The Motherhood Tribe

In this episode Katy interviews Zil Eiler, a certified life coach whose spunky personality and coaching skills shine through in her words. Zil was the perfect person to interview about the topic of setting goals from your future self. She shares valuable steps that can allow you to see what has gotten you to where you are and how to change your thinking in order to get you where you want to be.Zil is from Sao Paulo, Brazil and currently lives in Southern California with her family. She loves working out, spending time outdoors, and helping people become who they want to become.Zil offers personal and business coaching. You can work with her 1-on-1 or in group settings when she is offering group coaching. To work with Zil, follow her on Instagram @zileilercoach and send her a DM. You won't regret it!Our Instagram: @themotherhoodtribe.podcastOur Email: themotherhoodtribepodcast@gmail.comSign up for our Email List: Here!Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to Season 3Valerie and Katy introduce the new direction that The Motherhood Tribe will be taking. We think you'll be as excited about it as we are!Our focus and content, moving forward, will be to help moms find fulfillment.We are thrilled to announce the start of support groups- the Masterclass of Finding Fulfillment and registration is OPEN NOW!Registration LinkOur Instagram: @themotherhoodtribe.podcastOur Email: themotherhoodtribepodcast@gmail.comSign up for our Email List: Here!Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Katy and Valerie interview Marissa Crowther, a life coach and mom to three children, who specializes in helping people develop a better relationship with themselves which leads to having better relationships with others.Listen in to hear Marissa's insights on how to overcome obstacles we face in showing ourselves love and why showing yourself love is always the right answer.To connect with Marissa follow her on Instagram: @marissacrowthercoachingOur Instagram: @themotherhoodtribepodcastSign up for our Email List: Here!Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you find yourself in a cycle of negative thoughts?Is there more you want to achieve in your life that seems out of reach? Do you struggle to see your strengths?Friends, we have been there! I think we've ALL been there at one time or another. Have you ever tried speaking positive affirmations to yourself? It's such a simple act that can impact your reality in great ways. We talk about what keeps us from doing them, the science behind it, and our personal experiences with it.Best of all, this is a TRIBE TIPS episode! Which means we surveyed YOU and members of this community, on Instagram, to help with the discussion of this topic. Find out what other Moms are saying about affirmations.Links:https://positivepsychology.com/daily-affirmations/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkghttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-relationships/201403/affirmations-the-why-what-how-and-what-if Our Instagram: @themotherhoodtribepodcastSign up for our Email List: Here!Graphics by usPhoto by Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsMusic Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Have you read "The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World" by Melinda Gates? We bring up important points from the book in our discussion that cause reflection. It's so important to check in with yourself on how you see yourself and the world. Listen to the ideas of how lifting up and empowering women, we all thrive!Think of this in terms of your Mom-bubble. Who is in your world? Your Tribe? How can YOU lift and empower the women you come in contact with?This episode is sponsored by Naomi from @schoolathome101Motherhood Tribe listeners get 10% off of the Sanity Saving Schedules eBook, the Mini Consult and the Masterclass with the DISCOUNT CODE: Tribe10Naomi's Information:Instagram: @schoolathome101Website: School at Home 101 Our Instagram: @themotherhoodtribepodcastSign up for our Email List: Here!Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The transition from 1 to 2 kids can be daunting. Have no fear! Our community of moms contributed countless insights to help you through that change. In our Tribe Tips series we ask questions to our community of moms about a specific topic and then share all of that wisdom in an episode. You've got this, mama! And we've got you!In this episode we share what some of the things are that moms tend to be nervous about in going from 1 to 2 kids. Then we share what some of the most difficult things were for moms who have already been through it. In the last half of the episode we bring it all home with the things that moms found to be most helpful to them during that transition and with the advice they would give to moms in the thick of it.Let's cheer these moms on as they enter this phase of motherhood!Something that can be helpful during that transition is the support of a therapist. Both Katy and Valerie have benefited from counseling services during their motherhood journeys. If you feel that you would benefit from that then please see the below details from our sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Better Help.Special offer for The Motherhood Tribe Podcast listeners!You get 10% off your first month when you use this link to sign up:https://betterhelp.com/themotherhoodtribeFREE PDF of teacher approved apps for kids from Naomi from @schoolathome101 as mentioned in the episode. Our Instagram: @themotherhoodtribepodcastSign up for our Email List: Here!Photo Credit:Graphics by usPhoto by RODNAE Productions from PexelsMusic Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

You love and care about your child, so it's difficult to see them struggle. However, there are so many opportunities for your child to learn in those moments of struggle. Katy interviews Ann Kaplan who has a simple answer for how to quit solving your child's problems.In this interview, Ann - a mother to 4, parent coach, and Love and Logic independent facilitator - teaches us how to help our kids effectively.  And the answer probably isn't what you're expecting.Listen in for an interview full of valuable information on how to stop solving your kid's problems.Ann's Links From the Episode:Free PDF Guide: Getting Kids To Listen (the FIRST time we ask!)Private Facebook Group: Real Life MommingTRIBE Coaching ProgramOur Instagram: @themotherhoodtribepodcastSubscribe to our email list: Here!Sign up for our Private Consulting Sessions: Here!Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Valerie and Katy interview Naomi, an educational consultant who helps moms support their child's development with confidence whether they've chosen homeschooling, virtual or in-person learning. We discuss ways to help support our child in their education, no matter what it looks like this year, what to do when something is not working out, what to focus on and more!Naomi really simplifies what we should even be concerned with when it comes to our children's education and gives YOU the support you need to manage it.This episode is sponsored by School at Home 101.Motherhood Tribe listeners get 10% off of the Sanity Saving Schedules eBook, the Mini Consult and the Masterclass with the DISCOUNT CODE: Tribe10Naomi's Information:Instagram: @schoolathome101Website: School at Home 101FREE PDF of teacher approved apps for kids Our Instagram: @themotherhoodtribepodcastSign up for our Email List: Here!Sign up for our Private Coaching Sessions: Here! Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's our 50th episode!!!! AND our 1 year anniversary! Thank you for being here. Thank you for supporting us and investing your time in uplifting and bettering your days. We hope this truly feels like YOUR TRIBE!We have been brainstorming ways we can help YOU and connect and support you better in your motherhood. In this episode we have an exciting announcement that we think will do just that!Our Instagram: @themotherhoodtribepodcastSign up for our Email List: Here!Sign up for our Private Coaching Sessions: Here! We have a sale through Dec. 31st 2020! Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ever want to have deeper, more meaningful connections with others? Or yourself? Valerie interviews Connie Berner about the inner and outer connections we experience in life and how they are intertwined.Listen on how we can experience richer connections, beginning with ourselves. Learn how you can tap into your truest self to really live life to the fullest.3 Book Recommendations by Connie:1. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle2. I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better by Gary and Joy Lundburg3. The Artist's Way by Julia CameronIf you would like to reach out to Connie for any questions about this process, of inner connection, you can email her at: connieberner@comcast.net This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Special offer for The Motherhood Tribe listeners!You get 10% off your first month when you use this link:https://betterhelp.com/themotherhoodtribe Our Instagram: @themotherhoodtribepodcastSign up for our Email List: Here!Sign up for our Private Coaching Sessions: Here! Graphics by usPhoto Credit: Photo by Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsMusic Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Valerie and Katy were privileged to be interviewed by Christine Finch from The Positive Mama Podcast. Christine invited Valerie and Katy to share their insights on developing confidence in motherhood.In this episode we discuss:-ways we've struggled with confidence in motherhood-how mental health issues have impacted our confidence-things that affect our confidence, like comparing ourselves to other moms, not having a good support system, criticism from others, focusing on what we aren't doing-how to build your confidence, like identifying your wins, creating a list of your go-to confidence builders that you can rely on when needed, letting yourself feel what you're feeling in order to move forward, learning to recognize our own value, get to know yourself again, and setting boundariesListen in and choose what you can do to develop your confidence!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Special offer for The Motherhood Tribe listeners!You get 10% off your first month when you use this link:https://betterhelp.com/themotherhoodtribeL ink to Christine's podcast: The Positive MamaGraphics by usPhoto by Nina Uhlíková from PexelsMusic Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Have you been hit with the unexpected in your life? Divorce, job loss, sickness, or more? This episode is for you.In this episode Katy interviews Natalie Nielsen, who is a mom who was able to design an amazing ‘Plan B’ life for herself.  Natalie went through a divorce as a stay-at-home mom to two toddlers.  During her 9 years as a single mom, she was able to get her bachelor’s degree, land a good-paying corporate HR job, and eventually started a side-gig of life coaching that eventually replaced her corporate income.  Natalie went through the rigorous training at the Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo and now helps women design their ‘Plan B’ lives and careers.  She dives deep with her clients by helping them find their purpose and teaching them how to have confidence and the skills they need to go after the career of their dreams—designing a life they didn’t think was possible.  In this episode Natalie shares insights from her own experiences as a single mother. From the emotions she felt to the things she never imagined having to deal with. She shares how she was able to create an amazing "Plan B" life and how you can do the same. You can follow Natalie on Instagram at @natalienielsencoachingand on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nataliednielsen and she also has a Facebook group specifically for single moms: Single Mom Career & Business CoachingMusic Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In a follow-up to Episode 13, Katy and her husband, Martin, share insights they have gained as they have navigated their transition from a same-faith marriage to a mixed-faith marriage. Their insights include an overview of Martin's faith journey and 7 principles that they have found to be helpful in navigating this change in their relationship. The 7 principles are:1. Seek to Understand2. Choose to Love3. Communicate4. Allow Each Other to Mourn5. Find Common Ground6. Recognize that Your Decisions Impact the Whole Family7. You Only Control YourselfAt the end of the episode they answer questions that were submitted by listeners. These include questions on how they parent their children, how their beliefs have shifted, and other great questions. If you would like to talk with Martin or Katy more about this then do not hesitate to reach out. You can send us a message at themotherhoodtribepodcast@gmail.com or in a message on Instagram at the handle @themotherhoodtribepodcast.Some resources that have been helpful for Katy and Marty include: - Jody Moore's podcast, Better Than Happy (especially episodes 55 and 211)- Monica Packer's podcast called About Progress (episodes 123 and 124)- the podcast Marriage on a Tightrope- Dr. Julie Hanks' account on Instagram @drjuliehanksHappy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How is your relationship with your Mother in Law? Do you wish it was better? We polled the tribe all about this and it made for a really fun conversation between us, Valerie and Katy. Hear what other women are saying! You are not alone in your struggles with this tricky relationship. There is a lot to navigate with having or being a Mother in Law , so listen in for some tips and perspectives that might help you.Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Graphics by usPhoto by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

Have you ever felt stuck and overwhelmed with trying to eat healthy? Or like food has more control over you than you would like? You're not alone.In this episode Katy interviews Nicole Schoolfield, a mindful eating coach based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In her coaching she helps people learn how to live a life of freedom around food.  Nicole is also a certified yoga teacher and wellness counselor, owner of BE EXTRA Yoga, and teacher of mindfulness and mediation. She is a writer, speaker, wife, and mama of two toddlers. So she knows what it's like to be scrambling out the door shoveling down whatever food you can grab. ;)Nicole shares countless stories of real life as a mom finding balance in living a healthy life. She shares what exactly mindful eating is, the benefits of it, and addresses some of the barriers moms might face. She has created 5 pillars of Mindful Eating to help moms find success in their effort to be mindful. The pillars are:1. Awareness2. Acceptance3. Non-judgement4. Having A Beginners Mind5.GratitudeTune in to hear her dive deep into each of these pillars and how they have helped her and her clients discover freedom around food.GIVEAWAY INFONicole is also giving away a free coaching session! To enter, visit this link:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848a8ad2fa7ff2-winafreeConnect with Nicole on Instagram at: @be.extra.yogaOr on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/beextrayogaOr on her website: www.beextrayoga.comMusic Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

You know that voice inside your head that tells you all the ways you're failing? Or how about that big one..."you're not a good mom." Why do we let it have such weight in our lives? We are so convinced it's right. Lisa Andersen from Thriving Motherhood is here to tell you it's not right!We interviewed motherhood's biggest cheerleader to give you the tools to know that YOU ARE ENOUGH! Your worth and value are beyond comprehension. It all starts with your thoughts. Do you believe you're a good Mom? Listen to find out the effects of simply believing it. Lisa is so good you guys. We just know you'll love her!Lisa's Instagram: @thrivingmotherhoodGive her a follow to allow her to cheer YOU on! Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Dr. Julie Hanks joins Katy and Valerie to discuss why moms commonly feel aspirational shame. We identify what this might look like, ways to overcome it, resources for women wanting to learn how to better navigate times when they feel shame, as well as why reaching for our goals benefits our families and society. Dr. Hanks is a wealth of knowledge on this topic. You can find her blog post dedicated to this topic by clicking here.You can also follow her on Instagram @drjuliehanks or find info about ways to work with her at her website drjuliehanks.com.Dr. Hanks is an assistant professor of social work in the behavioral science department at Utah Valley University. She holds an MSW from the University of Utah, a PhD in marriage and family therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and has practiced as a psychotherapist for over 25 years. In 2002, she founded Wasatch Family Therapy, an outpatient therapy clinic in Salt Lake City and Bountiful, UT, where she serves as Executive Director. She is an online influencer and a national and local media contributor appearing on TV, print, radio, and podcasts. Other professional activities include private practice consulting and coaching, public speaking, and a career as a performing songwriter. Dr. Hanks has written two books: The Assertiveness Guide for Women and The Burnout CureYou can also watch the TedX talk Dr. Hanks gave about the costs of idealizing motherhood by clicking here.Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

In this episode, Katy shares her experience with pregnancy loss. Not only does Katy share her experience, but this episode is also full of insights from other parents who were willing to share their experiences in an effort to help people enduring pregnancy loss.Katy's first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage and she talks about the realities of receiving the news, the emotions she had, what it was like for her husband and what she has learned from it. Then she shares some things other people tend to do that are unhelpful and things that are very helpful. If you have experienced pregnancy loss, then we hope you'll listen and know that you're not alone. If you have not experienced pregnancy loss, we hope you will listen and develop an understanding of how you can be a support to people who do experience it.Music Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6309-happy-partyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Photo Credit:Photo by Polina Zimmerman from PexelsGraphics by us

Doctor Elizabeth Willison is back! This time to talk about sexual health post labor. We talk about what the body goes through during pregnancy and labor, how the healing process can go and how that effects having sex, how to get comfortable with sex again and more!She has her own physical therapy clinic, El Paso Pelvic Health, in El Paso, Texas and virtually through telehealth appointments.Instagram: @eppelvichealthWebsite: El Paso Pelvic Health Mentioned Resources:Come As You Are by Emily NagoskiMusic Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Graphics by usPhoto by alleksana from Pexels

October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month.Valerie interviews Shannon Welton of Our Heart Journey about her experience with infant death and how it impacts her motherhood. Shannon and Derek have a little girl and new baby boy. Their second daughter Cora, lived from May 28 2019 - June 27 2019. She died from Coronary Heart Disease, CHD. Shannon explains the grief she feels, getting back to reality after her death, connecting with other grieving moms and more.Instagram Account: @OurHeartJourneyRead More on Cora's Story: Love What Matters Article by ShannonOur Heart Journey YouTube ChannelInfant Loss Awareness T-ShirtMusic Credit:Happy Party by MusicLFilesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/