Here we are! It's the final day of our two-week-long series on how to become more peaceful, confident, and happy in motherhood.  I have loved this series, and it's also been a ton of work--more work than I had anticipated! (Though I don't know why I didn't anticipate that airing a podcast episode every weekday for two weeks 🫨 would be a huge challenge. Sometimes things sound easy before you do them, and that was definitely the case with this series!) But, despite the hard work, I'm so glad I persevered to give you a little deep dive into each one of my nine principles of Self-Assured Motherhood. My goal for every woman who listens to my podcast or participates in my SAM program is this: I want you to feel more fully yourself as a result of the work that we do together - more deeply accepting of who you are and more able to nurture the best that's already within you, instead of wishing you could be different or "better."   Friends, if you want to do this work with me, I hope you will join my Self-Assured Motherhood program, which opens for enrollment on Monday, September 9th. *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Self-Assured Motherhood: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 030: How to Coach Your Children Through Their Big Emotions // Georgia Anderson

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. Just like last week, this week, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is: Support Their Struggles. As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Sponsor: Paleovalley: Go to paleovalley.com/3in30 for 15% off your first order. Related Episodes like this one on Support Their Struggles: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 030: How to Coach Your Children Through Their Big Emotions // Georgia Anderson ***

The mental load of motherhood is heavy, and I am always on the lookout for ways to lighten it.  Can you relate?  A surprising discovery I’ve made throughout the years is how dramatic a difference knowing and voicing our values can make in lightening our mental load as moms. When we know ourselves well enough to know our core values, we are able to decrease stress and pressure and build up the structure and support that we need.  Knowing our core values is key to avoiding mom burnout!  I was really grateful to have the opportunity to discuss this at the Happy Mom Summit with JoAnn Crohn. In the interview, I discussed 3 ways knowing our values can help lighten our mental load, and I’m so excited to share them with you today. I absolutely loved being part of the Happy Mom Summit. I hope you find these takeaways helpful in lightening the mental load of motherhood!  *** Announcement: Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with my helpful and FREE Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link!  Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon!  Related Episodes:  349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/3in30class for 50% off your first box PLUS 50 free credits with Class Pass. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

Announcement: I’m so excited to announce that I am finally turning my Declutter Your Motherhood workshop into an online workshop that will be available for purchase in the next month or so. if you want to get on the email list to stay up-to-date on when the course will be released and all the details to come, all you need to do is text the word WAITLIST to 33777 *** For this week’s Hidden Gem, I wanted to re-air a takeaway from Episode 38 with Tony Overbay about how to maintain positive relationships with our teenagers. What I love about this interview is that his takeaways apply to parents with kids of all ages. It’s easy to talk about wanting to be a safe place for our kids, but how do we actually do that? Are we prepared for them to tell us things that are uncomfortable to hear? Tony shares things we can start when our kids are little that will help when they’re teenagers, OR things we can tweak and start doing now if your children are already into their teens. Tony Overbay is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and host of the Virtual Couch podcast. Tony works with a lot of teenagers in his private practice and it has given him the opportunity to, in turn, work with a lot of parents to help interactions with their kids become more productive and positive.  To hear the rest of this episode, or for the Show Notes, visit: https://3in30podcast.com/teenagers/ Click below to listen on The Website Apple Podcasts  Spotify

I’m so excited to announce that I am finally turning my Declutter Your Motherhood workshop into an online workshop that will be available for purchase in the next month or so. if you want to get on the email list to stay up-to-date on when the course will be released and all the details to come, all you need to do is text the word WAITLIST to 33777 *** In today's episode, we are going to be discussing how to have conversations that help prevent childhood sexual abuse.. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/285-preventing-sexual-abuse Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! ***

Welcome to Hidden Gems, a special series of the 3 in 30 podcast.   Typically, these episodes will consist of one takeaway from one of my favorite previous episodes of 3 in 30, but today's is a bit different. Today I want to share with you a hidden gem of something that I recorded as an Instagram Live a few months ago, but you may have missed it if you're not on Instagram very often or at all.  For full show notes, including takeaways, go to 3in30podcast.com/284-pick-up-phone-less Sponsors: Drawers: 15% off your order by using code 3in30 at drawersco.net Announcement: Andrea’s amazing course “Creating a Tech-Healthy Family” is on sale starting tomorrow, April 11 and goes through April 21st. Go to 3in30podcast.com/tech for an additional 10% off the already 20% OFF Sale. ***

Andrea Davis teaches three strategies for deciding when your teen is ready for a smartphone. For full show notes, including the 3 Takeaways and sponsors, please visit https://3in30podcast.com/283-cell-phone *** Announcement: Andrea’s amazing course “Creating a Tech-Healthy Family” is on sale starting tomorrow, April 11 and goes through April 21st. Go to 3in30podcast.com/tech for an additional 10% off the already 20% OFF Sale. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Drawers: 15% off your order by using code 3in30 at drawersco.net ***

Announcment: I’m so excited to announce that I am finally turning my Declutter Your Motherhood workshop into an online workshop that will be available for purchase in the next month or so. if you want to get on the email list to stay up-to-date on when the course will be released and all the details to come, all you need to do is text the word WAITLIST to 33777 *** Welcome to Hidden Gems, a special series of the 3 in 30 podcast. This week, we are sharing an excerpt from Episode 174, Why to Try a Creative Hobby (Even if You Think You’ll Stink at It) with Lisa Funk. Lisa is the founder of HandLettered Design and mother of four. She has struggled with depression and anxiety and has discovered a variety of tools that have helped her reclaim her happiness and her mental health, namely through creativity and hand lettering.  I love how this takeaway goes along with Alli Roper’s episode that aired on Monday about why to continue learning as a busy mom, and that your brain is not mush. I knew I wanted to air this takeaway from Lisa as more encouragement that creating and learning just for fun is so important. We want that for our kids, and this takeaway gives you permission to want that for yourself as well. And while Lisa focuses on creating with your hands, I believe you can apply it to reading, writing, listening to a podcast, or learning or creating in any way that brings you joy. I hope this excerpt gives you encouragement, permission, or even a laugh as she talks about her love and commitment to dance parties at home, not because she’s particularly good at dancing, but solely because dancing is FUN.  To hear the rest of this episode, or for the Show Notes, visit https://3in30podcast.com/why-to-try-a-creative-hobby-lisa-funk/ Or click below to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

My guest today, Alli Roper, is passionate about busting that myth and reminding parents, moms, and dads that you don't have to stop learning just because you are in a busy, demanding season of life. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/281-continue-learning Announcement: Just a reminder, you can see our brand new branding at 3in30podcast.com Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 for 60% off plus free shipping ***

Today, March 30th, is National 3 in 30 Day (our very unofficial official holiday), and to celebrate that this year we are launching our new branding--including that new music and intro, new cover art for the podcast--if you look down at your listening app you'll see that--and a new website! Go to 3in30podcast.com/hunt to find the scavenger hunt form and the instructions, and we will choose the winners next Friday, April 7th,

Over the last five and a half years, I’ve tried to help mothers become what I call “self-assured.” I’ve discovered that there were themes emerging throughout all of my interviews. The topics that would help mothers become more self-assured revolved around three pillars: Know Your Self, Honor Your Needs, and Love Your People. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/280-self-assured Announcement: This is an important week for me, well for all of us, because this coming Thursday, March 30th 3/30, we are celebrating National 3 in 30 Day! I will be unveiling the brand new 3 in 30 website, cover art, podcast intro and music, and visual branding. Podcasts will be searchable using the three pillars of Self-Assured Motherhood: Know Your Self, Honor Your Needs, and Love Your People. Tune in Thursday to hear a little bonus episode from me where I will announce the new website and some fun prizes we have to go along with the rebrand! -Sponsors- BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial!

In today's episode, we are going to be discussing how to navigate our parenting triggers. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/279-triggers Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. ***

What do you do when your child says that they hate you- or uses any kind of strong language against you? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/278-child-says-I-hate-you Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line! EveryPlate: Get started for $1.49 per meal. Use code 3in30149 ***

Values-based budgeting is the key to approaching personal finances without shame and guilt.  Did you even think that was possible?! 🤯 Money is one of those topics that brings up a lot of emotion - usually negative. Guilt, shame, stress, anxiety, frustration… It’s exhausting! We feel guilt and anxiety if we spend. We feel shame if we’re “too stingy.” We feel frustration at ourselves or our situations. Does this sound at all familiar?  I can imagine you nodding in solidarity.  If you’re struggling with the burden of all of these emotions, you’re going to love what Jen Smith has to say. Jen is a personal finance expert and co-host of the top-rated Frugal Friends Podcast. She is also the best-selling author of The No-Spend Challenge Guide and Pay Off Your Debt for Good. She is legit!  For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with Rachel’s awesome Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link!  Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon!  Related Episodes:  369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman 203: 3 Ways to Change your Money Mindset Today // Sara Payne 363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line!

In today's episode, Michelle Barrow is generously sharing some of the parenting lessons she has learned while raising teenagers and supporting her adult children as they continue to grow and change. For full show notes, including the takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/277-not-as-planned Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 for 60% off plus free shipping LuvBug: go to luvbuglearning.com to sign up for a 7 day free trial

After a conflict with your spouse, does it take hours, days, or weeks to make up? This episode will give you the tools you need to shorten the "argument hangover” and stop giving the silent treatment. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/276-silent-treatment Episode sponsors: Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! LuvBug Learning: Go to LuvBuglearning.com and sign up for a 7-day free trial, or simply download from the APP store and subscribe. ***

Today’s guest is going to help us take a good look at how we can step back from carrying all the mental load, and allowing our children to take more ownership and responsibility for their lives, their choices, their needs, and their mistakes "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/275-JoAnn-Crohn Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Mini-course: 3in30podcast.com/learn

If you are in a challenging place in your marriage due to faith transitions, today’s episode with Kattie Mount of Marriage on a Tightrope is here to give you hope and to let you know that you're not alone. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/274-faith-crisis Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! EveryPlate: Use code 3in30149

Today I am sharing from my heart, starting with a personal story from my life--a story that might end up being one of the most impactful moments of my entire life.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/273-faith Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 for 60% off plus free shipping Bite Sized Black History: use the code 3IN30 for 15% off. ***

If you’re feeling like Motherhood is harder than you expected, and you’re down on yourself, wanting to love this season of your life, this episode is for you. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/272-love-motherhood Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050 and use code 3in3050 to get 50% off your first box. Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. ***

It is so common for children to meltdown after school that we've decided to dedicate an entire episode to this topic today. Why does this happen, and is there any way to avoid it? We will discuss all of that and more with our expert guest, Alyssa Blask Campbell.   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to 3in30podcast.com/271-meltdowns ANNOUNCEMENT: My Flecks of Gold Journals are not going to be for sale again until November. Go to 3in30podcast.com/flecksofgold to see the journal and read more about how it works. Act now! We only have a few left in stock! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to Betterhelp.com/3in30. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Thrive Market: Go to ThriveMarket.com/3in30 for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!

This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun series where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life.  These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am apart of, Cloud10 Media. It has been so rewarding for me to collaborate with other podcasters who are working hard to get their important messages out into the world.  The show I am featuring today is called Motherhood Meets Medicine. The Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. The host, Lynzy, is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 12 years. She brings in experts with formal training to cover everything about motherhood ranging from postpartum issues to feeding babies to managing toddler tantrums.This podcast provides candid, informal interviews that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. For today's mini-episode, we are airing a clip with an interview from Chemical Engineer and Food Scientist, Erin, or “Food Science Babe” as she’s known throughout her social media channels. As a mom, do you ever feel confused about what you should be feeding your kids? The health and wellness industry can sometimes feel very fear-based, and it’s nice to get a breakdown from a professional on what’s actually happening. In this clip, Erin discusses what’s required to label foods organic and debunking the myth that food grown organically are always safer or more nutritious.  You are going to want to listen this excerpt from the Motherhood Meets Medicine podcast, and then head on over to their feed to listen to the entire episode! **Listen to the full episode here, and subscribe to Motherhood Meets Medicine here.

Mom-life often feels anything BUT simple. Managing toddler tantrums, managing work deadlines, managing sick kids who call from school and mess up those work deadlines, managing emotional and behavioral needs… Is there a way to just simplify all of this? To cut through the noise and the distraction and gain more clarity around what actually needs to be done and what we can let go? Today's guest, Chanelle Neilson, is going to share some really tangible ideas for us on how to do just that.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/270-simplifying Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! ***

If you struggle with your morning routines, like me, this episode is for you! Our Guest, Sara Dean, is here to help! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/269-create-morning-routine Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. Free Email Mini-Series: 3in30podcast.com/learn ***

Are you frustrated trying to figure out how to teach your kids to work? If you’re like me, you bounce around between different systems that are “going to work this time” and feel exasperated when they don’t. I don’t want to be a drill sergeant, but I also know it’s important that my kids grow up with a good work ethic! How do I find the right balance!!?? Thankfully, I was able to interview Danielle Porter. Danielle is a mother of six and someone I admire deeply because she's so careful and intentional in everything she does. I asked Danielle to come and teach me about teaching our kids to work, and to be honest, I was surprised by what she had to share! I hope you find her takeaways as helpful as I did! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes:  369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman 180: Three Secrets to Helping Your Kids Behave Well // Ralphie Jacobs 293: Rethinking Housework // KC Davis Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Paleovalley: Click on the link and use code 3in30 for 15% off your first order.

I have to admit upfront that I chose today's episode topic as the very first topic we would cover in 2023 for a slightly selfish reason: I chose to invite my friend Susie Salinas to come on the show to talk about family systems because this is the only goal I have set myself for this new year. In 2023, I want to invest some major focus and energy into getting good systems in place for the management of my home and family life: laundry, bedtimes, meal prep, grocery shopping, tidying, dishes, and morning routines are just a few of the areas where the Nielson family could use a serious reboot of our family systems. II am excited to take these challenges one at a time and focus on creating better systems to help them run well in our home.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/268-family-systems Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Green Chef: use code 3in3060 to 60% off plus free shipping ***

ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Flecks of Gold Journals are going to be a seasonal offering only. If you want to change your perspective on motherhood in 2023, order your own beautiful, linen bound, Flecks of Gold Journal today by going to 3in30podcast.com/flecksofgold. This journal won't be for sale again for almost a year, so hurry and grab one of the last copies that we have in stock! *** Stop overthinking and start doing! In this episode, Monica Packer, a busy mom of four and host of the podcast About Progress, teaches us how.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/267-stop-procrastinating  Episode sponsors: Flecks of Gold Journal: Use code 3in30 for 10% off BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

Awww, the unique challenge and blessing of having a strong-willed child. If you have one, or several, you know what I'm talking about, and in today's episode I am interviewing an expert who is going to help us! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/266-strong-willed-kids Episode sponsors: Flecks of Gold Journal: Use code 3in30 for 10% off Faherty: Use code 3in30 for 20% off. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

My guest today, talking to us all about how Reflecting on the Year Can Strengthen Your Family, is Vanessa Quiqley, a renowned memory expert and mother of seven. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/265-reflecting To get the New Year Reflection worksheet mentioned in today’s episode, go to 3in30podcast.com/newyear Episode sponsors: Rothys: $20 off your first purchase at Rothys.com/3in30 Flecks of Gold Journal: Use code 3in30 for 10% off BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

My guest today is someone who has helped me feel so much more empowered in my efforts to help my son become a more balanced eater. Kacie Barnes is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has helped thousands of families with young kids make healthy eating approachable and attainable through her company, Mama Knows Nutrition.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/264-picky-eater Announcement: The Flecks of Gold Journal sale ends today! Get $5 off automatically through December 5th, and get an additional 10% off with the code 3IN30. Go to https://shop.3in30podcast.com/ to learn more! If you already have a journal and love sharing it with others, we have something for you as well. We just launched our new referral program. Go to 3in30podcast.com/referafriend to give a discount code to your friends while earning money for sharing! Episode sponsors: Kid Culture: Use code 3IN30 for a discount! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a close relationship with their grandparents, but I can tell you from personal experience that it richly blesses a child's life when he or she has the opportunity for cross-generational mentorship and nurturing. My podcast guests today are on a mission to make that possible for more families.   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/263-intentional-grandparenting Announcement: The Flecks of Gold Journal is on sale now! Get $5 off automatically through December 5th, and get an additional 10% off with the code 3IN30. Go to https://shop.3in30podcast.com/ to learn more! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month + free shipping on any crate line! ***

Feeling burned out as a mom, but don’t know how to get out of the overwhelm? This is an abbreviated version of the class I taught at Pinners Conference this year! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/262-burnout Announcements: The Flecks of Gold Journal is on sale NOW for Black Friday! You'll get $5 off automatically, and you can use the code 3IN30 for an additional 10% off! If you'd like the worksheet that goes along with this episode, text BURNOUT to 55444. Episode sponsors: Rothys: $20 off your first purchase at Rothys.com/3in30 BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Faherty: Use code 3in30 for 20% off. ***

Have you ever wondered how you can lighten the mental load that you carry around as a mother? Do you ever feel a bit crushed and under-appreciated for it? I am so excited to introduce you to two women who are passionate about helping women get clarity and control around the mental load that they are carrying. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/261-mental-load Episode sponsors: Tend Task: Get 30% off on any coaching package through the end of 2022. (And enter to win one of three "tune up" packages!) BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

It seems there is no end to discouraging headlines and distressing current events in our world today. The world can feel like a dangerous and confusing place to us as adults--so how on earth do we talk to our children about this stuff? To help us answer this question today, we have an expert guest, Dr. Taryn Fletcher, who has worked with children for decades.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/260-talk-about-tough-topics Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Rothys: $20 off your first purchase at Rothys.com/3in30 Dockatot: 15% off with code 3in30 ***

Let's just chat as mom-friends about what is working (and what's not) in our homes.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/259-screentime-limits Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Cozy Earth: 35% off site wide when you use the code 3IN30. Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month + free shipping on any crate line! *** Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products. To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com and use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your ticket.    ***

Do you like the idea of having a creative hobby but don't feel like you'd be good at it? I don’t consider myself to be an artistic person, but the truth is, I never even attempt art, so how would I know? We live in a society that is obsessed with productivity and excellence, so we often don’t give ourselves permission to try a new creative hobby just because we want to or because it feels relaxing or fun. Lisa Funk of Hand Lettered Design believes that the benefits of having a creative hobby go far beyond a beautiful finished product.  I can't wait for you to read what Lisa has to share. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: List of Creative Hobby Ideas You Can Do Even If You’re Not Good at Them Get Lisa’s awesome products at Hand Lettered Design. Use code 3in30 for 10% off all of her educational products!   Related Episodes:  305: How to Hold Space for Your Creativity as a Busy Parent // Elizabeth Bergeland & Ben Brashares 282: You Don’t Have to be Good at Something for It to be Worthwhile [Hidden Gem] 201: Living your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage // Brooke Snow Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

Parenting is hard, and there is NO WAY to do it perfectly all the time. In today's episode, I invited my friend and colleague Stacey Collins back to the podcast for a follow up about how to hold boundaries with your children.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/258-boundaries-with-kids Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products. To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com and use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your ticket.  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Cozy Earth: 35% off site wide when you use the code 3IN30. Lusbrands.com: Use code 3in30 to get 15% off your first order over $50. ***

What can I do to help my kids behave and listen to me?? Find out in today's mini-episode! This episode is part of a special series I am doing this week to celebrate the 5th birthday of the podcast! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. To listen to the full episode with Ralphie Jacobs, go to https://3in30podcast.com/180-ralphie-jacobs/ Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Subscribe to the podcast and submit a 5 star rating and review. You can do this on most podcast listening apps and even on Facebook, and the more reviews we have, the more likely moms are to find us! Go to 3in30podcast.com/5  and fill out the form to be entered in the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared!

Does your phone use impact your children? Find out in this mini-episode! This is part of a special series I am doing this week for the 5th birthday of the podcast! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. To listen to the full episode from Dr. Katie Penry, go to https://3in30podcast.com/114-how-to-stop-looking-at-your-phone-so-much-dr-katie-penry/ Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Share a favorite 3 in 30 episode on your instagram story. It's even better if you show your face and explain why you love the podcast, or write a few meaningful words in the caption. If you tag me, and your account is public, then I will be able to reshare it! Go to 3in30podcast.com/5  and fill out the form to be entered in the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared!

How can we celebrate and sorrow with our kids? Hear more in today's mini-episode! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. To listen to the full episode from April Perry, go to https://3in30podcast.com/everyday-moments/ Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Do you have a group text with your mom-friends, or maybe a GroupMe or Marco Polo for a book club, Bible Study, or something similar? Tell your group about the podcast and why you love it. Sharing a link to one of our spotify playlists that applies to the ages of their children would be an excellent recommendation. Go to 3in30podcast.com/5  and fill out the form to be entered in the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared!

How can I raise a confident child? Learn more in today's episode! Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. To listen to the full episode from Marilyn Faulkner, go to https://3in30podcast.com/118-how-to-raise-confident-children-marilyn-faulkner/ Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Text a favorite episode of the podcast directly to a friend who you think could benefit from it. It's that simple. You can do this from any podcast app. Consider sharing a playlist that is relevant to the ages of their kids. Go to 3in30podcast.com/5  and fill out the form to be entered in the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared!

This month, we are celebrating FIVE years of 3 in 30. I can hardly believe it! Maybe this will come as no surprise, but to celebrate our big birthday milestone, today I am re-airing the very first episode of 3 in 30, the introductory episode where I introduced myself and the “why” behind my podcast. In the podcast I mention that I've been learning how to love--to love my children and myself more fully. So that phrase is going to be the theme of this week of mini-episodes. Each day I will be share one takeaway from a throw-back episode that helped me to learn how to love. You can expect these bonus episodes to air daily starting tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. MST, and I will also include one way that you can share the podcast that day, to be entered to win $500 at the end of the week. For full show notes go to https://3in30podcast.com/257-birthday Today’s Challenge:  Spread the word about the show AND enter to win the $500 giveaway! Post about your favorite 3 in 30 episode in a Facebook group for moms that you're a part of or even just on your public Facebook page if you aren't part of any groups.  Go to 3in30podcast.com/five and fill out the form to enter the giveaway. We would love to see a screenshot of what you shared. If you're not on Facebook, don't worry, tomorrow's way to enter will be social media free! Episode sponsors: Cozy Earth: Use code 3in30 to get 35% off SITE WIDE  LUS Brands: use code 3in30 to get 15% off your first purchase of $50 or more BetterHelp: 10% off your first month ***

I want to thank you for seeing an episode title that mentioned elections and thinking, "Yeah, I want to listen to this. I can give thirty minutes of my busy week to learning more about this." Sometimes easier to put your head down and focus on the to-do list in front of you than it is to learn about politics. Although it might not seem as immediately applicable to your motherhood as an episode on how to manage a tantrum or a rebellious teenager, the political atmosphere and policies in our communities and schools does matter tremendously in our lives and the lives of our children, so thank you for listening in. Today’s guest is Laney Hawes. I have been blessed by her effusive love for people and her passionate opinions on the world. I love learning from her, and I am so honored to share her with all of you via 3 in 30.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/256-laney-hawes Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products.  To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com Episode sponsors: Cozy Earth: 35% off site wide when you use the code 3IN30. Rothys: $20 off your first purchase at Rothys.com/3in30 BetterHelp: 10% off your first month ***

I hope that all of you listening have perfected systems for feeding your families so you do not have to deal with this awful feeling every night of your life. BUT if there are in fact some human mothers out there listening who relate to dinnertime dread, this episode is for you. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/255-family-dinner Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products.  To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com and use the code 3IN30 for 10% off your ticket.  Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Lus Brands: 15% off with promo code 3IN30 at LUSBrands.com Little Spoon: 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order with the code 3IN30 at check out. 

Three takeaways to help you maintain emotional and mental wellness in your wildest seasons! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to  https://3in30podcast.com/254-how-not-to-stress Announcement: I will be teaching a class at Pinner's Conference in Utah which is happening on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th, and I would love for you to come! Pinners is a conference featuring over 100 classes on a huge variety of topics, and it's also a market with over 200 small businesses featuring their creative, unique products.  To register, visit ut.pinnersconference.com Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kiwi Co: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month + free shipping on any crate line! ***

I dreamt myself into a mother, but when I became her, I had to dream her back into a woman back into a woman back into a woman again.      -“Transfiguration” by Kate Baer Enrollment for the Self-Assured Motherhood Program (SAM) ends tonight (Friday, September 23) at midnight! Join us in the SAM program by going to selfassuredmotherhood.com !

It’s about that time of year when I start to look for home-organizing hacks for the summer.  Are you like me and you feel like clothes are multiplying? 🫨 My kids (and even my husband and I!) are changing clothes multiple times a day between swimming, working, and playing out in the hot sun chasing our dog, Petra. I am definitely feeling like it's time to get some good systems back in place in our home, and honestly, summer is a great time to do some organizing because we have more free time as a family.  If you're also feeling ready to do a summer reset, my conversation with Jen Martin from Reset Your Nest will give you many great ideas. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Click here for a printable of Jen’s awesome organizing hacks! Related Episodes:  321: How to Design a Home Full of Stories // Carly Thornock 312: How to Run Your Home like a Well-Run Business // Crystalee Beck 096: How to Organize Yourself and Your Home For the New School Year // Mika Perry Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Molly's Suds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products.

ANNOUNCEMENT: If you've been listening to my show for the past couple of months, you know that I am in the middle of launching the second round of my nine-month program which is called Self-Assured Motherhood. This program only opens once a year, and I don't want any moms who need it to miss out on hearing about it and have to wait another entire year before they can sign up. Enrollment closes this Friday, September 23rd. I'm hopeful that today's episode will give you the push you need to sign up if you've been on the fence.  Go to selfassuredmotherhood.com to learn more and to sign up before Friday Sept 23 at midnight. If you are listening to this episode on the day it comes, I do have one more live masterclass I am teaching tomorrow, Tuesday, at 1:00 pm MST where I will walk you through a detailed self-assessment to see how you are doing in each one of these areas.  Sign up for the free class at 3in30podcast.com/freeclass.  *** The nine-month program is built around nine pillars of Self-Assured Motherhood (we study one per month), and today you are going to get a taste of each of those pillars through the stories of some of the alumni of my program. I did little mini-interviews with these women and asked them to share one personal experience from their life that illustrates how they are embodying one of the core principles of self-assured motherhood.  "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/253-pillars-of-self-assured-motherhood *** Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Public Goods: $15 off your first order.    ***

Do YOU know you're a good mom? If you are ready to take the first step to becoming your own hype woman, sign up now to join the free, "Find your Framework to Meaningful Motherhood" class. There are only two more classes left and I won't be teaching this again for another year. Go to 3in30podcast.com/free class right now to sign up.

Announcement: Today is THE day, my friends. For weeks, I have been mentioning that the Self-Assured Motherhood Program, or SAM as I like to call it, would be opening for enrollment soon, and I am excited to announce that doors for enrollment are OPEN now and will close again on Friday, September 23rd. This nine-month program only opens once per year, so if this has been tugging at your heart, please don't wait or talk yourself out of it.  The first step is to sign up to attend a free online class that I will be teaching several times live over the next two weeks. This isn't just a sales webinar…this is actually the first class of my nine-month curriculum, so you can get a taste of what the program is like, even if you aren't sure you can commit to the entire program. Just go to 3in30podcast.com/freeclass to sign up, and the first class is tonight if you are listening to this episode on the day it comes out, so don't wait. I will be offering the same class several more times, so whenever you are listening to this episode, go to 3in30podcast.com/freeclass to find out more. *** In honor of the Self-Assured Motherhood Program enrollment opening today, we are going to talk about one of the nine foundational topics that we explore in this program.  When I emailed the alumni of the program and asked which topic had had the most impact on them personally, so many of them mentioned this unit- Sanctify Your Soul-Care, and they shared with me super poignant and powerful stories of how they had applied this concept into their lives, so I actually invited three of those women to come on the podcast today to share those stories with all of you--because I think every mom could probably use some help in this area.  For full show notes, go to https://3in30podcast.com/252-Soul-Care Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Little Spoon:  50% OFF your first Little Spoon order with the code 3IN30 at check out.  Rothys: $20 off your first purchase