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This episode is part of Holiday Voices—a special Real Happy Mom podcast series filled with quick holiday tips, uplifting stories, and real-life traditions from moms who get it.

Whether you're a working mom trying to simplify the season, or just looking for ways to reduce holiday stress and be more present, these short episodes are packed with encouragement and ideas you can actually use.

Find all the episodes, links to guest freebies, and more at realhappymom.com/voices

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This episode is part of Holiday Voices—a special Real Happy Mom podcast series filled with quick holiday tips, uplifting stories, and real-life traditions from moms who get it.

Whether you're a working mom trying to simplify the season, or just looking for ways to reduce holiday stress and be more present, these short episodes are packed with encouragement and ideas you can actually use.

Find all the episodes, links to guest freebies, and more at realhappymom.com/voices

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This episode is part of Holiday Voices—a special Real Happy Mom podcast series filled with quick holiday tips, uplifting stories, and real-life traditions from moms who get it.

Whether you're a working mom trying to simplify the season, or just looking for ways to reduce holiday stress and be more present, these short episodes are packed with encouragement and ideas you can actually use.

💛 Find all the episodes, links to guest freebies, and more at realhappymom.com/voices

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I don't have time is a common phrase used by busy moms. But is it really that you don't have time?

We are often overwhelmed and feel like we can't even care for ourselves, let alone do anything fun.

This does not have to be your reality. I have a special guest who is an expert in psychology that will help you eliminate I don't have time from your vocabulary.

And start doing the things that you enjoy more often. Check out this episode now.

To find the links and show notes head over to https://www.realhappymom.com/46

Key takeaways

• Rephrase the way you talk about time.
• When mom guilt creeps in, identify if its justified or unjustified guilt
• Be careful how you talk to yourself. Especially when it comes to time.
• Instead of saying I don't have time, try saying it's not a priority.

Links mentioned in this episode

• Jessica's website
• Jessica on Instagram
• Jessica on Facebook

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Have you been struggling with work-life balance, but you are not sure what exactly it looks like?

Katie will help us solve this problem in this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast.

You need to establish three things to find what balance looks like for you. Check out this episode to learn what those three things are.

To find the show notes, head over to realhappymom.com/31

Royalty-free music from Bensound

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Being a boy mom is something special. I  know that they need something a little bit different from me as their mom than they do with their dad. I read Monica Swanson's viral blog post, "What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from his Mom."  Then it was clear.

Today, I wanted you to see some of those things if you are a boy mom like me. Monica shares with us five things that our boys need from us.

And if you haven't checked out that blog post already, there are actually 11 things that she shares, but today we're going to focus on just five.

Want to know what they are? Check out the full episode to find out.

ABOUT MONICA
Monica Swanson lives on the North Shore of Oahu (Hawaii) with her husband, Dave, and her four sons (two who attend college in California.) Monica is the author of Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You and hosts the Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly the Boy Mom Podcast). Her passion is family, faith, and healthy living, and when she isn't feeding her troops or cheering on her boys at surf contests, she loves to crank the A/C, sip coffee, and imagine a fall day in the Pacific Northwest (where she grew up.)

CONNECT WITH MONICA
Blog/Website: https://monicaswanson.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrommom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaswanson_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrommom
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thegrommom/

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.realhappymom.com/163

REAL HAPPY MOM INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/realhappymom

REAL HAPPY MOM COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realhappymom

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Right now it is hard to juggle all of the demands in life. You have work, the kids, the house, and everything else calling your name to get your attention. It's hard to find time for yourself, but there are ways that you can have the time you need to connect with yourself and your family. My guest will show you how.

In this episode, Elise shares:

• How we can stay connected to ourselves
• How to make space in your day for yourself
• How can we respond versus react
• How to identify things that are triggering in motherhood 

If you are ready to learn how to stay connected to yourself and your kids, check out the full episode.

ABOUT ELISE
Elise is a life and wellness coach, yoga teacher, and former middle school teacher who works with moms and teens. She is fascinated by brain development and the nervous system and believes that understanding these two things can make teen years so much easier for mamas and teens.

Elise offers mama-centered and teen-centered coaching packages. Her mission is to bring enjoyment back into family relationships by helping her clients connect with themselves so that they can stay connected to their loved ones.

CONNECT WITH ELISE
Website: https://www.eliseknox.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Eliseknoxconnectioncoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliseknoxconnectioncoach


RESOURCES FROM ELISE
Get Elise's communication guide and monthly masterclass: https://www.eliseknox.com/communication

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.realhappymom.com/188

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Summertime comes wanting to try out some new hobbies, indoors or outdoors.

I'm pretty sure the kids have probably asked you to go ahead and buy a canoe or new rackets to play racquetball or tennis. Or maybe they wanted to do some knitting or build a Lego castle. And while all that sounds like a lot of fun, it comes with a price. And it comes with space. You have to have somewhere to put all the stuff that comes with these hobbies. So what are you going to do?

How are you going to try out some new hobbies but not have the house be a cluttered mess? That's what we're going to talk about in this episode.

ABOUT DEANNA
Deanna Yates is the founder and CEO of Wannabe Clutter Free and the host of the popular podcast, the Wannabe Minimalist Show, where she helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can enjoy more time together, stop spending their weekends cleaning the house, and wake up excited for the day ahead. 

Deanna is a mom to an energetic daughter, wife to a startup entrepreneur, and is living her dream life in San Diego, CA. When she's not helping clients realize their dreams, you can find her paddle boarding, searching for the tastiest breakfast burrito, or balancing her love of world travel with her love of snuggling on the couch.

CONNECT WITH DEANNA
Website: https://wannabeclutterfree.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wannabeclutterfree
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wannabeminimalist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wannabeclutterfree/
Wannabe Minimalist Podcast: https://wannabeclutterfree.com/wannabe-minimalist-show-1

RESOURCES FROM DEANNA
Free 30-Day Avalanche Declutter Challenge - https://wannabeclutterfree.com/avalanche-declutter-challenge
Tidy Home Academy - https://shop.littlegreenbow.com/tidy-home-academy - helping busy moms declutter, organize, and create systems in their homes to get back to the fun stuff in life. 

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.realhappymom.com/184

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One thing that gets me during the summertime is how much the kids are on their devices. I feel like the kids are on their devices SO much more than usual. Do you notice this too?

It's really concerning, mainly when they use apps and communicate with others like Instagram and Facebook.  It's scary to think about what some of the kids may be exposed to.

So how can we keep our kids safe online?

How can we do better about monitoring what they're consuming?

How can we ensure they are not being bullied or not getting into content that may be getting them depressed or causing them other mental health issues?

These are all questions that I know you have and have the answers to, thanks to my guest, Cathy.  If you're like me and you want to keep your child safe online this summer, this episode is for you.

ABOUT CATHY
Known as TikTok’s Mom Friend, media personality and safety content creator Cathy Pedrayes makes safety and cybersecurity accessible through her social media accounts and television appearances. Dressed in her now-signature blue dress and family pearls, she has millions of followers on Tik Tok and hundreds of thousands on Instagram. Her safety tips have landed her features on Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, Today Parents, and more.

CONNECT WITH CATHY
Website: https://www.momfriendguide.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CathyPedrayesTV
Instagram: http://instagram.com/cathypedrayes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathyPedrayes
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/cathypedrayes

RESOURCES FROM CATHY
Get Cathy's new book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Mom-Friend-Guide-to-Everyday-Safety-and-Security/Cathy-Pedrayes/9781982185671

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.realhappymom.com/189

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Wouldn't it be nice to plan a vacation?  But who has time to search for hotels and flights? Plus, gas prices are through the roof these days.

Looking to plan a vacation, but you don't have much time and don't want to spend a lot of money?

This episode is for you.  In this episode, you'll learn the things to keep in mind when planning your next vacation or staycation with the kids. My guest shares things to consider so that you don't break the bank. And have some fun and maybe even some downtime.  The best part is you can plan something memorable with your kids before the back-to-school season kicks off.

ABOUT SASHA
For moms who feel stuck and stagnant in life, Sasha Nicole teaches how to feel more confident and courageous through various courses, motivational videos, coaching, and keynote speeches. As a mental health advocate in the wellness industry for over ten years who not only survived severe postpartum depression and thrived with a mental health condition, it is her mission to assist others in living a healed and whole life while honing in on what truly makes you happy.  

CONNECT WITH SASHA
Website: www.fearlessnfluence.com
Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/fearlessnfluencer/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fearlessmomsbyfearlessinfluence
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealsashanicole/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fearlessnfluence/

RESOURCES FROM SASHA
The Healing Toolkit https://fearlessnfluence.com/the-healing-handbook/
Sasha's ebook: https://fearlessnfluence.com/buy-my-ebook/

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.realhappymom.com/187

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