27 min

Finding Time for Self Care with Krista from Secret Mom Hacks Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled

    • Parenting

On episode 225 of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson and Krista Dykes discuss the importance of self-care for moms. Krista shares valuable tips, including scheduling self-care, staying active, and delegating tasks. She stresses the significance of finding a support system and demonstrates how to involve the family in the self-care routine. Tune in to uncover practical insights and ideas for prioritizing personal well-being amidst busy schedules.

Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines -- it has been my secret for self care as a mom by allowing my family to help out more!

Today's guest is Krista Dykes. She's the host of the Secret Mom Hacks Podcast. As a mom herself, Krista believes that motherhood is a journey best shared, and through the Secret Mom Hacks Podcast, she's on a mission to connect moms and remind them that they're never alone in the wonderful, challenging adventure of raising kids.

Krista encourages candid conversations, curates heartfelt stories, and delivers practical advice for all parents.

Join her on the Secret Mom Hacks Podcast as she uncovers the secrets to a happier, more confident #momlife, one episode at a time. Because babies don't come with instructions.

Connect with Krista on...
https://www.facebook.com/secretmomhacks
https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks
https://twitter.com/secretmomhacks
https://www.pinterest.com/kristamischell/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamischell/
https://www.youtube.com/@secretmomhacks

Links for you:
Timestamps:

00:00 Uncovering the secrets of motherhood through podcast.
05:27 Schedule me time, embrace the sunshine's warmth.
07:45 Overcame running fears, training for marathon now.
11:26 Connect with others for support and motivation.
13:52 Hesitant about yoga, but liked community class.
18:58 Seeking help and organizing are important.
21:34 It's okay to ask for help sometimes.
26:00 Family fitness, kids involved, fostering healthy habits.
26:59 Self-care advice and gratitude for podcast support.

Producer: Drew Erickson

Keywords:

providers, pregnancy and delivery, Julie Kyle, certified nurse midwife, Pennsylvania, hospital bag checklist, nurse with 20 years of experience, four main providers, free birth, risks and unknowns, knowledgeable provider, training and experience, healthcare providers, qualifications, absence of midwives, spectrum of lending, formal education, certification, regulations, lay midwives, fees, value of knowledge, Ma on a little house on the prairie, historical role of midwives, birth centers, home births, Arizona, board centers, certified professional midwives (CPMs), licensing process, number of babies delivered, certified nurse midwives (CNMs), stereotypes about midwives, hospital setting, collaborative practice, integrated approach, terminology, full title, background in nursing, master's degree, misconceptions about midwives, certified professional midwives (CPMs), licensing and state laws, administering drugs, tasks performed by midwives, obstetricians, education and training for doctors, residency, specialization

On episode 225 of The Pulling Curls Podcast, Hilary Erickson and Krista Dykes discuss the importance of self-care for moms. Krista shares valuable tips, including scheduling self-care, staying active, and delegating tasks. She stresses the significance of finding a support system and demonstrates how to involve the family in the self-care routine. Tune in to uncover practical insights and ideas for prioritizing personal well-being amidst busy schedules.

Big thanks to our sponsor Family Routines -- it has been my secret for self care as a mom by allowing my family to help out more!

Today's guest is Krista Dykes. She's the host of the Secret Mom Hacks Podcast. As a mom herself, Krista believes that motherhood is a journey best shared, and through the Secret Mom Hacks Podcast, she's on a mission to connect moms and remind them that they're never alone in the wonderful, challenging adventure of raising kids.

Krista encourages candid conversations, curates heartfelt stories, and delivers practical advice for all parents.

Join her on the Secret Mom Hacks Podcast as she uncovers the secrets to a happier, more confident #momlife, one episode at a time. Because babies don't come with instructions.

Connect with Krista on...
https://www.facebook.com/secretmomhacks
https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks
https://twitter.com/secretmomhacks
https://www.pinterest.com/kristamischell/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamischell/
https://www.youtube.com/@secretmomhacks

Links for you:
Timestamps:

00:00 Uncovering the secrets of motherhood through podcast.
05:27 Schedule me time, embrace the sunshine's warmth.
07:45 Overcame running fears, training for marathon now.
11:26 Connect with others for support and motivation.
13:52 Hesitant about yoga, but liked community class.
18:58 Seeking help and organizing are important.
21:34 It's okay to ask for help sometimes.
26:00 Family fitness, kids involved, fostering healthy habits.
26:59 Self-care advice and gratitude for podcast support.

Producer: Drew Erickson

Keywords:

providers, pregnancy and delivery, Julie Kyle, certified nurse midwife, Pennsylvania, hospital bag checklist, nurse with 20 years of experience, four main providers, free birth, risks and unknowns, knowledgeable provider, training and experience, healthcare providers, qualifications, absence of midwives, spectrum of lending, formal education, certification, regulations, lay midwives, fees, value of knowledge, Ma on a little house on the prairie, historical role of midwives, birth centers, home births, Arizona, board centers, certified professional midwives (CPMs), licensing process, number of babies delivered, certified nurse midwives (CNMs), stereotypes about midwives, hospital setting, collaborative practice, integrated approach, terminology, full title, background in nursing, master's degree, misconceptions about midwives, certified professional midwives (CPMs), licensing and state laws, administering drugs, tasks performed by midwives, obstetricians, education and training for doctors, residency, specialization

27 min