Mama Says Namaste Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Real Talk with 2 Homeschooling Mamas Jul 22, 2020

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I swapped my hubby out with my dear friend Sarrah Lombardo, another fulltime traveling mama who had no interest in homeschooling and yet is now in her second year of it.

We share about lessons learned, what has worked, and some insights for those of you unsure about what to do next.

Get all the links we discuss on the podcast at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-homeschooling

What About School This Fall? Jul 15, 2020

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It's nearing August, and heavy on many parent's minds is what the heck they are going to do with their children this fall. With social distancing, some schools opting for virtual, and lots of unknowns, now is a time that many are re-evaluating what they want school to look like in their homes.

Nathan and Ashley share about their own educational journeys growing up in this week's podcast, and share 4 key tips for deciding what to do about school that works for yourfamily.

Get the full show notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-school

Why are there snakes in our house?! Jul 08, 2020

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Why are there so many snakes in our home? If you've been following our family instagram, you've been seeing a LOT of snake pictures and videos. And there have been way too many comments from parents saying there is no way they could do that.

Well, I was NOT a snake person, and never ever wanted that in my home. Yet when my daughter Clara started down this path, I jumped in with her to learn alongside her own discovery. And THAT was a huge factor in what is now in our home.

In this special episode, Nathan and I bring our 13-year-old, Clara, on to share about her snake interest and talk about how this unschooling journey has exploded to so much goodness! See some pictures and read more of the story at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-snakes

When the "same ole'" marriage isn't working anymore Jul 01, 2020

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Is your marriage struggling? Are your marriage woes mounting as you've gotten stuck in a rut of reaction and resentment? In this podcast episode, we talk about how quickly we can spiral downward, and share some key steps in course correction that gets you on a path where your whole family thrives.

Get the full blog post as well at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-marriage-isnt-working

Self-Love...or Self-Sabotage? Jun 24, 2020

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Self-love can be hard to do, yet we can sabotage the process when we're wrapped up in procrastination, justification, comparisons and more.

Add in the intricacies of every personality style, and it's easy to see how we can really spiral to a place where we're looking to everyone BUT us for our own self-love.

Check out this podcast episode where we talk about how we self-sabotage, as well as some personal stories about my own self-love and hurt feelings this week.

Check out the podcast episode and blog post at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-self-love

Over Commitment: How (and WHY) To Say NO Jun 17, 2020

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Do you struggle with over commitment and saying no? This podcast episode is for you - on how to not over commit, why you should say no, and what it allows you to say YES to.

Get the full show notes and all the comments here: https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/podcast-over-commitment/

Are You Bouncing Back? Jun 10, 2020

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The term "emotional resilience" refers to the ability to adapt to stressful situations or crises. It's that ability to "bounce back" or make it through adversity, and is a critical component of having a growth mindset. So how do you foster emotional resilience in your home, and ensure all emotions are processed in a positive way? How do you build emotional resilience when you're struggling to simply handle all the emotions at once?

Here are some tips and strategies for building emotional resilience - for yourself, and your home. Listen to the podcast episode and get the full show notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-emotional-resilience

Namaste - On Truly Hearing Each Other Jun 03, 2020

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After a brutal weekend of riots and more country upheaval, there is a demand to speak up against the violence. Yet, with so many voices, who is listening? Let's dig into the meaning behind "namaste" and how we can work to truly be heard...and to hear.

Dig into deeper connection on this week's podcast episode: www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-namaste

Unspoken expectations and letting go May 27, 2020

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Managing expectations and agendas can be hard, especially when we get stuck if they don't go our way. This week we talk about money and emotions, and how to determine what is REALLY worth holding onto.

Learn more about how to navigate this as a family on this Mama Says Namaste podcast episode: www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-managing-expectations

Making Family Decisions May 20, 2020

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Making decisions as a family can always be tricky, especially the bigger the family (and the more opinions) you have to navigate! In this week's podcast episode, Nathan and I share about three big family decisions we've navigated through in our own home, and what tips we can share with you for handling decisions in yours.

Get the full show notes and resources at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-decisions