Midnight Mama

Healing from Resentment

A moms there are many topics we shy away from, and another one of my favorites to discuss is resentment.  I talk about my experience with resentment and how I decided to heal from it and grow through this experience enhancing my family and adding more value to my life.

Losing my ME Time

Coming down off the highs of our girl's trip, mother's day celebrations and busy life smacked me right in the mouth this weekend.  I pride myself on structure and routine in order to survive motherhood and this week I was reminded of what it feels like to neglect spending time with myself.  I typically practice what I preach because if I didn't, then how would anyone think it was wise to listen to me?  It's a humbling experience when the advice you give others is not something you follow, and then everything around you suffers.  Yes, I fell off my wagon of self-care, and my non-negotiable time became "negotiable" and everyone suffered at the hands of this.  Tune in to hear me share about this experience, how I climbed back on the wagon quickly, and why it is CRUCIAL to have this time for yourself every, single, day.

I feel like I’m suffocating

I couldn't find the right word to explain how I felt recently with routines and bedtime especially.  SUFFOCATED seemed to sum it up fairly well, and I know I am not alone.  More importantly, learn what I did once I recognized it, and why that strategy is going to be effective for a long time to come.
 
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It’s our Month

May is Maternal Mental Health Month and I am here for it!! I have created a new, FREE offer that is available for anyone on my email list, so join here https://www.kumitraininganddevelopment.com/
 
Also, the physician I reference in this podcast is Dr. Stephanie Staples-Hack, OBGYN

Keeping Score

Are you keeping score in your house?  If you're not doing it then who is?  What are you keeping score of?  Join me here as I chat about the negative impact this behavior has on our marriages, relationships, and overall self-efficacy and how to reduce this "desire" to do so.

Being authentic is a Flex

Social media has glorified the idea that being a "struggling" mom who doesn't shower, eat, or care for herself is the epitome of motherhood.  It has also encouraged us to not show who we TRULY are, and glorify the moms who bounce back and jump right back to work after giving birth without so much of a hiccup.  Join me in the conversation about why this is damaging to YOU and other moms, and why being authentic will increase the likelihood that we might get more support and services.

Overcomplicating Motherhood

We need to recognize that the symptoms are not always the problem when it comes to our experiences in motherhood.  We tend to overcomplicate motherhood and that prevents us from being present in our children's lives.  Join me in the discussion about reducing the complications by working on ONE area that will indirectly benefit every other area of your life.
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Taking care of them begins with taking care of YOU

We've all bullshitted ourselves about not having the time or drive to take care of ourselves but will quicky drop everything and do something for our kids or our spouse.  I am calling you out on your bullshit here and reminding you that when you take care of yourself and find time for yourself, it allows you to give 100% to everyone else that needs you.  You will walk away from this episode with a different mindset and perspective on why pouring into yourself is non-negotiable.
 
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The infamous ”B” word

Yep, I'm talking about burnout.  It's one thing to get burned out, and it's another thing to learn how to identify the early onset and how to effectively recover from it.  Join me here and listen how burnout recently knocked me out, and how I chose to get up from the blow.
 
As always, if you are looking to implement some new strategies or coping mechanisms let's connect.
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Your Community

As mothers, one thing we can't seem to get enough of (other than sleep) is a community of helpful and willing moms.  I know the struggle I faced when looking outside of my immediate family and support network for those individuals who were walking the same path as me, so I went ahead and created that community. I'm inviting you to join me, wherever you are in your journey as a mother, and help build a strong, safe, solid community of moms who can and will support, value, guide, and uplift one another. 
 
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