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“Motherhood” means so many things: pregnancy, partnering, parenting, redefining oneself as a wife and mother and still knowing who you are, making hard decisions and loving well. Watching your children be born and grow up, get married and sometimes go away. Join me, Dr. Christina Hibbert, clinical psychologist, author and full-time mother of six children as my guests and I discuss the, joys, problems and conundrums of being a mother. Grab some chocolate, find a favorite comfortable chair, and grow through motherhood with me!

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LATEST EPISODES:

High Performance Mamas

(Season 4, Episode 18; Episode 130 Total)

With Anna Renderer, as we were about to board a multi-million dollar mega-yacht with our High Performance Mastermind group!

What does it mean to be a high performer–in motherhood, career, life? High performance isn’t just being “busy,” running around and doing everything for everyone. High performance is strategic, focused, and uses the research-based skills and tools to teach us how to not only “grow through motherhood”, but to excel at it. Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest, Anna Renderer, host of PopSugar Fitness, certified High Performance Coach, and creator of High Performance Mamas (http://www.annarenderer.com) share the top strategies to maximize your potential as a mama in the areas of energy, productivity, balance, and more. For more skills of high performance, join Dr. Hibbert’s Mastery Of Motherhood (M.O.M.) tribe! Visit http://www.MasteryOfMotherhoodLive.com to join this first-of-a-kind M.O.M. Live event!

Parenting on Purpose

(Season 4, Episode 17: Episode 129 Total)

With Amy Carney and a mutual friend, celebrating the release of her book, “Parent on Purpose!”

Are you parenting on purpose? Or are you leaving your family’s goals, development, and experiences to chance? Life is busy, and it can be tough to know how to slow down, evaluate, and make the changes we need to make in order to create the family experience we desire. Dr. Christina Hibbert and author of “Parent On Purpose,” Amy Carney (www.AmyCarney.com), share how to bring more purpose to parenting. Including how to write your “parent purpose statement,” incorporate play, and get “out of the box” in order to do parenting YOUR way. For more purposeful parenting strategies, check out “Parenting Success Skills,” www.drchristinahibbert.com/parenting-s…work-first/.

How to Use Daily Gratitude to Flourish

(Season 4, Episode 16; Episode 128 Total)

What does it mean to flourish? As a mom? As a woman? In love? In life? And what are the practices that can take us from just “ok” to “thriving?” Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest, Jen Smith, creator of The Flourish Lab (www.theflourishlab.com) are sharing the secrets of the #1 practice of flourishing—gratitude. Specifically, Jen is sharing her insights on the Grateful Morning Program she’s created for women just like you, with ideas and tools for bringing more gratitude into each moment of each day to experience a greater sense of “flourishing”! Visit “The Positive Psychology of Flourishing” to learn more! (www.drchristinahibbert.com/the-positiv…i-doing-it/)

8-Day REPLENISH Self-Care Challenge – Day 8

(Season 4, Episode 15; Episode 127 Total)

Today is all about others. Sharing yourself with others, to be specific.

Once you’ve recharged, energized, played, loved, enjoyed, nurtured, and inspired yourself, the only thing left to do is share all the goodness you’ve stored up. Life just isn’t as great without the company of those we love, and when we are replenished and feeling “filled up,” we begin to automatically pour out all that joy and light and goodness onto others.

8-Day REPLENISH Self-Care Challenge – Day 7

(Season 4, Episode 14; Episode 126 Total)

Did you know the word, “Inspire” actually means, “in the spirit?”

Today, we’ll be talking about all the ways to “inspire” ourselves on a weekly and daily basis.

Why does this matter so much? Because when we’re inspired, we have greater energy, love, joy, peace, and motivation. When we’re inspired, we find life “lighter,” and we want to get out and share that inspiration.

8-Day REPLENISH Self-Care Challenge – Day 6

(Season 4, Episode 13; Episode 125 Total)

It’s time we focus on one of the most essential and yet under-rated and, I believe, misunderstood, components of self-care and REPLENISHment—nurture. Specifically, self-nurture.

How do we “nurture” ourselves? We’re so good at doing it with other people—our children, spouses/partners, family, friends, and even in our work. But do we know how to actually nurture ourselves?

8-Day REPLENISH Self-Care Challenge – Day 5

(Season 4, Episode 12; Episode 124 Total)

JOY! What an important part of REPLENISHing through self-care, and yet how often do we forget that joy is a state of being and not a fleeting moment of pleasure or fun? That’s right—JOY is a state of BEING. Are you “being” joy today?

 

8-Day REPLENISH Self-Care Challenge – Day 4

(Season 4, Episode 11; Episode 123 Total)

When it comes to feeling replenished, there’s nothing quite like LOVE.

And I’m not just talking about the all-important act of loving others; I’m talking about the complete “give-receive” cycle of loving ourselves and letting love in, too.

It’s called “The LOVE Triangle.” This LOVE Triangle is a HEALTHY one, and it’s essential when it comes to continual replenishment in all areas of life.

8-Day REPLENISH Self-Care Challenge – Day 3

(Season 4, Episode 10; Episode 122 Total)

Today, it’s time to play!

Yes, that’s right. Part of REPLENISHING is incorporating play, and fun, and laughter into each day.

8-Day REPLENISH Self-Care Challenge – Day 2

(Season 4, Episode 9; Episode 121 Total)

Let’s face it…we don’t always need MORE energy. Sometimes, what we really need is greater CALM. Or, we need to know how to USE the energy we have each day in the most efficient and useful ways.

We’ll be discussing all these ideas related to finding our energy-calm capacity, how to maximize both, and feel more energized and balanced as a result, today!

8-Day REPLENISH Self-Care Challenge – Day 1

(Season 4, Episode 8; Episode 120 Total)

As women, moms, and caretakers we care for everyone else first, leaving ourselves for when or “if” we “get the time” to care for our needs, and often never getting cared for at all. It’s time for that to change. Enter the “8 Day REPLENISH” Challenge!

How to NOT Set New Year’s Resolutions

(Season 4, Episode 7; Episode 119 Total)

We all want good things for this, and every, new year, don’t we? We want better things, best things. New Year’s Resolutions have been the “way” for ages, and the concept of “resolving” to do better, to be better, in the coming year is one I respect greatly. But New Year’s Resolutions don’t usually LAST for most of us.
We “try” to do something and then “fail” because we aren’t prepared, we aren’t ready. And we don’t have a solid plan in place. In this episode, we talk about how to actually achieve our goals.

Holiday Self-Worth: The 11 Gifts of Worth

(Season 4, Episode 6; Episode 118 Total)

The holiday season can bring out the best–or the worst–in us, especially when it comes to how we deal with ourselves. As moms, we have so much to do, so little time, and so many people to please, which can lead to stress, illness, burnout, and feelings of inadequacy, not being “good enough,” and low self-worth. Dr. Christina Hibbert offers her best gift this holiday season–the gift of feeling your true worth–with her “11 Gifts of Worth.” These 11 things may not seem like the “gifts” we want, but they are the gifts we, and our children and families need, as we seek to feel and share our true worth, and to help others do the same.

Investing in Yourself

(Season 4, Episode 5; Episode 117 Total)

Life Coach Lisa Statzer shares her research project and wisdom on “Investing in Yourself.”

Self-care is a must as a mom, and yet, we’re often the worst at prioritizing our own needs. When it comes to moving beyond self-care and fully investing in ourselves, we tend to struggle even more. What holds us back from investing in ourselves–as mothers, women, leaders? How can we change these unhealthy patterns in order to reach our full potential–in our personal, family, career, financial, and other goals? Dr. Christina Hibbert talks with life coach, Lisa Statzer, about the ways we, as women and mothers, can change our mindset, feel empowered, and take the steps we need to, in order to fully invest in our own futures. We do it for our children; now it’s time to do it for ourselves, too! Tune in to be inspired, and also to learn how you can be a part of Lisa’s research project, “Investing in Yourself.” Read 3 Steps to Enhancing & Trusting Your Intuition for more resources and tools on how to overcome, become, and flourish!

How to Improve Family Wellness–Join the Challenge!

(Season 4, Episode 4; Episode 116 Total)

As a psychologist and mom of 6, I’m always looking for ways to improve my family’s overall health, mental health, and wellness. Lately, I was working on a challenge for my family when I thought, “Hey! Why not make it available to everyone?” Thus, the Family Wellness Challenge was born! Listen in for details, and then Get your FREE Family Wellness Challenge Guide & Calendar!

There’s so much more to life than just “health” OR “mental health” OR “social health” or…you get the picture. “Wellness” means more than just doing “ok” in one area of life. It means working in all of the 5 Core Areas (physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual) at the same time, little by little, to create the synergistic effect we call “wellness.”

It’s great to work individually to increase wellness, but it’s far more powerful, and produces more long-lasting effects, if we work together, as a family, to change not only individual members but the family system as a whole.

The goals of this challenge are to:
1) Increase family members’ awareness and understanding of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness practices;
2) Increase family connectedness, wellness and flourishing;
3) Improve individual and family health, mental health, wellbeing, and happiness.

Learn more here. Ready to get started?
Click here drchristi.mykajabi.com/pl/49793or to REGISTER and receive your FREE Family Wellness Challenge Guide & Calendar.

Coping with Miscarriage & Perinatal Loss: What to Do, Say & NOT to Say

(Season 4, Episode 3; Episode 115 Total)

Katy Huie Harrison is a PhD, writer, blogger, mom, and multiple miscarriage survivor. Connect with her at www.UndefiningMotherhood.com!

Miscarriage is a common occurrence for many mothers, fathers, and families, with 15-20% of all verified pregnancies ending in loss. In honor of October’s Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and in remembrance of these too-often silent losses, Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest, Dr. Katy Huie Harrison, writer, blogger at Undefining Motherhood, & multiple miscarriage experiencer, are bringing infant loss to light. What do women and families who go through perinatal loss commonly experience? How can they begin to cope and grieve? How can friends and family be more supportive, and what should they say/do and NOT say/do? Listen to this insightful episode for greater understanding, awareness, and skills to help you or someone you love through a miscarriage or other loss. Then, read “Perinatal Loss: Coping, Hoping, & Healing Together,” for more on this important topic, and pass it on to others in need of support.

 

Spirituality in Motherhood

(Season 4, Episode 2; Episode 114 of all)

Guest, Darla Trendler, of The Spiritually Minded Mom podcast.

Spirituality is an essential part of motherhood for most moms. There’s just something about being a mother that brings up spiritual questions, answers, desires, and needs. Dr. Christina Hibbert and guest Darla Trendler, creator of The Spiritually Minded Mom podcast (www.spirituallymindedmom.com), discuss how to understand and increase personal spiritual connection, develop a practice of daily gratitude and communion, and teach/model spiritual practices and development for children, as well. Whether you find spiritual connection through church, prayer, meditation, scripture, nature, family, or any other means, this episode will expand your sense of spirituality and empower you as a mother and spiritual leader in your home. Visit “What Matters Most: The Key to Personal Growth & Development” to learn more about spiritual practice ideas and what matters most in motherhood, and beyond.

 

Announcing Motherhood 2.0! Taking Motherhood to the Next Level

(Season 4, Episode 1) (Episode 113 of All)

Motherhood is back for season 4, with a new look and a new name–Motherhood 2.0! This season, we’re taking motherhood to the next level–whatever that looks like for you. What does it meant to take it to the next level? What would that look like for you, your family, your work, your dreams? Perhaps it’s the next level of overcoming, like getting enough sleep for a change. Perhaps it’s the next level of becoming, or increasing your sense of self-worth. Or perhaps, it’s the next level of flourishing, in your health, happiness, family, work, or relationships. Wherever you are as a mother and woman, this show is for you, as Dr. Christina Hibbert teaches the skills of self-mastery to help you not only “grow through motherhood,” but to thrive through it, too! Visit www.drchristinahibbert.com/motherhood-…next-level/ to learn more, and www.drchristinahibbert.com for more on the skills of overcoming, becoming, and flourishing and register to receive Dr. Hibbert’s FREE “30-Day Personal Growth Plan”!

 

8 Steps to Mom Summer Sanity (Episode 112)

It’s that time of year again–summer break–the time of no schedules, kids home all day feeling “so bored,” and moms everywhere feeling overwhelmed by mess, stress, and chaos. It doesn’t have to be this way, though, moms! With a little work, summer can be not only a time of sanity, but a time of personal growth for the whole family, a time of memory-making, and a time of flourishing! Dr. Christina Hibbert goes one-on-one in this session of Motherhood, sharing her “8 Steps” for summer sanity plus two “bonus” tips for creating your best, less stressed, summer yet. Visit “Summer Sanity for Moms: 10 Ways to Stress Less & Flourish More” for more tools and ideas.

 

Helping Children & Teens Grieve (Episode 111)

Loss is part of childhood, whether it’s from moving, losing friends, or experiencing a parent’s divorce to experiencing death–of a pet, grandparent, or other loved one. It’s hard enough for adults to comprehend loss and know how to grieve, but unless children have someone to show them how, they can easily become overwhelmed and afraid. What can we, as parents, do to help our children identify their losses and learn to grieve? Dr. Christina Hibbert sits down with Kim Fredrickson, marriage and family therapist and author of “Give Your Kids a Break,” (http://www.kimfredrickson.com) to discuss their strategies for helping children and teens understand loss and learn to grieve. As parents learn about loss and grief, they become empowered to help their kids identify, validate, and work through their grief, too. For more on this topic, visit Children & Grief: What You Can Do.

 

Don’t Shrink, Shine! Building Humility, Self-Confidence & Self-Worth (#MotherOfTheYear) (Episode 110)

f there’s one thing at the core of all our struggles as moms, it’s this: insecurity. Depression, fear, worry, self-doubt, it all stems from a struggle to see, feel and embrace our true worth. We think it’s “humble” to shrink and hide, but we’ve got it wrong. Dr. Christina Hibbert goes one-on-one in this powerful episode about the truth of humility, self-confidence, and self-worth. What is self-worth? How is it different from the myth of self-esteem? What is true humility, and how can we be confident and humble at the same time? And what can we do to build self-worth? Tune in to learn the crucial skills of practicing self-worth as moms, and then visit www.drchristinahibbert.com/self-esteem-self-worth/ to learn more ways to overcome self-doubt and build self-worth! And learn more about American Mothers, Inc and nominate YOUR “Mother of the Year” pick at www.americanmothers.org.

Teaching Empathy to Children & Teens (Episode 110)

Amber Robbins, creator of the Kids Who Stand initiative and mother of four, talks about preventing bullying by teaching empathy.

How do we learn empathy? One of the biggest ways is through the modeling of our parents. As mothers, we can actively teach our children and teens how to understand, have compassion for, and empathize with others, and this can make a huge impact in preventing and overcoming bullying. as well as making our world a kinder, safer place. Dr. Hibbert welcomes Amber Robbins, mother of four and creator of the “Kids Who Stand” initiative (http://www.kidswhostand.org), to explore the ways we moms can teach, practice, and model empathy, kindness, and civility–at the dinner table, in daily life, and in the community as we serve. It doesn’t take much time, and it’s simpler than we think, but what a difference the skill of empathy can make for our children, teens, families, and world! And read “Parenting Skills: 4 Ways we Learn to Parent & The Good News About Our Parenting Potential” at  for more parenting success skills!

How to Be Happy for Others (Episode 109)

Cheryl Leahy, of All Dressed Up with Nothing To Drink, on how to be genuinely happy for others!

Why is it so challenging to be genuinely happy for others? A friend has a great new opportunity you’ve been dreaming of, a co-worker gets the promotion you wanted, a neighbor posts the most perfect-looking photos of her perfect-looking kids on social media all the time–sometimes, it can get to us, leaving us feeling jealous, negative, and even unhappy. But why? Why do we feel like when one person gets some success or joy in life, it somehow makes it less likely for the rest of us to get some, too? Isn’t there plenty of joy and success to go around? Absolutely! Then, how do we learn to be genuinely happy for others? Dr. Christina Hibbert talks with guest, Cheryl Leahy, lifestyle blogger at http://www.alldressedupwithnothingtodrink.com, about her strategies for overcoming envy and learning to be genuinely happy for one another. As moms, we need this skill more than anyone! For more, check out Cheryl’s post, “How to Be Happy for Others“.

Movement Therapy for Moms (Episode 108)

Have you ever heard of “movement therapy?” It’s a powerful method that combines body awareness, posturing, and sometimes even dance, to bring greater energy, self-confidence and insight to participants’ lives, and it’s a fabulous tool for moms, kids, and families, too. Dr. Christina Hibbert talks with movement therapist Erica Hornthal (www.chicagodancetherapy.com) to learn how the ways we move the body can impact our lives for the better. From taking up space in your bed in the morning, to how you carry yourself, to activities you can do with your children, listen and learn the tools to use movement for body, mind, and spirit improvement! Read “8 Keys to Get and Stay Moving” for more!

Coping with Life’s Challenges: What Matters Most & Skills to Overcome, Become and Flourish! (Episode 107)

Kim Fredrickson, author and therapist of over 30 years and living with a terminal illness explains self-compassion and what matters most.

What matters most to you? Do you give those things/people the time and attention they deserve? Do you ever take those things for granted? What about when life gets difficult? Are you able to keep the meaning and purpose of your life even in the toughest times? Dr. Hibbert welcomes special guest, Kim Fredrickson, mother, wife, author of “Give Yourself a Break,” and therapist of over 30 years (www.kimfredrickson.com). Kim is living with a terminal illness, but despite her declining health she has found a way to live with meaning, purpose, and to focus on what matters most as she copes. How can we do the same in our difficult life experiences? Kim and Dr. Hibbert discuss the skills of focusing on the moment, making memories that last, exercising faith, practicing self-compassion, and grieving well the losses that come our way, in order to “overcome, become, and flourish” in even the toughest times of life. Please visit Dr. Hibbert’s post, “3 Skills for Coping with Life’s Challenges” for more ideas and inspiration (www.drchristinahibbert.com/3-skills-fo…-challenges).

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Never Binge Again: Overcoming Overeating & Binge Eating (Episode 106)

Dr. Glenn Livingston, binge-eating and overeating expert and author of Never Binge Again, available FREE at www.NeverBingeAgain.com!

Overeating and binge eating: they aren’t just for those with eating disorders. As busy moms, these can be easy habits to pick up and tough habits to break. Why is it so easy to overeat, and so difficult to stop? What does the research say on what is and isn’t helpful with binge eating and overeating? And how can we stop overeating and bingeing, once and for all? Dr. Glenn Livingston, author of “Never Binge Again” (available FREE on his website, http://www.NeverBingeAgain.com) is here to show us how. His research-based approach to never bingeing again can help anyone  better understand why we overeat and/or binge, why it’s such a challenge to break the habit, and especially what tools are most effective in making lasting, positive change. Never binge again by listening in to this informative episode of Motherhood, and then check out Dr. Hibbert’s book, “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise” and related free resources at http://www.Exercise4MentalHealth.com for more healthy habit-building success!

Raising Kids with Medical Issues & Special Needs: Caring for them, Caring for You (Episode 105)

Dr. Erin Joyce shares her personal and professional experiences with raising children with medical issues and special needs.

Being a mother is tough enough, but raising children with medical challenges, illness, developmental delays, or special needs makes it all the tougher. Some days, it may feel like you’re all alone, with the weight of the world on your shoulders, like no one understands your struggle. Today, we’re here to tell you, “We understand.” My guest, Dr. Erin Joyce, clinical psychologist, is also a mother raising three children, including twins, one of whom lives with medical challenges everyday. She understands the pain of watching your child suffer and the fear of wondering if s/he will be okay. Dr. Joyce shares with us the compassion, understanding, tools, and resources all parents need when facing a child’s health, mental health, or developmental trials.

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