The transition into motherhood impacts our physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual state. Throw in a global pandemic and you've got a whole lot of lonely moms trying to figure out how to be healthy and whole in isolation. Even moms who aren't new to the parenting game have been thrown a loop and are starting from scratch all over again. Almost exactly a year after her second conversation with M4M, Elizabeth Cheroutes joins us for Mental Health Awareness Month to discuss...

We were super thrilled to announce our first face-to face community conversation post-covid. Because we also offered this conversation via Zoom, we were testing the technical waters and had originally hoped to post this conversation on youtube as well. But unfortunately, some glitches made that impossible. Thank you for your patience and for listening to this important conversation! We are welcoming KARISSA AKIN with Iksplor to discuss how to lead a purposeful life -- in spite of it all! You...

Looking for greater awareness around your personal finances? Liza Millet shares how to think through budgeting, financial investments, retirement planning and other topics to help you mindfully cultivate a brighter financial future. Elizabeth Millet, Wharton MBA in finance, career in money management and education  Liza has supported M4M from its inception, inviting us to participate in Start-Up Intensive (2019) where we learned entrepreneurial lessons that continue to help us cultivate and...

In our September Community Conversation, Meredith Adams hosts Julie Tobiason, Simplicity Coach & Professional Organizer  Julie is a natural organizer, intentional in finding ways to prioritize space and time in her life, focusing on what brings her joy. Julie's curiosity and love for intentional living has inspired her to embark upon a journey as she shares with others the joy of living simply. While focusing on the narrative of her clients lives, Julie works as a partner to uncover...

In this meditation, Kirsten guides us through a practice acknowledging the similarities and differences between ourselves and others, opening our awareness to compassion and connection. 

In this brief meditation, Poa guides us on a short journey of transforming stress or darkness by using light-filled imagery. The perfect grounding practice when you need you only have a few minutes to sit!

Just begin again. Our last Community Conversation in May 2020 was led by Heather DeVine of People Spread Love on the release of expectations. Enjoy a meditation focused on noticing our thoughts and letting them come and go without giving them too much energy. She discusses the birth of her passion project, People Spread Love and about her rebirth into motherhood and encourages other mothers to share their stories because everyone has something to teach through their own unique...

Aim for 65% success! In this episode of Therapy Thursday, Elizabeth Cheroutes, MSW, LCSW, founder and owner of Jackson Hole Therapy discusses maternal mental health and self-care during challenging times. Elizabeth takes a special interest in the unique experience of new and expecting parents and has dedicated several years to understanding the dynamics of perinatal mental health. She is the co-founder of the Jackson Perinatal Advocacy Project. She has lived in the Jackson Hole Community...

Rachel Wigglesworth leads a mindfulness exercise based on the work of Alfred Adler. Rachel offers virtual coaching sessions with a sliding scale for individual family budgets. To learn more about Rachel and her parenting guidance services, visit www.growinggreatfamilieswy.weebly.com. For more information about Adlerian Child Guidance Principles, visit http://www.adlerian.us/guid.htm

How does your body need to be nourished? In this conversation, Poa discusses Meal Plans, Cooking at Home, New Habits. What’s working? What needs a nudge back towards healthy? And then there's snacking! How are we keeping up on food consumption with everyone home? Plus making snacks healthy for kids and adults with minimal trips to the grocery store. Poa is a registered dietitian with a whole food focus who is passionate about helping people live their best lives and feel good. She has...

This conversations was recorded May 7, 2020. "How do we then manage life at home with our children when we have to work, have to help our kids with schooling, have to keep our young ones engaged and have to work with all ages through their challenges of boredom, withdrawal from friends and arguments for excessive screen time?"  In this Community Conversation, Rachel Wigglesworth will offers support and a time to reflect and discuss shifting needs and demands in parenting during these...

In what ways is the pandemic impacting your relationships? *Apologies for audio glitches. We appreciate the grace you are extending as we learn how to connect primarily through tech. This is a big ole FFT (F*ing First Time. Thanks Brene!) and at the end of the day we just want to love on you with these offerings even if they're not perfect. Laura Santomauro, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and she's is taking our questions! Laura's schedule doesn't allow her to join us for a...

Mindfulness 4 Mamas was born out of the desire to make a love-spreading difference in the lives of moms by supporting maternal well-being and gathering in safe, non-judgmental spaces to provide mothers of all ages and stages access to mindful practices and caring community. Receive weekly M4M updates to your inbox by signing up for our enewsletter https://www.stjohnsjackson.org/m4m-stay-in-touch/ Connect with us on facebook and Instagram...