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Boundaries & Self Care with Rachel Newman

Today we talk about boundaries, self care and mom bashing with Rachel Newman.
Rachel is a bestselling author, speaker, and mom coach. She specializes in helping moms prioritize themselves and ditch overwhelm to enjoy motherhood more.
She is a mom to three children ages five and under, including twins. Like many moms, Rachel was desperate to find meaning and rediscover herself in the chaos of raising young children. She developed systems to maximize her time, reorient her mindset, intentionally connect with her husband, and prioritize herself. She shares these strategies in her bestselling book MomME and utilizes her MomME Community to support other overwhelmed moms so they, too, can find joy in young motherhood.
Rachel's an avid Texas Tech football fan, distance runner, and coffee fanatic.
 
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Sales Page Copywriting In Motherhood with Macaira Smith

Today’s episode I talk to Macaira Smith who is an East Coast based launch copywriter who specializes in sales pages. We discuss how she transitioned into motherhood which led her into copywriting and all things mom.
When she's not getting Goldfish for her toddler or rearranging her calendar to fit in a vacation, she's writing personality driven copy that will take your course launch to the next level.
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Let's Talk Ennui

In this episode of Ditch The Debate Podcast, I dive into the emotion of ennui, introduced in Inside Out 2. I discuss how ennui, characterized by feelings of listlessness and dissatisfaction, has been a prevalent emotion in my life over the past year. I explore the seven key causes of ennui:
Lack of Purpose or Meaning
Monotony and Routine
Unfulfilled Potential
Isolation and Loneliness
Mental Health Issues
Lack of Stimulation
Unresolved Emotional Issues
I share personal insights and practical strategies I have used to navigate and overcome this emotion.
Join me as I explore how to find purpose, break the monotony, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Links & Resources:
Meditation for Anxiety
Blog post on childhood trauma
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Please share this episode with anyone who might benefit from it. Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you are and whatever season you’re in - you’ve got this!

Epigenetics, Motherhood & a love for Dr Gabor Maté with Brenda Wollenberg

Today we dive into the world of personalized wellness with Brenda Wollenberg. With a unique blend of expertise as a social worker, nutritionist, and co-leader of a faith community, Brenda specializes in analyzing and interpreting genetic profiles to design personalized wellness programs. She brings decades of experience and a compassionate approach to help clients understand the science of their genetics and see the patterns of behavior that may contribute to unhelpful gene expression.
As a mother of five and a proud nana, Brenda shares how genetic testing can be a game-changer in the journey of motherhood. We also share a deep love and respect for Dr Gabor Maté and how he has helped us both on this incredible journey.
Join us as Brenda provides valuable insights on how to shift behaviors—through food plans, exercise, and stress management—to support overall health and well-being. Discover how to make wellness simple, personal, and doable, so you can be the best version of yourself.
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/inbalancelm
Facebook: https://facebook.com/InBalanceLMWellness
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Mid Year Review - How Are You Doing?

In this solo episode, Taniel hijacks the mid-season of incredible interviews to reflect on the first half of 2024. Sharing her personal journey through intense family crises, surgeries, and the balancing act of motherhood and business, Taniel emphasizes the importance of holistic life reviews. She encourages listeners to reassess their goals and focus on personal well-being alongside professional ambitions.
Key Points:
Personal Challenges:
Taniel shares the unexpected events that disrupted her clear vision for 2024, including her father's traumatic brain injury and her own health issues.
The impact of these challenges on her business and family life.
Mid Year Review:
Importance of reflecting on all aspects of life: personal growth, family, relationships, health, finances, career, and more.
Encourages listeners to revisit their goals and adapt them to current circumstances.
Wheel of Life:
Explains how to rate different life areas: Money & Finances, Career & Business Growth, Health & Fitness, Fun & Joy, Family & Friends, Personal Development, Partners & Love, and Spirituality.
Importance of balancing these areas to achieve a fulfilling life.
Actionable Steps:
Setting realistic goals for the next six months.
Breaking down goals into smaller, manageable steps.
Using simple tracking methods to stay accountable.
Reflection:
Taniel shares her top learnings from the past six months.
Encourages listeners to reflect on their learnings, areas needing focus, and their overall feelings.
Call to Action:
Reflect on your own year so far and adjust your goals as needed.
Focus on balancing all areas of your life for a more fulfilling existence.
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Authenticity and Identity with Don Mamone

In this episode, we explore a different viewpoint on navigating identity discussions with your kids, finding your purpose and passion, and living authentically. Our guest, Don Mamone, is a speaker, identity coach, and business consultant. Their mission is to teach audiences and clients how to reach their maximum potential and impact by discovering and embracing their true identity—all of it. Recently, Don came out as non-binary and is a committed advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Join us for an insightful and heartfelt conversation with Don Mamone.
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Don’s socials:
Instagram - @donmamone
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmamone/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/donmamoneHQ

Reinvention, Motherhood & Business with Meaghan Long

In this episode, I talk with Meaghan Long, a coach and business therapist, about reinvention, motherhood, and the coaching industry.
Meaghan shares her journey from being a bartender and dropping out of grade 10 to becoming a Virtual Assistant while getting sober. After helping hundreds of clients, she discovered her true calling: coaching and assisting other VAs and coaches to run their businesses authentically and having fun while doing it!
We discuss our experiences as business owners, moms, and coaches.
Our conversation covers:
The challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and motherhood.
Real talk about the schooling system.
Poor practices in the coaching industry.
Success stories and lessons learned along the way.
This episode is fun, real, and insightful. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation!
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Can We Have It All As Mom Entrepreneurs with Jen Fontanilla

From “Can we have it all as mom entrepreneurs?” to Money Mindset tips, Jen Fontanilla is spilling the tea.
This is such an insightful and fun episode and is one not to be missed.
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If you’d like to get in touch with Jen (and a BONUS free gift!) →
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jenmoneycoach
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jenmoneycoach
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenmoneycoach
Website: www.jenmoneycoach.com
Free Gift: https://bit.ly/CreativeSoulAscensionMeditation6524
If you're an entrepreneur or professional in the creative space who finds the business side of things (like pricing and negotiating) a bit tricky or asking for money is just ick and cringey, this meditation is totally for you. It was made with the creative in mind who feels awkward or uncomfortable talking about money or questioning the value of their own work or moving into the conversation part about how much you're selling your work or services for.

How the ‘Let Them’ Mindset Helped Me with Stress, Burnout and Disappointment

Today I am talking about the “Let Them” theory which has been around for a while, but we tend to lose sight of it due to our controlling nature and it ends up leading us into burnout, disappointment and stress.
I’ll share a personal journey of mine and how this has helped me.
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Are You A High Performance Mom?

Episode Summary
In this episode of Ditch The Debate, I’m talking about the concept of the high-performance mom. What does it mean to be a high performer, and how does it differ from being a high achiever? I touch on the characteristics that define high-performance moms, the unique challenges they face, and the common misconceptions surrounding this identity. Plus, you'll find practical tips and self-assessment questions to help you thrive as a high-performance mom without compromising your well-being or your family life.
Key Topics Covered
Definition of High Performance
Characteristics of a High-Performance Mom
Challenges Faced by High-Performance Moms
Common Misconceptions
Self-Assessment Questions
Tips for Enhancing High Performance
"There is no such thing as the perfect mom that we all strive for, and when you are used to being a high performer, this kind of feedback can really mess with how you see your value."
"Perfection is an illusion. High-performance moms are not perfect; they are proactive and persistent."
If you found this episode helpful, please share it with other high-performance moms who might benefit from it. Don’t forget to subscribe to Ditch The Debate so you never miss an episode.
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Connect with Me
Website: https://tanielstrydom.com
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Facebook: https://facebook.com/tanielgstrydom
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode.
What challenges do you face as a high-performance mom?
How do you manage to balance your ambitions with motherhood?
Share your experiences and tips in the comments below or reach out to me on social media.