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3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms
A podcast with 3 actionable takeaways in every 30-minute episode because you are a busy mom with a full schedule and an even fuller brain. Listen in to feel encouraged and inspired, as we learn together how to overcome overwhelm and find more peace and magic in motherhood. Hosted by Rachel Nielson, a mother, teacher, and writer.
Episodes
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262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout
Feeling burned out as a mom, but don’t know how to get out of the overwhelm? This is an abbreviated version of the class I taught at Pinners Conference this…
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261: How to Lighten your Mental Load // Felicia Kashevaroff & Aileen Kelly of Tend Task
Have you ever wondered how you can lighten the mental load that you carry around as a mother? Do you ever feel a bit crushed and under-appreciated for it? I am…
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260: How to Talk to our Kids about Tough Topics & Current Events // Dr. Taryn Fletcher
It seems there is no end to discouraging headlines and distressing current events in our world today. The world can feel like a dangerous and confusing place…
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259: What's Working for Rachel: Saying Sorry, Screen-time Limits, and School Lunches
Let's just chat as mom-friends about what is working (and what's not) in our homes. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to…
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258: Boundaries with Kids Part 2 // Stacey Collins
Parenting is hard, and there is NO WAY to do it perfectly all the time. In today's episode, I invited my friend and colleague Stacey Collins back to the…
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[5 ways, 5 days giveaway!] Day 5: Happy 5th Birthday, 3 in 30!
What can I do to help my kids behave and listen to me?? Find out in today's mini-episode! This episode is part of a special series I am doing this week to…
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[5 ways, 5 days giveaway!] Day 4: Happy 5th Birthday, 3 in 30!
Does your phone use impact your children? Find out in this mini-episode! This is part of a special series I am doing this week for the 5th birthday of the…
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[5 ways, 5 days giveaway!] Day 3: Happy 5th Birthday, 3 in 30!
How can we celebrate and sorrow with our kids? Hear more in today's mini-episode! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped…
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[5 ways, 5 days giveaway!] Day 2: Happy 5th Birthday, 3 in 30!
How can I raise a confident child? Learn more in today's episode! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how…
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257: 5 Years of 3 in 30
This month, we are celebrating FIVE years of 3 in 30. I can hardly believe it! Maybe this will come as no surprise, but to celebrate our big birthday…
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256: Why "Unsexy" Elections Matter and How to Get Involved as a Busy Mom // Laney Hawes
I want to thank you for seeing an episode title that mentioned elections and thinking, "Yeah, I want to listen to this. I can give thirty minutes of my busy…
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255: How to Get Family Dinner on the Table (+ Why It Matters!) // Kelsey Nixon
I hope that all of you listening have perfected systems for feeding your families so you do not have to deal with this awful feeling every night of your life…
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254: How to Not Stress, Even in your Busiest Seasons
Three takeaways to help you maintain emotional and mental wellness in your wildest seasons! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to…
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{Listen TODAY!} Back Into a Woman Again- A Pep Talk in your Pocket
I dreamt myself into a mother, but when I became her, I had to dream her back into a woman back into a woman back into a woman again. -“Transfiguration” by…
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253: The 9 Pillars of Self-Assured Motherhood
ANNOUNCEMENT: If you've been listening to my show for the past couple of months, you know that I am in the middle of launching the second round of my…
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{Listen TODAY!} Do You Know You're a Good Mom? - A Pep Talk in Your Pocket
Do YOU know you're a good mom? If you are ready to take the first step to becoming your own hype woman, sign up now to join the free, "Find your Framework to…
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252: Sanctify Your Soul-Care
Announcement: Today is THE day, my friends. For weeks, I have been mentioning that the Self-Assured Motherhood Program, or SAM as I like to call it, would be…
3 in 30 Takeaways for MomsIntroducing the "Minimal-ish" Podcast
Hello friends! This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun new series I am doing once a month where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might…
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251: How to Set Boundaries with your Children // Stacey Collins
The concept of having boundaries with our kids can feel a bit foreign and possibly selfish, but it can actually be one of the most loving things you do for…
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250: Emotional-Resilience in Motherhood // Jen Riday
I can think of almost no other role in this life that requires as much emotional resilience as being a mom. This episode's guest is Dr. Jen Riday, a mom of 6…
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249: Teaching Children to be Kind // Amanda Ferraioli
My greatest hope for my children is that they will be kind--I care way more about that than if they are academic or athletic or musical or even responsible…
3 in 30 Takeaways for MomsIntroducing the "Smart Girl's Podcast"
I’m so excited to introduce the Smart Girl’s Podcast, the latest show launched by the American Girl Podcast Network. The Smart Girl’s Podcast brings to life…
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248: 3 Small Shifts that Lead to Soul Shifts // Rachel Macy Stafford
I first encountered the work of Rachel Macy Stafford in 2015 when she was a guest on one of the very first podcasts I ever listened to. I was struck by her…
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247: How do I get my kids to go to bed?? // Becca Campbell
When my kids were babies and toddlers, we had a rock-solid bedtime routine that my husband and I were completely in control of. We picked our babies up and…
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246: How to Encourage Creativity in Kids // Noah Nielson
My son Noah is a creator. He spends hours every day building with LEGO, and if he ever finds a big empty box, it will surely become a fabulous creation within…
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245: You're Exactly Where You Need to Be // Alison Faulkner
Today's episode is with my dear friend Alison Faulkner, all about her new book called You're Already Awesome! Alison is a branding and events expert, host of…
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Introducing the "Simple Families" Podcast
This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun new series I am going to be doing once a month where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might…
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244: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work Outside the 9-5 // Kim Rittberg
Do you have dreams of leaving your 9-5 job? Or dreams of earning an income at home but have imposter syndrome and wonder if you are even qualified? Kim…
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243: 19 Years Without My Mom
Today marks 19 years since my mother died of breast cancer. I have dreaded this particular anniversary for a long time because I was 19 years old when my mom…
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242: What to Do When Your Kids are Fighting // Dr. Laura Markham
Today's episode with Dr. Laura Markham helps to answer the question of what to do when our kids are fighting. For full show notes, including the three…
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241: 3 Fail-Proof Ways to Reduce Sibling Rivalry // Dr. Laura Markham
I think siblings fighting is one of the most common and heaviest problems that moms struggle with on a daily basis. For the next two weeks on the podcast, I'm…
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Introducing the "Let's Change Beauty" Podcast
This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun new series I am going to be doing once a month where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might…
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240: How to Get Your Kids to Play Outside // Angela Hanscom
Are you hearing a lot of “I’m bored!” and wondering why your children don’t just go play outside? My conversation with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational…
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239: 3 Spaces to Organize for the Most Summer Fun // Jen Martin
How is your home organization being affected by these long summer days? If you are feeling ready to do a summer reset, you are going to get so many great ideas…
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238: Understanding & Supporting Transgender Teens // June & Holly Young
How much do you know about LGBTQ topics, particularly about what it means to be transgender? If the answer is “not much” that’s okay, and I’m so glad you’re…
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237: Our Best Hacks for Summer! A Crowdsourced Episode from the 3 in 30 Community
It’s such an adjustment finding a new rhythm when summer starts, and that’s why I’m so excited for this crowdsourced episode today where we get to learn from…
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236: How to Keep Kids Safe Around Water this Summer // Nicole Hughes
Trigger Warning: Child Loss This episode with Nicole Hughes about water safety is an encore, and we decided to re-air this particular episode because we got an…
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235: Summertime with Teens and Tweens // Jamie Cook
We’ve talked about surviving summer with young kids home all day, but what about as our kids get older? Jamie Cook is back on the show, talking about enjoying…
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234: How to Stay Sane with Kids Home This Summer // Jamie Cook
Where do you fall on a scale of excited-to-shuddering-in-fear over summer’s fast approach? Tune in for how to stay sane with kids home this summer with Jamie…
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233: How to Help Your Child Enjoy Reading // Janssen Bradshaw
Summer is an ideal time to take the pressure off of reading and just make it FUN for your kids. You'll get so many tips for how to do that in today's encore…
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232: Minimizing Power Struggles // Denaye Barahona
Power struggles in parenting are a normal, daily occurrence, but they can get downright exhausting. Our guest Denaye Barahona is a Mama with a doctorate degree…
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231: 3 Gifts to Ask For (or Give Yourself!) for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is just a few weeks away in the United States, and today I’m sharing how we can make sure the day is special by asking for what we really want and…
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230: 3 Simple Steps to Organize Your Photos // Miss Freddy
In today's episode, Miss Freddy, a certified Professional Photo Organizer, shares her three takeaways to get us started on our photo organization journey. For…
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229: How to Use Your Phone to Capture Beautiful Moments with Your Kids // Kiera Liu
Tune in to hear Kiera Liu’s actionable tips in the episode for how we can use our phones with intention and purpose to capture beautiful moments with our kids…
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228: 3 Tools to Support Siblings When Bringing Home a New Baby // Hannah and Kelty from Upbringing
Adding a new baby to your family, whether it’s your first or your fifth, always comes with a lot of highs and lows. Hannah and Kelty from Upbringing share 3…
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227: How to Talk to Kids About Skin Tone and Race // Dr. Lucretia Berry
How comfortable are you talking about race? Dr. Lucretia Berry shares about how to talk to your kids about skin tone and race in this week's episode. For full…
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226: How to Organize Any Space // Candi Kidd
Sometimes our physical things remind us of the “shoulds” we have in our lives. Clearing things away or organizing them to be more accessible and functional can…
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225: 3 Tangible Ways to Create More Time // Candi Kidd
Life often feels busy and overwhelming, but does it feel full and rewarding? Listen to this week’s episode for 3 tangible ways to create more time with Candi…
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224: Self-Silencing: What is it, how can we stop doing it? // Amber A. Price
Have you ever stayed quiet when you were in a group, even though you really wanted to speak up and add your thoughts to the discussion? This is called…
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223: Sex and Motherhood // Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Since becoming a parent, has your sex drive seemed non existent at times? Or maybe not for you, but for your partner? Our guest, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife…
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222: How to Repair after a Fight with your Partner // Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman
After a conflict with your spouse, does it take hours, days, or weeks to make up? This episode will give you the tools you need to shorten the "argument…
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221: Making your Marriage a Priority, Even in the Busiest Seasons // Rachel Fordham
With six biological kids, multiple foster kids, and a career as a novelist, how does Rachel Fordham make time and space for her marriage? She shares her best…
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220: How to Survive Infertility
Infertility is hellishly hard, and it can be hellishly hard on a marriage! In this episode, Rachel shares her three takeaways for nurturing yourself and your…
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219: Life Skills for Tweens // Becky Fife, Katie Parker, Allie Callister
Being a tween is hard, but it is also a hard stage to parent. If you need a little support and solidarity raising a middle schooler, tune in now to learn how…
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218: How can I enjoy having little kids close in age?// Molly Alexander
Are you parenting little children who are close in age? Is it hard to enjoy the moment when life feels so chaotic and messy? In this episode, the…
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217: How to Hold a Coming-of-Age Celebration for your Teen // Jennifer Brimhall
This episode will teach us about the power of coming-of-age rituals for our teenagers and HOW we can adapt these to our busy, modern lives. For full show…
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216: How to Spend Less Time on Your Phone
My goal for 2022 is to spend way less time on my phone. Want to join me?? In this encore episode, walk you through three strategies for managing your social…
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215: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year
If the proverbial blank slate that comes with the New Year can seem overwhelming to you, tune in to this episode to help you figure out what matters to you in…
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214: Simple Tips to Create New Habits in the New Year // BJ Fogg
The New Year is a great time to reset and reassess, but I’m not talking about trying to change everything about yourself. Tune in to learn simple tips to…
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213: How to Shop your Mind to Choose Joyful Thoughts // Emily Ricks
We often have thoughts that don’t serve us and this holiday season, you can use this metaphor to help you choose joyful thoughts.For full show notes, including…