self care for moms

Are you tired of bouncing from one diet to another, only to end up feeling like a failure?

I promise you're not alone.

Join us as we debunk the unrealistic expectations and restrictions that are synonymous with traditional diets.

Forget about deprivation; this mindful and intuitive approach will foster a healthy relationship with food and yourself.

 Learn how delaying gratification, embracing a growth mindset, and making balance and enjoyment central to your eating habits for sustainable weight loss are a must.

With so much conflicting information about dieting, it's easy to adopt a temporary mindset, but we're here to guide you towards a sustainable lifestyle change.

 A holistic approach is the key to successful weight management.

We also talk about  the advantages of working with a nutrition coach or registered dietitian for personalized guidance.

If you're ready to  take control of your health, live a more fulfilling life, and transform your relationship with food, and most importantly, with yourself. Make the decision to act now by scheduling your free consult here, and remember to have a fantastic week ahead!

We're chatting Sagittarius season, self care HALP and ways to stay grounded at this busy time of year. 

Journal Prompts:

• What is most important to you?
• How is your health, wellbeing and personal self care practices directly correlated with the thing(s) that are most important to you?
• What is getting in the way of prioritizing your own needs?

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Connect with Ashley...

• Follow along on Instagram: @yogamagicpodcast and @ashley.sondergaard
• Learn more about Ashley and Yoga Magic at www.ashleysondergaard.com
• Sign up for our newsletter and get the free Self Care for the Cycles Workbook HERE.

Let's Work Together:

• Book a Free 15-Minute Health Coaching Discovery Call | Learn more about health coaching and how working together can help you reach your personal health goals!
• Book a Birth Chart Reading with Ashley | Learn about the key components of your natal chart and how you can work with the energy in your life today during this 40 minute reading.

This podcast episode is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. By listening to this podcast or watching this YouTube video, you agree not to use this podcast or YouTube video as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information viewed here.

Today, I am delighted to have Mell Hashey from the Strong Family Project back on Moms Grab Coffee. She dives into what it means to be a fully present and intentional mom, how to tackle the inevitable mom guilt, and shares valuable tips on self-care to help moms be their best for themselves and their families.
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Building a Strong Family: https://www.momsgrabcoffee.com/66
40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood: https://www.momsgrabcoffee.com/58
What It Means to Be “Good” in Motherhood: https://www.momsgrabcoffee.com/51  Resources:
7 Elements of a Strong Family - https://strongfamilyproject.com/strong-family-path/
Strong Family Project - https://strongfamilyproject.com/
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Is it possible to meditate with a 2-year old? How can mindfulness practices make the daily grind a bit less intense? Meditation teacher, author and podcast host Kelly Smith of Mindful in Minutes is on the pod sharing real talk tips on staying present and grateful in the challenging stages of life. 

In this episode we discuss...

• Juggling a successful podcast, motherhood, a book deal, teaching yoga and staying sane!
• Birthing a book baby and a real baby at the same time
• How meditation can help every member of the family and specific practices for each age
• The difference between meditation and mindfulness
• Maternal rage and tools for alleviating the pressure

Learn More About Our Guest...

• Learn more about Kelly Smith: www.yogaforyouonline.com
• Follow Kelly on Instagram: @yogaforyouonline
• Get her new book HERE!

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Connect with Ashley...

• Join us on 8/30 at 11:30 AM for a FREE group coaching event! Setting Accessible Health Goals. Register HERE.
• Follow along on Instagram: @yogamagicpodcast and @ashley.sondergaard
• Learn more about Ashley and Yoga Magic at www.ashleysondergaard.com
• Sign up for our newsletter and get the free Self Care for the Cycles Workbook HERE.

Let's Work Together:

• Book a Free 15-Minute Health Coaching Discovery Call | Learn more about health coaching and how working together can help you reach your personal health goals!
• Book a Birth Chart Reading with Ashley | Learn about the key components of your natal chart and how you can work with the energy in your life today during this 40 minute reading.
• Book a Joint Astrology and Human Design Reading with Ashley & Sarah Leverett | During these 1 hour joint readings, Sarah will cover the basics of your Human Design chart including type, strategy, & authority. Then, Ashley will cover the key components of your natal chart & how you can work with the energy of your chart in your life today

This podcast episode is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. By listening to this podcast or watching this YouTube video, you agree not to use this podcast or YouTube video as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information viewed here.

Jillian was expecting her second set of twins when a scan revealed one twin would be born with a rare birth defect called Bladder Exstrophy. 

In today’s episode, she and Nat discuss:

• Getting specialized care at CHOP
• NICU life
• C-section recovery
• Online support groups
• How she finds time for herself

Keep listening after the interview for Ask Nat! Today's question: "I feel like I'm not connecting with my newborn twins. What should I do?"

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Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on:

• Breastfeeding Twins
• Twins After Singletons
• Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing)

Click here to sign up for a class!

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Our guest Autumn is a twin mom twice over! This supermom gave birth to her second set of twins while her first set were still toddlers. Autumn gets REAL about potty training, breastfeeding, saving money, self-care, and keeping up with the laundry. 

Keep listening after the interview for “Ask Nat”! Today’s question: “One of my twins got invited to a party and the other didn’t. What do I do?”

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Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on:

Breastfeeding Twins

Twins After Singletons

Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing)

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Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! 

Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on:

• Breastfeeding Twins
• Twins After Singletons
• Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing)

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Apology : We experienced some internet connectivity problems during recording process that resulted in some overlapping audio in spots. We apologize for this, however this is a great interview and we appreciate you checking it out!

If bubbly and real had a baby, this is her!  We’re so pumped to introduce this week’s guest Chynna Victoria and share her story and advice on balancing motherhood, mental health, and your identity.

It gets rough sometimes, we know! But she explains the importance of balancing self and family and how embracing your identity (not loosing it) after childbirth can improve your mental well-being, relationships and all around existence!

Chynna also gives us all the juicy details on what inspired her to create a safe, virtual community for black and brown women and moms. Sharing with us the importance of having a space where women can express themselves, connect and seek advice.

She reminds us that YES!, it’s wonderful to be a mom but it’s also important to remember who we are and how the embodiment of both, and not loosing one is crucial to having a beautiful, fun, meaningful and fulfilling life!


To follow Chynna’s journey and be a part of her growing community, visit her IG @bigchynna (https://www.instagram.com/bigchynna/)

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Just when you think you've got everything under "control", the holiday season can really derail your sense of balance.
But what is the stress and overwhelm trying to tell you?
Your emotions are your spirit's way of communicating to you, and stress is just another message.
In this week's episode Christina shares her insights and knowledge in emotional guidance and shares with you simple tools in listening to your heart's message to you.

Christina  Fletcher has been helping overwhelmed and frustrated parents as a Spiritually Aware Parent Coach and Energy Healer for the past 6 years.
Prior to her finding her calling as a coach she has been a musical therapist with her husband, performing in residential and nursing homes both in Canada and the UK, as well as a trained actress,  a film producer, restaurateur, homesteader, antique dealer and a university student in Religious Studies.

 Christina is a homeschooling, work at home, love at home, mom of 3, married to her soul mate Jeff. She's lived in Canada, Spain and now the UK.
She is a passionate storyteller who loves to connect spirituality with words.

For more information on her work please visit www.spirituallyawareparenting.com

Christina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.
She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life.

Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.
Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 7 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 8 years ago. She is also a meditation teacher and speaker.
For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com

Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment?
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Today's guest is Christa's soon-to-be sister-in-law, Darla Innis. Darla is a busy mom of three and in her own words, "a lover and pursuer of many things". In today's episode, she shares her challenging journey into motherhood at a young age, learning the importance of self-care, and advice for moms struggling to take care of themselves.  

Here are the things we have talked about:  
- The biggest challenges Darla experienced in becoming a mom  
- A life lesson that Darla went through with flying colors  
- Priorities in life to make sure you get that self-care  
- Darla's non-negotiable thing that she has to do when it comes to self-care  
- Tips Darla has for moms watching  
- Darla's online support communities  

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MomTalks with Christa and Mommy Knows Best is committed to providing informational, motivational, and inspiring videos to all moms. Statements in this video are for informational purposes only and are not to be taken as medical advice or recommendation. Any health concern or condition should be brought to the attention of your doctor.  

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Why would you want to build an altar in your home?

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚊𝚛, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚔𝚢 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚍𝚘𝚖𝚎, 𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚐𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚗, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙸'𝚖 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚎 — 𝚢𝚎𝚊, 𝙸'𝚖 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚊𝚝 𝙾𝚖.
𝙴𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝙰𝚑𝚋𝚎𝚣

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When most think of the word 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗿, the first thing that usually comes to mind is religion.

But in today’s modern world, we are seeing them used in so many more ways than just inside of a place of worship. 

An altar can be a powerfully personal space, one that can be created + utilized to serve as your own sacred space. 

They are a great way to start building a relationship to self + higher self, gods, goddesses, ancestors, angels, source.. A tool to tap into for meditation, prayer, affirmation. 

But most of all, it’s a way for you to start taking the time now to reflect on what’s important for you. Providing a couple minutes of ritual each day for 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓈𝑒𝓁𝒻. 

In this episode, Lori and Ashley go over how they build altars, why they build them, and how they practice with them.

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God has given each of us gifts, talents, and strengths. We also have limitations. Joy teaches women how to take this knowledge and apply it to their lives so they can lead well in ministry, business, and life. In our chat today, we explore:

• what it looks like to lead well at home + in the office,
• what every leader needs to lead effectively + reach her goals,
• the benefits of conducting a regular VIP day + how to set one up,
• why it’s easier to celebrate others, and more!

“Leading well begins with leading ourselves well. ” - Joy Canupp

BIBLE REFERENCES

Yet He often withdrew to deserted places and prayed. - Luke 5:16 HCSB

Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone. - Matthew 14:22-24 ESV

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13 ESV

RESOURCES MENTIONED

FREE 30-minute consultation with Joy

VIP Planning Guide

Living Forward by Michael Hyatt

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

CONNECT WITH JOY

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Motherhood itself is a very special journey, taking this journey while running a beauty business requires a lot of structure and balance - both of which are usually learned as we raise our babies and our businesses.  In this episode my guest Tara, who is an extra special mama, discusses her unique journey through motherhood while growing her boutique spa business.   She explains why she believes maternity leave is a necessity, how she strives for balance, and her special gift of surrogacy.  Tara tells us how she juggled pregnancy & postpartum anxiety/depression while growing her business and how the support of her husband has been the vital key to making it through it all.  Her story is one that is sure to warm your heart and make you realize that the art of juggling raising babies and a beauty business, is however you choose to create it!  Enjoy.   

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