Extraordinary Moms Podcast

This month's winner of our Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award is Courtnie Aitken. Courtnie was nominated by the woman who adopted her daughter, which I think is completely amazing! Courtnie has gone on to have two more daughters of her own and today we'll hear about her journey. This is a first having a biological mom on the show, so I learned a lot from this conversation and I hope you will too. Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

This month's winner of our Extraordinary Mom of the Month Award is Courtnie Aitken. Courtnie was nominated by the woman who adopted her daughter, which I think is completely amazing! Courtnie has gone on to have two more daughters of her own and today we'll hear about her journey. This is a first having a biological mom on the show, so I learned a lot from this conversation and I hope you will too. Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

You are going to love my conversation today with Julie Lundgreen, of So Canary. Julie is someone who is honest and vulnerable online about her motherhood experience and I love her realness. Especially after dealing with postpartum depression/anxiety, Julie has been very open about sharing the joys of motherhood as well as the struggles. Let's face it, motherhood is a culture shock to many of us and what happens when it just doesn't feel like a fit or that nagging feeling like you aren't doing it right just won't go away? I know there's some of you listening who are waiting to hear from a great mom who tells you, it's hard, it sucks sometimes, and it's all okay. This episode is for you. Show Notes:  Connect with Julie on Instagram (her handle will be changing in the next few weeks) Check out her blog and YouTube Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

You are going to love my conversation today with Julie Lundgreen, of So Canary. Julie is someone who is honest and vulnerable online about her motherhood experience and I love her realness. Especially after dealing with postpartum depression/anxiety, Julie has been very open about sharing the joys of motherhood as well as the struggles. Let's face it, motherhood is a culture shock to many of us and what happens when it just doesn't feel like a fit or that nagging feeling like you aren't doing it right just won't go away? I know there's some of you listening who are waiting to hear from a great mom who tells you, it's hard, it sucks sometimes, and it's all okay. This episode is for you. Show Notes:  Connect with Julie on Instagram (her handle will be changing in the next few weeks) Check out her blog and YouTube Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

Today it's a solo episode, which details the way I've handled improving the way I see myself. I think it's a common issue women deal with so thought that my journey might be helpful to some of you. Enjoy and let me know what you think! Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com

Today it's a solo episode, which details the way I've handled improving the way I see myself. I think it's a common issue women deal with so thought that my journey might be helpful to some of you. Enjoy and let me know what you think! Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com

I am so excited to bring you my conversation with Crystal Paine, of Money Saving Mom. I've long been a fan of Crystal's money saving tips and outlook on motherhood, but I've seen a huge shift in her level of vulnerability and confidence over the past year as she's opened up more about her day to day life and self-awareness journey. Loved our conversation so much AND she will talk about her new course for people wanting to start their own blog. She's an expert and wealth of information, so you'll want to check that out if that's your thing! Show Notes: Check out Crystal on Instagram, Facebook, or on her blog Check out her new course Check out Crystal's books here and here Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

I am so excited to bring you my conversation with Crystal Paine, of Money Saving Mom. I've long been a fan of Crystal's money saving tips and outlook on motherhood, but I've seen a huge shift in her level of vulnerability and confidence over the past year as she's opened up more about her day to day life and self-awareness journey. Loved our conversation so much AND she will talk about her new course for people wanting to start their own blog. She's an expert and wealth of information, so you'll want to check that out if that's your thing! Show Notes: Check out Crystal on Instagram, Facebook, or on her blog Check out her new course Check out Crystal's books here and here Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

Loved getting to catch up with Mel today from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. We get an update on her life and she answers my rapid fire questions. Enjoy! Show Notes:  Mel's Blog and Instagram Skin cancer post Blue Lizard, Think sunscreen, Elta sunscreen Eucerin Moisturizer Lindsay Ostrom Episode Southwest Crispy Chicken Wrap recipe Lucy Avenue Boutique Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

Loved getting to catch up with Mel today from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. We get an update on her life and she answers my rapid fire questions. Enjoy! Show Notes:  Mel's Blog and Instagram Skin cancer post Blue Lizard, Think sunscreen, Elta sunscreen Eucerin Moisturizer Lindsay Ostrom Episode Southwest Crispy Chicken Wrap recipe Lucy Avenue Boutique Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

Everyone knows I love Dr. Laura Markham, who's philosophy of peaceful parenting has greatly shifted the way I approach parenting. Well, last year, Dr. Markham trained 15 people around the world to become parenting coaches and today I'm talking to one of them. Lisa Howe is a true delight, and today we chat about her motherhood journey, parenting training, and I also ask her some specific questions that I've been asked by some of you lately. I loved our conversation so much and I hope you will too. Show Notes:  Email: lisa@becomingpeaceful.com Video Chat: BecomingPeaceful@skype.com Website: http://www.becomingpeaceful.com Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

Everyone knows I love Dr. Laura Markham, who's philosophy of peaceful parenting has greatly shifted the way I approach parenting. Well, last year, Dr. Markham trained 15 people around the world to become parenting coaches and today I'm talking to one of them. Lisa Howe is a true delight, and today we chat about her motherhood journey, parenting training, and I also ask her some specific questions that I've been asked by some of you lately. I loved our conversation so much and I hope you will too. Show Notes:  Email: lisa@becomingpeaceful.com Video Chat: BecomingPeaceful@skype.com Website: http://www.becomingpeaceful.com Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com I want to thank Prep Dish for sponsoring this episode! Prep Dish is a healthy, meal planning service, that takes the hassle out of dinnertime. Every week you'll get an email with recipes and a grocery list. Simply buy the ingredients, prep them in 1-3 hours at the beginning of the week, and then you'll be set for quick cooking each night! I love that they also cater to those with dietary restrictions. You can feel good about feeding your whole family delicious food. Give Prep Dish a try for a free two week trial by going to www.prepdish.com/em

Happy Monday! I'm happy to bring you a bonus episode today about packing for trips. Jennica Woodbury writes over at Mommy Convos and she wrote an article about her best tips for packing for trips. Today, we talk about all her favorite hacks and I add my favorite tips too! It's a fun conversation that I hope you will find helpful as you are setting out on your day trips and family vacations. Show Notes: Check out Mommy Convos blog Check out the Packing Article here Follow Mommy Convos on Facebook Packing Cubes My favorite hand vacuum To get the customizable packing spreadsheet emailed to you: email hello@mommyconvos.com subject line: packing list In-a-pickle bag: https://www.amazon.com/Pikle-Bohemian-Interior-Coordinating-Wristlet/dp/B01G9D40MK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1496964320&sr=8-5&keywords=in+a+pikle&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mommconv-20&linkId=dedf06d6a9139cb0b7078a3a993fc321 Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com

Happy Monday! I'm happy to bring you a bonus episode today about packing for trips. Jennica Woodbury writes over at Mommy Convos and she wrote an article about her best tips for packing for trips. Today, we talk about all her favorite hacks and I add my favorite tips too! It's a fun conversation that I hope you will find helpful as you are setting out on your day trips and family vacations. Show Notes: Check out Mommy Convos blog Check out the Packing Article here Follow Mommy Convos on Facebook Packing Cubes My favorite hand vacuum To get the customizable packing spreadsheet emailed to you: email hello@mommyconvos.com subject line: packing list In-a-pickle bag: https://www.amazon.com/Pikle-Bohemian-Interior-Coordinating-Wristlet/dp/B01G9D40MK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1496964320&sr=8-5&keywords=in+a+pikle&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mommconv-20&linkId=dedf06d6a9139cb0b7078a3a993fc321 Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com

Today I'm getting a lesson in baby nutrition with Mama Bear Naturals founder, Chelsea Thiede. Not only is she an extraordinary mom, but she also started her own baby food company after struggling with nutrition for her own children. As a food scientist, she knows way more than the average person about vitamins and what we should be feeding our kiddos, and I learned so much from our conversation. So whether you are in this life stage or not, it's a really interesting topic. Enjoy Show Notes: Check out her website and e-book Follow Chelsea on Instagram Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com