Mom At 41 With Dr. Karen Osburn

Can we really do it all? Why do we think we need to do it all maintain a certain image? Why do we feel gulity when we can’t achieve the impossible? Where does this come from? In this third Bonus Holiday Episode of the Top 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms, I’m giving you some great tools to help you Let Go of the Guilt! In this Episode I’m sharing:  why you need to create a Stop Doing List (and what I’m putting on mine for the Holidays) the link for the recent Webinar Replay (see below) a FREE gift you can get today! Momma Action Step 1. Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to receive the downloadable Tips to Manage Holiday Stress Guide that will be sent out on Dec 4th.   2.Create a Stop Doing List. Draw a line in the sand-what will you accept or tolerate in your life? What will you not?   What doesn’t feel good to do anymore? (NEW) Kick Ass Tweetables to Share!     To-do list? Heck no! I’m creating a Stop-Doing List instead. Will you join me? #Momat41  CLICK TO TWEET     Learn how to Let

The B word-yeesh!  Yup.  This one is a hot topic. In this second Bonus Holiday Episode of the Top 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms, I’m giving you some great tools to help you have Achieve Better Balance! In this Episode I’m sharing:  how past Mom at 41 Guests define Balance the link for the recent Webinar Replay (see below) a FREE gift you can get today! Momma Action Step 1. Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to receive the downloadable Tips to Manage Holiday Stress Guide that will be sent out on Dec 4th.   2.Decide what balance means to you-write it down.  Have a clear and realistic vision of what this looks to you (NEW) Kick Ass Tweetables to Share!     #Mom:Do you crave more #Balance? Me, too. Here’s what you can do to have more of it on the #Momat41… CLICK TO TWEET     #Balance Schmalance! What Balance really looks like on the #Momat41 Podcast.  CLICK TO TWEET   Resources  Watch the Top 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms Webinar Replay here (starts at 9:40) Subscribe to th

Yup, the Holiday Season can be SUPER stressful. You think there are certain things you ‘need’ to do, ‘should’ do, or what would they say if you didn’t do that thing that you do? In this first Bonus Holiday Episode of the Top 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms, I’m giving you some great tools to help you have More Energy! In this Episode I’m sharing:  5 simple ways to have more energy the link for the recent Webinar Replay (see below) a FREE gift you can get today! Momma Action Steps 1. Subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter here to get this and the other 6 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress for Moms to receive the downloadable Tips to Manage Holiday Stress Guide that will be sent out on Dec 4th.   2.Pick one of the five Tips I talk about in this this Episode, and do it today to increase your Energy! (NEW) Kick Ass Tweetables to Share!      #Moms: Listen to this short #Momat41 Podcast Episode to learn how to have MORE Energy for the… CLICK TO TWEET     #Moms: Would you like to know how to have More #E

How easy is it for Moms to lose their identity?  In this Episode Nicole and I discuss: the silent epidemic of unhappy Moms that you can’t forget your dreams because thye’re part of your soul the moment she crashed and realized that she no longer loved herself in her life why it’s important to apologize to your kids that Balance comes in Cycles and look a lot more like a Roller Coaster Love of the Week: Stitcher Review “I’m always surprised by how real this show gets. Dr. Karen gives so much of herself and encourages her guests to share such beautiful stories about the wonderful and not so wonderful side of mothering that we all can relate too. She is lowering the veil on being a mom and proudly proclaiming that it is not only OK to be an imperfect mom (Shocker!) but she wears that imperfection with pride and encourages us all to live life authentically! Thanks Dr. Karen and keep it up!”-smeek It is so helpful to know that the message of Mom at 41 is reaching others-I so appreciate your review, smeek-thank y

his is not your typical gift guide…but one for you, Mom! In this Episode I’m sharing: my top 10 favs (mostly books) that have made a significant impact in my life and I believe will for yours, too! this list to give to those in your life that are asking what to buy for you a FREE gift you can get today! Momma Action Steps 1. Download the Imperfect Momma Holiday Gift Guide here. Give this list to someone you know has been asking you about gift ideas, OR…pick up one of these books OR register for the Desire Map Workshop as a gift from you for YOU! 2.Register for the 7 Tips to Decrease Holiday Stress For Moms Webinar here and hang out with me and other AWESOME Mommas to help you have More Energy, Better Balance, Let Go of the Guilt, and Save Time. BONUS GIFT: The Best Holiday Baking Guide…Gluten and Grain Free, Easy and Delicious recipes! PLUS…another cool bonus gift for all those attend AND a draw for a NEW Kindle for those who are live on the call! Love of the Week: iTunes Review “I love how Karen embrace im

Is Mindfulness and Meditation important for kids, and how does that even work with active kids? How does it help with what Heather calls 'The Monkey Mind'?  In this Episode Heather and I discuss: the moment when her son was born that she thought "I need to show up" how Mindful Meditation for Children helped her son with anxiety and what teaching Meditation to kids looks like why our emotional stuff as parents is reflected back in our kids why it's so important to let go of the guilt and shame as a Mom and why self-care is VITAL for Moms and how to Create a Kick Ass Life Heather's Favourite Quote [Tweet "You're imperfect, you're wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.-Brene Brown"] Top Core Values for Heather 1. Integrity 2. Connection 3. Authenticity Parenting Advice Seek, grow and evolve. Get outside of your comfort zone and learn something new from different people. [Tweet ""All behavior is a language."-Heather Chauvin on #Parenting on the #Momat41 Podcast. "] Resources The Desire Ma

Are we able to control our emotional state, or is it dependant on what ‘happens’ to us in Life? In this Episode I’m sharing:  why Choosing Happiness may be easier than you think 5 Steps to Happiness that you can start doing today-choose one! despite the brutal challenges of 2014, why I contine to Choose Happiness Momma Action Step Which one of the 5 steps to choosing happiness that I discuss in this podcast episode can you start doing today? I want to hear about it-either email me (drkaren@momat41.com) or post on the Mom at 41 Facebook Page.  Can’t wait to hear from you! NEW: Instagram Love of the Week “What adorable boys! Love your podcast! I love the overall message of your podcasts, and I can always find some takeaways. It’s a relief to know I’m not alone out there in this journey of Motherhood. I am really enjoying the shorter ones you’ve been doing. I love listening to those while getting ready for work in the morning. Gets my day started off right!”-@erinsokolik Thanks so much, Erin, and truly appreci

Have you wondered what it's like to be a Foster Parent?  Are the challenges any different from other families? In this Episode Efton and I discuss: what is was like to hear his daughters call him and his wife Mom and Dad for the first time the benefits of the training that comes along with becoming a Foster Parent why him and his wife feel their daughters have always been with them the importance of time with your partner to 'reset' each week  that your kids need to see you make mistakes and apologize in order to learn humility that parenting is also about the relationship with your spouse and your marriage  "If you want something bad enough, you can make it happen."-Efton Geary  Want more help to juggle it all as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your imperfect Momma self!    

Why is it that so many people shy away from talking about Postpartum Depression? And does Balance ever happen, or is it an ongoing process and struggle? In this Episode Lauren and I have a great conversation about: how her search for helping her body heal through postpartum depression inspired her to start teaching Happiness to moms with Inspiring Mama balance really being about getting used to a certain level of chaos why you need to tell yourself regularly as a Mom: "I'm doing okay" and how this can shift your life how self-criticism is a huge challenge for Moms today that life is a lot like playing a game of Monopoly Tweet this! "If you're not present in life, then what's the point?"-Lauren Fire   Want more help to juggle it all as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your imperfect Momma self!    

What do you gain from playing it safe? Never really trying? Staying in the land of mediocrity? Is it Comfort? The Familiar? Security? In this Episode I'm sharing: the idea that maybe you're missing out on something by never trying and playing it safe  that you are destined for great things in life, if only you follow your dreams the fact that YOU matter, and YOUR story matters, if only you tell it, share it, and live it Want more help to juggle it all as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your imperfect Momma self!    Register for the Desire Map Workshops Newsletter to learn the tools and steps to getting more clear on your your desires and how you want to feel in your life every day.  You'll also get first dibs on the  spots for the Online AND In-Person Desire Map Workshops (beginnig January 2015), AND a chance to win 1 of 5 of The Desire Map books just for registering for the Newsletter. More

Do you recharge enough as a Mom?   Do you let life experiences defeat or define you?  In this Episode, Honoree and I discuss:  *why she thinks Balance is BS and she prefers to use the 'J' word instead *that Communication is the biggest challenge for Parents and their Kids today  *how an Episode of Oprah sparked the idea to write her Successful Single Mom books *how she had to have a breakdown before she could have a breakthrough Want more help to juggle it all as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your imperfect Momma self!   

Do you take the time to capture the moments with your kids (and you!) in photographs? Did you struggle with finding the time to be with your first child, when baby #2 came along?  In this Episode Carla and I discusss how balance and haivng it all looks different for everybody as a Mom and a Teacher, how Carla sees that the biggest challenge is having unscheduled time for the kids (and parents!) the story of how Carla came to photograph babies, kids, and families after she first became a Mom  Want more help to juggle it all as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your imperfect Momma self!   

Do you follow your heart or do you constantly second guess yourself?  Do you hear yourself often saying, "Some day I'll....".  Do you wonder if that Some Day will ever happen?  In this Episode I share:  *the Story of What Ifs that may be playing in your head.  *my biggest fear (and maybe yours, too)  *the top 7 reasons to follow your heart  Want more help to juggle it all as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your imperfect Momma self!   

How can you juggle work and family best?  What challenges does this present when you're an Entrepreneur?  In this Episode, Mary and I have an amazing conversation about:  *the difficulties she had becoming a Mom after 2 miscarriages *how a freak accident that broke both her legs at 8 months pregnant with her second son helped her realize that she could do Anything!  *the challenges and mistakes that she made with her first business, Mommy Loves *her theory on how the developmental stages of our children from Infant to Teenager parallels the stages and skills required in Business *why it's okay to Let Things Go *and that all we really have is our Choices Want more help to juggle it all as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your imperfect Momma self!   

How to you be Present with your children? With work, caring for your kids, and everything else in between how do you make that happen?  In this Episode, Rachael and I have a great conversation about:  *the scary moment of a health crisis right after giving birth to her son and how she got through it *how she feels it's important to be vulnerable with your children, show your emotions, and how it gives them permission to be vulnerable, too *the importance of thinking of what's best for YOU as a Mom, and not just what's best for your child Want more help as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your perfect Momma self!   

Can you have a great business as a entrepreneur, and yet still have a fulfilling life with your family?  How can you successsfully wear the Mompreneur hat and Mommy hat well?      In this Episode Amanda and I discuss:  *how setting boundaries is important to separating family and work time when you work from home *why she likes to explain the why to her daughters versus just punishment  *how she grieved over an emergency c-section with her first daughter, and then went on to have a VBAC with her second daughter *why she feels it's important to Follow your Passion and Stay Comitted to your Dream *and how she feels it's her mission on Earth to inspire others Want more help as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your perfect Momma self!   

Deborah L. Tillman had a story that people Connected with when she had a vision of building her schools, Happy Home Child Learning Centers.   In this episode Deborah and I discuss:  *the life-changing moment she heard her inner voice say " I want you to do it better"  *why she feels Temporary Defeat is not Permanent Failure *the importance of being real with your children  *why we need to give children what they Need and not what they Want *how she feels we need to let of the Guilt and start making the time to Connect with our Children  Want more help as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your perfect Momma self!  

Are you feeling stressed out, Momma? Exhauasted? Wondering how you'll make it through today?  In the Episode for Stressed Out Moms Everywere I'm sharing:  *The Secret Fear that all Moms Experience  *The unnecessary pressure we place on ourselves as Moms *The magic that happens when you talk about the Tough Momma Moments Want a simple way to help you as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your perfect Momma self!  

In celebration of the 41st Episode of the Mom at 41 Podcast, I'm answering the Top 3 Burning Questions from the Listeners and Mom at 41 Commmunity:  1.  Do you ever look back on your life before kids, and want just one of those days back again ? (SPOILER ALERT: Heck ya!) 2. How do you recharage as a busy Mom while balancing all the other pieces of life?  3. How do I become a bettter Mom?   Want a simple way to help you as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your perfect Momma self!  

Listen to this amazing Episode with Pippa Best from Story of Mum who reveals: *How she completely lost her identity and felt like a complete failure when she first became a Mom *How she then became a Momaholic and finally was able to Embrace her flaws *Why motherhood has been a gift and has allowed her to appreciate life more Want a simple way to help you as a Mom? Get the Balanced Mommy Checklist when you subscribe to the Mom at 41 Newsletter, AND 2 emails each week to Support and inspire you to embrace your perfect Momma self!