The Mama Retreat

What if you didn't grow up dreaming of the day you'd be a mother? What if you do become a mother and you don't love staying home? What if you find your best self is AT work?  Looking from motherhood after 30 years Beth reflects on opportunities that came, keeping her family first, and finding weekends to be intentional with her family. 

Friend and fellow Mama, Kristy Rodriguez (Owner, Pure Nurture) shares her journey of writing her book, Pure Nurture and walking through her own pregnancy cravings of Dunkin' Donuts and Burger King (a truly hilarious thought knowing Kristy's background of holistic health!). On this episode Becca and Kristy dive into why it's important to practice self-love and self-care while pregnant and postpartum. 

Alright Mama, so you've written down your goals and dreams for 2018. Cheers! High-fives! But have you actually said them OUT LOUD to someone? I know, I know! It's scary! It's easy to write your goals and dreams on paper, but admitting them to someone else (even your best friend or husband) can cause some fear to creep in. "Who am I to think I can reach these goals?" "What happens if I don't?" "Is this too lofty?" "What will my friends think of me for wanting this?"

When you wake up in the morning- what's the first thing you do? First thing you touch? First thought? First voice? Is it bitterness? Instagram? Crying baby? Coffee? So often we are grabbing the day by our first emotions and touches, when a quick focus on truth and love can totally shift the day. Today Becca talks about what she realizes held her back in 2017, and how this year can be totally refreshing.

Christmas is less than a week away, and we're already in the thick of family dinners, parties, gathering and events that push us late into the evening. Often these events can begin to trigger some stress and begrudging attitudes. MegAnne Ford, Parent Coach Specialist, shares with us strategies to help you calm down, take a break, and hit re-set when you can't really escape sticky situations. 

It's supposed to be the happiest, merriest and most loving time of the year. Except that it's not. Because we hold captive in our minds our expectations and unspoken hopes for the day. In today's episode, Becca Campbell talks with her husband about how they apply the phrase, "You cannot expect what you don't express." through every move in their marriage. While it's definitely not perfect, having that one phrase in mind makes times like birthdays and holidays a bit more open and enjoyable. 

So you've gotten a bit comfortable in your relationship? Have you fun out of ideas, energy and money to help create a romantic date night experience? Looking to spark the connection again with your partner? Put on your matching aprons, and let Allison Carver of Cook In Tonight Subscription Box work her magic! This monthly subscription box is delivered to you with recipe cards, playlist and movie suggestions, fun theme night extras and most importantly, conversation topics to help boost your relationship.

In a world FULL of recommendations we've devoted an entire episode to something we are backing 100%! Today we're sitting down with Shelly Robinson, mom and owner of Alively Box a self-care subscription box delivered monthly to YOU! Hear all about Shelly's mission to bring you the latest health and wellness products, and also how her subscription box is incredibly unique. As Shelly says, Alively is like "if a subscription box and a membership had a baby" ...and we LOVE her unique spin on this product! 

Sometimes we get lost in 2018 being a NEW YEAR NEW ME. But really, it's just a new date. Same you. In this episode Becca outlines a few ways she intends to end 2017 intentionally, so that when 2018 arrives it's a natural step in the right direction. We want to challenge you to find ways to be intentional about how you spend these next 7 weeks, and keep in mind that come 2018 you're not a new you- you're just creating something beautiful as you walk towards something beautiful.  

On this episode, Becca interviews Angie Trueblood, Meal Planning Mama. It's not just about making it through dinner, but thriving from breakfast to all the snacks in between. Angie shares her favorite way to simplify breakfast time, how to create a calm family table, and gives us access to a One Month Meal Plan! (YAS!) Make sure you join Angie's ever-growing Facebook Group: Meal Planning Junkies and catch her free workshops she frequently hosts on her Page. *FREEBIES: www.themamaretreat.co/podcast 

On October 21st we packed Sheffield Cottage with beautiful women and a lot of delicious food. We had expectations of what the day would be like, but thanks to the amazing attitudes and graciousness of each Mama attending, the day 100% exceeded our expectations! Join Becca and Natalie as they share with you what completely blew them away and what we are looking to do differently in 2018. Mark your calendars for November 1st when they'll reveal the THREE dates for 2018 so you can save the date!

You've got this whole family-unit nurturing down. Or at least, you're giving it your all daily! But what about your friends, sisters, brothers, neighbors? How are we intentionally nurturing these relationships that are so critical to our community? Becca shares three phases these relationships go on, starting with PRACTICING nurturing, PRIORITIZING and PRUNING. Our mission at The Mama Retreat gathering this Saturday is to fill you up, energize and restore you so that you can nurture others well. 

Sarah Bloom of NBC12 sits down with Becca & Natalie to share her connection with Mothers between potty training and being on-air. Sarah shares where she finds the most strength with other Mothers who have been there, and how her job offers the best built in support system. Through her service to Richmond, Sarah is able to connect the community, glean inspiration from others and serve her beloved city. In celebration of all her strengths and weaknesses, Sarah is able to find strength in Motherhood.

There's a reason #secondkidproblems exists. It's because it's a REAL THING. We have great expectations and motivations with Kid #1: ideal nursery and weekly bump pics to watching the monitor for hours on end while they sleep. Enter kid two??? It's a totally different situation. Becca Campbell (Pediatric Sleep Consultant) shares two ways to kickstart those dreams of sleep training you've had...and haven't enacted on. She shares strategies and techniques you can begin TONIGHT.

Episode 4: Becca sits down with none other than her mom to talk about Mom guilt. As moms we struggle sorting through moments of guilt. We feel our guilt is well-intended but truly we are missing the true joys of life. Beth (Nana) shares her experience of working as a corporate mom for 33 years while also raising three daughters, and being a wife. Through this episode we encourage you to pin-point where your own Mom Guilt is, and how you can begin the journey of removing the daily burden.