mental health for moms

Kim Garcia of Elevated Impact Coaching is here to share strategies and insights for parenting young adults and supporting ourselves through the different transitions of mom life. We discuss facing our own hardships during times of transition, getting unstuck, and empowering neurodiverse learning (in our kids and in ourselves). 

What do you do with that young adult who wants to stop going to college? How about when your kid just isn't happy and doesn't feel like he "fits" anywhere? Kim can help! 

And don't worry, we welcome the woo with some specific strategies for mom maintenance involving crystals, meditation, journaling, and movement. 

TIPS FOR MOMS:

• Be patient with yourself
• Be authentic about struggles
• Choose your battles 
• Support them in discovery but let them figure it out
• Take yourself back to when you were that age!
• Prompt them by asking questions about the question
• Find moments for yourself to refocus and realign
• Use movement to go from your head back to your body

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Twin Mom Siekeia Collins is here to answer the BIG question: Is it possible to live a balanced life raising twins? Press play to hear Siekeia and Nat discuss:

• The myth of work-life balance
• What makes a peaceful life
• The importance of a support system
• How to keep from losing yourself in Motherhood
• The magic of getting outside
• Twins after a singleton
• Working from home with twin babies

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We're talking BOUNDARIES in all forms in today's episode: gifting, kid behaviors, traditions, family, and even physical distance. Stephanie invites her bestie Sara to talk about all the ways we can set appropriate limits on actions and behavior to preserve a little more of our inner peace. Remember, when you mark off an area where everyone can "play nicely," it makes it a lot better for all those involved! Boundaries are not "mean" or "distancing"-- they are simply a way to encourage healthy relationships. 

Article Discussion :

"How to Reduce Holiday Stress by Setting Strong Boundaries"  https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-reduce-holiday-stress-by-setting-strong-boundaries/  

Hailey Magee (@haileypaigemagee on Instagram)

Recipe Box:

Sara's Scotch Regency Punch 

Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna by Eating Well: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252492/slow-cooker-vegetarian-lasagna/ 

Extreme Chocolate Cake by All Recipes: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17528/extreme-chocolate-cake/ 

Self-Care Suggestion Box:

Allow time to moisturize after the shower, visit your chiropractor (and do exercises in front of the kids)

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Intimate live chat with Holy Hot Mess: Finding God in the Details of this Weird and Wonderful Life author Mary Katherine Backstrom with Jen from MomCaveTV.com.  We talk about sharing our mess, "grace chips" in marriage, parenting with covid, mental illness stigma, and more!

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Mary Katherine Backstrom shares heartbreaking and hilarious stories of how God uses each "mess" in our lives to bring us closer to Him. She shows us that it's okay to celebrate exactly where we are right now—holy, hot mess and all.

A lot of people struggle with the concept of being holy. But the fact is, even the hottest of messes are being shaped—right now—into Jesus' likeness. In this book, Mary Katherine shares the sometimes-hidden evidence of God's work in her life and shows you that it's okay to embrace the hot messes.

Mary Katherine will share both hilarious and vulnerable stories about faith, friendships, motherhood, marriage, and depression. She will cover the topics that plague our hearts every day with raw, honest truth and a side of laughter. Mary Katherine invites you into her story as a friend, encouraging you to embrace the hot messes in your life. Because we are all a work in progress, and as long as we are alive, we are under construction—and construction sites tend to be messy.

From the Foreword by Kristina Kusmic, author of Hold On, But Don't Hold Still

"MK’s vulnerability, her unique perspective, and her beautiful way with words will help you feel seen, and help your own mess feel a little bit more manageable. In a world that constantly pushes you toward chasing perfection (unattainable), MK will encourage you to embrace the mess (trust me, definitely attainable!).

And, the best part? You’ll feel like you’re having a meal with an old friend who understands, who won’t judge you, who’s been there and who can hold your hand through it. Maybe even finish the evening in a bathroom stall, taking selfies. Just don’t hurt your face."

Mental health is still a touchy subject in many circles--even though it's 2021. No one wants to look as if they don't have it all together but the truth is, who does? 

What I can tell you is that God cares about you from the inside out, sis. You don't have to do anything to be loved or accepted by Him. He made you and you're good enough for Him. 

While you're keeping track of extracurricular activities, grocery runs, your job, and everything in between don't forget to take care of yourself. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. 

In this episode, we chat about:

• common issues moms face,
• why maintaining your mental health is vital,
• why sharing your story is important,
• help for when you're feeling low, and more!

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I wanted to give up on life a few times because I kept thinking my mom and Grandma made life look so easy. I wondered, what was wrong with me? - JaQuette Gilbert

So many of us women are suffering silently and feel alone, ashamed, and as if no one understands us. - JaQuette Gilbert

BIBLE REFERENCES

Esther

1 Kings 19:3-9

RESOURCES

Forget Not His Benefits (FREE 1-hour Bible Study!) by Jen Evangelista and Arabah Joy of Sojo Academy

Season 5 Episode 2 - Dr. Quantrilla Ard: Being Black in America

Season 4 Episode 10 - Dija Henry

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