Redefining Motherhood Amanda Cahill

In this episode of Redefining Motherhood, I share an update on my personal journey and the evolution of the podcast. Over the past year, I've experienced tremendous growth both personally and professionally. While the podcast originally aimed to share my struggles in postpartum and connect with other ambitious moms, I've come a long way since those early days. Now in a fulfilling executive role, I'm thriving in my career and constantly striving for self-improvement.
As my priorities have shifted to focus more on personal development, career advancement, and living a purpose-driven life, I've been evaluating how to align the podcast direction accordingly. I want to ensure I'm bringing my authentic self and providing the most value to listeners. To do so, I'm exploring potentially pivoting away from the motherhood focus or changing the name to better reflect a broader mission. I'm also seeking feedback to help guide this process.
Most importantly, I express my gratitude for this community and hope you'll continue the journey with me, no matter where it leads. While change is uncertain, my commitment to growth, honesty and empowering others remains. Thank you for being part of redefining what's possible - in my life and perhaps in yours too.
 
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Today on Redefining Motherhood, I am bringing you business and marketing mentor, Laura Sinclair. She shares how she has overcome many challenges on her journey from burnout in survival mode to successful multi-six-figure business owner.
We discussed the difficulties she faced balancing new motherhood with running her brick-and-mortar gym business. Laura offered insightful perspectives on embracing resilience during difficult times. She now helps other entrepreneurial moms through her coaching and community. It was inspiring to hear how Laura adapted her business during the pandemic and found a way to support her family. Her willingness to try new things and adapt to changes is something we can all learn from.
Whether you're an entrepreneurial mom or simply looking to better support yourself and your loved ones, I hope Laura's story provides you with helpful lessons on communication, resilience and personal growth. Be sure to follow Laura on social media and check out her website to learn more about her services supporting ambitious mothers in business. Thank you for listening!
 
Connect with Laura:
INSTAGRAM:
@itslaurasinclair - Business and Marketing Mentor
@thismothermeansbusiness - Podcast
@theljsocialagency - Social Media Agency
TIKTOK:
@itslaurasinclair
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ljsocial
PODCAST:
This Mother Means Business: https://thismothermeansbusiness.buzzsprout.com/
Get Free Business Help
:https://www.laura-sinclair.com/opt-in-dac07540-db10-4901-bc59-859324fa2eb9
 
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Welcome back to another episode of Redefining Motherhood! Today I'm sharing key leadership lessons I learned from successful female executives. At a recent industry event, I observed how these leaders empower others through recognition and opportunities.
One thing that stood out was their emphasis on giving kudos. By acknowledging people's contributions, they foster positive work environments where people can thrive. As one leader told me, "Recognition is so easy yet impactful for success." These women also ensure other females have seats at the table, trusting them with meaningful responsibilities. From my own experience, empowering others in this way allows them to grow into leaders themselves.
Another important point is leading by example both professionally and personally. Our actions influence others, so we must model work-life balance, integrity and compassion. As another executive advised, "Be aware that people are always watching”. If we each incorporate just one new habit, like offering more praise, we can create space for women everywhere to reach their full potential.
Thank you for listening! Please share any topics you'd like me to discuss further. And let me know if these leadership lessons are helpful to you in your own career journey.
 
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On this episode of Redefining Motherhood, I have my long-time friend, April Anderson joining me. April is a mom of two boys who is obsessed with being better today than she was yesterday. April opened up about her personal experiences with postpartum anxiety after the births of her sons, and I was moved by her willingness to share such a raw part of her journey to help other moms who may struggle with similar issues. She also bravely told the story of her son's medical issues as a baby, demonstrating her remarkable strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
April bravely opened up about the debilitating intrusive thoughts and physical sensations she dealt with in those early motherhood days. She vulnerably described being unable to leave the house or have others hold her baby due to the anxiety. It was inspiring to hear how she advocated for herself and sought help from professionals.
We discussed topics like the symptoms of postpartum anxiety, navigating the NICU as a new mom, and breathwork techniques for managing intrusive thoughts. April's positivity in overcoming such a challenging time provided hope and solidarity for other mothers struggling with their mental health.
I hope any listener experiencing postpartum anxiety or depression will find comfort and community through our heartfelt discussion. Please remember you are not alone, and just know that there is support available.
 
Connect with April:
Instagram: @prillydawn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grossapril?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
 
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In this episode of Redefining Motherhood, I discuss navigating ambition and work-life balance as a mother. A fellow community member reached out to me about the arguments her career ambitions spark with her husband, despite her desire to provide for her family. I believe open communication is key to addressing any pressure felt from partners regarding one's career goals. Effective communication is so important for having conversations that may be difficult.
It's also essential to share your long-term career vision and goals with your partner to gain their understanding and support. While having empathetic conversations where both parties feel heard, validating each other's feelings helps build connection and an understanding of each other's perspectives. Setting clear boundaries and expectations of mutual respect in the relationship supports maintaining a balanced work and home life.
My hope is that by sharing this message with you today, it can help alleviate any feelings of isolation you may have regarding your personal growth. As always, feel free to reach out with any thoughts on this topic, and remember, TOGETHER we're Redefine Motherhood.
 
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Hello everyone, it's Amanda here with another episode of Redefining Motherhood. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Shannon Talbot, a certified health, life, and transformational coach who helps working professionals maximize their well-being and success.
Shannon shared her inspiring journey from being a stressed and overwhelmed parent in the corporate world to living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life through her coaching work. We discussed the importance of self-care, prioritizing our own needs, and ditching perfectionism. Shannon also gave valuable advice on redefining success beyond titles and money to include balance, happiness, and fulfillment.
A key takeaway from our conversation was the power of normalizing personal struggles in the workplace. Shannon encouraged women to be open about these personal experiences to find support. We also talked about overcoming limiting beliefs through self-reflection and coaching.
If you're feeling stuck or burned out, I hope Shannon's insights on stress management and living with intention encourage you. Be sure to check out her book Breaking Free in the show notes for more strategies on stopping self-limitation.
 
Connect with Shannon:
www.shannontalbot.com 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-talbot-mba/ 
https://www.instagram.com/shannontalbot_coaching/
Breaking Free: https://shannontalbot.com/book/
 
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