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Today I am talking about how to make powerful decisions and the importance of doing so.  I am also letting you know that I am taking a small podcast hiatus during July + August as a way to regroup and recharge... this was a powerful decision that I made, and even though my brain offered a lot of reasons why this was a very scary and important decision, making it consciously and powerfully has been such a great thing for me.  Please stay subscribed to State of a Mother and I will be back in full force Sept 2021!  Much love,  Kate   

This week I'm talking the things I get coached on regularly. I want to make sure we all know that just because I'm a Life Coach and can teach these tools, I still have a human brain that needs consistent managing + monitoring.    The four areas include body image/self love, money, the thought "I'm not good enough" and my marriage/relationships.    I give you the lowdown on why I get coached in these areas and how that impacts my life.    Have a listen, rate + review! 

This week I dive into some simple things I stopped doing in my life that have been game changers...  It came from the idea that I don't have to give my kids lunch on the weekend (what?!?) I guess I forgot that was an option!   Don't worry, I still feed my kids, but I decided to do it differently, and that has made all the difference.    Take a listen and let me know what you think.  Also would love a rating a review! 

Today I am talking about what happens when a specific belief truly clicks in your brain,  and how everything you have in your life came from a thought/belief that you then brought into reality.  It’s a powerful concept to tap into.  Our beliefs drive everything we do and create everything we have. When our beliefs are not aligned (for example we say all the mantras to create abundance, but deep down believe money is hard), the result of more money will not be delivered.  One of my clients is the best example of this. Today I share how her belief about weight was keeping her stuck until we uncovered all those sneaky thoughts hiding in her brain and poked a couple of holes in them. The weight DROPPED off after that. It was like the snap of a finger.  This is the power of your thought and what you believe to be possible. It’s not magic… but kind of.  Have a listen and let me know what you think. 

Today we are looking at the capacity to have. How good are you at having?  It shows up in our ability to receive praise and compliments without pushing them away or knocking them down.  It shows in our ability to take up space in the world instead of hiding and thinking that what we have to say/give doesn’t matter.  It shows up in our ability to make money and keep it, rather than spend it right away.  Understanding your capacity to have is important. Being able to accept and have things, creates abundance. It lets you know that there is enough to go around- and that your “having” doesn’t diminish from anyone else’s.  Listen in today and please leave a rating and review if you love this podcast! 

Today I am talking about your capacity to give without any strings attached.  Love, time, value and money are all “commodities” that we can give without asking for anything in return.  So on the episode today I am asking you to assess your capacity to give in these areas, and how to create more abundant thoughts that will help you give more in these areas.  I ponder the question, does giving create abundance? Or does feeling abundant allow you to be giving? My answer at the end of it…. Maybe it doesn’t matter? Maybe it’s both. The result is the same- when we give love, time, value and money, we have the ability to feel amazing about it.  Take a listen and let me know what you think by leaving a rating and review :) 

Today I am talking about the three ways you are holding yourself back.  Whether it’s from the job, the relationship, the desired weight, or the big crazy dream you have for yourself, our brain wants to keep us safe and often does this in the sneakiest of ways.  Let's dive into each of these so you can become more aware of when you're:  #1- Fighting for your Limits #2- Believing your Thoughts  #3- Dropping into Helpless Mode  These are all things, that with a little awareness to do the opposite, can completely change how you show up for your life and have you powerfully going after everything you want.

Do you get ready for your day every day? This has been hit and miss for me since #pandemiclife and we all started working from home.  But since getting over my drama about it and deciding that getting ready is non-negotiable,  I have instilled specific routines into my life to ensure that I am on point every day as far as my appearance. Today I walk you through: 1-  Why levelling up your undies and bra can be a big game changer. 2- How and why to wear clothes that reflect your personal style and curating a closet specific to that.  3- How to use your thoughts to put you in the frame of mind where getting ready and looking good is easy.  Rate + Review this episode if you LOVE it :) 

Learn how to harness the power of your period and tune in to my chat with Ashlee Sorenson.  Ashlee is an amazing Life Coach who works with women in need of hormone support.  She talks to us about;  The 4 stages of our cycle and how they impact mood, energy and everything else.  How to track your cycle so you know where you are at any https://www.instagram.com/ashleesorensencoaching/ given time in the month  Which foods to increase/eliminate depending on where you are in your cycle  Resources to support with all of this  Ashlee also talks about her Cycle Strategy 101 Class happening TOMORROW! Send her a DM to ashleesorensoncoaching to sign up.  Books:  Period Repair Manual + Period Power  

If you're in a rut and want to start implementing a new habit, the hardest step to take is the first one, which is why momentum can be the most powerful tool in order to just get going.  In today's episode I'm talking about how I use the power of baby steps and momentum to get myself up early, dressed in the morning and back on top of all the things that have been sliding lately. I also teach you my 15 minute rule, which is another brain hack that will help get you working on what you need to work on with a very low barrier to entry.  Subscribe and leave a review!  Follow me @katetdalton on Instagram 

Today I'm talking food protocols and answering the most common questions I get that are leaving people stuck:  1- How do you plan dinners out?  2- How do you deal with food on vacation?  3- I have cravings for carbs during my period, do I change my protocol?  4- I'm newly pregnant and don't know what I want to eat from one day to the next! 5- I work shift-work- how do I make a food plan that I can follow?  Spoiler alert: The answer to all of these is some version of, "you get to choose how you want to eat and are free to put ANYTHING on your protocol." The real problem is fear.    Fear that you're doing it wrong. Fear there's a right answer and you don't know it.  Fear that you'll be ashamed of what you put on your plan, so better to not plan at all.  Fear to make a decision and stick to it.  I want to talk you through all of this and get you to a place where you not only enjoy making a food protocol, you see how the simple act of creating it builds so much integrity and trust with yourself- which is the most amazing byproduct of all. 

Did you know that other people can’t hurt your feelings?  The truth is, nobody has that much power over you.  Your brain gets to decide what to think at every turn- just because someone calls you stupid doesn’t mean you have to believe it. Doesn't mean you have to be ‘hurt’ by it.  That rhyme-  Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me- It’s 100% true.  A name someone calls us can’t hurt us. It’s just a word. It’s a sound. It tells us more about that other person, than about us. A name has zero power until we make it mean something.  Today I want to shine some light on this concept for you because when you are in full control of your emotional life the world can throw anything at you and it’s all good. It doesn’t mean we feel happy all the time or that we enjoy being called names, but it does mean we understand the agency we have to decide how to feel about it. 

What I'm talking about today is where we argue with the things we can’t change and make ourselves miserable because of them. You might not even realize you’re doing this.  It sounds like:  “I wish I didn’t marry my current spouse”  “I wish I wasn’t abused as a child” “I wish COVID and pandemics didn’t exist”  “I wish I made amends with my parents before they died”  All of these wishes seem justified. But these thoughts actually leave you yearning to change something that cannot be changed.  Our thought about what happened can change, but the actual circumstance (maybe that you married a person, or that you were abused as a child), those are just facts now. It doesn’t mean we like what happened, but wishing it away will always leave you suffering.  I believe that there is supposed to be pain in the world. I believe that there are supposed to be hard times for humans. I believe that not everything should be perfect all of the time.  The reason I believe it is because it’s what this life experience is showing me over and over.  Come listen and let me know what you think. 

On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your self-confidence?  So many women and clients that I talk to are very low on this scale, but it’s only because they say things like:  I can’t start that passion project because I don’t know how.  I would love to try creating something, but I've never done it before.  I’m not experienced enough to apply for that job. I’m not good enough to ask for the raise.  It’s too hard for me.  Listen up! These sentences are the biggest roadblocks in your desire to be more self confident. If you’ve said any version of them (there are many more), you are stalling your ability to be a 10/10 on the self-confidence dial.  These thoughts are like a big, wet blanket on the fire of your dreams and they lead to inaction every single time.  Today on the podcast I want to teach you new sentences + ways of thinking that will level you up in this area. I will explain what self-confidence is and how it’s different from confidence, as well as the four areas to focus on in order to build your self-confidence.  Because we aren’t born self-confident. It’s something we develop internally as we take risks, fail, and then continue to love and respect ourselves on the other side.  What if your thoughts could sound more like this: I can figure anything out.  I create anything I truly want. I have the exact experience I need to achieve this goal. I am willing to feel any emotion on the way to my dreams. I can do hard things. You in?

This week’s conversation with Shannon Stewart is SUPER interesting. As an Intuitive business coach, Shannon’s approach is all about energy, and she teaches women entrepreneurs to work with the flow of the moon.  The moon has an incredible impact on us whether you know it or realize it, and when you can harness that energy and tap into the ebbs and flows, magical things can happen.  We talk about:  The cycles of the moon- what they mean and where you can focus during each phase  The days of the week- did you know that each day is named after a planet and is either feminine or masucline?  Self care- how to schedule it into your daily plan, and why it’s so important to stop and recharge regularly.  All the woo.  Shannon is an amazing soul and good friend- you can check her out on Instagram @themodernhustle + for information about her coaching program, Align + Elevate, head over here.  Also- If you haven't left a rating and review I would LOVE to hear what you think! Follow me on IG @katetdalton + Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 

Today on the podcast I am sharing three things I have been doing for self-care lately. They go beyond a sea salt bath and lighting a candle (not that those things aren't amazing).  What I’m talking about today are the things I do to keep me more calm throughout my entire day- not just for a window in the evening before bed.  Because if you’re like me, you’re probably always zooming out on your day- looking at all the things that need to be done and then just powering through with your eyes on the prize.  This can work in short busts, but when it becomes just the way you are- always busy, always working, always planning, always moving…. Well, then it just stops working.  Today I encourage you to zoom in. What if walking breaks and rest were scheduled into your day? What if you never planned more than you could manage? What if you checked in with your breath and emotions regularly?  This is the type of self-care I’m riffing on today!  How to turn on red light on iphone- here

Today I want you to check in and give you a couple of things to think about when it comes to all the big plans you made for 2021.  #1- Are you still into this goal? Were you ever into it? What are your current thoughts?  #2- Your goal may not turn out exactly as planned and that's ok. Sometimes when you're trying to get from point A-C you forgot that B was also a really amazing place and that's actually where your heart is. Oprah explains it much better, but the point is, set the vision and let the universe meet you halfway.  Take a listen and if you enjoy the show today, please leave me a rating + reviews Oprah Trees.  Food + Body Freedom MasterClass (FREE)- Register here  Work with me- email katetdalton@gmail.com 

On March 27th I’m hosting a free Masterclass Food + Body Freedom, at 10am PST.  I am going to teach you the 3 key areas you need to focus on and understand in order to change the way you view yourself, talk to yourself, and eat.  We will look at our thoughts, the feelings we need to feel, and the key actions to take to love your body and improve the relationship you have with yourself.  I will answer all your questions and will even bring you on for live coaching if you want it.  This isn’t a diet or a cleanse. This is a reprogramming of your mind.  If you want to view food, exercise and your body in a new way, register now. 

Listen up today to hear my 5 "rules" for eating that breakthrough traditional diet culture, and offer a more mindful way to fuel your body.  Here they are:  Food must be delicious  Sit down while you eat  No Day Old Cake  Plan your food every day  Let yourself get hungry (sometimes) We dive in to and I explain why each is important to me. There might be one or two that you decide work for you as well.  If you haven't RATED + REVIEWED the podcast please do that today!  Follow me on Instagram! @katetdalton

On the podcast today I’m sharing a conversation with my friend Ashleigh Smith. Ashleigh is a Mom of 2 boys, runs her own online fitness coaching business, and (when we met) was a killer spin instructor - proving she knows how to motivate people on a bike, and remotely through her online workouts.  More than that, she is incredibly open and real about her journey as a leader in fitness, her journey with her body, and what changed once she had her boys.  We talk about body image,  diet culture, the importance of ‘working out your brain’ and  how to navigate the food rules we so easily place on ourselves. Ashleigh has some easy tips on how to stay on track with your workouts and valuable insights around how she views her own health and wellness that I think you’ll find useful.  Find me on Instagram @Katetdalton Ashleigh Smith:  Email: heyactiveash@gmail.com IG: ashleighasmith Please rate + review if you love this podcast XO