Happy 2020. In this episode, I share some big learnings and some big news. Listen in to find out what’s going on.

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The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

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Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to [email protected].

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Emotions play an important role in how we think, feel, react and behave; they are an essential part of being human. Everyone goes through tough chapters in life where they experience mental and emotional stress, like sadness, anxiety, fear, and grief, for example. Acknowledging how you feel and committing to take care of yourself emotionally, creatively, physically, and spiritually, can help turn negative experiences and the thoughts and feelings that come along with it, into change, growth, and healing. In a book that's both provocative and radical, holistic psychiatrist Kelly Brogan, M.D., author of A Mind of Your Own, charts a new path to get real, get well, and get free. 

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Anxiety and depression are a mental health epidemic, with anxiety disorders taking the lead for the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 18.1% of the national population and 260 million people globally (According to the Anxiety and Depression Association). 322 million people worldwide live with depression, which occurs more often in women than men (According to the Anxiety and Depression Association).

Mental health issues can happen to anyone...the mom-next-door experiencing Postpartum Depression and/or Postpartum Anxiety after the birth of her baby, the successful entrepreneur experiencing panic attacks who's been diagnosed with Panic Disorder, the nurse hiding crippling OCD from her co-workers, the wife suffering Major Depressive Disorder from the loss of a baby or her military spouse...the SAHM moms, the working moms, your best friend...you.

People who experience any form of a mood disorder know how crippling these feelings and the "new normal" they seem to be facing can be. Treating any type of mental illness often requires a combination approach, ranging from talk therapy with a psychologist, meds, psychiatrist care, and/or lifestyle adjustments or changes. You are not alone in this journey, and we support you seeking help if and when you -- or someone you know -- notices a change in your thoughts and feelings. This is especially important to be on the lookout for postpartum, when a new mom may be susceptible to Postpartum Depression, Postpartum OCD, Postpartum Anxiety, and/or Postpartum Psychosis.  

Medications can be a life-saving necessity for some with mental illness, and others may wish to seek a holistic route -- or a blend. We support whatever form of treatment works for you, whether that means going to weekly therapy with a psychologist, taking meds prescribed by your licensed doctor or psychiatrist, changing your diet and lifestyle, or any combination.

Disclaimer: Always seek medical advice from a board-certified therapist, psychiatrist, and/or physician before beginning any new treatment plan and deciding what approach to take on your mental health journey.

Today, we are interviewing Kelly Brogan, M.D., a holistic psychiatrist who specializes in treating mental health through a natural approach. We know this route of treatment is not for everyone. We know meds save lives. We also know that there are potential ways to feel better outside of the traditional western medicine scope.

Links For (Kelly Brogan)

https://kellybroganmd.com/downloads/

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Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to [email protected] know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!

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One moment of kindness and acknowledgment can change someone’s life. There is a powerful ripple effect when women take a moment to lift each other up. My guest today reminds us that when someone inspires us, we should tell them. Find out how she created the most inspiring community and inspiration for active women. This is the empowered mama podcast. 

https://fellowflowers.com/tellher/

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Free Trial at Audible here

MamaWell: www.mamawell.co

FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com

 Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to [email protected].

I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!

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Yes, the motherhood is real. But it’s also pretty funny. Levity will get you through the toughest times. Laughter will is your best medicine. My guest today reminds us of why to laugh through each day. 

Links For Jenna Kim Jones

https://jennakimjones.com

twitter: @jennakimjones, @jkjandal 

facebook: @jkjcomedy, @jkjandal 

instagram: @jennakimjones, @jkjandal

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Links for Lisa

MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co

FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com

Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to [email protected].

I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!

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Working mothers are under more pressure than ever at home and work, and not getting nearly the level of help they expected or support they deserve.

In service to our families and our companies, it's time we opened up the conversation about the high stakes of working motherhood. My guest today is a working mom on a mission. 

Website

https://www.a-parently.com

Social Media @aparentlyltd

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FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com

Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to [email protected].

I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!

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THE SECRET TO SUCCESS ISN’T FITTING MORE INTO YOUR DAY.

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IS FITTING MORE OF YOURSELF INTO YOUR DAY. Let’s find out how to live more and do less. 

Links For Kate Northrup

Instagram

Facebook

Youtube

Her new book, Do Less

Money, a Love Story

4 Workshops To Go along with the Do Less Book

Links for Lisa

Free Trial at Audible here

MamaWell: www.mamawell.co

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com

The Empowered Mama is part of the Parents On Demand Network.

The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that’s specific to their family’s interests and needs.

I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!

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In today’s episode, we meet a mom who inspires mothers to believe in themselves and conquer their fears. Called “the mom of mom influencers,” “the exec inspiring millennial moms,” and “the voice of millennial moms,” We are talking about the gender gap, imposter syndrome and so much more. 

Christine Michel Carter is one of the few Black millennial mom writers and speakers with a national voice for moms. A single mother of two, she has been featured in The New York Times, EBONY and Women's Health, and has been called "the exec inspiring millennial moms", a "mom on the move" and "the voice of millennial moms". Christine is also the creator of Mompreneur and Me, the first national mommy and me networking event. And the author of the best selling children’s book, Can Mommy Go To Work? 

 https://christinemichelcarter.com/

https://www.facebook.com/christinemichelcarter

https://www.instagram.com/cmichelcarter/

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FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

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We often second guess our choices as parents because we are told to do things in a certain way, even if those choices don't seem ideal for us. My guest today hopes to change this. She wants to inspire moms to make their own choices, not conform to societal or cultural norms, and to create a path that’s authentic to their lives and identities.

I’m super excited today to meet my guest Sri. 

She started a very cool website and podcast called Big Little Choices. It began with the intention of creating a space where women (especially moms) could share their choices without fearing judgment. There is no one right way to parent - whether it be how your kids eat, sleep, learn or play. It really comes down to what works for you and for your family.

https://www.biglittlechoices.co

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Links for Lisa

MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co

FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

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Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to [email protected].

I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!

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Have you ever noticed how sometimes you have so much energy and clarity and other times you feel like you just want to shut off from the world and crash on the couch? You cannot expect to have the same constant flow of energy every 24 hours. Your energy changes with the seasons & your cycle. Today, we are going to talk about finding your flow with these natural cycles in nature. 

Links For Today’s Show

Do Less by Kate Northrup

Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom by Christiane Northrup

Lunar Intentions: A Yearlong Journal for New Moon Intention Setting by Sara McCormick

All of Lisa’s favorite books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/shop/lisadruxman

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MamaWell: www.mamawell.co

FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com

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Let's teach all girls and women to lift each other up, believe in themselves, and go fearlessly in the direction of their dreams. Meet Amy, co-founder of Give Her Courage. Give Her Courage is both a retail and educational company with a mission to instill strong smart and bold girls from the start and grow a movement of women lifting each other up for a better future.

Link For Today’s Episode

www.givehercourage.com

Instagram: @givehercourage

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Links for Lisa

MamaWell: https://www.mamawell.co

FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

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Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to [email protected].

I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit

Who Knew Being A Stay-at-Home Mom After Having A Career Could Be So Hard? When meetings, deadlines, and performance evaluations turn into diapers, dishes, and loneliness- what do you do? Let’s find out.

This is the Empowered Mama Podcast.

http://jenbabakhan.com/

Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey From Working Professional to Stay-at-Home Mom

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The Parents On Demand Network is a collection of podcasts with content specifically created for families. Through the POD website and network app, parents can easily find and subscribe to programming that’s specific to their family’s interests and needs.

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Free Trial at Audible here

MamaWell: www.mamawell.co

FIT4MOM website: https://www.fit4mom.com

The Empowered Mama Book: https://www.lisadruxman.com/book/

Lisa Druxman's Website: https://www.lisadruxman.com

Thank you for listening today, and every day that you join me. As always, if there is someone you want me to interview or a topic you want me to talk about, just send me an email to [email protected].

I know how busy you are, but if you could just take a moment to review the show on iTunes or Stitcher, it would mean the world to me. Think of it like leaving a little tip for your barista. If you liked this episode share it. Super easy to do! Use #EmpoweredMama so that I can thank you!https://www.lisadruxman.com/reviewit