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SFP 89: Soulful Simplicity [with Courtney from Be More With Less] Jan 08, 2018

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This week, I am excited to be talking on the podcast with Courtney Carver from Be More With Less. On the blog and podcast, I frequently discuss the “how” of minimalism. But in this episode, Courtney takes us one step further. She explains why simple living is good for your heart, family, and future.

I just wrapped up Courtney’s brand new book, Soulful Simplicity: How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More. Courtney shares her story in moving from a stressed out, cluttered life to minimalism as a result of a devastating diagnosis. Her story is beautifully written–it will both lift you up and bring you to tears–I am not sure if I can say I have ever cried about someone else’s dog dying–but now I have.

Here’s quick excerpt from Soulful Simplicity that spoke to me:

I’m confident that because I got lost, disconnected, and turned upside down, I was able to come out even better on the other side and experience the kind of gratitude you just can’t tap into unless you know what it’s like to live outside of your heart. Not being yourself is exhausting and breaks you down from the inside out.

Simplifying my life was the way I remembered who I was. When we hear about the benefits of simplicity, we immediately think of organized sock drawers, clean countertops, and tidy bookshelves, but it’s much more than that if you want it to be.

Courtney is currently on a 15 city book tour–she will be here in NYC next week and I look forward to meeting her there! If you can catch her in a city near you, I highly recommend hearing her words and her story in person.

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SFP 88: How can I get older kids into simplifying? Jan 03, 2018

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We need to respect our children and their desires–but we can also help to steer them to buy more intentionally. In today’s episode we discuss how to get older children on board with simplicity using 3 simple questions.

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SFP 87: Simple Fitness in Motherhood [with Cari from Fit Mama in 30] Jan 02, 2018

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Fitness and nutrition are on the minds of many at the beginning of a New Year. As we transition into motherhood, our bodies change. I know for me personally, the way I view my body changed after babies. But the way I use my body changed also. Fitness in motherhood is about more than just looking good, it’s about being strong. When we are strong it helps us to be the calm, present, engaged parent that our kids need.

In today’s podcast episode, I chat with Cari Oschman from Fit Mama in 30. Cari is a fitness expert and mother of two young children. Cari and I dove deeper into a topic of which she’s well versed–fitness in motherhood. We discuss the following questions:

How does motherhood change our body image and the way we view ourselves?
How can we inspire fitness and wellness in our families?
Why do we need to be fit as mothers?

Click here to learn more about Fit Mama in 30 and sign up for the Free 7 Day Program. Follow on Facebook | Instagram.

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SFP 86: How do you move toward a calm, simple holiday season? Dec 14, 2017

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Is your holiday season feeling busy? In today’s episode we talk about how to find calm this holiday season–including tips to keep it simple.

How to combat busyness?
How to minimize decorating?
How to drop the guilt?
How to decrease the sugar?
How to create traditions?

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SFP 85: All About Sugar [with Megan from The Lyons Share Wellness] Dec 07, 2017

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In today’s episode I have an interview with Megan Lyons from The Lyon’s Share Wellness (Facebook | Instagram). Megan is a health and wellness coach based in Dallas, Texas and provides services worldwide. In our chat today, we talk all about sugar. She answered several of my questions such as:

Is there such thing as a sweet tooth?
How can we create holiday traditions that revolve around something other than candy and desserts?
How can we make sense of the many types of “sugar” alternatives on the market today.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Megans book: Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness. (Affiliate Link)
Holiday Webinar
My Experience With Food Intolerance Testing

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SFP 84: How should I handle potty training regression? Dec 06, 2017

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Potty training regression is discouraging and frustrating. In today’s episode we discuss how to handle a situation when a child suddenly starts having accidents after they’ve been successfully potty trained.

Suggested Book: Oh Crap!

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SFP 83: How can I handle an early riser? Dec 06, 2017

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Early risers can leave moms and dads feeling exhausted and irritable. In today’s episode we talk about how we can survive this common stage, especially with little ones who still require some supervision.

Suggested: Ok to Wake Clock + Visual Timer

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SFP 82: How do you handle whining/complaining? Nov 15, 2017

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Dealing with a child that whines and complains a lot is draining. In today’s episode we talk about how we can help model the kind of attitudes we want to see in our children, along with how to validate their feelings without encouraging the unwanted behavior.

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SFP 81: I am terrified that my kid will choke, what should I do? Nov 09, 2017

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Starting solids with your baby can be intimidating, especially when you add in the worry of choking. In today’s episode we talk about baby led weaning and how you can tell if your baby is just gagging (and why that’s totally normal) versus choking.

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SFP 80: How should I handle a clingy baby? Nov 08, 2017

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Most babies go through a stage with separation anxiety. Even though it’s a normal development stage, it can be hard on both mom and baby. In today’s episode, we discuss how to handle a clingy baby and still get the things we need to do done.

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