Find The Magic

There are lots of decisions that we make as parents that are made out of guilt or a sense of obligation. In this episode we talk about how to navigate parenting questions from a place of wholeness in order to figure out what will be best for parent AND child. We talk about whether or not to do preschool and *spoiler alert* there is no one perfect decision. :) Related Episodes 228 // Making Friendships, Creating Community, and How to Know When You’re Done Having Kids Patience with Aggressive Behavior, Friendships in Motherhood and Making Peace with Your Inner Landscape Guidance for the Changing seasons of Motherhood Time Stamps 1:44 - To preschool or not to preschool? 3:00 - Taralyn’s experience with kids going or not going to preschool 10:30 - Felica’s experience 14:15 - the questioning of our choices because it’s the worth the wrestle 16:09 - What will be the best for you and your child? 18:55 - Eliminating the guilt Sponsor: GABB WIRELESS We LOVE devices that help our kids stay safe and be able to adventure while still being able to contact us safely and allow us to know where they are without being the kind of technology that steals their mental health and attention. Gabb wireless is an incredible company that we FULLY endorse for just that. Go to https://gabbwireless.com and use code FINDTHEMAGIC to get $50 off any device! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Review of the week from mamaErinE So much wisdom and humility You women are amazing, thank you --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Healing your body and spirit postpartum is a topic that is both under talked about and misunderstood. In this episode Katelin interviews Arielle Martone, doctor of physical therapy, yoga teacher and postnatal coach turned postpartum wellness coach after having 2 kids and overcoming postpartum depression and pelvic pain herself. She has 12+ years of experience and utilizes her knowledge and background to help new moms reconnect to mind/body and actually heal postpartum so they can feel strong and confident not only in their bodies but who they are becoming. You can learn from Arielle at the following links: www.findyourwaymama.com www.instagram.com/ariellemartone Free Resources Pelvic Floor Recovery Guide    Exhausted to Energized without Sleep Training  Related Episodes HOW TO Prepare Children for a New Sibling: a Conversation with UpbringingPrepping Kids for New Babies, Earning vs. Rewarding, Quiet Time Tips, & Our Favorite Life Hacks Time Stamps 1:42 - Intro to Arielle and the importance of postpartum care 11:40 - The signs to be aware of with Postpartum mood disorders 13:50 - Normalize seeking help vs. normalizing the struggle 16:30 - Feeling like something is “off” is a signal 20:20 - Trust yourself 26:50 - Tips to recover if you feel like you have no time 31:27 - Pay attention to when you’re saying “should” 39:50 - Prioritize your sleep and give yourself grace 41:25 - How “bounce back culture” can be a detriment to our overall health 47:09 - Don’t rush back into physical exercise 51:05 - Trust your body 57:15 - Pelvic Floor Therapy exercises 1:03:00 - Exhausted to energized 1:05:16 - How to get back to our true selves after having kids --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

The beginning of the school year is filled with many conflicting emotions for both our kids and us as parents. In this episode we share favorite tips, ideas and traditions that will help you start the year off right and from a place of wholeness.  Related Episodes 207 // We Are All Good Inside: Parenting Without Using Shame and Repairing When We Do, with Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 1  210 // Navigating Tricky Transitions With Kids Ahead of Time and What to Do When Whining Feels Unbearable: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy Part 2  108 // Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect With Your Child (based on Playful Parenting by Larence J. Cohen) 118 // Become a Child Whisperer / Parenting Your Kids True to Their Nature (based on the work of Carol Tuttle) Links Mentioned Weekly Clothes Organizer  Fave Books back to school Kissing hand by Audrey Pen I Love You All Day Long  by Francesca Rusackas Super Manny Stands up by Kelly DiPucchio  Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss Time Stamps 12:25 - How to navigate the logistics of going back to school with systems 15:35 - Weekly Clothes Organizer 20:17 - Special back to school dinner with notes of encouragement from family 22:21 - Helping your kids emotionally return to school by addressing your own anxieties 25:21 - Emotional vaccination with your kids 27:24 - Visualizing mediation the night before 27:55 - Review the child whisperer to help your kids deal with the upcoming 31:42 - Reading a back to school book 34:19 - Making love bracelets 35:00 - First day special events --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Fall is the perfect time to reset our rituals, intentions and systems. In this magic moment Felica shares 2 rituals that are resetting her emotional wellness. The first centers on grieving our losses; the small day to day things we try to push past. The second is a ritual for visualizing our intentions and future goals around parenting and reframing our day to day tasks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Centering our minds and finding a place of peace in our days is crucial in modern parenting. Our phones are filled with demands that pull us away from ourselves, our desires and our families. On top of that the demands of our lives from appointments to chores call us away from creating connection and relationships.  In this episode we refresh our determination to keep saying yes to connection and no to superficial distraction. We share why and our favorite tips and tricks for cultivating a present life.  Related Episodes How to Enhance Your Ability to Be Present 227 // Magic Moment: Recommitting to Your Phone Detox ⁠204 // Daily Life As a Spiritual Practice⁠⁠Solitude Through Digital Minimalism Time Stamps 11:04 - How can we curb distraction? 12:15 - Delete your apps 15:00 - Set aside time for phone time 16:30 - Turn off notifications 17:33 - A box for your phone 19:23 - A key to having self control - change your environment 22:46 - How to be present when our minds are preoccupied 24:41 - Maybe lower your standards for what needs to be done 27:20 - Magical mind will serve a magical body 29:00 - Practice being still Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) REVIEW OF THE WEEK: Kimberly Br0ssi I’ve enjoyed this podcast since 2019 and it helped me get through several hard moments. The mini magics are always awesome. All 3 hosts are so great and share how we can care of ourselves so we can better take care of others. Each are at different points in life and motherhood so there’s something for everyone. There are so many episodes that I re-listen to when I need the reminders! Great for any woman, young or old, new mom or veteran. Thank you!real and refreshing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Have you ever tried to teach your kid a value? Or help them stop taking toys? Or handle a conflict within a friendship or with a sibling? As parents we have a (sometimes) underutilized tool that can help us in these situations: play. In this episode Katelin walks through how to use role playing specifically to help work through these situations with our children of all ages.  Related Episodes Using Play to Diffuse Power Struggles and Connect With Your Child (based on Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen) Books & Articles Mentioned 6 Steps To Do A Role Play Playful Parenting // Lawrence Cohen Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) This podcast is my happy place I am SO grateful for the time and effort that goes into this podcast. Every episode is packed with gold. There is so much education and real conversations about life and motherhood. It helps to calm my soul, reassure me, motivate me and so much more. THANK YOU! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Summer is half over and with all the fun comes exhaustion and overwhelm. In this episode, we address the concept of summer burnout, which can be applied to really any season of life. This episode was inspired by a voice message we received from one of our fabulous listeners. If you’d like to send us a question in the form of a voice message, just click ⁠here⁠.Related Episodes  Authoritative Parenting / Arguably the MOST Effective Parenting Style 230 // Pt. 1 What Ancient Cultures Can Teach us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans // Michaeleen Doucleff Discovering YOUR Life Essentials Solitude Through Digital Minimalism Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) REVIEW OF THE WEEK: -Mandy Schuh I have listened to this podcast for years, it is hands down my favorite podcast! It is insightful, fun and full of great ideas. I feel like I have made a friend in Felica. I appreciate the realness from these ladies and within Find The Magic. Thank you for being a breath of fresh air! Still My Favorite! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

Stuck in a rut? Are you feeling tired or disenchanted with your life or easily frustrated with your kids? Our days are made up of small moments, small seemingly insignificant moments that add up to our lives. Are we racing through or are we practicing presence and engaging with our day day? Inspired by Ross Gay on We can do hard things; this episode we share how finding small delights each day has inspired us to be more present for ourselves, our loved ones and especially in parenting.  Related Episodes  229 // Applying Our Four Pillars: Connection, Being Present, Unconditional Love, & Healthy Boundaries Four Pillars of Wholehearted Parenting We Apply to Any Problem Links We Mentioned Start a Daily Delight Practice With Abby, Glennon, and Amanda!  The Artist’s Way // Julia Cameron We can do hard things Start a Daily Delight Practice with Abby, Glennon & Amanda! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

We all have negative experiences that impact our mental state day to day as we parent. It can be exhausting and disheartening to attempt to parent in this state of distress. Today we tackle a listener question on parenting while healing past trauma and parenting. We also hear from a listener seeking advice about her children's name calling, spitting and general boundary pushing. Book Mentioned: How to do the Work // Nicole LePera Related Episodes Hone Your Morning Routine Morning Routines for a 30 day transformation How To: Create Pockets of Peace Time Stamps 14:00 - How to deal with trauma and parent 15:58 - Big T vs little t trauma 16:30 - Repressed trauma 17:40 - Adult trauma 19:07 - Therapy is a major tool 22:00 - Give yourself extra grace and self care 24:01 - Name your trauma 31:00 - 90 second rule with stress/anxiety 34:57 - How to handle kids being unkind 38:30 - This too shall pass 42:00 - Name calling is a hard no 46:40 - A family is a good testing ground for kids to figure out social interactions 49:39 - Foster positive interactions to start a positive momentum 53:35 - Honey vs. Vinegar analogy 54:52 - Give yourself self-care so you can be your best 1:01:00 - Laughter is a pressure relief valve Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Local1st 02/10/2023 Most helpful podcast I listen to a lot of parenting podcasts, this one is my favorite! So many topics covered and ideas discussed. I always seem to get so much out of listening. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. It unpacks the intention by with we interact with others and make the choices we make. In this episode we unpack our Enneagram types and discuss how they helped us unearth shadow sides of our egos that were limiting us or helped us see ourselves and our relationships in a new light. The Enneagram is a multi-faceted tool that can make us aware of who we are and how to work with our strengths and also help us determine weaknesses we may seek to change. In this episode, we use it to help us explore our own personalities and share how knowing ourselves has helped us capitalize on our strengths and understand and work with our weaknesses.  Books and Links We Mentioned: Road Back to You // Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stable Enneagram Test Enneagram Type Descriptions Famous People’s Types Dr. Nicole LePera // the.holistic.psychologist Time Stamps Related Episodes ⁠Building Bridges Back Home to Ourselves ⁠ ⁠Becoming Embodied ⁠ Become a Child Whisperer / Parenting Your Kids True to Their Nature (based on the work of Carol Tuttle) Sponsor: GABB WIRELESS We LOVE devices that help our kids stay safe and be able to adventure while still being able to contact us safely and allow us to know where they are without being the kind of technology that steals their mental health and attention. Gabb wireless is an incredible company that we FULLY endorse for just that. Go to https://gabbwireless.com and use code FINDTHEMAGIC to get $50 off any device! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Review of the week: Unicorns are Real I have loved and listened to "Find the Magic" for years of motherhood. So many of those years I would listen to Taralyn or Felicia talk about reframing and even enjoying the mundane tasks (like changing diapers) and to dos that normally are mindless. They talked about enjoying these things, creating connection in them. Every week I tuned in but honestly, I didn't believe it. I said things like, "I can't be that mom, that isn't working for MY children, these women are just UNICORNS. And every episode I would still plug in my headphones and listen along and wish I could get there, be that mom. Then something switched, last year I went on (my first ever) solo retreat to South America. It was a women's empowerment, yoga, surf trip but a switch flipped and I started doing the work on myself. I continued taking steps like FINALLY starting a miracle morning routine (for me!) and guess what? Things started clicking with my kids, and at home. So if you are able, start with yourself. I was convinced that to be a good mom I had to read all the parenting books, listen to all the podcasts, plan all the activities but that is so far from reality. Start with your Self! So grateful to Find The Magic, To Taralyn, Felicia and Katelin... Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findthemagic/support

This episode is a sleep meditation that Taralyn has guided many people through in person, and at their request, she has recorded it to use anytime you’d like. Simply play before bed and enjoy the relaxation:) Simply download the episode, and then you can listen to it even without wifi and on airplane mode. Related episodes: Who Needs Sleep? How To Make Our Rest A Little Better How Light Affects Our Sleep, Fertility, Our Child’s Behavior, and More with Andy Mant Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit. Books and links she mentioned: Taralyn’s Fave Sleep Music: Slow Wave Sleep – Delta Waves // Kelly Howell Stress Less, Accomplish More // Emily Fletcher Taralyn on instagram:): Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Review of the week from Myka Almazan: I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findthemagic/support

Sleep. We all want good sleep. For many of us, it’s like this elusive prize we keep hoping to win but keep having it snatched away by little adorable people (our children:), or bad dreams, or night wakings, or panic attacks, or (insert your sleep woes here–thay can be endless). In this episode,  Taralyn gives 5 specific tips for improving your sleep and explains the next episode, which is her guided meditation for sleep (you’re welcome all her yoga students who have been requesting it for years!). Each tip is an easy, low hanging fruit that has the potential to help you get the rest you need. Related episodes: How Light Affects Our Sleep, Fertility, Our Child’s Behavior, and More with Andy Mant Our Daily Meditation: this is the meditation that Taralyn does every morning. You simply push play and she walks you through it. It’s an easy way to get yourself into the habit. Books and links she mentioned: Taralyn’s Fave Sleep Music: Slow Wave Sleep – Delta Waves // Kelly Howell Stress Less, Accomplish More // Emily Fletcher Taralyn on instagram:): Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Review of the week from Myka Almazan: I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! Time Stamps 2:19 - Sleep can be elusive 3:30 - Carve out the time you need for adequate sleep 6:00 - Blue-light blocking bulbs 7:22 - More reading before bed, less screens before bed 9:10 - Make waking up easier for yourself 10:50 - What about kid night-wakings? give yourself space 12:00 - Allow yourself a nap 14:45 - Sleep Meditation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findthemagic/support

Finding home - a quest we are all on. What does it really mean and can we arrive? In this weeks mini magic Felica shares the impetus behind their adventure to Florida and 3 keys to help us navigate finding home. Home doesn’t always mean a concrete place or a city; what she unpacks helps us see that home is our heart and headspace. Home is a settled feeling of acceptance of all the unknowing, the good and the bad. Time Stamps 2:20 - Logistics of moving 4:41 - What makes home, home? How do we feel settled? 8:37 - Our place is a place we design and find acceptance in 9:09- Tip 1) Find good where you are, and then make a choice for change 12:31 - Tip 2) Accept the duality of life. Paradise is a state of mind 14:22 - Tip 3) Rest into the present moment If you liked this episode you would love our episode with Heather Chauvin, find it here -- and don't forget, if you liked this episode please share it with a friend or on social media! RELATED EPISODES Guidance for the Changing Seasons of Motherhood The Martyr Effect. HOW TO Stop Offering Ourselves at the Altar of Parenting Finding Joy and Enthusiasm in Every Day Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app  Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND Review of the week Most helpful podcast I listen to a lot of parenting podcasts, this one is my favorite! So many topics covered and ideas discussed. I always seem to get so much out of listening. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findthemagic/support

How do you make sure everyone’s needs are met when it doesn’t feel like there is enough time in the day? How can you better your relationship with your spouse or partner when also trying to run a household and life together? What do you do when your kid starts saying things you don’t want them to say? In this episode, we dive into some of our recent listener questions and aim to help you with concrete tips and ideas to remedy these common household concerns.   Books Mentioned Playful Parenting // Lawrence Cohen Fair Play // Eve Rodsky Related Episodes 217 // Finding Tranquility in Our Family Schedules with Laura Vanderkam Running a Household Without Resentment 8:21 - Routines - how can we help so that everyones needs are met? 12:15 - Use usual tasks that need to be done like meals, carpool, diaper changes as connection time 19:46 - Taking time for self-care and love 22:42 - Batching your time with an intention for a time block 26:10 - Building our relationship with our partner 29:15 - Being clear on expectations with yourself and your partner 32:42 - Conception, planning, execution 37:00 - Making date night a priority 39:58 - Responding when our kids copy negative behavior 55:01 - There are many factors why kids act a certain way 57:53 - Sassy, demanding, bossy - It’s ok to use your voice powerfully Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND Review of the week  A parenting podcast for all the ages I have been listening to Find The Magic for a long time now and appreciate that they provide info that spans from mom of newborns to parents of teens. They have kids in all the stages (similar to me) and also connect to women in general (they don’t only talking about things related to being a mom). They share parenting tips and info on many great books, but also lots of information about meditation, miracle morning and taking time for ourselves amidst the chaos of parenthood. I can’t recommend this podcast enough! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findthemagic/support

This episode covers tips of how to manage your time with intentionality and mindfulness. Felica interviews Laura VanderKam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday, and explores ways that we can get the most out of our time. She covers some ideas around how to avoid mindlessness in our schedules, bringing intention to our daily plans, and tips to help us feel less frazzled when it comes to using our time well. Learn more about how to manage your time better at Laura Vanderkam’s website and book: https://lauravanderkam.com/start-here/ Tranquility by Tuesday // Laura Vanderkam Time Stamps 3:54 - Time management and how we get the most of our time 6:50 - Mindlessness is the biggest obstacle 7:40 - Figure out where your time is going now = Time tracking 11:12 - Batch/schedule your day with intention 17:52 - Plan your weeks ahead of time 18:47 - As a caregiver take one night off 19:31 - Consider planning your week on Friday 22:36 - Handling the time underestimation trap = add time 25:35 - 4 minutes acknowledged makes for meaningful moments 28:00 - Make time for making memories Sponsor: GABB WIRELESS We LOVE devices that help our kids stay safe and be able to adventure while still being able to contact us safely and allow us to know where they are without being the kind of technology that steals their mental health and attention. Gabb wireless is an incredible company that we FULLY endorse for just that. Go to https://gabbwireless.com and use code FINDTHEMAGIC to get $50 off any device! Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us  on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app   Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Review of the week by Jjaammiee Best podcast! I love this podcast; it makes me want to be better every time I listen and gives me the tools I need to be a better mom and wife and enjoy each day more. So grateful for their example and advice…[It’s] my number one favorite podcast and I recommend it to every friend! Love you girls! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findthemagic/support