29 episodes
Solo & So Well - Self-care, Daily Habits, Wellness, Time Management, Solo Parenting, Single Parenting Help, Military Spouse, Heidi Chirkoff - Mindset Coach, Wellness Coach, Life Coach for Women, Stressed Out Mom, Overwhelmed Mom
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Are you a mama that often solo parents while your partner works away? Are you struggling to keep it together, and balancing all the things on your own? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care? Do you wonder if more joy, peace, and fulfillment is possible for you in this season of life?
The Solo & So Well podcast is a landing spot for all the mamas out there struggling in their solo parenting roles. If that’s you, I want you to know you are safe, seen, and supported here. This is a judgement-free, real talk, value packed, and encouraging community. You are not alone in this season of hardship, and you will come out the other side, brighter and stronger than ever!
I’m your host Heidi Chirkoff, I know what you need, because I needed it too. It wasn’t that long ago that I was having an extremely hard time in the day-to-day - with two small boys, one on the way, a strained marriage, and loss of identity/purpose. I felt alone, I felt overwhelmed, I felt resentful, I felt like I was failing as a mother, and I felt guilty for feeling the way I felt. At the time, I didn’t know how to get “unstuck”, but I knew I needed to start making some changes, for myself, my kids, and my marriage – and that it was up to me, and only me, to start making them.
In my desperate search for solutions, I found some things that worked, and some that didn’t. And now that I’ve come out on the other side, I want to share everything I’ve learned. Here at Solo & So Well, we focus on you, the Mom. Even though it may not feel like it right now, you are the anchoring presence in your home, you are the glue, the tone setter, the gatekeeper, the one who knows all, and has actual superpowers. Don’t let that pressure you, let it empower you. A better life starts with you! When you start to rise – the whole family will rise with you.
My mission with this podcast is to be a guiding light, that shows other mamas the way to more joy, peace, and fulfillment - TODAY. It’s time to stop living in auto pilot, in struggle and survival mode – and start taking ownership of your life, one that is full of vibrancy and purpose. You were made for more! I know it, and you know it! We are going to shift you from always having life happen to you – to life starting to happen for you. Big change starts with itty bitty, consistent, daily action.Every time you press play on this podcast, the weight of it all gets lighter. So let’s get started!
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027 // Prioritize These 5 Basic Needs to Get Out of Survival Mode
Send us a Text Message.Hey Mama!Do you think you might be operating from survival mode? And it might be effecting your quality of life; how you parent, the amount of joy and love you experience, your relationships. If you are not sure, here are some questions you can ask yourself: Am I always in flight, flight, or freeze response? Am I easily overwhelmed, overstimulated? Do I feel stressed all the time? Am I often irritable, and short with my kids and spouse? Do I frequently have lo...
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026 // Time Blocking for Beginners and Time-Management Tips for Stay at Home Moms
Send us a Text Message.Hey mama!Have you been hearing about time blocking, but just don't know where to start? Are you wishing you could have better time-management as a stay at home mom? Is routine something you struggle with, but are feeling a pull to start putting more focus there?In this episode we simplify time blocking and give lots of time-management tips along the way. I show you exactly how I do it, and what my week actually looks like. You will leave with all the practical knowledge...
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025 // (GUEST) Getting to the Root of Your Child's Behavior | Understanding Your Triggers | How That Impacts Your Parenting AND What to Do About It -with Pediatric Occupational Therapist Kaili Zeiher
Send us a Text Message.Hey Mama!Are you feeling frustrated with your child's behavior; you're not sure where it comes from, or how to manage it? Does it feeling like you are always throwing out consequences, bribes, and threats but nothing seems to be working? And it doesn't feel very good either. Do you often get activated by your child(ren)'s behavior, and you're not really sure why?On todays special guest episode and helping us make sense of it all is Pediatric Occupational Therapist Kaili...
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24 // Feeling Like You Don't Have Enough Time and Energy to Tackle the Day? Let's Help You Find More!
Send us a Text Message.Hey Mama!Are you always feeling like you just don't have enough time and energy in the day? To do all the things? To stay on top of the house, manage the kids, manage yourself, and not lose your very loving mind in the process?I feel you! And I got you. I want to help you find more time and energy, and increase your capacity, so that you have more to put towards what actually matters.There is a bit of tough love in this episode, but I think you will re...
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023 // Boost Your Mood and Energy Levels with this ONE Simple Daily Practice
Send us a Text Message.Hey mama!Feeling tired, irritable, low a lot of the time? You are lacking in motivation? Your brain seems fogged?Inside of this short and sweet episode I have for you guys today, you are going to find ONE super simple daily practice you can start doing today, to help you with all of that!If you are ready for this major mom hack.. go ahead and press play.I got you!Always wishing you well, xo Heidi5 Ways to Win the Day FREE Resource https://heidichirkoff.myflodesk.co...
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022 // How Comparison Might Be Killing Your Confidence in Motherhood and Three Ways to Tackle it
Send us a Text Message.Do you find yourself scrolling Instagram, comparing your life to the perfect grids, the always happy families, and immaculate kitchens - and it makes you feel less than? You think man, they have it all, and I'm a hot mess over here! Do you see Moms at the park or at playgroup with seemingly endless amounts of patience and energy and you wonder why they have it, and you don't..Comparison puts us in a place of lack, of less then. It kills our confidence, robs us peace and...
Customer Reviews
Heidi Was Born for This! 🤩
You are a natural on the mic! Thank you for creating something authentic and helpful for us mamas! This was very much needed in the world.♥️
This is my new favorite show!
Heidi is so real! I love that she knows what it’s like to solo parent and tells it like it is. Her coaching is encouraging & practical and I always learn something new that I can start implementing right away. I also really love how it’s not all parenting advice, but more about how I can take care of myself better so I can be a better solo parent. Thank you Heidi!!