HERself

This new year started off with its fair challenges for us, including a stomach virus, breaks from work and cases of Covid (in both our households!), and more. Today, we want to share our thoughts about these experiences in pandemic parenting, as well as give you some tools that we’ve found helpful, including mindset shifts and exercises that you can start implementing in your daily life. If you’re exhausted right now, know that we’re right there with you, but that you don’t have to stay stuck in the suck! Embracing the challenges, surviving, and finding those little pockets of light where we can is going to help us all feel better through this time.Remember that our paths in life for a large part have been chosen for us, and time will keep moving on regardless of what is happening, but we’ve got to figure out how to make the most of it for ourselves, our families, and each and every person we meet! Links & Resources:Expecting and Empowered App available in Google Play & Apple App Store Use code HERSELF for $5 off a monthly subscription or $20 off an annual subscription!Check out our other podcast Pursuing HER Purpose: https://www.pursuingherpurpose.com/podcastLast Week’s Episode with The Matrescence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/112-the-matrescence-your-process-of-becoming-a-mother/id1489878793?i=1000548791167 The Counseling Collaborative quote: https://instagram.com/thecounselingco?utm_medium=copy_linkLet’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

Motherhood can be hard for EVERY single one of us, and if you feel like you’re silently struggling in this area you are not alone. I’m so excited to be introducing you to Laura and Megan from The Matrescence, and if you’re not sure what this word means, don’t worry because we talk all about the meaning behind the name and the very personal mission of The Matrescence in this powerful episode! What Laura and Megan are doing in the world right now is so needed, because we all know how difficult it can be for mothers to find time, especially in a global pandemic, to take care of themselves. In this episode, they share the importance of prioritizing self-care for not only yourself as a mother, but for your entire family, and what you can do to begin using movement and exercise without the mom guilt that often comes with it. Laura and Megan reveal what they each do to overcome the common pitfalls that mothers face, like feeling the need to wear all of the hats and carrying the invisible load, while falling short in different areas of daily life, and so much more.This conversation provides real, actionable advice from real mommas, along with so many tools you can start using to improve your mental (and overall) health today!MEET Laura & Megan: https://www.instagram.com/thematrescence/10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herself20% off at THIRDLOVE: http://thirdlove.com/herselfLet’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

Ask and you shall receive! Molly joins the podcast as a “real mom” from our community with her compelling story. She gives details on advocating for herself in the delivery room (with the help of her doula Amy :)), tips for protecting her peace on social media while struggling with PCOS and infertility, where she sets boundaries and allows for space with inlaws and family members and how she and her husband work through their partnership challenges.There is a little something for EVERY HERself listener and we are so lucky to have such a vulnerable interview that will inspire you in your roles.MEET MOLLY: https://www.instagram.com/lovebabyandtoddler/?hl=enHOMER 60 day free trial: https://glnk.io/04kp/ameskiefer10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herselfLet’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

“Come on, we never hang out anymore. What would one drink hurt?”The pressure around drinking is still relevant for many women in our community. For some it’s not an issue where others feel the heaviness of saying ‘yes’ out of obligation even though their gut is saying “no”. In this episode with Michelle Smith from @recoveryisthenewblack, we dive into all things mommy wine culture and how to be a better friend or stand up for yourself. Michelle is an author, educator and engaging TEDx speaker and has used her personal experience and work as a substance abuse counselor to support people on their journey to recovery. This is a judgment free episode. Listen with an open mind and an open heart on where you can make small changes in your life to do and feel your best. MEET MICHELLE: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryisthenewblack/15% off at FRAMEBRIDGE with code ‘herself’: https://www.framebridge.com15% off at GOODR with code ‘herself15’: https://goodr.comLet’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

Happy New Year HERself listeners! We start this year with some inspiration and prompts to help you reframe your thoughts around some of life’s biggest stressors. Whether it’s a last minute change of plans, the demands from everyone everywhere, the tiny tasks that add up to big overwhelm, or feeling the monotony of life… this episode will help you process. Let’s start this year with grace and realistic expectations. And we will be right by your side through it all!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcast10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herselfLet’s connect!HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.comHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreen

We brought back Molly Millwood’s episode this week! Molly was our first author to join the podcast and our first book club author for HERself. Her message is an important one for any stage of motherhood and is one of our most listened to episodes to date.If you have read her incredible book To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma...you know how powerful her words are. It is both freeing and validating for women in the throes of one of life’s biggest transitions: motherhood.Special takeaways: Resentment for our partners is generally formed around unrealistic expectations The goal of being a “good enough” motherThe inequities between men and women when it comes to parenting are realGiving voice around fear, depletion, longing and hunger will win over passive aggressive communication every timeA man’s ability to accept influence from their partner is directly related to marital stabilitySeeking professional therapy should be normalized and we could all benefit from it20% off at HUZZAH with code ‘herself’: http://drinkhuzzah.comResources:Molly’s book: To Have and to HoldMolly’s Website: www.MollyMillwood.comLet’s connect!HERSELF INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET MOLLY: instagram.com/molly.millwood.phd/MEET AMY: instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: instagram.com/abbyrosegreenHERSELF SHOWNOTES: www.herselfpodcast.com

Mental health therapist Kate Borsato joins us on the podcast as we bring back her episode from late 2020. Different year, same struggles for many as we dive into pandemic stress, postpartum anxiety and the identity shift that motherhood brings. These conversations need to happen and this podcast is the perfect platform for them.So in today's episode, you can expect vulnerability, honesty, and help navigating through your own motherhood challenges. All the while, this amazing expert will lead the way. @kateborsato, you are a light in this world. Thank you SO much for what you do for mamas and thank you for having this conversation with us.MEET KATE20% off at HUZZAH with code ‘herself’: http://drinkhuzzah.comLet’s connect!HERself PATREONHERSELF INSTAGRAMMEET AMY MEET ABBY

Eve Rodsky joins the podcast to talk on the unfair division of household labor. As women, we are doing ⅔ of the work at home… even for those who have working roles outside the home. And it’s up to us to change the script within our own homes to help our next generation see a new way of playing fair.Learn and unlearn with us on this important conversation this week! A great one to bring back to your partner and start implementing right away.MEET EVE20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE: http://thirdlove.com/herselfOur direct link to ROTHY’S: http://rothys.com/herselfLet’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

Brooke from @nutrition.for.mamas gives our audience the information we wish we had years ago in regards to nutrition, food freedom, and body image. As a registered dietitian who has struggles with insecurities in the past, Brooke speaks in a way that is warm, inviting, but also has the facts. If you are looking at where to start with intuitive eating, how to prevent binges, and also some easy grab and go meal and snack ideas, we cover it all this week.Thank you for all that you do for your own community at @the.mama.well and for bringing that information to our listeners too!Free mini course here: https://app.themamawell.co/offers/eTh9M2rs 15% off at GOODR with code ‘herself15’: https://goodr.com10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herselfLet’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 have been around here for a while, you know we are always learning and growing. Through taking courses, listening to podcasts, and reading books, we are able to infuse new information into our lives every day.And this week we learned something new from @estherperelofficial and it sparked the idea for this podcast. It’s easy to fall into seeing the world only through your own lens but understanding the full picture is beneficial for everyone. And it starts with replacing the old  “how was your day” questions with new and improved questions that we list out in the episode. The awareness of the story behind the story can go a long way at creating successful relationships.Forward progress friends, learning and growing right alongside you!FREE 30 day trial at HOMER LEARNING: https://glnk.io/04kp/ameskiefer20% off at HUZZAH with code ‘herself’: http://drinkhuzzah.comLet’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