Confessions Of A Super Mom Wannabe

I’ve been asked a lot about what it’s like having teenagers through all of this. It’s been kind of hard to answer, but I do have an episode full of confessions about my parenting style in crisis.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/parentingincrisis 

Sarah Argenal is on a mission to eradicate the burnout epidemic that's crushing working parents so they can finally enjoy these precious years of their lives. She is the founder of The Argenal Institute based in Austin, TX, host of the popular Working Parent Resource Podcast, and creator of the Whole SELF Lifestyle™, a sustainable and long-term approach to personal fulfillment for busy professionals. Sarah combines twenty years of experience in areas such as psychotherapy, coaching, and complex project management to help working parents reclaim their time, energy, and identity in a demanding world. She has been featured in publications such as NBC, Healthline, Thrive Global, Working Mother, and PsychCentral, and is a frequent guest on business and parenting podcasts around the world. She also facilitates engaging and interactive trainings for corporations, industry events, and parenting groups. Visit The Argenal Institute website at www.argenalinstitute.com to learn more. This conversation was a TREASURE. Eve

What do Whiskey, Hamilton, working at home, perfectionism, checking boxes and blazing your own trail all have in common? My chat with my new friend, Whitney Lou.   Whitney is mom to three big kids and boss of one small biz. As a copywriter, she helps mombosses tell their stories to connect, sell, and serve. She walked away from a lot of “shoulds” to blaze her own trail, and her larger mission is to help other brave souls (including her kids) do the same.   We cover it all, including how to find your impact and moms and kids on social media. It was such a refreshing conversation between two new girlfriends, and I hope you feel like you’re sitting with us, drinking your whiskey - or coffee - of choice.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/whitneylou 

Are you all cooped up with your spouse and maybe rediscovering some of the things that annoy you about them? Byron and I are talking about annoyances in our marriage, but with a fun little twist.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/annoyed

Lauren Getman is a YouNique makeup presenter, and we talk about THE BEST, simple makeup hacks to boost your mood and help you feel more confident and even more productive. Who doesn’t love to feel good about themselves, even in quarantine when we feel like it doesn’t matter how we look?  Believe me, I can stay in my pajamas for days at a time with the best of ‘em, but there are some very quick things we can do to feel like our best self and take these challenging times on.     Lauren Bribed her kids in quarantine and we had a quick chat about three things every mom needs in her makeup bag, and her signature 5 minute face.      FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/laurengetman

The American Moms is a twin sister team, Andrea and Brittany, whose mission is to break down civics, civility and raising our kids to be big proponents of both. They’ve both worked in Washington, D.C.: one on Capitol Hill and the other in the White House, and since then their jobs have shifted to being moms.  But they like to use the skills and insights they learned from their days in our nation’s capital to help make sense of it all.   Today we talk about breaking down policy, politics and contacting our Congressmen in a way that makes sense for us and our family, and what this whole stimulus package coming up means for us, how it works, and what we should be doing with the money.   You can find Andrea and Brittany at the AmericanMoms.com and on Facebook and Instagram @TheAmericanMoms. These are two fascinating women whom I guarantee you will learn something cool from!   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermomp

I was thrilled and honored to speak to Angie Johnsey, a Life and Mind Coach. Angie teaches her techniques for understanding the mind and dealing with emotional suffering at Health and Wellness Retreats around the world. Her most popular technique is the TIDY MIND and has been featured on the Today Show. Angie talks with us about what a tidy mind really is, and how to calm your mind in upsetting and uncertain times.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/

I'm with you. This is hard. We're all processing.  We're all experiencing trauma with this whole coronavirus situation. Hear my thoughts and my commitments to myself to get through this.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/processingcorona

Are you suddenly your kids' teacher? Has the quarantine got you all, "what the what?" I want to help!  I brought in educator and home schooling expert, Stephanie Ross. Stephanie homeschools three kids: 9, 6, and 4, with a baby thrown in for laughs she says. She’s a writer and contributes to Her View From Home (remember when I interviewed Leslie Means, the owner?)  Stephanie’s approach to homeschooling is encouraging.  She passionately refers to it as “un schooling,” and I think we can all benefit from this approach, especially when we have zero experience schooling our kids, and during these uncertain times, no less.  Now, I have to say that the internet connection where I was when I recorded this with Stephanie was total crap, and at one point I had to switch to my phone, so you’ll hear a little change in audio, but Stephanie was beautifully patient and sounds great.  I think, no matter what your kids’ ages are, you will be encouraged by what she has to say.     FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/w

I had a chat with Brianna Clark, girl mom of 3, foster mom, and East Texas gal.   We talk about what it’s like to be a mom of all girls, her compromise to get her perfect looking Sunday photos, and what she does to counter act the idea of everyone thinking her family is all put together, how she wants to raise her daughters, and what it looks like to say ‘yes’ to her girls more often.   Follow her at @EssentiallyBrianna for healthy living tips and tricks and to learn more about implementing essential oils into your family’s life. Brianna shares it all, the unfiltered, hot mess express, and real life, because, as she says, no one wants to see ONLY the highlight reel!!!   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe   SHOW NOTES: http://supermompodcast.com/Brianna    

Do you struggle with house work? Does it feel like the burden always falls on you to get everything done? Why do we do that? I went off a little bit and did a whole confession session about the expectation of housework, and who it really comes from.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/thesupermomwannabe SHOW NOTES: www.supermompodcast.com/cleanhouse  

I’m talking with m’pal Lindsay Morrison.    Lindsay is 32, a wife, a new mom, registered nurse, certified personal trainer, Orangetheory junkie, and small business owner. She is involved locally in the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America and the international Huntington's Disease Youth Organization as a board member. When she's not trapped under a sleeping 4 month old, she enjoys running, finding cute puppies she wishes she could adopt, and playing dress up in her boutique, The Sisu Shop.   We’re talking about all the excuses she had for not going after the life she wanted, being a confident new mom, a runner, and that time she dropped her keys in a public toilet.   Use code SUPERMOM at thesisushop.com for 20% off of your first order!

I took 30 days to reset my body. I didn’t eat any gluten, dairy, sugar, caffeine…basically anything delicious, and it was NOT to lose weight or get skinny. I’m talking about why I did it and what I learned.

Do you follow someone on social media and feel a little like a creep because you love them and you feel like you’re friends, but they have no idea who you are? That’s Katelyn James for me, and she’s been a dream guest since before this show even started.   Katelyn James is a professional wedding photographer and entrepreneur  She’s been featured and recognized in national publications such as Professional Photographers Magazine, The Knot, Southern Living Weddings, and Southern Weddings. She teaches and coaches photographers from all over the country and internationally, and in 2015 she was named one of the “Top Ten Educators to Watch” by Rangefinder Magazine, not to mention she’s a nationally known speaker and just seems like everyone’s best friend.   Katelyn has been married to her husband Michael for almost 10 years, and they are parents to Everly (Evy), Graham, and baby James in Heaven.   I’ve been following Katelyn for a long time because I love the real life perspective of everything she has going on (as

Do dads struggle? Are they vulnerable? Do they worry about balance? Tune into this week’s episode and find out!   Last week you heard from the gals. This week I’m sitting down with some dads to talk about how fatherhood has changed, what’s surprised them about being a dad, and their thoughts on if the dad is baby-sitting when Mom goes out. We even throw in a few Dad jokes. 

I invited some of my mom friends to sit around, drink wine, and just chat about mom life. We talk about getting time to ourselves, creative ways to be alone with our partners, and just how long is too long to go without a shower? We had a BLAST, and I hope you feel like you were right there with us on a girls’ night!

Every year I feel like I make the same goals: lose 30 pounds, read more, eat healthy, and so on…and every year I feel like I fail. Sure, lots gets done and I’m grateful for the accomplishments I DO have, but goal-setting, resolution making, just hasn’t been my thing. Even to the point of throwing my hands up and saying ‘what’s the point?’ When it comes to setting goals. I just always seem to miss the mark and get frustrated with myself. Can anyone relate?   This year, I feel different. I feel like 2020 is lining up to be one of my best years yet, and I’m going to tell you why!

Not only is January stretchy pants season, it’s GOALS season. Today I’m talking with Corie Clark, a personal brand expert, the author of the Simplicity Project, creator of The Purposeful Planner, and you’ve just gotta check out her podcast, Purpose with Corie Clark. She is such a cheerleader for women, and she tells us about setting the right goals and how to reach them while still being content AND how to stick with them, even past the month of January.

Calling all married couples! Or, anyone with a significant other, for that matter. I dunno about you, but my husband and I argue. I asked Byron to sit down with me and talk all about the marital spats we’ve had over the years, how we fought during our first year of marriage, and how we fight now, and we even talk about the time we went on a high speed chase down a country road and how the Dallas Cowboys played a part.  FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: www.facebook.com/groups/wannabenation 

Happy Monday, Happy New Year, and if you’re listening at any other time, Happy whatever it is!   Today I’m diving into habits. And I’m not just talking about picking your nose or biting your nails. I’m confessing some of my WORST habits that keep me from living my best life. I’m baring it all…my health habits, my work habits, habits around the house…and not even the habits that I’ve overcome or have a plan to conquer.  I’m not here to tell you what you’re doing wrong or how to fix it. I’m here to stand in front of you and say, this is where I’m at, with the hope that you’ll know you’re not alone. This is called confessions of a super mom Wannabe after all. Okay, deep breath…let’s do this.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: http://facebook.com/groups/wannabenation