Our lives have seasons, and it's time for a hiatus from the podcast and a focus on family as we welcome many new shifts this summer. 

Join us for our last podcast for a while where we leave you with some questions to ponder and to determine what season you are in, and what might be time to pull back from as you give more elsewhere. 

Are you seeking a plan to create a life you truly love and don't want to escape from? Do you want to dive deep into the essence of what you provide for your family and develop the tools to cultivate a flourishing life?

Join us in this episode where we discuss group coaching and the 7-week Flourishing Life Blueprint I'm launching in June. We'll cover self-discovery, creating a family vision, discovering your personal vision statement, and aligning with the DISCovering You course.

We'll explore awareness, integrating work and life, developing an entrepreneurial spirit, and servant leadership. Let's support one another in designing the lives we love. I'd love for you to join me! https://www.48dayseagles.com/flourish

This week we dig into a listener question - how do you navigate judging others - especially when you see poor parenting decisions being made that affect the kids?

We hit on 3 tools to help you navigate judgment and shift the focus to the ripple effect of your impact as we share about the lasting legacy inspired by my father's and my favorite quote. 

Join 9-year-old Juliette for a short musing on navigating change, embracing the struggle, and learning through it.

Get all her mindful minutes at MamaSaysNamaste.com/meditations

Like it or not, your children are learning a ton from you. So it helps to be a bit intentional so you aren't stuck in repairing mode. Regardless of where or how your child does "school", this episode and blog post is for you. Head over to MamaSaysNamaste.com to see all the blogs that go with our episodes!

Yes, you can engage all the senses and reframe travel as not just a destination for your body, but for your soul. Get some new ideas for your family that don't break the bank (or your sanity), and add some adventure, even if you don't leave your home. 

This week 9-year-old Juliette joins us on the podcast to share about the impact travel has had in her life - she's known the nomad life since age four, and we loved having her join us!

Travel isn't just a reward where you turn your brain off. It's opening up to new ways of living, thinking and perceiving the world. When was the last time you opened up to a culture or perspective that was unlike your own, and learned about something new? 

Maybe it's living in an RV. Maybe it's downsizing to a smaller home. Maybe it's a family trip where routines are off and you're more on top of each other. How do you keep the peace when everyone is on top of each other? Tune in to this episode, and check out the complementary blog at Mama Says Namaste! 

Spring break is upon us, people want vacation, and yet we have a lot of volatility in the world. Travel is limited for many. With finances, heavy workloads, stress overload and more, how can you even think vacation? Yet we feel it's important, and it's not as "frivolous" as you might think. You might be surprised where you will find your "vacation" after this episode.

You may not think about intimacy with finances, yet in our last week of our month-long focus on our most important intimate relationship, this is the biggie.

Finances play a huge factor in marital discord and stress, and the more separte you are as a couple in this arena, the more shaky your whole foundation stands. 

We share how to create, calculate and communicate to build the relationship and life where you both are working together to create the world you thrive in. 

We have the pleasure of sitting down this week with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo of the One Extraordinary Marriage show for a beautiful conversation about love and intimacy. We talk about how their podcast impacted our marriage, and what these six pillars of intimacy are that are so critical to having an extraordinary marriage. Get this in video form and the bonus blog post at MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-pillars-of-intimacy

In celebration of Valentine's day, our 9-year-old daughter Juliette has put together a 12-minute guided meditation on love. So gather your family around and soak in the goodness of a moment to breathe deeply, and remember you are loved. 

In our latest episode of Mama Says Namaste, my husband Nathan and I open up about navigating life's unexpected seasons as a family, and the impact of a recent family diagnosis. We share how we find strength and solace during difficult times, along with the importance of family connections in facing challenges head-on.

Here are a few teasers about what we cover:

1. How our family is navigating through these unexpected and challenging times.

2. The profound impact of Dan Miller's legacy and how it's shaping our outlook on life and relationships.

3. Tips on creating a life you don't want to escape from and fostering unique family dynamics.

We'd love for you to tune in and join us for this candid conversation about family, legacy, and navigating life with intention and awareness. It's a raw and heartfelt episode that we hope will resonate with you. You can read the post and see Dad's tribute page here. https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/my-fathers-legacy-navigating-grief-and-walking-him-home-episode-333/ 

Get yourself out of survival mode as you listen to this incredible interview where Elyssa Smith breaks down what truly is "survival mode" and how to hack it.

We address what is so often the core of overwhelm and stress, 3 steps to step out of survival mode, and the science behind our processing that allows us to move shame out of the way and awareness and action take precedence. Check it out on audio, video, AND a full blog at www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-survival

Goals, intentions, words of the year...there is a lot of pressure around it all and declaring how we have our act together and what all we'll accomplish at the first of every year. 

And yet, there is a different way to look at goal-setting that goes deeper with your why, your desires...and allows grace for growth. Remember to hop over to the website for the blog post that goes along with this episode! 

We've been going through the top ten podcast episodes listened to of all time, since our beginning in 2017. This week we hit on the top five most listened to episodes (and hot topics) you listeners have been paying attention to. 

I also share about the new book that is my next pivotal game-changer as far as rocking my world, and our perspectives now, looking back at when I first launched Mama Says Namaste as a business, and as a podcast. Check it out, and be sure to fill out our survey to get access to Juliette's 12-minute guided meditation on gratitude! www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/survey.

Over the next two weeks, Nathan and I go through our top ten podcast episodes, sharing the cliff's notes version and our current take on it all.

Not only that, you'll hear a piece from our daughter Juliet with an extra special gift for you!

This week I sit down with 9-year-old Juliet again to share all about what Christmas means for us, how we navigate any stress/anxiety, and our hopes for the new year. Enjoy with your family, and then share your own answers together! 

What do we really want our children to learn in school? What do we truly want them to learn in life? Well...who is teaching that? As we looked at comments from teachers, we had to ask...have parents forgotten their role? Not as provider, chauffeur, or chef...but as a parent? 

We're seeing a serious breakdown of trust in humanity in our world, and, while we might not be able to make a global impact immediately, we can start right in our own homes. 

Are you covered over in holiday stress and obligation? Did you realize you can be a rockstar by actually doing less? Pull back - remember what you're doing all of this for. What is your real goal here? Can you give yourself a break and allow others to shine as well?

Get the full show notes, including links to our favorite book about Santa and some real stories on when letting go was truly magical here:  https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/podcast-holiday-stress-and-obligation/

How to you have meaningful conversations in your home? In light of the past two years, especially, there has been plenty of opportunity for heavy topics that can be a bit overwhelming or intimidating to navigate with your children. 

This week, Ashley talked with Bright Littles founder, Tara Miko, about the incredible conversation cards she created to help her navigate these tough conversations with her four-year-old. We hit on the hard topics and how to address them in a way that can work for everyone. 

If the holiday season feels like overwhelm, stress and obligation, this is the episode for you. Yes, so often you can do so much more when you simplify and focus on what your true desires are for this season. We share some tips on how to get the most out of the holidays while recognizing this time is just an amplification of the crazy that can hit us any time of year. 

Yes, what we do in December definitely rolls over into the new year - and it can be about so much more than just trying to catch up from the stress of the season. 

Seth Godin has a beautiful quote that says, "Instead of wondering when your next vacation will be, why not create a life you don't want to escape from?"

In this episode, Nathan and Ashley lay out how they created their own story they thrive in, and how you can stop waiting for vacations and create some beautiful life shifts even without lifting a finger. It sounds too good to be true, and the reason is in the mindset. If you want a new perspective, listen in.

This is part 3 in our "DISCovering You" series - moving from basic communication to true connection with yourself and others. As we highlight all that is our new course by the same name, we're sharing highlights on understanding all the different behavioral reactions we can have in life. 

First, we addressed differing perspectives on episode 223. Then, we dealt with those high energy styles in 224. This week, we address the high-processing personality styles that may tend to be lower in energy, yet that doesn't mean they can't get so much accomplished! 

Learn about the majority of the population this week, with tips and insights to better understand and truly connect with them. Be sure to hop over to the website for the bonus blog post that goes along with this week's episode!

Are you surrounded by high energy personalities that are wearing you down? Or do you feel like you're dragging others along? As we dive into understanding who you are and how you tick, we want to address all the varieties of approaches toward life. 

This week, we're looking at high energy styles, and how to harness it in a way that brings forth your best self...or helps you better navigate those around you.

We are drawn to people for many different reasons - and what attracts one person may push another away. When it comes to what is truly attractive, it can be relative to each individual. 

This week we dig into the concept of "the uniqueness in each of us strengthens all of us", and how differing perspectives create a broader (and way more beautiful) world view. 

We're digging deeper than the surface of attraction here, and how people connect and relate. As we dig more into "DISCovering You," this is the first step - recognizing the multitude of perspectives we bring to the table. 

This is part 4 in our series on a "Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship". We started with our fears and triggers, then all the ways we can love, then the essential ingredients needed...and now we move forward with our instructions for intention. 

A soulmate doesn't just happen - it's created through consistently showing up for one another. The intention of action is that critical element to loving that can keep up the momentum for a light-hearted and healthy relationship. 

What step is the easiest for you? What about the hardest?

As we build up to our Recipe for a Lasting and Light-Hearted Relationship, we're stepping into Part 2: the language of love! 

We dig into Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages, and share how we believe you not only use them all, but there is more to it than the surface.

What lightens your heart vs. hardening it? Have you looked at what relationship triggers may be setting you off into reaction mode, or not bringing out your best self at home? 

Even beyond the house - we have different triggers that will impact how we respond and react in life, and this week we dig into the element of these triggers as our first step in a new series: Recipe for a Light-Hearted Relationship. 

Pay attention to where you're triggered, and see what tools may help you flip the script from negativity to ownership and positivity. 

Which is more important - your skillset, or your mindset? While you probably know the answer to this already, we share three key strategies to position yourself for the ultimate success. 

Minimalism isn't just eliminating toys - that isn't the point. It's filtering out the "noise" in our lives to focus on what is truly important. And "noise" can be things, but can also be over-scheduled, maxed out living. 

We share five tips for minimalist parenting - five things we ask you to do less of...in order to invite MORE into your life. 

In this episode of Mama Says Namaste, Nathan and I dive deep into understanding personality styles and the perfect gifts for each one. Do you struggle with striking the right chord with your gift-giving? 

We lay out gifts for every personality style, and some creative and out-of-the-box ideas. Plus, we keep in mind the impact - on the people AND the environment. If you're looking for a gift with meaning, with a story, and/or with a nod to sustainability, listen in for ideas. 

And be sure to check out the blog post that goes along with it! MamaSaysNamaste.com/eco-friendly-gifting-match-sustainable-gifts-with-disc-personality-styles-episode-331

And before you think this is an episode for the bedroom, it's way beyond that. Even a quick, intentional connection can have a lasting effect, and the more we can get comfortable with short bursts of joy in life, the more recharged we are for the long haul! 

In this episode, we talk about social "quickies" vs. long, drawn-out playdates that are more stressful than anything, yet parents are longing for a social outlet. Learn some tips for quick social bursts of connection...beyond the bedroom. 

In our world of unschooling, we believe in delight-led learning, and the functional education model of learning as we live life together. So what if our kids want to just watch TV and eat chips all day? Do we allow it? Do we force our kids to step it up, or just cross our fingers and hope they muster up some work ethic on their own?

Remember that Kenny Rogers song, The Gambler? In your family...do you know how to hold 'em, know how to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and when to run? 

Are you simply a cheerleader for your child, or are you coaching them through life? Coaching them means not telling them the answers but bringing to their awareness the tools they can use to help them navigate what comes their way. And that means navigating not just the awesomeness of life, but bringing awareness and understanding to when things don't always go as we hoped. 

Navigating disappointment, sadness, messing up and anger are realities of life we will all face. Is your child prepared with tools to cope and move forward?

Do you really talk with your family, or are you more likely to talk at, over or for them? How do you really talk to kids in a way that equips them with the tools to find their own voice vs. being an echo of ours?

Do you remember the scene in the Gladiator, where, completely exasperated, Russel Crowe asks, "are you not entertained??" Have you had those moments where your kids come up to you and say the dreaded words, "I'm bored", and you're looking at all of the things to entertain them all around? 

We've been there, and have gone from the struggle of constant entertainment and stimulation overload to being able to rock a 6 hour trip six times in the last month with no "entertainment" in the car other than our own minds. How do we do it? 

Learn the BORED acronym and all about fasting beyond food in this week's episode. 

When we've talked about our goals as unschooling parents, we ultimately boil it down to "raising good humans". Not that humans are good or bad, but raising up humans who can see the good in the world - those things that light us up, lift us up, and support one another. 

We break down four powerful tenets to being a successful leader, and ultimately, just being a decent human being in our podcast this week. 

Do you have any "prickly" people in your life? Maybe it's not about a horribly toxic person as much as it is that there are people in your life that can exhibit toxic behavior, sit in negativity and cynicism, or just have a bad attitude about life. 

Our most downloaded episode continues to be on navigating toxic behavior, so we're bringing up the topic again - not how to avoid it, but how to navigate the reality of what is. Sometimes it is what it is, and we will be with people who don't see life from the same perspective we do. So how do you keep up your own positivity? We'll share 5 tips for keeping your zen and shifting the energy around you. 

This week we bring the whole family on to discuss what all we've been learning while volunteering with the Florida State Parks in the Keys. 

We're giving you a taste of our unschooling experience over the past few months as we've soaked in so much volunteering - so listen with the whole family and learn about this area and the life skills that are valuable regardless of where you're located! Kick it unschool with our crew in this family-friendly episode!

Nathan and I dive deep into the power of emotional currency beyond financial wealth. We discuss our experiences with finding purpose and worth outside of traditional roles, the challenges of being a stay-at-home parent, and the importance of perspective shifts in overcoming feeling stuck.

We answer listener questions about being a stay-at-home parent and feeling the need to bring in income...and similar desires even as an empty-nester.

Join us as we explore the true richness that comes from the non-monetary legacies we leave behind, and be sure to check out the blog to dig deeper and to ask YOUR question for us to answer on the podcast!

Oh the fun analogies Nathan can come up with. As we discuss teenagers - and our relationship with them - this week, we dig into more than just teens as we address labeling our children and the importance of genuine likability. 

As always, along with the podcast is a fully developed blog post that will also link to bonus topics with this subject - just hop over to the home page of MamaSaysNamaste.com to see the latest blog post that relates to this episode! 

In our super connected world, screens can be a love/hate relationship for sure. How does your family manage screen time at home...or does it manage you?

We share some tips for "dummy-proofing" ourselves, things beyond screens, and our own personal stories of both eliminating screens and also using them as something that adds to a home life we all thrive in. 

You'll have to hear the podcast to determine how crab ankles may sneak into your home. ;-) 

In this episode, we dig into this listener question - 

How do we navigate as empowered, inventional parents the decisions that are "BEST" for our children while listening to them and what they need, while pushing them to do what might be harder?

There was so much to unpack, this week's blog post that goes along with it leads you to multiple other blogs and episodes to dig deeper into the topics of natural consequences, emotional resilience, "adulting" and more. 

And...we tackle a biggie for us as parents to release...and something else to retain.