If you need inspiration and motivation right now, this is it! This episode is a good challenge for you to step it up and see what you're made of. The phrase "hold my beer" sounds a bit irreverent, but it's the attitude that it conveys that's absolutely necessary for accomplishing big things, especially during tough times. 

We need to talk about our tendency to be timid and shrink back, rather than being courageous and strong.

And we also need to talk about our habit of playing the comparison game with our sisters in Christ and those who have been victorious before us, which inevitably leads to feeling weary and discouraged. 

​In this episode, you will:

• Learn to be inspired by "the cloud of witnesses" rather than feel like they're your competition; 
• Realize WHO they're all pointing at and where your gaze needs to be fixed; 
• Have a clear understanding of where to go next, and how to step forward with courage. 

RESOURCES: 

• The Strong Mommas Coaching Program - Registration opens Wednesday, April 1st!! 
• The Strong Mommas Squad - FREE private FB community for moms that would like more accountability & support!
• 2 Timothy 1:7
• Joshua 1:0
• Hebrews 11
• Hebrews 12:1-3
• Hebrews 10:39 

How can you keep your immune system operating at its absolute best? First, you have to understand that it's so much more than just taking Vitamin C! A healthy immune system actually requires a four pronged approach: managing stress, sleep, exercise, and nutrition. 

On this episode, join us as we look at each of these four aspects and how they affect our immune system (and have a ton of laughs along the way!). With all four, it's truly a case of "goldi-locks and the three bears": not too much, not too little, but balanced just right. 

You'll also learn more specifically about vitamins and minerals, how they affect your immune system, and if you should be supplementing. I'll be giving you general suggestions for how to eat for a strong immune system, along with exercise, sleep, and stress management strategies. 

MORE RESOURCES: 

• The Strong Mommas Coaching Program - Registration opens Friday, April 17th!! 
• The Strong Mommas Squad - FREE private FB community for moms that would like more accountability & support! 
• All About Intuitive Eating and Training [Article]
• Feeling Sick? How to Workout and Eat When You Don't Feel Well [Podcast episode 34]

Why do you workout? Why are you trying to eat healthy? What's motivating you to do these things? How you answer these questions greatly determines whether or not you can stay consistent and actually enjoy the process. 

I can't help but notice how deeply afraid many gym-goers and healthy-eaters are, even the extremely fit ones. They're scared to death of what their body would be without it all, they're petrified of failing, and they're paralyzed by the opinions of others. Their motivation source has lead them to obsession, a negative body image, and deep discouragement. 

But perhaps we can crack the motivation/consistency code if we stop feeling so panicky and fearful about it all? What happens to our habits if we're abiding in love instead of fear? 

"Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Cor. 16:14
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear..." 1 John 4:18

Resources from this episode: 

• The Strong Mommas Coaching Program - Registration opens Friday, April 17th!! 
• The Strong Mommas Squad - FREE private FB community for moms that would like more accountability & support! 
• [Ep. 26] - Becoming More Consistent: Breaking the "all-or-nothing" cycle and learning to persevere 
• [Ep. 9] - How to Stay Motivated: Not allowing your feelings to determine your actions 
• 1 Corinthians 16:14
• 1 John 4:16-18

​Achy knees, a tight and painful back, abs that are missing in action, and hips that are all out of whack. While all these sound like very different issues and disconnected problems, you might be surprised to find that the solution is usually the same. 

​Moms tend to "just live with" nagging aches and pains like these, not realizing that complete relief may be a mere two weeks away. The bottom line is that no matter what your specific situation or current circumstances, you'd benefit from a sound hip and core strengthening program!

On this episode, I'm teaching you about: 

• Why lumbar spine, hip, and knee pain could be related;
• The importance of strengthening your core from the inside out;
• How pregnancy is a huge culprit for these types of aches;
• And why you shouldn't actually stretch your back for relief! 

We're talking tight hip flexors, pelvic tilting, diastasis recti, pelvic floor strength, sciatica, SI joint pain, and more!! This episode is LOADED with information! 

>>Make sure to take advantage of my FREE 2-week Strong Hips and Core program that works your glutes, hip stabilizers, deep core muscles, abdominals, and pelvic floor. Click here to learn more about the Strong Hips and Core Program!  

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More Resources From This Episode: 

• The Strong Mommas Coaching Program - Registration opens Friday, April 17th!! 
• Sign up for my newsletter here! 
• The Strong Mommas Squad - FREE private FB community for moms that would like more accountability & support! 
• [podcast episode] All About Your Core: It's so much more than planking! (ep. 18)
• James 1:4, James 1:16-18

This is the plight of every mom: trying to decide what to make for dinner (and other meals), feeling crunched for time, the mounting pressure from the kids, all while still wanting to make something healthy. Can you relate? 

On this episode, we're going to directly pinpoint the problems that we encounter at meal times, especially dinner, which include "decision fatigue", time constraints, picky kids, and even different nutritional needs among family members. 

I'll also be sharing the tricks I use to meal plan and prep for the week so that eating healthy can become more convenient. 

Lots of Resources From This Episode! 

• Sign up for my newsletter here! 
• The Strong Mommas Squad - FREE private FB community for moms that would like more accountability & support! 
• [FREE DOWNLOAD!] Healthy Meals Worksheet & Blank Meal Planner 
• Done-for-you Complete Meal Plans & Grocery Lists
• [Article] Eating Right for Your Body Type 
• [Video] How to Make Freezer Smoothie Packs
• All Strong Mommas easy, healthy recipes