The Marvelous Moms Podcast with Kirsten Tyrrel

More often than not, the things I talk about in my interviews with people end up being exactly what I needed to hear that day! Today's episode with Stephanie Sikora definitely came at the right time for me, and I have a feeling about 99% of you will be able to relate. Stephanie helps people to simplify their lives so that they're not constantly feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the millions of things we have to do every single day as moms.

Hey mama- today on this episode I'm chatting with you- because you are my friend- to remind you that you are doing a FANTASTIC job of raising your family. We are setting the standard WAY too high and I don't know why we do that.  My parents didn't entertain me 24/7 and I have a really great, happy life. Anyone else? Let's lower our standards a bit, give ourselves a break and know that even on our worst days we are doing better than we think! Happy August momma! 

Today I have a guest who grew up in Poland! Alex Rudnicka comes from a difficult background, made more so by her low self esteem. She wants you to know that if she can learn confidence and create a better life for herself, that you can, too! You're going to love this episode, not just because Alex has a gorgeous accent, but because she has many words of wisdom to share with us all.

EP 216: Power of the masterMIND

Hey Marvelous Moms - today's episode is really important. I talked with Roni Lambrecht, a wonderful mother who lost her only child. This topic is never easy for anyone but if you have kids you NEED to listen! Roni wants to share with everyone how she has been making it through her loss and how she lives without regrets.

JoEllen is one of the most inspiring humans if you are looking to cut loose and get REALLY far out of your comfort zone! She's on the podcast today talking about how her family moved from the United States to New Zealand- and how that set off a chain of events that has taken them to 17+ countries! And now they are in the process of preparing to move to ITALY.

Today on the fabulous FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY episode- I'm talking about how important CONNECTION is! You're going to hear me talk about this all day every day- because I really want the marvelous moms and listeners to KNOW they are capable of connecting to their purpose AND their families! Tune in and tell me what you think over on Instagram! 

I've got Allison Carter on the podcast today! Are you one of those moms who goes to Pinterest when you're trying to plan a party, but all you get is overwhelmed? Well, Allison has a natural gift for party planning and she has used it to create a business called Allison Carter Celebrates. She does all the hard work for you so you get to enjoy your children's birthdays without all the stress.

We all realize we are learning far more from our children than they could ever learn from us, right? We are students to the best teachers around, these little people with so much purity and joy that we need to take time to really implement some of their amazing qualities- like forgiveness. Have you ever noticed how quickly kids forgive? Why are we so hard on ourselves for things they let go a long time ago? Today's episode is talking all about the power of forgiving just as little children! 

I've got Jennifer Zumbiel on the podcast today! She's a mom of four and the creator of an AWESOME family resource called Togather Moments. We're all moms and we're always looking for ways to connect with our children more. In today's episode we talk about how simple it really is to grow closer together as a family. 

This episode is not what you may think it's about- today I'm talking about how we fall into the comparison trap that can make us absolutely MISERABLE! I'm sharing a perspective shift that can help you to look at others a little differently- and have the help of my friend Lyndy who wrote a beautiful song- Pick Flowers- available today on Spotify! 

I LOVE the word MOXIE- and in case you need a definition: force of character, determination, or nerve. Basically- you're tough and nothing is getting in your way. As Shauna looked to the future she became the epitome of MOXIE, which inspired the name of her company now- Making Moxie.  You should be imagining flappers and sassy women right now- women who aren't quiet. Sound like the day we live in now? 

There are moments in motherhood that can be horrific and jaw-dropping in the moment that become the best stories later. This one put me at my wits' end as a young mother, but looking back now I can't help but laugh as I envision it all over again in my mind! If you're trying to "survive" any phase of parenting, this one is for you! 

Oh hey, don't you dare ever say you can't do something "because I'm a mom." Not sure exactly what I'm saying? Tune in and you won't be using that phrase negatively anymore!

Listen, we all think magic is something that happens when you wish upon a star, or requires large grandiose efforts. But what I'm discovering the longer I raise kids and reflect on my own childhood, is that magic is in the moments that create the memories! It doesn't require big trips to Disneyland, or a perfectly crafted adventure; it is many times just in the feelings and simple elements we can't even plan for!