Mama Says Namaste Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Mindset - Guest Interview with Let's Travel Family Aug 07, 2019

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Your mindset is the backbone of every action you take. Does it hold you back and weigh you down, or do you surround yourself with the positivity and encouragement you need to pursue your one-day dreams and actually enjoy this life?

Join Ashley this week as she has a talk with her traveling bestie, Jill Griesing-Murschel of Let's Travel Family, about mindset, illness, and surrounding yourself with positivity.

Get the full show notes and Jill's mindset download here: www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-mindset

But I'm "Just" a Stay At Home Parent Jul 31, 2019

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Do you struggle with being "just" a stay at home parent? For those of you who are a stay-at-home mom or stay at home dad, this episode is for you. How do you own this with confidence and recognize your worth?

Get the full blog and podcast at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-stay-at-home-parent

Can I get a little grandparent HELP around here? Jul 23, 2019

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Are you dreaming of having the "it takes a village" mindset around raising your kids, and yet grandparents - and others - are always so busy you feel like you're on this parenting island alone with no support? How do you get family members and others to step up and engage with your kids? How do you create community around educating your children? We tackle this listener question and share some valuable tips for how to make this actually happen in our episode this week. Get the FULL show notes along with all kinds of other resources (including a powerful video) on our show notes page here: www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-grandparents-homeschooling

Family Travel: Top 10 Lessons Learned Jul 17, 2019

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As we are sharing all about the Smart Travel Super Bundle this week, it was a perfect time to talk about what lessons we've learned looking back on our travels, and what we would say to those who are fearful of taking the leap. Is family travel really worth it? Looking back at our top 10 lessons learned we can confidently say, "why yes. Yes, it is."

Get the FULL show notes with all their goodness over at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-travel-lessons-learned

Parenting Styles - the dos and don'ts Jul 10, 2019

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Are you an authoritative parent, an attachment parent, authoritarian or permissive parent? What are all the styles out there, the pros and cons, and how do you figure out what style works for you?

Nathan and Ashley hash out the research-backed parenting styles and address their situational vs. lifestyle approach of simply creating a family-centered home.

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

Are You Willing To Invest In This For Your Family? Jul 03, 2019

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What is the difference between a counselor and a coach? Why would I need this for my family? Ashley breaks down when you need either, and some powerful questions to ask yourself about where your family is headed.

Get the full show notes complete with all the links at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-relationships-coach

100 Ways to Happy - Full Family Episode! Jun 26, 2019

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This week we celebrate 100 episodes with "100 Ways To Happy" - we're joined by our three daughters, ages 6,9 & 12 to talk about how we shift out of negativity and choose happiness as a verb in our lives.

We share multiple resources and more in the full show notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-choose-happy

A Letter To My Pregnant Self Jun 19, 2019

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As I have moved beyond the stage of having babies of my own, I've loved the amazing opportunities of being there for new parents as they navigate those first years of being a parent. Beyond the basic advice, there came a time where a dear friend mentioned, "how fun it would be to write a letter to my pregnant self!"

This podcast episode (and the blog post that accompanies it) are letters from four mamas, along with my own input, on what we would say looking back as we embarked on parenthood.

Get the full show notes and so much more at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-pregnant-letter

My Marriage Sucks [Reprise] Jun 12, 2019

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This week we're highlighting a previous recording that was one of our top-downloaded episodes.

Marriage isn't a one-time commitment, but a daily practice. It's a choice to love and connect, each and every day. It's a beautiful habit you create.

Get the full show notes here: https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/podcast-my-marriage-sucks/

Countercultural Children (Episode 97) Jun 05, 2019

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Do you have a countercultural child who struggles with fitting in? How do you support a child that comes out as queer or makes a lifestyle choice that differs from what your family follows? It's a tough thing to navigate, and we answer a listeners question in this weeks' episode.

Get the full notes and resources at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-countercultural-child