The Soul Mammas Podcast

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63: The pressure to DO, BE and GIVE everything as moms. With Leather Bag designer and mom Emily Da Foe Jul 15, 2019

Show notes

Let's face it, there is so much pressure on mamas to DO, BE, and FACILITATE everything. Getting back to our "real" job or accomplishing external goals often receives more accolades than staying at home and snuggling our babies. It takes a lot of internal moderation to make sure we stay aligned to our truth and pay attention to if our candle is about to burn out.

Today's guest and creative entrepreneur mama who makes creative, beautiful and unique handmade leather bags, Emily Da Foe, knows just how challenging it is to always stay present as a mama and business owner. This is why her and her two mompreneur friends recently launched her platform Present Day Moms that offers a perspective from a "far from perfect mother" point of view, who is navigating the waters of running businesses and a home!

Today we discuss:

1.) How saying yes to too many things can lead to burn out

2.) How society often recognizes hard work as "external work" rather than staying at home with our kids & how this can lead to unneeded pressure as moms.

3.) Why staying creative is important for self fulfillment

4.) The ups ad downs of mompreneurship

Looking for like-minded Soul Mammas to connect with?

Are you like me, and it took you a while into motherhood to realize you were burning the candle at both ends and not taking time for yourself? You're probably ready to say YES to yourself and to sustainable self care in your life. I know I was. Took a community of mamas through this platform to help me realize just how important saying yes to our self care really is!

Our next group coaching session is Tuesday July 9th at noon PST and we will be learning of ways to carve out time for our physical and mental health, plus we will all have time on the "hot seat" to share what has been coming up for us in our lives. Please email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot. $20 investment~

MORE EXCITING NEWS:

Now offering one on one coaching! If you are feeling like you need to pivot or move into something more authentically you, but aren't sure what it is, are feeling depleted or deflated, consider coaching with me. With a background in life coaching and teaching, I am now offering 60 minute coaching sessions with me (al a carte and monthly options available on my website) via ZOOM. To find out more click the link below to set up a a free discovery call.

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Come chat with us! Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

62: Why you can pivot & change the trajectory of your life at any moment with Taja Collection founders and new mamas Annie Jensen Chapur and Annabelle Torgman DeGrazio Jul 08, 2019

Show notes

Today's guests and new mamas know about courage, the power of pivoting and how much we can learn from making BIG life shifts. Annabelle Torgman DeGrazio and Annie Jensen Chapur left their jobs as lawyers (something they had worked hard for, for a significant portion of their lives) and launched their own company called TAJA collection in 2017 out of a passion for thoughtful gifts, candles and creative design.

Their candles, diffusers, and vases, are all completely customizable keepsakes. are unique because they are completely customizable and work really well as thoughtful gifts. This means, you can engrave anything you can dream up on our products: a picture of your pet, your company's logo, your dad's signature, the lyrics to your favorite song, an inspirational quote—seriously anything!

Today they are going to share about:

How being entrepreneurs and now mompreneurs is not easy and takes grit,
How following their truth and what they were good at led them to alignment in life
The power of listening to your inner voice
How being mamas makes us realize no time should be wasted on things that aren't in alignment with our values
Why it's so important to surround ourselves with people who support us.

Looking for like-minded Soul Mammas to connect with?

MORE EXCITING NEWS:

Coach With Me

Come chat with us! Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

61: How to up our confidence through pre & postnatal fitness. With certified mama coach Kim Perry. Jul 01, 2019

Show notes

I cannot stress the importance of a motherhood community enough. Why? Because, l have been there. I felt so insular and alone as a new mama and I had no clue what it would really be like until I met my daughter. I had diastasis recti & all day "morning' sickness early into my pregnancy & exhaustion/anxiety postpartum.

Today's guest Kim Perry, is a mommy of two daughters and a prenatal and postnatal certified coach who offers quick at home workouts and actionable tips to her clients. Kim is someone who quit a good job to follow her dreams of being an entrepreneur and she talks about how she had to hustle in pregnancy to pave a life where she works from home and helps other mamas to get fit during pregnancy stay healthy and live out their truest purpose.

Today we discuss:

Why maintaining physical fitness is attainable & so important during and after pregnancy
Why stepping into our confidence is SO importance as mamas
How we can pivot and shift into a life that we love at any time, if we are feeling lukewarm about our current situations.

Next IN PERSON Soul Mamma group coaching session is July 7th at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Next virtual session isTuesday 30 at noon PST. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~

EXCITING NEWS: Now offering one on one coaching! If you are feeling like you need to pivot or move into something more authentically you, but aren't sure what it is, are feeling depleted or deflated, consider coaching with me. I am now offering 60 minute coaching sessions with me (al a carte and monthly options) via ZOOM. To find out more click the link below to set up a a free discovery call.

Coach With Me

Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

60: What being a strong mom really means-with Ninja Warrior extraordinaire Rose Wetzel Jun 24, 2019

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Today's mom Rose Wetzel is not only a Spartan Race-sponsored professional athlete, she is also a Ninja Warrior! What is a ninja warrior? Check out her show on NBC to see! This sport involves such physical prowess and courage, you almost can't take your eyes off of the athletes involved. And it's easy to forget she's a new mama!

Rose is a mom of toddler is a downright incredible athlete who has built businesses around personal training and fitness. She wholeheartedly believes in empowering women. Especially when they feel the most vulnerable-like pregnancy and postpartum. Why? Because she found herself in some vulnerable situations postpartum that included a health scare where her placenta had to be surgically removed and struggles with postpartum depression.

Today she shares about:

The significant physical and mental shifts that go along with being a professional athlete mom
Why self care is so important in her life & how she built a business around it.
Why she wants people to be inspired by her realness & imperfections rather than her physical feats.
How we all can attain our dreams, whatever they may be.

Next IN PERSON Soul Mamma group coaching session is July 7th at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Next virtual session isTuesday 30 at noon PST. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~

Coach With Me

Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

59: How loss & big life challenges can lead to mindful living as mamas. With intuitive brand consultant Rachel Garahan. Jun 17, 2019

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How does major loss or life challenges lead to mindful living and parenting? Today's guest is here to tell us how. After losing her home in a fire as a kid, and losing her dad tragically, Rachel Garahan, mama of two and entrepreneur/brand consultant, stared crafting a life around intentional living and conscious parenting.

Rachel doesn't believe in living inside of any boxes or following the status quo, and instead feels risks and uncomfortable moments lead us to our truest selves. She also believes in doing internal work, and discusses the importance of therapy and self reflection on her relationship and personal life.

Today she is going to share about:

Why taking a real mom break for a few days should be a necessity
How to dispel mom guilt
How the loss of her dad, suddenly, changed her entire life
Working with brands that align with your purpose
Why therapy has taken her and her husbands relationship to the next level.

NEW OFFERING: Coach with me! I am now offering one on one coaching virtually for mamas to help rediscover your purpose, goal set, and create sustainable self care in your life! Check out this link to schedule a free 15 minute consultation. Coach with me

Next IN PERSON Soul Mammas group coaching session for self care is June 23th at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~Next virtual coaching session is Tuesday June 12 at 1pm! $20 for 75 mins.

Check out my IG lives at approx. 2pm Mondays and Wednesdays for more info!

Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to receive the PDF, and read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more!

Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

58: How to add spice to your family's life and food with Spice Spice Baby creator Kanchan Koya Jun 10, 2019

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Have you ever hand to take a huge leap into following your intuition even when not everyone around you understood? Kanchan Koya, mommy of two, with a PHD from Harvard in molecular biology, who bravely decided to follow her passion for food & spices. She is part of the Creators Program at Buzzfeed Tasty creating recipes for an audience of millions. Growing up in India with a love of spices, she founded Spice Spice Baby a platform dedicated to shedding light on the healing potential of spices in families.

Kanchan believes being a soul mamma means following our inner calling, moving through fears, and living purposeful, present lives to model for our kids. She also believes it isn't always easy to stay in alignment and that it take practice, mindfulness and kindness towards ourselves. She is also a fellow podcast mama! Her podcast Momlight podcast highlights inspirational mamas and motherhood topics from all over the world.

Today we are discussing:

Not listening to naysayers/following our truth
Integrative health and nutrition
The health benefits of spices in our food
How to incorporating spices into our families meals
Common misconceptions around spices in baby food
Letting go of "mom guilt"

Next IN PERSON Soul Mamma meeting June 23 at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Next virtual meeting Tuesday June 18th at noon PST. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~

Check out my IG lives at approx. 2pm Mondays and Wednesdays for more info!

Have you downloaded the new free pdf on 5 Self Care Tips for the New Year!? It's free! Go to the website & pick it up!

Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to receive the PDF, and read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more!

Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

57: How to turn your family into an Adventurous one with Annika Mang of Born to Be Adventurous Jun 03, 2019

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Do you want to adventure more with your family but feel like you don't have the means, or are waiting for the exact "right time?" Do you feel like you used to live an adventurous life before kids and don't know exactly how to it back into your life slowly postpartum?

Annika Mang, today's guest and mommy of two, started a motherhood community about just this. She is the Founder and writer at BorntobeAdventurous.com and believes wholeheartedly in modeling her passion for the outdoors to her children. Annika is so fired up about being an adventure mom that she is willing to take her two daughters sledding in the freezing cold winter weather or take them on climbing adventures.

BorntobeAdventurous was created as a platform to share and inspire other families to get outdoors and adventure with their kids.

Today she is going to share about:

Her current move towards saying YES to personal adventure
Saying YES to more adventures with her family.
How to travel with a 3 and a 5 year old and advice for mamas wanting to adventure more with their wee ones.

Next IN PERSON Soul Mammas group coaching session for self care is June 9th at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~Next virtual coaching session is Tuesday June 12 at 1pm! $20 for 75 mins.

Check out my IG lives at approx. 2pm Mondays and Wednesdays for more info!

Have you downloaded the new free pdf on 5 Self Care Tips for the New Year!? It's free! Go to the website & pick it up!

Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to receive the PDF, and read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more!

Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

56: How to create space for our children to thrive with Ashtanga Yoga Instructor & surfer Lea Marie Perfetti May 27, 2019

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Today's guest, renowned Ashtanga Yoga instructor, surfer and mommy of four Lea Marie Perfetti, knows all about having to shed and rebuild our identities as mamas and how motherhood is a rebirth in so many ways. Lea is a mama who knows how to give her children enough love, presence and enough outdoor space to really allow them to thrive. In fact, you'll see pictures of her children roaming the land near their home in Southwest Portugal riding horses, running around barefoot and joining their parents in their surf, yoga and travel adventures. Her and her husband Tarik, who met in 2008, lead reputable OCEAN WYSE YOGA retreats all over the world and create a sacred space for brining their children along for the ride.

Take-Aways from the Episode:

Embracing femininity after becoming a mom
How she believes natural, open space can help kids thrive
How to negotiate working with a partner or spouse
Extended breastfeeding and naysayers

Next IN PERSON Soul Mamma meeting June 9th at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~

Check out my IG lives at approx. 2pm Mondays and Wednesdays for more info!

Have you downloaded the new free pdf on 5 Self Care Tips for the New Year!? It's free! Go to the website & pick it up!

Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to receive the PDF, and read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more!

Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

55: How to feel ENOUGH & stop trying to do EVERYTHING as mamas. With Maria Alcoke of the Engine Mom Podcast. May 20, 2019

Show notes

Enough-ness. Do you every feel enough as a mom? Do you ever take the time to pat yourself on the back and acknowledge what you've accomplished rather than what you have not? It's so easy to fill up everyone else cup before our own, or feel unworthy if we don't check off all of the "to dos" on our list. But what if we just accepted that we were already doing enough?

I'm super stoked for today's guest. Why? Because she's a fellow podcaster mama who candidly speaks about just this. Maria Alcoke is also is a Cross Fit Level 1 trainer who not only inspires with her physical prowess but her ability to shift gears at the drop of a hat.

Maria made the brave move to leave the corporate world to pursue her own business right before the birth of her first child. In fact, her show "The Engine Mom Podcast" is all about the gears we have to shift as busy, ambitious mamas.

Today we speak about:

Enough-ness and when and where to create boundaries
Making sacrifices for our dreams
Why she doesn't feel she fits into the stay at home mom or working mom box & how that is sometimes challenging.

Next IN PERSON Soul Mamma meeting May 26th at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~Moving forward each meeting will be every other Sunday afternoon all summer!

Virtual Soul Mamma meetings starting May 21st at 12:15 PST.Check out my IG lives at approx. 2pm Mondays and Wednesdays for more info!

Have you downloaded the new free pdf on 5 Self Care Tips for the New Year!? It's free! Go to the website & pick it up!

Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to receive the PDF, and read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more!

Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

54: A Crohn's disease diagnosis leads to huge life shifts. With Kayla Mangione of the Family Food Project May 13, 2019

Show notes

Mamas most certainly can find themselves burning the candle at both ends and putting everyone else health, wellness and wellbeing in front of our own. Todays guest is going to share with us a great lesson in why we should always listen to our bodies inklings. Kayla Mangione, today's guest, was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in her twenties, which resulted in major surgery. This mama of two daughters has walked quite a road to arrive where she is today as a LMFT and Art therapist as well as the founder of the Family Food Project on Instagram.

Today she shares about:

Why our body is much smarter than we often think it is and to listen to it!
Why it's important for mamas to have a creative outlet
How we never know where life is going to lead us, ad how our downs often lead to our biggest successes.

Because Kayla admits she is stubborn and didn't want to accept being on pharmaceuticals for the rest of her life, she decided to completely change her diet, which included removing gluten completely. Now she has kept this autoimmune disease at bay, through diet and health alone and has become quite passionate about health and wellness and empowering other mamas to be versed in it as well.

Her Instagram food journal is where she shares plant-focused meal ideas, parenting tips for selective eaters, and how to create healthy food relationships for kids.

Next IN PERSON Soul Mamma meeting May 26th at 3pm in downtown Santa Barbara. Email nicole@soulmammas.com to save your spot~

Virtual Soul Mamma meetings starting May 21st at 12:15 PST.

Check out my IG lives at approx. 2pm Mondays and Wednesdays for more info!

Have you downloaded the new free pdf on 5 Self Care Tips for the New Year!? It's free! Go to the website & pick it up!

Go to https://www.soulmammas.com to receive the PDF, and read more on her story, show notes, take-aways and more!

Come on over to the Facebook Group & hear happenings from our community and to meet like minded mamas like yourself!

Please support the podcast by following me on Instagram where you will also receive episode updates, photos & audio clips!

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