107: 2 Years Wiser

Get ready for a revealing and empowering episode of the Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast! I’m taking a bold step in this birthday special by inviting my clients, both past and present, to interview me. With no prior knowledge of the questions, I’m diving into the deep end of my coaching journey, sharing insights and vulnerabilities like I’ve never done before.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/109 If this podcast resonates with you, get my Free 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course over at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email 

Today I’m diving into the often tumultuous relationship many of us have with weight loss. I unpack why so many of us dread the journey to our dream bodies and give you actionable strategies to inject joy back into the process. Drawing from personal experience and my work as a life and weight loss coach, I’m addressing common pitfalls and misconceptions surrounding weight loss, empowering you to shift your mindset and approach the journey with enthusiasm. From redefining success to embracing hobbies and prioritizing self-care, this episode offers a roadmap to make weight loss not just achievable, but enjoyable.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/108 If this podcast resonates with you, get my Free 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course over at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email 

In this special two-year anniversary episode of the Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast, I’m reflecting on her journey and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Despite my initial hesitations and perfectionist tendencies, I’m diving into the heart of the matter, sharing insights that I know resonate with high-achieving professional moms. Through personal anecdotes and vulnerability, let’s explore the true nature of perfectionism and its impact on various aspects of life, from career to relationships to weight loss. I’m challenging you to break away from convenient stories that maintain the status quo. Join me on this candid and empowering episode as we celebrate growth, imperfection, and the journey to living a more fulfilling life.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/107 If this podcast resonates with you, get my Free 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course over at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email 

In this episode of the Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast, I’m diving into the crucial topic of sleep and its impact on the productivity of busy moms. I have Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a sleep physician and CEO of Restful Sleep MD, on the show to share insights and strategies for achieving better sleep. She highlights the importance of prioritizing rest and introduces practical tips for creating sleep rituals tailored to different phases of life. Join us as we unravel the secrets to unlocking restful and rejuvenating sleep in the midst of busy mom life. Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist. She is the founder of RestfulSleepMD, where she helps high-achieving professionals and their children change their relationship with sleep so they can move from being drained and exhausted to thriving in their families, careers, and relationships. She achieves this through clinical practice (The Restful Sleep Place), coaching, speaking, and organization consultation. She is a best-selling author and has been featured on various media outlets, including ABC. She obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/106 If this podcast resonates with you, get my Free 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course over at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email  Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown’s Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/  Website: https://www.therestfulsleepplace.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfunkebrown/  

In this episode of the Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast, I have Jenny, the Nutritionist, for an insightful conversation on reaching fitness goals and creating the ideal body shape. I share some of my own journey of losing over 60 pounds without intense gym sessions and emphasize the importance of simplicity, joy, and strategic decisions in achieving weight loss goals. Jenny, an expert in nutrition for women who lift weights, shares her own journey and highlights the significance of science-based strategies in building muscle and decreasing body fat. Together, we explore the common roadblocks individuals face when striving for fitness goals and provide valuable insights into navigating strategies for sustainable results. Jenny Blake, CEO of Jenny the Nutritionist, is a Licensed Nutritionist who helps professional ladies who lift weights change their body composition by being well-fed and properly fueled. As a lifelong athlete, a Nationally Qualified Bikini competitor, with a background in competitive Crossfit, and one who is always learning, she's mastered the strategies of nutrition to efficiently build muscle, decrease body fat, and gain optimal health. She's helped hundreds of ladies build their shape, become educated of the Nutrition Strategy, and create a Nutrition Routine to serve them long-term in her program, Create Your Shape.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/105 If this podcast resonates with you, get my Free 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course over at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email  Jenny’s Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennythenutritionist/  Website: http://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-your-shape-with-jenny-the-nutritionist/id1596687414 

In this episode of the Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast, I’m welcoming Vikki Louise, a master of time and productivity, to dismantle the myths around time management and productivity. Together, we explore the deeply ingrained beliefs that hinder professional working moms, shedding light on how to reframe these narratives for better results. Vikki shares her journey from burnout to success, challenging the idea that "things take time" and offering insights into mindset shifts and strategic decisions for reclaiming time abundance. Vikki, CEO & Founder of Time Hackers, is a Certified Professional Coach, host of the top 1% Hack Your Time Podcast, downloaded over 600,000 times, and creator of the Time Hackers Program. Vikki specializes in helping busy overachievers unlearn time rules and drop their time management to-do's so they can get more done in less time.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/104 If this podcast resonates with you, get my Free 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course over at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email  Vikki's Links:  https://www.timehackers.xyz/guide  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hack-your-time/id1455953384  https://www.timehackers.xyz/time-hackers  https://www.facebook.com/vikki.yaffe  https://www.instagram.com/feministtimecoach/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikkiyaffe/

In this episode of the Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast, I’m hosting an expert guest panel featuring Dielle Charon, Maggie Reyes, and Danielle Savory, each representing different coaching niches. Together, we explore the profound impact coaching has on various aspects of life, beyond its initial purpose. I’m sharing my personal journey into coaching and how it transformed not just my weight loss goals, but also my relationships and career perspectives. The conversation delves into moments of realization and actionable insights that led to significant shifts in all of our lives, from entrepreneurial decisions to overcoming unhealthy coping mechanisms. With anecdotes and experiences, we’re sharing the power of coaching in reshaping thoughts, behaviors, and ultimately, life trajectories.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/103 If this podcast resonates with you, get my Free 5 Minutes Per Day Weight Loss Mini-Course over at: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/email 

In this episode of the Unstoppable Mom Brain Podcast, I have Dr. Sarah Smith sharing her journey from being a rural family physician to becoming an expert in optimizing work-life balance for physicians, particularly focusing on completing tasks efficiently during clinical hours. Dr. Smith's transformation from struggling with work-life balance to finding simplicity and joy in her professional and personal life is inspiring. Through her coaching, she helps physicians reclaim their time, reduce stress, and prioritize their well-being while excelling in their careers. Tune in to this episode to unlock valuable insights and actionable strategies that will empower you to achieve greater balance, joy, and success in your professional and personal life. Sarah Smith is the Charting Coach for Physicians and clinicians and a practicing Rural Family Physician in Alberta. Sarah is the founder of the Charting Champions Program helping more than 150 Physicians in the specific area of getting home with their charting done.  She has a passion for reducing burnout and overwhelm resulting from the administrative burden of clinical medicine. Using evidence-based coaching to help Physicians find their most simple solutions within the clinical environments that they work in.   Sarah is married to her husband of 21 years and has two sons and lives on her small farm. Evenings and weekends are for enjoying pursuits such as farming, exploring, reading and coaching.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/102 Enrollment for April 2024 in the Unstoppable Group is now open!  You can get all the details over at https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/group. Sarah’s Links: Website: www.chartingcoach.ca Podcast: Sustainable Clinical Medicine IG: https://www.instagram.com/chartingcoach/  LinkedIn: Sarah Smith  

It's Monday morning and you skipped meal planning + prepping yesterday. You didn't want to take the little time you have with your family to calendar your menu for the whole week, and chop the stupid vegetables. So you start winging it - a Monday Morning egg + cheese bagel turns into some chips with lunch and a mid-work afternoon cookie break. You've worked hard and deserve a damn break, after all. If this is you, you aren't alone. What's missing here isn't time to Meal Plan + Prep. It is Magic Action Decisions. Listen to the episode for the rest.    If these tiny-but-mighty concepts are resonating with you, I'd love to see you in The Unstoppable Group. Click here to book your enrollment call and let’s talk through your specific scenario. I’ll answer any questions you have and we’ll decide if this group is a best fit for you, no obligations. 

If you've ever thought-- "Ugh... what do I have to give up to lose the weight I want...?"  This one is for you. I'm breaking down the science of your Urges + Cravings and why that in-the-moment mental chatter is disrupting consistent results on the scale. Best yet-- there is a solve for this that I get into the 2-part approach on this episode.  If these tiny-but-mighty concepts are resonating with you, I'd love to see you in The Unstoppable Group. Click here to book your enrollment call and let’s talk through your specific scenario. I’ll answer any questions you have and we’ll decide if this group is a best fit for you, no obligations.