The Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast

Friend, should you exercise during your period? I know it’s tempting to push yourself and ignore how your body feels. BUT, is that really in your best interest?

Diet culture encourages us to workout as intensely as possible so that we can rev up our metabolism. And it also shames us when we can’t keep up.  It's easy to feel defeated when you're body can't keep up with these rigid expectations.

Your body is working extr...

Face it, we can’t always rely on our workout buddy to be there to help push us through when motivation is low.  The good news is, after listening to this episode, you won't have to secretly resent anyone for bailing out on you. (again)

Having trouble committing to your workouts? Here are 5 quick start tips for workout success that you can start tomorrow- or today if you're really ambitious.

Pressed for t...

I’ll be the first to tell you I'm not a fan of rules- especially when it comes to your health and fitness goals. Rules make me think of limitations and restrictions that is common with Diet culture. And we all know how damaging diet culture is!

That being said, this episode is really about practices that can positively impact the quality of your life. Think Quality over quantity. The food rules  mentioned in this epis...

If you’re new to creating a morning routine or even if you’re a seasoned pro, realize that as good as your morning routine is, there may come a time when your morning routine starts to lose some of it’s shine. Now this is totally no fault of your own. 

The word routine does suggest doing things on repeat and out of habit. It’s like waking up to have the same breakfast everyday. Sooner or later you’re gonna lose your taste ...

It's no secret. When you're constantly on the go and busy doing things, eventually you're  gonna feel burnt out from  running yourself ragged.

The truth is busy is NOT a badge of honor.  A lengthy to-do list doesn’t necessarily bring us more joy. Sure we accomplish more, but at the cost of what?  Not being able to sleep at night from an overactive mind?

Today's episode is all about teaching you...

What are your thoughts on work life balance? Do you think it's actually achievable? Or do you think it's as elusive as leaving your home without having to return because you forgot your to do list? #guilty

According to my guest Madhura, work life balance is a myth and you shouldn't concern yourself with it.  Instead, she advocates for work life harmony which when done right, blends all the moving parts of yo...

Is cooking a source of stress or delight for you?  Does the idea of cooking give you the freak out?

Whatever your source of kitchen anxiety is, in today’s episode I’m going to give you some food for thought as well as fun and practical ways to overcome your kitchen anxiety- all to help you to become more kitchen confident.

Do you get stressed out because you can't cook without a recipe? Do you despise cooking...

Say it with me, friend- I am worthy! As you know, nurturing my own socio-emotional wellbeing has been central to my personal journey  for a while now.

I could not think of a better and more heartwarming person to bring on to the show than my gal pal, Nancy S. Torres to talk more about that! Nancy is simply amazing in so many ways.

Nancy is a mom, an educator a published author and a meditation guide. Her latest g...

Woo hoo! I've made it to day 10. Victory sure is sweet! I want to sincerely thank everyone who followed me on this journey to complete the 10x10 challenge. Today I'm sharing my biggest takeaway! Wanna guess what that is? Make sure to listen to find out!
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Day 10: My Biggest Takeaway!  It was so much fun sharing with you more about me. 
You can write a review on Apple Podcasts detailing your biggest tak...

Do you start the day with intention? Would you like to learn how? Starting the day with intention is all about framing your mind with a positive thought and a specific action.  Bringing focus to what you would like to achieve or how you choose to respond is powerful!

In today's episode, I share with you how to create a meaningful intention practice that actually sticks. I also share with you some of my current intent...

Do you have a gratitude practice? I have been practicing gratitude for a few years now and have found it to be such an important resilience building tool. I'm so happy to share with you a few of the things that I am grateful for.

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Hey there!  I'm doing the 10x10 challenge! This is Day 8. For the next 3 days I’ll be sharing with you 1 podcast episode that is 10 minutes or less.
 
Here's h...

Have you ever thought about what your perfect day would look like? What would be your must haves? What could you do without?

Not surprisingly, describing my perfect day really stretched my thinking. This whole challenge has really done that!

Did you know? The idea of talking about My Perfect Day came from a podcast tool called Pod Decks. Pod Decks are a fun way to spark creativity into your podcast craft. 
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It's not always easy to admit things that you're not proud of.  Personally speaking, I used to hide behind people pleasing to feel more accepted and to try to fit in.  This episode was a little hard to publish- moments of vulnerability are never 100% comfortable affairs, are they?

In this episode I share with you how I was able to quit people pleasing and how I now choose personal joy over discounting myself for ...

If you had to chose 3 silly mistakes to avoid in life, what would they be? Today on the Joyful Energetic Mama Podcast, I'm dishing up a little constructive tough love to help you live a more happy and productive life. You're Welcome!
 
Now are these the only mistakes you have to avoid to have smooth sailing? Unfortunately, not.  Avoiding these mistakes is a good place to start. What silly mistake advice would you ...

Have you ever asked yourself what would it be like to have your own podcast show? Are you curious to learn what goes behind the scenes? What kind of mindset do you need to embrace podcasting?

It's true, podcasting is very much like having your own radio show and it is really easy to get started- once you know what to do.

Listen in to hear my take on what it's like to have your own podcast show. Learn my ...

Hey there! It's Day 3 of the 10x10 podcasting challenge! For the next 8 days The JEMpodcast will be stripped. So that means no show notes, no prerecorded intro, no sponsored messages, podcast music or any fancy editing. (I’m kinda happy about that last one 😅)

Just me talking to you about a different topic every day. Are you ready?

Today's topic: Playing Would You Rather With My Sister, Carolina. (BTW, She's ...