The Boss Mom Podcast

Dana Malstaff
The Boss Mom Podcast Podcast

Welcome AMAZING BOSS MOM We are so glad you found us because that means you have a burning desire to create something in this world...something that positively impacts people AND also makes you money. You are in the right place. Here at Boss Mom, we know all too well the challenges of raising babies and businesses at the same time and you need more than just great resources (which we have) you also need a strong support system (we have that too). Just like all moms you need a simple business because life is complex and you should never have to apologize for having a sometimes unpredictable schedule. You can build a really successful (and profitable) business in 15 hours a week, you just have to know how (and we are going to show you). We interview amazing ladies who share their struggles and successes as well as solo episodes where I guide you through our Nurture to Convert System designed to help Boss Moms raise their business and babies at the same time. I'm Dana Malstaff, founder and CEO of Boss Mom LLC, and I'll be your host.

  1. AUG 29

    Parent-Led Health: The Shift Every Mom Needs Right Now w/ Hollie Bigham

    More and more parents today are looking for ways to take charge of their family's health without always relying on doctors and medicine.   Moms are realizing that they know their kids better than anyone else, and they want to make decisions that feel right for their family. But it’s hard to know what to do when everyone around us says we need a doctor’s help for everything.   Is there a better way to handle common health issues at home? What if you could learn simple, natural ways to take care of your kids when they get sick or hurt?   In this episode, I talk to registered nurse and functional nutritional therapy practitioner, Hollie Bigham, who shares how moms can combine their gut instincts with practical knowledge to confidently manage their family's health naturally.   "My goal with Parent-Led Health is to help parents know that they are strong enough, smart enough, and able to do what needs to be done to provide health for their kids." -Hollie Bigham   Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    -Parents taking the lead in health It's important for parents to be in charge of their children's health, using both their gut feelings and practical knowledge. How can moms feel more confident in making health decisions? -Mixing regular medicine with natural health Both emergency medicine and natural health care have good and bad sides. What can moms learn from both to help their families better? -Growing confidence in natural health You can learn the skills and get the tools you need to take care of common health issues at home. How can moms create a home health kit that helps them handle minor problems?   Guest Bio Hollie Bigham is a former-ER nurse, turned naturopathic mama. She helps moms ditch reliance on Big Pharma and the medical system and take charge of their families' health naturally, with skill, confidence and wisdom. She is the creator of the Parent-Led Health community, an off-social media, peer-to-peer community of like-minded mamas who listen, encourage, help and never judge, and Parent-Led Health + where holistically-minded mamas have training, protocols and other resources to help them grow in their natural health wisdom, confidence and practical skills. As a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified GAPS Practitioner, Hollie also works 1:1 with families around the world seeking to heal chronic illness through nutrition and lifestyle. Follow Hollie on Instagram and visit the Parent-Led Health Community website.   Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you had a blast listening to this show. Your review will help our show grow and help us connect with more amazing people like you. Thank you for being awesome!

    40 min
  2. AUG 22

    The Hidden Key to Better Relationships: Attachment Theory Explained w/ Thais Gibson

    Attachment theory is one of the most powerful tools you can use to understand yourself and your relationships. It can help you see why you act the way you do in your relationships with your partner, kids, or colleagues. It’s like discovering a hidden part of yourself that explains so much of what you feel and do.   Imagine shifting from an insecure attachment style to a secure one. What would that mean for your communication, trust, and connections with everyone in your life? It could mean becoming a better leader, a more present parent, and an unstoppable entrepreneur.   Here’s the real question: What if learning about your attachment style is the key to becoming the person you want to be?   In this episode, I speak with Thais Gibson, who is the co-founder of the Personal Development School and an expert in attachment theory. We discuss all about attachment theory, why it’s important for your emotional well-being, and how to use it to improve your relationships, parenting, and business.   "You'll be a better parent when you're the best version of yourself because you are still getting nourished as a human being and you have more bandwidth to bring into relationships with others, including your children." -Thais Gibson   Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    -How to Flip the Script from Insecure to Secure Integrated Attachment Theory shows you how to change from insecure to secure attachment styles. Are you ready to take charge of your attachment style and make your relationships better?   -How Attachment Styles Affect Parenting and Business Your attachment style affects how you parent and make decisions in your business. Could learning about your attachment style help you find more success and happiness?   -Using Practical Tools to Heal the Hurt There are tools that can help you heal the core wounds linked to different attachment styles. How could these tools help you overcome past hurts and build stronger, healthier relationships?   Guest Bio Thais Gibson is a counselor, co-founder of The Personal Development School and bestselling author of Learning Love. She has a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in modalities ranging from CBT, internal family systems, and hypnosis. Thais is a leading expert in attachment theory and her modern Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory™ is extending the frontier of psychology. Visit the Personal Development School to take a free attachment style quiz. Follow Thais Gibson on Instagram. Watch more videos on her YouTube channel.

    41 min
  3. AUG 15

    Everyone Is Overwhelmed and Burnt Out: How to Overcome It w/ Michelle Grosser

    Let’s face it, in today’s world, so many things make life stressful. But our bodies weren’t designed to be in a state of stress, all the time. We’re supposed to metabolize our stress and move through it.   The problem is, instead of facing a stressful situation every few months, we’re experiencing stress daily, so we can’t cycle through it and return to a baseline level of stress.   That’s why so many people are struggling with overwhelm and burnout.   BossMoms have more on their plates than anyone else on the planet, so we’re more prone to burnout and overwhelm. Cue the waking up tired, the brain fog, feeling unmotivated and crying in the shower. We’re living on the edge of what we can handle, and our brains constantly feel like they are under threat.   How do we identify overwhelm and burnout and bring ourselves out of it? In this episode, I’m joined by attorney, pastor, Nervous System Expert, and Certified Master Life Coach, Michelle Grosser. She shares the science behind our overwhelm epidemic, and the body-based tools that will bring us out of it.   "Our bodies are supposed to metabolize stress and close the loop so we can come back to a baseline stress level. Because we’re under all chronic stress, our bodies aren’t able to close that stress loop. That’s why there’s so much overwhelm and burnout." -Michelle Grosser   3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode   -The neuroscience of burnout and overwhelm Our bodies are designed to metabolize and move through stress. How do our lives make that hard to do?    -Don’t max out your stress hard drive In a world full of friction, it’s impossible to expect a frictionless existence. What’s the difference between the normal stresses of life and being way over the capacity of what we can handle?   -Regulate your nervous system in 60-90 seconds As moms and business owners, there’s always something going on and it can leave us feeling overwhelmed in the moment. How can something as simple as a temperature change get us out of that?   Guest Bio   Michelle is an attorney, pastor, Nervous System Expert, Certified Master Life Coach, and host of The Calm Mom Podcast. Through somatic and neuroscience-based modalities, she coaches women through discovering what’s beneath their triggers and emotions, so they can begin their healing journey and find peace in the present. She deeply believes that the most profound thing we can offer our children is our own healing. She and her husband Jeff have two daughters and live in Miami, FL. To get Michelle’s private podcast on burnout, go to michellegrosser.com/burnout/, and follow @michellegrosser.coach on Instagram.

    46 min
  4. AUG 8

    Work With Your Cycle: How to Use Your Hormones to Your Advantage w/ Leisha Drews

    As women, our hormones affect us, sometimes in ways we aren’t even aware of. From our energy and mood, hormonal fluctuations throughout your cycle can influence our energy, motivation, and productivity. But here’s the thing: the changes and effects aren’t always negative. Sometimes, they can actually work in our favor -  especially for entrepreneurs. Our menstrual cycles can help us in our businesses. They can allow us to plan our tasks better and feel more in control of our lives. How do we use our cycles to your advantage in our lives and businesses? In this episode, I talk to holistic hormone coach and RN, Leisha Drews to help you understand why these changes happen and how to use them to your advantage. With that, you’ll know how to work with your body, not against it, to make your business and life better.   "The first thing is how we perceive our bodies, and understanding that is the first step. Having symptoms during our cycles is actually not normal. It is normal, good, and optimal to have a smooth cycle." -Leisha Drews   3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode   -You won’t feel the same all the time Hormonal fluctuations throughout our cycles can influence our energy, motivation, and productivity. How can we use this knowledge to plan our business activities effectively?   -Planning your work around your cycle When we understand our cycles, we can plan tasks like creating content and networking according to the different phases. What are the best times for high-energy tasks versus introspective activities?   -Making the most of your hormonal changes Our hormonal changes are superpowers not hindrances. How can embracing these changes lead to better business decisions and a more balanced life?   Guest Bio Leisha is an RN and holistic hormone coach and loves to help women feel empowered by understanding their bodies and hormones better, so they can have great energy, good periods, and no more PMS. She is a mama of 3 and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast, and when not talking about hormones can be found planning an adventure or enjoying the sunshine. Follow Leisha on Instagram.   Which of these 3 hormone imbalances do you have? Take the quiz!   Find out more about the Hormone Balance Program.

    43 min
  5. JUL 25

    Marketing Trends Are Overwhelming...This Will Make It Easier w/ Dr. Colleen Kendrick

    Marketing used to be all about newspaper ads and radio spots, now it's all about digital platforms, social media and AI. If you’re trying to grow your business, navigating these changes can be tricky, especially if you’ve been in the marketing game for a long time.   Because of how rapidly marketing is evolving, staying on top of all the changes can be overwhelming. How do you find the right strategy for your business with so many platforms and tools to grapple with?   How do you decide which tools and platforms are worth your time and effort? What unique skills do mom entrepreneurs have that might give them an advantage?   In this episode, marketing expert Dr. Colleen Kendrick and I talk about these questions and more. We discuss the unique challenges faced by mom entrepreneurs and highlight the importance of respecting and wisely using marketing tools.   Being an entrepreneur, you become a marketer in some capacity, no matter how involved you want to be. Whether you're the voice and face of your brand or working behind the scenes, there's always so much to do. – Dr. Colleen Kendrick   3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode   -Keeping up with marketing tech Marketing has changed from old-fashioned ways like newspapers to modern ways like the internet, and this change has affected small business owners today. How do we keep up with new technology? -Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood Mom entrepreneurs face challenges in running a business while raising a family. What special skills do mom entrepreneurs bring to the table? -Using marketing tools wisely It’s important to use marketing tools wisely and spend your time and money on tools that help your business. How can you avoid getting too tired and stay focused on what really matters?   Guest Bio Dr. Colleen Kendrick, CEO of Nonprofit Partners, has 25 years of experience in marketing communications. Colleen has a doctorate in business and has been an entrepreneur since 2010. She serves as an adjunct professor at Rowan University, is on the organizing committee for TEDxCapeMay, and is a married mom of two. Colleen is the host of The Mom Shuffle podcast.   Follow her on: LinkedIn Instagram (@colleenkendrickdba) Instagram (@themomshuffle) Facebook

    38 min
4.6
out of 5
349 Ratings

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Welcome AMAZING BOSS MOM We are so glad you found us because that means you have a burning desire to create something in this world...something that positively impacts people AND also makes you money. You are in the right place. Here at Boss Mom, we know all too well the challenges of raising babies and businesses at the same time and you need more than just great resources (which we have) you also need a strong support system (we have that too). Just like all moms you need a simple business because life is complex and you should never have to apologize for having a sometimes unpredictable schedule. You can build a really successful (and profitable) business in 15 hours a week, you just have to know how (and we are going to show you). We interview amazing ladies who share their struggles and successes as well as solo episodes where I guide you through our Nurture to Convert System designed to help Boss Moms raise their business and babies at the same time. I'm Dana Malstaff, founder and CEO of Boss Mom LLC, and I'll be your host.

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