundaries. However, sometimes, as we try to avoid being an authoritarian tyrant, we go too far the other way and become permissive lambs without boundaries and our children are left with too much power, which in turn makes them feel unanchored and insecure.

In the last few decades, our society has witnessed an upswing in number of children who are, diagnosed or not, dealing with many behavior difficulties. Joe Newman, author of Raising Lions, has spent his career helping these children. He has found a pattern that has helped countless parents and teachers find that balance between being an authoritarian parent and an overly permissive parent.

While his book is geared towards dealing with children with mild to severe behavior problems, we have found his tools to be unbelievably helpful as parents to all children.

The book that inspired us:

Raising Lions: The Art of Compassionate Discipline // Joe Newman

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Feeling Burned Out? How We Can Use Healthy Treats to Take Care of Ourselves Apr 27, 2020

Does anyone else out there find yourself reaching for an entire box of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (insert your kryptonite here) when you are feeling the big feelings that most of us are experiencing on a daily basis? During times of high emotions, boredom, and overwhelm, we have found ourselves grasping for something to hold on to. In this time, we have found that Gretchin Rubin’s strategy of using healthy treats to care for ourselves has been truly a life saver.

Most of us love the idea of good habits in our lives. In her book, Better Than Before, Rubin describes a strategy of using healthy treats to care for ourselves, which actually increases our ability of keep good habits in our lives. When we deprive ourselves of things that we look forward to and bring us pleasure, we can end up feeling depleted and burned out. This often leads us to abandon our good habit pursuits and can lead us to un-healthy treats or numbing (which can bring us pleasure momentarily, but often derail our long term goals and habits).

Healthy treats are so wonderful because they are things that both make you feel good in the moment, and feel good after you are finished with them. On the other hand, unhealthy treats are enjoyable in the moment you indulge in them, but often make us feel worse later (think eating an entire chocolate cake to escape feeling a negative emotion, skipping your workout to mindlessly scroll YouTube, over drinking, or any addictive behavior that you feel sabotages your wellbeing).

In this episode, we discuss how to really use the strategy of healthy treats as a fun way to give more to yourself, which in turn allows you to actually stick with your goals and habits. We give our lists of healthy treats so that hopefully you leave the episode with a long list of your own healthy treats you can lean on throughout the day to help you feel both taken care of and motivated.

The book that inspired us:

The Happiness Project // Gretchin Rubin

Better Than Before // Gretchin Rubin (in this book, she really expands the idea of healthy treats)

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Simplifying Our Lives through the Beauty of Minimalism. Interview with Diane Boden Apr 20, 2020

There is no way around it, our stuff affects our lives. Minimalism is a philosophy that invites us to find freedom and simplicity. We all know that minimalism applies to our material things, which is important, and today we discuss how we can apply minimalism to the way we parent. In this episode, we interview Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, and a mother of three kids who lives with the goal of thinking more while doing with less. She gives us wonderful tips we can all apply to our lives in a very doable way, and we hope it will leave you inspired to simplify your own life so you can do focus more on what’s truly important to you. You can find Diane on instagram @minimalistmomspodcast, and on her website, http://www.minimalistmomspodcast.com/, where you can find her podcast and other social media platforms. Our Website (You can find all show notes here, along with book recommendations and links to all past books): https://www.findthemagic.co Find us on instagram: Felica: https://www.instagram.com/felicaallen/ Taralyn: https://www.instagram.com/taralyngriffin/ p.s. Our secret to reading so many books is this little baby, a magical wireless earbud:) https://amzn.to/36d89Zj --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting Apr 13, 2020

This is a time of self reflection, a slow down presented to us by COVID-19. It isn’t ideal; however, ultimately, it has the potential to lead to a new level of self awareness. Finding your true self and acknowledging who you are fully can be scary and can challenge some of the long engrained thought patterns we all have. GUILT if we want more than caring for children at home. LONGING for something outside of our “good life” when we should be content with that good.

Do you find yourself offering yourself at the alter of parenting? Were you shown examples of martyrdom that were praised as being a “good mother or father?” Conversations we have heard have inspired us to explore this joust between care of others and care of ourself. How can we find the dance that will inspire our own happiness and acknowledge the happiness that caring for others brings? How can we respect those we love while holding a space of respect for ourselves?

We have broken down four concrete steps that help us recognize, layout, and act on the inspiration to do more burning inside us while opening our awareness to our needs and the needs of those around us.

The main Conversation that inspired us:

Glennon Doyle and Brene Brown on Untamed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/glennon-doyle-and-bren%C3%A9-on-untamed/id1494350511?i=1000469313957

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