Mama Says Namaste Podcast

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Why A Family Road Trip? Sep 30, 2020

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Why did we do a family road trip...and how has it lasted almost four years already?! As we lay out our new "Ask Us Anything" series, we answer some of the common questions we get about traveling together full time in an RV like we do. Check out the full podcast episode wherever you listen to podcasts, subscribe, and be sure to share! (and props to our 10-year-old videographer today for our bonus video in the show notes today) ;-) MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-family-road-trip

Juliet Talks Feelings: Wisdom from an 8-year-old (Episode 165) Sep 23, 2020

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Jules may be young, but there is a lot of wisdom packed into her! Juliet turns 8 this week, and she has some insights to share.

On the Mama Says Namaste podcast this week, we bring our daughter Juliet on as a special guest to talk about what she does when she's mad, sad, or scared, and how she works through it.

Here, she shares some of what we talk about. Head over to www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-juliet-talks-feelings for the full episode and a video of Juliet!

How To Recharge Beyond Vacation Sep 16, 2020

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Have you bought into the myth that you need life balance, and yet you are feeling a bit more like you're always underwater? Have you really looked at how you are recharging on a weekly and even daily basis, or do you just wait for that vacation?

Author Seth Godin says, "Instead of wondering when your next vacation will be, why not create a life you don't want to escape from?"

Check out our tips to recharge...and why we see life more like a song than a see-saw.

Get the full show notes and expanded blog post at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-recharge

The Secret To Listening Well Sep 09, 2020

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Are you truly listening to others around you, or are you simply hearing sound? There is a difference, and the art of active listening is oftentimes something you have to develop and implement as new habits in order to really become an effective listener.

In this episode, we share 6 critical questions to ask, as well as the ultimate secret to really, truly listening well.

Get the accompanying blog post and show notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-active-listening

It's Not About The Strawberry Ice Cream Sep 02, 2020

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Are you eager to talk with your loved ones, but they have the attention span of a kitten, or they have a tunnel focus on one interest?

Last week we shared three steps for a connected conversation, and this week we added to this by elaborating on how to make it flow even if you're talking to a small child with a short attention span. We dig into how to elaborate on a tunnel-vision focus for a conversation that could go anywhere, and even how part of the connection isn't with words at all.

Check out the full show notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-strawberry-ice-cream

How Do I Talk To My Kids? (And Beyond) Aug 26, 2020

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How do you talk to your children? Do you talk with them...to them, or at them? Yes, having a connected conversation has some specific protocols - 3, to be exact.

Listen in as we discuss the top three steps to having a truly connected conversation - in your home and beyond.

Get the corresponding blog post here: MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-connected-conversation

5 Focus Tips For Frazzled Families Aug 19, 2020

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Feeling a bit frazzled lately? As we embark on the fall and the school year, there are more and more families struggling to figure out how this is going to work, and how in the world they'll get anything accomplished with everyone at home.

It's hard to create a "new normal" when any sense of normalcy has gone out the window, and all plans are written in sand. So this week we share five tips on keeping yourself - and your family - focused and on tasks to ensure you not only survive this crazy season of figuring all things out, but that you can have a bit of fun and truly LIVE in the process.

Check out www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-focus for the full show notes, and be sure to subscribe and share with a friend!

How can I get my kids to respect..and like me? Aug 12, 2020

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Not sure how to get your kids to respect you, and fearful that if you lay down the law, they won't like you? This is the episode for you. Get some tips on how to do a reset for the whole family, where respect goes all around.

Tune in at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-kid-respect to access the printable and all the extra resources we reference this week!

Learning at Home The Socratic Way with Samantha Jansky Aug 05, 2020

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Have you heard about the Socratic Method of questioning to learn? It's a fascinating concept we utilize often in our home, and this week I have a special guest to speak on this subject - Samantha Jansky, co-founder of Ascent Academy, where there are no teachers, only Socratic Guides.

Learn more about the Socratic style of learning, how there is no right or wrong, and how you can make some simple shifts in your family to open the door to powerful growth and curiosity for everyone.

If you want take it a step further, hop over to the show notes for links, details, and the whole interview on video! https://www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-socratic

Trading Peer Pressure for "Productive Influence" Jul 29, 2020

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Peer pressure gets a bad reputation, and rightfully so. Shaming and "should"ing on people doesn't really make for warm fuzzies.

However, sometimes some peer pressure can be just what is needed to spur you on. We share stories about two seven-year-old best friends who used each other for some "productive influence" in their lives.

Get some tips for how to fuel pressure in a positive way - for your kids, and for yourself. Read the supporting blog and additional links at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-peer-pressure

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