Stop projecting onto your kids
Braving the Mountain
If you've ever found yourself frustrated with your kids, I promise you, I can relate! In today’s episode, I dive into something that's been on my mind lately: projecting our own stuff onto our kids. I’ve had my moments in the past of pushing them hard or trying to get them to show up for themselves the way I want them to. What I realized was it was a lot of my own insecurities causing me to show up that way. I was just projecting it onto my kids because I wanted them to do better because I wasn’t doing it for myself. Make sense? If you’ve ever found yourself...
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Recognizing healed parts of you
Braving the Mountain
Just like many of you, my childhood was tough. There was neglect and abuse, both emotionally and physically. I’m not placing blame or any anger because those experiences shaped me into who I became. As kids, we learn how to survive based on our experiences. We learn survival skills that follow us into adulthood where a lot of the time, they no longer serve us. This is where a lot of our healing begins. The most amazing thing is, when you start to recognize the parts of you that are healing. Maybe you don’t respond the same way you once did to certain things. A lot of the triggers...
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Are you making the things you don't want to happen, happen?
Braving the Mountain
Are you making things you don’t want to happen, happen? Perhaps putting too much pressure on your kids in their sports? Do you know it’s a trap for them and may affect your relationship with them? Imagine seeing your kid feeling heavy when we get mad at them for not “showing up” on the field or mat. I’ve been there and I’ve seen it with my own kids. The thing is, know better do better amiright?! Sometimes as moms, we don’t realize the impact it has on our kids. All their brains want to do is please us as parents and when we are constantly putting pressure on them to win. ...
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Self-abandonment leads to resentment
Braving the Mountain
It's funny how society sometimes makes us feel guilty for taking care of ourselves, especially once we become moms. There's always this expectation that we should prioritize our kids and others above ourselves. On this week’s episode I talk about how self-abandonment (putting everyone else first) affects every relationship in your life + what to do to step back into your power. I always wanted to be the ‘cool mom’ and ‘cool wife’ and thought that came with sacrificing myself for the sake of others + boy did I learn that lesson the hard way! But the truth is, it's okay –...
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Show up as who you want to be deep down
Braving the Mountain
Ready for some real talk about the ups and downs of mom life? Today I cover a LOT especially on the topic of how we show up as a mom affects our kids in so many ways. I talk about… - Personal stories from the chaos of wrestling tournaments to late-night journal sessions. - Getting honest about our desires for personal growth and self-improvement. - Reflecting on how our actions shape our children's perceptions and behaviors. - Embracing the importance of accountability and finding support in our journey. - Discovering the power of breathwork in releasing patterns and habits. The...
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Let's normalize asking for help in the home
Braving the Mountain
Do you feel like you are the one who should be doing it all from laundry, cleaning, and taking care of the home? I know I did for the longest time and I’ve learned that all it does is lead to resentment which doesn’t feel good. So this week I’m giving you real-life examples of lessons learned the hard way so that you can recognize where they might be showing up in your life and that you can change it too! I feel like society has always taught us that women are the caregivers, nurturers, and that we get put on the backburner once the kids come along. I’m calling BS on that...
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Who you surround yourself with is everything
Braving the Mountain
Today we’re talking about how your network is your net worth. This is something that I heard a lot + it took such a long freaking time for me to get, but I understand it now. There’s a friend I have that I met years ago in a mastermind group and when we first connected, we shared our big, audacious goals with each other. And let me tell you, the transformation in her business journey is mind-blowing. From setting ambitious goals to taking the advice that shifted everything, she's now living the dream with her kids in tow. And I’ve come to recognize the power of surrounding yourself...
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You want me to be a b*tch with Amy Kuphal
Braving the Mountain
Oh boy, this episode is a BTS chat Amy and I were having about one of her kids friends calling her mom a b*tch! We were having a conversation about it and decided to chat a little about mom life + things we think about consequences and parenting. I feel like there’s a lot of things moms think and never say so we decided to say it all here because being a mom isn’t all sunshine + skittles! The best part of it is… you are never alone in your struggles. We’ve all been there in some way through each phase of raising kids + doing life! You can find me here: ...
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How to build a business that fits into mom life with Amy Kuphal
Braving the Mountain
Today Amy Kuphal, business coach, and I are chatting about building a business with kids! She gives you practical + tactical steps you can take in your business to make the most of your time AND still enjoy your life. When it comes to building a business as a mom, it looks different for us than those without kids. You get to choose your priorities and figure out what feels best for YOU as far as creating a business around your life. We are not about squeezing your life into your business because it should be what supports the dream life you desire to have. Listen to this episode for...
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Let go of what's no longer serving you- it's not selfish!
Braving the Mountain
Supporting your kids is fantastic, but supporting yourself as a mom is just as important. I’m all about going to our kids' events and doing things that light you up, but if there’s something you don’t want to do then perhaps it’s time to reevaluate your priorities and where you desire to spend your time. In today’s pep talk I’m also sharing why it’s so important to get to the root of your problems so that you don’t walk away from working with me wondering why you are still doing the things you don’t want. It's time to break free from these patterns. It's not...
info_outlineToday, I’m diving into the topic of fear and how it's actually asking for what you don't want. I share a major shift in my perspective I had during James Wedmore’s BBD live event and how it has changed EVERYTHING for me + I think it will for you too.
If you’ve been procrastinating on making some decisions in your life because of fear, let’s let that sh!t go on today’s episode.
Because when we listen to the voice of fear, we are giving our power away and we’ll never get where we want to go + who wants to do that?
Listen now and let’s do this!
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