Mama Says Namaste Podcast

How do you navigate gender roles in marriage? So often the first question people ask is: "What do you do?" But, how do you identify yourself when your work does not bring in a paycheck? Is there an antagonist in your life that is creating pain - or that define what your social expectations are? Let's explore gender roles, and why we don't believe they are as clear-cut as the 1920s mindset.  Get the full notes here: www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-gender-roles

You know what? we have a lot of THINGS - but travel - adventure - is about so much more than accumulating more stuff. We'll tackle questions like: - I don't know what to bring - I have too much stuff! - How do you make time for intimacy on the road? - What about rainy days? - How do you handle sibling spats and tension? - How do you plan for everything?  For the full show notes with all the awesome links, go to www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-less-stuff

What are some of the logistics of travel on the road? We've had many questions about this, like what you need to plot out before you leave, what does a travel day look like, and who does what. We're going to share a bit about travel days in our home, as well as set-up/breakdown logistics for RVing. For the full show notes, go to www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-travel-day

When you are planning a trip, travel expenses can loom large over you. But it doesn't have to be that way. Listen for how to leverage your income - and your mindset - to make adventure happen.

When does your adventure start?  Are you ready for vacation?  I have a secret- it's not about where you go. It starts, my friends, between your own two ears. Adventure is a mindset.  Get the full show notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-adventure-mindset

What happens when your adventures go awry?  If you've ever dealt with breakdowns, sickness, and absolute meltdowns, you know what I'm talking about.  Nothing can spoil a vacation like one of these curveballs, and we dig into the details of how to cope in this weeks' episode.  Get the full show notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-adventure-mishaps

If you're looking at long trips with toddlers, this may be the episode for you.  Figuring out how to navigate public transportation or long car rides can be difficult, especially when you have multiple children with different attention spans in the car.  Here are our tips to make transportation a bit easier...

Are you ready to go on a big adventure with your family? Maybe it's to Costa Rica. Maybe it's Disney. Maybe it's simply a day at the zoo or going to the grocery store. These 3 secrets are your magic sauce to make it happen.

Do you seek adventure together as a family, or are you banking on being able to get to that "one day"? Listen to the podcast on this new "Seek Adventure Together" season, and let us know your biggest questions!   Read the full podcast notes with all the links and goodness at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-seek-adventure-together

What opportunities for learning have you introduced in your home?  Do they stray from the conventional "kid-friendly" approaches to something different, like a distillery or a rest stop?  What can you find even in your own back yard?  How are we building up our kids and opening the door for life-long learning? Find out all this and more in this week's podcast, and be sure to check out all the pictures and notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-opportunity

This week we dig more into personality styles - steady, loyal, precise, factual...do any of these describe you or your child?  The saying "Think three times, speak only once" resonates with people who would rather sit back and observe, processing through their thoughts before acting on them.  The more you know these personality styles, the more you gain respect and understanding for how they tick.    Get the full show notes and bonus content at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-think

This week we dive deep into the D and I personality styles - what that means, why we care, and how to bring out the strengths of these personalities vs. triggering that negative reaction people want to move away from.  We're moving into these snapshots of how we think, tick, and respond - going deeper than the surface to uncover the beautiful portrait of what makes you - and your child - so important in this world.    Read the full notes at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-bossy

How are we internally motivated?  True learning comes from that desire and hunger to acquire a skill or knowledge based on an area of interest or need to know.  As we dig into the concept of delight-led learning, it's looking at how we are internally motivated that is the best fuel for true growth and comprehension.

Which path is right for me? Am I missing the mark? How do I inspire a "Life Long Learner"? How do I navigate all the overwhelming choices out there for educating my child? What type of thinker are they, and does that matter? How in the world do I motivate my kid (or myself) to learn new things?

Credibility - do you really feel comfortable teaching your children?  No matter what type of "school" they are in, like it or not, you are your child's teacher.  And even more crazy, you are a teacher to everyone you meet!  We have the opportunity to learn from everyone - and this week we shift the terminology from "teacher" to "guide" to "lead explorer".  Let's have fun on this journey with a big dose of grace and flexibility and see what happens.