261. Greatest Hits: A Conversation with Erica Djossa of @momwell on the Mental Load, Navigating Transitions, and Getting Your Needs Met in Parenthood

We are so pleased to have Dr. Tammy Schamuhn on the podcast today! Tammy started her professional career in the classroom as a teacher in inner-city schools in Canada. While she enjoyed teaching, it was clear to her that teaching was not her passion. What she DID love was caring for her students with behavioral issues like anxiety. Tammy went back to school to earn her Master’s Degree in Psychology and now combines her love of teaching with her love of being a therapist on a daily basis by helping children and parents with her platform, Institute of Child Psychology, and her play therapy practice. Tammy is here today to guide us and talk us through all things related to childhood anxiety. We are answering questions like is it normal for children to have anxiety? What does anxiety look like in kids? And when should we, as parents, intervene? We found today’s interview to be SO educational and FULL of mindblowing information. It really hit home for us! If you love today’s episode too, we’d love it if you would share this episode with a friend who needs to hear Tammy’s knowledge!Links & Resources:20% off your first order of Cymbiotika PLUS free shipping Free Shipping at GOODR with code ‘HERSELF’Use code ‘HERself’ on Amazon for 25% off your purchase of GoodwipesFollow Dr. Tammy Schamuhn on Instagram, Facebook, and YoutubeDr. Tammy’s WebsitePurchase Dr. Tammy’s Book; “The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient” Let’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: 

If you’re a long time listener, you know we love talking about all things health and wellness. We are very open about our own health journeys here at the HERself Podcast, including our thyroid journeys. Which is why we are so excited to be interviewing Alisha Knicely today! Alisha is a mother of two and a Registered Dietitian and Integrative & Functional Practitioner specializing in hypothyroid conditions. Alisha understands what it's like to both live with and effectively manage Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism as she’s struggled with both first hand. Lisha will share so much knowledge with us today that is comprehensive and holistic in nature; helping listeners to see the immense positive impact that lifestyle and nutritional changes can have on managing not only this condition, but other autoimmune conditions as well. It is clear that Lisha has a true passion for helping others and we are excited to share this episode with you all today! Whether you are here to learn more about hypothyroidism and are searching for solutions, love someone with a thyroid condition, or you are here as one of our avid listeners filling up your cup, we hope you find some new knowledge from today’s episode and are able to take away some solutions to apply to your health and wellness journey.20% off your first order of Cymbiotika PLUS free shipping 10% off at BetterHelpFree sample pack with purchase of LMNTFollow Alisha on InstagramAlisha’s “Hashimoto Travel Tips” IG postAlisha’s Mini CoursesAlisha’s FREE Thyroid Support GuideSign up to work 1:1 with AlishaLet’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

Today’s episode will be the last of the year! We thought this would be the perfect opportunity to discuss moving into 2025 with a healthy mindset. Social media can make it really easy to get swept into the pressure of making New Year’s resolutions or extreme goals of starting a diet and exercise routine. We, Abby and Amy, have learned over the years how to start the new year with sustainable changes and mindset shifts that actually matter to us and our lifestyles. We are going to share our experiences from years past and the things we are shifting for 2025 to help make this our best year yet! We hope today’s episode is helpful for you as we start a new year, and would love it if you could share this episode with a friend! Let’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

Happy holidays! This week, we wanted to revisit one of our most popular episodes as we not only are in the holiday season, but also sick season.  This time of year, we are exposed to so many germs and may end up dealing with sick kiddos which can be a really stressful time for parents! Today’s guest is Dr. Anjuli Gans, a board-certified pediatrician and educator who runs the platform Resilient Rascals. She’s a trusted and compassionate provider who empowers parents with the knowledge and tools to tackle sick season. Dr. Anjuli reveals how we as parents can deal with our kids being sick, and what she shares is not only honest, but her tips and advice on this topic is both realistic and practical. We are in this with you, as we’ve certainly been in situations where our kids have been sick and have experienced the impact it has on everyone in the family. We learned so much from Dr. Anjuli today, and we’re so excited for you to learn and use this information as well!Links & Resources:Use code ‘HERself’ on Amazon for 25% off your purchase of GoodwipesFollow Dr. Anjuli on Instagram Dr. Anjuli’s WebsiteHer Resource, Your Baby’s Health HandbookLet’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcast HERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcast MEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskiefer MEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

A few weeks ago we interviewed our husbands with YOUR questions sent in on our Instagram page. What we were not expecting to receive was a lot of questions about navigating in-law relationships! Since so many of you sent in questions on this topic, we thought we’d dedicate an entire episode diving into how our relationships with our in-laws have changed over the years and how we’ve navigated being daughter-in-laws.When it comes to in-laws, everyone has a different story. We’ve seen these relationships go all sorts of directions in our friends’ lives and also in our own. If you’re feeling like your in-law relationship is hard as a parent of young children, you’re not alone. These relationships can be hard! We’ve been there. We’ve learned over the years that in-law relationships are a journey. We understand that today’s episode may not apply to everyone’s situation, and we want to hold space for you if that’s the case. However, if you feel it's appropriate, we hope you find our simple tips about managing expectations and boundaries, communication, and how to deal with the holidays (and more!) helpful and use them to nurture and grow your in-law relationships. Links & Resources:$5 off your first order of GoodrTry LMNT’s chocolate medley pack!Let’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

Today on the podcast, we are happy to be hosting Dr. Menije, licensed Psychologist and founder of Embracing You Therapy which specializes in perfectionism, OCD, addiction, and anxiety. Dr. Menije is passionate about turning judgement into compassion, and pain into purpose. She loves helping people explore behavior changes to support their new way of thinking and utilize action goals. This episode will be a deep dive into perfectionism; the addiction to it, why it can create anxiety, and more. With the holidays approaching, we all can fall victim to the feeling of needing to be doing it ALL or MORE. This episode is a great listen for someone who is a perfectionist themselves and wants to learn better strategies to manage their tendencies. On the flip side, this episode also takes a look into relationships where your partner might be the perfectionist, and ways that you can work together to help them process and better cope with their perfectionist ways. Whether you deal with perfectionism, or you love someone who has perfectionistic tendencies, we hope from today’s interview that you learn some practical tools and methods to apply to your everyday stressors or you learn how to support someone you love! Links & Resources:20% off at Vuori Clothing20% off your purchase of ThorneCheck out Forage Kitchen’s new specials, starting in December!Follow Dr. Menije on InstagramDr. Menije’s WebsitePurchase Dr. Menije’s Book; “I Am Enough; Adult Coloring Workbook”Check out Dr. Menije’s Free Overcoming Perfectionism Course!Let’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

You asked, we answered! Today, the husbands are back to answer your burning questions on our relationships, parenting, how life has changed since their last sit down with us, and more. Drew and Colin get vulnerable with their honest answers, which is why we love them so much! Whether you want to hear how our families handle filling in our social calendar with sports, parties, and other activities OR you’re here to find out what REALLY goes on behind the scenes of the Green and Kiefer households, we’ve got it here for you. We felt this episode was good timing considering the holiday season is upon us. We all can utilize this time to reflect on our 2024, to recognize the areas in our lives we can improve and the areas we excel. We hope you find today’s episode to be fun, but that you also take away something valuable! Links & Resources:Free sample pack with purchase of LMNT10% off at BETTERHELPLet’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

With the holiday season here upon us, we thought it would be the perfect time to revisit our interview with Erica Djossa of @momwell as our “Greatest Hits” episode this Thanksgiving week. We feel like her mission and our mission here at the HERself podcast to get women the best information possible really align!During this incredible episode with Erica we discussed the invisible load in motherhood, what causes the feeling of being on edge, toxic positivity and so much more. These topics could not be more relevant during the hecticness of the holiday season.At the end of the episode, Erica speaks to the fathers of our children. We get asked so often, from you, about how your partner/husband can get resources. We wanted to make sure we covered that inside this interview as well because we all know dads and partners struggle too. We hope revisiting this episode highlighted something new for you to reflect upon as we enter this busy season at the end of 2024!Links & Resources:$5 your first order at GOODR Follow Erica on InstagramErica’s WebsiteGet Erica’s Reconnect BundleListen to Erica’s Podcast: The Momwell Podcast169. “A Conversation with Erica Djossa of @momwell…”Let’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

We know finances and discussing budgets can be major pressure points in romantic relationships, and here at the HERself podcast, we want to cover these difficult topics and bring you the best experts and best information! Today we have Hannah Rein, CPA, financial educator, wife, and mother of two on the show today. Hannah’s goal on her platform, Financially Engaged, is to help people find the balance between living in the now while also investing for the future. She loves helping couples who want to make good money choices, but aren’t exactly sure where to start. Hannah is going to answer our hard-hitting questions like how often to have a budget meeting with your partner, where to begin investing if you’re in your 30s, how to deal with upcoming holiday spending, and more! We close out our interview with some rapid fire questions all about money we think you should know. Hannah has some really great financial resources and courses we think could be valuable to you, our listeners, so be sure to check out her website linked below for more information!Links & Resources:Free sample pack with purchase of LMNT - try the new hot chocolate medley! 20% off at Vuori ClothingCheck out Forage KitchenFollow Hannah Rein on InstagramHannah’s WebsiteSign up for Hannah’s free Newsletter hereHERself listeners can use code HERSELF20 for 20% off any of Hannah’s products like Cash Dash, Debt Payoff Plan, and Investing for Beginners Course (available on Friday 11/22)!Let’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.

Inspired by our recent project together, today’s episode is all about how we tackled decluttering Amy’s house! Amy felt her house was bursting at the seams in all the wrong ways - think overflowing closets, dresser drawers, toy storage, etc. In comes Abby to save the day! Having read all the books and listened to all the podcasts, Abby has taken all the information she’s learned over the years to create her own manageable and flexible method of decluttering to keep her home, and now Amy’s, a space that is clutter free and easy to keep tidy. We’re tagging it the “Abby Green Method” and she’s going to share her 4 decluttering steps with us during today’s discussion! Whether you’ve also read all the books like Abby and feel like an experienced declutterer, or you’re totally new at this and feeling overwhelmed with where to begin, our hope is that you are able to take away some of the tips from this episode and apply them to your own decluttering journey!Links & Resources:10% off at BETTERHELP20% off your purchase of Thorne20% off your first order of WILD with code HERSELF20 Let’s connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.