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🌿 When Mom Rage Hits, Turn to Nature! 🌿 Fee

🌿 When Mom Rage Hits, Turn to Nature! 🌿

Feeling like you’re about to lose it? Nature is your secret weapon. Here’s how to access its calming magic:

1️⃣ Hug a Tree: Yes, really. Physical contact with greenery can shift your mood on a molecular level. 🌳💚

2️⃣ Step Outside (if air quality allows): Even a few moments of fresh air can ground you and bring clarity. 🌬️✨

3️⃣ Roll Down the Window: Stuck in the car? If the air is clean, let the breeze in and take a few deep breaths. 🚗💨

4️⃣ Find a Plant: Indoors? Connect with greenery. Even touching a houseplant can be soothing. 🌱🪴

5️⃣ Water Therapy: Take a bath, splash your face, or just listen to running water. It’s nature’s reset button. 💧🛁

💭 Is it really Mom rage—or are we just completely under-supported? Either way, the solution is the same:
✨ Self-compassion
✨ Nourishment
✨ Connection

🌟 Comment RECLAIM to learn more Instant Calm Tips!

#MomRageRelief #NatureMedicine #InstantCalm #StressReliefForMoms #MindfulMotherhood #CalmInChaos #MomLifeHacks #SelfCareForMoms

Raise your hand if you want this…🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

✨Tools to to INSTANTLY settle your nervous system during high-intensity situations.
✨ 5-minute practices which will restore your sanity (and sense of humor).
✨ Tips for how to unapologetically take care of yourself (even when it’s unpopular with your family).
✨Shortcuts to peace and serenity that are ALWAYS available, no matter what’s happening around you or where you are!

You will learn all of this and way more at my FREE class, Instant Calm for Busy Moms: Simple Ways to Soothe Your Stress & Reclaim Your Energy.

When: Monday 1/27, 11a PT/2p ET

Comment SOOTHE to learn more! And start to reclaim your energy today.

#nervoussystemregulation #energymanagement #nervoussystemhealing #stressedmom #parentingtips #instantcalm

Want to know one of the quickest ways to reclaim y

Want to know one of the quickest ways to reclaim your energy?! Stop trying to multitask.

First off, I hate to break it to you, but you’re not actually multitasking. It’s a myth 🙊this is proven, time and again.

At most humans can juggle 2 tasks at the same time but no matter what productivity is affected.

In other words, stop trying to do a million things at once because you’re only making yourself exhausted and aggro.

Instead, try batching activities. Obvi kids know no boundaries and will likely interrupt anyway but you can choose to put the phone down or put the food down or tell them not now.

ICYMI I’m hosting a FREE masterclass: Instant Calm for Busy Moms: Simple Ways to Soothe Stress & Reclaim Your Energy . Comment RECLAIM and we will send you more info.

#multitaskingmama #parentingtips #mindfulmama #presentparenting #energymanagement #morningroutine

🚨 BREAKING: Toddler scalp sniffing officially p

🚨 BREAKING: Toddler scalp sniffing officially proven to prevent morning meltdowns (yours AND theirs).

✨ Science fact: Smelling your child’s head releases oxytocin, AKA the love hormone, which helps you bond and stay calm.

Pair that with physical touch, like a hug or a quick cuddle, and you’ve got an instant connection hack—perfect for those mornings when you’d rather crawl back into bed.

👃 So the next time your toddler drives you bananas, take a deep inhale of their tiny head and let those stress hormones melt away (for at least a second).

⛔️⚠️ Warning: May not work on teens 🤣

Comment RECLAIM for more instant calm tips!

#MomLifeHacks #ToddlerMom #MorningMadness #MomCalm #ParentingTips #ConnectionOverChaos #MomScience #OxytocinFix #BlissBeforeBreakfast #BusyMomLife

Ever feel like motherhood is nonstop chaos, leavin

Ever feel like motherhood is nonstop chaos, leaving you completely drained?

What if you could hit pause and feel calm in just a few minutes—even on your busiest days?

Here’s the thing: your nervous system is the key to reclaiming your energy and finding peace, no matter how hectic life gets.

Join me for the FREE Instant Calm for Busy Moms Webinar, where you’ll learn:
✨ Simple ways to go from chaos to calm in minutes.
✨ How to calm your nervous system and stop overwhelm in its tracks.
✨ Easy tools to feel more grounded and present—even on tough days.

🗓️ When: January 27, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PST

You deserve to feel calm, even in the middle of the madness. Let me show you how.

Comment RECLAIM below for the details and your free invite!

#CalmMomVibes #InstantCalm #BusyMomHacks #MindfulMotherhood #ReclaimYourEnergy

Let’s be real: It’s nearly impossible to be a

Let’s be real: It’s nearly impossible to be a patient, present parent when you’re running on empty. 💤

The truth is, taking care of yourself isn’t selfish or lavish—it’s essential. The way you end your day directly impacts how you show up the next morning.

So, if you’re waking up already exhausted or feeling like you’re barely keeping it together, it’s time to rethink your nighttime routine.

Here are 3 simple, restorative tips to help you sleep better tonight and feel more grounded tomorrow:

1️⃣ Gua sha before bed: A quick massage with a gua sha tool can stimulate your vagus nerve, signaling your body to relax. (It feels amazing, too!)
2️⃣ Lotion on hands and feet: This small act of grounding and pleasure can calm your nervous system and set the tone for rest.
3️⃣ Read a physical book instead of watching TV: Screens keep your brain buzzing, while a good book (I personally love Al-Anon literature) helps you unwind and prepare for sleep.

When you prioritize restful sleep, you’re not just taking care of yourself—you’re setting your family up for a better day, too. 🌙

What’s one thing you can add to your bedtime routine tonight? Share your favorite tips below! ⬇️

#MindfulMom #BetterSleepBetterParenting #ParentingTips #NighttimeRoutine #RestedMama #SelfCareForMoms #MomLifeUnfiltered #GentleParentingTips

How much of our suffering in the mornings with our

How much of our suffering in the mornings with our kids is because of what they’re actually doing vs. OUR REACTION to it? 🤔

The Buddha calls this the “second arrow.” 🏹 The first arrow (the situation) hurts, but it’s the second arrow—our resistance, frustration, or overreaction—that really gets us.

Let’s get real—do any of these sound familiar? 👇

1️⃣ Your kid wakes up at the crack of dawn after you barely slept (which suuuuucks, let’s be honest)…
❌ Do you spend hours stewing about how tired you are and how unfair it is?
✅ Or do you grab a blanket, head outside, and share a magical sunrise together?

2️⃣ You’re finally heading out the door, and someone suddenly “NEEDS TO GO POTTY” (because, of course, they do)…
❌ Do you stand outside the bathroom door, fuming, rushing them, and turning it into a standoff?
✅ Or do you breathe, let it go, and accept that being late isn’t the end of the world?

Sometimes, the key to a smoother morning is less about them and more about us.

When we choose acceptance over resistance, we find a little more peace—and maybe even some unexpected joy—in the chaos. 💕

So, which option do you usually choose? And which one will you try tomorrow? Share below! ⬇️

#MomLife #MorningMadness #SecondArrow #MindfulParenting #HowToNotLoseYourShit #CalmMom #MomTips #ParentingHacks #MotherhoodUnplugged

Many people dream in their native language. I drea

Many people dream in their native language. I dream in L.A.

What right do I have to mourn somewhere I chose to leave?

A place I probably complained about more than I ever celebrated it?

The traffic, the grind, the heat…

But, oh, how I loved my pockets of peace...

Friendships that have withstood the tests of time: losses, DUIs, betrayals, divorces, babies, mental illnesses, a pandemic, and now, this…

Those expansive beaches where you feel like the only person in a city of millions.

How neighborhoods that swarmed with people and honking cars during the day could suddenly become silent at night, other than the rustling of trees.

My tiny apartments that transformed into grand sanctuaries, when contrasted against the daily headaches of traffic and parking.

The many, many wood floors that caught my sweat and tears like a mother’s bosom. Yoga studios that became the Universe’s tissue box.

My dog walks and coffee routes where I met baristas who quickly became friends, and eventually family.

It always amazed me that you could drive the same street for miles and pass through entire worlds. From the sea to Dodger Stadium in a single shot.

What right do I have to feel so unsettled when the skies around me are clear and blue?

Many people dream in their native language. I dream in L.A.

I’m often in my last family home on 14th and Georgina with its poor lighting and odd lay-out. Where my mum’s upstairs bedroom became her hospital room. It was the last place we ever had a conversation.

Her ashes now mix with the ashes of so many lives off PCH.

Oh, PCH.

Are the dolphins still jumping? I’ve never needed to know anything more.

That expanse from the California Incline to Malibu was more healing than any therapist’s office. I would come down from the Bay just to drive it.

After we lost our first baby I needed PCH. I needed to go to the dolphins.

Like so many, I heal the moment my tires hit the asphalt or my feet touch the soft sand.

(cont’d in comments)

When you feel helpless and hopeless: MOVE YOUR BOD

When you feel helpless and hopeless: MOVE YOUR BODY.

The scope of what’s happening is beyond comprehension and watching something of this scale unfold on our tiny phones is not what our human nervous systems are set up for.

We need to mobilize and take action.

We need to help.

But we can’t help anyone else, unless we’re first taking care of ourselves.

Try this 5 pose sequence for soothing the nervous system:
1️⃣ Supine rocking
2️⃣ Dead bug shake
3️⃣ Knees to chest
4️⃣ Rolling from stomach to back to other side (learned from the one and only @thejillmiller )
5️⃣ Palm to forehead and hand to heart

are there any nervous system settling movements that you love to do?? Please comment below and I will share them in my stories.

Stay safe everyone. Love you all so much.

#nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #somatichealing #maternalmentalhealth #selfcareissacred

Look for the helpers and, if you are able, BE the

Look for the helpers and, if you are able, BE the helper

#Repost @mariashriver
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In moments like these, advice like this always comes to mind: “Look for the helpers.”

It is easy to feel devastated as we look outside or you see pictures or videos of what is happening in Los Angeles right now. It is easy to feel unable to process the amount of devastation that has taken place. Thousands of us across the city have been evacuated. Thousands of likely lost their homes.

But the helpers have shown up in countless ways. They have offered shelter, love, support. Firefighters have been on the scene, fighting to put out fires all over. Volunteers have helped to protect loved ones, get animals to safety, feed people that are suddenly without a place to go. In the worst of times, the best of humanity really does and can show up.

Also know this, just checking in with someone matters! It matters more than you know! Wherever you are, keep checking in. Keep reaching out. Keep letting your friends and family know that you are thinking them. Sometimes that is all you need to do — it truly is enough!

If you are in search of where you can give, @thesundaypaper has provided a wonderful list of resources that I have shared in my stories. @katherineschwarzenegger has also provided tips about how to help our animals. We can all not just look for the helpers, but look inside ourselves and BE THE HELPERS! Pass it on! #lawildfires

Parenting doesn’t happen in a vacuum. You’re a

Parenting doesn’t happen in a vacuum. You’re always momming AND…
 💔 Sick 💼 Lost your job 💔 Going through a breakup 🔥 The world is literally on fire

Stressful mornings feel impossible when you’re holding it all. So, how do you not lose your sh*t?

You DO THE NEXT RIGHT THING.
 Wash the dish. Toast the bread. Stretch your body. Hug your kid. Just one thing at a time.

The action of “Presencing” (as @anniecarpentersmartflow calls it) is a tool to anchor you when life feels like a storm. 🌊

Take it one step, one breath, one moment at a time.

#MomLife #MindfulParenting #PeacefulMornings #StressReliefForMoms #PresenceOverPerfection #ParentingInChaos #SelfCareForMoms #MomSupport

What is most likely to cause your blood to boil an

What is most likely to cause your blood to boil and your heart rate to rise e in the mornings???

In addition to power struggles with fam members, I’ve noticed that even too much caffeine can leaves me feeling irritable and stressed.

For Day 2 of 7 Days of How to Not Lose Your Sh*t in the Mornings this is the most powerful antidote I know to agitation and stress: SHAKING 🕺💃

Try it: Tomorrow when someone is trying your patience 🤬and you feel yourself getting agitated (or you just simply had too much caffeine🥵☕️) start from your feet and work your way up 🦶🏻👆🏻shaking all the parts of your body.

Next, add in some jumping🤸🏻‍♀️. Even just 30 seconds of this makes a difference, but if you can do it for a few minutes great!!!

And since it helps to normalize the very human response of feeling agitated, comment your most common morning stressors below👇🏼

#maternalmentalhealth #nervoussystemregulation #parentingtips #momlife #energymanagement

Day 1️⃣ of “7 Days of How to Not Lose Your S

Day 1️⃣ of “7 Days of How to Not Lose Your Sh*t in the Mornings”

Today’s tip: Getting grounded mid-catastrophe 🌲🌪️

Your “Root System” is whatever part of your body is in contact with the floor.

Imagine that you were in the middle of a storm (aka a challenge with your kids on top of regular morning stressors). How well-rooted you would need to be to not be blown over?! This is the practice to help you be unshakable.

Try it:
✅ The next time one of your kids is trying your patience or having a meltdown, bring all of your attention onto whatever is your base.

Pro-tip: Since a lot of morning, meltdowns seem to happen in the car on the way to drop off, I just use whatever my foundation is even if I’m not technically on the ground. Like my bum and my feet. 👣🍑

✅ Once connected to your roots take one to five full breaths. Imagine breathing down into your base.

Stay tuned for more tips on how to not lose your sh*t🫣😘

and PS, if you can’t wait until tomorrow’s tip comment
QUIZ and I’ll send you a 30 sec assessment of your default stress response and a personalized stress-solution (meaning designed JUST FOR YOU!).

#mindfulmotherhood #parentingtips #instantcalm #nervoussystemregulation #stressrelief

How many times have you been told symptoms are “

How many times have you been told symptoms are “normal” when you know you can feel better than normal?

Women’s hormones are still so understudied and many women just suffer as if this is our lot. Like p33ing when we run or having intense p3ri0ds or #perimenopause symptoms.

It’s an honor to partner with company’s that have similar passions. @veracityselfcare is on a mission to change women’s health.

Through at-home hormone testing and assessments, Veracity Self-Care’s supplements and skincare address root hormonal disruptions, so women can feel better than “normal”. You can feel great again.

In just 30 days of taking their Metabolism Ignite supplements , I’ve noticed:
✅ Improved energy
✅ Less bloating
✅ Less mindless snacking
✅ More stable mood

Do yourself a favor and take yourself seriously by heading to Veracity Self-Care.

#ad #hormonehealth #veracityselfcare

Shout out to all the moms in their 40s who can’t

Shout out to all the moms in their 40s who can’t ever tell the difference between #perimenopause , seasonal depression, maternal burn out, their period, or overstimulation.

#maternalburnout #maternalmentalhealth #perimenopause #overstimulatedmom

Burn out sneaks up on moms. 😵‍💫 We think

Burn out sneaks up on moms. 😵‍💫

We think it’s “just” general fatigue and/or something we ate and/or our cycle, but it’s actually our body’s diminished resilience to stress...🙅🏻‍♀️

Here are 5 lesser known symptoms of maternal burnout and some instant calm solutions to try:

1️⃣ Overwhelm with the simplest requests
❌ Is your partner asking you to throw something out bringing you to tears?

✅ Instant Calm Solution: Take 3 long, slow, and deep nourishing breaths. Make an ‘ahhh’ sound on your exhale.

2️⃣ Sensitivity to Clothing
❌Waist-band feeling too tight and all your sweaters too itchy? Ready to rip off that strap that keeps slipping?

✅ Instant calm solution: Get barefoot in grass and chill naked whenever you can.

3️⃣ Dehydration:
❌Feeling crackly, dry, and parched? Face looking a little hollow and worn?

✅ Instant Calm Solution: Stop moving, sit down and drink 8 oz of fresh water.

4️⃣ Everything hurts:
❌Speaking of over-sensitivity, does every joint hurt and you feel bruised all over but don’t remember falling off a cliff?

✅ Instant Calm Solution: Skip stimulating workouts which can spike your cortisol levels. Embrace gentler movement like long walks and restorative yoga.

5️⃣ Tummy troubles
❌Things not moving as smoothly as they normally do) or maybe they’re too smooth?

✅ Curl up like a ball with your knees pulled into your chest.

Looking for Instant Calm Solutions that are personalized just for you???? Comment PEACE below.

#maternalburnout #maternalmentalhealthmatters #livingwithanxiety #anxiousmom #momselfcare #momtips #parentingtips

Resolutions are BS, and this idea of “new year,

Resolutions are BS, and this idea of “new year, new you” is a lie.

I’m all for intention setting and reflecting (I do it daily!), but I refuse to subscribe to the idea that there is only one day a year we can start anew.

A new year begins every single day and every breath is an opportunity to begin again.

So if you feel like you’re behind or haven’t reached your goals or hit some milestone yet, plz try to remind yourself: YOU ARE EXACTLY ON TIME.

There is only now and now is exactly as it should be. This is why we call it divine timing.

Now listen, I still love the idea of annual markers of time and reasons to gather, so we will def be celebrating tonight, but I refuse to put pressure on myself anymore to wake up tomorrow morning as a different person. And I hope you consider taking that pressure off yourself too.

Tomorrow, we will have the privilege of a new day ahead of us and whatever happens—whatever we achieve or don’t—is exactly what is supposed to happen.

Happy Dec 31st!

#divinetiming #divinefeminine #newyearnewgoals #intentionsetting #motherhoodtips #yogamomsofig #reflectionstories #journalinspiration #svadhyaya #mindfulliving

🗣️You hear a lot about the mental load for mo

🗣️You hear a lot about the mental load for moms, but let’s talk about mental freedom 🙏🏼

Trying to do ALL the things our kids need in order to be healthy can get so overwhelming (not to mention the power struggles or the outside pressures from media and society).

😬🤷🏻‍♀️Here’s a daring thought: What if we let ourselves off the hook of perfection?

What if we find a balanced approach to our kid’s wellness that keeps them healthy, while also supporting OUR mental health?

Like, on a day it’s been pouring rain or snowing and there’s finally a break to go outside, but your kids aren’t having it…what if you let them stay cozy and put on a YouTube show that they can dance alongside of?

Or what if YOU are the only who really needs to get outside because you’ve been cooped up in the house for weeks…how can you make sure that happens?

Mental freedom is about removing the pressure of the *perfect mom* and prioritizing YOUR mental health.

Because I’ll let you in on a secret🤫: a happy and fulfilled mama is what helps create a happy and fulfilled child….Not the other way around.

#mentalloadofmotherhood #mentalload #mentalfreedom #maternalmentalhealth #momselfcare #selfcareisntselfish #momtip #parentingtips

Intrusive thoughts can leave you feeling totally o

Intrusive thoughts can leave you feeling totally out of control and alone.

Not only do you feel out of control about the circumstance you’re worrying about, but you also feel out of control of your own mind…

👏🏻Good news: You are not your thoughts.

I repeat: 🗣️You are NOT your thoughts.

⚡️⚡️⚡️Even better news: You CAN change your thoughts.

Wild stuff will pop into your head for a variety of reasons. It’s why it’s so often called the monkey mind. It’s a wild place in our heads!

Intrusive thoughts are also surprisingly common for moms. When I was researching the topic, I found a study that said 100% of new moms will experience them.

100%!

They’re sometimes even logical which can be even more confusing…

Mantras are an awesome and simple way to reprogram your thoughts.

Try repeating these simple thought replacements anytime a wild thought crosses your mind.

You are not alone. You are loved.

#maternalmentalhealth #intrusivethoughts #momtips #anxiousmom #parentingtips #maternalmhmatters

This is a vulnerable one…and I’m shaking even

This is a vulnerable one…and I’m shaking even as I write it…but its been coming up so much for me lately that I have to imagine other people relate…

I’ve been feeling invisible lately—like I’m “just some mom”.

I don’t mean this in a “pick me” kind of way nor am I looking for reassurance.

I just want to acknowledge the VERY REAL LOSS that women experience when you are moving away from your youth and are knee deep into the exhausting phases of motherhood.

Sending love to anyone who relates including myself. The funny part is that I feel amazing. Internally. And I actually am appreciating myself more than I ever have in my life. But there is still a loss when you start to noticeably move from maiden to mother and to crone.

#postpartumbody #bodyacceptancejourney #maternalmentalhealth #motherhoodunplugged

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