I was really scared to get pregnant again. I didn’t want my family to go through another nine months of chaos if I couldn’t successfully manage my depression. I feel blessed to say that I’ve received divine inspiration these past seven months on how to better do this.
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Want to Change Your Life? Go to Bed Earlier!
There is no substitute for a good night’s rest! Going to bed early may just make all the difference in helping you accomplish your daily goals. Check out this article for specific suggestions, so you can make getting to bed on time a priority.
Establishing “Bright Lines” with Susan Peirce Thompson: Episode 161
A “Bright Line” is a clear, unambiguous rule that you just don’t break. It’s a boundary you create for yourself that you simply don’t cross. Susan Peirce Thompson–one of the most compassionate, intelligent, deliberate mothers I know, joins us in this episode to talk about how Bright Lines can help us to reach our goals […]
Hold the Pose: What Yoga Taught Me about Motherhood
I liked the idea of wrestling with a yoga pose. I liked not doing a half-way job for 60 seconds and then moving on.. I wanted, desperately, to peel back the pose to its core. Lately I’ve been wondering: what if this philosophy could be applied to motherhood?
Listening To and Loving your Body through Intuitive Eating – Episode 147
As an overwhelmed new mom, Rachel Nielson finally acknowledged that she had an eating disorder. As part of her counseling, Rachel learned about a mindset called “intuitive eating” which taught her how to trust, respect, and listen to her body. Listen in as April and Rachel discuss what she learned.
Unexpected Leadership – Sarah Griggs & April Perry – Episode 145
Whether the number of people who “officially” look to us is big or small, our influence always reaches farther than we think.
Moms’ Health & Fitness Goals (Why We Haven’t Seen Results)
The calendar is ready to turn, and you set your goals for how you will “finally get in shape” this year. Then you spend weeks and months trying your VERY hardest–without seeing results. Have you been there? Me too. Let’s talk.
[SANE] How to Invest Wisely in Your Health Without Sacrificing Your Family
Family is our top priority. But how do we invest time and energy in healthy eating and exercise without sacrificing our time with the ones we love? Our recent episode of The SANE Show offers specific ideas you’ll love!
3 Things You Must Know if Your Child is Overweight – Episode 125
Approximately one in three children in the United States are overweight. So what does a deliberate mother DO if her child struggling? Join April Perry and NYT Bestselling author Jonathan Bailor in this powerful episode you won’t want to miss.
This Is Enough
Of course, it would be ideal to give our best every single day. But now I know that today’s best is different from yesterday’s best. And some days I’ll admit that I am not even giving my best. But I am still giving. And that is enough.
I’ll Have Kale
Ever since I was first pregnant, I can’t feed my family anything without second guessing myself. Being responsible for another person is often motivation for people to make healthy changes in their lives, but for me it created a slippery slope to a state of anxiety.
How to Fire the Negative Voice in Your Head (and Hire a Positive One!)
There is a voice in my head. And it is mean. It is critical. In the past I’ve tried to change the way I think, but it hasn’t stuck well enough. However, my crazy imagination recently found something that seems to finally be making a difference.