It's the #1 reason moms say they can't take better care of themselves... but it's actually not always as true as it feels. Today we talk about our addiction to "not enough time," and how it can hold us back from what we really want. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the...

You already know taking care of yourself is good for you - but what actually makes it feel good? And why is that so important to creating good habits and rituals? Today we give a brief look at the "happy hormones" that help you create healthy care rituals. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and...

If you've seen articles, books and blogs that talk about "radical self-care," you aren't alone. While taking care can feel extreme at first, today we talk about the goal of helping your care become a well-integrated, essential practice - as normal as brushing your teeth every day. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of...

Lately, there have been a slew of articles exclaiming that "showering" and other basic needs aren't self-care. But when you look at this differently, you start to expand the world of what true care really is. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory....

Sometimes, we don't want to learn anything new. Sometimes, we just need a breath - and a break - for our heads and our hearts. Today, I invite you to take that small pause with me, and we'll practice together. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START...

Every mom experienced or heard of the dreaded "mom brain." We feel confused, foggy and cranky - and while we love our coffee, it isn't actually the best long-term solution! Today we'll talk about the one care skill that is - and how it literally changes your entire life. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing,...

There's a self-care trend flooding motherhood communities everywhere: the rise of wine mom culture. But is having a glass of red every evening after the kids go to bed actually self-care - or something to be wary of? We'll break down how wine - or any other potentially addictive habit - can be either, and how to feel good about your care ritual choices. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care...

Mom guilt is at the root of mom stress, self-doubt and even fear. Am I a bad mom? Am I ruining my child? Why can't I stop feeling so bad about my choices - no matter which choice I make? We dig into mom guilt in this episode, and discuss how to see it as a valuable resource - and not let it bury you. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using...

We all know we need good boundaries... but we're not so good at setting them by saying "no." It's the word that strikes fear in the heart of many mothers because we, in fact, feel the cultural responsibility to take care of everyone - and do everything anyone asks. NO MORE (see what I did there?). Today we chat 5 ways to say "no" to help you create care boundaries that work - and say "yes" to yourself.EPISODE NOTES:Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama...

EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life skill for early motherhood, using a blend of intuitive healing, bodywork, and brain science, like the Polyvagal Theory. START FOR FREE with a free, virtual care kit at ritualcare.com/free . JOIN the online mom care community for free at ritualcare.com/community . FOLLOW Kelly on Instagram at instagram.com/kellynewsomegeorges .

As moms, we all know how frustrating it feels to be constantly interrupted by our children. The idea of independent play seems like a life-saver... until they crawl back to you, and you feel awful for "ignoring' them. Today we'll talk about 5 independent play benefits for your littles that create "mom gold" instead of "mom guilt." EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator and mama coach, Kelly Newsome Georges. We'll use self-care as an essential life...

With many areas reopening their doors (and borders) as quarantine regulations lift, many moms are wondering whether it's really okay to let their children go back to school and pick up playdates. The answer is individual - but we can find it if we know where to look. Plus, we talk about how to reframe "enjoy every moment" in motherhood - and let it help you take a break instead of feeling guilty about wanting one.EPISODE NOTES:Ritual Care episodes are quick check-ins with self-care educator...

Just as we start easing out of initial coronavirus global pandemic shock, we're hit with a brutal video of police brutality on another Black man - and a revolutionary uprising demanding racial justice and the dismantling of systematic racism that has plagued the USA since its inception. Today we're diving into what social awareness and activism has to do with YOUR care, how the often-hidden emphasis of "White well-being" is contributing to the problem, and how you can be part of the solution...

How can we find light, goodness, and joy in the middle of chaos? Step by step, moment by moment, shimmer by shimmer. Today we'll talk about the concept of shimmers, who inspired it, and how it can help you feel better on the bad days. To learn mo

Every mom knows how it feels to be disappointed -- even on a special day like Mother's Day. Today we'll talk about why that isn't necessarily a bad thing... and 3 care rituals you can use to recreate your Mother's Day experience altog

Why do some days feel so hard, even when nothing's "really wrong?" Here's why: the small stuff matters, even when you think it shouldn't. And acknowledging our feelings about these details is the very thing that can help us heal,

Asking for help can be hard, even when we need it the most. In this episode, we talk about 3 barriers and breakthroughs in getting the help that we need from others -- and the way it actually can make relationships stronger. EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Car

Before I got it tattooed on my body, I used to hate the word "surrender." Now every time I see it, I remember to practice -- and it's changed my life. In today's episode, we talk about how surrender can be our secret superpower, in un

For many of us right now, life is like a pressure cooker about to POP. But there's one tool we all have that can always help: our bodies. The trick is knowing how to use them (it's more than just exercise) and remembering to do it regularly.

Sometimes we don't need more information. Sometimes we don't even need a new strategy. Some days, after the storm has started and we're in the thick of it, we just need a reminder that we're never alone -- and that we can do what we t

In the middle of scary current events, is it possible to still feel optimistic? Does it help to smile and rise above what feels so real -- or to share our honest emotions? In this episode, I'll respond to one mom's concern that she's bein

Feeling nervous or freaked out lately? That's actually GOOD news. It means your nervous system is responding to the wild environment out there. But it doesn't mean you have no control over your responses. Today we explore how to ease the stre

We marvel at people who encounter impossibly hard circumstances, yet come out victorious. It speaks to the resilience that we all possess, and that grows when we cultivate it. Today we talk about digging into the discomfort that rises up when we slow

We're all trying hard to keep everything "as normal as possible" for our kids. But what if we're missing a massive opportunity to create a new normal -- that ends up making our lives a lot better? EPISODE NOTES: Ritual Care episodes