Sister Sista

On this week's podcast episode, I talk with Iesha Madden on career and motherhood, highlighting the importance of finding work-life balance.  Iesha is a wife, mother teacher, and creator behind Morethanamamaseries on Instagram. Iesha shared her experiences of burnout and adjusting to job demands, leading to a change in careers. Our discussion leads to emphasizing the need for adaptability and the importance of mental health, encouraging listeners to evaluate their job requirements and prioritize their personal life and family. Iesha’s instagram Sister sista podcast Instagram Sister sista podcast Pinterest Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story. Blog

In this week's solo episode I asked, what differentiates millennial motherhood from previous generations? I received a handful of responses which I want to share and elaborate on. I also wanted to speak to my personal experience in a millennial motherhood. In this episode I go further into how millennial parents face helping their children regulate their emotions all while learning to regulate our emotions. Sister sista podcast Instagram Sister sista podcast Pinterest Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story. Blog

This week I talk with Brittany Buchanan a mother of four, NICU mom and teacher. Brittany is creating a space from moms to heal, grow and practice self love. We discuss the creation of her platform Blackmuvaconvos and her monthly self love challenges. Brittany opened up about the hardships of being a NICU mom and how journalling was the starting point of her healing journey.  Instagram https://instagram.com/blackmuvaconvos?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Self love journal for Black Muvas https://a.co/d/8WtQOSW Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest @sistersistapodcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

This week I talk with Magali a vitality coach and reiki healer. We discuss Magali's journey through transforming her gut health through lifestyle changes. I found her story particularly interesting as Magali touched on seeking functional medicine to further investigate gut health issues. We dive into the importance of advocating for yourself and the complexities of women’s overall wellness.  Book mentions Dr Gabor Mate - When the body says no  Website mentions https://www.glucosegoddess.com/ Instagram @Magalionajourney TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@magalionajourney Website https://www.magalionajourney.com/ Unlockyourvitality Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3gLSHVmL3ShonwGsvQsBza?si=4721df8c70a7481b

On this weeks episode I talk with my sister on the topic of a bare minimum relationships.What is a bare minimum relationship? Are there any red flags to look out for? Am I bringing the bare minimum to my relationship or when dating?  Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest @sistersistapodcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

On this weeks episode I sit down with my sisters to recap the past 8 months of 2023 and the outlook for the last quarter. We talk about change, starting new goals and feeling stuck. What habits have been built? Where goals accomplished? Is it okay to start over? We get into these topics and more. Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest @sistersistapodcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

On today's episode, I talk with my bestfriend Enja on how our relationship evolved after I became a mom 2 years ago. We discussed how we maintained the friendship. How to navigate keeping in touch during the newborn stage. As well as how to support each other during the different stages of life. Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest @sistersistapodcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

On todays episode I talk with Eleanor. We take a close look at recognizing healthy and unhealthy habits in motherhood. We discuss the changes moms go through inside and out and how to embrace and celebrate those changes. In this episode Eleanor shares how to separate yourself from the identity of “mom” without feeling guilty.  Get to know Eleanor Eleanor is a a mom of three, body positivity + self-care advocate, nurse, and  Women's health + wellness coach. She has a passion for women’s health and specializes in working with moms who struggle with confidence, prioritizing their needs, and taking care of themselves. Through her step-by-step process, moms are transformed from the inside out by implementing positive mindset shifts and healthy lifestyle habits into their busy lives.She also founded Embrace the Mom Bod and National Mom Bod Day (7/31 of every year!)--A platform created to empower moms to embrace and love their new selves + bodies from the inside out and inspiring moms to love the journey of discovering their new selves instead of only focusing on the destination.Website:https://embracethemombod.com/from-mom-to-me-2/ Follow on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/embracethemombod/Blog:https://embracethemombod.com/category/blog-posts/ Mom interviews:https://embracethemombod.com/category/moms-like-you/Google form for moms who want to be interviewed:https://forms.gle/4NRGjwc4zUxY4Vjx5 Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest @sistersistapodcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

In this week's episode, I talk with my bestie about the infamous girl's trip. Why have many friendships ended after these trips? Are there some dos and don'ts when you're away with the girls? After over 5 girls under our belts, we share what we have learned. Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest @sistersistapodcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

In this week's episode, I had a conversation with Victoria, who is a stay-at-home small business owner and content creator. Our discussion revolved around the increasingly popular career of influencers and content creators. We explored the possibilities of pursuing content creation as a side hustle or a second career. We also delved into the challenges and benefits of being on social media and the ultimate goal of it all. You can find Victoria on Instagram and Tiktok @torihillsd Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest @sistersistapodcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

This weeks episode I talk with Brittany Mascioli on how busy moms can outsource tasks in their business to leave time for family and personal interests.  Brittany and I discuss the factors which affect busy moms who are growing a business online. How to balance time while prioritizing family and knowing how to unplug from social media. Learn more about Brittany Mascioli below  Hi! I am Brittany Mascioli! I am a former Middle School Teacher turned Social Media Manager and Blog Manager. I am a wife, mom, and dog mom! I love to spend time with my family and friends, cooking and baking, traveling, and watching sports! I started my Virtual Assistant business in July 2022 and niched down to Social Media Management and Blog Management in January 2023. I help Mom Entrepreneurs by taking their social media management and blogging tasks off of their plate so that they can get back to doing what they are passionate about. When I launched my business, I wanted to create one where I could earn money while also spending time with my son. My mission is to give this opportunity back to other moms! I currently have two freebies! One is a Blog SEO Checklist and the other one is a “How-To” on how to create your own brand templates instead of using someone else’s. You can find these on my IG page under the link in bio. Lastly, I am also looking to start my coaching program in the near future! I want to help mothers who are looking to leave their 9-5 jobs and work from home while raising their children and Virtual Assistants who are looking to niche down to Social Media Management! More to come on that! There is a waitlist starting for this program, so if you are interested, send me a DM on IG at @brittany.mascioli and we can discuss this further! I hope to hear from you soon! Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest sister sista podcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

You are listening to part 2 of 30 things I learned in my thirties. My sister and I both created lists of our experiences of what we’ve learned in our 30's. Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest sister sista podcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

Being in your thirties is an amazing time. I sit down with my sister and we name some top things we have learned in our thirties. This was a fun episode combining both of our 30 years  ( your getting 60 years of experience). Do you have similar experience?  Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest sister sista podcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

Not feeling like your old self and can’t figure out who you are without your child(ren). Having a sense of lost identity is more common than you think in motherhood. From my personal experience, I have had these moments.  I had to ask myself tough questions and step outside of my comfort zone and I’m so happy I did. I’m sharing how I found myself in motherhood. 

The day after Valentine’s day, is there still love in the air? In this week's solo episode, I speak on what love means to me, how it feels to be in love, and what it looks like. This discussion isn’t exclusive to having a partner, it's about all types of relationships. I am adding a new segment to the podcast called lessons learned. I would like to hear from YOU the listener. Send in your stories that have been a lesson in your life that you want others to learn from. Send your stories to truemommyandme@gmail.com Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest sister sista podcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

Why is self-care so important in motherhood? Self-care is the foundation of habits that affect a person's quality of life. On this week's episode, I sit down with Ariel the mama behind Tajthings. We elaborate on the 8 types of self-care, identifying your needs, asking for and accepting help. I enjoyed opening up on this topic and approaching self-care from a different perspective which can help us achieve our purpose. Visit tajthings.com for helpful tools on creating self care habits and effective routines. You can also find Tajthings on Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube , Pinterest and Facebook. I am adding a new segment to the podcast called lessons learned. I would like to hear from YOU the listener. Send in your stories that have been a lesson in your life that you want others to learn from. Send your stories to truemommyandme@gmail.com Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest sister sista podcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

If we are lucky, every year another birthday goes by. We have the opportunities to set and accomplish goals. We push through and make it to the other side of difficult periods in our life. I believe in celebrating oneself. Celebrating the milestone, the hard work, the “I made it to” times in our lives. On this podcast episode, I sit down with my good friend Enja. We talk about the importance of celebration and what that looks like. We recognized that having large parties aren't everyone's cup of tea and we have thought of some alternatives. What is stopping us from celebrating ourselves more regularly? I am adding a new segment to the podcast called lessons learned. I would like to hear from YOU the listener. Send in your stories that have been a lesson in your life that you want others to learn from. Send your stories to truemommyandme@gmail.com Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest sister sista podcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

It's 2023- you made it to see another year! How do you feel? Have you set new goals? Are you looking forward to what is to come in 2023? Are you working on self-improvement? In this week's episode, I get a bit personal. At a point in my life, I had a pessimistic outlook on life. I get to the beginning of my mindset shift in this episode. The start of a new year can be a great place to initiate change. Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest sister sista podcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

This weeks episode I have a deep conversation with Angie on topic of default parenting. Jumping into motherhood we automatically enter survival mode, but were we inadvertently becoming the default parent? What are some obvious signs that you are the default parent? Feelings of resentment, burnout and wanting to give up. Questioning your relationship. These are all really and valid feelings. We unpack this topic on this weeks episode, while looking into our personal experiences. Instagram @sistersistapodcast Pinterest sister sista podcast Interested in being a guest on the Sister Sista Podcast contact truemommyandme@gmail.com with your story.

What is it like going back to work after giving birth? There aren’t many conversations around this experience. On this weeks episode I talk with Felicia a new mom who decided to go back to work after giving birth. We discuss how her transition went with a good support system professionally and personally. Also recognizing what works best for you as a new mom and finding your rhythm.