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Pregnancy After Loss, Postpartum Anxiety & How To Persevere
Katy, the heart and mind behind Undefining Motherhood, a blog bringing to the forefront topics that we used to otherwise consider taboo. When asked why she chose “Undefining” in lieu of “Redefining”, this was her response:
“Because motherhood is a role that’s been defined for far too many centuries,” I say. “And often not even by mothers themselves. It’s been prescribed and defined and changed and redefined so much that I don’t understand how anyone can feel authentic in their experience of it anymore. Not to co-opt another movement that’s happening right now, but time’s up. It’s time to learn to do this authentically, not according to prescription. For years, I’ve studied the history and theory of how motherhood has been defined, prescribed, turned into an institution with a set of rules. And I’m sick of it. It’s time to put that knowledge into action.”
Join us as we chat with Katy about difficult topics such as pregnancy after loss, postpartum anxiety, and how we can most definitely persevere!
Know What Triggers You
We are SO excited to have Alisha Carlson on LIVE in the Lounge! Knowing and understanding what triggers feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and/or anger is the first step to overcoming those feelings. Alisha is on a mission to get moms on the right track! Her infectious positive attitude, amazing personality, and ability to make anyone she meets feel welcome and comfortable are just some of the reasons why she is the lovable, successful woman that she is today.
Find out more about Alisha and what she offers at http://msalishacarlson.com.
The Big “O” – Organization That Is!
Jami has been the Queen of Organization for the longest time. If you look in her closet, pantry, and drawers, you’ll know why that’s her nickname. Dana and Jami have started a Sister Organization Challenge a few weeks ago – starting with their closets. On this LIVE in the Lounge, they’ll detail steps to organize smartly and some of their favorite products. We’ll be answering any organization questions you may have and a not-to-miss AMAZING giveaway at the end of the show!
The Power of Sound with Catherine Barrett
Think about it…sound is one of those things that has a constant impact on us but we don’t consciously think about it much. For example, hearing a song from the past may bring up memories of the college days. Sound is pervasive. It’s out there; it’s continuous. We don’t think about it because we don’t need to, but it clearly has a constant effect on our minds and body. Join us on Thursday, March 25 at 7:00 pm EST as Catherine Barrett teaches us about Sound Baths – what occurs during a sound bath event, and most importantly the benefits (and there are quite a few!).
ABOUT CATHERINE
Catherine began her meditation journey seven years ago and has been committed to it ever since. In her own life, meditation has served as a healthy coping mechanism for everyday stressors, as well as a way to discover inner peace through mindfulness. She strongly believes it is one of the most profound forms of self-care and is deeply passionate about guiding each student on their own unique path to developing a practice that suits them. Two years ago, Catherine completed her teacher training in the Shamatha style of meditation and began instructing students privately. She also currently volunteers at Silver Hill Hospital, where she teaches meditation to the inpatient adolescent population and those in the Executive/Professionals Program. In addition to her certification in teaching meditation, she also recently completed her Reiki Master certification as well as Pranayama teaching training. She has lived the majority of her life in Connecticut, where she received a BS in Sociology from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.
Navigating Divorce – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly with Rachael Entine
Join us as we chat with Rachael Entine, Certified Divorce Coach, as we delve into divorce – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Send any questions you have over to dana@themodernmomlounge.com to be answered LIVE!
Did you know…The most commonly reported major contributors to divorce were lack of commitment, infidelity, and conflict/arguing. The most common “final straw” reasons were infidelity, domestic violence, and substance use. More participants blamed their partners than blamed themselves for the divorce.
About Rachael Entine:
Getting divorced? Feeling stuck, uninspired, and fearful for what the future holds? She helps you explore the paths necessary to get you back to your best self – restoring confidence, motivation, focus, and excitement for the future. As a Divorce Coach, she is your thinking partner and will help you explore the paths necessary to get you back to who you are when you’re at your best – to restore your confidence, regain motivation, refocus your direction and reintroduce excitement for the future.
Stephie’s Adoption Journey PLUS Q & A
Join us as we chat with Stephie Predmore! Aside from being a super proud mama to her beautiful 1-year-old daughter, Eden, Stephie writes for Stephie Cooks, her blog; hosts a super fun podcast “I’d Rather Stay In“; and consults as an Adoption Advisor for adoptive parents in a variety of stages in the adoption process.
Stephie’s Adoption Journey Stephie is kind enough to share with us her adoption journey to adopting Eden – the ups and downs; as well as answer any questions you may have about adoption in general. Be sure to visit her site for more information!
Mompreneurs – Let’s Delegate and Get Your Business Going!
Calling all mompreneurs! This is the LIVE in the Lounge is for YOU! Join us as we chat with LeeAnn of Mam Crush Marketing about how you can scale your business and your family life! LeeAnn is the mama of 5 kids (of which she homeschools), runs 2 businesses and a household – and is filled with a plethora of tips and information on how to “make it all work”. You can learn more about Mama Crush Marketing at http://mamacrushmarketing.com.
Instagram 101: It’s Not So “Insta” Anymore
Join us as we delve into the world of Instagram 101. The platform has changed drastically thanks to the algorithm. It used to be “instantaneous” as the name refers to, but once Facebook took over it has been a whole different ballgame. Dana will detail the latest about the platform and answer any questions you may have.
From Finance to Finding the Perfect Fit!
Alice Kim is the founder of PerfectDD, a direct-to-consumer ready-to-wear brand targeting women with a DD+ chest and a small frame (sizes 0-12), with a mission to change the dialogue around boobs – no more oversexualizing and body shaming to body positivity and empowerment.
Born and raised in NYC, Alice started her career in Investment Banking then shifted gears into Fashion for almost two decades, holding various positions in merchandising, buying, and wholesale working at the likes of Shopbop, Diane von Furstenberg, and Prada before starting PerfectDD. Alice is a graduate of Dartmouth College and resides in NYC.
We can’t wait to hear why and how she pivoted from investment banking into retail and the story behind her new brainchild – PerfectDD!
Do you know how to find your proper bra size? Finding the perfect fit is SO important!
Join us also for a Boob Fact Quiz…you’re not going to want to miss out!
Kitchen Tips with a Cocktail!
Lisa Lotts is the mastermind behind the mouthwatering website, Garlic and Zest. At Garlic and Zest, she shows us how to make hundreds of seasonal, fresh recipes and indulgent comfort foods with easy step-by-step instructions and photos to help us master the dish.
We are super excited to have her on LIVE in the Lounge to teach us a new bourbon recipe (Dana has been dying to try it!) and enlighten us with some super helpful kitchen tips and tricks.
Pilates: Benefits & Intro to Mat Class!
Dana loves pilates – and especially pilates with the renowned instructor, Elyssa Zion. Dana had a bad lower back and kept reading about pilates but was honestly a bit afraid of the apparatus! Fast forward five years and she couldn’t be happier that she took the leap of faith.
Pilates is defined as a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness. It does all that and more!
Join us as we learn the benefits of pilates and partake in a 15 – 20 minute beginner mat class. Elyssa will show us basic pilates stretches. Grab your yoga mat or towel, put on some comfy clothes, and enjoy!
What Happens Down There?! (& What Can We Do About That?)
As we get older, things happen “down there” – for both men and women. It’s not a topic we’d normally chat about over coffee or happy hour. Dr. Bawa is excited to shat with us about the nitty gritty of what happens as we age “there”, why and what we can do. Dr. Bawa believes in rejuvenation from the inside out and everything at Bawa Medical arises from that mantra. She has brought together, under one roof, technology and skill that provide state-of-the-art skin, hair and intimate rejuvenation.
How to Improve Your Health & Boost Immunity Naturally!
We are all looking for ways to improve our health and boost immunity naturally. Join us as Laurie of Zen Sweat Den teaches us about some habits we can begin to incorporate into our daily lives.
Zen Sweat Den, an infrared sauna and wellness spa, came to be due to Laurie’s health diagnoses. We look forward to learning of ways to keep ourselves healthy, as well as some of the cool modalities that Zen Sweat Den offers!
What is Gut Health & Why is it Important?
What is gut health? Good question! With a Masters in functional nutrition, Gigi is THE person to turn to when it comes to gut health and its importance.
We can wait to dig into the ABC’s of our guts (sounds so funny, right?) and what we can do to ensure a healthy gut microbiome. We can’t wait for you to hear what Gigi has to say!
How to Go Low Waste (Without Making Your Family Crazy!)
Join us as we learn about Brad’s low waste journey this past year, how he managed transforming his wife. He is also going to share suggestions for how we can do something similar while bringing our family along on the journey.
Brad is also going to share some of his favorite sustainable swaps he made this past year.
Getting the Most Out of Your Wardrobe with Theodora Pace!
Getting the most out of your wardrobe! We can’t tell you how many times we’ve said, “I have nothing to wear” yet our closets are filled. Theodora, or Theo as we call her, is going to teach us her “Groceries and Gas” method of truly getting the most out of your wardrobe.
This is the perfect fashion strategy to learn with the New Year around the corner! Join the Shop Your Closet Challenge via Theo’s private Facebook group HERE.
What Ayurvedic Medicine Is & How It Can Play a Huge Part in Self Care!
Detoxing, especially after the holidays, is key to long term health. Let’s plan for it now!
As the creator of a revolutionary Modern Ayurveda program and a product-line of herbal supplements that fuse east and west, Shivani’s expertise makes her an influential and inspirational speaker. Knowledgeable in many areas of Ayurvedic living, Shivani specializes in sharing the ancient science of gut health, simple solutions for revolutionizing self care and reversing stress-related illnesses that threaten our quality of life.
We are so excited to welcome Shivani to the lounge and are ready to learn!
Join us in the January reset! First step – join Shivani’s group here – https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturalremediesforvibranthealth/
Teaching Kids to BE
Join us as we chat with author Lauren Fischer about how we can foster positivity, acceptance, kindness, self-confidence and love. Lauren Fischer is the founder and author of The Be Books. The Be Books is a children’s book publishing company that believes in empowering and educating our youth to be proud of who they are and to live a positive and peaceful life.
You can find The Be Book series online at http://thebebooks.com as well as Amazon!
Gratitude
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we want to dedicate this LIVE in the Lounge to chat about what we’re grateful for!
We were LIVE on a special day (Tuesday instead of Thursday) – together!
The Clean Revolution: How to Clean Cleaner with Kim DeOrsey
Yes, you read that correctly! There are ways that we can clean our homes with cleaner products, do more as individuals to make the world a healthier, cleaner place for our future!
Join me as I chat with Kimberly DeOrsey, advocate and ambassador of The Clean Republic. I’m super excited to learn how to clean cleaner and make my home safer!
What is Sexual Wellness?
Natalie is an International Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, and holds a Masters in Psychology specializing in Sexual Wellness. She is a speaker, writer, and creator of Reconnect Restore Reclaim, sexuality affirmation cards.
Join us as we chat with Natalie about the ins and outs of sexual wellness and overall wellbeing.
You can learn more about Natalie and Lotus Cove Wellness via her website and Instagram.
Post-Election Couple Conversations with Melyssa of The Marriage Couch
Join us LIVE in the Lounge as we chat with Melyssa Edmunds of The Marriage Couch as we discuss Client Communication 101.
Without open communication lines, a lot can go astray. Melyssa is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Florida. Her specialty is in couples and family work. Couples are her absolute passion to work with.
Learn more about The Marriage Couch – don’t forget to follow Melyssa on Instagram for great pointers!
How to Shake off Stress and Promote Wellness
Join Jami and I as we chat LIVE in the lounge with Nicole Rosen, holistic health and nutrition counselor, certified in NASM, Pound, Power Pilates, Tabata, Barre, Yoga & Zumba. Nicole is going to teach us how to diffuse stress in a fun way while promoting your own wellness!
Read the article summarizing some of the great tips Nicole shared!
Pivoting For An Amazing Cause!
Join me as I chat LIVE in the Lounge with Deena Lang. Deena, mom to a super cute little guy, discusses how she decided to pivot into an entirely different industry from her career as a radio personality.
The Juggle is Real!
Join me in conversation with Amanda Perna, fashion designer, business owner, influencer and mom, as we discuss our struggles and wins when it comes to being a working mom!
Meditation & Mindfulness For You AND Your Kids!
What better way to start off a new month than with learning the benefits of meditation for you and the kiddos! Gwendolyn of Next In Mind is joining me in the lounge to bring clarity the importance of meditation in everyone’s lives.
Gwendolyn is also going to treat us to a LIVE meditation at the end of the broadcast, so be sure to stay tuned!
Everything You Want to Know About Climate Change But Are Afraid to Ask
Holly is a Sustainability and Marketing professional and a mom who lives in hurricane-prone Florida and has a son in college in California in the heart of the wildfires. She’ll help us to understand what’s going on and share some personal climate change stories. Then she’ll answer the questions you still have.
Makeup & Skincare Tips, Tricks & Trends For Mask Wearing
Stephanie of Steph B Cosmetics is going to teach us tips and tricks on how to wear makeup AND a mask as well as skincare for when we’re not wearing our masks!
Can Your Career Sustain COVID?
Join me as I chat with Jami Delaney, Chief Ideation Officer for TMML and most importantly, my sister! about how Covid-19 has changed the current career landscape for working parents.
Jami will offer up insightful questions you need to be asking yourself as well as tips to point you in the right direction to achieve your career goals.
Self Care Isn’t Selfish
Join me for the first ever TMML interview, as a part of this week’s RELAX theme. Nancy, owner of Bella Reina Spa in Delray Beach, is going to offer up some helpful pointers on how to take care of yourself now, and in the future!
