Explore every episode of the podcast Deliberate Motherhood Podcast
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| 170. A Quick Love Letter for You Sweet Momma | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:04:47 | |
We see you. Hair a mess... Laundry piled up... Lists unfinished... Showers untaken... We hear them... The kids… Fighting and crying... Wanting the best of you... Wanting ALLLLL of you... Getting excited...and getting let down ...and struggling with the multitude of tiny transitions that come with this time of year. We see your heart... The guilt of all the 'no's you had to give this season... The pressure to make everyone's memories sweet and meaningful... The weight of shopping for gifts that are "even-ish" so that siblings don't compare... The burden of being the one-woman holiday elf A-team of your family... The overwhelm of gifts, and meals, and plans, and family, and friends, and events, and homeschooling, and cleaning...and how you'll have to balance being a "part" of everything with being the backbone of everything moving forward and going smoothly. And we just want to tell you...you are doing beautiful work. We see you. Our Father in heaven sees you. It feels messy, it feels overwhelming, it seems like all the important things won't come together...but they will. The ones that matter will happen and the ones that don't...won't. And that's okay. Our prayer over you… ....Never forget...you are doing beautiful work. Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 169. A Holiday Message from your Fairy Godmother | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:15:56 | |
Do Less. All those hopes...all those dreams...all those GREAT ideas...say no to them. Your brain is gonna argue with you and tell you how good all those things are... It's gonna tell you how impactful, meaningful, and memory stacking they're going to be for your kids...for you...for your family. But the truth is, kids are gonna whine, someone's going to lose their shoes, siblings are going to find a reason to argue...and you're gonna come home tapped out... That's okay for some things...that are actually worth it...but for all the rest...it won't be. It's going to leave you feeling resentful, tired, and asking why you even do these nice things if your kids are just going to complain about it and fight the whole time.
Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 160. Home. School. Redefined. with Amy Schantzen | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:44:12 | |
In this episode we have Amy! An amazing momma who made the difficult decision to “retire” from her career as a full spectrum small town family physician to homeschool. Amy's family is really interesting because they do what she calls, "hybrid school". They live in a small town, her oldest two (8, 5) go to public school in the afternoons, and her youngest two go to daycare three days a week. She's a self-described homeschooling rebel 😂 (but we think she's a wonderful example of someone who's thoroughly explored the possibilities and found what works well in her family and small community).
Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 70. Where Goals and Motherhood Meet-Battling Discouragement with a 30-Day Assessment | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:35:03 | |
Momma, the goals you go after, the little battles you fight every day...they are changing lives (truly they are) And IF you take the time to assess what you've been living, you're going to learn the lessons that have been available to you the WHOLE time... Which is why, today we'll be walking you through the 30-day motherhood assessment that's included in the Deliberate Start Guide
Come back and do this assessment each month...DO IT momma...it really will change your motherhood. It's here FOR you and it's free because it's our mission to serve mommas. We believe that an empowered, encouraged and equipped mother will change her family. And if you would rather have it in an easy to use and pretty to look at format you can print again and again, go get our Deliberate Start Guide. It's a life and goal planning guide that capitalizes on the power of reflection (that we've been talking about all week), the excitement of new beginnings, and the power of strategic goal planning that was created specifically with the challenges of motherhood in mind. Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 69. Where Goals and Motherhood Meet-Dealing with Discouragement in our Weeks | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:29:33 | |
Today we're going to embrace the suck. Because motherhood is HARD. There's no ifs, ands, or buts, about it. We are too often battling spirits of overwhelm, despair, anxiety, and exhaustion along-side these beautiful joys that also accompany our days. Discouragement can be seen and felt...everywhere right now. And while we're not celebrating all of us feeling discouragement...it does mean we aren't alone. Because when we're seeing all the highlights it's so easy to feel alone. Like the problem is with YOU... That your goals and dreams keep failing, because you are a failure.... Or because there's just not enough of you to do it all. BUT You aren't alone. And We're all feeling it. However...It's important that we aren't giving in to our own desolations, that we're battling them and winning...even just a little bit each day. You heard from some mommas in our last podcast doing JUST THAT. And you'll get to hear some more at the end of this podcast. btw...Keep the wins coming because your wins are worth celebrating! Just email or message them and we'll take care of the rest. The real truth is that Motherhood IS hard... The real beauty is that in the struggle...we are becoming. And it means that… We're in the game! We're doing the things! These challenges we're coming up against are shaping us into the best version of ourselves... We aren't staying steeped in our perceived failures or difficult struggles. They still come to visit, but we're acknowledging them and sending them on their way. Momma, the work you do every day, the goals you go after, they are changing lives (we're not even exaggerating here). ...but the reality is that in this everyday work, in these goals...we meet resistance. It comes in all forms too... Surprise visitors Everyone getting a stomach bug A child leaving your garage freezer open and all your stock defrosting and going bad School started (or stopped) Kids routines being thrown off A hurricane or other natural disasters The babysitter canceling last minute And when these issues come up, we all need tools in place to overcome them. In podcast 65 we talked about taking your goals and breaking them down into mini goals and action steps. This week we're speaking directly to how these goals, mini goals, and actions steps meet resistance in the days, weeks, and months of our motherhoods and giving you tools to greet them where they are. Today we're taking those same steps we talked about in episode #68 and we're looking at them from mountain top view, with a weekly perspective.
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| 68. Where Goals and Motherhood Meet-Dealing with Daily Discouragement | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:43:07 | |
This week we want to honor the struggle. And frankly...Discouragement is everywhere you look.You can feel it and see it...like at the beginning of the pandemic. But ESPECIALLY after 2022. And while that's not something to celebrate, the truth is, when everything looks good (social media highlights) it's easy to feel lonely. BUT You aren't alone. Today is all about daily resistance.
We want to keep this beautiful thing going! If you’d like to send your mom wins in, we would LOVE to sha Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 67. Life Leaves Clues-When Goals Succeed | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:55:21 | |
All last week we told you, YOU GET TO HAVE GOALS! Today we’re going to introduce you to some mommas who had goals and crushed them! First, we’ll talk about why goals succeed! Jon Acuff always says, “Success leaves clues.” So, today we’ll talk about the two areas where you’ll succeed with goals, first in the setting of the goals, and then in the execution of the goals.
Momma you get to have goals, if you don't have the Deliberate Start goal planning guide yet, we want to give you a small taste of what's in there by sharing the personal reflection and personal beginning pages for free. You can get it: On Instagram (Thedeliberateday) -- DM us with the words: Sneak Peek Or by emailing us at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org Happy goal planning momma! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 66. Life Leaves Clues-When Goals Fail | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:47:40 | |
Momma, all last week we told you, YOU get to have goals! If you were with us for last week’s podcast, you walked with us through our beloved goal planning guide The Deliberate Start. That was borne from so many years of goal planning with the experts, testing out all their methods, all while making tweaks and changes, because motherhood is really unique. It’s a unique vocation, a unique job, a unique calling…there are challenges unique to motherhood that you just don’t see in the rest of the world. We were really looking to make The Deliberate Start very accommodating to moms and the specific challenges we’re faced with every single day.
Momma you get to have goals, if you don't have the Deliberate Start goal planning guide yet, we want to give you a small taste of what's in there by sharing the personal reflection and personal beginning pages for free. You can get it: On Instagram (Thedeliberateday) -- DM us with the words: Sneak Peek Or by emailing us at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org Happy goal planning momma! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 65. The Deliberate Start-The Magic of Measurable | 13 Jan 2023 | 00:20:53 | |
Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s busy raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who is balancing homeschooling, a side hustle, or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals. We’re continuing to take you step by step through goal planning for moms, We're talking honest to goodness moms who are living life balancing all the things and all the people. We started with self-reflection in podcast #61, unpacked a vision for your future in #62, and learned how to set priorities and align our goals in podcast #63, yesterday in podcast #64 we did Chose our big goals. Today we're breaking down ONE of those big goals with you into manageable and achievable steps. The Deliberate Start came about from years of trial and error testing programs and suggestions from all kinds experts & resources. The only problem was none of them were made specifically taking the daily challenges and important mindset work unique to mommas. This is a beautiful and heartfelt resource created exactly with mommas in mind. It includes 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. The prompts are designed to guide you with good questions, and checklists that solve the 'blank page problem' and will carry you through when your mom brain feels too exhausted to answer the deep questions. Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, we promise you, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in the Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. I don't think there's any possible way you could do this guide and come away unchanged.
So, if you just jumped in on this podcast or you've been with us all along, we created a beautiful guide that walks you through getting a Deliberate Start on your life. It takes you step by step from reflection to a goals assessment made specifically with the unique beauties and challenges of motherhood in mind. It's all our podcasts in this series wrapped up in a comprehensive and lovely workbook, if that gets you fired up...NOW is the time for action. Go to here and get a copy of The Deliberate Start Guide! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 64. The Deliberate Start-From Frazzled to Focused | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:14:43 | |
Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s busy raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who is balancing homeschooling, a side hustle, or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals. We’re continuing to take you step by step through goal planning for moms, We're talking real mom-life moms, the ones balancing all the things and all the people. We started with self-reflection in podcast #61, unpacked a vision for your future in #62, then we learned how to set priorities and align our goals with them in podcast #63, and today is all about THE GOALS! We've tried ALLLL the goal planning things and it's because of this that we created The Deliberate Start. It's designed by moms FOR moms. The experts have incredible suggestions, steps, and programs, but they always need tweaking to be able to apply them to the unique challenges and struggles of motherhood. The Deliberate Start was created from its conception WITH the unique call to motherhood in mind. It has 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. The prompts are designed to guide you through with good questions and checklists that save you from overthinking or getting hung up staring at a blank page. Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, we promise you, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in The Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. And dare we say, you cannot come away from this guide unchanged.
Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 63. The Deliberate Start-Master What Matters | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:09:17 | |
Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s immersed in raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who is balancing homeschooling, a side hustle or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals. We’re continuing to take you step by step through goal planning for REAL moms. We started with self-reflection, unpacked a vision for your future yesterday, today we're aligning those dreams with your priorities. We have been goal planning for YEARRRRRS. It's because of all that trial and error (and learning how to grow dreams and goals WITH our husbands and children) that we created The Deliberate Start. It’s a both lovely and meaningful guide designed specifically to speak to mothers in their daily challenges and areas of growth. It includes 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. The prompts are designed to guide you through with good questions, not to mention we solved the 'blank page problem' by creating checklists to carry you through when your mom brain is giving you mad writing block vibes. Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in The Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. And dare we be so bold to say....this is going to be life-changing.
Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 62. The Deliberate Start-You're Not Lost You're Here | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:37:58 | |
Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s immersed in raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who is balancing homeschooling, a side hustle or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals. We’re continuing to take you step by step through goal planning for REAL moms. We started with self-reflection, and today we're going to unpack a vision for your future. After years of goal planning, we’ve tested framework after framework from various experts and they have all played a part in shaping what we’re using today. We’re working from a resource we created called The Deliberate Start. It’s an incredible guide designed specifically for mothers. It includes 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. The prompts are designed to guide you and ask you good questions, there are even checklists to spur your creativity and dreams when your mom brain is DONE! Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in The Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. Momma, this guide will change your world.
While we were only able to share a few questions from each category of the Deliberate Reflection today, if you loved what you heard and want to dig deeper with a beautiful workbook and resources you can use again and again, head over to our website, thedeliberateday.org, and get your copy of The Deliberate Start Guide today! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 61. The Deliberate Start-Looking Back to Look Forward | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:38:59 | |
Moms get to have goals too…whether you’re a stay at home mom who’s immersed in raising little ones, a mom who feels like she’s barely surviving, or a mom who’s balancing homeschooling, a side hustle or ALL OF THE ABOVE. We’re here to tell you, you get to have goals. For the next five days we’re taking you step by step through goal planning for REAL moms. From an intimate self-reflection, to figuring out what you want, aligning those dreams with your own priorities, creating a goal or two and making plans to reach it, and finally a 30-day assessment to help you get more and more traction as you crush your goals. After years of goal planning as moms of many, we’ve tested countless frameworks from various experts and that has really shaped what we’re using today. We’re working from a resource we created called The Deliberate Start. It’s an incredible guide designed specifically for mothers. It includes 3 sections, the Deliberate Reflection, Deliberate Beginnings, and Deliberate Goal Planning. The prompts are designed to guide you and ask you good questions, there are checklists to spur your creativity and dreams when your mom brain is tired. Whether you’re brand new to goal planning or a seasoned planner, you’re going to hear something on this podcast, or you’re going to find something in The Deliberate Start that you’ve never considered before. Self Reflection (02:05)
We’ve picked out only a few questions from each category in the Deliberate Reflection to share with you here on the podcast...But if you loved what you heard and want to dig deeper with a beautiful workbook and resources you can use again and again, head here, and get your copy of The Deliberate Start Guide today! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 159. 5 Must-Have Homeschool Resources | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:29:54 | |
We love talking homeschool, and we love sharing our favorite things with you guys!! We *may have gotten a little sneaky here…because some of these categories have more than one…
Share this episode with a homeschooling friend! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 60. The School of Life-Pivotal Moments | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:31:38 | |
We’re coming to you today to share a few stories of pivotal moments in our lives. If you’re listening, and you haven’t experienced these things, we pray that your heart is touched and it will equip you to help another momma who may be experiencing these things. When you’re done listening, click here and we’ll send you the 2022 Deliberate Day Holiday Planner AND get you on the list!
Go get our free holiday planner, made specifically with mommas in mind, it is filled with resources to help YOU plan the holidays this year (and stop letting the holidays plan you). Here are a few of the pages you'll find inside:
You can find the link to get the Holiday Planner EVERYWHERE! It’s at www.thedeliberateday.org, send us a DM, e-mail at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org, and it’s right here (below) in the podcast notes!! Happy holidays! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 59. The School of Business-Freshman Year | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:40:11 | |
It’s our 1 year anniversary! This episode is all about starting and working on a podcast and a business! When you’re done listening, click here and we’ll send you the 2022 Deliberate Day Holiday Planner AND get you on the list!
Go get our free holiday planner, made specifically with mommas in mind, it is filled with resources to help YOU plan the holidays this year (and stop letting the holidays plan you). Here are a few of the pages you'll find inside:
You can find the link to get the Holiday Planner EVERYWHERE! It’s at www.thedeliberateday.org, send us a DM, e-mail at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org, and it’s right here! Happy holidays! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 58. Holiday Traditions...Christmas Day Chaos | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:24:05 | |
The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE! This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes. BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood. Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best. Get the MOST out of this episode when you click here and we’ll send you the 2022 Deliberate Day Holiday Planner AND get you on the list!
Go get our free holiday planner, made specifically with mommas in mind, it is filled with resources to help YOU plan the holidays this year (and stop letting the holidays plan you). Here are a few of the pages you'll find inside:
You can find the link to get the Holiday Planner EVERYWHERE! It’s at www.thedeliberateday.org, send us a DM, e-mail at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org, and it’s right here (below) in the podcast notes!! Happy holidays! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 57. Holiday Traditions...Only 2 Gifts for Christmas?! | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:35:55 | |
The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE! This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes. BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood. Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best. Get the MOST out of this episode when you click here and we’ll send you the 2022 Deliberate Day Holiday Planner AND get you on the list!
Go get our free holiday planner, made specifically with mommas in mind, it is filled with resources to help YOU plan the holidays this year (and stop letting the holidays plan you). Here are a few of the pages you'll find inside:
You can find the link to get the Holiday Planner EVERYWHERE! It’s at www.thedeliberateday.org, send us a DM, e-mail at Brittany@thedeliberateday.org, and it’s right here!! Finally, hop on Instagram and share a holiday tradition with us that we can share with the mommas in our community! We love hearing from you, and mommas learning from mommas is SO important, it builds community AND it enriches our lives! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 56. Holiday Traditions...The Bearer of Light and Lussekatter | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:15:53 | |
The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE! This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes. BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood. Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best.
Finally, hop on Instagram and share a holiday tradition with us that we can share with the mommas in our community! We love hearing from you, and mommas learning from mommas is SO important, it builds community AND it enriches our lives! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 55. Holiday Traditions...More Than Just a Guy With a White Beard and Red Suit | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:14:34 | |
The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE! This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes. BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood. Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best.
Finally, hop on Instagram and share a holiday tradition with us that we can share with the mommas in our community! We love hearing from you, and mommas learning from mommas is SO important, it builds community AND it enriches our lives! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 54. Holiday Traditions...Advent With More Jesus and Less Stress | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:20:23 | |
The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE! This week we want to give you a peek behind the curtain, and tell you ALL about the holidays and traditions we celebrate in our homes. BUT, as you listen remember…we’re sharing ideas, customs, and traditions from over the years and how they’ve been shaped in the different seasons of motherhood. Your seasons will change, your capacity will change, and you still have plenty of time to try-on traditions to see what fits your family best.
Finally, hop on Instagram and share a holiday tradition with us that we can share with the mommas in our community! We love hearing from you, and mommas learning from mommas is SO important, it builds community AND it enriches our lives! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 53. Preparing for the Holidays-Aligning Your Budget | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:16:10 | |
The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE! Today we'll address the dreaded 'B' word (it's 'Budget'). We are adulty adults...adulty adults talk about budgets, and more importantly, aligning our budgets for the holidays.
Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 52. Prepping for the Holidays Without Losing Your... | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:38:32 | |
The holidays with kids are both incredibly beautiful and overwhelmingly full of challenges, like organizing all the people, planning meals, packing for trips or preparing for guests, not to mention all the gifts & MORE! This week, we’re sharing real tips from two moms of many!
Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 51. Gratitude Practices...for When You Can't Even Pee by Yourself-Meditation & Mindset | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:23:05 | |
This week we’re trying something new! This episode is part five of five ALL about gratitude (In a mom-friendly way). Today we’ll talk about meditation (prayer) and mindset (noticing your complaints) (and how to fit these in as a mom). Are you on our e-mail list yet? Each Monday we check in with our community of moms-and we want you there!
For the next 24 hours, do your very best to catch yourself and your kids when you’re about to complain. To go a bit further, catch yourself and don’t complain to your kids! Not about them, not about your husband, your mother, their clothing, nothing. This is HARD, but you can do it! If your husband is your sounding board when he gets home from work (which is totally understanding), try to end the conversation with a few positives from your day! Take a little time to throw in some positives, because it can be hard (as a husband) to get excited to spend time with the family when they get all the negatives right when they walk in the door. Sprinkle in some good things, and try to do it within ear-shot of whichever kid it applies to! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 158. Homeschooling in the Gap with Kezia McNab | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:38:18 | |
Being in 'transition' is hard. Homeschooling in transition? REALLY hard (for most mommas). But Kezia? She's in transition, homeschooling in an RV, and is a lover of the outdoors! Listen in to hear how she's navigating life while building the dream (quite literally)!
If you’d like to see how Kezia’s family is doing, check out her Instagram @Keziamonet Sweet mommas, we always want you to remember… You are doing beautiful work! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 50. Gratitude Practices...for When You Can't Even Pee by Yourself-Writing & Visiting | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:27:08 | |
This week we’re trying something new! This episode is part four of five ALL about gratitude (In a mom-friendly way). Today we’ll talk about writing to someone and visiting a friend (or going on a trip) (and how to fit these in as a mom). Make sure to come back for part five, when we’ll cover prayer (meditation) & mindset. Are you on our e-mail list yet? Each Monday we check in with our community of moms-and we want you there!
Today, we want you to DSD (do something different). Take a walk around the block, visit a neighbor, get lunch out and stop at a park you always pass by, or get a few $5 gift cards from Starbucks and get yourself (and someone else) a coffee. DSD today, and if you do, message us because we would LOVE to hear about it! Come back tomorrow for day 5 of our series, we’ll wrap up this whole series with meditation & prayer, noticing your complaints & reshaping your mindset. These are big things for mommas-so come back tomorrow and hear some of the practical solutions we want to share with you! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 49. Gratitude Practices...for When You Can't Even Pee by Yourself-Volunteering & Savoring | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:19:32 | |
This week we’re trying something new! This episode is part three of five ALL about gratitude (In a mom-friendly way). Today we’ll talk about volunteering and savoring your experiences (and how to fit these in as a mom). Make sure to come back for parts four and five, when we’ll cover writing to someone & visiting a friend (or going on a trip), and prayer (meditation) & mindset. Are you on our e-mail list yet? Each Monday we check in with our community of moms-and we want you there!
At least one time today, look into the beautiful eyes of your child or your husband while they talk to you and think about how much of a miracle it is that they’re there wanting your time and attention. If you feel like it, send us a picture of any moment of your day! Maybe sitting in the car with a bunch of kids crying after a shopping trip. . .share it with us in a DM (@thedeliberateday) or via e-mail (brittany@thedeliberateday.org) because we’d love to say hello, cheer you on, and be a part of your journey! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 48. Gratitude Practices...for When You Can't Even Pee by Yourself-Water & Sleep | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:23:11 | |
This week we’re trying something new! This episode is part two of five ALL about gratitude (in a mom-friendly way). Today we’ll cover drinking more water & getting more sleep (and how to fit these in as a mom).
Come back tomorrow because we’ll be talking about volunteering and savoring your experiences. Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 47. Gratitude Practices...for When You Can't Even Pee by Yourself-Journaling & Exercising | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:35:06 | |
This week we’re trying something new! This episode is part one of five ALL about gratitude (In a mom-friendly way). Today we’ll cover journaling and exercising (and how to fit these in as a mom).
Consider checking out GrowthDay! The basic membership comes with a Daily Fire AND a journal (in the app) and it’s a GREAT way to quickly begin a journaling habit! There IS a free trial, and you can click here to save on a membership if you enjoy it as much as we do! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 46. Meal Planning-List, Spend Intentionally & Save | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:05:19 | |
This is part five of a five part series ALL about meal planning! Today we’ll be looking at making your list, spending intentionally, and saving! If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!Build Your List (00:45)
If you’re still a bit intimidated, and don’t know where to start with meal planning, DM us on Instagram @thedeliberateday with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit! (Or head to www.thedeliberateday.org and click the little button in the top right hand corner). Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 45. Meal Planning-Building Your Menu | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:13:22 | |
This is part four of a five part series ALL about meal planning! Today we’ll be looking at building your menu. If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!
If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 44. Meal Planning-Savvy Saving, Intentional Spending, and Reducing Food Waste | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:23:10 | |
This is part three of a five part series ALL about meal planning! Today we’ll be looking at the best ways to save and shop. If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!
If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 43. Meal Planning-Your SCHEDULE is the Secret Sauce | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:14:45 | |
This is part two of a five part series ALL about meal planning! Today we’ll be talking about choosing your shopping and planning day(s). If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day!
If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “bonus” and we’ll send you a link to our free mini meal planning kit which has a beautiful meal planning template in it that encourages you to put your schedule right on there, AND it’s an 8-day planner so you can work in that planning and shopping day! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 42. Meal Planning-How Often Should You Do It? | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:13:54 | |
This is part 1 of a five part series ALL about meal planning! Today we’ll be talking about the different options for how often you can meal plan and shop. We discuss weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly meal planning, and address the pros and cons of each one. If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “quiz” and we’ll send you a link to a cute little quiz that we’ve come up with that can help you choose your meal planning frequency!
If you’re following us on Instagram @thedeliberateday, send us a DM with the word “quiz” and we’ll send you a link to a cute little quiz that we’ve come up with that can help you choose your meal planning frequency! Weekly Planning (01:50) Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 41. Planning to Fail-Mindset | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:09:56 | |
You’re going to fail! Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning. In today’s episode, the fourth of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail when your best made plans are derailed AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit!
If you’re new to meal planning altogether, and if you’re a person who likes to have all the information right in front of you, with a beautiful workbook and resources that you can use again and again, we’d like to invite you to visit our website www.thedeliberateday.org where you’ll find out meal planning masterclass! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 157. Snack Shop (and kids that steal) | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:38:14 | |
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| 40. Planning to Fail-When Life Derails You | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:19:29 | |
You’re going to fail! Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning. In today’s episode, the four of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail derails your best made plans AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit!
If you’re new to meal planning altogether, and if you’re a person who likes to have all the information right in front of you with a beautiful workbook and resources you can use again and again, we’d like you to check out the Mess to Meal Plan Masterclass at www.thedeliberateday.org ! Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 39. Planning to Fail-When Making the Meals Takes a Turn for the Worse | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:19:32 | |
You’re going to fail! Momma, it’s a necessary part of learning. In today’s episode, the third of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while making the meals AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit!
If you’re still feeling intimidated or just need a little boost to start, DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit! Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 38. Planning to Fail-The Top 4 Shopping Fails AND Fixes | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:08:44 | |
You are going to fail! It’s a necessary part of learning. In today’s episode, the second of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while shopping AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit!
If you’re still feeling intimidated or just need a little boost to start, DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit! Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 37. Planning to Fail-What to do when you didn't (Meal) Plan | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:20:05 | |
You are going to fail! It’s a necessary part of learning. In today’s episode, the first of a five part series, we talk about how you can fail while planning AND we give ideas for how to overcome those “failures”! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “bonus” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit!
Have you filled out your meal plan this week? DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “bonus” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit! Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 36. Food Is Love-Family Favorites, Food Sharing, Feasting, and Fasting | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:15:36 | |
Food IS love! In today’s episode we talk about how we can use a “Family Favorites'“ list, building community by sharing meals with friends, and the beauty of religious feasts and fasts. When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and DM her the word “meals” to get the Mini Meal Planning Kit!
Text your people this week and choose a date to meet up and share a meal! It can be at someone’s house, or even a park, just DO it! Just send the text! Have you filled out your meal plan this week? DM Brittany @thedeliberateday on Instagram with the word “meals” and she will make sure you get a link for your beautiful Mini Meal Planning Kit! Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 35. Eating Well with Allergies | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:33:26 | |
If you have a food allergy, life isn’t over! In fact, you can still enjoy delicious foods! In this episode we go through our favorite subs (and a few to stay away from). When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and join our upcoming Pantry Challenge by DM’ing her the word “challenge”!
Do you have a favorite substitution? Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo, or send us a DM with YOUR favorite! Are YOU up for a challenge!? Send a DM to Brittany @thedeliberateday with the word “challenge” and she’ll send you a link to join! Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 34. Kitchen Essentials | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:21:46 | |
Would you consider your kitchen “Well stocked”? Have you put thought into your kitchen tools, making sure they work for you and your family? Today, Brittany & I talk about our 5 must-have kitchen essentials, and WHY we love them! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and tag her in a photo of YOUR favorite kitchen necessity!
Do you have a kitchen essential we didn’t mention? Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo of YOUR favorite kitchen necessity! If you don’t have your meal planning template yet, send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created (Image featured below)! Finally, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and give us a rating if you haven’t yet! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 33. Money and Meal Planning | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:11:02 | |
In this third episode of the three-part series, we’re talking about the MONEY portion of meal planning. We’ve talked about your ‘Why’, your ‘Time’, and today we’re talking about your MONEY. Consider which of the three categories you’re in, if that aligns with your values, and if not, think about how you can get to where you want to be! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and tag her in a photo of your COMPLETED weekly meal plan! If you don’t have The Deliberate Day Meal Planning Kit yet, send her a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll send you a link where you can get it!
Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo of your completed meal plan! If you don’t have your meal planning template yet, send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created (Image featured below)! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 32. The Time-Money Paradox | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:15:59 | |
The time/money paradox will GREATLY affect how you approach meal planning. . .listen in this week to learn how these two things (time and money) and their availability will influence how you feed your people. When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and tag her in a photo of your COMPLETED weekly meal plan! If you don’t have The Deliberate Day Meal Planning Kit yet, send her a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll send you a link where you can get it!
Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and tag us in a photo of your completed meal plan! If you don’t have your meal planning template yet, send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 31. Your Family's Food 'Whys' | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:11:34 | |
What is the ‘why’ that guides how you feed your family? It is SO important to plan with YOUR family, YOUR season, and YOUR life in mind (not anyone else’s). Food values can (and should) vary greatly from family to family—and we are only limited by our creativity. When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and send her a DM with the word “meals” for your link to sign up for the “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit.
Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created! Before you go, make sure to subscribe and give us a rating! Ratings help us to build a community where mothers feel seen, encouraged, and empowered! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 156. Nurturing the 'whole' child...the holistic homeschool with Insiya Abdur Raheem | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:52:11 | |
We want to talk homeschooling…more specifically….what an ACTUAL day in a homeschool can look like. But, the reality is, every homeschool is different...because every child is different, every mom is different, and every family is different. So, rather than just share what Tiffany and I do in OUR homeschools, we thought it would be amazing to reach out to other moms in our community and showcase all the real possibilities for homeschooling our families! In this episode we have Insiya, a Muslim woman, Wife, Homeschool Mom of three children under 6, Mental Health Educator and Entrepreneur… She's had 10+ glorious years as a counselor and trainer in the field of mental health between the Middle East and India and if that wasn't impressive enough, she's also been a research assistant at Stanford University.
Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 30. Your Meal Planning Mindset | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:13:27 | |
What is your meal planning mindset? Today’s episode begins with a great question. . .Were you ever actually taught how to meal plan? Listen in to see how this can affect your entire belief system (and ultimately any frustration you may have) around meal and menu planning! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and send her a DM with the word “meals” for your link to sign up for the “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit. While you’re doing all the things, hit subscribe and give us a rating too (5 is our favorite)!
Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created! Before you go, make sure to subscribe and give us a rating! Ratings help us to build a community where mothers feel seen, encouraged, and empowered! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 29. Why Meal Planning Will Save Your Sanity! | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:21:08 | |
What can meal planning do for you and your family? Hint: more than you think! When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and send her a DM with the word “meals” for your link to sign up for the “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit.
While you’re doing all the things, hit subscribe and give us a rating too (5 is our favorite)! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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| 28. Meal Planning from the Top! | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:16:52 | |
What is meal planning and who is it for? In this episode, we answer these questions and more! Listen in to hear ALL about meal planning, and how it can look in different seasons of life. When you’re done listening, come follow Brittany on Instagram @thedeliberateday and send her a DM with the word “meals” for your link to sign up for the “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit.
Go to Instagram, follow @thedeliberateday, and send Brittany a DM with the word “meals” and she’ll give you a link to get the beautiful “Meal Planning Made Easy” kit she’s created! Find the complete podcast notes on our website.
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