Overstimulated and Stressed As a Mom? Use These Techniques to Regain Control

I have some exciting news to share with you all! Can you believe it? We're expecting baby number five! Now, I know some of you might have seen this coming, but trust me, the decision-making process was far from easy. In fact, I spent months searching for a sign that would help me determine which direction to take. And you know what? I finally found my answer, but little did I know, there was a curveball waiting for me that I could never have anticipated.Join me as I share my story of unexpected challenges and newfound joy. I'll take you through my decision-making process, some of the unforeseen lows where I began to question my ability to handle it all, as well as the highs of peace and complete surprise. While it didn’t go as planned, through it all, I found the strength to appreciate what I had and stay true to my purpose. So, whether you're a mom of one or six, or even if you're still figuring out your own story, I promise you'll find inspiration in this episode. In this episode, I talk about…..How we made the decision to have a fifth child.Dealing with feelings of uncertainty and fear during the decision-making process.Coping with unexpected depression and anxiety.Getting that big fat positive!Finding my role and purpose for our family.Affiliates & ResourcesCurious about whether or not to have more kids?  This episode might help you in making that decision! How to Know Whether You Should Have More Kids or Not? My OpinionControl Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

Struggling to grow your online business because you don’t have a huge following? Listen up! Hannah Reese is here to share her expertise on how to strategically market your product or service without even needing a following! Hannah is a bonus mama, new mom, and marketing agency owner who is dedicated to helping female-owned businesses grow. After growing her own stationery business to 6 figures in just 7 months, she knew she had to help others achieve the same success. In our conversation, Hannah explains more about her process of working with clients to nail down their messaging and get into the mind of their audience. She offers amazing tips to moms who are starting out on their own business ventures, and encourages them to keep showing up “even if you’re half-dressed.” With her help, you can connect with your audience, expand your reach, and make marketing magic happen to achieve your business goals. In this episode, we talk about…..Starting her stationary business and growing it to 6 figures.Selling on emotion.First steps in helping clients towards success.Tips for thinking like your audience.How to run ads to a cold audience.Which is better - Instagram ads or Pinterest ads?Affiliates & ResourcesWritefully Yours: Website | Instagram | FacebookWork with Hannah! Use the code: MAMABROOKE for 30% off!A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!Control Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

What do you eat in a day? When do you eat breakfast? Can I have that recipe? Are you Keto? Why don’t you eat bread?  These are just a few of the many questions I’m constantly asked on social media, and the time has finally come to answer them all!Join me in this episode where I reveal how I transformed my relationship with food, overcame my eating disorder, and learned to eat intuitively. Get ready for game-changing principles and a peek at my daily menu that'll leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. You won't want to miss out on this insightful and personal journey toward a healthier and happier you!In this episode, I talk about…..My approach to food and personal goals.Obsessive diet culture and extreme restriction.Healing my eating disorder through mindset.10 intuitive eating principles by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch.Foods that I actually eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Disclaimer: This strategy is what works for me. I am not advising that you eat what I eat, but rather that you tailor everything to meet your own personal needs.Affiliates & ResourcesEat With Me - An Intuitive Strategy For Busy Moms That Gets Results: www.brookeraybould.com/eatwithme Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN and Elyse Resch, MS, RDNTry drinking AG1 today!Control Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

Are you looking to start your own business, but don't have any prior experience or knowledge? Look no further than this episode with Rachel Hicks, founder of U Whitening, a six-figure teeth whitening business. Rachel previously worked as a dental assistant in general and orthodontic dentistry. Despite having no prior business experience or knowledge, she took the leap and launched her business in 2019, starting from her own home. Today, she has grown her business to a commercial storefront and offers effective whitening kits worldwide.In our conversation, she is sharing her journey and words of encouragement for anyone wanting to take their idea and turn it into something profitable. Her inspiring story and valuable insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to power through roadblocks and create something amazing!In this episode, we talk about…..Going from an at-home startup to 6-figure success.Navigating through an unregulated industry.Overcoming roadblocks and how Rachel tackled challenges along the way.Building a team and finding support as a young female entrepreneur.Franchising or upselling? Exploring options to grow a business even more.Affiliates & ResourcesU Whitening: Website | InstagramControl Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

My guest, enneagram consultant Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, explains how this ancient personality typing system can help individuals become the best version of themselves. The enneagram separates people into nine types based on motivations, fears, and desires and can help even moms find their new identity in motherhood and approach life more productively.Ashton breaks down each personality type and answers common questions about the enneagram, including how to help others get into a more healthy spot on the spectrum. She also shares insights on how she got into this work and created a thriving business around it. In this episode, we talk about…..The nine enneagram types and their motivations, fears, and desires.Incorporating the enneagram into motherhood.Can we type our kids?FAQ and handling conflicting test results.Ashton’s personal journey with creating an enneagram-based business. Affiliates & ResourcesAshton’s Instagram: @enneagreamashton Learn more about how to work with her HERE!Take the Enneagram Personality Test! Read The Road Back to You by Ian MorganControl Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

Get ready for a unique and inspiring episode as I sit down with one of my Instagram followers, Melissa Wener, a busy stay-at-home mom of three boys with a passion for fitness and big dreams to help others. This episode is all about helping Melissa figure out her next steps and allowing her the chance to pick my brain about how to turn her passion into a successful business.Melissa and I dive into her journey, from her positive personality and love for fitness to her biggest passion of being a mom. We discuss how Melissa’s journey changed when she got pregnant and refused to buy into the uncomfortable picture of pregnancy, choosing instead to help other women in the same stage not just accept the negative. If you’re a busy mom looking for similar encouragement, you’re going to want to tune in!In this episode, we talk about…..Time management as a stay-at-home mom with big dreams.Setting high standards and choosing your own path.How to identify your next steps and take action toward your goals.Analyzing social media and finding the recipe for success.Staying true to yourself and attracting the right audience.Affiliates & ResourcesControl Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

Are you curious about how alcohol fits into motherhood culture? Join me and special guest Jenn Kautsch for an honest and judgment-free conversation about navigating alcohol in our lives as moms.As the founder of the SoberSis community and a leader in the "Sober Curious" movement, Jenn is passionate about helping women redefine their relationship with alcohol on their own terms. We'll be discussing our personal experiences and asking tough questions like, "Is alcohol adding to my quality of life or taking away from it instead?" Get ready to be inspired and empowered to make the choices that are best for you!In this episode, we talk about…..Messages moms receive about alcohol.Tips and strategies for facing wine o’clock.Tasty alcohol alternatives.The value we place on drinking.Willful vs willingness.Mom guilt and “checking out” mentally.The H.A.L.T. MethodAffiliates & ResourcesJenn’s Website: www.sobersis.com Jenn’s Socials: Facebook | Instagram | TikTokControl Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

Are you ready to turn your passion into profit, but feel like you don't have the experience, startup funds, or time to make it happen? Get ready to be inspired by my guest Graham Cochran who has built a 7-figure online business from scratch, all while managing it in his spare time.In this episode, he shares his insider tips and strategies for creating a profitable and successful online business, even with minimal resources. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, you won't want to miss the valuable insights and inspiration Graham has to offer!Graham is the founder of Recording Revolution, the author of How To Get Paid For What You Know, an online course creator, and a business coach who's passionate about helping others find freedom and fulfillment by building their own online businesses. In this episode, we talk about…..The value of teaching what you know.Growing his online business from scratch. Organic vs paid traffic.Platforms for launching a digital product.The ins and outs of online courses.Advice on niching down your audience and content.Affiliates & ResourcesGraham Cochran Website: www.grahamcochrane.com Socials: Facebook | Instagram | YoutubeGrab the first two chapters of ‘How To Get Paid For What You Know’ for FREE!Control Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Looking back I wish I had been more proactive in getting the tools, resources, and general help I needed to manage my family better. Sometimes you just need an expert to step in and help you to see other options!Tia Slightham is that expert. She is a parenting coach, teacher, business owner, best-selling author, and most importantly a MOM. She is the founder of Tia Slightham - Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method, where she works with parents to teach them positive ways to decrease the daily struggles we all encounter as parents.In this episode, we talk about…..How Tia became a parenting coach.A very common challenge in parenting.Tips for getting “Golden Time” with each of your kids.Strategies for avoiding mom guilt.The benefits of family meetings.Setting age-appropriate boundaries.How to handle sibling rivalries.Affiliates & ResourcesTia Slightham Parenting Solutions WebsiteSocials: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook GroupCheck out more of Tia’s helpful resources!Control Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl

Today I’m going to talk about a subject that is very prevalent in today’s culture, and that is overstimulation. For parents and moms, your environment can be very stimulating and frankly, chaotic. We fight busy schedules, hundreds of toys, and a million questions a day, so it’s easy for life to feel hectic and out of control. But the problem is when I see women accepting the overstimulation and stress as thinking “Oh well, that’s just the way it is.”I’m here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way! As a mom of FOUR BOYS, I’ve had to do my fair share of work to combat the chaos to find a rhythm of life that’s enjoyable and helps me to thrive. I want to share with you some key components to my strategy that I know are going to you help you nail down a rhythm that works for you!In this episode, I talk about…..Defining overstimulation and what that looks like in my life.Simple hacks to be proactive in managing stress as a mom.Getting back to basics.A word on meditation/my routine.The importance of simplifying your environment.Affiliates & ResourcesRead more about how to manage overstimulation as a mom! Part 1 & Part 2Spark Joy by Marie KondoAthletic Greens: https://hiyahealth.com/SOUTHERNISH Control Variables FREE PDF: https://brookeraybould.com/course-control-variables A Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://brookeraybould.com/disneyworld Code: DISNEYDISCOUNTIn this abbreviated + FREE Disney World Guide, you'll discover the underground playbook to help you plan the happiest vacation to the most magical place on earth. Written by moms for moms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookeraybould/?hl=enShop my faves: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/brookeraybouldA Mom's Guide to Disney World: https://bit.ly/3svrykl