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Finding Yourself in Motherhood
I am a life coach for mothers. I coach mothers who are struggling and feel overwhelmed in life while raising challenging kids. I help them find confidence and joy and set new goals to become better versions of themselves.
Episodes
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Focusing On Gratitude
Today I talked about ways we can focus on gratitude as we are getting close to Thanksgiving. I talked about the benefits of gratitude and how to can work to…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Thoughts vs Circumstances
Today I discussed a more advanced tool that can be useful. It is important to first really understand the model before trying this new tool. To illustrate, I…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Everything Is Working Out For Your Good
We're wired to label everything that happens to us — good, bad, disaster, blessing — often within seconds. But what if that instinct is exactly what keeps us…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Informative emotions
Today I discussed all the emotions I had surrounding sending my sons on missions. I talk about how we often resist the emotions that don't feel great and we…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
The Value of Money
Today I discussed several of the common thoughts we have around money. I talk about how these thoughts can keep us stuck and make it hard to have a good…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Expectations vs Reality
Today I talk about expectations vs reality. I give two examples of going through something hard with two of my boys. I show how to close the gap between your…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
On The Struggle Bus
Today I discuss how hard things happen in life. We often go through great lengths to try to prevent hard things from happening. I tell a story about a…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Summer Analysis
I'm back after a long summer break! Today I talked about how we often look to the past and judge how we showed up in life. I talked about how I felt like we…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Fixed or Growing: Lessons from Carol Dweck's Mindset
What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't your talent, your circumstances, or your past — but the way you think about your own…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Mother's Day thoughts
Today's episode focused on some of my thoughts surrounding Mother's Day. I first discuss how Mother's Day can be tricky especially for people who don't feel…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Stop Stealing From Your Own Joy
Are you a worrier? Do you find yourself mentally living in a future full of problems that haven't happened yet — and may never happen? In this episode, we're…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Judging Your Thoughts Isn't Self Awareness — It's Self Sabotage
Have you ever caught yourself in a thought and immediately decided it meant something was wrong with you? In this episode, we're talking about one of the most…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Miracles and Murmuring
"In the Bible the Israelites witnessed miracle after miracle — and still they complained. Sound familiar? In this episode, we're talking about why we murmur…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Stop Feeling Left Out
Have you ever found out about plans you weren't included in and felt that familiar sting? Being left out hurts — but it doesn't have to define you. In this…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Neutral Circumstances
Today I talked about a few experiences I've had recently that had me thinking about circumstances. I share how I received a compliment and how it seemed like…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
How To Feel Better, Part Two
I'm back with three more powerful tools to help you feel better from the inside out! First, we'll talk about the impact of the word "should" — why it quietly…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
How To Feel Better, Part One
Feeling better isn't just about thinking positive thoughts — it's about learning how to work with your mind instead of against it. In this episode, we dive…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Personality, Unpacked
What if everything you've ever believed about your personality isn't actually a fact — it's just a thought you've never questioned? In this episode, we're…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Wrong Decisions
In this episode I discuss the idea of making wrong decisions. We often argue with reality when we label a decision as the wrong decision and wish we could go…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Who Wrote That Manual Anyway?
We all know the relief of cracking open a manual (or going to the YouTube or AI) and finding the fix you need to something that wasn't work correctly — but…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Are You At War With Yourself?
When someone hurts us deeply, we often think the hardest part is forgiving them. But what if the real struggle is something else entirely? In this episode, we…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Letting Go: The Sheep, the Sliver, and the Grudge
We all know holding grudges hurts us more than anyone else, so why is it so hard to let them go? In this episode, I explore the paradox of grudges through two…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Agency: Taking Back Your Power
Ready to stop giving your power away? This week I'm reteaching you the CTFAR model—a simple but powerful tool that shows you exactly how you're surrendering…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Agency-The Gift We Fought For and Give Away Daily
A war was fought in heaven over your agency. People throughout history have died for freedom and choice. Yet we give our agency away every day through grudges…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Confidence through God's Love
In today's episode, I discuss the story in the Book of Mormon about the tree of life and how the fruit of the tree represents the love of God. The scriptures…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Permission To Forgive Yourself
Have you ever struggled to believe that Christ's Atonement truly covers your mistakes? While we know intellectually that "infinite means infinite," applying…
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Stop Judging Your Thoughts and Get Curious
Once you understand that your thoughts are optional and create your emotions, it's tempting to think you should just change every thought that causes negative…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
The Greatest Gifts: Conversation, Love, and Dignity
Today I discussed different ways that we can serve. I quoted Sharon Eubank when she was interviewed on the All In Podcast. She talks about serving those within…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
The Gift of the Present Moment
Today I discussed how this time of year can get so busy and stressful, we don't enjoy it. It can be helpful to intentionally slow down and be in the present…
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The Gift Giving Dilemma
As the holiday season approaches, are you feeling the pressure to make sure every gift is perfectly equal? Stressing over spreadsheets to track fairness?…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Gratitude In All Things...Especially Yourself
Today I discussed the power of gratitude. As we focus on gratitude this weekend, I hope you can find ways to thank yourself for all the ways you have showed up…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
What Is A Relationship, Really?
What if everything you thought you knew about relationships was backwards? In this episode, we explore a powerful reframe: a relationship isn't something that…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
What are your gifts and talents?
Today I start with an exercise to help you learn what you are good at and what you might not be good at. I discuss how we come up with these lists and what…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Five Empowering Thoughts
What if five simple thoughts could transform the way you experience life? In this podcast, I share five principles that have shaped my perspective and brought…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Confidence: Be The One Who Reaches Out
Today's episode is based off the 2025 October General Conference talk by Elder Gong titled, "No One Sits Alone." In order to be someone who can reach out to…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Is Regret Helping You or Hurting You?
Do you carry regret about things from your past? Does it feel heavy, painful, like something you just have to live with? In this episode, I explore a powerful…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
The Tipping Point
Fresh off a two-week adventure in Switzerland, today I reflect on the beautiful paradox of life's 50-50 nature. From breathtaking mountain gondola rides and…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
The Mirror Effect: Are You Reflecting Who You Actually Want To Be?
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to match someone else’s energy—especially when that energy is negative? Whether it’s snapping back at your toddler…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
River of misery
Today I talked about emotions and how they fuel every action that we take. It makes sense why we do the things we do when we notice the emotions we are…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Sneaky thoughts about motherhood
Today I talked about thoughts we have about motherhood. I mentioned a friend telling me "I am extremely disappointed in myself," when discussing motherhood. I…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Respect and teenagers
When your teenager breaks a rule or disobeys, what's your first instinct? If you're like most parents, it's probably frustration, anger, or feeling…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Everything You Want Is On the Other Side of Hard
In this episode I talk about life's biggest challenges and the growth that comes from facing them head-on. Inspired by coach Monty Williams' powerful insight…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Breaking Free From All Or Nothing Thinking
Do you ever catch yourself thinking "I'm the only one who does dishes around here" or "I never get any help with the kids"? If these thoughts sound familiar…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Taking the credit or the blame?
Today I talked about taking the credit or the blame for our children's actions. I also discussed how are relationship with our children has so much to do with…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Thoughts about Relationships
In the episode, I discuss relationships and where they always begin. I give several examples of using the model to help us understand how our thoughts affect…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
What If Patience Isn't About Willpower?
What if patience isn't about willpower, but about the thoughts we choose? In this episode, we explore how truly patient people have learned to think…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Life is always 50/50
Even when on vacation, I was reminded of the concept that life is 50/50. We can get discouraged by that, or understand that it is actually a beautiful part of…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Worry vs. Pre-Pain: When Thinking Becomes Suffering
Ever catch yourself suffering through disasters that haven't even happened yet? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore the phenomenon of "pre-paining" -…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
The question that changes everything
What if the key to better relationships isn't changing other people, but changing how we see them? Discover the powerful question that can transform your most…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
The Fullness of Joy
In this episode of we explore the profound nature of joy and its unexpected relationship with life's hardest moments. What's the difference between happiness…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
The Resentment Puzzle
That flash of anger when no one notices your clean house. The tears that surprise you when your husband asks "What's for dinner?" while you're sick in bed. The…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Mother's Day: How to Make It More Meaningful For You
Is Mother's Day a source of joy or disappointment for you? In this episode, we explore the emotional complexities many mothers face during this celebrated…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
How knowing we will die, teaches us to live
In this thought-provoking episode, I explore how our awareness of mortality can transform the way we live. Drawing inspiration from Michael Singer's "The…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
What to do when children lie
What should we do when our children lie? In this thoughtful episode, I share a personal story from my junior high softball days that taught me an important…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Life lessons from Singer, Carnegie, and Eger
In this episode, I share my recent experience pushing outside my comfort zone by traveling solo to a life coaching conference - from waking up at 3 AM to…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Hope, Gratitude, and Hard Things
In this episode, I share my personal journey of choosing discomfort as a pathway to growth. Learn how I challenged myself to present to a coaching group…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Choose Your Results: Transforming How You Experience Life's Challenges
In this episode, we explore the powerful relationship between our circumstances and results. While we can't always choose our circumstances, we can choose how…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Creating a Life of Gratitude and Excitement
Today we explored ways to focus more on gratitude in your life. I offered a couple strategies that have worked for me. On Amber Smith's podcast she asks the…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
When we feel judged
In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle the complex relationship mothers have with judgment—both from others and ourselves. Discover why some judgment is…
- Finding Yourself in Motherhood
Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions
In this episode, I dive deeper into my journey of preparing to send my son on his mission. After initially focusing on gratitude to overcome disappointment…