99: How to even think about practicing self care as moms during a pandemic
Release Date: 04/14/2020
123: How to push your limits & live life to the fullest, with legendary big wave surfer mom Sarah Gerhardt
The Soul Mammas Podcast
What's it like to surf one of the scariest big waves on earth, and be the first woman to do it? Sarah Gerhardt is Northern California’s courageous Maverick’s surfer. Sarah, mama of two teenagers, was pushing the limit for women’s surfing at one of the scariest, coldest, most daunting waves way ahead of her time. In 1998, she paddled out to watch from the channel, analyzing each wave, & eventually paddled into a few herself. She admits that it is terrifying, but it's all about mindset & preparatio
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122: Remi Nealon "Moms who ride big waves, facing fears and following our truth"
The Soul Mammas Podcast
It's not that common to see moms who not only are dedicated wave riders, but who also charge big waves. Today’s mom of 3 Remi Nealon, had hugе big wаvе ambitions prior to having children and thought she couldn’t return to them when she had her kids. Remi аssumеd she wоuld bе “trаding riding giаnts fоr thе gigаntic jоy оf rаising а humаn." But she soon realized thаt it wasn’t thе cаsе fоr wоmеn. Once she took off on her first solid wave at Waimea Bay, she was hooked, and she
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121: How to return to the water as a surf mom, sleep deprivation, & learning to love our bodies with Katharine Gerhardt
The Soul Mammas Podcast
In 2021 the pressure we put on ourselves as moms to be all and do all is at an all time high. Today’s mama is a longtime surfer who admits she is still adjusting to motherhood-after almost 3 years. Katherine Gethardt, mom of a toddler & former model/ actor, talks about learning to accept her new identity& body more openly. She also shares about how intense sleep deprivation in new motherhood can be, how co-sleeping is sometimes frowned upon, and how it's okay to not always fit into one motherhood box!
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120: postpartum Insomnia, overwhelm & re-discovering our identities as as mamas with pro kitesurfer Meli Gil.
The Soul Mammas Podcast
Do you ever look back on new motherhood and realize you were really struggling and didn't even know it at the time? Many guests have shared about their experiences with postpartum anxiety, insomnia, depression or depletion. We often look back on it and realize we could've used help and support. Today’s guest Meli Gol is a yogi, surfer, pro kiteboarder who experienced postpartum malaise and a feeling of not being "good enough." She also is someone who struggled with insomnia and exhaustion.
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119: How to keep it real as a mom & how authenticity can lead us to happiness
The Soul Mammas Podcast
What does "keeping it real" and authenticity have to do with success, or happiness? I believe it's everything. And so does today's guest mom Mona-Jane Hannemann.Mona is an active, fit mama of two who loves working out and being outdoors. She also believes she doesn't fit into one motherhood box. Her social media following is large and successful, but it wasn't due to trying to change who she was. In fact, it I believe it can be attributed to her "real" down-to-earth nature, and humble approach to life.
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118: How to say NO to mom guilt for good with mom of six Kristin Andrus
The Soul Mammas Podcast
Mom guilt. We've all grappled with it. But how do we get rid of it for good so we can be the most authentic version of ourselves? Kristin Andrus (mom of 6) is going to share about how her own mom taught her that taking time for herself was more than okay. Even with such a big family, Kristin remains quite energetic. Her You Tube channel has 250 free at home work out vidoes for moms. To her community is everything, & she is going to share how important it is for moms to reach out to each other.
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117: How you can re-write your story with divorce specialist & blended family aficionado mom Renee Bauer
The Soul Mammas Podcast
One of the byproducts of the COVID pandemic is that divorce rates have gone up.Often mamas stay in bad marriages for the sake of the kids. So how can we re-write our story if we are facing a rock bottom like the prospect of divorce? Often the things that are taboo are the hardest to talk about. Today’s guest Renee Bauer is an entrepreneur, author & blended family aficionado. She is also someone who speaks truthfully about uncomfortable topics and believes that we deserve to live our most rewarding lives.
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116: Do you have a challenging kid? Steps for using positive parenting to aid in positive behavior with parenting coach Wendy Snyder
The Soul Mammas Podcast
Do you ever feel like you are at a loss when it comes to how to positively approach your child’s behavior? I myself have a very strong willed little one, & often wonder if I am being a push over with boundaries & consistency, but then don’t want to always be correcting or nagging. Wendy Snyder is a Godsend to mamas because of what she offers in terms of Redirecting Children's Behavior. Wendy believes in connection over correction and is going to share all about her Positive Parenting Approach today.
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115: How being an Independent/Adventurous Mama can Create Mom Guilt with Freelance Adventurer Lindsey Lapointe
The Soul Mammas Podcast
Mom guilt. None of us mamas are immune to it. Many of us in this community are independent, adventure-seekers. Unfortunately this comes with societal and internal pressures which can lead to mom guilt. Today's guest Lindsey Lapointe would receive comments when she would go on her all women's trip once a year once she became a mother. Lindsey shares how it was difficult to return to being a freelance adventurer, especially after having her second child, and how the stigma for women is different for men.
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114: "How to find the magic within & live the life of your dreams, even as busy mamas with mama of two Meghan Schoneberger"
The Soul Mammas Podcast
Is living the life of our dreams something that we actually believe is possible? I know I have used many excuses in the past of why that isn't really possible. But why do we tell ourselves limiting beliefs so often? Today's guest decided to trust herself enough to create real magic. Meghan Schoneberger is a talented singer/songwriter, reiki master and friend who left her conventional job to pursue her real passions and help others. I admire her courage to walk the road less travelled.
info_outlineSo how do we even begin trying to practice self care during a pandemic? Most of us have never experienced mandated social isolation and quarantine measures as we are seeing them now. The news is filled with stories of sickness and death and sadness and All of us are worried about the health and well being of our own families.
That being said, there is a lot to be thankful for and a lot to learn during such extreme and jarring times as this. With this forced "togetherness" we might be realizing that we can now focus on the things we were too busy for, or turn our attention to those things that truly matter.
There is a full spectrum of emotions experienced by mothers and fathers during a time like this, and I honor anything that is coming up for you now. I want to offer you some tactile tips to returning to a semblance of self care during this time.
Today I am going to talk about:
- If you are feeling lost, how to turn your attention back on the things that light you up
- NOT MOM GUILTING YOURSELF DURING THIS TIME
- Getting clear on what lights you up and what depletes you
- Finding 20 mins a day to do that thing that you were doing before that lit you up, or are wanting to do now. Doesn't matter what it is. But it has to be true to yourself
- Write down what those things are on a sticky note, or in the notes of your phone and try to give yourself mental and physical attention to it once a day
- If you are having a hard time focusing-that is NORMAL
- If you are feeling like you are returning to "bad habits" to deal with stress-That is NORMAL
- Remember, we are in a pandemic and many of us are worried about finances and health and livelihood. Whatever you are feeling is okay.
- You may need to do "that thing" that lights you up like painting, playing the guitar, cooking, crafting, etc. while your kids are around and that's okay too.
- Give yourself space and grace. These are new and unique times and uncharted territory
- Personally I have challenges with being around my husband so much when we are both independent people. I share about things I've resorted to (like wine) to process stress as well, and what sustainable practices work better for me.