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Bonus: Monthly Round Up May 2019 Jun 21, 2019

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For today's bonus episode, we are doing a recap of all of our amazing guests from the month of May. We brought on so many brilliant and intelligent women to chat about all things motherhood including Dr. Christine Sterling, Jenny Blossom, Wendy Snyder, Kari Keating and Renata Cameron. We start off this episode with a few rapid fire questions so you can get to know us a little more then we share key takeaways from our guests in their episodes.What's In This Episode:

Highlights from each episode in May
Rapid fire with Jenn and Lara
What products they are loving right now
Their favorite moms
The mom hacks they are currently implementing
Struggling with time management
Prioritizing self-care activities
Being aware of hormonal changes that occur
Postpartum tips with Dr. Christine Sterling
What to expect in your fourth trimester
Creating meaningful motherhood for the modern mama with Jenny Blossom
3 tips for mamas trying to find more meaning in motherhood
The power of positive parenting with Wendy Snyder
Dealing with parenting problems with integrity
How parenting mistakes are just as important as successes
Setting realistic expectations for yourself and business with Kari Keating
Investing in your business
Matresence and the birth of a mother with Renata Cameron
The learning curves that come with motherhood

Embracing the Challenges of Parenting Today Featuring Doug French, Dad, Blogger and Co-Founder of Dad 2.0 Summit Jun 19, 2019

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This week on Generation.Mom, we are continuing with our trend for the month of June and interviewing another dad to get his take on fatherhood and the unique challenges that dads face. We brought Doug French on the show to chat about his experience of being a dad. Doug is a writer, speaker and single dad who began blogging after being laid off from his job in 2003. He currently writes and cartoons while also running the Dad 2.0 Summit, to help dads come together and learn from one another. We chat about coparenting, how men nurture differently, building empathy for your partner, and embracing the challenges of fatherhood.What's In This Episode:

How Doug got into Dad blogging
Making coparenting work by dividing and conquering
Masculinity and being a caregiver
How men can nurture differently as a parent
Modern parenting and how parenthood is evolving
Why paternity leave is important for men
What women go through as mothers and building empathy for your partner
Tackling parenthood with the resources you have
Well visits with a couples counselor
The 4 sides-model of communication
The challenges that modern fatherhood is embracing
Breaking the cycle of flawed relationships with fathers
Being open about your struggles as a dad
Progressive workplaces offering more flexibility for families
How families have changed in the modern age
Being aware of what your partner goes through
Judgments that dads face in their role as a father
The stigma behind paternity leave
The identity issues that men and women face when they become parents
Strides that dads are making

Prioritizing Parenthood Featuring Brad Johnson Dad, Husband & Host of The Elite Advisor Podcast Jun 12, 2019

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For today's episode of the podcast, we are bringing another dad on the podcast in honor of Father's day this coming weekend. The guest we are chatting with today is Brad Johnson, a financial coach, investment consultant and father of three children. We chat about why it is so important to schedule in regular date nights with your spouse or partner. He discusses what it was like feeling underprepared for fatherhood and creating accountability for children. If you want to learn to stop policing kids and start empowering them then this is the episode for you.What's In This Episode:

Brad's career and how it transformed from fatherhood
Dealing with dad guilt
Hitting the stop button and being present with your family
How his relationship with his wife strengthened after children
What would've been helpful to know before fatherhood
What it's like going to a Dad Retreat
The importance of 1 on 1 time with children
The connection that dads have with their kids
Learning to communicate as parents
How divorce affects children
The importance of continuing to "date" your partner
Implementing meditation into his life
The framework for great conversations with your kids
Creating a family culture and having your children hold you accountable
Focusing on effort rather than labeling
Empowering kids rather than policing them

Parenting for the Modern Mom (or Dad!) featuring Sean Donohue, Parenting Coach & Founder of Parenting Modern Teens Jun 05, 2019

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In celebration of Father's day this month, we are doing something a little different on the podcast these next few weeks. For the first time ever, we are going to be bringing on dads to hear their perspective on fatherhood. Today's guest is Sean Donahue of Parenting Modern Teens. We discuss how parenting children in today's age looks different than in prior generations and how we can better parent teens and children. This episode will help you step away from fear-based parenting and feel encouraged to talk to your kids about feelings and emotions rather than teaching them right from wrong.

What's In This Episode:

Sean's background and how he got started
How Sean's began his career working with kids and teens
The changes that happened in his life and career after kids
Why parenting looks different today than it did in previous generations
Modern parenting and how parenthood has evolved
Living in fear while parenting
Where Sean's passion for teenagers comes from
His process for coaching and the approaches he uses
Sean's advice for embracing the behaviors of adolescence
False beliefs that parents have
How children change your marriage
Where influences on our children come from
Being careful of what our children are exposed to
Emotion coaching for our kids
Why presence is crucial in parenting

Matresence: The Birth of a Mother Featuring Renata Cameron, LMFT & Creator of Milestones' Mommy and Me May 29, 2019

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There are so many learning curves that mamas face once their little ones are here and they enter motherhood. Today on the podcast, we are discussing matresence with Renata Cameron, a licensed MFT and new mom advocate. Renata is a big believer in helping moms to feel better prepared for motherhood, by providing support and community through her classes, Milestone Mommy and Me. You will learn what matresence is and how to handle your expectations of becoming a mom. She will also share how to embrace the learning process of motherhood and everything that comes along with it.

What's In This Episode:

Learning what matresence is
How Renata's career and life transitioned due to motherhood
The need for community as a mother
Learning curves that come with a new baby
The variables that come with matresence
How babies can rock your marriage and the importance of couples counseling
The pressure of learning to become a parent
Fear of not doing enough
Shifting the vocabulary around motherhood
Handling your expectations of being a mom
Renata's advice for first-time mothers
Paying attention to your experiences and verbalizing it to your partner
Embracing the learning process of motherhood

How to Start Your Side Hustle: You Work Hard & You Mom Hard Featuring Kari Keating Business Strategist & Growth Coach May 22, 2019

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As a mama, creating something for yourself, by yourself can be one of the most rewarding feelings. Many modern-day mamas are building businesses and babies. Today we brought on Kari Keating, a business and growth coach who got started in entrepreneurship through multi-level marketing. She shares why she joined a MLM as a way to generate extra income and how she quickly realized entrepreneurship was the path for her after replacing her full-time income in just three months. We chat about how she fell into coaching and her advice for other mamas who are looking to make something of their own. If your dreaming of starting a side hustle and searching for work outside of motherhood that is both fulfilling and inspiring then this is the episode for you.

What's In This Episode:

The vision that Kari had as a child
Discovering how to serve as a leader while being a mom
How she discovered Isogenics and replaced her full-time income
Finding her passion as a business coach
Kari's advice on how to find your purpose
Why people fear success
How to get loved ones on board with your purpose
Prioritizing and making time for your side hustle
Setting realistic expectations for yourself and your business
Investing in your business and using your resources
Her opinion on how gratitude can manifest positivity to your life
How technology helps mamas start businesses
Community building and relationship currency
Kari's plans for growing her business

The Power of Positive Parenting, Featuring Wendy Snyder of Fresh Start Family May 15, 2019

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In parenthood, sometimes the mistakes we make are just as important as the successes. On today's episode, we are diving in deep with guest, Wendy Snyder, a parenting coach who teaches people about Positive Parenting. She shares how to get to the root cause of your child's misbehavior and how to work with your child instead of trying to change them. It's time to get intentional with empowering your kids and learn how to navigate the parenting challenges that come your way with integrity.

What's In This Episode:

Working with your children instead of trying to change them
The ups and downs of parenthood
How to deal with parenting challenges with integrity
Wendy's career and how it transitioned due to motherhood
The three parenting styles most parents fit into
Learning how to process our emotions
Incorporating new habits into parenting and staying on track
How parenting mistakes are just as important as successes
Challenges and expectations that parents have
The fear and force model and how this affects children
How to avoid raising helicopter kids
Getting intentional with empowering your kids
The importance of community in parenthood

Meaningful Motherhood For The Modern Mama, Featuring Jennifer Blossom of Blossoming Mommy and Baby May 08, 2019

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On today's episode, we are talking about creating a deeper meaning to motherhood and your life as a mama. It can be challenging as a mom to put yourself before your family, but sometimes that's exactly what we need. We brought on an expert guest, Jenny Blossom, to help us understand how to simplify motherhood and the ups and downs that go along with raising a family. Jenny is the founder of Blossoming Mommy & Baby, which helps busy mamas live healthier lives and navigate modern homemaking. You will hear practical advice on how to find the best version of yourself as a mom and be able to identify and maneuver the daily challenges of motherhood.

What's In This Episode:

Bringing further meaning to your life as a mama
How Jenny built a brand about motherhood before being a mom herself
How being at rock bottom led Jenny to start her own business
The transition to being a mom and a business owner
Her 3 tips for mamas looking to find more meaning in motherhood
Zoning out your motherhood tasks and batching your errands
How Jenny's life experiences shaped her into living a meaningful motherhood
Becoming a victor rather than being a victim
Quick, healthy meals for your family
Ending the comparison game and focusing in on being present for your family
What Jenny is most excited about for her business and motherhood

How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) the 4th Trimester with Dr. Christine Sterling, OBGYN May 01, 2019

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Was your hardest part of pregnancy the fourth trimester? Today, we are talking about the postpartum period after the baby has arrived. We have enlisted an expert guest, OBGYN Dr. Christine Sterling, to help us navigate this crazy time! In this episode, Dr. Sterling breaks down all that encompasses this period of time. Mamas trust us, you will feel your postpartum experience was a normal experience as she speaks the truth to what really happens to us physically, mentally & emotionally. You will learn how to better navigate your body, brain, family, and relationships during this period of time, and feel inspired by the changes Dr. Sterling wants to make when it comes to women's postpartum care.

What's In This Episode:

Christine's personal experience with the fourth trimester & how that impacted how she treats her patients
What the fourth trimester is
The physical & emotional changes during this postpartum period
What women should expect during that time
The specific challenges you can face when breastfeeding
The differences between the care women experience during pregnancy and postpartum
What Christine tells mom to expect from the fourth trimester
Her tips to help communication with your partner during the postpartum period
Postpartum paternal depression
What your expectations should be towards feeling like a mom
The hormone shift you experience after giving birth and how it impacts your experience
The new age baby showers
What ideal postpartum care would look like
Ways that expectant moms can prepare for postpartum

Have Your Best Birth - Birth Options Part 2 Featuring Anna Forsberg and Angela Diaz De Leon of San Diego Birth Network Apr 24, 2019

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Today, we are going in for round two to talk about birth options. If you tuned in last week you heard the first part of this very informative interview with birth experts Anna Forsberg & Anglea De Leon of the San Diego Birth Network. If you have not yet listened to that episode make sure to go back and start there! What you can expect to hear in this series is information about the different types of birth providers, and what options are really available to you as a mom about to go through delivery. We will break down what a doula is vs midwife, and relay some tips for the challenging postpartum period.

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