Extraordinary Moms Podcast

My guest today is someone I've been a long time fan of. Anne Bogel is a blogger, author, podcaster, and best of books ready list maker! If you want a book recommendation, Anne is your girl! Her podcast, "What Should I Read Next" is a massive hit and you may know her from her blog Modern Mrs. Darcy. Today we are chatting about her new book, "Don't Overthink it." We talk about how she came up with this book topic and how she fights overthinking in her own life. It's a great conversation and I loved learning more about her motherhood experience. Today's Show is Sponsored by... BLUblox offers advanced light filtering eyewear that target improved sleep and health. I truly believe your best self starts with sleep, and when we are well rested our mind and body performs at its spiritual potential. And you know I sleep walk and sleep eat so I need all the help I can get! These Australian made, science backed glasses block harmful artificial blue light emitted by our man-made lighting and digital devices, allowing your body to perform how it should. BLUblox also offers computer glasses with a clear lens to combat digital eye strain when working at a computer all day. These world leading glasses come in non-prescription, prescription and readers and you can even send in your own frames. The best bit? For every pair of BLUbox glasses you buy, BLUbox donate a pair of reading glasses to someone in need in the developing world. So to get 15% off, head to blublox.com and enter the code *EMP* at the checkout.

Today my guest is my amazing sister-in-law, Melanie Lieber. She is a Teacher of the Year Award winner, for her excellence in Special Education. She specifically works with children with autism, and is passionate about lessening the stigma and fear around this diagnosis, and celebrating the inch-stone and milestones that children with autism accomplish. She started a new podcast called "Celebrating Autism" which shares her tips and strategies for families affected by autism and features interviews with inspiring families. She's amazing and I know you're going to learn so much from her whether you have a child with autism or not. Show Notes: Celebrating Autism Podcast: https://anchor.fm/melanie-sharoff5 Instagram: www.instagram.com/celebrating_autism_podcast/

My guest today is Christine Carter, author of the new book "The New Adolescence." She is a researcher and mom of teenagers who is digging deep on the affects of distraction in our kids' lives and how it often leads to anxiety and stress. This book offers practical guidance to address this issue, and I hope it will leave you feeling equipped and hopeful. She also shares how she was able to get her doctorate with little ones at home. She's truly a superwoman! Show Notes: Pick up her new book "The New Adolescence" or her former books "The Sweet Spot" and "Raising Happiness" Today's Show is Sponsored by... Kosmatology is a kids skincare line, made with kids with sensitive skin in mind. Their lotion bar, made without all the icky preservatives, is a fantastic alternative to messy lotions, and it was truly a game changer for the founder's child with eczema. I also love their hand soap. Get 15% your first order by going to www.kosmatology.com and use code: EEP at checkout. And... Aurate is an incredible jewelry brand that will leave you feeling a little more put together, at an affordable price. From classic to statement pieces, Aurate's jewelry are ethically made in New York, and I literally squealed when my dainty diamond ring came in the mail (and quickly I might add!).  Gorgeous pieces at every price point, designed with women in mind! For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to www.auratenewyork.com/eep and enter code: EEP at checkout.

Have you had a moment in your life that truly changed everything? Where one day you are holding your 6-month old baby basking in new mother bliss, and the next minute you are unable to hold your baby in your hospital bed following a Stroke? While the details of your own journey may differ from my guest's today, we have all had those moments that are life altering and change potentially not only the logistics of our life, but most definitely our perspective. Katherine Wolf is a renowned author and speaker, sharing about her experience of suffering a stroke and now living life with major physical limitations. Her attitude, her understanding, and her wisdom will be the dose of encouragement you need today. Her new book, Suffer Strong, launches today and I hope you run out to pick up your copy! Show Notes: https://www.hopeheals.com/sufferstrong https://www.facebook.com/hopeheals/ https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/ This Show is Sponsored by... Kosmatology is a kids skincare line, made with kids with sensitive skin in mind. Their lotion bar, made without all the icky preservatives, is a fantastic alternative to messy lotions, and it was truly a game changer for the founder's child with eczema. I also love their hand soap. Get 15% your first order by going to www.kosmatology.com and use code: EEP at checkout. And... Imperfect Foods is the ONLY food delivery service that buys the perfectly nutritious and delicious foods grocery stores won’t sell and delivers them to you at a discount so you can save money AND help reduce food waste. Start saving time, saving money, and saving waste RIGHT NOW - because when you go to Imperfectfoods.com/EEP now through February 16th you’ll get $10 off your next FOUR orders -- that’s a total of FORTY DOLLARS OFF! Use code EEP at checkout!

Are you familiar with the term mindfulness? It's kind of a buzz word right now, but did you know that there is plenty of science to back why this practice can be truly transformative in your life? I didn't know the half of it, but thankfully my guest today Dr. Kristen Race is here to help me connect the dots between mindfulness and Neuroscience. Dr. Race has spent the last 12 years exploring the nexus between mindfulness and neuroscience. She is the author of Mindful Parenting, the founder of Mindful Life, and Head of Mindfulness at Solvasa, a pioneer in integrative beauty. Kristen's been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and CNN among others. She’s trained over 50,000 leaders in her methods worldwide, including the likes of Sheryl Sandberg and Sara Blakely. Show Notes: 

What do you know about Dyslexia? To be honest, prior to this conversation I didn't know much. I thought it was a problem with switching letters around. What I didn't know is that it is far more complicated than that, and the warning signs are often unrecognized and the after effects of unsupported dyslexia are devastating. Today I'm chatting with Phoebe Beacham, founder of Decoding Dyslexia Utah, and she shares about not only the work she is doing to raise awareness for this learning disability, but also how she has been affected by dyslexia personally. Fascinating and I hope you find this conversation helpful. Show Notes:  Phonemic awareness test developed by David Kilpatrick https://www.thepasttest.com/ Here is a link to his book that every teacher should buy and read https://equippedforreadingsuccess.com/ Personal Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/phoebe.beacham.5 www.decodingdyslexiautah.org

My guest today is the incredible Emily Ley, founder of the Simplified Planner, mom of three, and organizing inspiration! We're chatting about early motherhood for her, and how she knew she needed to make a change in her life in order to save herself, her health, and her sanity. She also has a new book called "When Less Becomes More." Show Notes: www.emilyley.com and www.emilyley.com/books This Show is Sponsored by: Imperfect Foods is the ONLY food delivery service that buys the perfectly nutritious and delicious foods grocery stores won’t sell and delivers them to you at a discount so you can save money AND help reduce food waste. Start saving time, saving money, and saving waste RIGHT NOW - because when you go to Imperfectfoods.com/EEP now through February 16th you’ll get $10 off your next FOUR orders -- that’s a total of FORTY DOLLARS OFF! Use code EEP at checkout! And... Fab Fit Fun is a seasonal subscription box, which delivers 8-10 full-sized products to your doorstep and it's just too fun! It's the perfect way to treat yourself and try new brands, and feel great that you are paying a fraction of the cost for over $200 worth of product. For $10 off your box (making it $39.99), go to www.fabfitfun.com and use code EMP at checkout!  

My guest today is Whitney Archibald, from How She Moms. Whitney shares her experience with infertility while attempting to start her family and now she is a mom of five. In addition, we talk about how her life dramatically changed when she started treating motherhood like a profession. Much like any other job with coursework and training, she decided to intentionally decided to spend one month at a time studying and improving various aspects of her life and motherhood. Also you can check out the How She Moms Podcast to hear from other practitioners who are also working on elevating their skillset and motherhood. Show Notes: www.HowSheMoms.com www.instagram.com/howshemoms/ www.facebook.com/howshemoms/ Today's Show is Sponsored by... Hylands is a homepathic answer to ear pain and the related symptoms. This is the perfect answer for earaches that bring you down during the cold and flu season. Visit hylands.com.Ear-pain to find out more!

Happy 2020! My guest today is amazing Liz Marie Galvan. Liz is a designer and shop owner (The Found Cottage) in Grand Rapids, Mich. She and her veteran husband live on a “farm fixer upper” from the mid-1800s, working on ways to make their surroundings cozy, in the joyful day-to-day and even in the middle of tumultuous life circumstances that have been beyond their control. Liz Marie and her husband, Jose, have endured losing nine babies to miscarriages (and, they’ve shared their story very transparently on Liz Marie’s blog. From the homepage, go to “Our Fertility Story.”). They have always wanted to make a cozy home for themselves with children, and Liz Marie always aspired to create a cozy place to return to when Jose was deployed. Through various twists and turns, Liz Marie and Jose recently became parents of a little boy, Copeland Beau, through adoption and are learning every day what "cozy” means to their expanded family. She also recently released  "Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being Home " all about how to increase the coziness and hospitality in your home. 

Today, we are talking about Mary. Like Mary, Jesus' mother. She's not on the podcast, but I wanted to share some of my feelings about her example as a mother. We had a beautiful lesson with our teenage girls at church last week about the sacrifice and divine calling of Mary, and it was so tender I wanted to share some of those thoughts here. In addition, I wove some Christmas music in there, so if you want to hear my testimony about the Christmas season, here it is. Also, some of my dear friends helped me out on "Silent Night" by participating in a virtual choir. Monica Packer, Rachel Nielson, Georgia Anderson, and Whitney Archibald sang beautifully on that song towards the end of the episode. Merry Christmas and see you in 2020! This Show is Sponsored by... Hylands is a homepathic answer to ear pain and the related symptoms. This is the perfect answer for earaches that bring you down during the cold and flu season. Visit hylands.com.Ear-pain to find out more!

Today my guest is Life Coach Niki Olsen. Not only is she an extraordinary mom of 2, but she also coaches others about Mind Body Bridging, a tool to help cultivate more inner calm. We talk about her journey with motherhood, and she also walks me through the process of Mind Body Bridging with one of my own personal examples. I hope you find this helpful at this time of year. We could all use more tools in our tool belt! Show Notes: Her website is www.MBBNiki.com The Defusing Comparison Trap Guide will be at www.mbbniki.com/free Instagram and Facebook @mbbniki This Show is Sponsored by... Beauty Counter is the leading beauty brand creating safer and cleaner beauty products. My favorite products include the Resurfacing Cream, Cleansing Balm, and the Dew Tint Moisturizer. Not only do I feel great about using these products, I love the quality and effectiveness of this makeup and I'd love for you to give it a try. Go to www.beautycounter.com to check out all their incredible options. And... Vistaprint is the perfect source for getting business cards, promotional materials, and around the holidays, enjoys holiday cards and gifts!  Their quality is top notch and their assortment of templates to choose from will leave you ordering your cards in no time. So this season make more merry at vistaprint.com with up to 50% off all holiday cards and photo calendars, plus great deals on photo gifts at Vistaprint.com. Just enter promo code: EMP50 That’s Vistaprint.com, promo code EMP50 Offer expires January 5. And... Fab Fit Fun is a seasonal subscription box, which delivers 8-10 full-sized products to your doorstep and it's just too fun! It's the perfect way to treat yourself and try new brands, and feel great that you are paying a fraction of the cost for over $200 worth of product. For $10 off your box (making it $39.99), go to www.fabfitfun.com and use code EMP at checkout!

My guest today used writing to heal. Jamie Kugelberg is a mom of two, but had a miscarriage between her two children that really left her grieving in a way she didn't expect. As a way to work through that loss, she developed the Agave planner, to help process her grief and plan for her bright future. It's a fantastic conversation that I'm excited for you to hear. Show Notes: Get 10% off for an Agave planner with Code: EMP10 https://www.etsy.com/shop/AgavePlanner?coupon=EMP10 Here is the link for my etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AgavePlanner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiekugelberg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agaveplanner website: www.agaveplanner.com This Show is Sponsored by... Blume is providing you a clean and safe option for your deodorant. Their products are perfect for your teen daughters, making their transition into womanhood a little easier. Hug Me by Blume keeps you feeling fresh, and super huggable. Right now our listeners will get 25% off their first stick, AND free shipping, when you go to Blume.com/EMP. And... Grove Collaborative is an amazing company that helps you to find clean and non-toxic cleaning products for your home. I was so impressed with their selection of products and I LOVED my assortment of Mrs. Meyer cleaning products (I keep a set in every bathroom!) For a 5-piece Cleaning Set from Mrs. Meyer featuring their Holiday scents, just go to Grove.co/EEP! Skylight Frame is an incredible gift for someone special in your life who loves getting new photos of your cute family:) Skylight frame is a digital frame that uploads new photos instantly and the 10" touch screen displays beautiful images and is so easy to use. For $10 off a purchase of a Skylight Frame, go to www.skylightframe.com and use promo code: MOMS.

Today's episode is about a family who grumbled too much:) Then, their extraordinary Mom, Tricia Goyer, had an idea to help them stop grumbling. Not only did it have a positive impact on their family, she also wrote a book about it. So today we're talking about their family composition, how this challenge came about, and how you can implement a similar value in your own home. Show Notes: Check out Tricia's book This Show is Sponsored by... Skylight Frame is an incredible gift for someone special in your life who loves getting new photos of your cute family:) Skylight frame is a digital frame that uploads new photos instantly and the 10" touch screen displays beautiful images and is so easy to use. For $10 off a purchase of a Skylight Frame, go to www.skylightframe.com and use promo code: MOMS. And... Hylands is a homepathic answer to ear pain and the related symptoms. This is the perfect answer for earaches that bring you down during the cold and flu season. Visit hylands.com.Ear-pain to find out more! And... Vistaprint is the perfect source for getting business cards, promotional materials, and around the holidays, enjoys holiday cards and gifts!  Their quality is top notch and their assortment of templates to choose from will leave you ordering your cards in no time. So this season make more merry at vistaprint.com with up to 50% off all holiday cards and photo calendars, plus great deals on photo gifts at Vistaprint.com. Just enter promo code: EMP50 That’s Vistaprint.com, promo code EMP50 Offer expires January 5.

Teru Clavel has lived around the world, and as an English Language Learner herself growing up in the school system, she understands the challenges we face in our current school system. She enrolled her kids in the local schools in Shanghai and that set off a whole pursuit of exploring how education looks around the world and how we can make the best educational decisions for our kids. It's a fascinating look at our education system and I also highly recommend her new book if this topic lights you up. Show Notes:  Teruclavel.com World Class on Amazon World Class Video Teasers and Trailers This Show is Sponsored by... Beauty Counter is the leading beauty brand creating safer and cleaner beauty products. My favorite products include the Resurfacing Cream, Cleansing Balm, and the Dew Tint Moisturizer. Not only do I feel great about using these products, I love the quality and effectiveness of this makeup and I'd love for you to give it a try. Go to www.beautycounter.com to check out all their incredible options.

My guest Jen Stagg is a hard hitting journalist, designer extraordinaire, and loving mom to three little girls. Today we are chatting about her involvement with the epic Susan Powell disappearance case (check out the podcast Cold for more info), her physically trying motherhood journey, and how she sees her design business as an extension of her storytelling. It's a beautiful discussion and it just makes you feel inspired to embrace what's next! Show Notes:  Check out her website: www.stagg-design.com Follow her on Instagram here or here Her podcast Heart of the Home is awesome This Show is Sponsored by... Fab Fit Fun is a seasonal subscription box, which delivers 8-10 full-sized products to your doorstep and it's just too fun! It's the perfect way to treat yourself and try new brands, and feel great that you are paying a fraction of the cost for over $200 worth of product. For $10 off your box (making it $39.99), go to www.fabfitfun.com and use code EMP at checkout! And... Grove Collaborative is an amazing company that helps you to find clean and non-toxic cleaning products for your home. I was so impressed with their selection of products and I LOVED my assortment of Mrs. Meyer cleaning products (I keep a set in every bathroom!) For a 5-piece Cleaning Set from Mrs. Meyer featuring their Holiday scents, just go to Grove.co/EEP!