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So you wanna…be more confident? with Kim Ludeman (Ep. 43)So you wanna be more confident podcast title

So you wanna…be more confident? with Kim Ludeman (Ep. 43)

Published January 22, 2019

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Showing up confidently in your life is so key to parenting and health. If you’ve ever questioned every decision you’re making or let someone else “make you feel bad” about your choices, you know first hand that lacking confidence can be a real impediment. That’s why we’re talking to Kim Ludeman of Captivatingly Confident today about being more confident.

Even if you’re not PERFECT (who is?) at everything you’re working on, you can still start showing up confident TODAY. Want to know how? Listen is as we speak to Kim about:

  • What confidence means
  • How to show up confidently even if you’re not where you want to be
  • Why confidence has nothing to do with your appearance
  • How confidence can impact your parenting
  • Steps you can take TODAY to get more confident
  • A couple of daily exercises to boost your confidence

Here are some links to things we talked about in this episode:

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So you wanna…raise an adventurous eater? with Melanie Potock (Ep. 42)

So you wanna…raise an adventurous eater? with Melanie Potock (Ep. 42)

Published January 15, 2019

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This week we’re talking with Melanie Potock of mymunchbug.com about the things we can do as parents to raise adventurous eaters. Melanie is a pediatric feeding expert who has also successfully raised a picky eater herself. Her fun and accessible approach to getting kids comfortable through more foods through interacting with them is sure to be a hit with all kids.

In this conversation we talk about:

  • What led Melanie to become a pediatric feeding expert
  • The most common reasons that kids don’t love vegetables (or new foods in general)
  • Whether it’s possible to get kids to love vegetables without enduring endless battles
  • The best strategies to get kids to try more new things
  • Her best tips for having fun introducing new foods and why is having fun important
  • Ways to play with food without making a huge mess
  • Favorite tools for getting kids in the kitchen

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So you wanna…eat healthy on a budget? (Ep. 41)

Published January 8, 2019

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Not only is eating healthy on a budget possible, but it doesn’t have to take all of your time and energy to do it! Shelly Longenecker from Dinner for a Dollar is here today to tell us how.

Listen in for all kinds of awesome tips around how to make healthy eating happen for less. Believe it or not, it is possible to eat a whole food, allergy free, veggie-forward diet for $1 per person per meal.

Some of the highlights include:

  • What is the average food budget – are you “exceptional”?
  • Tips on saving money while still eating well
  • Save time, money, and energy while feeding your family
  • Why you should be reducing the number of times you go to the grocery store (and how to do it)
  • What your calendar has to do with saving money on healthy food
  • How to make an effective food plan
  • How to balance money and time when it comes to food
  • Why recognizing your limits and being honest about them is so important to taking care of your family
  • One easy change that you can make to your shopping list
  • To bring your kids or not bring your kids to the grocery store
  • What a “budget” menu looks like for a family of 6
  • The meal planning “formula” to make feeding your family easier
  • Tips for “stretching” meat further
  • Food values and food equations

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So you wanna be…a more mindful parent (Ep. 40)

Published January 1, 2019

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Today we’re talking to Ali Katz, the self-proclaimed hot mess to mindful mom. Who better to join us to talk about becoming a more mindful parent?

Ali Katz is an author, speaker, mindful parenting coach, and a meditation expert. As she shares on her website “her mission is to inspire mothers across the globe to leave overwhelm, stress and guilt behind, and to embrace a life full of balance, presence, and joy”. In this conversation, we cover so many great tidbits around becoming a more mindful parent in a way that fits into your life. Some of these things we chat about include:

  • What does it mean to be mindful
  • How can being mindful make you a more patient and loving parent (and human)
  • The positive impact of a parents’ mindfulness on their children
  • Why you should start small when it comes to building any habit (including mindfulness)
  • How mindfulness shows up in parents’ busy lives
  • Strategies for managing screen time for parents and kids (and it’s role in being more present)
  • How mindfulness helps with setting effective consequences
  • Tips for fostering mindfulness in kids
  • A “morning mindfulness” exercise you could use with kids of all ages

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be exploring even more ways to improve your whole families health and wellness in the new year.

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How to Achieve Goals with Charlena Smith (Ep. 39)

Published December 26, 2018

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Let’s talk about KEEPING your new year’s resolutions this year. Today we’re talking to Charlena Smith, who runs a company that helps people reach big, scary goals, all about the best ways to achieve your goals, whatever they may be.

Just in time for the new year, we’re chatting all about why people fail to keep their resolutions and what you can do about it to make 2019 your most successful year yet. We cover:

  • Why are we SO BAD at keeping our goals
  • How to turn inspiration into action
  • Keeping momentum on our goals in the face of real life
  • The importance of why
  • Ways to identify HOW you get things done and different ways to do that
  • Why accountability is so important to reaching your goals
  • The “magic number” when you’re setting up a new habit
  • The power of affirmations of bringing your goals to fruition
  • The problem with reaching your goals
  • One thing you need to do with your partner if you want to reach your goals
  • The two traps you need to look out for
  • How to find a great accountability partner
  • The importance of reevaluating your goals
  • Celebrating all of your wins no matter how big or small

Want to try out Optio to help you set your goals this year? Use the code “PLATE” and get $50 off your first Quarter. This comes with the whole shebang: the welcome kit, the accountability planner, and even a partner – if you dare. 🙂

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The Keys to Setting Effective and Meaningful Goals with Jaclyn Mellone (Ep. 38)Graphic of the keys to setting effective and meaningful goals

The Keys to Setting Effective and Meaningful Goals with Jaclyn Mellone (Ep. 38)

Published December 18, 2018

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We are so excited to welcome Jaclyn Mellone to the podcast today to talk about the keys to setting effective and meaningful goals.

Jaclyn is a marketing and mindset mentor who works with female business owners. And it turns out that the same tips, tricks, and skills that make you successful in business are totally relevant to setting and achieving personal goals. So in advance of everyone’s yearly goal setting (aka new year resolutions) we wanted to share with you some tips on setting goals that actually matter to you.

In this episode, we cover lots of juicy tidbits including:

  • The problem with “shoulds”
  • What the people you hang out with have to do with the goals you set
  • Why negative thinking is keeping you from achieving your goals
  • One mindset switch that can help you fit into your pants again
  • The power of focusing on actions vs. focusing on results
  • How finding the joy in the mess can keep you going
  • Why you need to get really specific about the outcome that you want
  • The difference between a goal, project, and task
  • 2 exercises you can do to figure out what you really want
  • Tapping into the power of intuition
  • What gratitude has to do with achieving your goals
  • The mindset you need to take on

Here are some of the spots that you can find Jaclyn and her awesome wisdom: JaclynMellone.com, The (soon to be) Go To Gal Podcast, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Getting Ready for 2019

Published December 11, 2018

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How is it time to talk about 2019 already? We can barely believe it, but here it is!

Today, Amy and Emily are talking all about what’s coming in 2019 both personally and on the podcast, along with our thoughts on how you can start planning for a more intentional 2019. We cover:

  • Some new things that you’ll hear on the podcast soon
  • Thoughts on goal setting and new year resolutions
  • Picking a word or theme for 2019
  • Why we won’t be sharing about “how to lose weight” when everyone else is talking about and thinking about it
  • 2 things to focus on when you’re setting goals for personal and business
  • How we plan to support your overall wellness in 2019

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The Parent’s Guide to Being More Food Allergy Friendly (Ep. 36)

The Parent’s Guide to Being More Food Allergy Friendly (Ep. 36)

Published December 4, 2018

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Did you know that 1 in 13 children suffers from a food allergy? That means that even if your child isn’t suffering from food allergies, there are likely two other kids in your child’s class who are.

That’s why today we’re thrilled to be chatting with Kathlena the Allergy Chef about how to be more food allergy friendly as a parent. We cover everything from:

  • The different ways that food allergies and sensitivities can show up
  • The Top 8 food allergies
  • One thing you can do at home right now if you suspect your child may be suffering fr
    om an undiagnosed food allergy or sensitivity
  • How to be a more supportive and inclusive parent when it comes to kids who have food allergies

And so, so much more.

Want to hear more from Kathlena? You can find her here:

  • Website: http://theallergychef.com
  • Bakery and books: https://freeandfriendlyfoods.com
  • Recipe and Lego blog: http://www.foodandlego.com
  • Raise Membership: https://raise.theallergychef.com/membership-account/membership-levels/
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Simple Ways to Practice Intentional Gift Giving and Alternative Gift Ideas (Ep. 35)

Published November 27, 2018

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Are you tired of scrambling on the gift-giving hamster wheel as you try to find the perfect gift and stick to your budget? Do you wish that you could be more intentional and thoughtful in your gift giving?

Us too! That’s what prompted this week’s conversation with Amy and Emily. In this episode, they’re sharing three different elements of health when they’re choosing a present and one trick for avoiding sales temptation (that works for food shopping too).

Want more healthy gift ideas? Amy has a list of ideas, complete with links, on her website here.

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