Mom Treading Water (The Imperfect Mom)
As imperfect moms, we sometimes try to keep our heads above water. We are the ultimate “Mom Treading Water.” Whether you are a SAHM (stay-at-home mom), a mom who works out of the home, or somewhere in between, we all have challenges, benefits, and experiences. However, what we do share in common is that we are all imperfect moms. As an imperfect mom, wife, and human, I am exposing myself, intending to normalize the sisterhood of imperfect moms. None of us are perfect, no matter what image someone attempts to portray. Mom Treading Water encourages being kind to yourself while discovering your imperfections with compassion. As we learn about ourselves, we become better moms and humans. Thank you for joining me on this imperfect journey. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others.
Episodes
74 episodes
Unlocking Adoption Success: 4 Insider Tips You Want Before Starting the Journey
Adopting a child is a life-changing experience that brings joy and fulfillment to many families. However, it is also a complex process that can be filled with stress and uncertainty. As someone who has gone through the journey of adoption twice...
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Episode 72
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11:24
Finding Strength: A Mom's Journey Surviving Trauma
**TRIGGER WARNING** Depression, Anxiety, Child Sexual AbuseFor moms struggling with mental health, please know you are not alone. Like many, I have battled my mental health even before motherhoodMy whole life, I have al...
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Episode 71
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11:44
Parental Anxiety: Overcoming the Negative 'What Ifs' In Motherhood
Before motherhood, my life always included anxiety. It was all I knew because it was how I lived. "What if..." was one of the most common phrases in my vocabulary. Risks and dreams were squashed by the "what if...". Pare...
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Episode 70
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13:49
The Most Powerful Thing Happened With Therapy: One Mom’s Discovery Of Self-Worth
Momma, have you ever felt inadequate, unworthy, and paralyzed by self-hatred? My life has been centered around pleasing others without regard for my needs. Constantly, I felt like I was tak...
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Episode 69
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22:41
Boundaries - Momma, Do You Struggle Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Children?
Boundaries - Momma, Do You Struggle In Setting Healthy Boundaries With Your Child? You are not alone.Going to therapy has been full of discoveries. I have realized that I struggle to set healthy boundaries with my c...
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Episode 68
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11:42
Parenting as an Anxious Mom - How I Am Learning to Communicate with My Child About Feeling Anxious
As a mom living with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, my feelings could become overpowering. Yet, during the past few years, I have found ways to cope and calm my body and mind. The other day was one of those days; f...
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Episode 67
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11:04
Mom, Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? I Know How You Feel!
Mom, Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? I Know How You Feel!This mom has been extremely overwhelmed! I felt pulled in multiple directions and didn’t know where to start. No matter what I did, it was never enough, or I struggled with ...
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Episode 66
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10:10
SAHM and Working Moms: Treading Water Requires Strength, and Women Are Strong
SAHM and Working Moms: Treading Water Requires Strength, and Women Are StrongUndoubtedly, women are strong, making moms strong as a mother. Treading Water demands strength and stamina. As a SAHM, I know being a mom ...
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Episode 65
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12:15
Living on an Average Income Household as a SAHM: 11 Easy Tips
As a continuation from last week’s episode, here are ways we live on an average income allowing me to be a SAHM. The following tips are not just for SAHMs but all moms and anyone looking to make some easy financial adjustments. <...
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Episode 64
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17:38
Moms, Save Money on Groceries and Food
Both moms and dads ask us how we can financially survive on 1 income, allowing me to be a SAHM. Learn our tips and tricks for fast and easy savings on managing our food and grocery bills. P...
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Episode 63
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17:46
Confidence Within: (One Mother Learning From Her Daughter)
Confidence Within: Mothers and Daughters Learning From Each Other My 5-year-old daughter, Mickey, shares her voice and claims her rightful space. She is her own person, and her confidence within has changed my life. ...
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Episode 62
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18:51
Positive Parenting (5 Things I Would Never Do As a Mom)
Positive Parenting: 5 Things I Would Never Do As a Mom Positive parenting is not always easy. We partially learn based on our own parental experiences. With each generation, positive parenting improves. ...
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Episode 61
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9:30
Moms, Say Yes to Your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health
Moms, Say Yes to Your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health After reflecting on saying no as a way to set boundaries, I realized the importance of saying yes. As moms, we NEED to say yes to ourselves.&...
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Episode 60
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11:58
Momma Needs to Regroup (Announcement)
Friends, the past year has been beyond anything I expected with Mom Treading Water. To enjoy the summer with my children and family, I am to publish every other week until early fall. There have been moments my ADH...
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Moms, Learn to Say No and Prioritize Yourself
All moms know the power of saying no. Whether you are saying no to your children or your children are saying no to you, the word no creates a multitude of positive and negative emotions. There is an opportun...
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Episode 59
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8:03
Family Travel with Author Dawn M. Barclay: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse
Traveling with children can be a fantastic opportunity for the whole family! However, it is understandable how traveling can feel intimidating, especially if your child falls on the autism spectrum or has attention and/or...
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25:48
Trauma (Part 2): Making Life Decisions From a Healed Place with Dr. Fanike Young
***Please note, that this episode contains explicit language and topics that may not be appropriate for young listeners.***In part 2 of the interview with Dr. Fanike Young, she continues to share her own journey of making...
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Episode 57
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33:19
Trauma (Part 1): Making Life Decisions From a Healed Place with Dr. Fanike Young
***Please note, that this episode contains explicit language and topics that may not be appropriate for young listeners.***If you or someone you love thinks they might have experienced trauma, this is an important episode. &nbs...
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Episode 56
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33:58
Good Dad and Good Husband: Understanding and Communicating From His Perspective
My husband, James, is the best husband, dad, and man. If you have any doubts about good men, be sure to check out Single Moms, Why Is It Hard t...
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Episode 55
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22:06
Working Moms vs. SAHMs: Who Has It Tougher?
Working moms and.SAHMs both have a challenging but fulfilling jobs of being moms. However, there seems to be this discussion on whether working moms or SAHMs have it tougher? Does it really matter? ...
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Episode 54
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11:14
New Mom Feelings Even When You Are Not a New Mom
My children are school-aged, yet I can still feel like a new mom. Yes, the days of diapers and middle-of-the-night feedings are done, but as our children grow and learn, we grow and learn with them too. ...
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Episode 53
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10:29
Good Men (Moms, a Good Man Exists!)
Are there good men? Yes! The easy answer is yes. Moms, there are good men. How do I know? I am married to a good man and we are fortunate to have many friends who are good men. These good men share the sa...
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Episode 52
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11:23
Meditation Benefits for Children & Mamas with Podcast Host, Let’s Talk Meditation with Heather Nieves
Passionate about meditation, Heather Nieves shares the benefit of sharing meditation with our children. We discuss the physical and mental benefits of meditation we have experienced with our children. As a bo...
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Episode 51
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31:06