3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

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A podcast with 3 actionable takeaways in every 30-minute episode because you are a busy mom with a full schedule and an even fuller brain. Listen in to feel encouraged and inspired, as we learn together how to overcome overwhelm and find more peace and magic in motherhood. Hosted by Rachel Nielson, a mother, teacher, and writer.

2 DAYS AGO

403: Brain Science Simplified: How to Be a More Effective Parent // Dan Siegel, M.D.

Our children's reactions are often NOT logical. Their outbursts of emotion sometimes seem ridiculous and outsized, and when we try to "talk some sense into them," it usually makes everything worse. Before we know it, we find ourselves yelling and reacting with big anger, and the whole family spirals into a swamp of dysregulation. Can you relate? 🫣 Believe me, I've been there, and if you have too, you are going to love today's episode with a neurobiological researcher, Dr. Dan Siegel, who explains the brain science behind why children react the way that they do and how understanding the structures and functions of the human brain can help us to become more patient and ultimately effective parents. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Get $5 off Flecks of Gold Journals through the month of November! Related Episodes: 391: Parenting a Child with ADHD: How to Stay Calm and Connected // Rachel on The Childhood Collective 387: Why Calming Yourself Helps Calm Your Child // Eli Harwood, MA, LPC 357: Tips for Staying Calm During Your Big Kid’s Big Meltdowns // Cheryl Cardall Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Oak Essentials: Get your best radiant skin this season with Oak Essentials. Get 15% off your first order at oakessentials.com if you use promo code 3in3015. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

39 min
6 DAYS AGO

402: How to Travel More as a Family without Breaking the Bank // Amber Paul

Do you enjoy traveling, but financial constraints prevent you from visiting some places on your bucket list? If this sounds like you, I’d like to share a strategy I recently learned about: traveling using credit card points. By making a few minor adjustments to the credit cards we use and when, we've earned enough points to fund a vacation for our family of four at no cost! (And that’s without going into debt or carrying a balance!) I learned how to do this from my guest on today’s podcast, Amber Paul. She joins me to share awesome tips, including a simple swap that can earn you five free tickets to Europe (instead of one), the best credit cards to add to your wallet, and how to meet the minimum spending requirements without spending any more money than you usually would! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Free Worksheet with Amber’s Best Credit Card Offers Get $5 off Flecks of Gold Journals through the month of November! Related Episodes: 363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade 295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks 374: Using Values to Guide Your Spending // Jen Smith of Frugal Friends Podcast Episode sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. ***

35 min
NOV 11

401: How Radical Gratitude Can Change Your Life // Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, MD

Radical gratitude is a powerful practice to help you through difficult times. But if you’re in the thick of difficult times (which I know many of you are!), you might be tempted to click away right now. And I get why. ❤️‍🩹 When things are hard, it can often feel impossible to feel gratitude. In fact, during our most trying times, it can even feel insulting if someone suggests that we focus on gratitude! Who wants to be grateful when everything seems overwhelming, difficult, and maybe even hopeless and dark? The suggestion to “look on the bright side” or “find the silver lining” can feel invalidating and dismissive of our deep pain. If this sounds familiar, I send you my deepest love and empathy, and I hope today’s interview on radical gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi resonates with you. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Get $5 off Flecks of Gold Journals through the month of November! Related Episodes: 109: How to Find Gratitude in the Marathons of Life // Taffy Micheli 209: 3 Unexpected Blessings of Focusing on Gratitude 327: 3 Ways to Teach Children Gratitude Episode sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. LMNT: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/3in30 BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

38 min
NOV 7

400: 3 Modern Manners for Friendship // Brooke Romney

Brooke Romney is the queen of modern manners for teens. If you missed it, our last episode was an interview I did with Brooke about friendship problems in the teen years. I hope her words in that interview resonated with you like they did with me. This episode is a little bonus addition where I asked Brooke to share three mini conversations we can have with our teens to help them get better at friendships. (Because, let’s face it, most teens need some help learning how to be a good friend! Does anyone else feel like they have a toddler again? 🥴) For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Get $5 off Flecks of Gold Journal for the month of November! 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens Vol. 2 52 Modern Manners for Today's Kids Related Episodes: 148: Teaching Children How To Navigate Friendships // Deana Thayer and Kira Dorrian of Future Focused Parenting 399: When Your Teen Struggles with Friends // Brooke Romney 396: How to Help Your Teen Live a Better Story Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code 3IN30. ***

15 min
NOV 4

399: When Your Teen Struggles with Friends // Brooke Romney

Teenage friendship problems weigh heavily on us moms. 💔 Do you have a teenager who’s struggling with friends? It hurts the mama heart, doesn’t it? October was Teen Month here on 3 in 30, but I decided to extend that one more week to include one of my favorite resources for advice on raising teenagers: Brooke Romney. I asked Brooke to talk with us about how to help support our teens when they’re coming up against problems with friends. And let’s face it, friendship problems are a universal teenage experience at some point or another. I hope you find Brooke's advice as helpful and wise as I have! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Get $5 off Flecks of Gold Journal for the month of November! Modern Manners for Teens by Brooke Romney Modern Manners for Teens Vol. 2 by Brooke Romney Modern Manners for Kids by Brooke Romney Do You Even Know Me? Family Game by Brooke Romney Related Episodes: 148: Teaching Children How To Navigate Friendships // Deana Thayer and Kira Dorrian of Future Focused Parenting 395: What to Do if Your Teen is Exhausting You // Andee Martineau 396: How to Help Your Teen Live a Better Story Episode sponsors: Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

39 min
NOV 1

398: How to Plan for an Energizing (not Exhausting) Holiday Season // Dr. Amber Price

Does holiday stress ever take the joy out of the holiday season for you? It's November 1st, friends, which, for many of you, might mean that you've officially switched from harvest mode to full-on holiday mode. And with that switch, you might also feel the beginnings of holiday stress. 😵‍💫 With that in mind, I invited a special guest to do a bonus episode with me. I interviewed my cousin, Dr. Amber Price. Amber is hear to teach us research-based ways to avoid the holiday stress. You will love what she has to say! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Get $5 off Flecks of Gold Journal for the month of November! Join Dr. Amber’s Holiday Challenge! Related Episodes: How to Help your Kids Stay Sane this Holiday Season // Carrie Scott, LMFT 210: Simple Holiday Traditions to Connect Generations // Jack & Elaine Westover 325: How to have Less-Stressful, More Meaningful Holidays // Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish Episode sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ***

36 min
OCT 28

397: Honor Your Teen with a Coming-of-Age Celebration // Jennifer Brimhall

Coming-of-age celebrations are a powerful tool to use when raising teenagers. If you’re not sure what a coming-of-age celebration is, you are in for a treat! A coming-of-age celebration is a special occasion where you invite all of the important people in your teen's life to come together, celebrate your teen, and offer words of wisdom. My son Noah turned 13 this past summer, and we hosted one of these celebrations. It was an incredible experience for him. In today's episode, Jennifer Brimhall gives us 3 reasons why we should hold these coming-of-celebrations for our teens. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Parenting Teens Playlist Related Episodes: 211: Raising Independent Teens and Tweens // Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell Podcast 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

31 min
OCT 25

396: How to Help Your Teen Live a Better Story

Do you have a teenager who is struggling, floundering, or fighting with you constantly? My older sister Sarah had a few rough years in high school. My parents worried about her a lot. But then, Sarah found a new story - a story where she knew she was playing an important and meaningful role. She didn’t want to return to her cliché story of struggling teenager rebellion. She wanted to be and do something better. Listen to hear how you can help your teen find and live a better story. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Parenting Teens Playlist: Sign up for a private podcast feed that includes every episode from 3 in 30 on parenting teens. Episode's Worksheet: A helpful worksheet to guide you as you help your teen develop a better story. More Episodes Like This One On Teens: 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers // Saren Eyre Loosli 362: What to do When You Always Feel Like the “Bad Guy” // Joey Mascio Sponsors: Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now. Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

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Aug 24

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Episode 333, *How Can a Busy Mother Get Back to the Essentials*, was exactly what I needed to hear. As a mom, it's so easy to get caught up in the endless to-do lists and obligations, but Rachel’s advice in this episode helped me refocus on what truly matters. Her tips on prioritizing and simplifying were like a breath of fresh air, reminding me to let go of the non-essentials and focus on what brings real value to my life and my family. This episode is a must-listen for any mom feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life.
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Jun 5

KaJoNoBe

She is validating, sincere and a pleasure to listen to. I’ve learned so much in each 30 minute segment. I’ve been listening for a few years, and since our kids are similar ages, I know I will be listening for many more. These podcasts have been a tremendous guide to my motherhood journey. Thank you, Rachel!
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I’ve been listening to 3 in 30 since someone gifted me the flecks of gold journal over a year ago and have found it so helpful as a mom of young kids. There’s so much practical information shared and I appreciate Rachel’s authenticity and important topics covered.
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I have been listening to Rachel for years and I love the content and education her episodes give to mothers in all walks of life! I learn so much and have doable takeaways to work on after listening. My favorite podcast!!

A podcast with 3 actionable takeaways in every 30-minute episode because you are a busy mom with a full schedule and an even fuller brain. Listen in to feel encouraged and inspired, as we learn together how to overcome overwhelm and find more peace and magic in motherhood. Hosted by Rachel Nielson, a mother, teacher, and writer.