Happy 2020. In this episode, I share some big learnings and some big news. Listen in to find out what’s going on. Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about,...

Emotions play an important role in how we think, feel, react and behave; they are an essential part of being human. Everyone goes through tough chapters in life where they experience mental and emotional stress, like sadness, anxiety, fear, and grief, for example. Acknowledging how you feel and committing to take care of yourself emotionally, creatively, physically, and spiritually, can help turn negative experiences and the thoughts and feelings that come along with it, into change, growth,...

What if there is really nothing wrong with you? Your depression, anxiety, even illness are just symptoms of our outside world. What if meds are not the answer. What if nutrition and mindset are? Today, we talk to best selling author kelly brogan about how to own your self.  This is the Empowered Mama Podcast.  If Kelly was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? “Truth” https://kellybroganmd.com/downloads/ Links For (Kelly...

One moment of kindness and acknowledgment can change someone’s life. There is a powerful ripple effect when women take a moment to lift each other up. My guest today reminds us that when someone inspires us, we should tell them. Find out how she created the most inspiring community and inspiration for active women. This is the empowered mama podcast.  https://fellowflowers.com/tellher/ The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection...

Yes, the motherhood is real. But it’s also pretty funny. Levity will get you through the toughest times. Laughter will is your best medicine. My guest today reminds us of why to laugh through each day.  Links For Jenna Kim Jones https://jennakimjones.com twitter: @jennakimjones, @jkjandal  facebook: @jkjcomedy, @jkjandal  instagram: @jennakimjones, @jkjandal The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content...

Working mothers are under more pressure than ever at home and work, and not getting nearly the level of help they expected or support they deserve. In service to our families and our companies, it's time we opened up the conversation about the high stakes of working motherhood. My guest today is a working mom on a mission.  Website https://www.a-parently.com Social Media @aparentlyltd The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection...

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS ISN’T FITTING MORE INTO YOUR DAY. THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IS FITTING MORE OF YOURSELF INTO YOUR DAY. Let’s find out how to live more and do less.  Links For Kate Northrup Instagram Facebook Youtube Her new book, Do Less Money, a Love Story 4 Workshops To Go along with the Do Less Book Links for Lisa Free Trial at Audible here MamaWell: www.mamawell.co The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/ Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com The...

In today’s episode, we meet a mom who inspires mothers to believe in themselves and conquer their fears. Called “the mom of mom influencers,” “the exec inspiring millennial moms,” and “the voice of millennial moms,” We are talking about the gender gap, imposter syndrome and so much more.  Christine Michel Carter is one of the few Black millennial mom writers and speakers with a national voice for moms. A single mother of two, she has been featured in The New York Times, EBONY and Women's...

We often second guess our choices as parents because we are told to do things in a certain way, even if those choices don't seem ideal for us. My guest today hopes to change this. She wants to inspire moms to make their own choices, not conform to societal or cultural norms, and to create a path that’s authentic to their lives and identities. I’m super excited today to meet my guest Sri.  She started a very cool website and podcast called Big Little Choices. It began with the intention of...

Have you ever noticed how sometimes you have so much energy and clarity and other times you feel like you just want to shut off from the world and crash on the couch? You cannot expect to have the same constant flow of energy every 24 hours. Your energy changes with the seasons & your cycle. Today, we are going to talk about finding your flow with these natural cycles in nature.  Links For Today’s Show Do Less by Kate Northrup Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom by Christiane Northrup Lunar...

Let's teach all girls and women to lift each other up, believe in themselves, and go fearlessly in the direction of their dreams. Meet Amy, co-founder of Give Her Courage. Give Her Courage is both a retail and educational company with a mission to instill strong smart and bold girls from the start and grow a movement of women lifting each other up for a better future.Link For Today’s Episode www.givehercourage.comInstagram: @givehercourageThe Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand...

Who Knew Being A Stay-at-Home Mom After Having A Career Could Be So Hard? When meetings, deadlines, and performance evaluations turn into diapers, dishes, and loneliness- what do you do? Let’s find out. This is the Empowered Mama Podcast.http://jenbabakhan.com/Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey From Working Professional to Stay-at-Home MomThe Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically...

As any new parent knows, there is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. From the earliest days, parents get the message that they must make certain choices around feeding, sleep, and schedule or all will be lost. There's a rule—or three—for everything. But the benefits of these choices can be overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make your own best decision? Emily Oster is my guest today. Her...

Is there something you have always wanted to ask me? Well now is your chance. Today, I answer your questions. And it’s quite a spectrum. We are talking about everything from curly hair products to scaling your business. This is the Empowered Mama Podcast. Links From Today’s ShowLisa’s favorite products for curly HairMiss Jessie’s Multi Cultural CurlsPantene GoldLisa’s Favorite Project Management AppsTrello.comEvernoteQuote Of The Day“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality”...

Do you find yourself bickering daily with your spouse? Nagging incessantly? Disappointed by a lack of connection? I get it. Recently, I was feeling the same way so I decided to do something about it. Listen in on my best tips to improve communication with your spouse. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. Links for today’s episode:How Well Do You Know Your Partner QuizGottman Relationship GuidesAmazon Links For Gottman BooksThis episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM. This is the company I...

Why do men do so little at home? Why do women do so much? Why don't our egalitarian values match our lived experiences?Journalist-turned-psychologist Darcy Lockman offers a clear-eyed look at the most harmful problem facing modern parents—how progressive relationships become traditional ones when children are introduced into the household.This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.Darcy LockmanFavorite Quote: The arc of the moral universe is long and it bends toward justiceIf Darcy Lockman was to get...

This week, my baby turns 18. And when I say baby, I mean my business, FIT4MOM. That’s like a grown-up. It’s been quite a ride. There has not been one day that I haven’t been learning lessons. So in my never-ending quest to lessen your learning curve, I’m going to share the top lessons I’ve learned in 18 years in business. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM. This is the company I started 18 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The...

Today’s guest followed her passion and created a business where she could make a difference and integrate with motherhood. We talk about building a business, getting pr and surviving summer as a working mom. This is the Empowered Mama podcast. This is the Empowered Mama Podcast. Heather’s Favorite Quote: “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph CampbellLinks From Today’s...

We live in a world where our food is making us sick, tired, and overweight.Big Food brands design their packaged products to be addictive... so we consume unhealthy ingredients over and over again. In today’s episode, meet Food Babe, food activist and New York Times best-selling author Vani Hari. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.Vani Hari’s Favorite Quote: “There is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.” – Thich Nhat HanhIf...

Are you ready to ditch overwhelm and grow your life and business without stress? After overcoming cancer at 25, my guest today made it her mission to show busy women how to ditch the overwhelm, grow their business without the stress, and find inner peace in all areas of their life. Are you ready?Sitting in the doctor’s office when she found out she had cancer was her wake-up call. It’s when she decided something had to change. The way she was living - stressed, overwhelmed, overworked, and...

Are you a working mom who desires to stay home with your kids? Have you stayed home but are wondering how to get back in the workforce? Are you looking to work in something more flexible? You are not alone. The struggle is real. We are talking about new ways for working mamas. Louise is  the Founder of beyondtheschoolrun, the platform to empower mothers and the Author of ‘A New Way for Mothers.’  She is deeply passionate about the collective potential of the parent talent to create positive...

This episode could change your life.  If you are craving calm, wanting to let go of stress, desiring to be more mindful in your day, listen in. I share a new approach, that’s actually quite old, on how to do life and motherhood. This year, I  have started to delve into a deeper understanding and practice. You might not realize but there are many different types of meditation. You can meditate with mantras, or envisioning a journey or anchoring around a sound. Right now, I have been studying...

Are you ready to get your home organized but don't know where to begin? In this episode, organizing expert Rachel Rosenthal dives into the home's top culprits for clutter and disorganization and shares her tips on how to get your home back in order. Rooted in the belief that organization can be achieved by all, Rachel shares the best tips for how moms can get and stay organized.This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.Rachel Rosenthal’s Favorite Quote: “Getting organized is a way of life not a one...

Many of us have developed a profound desire to go to our next level. Yet we quite often find ways to hold ourselves back, especially when the root cause is fear. My guest today is a self-proclaimed change junkie. She will help you see how change is the only constant in life, and inspire you to get excited about a lifestyle of change. If you desire to find your highest self, to achieve your dreams and to live a life of joy and fulfillment, fear is not an option.This is The Empowered Mama...