Mama Says Namaste Podcast Ashley & Nathan Logsdon

In this episode, Nathan and I dive deep into exploring the balance between knowing what you like and being open to what's working for you. We share our perspectives on the delicate dance of embracing our likes while also being open to new opportunities for growth and connection.
What happens when we get stuck in our ways, and how can we navigate this in our relationships? We discuss how rigid thinking can limit us and how embracing flexibility can open up new doors in our lives and relationships. We talk about Joshua Becker's blog post on Becoming Minimalist.
We challenge you to shift your conversations and ask yourself and those around you, "What's working for you?" This simple question can lead to powerful insights and tools for personal and relational growth. Join us as we explore the beauty of openness and the ways it can strengthen and deepen our connections.
Tune in to discover how this shift in perspective can lead to grace, growth, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and those we love.
https://www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/what-i-like-is-first-step-thinking-episode-340
 

I was 34 years old and at my wit's end with a 3, 6, and 9-year-old, trying to navigate juggling work and motherhood at the same time. I wrote a blog post then, and, looking back at it now, my heart goes out to that mama I was 8 years ago! 
So I updated the blog post and asked Nathan to come on and do an episode now, in hindsight, about working from home and how to navigate it. 
So is it overrated and you shouldn't do it? Or...can you find your flow?
Get the full blog post that goes along with it here: https://www.mamasaysnamaste.com/working-from-home-is-so-overrated/
*Bonus - transcript added!

Back in 2018, I wrote a blog post about my perspective on learning together as a family that transcends all educational models and is simply a lifestyle approach. Today, we reflect back on how much this model of "Functional Education" has served us well over the years, and break down the acronym of "FUNCTION" to dig into what it really looks like. Read the corresponding blog post here: Why I Believe In Functional Education...And What That Really Is

If you haven't ever discussed what "home" looks and feels like to you, how will you know when you're there? 
We spend a lot of time in business looking at things like a vision statement, team meetings, and showing up in our best light. Yet how often do we give this same intention at home? 
We dive into our foundational post on "family vision" that we did eight years ago, reminiscing on the steps we took with young children as well as looking back now at other approaches that would work. 
Not everyone is going to get excited about a family vision any more than going to yet another office meeting. Yet each shift toward intention makes an easier flow for everyone to thrive in their own way. 
So check out these tips on creating a family vision and why it's important - and let us know what you come up with! 

In today's episode, we're diving into the three steps of "showing up" in your relationships - whether it's with your partner, your kids, your family, or your friends. Are you willing to embrace who you are right now, to own your past, and realize it doesn't have to dictate your future?
We explore the first step - "looking inward" - and discuss the importance of giving yourself love, accepting responsibility for your actions, and aligning them with your intentions for how you want to show up in this world.
Then, we uncover the significance of "looking forward" and why it's essential to start acting in the direction of your desires, even if you're not yet fully there.
Finally, we tackle "looking together" - where we communicate, share our intentions, and operate as a team in our relationships. We emphasize the profound vulnerability and the crucial role of communication in truly understanding and supporting each other.
We also shed light on the delicate balance of grace and gratitude in navigating life's messiness and cultivating growth together.
So, are you ready to step into who you want to be and show up in your relationships fully? Tune in to uncover practical insights and strategies for thriving together, embracing growth, and fostering deep connection.

Join us in Episode 335 as Nathan and I delve into the power of setting intentions and our word of the year for 2024.
We explore the shift from traditional goal setting to focusing on the feelings we want to achieve and the people we want to become.
We go over our words and intentions from the past decade with true examples of how it's impacted our growth, and dig into the deeper meaning and desires around a goal when life is always handing us curveballs.