Finding Your Momtra Podcast

It's such a small world. I'm so glad that today's guest reached out to me a few weeks ago to connect. I don't know if you know this but right now the Mama Ladder high five grant is accepting applications so I've been checking out their page more frequently than usual and I saw this company called Moxie Blankets sponsored their live event recently. I clicked through to their page and was about to send a podcast invite when.... mom life happened and I forgot about it... a few days later, Jami Furniss, the owner of Moxie blankets actually reached out to me! Jami was inspired by her young son who was, like many imaginative kiddos, afraid of monsters in his room so Jami set out to solve his problem and in the process created the Monster Protection Academy and her weighted Moxie Blanket as well as a brand new product dropping this week! Join me in welcoming Jami to the show and listen in to how her creativity and ingenuity have built a business that both of her kids now hold important titles in!  Moxie Blankets: https://www.moxieblankets.com/ Our Sponsor: www.deardarby.com Momtra Summit workbook (use the code PODCAST for 10% off!): www.findingyourmomtra.com/theshop/summitworkbook

**DISCLAIMER: I misspoke in today's episode! #Mombrain! If you purchase a Dear Darby Labor Gown (our new sponsor, yay!) you will receive $10 off of your purchase (not 10% as I mistakenly said in this episode). Go check them out! www.deardarby.com And thank you for your understanding :) ** Today's episode is an awesome conversation between me and Lora Devries, a Mindshift Mentor for women who want to step into alignment with their purpose. We talk specifically about how we can apply easy tips about energy and alignment to our parenting and start showing up as the parent we hope to be in 2020!  Lora was also the inspiration for last week's episode where I shared my Identity Based Goals for 2020 which I learned through Lora's workbook! Learn more about Lora, her goal setting guide (grab yours- link in bio!), and more in episode 69 of the FYM podcast! Website: https://www.loradevries.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loradevriesinc Insta: https://www.instagram.com/Lora.Devries/ Freebie: http://bit.ly/momtragoalsetting

Welcome to 2020! I know... everybody is talking about their goals for this year. Well I'm jumping on that bandwagon as well. But in true mom of little kid style- I'm doing it about 2 weeks late. Better late than never! Today I'm bringing you an awesome resource created by my friend Lora Devries called the 5 Part Identity Based Goal Setting workbook. In this episode, I walk you through my experience with this workbook and why I think YOU need to set aside 30 minutes of your day, download this workbook, and dig in to who you want to show up as this year! Grab your workbook here: http://bit.ly/momtragoalsetting Tune in next week for my interview with Lora on Energetically Aligned Parenting!

In today's episode I round up clips from the top 5 episodes of 2019. This trip down memory lane was such a fun exercise for me- most of these episodes were recorded before our second baby arrived! Now that we have a daughter these conversations with powerful and inspiring women are even more special and important to me. I hope you enjoy these clips from your most loved episodes of 2019 and go check out the full episodes as well! Don't forget tickets to Momtra Summit 2020 are now on sale but early bird pricing is only good until 12/27! Grab your $10 general admission ticket now which gives you access to four days of live content with our 15+ event speakers, entry into giveaways, and more- all for the price of two lattes! Treat yourself this Christmas to a ticket that will help make your 2020 the best year yet! Tickets here: https://findingyourmomtra.vipmembervault.com/teaser

Today I'm flyin solo! For the last three years, we have been super intentional about what we bought our son for Christmas. In this episode, I share the strategy we've been using to help us curb our consumerism and use the holidays as another opportunity to instill the values we hope we're teaching our children.  As you head out to get those last minute gifts, keep this in mind! And if you're looking for a splurge for yourself (& your mom squad), think about getting a Momtra Summit ticket or two!  Summit Info here: www.findingyourmomtra.com/momtrasummit2020 Tickets here: https://findingyourmomtra.vipmembervault.com/teaser

This week I am joined by the multi-talented, motivated mom, Emi Rasmussen of the Her Confidence Her Way podcast. Emiko shared the most interrupted podcast recording in history with me! All we could do was laugh as we experienced mom life to the millionth degree. Though I spared you much of the interruptions by editing them out, you may still experience a few along with us... but they just prove the points Emi makes in our conversation- nobody's life is picture perfect and you have to own the messiness of it all if you're going to do things on your own terms! We know you'll get some great tips and a good laugh in this episode too! Follow along here: https://www.instagram.com/emikorasmussen/

Today's guest is none other than Adrienne Hedger, the creative genius behind many a viral parenting comic I'm sure you've seen, that is, unless you've been living under a rock. Adrienne was gracious enough to sit down with me to talk about how motherhood inspires her craft and how in turn her comics have provided a unique and special way to connect with her family. My chat with Adrienne proves yet again how parenting can catapult life in a new and unexpected direction. We hope you enjoy our convo and as always let us know on the Podcast app or over on insta! www.hedgerhumor.com Follow along at: www.instagram.com/adriennehedger

Adding a second baby is no joke! In some ways, it's felt easier than the first - a lot less is a surprise and you know that you *can* survive on that little sleep, though your pre-baby self would never believe it. In other ways, yeah, it's been tough! As I sat down to reflect on what this has meant for me in terms of growth as a person, a parent, and a partner, I've found that 5 really important (and positive) lessons have been learned so far. I think you'll really resonate with me on this one! Don't forget to rate and review the show on your app!

Today is a special re-release of my conversation over at the Shedadigans Podcast. As the only dads besides Fred to ever be on FYM, Rob and Russ were so much fun to chat with. We talked about the differences in parenthood as experienced by moms and dads, shared birthing war stories, and even got into the topic of imaginary friends. We talk so much about MOM life here on FYM it was great to have an infusion of the dad perspective for once! Listen in and don't forget to give these guys a listen if you're up for some laughs about the craziness that is parenthood! Follow at: www.instagram.com/shedadigans And listen anywhere you tune into podcasts!

Today’s episode was such a treat. A mutual friend introduced Romy and I and though we started our acquaintance months ago, we finally got to recording recently. Romy and I spent more time than allotted chit chatting about life, laughing, and sipping our coffee before I hit the record button.. and then I remembered, Hey! I better get an episode out of this! So I hit record and Romy started dropping truth bombs. Her advice and insights were so on point, practical, and applicable to women/moms/ (Honestly, whoever!) in all seasons of their career journeys. I know that no matter where you are in your career, what Romy had to share will inspire and resonate with you! Follow Romy @nextstepscoachromy on Instagram. Check out her blog! www.yournextstepscoach.com

This conversation was one of the most timely I’ve had yet. Kim is the self-proclaimed ‘manual your kid didn’t come with’. In this episode Kim, the Playfull Parenting Coach, and I chat about the trials and tribulations of toddlerhood, practical tips for navigating big emotions in little kiddos, and some friendly reminders that you are doing OK! Don’t forget to join Kim’s Facebook community: “PlayFULL Mompreneurs” for mom bosses with kids aged 2-5. Join now to receive Kim’s Positive Discipline Manual! Follow along for daily inspo and encouragement at: www.instagram.com/playfull.parenting.coach

Today's episode is a special re-release of a recording I did with the kick-ass, do-it-all mom of two, Amy Dunkel. Amy is the host of the Moms Who Rule the World podcast and was kind enough to have me on as a guest many moons ago! This episode was a great listen for me as I revisited the tips that helped me stay present when I only had one tiny human to care for. The tips I share are just as applicable (if not, more!) now that I'm mothering two! Check out this episode as well as the other amazing guests Amy has had on her show over at: www.momswhoruletheworld.com In addition, Amy is awesome at sharing daily inspo and encouragement on her social media at: www.instagram.com/momswhoruletheworld Don't forget to rate and review the show!

Fred and I finally sat down to record Margot's birth story! What a saga it was! Contractions started and it was on! Two years of research and planning and praying for a VBAC... would it happen? We weren't sure. So many twists and turns and uncertainties. So many moments when everyone held their breath and thought, "Oh no. It's not going to happen!" But my entire birth team kept the faith. And Margot Jane appeared on the scene, giving me the opportunity for all the ugly-cry pics of my dreams! If you could listen to birth stories all day long (like me!), you don't want to miss this one. Thanks for tuning in!! Don't forget to rate the podcast on the podcast app and wherever you tune in!

Today, Margot and I are happy to bring to you my conversation with Leena Lamos of @enlightenhood (Margot makes a brief cameo in the intro ;) ). Leena is doing awesome things to help moms be the most present, real versions of themselves.... definitely work I can get behind! Leena and I shared our conversation back before Miss MJ joined me and I have to say that I've been putting our tips to the test as a new mom of two! Listen in as we talk about ways to 'rewrite' your motherhood story... and show up as the mom YOU were meant to be! Follow along at: www.instagram.com/enlightenedhood

Today's episode is a special re-release of an episode that aired on the Workr Beeing Podcast. Workr Beeing is "using science to build a happier hive"! And in my opinion, they are an invaluable content machine that will support you in every season of your work life. Whether you're self-employed, on the job hunt, or trying to find work life balance, Katina and Patricia (the geniuses behind Workr Beeing) have your back! In this episode, I share my best tips for advocating for yourself as a working mother! And if you stick around until the very end, you might here a few tidbits about me and Katina in high school! Follow them: www.instagram.com/workrbeeing Get the deets on their upcoming retreat!: https://workrbeeing.com/2019/09/16/introducing-the-workr-beeing-retreat/