The Secrets of Supermom Show Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling

Do you wonder why it is so much harder for you to get things done than other people in your life or family? Does your child have a hard time getting started, planning for projects, or staying organized?


Carrie Bonnett joins us today on the show to talk all about executive function. Carrie is a veteran teacher, lifelong list-maker, and Executive Function coach based in Bend, Oregon, where she lives with her husband and two children. She helps empower students to thrive in life and school, parents and teachers to better support their children, and adults get on top of all that life requires.


Today we discuss… 


What is executive function and how is it important to get things doneWhat does motivation have to do with getting startedWhat skills fall into executive function (Carrie recommends you check out Smart But Scattered)Why are these skills so hard for some of us and easier for othersHow can we help our child who struggles with executive functionWhy language matters and shame is not a solutionBeing gentle with yourself while getting “the brain on board”Strategies for improving brain skills with your child and yourselfThe concept of body doubling and why it worksHow to make the invisible visibleFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/180.
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Do you find the messages in diet culture impacting your feelings of worth? You are NOT alone! Nicole Hagen joins us today to talk about diet culture drama and how to unsubscribe from these ideas. Instead, she shares tools you can use to lose fat while not tying that fat loss to who you are as a person. Nicole is a Nutrition Coach, Host of The Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast & a New Mom.


Today we discuss… 


Believing your worth is connected to the size of your bodyPutting your time, energy, and effort into everything in your life except your healthUsing food as control when life feels out of controlNourishing your body in positive waysLimiting beliefs in diet culture and unsubscribing from these ideasWeight loss vs. fat lossCrash dieting and loss of muscle and water in addition to body fatEating for your old lady bodyA four-step diet-free process for fat lossCreating a strategy for a caloric deficit that works for youPrioritizing nutrient-dense foodsCelebrating progress off the scale as well as weight lossCreating a sustainable plan vs. Diet Culture Crash dietFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/179.
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Raise your hand if you need better sleep? Many of us, as busy moms, are consistently sleep-deprived.


Joining us today is Better Sleep Council Representative Terry Cralle! As a Registered Nurse and Certified Clinical Sleep Educator who specializes in sleep health and wellness, Terry educates on the critical importance of sleep to physical and psychological health, growth and development, safety, optimum functioning, productivity, peak performance, and quality of life. She shares why sleep is so important, even more than diet and exercise, for optimum health.


Her work in the field of sleep medicine has included clinical research in insomnia as well as advocating for educational initiatives such as drowsy-driving prevention. 


She shares with us why sleep is so important and why considering independent sleeping, also called a “sleep divorce”, may be just what you need to get the best sleep possible.


Today we discuss… 


Why we glamorize lack of sleepWhat happens to us when we are sleep-deprivedThe importance of sleep for brain function, focus, and energyWhy you might need to consider a “sleep divorce” or to consider an independent sleeping arrangementHow sleeping alone can improve your quality of sleepWhy people believe that sleeping together is required for a good relationshipFeeling bad for needing sleep or prioritizing sleep as a busy momThe emotional impact of sleep deprivationRecognizing the lack of sleep in your children but ignoring it in yourselfTerry’s two-week challenge to get better sleepTips for getting better sleep from Terry and the Better Sleep CouncilA “sleep divorce” and the impact on intimacy
For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/178.
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Do you feel pressure to be a perfect mom? Perfect parties and perfect family photos? Perfect outfits and perfectly behaved children? Cari Fund joins us today to share where perfect mom syndrome comes from and how to break the cycle. Cari’s mission is to inspire mothers to be the women they were born to be, turn their pain into power, and shift to more positive parenting.


Today we discuss… 


The trophy mom or the “perfect mom syndrome”What it means to be a toxic parent and what that does to childrenToxic parents versus imperfect parentsTriggering moments and how to manage your own emotionsCreating space between the toxic people in your lifeThe superpower of vulnerabilityUnderstanding that you meant for more joy not more perfectionWhere perfect mom syndrome comes fromHow to be present instead of perfectFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/177.
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Do you ever feel like you have lost your identity or simply lost passion since becoming a mom? Our guest today, Dr. Tori Ellis, Transformational Life and Business Coach and Best-Selling Author, shares what to do when you feel lost.


As a "millennial," she is dedicated to providing her peers and future generations with tools for exemplary societal contributions, emphasizing wellness, positive psychology, and entrepreneurship.


Today we discuss… 


Understanding that is okay to not be okayThe importance of “mommy moments” without feeling guiltyThe shock of realizing that motherhood changes everythingAllowing yourself the emotions you feel instead of constantly trying to change themWhere women tend to get stuck and overwhelmedLosing your identity and your passionHow to find your passion again and asking yourself “What do I need?”Paying attention to things that peak your interestListening to your body Learning how to say YESFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/176.
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Our guest today shares her secrets to getting it all done as a mom of 6. 


Kimberly Montgomery is a time management coach, blogger, owner and host of the global podcast High Five Motherhood. She helps overwhelmed moms go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in three simple steps: your schedule, your systems and routines, and your self-care.


Today we discuss… 


Mistakes you might be making when trying to schedule your lifeWeekly foundations that help you stay afloatThe A-D-E Method of reviewing your scheduleGiving yourself grace and flexibility when setting boundaries The 1-1-1 rule and how it can jump-start momentumThe power of systems and routines in mom lifeThe 4 Cs in home life: Cooking, Cleaning, Calendaring, and CommunicationWeekly meetings with your partner and/or familyMeal planning tricks for large familiesFocused (but simple!) one-on-one time with each childTaking care of yourself to have the energy for everyone else in your familyThe power of a morning routineFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/175.
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