Jessica Patay

Jessica Patay is a mother, wife, and advocate/cheerleader for Special Needs Mothers.  Because Jessica is passionate about serving, mentoring, and inspiring other Special Needs Moms, she launched and leads a non-profit organization called We Are Brave Together.  WABT provides resources, respite, support groups, mentoring and inspiration for moms caring for children or adult children, any age, with any diagnosis, disability or challenge. She believes in the power of gathering to empower, strengthen and uplift moms in their unique, diverse and difficult journeys.   Jessica calls herself a girlfriend's girlfriend, and we talk about building community, taking care of yourself and other in the midst of overwhelm, and how to even start identifying what we need.   She has such encouragement and wisdom for all of us, no matter what we're going through or what stage we are in.

Meeting Moms' Needs Through Community, with Jessica Patay

I'm playing an oldie but goodie. Way back in episode number 6, I talked with the founder and CEO of my favorite jewelry company, Charity Craig. Since then, Charity has become a confidante, an ally, we've even gone into business together.  Charity offers so much more than beautiful, inspirational jewelry. She offers women an olive branch to tell them they're not alone in even their darkest struggles.  I just love this woman, and I know you will too after hearing her story of rebuiling herself when her world fell apart.

I'm playing an oldie but goodie. Way back in episode number 6, I talked with the founder and CEO of my favorite jewelry company, Charity Craig. Since then, Charity has become a confidante, an ally, we've even gone into business together.  Charity offers so much more than beautiful, inspirational jewelry. She offers women an olive branch to tell them they're not alone in even their darkest struggles.  I just love this woman, and I know you will too after hearing her story of rebuiling herself when her world fell apart.

Rebuilding Yourself When Your Marriage Falls Apart, with CEO of Lillian & Co, Charity Craig (replay)

Kate Peterson

Katie Peterson, a domestic engineer, mom of seven, and meal planning genius is the smiling face of Kate’s Creative Kitchen. As a dietitian, she loves to create healthy food (and sometimes not so healthy food) on a budget... calling it Frugalicious! Katie has been teaching others how to make meal planning a successful habit for their families for over 15 years.   I adore Kate's realness and humor. We talked about how to manage meal planning so it's not so overwhelming!

Frugalicious Meal Planning, with Kate Peterson

My "fancy" bar is set really, really low. 

My "fancy" bar is set really, really low.

Confession Session: I'm not that fancy

Cindy Scharkey

Okay, if your littles are around and you're not quite ready to talk about the baby dance, this might be an episode to put in the earbuds or listen when they're not around. While the topic is healthy and clean, this is your warning.  Cindy Scharkey is a health care professional leading educational conversations about sexual health. She is passionate about breaking the silence surrounding women’s sexuality and empowering parents with knowledge and confidence to be their child’s sexual health educator. She is married to the love of her life, and they have three adult daughters.  Cindy offers sex education and resources through her newsletter, blog and the Permission for Pleasure podcast. Through her workshops and private consultations, she is on a mission to provide the comprehensive sex education that every woman needs.  Cindy gives us a survival guide for how to talk to our kids about this subject that can feel scary, overwhelming, and awkward. It's more than just about the Birds and the Bees which, Cindy feels strongly we should abolish that term. She helps us to be prepared for the inevitable questions that will come, how to feel emboldened not to shy away from them, and the HUGE favor we can do for our daughters by talking openly about sex and pleasure.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/cindy

Okay, if your littles are around and you're not quite ready to talk about the baby dance, this might be an episode to put in the earbuds or listen when they're not around. While the topic is healthy and clean, this is your warning. Cindy Scharkey is a health care professional leading educational conversations about sexual health. She is passionate about breaking the silence surrounding women’s sexuality and empowering parents with knowledge and confidence to be their child’s sexual health educator. She is married to the love of her life, and they have three adult daughters. Cindy offers sex education and resources through her newsletter, blog and the Permission for Pleasure podcast. Through her workshops and private consultations, she is on a mission to provide the comprehensive sex education that every woman needs. Cindy gives us a survival guide for how to talk to our kids about this subject that can feel scary, overwhelming, and awkward. It's more than just about the Birds and the Bees which, Cindy feels strongly we should abolish that term. She helps us to be prepared for the inevitable questions that will come, how to feel emboldened not to shy away from them, and the HUGE favor we can do for our daughters by talking openly about sex and pleasure.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a>   INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a>   SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/cindy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://supermompodcast.com/cindy</a>

Survival Guide for Talking to Your Kids About Sex, with Cindy Scharkey

We need more help to keep up with our busy culture. But I refuse to do THIS...

We need more help to keep up with our busy culture. But I refuse to do THIS...

Confession Session: I just cannot do this

Bethany Adkins

Bethany Adkins is a former Pediatric Nurse turned stay-at-home mom who has been so passionate about reading and writing that she finally decided to pursue it full time. She encourages her audience at www.theadkinshighlightREAL.com, is the host of The Millennial Mission Podcast, she's writing her first book, and working on releasing her first online course. The core of her message is one simple thing: you have a purpose. Alongside her husband, Corey, they desire to help people step into their God-given purpose. They aim to break the stigmas of millennials and challenge them to rise up as an example for future generations.   Bethany and I tackle the subject of faith and how to teach our kids about it. Regardless of who or what you believe in, faith plays a role in so much of our lives. I believe that we all have faith in something, and we all have personal values that we want to pass on to our kids.   Coming from a very legalistic - like, a lot of rules - Christian background, I don’t want my kids to live under fear or to believe things just because that’s what I believe. It’s tough and challenging, but I really just want them to feel inspired to believe in something bigger and more powerful than themselves.    No matter your religious background, I think we all have similar goals as parents. But how do we even start the  conversation of faith with our kids? How do we teach them or be an example to them? Bethany and I have some thoughts.   Be sure to check out Bethany’s “My Why” journal at bethanyadkins.com/mywhyjournal or you can find it in the show notes at supermompodcast.com

Bethany Adkins is a former Pediatric Nurse turned stay-at-home mom who has been so passionate about reading and writing that she finally decided to pursue it full time. She encourages her audience at <a href="http://www.theadkinshighlightreal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.theadkinshighlightREAL.com</a>, is the host of The Millennial Mission Podcast, she's writing her first book, and working on releasing her first online course. The core of her message is one simple thing: you have a purpose. Alongside her husband, Corey, they desire to help people step into their God-given purpose. They aim to break the stigmas of millennials and challenge them to rise up as an example for future generations.   Bethany and I tackle the subject of faith and how to teach our kids about it. Regardless of who or what you believe in, faith plays a role in so much of our lives. I believe that we all have faith in something, and we all have personal values that we want to pass on to our kids.   Coming from a very legalistic - like, a lot of rules - Christian background, I don’t want my kids to live under fear or to believe things just because that’s what I believe. It’s tough and challenging, but I really just want them to feel inspired to believe in something bigger and more powerful than themselves.    No matter your religious background, I think we all have similar goals as parents. But how do we even start the  conversation of faith with our kids? How do we teach them or be an example to them? Bethany and I have some thoughts.   Be sure to check out Bethany’s “My Why” journal at <a href="http://bethanyadkins.com/mywhyjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bethanyadkins.com/mywhyjournal</a> or you can find it in the show notes at <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supermompodcast.com</a>

Raising Your Kids to Have Faith, with Bethany Adkins

I turn into a crazy person before we leave for a vacation of any length...

I turn into a crazy person before we leave for a vacation of any length...

Confession Session: I have to do THIS before vacation

Lauren Ellman

Lauren Ellman is a published author + podcast host. In her podcast, on her blog, and in her upcoming book, she explores the intersection of mental health and social media use. She's decided to take a trial and error approach to self-help and shares her insights through her writing. She is a mom, stepmom, fur mom, and wife.  Today we dig into normalizing mental health, how we can help each other, but mostly how we can help OURSELVES. How do we care for ourselves in times of anxiety and depression? How do we talk about it and advocate for ourselves? It's truly a meaningful, rich conversation. If you or someone you love is struggling or has struggled with anxiety and depression, please listen and share. We could all use Lauren's words of encouragement. FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/lauren

Lauren Ellman is a published author + podcast host. In her podcast, on her blog, and in her upcoming book, she explores the intersection of mental health and social media use. She's decided to take a trial and error approach to self-help and shares her insights through her writing. She is a mom, stepmom, fur mom, and wife.  Today we dig into normalizing mental health, how we can help each other, but mostly how we can help OURSELVES. How do we care for ourselves in times of anxiety and depression? How do we talk about it and advocate for ourselves? It's truly a meaningful, rich conversation. If you or someone you love is struggling or has struggled with anxiety and depression, please listen and share. We could all use Lauren's words of encouragement. FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a> SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/lauren" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://supermompodcast.com/lauren</a>

Getting Real About Anxiety, with Lauren Ellman

I nearly PANICKED when this happened last week... This confession session is my most embarrassing one yet! 

I nearly PANICKED when this happened last week... This confession session is my most embarrassing one yet!

Confession Session: My most embarrassing moment in our business (so far)

Confessions of a Super Mom Wannabe is a podcast for women who just feel like a hot mess of coffee and dry shampoo. Each episode encourages women to pursue the best version of themselves in the midst of the chaos and imperfection that is motherhood. It’s full of inspiring guests and real stories from real women about how they found strength in imperfection, beauty in the mess, joy and peace in the midst of the fear…and how you can too.

Kristen Wheeler is the real deal!!! So relatable, funny and uplifting!!! I promise you that all the things you think are what makes you weird, this podcast will help you to realize that your weirdness is actually exactly how you were created and quite possibly not weird at all! In fact there are other ladies going through a lot of the same day to day things in many ways! This podcast has made me laugh, taught me things about myself and is just refreshing! Take a listen!!!

I found my people

Kristen is real, she’s relatable, she’s funny, and I feel like she’s speaking directly to ME in each podcast! The podcast with her husband, Byron, when they’re talking about their fights was like listening to a conversation between my husband and me. I seriously wondered if she had secretly interviewed my husband for material for the podcast! (Except for the part about the high speed chase down the country road!) If you haven’t listened yet, stop what you’re doing now and listen!

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Confessions of a SuperMom Wannabe

Katelyn James

Do you follow someone on social media and feel a little like a creep because you love them and you feel like you’re friends, but they have no idea who you are? That’s Katelyn James for me, and she’s been a dream guest since before this show even started.   Katelyn James is a professional wedding photographer and entrepreneur  She’s been featured and recognized in national publications such as Professional Photographers Magazine, The Knot, Southern Living Weddings, and Southern Weddings. She teaches and coaches photographers from all over the country and internationally, and in 2015 she was named one of the “Top Ten Educators to Watch” by Rangefinder Magazine, not to mention she’s a nationally known speaker and just seems like everyone’s best friend.   Katelyn has been married to her husband Michael for almost 10 years, and they are parents to Everly (Evy), Graham, and baby James in Heaven.   I’ve been following Katelyn for a long time because I love the real life perspective of everything she has going on (as seen on Instagram). Her images are beautiful, and if you spend even just one day on her Instagram feed, you’re sure to fall in love with her family.   But back in 2018 Katelyn and Michael went through a tragic story of loss with their middle child, James. At 20 weeks they were given devastating news, and my talk with Katelyn is about the days, weeks and months following that news, their journey, and their loss.   When I describe this podcast, I use the words, finding strength in imperfection and beauty in the mess, and joy in fear and pain. Katelyn is the most beautiful illustration of all of these things. I cried when I watched them go through it online, I cried during the interview, I cried when I edited it. You can even hear me crying in the background of her talking.    This is a rich story about loss, joy, peace, community, and how James’ legacy has lived on and helped so many.   Katelyn shares the most intimate parts of her journey of loss on Instagram, and she goes into even more depth in a series of blog posts that I’ll have for you in the show notes at supermompodcast.com.    While this episode could possibly be a trigger for those who have gone through the loss of a child, Katelyn brings a joy and hope that I hope you can feel.

Do you follow someone on social media and feel a little like a creep because you love them and you feel like you’re friends, but they have no idea who you are? That’s Katelyn James for me, and she’s been a dream guest since before this show even started.   Katelyn James is a professional wedding photographer and entrepreneur  She’s been featured and recognized in national publications such as Professional Photographers Magazine, The Knot, Southern Living Weddings, and Southern Weddings. She teaches and coaches photographers from all over the country and internationally, and in 2015 she was named one of the “Top Ten Educators to Watch” by Rangefinder Magazine, not to mention she’s a nationally known speaker and just seems like everyone’s best friend.   Katelyn has been married to her husband Michael for almost 10 years, and they are parents to Everly (Evy), Graham, and baby James in Heaven.   I’ve been following Katelyn for a long time because I love the real life perspective of everything she has going on (as seen on Instagram). Her images are beautiful, and if you spend even just one day on her Instagram feed, you’re sure to fall in love with her family.   But back in 2018 Katelyn and Michael went through a tragic story of loss with their middle child, James. At 20 weeks they were given devastating news, and my talk with Katelyn is about the days, weeks and months following that news, their journey, and their loss.   When I describe this podcast, I use the words, finding strength in imperfection and beauty in the mess, and joy in fear and pain. Katelyn is the most beautiful illustration of all of these things. I cried when I watched them go through it online, I cried during the interview, I cried when I edited it. You can even hear me crying in the background of her talking.    This is a rich story about loss, joy, peace, community, and how James’ legacy has lived on and helped so many.   Katelyn shares the most intimate parts of her journey of loss on Instagram, and she goes into even more depth in a series of blog posts that I’ll have for you in the show notes at <a href="http://supermompodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supermompodcast.com</a>.    While this episode could possibly be a trigger for those who have gone through the loss of a child, Katelyn brings a joy and hope that I hope you can feel.

Finding joy in the pain of losing a child, with Katelyn James

This is probably the most fun interview I've done so far! Courtney Sample and Megan Stratton are the hosts of the Unshaken Podcast. We talk about all kinds of things, including mom guilt, women supporting women, and even...our underwear!

This is probably the most fun interview I've done so far! Courtney Sample and Megan Stratton are the hosts of the Unshaken Podcast. We talk about all kinds of things, including mom guilt, women supporting women, and even...our underwear!

Real Girl Talk

Nicole Pecoraro

I had a powerful conversation with Nicole Pecoraro. Nicole’s platform is called Mom Trans Parenting, where she educates and shares her own personal story of being mother of a transgender child. Nicole was so gracious with me. I’ve never had a personal conversation with someone from the transgender community. I always want to know the right thing to say and be eloquent, but I had to be honest with Nicole and say ‘I don’t know how to talk about this. Can you help me?’   We talk about her process as a mom when her daughter came to her and said ‘I think God put me in the wrong body. I feel like a boy.’ We talk about well meaning people who thought they had all the answers, but were really hurting Nicole and her son.  We talk about how we can support the moms of transgender community and teach our kids to love EVERYONE; whether they’re transgender, differently, abled, look, act, or believe differently from our kids.   Friends, I know this can be a tender subject for many of you. It was hard for me. But I think we judge because we’re scared. I think we avoid these kinds of conversations because we’re afraid of what we don’t know. I think there would be a whole lot less ‘fighting in the comments’ if we would just seek to understand.   What I hope you get out of this episode is that we are all the same, in so many ways. We’re all humans. Moms, whether they’re moms of transgender kids, stereotypical suburban kids, gay kids, straight kids, or kids with purple hair, are all just trying to do what’s best for our babies. We’re all just trying to protect the ones we love the most.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/thesupermomwanabe    SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/transparenting

I had a powerful conversation with Nicole Pecoraro. Nicole’s platform is called Mom Trans Parenting, where she educates and shares her own personal story of being mother of a transgender child. Nicole was so gracious with me. I’ve never had a personal conversation with someone from the transgender community. I always want to know the right thing to say and be eloquent, but I had to be honest with Nicole and say ‘I don’t know how to talk about this. Can you help me?’   We talk about her process as a mom when her daughter came to her and said ‘I think God put me in the wrong body. I feel like a boy.’ We talk about well meaning people who thought they had all the answers, but were really hurting Nicole and her son.  We talk about how we can support the moms of transgender community and teach our kids to love EVERYONE; whether they’re transgender, differently, abled, look, act, or believe differently from our kids.   Friends, I know this can be a tender subject for many of you. It was hard for me. But I think we judge because we’re scared. I think we avoid these kinds of conversations because we’re afraid of what we don’t know. I think there would be a whole lot less ‘fighting in the comments’ if we would just seek to understand.   What I hope you get out of this episode is that we are all the same, in so many ways. We’re all humans. Moms, whether they’re moms of transgender kids, stereotypical suburban kids, gay kids, straight kids, or kids with purple hair, are all just trying to do what’s best for our babies. We’re all just trying to protect the ones we love the most.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a>   INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://instagram.com/thesupermomwannab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/thesupermomwanabe </a>   SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/transparenting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://supermompodcast.com/transparenting</a>

Parenting a Transgender Child, with Nicole Pecoraro

Leslie Gustafson

Today I’m talking with Marriage and Sex Therapist, Leslie Gustafson. Leslie is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist and coach and television expert. In addition to her 30 year private practice, she is Cofounder of the online Marriage Transformation Program - Get Your Dream Marriage and CEO of The Amazing Intimacy Subscription Box Co. She and her husband Doug wrote the book “Amazing Intimacy - Create A Spectacular Marriage In &amp; Out of the Bedroom”.    Leslie and I get real about sex and our sexuality as women. We talk about WHY sex is important beyond just making babies or just because our husbands want it. We talk about the benefits of sex, and some practical tips just for women about how sex can actually be fun, enjoyable, and not a chore or something to check off a list.    I loved talking to Leslie, and I really think we have something to learn and take from this show. Stick around to the end of the show for how you can get your hands on her Amazing Intimacy Box, which I am a RAVING fan of, and get yourself a little discount!    Buckle up ladies, this episode is gonna rock your world!

Let's Talk About Sex: with Marriage and Sex Therapist, Leslie Gustafson

Corina Holden

What does the word “Frumpy” mean to you? Have you ever felt frumpy?   Have you ever seen the mom in the pick up line at school who just always looks so put together, and you just wish you had a fraction of her wardrobe or fashion sense?   Meet Corina Holden, founder of Frump Fighters: a resource for moms fighting the frumpy monster. It’s worth mentioning that Corina is a mom of three boys, all five years old and under. So you would think that style might be the last thing on her mind, chasing after littles. Not so. Through Frump Fighters, Corina encourages moms to dress intentionally every day, even if you’re not leaving the house or seeing humans older than five every day.    Shortly after becoming a mom, It became frustrating for Corina to feel "the frump" threatening to take over. In 2016 she decided to do something about it and started researching what her wardrobe was missing. She wanted everything to mix and match easily and needed to work with what she had, being on a family budget! Turns out she wasn't the only mom feeling this way. Frump Fighters (at nowthaticando.com) has become a popular place for moms who need fashion simplified for everyday life.   I love talking about clothes, and this conversation with Corina was no exception. We talk about practical ways to look and feel your best, through simple changes in your closet.   Listen to the end of the show to learn about how you can get 20% off Corina’s Stay at Home Moms’ Year-Round Outfit Guide or the Frumpy to Fabulous Course.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: www.supermompodcast.com/frumpfighters

What does the word “Frumpy” mean to you? Have you ever felt frumpy?   Have you ever seen the mom in the pick up line at school who just always looks so put together, and you just wish you had a fraction of her wardrobe or fashion sense?   Meet Corina Holden, founder of Frump Fighters: a resource for moms fighting the frumpy monster. It’s worth mentioning that Corina is a mom of three boys, all five years old and under. So you would think that style might be the last thing on her mind, chasing after littles. Not so. Through Frump Fighters, Corina encourages moms to dress intentionally every day, even if you’re not leaving the house or seeing humans older than five every day.    Shortly after becoming a mom, It became frustrating for Corina to feel "the frump" threatening to take over. In 2016 she decided to do something about it and started researching what her wardrobe was missing. She wanted everything to mix and match easily and needed to work with what she had, being on a family budget! Turns out she wasn't the only mom feeling this way. Frump Fighters (at <a href="http://nowthaticando.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nowthaticando.com</a>) has become a popular place for moms who need fashion simplified for everyday life.   I love talking about clothes, and this conversation with Corina was no exception. We talk about practical ways to look and feel your best, through simple changes in your closet.   Listen to the end of the show to learn about how you can get 20% off Corina’s Stay at Home Moms’ Year-Round Outfit Guide or the Frumpy to Fabulous Course.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a>   INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a>   SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://www.supermompodcast.com/frumpfighters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.supermompodcast.com/frumpfighters</a>

Fighting the "Frump," with Corina Holden

I get asked a bunch about how I manage all the things I do: Being mom, owning a business, volunteering, and finding time for myself. I blush a little because I'm not expert, and I've definitely had my fair share of "Jessie Spano" meltdown moments. Every day feels like a mad dash to finish the to-do list. But I have figured out some things that work for me, and I'm sharing 9 of my best time management tips to help you get organized and conquer your day! FREE TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET DOWNLOAD: www.supermompodcast.com/time FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe

I get asked a bunch about how I manage all the things I do: Being mom, owning a business, volunteering, and finding time for myself. I blush a little because I'm not expert, and I've definitely had my fair share of "Jessie Spano" meltdown moments. Every day feels like a mad dash to finish the to-do list. But I have figured out some things that work for me, and I'm sharing 9 of my best time management tips to help you get organized and conquer your day! FREE TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHEET DOWNLOAD: <a href="http://www.supermompodcast.com/time" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.supermompodcast.com/time</a> FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a>

9 of My Best Time Management Tips

I don’t know a single woman who hasn’t felt like she’s losing her grip on time: time with her babies, time for herself, time to just get anything done!   Robyn Pearce is known around the world as the Time Queen. She’s the auuthor of nine books, including Getting a Grip on Time, Getting a Grip on Parenting Time, and Getting a Grip on the Paper War.    Robyn learned about time management the hard way. Through the years of raising six kids, single parenthood and then a highly successful real estate career, time management was her biggest challenge. The good news is – she won, and now shares those lessons with clients, readers and listeners all over the world.  And – with 17 grandchildren, she needs them all to keep on track!    We’re going to hear about her four techniques to master your time in only 90 seconds, how we can change our perspective of time, and how we can be more present in this crazy busy mom life of ours.

Get a Grip on Your Time

Brianna Clark

I had a chat with Brianna Clark, girl mom of 3, foster mom, and East Texas gal.   We talk about what it’s like to be a mom of all girls, her compromise to get her perfect looking Sunday photos, and what she does to counter act the idea of everyone thinking her family is all put together, how she wants to raise her daughters, and what it looks like to say ‘yes’ to her girls more often.   Follow her at @EssentiallyBrianna for healthy living tips and tricks and to learn more about implementing essential oils into your family’s life. Brianna shares it all, the unfiltered, hot mess express, and real life, because, as she says, no one wants to see ONLY the highlight reel!!!    FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/Brianna

I had a chat with Brianna Clark, girl mom of 3, foster mom, and East Texas gal.   We talk about what it’s like to be a mom of all girls, her compromise to get her perfect looking Sunday photos, and what she does to counter act the idea of everyone thinking her family is all put together, how she wants to raise her daughters, and what it looks like to say ‘yes’ to her girls more often.   Follow her at @EssentiallyBrianna for healthy living tips and tricks and to learn more about implementing essential oils into your family’s life. Brianna shares it all, the unfiltered, hot mess express, and real life, because, as she says, no one wants to see ONLY the highlight reel!!!   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a>   INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a>   SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/Brianna" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://supermompodcast.com/Brianna</a>

Being a "Girl Mom," with Brianna Clark

Byron Wheeler

Calling all married couples! Or, anyone with a significant other, for that matter. I dunno about you, but my husband and I argue. I asked Byron to sit down with me and talk all about the marital spats we’ve had over the years, how we fought during our first year of marriage, and how we fight now, and we even talk about the time we went on a high speed chase down a country road and how the Dallas Cowboys played a part.  FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation 

Calling all married couples! Or, anyone with a significant other, for that matter. I dunno about you, but my husband and I argue. I asked Byron to sit down with me and talk all about the marital spats we’ve had over the years, how we fought during our first year of marriage, and how we fight now, and we even talk about the time we went on a high speed chase down a country road and how the Dallas Cowboys played a part.  FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a>

Our Tell-All About Arguing, with my husband, Byron Wheeler

Meghan Rabuse

Does just the thought of family finances stress you out? Maybe you’re listening and thinking that you don’t even know where to start when it comes to saving, spending, or investing.  Maybe you feel so deep into financial trouble and so overwhelmed that it’s having an impact on your marriage or even in your relationships.   Enter Meghan Rabuse. Meghan’s mission is to explain finances in a way that everyone can understand and practice in your own home, no matter what your financial situation is. She wants to help moms especially feel confident, informed and educated to be better financial decision makers for their family.   Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 7+ as a SAHM to three little ones. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Finance and Business Economics, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst for Morgan Stanley, an Equity Research Analyst for a hedge fund, and ran Investor Relations and Product Development for quant funds.  She now shares simple money tips and financial education to help your family reach your financial goals and build a financial plan you can LIVE with!   FACEBOOK GROUP: http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAML http://instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/familyfinance

Does just the thought of family finances stress you out? Maybe you’re listening and thinking that you don’t even know where to start when it comes to saving, spending, or investing.  Maybe you feel so deep into financial trouble and so overwhelmed that it’s having an impact on your marriage or even in your relationships.   Enter Meghan Rabuse. Meghan’s mission is to explain finances in a way that everyone can understand and practice in your own home, no matter what your financial situation is. She wants to help moms especially feel confident, informed and educated to be better financial decision makers for their family.   Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 7+ as a SAHM to three little ones. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Finance and Business Economics, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst for Morgan Stanley, an Equity Research Analyst for a hedge fund, and ran Investor Relations and Product Development for quant funds.  She now shares simple money tips and financial education to help your family reach your financial goals and build a financial plan you can LIVE with!   FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="http://facebook.com/groups.wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a>   INSTAGRAML <a href="http://instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a>   SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/family" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://supermompodcast.com/familyfinance</a>

Managing Your Family Finances, with Meghan Rabuse

Lucretia Berry

What is race? What is racism? How can we practice anti-racism and move toward racial healing in our homes and our community? Dr. Lucretia Berry is a voice that we all need to hear when it comes to these questions and more.  She is the founder of Brownicity, a platform dedicated to advocacy, education, and support for racial healing and antiracism. She helps me navigate through the tough questions and teaches us how to bring love to the commonly charged conversation of race and racism.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagramcom/thesupermomwannabe SHOW WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com/lucretia 

What is race? What is racism? How can we practice anti-racism and move toward racial healing in our homes and our community? Dr. Lucretia Berry is a voice that we all need to hear when it comes to these questions and more.  She is the founder of Brownicity, a platform dedicated to advocacy, education, and support for racial healing and antiracism. She helps me navigate through the tough questions and teaches us how to bring love to the commonly charged conversation of race and racism. FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagramcom/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagramcom/thesupermomwannabe</a> SHOW WEBSITE: <a href="http://www.supermompodcast.com/lucretia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.supermompodcast.com/lucretia</a>

Race, Racial Healing, and Practicing Anti-Racism in our Families, with Dr. Lucretia Berry

10 Things I can't live without! So, I’m not exactly Oprah or Ellen, and I won’t be throwing any free things around, but I thought it would be fun to put together a list of some of my favorite things because let’s face it - when girlfriends get together (and that’s what we’re doing right now, even though it’s virtually), we compare notes and talk about the things we love, right?  SHOW NOTES (contains affiliate links): http://supermompodcast.com/favoritethings FACEBOOK GROUP: http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe

10 Things I can't live without! So, I’m not exactly Oprah or Ellen, and I won’t be throwing any free things around, but I thought it would be fun to put together a list of some of my favorite things because let’s face it - when girlfriends get together (and that’s what we’re doing right now, even though it’s virtually), we compare notes and talk about the things we love, right?  SHOW NOTES (contains affiliate links): <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/favoritethings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://supermompodcast.com/favoritethings</a> FACEBOOK GROUP: <a href="http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a>

These are a few of my favorite things

Meghan Splawn

Stacie Billis

I don’t think I’ve laughed as hard or had as much fun as I did with these two ladies.  They make cooking for our families fun, not shame filled, and they offer so many practical solutions for when our family says, “there’s nothing eat!!"    Didn’t I Just Feed You is a weekly podcast about feeding our families — because, man, kids need to eat a lot. And frequently too! Co-hosts Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn dig into everything from the high highs and low lows of meal planning to coping with picky eaters, the joys of dining out with kids to real-life wellness for families, all with a mission to make family meal time more fun and less stressful for busy parents.   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/feedyou   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation

I don’t think I’ve laughed as hard or had as much fun as I did with these two ladies.  They make cooking for our families fun, not shame filled, and they offer so many practical solutions for when our family says, “there’s nothing eat!!"   Didn’t I Just Feed You is a weekly podcast about feeding our families — because, man, kids need to eat a lot. And frequently too! Co-hosts Stacie Billis and Meghan Splawn dig into everything from the high highs and low lows of meal planning to coping with picky eaters, the joys of dining out with kids to real-life wellness for families, all with a mission to make family meal time more fun and less stressful for busy parents.   SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/feedyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://supermompodcast.com/feedyou</a>   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a>

Didn't I JUST Feed You? All Things Feeding Your Family, with Meghan Splawn and Stacie Billis

Lori Lara

Self defense is a big focus for Lori Lara, but it hardly does her story or her vision justice. Lori is on a mission to teach girls - and their moms - about self love and trusting our intuition. Our conversation goes deep, and we talk about the most important thing: taking notice of ourselves, and going back for ourselves.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe PODCAST WEBSITE: www.supermompodcast.com/lori 

Self defense is a big focus for Lori Lara, but it hardly does her story or her vision justice. Lori is on a mission to teach girls - and their moms - about self love and trusting our intuition. Our conversation goes deep, and we talk about the most important thing: taking notice of ourselves, and going back for ourselves. FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a> PODCAST WEBSITE: <a href="http://www.supermompodcast.com/lori" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.supermompodcast.com/lori</a>

13: Trusting Your Intuition, with Lori Lara

Processing my interview with Lori Lara

14: How I’m learning to value myself

I’m talking about money today. Many people don’t know this, but there was a time when Byron and I could barely afford groceries.  We turned around ad realized we were in over $30,000 in credit card, student loan and medical debt alone, with no plan or means to get out of it    I know money can be a really stressful topic, especially in family and marriage, but when we can gain financial freedom, it’s a game changer.  So I’m talking today about the method we used to get out of that debt, gain power over our money, and get to where we are today.

How We Got Out of Debt and Gained Financial Freedom

Angie Johnsey

Calm

I was thrilled and honored to speak to Angie Johnsey, a Life and Mind Coach. Angie teaches her techniques for understanding the mind and dealing with emotional suffering at Health and Wellness Retreats around the world. Her most popular technique is the TIDY MIND and has been featured on the Today Show. Angie talks with us about what a tidy mind really is, and how to calm your mind in upsetting and uncertain times.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation    INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/

I was thrilled and honored to speak to Angie Johnsey, a Life and Mind Coach. Angie teaches her techniques for understanding the mind and dealing with emotional suffering at Health and Wellness Retreats around the world. Her most popular technique is the TIDY MIND and has been featured on the Today Show. Angie talks with us about what a tidy mind really is, and how to calm your mind in upsetting and uncertain times.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a>   INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a>   SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://supermompodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://supermompodcast.com/</a>

How to Calm Your Mind in a Time of Crisis, with Angie Johnsey

Shonda Moralis is a women’s mindful empowerment coach, speaker, and psychotherapist in private practice. She believes that when women empower themselves and create life balance, they unleash the capability for incredible accomplishments. The author of the award-winning, Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms, Shonda lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two kids, loves to play outside, and is perennially fascinated by what makes people tick. Her upcoming book, Breathe, Empower, Achieve: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Women Who Do It All is now available for pre-order (The Experiment Publishing, October 2019).   One of my favorite parts of this episode is when Shonda talks about what to do when we aren’t enjoying every part of motherhood. You know, when the older lady in the grocery store says ‘enjoy every moment,’ and you feel guilty when you don’t because the kids are screaming and spilling stuff and throwing up on you? How are we supposed to enjoy THAT moment and so, SO many like it? Shonda has encouragement for us.

Shonda Moralis is a women’s mindful empowerment coach, speaker, and psychotherapist in private practice. She believes that when women empower themselves and create life balance, they unleash the capability for incredible accomplishments. The author of the award-winning, Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms, Shonda lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two kids, loves to play outside, and is perennially fascinated by what makes people tick. Her upcoming book, Breathe, Empower, Achieve: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Women Who Do It All is now available for pre-order (The Experiment Publishing, October 2019). One of my favorite parts of this episode is when Shonda talks about what to do when we aren’t enjoying every part of motherhood. You know, when the older lady in the grocery store says ‘enjoy every moment,’ and you feel guilty when you don’t because the kids are screaming and spilling stuff and throwing up on you? How are we supposed to enjoy THAT moment and so, SO many like it? Shonda has encouragement for us.

Practicing Mindfulness

Peg Theobald

Peg is a mom of 2, a foster mom, a blogger, and she has recently decided to re-enter the workforce full time. Peg and I talk about what it was like to make the decision to go back to work, the pushback she got from social media, some mom guilt she's received, and we dig deep into some ideals we both had growing up about what a mom "should" do when it comes to raising her kids and working.  It's really good stuff. I loved Peg’s vulnerability. It’s interesting how the ideas we get in our head about how things ‘should’ be can really affect us.  Definitely find Peg online.  She’s such a sweet soul.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe SHOW NOTES: www.supermompodcast.com/peg

Peg is a mom of 2, a foster mom, a blogger, and she has recently decided to re-enter the workforce full time. Peg and I talk about what it was like to make the decision to go back to work, the pushback she got from social media, some mom guilt she's received, and we dig deep into some ideals we both had growing up about what a mom "should" do when it comes to raising her kids and working.  It's really good stuff. I loved Peg’s vulnerability. It’s interesting how the ideas we get in our head about how things ‘should’ be can really affect us.  Definitely find Peg online.  She’s such a sweet soul.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe</a> SHOW NOTES: <a href="http://www.supermompodcast.com/peg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.supermompodcast.com/peg</a>

Going Back to Work with Peg Theobald

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