Are you ready to rewrite the story of your own life? My guest today did just that. She had the career of her dreams working for The Oprah Winfrey show but she did not have the life of her dreams. She shares how she produced her own life transformation and how you can too. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.If Sheri Salata was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  BlessedLinks For Sheri Salata:...

“If all you get in life is what you DESERVE, you will never get what you DEMAND.” Too many people don’t believe they can do incredible, hard things. They don’t believe they deserve the life they dream of. They let roadblocks stop them in their tracks. They let security and money keep them small.My guest today will help you align what they do with who you are, to achieve their limitless potential. She shows you your greatness, encourages your= to forge ahead, demand more, and become the best...

In this episode, I answer your questions on everything from what I would do if I were starting my business today to what I think of Keto diets. Whatever you sent in, I’m answering, unedited and unscripted. This is the empowered mama podcastThe Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to...

While families are diverse and their needs are unique, family meetings provide a safe and environment for every family to discuss issues and explore the best ways to have the family succeed. My guest today teaches families what a family council is, why it's a perfect environment for teaching, for exploring difficult issues, learning how to play, and how best to solve problems at home, school, or work. She also shares how to support your children in these scary times. Christy Monson’s Favorite...

This episode is brought to you by fit4mom. Fit4mom is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it’s the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for? Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you. And if there is not a class near you, then lets you and I chat about starting a franchise. Send me a...

You have heard of childcare. Even eldercare, but how about Mothercare? My guest today guides new and veteran mothers alike through the best practices to care for themselves as they care for their children. As a new mom, she would have described her entry to motherhood as a failure to thrive. her transition to maternal life was a messy, painful journey. But she found that the birth of a mother deserves to be tended to in much the same way as the birth of a baby, with attention, devotion and...

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.”This is one of my favorite quotes from Gandhi. Let’s focus on those first two sentences. “Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words. If this is true, then we should put great effort into training our thoughts and our words to create our destiny. I have been a...

If you find yourself running away from fear, you’re running in the wrong direction. Fear demands that we move toward it, face it and hear its messages. When we fail to do this, the price is chronic anxiety, sleeplessness, damaged relationships, skyrocketing pharmaceutical use, and more. In her enlightening new book Joy from Fear, my guest explains that fear is not the enemy we thought it was; fear, when faced with awareness, is the powerful ally and best friend we all need.This is The...

The messages everywhere are to dream big and that you are made for more. But what if, what if you don’t want a big life? What if you just want to enjoy the life you have?This episode is brought to you by fit4mom. Fit4mom is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was the icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it’s the place where you will find the strength in motherhood. If you have not yet tried a class,...

It’s normal to feel anxious every once in a while. Anxiety is a normal response to many situations. But how do you know when it’s too much? Too intense? Something to be concerned about? Today we’re gonna talk about anxiety. What it is, what it looks like, and what we can do about it. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.Emily Price’s Favorite Quote: "Surrender to the flow" - Song by PhishIf Emily Price were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  Choose LoveLinks For...

Do you have that feeling of overwhelm? That feeling of too much to do and not enough time to do it? That uptight feeling when it feels like stress is too much to handle? I get it. And I want to give you a 5 minute system to get you out of overwhelm. This is the Empowered Mama Podcast. This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM. FIT4MOM is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was icing on the cake. We are now fitness for every stage of...

Is being joyful a choice? Does it come naturally? Are you seeking more joy in your life? On today’s episode, I interview my dear friend Angie Capetanakis. She is my walking vision of joy. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.Angie Capetanakis’ Favorite Quote: Not really a quote, but I have this hanging in my house huge - “choose joy”If Angie Capetanakis were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?  GratitudeLinks For Angie CapetanakisDr. Nick Capetanakis EP 096:...

Do you need a Digital Detox? Here’s a test for you!Do you lose track of time when using electronic devices?Do you become agitated when you are interrupted?Do you check your phone when you stop at a red light?Do you ever check your phone or text while driving?Do you spend more time on a screen then you do communicating with your family?Have you lost interest in hobbies or other activities?Do you become restless when not on your device?Does your device stay in your bedroom when you sleep?Does...

We joke about mommy juice or mommy needs wine. But it’s really not a joke. I’m hearing from more and more moms that it’s actually quite a problem. Mommy drinking may be normalizing alcoholism. But how do you know if it's a problem for you? Today, I interview Rosemary O’Connor, author of A Sober Mom’s Guide To Recovery. You will hear about how she hit rock bottom and rebuilt a wonderful life without alcohol.  This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.Rosemary O’Connor’s Favorite Quote: "It doesn't...

What do you keep putting off? Who are you thinking will always be there? Don’t wait until a moment is gone, till someone is gone. Today, I want to share my tribute to the amazing star who shined so bright, Janice Freeman.This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.Links for Janicehttps://www.gofundme.com/forjaniceandfamilyhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/janice-freeman/1154818361The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network. The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts...

Why does society assume that poor health (and our sanity) is the cost of motherhood? Why is this the message told to moms? No more.  We cure diseases. We create artificial ears using 3-D printers. We solved how to pee in space. We can figure this out too. My guest today has done just that. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.Dr. Darria Long Gillespie’s Favorite Quote: “Never allow someone to tell you "No", who doesn't have the power to tell you "Yes.” - Eleanor RooseveltIf Dr. Darria Long...

Do you feel like you are living on the surface of life? It’s going so fast and you’re so busy that maybe you are missing something. You want to cherish the moments and savor the days but they keep escaping. Today I’m going to share what I’m doing every single day to use my senses to find the joy of living. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast. This episode is brought to you by fit4mom. Fit4mom is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was...

Do you ever look at mom bloggers and wonder how they got started? How they built their audience? How they turned it into a business. My guests today needed an outlet from motherhood and created a style blog that turned into a business for both of them.This show is brought to you by FIT4MOM, where we offer fitness for every stage of motherhood. But it’s so much more. FIT4MOM is where you find inspiration, motivation, and support in motherhood. It’s a place where you are always welcome. Find a...

Sometimes, it feels like we are just living on the surface of life. Superficial experiences and connections. Getting through each day on autopilot. Small talk with team members, friends, and family. Surfing the net and social media. I feel like we are missing something. I feel like we aren’t “all in” on this life thing. With my kids: How was your day? Fine. What did you do? Nothing.With Jason: How was work? Fine. Tell me about it. You know, the usual stuff. I know I’m showing up in life,...

After years of marketing beauty products for a living, my guest knew there must be a better option for a natural deodorant. After becoming a mom, she chose not to go back to work at her thriving career in the beauty industry. She decided to become a mom boss herself and create the product she dreamed of. This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM, my company. We offer fitness for every stage of motherhood, but you’re gonna see that it is so much more than fitness. It’s about community and fun...

Are you a fly by the seat of your pants kind of gal? Take it as it comes? I find that I have to reset every day to my intentions. If I don’t, I am easily distracted and fall prey to the attitude of those around me. In today’s episode, I’m going to share some of my practices on how I live with intention every single day. This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM. FIT4MOM is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The...

Do you appreciate an honest and real look at motherhood? Do you dream of being a mommy blogger? My guest today is the creator of one of the most popular parenting websites. She is a best selling author, speaker and one of the few bloggers who tell it like it is about parenting, entrepreneurship, and divorce. Listen in and meet Scary Mommy, Jill Smokler.Jill Smokler’s Favorite Quote: “Success breeds success.” - Mia HamJill’s Links:Jill Smokler’s Instagram:...

Do you have big things you want to do in your life but can't find the time when your life is full with work and motherhood? I so get it! But there's a metaphor that if you chop a tree three times a day, eventually that tree will come down. What if you did that with your big goals? In today's episode, I'm going to share how I chop away at my goals even during my busiest times.Today’s Quote from Robert Collier:“Success is the result of small efforts repeated day in and day out’ Thank you for...

Being a mom, it’s actually quite funny if you let it be. Listen in if you are ready to have a laugh and stop taking motherhood so damned seriously. My guest today is passionate about telling female-driven stories for change and an expert on seeking out challenges that help us live our most fabulous lives. We discuss why we need to laugh more, fail forward and have fun along the journey. Listen in and get ready for Empowered Mama, Haely White. Haely White’s Favorite Quote: “We are not human...

Wait, are you just going to jump into the new year without taking some time to review the last one? When an athlete finishes a game, they review to see what went well and what could be done better. When the military completes a mission, they debrief to identify areas of improvement. When a business completes a project, they meet to see what they missed and how they can do better next time. So why do we leap into the next year without reviewing the last one? In today’s episode, I’m going to...