The Mama Instincts Podcast

What an intense year this has been!

For most of us, this pandemic has been very scary and rough, and for all of us, life as we know it has changed. So here we are, finding ourselves in a holiday season like no other - without being able to spend it with our friends and extended family and worrying about our children and how this will impact them.

But just because we are going through a pandemic, and just because things are not as t...

Like most of you, I've had a life of very good moments but also some very hard moments. And over time, through life experiences and lots and lots of reading and studying I've come to integrate 3 core beliefs that have shifted the way I live my life.

These beliefs have helped me become a more patient parent, let go of what I cannot control, and live a more fulfilling life.

These beliefs have impacted my life in such a positive way t...

Breastfeeding is great for our babies, but it can be tricky sometimes when mom is retuning to work. Jada Glover, a Certified Lactation Counselor shares with us very useful and practical tips on how breastfeeding moms can make a smooth and successful transition from home back to work. 

On this episode Mama Instincts and Certified Lactation Consultant Jada talk about:

• How to trouble shoot breastfeeding issues - most iss...

You have the power to break some unhealthy patterns and establish more realistic expectations for your children. Helping our children feel heard, loved and understood makes discipline easier, creates a base for managing emotions, builds a strong connection, establishes trust so our children come to us for help.

On this episode Mama Instincts talks about:

• The importance of raising emotionally intelligent ...

On this episode I share with you 3 daily practices to shift your mindset, lower your stress and anxiety and help you find happiness and peace in your current life situation.

On this episode Mama Instincts talks about:

• How happiness is not some big thing that happens to us, but it is found in the every day little things.
• How we can control our attitude and our happiness.
• 3 daily mindfulness practices that help us:
  ...

On this special episode I'm interviewing child psychologist and head of school at the Seneca Academy, Dr. Michelle Parker, on how to support our children mentally, emotionally, academically and socially during the pandemic.

On this episode Mama Instincts talks about:

• How to share information about the pandemic with your children without overwhelming them
  • Age appropriate tips
  • How to follow your children's lead
  • Mod...

On this podcast episode I talk about how to approach this pandemic, how we can deal with the changes and uncertainty. But most importantly, I ask you what are you going to make this mean? And share with you some ideas of how we can turn this experience into something positive in the end. 

On this episode Mama Instincts talks about:

• Coping with the uncertainty of the future
• How to stay present and live in the moment
• Ho...

On this podcast episode I interview Angela Pruess, licensed family therapist with a background in Child Psychology, Child Development and Play Therapy, founder of Parents with Confidence and parent of three children, two with special needs.

On this episode we talk about:

• Why it's important to raise emotionally healthy children
• How to raise emotionally healthy children:
  • where to start
  • what are the important things...

In today's world, it can be easy to find judgement about your parenting but not always that easy to find support.

 On this podcast episode I talk to you about:

• Motherhood and sisterhood
• Supporting other women
• Mommy Wars
• How we can help other parents learn by our example
• Listening to your heart and being a source of love

After listening to this episode you will hopefully be thinking about how you can lift up the mothers a...

There are times when kids feel as if they have no control over anything and then there are times when there are so many options that it's completely overwhelming to them. Both situations can lead to meltdowns or frustration. But this simple trick will help your child feel like they have some control in their life while also maintaining boundaries. Give your child the option to choose. Broccoli or peas? Painting or play dough? Quiet...

Traveling as a family is something that I truly love but I know flying with kids can be very stressful for many parents. Have you put off travel plans because you were too nervous to fly with your child? Do you find flying with your child extra stressful? There can be challenges when traveling with children but there are many ways you can be prepared for these challenges, making the entire process easier for not only your children ...

Imagine a life where you never got a say. How would that make you feel and how would you even learn to make good choices? This what being a kid feels like sometimes.

That's why I want to share with you a simple activity we call "Kid Time". By practicing this activity children feel like they have some control over their lives, learn to make good choices and discover new things they love.

Check it out to find out if this is the right...

Many of us live our lives on autopilot, without even realizing it. The problem with living on autopilot is that we end up repeating our parents’ old patterns and life just happens to us.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can start changing your life for the better and how you change the way you parent, this is episode is for you.

On this podcast episode I talk to you about:

• The conscious and subconscious mind and how they work t...

On today's podcast episode we're going to talk about how powerful our beliefs are when it comes to shaping our lives and how you can use this power to shape your child's internal voice.

On this episode Mama Instincts talks about:

• How self development benefits not only you but your entire family
• What are beliefs and how the influence us
• How to change your beliefs to serve you better
• The impact your choice of words and ...

In honor of my 4 year old's birthday, I'm sharing with you the story of how she came into the world.

Yes, you read the title right. She ended up being born in our home, when our original plan was to have her at a hospital. And on this episode I tell you all about it and what we did afterwards.

This is the story of my unplanned home birth.

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*The Mama Instincts Podcast is proudly sponsored by Regula...

Taking a break is always good, because it gives you a refreshed new look on life. On this podcast episode I share with you a few surprising realizations I had this summer that are helping me become an even more loving and peaceful parent.

This episode will inspire you! And it sets the tone for our future episodes so I hope you enjoy it.

For full show notes, click here.

*The Mama Instincts Podcast is proudly sponsored by Regular Gir...

As moms we tend to put ourselves last, especially when we have young kids. Sometimes even the thought of making time for ourselves can sound stressful because time is one of the things we all could use more of. But in order to be a peaceful, patient and loving parent you need to feel this way inside first.

How can we accomplish this easily? By practicing self-care! Self-care doesn't need to be hard, elaborate nor take a lot of time...

How do you get your child to cooperate? And is it possible to get your child to cooperate in a happy manner and without tears? Yes! Teaching cooperation in children is not only an important lifeskill they need to develop but it's essential to have a happy home life.

On this podcast episode I am going to show you how to get your child to cooperate using positive parenting strategies. In other words, you will learn how to get your ch...

Do you ever go to bed thinking tomorrow you're going to rock at this parenting thing only to wake up feeling exhausted and like there's nothing left of you to give? Or maybe you started off your day feeling great but as the hours went by exhaustion started creeping in and you find yourself being less patient with your kids...

If you're a parent of little ones this is probably something you struggle with regularly or at least, a few...