Midnight Mama

Most women, and especially mothers, find they have little time during the day to actually process the amount of decisions they had to make, and weigh their potential impact. If you are like me, midnight seems to be an appropriate time to lay awake and begin the process of analyzing how ONE of the decisions you made today will ultimately derail your entire life, or, someone you are responsible for...If this is you, then meet me at midnight might be the place for you to find some sisterhood, validation, and a whole lot of humor.

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Episodes

Mothering Yourself

Monday Jul 17, 2023

Monday Jul 17, 2023

In this episode, I talk about where I was and what I was doing last week instead of recording an episode for YOU.  This episode is near and dear to my heart because it is all about learning to mother yourself, regulate your emotions, and feed those raw emotions with what they are craving.  So many times we are caught in the middle of a storm, or tidal wave, and just keep going under, and no one coming to help us.  It can be so difficult to take care of everyone else, ask for your own help, and then tell people what that looks like for you.  Learning to mother yourself may sound like a foreign concept, but it is a necessity in this journey of motherhood and a skill that will benefit you and your family for years to come.
 
If you are interested in exploring this more, or any of my services kindly find me at www.thewholemom.com
and @nicole_kumi on IG
 

Are you Overpacking?

Monday Jul 03, 2023

Monday Jul 03, 2023

Sometimes we overpack when we go on vacation, an overnight trip, or somewhere else, and that is ok, if we realize WHY we are doing it.  I like to be prepared, but sometimes that preparation can be debilitating to my growth and ability to fit into spaces I want to go.  Take a listen as I process what this looks like, why we do it, and the theoretical component associated with carrying extra things in "your bag."  
 
As always, if you are interested in exploring 1:1 coaching with me follow the link below and let's connect.
 
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Making Eggs

Tuesday Jun 27, 2023

Tuesday Jun 27, 2023

We continue to overcomplicate aspects of motherhood because they are hard, when in reality its a series of steps we follow every single day that sometimes yield a different outcome.  Everytime you make eggs do you get the same finished product?  Probably not.  You might add seasoning, burn your eggs, or scramble them up.  When we shift our perspective and look at the monotony of motherhood it can feel less overwhelming and allow us to work through the transitional phases of the day with more energy and smoothly.  Take a listen as I draw these comparisons and offer suggestions for this.
 
As always, if you are interested in working together join me at www.thewholemom.com or email me at nkumi@thewholemom.com
 

I woke Up Differently

Monday Jun 19, 2023

Monday Jun 19, 2023

It's so easy for us to get caught up in the little storms that present themselves in our lives from time to time.  As moms, we find ourselves pulled into the storms of our spouses, children, friends, and more, and it can create instability within us that leads to self-sabotage and negative experiences.  I talk about my recent storms and how necessary it is to evaluate the residual damage from them in order to "decide" how to rebuild and sustain the changes.  Choosing to wake up differently has been serving its purpose in my life, and I want to share that with you in case you are caught in the eye of the storm.  
 
As always, I love to hear from my listeners and work more closely with you.  You can find me on ig @ nicole_kumi and at www.thewholemom.com

Reflection and Reinvention

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023

There is so much power in the ability to reflect on your past and use it as motivation for continuous improvement in your life.  We are all afforded opportunities to recreate, or reinvent ourselves yet so little of the population recognizes those moments, and even less know what skills are necessary to begin this transformation.  Sometimes, it is someone else's journey that prompts us to make these changes in an effort to assist them in their next season of life, and that is what I talk about in this episode.  Join me and listen in to how the battle my daughter was fighting prompted me to recreate myself in order to walk with her through a challenging season.

Healing from Resentment

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

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

Monday May 22, 2023

Monday May 22, 2023

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

Tuesday May 09, 2023

Tuesday May 09, 2023

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

Thursday May 04, 2023

Thursday May 04, 2023

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

Thursday Apr 27, 2023

Thursday Apr 27, 2023

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.

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Midnight Mama

While Mama is in the title, I am speaking to all women who recap their day and ruminate over the decisions they've made,  typically around midnight.  This podcast has something for everyone and is designed with light humor and tough love in mind.  If you are looking for a nudge in the right direction, or a good laugh, this is where you should be

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