Mind Your Motherhood

How is it possible to make time to rest when you are a busy mom? You hear it said that we must take time for ourselves and get 8 hours of sleep. But how do you meet the needs of your family, your job, and your household and still have time to rest?

In this episode you will learn what sort of rest you really need.

How you can make time for rest.

The benefits your family will experience from you making time to rest.

Ways you can rest...

The new year is full of hype. Some people love it, and some people hate it. Whatever side you are on, you will want to hear this episode. Do you want to know why some people seem to set intentions and crush them, while others sit there spinning their wheels?  

Deena shares some profound questions to ask yourself to make sure you are learning from this past year and how you can set yourself up for a great year in 2025, no matter wha...

Burnout happens to us all. Life can be so challenging at times and burnout can sneak up on you before you know it. What can you do to cope? What can you learn from burnout? What can you do when you have reached your limit and feel like you can't go on?  

In this episode, Deena discusses why burnout sometimes occurs and how to view it in a healthy way. It's not why we face burnout that really matters. It's what you do next that can ...

Homeschooling, what is it really? Being with your kids ALL day? Do you have to be a teacher? What do you teach? How much screen time will it take?  Many people hear homeschooling and cringe. They think back to the pandemic days of distance learning and virtual schooling which was very hard for everyone. But there are 3 types of homeschooling.

In this episode, Deena walks you through 3 different types of homeschooling: what they are...

You know when you have everything you want to accomplish but it seems you can't do any of it? Why do you think you are not reaching your goals? 

Before the new year starts we all think about things we want to accomplish in the next year. But first, we need to learn from our past. 

In this episode, Deena shares what might sabotage you from progress, and what you will do when life gets hard and crazy. Don't give up on what matters to...

Are you tired of mom guilt ruining your days? Do you feel like it's the dark cloud you can't seem to get away from? Then you are going to love this episode. 

Discover what is causing the guilt, why it's there, and what you can do to overcome mom guilt. The answers may surprise you. 

You want to be a happy mom who enjoys her kids. This will help you get there. 

I can't wait to see you thrive! 

Want to work together? Book a curiosity...

I'm back! Yes, it's been a while and now I'm ready to return to the mic. I have been through many changes and shifts over the past year. So now it's time to move on to the next phase and I am ready to help mothers even more. 

In this episode, I share what changes have happened, how they are affecting our family, and what things look like moving forward. 

In this episode you will learn:

- What the mission of this podcast is. 

-How y...

You know when you set a goal and get excited about achieving it, but then it's time to put the work in and all the excitement fades. Or maybe you keep setting the same goal over and over and miss achieving it but you don't know why?

Do you wonder why some people seem to accomplish amazing things, while others can't seem even to get started? 

In this episode, I share what is happening behind the scenes for us. What prevents us from ...

Healthy eating and good nutrition are what we all want. But, it can be so hard to keep up with when we are busy. It's a challenge to help children learn to love good foods when they want things in shiny packages instead. 

In this episode, Deena and Ellie are two moms on a mission to help create a healthy living pattern for their families. They share why it matters to them that their families get the proper nutrition, their challeng...

Ready to start journaling but you don't know where to start? Are you a seasoned journalist but want to have some new prompts to help you in mom life? 

In this episode, you will learn why journaling works, how it helps you reach your goals, and how it gives insight into how you are doing and where you are going. 

Are you ready to try a new journal?

Check out my NEW Mind Your Motherhood, Daily thought journal.

Are you ready to see ho...

Have you ever asked, "Where's the village everyone talks about? " Being a mom presents many challenges and we want to feel welcomed into a community of women who will cheer us on and say me too. 

But what can you do if you don't have other women to support you and help you with your kids? Are you alone? 

In this episode, Deena shares why women feel so alone, the options they have, and how to feel the support of a village when you d...

Are you struggling with negative feelings whenever you try to do something without your kids? Do you feel guilty when you go out for the evening? Do you feel the need to be with your kids every moment?

In this episode, Deena talks about the causes of mom guilt, and how you can put guilt in its proper place. Learn how to build healthy relationships with your kids and how they can learn from us. 

Connect with Deena on Instagram @deen...

Do you have a child in occupational therapy and feel like something is missing? Do you wonder how to support your child and meet them where they are without sending you over the ledge?

Victoria and I talk about what supporting your child can look like—things that don't work and why you must find what is best for your family.

Victoria is an OT turned family coach because she wants to support families who are in the neurodivergent sp...

Are you the CEO of your household? If you are a mom with kids at home, you are! It's time to quit downplaying our role. We are in a high-stress high output position and the stakes are high. So why don't we have the training for such a demanding position?

Are you ready to skip the fluff and learn what it takes to be a CEO of your family? (No, I am not talking binders, meetings, and schedules) Get the gritty truth every mom needs to ...

Have you ever felt that there was something you really wanted to do but, it wasn't the right time? That maybe you shouldn't even try. Is it really a good idea to pursue something while you are busy being a mom? 

What if you are so lost in motherhood that you don't even know what you want anymore? 

I share how you can find what brings you joy and pursue it, even if the deck is stacked against you. 

Ready to take action? 

Book a Samp...

Picking a word for the year is a practice I learned about 4 years ago. I thought it was weird and dumb. But, I decided to play along and give it a try. 

What happened, led me to pick a word for every year since. In this episode, I will share what a word of the year is, why it matters, and how you can pick a word that will be personal to you. Then, you can share what work you picked, with me! I can't wait to hear from you!

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Set goals? Chase your dreams? Do big scary things? Nope. Why? Women shut themselves down every day. Particularly mothers, struggle to keep a healthy balance between caring for themselves and their family. 

It's time to say enough is enough. What is a circumstance and what is an excuse? Are you full of self-doubt? Are you worried about what other people would say? Afraid of what might happen if you say you want to do something for y...

Some days, it seems no matter what, you just feel miserable at being a mom. Either you feel people are making you miserable or you think you are miserable at being a mom. It happens. But why? And better yet, what can we do about it? 

Are we just bad at being a mom, or is there something more going on? How can we manage things? How can we change things? 

I share what you can do to improve your life as a wife, a mom, an employee, a d...