Love Your Mom Life

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Zeroing In on What You Want: A conversation with Michelle Castro Sep 22, 2021

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Hey mompreneurs! Be sure to tune into this episode to learn how zeroing in and getting really specific can help you create a business and a mom life you absolutely love. If you're running your own business or are in the network marketing or direct sales industries, you won't want to miss Nikki's fascinating conversation with Michelle Castro.
Michelle is making waves by teaching mompreneurs to avoid the copy/paste culture and lean into who they are and the unique value they have to offer—without looking like everyone else or being connected 24/7.

Be sure to connect with Michelle on Instagram and Facebook, and don't forget to check out her online course, Niche Into Success. Love Your Mom Life listeners get 10% off with the code NIKKI10. Wahoo!

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Why Most Planners Don't Actually Help You Manage Your Time Sep 15, 2021

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Do you ever wonder why you can’t seem to stick to your well-laid plans no matter how much you love your planner? In this episode, I share the one thing you have to be clear on BEFORE any planner will ever work for you. Tune in!

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The Working Mom's Pro Tip for Learning Something New Sep 01, 2021

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Do you ever feel like an old dog who can't learn new tricks now that you’re a mom with grown up bills and a house to take care of and humans who literally depend on you to live?

I’ll admit I’ve definitely had that thought a time or two since my days as a twenty-something (and yikes—even a thirty-something) are over. And yet, I long to learn new things.

In this episode, I share a game-changing tip for those of us working moms who 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 to learn something new, but feel like it’s too hard at this point in life—with kids and all the endless tasks that come with adulting—so we just never start. If that sounds like you, tune in, my friend!

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Customizing Self Care with Kelsie Bentley Aug 25, 2021

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So many moms think self-care sounds good, but don’t actually practice it on a regular basis. If that's you, be sure to tune in to this episode!
The truth is, self care is not a “one size fits all” concept. It’s going to look different for everyone, and that’s ok. So if you hate journaling or meditating sounds hokey to you, you'll want to hear Nikki's conversation with self-care and mindset coach, Kelsie Bentley. Kelsie busts all kinds of preconceived notions about self care and explains how you can customize your self-care routine to fit your season of life.

Be sure to check out Kelsie's FREE WORKSHOP to learn how to start saying "no" to the stuff that doesn't matter to you, and connect with Kelsie on Instagram .

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Rocking Mom Life after Divorce: A Conversation with Donna DeSanctis Aug 18, 2021

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Divorce feels like an ugly thing, and a lot of times, it is. It’s emotional. Devastating. Complicated. And when it comes to kids, property and finances, it can be very messy.

But it can also be a blessing. Liberating. Healing. And dare I say it? Empowering.
Tune in to hear Nikki's conversation with Certified Financial Planner, Donna DeSanctis, a mom of two who recently found herself navigating a divorce after 19 years of marriage. Join Donna as she shares her story of adversity and triumph, and why she's on a mission to empower other women to step into their greatness and live their best mom lives—even after divorce.
Connect with Donna on Instagram, and if you're in the Palm Beach County area and need some legal advice on divorce, check out Chris Bruce here.

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What Does My Mom Do? A Conversation with Lisa Ott Aug 11, 2021

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Do you ever wonder if your kids know all the things you do for them? If they’re little, they probably have no idea! But one mom is changing all that with her two children’s books, What Does My Mom Do?and What Does My Mom Do in Quarantine?
Tune in to hear Nikki’s conversation with author and mom of three, Lisa Ott. Join Nikki and Lisa as they talk all things mom life, and listen in as Lisa gives Nikki a mini coaching session.
Connect with Lisa on Instagram and be sure to check out her books on Amazon or Barnes and Noble!

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Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to nikki@youridealmomlife.com.

Getting Your Baby to Sleep with Eva Klein Aug 04, 2021

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Whether you're a seasoned mother or a mom with a newborn, you know that getting a baby to sleep through the night is no joke. But did you also know a good night's sleep is the lead domino for countless other developmental milestones in your child's life?
Tune in to hear Nikki's conversation with Eva Klein, a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and the founder of My Sleeping Baby and the Sleep Bible program. Nikki and Eva talk all things sleep, and if you think your kid is too old to learn how to sleep like a champ, think again!
Connect with Eva on Instagram and be sure to register for her upcoming masterclass so you can finally get your kiddo sleeping through the night!

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Motherhood Is Big Enough: A Conversation with Kyriaki Birkeland Jul 28, 2021

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Traumatic Birth, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder aren't openly discussed among mothers in today's society, but one mom is on a mission to change that.
Tune in to hear Nikki's raw and heartfelt conversation with Kyriaki Birkeland about her very real struggle with postpartum depression and the pain that she, like so many new mothers, endured after giving birth to her first child. Through bravery and perseverance, Kyriaki is now shining a light for others to follow as she embarks on a mission to help moms who are suffering in silence with mental and physical postpartum trauma.
Click HERE to support Kyriaki's fundraising efforts to get her book, Motherhood Is Big Enough, into the hands of as many mothers as possible. And be sure to connect with her on Instagram and on her website, The Den Mother.
And don't forget to check out the FREE Summer Self-Care Summit! Get $30 off if you decide to upgrade to an All-Access Pass with coupon code SUMMER30.

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41. Four Books Every Mom Should Read Jul 21, 2021

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Leaders are readers, and you, my friend, are one of the most powerful leaders in the world: a mother. So why not level up?
Tune in to this episode for a review of the four books that changed my life, and that I believe every mom should read.
To grab them easily on Amazon, simply click on these links*:
The One Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
You Are a Badass, by Jen Sincero
The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg
The 10x Rule, by Grant Cardone
And if sitting down with a book just isn't your thing, check out Audible so you can listen to these life-changing books while you drive, fold laundry or work out. (You're welcome).
*Full disclosure: these links are my Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

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40. Using Your Gifts to Impact the World: A Conversation with Lilu Founder, Adriana Vasquez Jul 14, 2021

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Nikki believes a mother is the center of her household, and therefore to make the world a better place, you must first make it better for moms. A woman who shares that belief stopped by the Love Your Mom Life podcast this week.
Adriana Vasquez, founder of Lilu, is using her gifts in the arenas of computer science and technology to develop an innovative product for nursing mothers. Tune in to learn why this non-mother is so passionate about supporting moms, and to hear Nikki's inspiring conversation with her about the importance of harnessing your gifts to make an impact on the world.
Follow Lilu on Instagram and be sure to visit the Lilu website! Love Your Mom Life listeners get 15% off a Lilu Massage Bra with coupon code YOURIDEALMOMLIFE. You can also connect directly with Adriana on LinkedIn.

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Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to nikki@youridealmomlife.com.