As adults, we have things to do—kiddos to raise, jobs to maintain, goals to reach. It can be tough to find time to both fulfill our responsibilities and to take care of ourselves. In the tough moments when it’s hard to get motivated, we need to create good systems of discipline and consistency to keep us on the right track.

In this episode, Jocko Willink explains why discipline equals freedom, and how having a loose schedule that allows for both errors and joy can eliminate decision fatigue.

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Jeffery Jay Luhn has been in the art world for 50 years as a professional photographer, author, jazz musician, college professor, and art activist. He has seen firsthand the impact that art can have on our education system, and what happens when kids don’t have access to creative outlets. Our schools may lack the resources needed to give our kids access to art in various forms, but as parents, there are small steps we can take to open up the world of art to our kiddos.

Connect with Jeffery at luhnphoto.com.

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I sometimes get glimpses of myself in my daughters—in the unceasing questions and narratives of their days, in the wonder in their eyes, in the stomps of frustration and stubbornness—and I wonder what I would do without them to teach me about myself and about life.

Today’s clip with Sarah Kay takes us on a spoken word journey of what she would say to her daughter about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the sweetness of life, and how we should embrace it all. Whether you have girls, boys, both, or neither, it’s a good reminder for all of us.

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Author and health/empowerment coach Jenn Cassetta is not only a badass herself, but is on a mission to help people feel strong, safe, and powerful. With a background in martial arts, she teaches skills that are profound for any adult navigating adulthood—especially women. In today’s conversation, we talk about the steps she lays out in her book, why it’s important to stand up for ourselves, and how simple steps are the way forward.

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As a parent, it can feel like the world expects you to do all the things, and to do them all perfectly. But the truth is that when you try to do it all, you end up burnt out and overwhelmed. 

KC Davis is a therapist, author, speaker, and the voice behind Struggle Care, who believes that we can let go of mom guilt and embrace a more balanced, realistic approach to life. She explains why it’s not your fault that you can’t do it all, and offers practical tips for managing your tasks. After all, treating yourself with compassion instead of judgment may just change your life.

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Of course we know that we are a huge influence on our kids, but it’s always humbling when we see them emulate positive behavior that we have displayed for them. Today’s clip with Eric Thomas explains that we can raise the bar for ourselves and our kiddos by setting standards and breaking generational patterns. He is an acclaimed author, speaker, educator, and pastor who is here to remind us that we have the power to create a new legacy for generations to come. 

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• Learn more at ericthomas.com.

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We process information every day from other people’s body language, receiving meaning and messages simply from someone’s physical stance. But what does our own body language communicate to us?

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy believes that by simply changing your body language, you can change your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to transform your life for the better. She discusses the concept of power posing, which involves open confident postures that can increase levels of testosterone and decrease levels of cortisol—leading to greater feelings of confidence and reduced levels of stress. In other words, “fake it until you become it.” And if two minutes of power posing could have a positive effect on our lives and then ripple out to our kiddos, why wouldn’t we give it a try?

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Renae Fieck is a mom of three, occupational therapist, host of the Cycle Advantage podcast, and is on a mission to redefine the way women work—helping them embrace their bodies and using their natural rhythms within life and business. In today’s interview, we discuss how women can optimize their time and energy by leaning into the power of their cycles, and how that leads to better life balance and bigger results.

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• Connect with Renae at renaefieck.com

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We all know play is a necessary part of childhood, but we sometimes forget how much we need it in our adult lives as well. Play not only nurtures your relationship with your kiddos, but it’s also important as an adult to destress, boost your creativity and problem-solving skills, and be more present. Today, Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How To Get Away With Murder, walks us through her Year of Yes, and how she rediscovered her love for all things after pushing through work for too long. 

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We’ve been told too many times that the goal of motherhood is to be a superwoman—to juggle all the things, and to do it with a smile. But the more we expect ourselves to reach that impossibility, the more we set ourselves up for failure. So maybe instead of trying to be perfect in every area, we need to change our expectations. In today’s throwback episode, Tiffany Dufu gives us a hall pass to drop a ball, or two, or three, in order to make us more productive and fulfilled.

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Dr. Sheryl Ziegler (or Dr. Z) is a licensed clinical psychologist, play therapist, author, speaker, podcast host, mom, and the founder of the parent-child puberty course Start With The Talk. She is passionate about creating a community of parents who work toward improving the mental health of kids and families—and of course, that starts with us as parents. In today’s interview, we talk about burnout, mental health, juggling work and life, as well as the current state of preteen girls. This is an interview you won’t want to miss.

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Becoming a better leader in our homes requires hard work. And in the midst of our busy schedules and exhaustion, it’s not easy to take on the task of working on ourselves. But what if we knew how it would affect our kids to see us take on the challenge of change?

Jocko Willink is a decorated retired Navy Seals officer, podcast host, leadership instructor, and coach who gets right to the point. Today he explains why it’s critical to take ownership of problems, and how that makes all the difference in shaping the team we lead, or in our case, our kids.

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Michele Borba is a psychologist and author who studies the reasons behind the decline of empathy in our kids, as well as why empathy is so important for our future. As we raise our kids in the age of selfies and immediate gratification, how do we nurture empathy? Today’s clip shares three simple tools to interrupt and break down the barriers that prevent us from spreading kindness and empathy.

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You may already realize that while men have a 24-hour cycle, women’s energy isn’t linear in the same way, moving on an (approximate) 28-day cycle. While we often think of this as a disadvantage, the truth is that it gives women a unique superpower, but only if we learn how to follow our body’s lead.

Alisa Vitti is a functional nutritionist and women’s hormone expert, here to share with you how to harness the power of your period, and pretty much change your life and world.

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Shonda Moralis is a mom of two, a psychotherapist, a coach, and an award-winning author helping busy moms create simple, sustainable life balance. She truly believes you can raise good kids without losing yourself, becoming stuck, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed. Anyone relate??

Today we discuss how to balance your career with motherhood, why it matters to your kids that you thrive as a person, and what small tools can help you get there. You won’t want to miss this interview! 

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It’s been almost three years that many workers have been wondering if and when they’ll have to go back to the office. For moms, and single moms in particular, working from home versus commuting makes a huge difference in how we’re able to show up both as a parent and an employee. And this got me thinking about how we as women need to keep speaking up for our needs and our families. While I absolutely support our need for social connection as well as professional advancements for women, what sacrifices are actually worth it?

Join me and other burnt-out mamas in my course Weary To Revived—it kicks off Feb 27!!

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As humans, we tend to overcomplicate things, and we think we have to have all the pieces in place before we make a move. Author Dan Millman explains why we need to loosen our grip, especially when our situation is not what we expected. If we want to appreciate the big picture of our lives, it takes courage and the willingness to start small and embrace the current moment.

Check out my new upcoming course, Weary To Revived.

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Most people give up on new year’s resolutions within the first month because they lack motivation, get busy, or shift their priorities. Change is hard—but when you know what you want and have a vision in mind of how you want to feel, it’s easier to get back up and try again. 

Today Steve Harvey reminds us why it matters that we keep picturing our goals and truly asking for them. By taking action on his one simple idea, we gain five tools that help us step into the reality of our desires and goals, instead of just another failed resolution.

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Lenora Edwards is an expert speech therapist and the chief knowledge officer of Better Speech, a leading online speech therapy provider. Today we discuss not only specific speech developments that may give cause for concern, but also how you as the parent can support and promote effective communication in your home. After all, communication is how we relate to everyone and everything, and most of us have room to grow in this area.

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