Join us in a heartwarming tribute to the silent yet formidable force that is motherhood, as we welcome the remarkable Ana Tajder, creator and host of the "Thank You, Mama" podcast. On this very special episode, Ana brings her global perspective, sharing both her own story as the child of a famous actress and artist, and the many mom stories she's gathered from around the world.This is a journey many moms know well as they balance their own dreams with family life. This episode isn't just abou...

I am happy that you are here today. We're talking about something that's always vulnerable and very raw for me. If you've been following along for a while, you know about my family and how we're dealing with autism and PDA. I have already done an episode before which I hope helps bring a lot of peace and comfort and hopefully hope to families that find themselves in similar situations.For Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to do a follow-up on creating a path when dealing with neuro divergencie...

Ever wondered how a single idea, product, or behavior can suddenly become a widespread phenomenon? My journey with "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell took an unexpected turn when I finally tuned into the audiobook, narrated by Gladwell himself. This experience completely altered my understanding of how small actions can ignite major social changes. Today on the Mom on Purpose Book Club, we talk about Gladwell's seminal work, discussing the interplay of connectors, mavens, and sales...

When we're talking about celebration, for the most part, we are thinking about the action of celebrating for big events in our lives. But the skill of celebration as fuel for your everyday life is much more critical to learn.  In this episode, we continue our journey learning about celebrating yourself. Today, we focus on the reasons behind our tendency to shy away from feeling too good, just as we do from feeling too bad.  We will also unpack tips on how to sidestep the self-sabotage that...

Ever wondered how throwing your own victory party could be the hidden key to sustained personal growth? Self-celebration is far more than a feel-good moment—it's your armor against the backward pull of old habits and a beacon guiding you to intentional living. In this episode, I want you to really know how special and dear you are to my heart, so I'm sharing with you the most life changing lesson I learned hoping it can change your life, just like it has changed mine. If you're hesitating...

Have you ever felt this weird internal turmoil when you absolutely know that you have to take care of your body as you're aging then suddenly you feel guilty that you're not loving your body as much and you're not body positive? In this episode, we're finally going find out if you should love your body or lose the weight. Together with Laura Conley we're going to have an intimate conversation on embracing body positivity and taking of your body at the same time after motherhood. Join us for...

I never thought that breaking my leg while trying to learn how to ski would essentially teach me how much I love being a mom and how much joy I find in motherhood. On this episode, I wanted to have an open and honest conversation about the shifts that I have made over the years to find so much joy in my motherhood now with my kids and how I show up with them. We'll turn your negative thoughts around to help you feel joy even when mom life is tough and still hold onto who you are while...

Before I had really discovered who I was, I felt like sex was really hard and it was something that was not integral part of my marriage. It was something that was one more thing on my to-do list. I know that for so many of us right now, there will be times when we get into those slumps or the funks. When you are exhausted by all the things, how can you still have a good sexual relationship with your husband or partner? On this episode, together with Amanda Louder, we address the weariness...

Join us as we welcome Bronte, a dedicated 'professional mom', to share her inspiring journey through the joys and challenges of motherhood. Bronte opens up about her early start in parenting, her transition from a hairstylist to a full-time stay-at-home mom, and the leap of faith that transformed her life and led her to start a farm. Motherhood can be a profound calling, shaping one's identity and life path in unexpected ways. Whether you're a mom finding your entire purpose within the walls...

In today's Mom On Purpose Book Club episode, we're are going to revisit Greg McKeown's book "Essentialism". This was one of the very first books that I did when I started the book club and it was crazy to go back and reread it and see how many things from the book I applied. This was one of those life changing books for me and I hope that it will also help you identify what is important for you right now by adopting essentialism. Even if you have read it before. I would highly recommend...

Ever felt like motherhood is less a role and more a company you're running solo? Today, we're talking about how to wear all the hats in motherhood. In this episode, we are going to tackle how someone juggles it all. The juggle is real, but so are the strategies to keep all balls in the air. Discover how to identify and streamline your household tasks, allowing you to nurture your family and yourself while pursuing your personal goals. Tune in and equip yourself with the tools to manage...

Most women have never been taught confidence or how to be confident, but yet most women want it, and when we get to this point where we want it, there's almost always an underlying fear that we are going to cross the line over into arrogance.  So today, we're gonna talk about what confidence is and how we can grow or increase our confidence without crossing over into the realm of arrogance. This is so important for you as you're working towards your purpose and being able to answer that...

Two weeks ago today, I was in a ski accident and you all know how excited I was to be learning how to ski. I always think goals are linear, and I'm sure you experienced that as well. There might be a couple obstacles, but we'll work through that and then we'll achieve our goal. But in reality, yes, that does happen, but more often than not we'll experience large detours along the way and it's very easy to become disappointed, discouraged and feel a lot of despair in those moments when the...

Welcome to the Mom On Purpose Book Club and in today's episode we're are going to unpack Jennifer Breheny Wallace's book "Never Enough". This book talks about the pressures that can be unexpectedly harmful to the mental health of not only our youth but also adults.  This is a great self-help book to help us confront the critical issue of success pressure and its detrimental effects on the mental and emotional health of our kids, spotlighting the urgent need for change in how we define and...

As moms, we love to teach our children the gift of giving. Moms are the best at giving, serving their children, family, and community. But … how are you with receiving? How about asking for or accepting help? That's a level of discomfort that can make even the strongest of us squirm. In today's episode of the Mom on Purpose Podcast, Lara Johnson takes us deep into the gifts we can receive when we let ourselves be vulnerable.   What you'll learn in this episode: Why being like Jesus Christ...

When I think about the goal cycle,  we're looking at it in four steps. The first is to decide, second is to implement, third is to celebrate, evaluate, and fourth is to try again. I signed up for ski lessons a couple years ago and I found out I was pregnant. Because of the complications with my pregnancy, I wasn't able to actually do the lessons and ended up cancelling them. So, I'm bringing you on a journey today. I want you to see real time what this looks like and what it feels like when...

Today we are talking about goals and actually setting goals. And, as I've thought about this, one of the critical things that I teach in my program and that I coach people on is setting and achieving their goals to help them live their purpose. Now, a critical piece of that is what I call the goal cycle. In this episode, we are going to talk more about building foundation before you can actually achieve a goal, to define what brings you joy and to discover what that purpose is with your joy....

As I've been thinking about you and thinking about my last year, I wanted to come clean on something.  Some people sometimes hear me on the podcast and think that my life is perfect, that I'm doing everything right and that I'm reaching all of my goals.  But I wanted to just come clean on the fact that in 2023, I didn't set goals at all. I took a break from goals, and the reason why I want to share that is because there is this kind of underlying mindset that you always have to be growing...

This episode is an excerpt from my interview on Melissa Snow's Powerful Women Rising podcast. Melissa and I dive deep into the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore the often unspoken weight of mom guilt and the search for balance in our chaotic lives. We discuss practical strategies for overcoming internal beliefs that lead to guilt, the importance of self-care, and how embracing natural productivity cycles can transform both our family life and business...

Sometimes God and the Universe has a funny way of poo poo-ing our plans, and that's okay.  Yes, you may have created a plan, and maybe it didn't go the way you had hoped, but there's one guarantee: life will give you an opportunity to let go of your plan whether you like it or not, that's when the magic begins to happen.  What you'll learn in this episode:   Trust that whatever path is happening for you now is the right oneLara shares how she let go during her pregnancy to enlist the help of...

When your first baby was a week old, you were sleep deprived, your boobs were always out, you were bleeding, and it was plain messy. You also couldn’t stop looking at your new baby, the beautiful creature that was inside of you just a week before but that was now in your arms. It was beautiful. As you move toward your purpose, you will have a similar experience. Allow your journey to be both messy AND beautiful. In this episode, you will learn: How to get comfortable with following joy and...

Have you ever considered what we can learn from the life cycle of a tree in the midst of winter? Or how altering your sleep schedule in line with the changing seasons can impact your overall mental and emotional wellbeing? We discuss these intriguing ideas and more as we delve into the enriching exploration of "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times," a captivating book by Katherine May The episode brims with personal anecdotes, reflections, and insights, as we explore...

Have you ever gotten burned by your passions, only to feel like you have to take time away from them?  If your passions require more than the resources you have to give, such as your time, money, or energy, then this episode is for you.  In this episode, you will learn: The 5 "rocks" to help you create boundaries to enjoy guilt-free passionsWhy it's important to conserve your energy so you don't burn out  How keep the fire going so your passions don't fizzleHow passions stop feeling fun when...

Anger is an emotion that everyone has, but it’s exhausting when your kids feel it. You find yourselves refereeing sibling arguments, yelling at them to stop, then feeling guilty for showing up that way, and discouraged on how to help when they are angry. You are not alone. Every mom,  kid, and family feels anger. Learning the tools to help your kid through their anger will bring more peace to your house. And you’ll feel better because you are being the calm mom you want to be. In this...

Ep 65 Create Gratitude by Letting Go of "Negative Gratitude"  Do you try to "look at the brighter side" anytime you feel negative emotions? If so, you are practicing "Negative Gratitude." Instead, take a deeper dive into your positive and negative emotions so that you can create a joyful gratitude practice that honors what you feel while fueling your daily life. In this episode, you will learn: The more we try to fix emotions we don't want, the more we amplify them Why allowing others to be...