Mama Says Namaste Podcast

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Eating the Elephant of Clutter Oct 26, 2022

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You know that old saying about how to eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Well that's definitely the case for clutter. It can get out of hand, and then you're hit with way too much and not sure where to start. Well look no further. Let's take it a "bite" at a time and see how clutter can be curbed, and your home can be a place of joy.

The Family Trap - 3 Questions To Ask Yourself Oct 19, 2022

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I've asked a question in the Mama Says Namaste communities - "What are you tolerating that you'd like to change at home?"

While I'm still gathering responses, this week lays the foundation of what to ask yourself if you're in this "stuck" point of tolerating (or, even worse, resenting) the life you're in.

Here are three questions to ask yourself if you're feeling trapped in a life you're tolerating. And, if you can share your story with me, I'd love to share it on an upcoming podcast - you can read the blog and comment at MamaSaysNamaste.com/family-trap

How to Create Namaste at Home Oct 12, 2022

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This is the Mama Says Namaste podcast...so what does that mean for our home life? Are we all zen and "namaste" all the time...and what does namaste really mean?

We address how we create a namaste vibe in our home by using an acronym of NAMASTE for open communication. And nope, we're not zen masters -we have plenty of high emotions with a tween and two teen daughters (not to mention strong personality styles to begin with).

If we can do it, so can you. It's not eliminating the crazy as much as it's shifting your focus. How do you add more namaste vibe in your home?

Ian's Aftermath Oct 05, 2022

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Hurricane Ian has come and gone through our country and the aftermath is still happening. The flooding and destruction will be a long haul of recovery. As we share about our experience over the past week, and what all we saw, it opens the door to what this makes possible.

It can seem pretty bleak when you're hit with something catastrophic. Yet there can be so much that can come from a "clean slate" and starting over. While we can't go back, we can move forward, and we encourage you to listen in and take on our challenge this week to convert this hurricane to a new headline for the life you want to create.

Ian's Approaching...Wait To Worry Sep 28, 2022

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Well, we're recording this today, Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, as we're waiting for Hurricane Ian to make landfall here in Florida. We've been evacuated from where we were volunteering down in the Florida Keys and are at another campground watching the weather, and bracing for how hard of a hit our house in Venice, Florida is going to get.

As friends and family come out of the woodwork from all over asking us how things are going for us, we figured we'd give a real-time update of the ups and downs of the past few days as we've evacuated a campground and prepped for a hurricane.

Now, we're going to wait to worry...

A Decade of Gratitude (GUEST EPISODE) Sep 21, 2022

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As we near Juliette's birthday, we asked her to reflect on what ten things she might want to share on the podcast. She came up with ten things she's grateful for, and I absolutely loved her answers.

Join us to hear Juliette's gratitude list of the top ten things she's grateful for as she completes her first decade of life - and see what it sparks in you.

What are you grateful for? What are your children grateful for...and aware of? This is an insightful way to learn so much about your children, and we invite you to do the same with your own children.

How To Discipline Kids Naturally...For Life Sep 14, 2022

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How do you discipline your child so they aren't just punished, but they learn other options for navigating this world on their own? Here are 6 tips to help them feel what they feel, bring awareness to what they don't see, and cultivate options in their toolbox to navigate life in a healthy way.

Nathan and I share examples of "natural consequences" and how we help our children learn best choices without just punishing them for immaturity or lack of knowledge.

We reap what we sow in this world, and our kids know that "every action has a consequence" - whether that's one they enjoy or not is often up to them!

Why Kids Lie...and What To Do About It (GUEST) Sep 07, 2022

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In this guest conversation, I talk with Kimball Lewis of Empowering Parents a second time (first was episode 252) about a specific behavior: lying.

He shares how to navigate it in your home as well as the keys to effective consequences. This episode is up on video as well as a blog post.

As we address why it happens and what you can do about it, he shares several key elements to ensure you create a culture of honesty and integrity in your home.

Lying isn't just reserved for children - we can be guilty of it throughout our lives. And my first tip for parents with any behavior they don't like in their home is to first look in the mirror.

"C" Through Rage To Grace Aug 30, 2022

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Nathan had a beautiful insight this past week on rage and how to shift into more grace in our lives. Moving from rage to grace can be tricky when it's become a part of our identity. We share three tips on how to shift your perspective and reset, especially as parents.

3 Ps for Internal Climate Change Aug 24, 2022

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Climate change can be scary and overwhelming...and that's not counting the weather in your own internal climate! How are you weathering...from within?

This week Nathan and I share a bit about how we're learning about ways to support our planet with our kids, as well as sharing the three Ps to navigate the climate we're bringing to our families, and beyond!

Do you feel a sense of personal responsibility, pride and purpose that creates a "climate of possibility" in your home, as Sir Ken Robinson says?

I'd love to hear how you and your children are creating an impact beyond yourselves - as we work on our own personal excellence, we're also learning about how we can take our strengths to go beyond our home to a greater impact on our planet.

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