Love Your Mom Life

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How to Get Unstuck Jul 07, 2021

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Sometimes, we fall into a mom rut and don’t know how to get out. We feel unmotivated, or like we’re not making progress in any area of our lives. And after a while, we can begin to feel like we’re just spinning our wheels and living in survival mode.
But . . . is there a way to get unstuck? The answer is YES, and that's what we're talking about in today's episode. Tune in to learn the surprisingly simple way you can get out of your mom rut and get back to where you want to be.

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Regaining Time and Wellbeing through the Power of Your Phone with Jessie Patterson Jun 30, 2021

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Can you imagine if your phone charged you? Well that's exactly what today's guest, a former real estate development executive who now coaches others on how to regain their time by using sustainable, bite-size steps, teaches other people to do.
Tune in to hear Nikki's captivating discussion with NourishX founder, Jessie Patterson, about how to improve your relationships, productivity and wellbeing through the power of your phone.
Connect with Jessie on Instagram or her website, and be sure to check out her online course, Digital Balance. Love Your Mom Life listeners get a 50% discount (what!) with code MOMLIFE. But the number of people who can use this code is limited, so don't delay!
And here are Jessie's top picks for apps to help with breathing and productivity:

Breathing App for iPhones: https://www.breathwrk.com/

Breathing App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ayny.breathingapp&hl=en_US&gl=US

Habit Tracker App: https://productiveapp.io/

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Setting Boundaries and Loving Yourself with Melissa Salmeron Jun 23, 2021

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If you ever find yourself saying yes to everyone else, but no to yourself; if you'd love to take time for you but just can't figure out how; if you're handling everyone else's needs and have nothing left for yourself, you won't want to miss this episode!
Tune in to hear Nikki's conversation with Certified Master Life Coach, Melissa Salmeron, a married mom of 3 who helps other moms give themselves the space they need to defeat overwhelm, step into their power, and show up as their true selves through the CARE Method.
Check out Melissa's Facebook group for moms, connect with her on Instagram and be sure to visit her website to learn more about how Melissa helps moms go from overwhelmed to connected.

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Taking the Stress Out of What's for Dinner with Kristy Baranovskis Jun 16, 2021

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In this episode, we're chatting with super mom and clean eating expert Kristy Baranovskis. Tune in to learn how to take the stress out of what's for dinner, no-fuss tips on how to easily add more nutrition to your family's diet, and what to do for those picky little eaters!
Connect with Kristy on Instagram (@kleaneatingwithkristy), Facebook (www.facebook.com/kleaneating) or on her website (www.kleaneatingwithkristy.com). And be sure to sign up for her monthly recipes so you can take the stress out of what's for dinner!

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How a Savvy Mom Gave Her Son a Debt-Free College Education: A Conversation with Patricia Roberts Jun 09, 2021

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This episode is all about how to leverage a 529 savings plan to pay for your kids' higher education, and potentially set them up to walk away from college without any student loan debt. Even if college feels light years away for your kids, you haven't started saving one penny yet or you don't know even know what a 529 plan is, you won't want to miss Nikki's impactful conversation with mom and 529 expert, Patricia Roberts.
Tune in to learn what a 529 savings plan is, how you can start one, and what happens to all that money if your kiddo decides not to go to college after all.
And be sure to check out Patricia's book, Route 529: A Parent's Guide to Saving for College and Career Training with 529 Plans,* and to connect with her on Instagram.

*This is an affiliate link. If you click on this link and make a purchase, Nikki may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

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Unexpected Mom Life Lessons from My Former Career in Direct Sales Jun 02, 2021

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Life’s lessons come from unexpected places sometimes. In my case, five of the most important things I’ve ever learned, and that I apply every day in my mom life, came from my former career in direct sales.
Now, even if direct sales has never interested you, tune in to this episode. I promise that these valuable takeaways apply to all moms!

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Getting Real on the Ups and Downs of Motherhood with Jamie Edelbrock May 26, 2021

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Social media. Mom guilt. Raising teenagers. Admitting when you're on the struggle bus. Protecting our children's mental health. From start to finish, today's episode will have you laughing, crying and nodding your head.
Tune in to hear Nikki's heartfelt and honest conversation with children's mental health advocate and author, Jamie Edelbrock. It's chock full of golden nuggets for all of us imperfect moms! Be sure to check out Jamie's book, Tangled Up*, and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook and on her website.

*This is an affiliate link.

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Creating Breathing Room with Stephanie Pletka May 19, 2021

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Do you ever feel like you’re kind of suffocating—like mom life would be so much easier if you just had a little more room to breathe?

Today’s guest knows that feeling quite well, and she’s here to assure you that you are not alone.

Tune in to hear Nikki’s hilarious and heartfelt conversation with Stephanie Pletka, mother of four and author of Living Your Best Life.

Join Nikki and Stephanie as they dissect how we can create breathing room in our beautiful, messy, and at times, overwhelming mom lives.

You can check out the first two chapters of Stephanie’s book for FREE on her website. And be sure to connect with her on Instagram!
**Don’t forget to submit your review of this podcast to nikki@youridealmomlife.com for your chance to win a FREE 15-minute strategy session with me to work on any issue you’re struggling with in your mom life!

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How to Keep the Horror Story Out of Your Home Renovation with Monika Zasada May 12, 2021

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Everyone loves a good "before" and "after" photo of a home renovation, and some of us even love watching them transpire on HGTV. But actually living through a reno is a totally different story. After having been hunkered down in our homes for much of 2020, many of us are looking at our homes with an eye towards updating and renovating. But how do you ensure that your renovation project won't turn into one of the horror stories you read about or see on tv?
Insert today's guest, Monika Zasada. For more than 15 years, she's been expertly navigating the maze of home construction and renovations, and now has her sights set on helping women navigate that intimidating process to create the homes of their dreams (without the nervous breakdown). Tune in to hear how she does that, and grab her top tips on making your home reno a success!
Connect with Monika on Instagram and LinkedIn, and be sure to visit her website. And don't forget to grab her free guide on the 3 Must Haves for Successful Home Renovation or Building!

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30. That Time I Didn't Even Try May 05, 2021

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Are you brutally hard on yourself sometimes? If so, I'm right there with you. For most of my life, I have been my own worst critic. I do not let myself off the hook easily. And it's very rare that I give myself a break. But as moms, we have to remember that sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for ourselves is take the easy way out.
Tune in to this episode to hear about that time I didn't even try, and why it was one of the greatest acts of love I've ever given myself.

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