Our Podcast Episodes:
Episode 22: Being a Highly Sensitive Mother & Practicing Self-Compassion with Shawn Fink
Today, in Episode 22, we are peeling back the layers of what can make a mother a highly sensitive person with Shawn Fink of abundantmama.com. Shawn is in her 5th year of the Abundant Mama, her blog which has evolved into a 4 week program.  She has placed over 1500...
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Episode 21: The Practice of Being Present in our Parenting with Carla Naumburg
In today's show, Episode 21, we have the pleasure of chatting with Clinical Social Worker and Writer, Carla Naumburg. Carla is the author of two books, Parenting in the Present Moment:  How to Stay Focused on What Matters and Ready, Set, Breathe: Practicing...
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Episode 20: Empowering Your Kids & Staying Connected to Your Authentic Voice with Carly Mentlik
In today's show, Episode 20, we are excited to talk with Carly Mentlik about empowering our children, in particular, tween and teen girls. We explore how important it is that our children stay connected to their authentic voice and find the courage to be themselves....
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Episode 19: Getting Organized, Cleaning with Natural Products, Handling Clutter & Letting Go of Stuff with Shawna Childers
We are excited to share with you our wonderful interview with Shawna Childers! Shawna is a professional organizer living in Kansas City.  In today's show, Episode 19, she walks us through those daily tasks that far too often feel overwhelming and unmanageable....
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Episode 18: The Importance of Community & Moving Through the “Cave” in Motherhood with Sarah Doggett
Today, in Episode 18, we are so excited to bring you our conversation with our dear friend, Sarah Doggett! Sarah Doggett is mama to the 5 kid circus known as the Cirque du Doggett. She is also a birth and post-partum doula, maker of slings, infant massage instructor,...
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Episode 17: Creating Deep Connections & Doing Your Best with Hala Khouri
In today's show, we have the honor of speaking with Hala Khouri, a yoga instructor and somatic psychologist living in L.A., about healing trauma through movement, learning to step back and allow your children to forge their own path, and staying centered and...
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Episode 16: Healing & Releasing Grief with Sami Aaron
In today’s show, Episode 16, we speak with Sami Aaron. Sami is a yoga and meditation teacher who focuses on yoga nidra — a meditation and conscious relaxation practice — and pranayama — the regulation of the breath through certain techniques and exercises. She...
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Episode 15: Welcoming the New Year; Reflections on Vision Boards, Self-Care & Letting Go
Happy New Year mamas! We are so happy to be back with you after a two week break to bring you Episode 15.  In today's show, we share our personal reflections about the New Year.  You'll hear tips on creating a personal and family vision board.  You'll also feel...
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Setting an Intention for Peace Over Perfection this Holiday Season
Happy Holidays Mamas! Ashley and I are enjoying taking a break this week to be with our families.  We have interviews scheduled and will be working behind the scenes to prepare many great shows for you to come in 2017.  Our next podcast episode comes out January...
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Episode 14: Tips on Creating a Mindful Holiday Season (& our gift to you)
In this 14th and final episode of 2016 for the Mindful Mama Movement, we are sharing 5 simple tips for creating a more mindful holiday season. We encourage you to "embrace imperfection," and as Shannon said in this episode, "it's a wonderful time of year to renew...
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