Mama Needs More

As great as it would be to have a miracle way to know exactly what you're purpose is, it doesn't work like this for most people. In today's episode, I share some no-BS info on the hype that is finding your purpose, while offering you 10 steps to discover yours.

One thing I point out is that you do not need to have a flashy purpose for all to see. A purpose is about what fills you up most of the time, whether it's big or small. Remember, if you're a mom, you already have one massively important purpose.

Key Topics

• Discovering your purpose requires you to believe you have a purpose in the first place. (3:30)
• The first 9 steps to finding your purpose (9:31)
• The 10th, most important step and the key to discovering who you are and what your purpose is. (14:34)

External Links & Contact Info
I referred to the habit episode. You can find the link below. 

• Episode 017: Learn to Accept & Let Go with Actual Steps

Want a free gift? Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal and get started on an amazing self-discovery journey today!

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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Today's episode is number 25! It feels like a big number, so I'm celebrating with a guest. Nicole Dake is a mother, an award-winning author, a spiritual life coach, a blogger, and a social media influencer.

In the show, Nicole shares her personal story and her trauma-healing journey. She talks about awareness of what's happening, self-acceptance by accepting where you are now, and the need for self-compassion as a part of the healing process. While we speak about trauma, we also refer to the importance of overall mental health.

During our conversation, we discussed two of Nicole's ten books. One is the Trauma Survivors Guide to Coping with Panic Attacks, which won the Bookfest Award for Best Mental Health Book 2022. The second book is Compassion is the Ultimate Goal of Spirituality.

If you or someone you know has experienced trauma or you want more information about trauma and mental health, then this is a show you don't want to miss. 

Key Topics

• The definition of trauma and what emotional trauma is. (06:20)
• How mothers can start on a healing journey. Tip: The first step is always awareness. (11:39)
• Accepting where you are now as part of the healing process. (15:28)
• You cannot heal if you keep beating yourself up. You need to be kind to yourself and find value in how you are. (18:58)
• If you're not ready to open up to a therapist, there are many support groups. You are not alone. Yet, therapy will bring you the most benefits and luckily the threshold is lower than it used to be. (27:11)

External Links & Contact Info

Nicole's books are available on Amazon. You can connect with her on her website, Millennial Mom, Twitter, and Instagram.

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Karen Smith. Karen is the owner of Aunties Kitchen, an Indigenous business providing fresh, healthy and delicious catering services. After working for 25 years in the government, Karen decided it was time to stop working for someone else and instead, follow her dreams.

During the show, we talk about reconnecting to who you are by returning to what's important to you. Karen describes that without taking risks, you will never know the outcome and how a positive mindset gave her the courage to leap. We get into boundary setting, values, pushing through excuses and so much more!

Key Topics

• What happens when you take the scary and hard risks? (6:04)
• How Karen feels now that she's following her dreams. (13:17)
• Why changing your perception can give you the courage you need. (19:14)
• The importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded people and focusing on what you want to help you move forward. (22:31)
• Karen's brilliant advice for mothers who are wondering if they should follow their dreams. (26:40)
• A key question to ask yourself if you want to leave a legacy for your kids and how to do it. (31:05)
• There are times when it's better to keep your goals and dreams to yourself. (36:37)

External Links & Contact Info

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn , Facebook or through her website www.auntieskitchen.ca. 

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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In today's minisode, you will discover 8 strategies to help you find that much-needed work-life balance. I call it the work-life-motherhood balance or integration. As mothers, this almost seems like a mythical creature at times. But your life does not have to be a juggling act of swapping from one role to the next without a second to breathe in between. 

Tune into the show and find out how you can start implementing strategies that will get you the balance you're looking for.

Key Topics

• The 8 simple and effective strategies for creating a work-life balance (4:17)
• Why finding a balance is so important for mothers (13:46)

Episode Links & Contact Info

I referred to the habit episode. You can find the link below. 

• Episode 008: 10 Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms

Want a free gift? Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal and get started on an amazing self-discovery journey today!

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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In today's episode, I dive into a topic I'm passionate about: food and the impact this has on your mental and physical health. I briefly explain what unhealthy food is and what it does to your mind and body. So I don't scare you off, I am all about balance – don't touch my pasta!

In balancing things, this also means getting enough of the good stuff in. This is why I explain what the good stuff is. Lastly, I offer tips and tricks on how you get more of it in your daily life and sneak it into your family's food, too.

Key Topics

• This is what happens to my kids when they eat junk food. (5:12)
• You know what unhealthy foods are but I also list them here. (8:32)
• The negative impact of the Standard American Diet. (12:40)
• Reversing the damage of unhealthy food and using food to heal. (15:23)
• Improve your mood with food & the gut-brain axis. (18:43)
• Tips and tricks to boost the healthy option in your household. (23:25)

Episode Links & Contact Info

I referred to the habit episode. You can find the link below. 

• Episode 018: Creating Healthy Habits the Easy Way

Want a free gift? Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal and get started on an amazing self-discovery journey today!

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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In today's episode, I give you my top 10 busy mom strategies to set yourself up for success in the new year. I make it easy to combine things, so you feel like you achieve more throughout the year. If you follow the tips, you will definitely do just that!

I also highlight why starting before the year ends can help you get the most out of the year to come. This creates a feeling of "Yes, I ended this year on a positive note and set myself up for great things next year!"

Key Topics

• Get the most out of the end of the year (2:51)
• The top 10 easy-to-achieve strategies for personal success in the New Year (4:51)
• An important end of the year message from me to you (17:18)

Episode Links & Contact Info

I referred to three other episodes during the show. Here they are in order:

• Episode 017 Learn to Accept & Let Go with Actual Steps 
• Episode 008 Unlock Your Inner Calm with 10 Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms

Want a free gift? Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal and get started on an amazing self-discovery journey today!

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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In this minisode, I talk about the fantastic ways daily self-reflection can help you increase your self-awareness and confidence. It's super simple and doesn't require much time. Bonus!

As it's the end of the year, I also share the benefits of reflecting on your year and what you want to do going forward. I walk you through the questions I ask myself and provide you with details on Naikan, the Japanese art of self-reflection.

Key Topics:

• The benefits of regular self-reflection (1:20)
• My end-of-year list of self-reflection questions (4:23)
• The Naikan self-reflection questions (7:17)

Episode Links & Contact Info

Want a free gift? Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal and get started on an amazing self-discovery journey today!

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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Have you ever wondered about the benefits of being positive? What about when someone is too positive? In today's episode, I dive into the good things that happen when you have a healthy balance of positivity. I also get into toxic positivity. This is when someone ignores negative emotions and covers them up with extreme positivity, to the point that it becomes toxic to them and those around them.

Before wrapping up the show with strategies to create a healthy positive balance in your life, I also talk about what is so great about a positive mindset. More specifically,  the mind and body connection found through the words you use.

Key Topics

• The good side of positive and what it looks like to have a healthy balance (2:21)
• What happens when being positive is toxic? (5:58)
• The amazing result of having a positive mindset and the mind/body connection. (13:11)
• Strategies to help create a positive balance and gain all the benefits that comes with it. (15:27)

Episode Links & Contact Info

I referred to three other episodes during the show. Here they are in order:

• Episode 017 Learn to Accept & Let Go with Actual Steps 
• Episode 008 Unlock Your Inner Calm with 10 Self-Care Tips for Busy Moms
• Episode 003 Reduce Your Inner Critic's Impact & Regain Control of Your Thoughts

Want a free gift? Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal and get started on an amazing self-discovery journey today!

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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It's almost the New Year and I'm sure you're thinking about a New Year's resolution. Let me stop you right there. This show is all about creating healthy habits starting now. In the episode, I explain why postponing a new habit won't get you very far. I also emphasize how important it is to start taking action today. Luckily, the action I'm suggesting is small, tiny even, down to just a few minutes a day to get you on the path to healthy habits.

I also grab a few goodies from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book is brilliant if you're looking to get started with small changes today. I highly recommend it (no affiliate link). 

Key Topics

• Why you can't go all in with a new habit & why NY resolutions don't work (2:52)
• The habit loop, how to use it to your advantage  & give your brain an orgasm (9:14)
• The easiest way to start a healthy habit is slowly (13:02)
• Great habit-building power from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear (18:00)
• Two moments when you can take advantage and create a big change (25:46)

Episode Links & Contact Info

Here's a link to Episode 017 Learn to Accept & Let Go with Actual Steps. It's around minute 18 that I discuss the importance of values. 

New to the show? Check out Episode 001 Introduction & Welcome for all you need to know about the show.

Want a free gift? Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal and get started on an amazing self-discovery journey today!

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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Mama Needs More season 2 returns! In this episode, I open up about the challenges my husband and I have been facing and how we have been practicing the “sometimes annoying” art of accepting and letting go. If you’re like me, those words might drive you crazy. Well, in this show, I give you ACTUAL STEPS to learn the technique and release yourself from the shit that’s dragging you down.
 
I share steps from David Hawkins’ book Letting Go, as well as my own techniques for releasing negative emotions (such as anger or sadness that causes guilt) and aligning with my values. I emphasize the importance of taking control of your own reactions and choosing a path that is aligned with your personal values.

Key Topics

• Situations when you might want to let go (05:44)
• Learning to let go using David Hawkins' steps (14:00) 
• Discovering your values to align with the life you want (19:15)
• Finding the positives in a shitty situation (23:31)
• My husband’s steps for letting go (24:59)

Episode Links & Contact Info

New to the show? Check out Episode 001 Introduction & Welcome for all you need to know about the show.

Want a free gift? Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal and get started on an amazing self-discovery journey today!

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information. 

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Today's episode is the final show of the season and it's one you don't want to miss! I interviewed Angela Boyd from Angela Boyd Coaching. Angela is Mindset & Accountability Coach.  In the show, she shares an insane amount of knowledge. So much so that I had a hard time selecting key topics because everything she says is jam-packed with wisdom from someone who's done the work.

She talks about the steps she took to gain clarity in her life and how, after defining her values, she's been able to accept, let go and create change.  Make sure you stick around to the end where Angela shares a beautiful and inspirational key message for all moms.

See you in September for Season 2 of Mama Needs More!

Happy Summer! 

Key Topics

• The moment Angela realized she was unfulfilled and what she did about it. (06:48)
• The power of defining your values. (11:10)
• How you can free yourself from guilt and shame as a working mom. (14:24)
• Resetting every evening and morning gives you the chance to start fresh, while also helping you to accept and let go. (22:03)
• How to know when it's time to figure out what you really want from life. (28:43)
• A powerful question to ask yourself when you're trying to figure out how to do it all as a mom. (34:06)
• Angela's inspirational key message. (39:06)

External Links & Contact Info
A FREE gift from Angela and one I downloaded:
The Ambitious Working Mum's Guide to Breaking Free From Overwhelm

You can connect with Angela on Instagram and LinkedIn.

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website for more information. You can also download my FREE 30-Journal and get started on your amazing transformational adventure. 

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Today's show is all about journaling! It's my favourite tool on this personal development adventure. When you put pen to paper, something magical happens. Your words are seen, you are seen. Everything comes to life as you tell yourself your story and you start to feel heard by the most important person in your life, YOU. 

Journaling has by far been the most impactful part of my self-improvement process. I talk about it in almost all of my shows. It's because it's so powerful. You can reap the benefits of this too. I promise you, it will transform your life.

Plus there's a free gift in this week's episode! Go to www.kylievangelder.com/journal to download your FREE Mama Needs More 30-Day Journal!

Key Topics

• What journaling is all about. (03:48)
• The benefits and transformations it creates. (06:43)
• Learning to trust and expand your comfort zone. (08:38)
• How to journal. (10:51)

Episode Links & Contact Info

• Episode 012: Get to Know Yourself & Discover What You Want from Life

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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Yes, it is possible to increase your confidence in one day. Actually, in a few seconds even. In this episode, I share my three go-tos and research-backed confidence-boosting hacks. While I do state that these are not long-lasting tips, they are fun and easy to do and will definitely boost your confidence for any occasion!

Key Topics

• Being confident is a part of who you truly are and it's always been a part of you, since birth. (02:33 )
• Why you might not feel confident today, as an adult. (04:23)
• The three quick and easy tips for boosting your confidence today. (06:10 )

Episode Links & Contact Info

• Episode 008: Self-care Tips for Busy Moms

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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In this show, I talk about how finding a balance as a mom can be tricky and often it feels overwhelming. Believe me, you are not alone! This episode was recorded for you and for me. We often forget just how many hats we wear as moms. It’s normal to feel like things are chaotic at times.

The secrets are to discover the microseconds when there is actual calm, focus on one task at a time, allow others to help and figure out what healthy living means to you. For each one of these, I offer suggestions and some examples to help you determine what might work in your life to create a balance and more Zen you.

Key Topics

•  Recognizing the small moments of time we do have (06:02)
• Focus on one task at a time (08:38)
• Letting go of the need to do it all (11:03)
• Finding balance in health as a mom (12:59)

Episode Links & Contact Info

• The Average Mom Works 98 Hours a Week (blog post)
• Episode 006: Beating the Bad Mama Blues
• Episode 008: Self-care Tips for Busy Moms

If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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In today’s episode, I dig deep into the challenge of trying to figure out what you want from your life. This is something I struggled with for pretty much my entire life. One of the strategies I used is what I discuss in this show. It’s called the perfect day exercise. It’s a series of questions you can ask to get to know yourself better. When you know more about who you are, you can start to discover what you want. It’s important to soak up the feelings created by each of your answers.

Your feelings, together with your imagination are the keys to getting you where you want to go. Referring to some examples, while adding in a dash of humour, I also highlight the hard work that’s needed and how thinking of a reward can help you to stick to your path.

Key Topics

• Accepting the hard work that comes with getting to what you want. (02:53)
• How to stay motivated on your path to self-discovery by thinking of and feeling into a reward (05:38)
• Your imagination is the key to unlocking your dreams (10:16)
• The perfect day questions (11:13)
• Trusting your imagination and taking steps toward your perfect day, no matter how far away it might feel (15:26) 

Episode Links & Contact Info
If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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If you have situations in your life that keep repeating themselves and you don’t know why, then this episode is for you! Sometimes we have life lessons that frustrate us and we wonder why they keep coming back. In this short and sweet show, I talk about how a repeating life lesson is not just there for you to learn from that specific lesson.

It’s not only the lesson itself but also the meaning behind it and the deeper healing that’s needed. A life lesson can be simple, but it can also be so powerful if you’re willing to dig down and heal what’s there in order to move forward.

Key Topics

• Exploring repeating life lessons. (02:51)
• The reason a life lesson continues to return and what you can do about it. (03:55)
• Next to journaling, there are a number of ways you can heal what is behind your lesson. (06:16)

Episode Links & Contact Info
If you would like to connect with me, you can DM me on Instagram or visit my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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This episode is one that hits home for me. It’s all about the fear of judgment, why we experience it and how to work through those scary feelings. To help understand judgment, I break it down into three parts, with strategies for each – including ones for busy moms.

The first is how we all judge others to some extent and the impact this can have on you and the perception you give to others. The second part focuses on judging ourselves negatively, the influence of our inner critic and how we can reduce this unsupportive process. Part three is the juicy one, detailing out how you can lessen the feeling of being judged by others. In the show, I share the best secret for how to do this, but I also highlight the importance of working through parts one and two.

Headphones are recommended if little ones are around.

Key Topics

• We are all a judge. It's the extent to which you judge that you need to be aware of, and how this can impact different areas of your life. (04:06)
• Strategies to stop judging others so harshly. (05:38)
• Self-judgment and the tools to help you lessen the negative feelings of doom. (07:49)
• Why we fear being judged by others. (10:57)
• Steps to freeing yourself from feeling judged by others. (13:27)
• What to do if you're an approval seeker. (16:56)

Episode Links & Contact Info

• Episode 003: Reduce Your Inner Critic's Impact
• Episode 005: Rein It In After Losing Your Sh*t

I'd love a rating or review if this show has been helpful. After you've finished rating or typing away, you can DM me on Instagram. You'll receive a personal message from yours truly.

Do you want to know more about what I do?
Check out my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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In today’s episode, I interviewed Megan Llorente, a full-time mom to her 4-year-old daughter, an author of 5 children’s books and an entrepreneur. Megan has been inspiring me since the day we met. She is all about intentional living – something I’ve been leaning into more but at the same time struggling to fully achieve.

This is why we dive into how she does this while also discussing her secrets. Specifically, how she lets go of the pressure to be perfect and just follows her inspiration. We talk about her own personal development journey, spirituality, motherhood and so much more! 

Key Topics

• Mom guilt and letting go of the pressure to be perfect. (06:00)
• The power of setting an intention even when you don’t know what you want to do – intentional living (07:40)
• Your own version of spirituality, based on what feels good to you (16:54)
• Knowing that you don’t have to be everything for your child(ren). Instead, you can be who you are, which is exactly what they need. (21:41)
• Following your inspiration & understanding resistance vs. pushing through a hard thing. (25:55)

External Links & Contact Info
You can connect with Megan by visiting her website www.yourmoderncoach.com.  All 5 of her children’s books are available on Amazon (click here).

In episode 6 I talked about Beating the Bad Mama Blues (mom guilt). 

We all have a story to share, including you. If you want to be a guest on my show and help other mamas get more of what they need, reach out to me on my website www.kylievangelder.com or on Instagram @kylievangelder. I'd love to hear from you!

If you sometimes struggle to squeeze in the ever-so-needed self-care, this episode's got you covered! I’ve packed it with 10 (ok 11/12 depending on how you count them) self-care tips for busy moms. Each one is 5 minutes or less! As busy moms, taking care of ourselves can sometimes feel like an illusion.

Bouncing from one thing to the next, self-care ends up last on your priority list, and you feel guilty for not doing it. This is the exact opposite of self-care, Mama. Well, not anymore! After you listen to this episode, you’ll be equipped with quick and easy-to-do tools to start putting you back on top of your list.

Headphones are recommended if little ones are around.

Key Topics

• What prioritizing you teaches your kids. (04:23)
• The list of self-care tips for busy moms. (04:40)
• Summarizing what self-care is in a nutshell (15:52)

Episode Links & Contact Info
I'd love a rating or review if this show has been helpful. After you've finished rating or typing away, you can DM me on Instagram. You'll receive a personal message from yours truly.

Do you want to know more about what I do?
Check out my website www.kylievangelder.com for more information.

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This is such an exciting episode! Not only is it the very first interview on the podcast, but it’s also with my personal Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner, Coach and friend, Karen Risløw. In the show, Karen and I discuss the power of EFT, also known as tapping.

EFT uses acupuncture points on the body and face combined with keywords and phrases to help release trapped emotions stored within the body. I just love EFT. I use it regularly to manage emotions, reduce stress and overwhelm, manage my anxiety around losing my children, and gain clarity. A huge benefit for you, as a mom, is you can work through the points in a matter of minutes. And what mom doesn’t love a quick way to reduce the feeling of going insane while the kids are screaming?

I hope you enjoy the show. If you do, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform.

Headphones are recommended if little ones are around.

Key Topics 

• A detailed explanation of EFT and how powerful it is for helping to release trapped emotions. (03:36) 
• My own personal experience using EFT for the anxiety I feel around losing my kids, as a result of my 5 miscarriages. (05:01) 
• The benefits of using EFT for moms and how it can help you reduce stress and overwhelm around daily household routines. (08:24) 
• Karen’s journey to discovering coaching and EFT, and how this has brought her to where she is today. (16:02) 
• Letting go of society’s definition of what it means to be a woman and a mom. (20:37) 
• An example of how you can put EFT into practice. (23:42) 
• How releasing your triggers can help you and your children. (27:14)

Episode Links & Contact Info
You can connect with Karen on her website www.karenlouisecoaching.net, Facebook and Instagram. 

I'm now looking for inspirational stories from other mothers. If you would like to be a guest on the show and share your motherhood experiences, reach out to me on my website www.kylievangelder.com or on Instagram. 

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