27 episodes

I help career-focused working moms to create balance, make big mindset shifts, mother with kindness, and manage stress so they can live a more simple & joy-filled life!

The Wholehearted Mom Podcast Sarah Reckman

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I help career-focused working moms to create balance, make big mindset shifts, mother with kindness, and manage stress so they can live a more simple & joy-filled life!

    Surviving Grad Studies as a Professional Mom

    Surviving Grad Studies as a Professional Mom

    Today I get to interview the lovely Dr. Jen Harrison. Jen earned her PhD in 2009 from the University of Wales, and since then she has worked in academia as a professor, writing instructor, and published researcher at a number of institutions worldwide.  As well as publishing books and articles in her own field (children’s literature), she has served as an editor and reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed publications, as well as freelancing as an academic editor. 

    In this episode Jen is going to share her top tips for managing work/life balance during grad degree, the top challenges faced by working moms who are trying to achieve a grad degrees and how you can make simple shifts. 



    THE WHOLEHEARTED MOM INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY

    https://www.instagram.com/thewholehearted.mom/



    GUEST SPEAKERS

    Email: jen@readwriteperfect.com

    Instagram: @perfect_write

    JEN'S FREE OFFER

    “If you’re a grad student mom and you are struggling with any of the challenges we’ve discussed today, email me – jen@readwriteperfect.com – mention that you heard me on this podcast, and we’ll do a free session together to get at least one problem off your plate.”



    THE WHOLEHEARTED MOM SHOW-NOTES

    www.sarahreckman.com/26



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    I appreciate you so much for showing up and joining this amazing working mom community we are starting. Thanks for listening and for your support.

    #inthistogether

    Sarah Reckman

    • 28 min
    Creating Systems For A Peaceful Home

    Creating Systems For A Peaceful Home

    Today I get to interview the lovely Laura Hernandez. Laura and Her husband Tony live in the Dallas area where they raise their 10 amazing kiddos. Laura is the founder of Mama Systems, a company that exist to help mamas put systems in place in their homes so they can live more peaceful and intentional lives.

    In this episode Laura gives us strategies for how we can create systems for a peaceful home. She shares with us practical strategies for how to assess the things that you are doing, how to prioritize the things that are important, real life examples of her own systems, and how to take care of yourself.  

    THE WHOLEHEARTED MOM INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY

    https://www.instagram.com/thewholehearted.mom/

    GUEST SPEAKERS

    www.instagram.com/mamasystems

    https://www.mamasystems.net/

    LAURA'S FREE SELF-CARE GUIDE 

    https://www.mamasystems.net/wholeheartedmom

    THE WHOLEHEARTED MOM SHOW-NOTES

    www.sarahreckman.com/25

    SPREAD THE WORD!!!

    Since we’re new here, will you help spread the word? Here’s what you can do to help a mama out:


    Go to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. By doing this it will be easier for other moms just like you to find us.
    Hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode. Shows will be released on Tuesdays.
    Share this podcast with a friend!

    I appreciate you so much for showing up and joining this amazing working mom community we are starting. Thanks for listening and for your support.

    #inthistogether

    Sarah Reckman

    • 22 min
    The 3 Cs of success for reaching your health goals (Guest: Esther Avant)

    The 3 Cs of success for reaching your health goals (Guest: Esther Avant)

    Today I get to interview the lovely Esther Avant. Esther is a mom, sports nutritionist, personal trainer, and weight loss coach who's worked in the industry since 2007 and has owned an online coaching business since 2015. Her mission is to help moms live their happiest, healthiest, and most confident lives

    In this episode Esther talks about the 3 Cs of success for reaching your health goals which include: 1) confidence, 2) commitment, and 3) consistency and how to increase those things when it comes to reaching your health goals.

    THE WHOLEHEARTED MOM INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY

    https://www.instagram.com/thewholehearted.mom/

    GUEST SPEAKERS

    www.instagram.com/esther.avant

    www.facebook.com/avantesther

    THE WHOLEHEARTED MOM SHOW-NOTES

    www.sarahreckman.com/24

    SPREAD THE WORD!!!

    Since we’re new here, will you help spread the word? Here’s what you can do to help a mama out:


    Go to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. By doing this it will be easier for other moms just like you to find us.
    Hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode. Shows will be released on Tuesdays.
    Share this podcast with a friend!

    I appreciate you so much for showing up and joining this amazing working mom community we are starting. Thanks for listening and for your support.

    #inthistogether

    Sarah Reckman

    • 27 min
    Understanding Stress & Team Brain

    Understanding Stress & Team Brain

    Welcome to The Wholehearted Mom Podcast! I am so honoured to have you here.

    You’ll be glad you joined.

    In this episode we will discuss:


    Why stress and the brain?
    Understanding your stress response system 
    a deeper dive into understanding how stress impacts us 
    what is neuroplasticity and how can it help?
    5 quick tips to start managing stress in your body 

    Show Notes Links


    Daniel Siegel - Hand model of the brain 
    How stress affects your brain 
    Ulysses Contract 
    How to experience stress relief? 

    Since we’re new here, will you help spread the word? Here’s what you can do to help a mama out:


    Go to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. By doing this it will be easier for other moms just like you to find us.
    Hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode. Shows will be released on Tuesdays.
    Sign-up to receive exclusive letter and resources from me
    Continue the conversation by connecting with me on Instagram @thewholehearted.mom
    Share this podcast with a friend!

    I appreciate you so much for showing up and joining this amazing working mom community we are starting. Thanks for listening and for your support.

    #inthistogether

    Sarah Reckman

    • 15 min
    7 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues

    7 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues

    Welcome to The Wholehearted Mom Podcast! I am so honoured to have you here.

    You’ll be glad you joined.

    In this episode we will discuss:


    What the winter blues are
    What the winter blues aren't 
    And 7 tips for how you can beat the winter blues

    Show Notes Links


    Brain & Behaviour Research Foundation (WInter Blues or SAD?)
    My 30-Day Gratitude Challenge
     How To Practice Mindfulness 
    How To Create Habits & Systems For Overwhelmed Moms



    Since we’re new here, will you help spread the word? Here’s what you can do to help a mama out:


    Go to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. By doing this it will be easier for other moms just like you to find us.
    Hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode. Shows will be released on Tuesdays.
    Sign-up to receive exclusive letter and resources from me
    Continue the conversation by connecting with me on Instagram @thewholehearted.mom
    Share this podcast with a friend!

    I appreciate you so much for showing up and joining this amazing working mom community we are starting. Thanks for listening and for your support.

    #inthistogether

    Sarah Reckman

    • 11 min
    Practical Strategies For Helping Your Children to Listen Without Yelling (Guest: Marlene Spence)

    Practical Strategies For Helping Your Children to Listen Without Yelling (Guest: Marlene Spence)

    Welcome to The Wholehearted Mom Podcast! I am so honoured to have you here. You’ll be glad you joined.

    Today I got to interview the lovely Marlene Spence. Marlene Spence is the mother of two and has over 23 years of experience working with children, youth and their families. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for neurodiverse families with social and emotional concerns. She is a Child Behaviour Consultant, Parent Coach,  the Founder of Cornerstone Family Services and the Creator of Reward’um™, the first re-stickable routine chart for families. Her mission is to help parents of school-aged kids go from frustrated, overwhelmed and defeated about their child’s behaviours to confident, connected, calm and hopeful.

    In this episode Marlene shares some really practical strategies for how you can get your kids to listen without yelling. Marlene goes deeper into... 

    1. What do we mean when we say we want our kids to listen?

    2. Why our kids don't listen to us 

    3. Four things you can start doing today that will encourage your child to follow through with expectations

    THE WHOLEHEARTED MOM INSTAGRAM COMMUNITY

    https://www.instagram.com/thewholehearted.mom/

    GUEST SPEAKER

    Instagram: @cornerstonefs @rewardums  or https://marlenespence.com/

    THE WHOLEHEARTED MOM SHOW-NOTES

    www.sarahreckman.com/21

    Since we’re new here, will you help spread the word? Here’s what you can do to help a mama out:


    Go to Apple Podcasts to leave a rating and review. By doing this it will be easier for other moms just like you to find us.
    Hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode. Shows will be released on Tuesdays.
    Continue the conversation by connecting with me on Instagram @thewholehearted.mom
    Share this podcast with a friend!

    I appreciate you so much for showing up and joining this amazing working mom community we are starting. Thanks for listening and for your support.

    #inthistogether

    Sarah Reckman

    • 21 min

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