Families Matter Most

Could you handle one more thing in your life? If one more person needed you for something, would you fall apart?  You're not alone if you feel like you give away every last bit of energy. There's nothing left, and you feel exhausted and defeated. Let's climb out of this pit!  Here are three big buckets that can help you decipher where to start: Loneliness Exhaustion Stress Pick one of these and take one small baby step, and I promise it will feel great.  You'll have a little more energy to take the next teeny baby step, and over time you'll make a big difference in your life.  This is how your life is going to change. One tiny habit at a time.  I want to help you get there.   If you have never had a strategy call with me, I think it's time we had a chat!  Book your free virtual check-in or visit www.familiesmattermost.com

My husband Sean joins me in this podcast to talk about our journey to get to a great marriage where we can honestly say we're best friends. . How did Sean and I get from tolerating each other- to here?  If you're ready to do the work to have a great marriage, here's where to start. 

The four predictors of divorce: criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling and contempt. Let's review what they are and how they hurt us, and then determine how to change.  I know we all want a happy marriage, so let's figure this out! Even if you're doing well, this podcast will help you know what to look for and what you can do to make your marriage even better! Based on research by Dr John Gottman.

There are common pitfalls in marriage that trip us up.  Some of them are complicated, but some of them are just plain dumb.  The words we use to make our point can destroy relationships.  Too often, one person will make a statement that derails the whole point of the conversation and next thing we know there's an argument about whether some particular wrongdoing happened on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. We've missed the point, and now we're arguing about semantics. How about you never use these statements again ever? Well, try. My husband is always angry. My wife never spends time with me. He literally ignores me. She hates me. I've just given up. The great news is, with just a few tweaks to your verbiage you can make a huge difference in your marriage. Start noticing the words you speak today!

What is a lie? Why do kids do it? And how can we get them to stop?!!  I get these questions a lot!  Usually parents are at their wits end- they've tried everything they know and nothing has worked. Seriously, lying is a difficult behavior to deal with (as you'll hear in this podcast!)Let's talk about the difference between lying and storytelling, when to use consequences, and strategies to help your kids choose honesty. You haven't ruined your kids! There's lots of ways to help them learn to tell the truth. Keep trying to reach their heart!

Moms, dads, parents, homeschoolers, recently forced to be at home parents join me and Teresa for self -care talk. Teresa has twenty -one years of experience as a parent and can say after only a few years in she hit the "walls." She asked the question "Who am I?" Teresa felt lost and done, so she decided to spend a lot of time learning boundaries and self-care tools.  In today's podcast we are sharing these tools so don't miss it! For more information: www.familiesmattermost.com   Teresa Weidrick on Instagram @homeschool_mama_self_care  

I read a study that asked uber successful CEO's what held them back in life, and their answers are the same that I hear every day working with families. Whether it's running a multimillion dollar business or managing a busy household, you can develop the habit of contentment in life. If you want to bring more joy into your life, this podcast episode is for you!    I think you'd love these ones too! Episode 63: Don't Quit On What You're Called To Do Episode 42: Feeling Overwhelmed? Episode 39: You Are A Limited Resource

This podcast is all about how we blame ourselves for everything!  "I can't believe I'm so selfish..." "I'll never be enough."  "Of course I blew it again." Have you said these to yourself? If so, this podcast is for you.   For more check out www.familiesmattermost.com 

This week on our podcast we have a special guest Lisa Marie Fletcher. She is a mom of 5, homeschooling mom, and an author! As a mom her best advice is to lower the bar.   Whether you homeschool or not, she has some great tools to help you carve time into your day for your dreams, successes, and so much more. There are ways to make your dreams come true while homeschooling, or while being the best mom you can be. Lisa knows it's hard to find time to fit everything in you need. Which is why she has written a great book and created an online FREE homeschooling conference.  Both are in formats for the busy mom's we all are.   Check out more from Lisa: Book: How to Homeschool in Canada COHC Conference:  Feb. 7-12th

I'd always wanted to be healthy, but I could never be successful long term. I'd have a few good days but I could never maintain it. I'd keep my morning routine for a few days and then fall apart. I'd lose weight but then gain it all back. It wasn't until I turned 40 that it worked. If I reflect on it, the difference was that I COMMITTED to the goal.  For more information check out www.familiesmattermost.com

These four hacks are so easy you don't even have to think about it.  Anybody can do them. You'll be able to lose a bit of weight, or at least avoid gaining weight, just by implementing these science backed and proven tips. What are these amazing tricks, you ask? Listen to today's podcast to find out all about these hacks.   For more on this check out www.familiesmattermost.com

Team, we have achieved our goal of 40,000 podcasts!!! On this podcast I threw my notes away and I'm just sharing from my heart.   I want to encourage you to keep pressing forward in whatever you're called to do- it'll be worth it, I promise!    Don't quit on yourself, even if nobody sees you.    I see you and I'm cheering for you!    And… to celebrate this community I want to give away some free coaching for those that really want it but can't afford it. I've been there, and I want to give back!  Nominate someone (or yourself) privately by emailing me at familiesmattermost@gmail.com or sending me a private message @familiesmattermost on Instagram or Facebook. 

Are you an angry person? Do you feel overwhelmed? Today, you'll gain some new tools in the areas that trip you up so you can reduce your own anger, stop feeling so overwhelmed and stay true to yourself. You'll also like: #61 Dealing with Stressful Situations #56 Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids #17 Truth Bombs from a Husband You should feel comfortable in your own skin. You can finally lose the weight and keep if off, even if you've never been able to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The truth is, you probably can't do it on your own. Fact: this is my jam- you will get results! Email me to see if private or small group coaching would be best for you!  Interested in a FREE STRATEGY CALL? Book in a trial session to get real results, even if you've never done anything like this before! You can work on parenting issues, increase your confidence or deal with those insecurities that keep creeping in. You should feel confident in who you are as a person and a parent. Book that free session HERE! 

Podcast Episode #61: Dealing With Stress   How do you deal with stressful situations?  I thought it might be helpful for you to know how I succeed, and fail!   I know all the right things to do, but it's really hard to take those thoughts captive when fear and stress are overwhelming.  I had an incident recently where I was worried about a close family member, and my brain wanted to go to the worst possible conclusions. I'm going to walk you through my own wellness strategies in hopes that you can keep making progress dealing with stress. These podcast episodes will help too: #39 You Are A Limited Resource Pt1 #40 You Are A Limited Resource Pt2 #45 The Three Lies

Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a negative thought spiral? One critical thought sets you off and next thing you know you're a bad parent, terrible spouse, and you're failing at life! Learn how to stop the negative thinking, learn from mistakes, approach conflict, and apologize well. I want to help you learn from life, move on, and let it go. For More Information check out www.familiesmattermost.com

On the fence? This isn't for you  if you think maybe you'll give losing weight a try.   This is for you if you desperately want to feel stronger and lighter, inside and out.  This is for you if you've had success in the past but it didn't last. This is for you if you already know what to do- you just need someone to hold you accountable to actually do.the.things!    Jenn Dean is a Life Coach, Personal Trainer and trained in Nutrition Periodization strategies. After researching what science and studies have produced the best long term results, Jenn has broken it down into easy manageable steps to help you succeed!    Tell me you're ready to change your life!  Want to learn more? www.familiesmattermost.com 

Are you tired, cranky, and overwhelmed? I have three questions for you to memorize for these moments to help decrease the conflict in your home. These questions are for after the conflict. To wrap up the conflict, while helping kids take responsibility and learn self-control. Would you love it if your child came to you and took responsibility instead of blaming? This works! Want to have more joy and peace at home? This will help, these questions are great for your parenting tool box.    Looking for more from Families Matter Most? Check out www.familiesmattermost.com   Podcasts with similar topics: Teaching Littles Self- Control Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids Seven Year Olds  

Help! What happened to my kid?!   Out of nowhere, it seems your child has been replaced. Your sweet, agreeable little one is now challenging you. They're moody and sensitive. If they are in Grade 6 or older, they're experiencing the adolescent "angst" that makes this season of life so difficult for our kids.  Let's help our kids as they journey towards acceptance and belonging.    For more parenting tools check out www.familiesmattermost.com Did You Like This Podcast Check Out these similar podcasts: Teaching Littles Self Control Three Things to Never Say to Your Kids Teaching Kids Chores (Part 1) Raising Teens (Part 1) Raising Teens (Part 2)          

They just won't do it. It doesn't matter what I do, they just won't do it. Is this you? Self- Control is so important. Being in control of oneself is tough, we as adults still struggle in this area. And your littles can start working on this, with your help. As soon as your baby can sit up, you can start teaching your children self- control.  Imagine, your kids never having to lose control. Never having to say I'm sorry I lost control. I'm sharing my tools for little's to learn self-control.   Has this been helpful, for more check out www.familiesmattermost.com   Interested in more podcasts:   Mealtimes & Nutrition with Lacey Engel Baby Sign Language with Jessica Dealing with Hard Kids Stages of Development with Jori Stockdale Spanking Mom Guilt with Karen Kostron

Think about a good thing in your life. Something you're really proud of. Something you've accomplished recently… and BOOM! Did you notice the negative thought that immediately follows the positive one?  "Yeah, sure the kids had a great day, but you'll never get two days in a row!" Or, "Yes you did a great job at work, but it's only a matter of time before you fail." "You stuck to your health goals today, but you can't live like this forever". "You were calm and peaceful today, but it will never stick!" This podcast is all about how to stop sabotaging our wins. Get some practical tools for yourself and your kids!  For more about Families Matter Most go to our website, www.familiesmattermost.com.  Similar Podcasts: Three Things to Get Through Hard Times Feeling Overwhelmed You Are A Limited Resource