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Best of: Taking the stress out of the holidays: Jenny Stemmerman: 269 Dec 21, 2021

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Do you find that you get stressed out for the holidays vs. being excited for them? Today, Jenny Stemmerman from Your Life Rocks and I talk about how it can be so easy to get stressed out as moms when it comes to the holidays. This episode is more of a conversation between friends that we wanted to include you in on and just share our experiences and most likely you will be able to relate to one of us if not both. We discuss how we try to keep things simple but special and how we have similarities but also different approaches when it comes to the holidays and what that looks like. One topic that stood out to me is how do we prioritize other family members and what they want for their holidays. Hear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast. Hey, have you grabbed your free copy of "Getting back into your routine" worksheet? If not, make sure to do so! Head over to mominspiredshow.com/routine and get a copy that teaches you how to easily get back into your routine no matter if you have to lose weight or not. Sometimes we get off routine by traveling, stress, family obligations etc. so this is what I love to use when I am ready to get back into my routine to go after my goals. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did about getting back into your routine : https://mominspiredshow.com/how-to-get-back-into-your-routine-amber-sandberg-265/ (Updated on 6/27/2022 to include missing audio)

Remembering what Christmas is all about: Norma Dougherty: 268 Dec 14, 2021

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Are you stressed out trying to make Christmas perfect and forgetting what Christmas is all about? Today I have Norma Joyce Dougherty on the show and we talk about her faith and how it has changed her life. In a season where it's so easy to get caught up in the commercial side of Christmas with parties, presents, eating yummy food, I want to steer it back to why we even celebrate Christmas. Norma shares with us how at 44 she discovered the difference between religion and having a relationship with Christ and what a huge difference it is. In a season where it's so normal to want to make everything perfect especially for moms, Norma talk about how relying on her faith helped her to escape perfectionism. So if you are feeling overwhelmed this Christmas season, forgetting why we even celebrate Christmas this episode is for you. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did with Ann Wilson on parents are not perfect: https://mominspiredshow.com/no-parents-are-perfect-ann-wilson-231/ Hey, have you grabbed your free copy of "Getting back into your routine" worksheet? If not, make sure to do so! Head over to mominspiredshow.com/routine and get a copy that teaches you how to easily get back into your routine no matter if you have to lose weight or not. Sometimes we get off routine by traveling, stress, family obligations etc. so this is what I love to use when I am ready to get back into my routine to go after my goals. Guest info: Norma Joyce Dougherty Website ( to find her book)-https://www.normajdougherty.com/

Best of: How to feel good enough: Alison Robertson: 267 Dec 08, 2021

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Do you ever struggle with feeling not good enough? Today we have author and coach Alison Robertson on the show today. Alison shares with us her journey of being an actress in L.A. to becoming a speaker, coach and now author. We talk about the challenges that moms have when trying to figure out how to design the life they really want. We talk about how easy it is for moms to not feel like they are enough and they can be so hard on themselves. I ask her about what does she recommend for those of us that feel paralyzed by fear and how to really go after what we really want. One topic that really stood out to me is when Alison shared her thoughts on gifts vs. passions. Hear what she says about this topic and more on the podcast. Hey, have you grabbed your free copy of "Getting back into your routine" worksheet? If not, make sure to do so! Head over to mominspiredshow.com/routine and get a copy that teaches you how to easily get back into your routine no matter if you have to lose weight or not. Sometimes we get off routine by traveling, stress, family obligations etc. so this is what I love to use when I am ready to get back into my routine to go after my goals. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did with Alissa Harper about not feeling guilty about taking care of yourself: https://mominspiredshow.com/stop-feeling-guilty-for-taking-care-of-yourself-alissa-harper-258/

Finishing the Year Strong: Amber Sandberg: 266 Nov 30, 2021

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Are you the type to just say "oh well, I will start Jan. 1?" Many times to get to our goals its challenging because we are so disconnected to the "end goal" because it feels so unattainable. Sometimes we need to work backwards when figuring out our goals. So, I want to encourage you to use this December as part of your 2022 goals vs. wasting it and saying it's the last month of the year, oh well! I want you to look back at this year and assess who you were and who you want to be? Look for the wins, even if they are small. When did you show up the way you wanted too, when did you show up your like your future version of yourself? I want you to look for progress even if it's just a little bit. Hear what I have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. Hey, have you grabbed your free copy of "Getting back into your routine" worksheet? If not, make sure to do so! Head over to mominspiredshow.com/routine and get a copy that teaches you how to easily get back into your routine no matter if you have to lose weight or not. Sometimes we get off routine by traveling, stress, family obligations etc. so this is what I love to use when I am ready to get back into my routine to go after my goals. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did about getting back into your routine : https://mominspiredshow.com/how-to-get-back-into-your-routine-amber-sandberg-265/

How to get back into your routine: Amber Sandberg: 265 Nov 09, 2021

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Does this time of year throw you off your routine? It seems like every year starting at Halloween, one little candy turns into 10, turns into the whole bag. The next thing you know you are saying I will deal with this January 1st. I have heard so many moms say this every year, from the holidays to traveling, and let's not forget it starts to get dark and so it's very easy to let up on our routines and goals if we don't pay attention. By no means am I perfect at this, I see myself slipping at times, letting up, and giving in to the darker colder days, but I have figured out some easy steps to get myself back track when I feel like that is happening. It doesn't have to be difficult, it doesn't have to be perfect, you just have to start taking steps and moving forward. So if you are sitting there thinking you are worried that this will be another year you put your goals to the side till the new year then make sure to listen to this episode. If you feel like you have already started to neglect your routines and what makes you feel best then you are in the right place. Hear what I have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. Hey, have you grabbed your free copy of "Getting back into your routine" worksheet? If not, make sure to do so! Head over to mominspiredshow.com/routine and get a copy that teaches you how to easily get back into your routine no matter if you have to lose weight or not. Sometimes we get off routine by traveling, stress, family obligations etc. so this is what I love to use when I am ready to get back into my routine to go after my goals. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did about having body positivity while going after your goals: https://mominspiredshow.com/why-all-or-nothing-thinking-doesnt-help-you-lose-weight-amber-sandberg-262/ Do you want a FREE mini coaching session with me? Keep reading... Hey are you sitting there worried that your life is too small for you, you put yourself last and feel like you are not showing up in your life like you want too. You're overwhelmed, you haven't lost the baby weight, you doubt yourself all the time and for once you wish you could have more self confidence? When you get on a call with me I am going to help you figure out your next steps so that you can finally show up as the best version of yourself and start living the life you always wanted! Click here https://mominspiredshow.com/coaching/ to schedule your free 30 minute consultation.

What it’s like to travel internationally right now: Amber Sandberg: 264 Nov 02, 2021

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Are you ready to travel internationally? Last week I traveled to Cabo for the second time and stayed at J.W. Marriott and it was truly amazing. In today's episode I want to tell you about my Cabo experience as well as what it was like to travel internationally right now. A few things I cover is this episode is, why it's critical to get insurance because if you get stuck you don't want to have to pay for everything out of pocket. Second, have expectations that things take longer than usual from filling out paperwork, uploading test results and delays especially if you have a layover. If you are traveling with kids make sure to leave extra time so you don't feel rushed. Lastly, I share with you my experience at the J.W. Marriott property, a sunset cruise to the Arches of Los Cabos and some fun things to do while you are there. To hear about this topic and more listen to the podcast. Please feel free to DM me on IG at Mom Inspired Living or email me at ambersandberg@hkluxurytravel.com to talk about your next vacation. If you liked this episode, check out the episode I did about Cabo in 2019 : https://mominspiredshow.com/why-you-should-go-to-cabo-now-amber-sandberg-155/ GUEST INFO: Amber Sandberg Website: https://mominspiredshow.com/travel-agent/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mominspiredliving/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mominspiredliving/

How to eat on vacation without stress: Amber Sandberg: 263 Oct 26, 2021

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Who loves to travel but stresses out when it comes to eating while maintaining their weight loss or maintenance goals? So many women feel anxious and nervous when it comes to going on vacations. It often times steals the joy of enjoying the actual vacation. Many women don’t even believe it’s actually possible to not stress out over what you eat or don't eat, but I’m here to tell you it is possible. Women feel like they either need to eat nothing or they say screw it and deal with everything when they get back home. I understand this thinking because I fell into this trap for so long. Many trips in the past I felt like all the self talk happening in my brain took away from my experience and prevented me from truly enjoying myself. As moms we deserve to enjoy our family vacations, to be able to focus on what is actually important because here is the thing, our kids will grow up and we won't always have a chance to take trips with them. We can't turn back time and get those vacations back. When I travel now, I can be excited and enjoy the moment. So, I am going to share with you how to best prepare yourself for your vacation, take out the "all or nothing" mentality and what to do when you get back home. Hear what I have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. Hey, have you grabbed your free copy of "Getting back into your routine" worksheet? If not, make sure to do so! Head over to mominspiredshow.com/routine and get a copy that teaches you how to easily get back into your routine no matter if you have to lose weight or not. Sometimes we get off routine by traveling, stress, family obligations etc. so this is what I love to use when I am ready to get back into my routine to go after my goals. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did about having body positivity while going after your goals: https://mominspiredshow.com/why-all-or-nothing-thinking-doesnt-help-you-lose-weight-amber-sandberg-262/ Do you want a FREE mini coaching session with me? Keep reading... Hey are you sitting there worried that your life is too small for you, you put yourself last and feel like you are not showing up in your life like you want too. You're overwhelmed, you haven't lost the baby weight, you doubt yourself all the time and for once you wish you could have more self confidence? When you get on a call with me I am going to help you figure out your next steps so that you can finally show up as the best version of yourself and start living the life you always wanted! Click here https://mominspiredshow.com/coaching/ to schedule your free 30 minute consultation.

Why all or nothing thinking doesn’t help you lose weight: Amber Sandberg: 262 Oct 19, 2021

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Do you feel like in order to lose weight you have to be perfect? One of the most important things when you think about losing weight is to respect where you are and what is your reality. You want to lose weight, you want stay on your plan, you want to start fresh tomorrow. You want to prove to yourself for the final time that you can create the changes in order to get the body and life that you truly want. These are all true. What is also true is that you like being able to eat when you want to eat, you don't want to pay attention to if you are hungry or full, you push things off till Monday or the beginning of the month, you want to keep doing what you are doing. You want to numb out with food so you don't have to feel the feelings that you are running from. You want to stay comfortable and not push yourself. These too are also true. A lot of times we have desires that are conflicting and that can often paralyze us. But if you can realize that even if you want the things that are keeping you where you are it sets you on the path to start. If you think that all of those thoughts will just go away if you lose the weight, you are wrong, you will still have to deal with that, losing weight won't just erase all the habits you built up for decades but that doesn't mean you just don't begin your journey. Many times we judge ourselves thinking we shouldn't want to eat certain foods, and that we should be able to be perfect on our plans. We tell ourselves this shouldn't be this hard. Sometimes we have to work on our conscious and subconscious desires and they do compete at times so we have to work on lining them up if we want to get to our goals. Our subconscious mind might be trying to protect us, maybe we are trying to numb out or find relief or we just need comfort even though our conscious mind wants to lose weight and get to our goal. So then we need to figure out those underlying desires, the subconscious ones. You don't want to just push these away, they will just resurface, take the time to figure out why you are making the decisions you are. By doing this it allows for you to understand your choices and desires better, you can take ownership over them. Then you can start making small changes that feel doable for you. Hear what I have to say on this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out the episode I did about having body positivity while going after your goals: https://mominspiredshow.com/having-body-positivity-while-working-towards-your-goals-amber-sandberg-252/ Do you want a FREE mini coaching session with me? Keep reading... Hey are you sitting there worried that your life is too small for you, you put yourself last and feel like you are not showing up in your life like you want too. You're overwhelmed, you haven't lost the baby weight, you doubt yourself all the time and for once you wish you could have more self confidence? When you get on a call with me I am going to help you figure out your next steps so that you can finally show up as the best version of yourself and start living the life you always wanted! Click here https://mominspiredshow.com/coaching/ to schedule your free 30 minute consultation.

How to cope with grief during the holidays: Krista St-Germain: 261 Oct 12, 2021

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Are you nervous about the holidays coming up and grieving your loved one? Today we have grief expert and life coach for widowed moms Krista St-Germain on the show. Krista shares with us how to best support ourselves when grief grenades come up around the holidays. She talks about the challenges that come up when trying to figure out how to spend the holidays, if we should keep the old traditions or try to create new ones. We also chat about how we can best support our kids with their grief around the holidays. Lastly, I asked Krista how we can best show up for loved ones that have lost someone. One topic that stood out to me is when Krista told us that she always thought the goal was to be happy in life when she was younger and then she realized that wasn't the case. Hear what she says on this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out one of the episode's I did on loneliness and grief with Heidi McLaughlin:https://mominspiredshow.com/managing-loneliness-series-grief-heidi-mclaughlin-223/ Do you want a FREE mini coaching session with me? Keep reading... Hey are you sitting there worried that your life is too small for you, you put yourself last and feel like you are not showing up in your life like you want too. You're overwhelmed, you haven't lost the baby weight, you doubt yourself all the time and for once you wish you could have more self confidence? When you get on a call with me I am going to help you figure out your next steps so that you can finally show up as the best version of yourself and start living the life you always wanted! Click here https://mominspiredshow.com/coaching/ to schedule your free 30 minute consultation. Guest info: Krista St-Germain Website- https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/

Is adrenal fatigue making your life harder? Jennifer Wheeler: 260 Oct 05, 2021

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Do you feel tired and have no idea why? Today we have functional medicine practitioner Jennifer Wheeler on the show talking all about our adrenals. Jennifer shares with us 5 Steps to Cure Adrenal Fatigue and Optimize Work Performance. We talk about circadian rhythm reset and some easy steps to do this. She also shares with us how we need to be careful with what kind of workouts we do and how that impacts our adrenals. She also walks us through the importance of bioindividual nutrition and what that looks like as well as understanding our stress response and the role that plays in our lives. One topic that stood out to me is when she mentioned why it's crucial to ditch toxins and why that's crucial to our adrenals. Hear what she says on this topic and more on the podcast. If you liked this episode make sure to check out one of the episode's I did on perimenopause and how your hormones could be impacting your energy: https://mominspiredshow.com/navigating-perimenopause-dyna-vink-253/ Do you want a FREE mini coaching session with me? Keep reading... Hey are you sitting there worried that your life is too small for you, you put yourself last and feel like you are not showing up in your life like you want too. You're overwhelmed, you haven't lost the baby weight, you doubt yourself all the time and for once you wish you could have more self confidence? When you get on a call with me I am going to help you figure out your next steps so that you can finally show up as the best version of yourself and start living the life you always wanted! Click here https://mominspiredshow.com/coaching/ to schedule your free 30 minute consultation. Guest info: Jennifer Wheeler Website- https://mndshfthealth.com

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