As moms, we're often looking for the quick fix to health and weight loss. We know our health should be a priority, but with so many other things competing for our time and attention, focusing on ourselves often just seems like one more thing.     Today, Elizabeth Dall is breaking down simple steps busy moms can take to start building sustainable habits that lead to long term body love and food freedom.   This episode is jam packed with small steps that lead to big results from one busy mom to another. You won't want to miss it!   Shownotes: https://www.anchoredmotherhood.co ..read more

Let's face it, mom life is stressful! But how does that stress affect your body?   Today on The Anchored Motherhood Podcast we're discussing how stress directly affects our hormones, and then our hormones affect all the other things like weight, energy, and mood. Which then causes more stress.    It's time to break the cycle!    If diet and exercise just aren't getting the job done, and you're ready to take charge of your health in a more holistic way, this episode is for you!   Shownotes: https://www.anchoredmotherhood.com/womens-hormones/ Connect on Instagr ..read more

Do you wish you could find more time in your day? Well, you can't find time. You have to make it! And the very best way I've found to save time in my busy mom life is automation.     Errands can be such a time stealer, especially when you're running out for last minute items that you forgot the last time you went shopping. Make life easier by planning ahead, ordering online, and letting someone else do the shopping (and even delivery) for you.      In this episode, you'll learn how to get started with automation, so you can spend your time on the things that reall ..read more

Do you feel like a tired mom who's fresh out of amazing? Believe me, I understand. But you don't have to let the weariness of mom life steal your joy.   Today I'm talking with author and Bible teacher Stacey Thacker about what to do when you find yourself worn out and feeling hopeless in your motherhood.    If you're looking for ways to be a happier mom and to learn to enjoy motherhood again, this episode is for you!   Shownotes: https://www.anchoredmotherhood.com/tired-mom/ Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonoakleaf ..read more

Do you know that you’d be a better wife and mother if you made time for self-care, but you still have trouble justifying the time and money because you think it should be spent elsewhere?   So many mamas struggle with this. Knowing they could be better, but not feeling worthy of the investment.   In this episode, we’re talking about why self-care is not selfish at all, but actually the most selfless thing you can do for the ones you love. And how to make investing in yourself both simple and inexpensive, so you can’t make any more excuses!   Don’t miss this one, mama. It’s a gam ..read more

Do you ever wish you could step into your child's mind and see whether or not the things you say make an impact? There are so many parenting resources out there claiming to have the "key" to molding strong, independent kids who grow into successful adults, but how do you know if what you're doing is actually working?   Today I'm chatting with author Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach about her book Why I Didn't Rebel. This isn't a typical parenting how-to guide. It's written from the perspective of young adults who are reflecting on their childhood, and giving insight into the parenting pra ..read more

Want to spend more one-on-one time with your kids, but the busyness of life always seems to get in the way?   I totally understand.   Connecting with my kids is a huge goal of mine too, but no matter how hard I tried, I just wasn't able to make it happen on a consistent basis. Until I started implementing a Focused 15.   If you're ready to make spending time with your kids easy and fun, then tune in to find out how to start carving out 15 minutes with each child, each day and begin building the relationships you've always wanted to have with your children.   Shownotes: http ..read more

Do you just know you could be a better mom if you could only stop yelling? Well, you're not alone mama.      So many of us are living with guilt and shame thinking we're the only ones. But it's just not true. If you're ready to stop yelling, reclaim the joy in motherhood & marriage, and learn to speak words of truth to your kids, this is the episode for you!   Shownotes: https://www.anchoredmotherhood.com/how-to-stop-yelling/ Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonoakleaf ..read more

It’s one thing to hear someone say "progress over perfection" or "done is better than perfect," but what does it really mean? And how can you live it out IRL?   In today's episode, we'll talk about practical ways to choose progress over perfection by reframing the way we think of progress, and learning how to give ourselves grace when setbacks keep us from achieving our goals. Shownotes: https://www.anchoredmotherhood.com/progress-over-perfection/ Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonoakleaf ..read more

Do you ever wonder how you can spend so much time planning and still not reach your goals?    If you want to step out of overwhelm and make the most of your time, you have to start by simplifying your daily schedule.    In this episode we talk about how to make your life easier by concentrating only on the essentials, so you can start making progress on your goals and focusing on the things that matter most to you!   Shownotes: https://www.anchoredmotherhood.com/daily-schedule/   Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonoakleaf ..read more