You have heard of childcare. Even eldercare, but how about mothercare?

My guest today guides new and veteran mothers alike through the best practices to care for themselves as they care for their children.

As a new mom, she would have described her entry to motherhood as a failure to thrive.

Her transition to maternal life was a messy, painful journey.

But she found that the birth of a mother deserves to be tended to in much the same way as the birth of a baby, with attention, devotion and the deepest kind of love.

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Dayna M. Kurtz’s Favorite Quote: "In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves." - Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn

If Dayna Kurtz was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? Perhaps the word "Atman," a Sanksrit word meaning "inner self" or "soul."

It's a reminder that we are something other than our work, our egos, our bodies. It's easy to get wrapped up in this transient elements, but they are just...

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.”

This is one of my favorite quotes from Gandhi.

Let’s focus on those first two sentences. “Your beliefs become your thoughts,

Your thoughts become your words.

If this is true, then we should put great effort into training our thoughts and our words to create our destiny.

I have been a self development junkie for decades but the one thing I did not buy into were affirmations.

In this episode, I will tell you why I changed my mind.

And why I think affirmations are great for kids.

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For Links to books mentioned in today’s episode: https://www.amazon.com/shop/lisadruxman

This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM.

FIT4MOM is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong.

The fitness was...

If you find yourself running away from fear, you’re running in the wrong direction.

Fear demands that we move toward it, face it and hear its messages.

When we fail to do this, the price is chronic anxiety, sleeplessness, damaged relationships, skyrocketing pharmaceutical use, and more.

In her enlightening new book Joy from Fear, my guest explains that fear is not the enemy we thought it was; fear, when faced with awareness, is the powerful ally and best friend we all need.

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Dr. Carla Marie Manly’s Favorite Quote: “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.” (Henley)

If Dr. Carla Marie Manly was to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? Integrity

Links For Dr. Carla Marie Manly

Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly

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The messages everywhere are to dream big and that you are made for more.

But what if, what if you don’t want a big life?

What if you just want to enjoy the life you have?

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This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM.

FIT4MOM is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong.

The fitness was icing on the cake.

We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it’s the place where you will find the Strength in Motherhood.

If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for?

Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you.

And if there is not a class near you, then let’s you and I chat about starting a franchise.

Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and I’ll tell you how to get started!

Thank you for listening today, and every day...

It’s normal to feel anxious every once in a while.

Anxiety is a normal response to many situations.

But how do you know when it’s too much? Too intense?

Something to be concerned about?

Today we’re gonna talk about anxiety.

What it is, what it looks like, and what we can do about it.

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Emily Price’s Favorite Quote: "Surrender to the flow" - Song by Phish

If Emily Price were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be?

Choose Love

Links For Emily Price

Website: www.emilypricelcsw.com

Other resources

Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net

Seeking Treatment for Anxiety or to look for A Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in your area? https://www.psychologytoday.com

Learn more about Somatic Experiencing: https://www.traumahealing.org

The...

Do you have that feeling of overwhelm?

That feeling of too much to do and not enough time to do it?

That uptight feeling when it feels like stress is too much to handle?

I get it.

And I want to give you a 5 minute system to get you out of overwhelm.

This is the Empowered Mama Podcast.

This episode is brought to you by FIT4MOM.

FIT4MOM is the company I started 17 years ago because I needed a village, a place to belong. The fitness was icing on the cake.

We are now fitness for every stage of motherhood and it’s the place where you will find the strength in motherhood.

If you have not yet tried a class, what are you waiting for?

Go to www.fit4mom.com to find a class near you.

And if there is not a class near you, then let’s you and I chat about starting a franchise.

Send me a personal email to lisa@fit4mom.com and...

Is being joyful a choice?

Does it come naturally?

Are you seeking more joy in your life?

On today’s episode, I interview my dear friend Angie Capetanakis.

She is my walking vision of joy.

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Angie Capetanakis’ Favorite Quote: Not really a quote, but I have this hanging in my house huge - “choose joy”

If Angie Capetanakis were to get a tattoo with one word that she valued, what would it be? Gratitude

Links For Angie Capetanakis

Dr. Nick Capetanakis EP 096: Preparing for Warrior Birth

Websites: https://www.Drcap.net

https://www.Capwellnesscenter.com

https://www.Kmrlawfirm.com

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Do you need a Digital Detox? Here’s a test for you!

1. Do you lose track of time when using electronic devices?

2. Do you become agitated when you are interrupted?

3. Do you check your phone when you stop at a red light?

4. Do you ever check your phone or text while driving?

5. Do you spend more time on a screen then you do communicating with your family?

6. Have you lost interest in hobbies or other activities?

7. Do you become restless when not on your device?

8. Does your device stay in your bedroom when you sleep?

9. Does electronic use ever interfere with your sleep?

10. Have any of your relationships been affected because of devices?

11. Do you take the phone with you when you use the bathroom?

If you are like most of us, you said yes to a lot of these questions.

Listen in as we figure out how to digitally declutter and how to have a healthier relationship with our devices.

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We joke about mommy juice or mommy needs wine.

But it’s really not a joke.

I’m hearing from more and more moms that it’s actually quite a problem.

Mommy drinking may be normalizing alcoholism.

But how do you know if its a problem for you?

Today, I interview Rosemary O’Connor, author of A Sober Mom’s Guide To Recovery.

You will hear about how she hit rock bottom and rebuilt a wonderful life without alcohol.

This is The Empowered Mama Podcast.

Rosemary O’Connor’s Favorite Quote: "It doesn't matter how many times you fall, it only matters how often you get back up." - Rosemary O’Connor

Favorite App One Day At A Time

Book - Each Day A New Beginning

Links For Rosemary O’Connor

FaceBook - Sober Moms Community with Rosemary O'Connor https://www.facebook.com/groups/374042363046810/

Linkedin -...

What do you keep putting off?

Who are you thinking will always be there?

Don’t wait until a moment is gone, till someone is gone.

Today, I want to share my tribute to the amazing star who shined so bright, Janice freeman.

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Links for Janice

https://www.gofundme.com/forjaniceandfamily

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/janice-freeman/1154818361

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Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that’s specific to their family’s interests and needs.

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