Your Zen Mama

“As the year progresses, many people find themselves falling short of the goals they had been hopeful about just months before. It is also around this time that those who felt hopeful about their vision for the year begin to feel disappointed, even disillusioned, about their lack of success in achieving their goals.⁣ Does this describe you? Why does this happen?”⁣ ⁣ Continue reading ‘Achieve Your Goals Now: Four Goal-Setting Tips for an Invincible Lifestyle’ by @lauren_minchenrdn now live on yourzenmama.com⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #selfdevelopment #goalsetting #personaldevelopment

A hospital bag is a necessity, but many expectant mamas don’t know where to start! And as with anything, preparation is key; a well-prepared bag ensures that you and baby both have everything you need for a comfortable hospital stay. Today on yourzenmama.com we’re sharing a list of ten essential items to consider for your hospital bag! ⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #preparingforbirth #pregnancy #hospitalbag #hospitalbagessentials

“Potato salad is one of those classics that the whole family will love and if you haven’t attempted making it yourself, you’re in for a treat because it’s so easy and always turns out so delicious! It packs perfectly for on the go lunches or family gatherings, making it fantastic for bbq’s and potlucks!”⁣ ⁣ Find this delicious recipe by our resident plant based recipe guru @jennahjensen now live on yourzenmama.com⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #potatosalad #plantbasedrecipes

@nadinecrocker marches to the beat of her own drum. This award-winning director, writer, actress, and producer is a true trailblazer. Nadine opens up about her journey through trauma and a past suicide attempt, and how these experiences fueled her passion for storytelling. She discusses her directorial debut with the award-winning “Continue,” manifesting her dream collaborators (and many other NEXT LEVEL Dazey jaw dropping manifesting moments) as well as discussing her work on the LIONSGATE feature (and one of Teresa’s recent fav movies) “Desperation Road” starring Garrett Hedlund and Mel Gibson. Nadine also shares her mission to raise mental health awareness in America through her nonprofit, @continueonorg , which helps American youth get the mental health services they need. This is such an INCREDIBLE episode!⁣ Listen wherever you get your podcasts! ⁣ #themotherdaze #yourzenmama #motherhood #mentalhealth #manifesting

School holidays are a wonderful time to create fun family memories, but can also evoke the old ‘I’m bored’ tune on repeat!! Enter: sensory activities! Engaging in sensory activities not only keeps littles entertained but also helps in the development of motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social interaction. We’re sharing five at-home sensory activities that will keep your children captivated and learning through play now live on yourzenma.com⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #sensoryplay #sensoryactivities #diycrafts

“Compassion fatigue is caused by prolonged stress and others’ suffering, leading to decreased empathy. With self-awareness and coping strategies, it’s possible to mitigate its effects. In this article, we’ll delve into the signs of compassion fatigue, its impact on caregivers and healthcare professionals, and strategies to address and prevent it, ensuring you can provide care with mindfulness and resilience.”⁣ ⁣ Continue reading ‘Signs You Have Compassion Fatigue: 6 Ways to Remedy It’ by Dr. Colin Zhu ⁣@thechefdoc now live on yourzenmama.com⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #compassionfatigue #selfdevelopment #mindfulness

“Every parent dreams of raising a child with a healthy relationship to food, one that lasts well into adulthood. Yet, in a world filled with fast food ads, diet fads, and ever-changing nutritional advice, it can feel daunting to set a supportive example. To truly empower your child around food, it’s crucial to look beyond just what they eat and also consider how they relate to food in a way that nourishes both their body and mind.”⁣ ⁣ Continue reading ‘wards a Positive Relationship with Food: 5 Tips Moms Need to Know’ by Kari Dahlgren now live on yourzenmama.com⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #parenting #motherhood #parenthoodresources #positiverelationshipwithfood

Solo episode is up! We talk about Teresa’s unwanted and very sudden familiarity with the inside of Dublin’s children hospital, Sarah’s hidden talents, Teresa’s hang outs with some Irish Dazeys, Sarah’s childhood puke fails, Teresa’s poop-over-puke preferences and Sarah’s double whammy run in with some rather unruly and outta control dogs! Listen wherever you get your podcasts!⁣ ⁣ #themotherdaze #yourzenmama #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood

“ There are moments when my career demands a lot of me, and I feel the sting of guilt for not being at home. Those moments are sometimes bitter, but the sweetness of the homecoming balances them. The moments when I see myself reflected in my children. They learn from me, they see me working hard, they understand my why, and sometimes, they even pretend to be me. They are proud, even when they miss me. And truth be told, I love my work. Working makes me a better wife, a better mom, and a better friend.”⁣ ⁣ Continue reading ‘Finding Fulfillment in Work and Life’ by @morgan.a.kline  now live on yourzenmama.com⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #motherhood #worklifebalance #momlife

Looking for some fun, nature based activities to keep the littles entertained? Look no further! We have 10 at the ready for you on yourzenmama.com 🌸⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #naturebasedplay #kidsactivities #outdooractivities

There is a growing awareness on the importance of mental health and spiritual connection. The capacity for acknowledging self-worth is an important piece of this conversation. Self-esteem, stress, life challenges, and abandonment issues are in the news daily. Creating effective mindset goals and including spiritual strategies that make a real impact are often the solutions provided by experts and thought leaders to increase happiness and fulfillment. ⁣ ⁣ Spiritual teacher and thought leader @jennicarrollperspective provides the inside report on this crucial topic and shares the trends and background on how our capacity for more profound and satisfying relationships is ever-evolving. Now live on yourzenmama.com⁣ ⁣ #yourzenmama #selfworth #selfesteem

In our interview with actor and mama @therealkateesackhoff we cover a wiiiide range of topics of conversation from disappearing eyebrows, feeling like an old fart at work, how to look less dead, infertility struggles, loss, grief, Katees surrogacy journey, the postpartum/work life balance, memory loss, the invisible work of mothers, the oozy coolness of 90s Mark Webber, supportive partners and for the Star Wars nerds in the back, we ask Katee all about her dream role in THE MANDALORIAN!!! Listen wherever you get your podcasts ✨⁣ ⁣ #themotherdaze #yourzenmama #motherhood #fertility #surrogacy #postpartum