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They’re back! Colin and Drew are joining us again this week for another Bring on the Men episode, and this week we’re focusing on all things parenting. Drew may have said it best recently when he said that no one prepares you for these little kid years - and we would have to agree! We want to thank the guys for their vulnerability and openness in sharing what’s behind the curtain of being a dad these days, as they answered some questions that fathers aren’t asked often with some very thoughtful and emotional responses (which makes us love them even more). We hope you enjoyed this special mini-series with Colin and Drew, and that it inspires conversations between you and your own spouses about some of the important topics that we just scratched the surface on these past two episodes. As always, we would be so grateful if you shared the episode, and tag us on Instagram, @herselfpodcast, with your biggest takeaways.  15% off at GOODR with code ‘herself15’: https://goodr.com$20 off first purchase at ROTHY’S: http://rothys.com/herselfLinks & Resources:Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve RodskyHow Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen122. Bring on the Men - Partnership: the Good, the Bad and Everything in Between63. Bring on the Men: On Dad Life and How to Make Your Partner Feel Loved59. HERself Expert: Dr. Marisa Franco on The Challenge and Triumphs of Adult Friendships33. Bring on the Men: Our Husbands on Dad Life, Discipline, and Being True Partners18. Bring on the Men: The State of Our Unions9. Bring on the Men: Arguments, Communication, and Those Tough Conversations3. Bring on the Men: Our Husbands on Being True PartnersHERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.com HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcast HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcast MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

Today we’re all in for a treat, because we have another Bring on the Men episode! It’s been awhile since Colin and Drew have been on the podcast and a lot has changed since that last time they joined us, including our friendships, as we’re all more comfortable and much more open with each other. In this episode, we look at partnering and how different seasons of partnership exist. We believe that every couple, including the 4 of us, have things to work on, constantly. Every time we bring Colin and Drew on, there's going to be different things to talk about, but the thing we really like about these Bring on the Men episodes is that the 4 of us are always committed to recalibrating and getting back on track. Whatever we are going through, we want to make sure we get back on track, and we want the same for you.We had so many important things to touch on about partnership that we decided to make this a special 2-part series with the guys, and you’re not going to want to miss next week’s show where we’ll be focusing on parenting! 10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herself Free shipping on all US orders with code FREESHIPPING in our SHOPLinks & Resources:Marriage Minute (The Gottman Institute) 63. Bring on the Men: On Dad Life and How to Make Your Partner Feel Loved62. HERself Expert: Vanessa Marin, Sex Therapist. All of Your Sex Questions Answered PART 233. Bring on the Men: Our Husbands on Dad Life, Discipline, and Being True Partners21. HERself Expert: Vanessa Marin, Sex Therapist. All of Your Sex Questions, Answered.18. Bring on the Men: The State of Our Unions9. Bring on the Men: Arguments, Communication, and Those Tough Conversations3. Bring on the Men: Our Husbands on Being True PartnersHERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.com HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcast HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcast MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

Today we’re talking about an important subject and one that can have such a big impact on our lives, especially if we don’t understand it. We’re talking about the shame and the guilt that so many mothers, including ourselves, feel each and every day. As you know, we’re reading Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart with our Patreon Book Club, and in the book she helps define what that human experience is for us, and the book can really help us to start to understand the difference between those two words, shame and guilt. What is so fascinating is that shame and guilt are words that are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference that we need to be aware of. We’ll dive deep into that difference in this episode, as well as share both of our personal experiences with these feelings, along with self-compassion, perfectionism, humiliation, and embarrassment. These feelings don’t only plague motherhood, but other extremely important parts of our lives as well. Shame is part of the human experience, and we really want to bring it into the light so this community can start growing together. We hope that you can learn from us, and maybe give yourself the empathy that you really need much earlier than we have in the past with ourselves. 10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herself Links & Resources:Pursuing Her Purpose97. HERself Expert: Kristin Neff on Self Compassion and Calming Your Mean Inner Critic73. Mom Rage64. Yellow Flags30. HERstory: Jacquelyn Brennan on Infertility, Parenthood, and Owning a Business With Your SpouseJoin us in the 4-Week HERself Podcast Investing in YOU Challenge by clicking HERE! HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.com HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcast HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcast MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

Body image and health is a topic that we knew we had to talk about again on the podcast, because it’s something that we’ve both been on a journey with over the past year. Today we’re opening the conversation on body image back up and diving deeper into what this process has looked like for us. We also thought it would be fun to have our friend Nina join us to share her thoughts. The 3 of us just did a swimsuit try-on together showing them to our Instagram followers, and she has some awesome insights that we wanted to share with you in this episode. Before you listen, we must stress that body image is something that anyone can struggle with, and there is space for women of all shapes and sizes to take part in this discussion. If body image is something that you struggle with hearing about, or you find it to be triggering, give yourself permission to sit this episode out. While we are presenting it in a way that we believe to be safe, we want to add this warning so that you can take care of yourself, as always. MEET Nina: https://www.instagram.com/balkanina/ 15% off at GOODR with code ‘herself15’: https://goodr.com20% off at THIRDLOVE: http://thirdlove.com/herselfLinks & Resources:Nina’s Website & Podcast Her First Appearance on HERself74. HERself Expert: Alyssa Miller, Dietitian, on Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom, and Establishing Healthy Habits in Childhood36. HERself Expert: Kara Loewentheil on Thought Work, Retraining Your Brain, and Finding Your Keys to Life34. HERself Expert: Melainie Rogers on Diet Culture, Disordered Eating, and Navigating These Subjects with Your Kids2. Body Image: From Struggle to ConfidenceJoin us in the 4-Week HERself Podcast Investing in YOU Challenge by clicking HERE! HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.com HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcast HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcast MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

Even if you’re married, it’s still really important for all of us to understand divorce, which is why we wanted to have today’s special guest join us to share her expertise on this subject. Michelle Dempsey is a Certified Divorce and Co-Parenting Specialist and host of the podcast, Moms Moving On, which is also the title of her brand new book (that happens to be launching tomorrow, March 15th, 2022, if you’re listening to this episode in real-time)! Michelle is the go-to divorce guru on Instagram, and today she reveals tangible and actionable advice for women who are thinking of separating, are in the midst of the process, or are a friend who is supporting someone going through divorce right now. As women, we all have to get comfortable in setting boundaries and comfortable with the idea that we’re going to have people mad at us at times, but as Michelle says, this process doesn’t have to be intimidating. We as women always find a way to make it work, and in the end, divorce can be the best thing for not only you and your spouse, but for your children as well. MEET Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/themichelledempsey/ 10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herself$20 off your first purchase at ROTHY’S: http://rothys.com/herselfLinks & Resources:Michelle’s Website & InstagramHer Podcast & Episode, How to Leave Your Marriage When You Are a Stay-at-Home Mom and Worried About Your Financial FutureMichelle’s New Book, Moms Moving On: Real-Life Advice on Conquering Divorce, Co-Parenting Through Conflict, and Becoming Your Best SelfHer Parents Magazine Article, The Term 'Disneyland Parent' is Trending, and We All Know a Mom or Dad Who is Guilty of ThisJoin us in the 4-Week HERself Podcast Investing in YOU Challenge by clicking HERE! HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.com HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcast HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcast MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

Both of us are always reading books, and oftentimes we’re reading the same book at the same time. On today’s episode, we’re looking at a specific chapter from Eve Rodsky’s amazing book, Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World (Eve also happens to be past guest of this podcast, and we encourage you to check out that conversation we had with her)! With this podcast we want to get women one step further than they are today, and the chapter from Eve’s book that spoke so loudly to us was about something that women in our community often struggle with. So many of them are getting swallowed up by mothering, being a partner, and working, which leaves little time to be who they are outside of these roles. This is something that we have both experienced, so we wholeheartedly understand. In today’s episode, we’ll be encouraging you to ask yourself the tough questions. What do you enjoy outside of motherhood? What do you do for fun, and what are the hobbies that light you up? These are questions that some women simply can’t answer, because being so entrenched in their roles, they’ve put themselves on the back burner. We’re hoping to give you a gentle nudge in the right direction here, one that allows you to have interests and to care about things outside of your home and work life. This episode focuses on all parts of you, making sure that you’re giving yourself the time and energy to invest in the relationships that really matter. Ultimately, it’s about making sure that you feel more like YOU by doing the things that help you feel that way!Join us in the 4-Week HERself Podcast Investing in YOU Challenge by clicking HERE! 10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herself15% off at FRAMEBRIDGE with code ‘herself’: https://www.framebridge.comLinks & Resources:Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World  by Eve RodskyHERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.comHERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

When you’re in the weeds of parenting it can all feel so heavy, and sensory overload is something that so many of us struggle with as parents. This is why we’re looking forward to bringing you this conversation with Larissa Geleris, an Occupational Therapist who has been on a mission to help people become aware of their sensory processing. Larissa supports parents and their children, because if you know more about how sensory works, you’ll be able to be a more empathetic parent and have more tools available for both you and your child. In this episode, Larissa brings a topic to light that is relevant for so many members of this community. Not only are the ideas and concepts she shares backed by science, but they are tangible and doable for anyone. You’ll hear about “reset nachos” and so many more helpful tips from Larissa, and we recommend you try implementing just one or two of the strategies she talks about into your daily life. When you do, you’ll see a world of difference this will make for you and your family! MEET Larissa: https://www.instagram.com/warrior.ot/ Join us in the 4-Week HERself Podcast Investing in YOU Challenge, starting March 7th, by clicking HERE! $20 off Annual Expecting and Empowered App Membership Using Code “HERSELF”: https://www.expectingandempowered.com/e-e-app10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herselfLinks & Resources:Join us in the 4-Week HERself Podcast Investing in YOU Challenge, starting March 7th, by clicking HERE! Larissa’s Courses: https://larissa-s-school-f89d.thinkific.com/ Episode 41 with Dr. Aliza PressmanNo-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.comHERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s exhausting and hard at the same time, and we’d be lying if we said it was always easy raising children. Today’s expert guest is Karrie Locher, who is someone that faces these struggles and openly shares about them so that she can help others on their journey.We see a lot of Karrie on Instagram where she has a large following, but we’re so excited to dive into her behind-the-scenes here so that we can all get to know her a bit better and hear more about her life with 4 precious kiddos and her husband. We’ll cover some of the topics that she’s so well known for as a postpartum RN with nearly a decade of experience caring for moms and babies, and more recently she furthered her credentials and became a certified lactation consultant as well. If you’re tired of the curated Instagram feeds and images on television that show mothers who seem to be in total control raising their children 100 percent of the time, you’ll find this conversation refreshing because Karrie is not only an expert on these subjects, but she is real about her own journey in motherhood.We hope you enjoy listening to this episode with Karrie as much as we did in recording it, and that it gives you permission to always be in a state of learning. MEET Karrie: https://www.instagram.com/karrie_locher/ 15% off at GOODR with code ‘herself15’: https://goodr.com20% off at THIRDLOVE: http://thirdlove.com/herselfLinks & Resources:https://www.instagram.com/karrie_locher/ https://www.karingforpostpartum.com/ https://www.expectingandempowered.com/ Let’s connect!HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.comHERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen 

If you’re listening on the day this episode is published, February 14th, 2022, it’s the very first day of our book club that we’re doing with the HERself Podcast Patreon members, and we can’t wait to dive into Atlas of the Heart by the amazing Brené Brown (who is one of our favorite authors)! To paraphrase a quote from Brené’s, we should all strive to live a life with regrets in order to learn, become braver, and to teach us things we wouldn’t have experienced otherwise. A life full of reflection is worth living, and we’ll explore this life-changing concept in this episode and inside the book club with you.To jump in with us and join our beautiful private community, go to https://patreon.com/herselfpodcast, where you can come as yourself and be completely open and honest. Every single tier of membership has access to the book club, and it is also an incredible way to support our podcast. We appreciate each and every one of you, and we can’t wait to see you over there! 10% off your first month at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herself$20 off your first purchase at ROTHY’S: http://rothys.com/herselfLinks & Resources:https://patreon.com/herselfpodcast https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/ https://www.oprah.com/own-podcasts/brene-brown-atlas-of-the-heart-part-1https://www.oprah.com/own-podcasts/brene-brown-atlas-of-the-heart-part-2Episode 36 with Kara Loewentheil Let’s connect! HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.comHERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

Mother wound is a subject that we really wanted to cover here on the podcast, which is why we just knew when we found today’s guest on Instagram that we had to bring her on the show. If you’re not familiar with what mother wound is, or who it even applies to, we can assure you that you will leave this episode being more informed on this subject. Stephi Wagner is the Founder of The Mother Wound Project, which is fueled by the power of lived experience. Every member of the MWP Team not only has the relevant training and experience in fields such as psychotherapy, psychology and program management but also personal experience with and demonstrated recovery from the mother wound themselves.In this episode, Stephi reveals how becoming aware of and addressing the mother wound is really all about reclaiming ourselves and breaking the silence, isolation, and often generation cycles that exist with the mother wound. She provides the first steps to take and helpful resources to start healing the mother wound right now. If this episode resonates with you, or you know someone who could benefit by listening to it, we would love it if you could share it and tag us in your Instagram Stories. MEET Stephi: https://www.instagram.com/motherwoundproject/10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herself15% off at FRAMEBRIDGE with code ‘herself’: https://www.framebridge.comLinks & Resources:https://www.instagram.com/motherwoundproject/https://www.pinterest.ca/themotherwoundproject/_created/https://www.facebook.com/Mother-Wound-Project-101273972358666/ https://www.patreon.com/mwpmembers https://www.motherwoundproject.com/counselingAre you biased? I am - Kristen Pressner TED TalkStephi’s Top Resources: All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks/Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn/What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey/Why Won't You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts by Harriet Lerner/Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené BrownLet’s connect!HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.comHERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen