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Mommy Talk Thursday #39 - Are you overwhelmed and feel like everything is a priority? Let's talk. Nov 12, 2020

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It's Thursday. Which means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I'm sharing with you why you need to be clear on your values and priorities.

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[105] Simple 30 Minutes Meals for Busy Moms with Melissa Rifkin Nov 10, 2020

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Do you struggle with making dinner because there is never enough time in the evenings? Or maybe you are great in the kitchen but meals seem to take forever to make.
I am raising my hand because I have a hard time making healthy meals for my kids in 30 minutes or less. Today's guest, Melissa Rifkin, is going to help us out with all of that. If you need ideas for nutritious meals that take no time to make or need help with making balanced meals for your family, you definitely want to tune into this episode.
In this episode we talk about:

Melissa's new mom experiences and her adjustment to being a new mom
Dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety, delegating and managing time as a new mom
Breaking her silence about postpartum depression and getting therapy
The common struggles that moms have with preparing healthy meals
How to create fast simple meals
The importance of staying hydrated
Some of the basics of creating balanced meals
Ideas for meals that you can prepare in 30 minutes or less
How to prepare desserts that you won't feel guilty about

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Mommy Talk Thursday #38 - This is Why You Should Take Off Your Cape And Ask for Help Nov 05, 2020

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[104] Pandemic Baby?! Challenges and How to Cope in Mom Life and Biz with Sarah Akram Nov 03, 2020

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Living through a pandemic is stressful. But, what about delivering a baby right when the shutdown happens as a result of a pandemic?
This is something that my guest Sarah Akram shares in this episode. If you have a baby or getting ready to have a baby during the pandemic there is so much that you can relate to in this episode. Plus, Sarah shares a little of her journey of going from working and thinking her career would be one way, to being introduced to skincare and establishing a business that services clients that include celebrities.
Juggling career and mom life can be a challenge, but it can be done. Check out this episode and hear the conversations about:

Challenges Sarah faced as a new mom
Having a baby during a pandemic
Transitioning into a working mom
Her journey and how she got started in skincare
The importance of having a mentor
Encouragement for moms having a baby during this time

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Website: www.sarahakram.com
Instagram - @sarahakramskincare

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Mommy Talk Thursday #37 - The Magic to Staying Sane with a Busy Life Oct 29, 2020

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It's Thursday. Which means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I'm sharing with you what routine you need to have down to make your life so much easier.

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[103] Frustrated with Your Kids? 3 Communication Hacks for Peaceful Parenting with Katherine Winter-Sellery Oct 27, 2020

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"Why won't my kids listen to me."
"I wish my kids would listen and do what I ask for once!"
"Why I am constantly repeating myself to my kids to clean up. It's like I'm talking to myself"
If every catch yourself saying these things or have these thoughts you have to listen to this episode.
My guest is Katherine Sellery, a three-time TEDx speaker, who has taught thousands of parents in a Conscious Parenting Revolution for resilient, considerate, centered, and empowered kids who know their inner voice and honor it. Katherine has been coaching parents, children, and executives on conscious communication for over 16 years.
In this episode she shares:

How to use a petri dish approach to our family when it comes to trying new things.
What is an authoritative parenting style and why is not as effective as you think.
How authoritative parenting leads to the 3 R's that are secondary problems that you don't want to deal with.
How to use a collaborative approach with your children.
What is means to actively listen.
How to teach our kids to be considerate.

After listening to this episode you will be clear on how to better parent and make your child feel heard. And ultimately improve your relationship with your kids so that they feel comfortable talking to you about their problems and fears.

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Mommy Talk Thursday #36 - What is self-care? Oct 22, 2020

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[102] Get Your Priorities Straight, Girl! Crucial Strategies to Identify and Implement Your Priorities with LaWann Moses Oct 20, 2020

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Do you ever feel like you have a million things to do and you don't know where to start? Or your to-do list is a mile long and you don't have enough time to get everything done?
It's time to check your priorities. In this episode my guest, LaWann is going to help us get our priorities in check so that we are no longer wasting time on things that don't truly matter.
In this episode LaWann shares:

What it means to have priorities.
How to determine your priorities.
What you need to focus on now versus what you can work on later.
The biggest time-waster that prevents you from getting tasks done.
How to make time for yourself and make yourself a priority.
What self-care really looks like.

LaWann is a Productivity and Success Strategist who helps moms master their mindset and own their time so they can make money moves. She is the Creator and Host of the More Than A Mother podcast where she empowers moms to own their identity outside of motherhood and I am so glad that she is a guest on the Real Happy Mom Podcast.
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Mommy Talk Thursday #35 - How to Determine Your Priorities So That You can Move Forward Without Feeling Depleted. Oct 15, 2020

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It's Thursday. Which means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I'm talking about priorities.
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[101] Trust Your Gut, Girl - Tips for Living Your Wildest Dreams with Kate Westad Oct 13, 2020

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You have big dreams buried instead of you. What's holding you back?
Yes, it's hard to embrace motherhood and everyone else's needs while trying to pursue your own dreams. But my guest Kate is a single mom and took her idea to a product that is now featured in magazines. And you can too. It's time to trust your gut and follow your dreams. Check out this inspirational episode with Kate Westad about trusting your gut and following your dreams.
In this episode Kate shares:

Her struggles as a solo parent and how it pushed her into chasing her dreams.
How she does it all and her thoughts on work-life balance
Why it is so important to follow your intuition.
What is Palette by pak™️ and why it is so important that Palette by pak™️ is sustainable.

About Kate Westad

Kate Westad the founder of Palette by pak™️ and the inventor of a new to market product called Palette™️ The Original High Fiver. This litigation attorney and mom of four had been dreaming up inventions for years when she became obsessed with the idea of the High Fiver, a patent-pending, refillable washable, reusable beauty + travel tool for all your goops, glops, and glam!

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