I didn't want to end this series without sharing what is perhaps my favorite story from Greg's books because I felt so personally called out by it (in a good way!). I have thought about it often in the years since I read it, and so I wanted to read it to you today as well.    Listen in to hear about Kind Gustav II and his warship the Vasa. For full show notes, go to 3in30podcast.com/335-not-overcomplicate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, Greg McKeown joins us today to share three tools from this book Effortless that will help us to lighten the mental and emotional load of parenthood.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/334-effortless Announcement: My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course is on sale through January 18th! Go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter for $30 off! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to...

As we head into a new year, I, like perhaps many of you, am feeling pulled to get back to basics--back to the essence of my life and what I want and the work that is most essential for me to be doing, both inside and outside my home. That's what has pulled me back to a book that I read almost a decade ago called Essentialism by Greg McKeown. He is my guest on the show next week talking about his second book, but I wanted to introduce him this week by talking about his first book, which I...

I wanted to bring back a very special episode from our archives that we feel captures this heart of this season: family, togetherness, and faith. Today we are excited to re-air an episode that was recorded with Ralphie Jacobs, the founder of the positive parenting movement Simply on Purpose, and her father, Bob Peters.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/332-ralphie-jacobs Announcement: There will be no podcast episode next week.  Enjoy the...

The old saying goes that "moms shouldn't be allowed to get sick"…because it's nearly impossible to take care of our families when we aren't feeling well ourselves. But unfortunately, moms do get sick. Sometimes very sick, for long periods of time. When that happens, what's a mom supposed to do, so she can care for herself and her children? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/330-parent-when-you-feel-like-crap  Episode...

I'm bringing you this quick bonus episode on a Thursday because we need to celebrate a big milestone for 3 in 30. This is our 330th episode! And that feels like it should be acknowledged! 330 episodes of 3 in 30, which means over 165 hours of wisdom brought to us by world-class guests and parenting experts, helping us be happier, more intentional, more self-assured mothers. For full show notes visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/330-delight-in-difficult-child To purchase a Flecks of Gold...

Do you have family traditions around food? Is food something that generally connects your family, or is it something that causes stress and sometimes even tears--for mom and the kids? Today's guests are familiar with both extremes, and they have some practical ideas for bringing more joy back to family meals and food traditions.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/329-food-traditions  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is...

I have a big calendar that hangs in my kitchen that shows several months at a time, and it cracks me up that at the top of this season's calendar spread, it literally says "Busiest Time Ever." That is what the calendar makers labeled October-December rather than including the month names. If you're feeling a bit that way as well, today's episode is for you. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/328-less-stressful-december  Click here to try the...

Do you ever wonder how you can help your CHILDREN see the good in their lives and express more gratitude? Good. Me too. Come listen in. For show notes, including the three takeaways, visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/327-teaching-children-gratitude  Announcement: Flecks of Gold for KIDS- a digital printable- is on sale now! Visit 3in30podcast.com/shop and use code KIDS to get 50% off through the end of November. Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30...

Being a grown up is kind of weird for a lot of reasons, one of them being that you are still the child of your parents. And if your parents didn't or couldn't show up for you in the way that you needed when you were growing up, that can make your relationship with them now feel…complicated.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/326-complicated-relationships  ANNOUNCEMENT: My Flecks of Gold for KIDS digital download is on sale for all of...

Well friends, it's almost the most chaotic time of the year! Oh wait, that's not how the song goes. It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Desirae is the host of the podcast Minimal-ish, where she talks all things realistic minimalism, motherhood, and intentional living each week. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/325-meaningful-holidays  Announcement: I want to make sure you heard my big announcement on Monday that I...

Parenting an intense kiddo is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, and sometimes all you want is a wise mentor--someone who has been through it and has compassionate advice for you that actually works with these types of kids. That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to today's guest. Mary Van Geffen is the international parenting coach for moms of Spicy Ones™️. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/324-mary-van-geffen  Announcement:  I am so...

In today's episode, we are going to be talking about how to manage the crazy input of motherhood if you have ADHD or some other type of neurodivergence…or if you sometimes wonder if you do. And honestly, the tips and strategies in this episode will help any mom, because the mental load of motherhood is a lot for even the most organized thinker.   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/323-parenting-with-adhd  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This...

We all want to raise kids with healthy self image and body image, but that feels so much easier said than done. How do we teach them the value of health and caring for their bodies without encouraging an obsession with health or with their bodies? How do we teach them to trust themselves around food and to love their bodies no matter what size they are, when we're raising them in a culture that is obsessed with diets and thinness? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to...

My guest today is passionate about helping women to create homes that they love, regardless of what their homes aesthetically look like. She cares about beauty, but her definition of beauty goes so much deeper than paint colors and magazine perfect furniture, and I know you are going to find her perspective freeing and empowering. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/321-design-a-home Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored...

I know this topic can be annoying for overwhelmed women. You may be thinking, "Sure it sounds wonderful to care for my self…but I am juggling the demands of my children, my job, my partner, and life in the modern world, full of so many distractions and demands."  If you feel this way when you hear about "self-care," I hope today's conversation will provide a bit of a reframe for you–because self-care doesn't have to be completed when we are all alone and conditions are perfect.   "For full...

This episode is a special and personal one--it is all about my mental health journey. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/319-tools-to-manage-anxiety-and-depression  Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. TN Dickinson's: T.N. Dickinson’s witch hazel products are the only all natural, clinical grade witch hazel on the market, that cleanses, soothes, and treats just about anything, and...

Today on the podcast I have an expert guest who is going to talk about the power of the mind, body, spirit connection in combating burnout and emotional fatigue while caregiving. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/138-caregiving-fatigue Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15%...

YOU are your child’s most important teacher! This back-to-school series is back again this year, as we discuss how to have important conversations with our kids that will set them up for success at school, work, and throughout life.   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/317-helping-children-advocate Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online...

Are you *listening* to your anger–or just reacting to it? In this limited-time replay of my live masterclass, I will teach you three principles of self-assured motherhood to help you translate the messages that anger is sending to you. Enrollment for the Self-Assured Motherhood Program ends Thursday, Sept 21 at midnight MST! Join us in the program! Sign up here: selfassuredmotherhood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, you are going to hear from an amazing alumni of the Self-Assured Motherhood Program who decided to go for it and prioritize her emotional wellness, even though the odds were against her. To see the show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/316-considering-sam This transformational program only opens once per year, and enrollment closes this upcoming Thursday, September 20, 2023, so if you've been feeling curious about it, please do not...

The reviews are in! If you're wondering if the Self-Assured Motherhood Program is something that would be beneficial in YOUR life, in the words of LeVar Burton, "You don't have to take my word for it." To see the show notes, including the takeaways, please visit 3in30podcast.com/315-SAM-reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel burnt out, overwhelmed, or lost in your motherhood? In today’s episode, Aleisha and I talk about how important it is to know your self and honor your needs as a mother. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/314-feel-like-yourself Announcement: TODAY IS THE DAY! My Self-Assured Motherhood Program is available. This is a once-a-year opportunity. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, lost, unmoored, or burnt out in motherhood, this...

Decision-making can be paralyzing for me. But today's guest, Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius, is a systems expert and professional permission-giver. Kendra helps others stop doing "it all" for the sake of doing what matters. For show notes, including the three takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/313-better-decision-maker. ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm teaching 3 free webinars in the next few weeks about How to be a Less Angry Mom. I would LOVE to see you there. Let's see if we can make...

Whether or not you are a business owner, I know you will love the insights in this episode. For show notes, including the 3 takeaways, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/312-run-a-home. As a note of interest: Crystalee co-hosts an annual grant for mom-entrepreneurs called the High Five Grant. This unique grant will be open for applications starting TOMORROW, September 1, 2023, which is why we are airing this bonus episode today to make sure that you know about this opportunity if you are...