It’s been a while since my husband and I have had a chance to connect- it’s been a busy spring and we definitely were ready to spend some alone time together. I don’t know if it’s the ducks enjoying the pool more than we are or a matrimonial tv show, but something woke us up to reality- it’s time to start acting like a loving, married couple again. As busy parents of younger children, family in town, and chaotic schedules, there’s always something coming up. Or at least that’s the thought I was having and I was sticking to it. Except this past week some aha’s were changing my tune and it woke me up to years of negative self talk about intimacy.

What You’ll Learn on this Episode:

• Neglecting basic self care can lead to inconvenient thoughts 

• Negative self talk can lead to a lack of connection with loved ones

• We may blame loved ones for not showing affection when in reality we are in our own way

• If you’re tired of the mom bun and winter legs, and achy joints, it’s time to do something about it

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It’s 5:00, you’re finally picking up your kiddos after work and then you remember that you haven’t had a chance to prep tonight’s dinner. Do you pull over to the nearest drive thru window or do a quick grocery stop on the way home? The thought of preparing something nourishing sounds time consuming, or is it? Believe it or not, there are some creative minds out there, such as Autumn Michaelis, who have solved that problem for us. Join me as I chat with Autumn who focuses on creating recipes for us busy mommas that can happen in 30 minutes or less. Her recipes are simple, budget friendly, and most importantly loved by kiddos and all family members. She caters to the gluten free, dairy free, whole food world, and offers a lot of flexibility for all. 

What You’ll Learn on this Episode:

• How a busy mom of 5 boys makes meal prep and planning happen in a simple and doable way

• Tips for eating healthy on a budget- it’s not just a special “club” to be a part of 

• Difference between getting in tune with your body’s needs vs dieter’s mindset

• How Autumn tamed her sugar dragon and some of the physical benefits she experienced along with it

Featured on this week’s podcast:

• Autumn’s recipe website and blog: https://wholefoodfor7.com/ 

• Whole Food for the Family Cookbook- A book that will never leave your countertop!

• Autumn’s Instagram

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Who knew animals could teach us so much. Their strength, ability to bounce back after heartbreak, and optimistic attitude towards life is so refreshing to watch. If you’ve been watching some of my stories on social media, you know about the fun bird adventures we’ve been having as a family in our backyard. Little did we know we’d be attached to some wild ones that flew in about a month ago, and now we feel for little miss Momma Duck as she’s suffered some loss. It’s caused me to be silent, observe, and learn as I watch her each day. It’s led me to reflect on disappointment that I’ve gone through over the years and think about how I handled it and how I’d like to continue handling these feelings. 

What You’ll Learn on this Episode:

• Disappointment is a feeling and by going through the thought model, we can see where this disappointment in ourselves stems from

• Examples from my life as a child and how early comments affected my body views

• We are in control of our own thoughts and those directly affect our actions and results

• We don’t need anyone else to meet our needs, we can meet our own needs

Featured on this week’s podcast:

• Sign up for my free weight loss jumpstart guide- Teacher’s Objective: Losing Weight for the Last Time- you can begin your weight loss journey today, no more waiting

• Email any thoughts and questions regarding today’s episode at sonia@wildheartmommas.com 

• Book your discovery call here to explore working with me to get clear on what’s holding you back in your weight loss journey so that we can get you started on the process right away and feeling confident at the front of the classroom.

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