Mommy Diary: The Podcast

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Staying Productive and Healthy During COVID-19 Jul 13, 2020

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We are in a strange and confusing time as COVID-19 continues. Working from home, staying productive, and keeping up with your physical and mental health is very challenging right now.

If you are struggling to get things done in your work or personal life, it's okay. You are not alone. I'm right there with you!

If you are struggling, I hope this episode inspires you to get a good night's sleep, wake up tomorrow, and start fresh! When things get really hard, and I just don't feel like doing anything, I've found that my children inspire me. I want them to see me thriving as a mom and as a business woman.

In this episode, I talk about:

letting go of mom guilt
setting clear boundaries when work need to be done
fitting self-care into your busy day
learning to slow down when your body needs it
my intentional morning routine

Enter my monthly drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card! Simply subscribe and write a review for this podcast. Email a screenshot of your review to podcast@mommy-diary.com for a chance to win!

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My Medicated and Unmedicated Birth Stories Jul 06, 2020

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There is no right or wrong way to give birth. Every labor and delivery story is beautiful and sacred in their own way. I have had four very different labor and delivery experiences. Three of them were medicated and one was unmedicated. I'm sharing all of these stories with you today!

I opted to have a natural unmedicated birth for my fourth child, Rumi. The most important thing I learned was that I needed to let go of trying to control everything. When it came time to give birth, my body knew what to do, and it was the most Spiritual and empowering moment of my life.

In this episode, I discuss:

Why I chose to have an unmedicated birth
Tips for expectant mothers who wish to have a natural birth
How I managed labor pain
My postpartum recovery details
The importance of having a support system

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Child Loss, Grief, and Spirituality with Emily Lindsey Jun 29, 2020

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Today I have a dear friend on the show, Emily Lindsey. Emily and I have never met in person, but have established a close intimate and Spiritual connection online.

Emily is a light worker. Her journey to become a life coach started with the death of her son in 2018 when he was just 3 days old. Inevitably, this changed her. After 5 months of deep despair and darkness, she felt a glimmer of peace and hope. Her Spiritual awakening was unmistakable and her inner peace continued to grow and solidify. Since then, she's made it her sole purpose in life to spread light and love. Teddy's life has been incredibly impactful for not only Emily, but all those she serves through coaching and everyone she comes into contact with. Her energy is magnetic and she is truly a LIGHT!

In this touching episode, Emily shares how Teddy's life and death and impacted her the most, and what she learned about grief through her journey. She walks us through how she's learned to connect with Teddy after his death and gives tips to others who may have lost a child. Tune in to hear how Teddy was with us during this recording.

Emily and I also chat about:

The power of connecting with others, even from a distance
Having a pregnancy after the death of a child
Our experiences with midwives and doulas
How to hold space for both grief and joy
Our most loved Spiritual practices to promote healing and peace in our lives

Emily's Resources:

Website: https://happilylindsey.com
Facebook Member Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theemilylindsey/?ref=share
Grow Like a Mother Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-like-a-mother/id1480599649

For more resources, head to mommy-diary.com!

How to Create an Authentic Brand Jun 22, 2020

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Have you ever thought about building a digital business? Today I'm talking all about how to begin a blog and monetize an authentic online brand. It's always been important to me to have a purpose driven brand with values behind it.

You too can build an online brand that is successful financially, but also successful in making a positive difference in your community. Your voice matters, and by getting honest with yourself and taking intentional steps, you can bring your unique brand and story to life.

In this episode, I'll discuss:

Steps to getting started in building your brand
Exploring your "why"
The importance of having a niche
How to curate your IG feed
How to grow your audience

Resources mentioned in the episode:

For more helpful tips and resources, head to mommy-diary.com

Building Resilience and Finding Joy with Wellness Coach Rachel Rhee Jun 15, 2020

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Can you think of a woman in your life who inspires you with everything she does? That's how I feel about today's guest, Rachel Rhee. Rachel is a wellness coach, creator of The Dimple Life, an online guide to healthier living, and the founder of You Are Here, a digital community that provides a supportive space for women to get the resources they need to feel well. As a cancer survivor, Rachel's mission is to help women educate themselves on the importance of living well - mind, body, and soul. She is a community builder and creates wellness experiences around Los Angeles to continue to open up conversation around fertility, hormones, self-care and other areas that affect women today.

Rachel joins us on the podcast to share how she went from living a high-stress corporate lifestyle to leading a life filled with more purpose and passion. She tells us all about her decision to freeze her eggs and what that process looks like, along her experience with cancer. She is a strong and brave woman who I absolutely love learning from, and I know you will as well.

Rachel and I also discuss:

The power in asking for help
Tips on making positive changes in your life
The importance of allowing yourself to be vulnerable

Rachel's Resources:

Guide to healthier living: https://www.thedimplelife.com/
Digital community providing you with wellness programming and connection with other like-minded people (CODE: MOMMY gives you 50% off membership): https://www.youareherecommunity.com/
IG: @justdimpleit and @youareherecommunity

Head to mommy-diary.com for more resources!

Raising a Special Needs Child - My Story and Tips for Special Needs Parenting Jun 08, 2020

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Welcome back to a new episode of Mommy Diary: The Podcast. You may or may not know that my oldest daughter, Elise, has special needs. She has a genetic disorder called SYNGAP1. It took many years to get a solid diagnosis, and that was only the beginning of our story. After learning about Elise's disorder, it took me a long time to learn how to cope with our new reality.

My Daughter is now 15, so we have come a long way. She is such a blessing to me and our family. Now I want to be able to help other families who are learning how to raise a special needs child. That's why today I want to talk to you all about what I've learned when it comes to raising a special needs child. In this episode, I give you tips on how to cope on the difficult days and how to be the best possible advocate for your child.

Here are some resources that I mentioned in the episode:

My special needs parenting articles

My daughter's diagnosis

Wrights Law

IDEA

Department of Managed Healthcare

Head to mommy-diary.com or @mommydiary on IG for more tips and resources!

Discovering Your Soul Purpose with Angel Medium, Julie Jancius May 26, 2020

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Today I'm so excited to introduce you to my new friend and soul sister, Julie Jancius! Julie is an Angel Medium who helps get people to a higher vibration and a deeper place of healing. Julie works with people around the world connecting them with their Angels and loved ones on the Other Side, and teaching them about their Soul's purpose.

Julie shares how she left her corporate job to start her own business and pursue her passion of teaching others how to use their Spiritual gifts. We encourage you to pursue your soul purpose. It's never too late! Julie and I cover a variety of topics from strengthening your intuition to tips on communicating difficult times to our children. Julie even leads us through a guided meditation at the very end of the episode!

Julie and I also chat about: how you can shift into a higher vibration of love, joy, peace, and bliss, balancing work and motherhood, and pushing past fear to try something new.

Julie is such an Angel! She's volunteered to give away a free session with her to one lucky listener. To enter, rate Mommy Diary: The Podcast five stars and leave a positive review. Screenshot your review and email podcast@mommy-diary.com. Use "Angel Medium Giveaway" as the subject line!

Episode Resources:

Julie's website: http://www.theangelmedium.com

Julie's IG: http://www.instagram.com/angelpodcast

Angels and Awakening Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angels-and-awakening/id1451424894

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety + How I Overcame it May 20, 2020

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Get comfy, because I'm about to share my story from a very challenging time in my life. This episode is all about my struggle with postpartum depression, and how I got through it. If you have experienced postpartum depression and/or anxiety, I hope this gives you hope that you can overcome it.

Postpartum depression is so common, yet it's something that still isn't talked about enough. I always say that I just wish someone would have shared their experience with me while I was going through depression after becoming a mom. It would have made all the difference. With that being said, please know you can always reach out to me on Instagram @mommydiary. I am happy to connect and help you through it. I also recommend talking to your doctor if you feel that you might have postpartum depression.

In this episode I talk about:

My story of postpartum depression and anxiety
My experience with being on antidepressants
Symptoms of PPD and anxiety
Tips on overcoming PPD

To celebrate the launch of Mommy Diary: The Podcast, I'm doing a giveaway! To enter, rate this podcast 5 stars and leave a positive review. Screenshot your review and email it to podcast@mommy-diary.com. Add the screenshot to your IG stories, and tag me @mommydiary for an additional entry! FIVE winners will receive a $100 Amazon gift card!

Who is Angela at Mommy Diary? May 20, 2020

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Welcome to Mommy Diary, the podcast! This podcast is all about honest stories of motherhood with real women just like you. I'm Angela Kim, and I'm so happy to start this journey and connect with you on a more personal level. I'm a creative, a writer, photographer, lifestyle blogger, and mom of four. I currently live in Southern California with my husband, 4 kids and 2 dogs.

In this first episode, I'll give you a glimpse into my background as an English professor, and how that led me to doing what I do today. Becoming a young mom was not an easy or natural transition for me. After overcoming postpartum depression and anxiety, I became passionate about helping other women feel a sense of community through my blog and Instagram. I often feel restricted by the tiny squares of IG, which led me to begin this podcast!

This season, you can expect to hear topics such as:

postpartum depression and anxiety
pregnancy
raising multiple children
special needs parenting
marriage challenges
when and how to find the right therapist
how to start and monetize a blog
balancing a career with motherhood
spirituality for women

There will be laughter, tears (yes, starting in the very first episode), and healing. Tune in this season to hear interviews with other real mothers who will bring their own tips and tricks for you. Remember mamas, we're all in this together. You're not alone.

Head to mommy-diary.com for more resources!

Welcome to Mommy Diary: The Podcast! May 19, 2020

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Welcome to season one of Mommy Diary: The Podcast! I'm Angela Kim, a creative, a writer, photographer, lifestyle blogger, and mom of four. This season I'm spilling all the secrets from getting married young to having four children (all with very different needs) to building a six figure business through my blog and Instagram.

You can expect a mix of solo episodes and interviews with real moms sharing their unique stories of business and motherhood. Some topics we'll cover are postpartum depression and anxiety, raising multiple children, special needs parenting, marriage, how to find the right therapist, Spirituality, and how to monetize your online business.

Tune in every Monday for a new episode! Join me on Instagram @mommydiary and my blog: mommy-diary.com. Thank you for sharing this exciting chapter with me!

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