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Are you a mama that often solo parents while your partner works away? Are you struggling to keep it together, and balancing all the things on your own? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care? Do you wonder if more joy, peace, and fulfillment is possible for you in this season of life?
The Solo & So Well podcast is a landing spot for all the mamas out there struggling in their solo parenting roles. If that’s you, I want you to know you are safe, seen, and supported here. This is a judgement-free, real talk, value packed, and encouraging community. You are not alone in this season of hardship, and you will come out the other side, brighter and stronger than ever!
I’m your host Heidi Chirkoff, I know what you need, because I needed it too. It wasn’t that long ago that I was having an extremely hard time in the day-to-day - with two small boys, one on the way, a strained marriage, and loss of identity/purpose. I felt alone, I felt overwhelmed, I felt resentful, I felt like I was failing as a mother, and I felt guilty for feeling the way I felt. At the time, I didn’t know how to get “unstuck”, but I knew I needed to start making some changes, for myself, my kids, and my marriage – and that it was up to me, and only me, to start making them.
In my desperate search for solutions, I found some things that worked, and some that didn’t. And now that I’ve come out on the other side, I want to share everything I’ve learned. Here at Solo & So Well, we focus on you, the Mom. Even though it may not feel like it right now, you are the anchoring presence in your home, you are the glue, the tone setter, the gatekeeper, the one who knows all, and has actual superpowers. Don’t let that pressure you, let it empower you. A better life starts with you! When you start to rise – the whole family will rise with you.
My mission with this podcast is to be a guiding light, that shows other mamas the way to more joy, peace, and fulfillment - TODAY. It’s time to stop living in auto pilot, in struggle and survival mode – and start taking ownership of your life, one that is full of vibrancy and purpose. You were made for more! I know it, and you know it! We are going to shift you from always having life happen to you – to life starting to happen for you.
Big change starts with itty bitty, consistent, daily action.
Every time you press play on this podcast, the weight of it all gets lighter.
So let’s get started!
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Hey Mama!Are you feeling frustrated with your child's behavior; you're not sure where it comes from, or how to manage it? Does it feeling like you are always throwing out consequences, bribes, and threats but nothing seems to be working? And it doesn't feel very good either. Do you often get activated by your child(ren)'s behavior, and you're not really sure why?On todays special guest episode and helping us make sense of it all is Pediatric Occupational Therapist Kaili Zeiher. And today she ...
Hey Mama!Are you always feeling like you just don't have enough time and energy in the day? To do all the things? To stay on top of the house, manage the kids, manage yourself, and not lose your very loving mind in the process?I feel you! And I got you. I want to help you find more time and energy, and increase your capacity, so that you have more to put towards what actually matters.There is a bit of tough love in this episode, but I think you will really appreciate and ben...
Hey mama!Feeling tired, irritable, low a lot of the time? You are lacking in motivation? Your brain seems fogged?Inside of this short and sweet episode I have for you guys today, you are going to find ONE super simple daily practice you can start doing today, to help you with all of that!If you are ready for this major mom hack.. go ahead and press play.I got you!Always wishing you well, xo Heidi5 Ways to Win the Day FREE Resource https://heidichirkoff.myflodesk.com/5waystowintheday'He'l...
Do you find yourself scrolling Instagram, comparing your life to the perfect grids, the always happy families, and immaculate kitchens - and it makes you feel less than? You think man, they have it all, and I'm a hot mess over here! Do you see Moms at the park or at playgroup with seemingly endless amounts of patience and energy and you wonder why they have it, and you don't..Comparison puts us in a place of lack, of less then. It kills our confidence, robs us peace and joy, and can stunt our...
Hey Mama! Have you been feeling tapped out? Like, all the time? Are you experiencing low mood and energy? Brain fog, headaches, or chronic fatigue? Are you short with your kids a lot? Do you have resentment brewing inside of you? Do you wonder if all these symptoms are just part and parcel of being a Mom? There might be more going on for you, Mama.Burnout is a real thing. And so many Moms out there are suffering through it- thinking it's "normal" to feel that way, given the the season y...
Have you been considering hiring a life coach? Are you a little unclear about what it even is? Or what kind of transformation you can expect? Are you curious about how coaching is different from therapy/counselling?In this this episode, we are going to cover all of that. I am also going to share some of my story and personal experience with hiring a life coach. I hope to answer all the questions that have been circling around in your head and your heart, give you the insight you n...
Hey Mama!Welcome back to another episode of Solo & So Well. I am your host Heidi Chirkoff, and I'm so glad you are hear today!If you clicked on this episode it's probably because you are having some harder days right now, you are right in the thick of it. And you need some tools, and encouragement- and from someone who truly gets it. I was inspired to bring you this episode because I just had a couple really hard days around here this week, actually it wasn’t even a day, it was just a few...
Hey Mama!So, I realized I have a few tricks up my sleeve to make for smoother days around here. They aren't technically time-management, self-care, or daily wellness practices...BUT they still do help me with time-management, taking care of myself, and winning the day!Curious what they are?!Go ahead, press play! In todays episode I am sharing three dirty little tricks I play on myself to help win the day. And I think they could help you win your day too! If this episode made you think of...
Hello beautiful mama!I am really excited to bring you todays episode! Have you been searching for more? Do you know you were meant for more? Do you feel like the highest version of yourself is trapped somewhere deep inside of you? You just don't know how to set her free, support, and nurture her? This episode is for you. I think so many go through life living in autopilot. We play small to keep ourselves safe and comfortable. I am reminded all the time about how short and precious life is. An...
Hey Mama! Have you been feeling a pull to prioritize fitness more? Have you worked out consistently in the past, and already know how much in benefits you, in so many ways? Have you never really worked out, so you don't even know where to start? Do you struggle with finding the time and energy to fit it in now, as a busy Mom?I've been there! I know it can be hard to workout consistently, when you are busy taking care of everyone else's needs. I know it's tough when you are in baby/...
Hey mama!Have you been feeling stressed out, low energy, and like you are living at your tipping point? Have moods been up and down? Are bedtimes with the kids feeling hard, on the regular? Are you sick and tired, of always being sick and tired? What if I told you that getting outside more can help with all of that?!Join me in todays episode, where we explore eight amazing reasons to get outside more! So many of us mamas are not getting out enough. And we are experiencing negative side effect...
Hey Mama, Have you been feeling trapped in the lows of motherhood right now? Like everyday is groundhog day, and everyday is hard? You are so hard on yourself for feeling the way you feel, and reacting the way you do. You so badly want to be and do better for your kids, you just don't know how.Wanting to do better for our kids is great. It's when we feel like we are measuring up, that it hits hard. So friggen hard. If this is all sounding familiar, I want you to know you are not alone. I hear...
Hey mama!Have you been getting a pull, a tug, that there's more out there for you? You question the meaning of your life, and what you were put here on earth to do? Wonder what you are supposed to create? Who you are meant to serve and help?While being a Mom absolutely gives you meaning and purpose, you feel like you are being called for more. You are not alone, Mama. And you don't have to feel bad about it! Wanting to pursue passions and fulfillment outside of motherhood, does not mean you l...
Hey Mama!Tell me, is it that same at your house.. when your husband leaves for work, it's like everything goes off the rails! The washing machine breaks down, the power goes out, all of a sudden there's a mouse problem.. and then on top of all that, you have the kids, missing Dad, and acting out! It's a lot. And can be so tough!In this episode I am going to share with you three tips to help you have smoother and more manageable transitions, when Dad leaves for work!To help you better control ...
Hey Mama! Do you have a hard time shutting down at bedtime? Do you toss and turn, and can't turn off your busy brain? Do you you wake up feeling tired, like you didn't any rest at all? Do you wonder if being tired all the time is just part and parcel of being a Mom with small humans?You are not alone, my friend! And you don't have to be so dang tired all of the time!Even as a busy mama, with young kids, babies, and a partner that works away.. I got you. In this episode I am going to...
Hey Mama!Do you have a hard seeing the positive work you are doing, and the progress you are making? Do you get stuck on failures and short-comings? Do you have one bad day, and it erases all the good days? You are doing better than you think, mama, I promise you! Welcome back to Solo & Well! It's Heidi Chirkoff, and today, as we mark our 11th episode, I'm thrilled to share something special with you. Today I'll be sharing with you a tool/ method that will become a visual repre...
Hey Mama!Today, I'm diving into a topic that was once a real struggle for me as a solo parent - dinner time. With three energetic boys and a small house, chaos was becoming the norm, leading to stress and overwhelm. But, guess what? I found a way to make dinner time not just manageable but actually enjoyable.In this episode, I spill the beans on the three tips that became my secret weapons. From starting dinner prep early to fostering connection and incorporating respect and gratitude, these ...
Hey Mama!Get ready for a joy-filled boost this Friday on Solo & So Well! 🌟 In this bonus episode, I'm unveiling a simple yet powerful exercise that can skyrocket your joy levels. I won't spill all the details here, but it involves setting joy alarms, embodiment practice, and creating a personalized joy list. 📝✨ Which all result in the rewiring of your brain, and forming a new, and permanent pathway for experiencing more JOY! Imagine experiencing more joy throughout your d...
Hey, lovely listeners! It's Heidi Chirkoff, your companion on this journey of self-discovery in another episode of Solo & So Well. Today, let's dive into the deep waters of motherhood—specifically, the challenges of worry and mom guilt. I see you, fellow moms, in all your messy, raw, and incredible glory. You're doing the work, breaking cycles, and creating new paths for your family to thrive. I'm here to remind you how amazing you really are!In this episode, we're exploring the intr...
Hey Mama!!Welcome back to another episode of Solo & So Well! I am your host Heidi Chirkoff. I am so glad you are here! The ONE THING I have to share with you today is going to that is going to rock your world - in the absolute best way! If mornings are a struggle for you, you are going to want to hear this.The one thing I have to share with you is so simple and so practical, and you need to start doing it today. This is especially if you have young kids, and especially if you solo p...
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