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You Deserve to Be Happy: How to Fully Embrace Joy in Motherhood Without Guilt

How many times have you started to celebrate something wonderful in your life, only to catch yourself thinking, Don’t get too excited… what if something goes wrong? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We often hold ourselves back from fully experiencing joy, thinking that by doing so, we’re protecting ourselves from potential disappointment. The truth is that joy is one of the most vulnerable emotions we can feel (Brené Brown, Dare to Lead, p. 81).

For modern moms, this vulnerability doesn’t just affect how we experience big milestone moments—it also shadows the small, everyday joys. There’s an added layer of guilt that creeps in when we take a moment for ourselves, making us feel undeserving of enjoying time just for us.

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When Motherhood Shifts Your Priorities: How to Reconnect with What Truly Matters to You NOW

As modern moms, we wear a lot of hats. We’re raising kids, nurturing relationships, growing careers, and carving out time for our own personal growth (when we can!). It’s no wonder we sometimes feel pulled in a million directions.

When you’re clear on your values, decision-making (whether it’s about your career, your family, or your well-being) becomes lighter, clearer, and more aligned with who you are now—not who you were before motherhood.

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Creating Agreements: How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Get Your Needs Met as a Mom

As a mom, your needs are as important as everyone else’s and deserve to be honored! But how you communicate them plays a crucial role in whether they are received and met.

Do you assume that once you’ve voiced your needs, others will automatically respect them? Or do you engage in a conversation to set boundaries and co-create an agreement?

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From People-Pleasing to Authentic Connection: How to Prioritize Yourself as a Mom

As moms, we’re often so in tune with the needs of our loved ones—but what about our own needs?

People-pleasing behaviors can become so ingrained in us that we don’t even notice when we’re doing them. Saying yes when we really mean no, apologizing for things that aren’t our fault, or avoiding conflict just to keep the peace... Sound familiar?

It may seem harmless, but what’s the true cost?

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Why Your Feelings Matter: A Modern Mom’s Guide to Emotional Well-Being

The word “emotion” comes from the Latin emovere, meaning “to move out.” This reminds us that emotions aren’t meant to be ignored or buried—they are designed to move through us. When we suppress our emotions, they don’t disappear; they accumulate. Eventually, they surface—either outwardly, in reactions we might regret or inwardly, affecting our well-being.

By allowing ourselves to feel emotions as they arise, we create space for them to pass through us instead of getting stuck. This simple shift can transform the way we navigate life.

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Lighten Your Mental Load: Simple Steps for Modern Moms to Reclaim Your Time

As a modern mom, it can feel like your mental load is never-ending. Between managing your own to-dos and keeping track of everything for your family, the weight of it all can quickly become overwhelming. From remembering appointments to organizing meals and managing everyone’s schedules, it’s easy to feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it all by yourself.

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Feeling 1% Better Every Day: A Modern Mom’s Guide to Elevating Your Well-Being

Being a mom in today’s world can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like your needs and well-being are always on the back burner. With the constant demands of motherhood, taking care of yourself often feels like an impossible task. But what if I told you that small, incremental changes could help you feel better – just 1% better – each and every day?

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Remember to Fill Your Cup: The Key to More Joy as a Modern Mom

I strongly believe in the idea of filling your cup so that you can serve from your overflow.

We’ve all been there—when we’re unwell, exhausted, or stretched too thin, we simply don’t have the capacity to care for others. As moms, we often put our families first, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Do I make sure to fill my own cup before serving anyone else?

If your answer is no, this is your gentle reminder: Taking care of yourself is not selfish. In fact, it is actually selfish to neglect your own needs because if you have nothing left to give, you can’t fully be there for those who depend on you.

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Now You: Embrace Your Well-being

Through one-on-one coaching and group coaching, I help mothers like you build a strong foundation for well-being—not by adding self-care to an already overwhelming to-do list, but by transforming how you care for yourself in a way that nurtures long-term happiness.

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