''It's not a matter of motivating these kids, it's a matter of making them feel safe and then they can be free to succeed.'' Rebecca Smith   How can you create consistency in your sport regardless of the pressure or anxiety that you might feel?   Rebecca Smith, a former gymnast, specializes in high performance sports psychology in coaching teens 10-18 years old as well as their parents to learn to overcome fear and anxiety to thrive and succeed in their sport. In this episode: - being a...

Last episode we focused on why this movement of women are choosing to be single mothers, in this conversation we dive into why Erin, a single mother by choice of 1 son decided to embark on this alternative family path to single mamahood. In this episode we talk about: - what she thinks of dating and relationships -how she heard of women becoming single mothers by choice - the specifics of how she got pregnant and the process as well as other options for women - what are diblings and the...

If you're a single woman but truly want to have a child...sooner rather than later then listen to this episode with pioneer mama of Single Mothers by Choice, author and psychotherapist Jane Mattes.  She has over 41 years experience supporting over 30000 members in her organization 'single mothers by choice'. This conversation is releasing all of the pressure that you might have with 'finding' the right partner just in time to have a baby before your eggs run dry...sort of speaking. Things...

This mother, actress, model and EFT Practitioner, Emma Ward, shares how you can use this healing technique in a few minutes by yourself, at home, to detox your mind of any negative thoughts, painful memories or events and other limiting beliefs that you might be telling yourself which are preventing you from loving yourself, from having more energy and from being the person that you truly aspire to be. A simple healing tool that can help you feel your best in only a few minutes!

Let's teach our kids and ourselves how to stop the bullying that is happening in your home, or your kids circle of friends, or at school or in your extended family. Yep, it's not just for kids but how can you help your kids navigate being bullied OR if they are the bully's OR if they are just bystanders looking at what's happening. Barbara, a 44 years parenting expert, educator, speaker and bestselling author, is giving you her tools on bullying and how to break the cycle from happening to...

It's all about recognizing what matters in this conversation about giving, nurturing, loving and caring for those that need your support whether that's in your community or beyond borders with the non profit organization ' Mothers Without Borders' Founder & CEO & mother of 5 Kathy Headlee. Listen to her journey through motherhood as she started her organization while being a Stay At Home Mom and grew it to be a place that brings resources and most importantly is giving women and...

What purpose does your negative emotions have in making your whole, happier and leading a more fulfilling and successful life?.... Well this conversation dives in your parenting role, raising kids and how to use the three most dreaded emotions (anger, guilt / shame and anxiety) in your adult lives. This father of 3, professor of psychology, researcher, author and scientific advisor is turning the table on these so called negative emotions and letting you know that they should not be avoided.

'You haven't tried everything.' This mother and 40 years lovingly married family & couples therapist as well as author of 'It takes one to tango: how I rescued my marriage with (almost) no help from my spouse, and how you can too' shares how the best thing you can do is to focus on yourself. You have more power than you think when it comes changing your relationship and that most people still believe the marital myths about it being 50/50. She will guide you on how to have a lasting...

After homeschooling her 5 kids for 17 years, Julie Bogart, author of 'the brave learner: finding everyday magic in homeschool, learning and life' shares specific examples and tips for us parents on how our kids can best learn to love learning at home. She speaks about the importance of 'us-schooling' which is homeschool in a way that suits you, your family, your life and your kids.

This week conversation is about passion, purpose and wholesome food with Jennifer Carlson, the Canadian CEO and visionary mama behind one of the top organic baby food brands in the world 'Baby Gourmet Inc' which has many baby purees, snacks for toddlers and more... She share her journey as a working mom with passion. This is a fun and you can do this conversation with one amazing mama helping mothers feed their infant wholesome organic meals.

We are taking you behind the scenes this week on having a child through a surrogate and also the life of a surrogate mother. In this conversation Michelle Avery, mother of 6 and 5 times surrogate mother as well as Director of Operations at a surrogacy agency in Canada shares what is really going on. Takes you through the process from A to Z of what is a surrogate, how it all happens that has hundreds of couples waiting to get a chance to become parents.

Claudia Taboada is an autism mom and former lawyer who quit her day job to care full time for her son. She shares today her transformational journey from overwhelmed and burned out autism mom to a mom who rediscovered her identity. Claudia accomplished her transformation by incorporating self-care, mindset optimization and stress reduction habits and strategies that enabled her to reclaim her physical, mental and emotional health.

''You'll Get Stronger, You'll Feel More Power In Your Body'' Idalis is a wife, proud mom of three girls and an internationally recognized Elite Trainer who specializes in fast, efficient and effective at-home programs that help busy women and men get the results they want with the time they have. She is a Beachbody Super Trainer, a bilingual Fitness Influencer, and Fitness and Wellness content creator for publications like Women’s Health Magazine, Men’s Health, GQ Magazine and others.

It can happen to any mother with a baby... Will you know how to cope if it happens to you? 2 new mothers are sharing how they transitioned into motherhood without knowing what was PPD, PPA and how they found a way and important messages that they want you pregnant moms to be and their families to know.

80% of mothers with a new baby will get the baby blues and 1 in 5 women will have postpartum depression. It can really happen to anyone, there are many reasons behind it and in this week's and next week's episodes, I have a few mothers sharing their experience and most importantly what they did to feel better, stronger, happier and find the support they needed along the way. So let's do it together and bring more awareness about maternal mental health to pregnant women, moms and their...

This Sucks...and We're Afraid To Say It I'm opening up this week about how becoming a mother really was like for me. Mothers have inspired me to share my own story...how my childhood shaped my perceptions of being a mom. How I struggled financially and emotionally and kept it a secret. What I've learned now expecting my third baby.... My message of hope and strength to you mamas

Living with a joy mindset, having 'joy starters' and following your hearts nudges... Meet Jessica Janzen, a mother of 3 with 1 child in heaven that has learned important lessons about living a joyful life and doesn't give a snoot about other people's opinion's of her...how refreshing! She is bold and knows how to turn those dark moments into joyful ones. Listen to her story.

Help your child to be confident with his or her voice. The skill of communication and the art of public speaking should start as early as when your child is a toddler. Genius Kids Founder, mama of 2, Rennu Dhillon, has taught children to learn to use their voice as early as 2 years old as well as teaching them to read. She share what item every family should own that will facilitate your child's speaking confidence.

Whether you worry about how much screen time you're kids are watching or removing the guilt that you might feel whenever you allow them screen time to get things done at home or to keep them quiet...whatever your reasons are then this episode is for you. Sonia Livingstone, mother and media expert of 30 years has been researching the impact of technology on kids and the use of internet. She is a social psychologist and author and is telling you today exactly how to parent in this digital world.

Dr. Jody Carrington a clinical psychologist, bestselling Canadian author of 'Kids These Days' and speaker is getting down and dirty about mothering these days. She says that over her years of working with kids, teachers, parents, first responders, there is ONE thing that you absolutely need to teach your kids and that's emotional regulation. She says exactly what you should be saying and doing and why kids are meant to 'flip their lids'.

Want to get your sexy back, boost your confidence, love yourself even more and learn what actually turns you on...well....Do Not Skip This Conversation Ladies! Sex & Relationship Therapist Carlyle Jansen a once upon a time conservative girl is sharing her journey and giving you actionable tips and tricks on how to get started exploring your body and becoming your own best lover. Learn how to find your erogenous zones, have an orgasm and heat up your sex life WITH and WITHOUT a partner.

Your brain doesn't learn from parenting experts...what? It actually learns from the neurochemicals highs and lows going on in your brain... to put it simply the animal part of your brain and the human, more evolved one. Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD is a mother and founder of the Inner Mammal Institute that focuses on the happy chemicals that you can learn to control by rewiring certain habits and part of your brain. How to stick to them effectively and most importantly why you should.

Life Is Tough But So Are You. Ashley Adams, a mother of now 3 struggled for years with thoughts of shame, fears and hope that her married/family dream life would turn out perfect. Unfortunately, her world unravelled with her husband's alcoholism which pushed her to make decisions quickly thinking about her kids safety. Listen as she shares important lessons learned on her mom journey.

Your breasts have become everyone's business.... If you thought that it was your choice, your body, your milk, your baby and your own reason that dictates if you will breastfeed or formula feed....well think again. Today's guest is an award-winning journalist, maternal health strategist and breastfeeding & infant advocate, mama of 2 that decided to uncover what's really going on behind the scenes and uncovered a few BIG external players are running the show on how mothers are set up to...