106: Grit, adaptability, & body image as mamas-with professional wrestler Katherine Shai
Release Date: 06/30/2020
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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_outlineKatherine Shai is a professional mommy athlete. And her sport of choice? Wrestling! Katherine was raised in a wrestling family. At only 32 years old, she is wise beyond her years & knows all about grit & adaptability. Katherine believes in our ability to manifest what we want our world to look like, and then move in that direction. She’s had a bit of a rebirth in her early 30s since becoming a mother and has begun things that she never had before & it's changed her view on body image & beauty as a woman.
Take Aways:
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Transitioning into motherhood from professional single woman athlete
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Adapting to social isolation as a mama in 2020
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How to be present when training schedules shift and change
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Katherine’s training regime for wrestling pre and post baby
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The challenge and successes of bringing her son to her practices
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Fear and how she approaches it mentally
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How her perspective on fear, courage and perseverance has changed postpartum
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Her and her husband and how they communicate successfully
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How her view on her body has changed postpartum
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Why she opened up to the idea of modeling starting in her 30’s
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The demands of being a professional athlete mama
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Why not to be too hard on ourselves as mom
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