Well… look who’s back. 👀 If you’ve been here since my Raise to Rise days, you know I’ve never been afraid to talk about the messy, the magical, and the downright human parts of life. And if you’re new here — hi, I’m Mital: cancer survivor, parent coach, professional plot-twist navigator, and the friend who will make you laugh, cry, and rethink your life before your coffee’s even lukewarm. This podcast is Rise with Mital — where we talk love, life, and leadership without loosing yourself. You’ll get unfiltered stories, practical mindset shifts, and the reminder you didn’t know you needed: you’re not broken… you’re just in the middle of your next rise. In this trailer, I’m spilling: Why I’m back behind the mic (hint: it involves more plot twists than Netflix). Who this podcast is for (spoiler: probably you). What you can expect this season (think: raw conversations, tools you can actually use, and zero sugar-coating). Hit follow, grab your tea (or coffee warmed up 45th time — I don’t judge), and get ready… because this season, we rise. Loud.
Self-discovery, improving oneself, and being the best version of yourself are intriguing to me. This is because, as a parent and role model, I want my children to model the behaviors that I want to instill in them. I want to plant the seeds for my kids, and in order for me to do that, it's very important for me to invest in my self-improvement education. Part of getting this wisdom is having conversations with experts who can help me in my personal transformation. Today we're bringing you Ilaria Petrucci, a qualified Inner Child and Trauma-informed Coach, and NLP Master Coach. She specializes in helping women overcome emotional eating and achieve their fitness goals without falling back into their old habits. Having struggled with emotional eating for years herself, she perfectly understands the frustration and the root causes of these cycles. She is extremely passionate about helping women break free from this cycle, build deep confidence, achieve their fitness goals, and finally feel good in their skin. Join me and Ilaria as we talk about people pleasing and where it comes from including how it is connected to emotional eating. We answer what can we do about these behaviors for our children and for ourselves. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram @risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
How many of you are concerned about your eating habits? As the first month of the year is settling down, we've all seen a number of goals floating around the internet world. One of those goals is our eating habits. We look to find our ideal weight without taking into account that weight management also includes our issues with body shame and how we make peace with our food to redefine our health. Today we are having a conversation with Jennifer D’Amato, who is an Intuitive Eating Counselor, Coach, and Host of The Intuitive Eating Mama Podcast. She specializes in helping women reconnect with their bodies while making peace with food. She helps women redefine their whole physical health, especially in toxic diet culture. Jennifer not only takes us away from that dark culture but also helps women embrace their bodies, embrace their food, and look at what's on their plate with love instead of feeling guilty about it. In addition to her work as an Intuitive Eating Counselor and Coach, she is married to her husband of over 20 years and mom to four brilliant intuitive-eating daughters! When she has downtime you can find her laughing at a sitcom episode she has already seen 5 times, hanging with her girls, or cooking up something yummy in the kitchen. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram @risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
For today’s episode, you are going to be mind blown. Believing in prevention and looking for a root cause can be the cure to many emotional struggles. Parents like us heal our own inner childhood traumas, break free from dysfunctional familial patterns and eliminate shame and guilt. Today's guest is all about finding this root cause and doesn't believe in concealing or putting a band-aid on our issues. Meet Maria, a Certified Transformational Coach who is using modalities to help other moms heal from postpartum depression and anxieties without the use of medications.* She is a mom of two boys and with her unique coaching approach, she blends a focus on self-compassion work with her deep knowledge of maternal mental health. I consider her a healing angel who is passionate about helping others completely restore themselves. *Disclaimer: Please consult your health professional before stopping to take any prescribed medication. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram @risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
Happy 2023! I am very excited about this new year. But before we dive into the newness and what to expect, I'm going to take a pause and be transparent. I want to hear your thoughts. Do you ever feel as though you're sleepwalking through life with no real idea of what you want and where you are headed? You're just not sure where the time has gone? If you are frustrated because you didn’t achieve your full potential last year or you haven't been able to stick with your resolutions or goals, then know that you are not alone. If after six days you're one of those who are still thinking about what to do this year and how to move forward, then stick around to this episode because you are in for a treat. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram @risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
What would you tell yourself about 2022? How honest can you be about the lessons you learned throughout this year? Personally, I should be planning and talking about the upcoming new year but instead, I'm doing a bit of reflection. I was just thinking if I could sit down for a cup of tea with the past year and talk to myself about it, what would I tell? I would really love to tell her that there is nothing worth sacrificing your mind, body, and soul. And at the same time, I would share with her all my learnings. For today’s episode, I will do just that. This episode is a recap of my 2022 and I will be sharing the top 10 lessons of this year. But these are not just simple learnings. These are lessons that I'm going to cherish and things that I am taking with me in 2023. And I also encourage you to take it with you for this new year. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram @risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
The way we model our lives as parents has a tremendous impact on our kids. When we decide to know better for ourselves and our children, we start doing better. I am so excited to bring you my guest for this week, Terri Huggins Hart. She is an award-winning journalist who lives in a constant state of an identity crisis. She's always deciding if she aligns more with her maiden name, which is Huggins, and her married name, which is Huggins Hart. At any given moment she is extremely hilarious and at the same time, a very wise person. She's actually excelled in following her calling of telling the stories that need to be told and evoking emotions that align with clear takeaways through her stories. She is a beautiful mom and a beautiful writer, who sheds light on the darkness of our lives and motivates us to go towards a better one. Please listen in to our candid conversation to learn how Terri rewires the way we think about parenting and advocates for parents. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram @risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
As parents, we are not going to be with our kids 24/7 for the rest of their lives. Instead of commanding and controlling their lives all the time, we should rather equip our kids with the tools they need to empower themselves to make the choices that are best for them. In today’s episode, I will be talking about how I was impacted by the book“Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others” by Stephen M. R. Covey. I highly recommend it since you are going to love the insights. It is going to inspire you to lead. You will learn how to become a trustworthy and inspired leader so your kids can then rely on you and learn from you to do the same. To learn more about control and command leadership, please read: “Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others” by Stephen M. R. Covey I am inviting all parents to my parenting community called The Parenting Lab. Here you will be empowered to create your own solution. You will have a coach side by side to guide you and to get the resources out of you. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram @risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
As mothers, we all are so busy maintaining our complex lives that there are times when we neglect our wellness. How can we ensure that we're not neglecting our wellness while maintaining our complex lives? In today’s episode, our guest Laura will explain how we can simplify our motherhood and wellness. With her wisdom, we can not only define wellness but also bring on the different mediums or tools to use to simplify our wellness journey. I hope you are looking forward to hearing these nuggets of wellness wisdom. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram @risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
Parenting is the most challenging leadership role out there. In fact, it is a leadership journey that never ends. But what does leadership have to do with parenting? There are so many myths about leadership where people believe that the term is just for Fortune 500 companies and high-flying entrepreneurs. But in reality, anyone can be a leader. For this reason, there are many leadership concepts that can be applied in parenting. We can utilize these concepts to inspire our kids and lead our family life. I believe anyone can inspire others into action or growth since leadership can be learned, nurtured, and mastered. In this episode, I will talk about leadership within family life and parenting, and how we can maximize the opportunities that we have with ourselves and our children. Join our monthly membership where you will learn new parenting strategies and tools, and connect every month with a community of parents. Empower yourself and your kids by signing up for The Parenting Lab. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
It is that time of the year when retailers start bombarding us with ads for Black Friday sales. And I am sure that like every other year you are tempted to spend. While it's enticing to take advantage of all these sales and buy a bunch of stuff we don't really need, I want to encourage you to think about investing in something else. Something non-material that will actually help you reach your goals. I'm talking about coaching. Knowledge and the tools that can help you get ahead and make lasting changes in your life. This Black Friday I want to share something big that I created. It’s a coaching program for parents called The Parenting Lab where parents can raise themselves along with their kids. Just like “it takes a village to raise a child”, it also takes a village to raise a parent. This is not your typical Black Friday sale. This is an investment for you. Don’t wait too long! The Parenting Lab will be only available for the next 48 hours. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you truly believe you are being seen, heard, and understood? Mothers often keep their emotions bottled up in order to show their bravery in front of their children. They want the best for their children, so they will go to any length to ensure that they are on the right path. However, moms occasionally want to be seen as well, which is why we created this episode. In today’s episode, we have invited Haley. She is a content creator who shares a mother's life from a mom’s perspective. Haley will share how she became a content creator and built a community of mothers supporting each other. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
It is natural for parents to feel guilty when they leave their children for a vacation, a business trip, or even for making poor decisions. This guilt is because we know we could do better leads to self-destructive behavior and, in the worst case, shaming ourselves. You can feel guilty and shame yourself, but we also have the freedom to choose again, to make a new choice, and learn from the past. In today’s episode, we will define what guilt is, the difference between guilt and shame, and what parents should do whenever their children feel guilty or ashamed. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
One of the most difficult challenges we face as parents on a daily basis is how to get our children to listen. When we say that we want our children to listen to us, we mean that we want them to follow whatever instructions, recommendations, or tasks we give them. Not just with our children, but in any relationship. We all want others to comply with our requests or expectations. In today’s episode, I want to share a phenomenal concept that I learned from a book called “The Four Tendencies” by Gretchen Rubin. This can be a tool to facilitate a growth environment for your kids, guide them, and help them to make the best choice for them. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
Laughing with your kids and enjoying the moment of connection is one of the best feelings ever as a parent. Parents, particularly dads, tend to rely on humor to connect with their children. You know, the ones that lead to loud groans or sometimes lots of eye-rolling. They're appropriately called "dad jokes." A little humor can help make parenting easier. In today’s episode, we have invited Doug Schneider also known as @oldrocklife on Instagram and TikTok. He'll share how he connects with his kids through humor, as well as some nuggets of information on how to connect with our kids with humor at the right time. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
You immediately think of children when you hear the word parenting. I have been a parent for more than ten years, and in the first five of those years, I struggled a lot because I didn't know any better. Since then, I've realized that parenting is more about us parents than it is about our children. In today’s episode, we will dive into what parenting is and how to become perfect in parenting. This is the building phase of our life and humanity. Let’s get this right. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
The home environment of a child has a significant impact on their development and overall well-being. A positive home learning environment encourages children and young people to be curious about learning and to believe in themselves. As parents, we must be responsible for providing a growth environment for our children, and one way to do so is to design our home to be conducive to learning and let our kids learn to play independently. In today’s episode, we will uncover five zones that we can start transforming in our house to build a space for conducive learning and at the same time help our kids play independently. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
Communication is the way for us to connect with each other and lack of communication or miscommunication might lead to frustrations, anxiety, or worse failed relationships. Families, teenagers, and relationships are better off when families use effective communication, but how can we communicate effectively? In today’s episode, we will share the 5 C’s to break the communication barrier that will lead to effective communication. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
What should you do if your child is acting out? Our kids have strong emotions that they want to express, and throwing tantrums or acting out is one way for them to show it. Seeing your child throwing tantrums or acting out can be upsetting, and sometimes our way to solve it is to yell at them, stop them from throwing tantrums, or punish them, which does not help at all. In today’s episode, I will share how I handle my kids when they are acting out or throwing tantrums and I will also give you helpful tips that you can apply when they start acting out. Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.
Being a stay-at-home parent is not an easy job; you are raising your children to be the best leaders of tomorrow and to be the best versions of themselves. Some stay-at-home parents underestimate their own abilities. Just because you aren't making money doesn't mean the worth of your efforts is any less. In fact, you choose a role that money cannot even replace. In today’s episode, we dedicate this to all parents who are staying at home to nurture their children. This is a reminder for you that your role is the hardest thing to do. So if you are a stay-at-home parent, this episode is for you! Visit risewithmital.com for full show notes. For more conscious parenting tips: Follow me on Instagram@risewithmital Download my FREE Parenting Journal.