The Brave Yes

In this podcast, I'm giving you a good solution for information overload, and for nurturing yourself, too. A good old dose of slow reading. What's slow reading?

In this latest episode of Amplify Your Life, I'm talking about this habit of practicing being kind over being right. Links mentioned: 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas - http://www.abundantmama.com/10-habits-of-highly-effective-mamas/ Stop Yelling with these Just be Kind Affirmations - http://www.abundantmama.com/stop-yelling-just-kind-affirmations/

In this latest episode of Amplify Your Life, I'm talking with Shannon Kinney-Duh of A Free Spirit Life. We dish hard on creativity and how to evoke it in our lives as mothers, partners and workers. The short answer is that we're all creative. We all have it in us. The long answer is that it can feel hard to fit it all in but it's also vital for so many women.

Even though they still have a couple more days of school, the summer chaos of sunscreen and watermelon seeds and wet clothes and towels is here. And I am ready. As ready as I will ever be when it comes to dealing with the lack of routine, lack of order and lack of quiet in our days that we're used to several months out of the year when school's in session. In this latest Amplify Your Life podcast, I'm talking about just that .... how to keep the order for those of us who are highly sensitive. I'm offering ways to slow down and take care of yourself in the chaos. While also remembering that we can have a blast, too. Maybe not a "jump in the pool in all your clothes" kind of blast -- but equally as fun and nourishing.

Episode 20 - Finding The Unexpected Through The Lens With Beryl Ayn Young by Shawn Fink

In this episode of Amplify Your Life, I'm talking with Alissa Marquess of Creative with Kids and we talk about how a busy, modern mom can work connection into her busy day and build this habit. She offers great ideas to add to my workbook 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas -- where one of the habits is Time is Love. Get that free workbook now. Inside this Episode Alissa's site Creative with Kids http://creativewithkids.com/ Download the FREE digital version of 64 Positive Words for Kids http://creativewithkids.com/64-encouraging-things-to-say-to-kids/ 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas FREE workbook http://www.abundantmama.com/10-habits-of-highly-effective-mamas/

My guest on this week's Amplify Your Life episode is Stacy Tornio, founder of Destination Nature. We get really passionate about our love of being outdoors and how vital it is for us and our children. Inside this Episode Stacy's Website - http://destinationnature.com/ The Kids Outdoor Adventure Challenge (affiliate link)- http://amzn.to/1WsxpSF

In this latest episode of Amplify Your Life, I'm breaking down this topic of self-love -- what it means and how to practice it more each day. And I share 5 Self-Love Mom Dates to Take Yourself On this Year Inside this Episode The Gift You MUST Give Yourself on Mother's Day | Watch Now https://www.facebook.com/AbundantMamaProject/videos/961400917248269/ Keeping Yourself as a Priority | Get Access to the New You Webinar now. http://www.abundantmama.com/keep-yourself-as-a-priority/ Recent blog post talking about pleasure -- and getting things done.http://www.abundantmama.com/getting-things-done/

In this latest mini-episode of Amplify Your Life, I talk about one of my favorite topics - being bendy as parents and how it's often the best thing we can do for ourselves, and our children. As I mention in the show, I learned the word BENDY from another writer, but in the years since I have changed the definition to be more of a mindset that takes the controlling aspect of our lives away and allows us to embrace change and disappointment and unmet expectations with a more relaxed mentality. Listen below or subscribe and listen on iTunes. Inside this Episode 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas http://www.abundantmama.com/10-habits-of-highly-effective-mamas/ Patti Digh's Website (her definition of bendy is about being fit whereas I use it as being flexible in our minds.) http://www.pattidigh.com/

In this week's episode of Amplify Your Life, Amanda and I get real and honest about parenting mistakes and what all that drama, conflict and challenge really does to our relationships. And she gives her best advice on how to heal after a mistake in a way that will actually bring you closer together. We also talk about resiliency in our children and how if we handle our mistakes in a positive way, we can teach them to bounce back and even embrace what she calls taking calculated risks. Toward the end we talk about self-care and Amanda shares how she does self-care at her house without feeling guilt. Inside this Episode Check out Amanda's blog series on the Myth of Perfect Parenting. http://notjustcute.com/ Learn more about her parenting class, Parenting with Positive Guidance. http://notjustcute.com/e-course-positive-guidance/ Also referenced is The Abundant Mama Project's Online Program.

In this mini-episode of Amplify Your Life, I'm talking about the Beauty of Doing Nothing, why it's so hard, why it's so vital for us as mothers and my own 6 rules for doing nothing effectively. Doing Nothing is one of my 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas for a reason. We need this time and space to let our bodies and minds heal. Doing nothing is magical. Doing nothing is about allowing everything to rest. Doing nothing is a total surrender of being that serious adult you almost always are the rest of the day. Listen below or subscribe and listen on iTunes Inside this episode "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want." -- Bill Watterson The Abundant Mama Project Online Program -- http://www.abundantmama.com/e-course/ 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas -- http://www.abundantmama.com/10-habits-of-highly-effective-mamas/

In this episode, I speak with Marnie Craycroft, author of the child development blog Carrots are Orange and the host of the podcast Distilled Parenting about really good and somewhat harder moments of slow mothering. She and I spend most of the call talking about her story of going from busy, overwhelmed mom to literally moving 30 miles away and in the country where she can raise her three sons as slowly as possibly. Her story is pretty impressive and she shares tips on being isolated, living slowly and still remaining connected in this world. Inside this Episode Read Marnie's blog Carrots Are Orange (http://carrotsareorange.com/) Check out the Distilled Parenting podcast (http://distilledparenting.com/) Read Marnie's latest book, Sowing the Seeds of Wonder (http://www.montessoriinspiredprintables.com/collections/ebooks/products/sowing-the-seeds-of-wonder-a-guide-for-creating-and-nurturing-a-garden-with-kids)

The links and such for this are entirely too long so here's an intro to the post and then we can just link to the blog post for all the resources. In this episode, I'm sharing a fun list of what I'm loving right now ... and one thing I'm not. Life is busy. As mothers we need to keep focused on what makes us happy, and that's what this episode is all about. For all links referenced in this episode -- and there are a lot -- please check out the blog post What I'm Loving (and NOT loving). http://www.abundantmama.com/what-im-loving/

Inside this Episode In this week's podcast, I'm talking about how to kickstart your mornings and Habit No. 2 in my 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas. There are a few things you can do to kickstart your mornings into the best possible day. Wake Up Early -- Even just 15 minutes early can really transform your mornings -- and your day. Create a Flawless Routine -- Set up a plan that will be smooth for everyone - and offer some nourishing time for yourself. Plan Your Day -- Mapping out how your day will go is a really easy way to gain some control over the chaos that is bound to unfold. 10 Habits of Highly Effective Mamas (FREE workbook + the 10 Habits) http://www.abundantmama.com/10-habits-of-highly-effective-mamas/ The Rise and Shine Challenge (FREE morning challenge) http://www.abundantmama.com/rise-and-shine/

In Episode 10, I'm speaking with Jen Cooper, founder of the blog Classic Play and a Baltimore native who has recently turned away from viewing her life as a full-time mom and into a woman who has other interests like writing and documentary filmmaking. Jen shares stories and wise advice on living authentically herself -- and on allowing her children to do the same. Inside this Episode: Jencooper.net http://www.jencooper.net/ Follow Jen on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/classic_play/ Classic Play http://www.classic-play.com/