Mama Says Namaste Podcast

Making decisions as a family can always be tricky, especially the bigger the family (and the more opinions) you have to navigate! In this week's podcast episode, Nathan and I share about three big family decisions we've navigated through in our own home, and what tips we can share with you for handling decisions in yours. Get the full show notes and resources at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-decisions

How do you handle criticism? Do you immediately go on the defensive or take it as a blast to your fragile ego? In this podcast episode and blog post, we go over six key tips for handling criticism, toxicity, and fragile egos. Check out all the notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-criticism-6-tips

This week I sit down for a candid interview with my mother, Joanne Miller! We share the top five pillars for what respect means to us, and how it was reinforced in my own upbringing as well as how we both coach families now.  Not only is this a special interview, there is a chance to win, AND get some pretty cool Mother's Day bonuses. Be sure to hop over to www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-Joanne-Miller-Respect for the additional resources we talked about, and to see this full episode on video! 

Well, there is only so long you can go on pause before you need to move forward again. So, how do you move forward and plan when everything is up in the air? Instead of focusing on any limitations, today we’re going to address the things you CAN do today and plan for in the future. Get the full show notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-plan-pause

What is this energy around money, and how critical is it in our lives? Does our work define us? At a season when our economy is shifting, maybe now is the time to go back to the bigger picture. Beyond money, beyond work, beyond your to-dos, and take a step back. How much impact do your finances have on your happiness? The latest Mama Says Namaste podcast episode is up, and it's not about how to make more money, but looking at the life you want to create. What does success really look like to you?

How much do you carry your emotions around with you, or force them away? How do you process - and then let go of - what emotions are rolling through you? And how in the world do you shift your focus to what you DO want in your life? We dig into it all in this week's Mama Says Namaste podcast episode, from looking at who's boat you're on, creative ways to funnel anger, and a child's view of the Law of Attraction: www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-law-of-attraction

Although this time right now may seem completely extreme for many, the truth is, we have a myriad of emotions hitting us all the time, regardless of whether it's known to the world or only us. We dive deep into navigating emotions, talk about that wonderful movie "Inside Out", and give some pointers for taking care of your and your family's mental and emotional health in this week's post and episode with Mama Says Namaste. Get the full scoop at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-feel-the-feels

Quarantine boredom has set in, parents are getting frustrated, and...your kids are learning anyway, even without a strict schedule. What can they learn that helps everyone? We share some strategies and insights in our podcast this week. https://www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-quarantine-boredom

Let me speak to you parents who are overwhelmed with having children 24/7 right now, much less trying to figure out schooling. Let me tell you what is most important to do THIS WEEK with your family. Get the full scoop at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-let-them-play

It's truth that something of this magnitude will change us forever. It's truth that what we knew last week is not what we know now. Yes, it's the end of the world...as we knew it. And yet, there's hope. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we need hope and resilience to navigate it. We share insights and our take in this week's podcast. Get all the links we discuss and more at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-coronavirus-hope

How do you respond to expectations? From your partner, your boss, even your parents? It’s amazing how our behavioral tendencies can shape so much, including our perspectives and our ability to connect with others. Let’s dig in to the four tendencies Gretchen Rubin lays out, as well as going to the core of our tagline – truly seeing how the uniqueness in each of us strengthens all of us. Get the full blog post and listen to the podcast episode at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-tendancies

Do you serve your spouse? The last two episodes we dug deep into what can lead to divorce, as well as navigating blended families. This week we want to focus in on one powerful thing that can get pretty misconstrued in our girl-power world – serving your spouse. Get the full blog post and listen to the episode at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-serving-your-spouse

Are you navigating a blended family? Let’s be clear – this isn’t just about when they are young – this is for families navigating divorce, period. This affects the whole family regardless of when it happens, and this week we’ll talk about some strategies to keep the peace when the issue of exes and step parents are in the equation. Get the full blog post and resources links at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-blended-family

I recently read an article that laid out 6 traits that can lead to divorce. Nathan and I had our own opinions on it and share not only what the traits are, but how we safeguard our marriage to ensure these don't creep in.  Get the full show notes along with links to the other articles I reference at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-divorce

We just came off of a long stretch of company, and we invite you to listen in on our unscripted conversation about how we not only survived, but were able to have clear boundaries, recharge, and truly enjoy all the hubbub around us. Here are your top survival tips for navigating company AND enjoying it. Read the blog post and listen to the episode here: www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-company