Our Mindful Way

Is finding balance in life really the end-all-be-all? Tune into this week's episode as I share a new perspective around finding balance, and why it's not what we should be trying to achieve. Life is about finding harmony, rhythm, and adjusting our sails day to day, week to week, season to season. Sometimes we have to lean harder into parts of life and that is okay! My hope is that we can leave the whole balance thing at the curb. Because when we're trying to balance it all, we feel spread too thin, overwhelmed, less than, unfulfilled, and we are not as productive or successful! I hope you take a few things with you and feel a shift happen within as you navigate the rest of your week. What matters most right now? What does success look like to you? Where do you need to lean into right now?  Life begins with us. We have more control than we think. Our whole self matters, all of the time, and it's time start to make small micro-shifts to truly step into a life of less stress and more happiness. Let's Connect!Follow over on Instagram: @ourmindfulwayGrab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com

I am excited to introduce you to my friend, Sammie Gollup. Sammie is known as the "anti-diet mama" and she brings so much expertise and knowledge to us as a Registered Dietician.Maybe you've been caught in the cycle of diet culture, or think you need to reset every January.. I mean is this what life is all about?! Maybe your relationship with  food is just straight up complicated or you just want to feel good and set a good example for your children -- well, in today's episode, Sammie takes us through all of those things plus more. Sammie is passionate about helping mamas to heal their relationships with food and body by dismantling what we've learned from diet culture and finding space in their busy lives to take care of their own health in a balanced way. Through Intuitive Eating Counseling, she helps mamas to honor their bodies, create healthful habits, and improve overall quality of life, all while simplifying nutrition. Sammie aims to help each mama break the dieting cycle so she can become her authentic self and raise the next generation without the toxic influence of diet culture.  Meet Sammie Website: https://antidietmama.com/linksLet's Connect!Follow over on Instagram: @ourmindfulwayGrab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com

A new year means a new page in our book of life. There's something special and exhilarating about a fresh new start. There is hope, wonder, and excitement for what's to come! Easing into the year with intention feels best for me these days, with a little bit of shedding and letting go. This month, I hope you spend time to reflect and renew, so you can show up as your favorite version of you in all lanes of life.  But today, I am getting right down to business. The title is a little harsh, I know- but this is some powerful stuff. Today I am sharing the 5 things I am going to STOP doing in the new year. I mean, scrolling my phone first in the morning?! Hello comparison and joy disruption. Thinking I have to do it all myself? It's time to truly share the load. Putting off all of my own doctors appointments? Yep - I'm guilty of that.This episode invites you to  join me in thinking about what matters most this year. We deserve to feel more fulfilled, more aligned, healthier, and more present in all that we do. And it can start with this episode. If you want to take this a step further, please come to the Reflect + Renew Workshop!! Together, we thoughtfully close out 2022, and create mindful intentions for the new year ahead. I will guide and coach you through some prompts, help you reflect, and set intentions for 2023. All participants will also receive a FREE 40 page Mindful Start Journal ($40 value) and a special meditation. Part of closing out the year with meaning is pausing to reflect on what we have learned, and opening our mind and heart for what's to come in 2023.  I hope to see you on January 9th😊 More details:$47 a ticket! And listeners get $10 off!  - 75 minute live workshop- Mindfulness tools + techniques- 40 page Mindful Start Journal ($40 value)- Guided Meditation- The recording for 30 days (just in case you can't make it live or want to go back and rewatch!)Grab your ticket here! (use promo code MINDFUL10 for $10 off)Let's Connect!Follow over on Instagram: @ourmindfulwayGrab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com

It’s a common refrain- there just aren’t enough hours in the day! But what if I told you, there ARE ways to find more time? It can be a simple as a shift…from thinking “I don’t have time” to HOW do I want to prioritize my time? Mindfulness can actually help us find more time. The key is to manage our attention and what matters most.By taking simple mindful breaks, we can become much more aware of our thoughts, emotions, and habits, which brings the clarity we need in order to choose how we want to spend our days. From mindful moments, coffee breaks, commuting to work, and making lists, these ideas are great ways to create pause, lengthen the lingering, and create more space in our day.This episode gives you some tangible tips, which are especially great for this time of year. So settle in, or head out for a walk, and get ready to take some small action to help you find more time even during the busiest of seasons.**It's almost time for the Reflection + Intention Setting Workshop! Be sure to get on the waitlist so you're the first to know when the doors open! This special live event maxed out last year! This packed full live event will be exactly what you need to thoughtfully close out 2022, and create mindful intentions for the new year ahead. There is also includes a special 40+ page Mindful Start Journal and guided meditation.Let's Connect!Follow over on Instagram: @ourmindfulwayGrab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com

We all know we’re supposed to express gratitude, but what exactly does that look like? How do we practice gratitude, and model it?The truth is, gratitude is complex and very personal. And the benefits are proven. Gratitude practice is linked to so many positive things— it reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, and positively impacts our brains in ways that may surprise you! This episode guides you through the practice of gratitude, from noticing the small and beautiful things in our lives to making it a priority in your family.  I hope you’ll take one or all of these tips, so you can start to reap the rewards of gratitude, especially this time of year.* Enjoy a special guided meditation at the end of the episode. Happy Thanksgiving!I’m grateful for you. Use code MAMA to save $100 on The Mindful Mama Series. 2 weeks left to enroll!! This valuable mindfulness for moms package is tailored to YOU. Through carefully curated techniques, you will feel more ease, presence, inner peace, and patience on your motherhood journey. Helpful Links:Kids Gratitude Journal: https://amzn.to/3ACrDY5One of my favorite daily journals:https://amzn.to/3ABXvfkLet's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But if you’re a mom, the very thought of “the holidays” might make you hyperventilate.Shopping, gifting, hosting, making the magic and making time to give to others… it’s A LOT.Join me as I talk with Jordan Jensen, business coach/small business owner and mom of 4, and learn how to manage the endless lists and stresses of the holiday season. Life is too short for sitting on the sidelines or going to parties that bring you no joy.Jordan helps us plan for the holidays with the end in mind: How do you want to feel when it’s all over? Once you answer that, you can begin to set boundaries. This time of year especially, we need to be OK with saying no and prioritizing what matters most.With practical tips like front-loading December, you can take control and plan a holiday season that includes relaxation, presence and joy.I don’t know about you, but I’ll take some of that! Want some more mindfulness this holiday season? The Mindful Mama Series is here! This valuable mindfulness for moms package is tailored to YOU. Through carefully curated techniques, you will feel more ease, presence, inner peace, and patience on your motherhood journey. Use podcast promo code MAMA at check out to save $100! It includes 3 private sessions, support, live coaching, and tools at 40% off! Perfect as we head into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! Meet JORDAN and connect with her here! https://instagram.com/jordan.b.jensen?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Let's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

In this episode, I chat with Megan and Lauren from The Matrescence all about self-care. I know, I know, “self-care” is one of those buzz words that’s everywhere. You might roll your eyes when you hear it, or think you don’t have time for it or don’t need it.This episode will change your mind. From why we need it and how to do it, this is one you won’t want to miss. It’s hard to prioritize ourselves when we care for everyone else, but self-care isn’t an indulgence, it’s self preservation. Crucial for our emotional health, self-care takes on many forms, and the ideas you’ll learn here are easier to implement than you may think.With a self-care audit, small shifts, and simple ideas you can try NOW, you will be on your way to refilling that cup and having more control and compassion in your day to day life.Enrollment for the The Mindful Mama Series is open for the next month! Spots are limited, so claim your spot here! This valuable mindfulness for moms package is tailored to YOU. Through carefully curated techniques, you will feel more ease, presence, inner peace, and patience on your motherhood journey. Use promo code MAMA at check out to save $100! Meet The Matrescence Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheMatrescence/_saved/Website: www.thematrescence.comLet's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

It’s human to think our happiness is rooted in the future. Future goals, future events, future milestones. But happiness is not something we need to arrive at. Happiness is here now.Join me today, as I take you through a short guided meditation to help you find joy in the process, and more happiness in the small moments. You deserve to feel happiness in the present moment. I hope you enjoy!If you liked this type of episode and meditation, please leave a review and let me know! It helps me, help you!Want to see what mindfulness is all about? Book your complimentary session here!Let's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

Are you in control of what happens in your life? Or are you letting life happen to you?This week, I am walking you through exactly how I set up my week.I used to only look forward to Fridays and fumble through the rest of the days, but now, at the start of each week, I set intentions and choices around what matters most. Daily walks? Important to me. A play date wedged into a busy day? Not so much.Today’s episode is inspired by something I do and I’m hoping this will be an episode you can refer to again and again.It’s so easy to let life happen TO you. And before you know it you’re at the end of your week, feeling tired and unfulfilled. But today, I’ll walk you through how to take back your week. It will leave you feeling more aligned, more connected, and bring more joy and peace into your busy week. I promise, you have time to make an intention.When we make intentions, we are telling our brain that something is important. How do you want your week to go? How do you want your week to FEEL? What is important to you this week? What can you let go? This episode will make a difference in your life, and I would love to hear about it. If this episode resonated with you, share it over on IG and tag me @ourmindfulway! Let's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

Sensory overload is a very real thing in parenthood. A loving and fun house can also have a lot of noise and chaos. It’s easy to become overstimulated and overwhelmed. Larissa Geleris, licensed occupational therapist, explains why this happens to us.How often have you heard “overstimulated” in connection with kids’ behaviors? Did you know that parents can also be overstimulated, bombarded with sensory overload, and susceptible to triggers that lead to self-incrimination and poor self-esteem?In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Larissa from Steady Parents about being more steady in the face of the noise,  daily demands, and the wild inconsistencies of child-rearing. Because let’s face it: we don’t all have go-with-the-flow personalities, and there are times we need some support!Larissa shares practical, sustainable strategies for coping with the sensory demands of family life. Through mindful practice, we can develop more appropriate responses to what triggers us. It is validating to know that we ALL have different sensory thresholds; for every parent, this episode is valuable self-care that will immediately impact your family in a positive way. My mom wishes she had access to this 35 years ago! Try using one of these strategies and let us know how it goes by tagging us on Instagram at @steadyparents and @ourmindfulway.Craving more mindfulness and community? The Mindful Circle Community is now OPEN! Come join us! https://ourmindfulway.com/the-mindful-circle/Meet Larissa: http://www.steadyparents.comCheck out her course here!Let's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

Do you have trouble saying no? Whether it’s another volunteer commitment, a social situation, or a work project that you know will put you over the top, learning to say no is a crucial boundary setting practice. Or maybe your phone is stealing your time and your peace? That may be a boundary you need to set. In order to live a happy, aligned life, we must learn to set boundaries. In this podcast I will show you how to recognize when you need to set boundaries and how to do that in a way that feels comfortable for you. I share some of my own experiences, and help you check in with yourself to live with more intention.I break this down in a new way, sharing several simple  prompts to help you protect your happiness and peace!Craving more mindfulness and community? The Mindful Circle Community is now OPEN! Come join us! https://ourmindfulway.com/the-mindful-circle/Let's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

Poor eating habits, skipping meals, mindless snacking…does this sound like you? It certainly describes me and my own inconsistent relationship with food! In this episode, I chat with Gillian, of Bite Size Nutrition, a certified online nutrition coach based out of Barcelona, Spain. Gillian and I both know that mindful eating is not only a “thing,” but an important approach to understanding how food supports us. Gillian helps women break out of unproductive eating patterns and create sustainable habits that work in busy lives. By embracing what Gillian calls a choice mindset and approaching food with more intention, you will develop a healthier relationship with food.  From engaging your senses while eating to dumping the notion of food as reward, this is an important conversation that you won’t want to miss.If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be so honored if you shared it on Instagram, tagging @bitesizenutri and @ourmindfulway. Craving more mindfulness and community in this season of life? The Mindful Circle Community is now OPEN! Come join us! https://ourmindfulway.com/the-mindful-circle/Meet Gillian: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri/Listen to the Bite Size Nutrition Podcast  and grab Gillian's Free Mindful Eating Mini Course here!Let's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase “protect my peace;” maybe you’ve even used it yourself.  But do you really know what it means and why it’s so important?Today’s episode is the first in a series about protecting our peace as it relates to the following topics:Controlling your response to external situationsSetting boundariesSaying noMaking aligned decisionsThe impact of rest and rechargingIn today’s episode I’ll talk about the very real problem with letting the outside world steal our peace and happiness, and what we can do about it. Before a text or another driver ruins your day, listen in and learn to say “is this worth my peace?”Craving more mindfulness and community? The Mindful Circle Community is now OPEN! Come join us! https://ourmindfulway.com/the-mindful-circle/Let's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

We may have inherited something from our mothers that may not be serving us well— the compulsion to (try to) do it all. Speaking particularly to working moms here, how many of you are breaking under the burden of the loads you carry? Or maybe you’re getting it all done, but at a real cost to your own wellness?Amy Kiefer, owner of three online businesses focused on empowering women, offers tangible ways to lighten the load,  and how about this: NOT do it all!Our conversation touches upon three main points: (1) Growing your village of support (2) Sharing the load by accepting help and creating a partnership foundation in your family, and (3) The importance of self-care. This episode offers you tips you can implement immediately, and will empower you as you go about making these necessary changes.Craving more mindfulness and community? The Mindful Circle Community is now OPEN! Come join us! https://ourmindfulway.com/the-mindful-circle/MEET AMY: https://www.instagram.com/ameskieferListen to the HERSELF podcast and Pursuing Her Purpose podcast here!Let's connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayWebsite: https://ourmindfulway.com/

Back to school time is here! For some, that’s a big YAY, but others may feel a ratcheting up of a whole different bunch of stress. However you feel about September, we can all acknowledge that it’s a time of big transitions. And transitions are HARD, especially when we’re looking at earlier wakeups and chaotic mornings. Who hasn’t tried to hurry a 4-year-old who insists on dressing herself? Change is difficult for many of us, so check out this episode where I offer you 8 tips for making the transition from summer to fall a smooth and positive one. I have you covered with practical tips you can try today. From packing backpacks the night before to lunch menu planning, we can help our kids and ourselves navigate new routines with more ease and joy!Let's Connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayGrab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com

Do you have a particularly harsh inner voice? Are you your own toughest critic? When we are kinder to ourselves, the results can be life-changing. How do we change that negative behavior? Abby Rose Green, a life and business coach and co-host of HERself podcast, dives into some topics that resonate with many of us. We talk about silencing those mean inner critics, handling perfectionism, and *living in the gray*.When that mean inner critic gets loud, judging you or telling you you can’t, Abby walks us through what to do. She guides us through shifts to let go of perfectionism (exhausting, am I right?), and even shares a new perspective on navigating change, and I’m so excited for you to listen in. Meet Abby: https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosegreenListen to the HERSELF podcast and Pursuing Her Purpose podcast here!Let's Connect!Follow over on INSTAGRAM: @ourmindfulwayGrab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com

As a special education teacher, I never took lunch. Ever. It was typical of me to put my students’ and own kids’ needs above my own, and it wasn’t unusual for me to realize at 4 pm that I hadn’t eaten or even finished my coffee. Like many overstretched women, I hit the ground running each day, and I didn’t power down until my battery was depleted.In this first episode of Our Mindful Way podcast, I introduce myself and share a little bit about my own transformation through mindfulness, what mindfulness actually is, and so much more.I’m so excited to share mindfulness with you. For any woman who has felt overwhelmed, burnt out, exhausted, the mission of my podcast will be to make mindfulness accessible to you, focusing on providing tips and tools to help you create a life to love and enjoy. And it can start today. Are you ready? Let’s go!Let's Connect!Follow over on Instagram: @ourmindfulwayGrab my favorite tools over at  http://www.ourmindfulway.com

If you are a woman who wears many hats, is sometimes spread too thin, or has trouble just balancing it all, you are in the right place!Megan Wolfe is a certified mindfulness and meditation practitioner, social emotional learning expert, and founder of Our Mindful Way. She is focused on providing every part of being a woman—mom, wife, friend, professional, individual—the tips and tools to help create a life to love and enjoy.Do you feel overwhelmed? Burnt out? Exhausted? Trying to be more present and improve your relationships? Join Megan as she engages in real and vulnerable conversations around motherhood, emotional wellness, work-life integration, mindful parenting, relationships, living in alignment, and so much more.Take a nice, deep inhale in, and press play to start your way to mindfulness!XO, MegLet's Connect!Grab my favorite tools over at https://ourmindfulway.com Follow over on INSTAGRAM : https://instagram.com/ourmindfulway