My guest today is Anne Bogel, who is the creator of the Modern Mrs Darcy blog and host of the popular podcast What Should I Read Next?. This September, Anne is releasing her latest book My Reading Life: A Book Journal, which helps book lovers get more out of their reading lives.  ?This journal is meant to capture the history of what you?ve read, to help you reflect on the books you are currently reading, and to help you plan for your future reading life,? said Anne. ?I firmly believe that when you get more out of your reading life, your whole life is a little bit better. My hope is that this journal will help you both articulate your reading taste and broaden your literary horizons.? If reading is a priority for you, this journal would be a wonderful way to document your reading journey. Show Notes:  Anne's Website: https://modernmrsdarcy.com/ Get her new book here Facebook Instagram This Show is Sponsored by... Novo is the #1 Business Banking App - because it?s built from the ground up to be powerfully simple and free business banking that Money Magazine called the Best Business Checking Account of 2021. With Novo there are no minimum balances, no transaction limits, and no hidden fees. Sign up for FREE in under 10 minutes and they?ll mail you a Novo debit card and you get FREE ATM use. Novo makes banking easy and secure - you can manage your account in Novo?s customizable web, android, and iOS apps with built in profit first accounting and invoicing. Plus, you can tag each transaction and upload receipts. Get your FREE business banking account in just 10 minutes at banknovo.com/EEP. Sign up for FREE RIGHT NOW and get a FREE copy of Novo?s Small Business Starter Guide.

My guest today is the amazing Christy Wright. Christy Wright is a #1 national best-selling author, personal development expert, and host of The Christy Wright Show. She?s been featured on Today Show and Fox News, and in Entrepreneur and Woman?s Day Magazines. Since 2009, Christy has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches on personal development, business, and faith. She's also an extraordinary mom and today we're talking about her motherhood journey and her new book "Take Back Your Time." Show Notes... Find all things Christy at: www.christywright.com This Show is Sponsored by... Just like many of you, I avoided going to the doctor during the pandemic. I skipped my physical and my dental cleaning, and didn?t see the eye doctor. But now that everything is opening up, it?s time to catch up on our regular healthcare.  Just download the FREE Zocdoc app, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Never wait on hold with a receptionist again. Go to Zocdoc.com/EEP and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE. And... Thrive Causemetics products are made with clean, high-performance, skin-loving ingredients. Their clinically-proven formulas not only highlight your best features ? they actually improve your skin over time! All Thrive Causemetics products are formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. Thrive Causemetics never tests on animals. They?re Leaping Bunny and PETA-certified as 100% vegan and cruelty-free!I love everything about Thrive Causemetics. Their products are the best I?ve ever used and their Bigger Than Beauty mission is truly inspiring! You?re going to love them as much as I do. Visit www.ThriveCausemetics.com/emp for 15% off your first order! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! And... Uprising's mission is to liberate all of us from a fundamentally broken food system that's stealing our health. They have cracked the code on healthy bread ... you simply can't find something THIS healthy, that tastes THIS good, that's THIS fresh. Only 2 net carbs per serving, 6 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber. They cover paleo, clean keto, simple low carb, high fiber, dairy free, and grain free lifestyles. UPRISING FOOD IS OFFERING OUR LISTENERS $10 OFF THE STARTER BUNDLE. THAT INCLUDES TWO SUPERFOOD CUBES AND FOUR PACK OF FREEDOM CHIPS TO TRY! GO TO UPRISINGFOOD.COM/EEP AND THE DISCOUNT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT.

Allie Casazza is on a mission to eradicate the "hot mess mom" stereotype by empowering other women. She has built a massive audience and a multimillion-dollar online business based on her proven, family-oriented approach to minimalism. She is also the host of The Purpose Show. Today we are talking about her new book "Declutter Like a Mother." She lives in Southern California with her husband, Brian, where they homeschool their four young children. Show Notes:  https://alliecasazza.com Allie's Instagram Declutter Like A Mother This Show is Sponsored by... Lovevery is an incredible play kit box, that provides quality, developmentally appropriate activities for babies and toddlers, all curated by experts. Cooper got his 0-12 weeks box filled with engaging things like a wooden mobile, black and white flash cards, and black and white play mittens. If you're looking for a great gift for your baby or toddler, or someone you loved, definitely check out Lovevery Play boxes. For free shipping, go to www.lovevery.com/EEP. And... Uncommon Goods is the place to go for thoughtful, original gifts for everyone in your life. When you shop at Uncommon Goods you?re supporting artists and small, independent businesses. Uncommon Goods looks for products that are high quality, unique, and often handmade or made in the US. They don?t sell products made with leather, feathers or fur. It?s a Brooklyn-based company that?s all about giving back. With every purchase you make at Uncommon Goods, they give back $1 to a non-profit partner of your choice. They?ve donated more than 2.5 million dollars to date.To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/EMP. Don?t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods is out of the ordinary. And... HumanN! It?s hard to make sure you?re getting all the nutrients you need throughout your day if you keep a busy schedule. Work obligations, family, friends and hobbies?all of these things can get in the way of the essential self-care that makes you the best parent, spouse, friend, and employee you can be. That?s why SuperBeets Heart Chews are an essential part of my daily routine. SuperBeets Heart Chews combine non-GMO beets with a special ingredient, grape seed extract, that is unique to SuperBeets Heart Chews. Grape seed extract has been the focus of scientific research for years, due to its high concentration of antioxidants, which supports cardiovascular health and overall wellness. Get your SuperBeets Heart Chews TODAY at SuperBeets.com/EEP, and when you buy two bags, they?ll throw in the third for free!

  Today my guest is Brooke Wyckoff. This past year, Brooke had the opportunity to serve as our Interim Head Coach while our regular head coach Sue Semrau took a single-season leave of absence to care for her mother (her mother is thankfully in remission from ovarian cancer). Not only did Brooke gain experience as a first-time head coach (after 10 years of being an assistant coach), she also tried to be another mouthpiece to speak out about various motherhood issues (work-life balance, the lack of quality maternity leave, encourage other Mothers that they can be a Division I Head Coach AND raise a family). Back in 2014, Brooke co-founded an organization called Moms in Coaching. This is a support group for mothers who are coaching but are unsure if they can be full-time coaches and full-time moms. The motto lately from Brooke is that You can do both. Brooke has a beautiful seven-year old girl named Avery who was born in Nov. 2013. When Brooke was pregnant, she searched around campus for other Moms in athletics that she could bond with during her pregnancy, but there weren?t very many. That?s why she began to start her organization and make it more national. HER ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS THEIR OWN PODCAST AND JUST BEGAN SEASON This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren?t meant to look at screens all day ? and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges. And.. Lovevery is an incredible play kit box, that provides quality, developmentally appropriate activities for babies and toddlers, all curated by experts. Cooper got his 0-12 weeks box filled with engaging things like a wooden mobile, black and white flash cards, and black and white play mittens. If you're looking for a great gift for your baby or toddler, or someone you loved, definitely check out Lovevery Play boxes. For free shipping, go to www.lovevery.com/EEP. And... Just like many of you, I avoided going to the doctor during the pandemic. I skipped my physical and my dental cleaning, and didn?t see the eye doctor. But now that everything is opening up, it?s time to catch up on our regular healthcare.  Just download the FREE Zocdoc app, the easiest way to find a great doctor and instantly book an appointment. With Zocdoc, you can search for local doctors who take your insurance, read verified patient reviews and book an appointment, in-person or video chat. Never wait on hold with a receptionist again. Go to Zocdoc.com/EEP and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE.

Today my guest is Lori Thompson of @lorisfablife! She is a mom of 8 sons and has the best ideas for adventuring, crossing things off your bucket list, and creating an intention family culture. If you're in Utah especially, you need to be following her for some great ideas! Show Notes: Buy her Bucket List: https://lorisfablife.gumroad.com/l/LBL-Summer2021 Check out her website: http://lorisbucketlist.com/ This Show is Sponsored by... The changes in your body postpartum can take a toll on your hair. More than 50% of women experience excessive shedding naturally within 3-4 months of giving birth. Nutrafol?s goal is to empower women to embrace the beauty of their hair growth recovery with Nutrafol Postpartum by targeting the root causes of postpartum thinning hair - like the physical stress of childbirth and emotional stress of parenting, as well nutrient depletion. Nutrafol Postpartum is breastfeeding-friendly and OBGYN developed using clinically-tested, 100% drug-free and natural ingredients that help support whole-body recovery and fill nutrition gaps to manage shedding and grow stronger, thicker hair. Healthier hair growth takes time. In 3 to 6 months, you?ll begin to see and feel results such as thicker, stronger hair that looks healthier. Go to Nutrafol.com and using the promo code EMP to save fifteen dollars off your first month?s subscription ? this is their best offer anywhere!

Today my guest is author Tiffany Rosenhan. Tiffany is truly extraordinary because of her extraordinary life and I think she would make a great fit. She had a unique childhood, married young and had 4 young daughters early while her husband was in medical school. Her husband worked constantly and Tiffany wrote as an escape. After 10 years of writing, Bloomsbury published her YA novel, Girl From Nowhere. Just at the peak of all the final details of her launch, her 41 year old husband suffered a hemorrhagic stroke followed by brain surgery and is still suffering from seizures. To put it mildly, her life was turned upside down with so many questions and what ifs. She has juggled her husbands health, 4 young and busy daughters, her book launch and all the other million mom things that fall in between the big stuff with grace and a positive attitude. She has looked outward when she could easily look inward. Her family comes first, yet she still isn?t giving up on her dreams. Show Notes... WEBSITE: tiffanyrosenhan.com INSTAGRAM: @tiffany_rosenhan  AMAZON: Girl From Nowhere This Show is Sponsored by... Thrive Causemetics products are made with clean, high-performance, skin-loving ingredients. Their clinically-proven formulas not only highlight your best features ? they actually improve your skin over time! All Thrive Causemetics products are formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. Thrive Causemetics never tests on animals. They?re Leaping Bunny and PETA-certified as 100% vegan and cruelty-free!I love everything about Thrive Causemetics. Their products are the best I?ve ever used and their Bigger Than Beauty mission is truly inspiring! You?re going to love them as much as I do. Visit www.ThriveCausemetics.com/emp for 15% off your first order! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! And... Lovevery is an incredible play kit box, that provides quality, developmentally appropriate activities for babies and toddlers, all curated by experts. Cooper got his 0-12 weeks box filled with engaging things like a wooden mobile, black and white flash cards, and black and white play mittens. If you're looking for a great gift for your baby or toddler, or someone you loved, definitely check out Lovevery Play boxes. For free shipping, go to www.lovevery.com/EEP.

Today my guest is Laura Cragun. She is a mother of 3 young kids, 7, 4 and 2 years old. She has been through a residential treatment center in the last year for her severe depression and suicidal idealization. Then a few months later, she went to an eating disorder recovery outpatient program. All of this has been so hard on her family but she has learned so much and is much happier and whole. She also coaches and teaches Christian women how to regain their life back after years of dieting and struggling with body image and instead give it back to themselves and God through Intuitive Eating, mindset skills and most importantly, through Christ. Show Notes:  Click here for the Free Guide - "5 Steps Start Intuitive Eating" Click here for a complimentary - Intuitive Eating Breakthrough Session This Show is Sponsored by... Dealing with anxiety or depression can be paralyzing, but you should know that you?re not broken, and you?re not alone. And when you want help, Brightside is there for you. Brightside offers personalized life-changing anxiety and depression care from your own home. Most mental health providers make getting help exhaustingly difficult, or you get the same treatment as everyone else and don?t feel any better. Brightside offers help for the full spectrum of anxiety and depression conditions, so no matter what you?re feeling, you?ll get a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs on YOUR schedule. Just go to Brightside.com/MOMS, take a quick, free mental health assessment, and within forty-eight hours you?re connected with your expert provider to start your personalized treatment plan. Join thousands of Brightside members taking back their lives. Take your free mental health assessment and get up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS credit on your first month of treatment at Brightside.com/MOMS. And... The changes in your body postpartum can take a toll on your hair. More than 50% of women experience excessive shedding naturally within 3-4 months of giving birth. Nutrafol?s goal is to empower women to embrace the beauty of their hair growth recovery with Nutrafol Postpartum by targeting the root causes of postpartum thinning hair - like the physical stress of childbirth and emotional stress of parenting, as well nutrient depletion. Nutrafol Postpartum is breastfeeding-friendly and OBGYN developed using clinically-tested, 100% drug-free and natural ingredients that help support whole-body recovery and fill nutrition gaps to manage shedding and grow stronger, thicker hair. Healthier hair growth takes time. In 3 to 6 months, you?ll begin to see and feel results such as thicker, stronger hair that looks healthier. Go to Nutrafol.com and using the promo code EMP to save fifteen dollars off your first month?s subscription ? this is their best offer anywhere! And... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren?t meant to look at screens all day ? and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges.

My guest today is Nicole Fraser. She is a bereaved mother with 5 babies in Heaven and 1 here with her earth side. She started a small passion project called From Heaven and Hope to connect with other women who have experienced grief or who work with grief for a living in some capacity. Show Notes:  fromheavenandhope.ca fromheavenandhopepodcast.ca @fromheavenandhope [email protected] This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren?t meant to look at screens all day ? and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges.

My guest today is the Modern Dad, Jason Dunnigan. If you don't already know father of 4 Jason, from his epic Instagram the Modern Dad, you're in for a treat. While he is wildly entertaining online, he's also very since and intentional about his fatherhood. We chat about all the things today. Happy Father's Day! Show Notes:  Check Jason out on Instagram This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren?t meant to look at screens all day ? and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges. And... Hello Fresh! With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable ? and that?s why it?s America?s #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/emp14 and use code: emp14 for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping! Make dinner time easy with Hello Fresh- America's #1 meal kit!

Today we are having on a favorite guest again, Caitlin Crosby. After turning in her manuscript for her new book, Caitlin found that she needed the words she wrote. After her husband wanted to separate, she needed to start a whole new life, moving to a new home with her kids, all during a pandemic. She used her book to practice what she preaches including using the journal prompts to help her grieve and grow. While she was recording the audio book, her husband came by to sign the forms to sell their house and in tears, Caitlin returned to the studio and reading what she wrote about love, strength and hope was exactly what she need to keep going. By setting daily positive intentions for mental healing, she is finding a new, thriving life. She found her inner warrior and is fighting for a life full of meaning. Show Notes: Check out more about Caitlin Crosby who founded The Giving Keys and her new book, Every Word Matters: The Key to An Intentional Life.  This Show is Sponsored by... The changes in your body postpartum can take a toll on your hair. More than 50% of women experience excessive shedding naturally within 3-4 months of giving birth. Nutrafol?s goal is to empower women to embrace the beauty of their hair growth recovery with Nutrafol Postpartum by targeting the root causes of postpartum thinning hair - like the physical stress of childbirth and emotional stress of parenting, as well nutrient depletion. Nutrafol Postpartum is breastfeeding-friendly and OBGYN developed using clinically-tested, 100% drug-free and natural ingredients that help support whole-body recovery and fill nutrition gaps to manage shedding and grow stronger, thicker hair. Healthier hair growth takes time. In 3 to 6 months, you?ll begin to see and feel results such as thicker, stronger hair that looks healthier. Go to Nutrafol.com and using the promo code EMP to save fifteen dollars off your first month?s subscription ? this is their best offer anywhere! And... Dealing with anxiety or depression can be paralyzing, but you should know that you?re not broken, and you?re not alone. And when you want help, Brightside is there for you. Brightside offers personalized life-changing anxiety and depression care from your own home. Most mental health providers make getting help exhaustingly difficult, or you get the same treatment as everyone else and don?t feel any better. Brightside offers help for the full spectrum of anxiety and depression conditions, so no matter what you?re feeling, you?ll get a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs on YOUR schedule. Just go to Brightside.com/MOMS, take a quick, free mental health assessment, and within forty-eight hours you?re connected with your expert provider to start your personalized treatment plan. Join thousands of Brightside members taking back their lives. Take your free mental health assessment and get up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS credit on your first month of treatment at Brightside.com/MOMS.

Today my guest is Megan Smalley. She is an infertility advocate and mom of three miracle boys. She released her debut book Give Grace in March, and in it Megan shares her journey of infertility and lessons she learned along the way to help others accept grace and heal during life?s toughest trials. At twenty-seven, Megan was told IVF would be her only chance to have a biological baby. Tragically, after he first round of IVF, Megan did not become pregnant after transferring their only three embryos, and their savings was completely spent. Two years later, Emily?s team at her online clothing shop, Scarlet & Gold, rallied together and helped put together the Give Grace campaign to raise money for another chance at IVF. The team designed products inspired by Emily?s story to sell, and paid for them to be produced, so that one hundred percent of the profit could go towards a second round of fertility treatments. Emily and her husband were given the answer to their prayers with one more chance to try IVF, and this time they welcomed twin boys. :+)   This Show is Sponsored by... Lovevery is an incredible play kit box, that provides quality, developmentally appropriate activities for babies and toddlers, all curated by experts. Cooper got his 0-12 weeks box filled with engaging things like a wooden mobile, black and white flash cards, and black and white play mittens. If you're looking for a great gift for your baby or toddler, or someone you loved, definitely check out Lovevery Play boxes. For free shipping, go to www.lovevery.com/EEP. And... Uncommon Goods is the place to go for thoughtful, original gifts for everyone in your life. When you shop at Uncommon Goods you?re supporting artists and small, independent businesses. Uncommon Goods looks for products that are high quality, unique, and often handmade or made in the US. They don?t sell products made with leather, feathers or fur. It?s a Brooklyn-based company that?s all about giving back. With every purchase you make at Uncommon Goods, they give back $1 to a non-profit partner of your choice. They?ve donated more than 2.5 million dollars to date.To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/EMP. Don?t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods is out of the ordinary. And... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren?t meant to look at screens all day ? and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges.

My guest today is the esteemed Dr. Shefali. I originally heard Dr.Shefali talk with Oprah about her work on Conscious Parenting. I loved her focus on self-awareness in parenting and it really shaped how I view my own motherhood. Her new book, "A Radical Awakening," documents her own rock bottom story and couples it with research based information on how to climb out of that depth. She is also a mom of a daughter, and we discuss how her work has impacted her motherhood. This is half author interview and half book club. I hope you enjoy it! Show Notes:  Pick up Dr.Shefali's book today. This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren?t meant to look at screens all day ? and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges.

My last baby was 5 years ago, so this time around, there were a lot of new products and options on the market that have made this newborn phase much different. Today I'm sharing my favorite baby must-haves and just the things in general that are making newborn life much smoother this time around. Show Notes:  Check out this Windi Dupe on Amazon or get the real thing here. Tubby Todd Bath Products This Show is Sponsored by...  Hello Fresh! With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable ? and that?s why it?s America?s #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/emp12 and use code: emp12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Make dinner time easy with Hello Fresh!

Today I'm sharing Cooper's birth story. So if that kind of narrative is your jam, grab some popcorn and you can live vicariously through my retelling:)

Before having baby Cooper, I recorded a message for him. I wanted him to know all about why we decided to have a fourth baby, how the pregnancy went, what I wished for him, etc... I wanted him to know how much we already loved him, and I wanted him to hear it from my voice. It's a tender episode that I'll always be grateful I recorded. You can do it for yourself too. This Show is Sponsored by... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren?t meant to look at screens all day ? and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges. Felix Gray glasses dot com slash EEP And... Lovevery is an incredible play kit box, that provides quality, developmentally appropriate activities for babies and toddlers, all curated by experts. Cooper got his 0-12 weeks box filled with engaging things like a wooden mobile, black and white flash cards, and black and white play mittens. If you're looking for a great gift for your baby or toddler, or someone you loved, definitely check out Lovevery Play boxes. For free shipping, go to www.lovevery.com/EEP. And... With an adorable bird design, Cubo Ai is the first smart baby monitor to apply A.I. detection to babies? sleep, safety, and memories. Cubo Ai is the result of an IVF mom who couldn?t sleep wondering if her baby was breathing. All that was made worse when she found her infant son with a bib over his face in his crib. It dawned on her as a tech parent that there was nothing out there to help. So, she teamed up with her pediatrician, Dr. Yeh, and a team of tech parents to make a change. Years later, this mom of two, Joanna Lin, is the Co-Founder and CMO of Cubo Ai Smart Baby Monitor helping parents around the world keep their babies safe and sleep better at night all while capturing the memories of these precious years. Covered Face and Roll Over Alerts, Crying alerts, Danger Zone Alerts, 1080p HD video so crisp you?ll see your baby?s tummy moving and even the pattern on their onesie day or night. Also includes Sleep Analytics so you know your baby?s rest in numbers: total sleep time, number of wake-ups per night, caregiver visits, number of cries, and 18-Hr playback & Event Tags. Cubo Ai allows up to 8 accounts to share with loved ones so they can say hi to your baby, catch up on the latest auto-captured moments, and feel close even from afar. Go to getcubo.com and use my code ?EEP ?for a discount off your order.

Today we are covering a new topic on the podcast with my guest Ginger McGee. Ginger's son has Tourettes Syndrome and she is going to share how her motherhood journey has looking parenting a child with this challenge. I appreciate moms like Ginger so much because to learn about her reality really pulls the curtain back on a reality that is different from my own. It helps me expand my knowledge on unfamiliar medical conditions, as well as expand my compassion for moms and children who fight every day for success and normalcy. She's a brave mom, and now a new author, and I'm excited to share Ginger with you today. Show Notes:  Facebook for book: @hesnotbroken Facebook for me: @gingermichellecollins-mcgee IG: @gingermcgeewriter Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/90s8XTvy2j8 Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Hes-Not-Broken-Mothers-Acceptance/dp/0692090002/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=he%27s+not+broken&qid=1614186489&sr=8-1 This Show is Sponsored by... With an adorable bird design, Cubo Ai is the first smart baby monitor to apply A.I. detection to babies? sleep, safety, and memories. Cubo Ai is the result of an IVF mom who couldn?t sleep wondering if her baby was breathing. All that was made worse when she found her infant son with a bib over his face in his crib. It dawned on her as a tech parent that there was nothing out there to help. So, she teamed up with her pediatrician, Dr. Yeh, and a team of tech parents to make a change. Years later, this mom of two, Joanna Lin, is the Co-Founder and CMO of Cubo Ai Smart Baby Monitor helping parents around the world keep their babies safe and sleep better at night all while capturing the memories of these precious years. Safety ? Covered Face and Roll Over Alerts - Notifications sent to parents when their babies face is covered or they roll over. (Can be turned off) ? Crying alerts (sensitivity to sound can be adjusted, to avoid alerts from small cries and baby talk) ? Danger Zone Alerts You set the zone, Cubo Ai will keep watch. Whether it?s the crib railing, the door to the backyard, or the area near the staircase, Cubo Ai will send an alert when the baby crosses that threshold. ? 1080p HD video so crisp you?ll see your baby?s tummy moving and even the pattern on their onesie day or night. Sleep ? Sleep Analytics so you know your baby?s rest in numbers: total sleep time, number of wake-ups per night, caregiver visits, number of cries, and more. ? Lullabies: from nature sounds to classic lullaby tunes and even white noise, Cubo Ai plays soothing sounds to help your baby sleep. ? 18-Hr playback & Event Tags: The last 18 hours of your baby?s crib is recorded so you can scroll back and watch. Even tags show you when any sleep events happened that you might want to go back and watch. Memories ? Auto Photo and Video Capture of your baby?s cutest moments and big milestones. Cubo Ai automatically captures and saves moments to a feed. ? Family sharing allows up to 8 accounts to share with loved ones so they can say hi to your baby, catch up on the latest auto-captured moments, and feel close even from afar. ? 3 Stand Options (Crib stand, floor stand, mobile stand)Included to accommodate your baby?s needs as they grow from newborn, to infant, to toddler, of course. Thoughtful Additions 1. Smart Home-Compatible 2. 2-Way Audio 3. Temperature & Humidity Detection 4. Customized Alerts 5. Bird Design Go to getcubo.com and use my code ?EEP ?for a discount off your order. And... Hello Fresh! With HelloFresh, you get fresh, pre-measured ingredients and mouthwatering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable ? and that?s why it?s America?s #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/emp12 and use code: emp12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Make dinner time easy with Hello Fresh! And... Bulldog Yoga Online!

My guest today is Leanne Barlow, mom of four boys, blogger, clothing designer, and overall incredible woman! Today we are talking about her motherhood journey, how her parenting has evolved now that she recently had her fourth baby last year, and she also gives us her best baby product recommendations. She's also a clothing designer and did the most amazing dress series that you must check out on Instagram. Leanne is down to earth and you're going to feel like you're having a chat with a good friend today. Show Notes:  Check out Leanne on Instagram. www.elleapparel.com This Show is Sponsored by... Pipette sets the standard of clean and best performing products. While the FDA bans only 12 potentially harmful ingredients in skincare products, Pipette bans more than 2,000, ensuring its products are safe, effective and use only non-toxic ingredients available. Pipette?s products are also EWG verified, vegan, hypoallergenic, sustainable, pediatrician and dermatologist approved.  All of Pipette?s products are made with a key ingredient: Squalane. When babies are born, their skin is coated with a creamy substance called the vernix, which provides powerful natural protection for newborns in the first few hours after birth. The vernix is rich with ultra-hydrating molecule squalene, and has a nourishing, waterproofing effect on baby?s skin. That squalene is your baby?s built-in moisturizer, and is key to keeping skin safe. But after the protective vernix absorbs, your baby?s skin needs a little extra love and care. Visit pipettebaby.com and get 30% off with [EMP]. And... With an adorable bird design, Cubo Ai is the first smart baby monitor to apply A.I. detection to babies? sleep, safety, and memories. Cubo Ai is the result of an IVF mom who couldn?t sleep wondering if her baby was breathing. All that was made worse when she found her infant son with a bib over his face in his crib. It dawned on her as a tech parent that there was nothing out there to help. So, she teamed up with her pediatrician, Dr. Yeh, and a team of tech parents to make a change. Years later, this mom of two, Joanna Lin, is the Co-Founder and CMO of Cubo Ai Smart Baby Monitor helping parents around the world keep their babies safe and sleep better at night all while capturing the memories of these precious years. Safety ? Covered Face and Roll Over Alerts - Notifications sent to parents when their babies face is covered or they roll over. (Can be turned off) ? Crying alerts (sensitivity to sound can be adjusted, to avoid alerts from small cries and baby talk) ? Danger Zone Alerts You set the zone, Cubo Ai will keep watch. Whether it?s the crib railing, the door to the backyard, or the area near the staircase, Cubo Ai will send an alert when the baby crosses that threshold. ? 1080p HD video so crisp you?ll see your baby?s tummy moving and even the pattern on their onesie day or night. Sleep ? Sleep Analytics so you know your baby?s rest in numbers: total sleep time, number of wake-ups per night, caregiver visits, number of cries, and more. ? Lullabies: from nature sounds to classic lullaby tunes and even white noise, Cubo Ai plays soothing sounds to help your baby sleep. ? 18-Hr playback & Event Tags: The last 18 hours of your baby?s crib is recorded so you can scroll back and watch. Even tags show you when any sleep events happened that you might want to go back and watch. Memories ? Auto Photo and Video Capture of your baby?s cutest moments and big milestones. Cubo Ai automatically captures and saves moments to a feed. ? Family sharing allows up to 8 accounts to share with loved ones so they can say hi to your baby, catch up on the latest auto-captured moments, and feel close even from afar. ? 3 Stand Options (Crib stand, floor stand, mobile stand)Included to accommodate your baby?s needs as they grow from newborn, to infant, to toddler, of course. Thoughtful Additions 1. Smart Home-Compatible 2.

My guest today is the amazing Courtney Brown. She is the founder of Cents of Style and also runs Be Fulfilled with her husband. She is a mom of three kids, who came to her biologically and through adoption. They are a transracial family and have also had significant trials related to her daughter's mental health journey. Courtney is one of the strongest women I know, and while she has a lot going on within her four walls, she is also the ultimate cheerleader for her friends and women everywhere. You're going to relate so much to what she says today even if your story looks differently. She's a connector and beautiful communicator. Enjoy Courtney today. Show Notes... Follow Courtney on Instagram www.mycentsofstyle.com This Show is Sponsored by... Bulldog Yoga Online! It?s no secret that we are all juggling a lot these days?jobs, families, budgets, not to mention the emotional baggage of the last year. It?s also been tough for kids with the wacky school schedules , etc. We?ve all heard and read about the amazing benefits of yoga ? increased strength, better flexibility, improved mental focus, etc. BUT, many of us have tried yoga and never gone back, or have been afraid to try, because of how intimidating the experience can be. Enter Bulldog Yoga?.Bulldog Yoga Online is about taking the intimidation out of yoga and replacing it with music, smiles and no judgment. And, Bulldog?s streaming online classes are available on demand ? any time, any place ? on YOUR schedule. Bulldog even offers classes for kids and teens so you can get your bulldog on and get moving with the whole family! There are choices for all levels, from beginner classes to heart-pumping workouts. And, there are tons of class length options to fit your schedule ? classes range from 12 to 60 minutes. Try your first 30 days for FREE at bulldogonline.com. Use the code EEP for an additional 50% off your first paid month! And? NuCalm gives you the power to slow down and get some distance which will allow you to respond better to the demands of everyday life. NuCalm accomplishes this by interrupting acute stress at its source and by bringing you into the calming brainwave patterns that are associated with relaxation, greater awareness, intuition and provide a calming sensation. NuCalm is clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs & side effects. So now instead of the day owning you, you can now own the day Do what I did. Own the day with NuCalm and make 2021 the year you manage your stress better. We have a special link set up specifically for our listeners. Go to empNuCalm.com and get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee.  

I have a former guest visiting the show today, and it's Crystal Paine.Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of ?The Crystal Paine Show? podcast, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, and author of Money-Making Mom. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. She lives with her husband and kids in the Nashville, Tennessee area, where she is actively involved in her local church. Her biggest passions are helping women understand how the Gospel can radically transform their lives, raising awareness for foster care, going on adventures with her family (locally, domestically, and internationally), finding great deals at the grocery store, heartfelt conversations, and trying to read too many books at one time! Show Notes:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneySavingMom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/moneysavingmom Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/msmblog/_created/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/moneysavingmom Website: https://moneysavingmom.com New Book - Love-Centered Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Centered-Parenting-No-Fail-Guide-Launching/dp/0764237225 This Show is Sponsored by... Bulldog Yoga Online! It?s no secret that we are all juggling a lot these days?jobs, families, budgets, not to mention the emotional baggage of the last year. It?s also been tough for kids with the wacky school schedules , etc. We?ve all heard and read about the amazing benefits of yoga ? increased strength, better flexibility, improved mental focus, etc. BUT, many of us have tried yoga and never gone back, or have been afraid to try, because of how intimidating the experience can be. Enter Bulldog Yoga?.Bulldog Yoga Online is about taking the intimidation out of yoga and replacing it with music, smiles and no judgment. And, Bulldog?s streaming online classes are available on demand ? any time, any place ? on YOUR schedule. Bulldog even offers classes for kids and teens so you can get your bulldog on and get moving with the whole family! There are choices for all levels, from beginner classes to heart-pumping workouts. And, there are tons of class length options to fit your schedule ? classes range from 12 to 60 minutes. Try your first 30 days for FREE at bulldogonline.com. Use the code EEP for an additional 50% off your first paid month! And? Pipette is a clean baby and mom care brand with a mission to give every family the best start. Any parent wants what?s best for their children, and that includes using only the safest products on their delicate skin. Pipette has quickly become a customer-favorite for its ultra-gentle baby lotions, oils and washes ? and right now, you can score 30% off its entire collection of personal care items. Pipette?s products are also EWG verified, vegan, hypoallergenic, sustainable, pediatrician and dermatologist approved. All of Pipette?s products are made with a key ingredient: Squalane. When babies are born, their skin is coated with a creamy substance called the vernix, which provides powerful natural protection for newborns in the first few hours after birth. The vernix is rich with ultra-hydrating molecule squalene, and has a nourishing, waterproofing effect on baby?s skin. That squalene is your baby?s built-in moisturizer, and is key to keeping skin safe. Visit pipettebaby.com and get 30% off with code: [EMP].

My guest today is the superwoman and OB/GYN Dr. Manijeh Kamyar. Manijeh Kamyar, MD, is a board-certified maternal?fetal medicine specialist and obstetrician?gynecologist at the High Risk Pregnancy Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a member of the YPC Editorial Task Force and a past member of ACOG?s Patient Education Review Panel. Drawn to medicine by her desire to serve others in a meaningful way, Dr. Kamyar considers it a gift to be able to help women navigate one of the most intimate and significant parts of their lives. She speaks both Spanish and English and is passionate about helping patients and their loved ones understand complicated and difficult topics, leaving her office not only with the information they need to care for themselves and make decisions but also a sense of calm and peace of mind. Dr. Kamyar's interests include fetal anomalies, maternal diabetes and nutrition, and maternal substance abuse and use. As a specialist in high-risk pregnancies, she also sees patients for preterm labor, multifetal pregnancies, recurrent pregnancy loss, maternal cardiac conditions, and maternal thyroid disease.She also an extraordinary mom of two! Show Notes:  Website - https://www.acog.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACOGNational Twitter - https://twitter.com/acog Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acog_org/ Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Your-Pregnancy-Childbirth-Month/dp/1934984906/ https://twitter.com/manijehkamyar?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/manijehkamyar/ This Show is Sponsored by... Bulldog Yoga Online! It?s no secret that we are all juggling a lot these days...jobs, families, budgets, not to mention the emotional baggage of the last year. It?s also been tough for kids with the wacky school schedules , etc. We?ve all heard and read about the amazing benefits of yoga ? increased strength, better flexibility, improved mental focus, etc. BUT, many of us have tried yoga and never gone back, or have been afraid to try, because of how intimidating the experience can be. Enter Bulldog Yoga....Bulldog Yoga Online is about taking the intimidation out of yoga and replacing it with music, smiles and no judgment. And, Bulldog?s streaming online classes are available on demand - any time, any place ? on YOUR schedule. Bulldog even offers classes for kids and teens so you can get your bulldog on and get moving with the whole family! There are choices for all levels, from beginner classes to heart-pumping workouts. And, there are tons of class length options to fit your schedule -- classes range from 12 to 60 minutes. Try your first 30 days for FREE at bulldogonline.com. Use the code EEP for an additional 50% off your first paid month! And... Pipette is a clean baby and mom care brand with a mission to give every family the best start. Any parent wants what's best for their children, and that includes using only the safest products on their delicate skin. Pipette has quickly become a customer-favorite for its ultra-gentle baby lotions, oils and washes - and right now, you can score 30% off its entire collection of personal care items. Pipette?s products are also EWG verified, vegan, hypoallergenic, sustainable, pediatrician and dermatologist approved. All of Pipette?s products are made with a key ingredient: Squalane. When babies are born, their skin is coated with a creamy substance called the vernix, which provides powerful natural protection for newborns in the first few hours after birth. The vernix is rich with ultra-hydrating molecule squalene, and has a nourishing, waterproofing effect on baby?s skin. That squalene is your baby?s built-in moisturizer, and is key to keeping skin safe. Visit pipettebaby.com and get 30% off with code: [EMP]. And... Literati Kids book subscription is a try-before-you-buy subscription book club. Each month, Literati delivers five vibrantly-illustrated children?s books, bringing the immersive magic of reading right to your home.

Today, I have a returning guest who hasn't been on in a few years. Emily Lex is releasing her debut book this March, Freely and Lightly, which shows readers how grace moved her into a place of worthiness and contentment while in search of her true identity. In the book, Emily shares how she appeared to have it all, but on the inside her identity crisis was leading her down a path of burnout and unhappiness. We also talk about how her family embarked on a major road trip around the country. She's a delight and I'm so glad she's back! Show Notes:  emilylex.com Instagram: @emilylexstudio https://www.amazon.com/Freely-Lightly-Gracious-Invitation-Confidence/dp/0736980377/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HKGZAO8GD0MH&dchild=1&keywords=freely+and+lightly+emily+lex&qid=1611862053&sprefix=freely+and+lig%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1 This Show is Sponsored by... Bulldog Yoga Online! It?s no secret that we are all juggling a lot these days...jobs, families, budgets, not to mention the emotional baggage of the last year. It?s also been tough for kids with the wacky school schedules , etc. We?ve all heard and read about the amazing benefits of yoga ? increased strength, better flexibility, improved mental focus, etc. BUT, many of us have tried yoga and never gone back, or have been afraid to try, because of how intimidating the experience can be. Enter Bulldog Yoga....Bulldog Yoga Online is about taking the intimidation out of yoga and replacing it with music, smiles and no judgment. And, Bulldog?s streaming online classes are available on demand - any time, any place ? on YOUR schedule. Bulldog even offers classes for kids and teens so you can get your bulldog on and get moving with the whole family! There are choices for all levels, from beginner classes to heart-pumping workouts. And, there are tons of class length options to fit your schedule -- classes range from 12 to 60 minutes. Try your first 30 days for FREE at bulldogonline.com. Use the code EEP for an additional 50% off your first paid month! And... Pipette is a clean baby and mom care brand with a mission to give every family the best start. Any parent wants what's best for their children, and that includes using only the safest products on their delicate skin. Pipette has quickly become a customer-favorite for its ultra-gentle baby lotions, oils and washes - and right now, you can score 30% off its entire collection of personal care items. Pipette?s products are also EWG verified, vegan, hypoallergenic, sustainable, pediatrician and dermatologist approved. All of Pipette?s products are made with a key ingredient: Squalane. When babies are born, their skin is coated with a creamy substance called the vernix, which provides powerful natural protection for newborns in the first few hours after birth. The vernix is rich with ultra-hydrating molecule squalene, and has a nourishing, waterproofing effect on baby?s skin. That squalene is your baby?s built-in moisturizer, and is key to keeping skin safe. Visit pipettebaby.com and get 30% off with code: [EMP]. And... Ana Luisa jewelry not only creates beautiful jewelry at affordable prices, but they are very intentional about carbon emissions starting with the sourcing of raw materials to the disposal of their pieces. Limited batches ensure the highest production standards while eliminating excessive waste, and all of this doesn't diminish the beauty and timelessness of their designs. They offer a 365-day warranty to replace or refund any piece that doesn't meet your expectations. They are offering 10% off all products if you go to: https://www.analuisa.com/eep

Today my guest is the amazing Courtney Rich, better know to you as Cake by Courtney. She is the gorgeous girl in your Instagram feed sharing all her best cake baking and decorating tips, and she's also a passionate mom of two. We're talking about all the things today: how cake became a big part of her life, failure, connecting with your kids, mental health, etc... She's a true light online and you're going to love this conversation! Show Notes:  Follow Courtney on Instagram Check out the podcast Courtney Beyond the Cake or her website This Show is Sponsored by... Pipette is a clean baby and mom care brand with a mission to give every family the best start. Any parent wants what's best for their children, and that includes using only the safest products on their delicate skin. Pipette has quickly become a customer-favorite for its ultra-gentle baby lotions, oils and washes - and right now, you can score 30% off its entire collection of personal care items. Pipette?s products are also EWG verified, vegan, hypoallergenic, sustainable, pediatrician and dermatologist approved. All of Pipette?s products are made with a key ingredient: Squalane. When babies are born, their skin is coated with a creamy substance called the vernix, which provides powerful natural protection for newborns in the first few hours after birth. The vernix is rich with ultra-hydrating molecule squalene, and has a nourishing, waterproofing effect on baby?s skin. That squalene is your baby?s built-in moisturizer, and is key to keeping skin safe. Visit pipettebaby.com and get 30% off with code: [EMP]. And... NuCalm gives you the power to slow down and get some distance which will allow you to respond better to the demands of everyday life. NuCalm accomplishes this by interrupting acute stress at its source and by bringing you into the calming brainwave patterns that are associated with relaxation, greater awareness, intuition and provide a calming sensation. NuCalm is clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs.  So now instead of the day owning you, you can now own the day. Do what I did. Own the day with NuCalm and make 2021 the year you manage your stress better. We have a special link set up specifically for our listeners. Go to empNuCalm.com and get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee. And... Ana Luisa jewelry not only creates beautiful jewelry at affordable prices, but they are very intentional about carbon emissions starting with the sourcing of raw materials to the disposal of their pieces. Limited batches ensure the highest production standards while eliminating excessive waste, and all of this doesn't diminish the beauty and timelessness of their designs. They offer a 365-day warranty to replace or refund any piece that doesn't meet your expectations. They are offering 10% off all products if you go to: https://www.analuisa.com/eep

Today my guest is my 10 year old son, Parker. He is going to share his experience with going through the past year of the pandemic. He is an outgoing, active young man and the limitations caused by quarantine really challenged him physically and emotionally. So maybe your kids have struggled too (haven't we all???) and this episode will help shed some light on the common feelings of kids recently. This Show is Sponsored by.... Ana Luisa jewelry not only creates beautiful jewelry at affordable prices, but they are very intentional about carbon emissions starting with the sourcing of raw materials to the disposal of their pieces. Limited batches ensure the highest production standards while eliminating excessive waste, and all of this doesn't diminish the beauty and timelessness of their designs. They offer a 365-day warranty to replace or refund any piece that doesn't meet your expectations. They are offering 15% off all products if you go to: https://www.analuisa.com/eepvd And... Literati Kids book subscription is a try-before-you-buy subscription book club. Each month, Literati delivers five vibrantly-illustrated children?s books, bringing the immersive magic of reading right to your home. Literati?s age-based book clubs ensure appropriate reads for your budding bookworm, whether they?re snuggling with you for storytime, or letting their imagination roam free. From art and adventure, to tales of compassion, each Literati box follows a new, enriching theme. With personalized extras like stickers, surprises and special guest artwork, every box is a fun and fresh adventure. Head to Literati.com/EMOMS for twenty-five percent off your first two orders. Select your child?s book club and start them on a literary journey like no other.

My guest today is Laurie Palau. She is an expert at all kinds of organization and a mom of two teenagers. Laurie is the host of This Organized Life Podcast and the founder of Simply B Organized (SBO). When she started her business in 2009, she was a busy working mom with two little kids and a traveling husband. By sharing her experiences and offering simple practical solutions to others, she'd helped others who were unable to see the forest through the trees. You're going to love this episode! Show Notes: https://simplyborganized.com/this-organized-life-podcast-2/ https://www.facebook.com/simplyBorganized https://www.instagram.com/simplyborganized/

Today my guest is my friend Brooke Porter. She's a mom of three (including a recent new baby weighing in at 11 lbs 3 oz at birth), wife to a pediatrician, and a mental health advocate. She since her first pregnancy and miscarriage, Brooke has felt the debilitating effects of Post Partum Depression, nearly to the point of losing her life to the disease. She has learned a lot through this journey and today she's sharing her story and the lessons she's learned. You're not going to want to miss this. Show Notes... Follow Brooke on Instagram at: @mental_health_mama and @thepediatricporters This Show is Sponsored by... Keeping your body in shape is important, but it?s also important to keep your mind sharp. I?ve been leveling up my focus with Word Forest! Word Forest is my new favorite game. It?s a word puzzle app and it?s free! Word Forest is an app made for word search addict and it lets you connect letters in any direction to form hidden word matches. It has over 2000 levels so you never get bored playing. Right now, Word Forest is offering you 2500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play.  Just go to the Apple or Google store and search for Word Forest. Download Word Forest for free today, and get ready to flex your brain muscles!

Today my guest is Ally Fallon. Ally is a new mom of one, and lifelong writer. When she went through her first divorce, she began using writing as a form of therapy and processing and she loves helping others to do the same. She founded the program Find Your Voice, which helps people to write and today we're talking about her best tips for getting started. Show Notes:  Learn more about Allison Fallon, founder of Find Your Voice and author of The Power of Writing It Down: A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life This Show is Sponsored by... NuCalm gives you the power to slow down and get some distance which will allow you to respond better to the demands of everyday life. NuCalm accomplishes this by interrupting acute stress at its source and by bringing you into the calming brainwave patterns that are associated with relaxation, greater awareness, intuition and provide a calming sensation. NuCalm is clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs & side effects. So now instead of the day owning you, you can now own the day Do what I did. Own the day with NuCalm and make 2021 the year you manage your stress better. We have a special link set up specifically for our listeners. Go to empNuCalm.com and get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee. And... Keeping your body in shape is important, but it?s also important to keep your mind sharp. I?ve been leveling up my focus with Word Forest! Word Forest is my new favorite game. It?s a word puzzle app and it?s free! Word Forest is an app made for word search addict and it lets you connect letters in any direction to form hidden word matches. It has over 2000 levels so you never get bored playing. Right now, Word Forest is offering you 2500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play.  Just go to the Apple or Google store and search for Word Forest. Download Word Forest for free today, and get ready to flex your brain muscles!

Today's guest is money expert Rachel Cruze. She's daughter of the legendary Dave Ramsey ("I'm debt FREEEEEEE!!!!!!"), three time author, speaker, money educator, and mom of three under the age of 5! We're chatting about her upbringing, her own tendencies towards money, how she's teaching her kids to have financial literacy and peace, and her new book, "Know Yourself Know Your Money." This is a great one to kickoff the new year! Show Notes:    This Show is Sponsored by... Literati Kids is a subscription book club that sends 5 beautiful children?s books to your door each month, hand-picked by experts. Literati Kids has book clubs for children ages 0 to 12, and each club has age-appropriate selections tailored to what your child needs. In addition to these incredible books, your child will receive artwork from world- renowned artists, personalized stickers, and other fun goodies in each monthly box. So go to www.literati.com/EMOMS for 25% OFF your FIRST TWO ORDERS and pick your kids book club gift today. What a fun and meaningful gift to give someone you love!

As hard as 2020 has been, I have seen significant growth in myself and my family as we have strived to adapt to this very different year. I'm proud to say that where negative thoughts began, some really beautiful clarifying thoughts emerged. Today I'm sharing with you three of my biggest lessons I've learned in 2020 and I'm throwing in some Christmas music as well. Merry Christmas and thank you for being a part of this podcast community. See you in January! This Show is Sponsored by... World Vision is an incredible NGO who is committed to helping children in impoverished locations get the support they need to survive and thrive, as well as be offered a dose of hope that some believes in them. You can sponsor a child for $39/month, and the cool thing is that they have made it so that instead of choosing your child to sponsor, the child will get to choose you! Watch this video called Chosen, to find out more about how World Vision is changing lives and YOU can be involved. Visit www.worldvision.org/EEPgift to sponsor a child today. And... Homeschool Magnet is for parents who homeschool or want to homeschool! Are you overwhelmed with all of the work and responsibilities on your shoulders right now? And for the parents with kids in school, have you avoided the need to pull your student out of the public school system because it just seems too daunting to homeschool them yourself? Well, Homeschool Magnet is for parents just like you! Homeschool Magnet supports homeschooling families by providing students with instruction from world-class credentialed teachers in a remote classroom with their peers. Parents choose the best teachers for each student based on values and teaching approach to ensure every child is receiving exactly the education they desire. This puts you, as the parent, in full control of your child?s education without the daily responsibilities of lesson planning, pre-learning, teaching, tutoring, and grading. To learn more about Homeschool Magnet?s student experience, go to homeschoolmagnet.com and join the growing waitlist.

My guest today is a repeat. It's Charity Lighten, and the last time we spoke she was caring for her husband who was suffering from cancer. Dan passed away in the summer of 2019, and since then, Charity has continued to navigated the waters of loss, finding her purpose again, finding new love, and more! She spills it all today. It was so wonderful catching up with one of my favorite guests. Show Notes:  @avibrantlife www.charitylighten.com Charity's book: https://www.amazon.com/Focused-Fearless-Seven-Skills-Empower/dp/0578497093 This Show is Sponsored by... Little Spoon is an incredible baby food company, that essentially makes you small-batch, homemade baby food, and delivers it straight to your door. I am so impressed by this company who has solved the problem for moms that care deeply about what they are feeding their babies and toddlers, yet already have a full plate. No more worrying about what?s in your baby?s food. Let Little Spoon take one thing off your very big parenting to do list and cover mealtime with their fresh, organic blends. Get $15 off your first 3 orders a littlespoon.com/try/eep. And... Homeschool Magnet is for parents who homeschool or want to homeschool! Are you overwhelmed with all of the work and responsibilities on your shoulders right now? And for the parents with kids in school, have you avoided the need to pull your student out of the public school system because it just seems too daunting to homeschool them yourself? Well, Homeschool Magnet is for parents just like you! Homeschool Magnet supports homeschooling families by providing students with instruction from world-class credentialed teachers in a remote classroom with their peers. Parents choose the best teachers for each student based on values and teaching approach to ensure every child is receiving exactly the education they desire. This puts you, as the parent, in full control of your child?s education without the daily responsibilities of lesson planning, pre-learning, teaching, tutoring, and grading. To learn more about Homeschool Magnet?s student experience, go to homeschoolmagnet.com and join the growing waitlist.

We started a new tradition in our home for Giving Tuesday. I gave each of my kids $20 and then presented them with 7 options for donating to different organizations. It was so cool to discuss these various options and ultimately they got to decide how they wanted to donate. You can email you the Powerpoint I made. For the Individual contact info: Roots Charter School: Venmo @kellyejensen Austin Angels: Donate @austinangelsnonprofit Wagmor Pets Shelter- @wagmorpets Eviction- Help people stay in their homes this Christmas by Venmo'ing- @AshleyRoseReeves Secret Santa- Join hands in supporting 200+ families through Secret Santa organized by Jordan Page of Fun Cheap or Free. Venmo: @pagecodonations World Vision- Sponsor a Child this Christmas. Put the power to choose in a child's hands and give someone a chance to step into a life changing relationship www.worldvision.org/EEP Support the Neff family who lost everything in a fire last week- https://www.gofundme.com/f/chip-and-alex-neff-fire-relief?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 This Show is Sponsored by... Little Spoon is an incredible baby food company, that essentially makes you small-batch, homemade baby food, and delivers it straight to your door. I am so impressed by this company who has solved the problem for moms that care deeply about what they are feeding their babies and toddlers, yet already have a full plate. No more worrying about what?s in your baby?s food. Let Little Spoon take one thing off your very big parenting to do list and cover mealtime with their fresh, organic blends. Get $15 off your first 3 orders a littlespoon.com/try/eep. And... Homeschool Magnet is for parents who homeschool or want to homeschool! Are you overwhelmed with all of the work and responsibilities on your shoulders right now? And for the parents with kids in school, have you avoided the need to pull your student out of the public school system because it just seems too daunting to homeschool them yourself? Well, Homeschool Magnet is for parents just like you! Homeschool Magnet supports homeschooling families by providing students with instruction from world-class credentialed teachers in a remote classroom with their peers. Parents choose the best teachers for each student based on values and teaching approach to ensure every child is receiving exactly the education they desire. This puts you, as the parent, in full control of your child?s education without the daily responsibilities of lesson planning, pre-learning, teaching, tutoring, and grading. To learn more about Homeschool Magnet?s student experience, go to homeschoolmagnet.com and join the growing waitlist.

At this time of year when everyone is sharing how grateful they are, we can respond one of two ways: We love and are grateful for the blessings of others. We learn more about our fellow man through their gratitude. It can be a massive shift from the negativity that bombards our social media, and uplift our feeds! We might be in a hard space, and seeing the gratitude and blessings that overflow from the lives of others, might just be the thing that puts us over the edge of feeling terrible about our own lives or circumstances. When we are struggling, it can be genuinely hard to see others thriving and living the easy, peaceful, happy lives we long for. I see both sides. That's why today I want to talk about how we can feel gratitude even in the midst of pretty crummy circumstances. I'll share some of the beautiful takeaways I've seen online from individuals sharing their losses, their hardships, their struggles, and remembering the blessings, beauty, lessons, and healing they've felt through them. I'll even share why I'm grateful for my anxiety. I hope you genuinely have a Thanksgiving filled with abundance and gratitude this year. We need it more than ever! This Show is Sponsored by... Little Spoon is an incredible baby food company, that essentially makes you small-batch, homemade baby food, and delivers it straight to your door. I am so impressed by this company who has solved the problem for moms that care deeply about what they are feeding their babies and toddlers, yet already have a full plate. No more worrying about what?s in your baby?s food. Let Little Spoon take one thing off your very big parenting to do list and cover mealtime with their fresh, organic blends. Get $15 off your first 3 orders a littlespoon.com/try/eep. And... Homeschool Magnet is for parents who homeschool or want to homeschool! Are you overwhelmed with all of the work and responsibilities on your shoulders right now? And for the parents with kids in school, have you avoided the need to pull your student out of the public school system because it just seems too daunting to homeschool them yourself? Well, Homeschool Magnet is for parents just like you! Homeschool Magnet supports homeschooling families by providing students with instruction from world-class credentialed teachers in a remote classroom with their peers. Parents choose the best teachers for each student based on values and teaching approach to ensure every child is receiving exactly the education they desire. This puts you, as the parent, in full control of your child?s education without the daily responsibilities of lesson planning, pre-learning, teaching, tutoring, and grading. To learn more about Homeschool Magnet?s student experience, go to homeschoolmagnet.com and join the growing waitlist. And... Vistaprint specializes in unregiftable gifts. Gifts so unique and personal that you wouldn?t dream of passing them on. One-off gifts like custom mugs and canvas prints, photo books and wall calendars. They?re the kind of thoughtful gifts you really can?t wait to give because they spark so much surprise and joy. At Vistaprint you can also create your own personalized holiday cards, adding your photos and messages and adding special finishing touches like embossed foil and scalloped edges.Go to Vistaprint.com/EEP to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up so get started on these beautiful gifts today!

My guest today is Tiffany Huff-Strothers. Tiffany Huff-Strothers is a Wife, Mother and woman of faith. She was called to minister and mentor women and passionate about helping women reinvent themselves following their worst setbacks, find their voices and build businesses with their stories, after she left an abusive relationship after being shot by her ex-husband. Affectionately known as Your Bounce Back Guide, Tiffany lives out her calling as an Evangelist, Award Winning Author, Sought After Speaker, Coach and Host of The Bounce Back Blueprint Podcast. Show Notes:  She wrote a book all about her story Check out Tiffany as Host of The Bounce Back Blueprint Podcast This show is sponsored by... Homeschool Magnet is for parents who homeschool or want to homeschool! Are you overwhelmed with all of the work and responsibilities on your shoulders right now? And for the parents with kids in school, have you avoided the need to pull your student out of the public school system because it just seems too daunting to homeschool them yourself? Well, Homeschool Magnet is for parents just like you! Homeschool Magnet supports homeschooling families by providing students with instruction from world-class credentialed teachers in a remote classroom with their peers. Parents choose the best teachers for each student based on values and teaching approach to ensure every child is receiving exactly the education they desire. This puts you, as the parent, in full control of your child?s education without the daily responsibilities of lesson planning, pre-learning, teaching, tutoring, and grading. To learn more about Homeschool Magnet?s student experience, go to homeschoolmagnet.com and join the growing waitlist. And... Vistaprint specializes in unregiftable gifts. Gifts so unique and personal that you wouldn?t dream of passing them on. One-off gifts like custom mugs and canvas prints, photo books and wall calendars. They?re the kind of thoughtful gifts you really can?t wait to give because they spark so much surprise and joy. At Vistaprint you can also create your own personalized holiday cards, adding your photos and messages and adding special finishing touches like embossed foil and scalloped edges.Go to Vistaprint.com/EEP to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up so get started on these beautiful gifts today! And... Are you tired of sweat-stained shirts, stinky feet, and moist hands? You might suffer from a condition called hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating, a common condition that affects millions of Americans. That?s why Dermadry is so proud of it?s FDA cleared iontophoresis device to treat excessive sweating of the hands, feet, and underarms. After just a few treatments with Dermadry?s anti-sweat device, you can begin experiencing long-lasting dryness for up to 6 weeks. Having already changed the lives of thousands around the world, Dermadry is convinced that it?s anti-sweat device will help you regain confidence and control of your life. Dermadry wants to offer a special deal for my listeners. To claim a 15% discount, free shipping, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, go to: www.Dermadry.com/EEP

My son Parker had to do a multimedia project for his 5th grade class. He wrote a story and then had to present it in a multimedia medium. He is my son after all, so he chose to create a podcast. So we interrupt the mom topic episodes with this two-minute podcast from my son Parker called "The Universes Collide." We will return to regular programing on Wednesday:)

My guest today is the extraordinary Holly Christine Hayes. Holly has a really unique starting with getting into an abusive relationship in her teens and then eventually that evolved into being trafficked by her abuser. She is celebrating 20 years of breaking free from that life, and she's sharing about her experience being trafficked, how she got out, how she developed confidence after such a traumatic experience, and how she now helps other women to have second chances through her organization Sanctuary Project. She's also a new mom which is always fun to talk about. You're going to LOVE Holly today! Show Notes: www.hollychristinehayes.com www.sanctuaryproject.com www.instagram.com/sanctuary_project Target.com- Look for Sanctuary Project Jewelry This Show is Sponsored by: Vistaprint specializes in unregiftable gifts. Gifts so unique and personal that you wouldn?t dream of passing them on. One-off gifts like custom mugs and canvas prints, photo books and wall calendars. They?re the kind of thoughtful gifts you really can?t wait to give because they spark so much surprise and joy. At Vistaprint you can also create your own personalized holiday cards, adding your photos and messages and adding special finishing touches like embossed foil and scalloped edges.Go to Vistaprint.com/EEP to get started on your unregiftable gift. The holidays are coming up so get started on these beautiful gifts today! And... Cove helps you get the migraine relief you need - ALL online. Go to WithCove.com/EEP and complete a quick online consultation. A licensed doctor will recommend a treatment plan customized to your migraine and your prescription will be delivered to your door - for as a little as $10 per month. Just a few minutes of your time and you get a personalized treatment plan from TWENTY-PLUS researched-backed, Doctor-recommended migraine medications. No insurance needed. No trip to the pharmacy. All online. Meds sent right to your door. They?ve treated OVER THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND migraine attacks and counting. Go to WithCove.com/EEP for FIFTY PERCENT OFF your FIRST MONTH of medication and FREE TWO DAY SHIPPING. And... Parents who homeschool or want to homeschool! Are you overwhelmed with all of the work and responsibilities on your shoulders right now? And for the parents with kids in school, have you avoided the need to pull your student out of the public school system because it just seems too daunting to homeschool them yourself? Well, Homeschool Magnet is for parents just like you! Homeschool Magnet supports homeschooling families by providing students with instruction from world-class credentialed teachers in a remote classroom with their peers. Parents choose the best teachers for each student based on values and teaching approach to ensure every child is receiving exactly the education they desire. This puts you, as the parent, in full control of your child?s education without the daily responsibilities of lesson planning, pre-learning, teaching, tutoring, and grading. Every student has daily access to their teachers who know their learning needs and can help with instruction and tutoring. Homeschool Magnet even gives your students the opportunity to join group video tutoring calls and homeroom-style group video calls for fun and socialization with friends. To learn more about Homeschool Magnet?s student experience, go to homeschoolmagnet.com and join the growing waitlist.

Today my guest is Tina Zaremba. She's a mother to Jack, voiceover actor, and a breast cancer survivor! Today we're covering the full gambit talking about her career, her son's experience with dyslexia, virtual learning, and her experience battling breast cancer. She's a powerhouse who is full of wisdom! Show Notes: https://www.chemostories.com https://www.instagram.com/tinazarembavo/?hl=en https://twitter.com/tinazarembavo This Show is Sponsored by... World Vision is an incredible NGO who is committed to helping children in impoverished locations get the support they need to survive and thrive, as well as be offered a dose of hope that some believes in them. You can sponsor a child for $39/month, and the cool thing is that they have made it so that instead of choosing your child to sponsor, the child will get to choose you! Watch this video called Chosen, to find out more about how World Vision is changing lives and YOU can be involved. Visit www.worldvision.org/EEP to sponsor a child today. And... Acorn TV is a commercial-free streaming service that?s rooted in British television. It?s home to sophisticated and artful storytelling with top-rated mysteries, addicting dramas, heart-felt comedies and so much more. Unlike other British streaming services, Acorn TV has content from Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. I always find something new to watch on Acorn TV because it?sloaded with thousands of hours of binge-worthy content. You can stream on all your favorite devices for just $5.99 a month! Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to Acorn.TV and use my promo code: emp.

A lot has happened in the 4.5 years I've been podcasting. We've had some in remission from cancer who had cancer return, we had some survive even harder challenges than they spoke of on the show, and some who left this earth shortly after recording. There are a few episodes I wanted to highlight today that are in the archives that you may be interested to go back to. These are tender episodes, serving as a timestamp in their lives. They speak in the present while facing an uncertain future. Even the stories that end tragically, I hope you will see the through line of legacy in their episodes. We don't know how many days we have. We don't know what is around the corner for any of us. We hope and pray for safety and good health. But in the end, all we can do is make the most of every single day. These guests have done just that. So dig back into the archives, and I hope you appreciate these updates. If you haven't prioritized documenting your own story for yourself and for your family, I really encourage you to do so. Write a journal, record voice memos, get the in the photos, make a video. These are treasured gifts you can offer your family. And you can start now! Show Notes:  www.extraordinarymomspodcast.com/terah/ (episode 246) www.extraordinarymomspodcast.com/kathleen/ (episode 281) www.extraordinarymomspodcast.com/whippy/ (episode 212) www.extraordinarymomspodcast.com/whittlee/  (episode 39) This Show is Sponsored by... Sorella Styles is a brand new place to find comfortable clothing and loungewear for your picky kids. Quarantine has left many of us online shopping and unable to find great quality clothes, but Sorella Styles has answered the problem. Sorella Styles is offering 10% off of your total order with the promo code EEP. Visit Sorellastyles.com to redeem your 10% off and get comfortable!  

Today my guest is the extraordinary mom and Cystic Fibrosis warrior Mandie Sherman. We talk about her health journey with Cystic Fibrosis, how her parents helped her to shape her narrative of having this disease, how motherhood happened for her (against doctors' advisement), and most importantly, what it's like to live with terminal disease during the Coronavirus. Mandie is beautiful inside and out and I'm so grateful for her story today. Show Notes: Instagram: @shermanmandie Blog: www.shermanarmy.com This Show is Sponsored by... Sorella Styles is a brand new place to find comfortable clothing and loungewear for your picky kids. Quarantine has left many of us online shopping and unable to find great quality clothes, but Sorella Styles has answered the problem. Sorella Styles is offering 10% off of your total order with the promo code EEP. Visit Sorellastyles.com to redeem your 10% off and get comfortable!

If you're feeling like your life is in disarray and you are constantly overbooked or stressed about fitting in all your to-dos, this episode is for you. Toni-Ann Mayembe is a wife, mother, dentist, reservist in the Navy, and owner of her online business Real Happy Mom (with her blog and podcast) More about Toni-Ann here. We're chatting about what helps set her up for success and I know you'll feel ready to tackle your week after listening. Show Notes  Freebie Ultimate Working Mom Hacks - https://the.realhappymom.com/working-mom-hacks Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/realhappymom Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realhappymom Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/realhappymom Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/realhappymom1   This Show is Sponsored by... Sorella Styles is a brand new place to find comfortable clothing and loungewear for your picky kids. Quarantine has left many of us online shopping and unable to find great quality clothes, but Sorella Styles has answered the problem. Sorella Styles is offering 10% off of your total order with the promo code EEP. Visit Sorellastyles.com to redeem your 10% off and get comfortable! And... If Migraines are an issue for you, I want you to give Cove a try. Go to WithCove.com and complete a quick online consultation. A licensed doctor will recommend a treatment plan customized to your migraine and your prescription will be delivered to your door - for as a little as $10 per month. Go to WithCove.com/EEP for FIFTY PERCENT OFF your FIRST MONTH of medication and FREE TWO DAY SHIPPING.

1 in 4 women experience a miscarriage, and yet there's no playbook for how to get through a pregnancy loss, how to grieve, how to talk about it, etc... It's an incredibly isolating experience, and yet it's so common. So my guest today Daisha Johnson is sharing her own experience of having 5 miscarriages, in addition to having 8 children. Those losses taught her a lot about her motherhood and how she wants to show up for other families in their losses, so she founded a nonprofit called Always in My Heart. Show Notes: www.alwaysinmyheart.com IG - @alwaysinmyheart_charity FB - @alwaysinmyheartcharity

Today I'm bringing you up to speed on my life since we haven't chatted in a while. I'm sharing about my pregnancy, how I felt about the gender, how school is going, and my favorite recent reads. This Show is Sponsored by... "Will you Be My Friend" is the second book (25 years later) following the beloved "Guess How much I love you." Little Nutbrown Hare is back and this time he is making a new friend. This was the perfect book to help Jackson learn about making friends and being kind. Give this as a gift or add it to your library beginning Sept 29, 2020.

My guest today is Marielle Melling. We are going to be discussing how to talk to your kids about health education and pornography. It's a vital topic that needs to be covered in every home, and yet so many of us feel embarrassed or ill-equipped to talk to our kids about this topic. Her work is so important and she really helps you feel more comfortable with this topic. Show Notes:  Here are my social links... https://www.lovinlifewithlittles.com https://www.instagram.com/lovinlifewithlittles https://www.facebook.com/lovinlifewithlittles And here's the specific page I mentioned which is a great place to start for pornography resources... https://www.lovinlifewithlittles.com/teachaboutpornography

Lisa Qualls is the mom of 12 through birth and adoption, and the co-host of The Adoption Connection Podcast. Lisa has co-written a new book The Connected Parent with the late renowned child psychologist Dr. Karyn Purvis ? her final written work. The Connected Parent includes insights from Dr. Purvis? decades of renowned clinical research devoted to help children coming from hard places. Lisa demonstrates how readers can successfully implement these strategies taught by Dr. Purvis in their homes, just as she did in hers. We talk all about her motherhood journey, adopting multiple children at a time, and how her children have responded to the various challenges in their family. This Show is Sponsored by... Peanut provides a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to build friendships, ask questions and find support. This app has a power for introducing you to women nearby who are at a similar stage in life, Peanut provides access to a community of women who are there to listen, share information and offer valuable advice. Whether it?s understanding IVF, adoption, pregnancy, first years or nursery and beyond, Peanut is a place to connect with women like you.  Download the app for free today Head to Peanut or find it on your app store.

Today my guest is Lila Francese. After losing her sister to cancer, Lila took over a significant mothering role to her nephew, in addition to being a mom to her own daughter. We're talking all about her relationship with her sister, why she took on such an intimate caretaking role, and what she's learned along the way. It's a beautiful story about the power of relationships. Show Notes: Pick up a copy of Lila's book: The Situation: A Radical Journey Thru Sisterhood This Show is Sponsored by... Peanut provides a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to build friendships, ask questions and find support. This app has a power for introducing you to women nearby who are at a similar stage in life, Peanut provides access to a community of women who are there to listen, share information and offer valuable advice. Whether it?s understanding IVF, adoption, pregnancy, first years or nursery and beyond, Peanut is a place to connect with women like you.  Download the app for free today Head to Peanut or find it on your app store. And... Compassion Parenting with pediatrician Dr. Mary Wilde helps moms find greater presence, grounding, & joy in parenting. For only $17 per month, the program includes regular group sessions with Dr. Wilde, an inspiring Facebook community, a free ticket to a yearly moms' retreat, and more! Register now at https://compassionparenting.com. To learn more about Dr. Mary Wilde, visit https://drmarywilde.com."

Today is for all the boy moms out there (or if you are curious about how boy moms feel or might differ from you:)). Monica Swanson takes pride in being a boy mom and as a fellow boy mom, we had a great chat about what it means to be a boy mom, how we're trying to raise strong young men, etc... It's a super fun and insightful conversation. So excited for you to listen in. Are you a boy mom? Show Notes:  Website: https://monicaswanson.com/ Boy Mom book: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Mom-What-Your-Needs/dp/052565271X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Monica+Swanson&qid=1587674754&s=audible&sr=1-2-catcorr   The Boy Mom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boy-mom-podcast-with-monica-swanson-and-friends/id1468061855 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrommom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaswanson_/ Free resource 2: In addition, Monica has a free companion resource to share with your listeners, if you?d like to do that. It's "20 Qualities of Noble Character" - a printable of noble character traits and their definitions, along with some boy-friendly examples that may help you in your ongoing conversations with your son. https://monicaswanson.com/character

How are you feeling about the school year so far? While we are all experiencing our own specific challenges when it comes to schooling our kids this year due to Covid-19, I wanted to give you one more resource to really help you feel like you can help your kids (and yourself) be successful during this unprecedented time. Anne Cross is a homeschool expert and she is not only sharing about her own homeschooling experience, but also the new resources she's launching for families to help them be successful in educating their children at home. You guys, this course is AMAZING and doable. Take the time to prepare your minds and your hearts for a great school year! Show Notes:  Get Anne's new course TODAY: My listeners can get 10% off the series with code: ExtMom10.  Code expires September 14th, 2020, so jump on this amazing offer and be converted like Anne's cameramen. Check out Anne's podcast or Instagram

In The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents and Kids through the Science of Connection, Amy Olrick and her husband invite parents to stop treating parenting as a job, and to instead embrace it as a journey. They draw from psychological research, neuroscience, and their own stories as parents to identify 6 relational needs for human growth that form the foundation of successful parent-child relationships. They integrate the science of connection with practical tools, and they show why it?s more important to be present than perfect if we want to raise healthy, resilient kids. Amy Olrick is an author and a techie who has spent her professional life working with organizations to build social movements grounded in the ethic of love. Together, they run GrowingConnected.com, where they offer scientifically-grounded and faith-informed resources and support for parents.

  Today my guest is Elisa Morgan. Elisa is the former President of MOPS, and an incredible mom. Growing up in a family of divorce and then living through her mom's alcoholism, she dreamed of having the "perfect family." While she did end up marrying her prince of 41 years, they also had their share of challenges in the form of her daughter's teenage pregnancy and other family issues with addiction. She's learned a lot along her motherhood journey and I know she will offer you a big virtual hug and hope that no matter what, God is mindful of you in every season. Show Notes:  https://www.godhearsher.org/ https://www.elisamorgan.com/ This Show is Sponsored by... Gladskin is the answer to all your eczema issues. My son Jackson has struggled with his skin since he was a newborn and now he's 5! Finally, we found a product that doesn't just remedy a symptom but it literally treats the root of the eczema flare up. We've noticed a huge difference since using it twice a day on him. You can try Gladskin cream by going to: www.us.gladskin.com/EEP. It comes with a 60-day money back guarantee. And... Red Aspen nail dashes are my new favorite find of quarantine. If you're looking for the look of professionally manicured nails with the expense and hassle of going to a nail salon, you MUST try Red Aspen press on nails. They come in all colors, patterns, and sizes, and they are the most natural looking press-on out there. Plus they stay on for 10-14 days and YOU can put them on in under 20 min. Give them a try by going to: www.redaspenlove.com/extraordinarynails

Today, my husband Pete and I are sharing more about our family's military experience. It's one I never thought I'd have, but I'm grateful that chapter in our lives. So if you want a behind the scenes look at the military this is it!

Today my guest is Janine Reid, mom of three, including a son with an inoperable brain tumor. Janine has been through a lot in her life and she reflects on the lessons she's learned throughout her life and how it has transformed her motherhood journey. She's such a warrior for her kids and now she's written a book to share more about her struggles, called "The Opposite of Certainty". Show Notes: Check out Janine's Book and her website: JanineUrbaniakReid.com This Show is Sponsored by... Little Spoon is an incredible baby food company, that essentially makes you small-batch, homemade baby food, and delivers it straight to your door. I am so impressed by this company who has solved the problem for moms that care deeply about what they are feeding their babies and toddlers, yet already have a full plate. No more worrying about what?s in your baby?s food. Let Little Spoon take one thing off your very big parenting to do list and cover mealtime with their fresh, organic blends. Get $15 off your first 3 orders a littlespoon.com/eep.

Today my guest is Dr. Heather Maguire, educational psychology professor and mom of two. She also founded Prism Behavior, which helps parents deal with behavior issues with their kids. I love her approach and we cover a lot of practical examples that we both are facing in our homes. Show Notes:  Check out www.prismbehavior.com Free Parenting Guide: https://www.prismbehavior.com/freeguide Check out her Ebook if you want more: www.prismbehavior.com/ebook Check out Heather's podcast: www.prismbehavior.com/podcast This Show is Sponsored by... Little Spoon is an incredible baby food company, that essentially makes you small-batch, homemade baby food, and delivers it straight to your door. I am so impressed by this company who has solved the problem for moms that care deeply about what they are feeding their babies and toddlers, yet already have a full plate. No more worrying about what?s in your baby?s food. Let Little Spoon take one thing off your very big parenting to do list and cover mealtime with their fresh, organic blends. Get $15 off your first 3 orders a littlespoon.com/eep.