THIS is Legit Motherhood

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Episode 20: The Unexpected Doors that Open in Motherhood with Emma Natter Nov 20, 2019

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Emma loves to learn and she knew she always wanted to be a mom! But when she became a mom, she didn't realize how much she would still love to learn and how being a natural nurturing mom was hard for her. In a matter of a move to New York and her husband quitting a job that wasn't the right fit for him, she started a business and now provides financially for her family while her husband stays home with the kiddos. Her journey is inspiring!

Some highlights of what we talk about are:⁠ >The journey that led Emma to starting her own business >The unexpected things about motherhood that Emma didn't know would happen. >How the best fit for their family was Emma and her husband swapping roles in who worked and who helped with the kids

Emma Natter is a business strategist and launch coach for the noble-hearted creative. She provides resources, education, and inspiration to help new and seasoned business owners build a fulfilling life and business. She serves her growing online community with YouTube videos and emails, daily Instagram stories, and recommending all of her favorite products and resources. She is the mother of 2 and currently lives in Oregon.

To learn more about Emma, what she has to offer and her coaching programs, you can follow her on Instagram or check out her Website.

Here is the link to the Free 1 Hour Instagram Makeover

Want to see my legit mom life on the daily? You can find me on Instagram @hailimurch

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If you are interested in the workshop that I will be offering in January 2020 that will help moms with their time management and home organization, please DM me on Instagram or email me at hello@hailimurch.com

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Episode 19: How to Handle a Threenager with Amanda Accoily Nov 13, 2019

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The question we all want answered...how do you handle a threenager??⁠ I got to chat with Amanda who is currently going through the 3 year old stage with one of her kids...and it's her second time going through this unique, hard and fun toddler stage.⁠ What makes a 3 year old unique and sometimes difficult to parent? Amanda gives us some of her best advice and experience with having three year olds, but also the things she has really enjoyed about that age.⁠ Some highlights of what we talk about are:⁠ >Parenting strategies for handling 3 year old behavior⁠ >Why it's important to take a "mommy" time out⁠ >How to soak in the good moments amongst the hard ones⁠ Amanda is a recovering corporate woman who has found her joy and happiness strategizing with other female entrepreneurs. She graduated from the University of San Diego and is now married with 2 children and lives in Tampa, FL. She enjoys being outdoors, reading a good book, and traveling.⁠

If you would like to reach Amanda, you can find her on Instagram and Facebook.

Want to see my legit mom life on the daily? You can find me on Instagram @hailimurch

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Peace for Mom Coaching Program is reopening in 2020. If you would like to get on a waitlist, you can SIGN UP HERE and you'll hear from me sometime around the new year.

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Episode 18: Making Time for Your Hobbies Nov 06, 2019

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I love music! I love writing, playing the piano and singing. It's one of my joys and passions. After having kids...I certainly feel like I lost myself and didn't have time to do the thing I loved so much. As the years have gone by, and I now have two kids, in order to do the things I love, I have to MAKE the time.

You want the simple advice on how to have time for your hobby, you have to change your thoughts and you have to MAKE the time. And you can do it! Don't be afraid to ask for some help to do the things that you love. You deserve it mama! So take a listen to learn how to change your thoughts and how you can make your hobby a priority again.

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Peace for Mom Coaching Program is reopening in 2020. If you would like to get on a waitlist, you can SIGN UP HERE and you'll hear from me sometime around the new year.

To get a free MOTHERHOOD AFFIRMATIONS print out, CLICK HERE.

Episode 17: The Powerful Light in the Darkness of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Jane Selman Oct 30, 2019

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In this episode of THIS is Legit Motherhood...I got to talk with my friend Jane about her experience of going to a psych ward after both deliveries of her babies. She talks about the traumatic experience, but also how it helped her cope and move forward with dealing with her postpartum depression and anxiety.

Jane talks about how some people who haven't experienced issues with mental illness don't realize that depression can happen to anyone, even if you have a seemingly perfect life and family support. She also discusses things she wish she would see change in regards to helping moms post delivery such as longer hospital stays for moms and earlier check ups for the most post birth.

She gets real about the symptoms and signs if you may be struggling with either of these mental illnesses and how you find your support and help. This episode really opens up to what some women go through and how we can better support and help moms after they have their babies.

If you are listening to this episode and feel you may be struggling with any of these things, please reach out to a loved one or your doctor.

Jane is a 30-year-old mom of three kids three and under living in Richmond, VA. She and her husband Andrew have been married for 7 years and love the east coast. Jane is a firm believer of personality tests (ENFJ, enneagram 2, blue, questioner, slytherin) (if you know you know), drinking a cup of tea daily, and the power of a good cry.

If you are interested in reaching out to Jane, you can find her on Instagram @janeselman

Want to see my legit mom life on the daily? You can find me on Instagram @hailimurch

To get updates on THIS is Legit Motherhood Podcast, CLICK HERE.

Peace for Mom Coaching Program is reopening in 2020. If you would like to get on a waitlist, you can SIGN UP HERE and you'll hear from me sometime around the new year.

To get a free MOTHERHOOD AFFIRMATIONS print out, CLICK HERE.

Episode 16: Mom bun, sweat pants and Netflix: Legit Mom Survival Mode Oct 23, 2019

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The chiropractor told me to rest and not pick up my two year old...and my first thoughts were....how in the world am I going to survive??⁠

I recently had a month and a half of constant unexpected family emergencies, injuries, and illnesses and I wondered how in the world we were surviving. And some of those days...I had to lay on the couch and rest and put on the TV. I went into "survival mode"!⁠

In this episode of THIS is Legit Motherhood, I get real with you about those days we have that are just hard and we go into mom survival mode! I feel like there are 3 different types of survival mode:⁠

1) Pregnancy/newborn survival mode⁠

2) Unexpected life survival mode⁠

3) Day to day survival mode⁠

Mamas you aren't alone when you feel like your house is a mess and you haven't put make up on this week because of a sick kid or an unexpected family emergency. IT'S OK! Is everyone alive and breathing and fed and dressed? Then you're good! haha⁠

You'll get through your survival mode. It won't last forever. Do your best mama! And listen to this episode to know you are not alone!

Want to see my legit mom life on the daily? You can find me on Instagram @hailimurch

To get updates on THIS is Legit Motherhood Podcast, CLICK HERE.

Peace for Mom Coaching Program is reopening in 2020. If you would like to get on a waitlist, you can SIGN UP HERE and you'll hear from me sometime around the new year.

To get a free MOTHERHOOD AFFIRMATIONS print out, CLICK HERE.

Episode 15: One Mama, Two Different Breastfeeding Experiences with Emily Mayfield Oct 16, 2019

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In this episode, my friend Emily talks about her two very different experiences with breastfeeding. She opens up about the beautiful part every mom anticipates, but also how breastfeeding was hard when she realized she was struggle with D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex). Some key points brought up in the episode:

Emily shares the different experiences she had between her first and second child with breastfeeding
What D-MER is, how to recognize it, and to not be afraid to ask for help
Why having a support system is important when you are post baby and your hormones are all over the place.

Emily is originally from Plano, Texas. She and her husband moved to Redlands, California in 2011. They have an 8 year old girl, Claire, an almost five year old boy, Max, and another girl due in January 2020! Emily graduated from California Baptist University with a BA in English, and she is currently a stay at home mom.

CLICK HERE for a document you can take to your provider that better explains D-MER.

Here is a Website about D-MER: https://d-mer.org/

Here is a Facebook Group that supports moms who struggle with D-MER

Want to see my legit mom life on the daily? You can find me on Instagram @hailimurch

To get updates on THIS is Legit Motherhood Podcast, CLICK HERE.

Peace for Mom Coaching Program is reopening in 2020. If you would like to get on a waitlist, you can SIGN UP HERE and you'll hear from me sometime around the new year.

To get a free MOTHERHOOD AFFIRMATIONS print out, CLICK HERE.

Episode 14: How to Have a Confident Birth Experience with Megan Hamzawi Oct 09, 2019

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Megan and her husband high-fived just minutes after their first child was born, and shortly after that, they shared a victory slice of birthday cake. Since then, her enthusiasm and passion for the childbirth process has only grown, and with it, her desire to advocate for improved maternity care nationwide.

In addition to her work as a childbirth educator and birth doula, Megan is also a creative mother of two inquisitive children and the wife of a perpetually stressed PhD student.

In this episode, Megan gets real with us about labor and delivery and what needs to change and how you can go into your birth more confidently!

Some things she talks about:

It's so important to be educated before your birthing experience. Take a birthing class!
Megan gives some interesting facts as to how the U.S still has a lot of room to grow in how we approach child birth.
How to change your language when you are in the delivery room to receive the care you deserve.

I'm so glad I got Megan on the show! I hope she helps you see that you deserve the best experience when it comes to your births.

Chat with Megan on joylovebirth.com or her Instagram

State of Maternity Care in the U.S Chart-CLICK HERE

Other Valuable Resources:

evidencebasedbirth.com

birthmonopoly.com

spinningbabies.com

Book: Babies are Not Pizzas

Want to see my legit mom life on the daily? You can find me on Instagram @hailimurch

To get updates on THIS is Legit Motherhood Podcast, CLICK HERE.

Peace for Mom Coaching Program is reopening in 2020. If you would like to get on a waitlist, you can SIGN UP HERE and you'll hear from me sometime around the new year.

To get a free MOTHERHOOD AFFIRMATIONS print out, CLICK HERE.

Episode 13: Getting Legit About Pregnancy Oct 02, 2019

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By request of a good friend of mine...we are talking about pregnancy! This is a gold mine episode for any of you not yet pregnant or expecting your first! But also fun for those of you who are pregnant again or want to reminisce the pregnancy days.

I get really honest and open with you about all things pregnancy from how my body changed, how I found out about both my pregnancies, and how I swore I was having a girl because of my crazy pregnancy symptoms.

The pregnancy journey is different for every mama, but it's so fun to hear that you are not alone in your motherhood journey. If you are in a minor panic cause you are having your first...it's ok!! You can do this! I survived two pregnancies...so take a listen and enjoy the ride of learning about those beautiful and painful 9 months!

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Peace for Mom Coaching Program is reopening in 2020. If you would like to inquire about the new coaching program and get on a waitlist, please email me at hello@hailimurch.com

Episode 12: Faith Can Fuel Confidence in Yourself with Emmy Cornwell Sep 27, 2019

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In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview my good friend Emmy Cornwell. Emmy is an online body confidence coach who helps women lose 10-20 pounds and keep their curves without being a slave to the scale. Her mission is to help women unlock their true identities through a healthy lifestyle and by getting them wins on their weight loss journeys, it opens the door to true total body transformation from the head to the heart.⁠

Emmy has such an amazing presence about her. Her fun confident self radiates through this episode and her willingness to share her journey and her belief in God will inspire you!⁠

She talks about how her relationship with God helped her change her mindset, which in turn has helped changed her health and lifestyle.⁠

Some takeaways from this episode:

Why a gratitude journal is the best way to start the day.⁠
How to find yourself when you feel lost in survival mode as a mom.
Why putting Christ at the center of your life really is the best way to change your life around.⁠

If you want to get in touch with Emmy or learn more about what she's doing you can:

Follow her on Instagram

Follow her on Facebook

Listen to episodes of her podcast Perfectly Not Plus Size

Visit her websites: www.perfectlynotplussize.com and www.emmycornwell.com

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Peace for Mom Coaching Program is still open. If you would like to inquire about the new coaching program, please email me at hello@hailimurch.com

Episode 11: Create a Strong Sense of Self Through Style and Body Positivity with Ilyssa Herrington Sep 18, 2019

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Episode 11: In this episode, I get to chat with personal wardrobe stylist Ilyssa Herrington. Ilyssa focuses on body positivity and finding your authentic style. She has a love of all things design and went to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in LA, which is basically the Harvard of fashion schools. She has worked as a celebrity and editorial stylist, but she found her passion, helping real women with styling while working at Anthropologie. Two years ago, she recovered from almost a decade of battling with her health and decided to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. Now, she works with women who desire to have a seamless wardrobe that represents who they truly are. She helps women to find their confidence by defining their style and dressing authentically! Its part styling, part body acceptance work. Very much a holistic approach to style and confidence!

Some takeaways from this weeks episode:

Her struggle with her own health and how it led her to help women with their personal style
She gives tips for moms on how to have personal style and feel pretty when you feel like you're in a rush
Recommended websites for moms for core basic pieces:

everlane.com

madewell.com