This season is celebrated as a time of joy and peace, yet it can also feel hard, stressful, and lonely. And when we’re busy trying to create holiday memories for our kids, our own needs often get pushed aside. In this episode, I share my own highs and lows of the season, and I offer four practical steps you can take today to create beauty and peace for yourself amidst the stress.
Read MoreSpending extended time with family has a way of stirring up deep emotions, especially when we return to environments that may be triggering. But what if we could be brave enough to show up as our true selves, with vulnerability and openness? Join me as we talk about how to stay grounded, and how to be the example of love, kindness, and authenticity we want to see in others.
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Read MoreWith all the things we have to do as parents and as adults, it seems like we never have enough time to stop and enjoy where we are. But the truth is that being fully present and engaged can actually transform how we experience time—when we focus on what we love, it brings joy into those moments and creates a ripple effect on every aspect of our lives.
Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA and a leading expert on time and happiness, shares how we can shift from merely managing our time to fully embracing it. How will you make the most of the time you have with your kids while they’re still kids?
Read MoreIn our fast-paced world, it can be tricky to slow down and be intentional with our time, especially when it comes to rest. Our culture often equates busyness with success, and so we struggle to prioritize our well-being through rest and mindfulness. But we can find ways to include more rest through small intentional steps—and in doing so, we may find that our focus improves and we can better care for our families and actually find greater success.
Read MoreAs a parent, you have a lot on your plate—and sometimes you end up sacrificing self-care and any small things that bring you joy. But actually, fun is a feeling rather than an activity, and happiness is something you can choose.
Catherine Price is a science journalist and author who is passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives and have more fun. She explains the three components of fun and why each one is so important to your well-being. So what would it take to rearrange your day to look for the pockets where you could create joy?
Read MoreSometimes you need to be reminded that YOU matter, and that the way you choose to face each day matters. You want to teach your kiddo how to filter through the noise of life and put themselves in circles that inspire and encourage them to grow—but the only way to do that is to model it through your own attitude. Motivational speaker Keith Harrell will fire you up as he explains that it’s up to you to create your own environments that fill you and foster positivity. How will you choose to approach each day?
Read MoreWhat things in your life feel unfair and cause you to get worked up? We all have those triggers—and in those moments, it’s easy to feel powerless. But what if we shifted the narrative by changing our own reaction, instead of being angry at what can’t be changed? Author and speaker Hal Elrod explains that while we can’t always change our circumstances, we always have the power to choose how we respond, and that can change our entire experience of life. It is in those moments that we create space for more beautiful things to grow in us and in our kids.
Read MoreAs I reflect on this journey, I remember all the time spent to scheme, dream, curate, pivot, launch, fail, and keep going. I started this podcast after huge changes in my family life, and I knew I needed to challenge myself to find (and share) resources to grow myself as a person and a mama. I believe reflection is important to remember how far you’ve come, and how much more is still to come—and it’s the little victories that keep you going and need to be celebrated. So today I’m here to share that taking risks is worth it, celebrating small wins is important, and pursuing life and love whole-heartedly is what fills you and me.
Read MoreWhat made you smile today?
If it’s tough to answer this, you’re not alone. We get overwhelmed with all the things of life—work, home, kids—that it’s easy to miss the small moments that would bring us joy.
Catherine Price is a science journalist and author who is passionate about helping people make positive changes in their lives. Surprisingly, her solution to stress, life, better parenting, and all the problems we face, is simple:
Catherine explains why this matters, how it affects our health, and how it’s a choice we make rather than an experience. If you need more happiness in your life, you won’t want to miss this.
Read MoreDo you find yourself sometimes blaming your current unhappiness and dissatisfaction on past choices? While that’s a common sentiment, regret can actually have a positive effect on your life. The trick is to find the gift in your regret, and learn from it as you move forward. Author Dan Pink has collected over 16,000 regrets from people around the globe, and today he shares the four core regrets we all face, and explains how to transform your regrets into a life you enjoy more.
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to create good habits? We think that if we can find enough motivation and discipline, we should be able to accomplish our goals. The problem? We think we have to go big or go home—and so we set ourselves up for failure.
B.J. Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford, explains why tiny habits are the key to changing your life. It comes down to creating triggers based on existing behaviors. We have the power to reprogram our brains one small positive step at a time—whether it’s doing daily push ups, or finding our calm in the midst of difficult parenting.
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Read MoreEven with a 4-month baby in her arms during our interview, K. Domiana Ndour emanates an authentic and grounding presence. She’s not only a wife and mom of three, but also a retired pro basketball player, two-time best-selling author, somatic healer, coach, international speaker, certified yoga instructor and educator. She’s on a mission to equip busy moms like you and me with the tools to self-heal and regulate emotions, all while breaking the cycle of burnout and overwhelm. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreAs parents, there are so many things we want to teach our kids. We want them to be happy, but the truth is that we can’t teach that to them—we can only model it ourselves. Happiness begins with the parent. Today, award-winning author, speaker, and therapist Connie Podesta shares some truth about becoming a happy role model, and why (regardless of what is happening in our lives) happiness is a daily choice we have to make.
Read MoreParenting often feels like we’re carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. We focus more on the things we think we have to control, rather than the things that bring us joy.
Today is a continuation of last week’s episode about coaching our kids instead of controlling them. Dr. Bill Stixrud is a neuropsychologist whose take on adolescent brain development could have a significant shift on how you show up and help to support your child. He discusses how the sense of autonomy—not full control, but some amount of knowing that what you do matters—can actually raise the feelings of motivation, and create resilience and hope in both us and our kids.
Read MoreDr. Joe Dispenza is a chiropractor with training in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and epigenetics. He’s most interested in teaching others how to make measurable changes in their lives. With the amount of stress you’ve endured over the last two years (and probably more!), now is the time to leave it behind and try a new path to find a healthier, happier you.
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